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Voinovich: Iraq war worth the price
Though U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich has expressed concerns about the money spent and the lives lost in Iraq, his recent visit there made a believer out of him that the war and ongoing military presence of U.S. troops is worth the price.
Flag Day celebration Monday
A Flag Day celebration and dedication of memorial bricks will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Coitsville Memorial Park, 5901 McCartney Road.
Hubbard I-80 exit ramp temporarily closed
A tractor-trailer rollover on the Hubbard exit ramp of Interstate 80 closed the exit while crews righted the truck, said a Hubbard police dispatcher.
Changes made in Springfield police department
Springfield Township trustees promoted Sgt. Ray Fellows to a vacant lieutenant position when they met Wednesday.
Weight-loss fund-raiser for food bank
Corner House Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Road, will sponsor a Pound for Pound Pledge community program to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank.
Purse-snatching at Southern Park
A 40-year-old woman told police her purse was stolen as she got out of her vehicle at Southern Park Mall.
Last look at Hubbard High
Hubbard High tour hubbard The community and graduates are invited to tour Hubbard High School from 5 to 9 p.m. today and Friday. The school will be demolished in September; a new school is under construction. An auction is planned at 9 a.m. Saturday at HHS.
Graduation lists galore!
The Vindicator and Vindy.com are publishing the graduation lists of Mahoning and Shenango valley schools this week.
Poland pitcher named Gatorade Ohio softball player of year
Poland pitcher named Gatorade Ohio softball player of year.
Poland Township will have tax levy on November ballot
poland Township voters will be asked in November to approve a five-year, 2-mill replacement levy
Infocision seeks to hire 200 for Austintown, Boardman call centers
Infocision seeks to hire 200 for Austintown, Boardman call centers
5 dead in head-on collision on I-70 near Zanesville
5 dead in head-on collision on I-70 near Zanesville
Sen. Brown testifies on redevelopment legislation
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown testified today at a U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing in favor of a
Hearing set July 15 for man accused in Fimognari slaying
Hearing set July 15 fror man accused in Fimognari slaying
Mexican killed in Border Patrol clash to be buried
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A Mexican man who died after being shocked by a stun gun during a fight with U.S.
Empire State Building: No lights for Mother Teresa
NEW YORK (AP) — The Empire State Building’s owner says he won’t light the landmark skyscraper for
Federal grand jury indicts Volant, Pa., man on child-porn charges
Fed grand jury indicts Volant, Pa., man on child-porn charges
Fed survey: Economic recovery spreads across country
Fed survey: Economic recovery spreads across country
Strickland outlines cost to replace inmate workers at governor's mansion
Strickland outlines cost to replace inmate workers at governor's mansion
Local project is top vote-getter for funding from regional group
Local project is top vote-getter for funding from regional group
Fed Reserve chairman says U.S. economic recovery on track
Fed Reserve chairman says U.S. economic recovery
Georgia investigators release Roethlisberger tapes, videos
Georgia investigators to release Roethlisberger tapes, videos
Youngstown lawmaker pans court ruling on speeding tickets
Youngstown lawmaker pans court ruling on speeding tickets
Ohio Supreme Court rejects appeal of convicted GOP figure Tom Noe
Court rejects appeal of convicted GOP figure Tom Noe
BP plans to burn some oil pumping up to the surface in Gulf
BP plans to burn some oil pumping up to the surface in Gulf
Votes due Saturday on Ohio statue in U.S. Capitol
About 15,000 ballots have been submitted by Ohioans hoping to select the subject of a new statue that will represent the state in Washington, D.C., and Ohio Historical Society officials expect the final count to top 20,000 after this weekend’s voting deadline.
LOUIE TODAY: Veterans court and Bertram
Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will be discuss a proposed Veteran's Court today with Sen. Harry
Salem could approve annexation tonight
City council could meet as early as tonight to approve the annexation of 99 acres of property into the city.
Teresa Miranda, Eric Swanson are engaged
NILES Albert Miranda Jr. of Niles announces the engagement of his daughter, Teresa Marie Miranda,
Johnston-Fisher wedding planned at Hocking Hills
Lowellville Ken and Monica Johnston of Lowellville are announcing the engagement and upcoming
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Otterbein United Methodist Church, 1128 State Road, Champion, will have a rotisserie
Rotary inducts Heather Posey
Rotary inducts Heather Posey AUSTINTOWN Austintown Rotary recently welcomed as a new member
Creditors sue Forum, unions for reorganization plans
Forum Health’s major secured creditors are seeking information about agreements with the bankrupt health-care system’s unions and its stand-alone reorganization plan.
