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Opening night(mare)
Fans watch the Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ home opener against Auburn on Monday night at Eastwood Field. The Doubledays beat the Scrappers 12-0.
Stories published June 22, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
McChrystal prepared to resign Wednesday, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama rebuked his Afghanistan war commander for "poor judgment" Tuesday and considered whether to fire him in the most extraordinary airing of military-civilian tensions since Harry Truman stripped Gen. Douglas MacArthur of his command a half-century ago.
Pirates’ win streak halted
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a home run and a
Dog bites toddler who wanders into neighbor's yard
Police said a 2-year-old Detroit Avenue boy was bitten by a neighbor’s dog around 10:30 p.m. Monday after the child wandered into the neighbor’s yard where the dog was chained.
Joe Kaluza family giving back, giving away this weekend
Members of the Kaluza family want to give back to the community.
Another bear spotted
The Ohio State Patrol said two motorcyclists spotted a bear on Anderson-Anthony Road near U.S. Route 422 in the township around 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Moyer leads Phillies past Indians
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jamie Moyer tossed eight crisp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the
Indian-American woman, black win GOP primaries in South
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Nikki Haley, an Indian-American woman, handily won the Republican nomination for governor and Tim Scott, a black lawmaker, grabbed the GOP nod for a House seat in South Carolina primary runoffs Tuesday, a fresh sign of racial progress in the Deep South and the GOP.
Blue Jackets open at home with Blackhawks
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets will play the first home game of their 10th season against
Pens open new arena against Flyers
NEW YORK (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins will open a new arena, and the Chicago Blackhawks will
Youngstown school board wants clear picture of its finances
Youngstown school board wants clear picture of its finances
14-year-old girl arrested after her newborn suffocates
14-year-old girl arrested after her newborn suffocates
Bin Laden hunter to be released by Pakistan authorities
Bin Laden hunter to be released by Pakistan authorities
Aug. 5 is deadline to submit bids to buy bankrupt Forum Health
Aug. 5 is deadline to submit bids to buy bankrupt Forum Health
Ham radio operators plan emergency readiness demonstration
The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will hold a demonstration of emergency communications
I-80 eastbound one lane in Hubbard Township
Recent traffic congestion on Interstate 80 East prompted the Ohio Department of Transportation to
Census: With jobs scarce, Rust Belt cities decline
Census: With jobs scarce, Rust Belt cities decline
Cleveland judge levies $13M in derelict housing fines
Cleveland judge levies $13M in derelict housing fines
Western, Pa. man calls judge 'idiot' before being sentenced to life prison term
Western, Pa. man calls judge idiot
Gibbs: White House budget chief stepping down
WASHINGTON (AP) — White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs says Budget Director Peter Orszag has
Americans still upbeat
WASHINGTON (AP)— Americans remain a generally upbeat lot, but all the skepticism, snark and dismal
Woman, black seek to become firsts in SC runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP)— With support from tea party voters and Sarah Palin, an Indian-American woman
Another charged with embezzlement from Covelli Centre’s food and drink vendor
Police arrested the ex-office manager of the Covelli Centre’s food and drink vendor on a felony
White House releases ‘patients’ bill of rights’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Most health insurance plans will soon be barred from turning children down due to
Head of oil spill claims fund heads back to Gulf
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The man in charge of a $20 billion fund to compensate people whose livelihoods
White House summons US general to explain himself
WASHINGTON (AP) —The top U.S. commander in Afghanistan has been summoned to Washington to explain
NYC Naked Cowboy to Naked Cowgirl: Stop copying me
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s famous Naked Cowboy wants a bikini-clad woman who calls herself The
SC’s Sanford vacations without briefing lt. gov.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is back in the office after again taking a
Stocks trade in narrow range at open
NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh concerns about Europe’s sovereign debt crisis are keeping the stock market in
Oil threatens key Gulf algae and its ecosystem
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (AP) — It looks dirty and muddy, a brown mass of weeds with gas-filled berries
NTSB meets on bus crash that killed 7 in Arizona
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — National Transportation Safety Board officials were scheduled to meet this
IUP hikes tuition 5 percent on some grad programs
INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — Some graduate students at one western Pennsylvania university are going to have
Trooper charged with assaulting neighbor
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania State Police trooper is facing charges after he allegedly
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan get-togethers
The 24th annual A&P reunion will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Main Street Caf , 368 Main
Historical society board announces program
Tour vehicle display YOUNGSTOWN The Young Leaders Advisory Board of Mahoning Valley Historical
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: He finally wants out of loveless marriage
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married 35 years. Before
Camp Fitch names 2010 village directors for its 96th season
Camp Fitch names 2010 village directors NORTH SPRINGFIELD, Pa. Camp Fitch YMCA, on the shores of
Opening night(mare)
Fans watch the Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ home opener against Auburn on Monday night at Eastwood Field. The Doubledays beat the Scrappers 12-0.
