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Celtics handle Kobe onslaught and lead LA 3-2
It’s looking a lot like 2008 again, with Paul Pierce carrying the Boston Celtics to victory in the
18 Greatest Golf Holes | Jonah: Anticipation caused me to screw up the Z hole
Our "Greatest" blogger, Jonah Karzmer of the Youngstown Golf Association, has a great blog about our fourth hole — the famous Z hole.
Jim Joyce voted MLB’s best umpire in ESPN poll
Jim Joyce has been voted the best umpire in Major League Baseball in a poll of 100 players conducted
Washington’s Strasburg strikes again
Stephen Strasburg learned life on the road isn’t always smooth. Washington’s rookie sensation had
Hamlin rolls to 5th win of NASCAR season at Michigan
Denny Hamlin continued his hot streak, dominating Sunday’s NASCAR race at Michigan International
As Big 12 teeters on brink, Missouri scrambles
Missouri officials will meet behind closed doors Sunday night for the fourth day in a row as the
Drew officially named new coach of Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks have officially named Larry Drew as their new head coach. The Hawks made the
MSU or Cavaliers? Izzo texts AP ‘still gathering’
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo indicates he’s still undecided about the Cleveland Cavaliers by
Cabrera’s 3-run HR lifts Tigers over Pirates 4-3
Miguel Cabrera hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the eighth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a
Public library in Lisbon undergoes massive renovation
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A library originally built to resemble an English
WRTA, YSU seek stronger partnership to better link downtown, university
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The city, Western Reserve Transit Authority
More Ohioans avoid late fees on driver’s licenses, registrations
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The public furor over late fees on driver’s licenses
As Flag Day nears, some lament loss of respect for Old Glory
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com “Stars and Stripes.” “Star-Spangled Banner.” “Red,
Family honors Mr., Mrs. Perry on anniversary
Family honors Mr., Mrs. Perry on anniversary AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey James Perry of
Family honors the Grecos for 50th anniversary
BONITA SPRINGS, FLA. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Louis M. Greco, of Bonita Springs, Fla., honored
Mr., Mrs. Friend to attend dinner on anniversary
Mr., Mrs. Friend to attend dinner on anniversary POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. Friend of
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
MONDAY L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in
Flower show open to area gardeners
YOUNGSTOWN Garden Forum of Greater Youngstown is inviting area gardeners to participate in a
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. After the meeting
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Previous experience left her distrustful
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 21-year-old professional woman with two
FEDERATED CLUBS | Meetings announced
wednesday Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet for a noon luncheon at the Lake
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Niles SCOPE Center, 14 E. State St., has scheduled the following: Monday, bridge at 10 a.m.,
SOCIETY DIGEST
Bingo for residents STRUTHERS Struthers Ladies of the K. of C. 4224 will host a bingo party at 7
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
WEDNESDAY Daisy Dozen will meet at 11 a.m. at Moonhawk Herbals and Aromatherapy Plants, 713 Sodom-
Point taken
Dempsey’s goal and Green’s gaffe helps U.S. team earn tie — and a huge point in Group C standings
Report: Number of very wealthy on rise
Los Angeles Times NEW YORK Unemployment remains at near-record levels, and most Americans are
Motorcycle fatality
Motorcycle fatality HOWLAND The Ohio State Highway Patrol said one person was killed in a one-
Bad PR adds to BP mess in Gulf
Experts: Company lacks compassion Associated Press HOUSTON BP already is fighting an oil
MILESTONES
MILESTONES PH.D Black church studies Youngstown resident Carolyn L. O’Neil, 1542 Ravine Road,
Troop cultivates special project in Austintown
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A successful growing season for the “Forget Me
FITCH HIGH SCHOOL
FITCH HIGH SCHOOL Number of graduates: 401 Flower: Lily Song: “Free Fallin’” by Tom Petty
Riverside Railroad Club has special event
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com WARREN If you didn’t know you were standing only a few feet
AD: Texas still ‘looking at all options’
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Texas is still “looking at all options” before deciding whether
England has history of goalie blunders
Associated Press Rustenburg, S. africa Robert Green wrote his name onto the lengthening list of
Pop-culture event at Eastwood
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NILES Ten-year-old Jackson Belknap doesn’t remember seeing the
Area golf scores
MEN Another Round (Reserve Run) — (June 9) Low gross: Nikc Tucci 35, Gary Tucci, Jason Miller,
Butler begins installation of LED gallery lighting
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN New LED lighting is being installed in the
Don’t trifle with tick fever
Q. You have written about ways to remove ticks. My advice to anyone who pulls off a tick is to save
Victim finds alleged chop shop
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland man frustrated over the theft of his Honda Civic decided
‘Back of the Throat’ at Oakland gets ‘A’ for effort
By Milan Paurich news @vindy.com Youngstown As a senior project for graduating YSU theater
‘Masterworks from the Butler Institute of American Art’
‘A source of pride’ By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s practically a work
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., St. James Meeting Place in Boardman Park.
