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A dog's day
Liberty firefighter and paramedic Ralph McMahanpets shares time with Lucy, the station mascot since one of the firefighters found her discarded in a Dumpster six ...
Camp Woodside offers lunch and learning
The story of God's great rescue is the theme for this annual Austintown summer program.
Union Elementary celebrates final days of school
Making the last day of school memorable is the idea Union had in mind when planning its fun day.
Boardman cheerleaders host camp
It isn't high school football season yet, but the cheerleaders are getting ready.
Hilltop honors third and fourth-graders
Third- and fourth-grade students were honored at Hilltop Elementary School’s annual third and fourth-grade awards Assembly June 9.
Stories published June 25, 2010
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Struthers BMV site closing Saturday
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles license center at the Fifth Street Plaza is closing today.
Scrappers snap four-game losing streak with 12-4 win
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers snapped a four-game losing streak, winning 12-4 on Friday night at
Penguins select Beau Bennett in first round of NHL draft
The Pittsburgh Penguins chose right wing Beau Bennett with the 20th overall pick in the NHL draft.
Diamondbacks’ Edwin Jackson no-hits Tampa Bay
Edwin Jackson settled down after a wild start to throw the fourth no-hitter of the season of the
Stubbs drives in four as Reds rout Indians
Drew Stubbs drove in four runs with a homer and a single Friday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds
Laying of Roses Sunday at Korean War Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Association of Mahoning Valley, Chapter 137, will conduct a Laying of the Roses ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Wickcliffe Circle Korean War Memorial.
Aqua Ohio says water in Poland meets safety standards
Aqua Ohio says water in Poland meets safety standards
Still no leads to find car that struck and killed Trumbull Co. man
Still no leads to find car that struck and killed Trumbull Co. man
Cubs suspend Zambrano indefinitely
The Chicago Cubs have suspended pitcher Carlos Zambrano indefinitely for his tantrum and dugout
Youngstown schools supt. tries to keep peer program alive
Youngstown schools supt. tries to keep peer program alive
Authorities still investigating Canfield car-pedestrian accident
Authorities still investigating Canfield accident that sent man to hospital
Manager: No tour for LeBron
LeBron James is not going on a free-agent tour. The NBA superstar’s business manager told ESPN.com
Boardman native could be called in NHL draft
Boardman may soon have a connection to the National Hockey League. Michael Houser, son of Boardman
Brian Shaw in Cavs’ coaching mix
Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Brian Shaw has been given permission to interview with the
Michael Jackson's father files wrongful-death lawsuit
Michael Jackson's father files wrongful-death lawsuit
Mahoning Co. buildings safe after Wednesday quake, official says
Mahoning Co. buildings safe after Wednesday quake
Wean Foundation makes big award to Youngstown counseling center
Wean Foundation makes big award to Youngstown counseling center
Blaney 36th in Sunday’s NASCAR race
Hartford native Dave Blaney has qualified 36th for Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New
Federal building owners get state tax credits
The owners of a downtown building will receive about $445,884 in state tax credits toward their
10 killed when fire breaks out in Indonesian club
SURABAYA, Indonesia (AP) — Ten people were killed in a fire that ripped through a packed nightclub
Jamaican pleads not guilty to drug charges in NY
NEW YORK (AP) — Jamaican gang leader Christopher “Dudus” Coke pleaded not guilty today to U.S.
