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Officials hope access road will attract business
Where the new Lower Connector bridge ends, an access road will begin with the hope that it makes industrial property along the Mahoning River an attractive location for businesses.
13 vehicle thefts reported in Boardman
Thirteen residents of Windsor Road, Glenwood Avenue, Danbury Road, Newport Drive and Oak Knoll reported their vehicles broken into and items taken.
Grow Youngstown's 'Real Dirt on Food' series continues
Grow Youngstown will screen “Beyond Organic,” a 30-minute documentary about an urban farm in California, on June 23 as part of its summer film series, “The Real Dirt on Food.”
No loud polish, long bangs or head coverings, city workers told
City workers are annoyed with a new dress code that bans flip-flops and excessive jewelry and prohibits loud nail polish, long sideburns on men and long bangs on women. City workers are annoyed with a new dress code that bans flip-flops and excessive jewelry and prohibits loud nail polish, long sideburns on men and long bangs on women.
Inmate slashes throat while shaving
A man who eluded state police for nearly three months on insurance-fraud charges killed himself in a western Pennsylvania jail by slashing his throat with a safety razor.
TEXT: President's address to the nation tonight on BP oil spill
THE PRESIDENT: Good evening. As we speak, our nation faces a multitude of challenges.
Forum’s major creditors say sale process is flawed
YOUNGSTOWN MBIA Insurance Corp., representing Forum Health’s major secured creditors, says Forum’s
Youngstown moving toward using traffic cameras near schools
City administrators expect to have traffic cameras to catch speeders near schools by October. The
John Houser Sr. sent to prison for probation violation
John Houser Sr. sent to prison for probation violation
Family Services Agency unveils new addition to Daybreak home Thursday
FSA unveils new addition to Daybreak home
Pa. House to vote on natural gas, cigarette taxes
Pa. House to voate on natural gas, cigarette taxes
There’s a bear out there!
POLAND Somebody’s been knocking over bird feeders in the village, and it isn’t Goldilocks. A
Poland's Gabriel named to USA National Team
POLAND — Poland High sophomore Erin Gabriel has been selected to the 2010-11 USA Softball Junior
AP poll: Majority disapprove of Obama's handling of oil spill
AP poll: Majority disapprove of Obama's handling of oil spill
Pa. gambling board extends hearing on Ted Arneault
Pa. gambling board extends hearing on Ted Arneault
Youngstown pool, playgrounds open thanks to stimulus money through MYCAP
Youngstown pool, playgrounds open
Officials: Man who tried entering base is AWOL
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Officials say a man detained for trying to enter a Florida Air Force base with a
Arizona mom says she no longer wants her kids
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona police officers arrested a 29-year-old woman after she reportedly
Fla. air base to release more on armed couple
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — More details are expected shortly about two heavily armed people detained as they
One dead after federal agents fire on Maine home
OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — Maine officials say federal agents serving warrants exchanged fire
6-story Jesus statue in Ohio struck by lightning
MONROE, Ohio (AP) — A six-story-tall statue of Jesus Christ with his arms raised along a highway was
Fired transit worker claims Va. Tech bias
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — A fired Erie Metropolitan Transit Authority worker claims in a lawsuit that he was
Police say murder suspect escaped from prison
GLEN MILLS, Pa. (AP) — A manhunt is under way for a murder suspect who escaped from a prison in the
HELOISE: Check out this form of identity theft
Dear Heloise: I would like to add an additional step to the identity-theft rules you printed. When
Torch Club presentation to conclude lecture series
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Torch Club will have a dinner meeting June 21 at Pete’s Place Restaurant
Flag retirement set
Flag retirement set LOWELLVILLE American Legion Post 247 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He can’t get over his childhood anxiety
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m 35, a loving family man and a successful teacher
Team president York drives 49ers’ strategy
By Tim Kawakami San Jose Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. The San Francisco 49ers whole-heartedly
OSU-Michigan: ‘Sacred’
Regardless of Big Ten’s alignment, ‘The Game’ will be in its familiar place By Tim May The
Canfield teacher retires after 45 years
By Elise FrancO efranco@vindy.com Canfield After more than four decades as one of Canfield’s
Lakers down 3-2 at home
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Down 3-2 in the NBA finals against an old rival that keeps finding
206-year-old Poland landmark goes up for sale
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland The community’s oldest building, which served as a
DeWine says he wants to protect families
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Wherever he campaigns, former U.S. Sen. Mike
Deaths of Mooney teens ruled suicides
Staff report Boardman The deaths of two Cardinal Mooney students found in a township cemetery in
Ceremony dedicates justice center addition
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two past judges of Mahoning County Juvenile
Youngstown to award contract for Exal site
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will award a contract of up to $2.7
Dempsey becoming goal-scorer for US
Associated Press PRETORIA, South Africa Clint Dempsey wasn’t even sure his goal counted in the
Wars are meant to be won
Opinion: Wars are meant to be won The Memorial Day parades are over. The speeches are finished and the
Obama outlines agenda for Gulf
McClatchy Newspapers GULFPORT, Miss. President Barack Obama promised to scour the world to
nfl roundup
nfl roundup News and notes Browns: Running back Jerome Harrison is one of five restricted free
Joint fire district to be discussed
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Possibility of a joint fire district between
Movies, concerts set in McDonald Woodland Park
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD McDonald Woodland Park summer program schedule will
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield school board, 9 a.m., Mineral Ridge Middle School Library.