Blaney & friends visit at racetrack
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com HARTFORD Unofficially, it was veteran’s night at Sharon
Ruling on Coitsville education in dispute
State to appeal division of Youngstown district By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Mahoning elections board to cut 37 precincts
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Board of Elections officials
Wallace calls for revamping second series
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com HARTFORD Of the three NASCAR drivers at Sharon Speedway
Cafaro gets probation, $250K fine
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND John J. Cafaro avoided a prison sentence,
YSU’s Healey, Marzec selected in MLB draft
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown Around 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, YSU shortstop Jacke
Rowland’s single delivers 4-3 victory for 1080 Media
STRUTHERS Jay Rowland knocked in the game-winning run with an RBI single in the bottom of the
Liberty student will perform at Carnegie Hall
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Performing at Carnegie Hall signifies a certain
Students ask that special week be official
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ten city high school students want the Youngstown
Blue Jackets name Arniel as coach
Associated Press COLUMBUS Scott Arniel was interested in the Columbus Blue Jackets even before
Wakefield stops Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND Tim Wakefield bounced back from two rough outings and became
Sheriff’s office OKs pay freeze
Staff report WARREN The 148 employees of the Trumbull County sheriff’s office voted June 3 to
Bank starts cleaning filthy house
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield First Place Bank wants to breathe new life into a
Ex-Salem resident sentenced for murder
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM A man who led a quiet life in Salem is facing
Plate readers give cops extra eye on the road
Detective Sgt. Robert “Bob” Greaf of Liberty Police Department has the Mobile Plate Hunter-900 technology at his fingertips in a cruiser outfitted with the automatic license-plate-recognition computer program. The cruiser has two high-definition cameras mounted on the trunk, which automatically scan license plates of passing vehicles and matches numbers to the state's “hot list” of stolen vehicles..
Strasburg is phenomenal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Stephen Strasburg struck out 14 batters in his first game, took
Parents of slain boy decry sentence
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Pam McCoy knows there’s a chance she’ll see Marcus Yager
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Those who manage to eat a “Heavy Weight” 3.2-pound hot dog at the newly opened All
Cavaliers confirm contact with Izzo
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE, Ohio LeBron James can pick his next team. If it’s the Cleveland
Court considers whether to release militia members
Associated Press CINCINNATI Five jailed members of a Midwest militia threaten public safety and
NASCAR, Walmart in talks
By Terry Lefton and Michael Smith Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Walmart is in
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Reader, ‘Evan’ should get some help
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have a toddler and another child on the way. I’ve
75 lost silent films found
Associated Press WELLINGTON, New Zealand A cache of 75 long-lost silent films uncovered in the
2 NJ terrorism suspects had brushes with authority
Associated Press NORTH BERGEN, N.J. Two terrorism suspects arrested at an airport over the
Somber graduation for school hit by tornado
Associated Press PERRYSBURG, Ohio There were tears and hugs for all the wrong reasons Tuesday
What’s in a name, Brazil?
