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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.
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
Trial set for ex-officer charged in Pa. sex assault
Trial set for ex-officer charged in Pa. sex assault
Vote ends Saturday for switching Ohio statue at U.S. Capitol
Vote ends Saturday for switching Ohio statue at U.S. Capitol
Talk-show host Louie Free to appear for sentencing Friday in federal court
Talk-show host to be sentenced Friday
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
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
Crowder-Zaleski wedding planned for July of 2011
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. Amanda Crowder and Curtis Zaleski, both of Chambersburg, Pa., are announcing
Prebonick-Hall wedding planned in Champion
champion Margaret and Stephen Prebonick of Champion are announcing the engagement of their
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,
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
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
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
‘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
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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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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