Jackson Township residents warned of fundraising scam
Jackson Township residents warned of fundraising scam
Economy faces tough road ahead with slower growth
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economic recovery won’t be catching fire any time soon. Businesses and
ODOT says motorists should leave extra time
green With the upcoming Steel Valley Super Nationals event at the Quaker City Raceway, the Ohio
Guilty plea entered in Obama student loan case
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A second person charged with looking at President Barack Obama’s student
BP says Gulf relief well on target for mid-August
BP says Gulf relief well on target for mid-August NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Tests show BP is on target
Calif. woman pleads not guilty to Ohio pot charges
Calif. woman pleads not guilty to Ohio pot charges
Pakistan watches Google, other sites for blasphemy
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan will start monitoring seven major websites, including Google, Yahoo and
Government lowers growth estimate for 1st quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government lowered its estimate of how much the economy grew in the first
Green Party candidate to speak Monday downtown
YOUNGSTOWN David Cobb, the 2004 Green Party presidential candidate, will talk about the political
State patrol seeks driver who struck and killed teen
WARREN The Ohio State Patrol said a 19-year-old Leavittsburg man was struck and killed by a car on
Obama claims victory in financial overhaul deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared victory today after congressional negotiators
Leaders differ on how to nurture a global recovery
TORONTO (AP) – As world leaders gathered to deal with the aftermath of the global financial crisis,
Man gets no reward for calling 911 before hotline
COCOA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who reported a suspect wanted in a string of bomb threats will not
Mass. doc sentenced to 6 months for faking studies
BOSTON (AP) — A Massachusetts doctor has been sentenced to six months in federal prison for
Couple ordered to stand trial in baby’s death
PALMERTON, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors say a northeastern Pennsylvania couple denied their infant
Western Pa. girl, 13, wins marble title in NJ
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh teen is one deadeye shot — at marbles. Thirteen-year-old Penelope
Hubbard residents angry over BMV closing
Customers coming and going at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles license center in Truck World, 6965 Truck World Boulevard, expressed feelings of unhappiness, irritation and dissatisfaction about its closing. Thursday was its last day.
Board approves $120,000 increase in demolition costs
“A ton of unforeseen circumstances” is how a city official explained the cost for a demolition project at 20 Federal Place increasing from $21,000 to $119,866.60.
Bethany Oliver and Kenneth Fogleman are engaged
Daniel and Connie Oliver of Warren, and Janine Fogleman and Michael Batson of Struthers, are
HELOISE: Remedy sought for noisy floors
Dear Heloise: Is there a simple remedy for noisy hardwood floors? I have tried baby powder and
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Nephews’ obesity is hazardous to health
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My widowed uncle has two sons, ages 11 and 13. My
Lions Club plans annual Turtle Derby
Lions Club plans annual Turtle Derby LOWELLVILLE The Lions Club will host its 49th annual Turtle
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ASSOCIATIONS Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA), is an international motorcycle
Valley leaders forging unity on proposed mill
By Jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell With everything from cautious optimism to a
Penn-Ohio set for Heacock Stadium
By John bassetti bassetti@vindy.com BELOIT A few years back, Larry Taddeo was an assistant
YSU workers to get raises & more
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A total of 172 professional and administrative
Falcons’ defensive lineman commits to YSU
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN When Fitch senior Steve Zaborsky attended a
2 YPD officers appeal firings
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two former city police officers fired for
Heroes take center stage at Gus Macker tournament
By John bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Christian has conducted a Gus Macker
Four Valley standouts earn $1,000 from OHSAA
Staff report COLUMBUS Four area athletes earned $1,000 scholarships from the Ohio High School
Solstice event focuses on healing the earth
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty “Healing intent” intermingled with chanting and
Pittsburgh calls up former YSU pitcher
Staff report Youngstown Former YSU pitcher Justin Thomas is on a Major League Baseball roster
Celebrate Poland begins today
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com poland A village with a recorded history spanning more
Niles board grants year-long medical leave to teacher
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Kelly Newbrough, the McKinley High School math teacher
Wall goes first, Turner second in NBA draft
Associated Press NEW YORK John Wall is ready to go to Washington and clean up the Wizards. And
Federal Place renovation costs soar
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “A ton of unforeseen circumstances” is how a
BMV closing angers Hubbard residents
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard township Customers coming and going at the
A dog's day
Liberty firefighter and paramedic Ralph McMahanpets shares time with Lucy, the station mascot since one of the firefighters found her discarded in a Dumpster six years ago.
Chick-fil-A, car club sponsor shows
Car lovers shared their prized possessions with fellow car admirers at an open car show in Boardman.
Watson students trade books for water balloons
It was all smiles and giggles for Watson Elementary students June 4 when the school hosted its
Easter Seals bread sale raises some dough
Volunteers rolled bread dough in an effort to raise more money for their 2 Million Penny Drive.
Camp Woodside offers lunch and learning
The story of God's great rescue is the theme for this annual Austintown summer program.
Union Elementary celebrates final days of school
Making the last day of school memorable is the idea Union had in mind when planning its fun day.
