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Lawrence/Mercer agree to joint recycling activities
Lawrence County commissioners have approved an agreement with Mercer County in which the Lawrence County Office of Recycling and Solid Waste will coordinate municipal solid-waste and recycling activities for both counties.
Scrappers fall to Auburn 8-3
Mahoning Valley Scrappers first baseman Chase Burnette was born in Atlanta, went to college at
BREAKING NEWS || Masseuse accusing Al Gore of 'unwanted sexual contact'
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Portland massage therapist accused former Vice President Al Gore of “unwanted sexual contact” at a hotel during an October 2006 visit, but no charges were filed due to lack of evidence, law officials said Wednesday.
Pirates routed by Rangers
Michael Young had three hits and drove in four runs playing only half the game and the Texas Rangers
YPD seeking 2 men after robbery of wallet, cell phone, Cadillac
Police are investigating an armed robbery on the city’s West Side.
Liberty police arrest two Youngstown men after traffic stop
Police arrested Christopher E. Staten, 20, of Selma Avenue, Youngstown, on charges of drug abuse and drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop around 9:30 p.m. Monday on Colonial Drive.
Indians lose to Phillies in 9th
Jimmy Rollins hit the first game-ending homer of his career, a two-run shot with one out in the
Obama administration seeking delay of Feldman ruling allowing drilling
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Obama administration tonight asked a judge to delay a court ruling that overturned a moratorium on new drilling in the Gulf.
Storm damage reported in Salem
Storms that passed through the city Wednesday afternoon blew down trees and wires in several locations, the fire department reported.
Cavs consider dealing to get back in tonight’s NBA draft
The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have a coach, any draft picks or a clue if LeBron James is coming
Consultant suggests ways to get more people to downtown Warren
Consultant suggests ways to get more people to downtown Warren
YSU names men’s tennis coach
Youngstown State named Mark Klysner as men’s tennis coach on Wednesday. Klysner spent the past two
Pa. budget talks narrow gap but deal still elusive
Pa. budget talks narrow gap but deal still elusive
Police investigating reported rape of 15-year-old girl
Police investigating reported rape of 15-year-old girl
Quake clears Oakhill, staff sent home
An earthquake that originated on the Ontario and Quebec border between 1 and 2 p.m. Wednesday was
AAA expects 1.42M Ohioans to travel for the July 4th holiday
AAA expects 1.42M Ohioans to travel for the July 4th holiday
War planning proceeds; McChrystal fate uncertain
WASHINGTON (AP) - Afghanistan war commander Stanley McChrystal discussed his blistering interview
City man cops plea in 2007 robbery, murder on East Side
City man cops plea in 2007 robbery, murder on East Side
Ohio man's remains returned to mother 5 years late
Ohio man's remains returned to mother 5 years late
Two accused in vendor embezzlement case appear in court
Two former local officials with Centerplate, the Covelli Centre’s food and drink vendor, chose today
Warren man suspect in brutal Akron rape and murder
AKRON A Warren man is in custody in connection with the May 28 murder of an elderly Akron woman.
Bin Laden hunter on his way back to United States
DENVER (AP) — An American on a solo mission to hunt down Osama bin Laden is on his way back to the
Arizona wildfire at 20 percent containment
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — A fire near Flagstaff, Arizona, is 20 percent contained. Fire information
Obama, McChrystal conclude Oval Office talk
WASHINGTON (AP) — Afghanistan war commander Gen. Stanley McChrystal has completed a closed-door
New-home sales plunge 33 pct with tax credits gone
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sales of new homes collapsed in May, sinking 33 percent to the lowest level on
Stocks narrowly mixed ahead of Fed rate decision
NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is trading in a tight range as investors avoid making any big bets
Judge who nixed drilling ban has oil investments
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Louisiana judge who struck down the Obama administration’s six-month ban on
Obama, McChrystal, start private Oval Office talk
WASHINGTON (AP) - With his future as the top U.S. commander of the war in Afghanistan uncertain,
US general in Afghan war to explain remarks
WASHINGTON (AP)— The U.S. commander of the war in Afghanistan is at the Pentagon, starting a day of
BP confirms Bob Dudley in key Gulf clean-up role
LONDON (AP) — BP PLC today confirmed that Bob Dudley is now in charge of efforts to clean up the
Pirates put punished pierogi back on the field
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The pierogi is back, but the Pirates say its not because anybody turned up the
Man charged with stalking TV actress Erbe
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia man is facing federal charges for allegedly stalking “Law &
Motown sounds kick off concert series tonight
For 15 years, the opening of Summerfest at Mill Creek MetroParks has let area residents know it’s time to get out and enjoy the music.