Control teen-age drivers
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Parenting is a long process of letting go. It starts with that first day of
Judy Conti Dance studio garners national awards
The Judy Conti Dance Studio competition team is preparing for the VIP national dance competition at
Pompili, Smyczynski launch ‘Greatest Golfer’ sign-ups
Staff report The Lake Club. Mill Creek Golf Course. Trumbull Country Club. And Eddie Pompili of
MTV in search for next wave of jockey: the TJ
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Remember the MTV VJ? That’s so two decades ago. Now the network is
Bravo series exposes photo life
McClatchy Newspapers PASADENA, Calif. Markus Klinko and Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri have photographed
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 15, the 166th day of 2010. There are 199 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Judge David Tobin of Columbiana Co. to retire July 2
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Judge David Tobin of Columbiana County Common
State releases $900,000 for projects at NEOUCOM
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state has released more than $900,000 for several
2 new lieutenants
2 new lieutenants boardman Township trustees swore in two veteran police officers as
Strickland gets A+ endorsement from gun group
Associated Press COLUMBUS The National Rifle Association publicly endorsed Democratic Gov. Ted
REUNIONS
East High Alumni will meet at 2 p.m. June 26 at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 827 Wilson Ave.,
Crews find 20th victim of flooding in Ark.
Severe weather Associated Press LANGLEY, Ark. Crews on Monday found the body of a young girl
James Otto Classic kid
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Country music artist James Otto, known for No. 1 hit
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Piotr Modelski, 29, of 3530 Dobbins Road, Poland,
Gospel concerts to benefit kidney fund, military
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Proceeds from three gospel concerts this summer
Feeding Penny the Pig
Easter Seals volunteer Lisa Foster, top photo, sorts bread at the Great Harvest Bread Co. in
Big 12 survives as Texas remains
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas The Big 12 is alive and kicking. The University of Texas on
Country legend, businessman Jimmy Dean dies
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va Jimmy Dean, a country music legend for his smash hit about a
Friends say Stubler lived life fully but loved to speed
Ashley Bleggi, girlfriend of Nicholas Stubler, a motorcyclist killed in a weekend crash on South Avenue, Boardman, pauses at a roadside memorial at the crash site. Jamie Milsom of Leetonia, a friend of Stubler's, pays his respects in the background.
