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Sections of Mahoning Ave. to close Monday
On Monday two locations on Mahoning Avenue will be closed for pavement replacement, the Ohio Department of Transportation said.
Annual Friends of the Warren Library book sale Saturday
The main library of Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, will be closed for regular business Saturday to accommodate the annual Friends of the Warren Library book sale.
Vaccines for kids Wednesday in Niles
Children’s Clinic hours for immunization will be Wednesday and Aug. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the health department, 34 W. State St.
Nervous Roethlisberger encouraged by fan support
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger was so worried that the Pittsburgh Steelers fans who once
Annual picnic for vets, families at Youngstown VA clinic
The volunteers of the Youngstown VA Outpatient Clinic are sponsoring their ninth annual picnic for area veterans and patients of the clinic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the clinic parking lot, 2031 Belmont Ave.
4 Mahoning County men indicted in Trumbull County carjacking
Four Mahoning County men have been indicted on charges related to a carjacking on Millennium Boulevard near the Bazetta Township Walmart on June 15.
Browns sign Haden
BEREA (AP) — Hours after missing the first workout of training camp, first-round draft pick Joe
Pirates trade Dotel, Lopez
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Los Angeles have acquired reliever Octavio Dotel from the Pittsburgh
Tribe wins, trades Wood to Yankees and Westbrook to Cardinals
TORONTO (AP) — Shin-Soo Choo doubled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning and the Cleveland
Marissa Koby | Austin Poe
Marissa Koby | Austin Poe YOUNGSTOWN Marissa Koby and Austin Poe, both of Honolulu, were united
Nov. 6 is chosen for Zimmerman, Yarab wedding
Announcing their engagement and plans for their fall wedding are Jessica Nicole Zimmerman and
Parents announce Housel-Wason engagement
Parents announce Housel-Wason engagement The engagement of Jeney Elizabet Housel and Ryan David
Grief workshops open to the public
Grief workshops open to the public WARREN Youngstown-Catholic Charities Regional Agency will
HELOISE: Tips help if you’ve found a lost dog
Dear Readers: What should you do if you find a lost dog? Nothing? Take it in? Call the pound? If you
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘Kevin’ is fine with low grades
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: Our 16-year-old son, “Kevin,” finished his sophomore
Blizzard treats to benefit Miracle Network
Miracle Treat Day will take place Thursday at the Cornersburg Dairy Queen, 3555 S. Meridian Road.
3 armed robberies reported across the city
City police are investigating three armed robberies that took place across the city in little more than a 24-hour period.
2 charged in Hubbard drug probe
A Hubbard Narcotics Unit investigation has led to charges against Elizabeth M. Barthany, 29, 223 Hager St., of two counts of trafficking in drugs, possessing dangerous drugs (Liboderm patches), possession of drugs (amphetamime, oxycodone and oxycontin) and child endangering.
Probe of Oakhill followed complex, long path
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Ethics Commission probe of
Pirates rain delayed, make trade
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The Atlanta Braves have traded minor league outfielder Mitch Jones to
Youngstown parents dispute charges of child-endangering
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A West Side couple accused of endangering
STEELERS arrive at training camp
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. Ben Roethlisberger is understandably glad that his troubled
McCoy back to familiar role: student
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal On Jan. 8, 2006, some doubt crept into the minds of Greg
Poland residents seek help in plugging flooding woes
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com poland Like many village residents, Roschelle Strollo is
BLESSED are the ANIMALS
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Friday eve- ning’s Shabbat observed by
1080 Media is last area team in CABA
Summit City Sluggers and Dayton Dodgers both won two games at Cene Park on Friday, advancing to the championship game of the winners’ bracket at the CABA World Series.