Strickland praises local business owners
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com niles Gov. Ted Strickland spent some time here Monday praising
Students spiff up areas of Campbell
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Not a blade of loose, dry grass was safe.
Police pinpoint suspect in teen killing
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The investigation into the weekend
Covelli tax status unsettled since ’06
City, state wrangle as $3.5M in back taxes remains on books By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Schools recovery plan has high cost
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com BOARDMAN The proposed academic recovery plan for the Youngstown
Lordstown’s Cobalt rides quietly into history
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com lordstown After six turbulent years, the General Motors
Giving a boost to Chaney pride
STAFF report sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Since the Chaney High athletic program started going
MetroParks gets grant for rain garden
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Mill Creek MetroParks, known for its beautiful
Former Buckeyes eye big things with 49ers
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com HOWLAND Two former Ohio State Buckeyes are hoping to kick
YSU lands Purdue QB
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Purdue asked Najee Tyler to make a switch, he
2 Canton burglars sentenced to 10 years
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Two Stark County residents face 10 years in
1st-night Valley fans: There’s no place like home for pro baseball
Baseball fans agree on one thing when it comes to the Scrappers: It’s good to be home.
5 suspects nabbed in killing of man, wounding of girl, 7
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The recent uptick in gun violence in the
Scrappers notebook | From Eastwood Field
Home sweet home: The Mahoning Valley Scrappers opened their home season in front of 5,099 fans.
Nationals shut down K.C.
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mike Morse and Cristian Guzman hit solo home runs, Livan Hernandez
Closed for repairs
Closed for repairs new springfield State Route 630 is closed west of Rapp Road because of a
V&M to break ground on project
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN V&M Star and Vallourec, its parent company,
YSU designated as Tree Campus
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Arbor Day Foundation has designated Youngstown State University as a
Toddler treated for dog bites
Staff report Youngstown A toddler was taken to the hospital after he was attacked by a
Vehicle break-ins linked, Austintown police say
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Police said Monday that a dozen reports of vehicle break-ins on the east
York relishes vote that propels new stadium
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com HOWLAND San Francisco 49ers president Jed York is enjoying
Meeting to explain need for levy
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Richard Bauman, Newton Falls Joint Fire District chief, would like
Gov. Strickland to let voters pick judge
Staff report LISBON Gov. Ted Strickland has decided not to search for a replacement for retiring
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Wrestler Jericho plays it safe on show LOS ANGELES Pro wrestler Chris Jericho is
Smiles fade at the pump: Gas prices going back up
Associated Press Motorists heading out for the long July 4th weekend will find that filling up the
Senchak paces Dave Sugar
STRUTHERS G.J. Senchak didn’t issue a walk in pitching a seven-strikeout complete game to lead
Rapper Eminem returns to form with ‘Recovery’
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer Eminem’s latest album is called “Recovery,” but a better
Lakeview’s Pavlansky leads Ohio to victory
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Lakeview High football coach Tom Pavlansky wasn’t sure he’d get
world cup | Monday’s games
Portugal 7, North Korea 0 CAPE TOWN, South Africa Portugal put on the most dominant performance
Canfield and Austintown police calls
police calls A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Hayward finishes draft workouts in hometown
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Gordon Hayward felt right at home auditioning for Larry Bird and
Probe continues into fatal shooting
Staff report campbell Police still are trying to piece together the circumstances around the
Jason Lee moves to ‘Memphis Beat’
McClatchy Newspapers Earl Hickey of “My Name Is Earl” lived by a simple code of karma: “Do good
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Times Square suspect pleads guilty in NYC
Associated Press NEW YORK Calling himself a “Muslim soldier,” a defiant Pakistan-born U.S.