Poland fuels fire safety efforts
Fire prevention education in Poland has been raised to a new level with the addition of a service
Austintown Community Church honors graduates
The congregation of Austintown Community Church congratulated its 2010 graduates on Graduation
Students receive prestigious award
Poland Middle School students Melinda Hannon and Nick Rizzo were selected to receive the Ohio High
Boardman briefs
Library closed for Independence Day All branches of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
Hood among best in Midwest
Boardman track and field standout Valerie Hood was selected to represent Team Ohio at the Midwest
Boardman cheerleaders host camp
It isn't high school football season yet, but the cheerleaders are getting ready.
Legendary Christian band plays at Boardman church
A legendary Christian music group delivered messages of hope during a concert June 17 at a Boardman
Hilltop honors third and fourth-graders
Third- and fourth-grade students were honored at Hilltop Elementary School’s annual third and fourth-grade awards Assembly June 9.
Youngstown makes Gus Macker basketball history
During the weekend of July 31, Youngstown will stand out from every other Gus Macker 3-on-3
Team EOWL third at wrestling championships
Middle school wrestlers from Austintown, Canfield, Poland and Howland joined together to create Team
Chick-fil-A, car club sponsor shows
Car lovers shared their prized possessions with fellow car admirers at an open car show in Boardman.
Riding the bus in Poland won’t stink
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Poland was among four Mahoning Valley school districts to
Canfield sports briefs
Youth flag football league registration continues Registration is still open for Valley youth
St. Christine sixth-grade basketball team dominates
The St. Christine sixth-grade girls basketball team completed another successful season finishing
Car competition drives funds for Easter Seals
The parking lot of Austintown’s Quaker Steak and Lube was the site of a class car showdown. The
Chick-fil-A, car club sponsor shows
Car lovers shared their prized possessions with fellow car admirers at an open car show in Boardman.
Canfield community briefs
Library closed for Independence Day All public libraries in Mahoning County will be closed July 4
Students celebrate Poland through poetry
Five teens from Poland Middle School earned the top prizes in the “Celebrate Poland” poetry contest.
Shepherd employees’ loss is food bank’s gain
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Karen Lambert is hooked on Hostess cupcakes. You know, the
Golf outing benefits Canfield cancer patient
The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will sponsor a golf scramble July 10 at Bedford Trails
Soccer league kicks off summer season
By PAM JADUE neighbors@vindy.com The Austintown Junior Soccer League opened its 2010 season June
Poland Police Blotter
June 17 Theft: Police charged Dwayne R. Freed, 46, of 5095 Clayton Circle, New Castle, Pa., with
Team EOWL third at wrestling championships
Middle school wrestlers from Austintown, Canfield, Poland and Howland joined together to create Team
Easter Seals bread sale raises some dough
Volunteers rolled bread dough in an effort to raise more money for their 2 Million Penny Drive.
Austintown Growth Foundation honors essay winners
April Lesko and April Krempasky received scholarships for writing 500-word essays based on the theme
CH Campbell students scream for ice cream
Students at CH Campbell Elementary School always feel appreciated, but they felt extra special
Poland sports briefs
Poland Athletic H of F tabs 2010 inductees Poland Seminary High School will induct eight new
Canfield Police Blotter
June 14 Harassment: A woman who is employed at Star Extruded Shapes, 7055 Herbert Road, told
Canfield Little Cards have sign-ups this weekend
When the Canfield Little Cardinals 100-pound team hits the field this fall, it will have a coach who
AMS relay team wins state championship
Making it to the state track meet is great, but winning is even better. Austintown Middle School
Kalina divides and conquers math competition
With great enthusiasm, the fourth-graders at Hilltop Elementary went head-to-head to solve math
Shepherd employees’ loss will be food bank’s gain
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Karen Lambert is hooked on Hostess cupcakes. You know, the
Little munchkins say Happy Father’s Day
Boardman 3-year-olds showed their appreciation for their fathers by giving them a personalized gift
Canfield Community Band to perform free concerts
The Canfield Community Concert Band, under the direction of Anthony Cebriak, will present a series
Easter Seals bread sale raises some dough
Volunteers rolled bread dough in an effort to raise more money for their 2 Million Penny Drive.