Jays’ Bautista slams Tribe
Associated Press TORONTO Jose Bautista doesn’t want to get traded by Toronto. The way he’s
Sebring man gets 8 years for rape of intoxicated woman
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Sebring man convicted of having sex
Faith groups unite to fight hunger
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com north lima Food for thought and plenty of information to
Scrappers shut out against Jamestown
Staff report Jamestown, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers were shut out for the ninth time this
AIDS-awareness group pedals through Valley
By D.A.WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Shane Hegde and Sanford Roberts decided to
New Waterford church to host OverF.L.O.W. event
Staff report NEW WATERFORD Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state Route 46, will sponsor its
14 from Beijing university observe Valley media outlets
Visiting journalism students checked out The Vindicator press room during a tour of the newspaper this week. The 12 students from the Communications University of China also visited Mahoning Valley television and radio stations, Niagara Falls, Cedar Point and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Picking the wrong fight
Opinion: WASHINGTON There is, it turns out, something more galling than teachers unions fighting against
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘I Gotta Feeling’ hits 6M download mark NEW YORK The Black Eyed Peas have more
God’s peace is power over problems
You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. (Isaiah 26:3)
Special Handel’s day
Special Handel’s day Today, Handel’s Ice Cream customers will be able to buy their favorite flavor
Most familiar Eagles now long gone
Associated Press BETHLEHEM, Pa. Donovan McNabb wears different colors. Brian Westbrook is job-
Troop deaths reach record high
In July, 66 American soldiers died in Afghanistan Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan In a
Austintown briefs
DeYor hosts ultimate singles event DeYor Performing Arts in Youngstown will host The Love
Canfield briefs
DeYor hosts ultimate singles event DeYor Performing Arts in Youngstown will host The Love
Ali still greatest to a new generation
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s been nearly three decades since Muhammad Ali stepped into the
Sports briefs
Register for August diabetes golf benefit Ankle and Foot Care Centers, operators of 19 local foot
French family calls Canfield home
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Delphine and Marc Brunet and their children, Sophie, Louis
Taking center stage
Center Stage Dance Academy’s competition team traveled to Sandusky to compete in the Nexstar National Dance Championship July 6-11. The team received seven platinum and 15 high gold awards. In addition, the team had 15 first place category winners and five first place overall winners.
Rotary club honors fireworks show sponsors
The Rotary Club of Canfield honored community business members who helped make this year’s Fourth of
Hospice group offers support system
The loss of a loved one can be difficult, but the journey through hard times does not have to be
Temple, N. Illinois top picks in MAC
Associated Press Temple is the choice to win the East division, and Northern Illinois is the pick
Austintown Police Blotter
July 4 Arrest: Police charged Robert Hallas, 26, of 1100 Boardman-Canfield Road, with complicity
Boardman Police Blotter
July 11 Breaking and entering: Someone entered Antone’s Banquet Centre, 8570 Market St., and took
Seniors eat free in Austintown
The Austintown Generational Enrichment volunteer group is a step closer to bringing a senior center
Boardman Park event supplies summer adventures
The hot weather didn’t seem to bug the kids at Boardman Township Park’s Adventure Camp during its third session that began July 19.
Ulster project hosts Irish teens
Teenagers from Ireland have once again visited and bonded with Americans through a 22-year-old
Poland reunion will be a blast from the past
The good ‘ole days are back. Poland neighbors and friends from the 1960s and ‘70s can enjoy a
Library hosts pirates and princesses
Pirates and princesses took over the Canfield Library July 20, as Valley kids dressed the part for a
Boardman briefs
DeYor hosts ultimate singles event DeYor Performing Arts in Youngstown will host The Love
Poland swimmers’ comeback just short
The Poland Swim Club girls surged ahead of the Boardman Tennis and Swim Club girls with a 137 to 112
Sports briefs
FAST faster than Applewood The Applewood Swim Team was defeated by FAST 333-167 July 21. Double
Poland briefs
Local entrepreneur honored for service Allstate Insurance Company awarded Allstate agency owner
All fun and games at the Austintown library
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com It was literally all “fun and games” at the Austintown library
Curious George would love this program
Curious kids now have a way to safely explore the world around them. Camp Curiosity, at the D.D.