Dad’s Pet Care plant in Ark. expanding
Associated Press DUMAS, Ark. A company that bought a pet-food plant in Dumas earlier this year
Ohio Supreme Court refuses to review 1992 murder case
Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has refused to review the case of a Youngstown man
Leetonia plans to survey families this week
Staff report LEETONIA The village will be conducting a door-to-door, low- and moderate-income
Owners turn to sitters for beloved pets
Erie Times-News millcreek twp., Pa. Wembley the basset hound scrambles out of the foliage in his
Fitch Class of 2010 reflects, looks ahead
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Cheers and whistles greeted the Class of
Suspect tries to flee after chase
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Police investigating a report of a theft in progress wound up chasing a
Search for flood survivors turns grim
Associated Press LANGLEY, Ark. The search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. There was a made-for-TV movie starring Sam Elliott
Jason Mraz visits Ghana to help slaves
Jason Mraz visits Ghana to help slaves NEW YORK While Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas and other top
Lost luxuries
Bringing the beautiful back home By Barbara Mahany Chicago Tribune CHICAGO A mere century
Jailed SC man faces more charges
Staff report MERCER, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police said a South Carolina man in Mercer County
Getting closer (finally) to a playoff
One national observer of this week’s shakeup in college athletics managed the following pearl of
County pride again at stake in annual MVCA grid game
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com HUBBARD Could it be? Seems like yesterday when Girard’s
Iranian protest movement is quiet
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran The one-year anniversary of Iran’s disputed election passed
Guillen’s homer sinks Pirates
Associated Press Detroit Carlos Guillen hit a leadoff home run in the 10th inning Saturday night
Coast Guard to BP: Speed up containment
Associated Press ORANGE BEACH, Ala. The Coast Guard has demanded that BP step up its efforts
INFANT DEATHS Statistics
The full report on infant deaths is available on the Mahoning County District Board of Health
Avoiding Foreclosure
Avoiding Foreclosure If you are unable to make your mortgage payment: Contact a HUD-approved
This girl is stuck in toddlerhood
A concerned mother told me her 7-year-old daughter still threw tantrums nearly every day, during
Tourists stranded by pilot strike
Tourists stranded by pilot strike FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. A strike by Spirit Airlines pilots has
Area golf calendar
JUNE Today — Boulevard Golf Association four-person scramble at Mill Creek Golf Course. Event
Yes, Truman and FDR were great
Opinion: Yes, Truman and FDR were great I just cannot believe that any- one could write such a letter as
Salvagers collect Pa. steel-industry history
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Bounded on one side by a cliff and on the other by the Ohio River,
record reviews
CHRISTINA AGUILERA Album: “Bionic” Grade B- Christina Aguilera has a great voice and,
Parents: Never sleep with infant
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Babies who are suffocating take only a few
History, legacy on the line in Finals
Associated Press BOSTON The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are headed to a pivotal Game 5
At least 77 reported dead in Kyrgyzstan ethnic riots
Associated Press OSH, Kyrgyzstan Ethnic riots wracked southern Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, forcing
Park taking applications for Adventure Day Camp
Staff report boardman Boardman Park is taking applications for Adventure Day Camp, which starts
CafePress.com offers cheap way to promote business
Offering products that display your company’s logo is a proven method of promotion. T-shirts that
Deputy accused of allowing jail assault
Associated Press MEDINA Authorities say a former deputy sheriff who worked at a jail is accused
Linking e-mail photos with correct program
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Sometimes on my Dell PC I receive an e-mail with an attachment (usually
Labor of love
Caregiver receives recognition for her efforts By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN For
Park reveals summer schedule
Staff report McDONALD The Woodland Park summer schedule will again include movies at 8:45 p.m.