Wedding planned by Miss Rupert and Mr. Bruno
Wedding planned by Miss Rupert and Mr. Bruno BOARDMAN Abby Rupert and Nicholas Bruno, both of
Hixson-Lipinsky engagement told; wedding planned
Hixson-Lipinsky engagement told; wedding planned YOUNGSTOWN Steve and Laurie Hixson of
Rebecca Velt, Gregory Speece plan Nov. rite
HILLIARD Rebecca Velt and Gregory Speece, both of North Jackson, are engaged and are planning a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY St. Michael Orthodox Church, 125 Steel St., Youngstown, will serve a homemade Chinese
Signed Ponderosa panels to be displayed this weekend
Wood panels that bear the signatures of country music’s top performers are now in the Salem Historical Society’s museum.
Liberty band alumni will honor Purser
Liberty band alumni will honor Purser Liberty Liberty High School Band Alumni, classes of
Gritty film reported in Poland water supply
Some residents report a gritty film covering their dishes and discoloring their clothes.
Femme of rpm
By day, Francey McCall grooms animals at her pet salon in Niles. By night, she zooms around the
Aug. 5 bid deadline set for Forum sale
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health is one step closer to emerging
Campbell land eyed as site for new mill
Plant would employ 700, company’s owner says By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell
Scrappers’ scoreless streak extended again
By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Niles The fans came back for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers’
Christina's Garden
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Cancer robbed Christina Camardese Savage of her
Hockey Hall adds 1st women
Associated Press TORONTO The Hockey Hall of Fame is no longer just for male inductees. Cammi
Ponderosa panels arrive at Salem museum
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Wood panels that bear the signatures of country
Harding grad Pat White transfers to YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Another day, another talented transfer for the YSU
2nd suspect in theft at Covelli to be arraigned
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The former office manager of the Covelli
Top-seeded Arizona St. ousted by South Carolina
Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Jackie Bradley and Adrian Morales homered during an eight-run
14-year-old is medalist in Links qualifier
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, IND. Fourteen-year-old Ariya Jutanugarn shot a 67 to finish with a
Trumbull Co. Fair sticks to tradition
Staff report BAZETTA From 2009 to now, very little about the Trumbull County Fair has changed,
3 arraigned in shooting that injured girl
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 7-year-old girl waits to learn if she
Water problems reported in Poland
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com poland Some residents report a gritty film covering their
The last Chevy Cobalt rolled off the line in Lordstown
Chuck Mitchell of Salem, a 40-year GM employee, works on the Chevrolet Cobalt assembly line at the Lordstown plant Tuesday.
Tie is a must for US team
Associated Press Pretoria, South Africa One more game, one last chance to make their reputation.
When murder becomes a way of life, a city can’t survive
Editorial: There have been other bloody weekends in Youngstown, even bloodier weekends during those years in
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Wormald takes lead in ‘Footloose’ remake LOS ANGELES A new face in Hollywood is
Judge strikes down offshore drilling ban
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS A federal judge struck down the Obama administration’s six-month
China is changing quickly
Opinion: I saw her stride purposefully down a pedestrian mall in Chengdu in red tunic and black leggings. And
Obama destroying the U.S.
Opinion: When Adolf Hitler was building up the Nazi movement in the 1920s, leading up to his taking power in
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenrimu O. Ughiovhe, 29, of 414 Oneida Place N.W.,
Strickland’s running mate explains her role
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland’s running mate in the November
Surplus food
Surplus food E.B. Family Life Center (formerly Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church), 7 S. Garland
Blended jelly spreads easily
Dear Heloise: Do you ever get frustrated trying to spread a glob of jelly on a biscuit or toast? The
Grape opportunities
For members of wine and food lovers club By Lissa Bell news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A love for
Give summer salads some sizzle
Family Features A sensational summer menu can be simple, yet satisfying; exotic, yet familiar.