Ulster project hosts Irish teens
Teenagers from Ireland have once again visited and bonded with Americans through a 22-year-old
D.A.R.E. donors score big at Scrappers’ game
Drug Education Officers of Mahoning Valley rewarded residents and businesses that contributed to the
Historical society showcases yesterday’s fashions
Fashion has changed over the years, but the historical society is bringing the past to the present.
High school jazz ensemble offers free concert
The Boardman High School will perform its third annual Summer Jazz Ensemble Series Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Kids fish for knowledge at the library
There doesn’t have to be water in order to go fishing. Boardman library hosted the summer reading
Boardman Park event supplies summer adventures
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com The hot weather didn’t seem to bug the kids at Boardman
Children cool off a library event
More than 20 children traded books for spray bottles at the Boardman branch of the Public Library of
D.A.R.E. donors score big at Scrappers’ game
Drug Education Officers of Mahoning Valley rewarded residents and businesses that contributed to the
Kids learn about littering at library
The Austintown library was the home for more than 30 fish made by eco-friendly children during a
Poland cheerleaders share their spirit at camp
The Poland Bulldog freshman, junior varsity and varsity cheerleading squads joined six other schools
Crib to college: Best friends forever
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Many can say they have childhood friends, but only a few can
Not on their watch
At Wickliffe Christian Church July 24, members of the Austintown Block Watch threw a party with a purpose: Tell the community about how they keep Austintown safe.
Poland Police Blotter
July 12 Thefts: Two global-positioning-system units, a satellite radio and a debit card were
Ulster project hosts Irish teens
Teenagers from Ireland have once again visited and bonded with Americans through a 22-year-old
Softball diamond is girls’ best friend
Canfield’s Tricia Bettura and Bianca Biondillo have been sharing the same softball dugout since they
Babies begin bonding with books at library
Some looked at the pictures. Others chewed on the corners. No matter which way babies bonded with
Sports briefs
Austintown fall sports’ student-parent meeting The district-wide fall sports’ student-parent
Greasel Park hosts free summer fun days
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students in the Canfield school district and city or
Canfield Police Blotter
July 19: Carrying concealed weapon: Police arrested Melvin Johnson, Jr. 25, 2048 McClure Ave.,
Discussion group dines at Denny’s
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Boardman resident Laura Tellman needed some good
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY James A. Myers, 34, of 8515 W. South Range Road, Salem, and Ann Marie
Chrysler to add 900 jobs at plant
Associated Press DETROIT Chrysler Group LLC said Friday it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory
Canfield 10-year-old team heads to state
The Canfield Baseball Club’s 10-year-old team won the District 2 Championship 11-5 July 19 against
Poland princesses
Seven-year-old Brianna DiFabio, of Poland, is her little sister’s biggest fan. So when the former
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vGreater Youngstown Italian Festival, 4 p.m.: Rides, games, contests
‘Idol’: Ellen is out, is J-Lo in?