County addressing flooding issues in Poland
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com About a year after township resident Diane Matuz launched a
Patrick setting ‘realistic goals’ in Nationwide
Associated Press Danica Patrick did her best to downplay expectations over the winter, repeatedly
Ex-Indy champ seeks ride
Associated Press ELKHART LAKE, Wis. If anybody doubted that Jacques Villeneuve still had his
Keep reading, kids
Opinion: By Juleyka Lantigua-Williams McClatchy-Tribune The last school bell has rung, but we must make
Woeful Indians lose fifth-straight game
Associated Press philadelphia Ryan Howard had barely made the short trip to the dugout from
Thursday’s matches GROUP F
Thursday’s matches GROUP F Slovakia 3, Italy 2 JOHANNESBURG Defending champion Italy was
Ohio defends $2 million award
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s highway agency on Thursday defended its plan to award up to $1
Metro digest || Pet Yorkie killed
Pet Yorkie killed WARREN A Mason Street Northwest man came home from a camping trip at 11 a.m.
Court reins in use of fraud law
Court reins in use of fraud law WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Thursday sharply curtailed
Union, hospital willing to talk
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Both sides of the Teamsters Local 377/St. Elizabeth Health Center
More from eastwood field
More from eastwood field Roster uncertainty: Because the Indians have not yet signed their first
Freedom’s just another word in Iraq
Opinion: As American troops withdraw from Iraq this summer, expect the democratic freedoms Iraqis have
Thomas’ single lifts S.C. past Oklahoma
Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Brady Thomas singled in the winning run in the 12th inning and
Chaney stops Blaney at Sharon Speedway
Staff report hartford Dale Blaney recorded two wins in the O’Reilly Auto Parts All -Star Circuit
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.19 —.01 Avalon
High winds rip off roof of town hall
Associated Press EDGERTON, Ohio High winds destroyed a historic town hall built in the 1880s,
Guerrero’s hit sinks Pirates
Associated Press arlington, texas Vladimir Guerrero singled home the winning run with two outs
Gus Macker tournament
Gus Macker tournament Where: Covelli Centre parking lots. When: July 31-Aug. 1 Eligible: Males
Make college sports clean
Opinion: By James O’Toole Los Angeles Times The governance of intercollegiate sports is an ongoing
Tony’s yap is as big as his yacht
Opinion: Tony’s yap is as big as his yacht Chicago Tribune: There was something galling about BP Chief
Accused in shooting
Accused in shooting boardman A Maple Drive man was in the Mahoning County jail late Thursday,
Why did Democrats switch?
Opinion: The numbers are interesting, but do they mean anything? During the May 4 primary, 1,290 registered
More to it than ‘resentment’
Opinion: More to it than ‘resentment’ The criticism in a letter about Thomas Sowell’s May 12 “Duty to
Judge refuses to delay ruling on drilling ban
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS A federal judge who overturned a six-month moratorium on deepwater
YSU confers emeritus status upon Sweet
By Harold gwin gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN David C. Sweet has been granted the title of
Suspected tornado shatters Conn. city
Associated Press BRIDGEPORT, Conn. A suspected tornado tore through Connecticut’s largest city
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Vacuum salesmen charged with damaging mattress SYRACUSE, N.Y. Two vacuum salesmen
“’Tana’s more like a person than a dog.”
