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Quakertown Super Kids Race is Saturday in Salem

The Quakertown Super Kids Race for youths with physical or mental handicaps will run from 9 a.m. to about noon Saturday in front of Salem City Hall on Broadway Avenue.


Strolling down memory lane in Hubbard

Hubbard High School graduates strolled through the hallways of their alma mater Thursday — remembering what was and looking ahead to what will be.


Cortland Street Fair starts June 24

This year’s Cortland Lions Street Fair begins at 6 p.m. June 24 with the Miss Cortland Queen Contest. The fair closes at midnight each night through June 26.


Betras and Aey bury hatchet

Mahoning County Democratic Chairman David Betras and Ed Aey, who exchanged heated words during and


Neighbors readers: Brag about your town today!

What's the best thing about your community? Share your thoughts with Neighbors' readers through our weekly Spotlight feature.


USC hit hard by NCAA sanctions

USC hit hard by NCAA sanctions


Bipartisan panel ready to meet on Ohio budget

Bipartisan panel ready to meet on Ohio budget


AP: Izzo in Cleveland to discuss Cavs' job

Izzo in Cleveland to discuss Cavs' job


Pa. pastor faces trial for alleged assault on his wife

Pa. pastor faces trial for alleged assault on his wife


Ohio woman jailed for calling 911 to find a husband

Ohio woman jailed for calling 911 to find a husband


Congressional leaders lean on BP to do more

Congressional leaders lean on BP to do more


Trial set for ex-officer charged in Pa. sex assault

Trial set for ex-officer charged in Pa. sex assault


Train kills Ohio man on bridge

Train kills Ohio man on bridge


Recycling event Saturday in East Palestine

Recycling event Saturday in East Palestine


Pa. board OKs new leaders at 3 state universities

Pa. board OKs new leaders at 3 state universities


Vote ends Saturday for switching Ohio statue at U.S. Capitol

Vote ends Saturday for switching Ohio statue at U.S. Capitol


Lawyers propose higher 9/11 responder settlement

Lawyers propose higher 9/11 responder settlement


New jobless claims dip for third straight week

New jobless claims dip for third straight week


Auditor: Mahoning County GOP illegally spent money on booze

Auditor: Mahoning County GOP illegally spent money on booze


Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday

Youngstown school board has special meeting Friday


Cost to raze former Sheet & Tube building is $237,000, not $72K

Cost to raze former Sheet & Tube building is $237,000


Boardman Township Civil Service Commission meeting is Friday

Boardman Township Civil Service Commission


Graduation lists in today, Friday's Vindicator

Graduation lists in today, Friday's Vindicator


Mahoning County winery can continue operating pending appeal to Ohio Supreme Court

Mahoning County winery can continue operating pending appeal to Ohio Supreme Court


Ohio Supreme Court won't review Youngstown man's 1992 murder conviction

Ohio Supreme Court won't review Youngstown man's 1992 murder conviction


Forum Health and Ardent Health sign purchase agreement

Forum Health and Ardent Health sign purchase agreement


Lake Milton recycling regatta postponed to Aug. 14

The recycling regatta planned for Saturday has been rescheduled to Aug. 14 at Lake Milton State Park.


Campbell considering options to pay new firefighter

The city is looking into combining its fire and police dispatching as a way to afford a recalled firefighter for the understaffed fire department.


Historical Society open house Sunday

The East Palestine Historical Society will have an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the log cabin, 555 Bacon Ave.


Church members to paint Leetonia fire hydrants

Gary E. Phillips, village administrator, said that 50 people from Greenford Christian Church will paint fire hydrants between 9 a.m. and noon Sunday.