Associated Press NEW YORK Former “Fly Girl” Jennifer Lopez is poised to return to television —
BIRTHS
BIRTHS FORUM HEALTH TRUMBULL MEMORIAL Natasha Solinger and Zimmri Osborne, Warren, girl, July
National Fuel Gas increases charges
National Fuel Gas increases charges erie, pa. The Pennsylvania division of National Fuel Gas
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.49 .07 Avalon
Expose children to nature
Opinion: COLUMBUS Now here’s an education reform idea that all parts of the political spectrum should be
Mismanagement at Pentagon hurting Iraq’s reconstruction
Editorial: Seven years after the U.S.-led inva- sion freed Iraq from the shackles of Saddam Hussein’s
Economic growth slows
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy is still growing, just not by much. And until that
‘THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT’
‘THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT’ Grade: A Credits: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia
CASTLO gets $3.5M in state funds
Staff report struthers The CASTLO Industrial Park has been awarded nearly $3.5 million in state
Just ignore them
Opinion: The (Toledo) Blade: When will the Obama White House stop taking the character-assassinating ilk of
Fine acting permeates ‘The Kids Are All Right’
By Moira Macdonald Seattle Times Lisa Cholodenko’s wonderful “The Kids Are All Right” is about
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
Lists of Vacation Bible Schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
A NEW MESSAGE
Black churches slowly becoming outspoken advocates for HIV and AIDS testing McClatchy Newspapers
Simple answer to muskie question
Many anglers are better equipped to answer one particular question I often hear, but I do have
Jewish group opposes NY mosque
Jewish group opposes NY mosque NEW YORK The nation’s leading Jewish civil-rights group has come
Ohio State works hard to regulate agents
By Doug Lesmerises The Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Maybe the pimp talk will get the
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: House
St. Therese novena
St. Therese novena youngstown A novena to St. Therese of the Child Jesus, “The Little Flower,”
birthdays
birthdays Actor Don Murray is 81. Actor Geoffrey Lewis is 75. Actress Susan Flannery is 67. Singer
Scripture provides messages about choices to youth
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Fellowship Week at Mahoning County Juvenile
NE Ohio agencies to get funds
Staff report Two Northeast Ohio economic-development agencies are set to receive $460,000 in
Drug probe in Hubbard brings charges against 2
Staff report hubbard A Hubbard Narcotics Unit investigation has led to charges against Elizabeth
Voice of Hope event to feature awards, art
Staff report youngstown Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown will celebrate the 100th
BRIDGE | Weekly quiz
BRIDGE | Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xQ J 9 7 6 2 uA v7 4 wQ J 9 2 The
Oil-spill recovery operation in Gulf reaches new phase
Associated Press BILOXI, Miss. BP’s new boss says it’s time for a “scaleback” in cleaning up the
Congress tries to fix new tax law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Talk about a paperwork nightmare: Tucked into the massive new
Rev. Shori will head diocese plan
Staff report youngstown Bishop George V. Murry has appointed the Rev. Nicholas Shori to the
49ers sign their top draft picks
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati have been practically joined
High-risk insurance available
Staff report cleveland Applications for Ohio’s temporary high-risk insurance pool will be
Tebow: I’m ready for the shots
Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Tim Tebow is ready for the shots, both on the football field
Illnesses may be linked to lake
State looks into NW Ohio reports Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio health officials are
County manager charged in Ohio corruption probe
Associated Press CLEVELAND A county government manager was charged in a wide-ranging federal
Newman admits he was fined
Associated Press LONG POND, Pa. Asked the amount of his NASCAR fine, Ryan Newman kept quiet.
Laid-off Cleveland teachers to be recalled
Laid-off Cleveland teachers to be recalled CLEVELAND Teachers in Cleveland have ratified a new
NFL won’t punish Benson
Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Ky. The NFL won’t punish Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric
Woman killed in auto crash
Staff report JOHNSON The Southington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a
Haynesworth fails test again
Associated Press ASHBURN, Va. Early Friday morning, the cones were lined up 25 yards apart on
mlb roundup Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 6, Red Sox 5 BOSTON Jhonny Peralta hit two homers in his first game
Cowboys on a diet, in search of a title
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware says he’s nearly 10 pounds
Obama hails auto bailout as good news in Michigan
Associated Press DETROIT A year after the government’s big auto-industry bailouts, President
New blood-alcohol devices slow to catch on in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS A new device for testing suspected drunken drivers in the field has
Langer leads at Senior Open
Associated Press SAMMAMISH, Wash. Bernhard Langer has himself in position for a second
Marquez faces Diaz in rematch
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Juan Manuel Marquez is eager to get back in the ring against Juan
Children’s hospital to benefit from Cornersburg DQ miracle
Staff report Youngstown Miracle Treat Day will take place Thursday at the Cornersburg Dairy
Police probe 3 armed robberies
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating three armed