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St. Vincent De Paul celebrates $53K renovation
Volunteers prepare refreshments in the newly remodeled kitchen at the St. Vincent De Paul Society Dining Hall. The facility, which serves meals to people in ...
Stories published June 28, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Scrappers blasted by Batavia
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ three-game winning streak in the New York-Penn League came crashing
Westbrook leads Indians past Blue Jays 2-1
Jake Westbrook pitched six solid innings and Jayson Nix’s suicide squeeze bunt in the sixth scored
Giuriceo, Hazimihalis ready for fights in Pittsburgh
After a couple promising fights didn’t materialize, welterweight boxer Jake Giuriceo could have used
Scrappers go all out to convince LeBron James
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will be hosting a LeBron James “Stay in Cleveland Rally” during
Former owner of South Side restaurant goes to prison on federal charges
Former owner of South Side restaurant goes to prison on federal charges
910th personnel headed to Afghanistan and Oman on Tuesday
910th personnel headed to Afghanistan and Oman
City council balks at buying former Paramount Theatre
Despite pleas from the finance director, city council members don’t see why the city should buy the
Steelers’ Colon injures Achilles
Steelers right tackle Willie Colon has injured his right Achilles’ tendon while working out at the
Brian Shaw visits with Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers assistant Brian Shaw is meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers about their coaching
Judge finds former YSU union official not guilty of menacing charge
Judge finds former YSU union official not guilty of menacing charge
Slots issue pulled from statewide ballot
COLUMBUS — A group that successfully sued the state to allow a November ballot issue rejecting Gov.
Railroad crossing work begins Tuesday on Leetonia street
Railroad crossing work begins Tuesday in Leetonia
YSU discontinues Forte on the Fifty
Forte on the Fifty, Youngstown State University’s annual music and fireworks celebration in
Bob Stoops OK with Big 12
YOUNGSTOWN Had the University of Oklahoma chosen to leave the Big 12 conference for the Pac-10,
Dead jail inmate likely had heart attack, sheriff says
YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County jail inmate found dead in the jail’s medical unit at 9 a.m. Sunday
Ground broken for $650 million V&M Star project
YOUNGSTOWN Local dignitaries and V&M Star officials celebrated the culmination of a $650 million
Miss Macchione, Mr. Opatich to wed in October
Miss Macchione, Mr. Opatich to wed in October YOUNGSTOWN An autumn wedding is planned by
Erica Jenkins, Steven McConnell plan wedding
The parents of Erica Lynn Jenkins and Steven Ross McConnell, both of Warren, are announcing their
Nolfi-Picciano engagement is announced
Nolfi-Picciano engagement is announced LOWELLVILLE The engagement of Cara Jean Nolfi of Boardman
Parents reveal Larson-Zinz wedding plans
Parents reveal Larson-Zinz wedding plans The parents of Dana Larson and Russell Zinz, both of
SOCIETY DIGEST || E-mail for wine guy
E-mail for wine guy YOUNGSTOWN In a story on Wednesday’s Food page, the e-mail address for wine
HELOISE: Consider a caterer to handle big event
Dear Readers: If you are hosting a wedding, family reunion or other large event, you may be
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Grandma is worried about grandson
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have a daughter whose lifestyle includes drugs.
Canfield band to open its season
Concert set tonight on Village Green By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD One
USA soccer team scatters
Associated Press IRENE, South Africa They started scattering Sunday to the United States and
BBC uses Youngstown as setting for ‘Rust Belt Revival’
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The national media spotlight will shine on
Gem of a show in Girard dazzles spectators
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com GIRARD Rings sparkled on the fingers of gloves, and
State-budget panel to discuss deficit
By MARC KOVAC mkovac@dixcom.com COLUMBUS A state-lawmaker panel that will provide
IN FOCUS: Hot times ahead
Summer is here and we’ve spotted a few solutions for beating the heat STORY & PHOTOGRAPHS BY
Choo’s homers pace Indians
Associated Press CINCINNATI Breaking ball? Gone. Changeup? Gone, too. A pair of fastballs? Shin-
McDonald’s 77th homecoming has parade, rides, run
Special to The Vindicator McDONALD The 77th annual McDonald Homecoming will be Wednesday through
Johnson surges for 5th Sprint win
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Kurt Busch tried to bump-and-run past Jimmie Johnson for a win.
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Suzuki homers; A’s sweep Pirates
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Given a second chance, Kurt Suzuki gave the Oakland Athletics
St. Vincent De Paul celebrates $53K renovation
Volunteers prepare refreshments in the newly remodeled kitchen at the St. Vincent De Paul Society Dining Hall. The facility, which serves meals to people in need, just completed a renovation.
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Candidates to draw lots to break tie PAHRUMP, Nev. Two candidates in a rural
Indians send Branyan back to M’s
Associated Press CINCINNATI Acknowledging that their season is lost, the last-place Cleveland
‘Over the hill’ beats under it
Opinion: Each morning I read the Tributes column in The Vindicator. Some days it is a very rude awakening.
