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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


Girard WR Landon Smith verbals to YSU

Girard WR Landon Smith verbals to YSU.


Marissa Koby | Austin Poe

Marissa Koby | Austin Poe YOUNGSTOWN Marissa Koby and Austin Poe, both of Honolulu, were united

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Nov. 6 is chosen for Zimmerman, Yarab wedding

Announcing their engagement and plans for their fall wedding are Jessica Nicole Zimmerman and

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Parents announce Housel-Wason engagement

Parents announce Housel-Wason engagement The engagement of Jeney Elizabet Housel and Ryan David

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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.


Pirates rain delayed, make trade

Associated Press ST. LOUIS The Atlanta Braves have traded minor league outfielder Mitch Jones to


Probe of Oakhill followed complex, long path

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Ethics Commission probe of

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STEELERS arrive at training camp

Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. Ben Roethlisberger is understandably glad that his troubled


Youngstown parents dispute charges of child-endangering

By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A West Side couple accused of endangering


Poland residents seek help in plugging flooding woes

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com poland Like many village residents, Roschelle Strollo is


McCoy back to familiar role: student

By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal On Jan. 8, 2006, some doubt crept into the minds of Greg


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.


BLESSED are the ANIMALS

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Friday eve- ning’s Shabbat observed by


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


Jays’ Bautista slams Tribe

Associated Press TORONTO Jose Bautista doesn’t want to get traded by Toronto. The way he’s


Scrappers shut out against Jamestown

Staff report Jamestown, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers were shut out for the ninth time this


Faith groups unite to fight hunger

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com north lima Food for thought and plenty of information to


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.


Police probe 3 armed robberies

By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating three armed


Children’s hospital to benefit from Cornersburg DQ miracle

Staff report Youngstown Miracle Treat Day will take place Thursday at the Cornersburg Dairy


Marquez faces Diaz in rematch

Associated Press LAS VEGAS Juan Manuel Marquez is eager to get back in the ring against Juan


Jewish group opposes NY mosque

Jewish group opposes NY mosque NEW YORK The nation’s leading Jewish civil-rights group has come


Langer leads at Senior Open

Associated Press SAMMAMISH, Wash. Bernhard Langer has himself in position for a second


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


Obama hails auto bailout as good news in Michigan

Associated Press DETROIT A year after the government’s big auto-industry bailouts, President


Laid-off Cleveland teachers to be recalled

Laid-off Cleveland teachers to be recalled CLEVELAND Teachers in Cleveland have ratified a new


Illnesses may be linked to lake

State looks into NW Ohio reports Associated Press TOLEDO Ohio health officials are


Scrappers 0 Jammers5

Scrappers 0 Jammers5 Next: Williamsport at Scrappers, today, 7:05 p.m.


Cowboys on a diet, in search of a title

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Pro Bowl linebacker DeMarcus Ware says he’s nearly 10 pounds


mlb roundup Friday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 6, Red Sox 5 BOSTON Jhonny Peralta hit two homers in his first game


Haynesworth fails test again

Associated Press ASHBURN, Va. Early Friday morning, the cones were lined up 25 yards apart on


BLUE JAYS 8 Indians1

BLUE JAYS 8 Indians1 Next: Indians at Blue Jays, today, 7:05 p.m.


Woman killed in auto crash

Staff report JOHNSON The Southington Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a


49ers sign their top draft picks

Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati have been practically joined


NFL won’t punish Benson

Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Ky. The NFL won’t punish Cincinnati Bengals running back Cedric


Newman admits he was fined

Associated Press LONG POND, Pa. Asked the amount of his NASCAR fine, Ryan Newman kept quiet.


County manager charged in Ohio corruption probe

Associated Press CLEVELAND A county government manager was charged in a wide-ranging federal


Tebow: I’m ready for the shots

Associated Press ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Tim Tebow is ready for the shots, both on the football field


High-risk insurance available

Staff report cleveland Applications for Ohio’s temporary high-risk insurance pool will be


Rev. Shori will head diocese plan

Staff report youngstown Bishop George V. Murry has appointed the Rev. Nicholas Shori to the


Congress tries to fix new tax law

Associated Press WASHINGTON Talk about a paperwork nightmare: Tucked into the massive new


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


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


Voice of Hope event to feature awards, art

Staff report youngstown Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Youngstown will celebrate the 100th


Drug probe in Hubbard brings charges against 2

Staff report hubbard A Hubbard Narcotics Unit investigation has led to charges against Elizabeth


NE Ohio agencies to get funds

Staff report Two Northeast Ohio economic-development agencies are set to receive $460,000 in


Scripture provides messages about choices to youth

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown Fellowship Week at Mahoning County Juvenile


birthdays

birthdays Actor Don Murray is 81. Actor Geoffrey Lewis is 75. Actress Susan Flannery is 67. Singer


St. Therese novena

St. Therese novena youngstown A novena to St. Therese of the Child Jesus, “The Little Flower,”


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: House


Ohio State works hard to regulate agents

By Doug Lesmerises The Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Maybe the pimp talk will get the


Simple answer to muskie question

Many anglers are better equipped to answer one particular question I often hear, but I do have


A NEW MESSAGE

Black churches slowly becoming outspoken advocates for HIV and AIDS testing McClatchy Newspapers


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


Fine acting permeates ‘The Kids Are All Right’

By Moira Macdonald Seattle Times Lisa Cholodenko’s wonderful “The Kids Are All Right” is about


Just ignore them

Opinion: The (Toledo) Blade: When will the Obama White House stop taking the character-assassinating ilk of


CASTLO gets $3.5M in state funds

Staff report struthers The CASTLO Industrial Park has been awarded nearly $3.5 million in state


‘THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT’

‘THE KIDS ARE ALL RIGHT’ Grade: A Credits: Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, Mark Ruffalo, Mia


Economic growth slows

Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy is still growing, just not by much. And until that


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


Expose children to nature

Opinion: COLUMBUS Now here’s an education reform idea that all parts of the political spectrum should be


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.49 .07 Avalon


National Fuel Gas increases charges

National Fuel Gas increases charges erie, pa. The Pennsylvania division of National Fuel Gas


BIRTHS

BIRTHS FORUM HEALTH TRUMBULL MEMORIAL Natasha Solinger and Zimmri Osborne, Warren, girl, July


‘Idol’: Ellen is out, is J-Lo in?