on the air
on the air What: “Futurama” When: back-to-back episodes at 10 p.m. Thursday Where: Comedy
Back to the ‘Futurama’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES On the next edition of “Futurama,” Professor Farnsworth brings his
Celebration marred by theft of money
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Last week, our 22-year-old grandson flew in for a
Top 5 prime-time TV programs, ranked by viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co., for June
Top 5 prime-time TV programs, ranked by viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co., for June
Best Bets on TV
“Drake: BETTER THAN GOOD ENOUGH” (10 p.m., MTV): “Drake: Better Than Good Enough” is a new one-hour
New ABC series shares remarkable transplant
Associated Press NEW YORK ABC’s remarkable program bringing together the recipient of the
All-American desserts steal spotlight
By Jackie Burrell McClatchy Newspapers Equinoxes and solstices aside, the last weekend of May
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Pork board squeals over imaginary unicorn meat PORTLAND, Ore. It’s official: The
7UP Summerfest Spectacular 2010 Schedule
All concerts begin at 7 p.m. in the Judge Morley Pavilion at the Wick Recreation Area. Admission is
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, study session, 6 p.m.; regular meeting, 7:30 p.m., high
Carol Weakland will perform “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," a one-woman show, at 8 p.m. Friday and
Carol Weakland will perform “The Ghost and Mrs. Muir," a one-woman show, at 8 p.m. Friday and
Lost opportunity at US Open
Associated Press PEBBLE BEACH, CALIF. Even with 21 majors, they still had everything to gain by
School board seeks guidance
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city school board is looking for a clear picture
ACTION schedules meeting
Staff report CANFIELD ACTION plans a leadership meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at St. Michael
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Charzetta Scott and Charles Caldwell, Youngstown, girl, June
Give the FCC authority it needs to monitor broadband
Opinion: Give the FCC authority it needs to monitor broadband Seattle Times: The Federal Communications
Obama mulls firing Afghan war’s US general
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama rebuked his Afghanistan war commander for
Registered sex offender faces new charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man who is a registered sex
Lasers uncover first known icons of apostles Peter, Paul
Associated Press ROME Twenty-first century laser technology has opened a window into the early
Europe’s tough measures expose trans-Atlantic rift
Associated Press LONDON A trans-Atlantic rift is growing over the right medicine for Europe’s
Don’t give up on our young folks
Opinion: Don’t give up on our young folks My husband and I had worked all day outside in the heat and a
Summerfest starts tonight
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For 15 years, the opening of Summerfest at
Friend lends talent for benefit event
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Friendship with Jack Savage of Liberty and
Will middle-class tax cuts be on the chopping block?
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer tiptoed into dangerous
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
‘Opening Doors’ plan targets homelessness
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The Obama administration unveiled an ambitious plan Tuesday
Ryan to Congress: Fight for Chinese currency reform
Staff report warren U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-17th, called upon Congress to continue fighting for
Olde Car Club sets annual show at park
Olde Car Club sets annual show at park BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club will have its
Pakistan to release bin Laden hunter
Pakistan to release bin Laden hunter denver A relative of an American on a solo mission to hunt
Commerce Center gets new owners
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Brothers George and Spiro Bakeris of Howland have
Nadal romps in return to Wimbledon
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND Trying to switch directions while chasing a shot beneath the
Oilman Cheney keeps mum
Opinion: The days turned into weeks and the weeks will turn into months before a gushing oil leak in the Gulf
Public pools becoming rare
Opinion: By Michael Saltsman The Vindicator School is out. The mercury in our thermometers is creeping
Rangers snap Bucs’ win streak
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Josh Hamilton extended his hitting streak to 17 games with a
Bear reported in Southington
Staff report SOUTHINGTON The Ohio State Highway Patrol said two motorcyclists spotted a bear on
In Mahoning Valley, unemployment rate falls
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate continued
Moyer tames Tribe to tie Feller with 266 victories
Associated Pres PHILADELPHIA Jamie Moyer shrugged it off. Nothing was going to bother him on
New concerns arise at largest inland lake
Associated Press ST. MARYS, Ohio Blue-green algae is blooming on Ohio’s largest inland lake,
Kaluza giveaway
Kaluza giveaway youngstown Members of the Kaluza family want to give back to the community. The
Daniels’ hits power Ohio Glaciers to 7-2 win over Roth Brothers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Wade Daniels had three singles in the Ohio Glaciers’ 7-2 win over Roth
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.40 —.32 Avalon
Youngstown man held in homicide
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Police have arrested a man in a shooting death
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