Lancey-Evans wedding plans are announced

Lancey-Evans wedding plans are announced POLAND Announced by Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Lancey of

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Crowder-Zaleski wedding planned for July of 2011

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. Amanda Crowder and Curtis Zaleski, both of Chambersburg, Pa., are announcing

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Prebonick-Hall wedding planned in Champion

champion Margaret and Stephen Prebonick of Champion are announcing the engagement of their

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Pasta dinners today at church

Pasta dinners today at church YOUngSTOWN The program committee of Friends House Chapel Church,


HELOISE: Numbers are up for lost phones

Dear Readers: My, oh my! There seem to be more cell-phone catastrophes than one could have imagined.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He has fantasies about her mother

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 25-year-old male who has been married for a


Route 9 closing postposed to June 28

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that the closing of state Route 9 planned for Monday north of New Garden in Columbiana County has been postponed to June 28 because of heavy rains.


Salem annexes 99 acres in Green, Perry townships

Ninty-nine acres of Perry Township and Green Township were annexed into Salem during a council meeting Wednesday night, a move allowed after a Columbiana County common pleas judge ruled against the plaintiffs in a lawsuit seeking to halt the annexation.


Gatorade tabs Gabriel as Ohio’s best player

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com poland After hearing his standout sophomore pitcher, Erin


Letters to magistrate: Keep radio’s Free free

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND Louie B. Free is described as an empathetic,

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Wolford targets Ohio, Florida

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Youngstown YSU football coach Eric Wolford likes to use the old


Red Cross chapters in Valley to merge

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com The Mahoning and Trumbull county American Red Cross


Izzo talked to team about Cavs

Associated Press Michigan State’s Tom Izzo told his team he has talked to the Cleveland Cavaliers


State set to close BMV in Hubbard

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard The Bureau of Motor Vehicles license center in


Clippers turn to Grant Spaite

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Grant Spaite has been coaching for almost his


Leader of $7M Ponzi scheme pleads guilty to defrauding 200 investors

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CLEVELAND David J. Harriett of Howland, president of D.J.


Phantoms begin camp to select 2010-11 roster

Special to The Vindicator Youngstown The Youngstown Phantoms selection camp begins today at the


Official: Tornado-alert system isn’t flawless

Staff report WARREN The system of warning people of possible tornadoes is not perfect, but it


McDonald school board selects family and civic team

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald Board of Education has chosen the members


Masterson is masterful as Indians rout Red Sox

Associated Press CLEVELAND Justin Masterson enjoyed Cleveland’s eight-run eighth inning as much


Sen. Voinovich says war in Iraq is worth the price

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich has


Campbell considers options to pay for recalled firefighter

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city is looking into combining its fire and


Trumbull vets conduct rabies clinic

Veterinarian Dr. Holly Ray, left, administers a rabies shot to Niko as assistant Tracey Loychick helps out at the Trumbull County Veterinary Medical Association’s annual rabies clinic near the dog park at Mosquito Lake State Park, Bazetta Township, and at 10 other sites around the county.


UN sanctions against Iran OK’d

UN sanctions against Iran OK’d UNITED NATIONS The U.S. and its allies scored a long-sought


Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD June


New This Week

New This Week The A-Team (PG-13) sss Former Special Forces soldiers attempt to clear their names


J.D. Eicher and the Goodnights offer downloads

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Things have been shaping up nicely for J.D. Eicher and the


if you go to jd eicher

if you go Who: JD Eicher and the Goodnights, with Magma When: 8 p.m. Friday Where: Jillian’s,


More employees jump ship as economy picks up

Associated Press One sign of better economic times is when more people start finding jobs. Another


In ‘A-Team,’ there’s no such thing as overkill

By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Excuse me, I need to sit down, catch my breath and


Commissioners award contract for new floor tile in municipal court

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The Columbiana County commissioners on Wednesday


State gives McDonald schools more cost-cutting suggestions

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The state auditor’s office is recommending additional


Skeptic objects to home remedies

Q. Why lower your credibility by writing about unproven remedies such as keys down the neck or soap


Companies urged to follow new health law in Ohio

Associated Press COLUMBUS Advocates for the uninsured are urging some of Ohio’s biggest