Associated Press NEW YORK Former “Fly Girl” Jennifer Lopez is poised to return to television —


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vGreater Youngstown Italian Festival, 4 p.m.: Rides, games, contests


Poland princesses

Seven-year-old Brianna DiFabio, of Poland, is her little sister’s biggest fan. So when the former

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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

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Chrysler to add 900 jobs at plant

Associated Press DETROIT Chrysler Group LLC said Friday it will add nearly 900 jobs at a factory


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY James A. Myers, 34, of 8515 W. South Range Road, Salem, and Ann Marie


Discussion group dines at Denny’s

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Boardman resident Laura Tellman needed some good

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Canfield Police Blotter

July 19: Carrying concealed weapon: Police arrested Melvin Johnson, Jr. 25, 2048 McClure Ave.,


Greasel Park hosts free summer fun days

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students in the Canfield school district and city or

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Sports briefs

Austintown fall sports’ student-parent meeting The district-wide fall sports’ student-parent


Babies begin bonding with books at library

Some looked at the pictures. Others chewed on the corners. No matter which way babies bonded with

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Softball diamond is girls’ best friend

Canfield’s Tricia Bettura and Bianca Biondillo have been sharing the same softball dugout since they


Ulster project hosts Irish teens

Teenagers from Ireland have once again visited and bonded with Americans through a 22-year-old


Poland Police Blotter

July 12 Thefts: Two global-positioning-system units, a satellite radio and a debit card were


Crib to college: Best friends forever

By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Many can say they have childhood friends, but only a few can

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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.

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Poland cheerleaders share their spirit at camp

The Poland Bulldog freshman, junior varsity and varsity cheerleading squads joined six other schools

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Kids learn about littering at library

The Austintown library was the home for more than 30 fish made by eco-friendly children during a

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D.A.R.E. donors score big at Scrappers’ game

Drug Education Officers of Mahoning Valley rewarded residents and businesses that contributed to the

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Children cool off a library event

More than 20 children traded books for spray bottles at the Boardman branch of the Public Library of

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Boardman Park event supplies summer adventures

By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com The hot weather didn’t seem to bug the kids at Boardman

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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

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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.


Historical society showcases yesterday’s fashions

Fashion has changed over the years, but the historical society is bringing the past to the present.

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D.A.R.E. donors score big at Scrappers’ game

Drug Education Officers of Mahoning Valley rewarded residents and businesses that contributed to the

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Ulster project hosts Irish teens

Teenagers from Ireland have once again visited and bonded with Americans through a 22-year-old


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.

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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

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Poland briefs

Local entrepreneur honored for service Allstate Insurance Company awarded Allstate agency owner


Sports briefs

FAST faster than Applewood The Applewood Swim Team was defeated by FAST 333-167 July 21. Double


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

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Boardman briefs

DeYor hosts ultimate singles event DeYor Performing Arts in Youngstown will host The Love


Library hosts pirates and princesses

Pirates and princesses took over the Canfield Library July 20, as Valley kids dressed the part for a

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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


Ulster project hosts Irish teens

Teenagers from Ireland have once again visited and bonded with Americans through a 22-year-old


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.

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Seniors eat free in Austintown

The Austintown Generational Enrichment volunteer group is a step closer to bringing a senior center


Boardman Police Blotter

July 11 Breaking and entering: Someone entered Antone’s Banquet Centre, 8570 Market St., and took


Austintown Police Blotter

July 4 Arrest: Police charged Robert Hallas, 26, of 1100 Boardman-Canfield Road, with complicity


Temple, N. Illinois top picks in MAC

Associated Press Temple is the choice to win the East division, and Northern Illinois is the pick


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


Rotary club honors fireworks show sponsors

The Rotary Club of Canfield honored community business members who helped make this year’s Fourth of

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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.

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French family calls Canfield home

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Delphine and Marc Brunet and their children, Sophie, Louis

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Sports briefs

Register for August diabetes golf benefit Ankle and Foot Care Centers, operators of 19 local foot


Ali still greatest to a new generation

Associated Press NEW YORK It’s been nearly three decades since Muhammad Ali stepped into the


Go & Do

TOday Dances Fred Ziwich, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard. Fairs, Festivals


Canfield briefs

DeYor hosts ultimate singles event DeYor Performing Arts in Youngstown will host The Love


Austintown briefs

DeYor hosts ultimate singles event DeYor Performing Arts in Youngstown will host The Love


Troop deaths reach record high

In July, 66 American soldiers died in Afghanistan Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan In a


Most familiar Eagles now long gone

Associated Press BETHLEHEM, Pa. Donovan McNabb wears different colors. Brian Westbrook is job-


Special Handel’s day

Special Handel’s day Today, Handel’s Ice Cream customers will be able to buy their favorite flavor


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)


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘I Gotta Feeling’ hits 6M download mark NEW YORK The Black Eyed Peas have more


Picking the wrong fight

Opinion: WASHINGTON There is, it turns out, something more galling than teachers unions fighting against


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, July 31, the 212th day of 2010. There are 153 days left in the year.