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Nicknames are a big part of popular culture in most countries,
UCLA slugs its way to 11th softball title
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Andrea Harrison hit a grand slam, Megan Langenfeld homered for
District will have financial cushion
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Columbiana Board of Education ended the
A flavorful 50 years
H §agen-Dazs celebrates a milestone Recipes honor a half-century of Haagen-Dazs Family Features
Cheesy casseroles offer delicious for your dollar
ECES Inc. Nothing says fun like the whole family gathered around the table, sharing their days at
Supervisors to approve cable-TV contract
BY MARY Grzebieniak news@vindy.com HILLSVILLE, Pa. Although they are not satisfied with the
Make Sunday mornings sweet
Family Features Sunday mornings are a time to slow down and enjoy being with loved ones. It’s
Britain gives strong pledge to US to stay in Afghanistan
Associated Press LONDON Britain’s new government publicly assured the United States on Tuesday
6 guns stolen
6 guns stolen girard A resident of the 1800 block of South State Street reported a theft of six
Top 5 selling singles on iTunes for the week ending June 7:
Top 5 selling singles on iTunes for the week ending June 7: v“California Gurls (feat. Snoop
Huntington’s Disease
Huntington’s Disease LIBERTY The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of
Measure would require ID for prepaid phones
Associated Press NEW YORK Alarmed by the use of hard-to-track prepaid cell phones by terror
Utah readies firing squad at request of inmate
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY Barring a last-minute reprieve, Ronnie Lee Gardner will be
Gulf oil leak may be bigger than BP says
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Though BP is capturing more oil from its blown-out well with every
Charlie Sheen plea deal hits snag
Associated Press DENVER A disagreement over the terms of Charlie Sheen’s proposed work release
HELOISE: Quell the smell of burnt popcorn
Dear Heloise: My son burnt a bag of popcorn in his microwave, and now it smells really bad every
Rose society show scheduled at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Rose society schedules show at Fellows Riverside Gardens YOUNGSTOWN Fellows Riverside Gardens in
Teen shot multiple times on West Side
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A juvenile was in critical condition Tuesday night in St. Elizabeth
Ohio court: Trafficking count OK even with no drug
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled drug traffickers face major drug-
2 hurt in 3-car accident
Staff report hermitage, pa. A three-car accident injured two people in Hermitage, Pa. The
Summer primer: Kids’ first aid
By Barbara Mahany Chicago Tribune Yeah, sure, summertime is all about easy. Except when you’re a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: June 4 Theft: A $500 laptop
Dems propose more tax increases
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Democrats brought up legislation Tuesday coupling a fivefold
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Jemeika Driskell and Kadeem Boykin, Youngstown, girl, June 4.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Resort for nudists is seeking cover for upcoming trial CINCINNATI An Ohio resort
Stocks climb in last hour
Associated Press NEW YORK This time, the stock market had a late-day rally. Most stocks surged
Telling Dr. Wakefield’s story
Opinion: Telling Dr. Wakefield’s story We have all heard the say- ing “there are two sides to every story.”
Kid Rock ready to party as host
By CAITLIN R. KING Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Kid Rock won’t be too far out of his
Police shoot bank-robbery suspect
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Police shot a bank- robbery suspect in the shoulder after they say
Ex-auditor jumps to his death
Toledo Blade TOLEDO Former Lucas County Auditor Larry Kaczala died Tuesday after jumping from a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room. Trumbull
If probation fails the first time, will it work in the second case? Time and J.J. Cafaro will tell
Editorial: Most convicted felons would consider themselves lucky to get probation rather than jail time when
Annexation vote set for Salem council
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM City council could meet as early as tonight to
Ex-Cuyahoga sheriff enters guilty pleas
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man who was the county sheriff in Cleveland for more than three
Obama’s getting mad — or is he?
Associated Press WASHINGTON First he was going to make BP pay for the Gulf oil mess. Then he
Job openings at highest level since December ’08
Associated Press WASHINGTON Job openings jumped in April to the highest level in 16 months, a
Board mulls bond issue
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Mathews Board of Education is considering another bond
GM to keep 900 more dealerships than planned
Associated Press DETROIT About 900 General Motors dealerships that the company had planned to
Hiker won’t have to pay for rescue
Associated Press MILLINOCKET, Maine An Ohio hiker who spent three days lost near Maine’s highest
Officials warned about staffing in vets program
Associated Press COLUMBUS Records released to a newspaper indicate that Ohio officials had been
Thousands of votes pour in to pick new Ohio statue
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS About 15,000 ballots have been submitted by Ohioans
GOP critics wrong on nuke policy
Opinion: By Robert G. GARD Jr. McClatchy-Tribune A distressing trend has developed in relation to the
Magistrate permanently closes Jitso’s Place, an East Side bar
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jitso’s Place, an East Side bar declared a
FCC has no intention of taking over Internet
Opinion: By Tyrone Brown McClatchy-Tribune The fight over open access to the Internet has turned into a
Cool the rhetoric
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: All sorts of “global warming” advocates have all sorts of
Forum’s creditors seek union data
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health’s major secured creditors are
Journalist crossed the line
Opinion: Anti-Semite: “a person who discriminates against or is prejudiced or hostile toward Jews.” Some
LA regains control of NBA title series, winning Game 3
Associated Press BOSTON Kobe Bryant scored 29 points and Derek Fisher added 16 to lead Los
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.83 .07 Avalon
Former union official charged
Staff report WARREN Brian R. Wilson, 39, of Warren, has been charged with embezzling $10,500
Blackhawks go for clincher
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA In a city where the Stanley Cup drought is 49 years and ticking,
GM to recall 1.5 million vehicles
GM to recall 1.5 million vehicles washington General Motors will recall about 1.5 million
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