HITTING HOME
‘American dream has gotten lost in shuffle’ An increasing number of Valley families face
Jack Arvin All-Star Classic
What: All-star football game for graduating seniors. When: 7 p.m. Thursday Where: Mollenkopf
Pebble Beach history filled with golf’s best
Associated Press The history of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is short. The memories are not.
Earnhardt Jr. eyes rare win
Associated Press brooklyn, mich. It’s not the kind of anniversary Dale Earnhardt Jr. enjoys
Police arrest fugitive, girlfriend
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police searching for a fugitive wanted on numerous warrants said they
Collectors of modern design seek furniture
The 20th century brought a new style of furniture. Earlier furniture designers made slight
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vScreaming Tiki, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Fan convention covering comics,
Izzo courtship continues; Cavs await answer
Associated Press Cleveland The Tom Izzo saga staggers on. And you thought the LeBron James
Road projects scheduled to start in Mahoning Co.
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Beginning Monday, state Route 45 between Western Reserve and Berlin
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions
Stoops & Pelini lead ‘Camp of Champions’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Nebraska football coach Bo Pelini and Oklahoma football coach Bob Stoops
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo Civil Defense drills were serious business in Youngstown 55 years ago,
Authors to speak
Authors to speak WARREN Authors Erin McCarthy and Rhonda Stapleton will speak at 2 p.m. Saturday
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 5
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg Larsson (Knopf) 2.
Developer spent $2M to get OK to move casino
By JAMES NASH The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The future developer of the Columbus casino spent
This love seat is made of brushed aluminum with a powder coating. The seat is velvet. It was made in
This love seat is made of brushed aluminum with a powder coating. The seat is velvet. It was made in
State champions Brode, Melone among GYTOA athletes of year
Staff report COLUMBIANA Division I state shot put champion Dustin Brode and Division III
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, June 13, the 164th day of 2010. There are 201 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
What price are Cafaros paying?
Opinion: Call it the curse of the Cafaros — on others. From James A. Traficant Jr. to James Tsagaris to
Rookie Santana homers to lead streaking Tribe
Associated Press Cleveland The Carlos Santana Era in Cleveland is now in full swing. Santana
All-star softball
All-star softball What: Mahoning Valley senior high school fastpitch All Star doubleheader.
8 years of friendship — and 1 hard hour
Opinion: And, he was gone. It was a suddenness similar to the way he entered our lives. From his arrival,
Obama faces defeat on health help for jobless
Associated Press WASHINGTON If Chuck Lacasse had gotten his pink slip four days earlier, Uncle
SCREAMING TIKI CONFERENCE Today’s festivities
This three-day gathering, in its second year, features a variety of competitions, tournaments and
Vanderbilt’s gothic art
Collection returns to popular Rhode Island mansion Associated Press NEWPORT, R.I. Marble House
Enrollment jump at YSU presents fiscal challenges
Editorial: Two days after Youngstown State University officials announced that the fall enrollment would top
V&M Star project was an effort for which many earned credit
Opinion: The Vindicator’s May 19 ed- itorial, “President’s idea to get out of Washington is a good one,” was
Forum gets another chance to emerge from bankruptcy
Editorial: After a year and a half of strug- gling through bankruptcy and spending millions of dollars on
Hail the Valley’s rebirth
Opinion: If you had told me two years ago that at midnight on a rainy Tuesday night, I’d be finding my way
A bad time to pick on landlords
Opinion: A bad time to pick on landlords As the owner of an apart- ment complex in the city of Youngstown,
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