“’Tana’s more like a person than a dog.” Donnita Valerio, on her dog Montana – aka SSRqTana – who
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Hartford native started 43 at the Toyota/Save Mart 350
6 PAK racing to resume at Hartford track
Staff report HARTFORD 6 PAK Saturday racing resumes with the 410 Sprints, Big Block Modifieds,
Massachusetts governor objects to condom plan
Associated Press BOSTON Gov. Deval Patrick used his bully pulpit Thursday to call the
Mortgage rates drop to lowest since ’50s
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mortgages are cheaper today than they’ve been in a half-century. If
Celebrate Poland Schedule of events
All events are located at Poland’s Village Green, 308 S. Main St. unless otherwise noted. This is a
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, food and clothing
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 25, the 176th day of 2010. There are 189 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Obama: No more discord in war command
Associated Press WASHINGTON No more discord in the Afghanistan war command, President Barack
Penn-Ohio game at a glance
Penn-Ohio game at a glance When: Tonight, 7:30 p.m. Where: West Branch’s Clinton Heacock
Baard Energy gets extension of deadline
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com WELLSVILLE Baard Energy has more time to use $4.5
Blakeman apologizes, sentenced to 3 years’ probation
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN The former treasurer of the Springfield Local
Latest developments
A summary of events Thursday, Day 65 of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill: OILED FLORIDA In Florida,
Republicans kill jobless-aid measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans on Thursday defeated Democrats’ showcase election-year
One year after his death, Jackson’s star still shines
McClatchy Newspapers In the 365 days without Michael Joseph Jackson, the pop star’s legacy has
Attorney General sues nonprofit organization
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray has filed suit
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Carly Simon is 65. Actor-comedian Jimmie Walker is 63. TV personality Phyllis
Penn-Ohio rosters
OHIO 1. Austin Cope, East Palestine, WR, 6-2, 175 2. Jake Lunders, Beaver Local, honorary
Match for the ages: Isner wins in 11 hours
Associated Press wimbledon, england When The Match That Would Not End finally did, at 70-68 in
Farm workers, Colbert challenge unemployed
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO In a tongue-in-cheek call for immigration reform, farm workers
Power outages hit downtown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Power outages were experienced in the downtown area Thursday evening as
Congress OKs Iran sanctions
Congress OKs Iran sanctions WASHINGTON Congress on Thursday overwhelmingly passed tough new
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Aaron S.Walker, 28, of Cyland Ave., East Palestine
Weathersfield teachers get 2-year contract
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Board of Education approved a new
Nadal misses queen, advances
Associated Press wimbledon, england The King of Clay passed up a chance to meet the Queen of
Youngstown makes Gus Macker basketball history
During the weekend of July 31, Youngstown will stand out from every other Gus Macker 3-on-3
Disposal work mars oil cleanup
AP check: Shoddy disposal work mars oil cleanup Eds: Adds photos. Moving on general news and
Comics are just killing time in ‘Grown UpsSSRq
By COLIN COVERT Star Tribune (Minneapolis) There’s a practice among standup comedians called
Kerr, Lewis and Lee in three-way tie for lead at LPGA championship
Associated Press pittsford, n.y. Already the top American in the world rankings, Cristie Kerr is
Shepherd employees’ loss is food bank’s gain
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Karen Lambert is hooked on Hostess cupcakes. You know, the
newsmaker
newsmaker Judge orders Lohan to answer questions BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. A judge says Lindsay
Early-season struggles continue for Scrappers
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com NILES Scrappers manager Travis Fryman will be the first to
Austintown briefs
Get you blood pressure screened The Mahoning Chapter of the American Red Cross will offer blood
Patraeus replaces McChrystal; strategy in Afghanistan stays
Editorial: The image of Gen. Stanley Mc- Chrystal surrounded by a motley crew of soldiers, former soldiers and
State considers litigation over Campbell finances SFlb
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A state commission that oversees the city’s
‘GROWN UPS’
‘GROWN UPS’ Grade: F Credits: directed by Dennis Dugan; cast includes Adam Sandler, Kevin James,
Austintown Police Blotter
June 2 Recovered property: A Roadmaster bicycle was recovered at a home in the 2000 block of Penny
Poland briefs
Take a Bible school vacation Poland Presbyterian Church, 2 Poland Manor Dr, will host a “Son
Sports briefs
Youth flag football league registration Registration is still open for Valley youth wishing to
Canfield celebrates ‘Flag, freedom’ on July 5
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Forty-five years ago, a group of Canfield residents
Boardman sports briefs
Youth flag football league registration Registration is still open for Valley youth wishing to
TV specials | Recalling the King of Pop
TV went wall-to-wall covering Michael Jackson’s shocking death last June 25. But it’s recognizing
Two Youngstown men face charges in shooting death
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted
Industry leaders meet to discuss shale drilling
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com pittsburgh More than 200 representatives from the world’s
CARDIAC ARREST
U.S. team hopes to lessen the drama against Ghana Associated Press irene, south africa The
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Today’s entertainment picks: vMahoning Valley Rib Burn Off, noon to midnight: The ribs will be
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