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Williams disappointed despite unanimous decision victory
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With his right hand hurting, his dreadlocks flying
Shriver files papers to divorce Schwarzenegger
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Six weeks after Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed he had fathered a child out of
Nationals beat Pirates in ninth, 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Stairs drove in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth Friday night to
Candle blamed for NY fire that killed boy, parents
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City fire marshals have determined a candle started a fast-moving fire that
Indians hit three homers, beat Reds 8-2
CINCINNATI (AP) — Grady Sizemore hit the first of Cleveland’s three homers off Bronson Arroyo, and
3rd border activist convicted in AZ border deaths
TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — A third border activist has been convicted of killing a southern Arizona man
Computer causes West Side fire
YOUNGSTOWN — An old computer left too close to a desk started a house fire at 108 South Hazelwood
Williamson Avenue over I-680 will be closed Tuesday through November
Williamson Avenue over I-680 closed Tuesday through November
Quaker Steak & Lube plans job fair
BOARDMAN The newly expanded Quaker Steak & Lube, located at The Shops at Boardman Park plans to
Ohio House votes to stop calling pit bulls 'vicious'
Ohio House votes to stop calling pit bulls 'vicious'
3 accused of selling fake Ohio amusement park tickets
3 accused of selling fake Ohio amusement park tickets
Ohio judge OKs challenges to portable breath tests
Ohio judge OKs challenges to portable breath tests
Fireworks Fest set at fairgrounds tonight
If you’re looking for something to do for the whole family today, pack up the car and head to the
Ohio farmers rebound from delay, plant record corn
Ohio farmers rebound from delay, plant record corn
Ohio Parole Board rejects mercy for condemned killer of 2
Ohio Parole Board rejects mercy for condemned killer of 2
Strauss-Kahn free from house arrest; charges stand
Strauss-Kahn free from house arrest; charges stand
Cruze June sales top 22,000
LORDSTOWN The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze posted sales of more than 22,000 for the third
Lube Idol competition starts tonight
Austintown Quaker Steak & Lube will begin preliminary rounds for its Lube Idol singing competition
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will have a meeting
Top area fighters get ready to deal
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com austintown Dannie Williams trains for 10 rounds and fights for
Tour of the Valley gets tough
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The hills of downtown will be alive with the
Warren schools hire new chief
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Bruce Thomas, Warren’s new schools superintendent, who
Hubbard’s Coonce fulfills coaching dream
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com HUBBARD After graduating from Hubbard High School in 1998,
Girard band welcomes 'anyone who plays an instrument'
The Girard band welcomes ‘anyone who plays an instrument’ By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com
Pennsylvania rallies past Ohio in OT
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BEAVER FALLS Lukas Turley’s 1-yard run in overtime helped
Additional $3.5M loan eyed for Oakhill renovation
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County’s chief deputy auditor is
Petitions swamp boards in Valley
Extra workers needed to verify 37,680 signatures SFlb By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Niles BOE ousts Adduci
Retiring schoolS chief placed on paid permanent leave By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES
Life beyond tragedy: Victim’s organs to aid others
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Though teary-eyed when talking about her
Poland school board moves to make swim team a club sport
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The Board of Education approved a motion to
Sports Digest || Miami cornerback headed to YSU
Miami cornerback headed to YSU YOUNGSTOWN Former University of Miami cornerback Devont’a Davis
Retire-rehire plan OK’d by port authority
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com VIENNA The Western Reserve Port Authority board voted
Arsonist sentenced to 3 years’ probation
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A two-time convicted arsonist will spend the next three years on
DD levy renewal to be on Nov. ballot
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners approved a resolution to place a
Sharapova in 1st final since 2004
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England So what if Maria Sharapova managed to win only two of the
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2011. There are 183 days left in the year. This is Canada
Twin Killers sell soul for rock’n’roll
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In order for Louisiana group Twin Killers to tour this
MLB roundup Thursday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Tigers 5, Mets 2 DETROIT Justin Verlander slowed down the rampaging Mets, pitching
The virtue of ‘I don’t know’
Opinion: In a world overrun by half-truths and wall-to-wall opinion, the simple words “I don’t know” might
FOURTH OF JULY | Scheduled events today through Monday in the region
Activities slated for the holiday weekend in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys: MAHONING COUNTY
Bayne back at track of his biggest victory
By Jim Pedley Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Twenty-year-old Trevor Bayne beat the best
Relief pitching, Elliott’s three hits guide Scrappers
Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA. Cody Elliott went 3-for-4 and three Scrappers pitchers combined
Pavlik: ‘I want a stoppage’
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Former middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik was
Tribe set for Battle of Ohio
Akron Beacon Journal The Indians’ performance against the Giants in San Francisco didn’t raise the
sandlot roundup | Recent games
Class B Rondinelli Tuxedo 7, Action Physical Therapy 0 Brandon Easton pitched a complete game,
Cavs trade Hickson to Kings for Casspi
Associated Press CLEVELAND J.J. Hickson’s athleticism and potential made him a budding NBA star.