YSU honors Hrina as its first Alumnus of the Year

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Youngstown State University’s Department of


YSU softball recruit Snodgrass selected

YSU softball recruit Snodgrass selected youngstown Youngstown State softball recruit Samantha


Ohio high court hears case on skill games

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Were lawmakers out of line, constitutionally speaking,


Frustrations mount over BP claims process

Associated Press GRAND ISLE, La. The financial toll of the oil spill disaster in the Gulf of


Baker of the Day

Baker of the Day BOARDMAN Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties’ Baker of


Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, free lunch from 11:30


if you go to Screaming Tiki

if you go What: Screaming Tiki comics, toys and pop culture convention When: noon to 8 p.m.


Classic Rock Magazine picks Turbo Lovers song for CD

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Livin’ in Hell,” a song by Youngstown-based rock band Turbo Lovers,


Concert promoter Ward keeps party going at Austintown club

Friday’s Snoop Dogg concert at Club Gossip became a real possibility when the Limp Bizkit-Snoop


bridge

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CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


METRO DIGEST || Hubbard High tour

Hubbard High tour hubbard The community and graduates are invited to tour Hubbard High School


Makayla Dawn preps some new material

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Getting Makayla Dawn bassist-singer Mike Schneider to


Ohio lawmakers criticize ruling on speeding tickets

Associated Press COLUMBUS Two leading state lawmakers want to overturn a ruling by the Ohio


Palin gushes hypocrisy

Opinion: The Times of Trenton, N.J.: Sarah Palin gave the pot a vigorous stir recently with her comments


West Coast rap king in Gossip show

Staff report Riding a wave of “California” energy, Snoop Dogg will make his first Youngstown


Ambrosini’s Restaurant & Lounge, 10826 Market St., North Lima; 330-549-9898

Ambrosini’s Restaurant & Lounge, 10826 Market St., North Lima; 330-549-9898 Sat: Fastlane, 9 p.m.


Comics, pop culture convention returns

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com NILES Glenn Shadix, a voice actor who played the mayor in


WTG

Thursday Car Show Car Cruise with DJ Richie D, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., The Fireplace, 2075 E. Western


if you go to Readymade Breakup

if you go Who: Readymade Breakup When: 10 p.m. Saturday Where: The Lemon Grove, 122 W.


Missing trucker found in wrecked vehicle in Pa.

Missing trucker found in wrecked vehicle in Pa. Eds: APNewsNow. ——— Information from: The


$600,000 bond set for suspect in attempted murder

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man charged with the attempted murder of a 17-year-old boy remains


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Betty’s Summer Vacation,SDRq directed by Craig Snay. Oakland Center of the


City, county do business as usual

Opinion: City, county do business as usual Two articles in the May 29 edition of The Vindicator talk about


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, June 10, the 161st day of 2010. There are 204 days left in the year.


‘Back of the Throat’ takes a look at racial profiling

By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com Plays don’t get any more topical — or contentious —


Bryant appreciates toughness of Fisher

Associated Press BOSTON Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher had a pretty productive relationship when


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Nickolas and Elizabeth Mulichak, Youngstown, girl, June 8.


5,600-year-old leather shoe found in Armenian cave

Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Archaeologists from the University of California, Los Angeles, and


ON THE AIR

ON THE AIR What: “True Blood” When: 9 p.m. Sunday Where: HBO


FBI: Mexicans chased away US agents probing shooting

Associated Press CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico Pointing their rifles, Mexican security forces chased


‘True Blood’ cult phenom returns for a 3rd season

McClatchy Newspapers Other than kicking off an episode with someone munching on a bloody wolf ear,


Job outlook up a bit for grads

Associated Press To get a sense of the job market new college graduates face, consider the latest


Source: FBI paid money in van der Sloot sting

Associated Press WASHINGTON The FBI thought it was closing in on Joran van der Sloot in the


Readymade Breakup has lots of love for Y’town

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In the Kevin Bacon sense, you’d think New Jersey rock


Strasburg will face Indians

Associated Press CLEVELAND Strasburgmania has hit the road. With rookie sensation Stephen


New hoopla, old fad

Hula hooping has made a healthy comeback with adults McClatchy Newspapers ST. LOUIS The dozen


Win-dy City

Blackhawks win Stanley Cup with overtime victory Associated Press PHILADELPHIA There was no


Are ’Huskers headed to Big 10?

Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Nebraska could be on its way to the Big Ten by Friday. The


Austintown apartment fire sends woman to burn unit

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown An early-morning fire sent one person to the


Accuser was fearful of Ben’s temper

Associated Press MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. A Georgia college student said she felt powerless to stop a


Houser hearing set for July 15

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A hearing will be at 11 a.m. July 15 before Judge Lou A. D’Apolito for


US-England opener nears

Associated Press IRENE, South Africa American soccer players have been on magazine covers and


“Burn Notice” (9 p.m., USA): Maybe misery does love company. On “Burn

“Burn Notice” (9 p.m., USA): Maybe misery does love company. On “Burn Notice,” Michael (Jeffrey


South Africa ‘unified’

2010 World Cup Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Soccer’s stars have con- verged on South Africa


if you go to Makayla Dawn

if you go Who: Makayla Dawn When: 9 p.m. Saturday Where: 255 S. Four Mile Run Road,


Free sessions

Free sessions LIBERTY Belmont Pines Hospital, 615 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, is offering free


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nicholas C. Blinsky, 39, of 2095 Knollwood Ave.,


‘THE A-TEAM’

‘THE A-TEAM’ Grade: C Credits: Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, Sharlto Copley, Quinton “Rampage”


Mahoning project gets 1st place, funding in regional competition

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County project to create a land-


Springfield promotes cop, hires patrolman

NEW SPRINGFIELD Springfield Township trustees promoted Sgt. Ray Fellows to a vacant lieutenant


major league baseball boxscores

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mlb roundup

mlb roundup Wednesday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, Orioles 2 BALTIMORE CC


Who’s not doing his job?

Opinion: WASHINGTON Private-sector job creation almost stopped in May. The 41,000 jobs created were


U.S. isn’t turning socialist

Opinion: By Keith Chrostowski McClatchy Newspapers You hear it often these days: “America is turning into


Zimmerman’s RBI lifts Nationals

Associated Press WASHINGTON Ryan Zimmerman grounded a go-ahead single off the shin of Pittsburgh


Underwood wins 2 CMT Awards

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The fans love Carrie Underwood, and they proved it again


Grove City driver found dead in truck

GROVE CITY, pa. Authorities in central Pennsylvania say a Grove City trucker missing since last


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 16.73 —.10 Avalon


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS King’s wife recovering from likely overdose PROVO, Utah A spokesman for Larry King


Bhopal gas explosion victims still suffering after 26 years

Editorial: On the 20th anniversary in 2004 of the world’s worst industrial accident in Bhopal, India, we posed


Poland Twp. voters to face tax levy in Nov.

Poland Twp. voters to face tax levy in Nov. poland Township voters will be asked in November to


Truck rollover forces closing of I-80 ramp

hubbard A tractor-trailer rollover on the Hubbard exit ramp of Interstate 80 closed the exit while


New incubator-board member

Staff report youngstown The Youngstown Business Incubator has appointed Cynthia Anderson,


InfoCision plans to hire 200

Staff report boardman The number of call-center employees in the Mahoning Valley continues to


Green is our future

Opinion: By Richard Trumka Vindicator As Americans and their families work their way out of the worst


Teach children to consume less and save more

Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID McClatchy Newspapers Everything parents try to do now to teach their


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH 6 rings stolen from Dayne returned in bag MADISON, Wis. Police say six rings


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