Federer rallies for five-set win at Wimbledon
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England The situation was so unfamiliar to Roger Federer, so
college world series | Monday’s games
Florida St. 8, Florida 5 OMAHA, Neb. Mike McGee hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the third
Oil spill events | Monday
A summary of events Monday, Day 62 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill: Another BILL The Obama
Residents assess tornado damage
Residents assess tornado damage BILLINGS, Mont. Survivors of a tornado that tore into Montana’s
RECOVERY PLAN
RECOVERY PLAN By the numbers Other costs in the academic-recovery plan for Youngstown schools as
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald C. Loree Jr., 38, of 232 Callahan Road,
Door smeared
Door smeared BOARDMAN Vandals put an egg and shaving cream on the door of the Mahoning County
Companies: End drilling moratorium
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Companies that ferry people and supplies to offshore oil rigs asked
oddly enough
oddly enough Identical twins differ on politics PORT ORCHARD, Wash. Identical twins Patrick
Stronger yuan creates winners and losers
Associated Press WASHINGTON China’s decision to let its currency rise in value adds buying power
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield school board, 9 a.m., middle school library. Southington school
U.S. hurting itself on energy
Opinion: By Ben Lieberman Heritage Foundation “We’re running out of places to drill on land and in
Oil spill is important moment for the nation
Opinion: By Fred Krupp McClatchy-Tribune We rarely see them coming, the moments that crystallize public
Borrowers exit mortgage program
Borrowers exit mortgage program WASHINGTON The Obama administration’s flagship effort to help
Chopper crash kills 3 Aussies and 1 American
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A helicopter crash killed three Australian commandos and a
Fame at any cost?
Opinion: Rutland (Vermont) Herald: Much of the world held its breath recently as the fate of a 16-year-old
Immigrants fuel economy
Opinion: By Alan Jenkins and Juhu Thukral McClatchy-Tribune During their recent meeting, President Obama
Show of force works in Iran
Opinion: By Yasaman Baji Institute for War & Peace Reporting TEHRAN Unlike last year, when the disputed
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 11
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2010. There are 192 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.72 —.05 Avalon
Bailout vote could claim GOP lawmakers
Associated Press WASHINGTON One Republican senator lost his job because he voted for the 2008
NASCAR’s best battle road rage and fans love it
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Jeff Gordon made so many drivers mad at Infineon Raceway, it
U.S. has right to benefit from Afghanistan’s mineral wealth
Editorial: Last week’s revelation in THE New York Times that war-torn Afghanistan has nearly $1 trillion in
Steel Valley Super Nats, weekend cruise at Salem
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Quaker City Weekend Cruise is a new event, but
The top 5 movies for the weekend that ended Sunday, ranked by gross box- office receipts in U.S. and
The top 5 movies for the weekend that ended Sunday, ranked by gross box- office receipts in U.S. and
Who knows best? We do
Opinion: Who knows best? We do A recent letter to the Ed- itor commenting upon Thomas Sowell’s recent op-ed
U.S. Open all about survival
Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. Anyone looking for excitement in the final round of the
HELOISE: Hints will ease catalog ordering
Dear Heloise: I work for a catalog company and wanted to mention a couple of hints for readers who
on area diamonds
on area diamonds Youth baseball & softball TRI-T PONY Players Division Campbell 12, Dr.
Donovan thinks best is yet to come for U.S.
Associated Press IRENE, South Africa Landon Donovan thinks the best is yet to come for the U.S.
Investigators probe flow of US money to Taliban
Associated Press WASHINGTON Criminal investigators are examining allegations that Afghan
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