Black Keys takes pride in keeping it rough
Associated Press MANCHESTER, Tenn. The Black Keys should take their show on the road. Yes, the
Honda endures worst two-year stretch ever
By Dan Gearino Columbus Dispatch MARYSVILLE, Ohio Every 54 seconds, a new vehicle rolls off
Probe questions property values
Associated Press CLEVELAND Correction fluid was used to alter at least a dozen worksheets
Red Bull’s Vettel wins European Grand Prix
Red Bull’s Vettel wins European Grand Prix VALENCIA, Spain Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel won the
McChrystal wasn’t the problem
Opinion: I feel sorry for Stan McChrystal. He got sacked because his aides were too honest with a Rolling
Those who missed credit could save
By Jim Weiker Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Home shoppers who missed the April 30 deadline for a
What if GOP takes over?
Opinion: In recent days, two House Republicans provided a preview of what life might be like for President
Playing politics with chicken shacks
Opinion: COLUMBUS For people who spend so much time slinging mud at one another, politicians sure can be
Confirmation hearings take on a familiar and hollow ring
Editorial: There is a reason that the possi- bility of filibustering a nominee to the Supreme Court of the
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket County treasurer v. Vend Investments Inc. et al, foreclosure.
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt Classic Division Boardman Denman Tire 15, Boardman Packer Thomas 1
Police investigate possible electrocution
Police investigate possible electrocution new castle, pa. Police are investigating the death of
Scrappers rally to edge Doubledays
Staff report AUBURN, N.Y. Tyler Cannon’s two-out double in the ninth inning on Sunday drove in
GOP senators: Can Kagan be impartial?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Leading Republican senators on Sunday questioned whether Supreme
Pennsylvania voters keep watch as legislative session winds down
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania lawmakers hoping to impress voters with the
Book genre grows
Associated Press At his Kentucky ele- mentary school, kids taunted Brent on the playground about
Years Ago
Today is Monday, June 28, the 179th day of 2010. There are 186 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
S. Carolina, UCLA to play for crown
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. UCLA has won a nation-leading 106 NCAA championships in 17 sports.
Pope decries raids by Belgian police
Pope decries raids by Belgian police Vatican city Pope Benedict XVI lashed out Sunday at what he
V&M groundbreaking
V&M groundbreaking YOUNGSTOWN V&M Star and Vallourec, its parent company, will break ground at
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Reining in health-care costs
Opinion: Reining in health-care costs New York Times: President Barack Obama told health insurers on June
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Brookfield school board, 6 p.m., high school cafeteria. Jackson-Milton school
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Lissette Lassalle and Hubert Luckey, Youngstown,
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Toy Story 3,’ Sandler are hot, Cruise is not LOS ANGELES The “Toy Story 3” gang
The top 5 concert tours ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top 5 concert tours ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Bubba Watson wins in PGA playoff
Associated Press CROMWELL, Conn. Bubba Watson won the Travelers Championship for his first PGA
Kerr romps to LPGA crown
Associated Press PITTSFORD, N.Y. Soaked in champagne and poised to become the first American
WNBA roundup Sunday’s games
Dream 89, Sparks 81 ATLANTA Iziane Castros Marques scored 21 of her 25 points in the second half
Daytime Emmys visit Las Vegas
Associated Press Las Vegas Michael Park and Maura West of “As the World Turns” were named best
1. CANADA
Opinion: 1. CANADA The Toronto Star, June 23: If a corrupt Afghan government and a resilient Taliban
VIDEO GAME REVIEWS
‘Red Dead Redemption’ Grade: A Publisher: Rockstar Games, for Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft
CIA head has mixed reviews on Afghan war
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. has driven al-Qaida into hiding and undermined its
Riding with ... Dave Blaney
Qualifying: The Hartford native finished 42nd in Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New
Groups help build homes for veterans
By JOSH JARMAN Columbus Dispatch NEWARK, Ohio At three years, Wayne Lupher’s stint in the U.S.
major league roundup
INTERLEAGUE Phillies 11, Blue Jays 2 PHILADELPHIA Jamie Moyer gave up his record-breaking
CLASS B BASEBALl Weekend games
Wharmby Sports 2, Action Physical Therapy 1 STRUTHERS Anthony Savko pitched five scoreless
Tesla bets on electric car’s future
Tesla bets on electric car’s future NEW YORK Tesla Motors Inc. begins selling stock to the
Jackson honored at BET Awards
Associated Press LOS ANGELES It was a night of comebacks at the BET Awards, and none more
Cahill, Barton lead A’s past Bucs
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Trevor Cahill hasn’t allowed himself to think about his All-
100% of school’s first class is college-bound
Associated Press CHICAGO For each boy, the new school offered an escape and a chance at a life
Germany ousts Brits; Mexico out
Associated Press BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa Germany’s latest World Cup victory over England will
Sen. Byrd in hospital, seriously ill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sen. Robert C. Byrd, who holds the record as the longest-serving
Psychological toll from oil spill quietly mounts
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The Gulf of Mexico oil disaster feels far worse to shrimper Ricky
Deficit worries trump fears of new recession
McClatchy Newspapers TORONTO, Canada Still concerned about slipping back into recession, world
Treated to death, are treatments too much?
Associated Press The doctors finally let Rosaria Vandenberg go home. For the first time in
Bank overhaul bill: many rules, critics
Associated Press NEW YORK To keep taxpayers from having to bail out giant banks again, lawmakers
After 70-68, what’s next on court
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England If it’s hard to imagine how this wildest of Wimbledons —
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