Karstens ends June with W
Associated Press TORONTO Jeff Karstens’ brilliant June has the Pittsburgh Pirates feeling good
NBA implements lockout
Associated Press NEW YORK The NBA’s thrilling season came with a high price tag. LeBron’s move
Gas prices in Valley shoot back up
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It was fun while it lasted. A brief but
Give us back our neighborhood
Opinion: Give us back our neighborhood Recently I’ve taken some criticism for placing signs at my Stewart
Fixed mortgage rates hold steady
Fixed mortgage rates hold steady WASHINGTON Fixed mortgage rates were mostly unchanged this
Diana’s mystique endures
Associated Press LONDON Princess Diana would have been 50 years old today, perhaps the only
Larger corn crop could slow US food inflation
Associated Press ST. LOUIS U.S. food prices may ease later this year now that farmers have
Misuse of city computer leads to suspension
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A Warren wastewater-department employee who used his work
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Township Neighborhood Watch, 12:30 p.m., township administration
Unemployment applications remain stuck above 400K
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits was mostly
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Jail calls lead to Pa. mom, grandmother’s arrests WAYNESBURG, Pa. A burglary
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Olivia de Havilland is 95. Actor Jamie Farr is 77. Actress Jean Marsh is 77.
Gates a hard act to follow
Opinion: Robert M. Gates will be a tough act to follow as defense secretary. Gates left office this week.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Party on the Plaza, 6 p.m.: The Guilty Pleasures take the stage at
Supreme Court out of touch with reality
Opinion: Intellectually, I understand the Supreme Court’s 7-2 decision that the First Amendment protects the
GOP will flex redistricting muscle
Opinion: With Ohio moving its 2012 presidential primary to May, the Republican-controlled state Legislature
After the holiday, Congress should buckle down to business
Editorial: It is only fitting that on the day after a holiday that commemorates Americans who showed true
Politicians prime the pump
Opinion: Politicians prime the pump Kansas City Star: The global effort to lower fuel prices by releasing
Prince William, Kate make royal visit
Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario Prince William and Kate tried out their French in public and
Crack offenders can get early release
Crack offenders can get early release WASHINGTON As many as 12,000 people in federal prison for
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jessica Raisky and Hector Tirado, Austintown, girl, June 13.
Grand jury indicts man in attack on woman
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed up a five-count indictment
Gov. Kasich signs $56B spending plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has added his signature to the two-
Disparity in health-care law found for older adults
Associated Press WASHINGTON Another unintended consequence of President Barack Obama’s health-
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Randall J. Robison, 27, of 124 N. Richview Ave.,
Monaco palace reveals guest list
Monaco palace reveals guest list MONACO The rich and famous are converging on Monaco for the
Canfield board ratifies union contracts
By Christine keeling ckeeling@vindy.com Canfield The Canfield Board of Education ratified
Anthony won’t testify; defense rests its case
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony’s defense team rested its case Thursday in her
School board OKs temporary budget
School board OKs temporary budget YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Board of Education approved a
Ohio bill outlaws synthetic pot, bath salts
By ashley luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Family members of an Austintown teen who was
Valley residents can find many ways to have a blast
From tonight’s Small Ships Revue in Sharon to the wealth of July 4 parades Monday, holiday events abound.
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