FBI: Kennedy was prime death-threat target
Associated Press WASHINGTON For decades after gunmen shot down his brothers, Sen. Edward Kennedy
State Dept. wants combat gear in Iraq
State Dept. wants combat gear in Iraq WASHINGTON The State Department says its diplomatic staff
Jiminez stays modest even with 12 wins
Associated Press DENVER Ubaldo Jimenez appreciates all the attention he’s receiving for his
2 Youngstown teens charged in robbery
Staff report Austintown Two Youngstown teens were arrested and charged with robbing two 15-year-
16 racers participate in Super Kids Race
Staff report SALEM Sixteen racers competed Saturday in single and double soapbox-derby cars in
Cards rout Seattle
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Albert Pujols took one off the noggin for his team on a perfect day
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD June
BP shares under more pressure
Associated Press BP shareholders who already have lost billions because of the spill in the Gulf
Kerr wins Classic
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. The flu didn’t get to Cristie Kerr during the week. The
No free drinks at OH casinos
Associated Press COLUMBUS The quintessential Las Vegas or Atlantic City casino experience comes
Austintown teachers get contract
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The Austintown Education Association finished the
Farmers cancels meeting
Staff report canfield Farmers National Banc Corp., the parent company of Farmers National Bank,
Pitzulo All-MAC pick
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com A trio of former Class B League players earned honors in college
Mexico needs schools
Opinion: I don’t know whether the flow of illegal immigrants is bad in enough places to justify President
EU calls upon Israel to end blockade of Gaza
Associated Press JERUSALEM The European Union on Monday called Israel’s closure of Gaza
Crash kills Boardman man believed to have dementia
Staff report boardman A township man killed in a one-vehicle crash in Florida had been reported
Bush findings don’t hurt N.O.
Associated Press METAIRIE, La. Unopened boxes were piled in Reggie Bush’s locker. A football
Pebble takes on a US Open look
Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. As the fog began to lift early Monday afternoon, there was
Secret of ‘nooks and crannies’ at heart of suit against exec
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Chris Botticella knows the secret to those “nooks and crannies” in
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Penning memoir LONDON The wife of former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is
Thieves carjack priest, take his keys, wallet
Thieves carjack priest, take his keys, wallet youngstown The Rev. Kenneth Miller of St. Luke
Dozens rescued in Oklahoma
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Firefighters helping a 17-year-old girl escape swift floodwaters
World Cup can impact politics
Opinion: Like many of you, I’m already glued to the TV watching the soccer World Cup. But while enjoying
Talks to resume between Spirit and striking pilots
Associated Press Spirit Airlines and its striking pilots agreed to meet with mediators today, the
1080 Media is 8-1 in Class B League
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS Tyler Chapin gave up one run on three hits over four
Izzo stays mum on job
Associated Press EAST LANSING, Mich. Tom Izzo wouldn’t even tell one of his young campers if he
Italy’s first defense all wet
Associated Press CAPE TOWN, South Africa Italy opened defense of its World Cup title with an
Obama returns to Gulf, prepares to address nation on spill
Obama returns to Gulf, prepares to address nation on spill (PHOTOS, GRAPHIC) (HAS TRIM) By Peter
pro tennis roundup Monday’s events
Unicef Open DEN BOSCH, Netherlands Top-seeded Justine Henin made a successful return to grass
48 hours to plan, create a business
Associated Press NEW YORK With just minutes to go until deadline, the coders sit furiously
Cycle accidents in Valley claim 3 lives in 2 days
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The South Avenue accident in Boardman that killed Nicholas Stubler, 21,
Strickland calls on Kasich to release income tax returns
By JOE HALLETT Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS If taxes and death are life’s only certainties, then
Issue could threaten casinos in Ohio
By JAMES NASH The Columbus Dispatch Ohio horse tracks are exploring the idea of going back to
Drunken bus driver gets 30 days in jail
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS A bus driver who was drunk while taking Hilliard schoolchildren to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.35 .30 Avalon
Gettelfinger: UAW will continue fight
Gettelfinger: UAW will continue fight DETROIT United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger
Wal-Mart, others join in push against carbon
Opinion: By TOM ROONEY Vindicator You never heard of the world’s greatest — and most unlikely —
State rejects plan to house troubled students at Wilson
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com BOARDMAn The Academic Distress Commission has rejected a plan to
State calls city schools’ financial forecast far too sunny
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Overly optimistic” is how some members of the state
Embattled nonprofit entity does right by Youngstown
Editorial: In the midst of trying to deal with the fallout from a state investigation into its activities, the
U.S.-Muslim world far apart
Opinion: One year ago this month, President Obama addressed the “Muslim world” from Cairo, Egypt. Some saw
Poland duo named All-Ohio
Poland duo named All-Ohio COLUMBUS Poland sophomores Erin Gabriel and Jenna Modic earned first
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