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Scrappers fall to Batavia 8-3
Niles The Mahoning Valley Scrappers tallied eight hits in their game Saturday night against
South Side man shot in arm
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating a South Side shooting in which a 22-year-old man was wounded
Loew enthused by Friday’s fight show
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Jack Loew first thought up the idea of holding
Kinsman man dies in one-car crash
FOWLER — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that killed a 19-year-
3 injured in South Side shooting
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are still investigating a South Side shooting that sent three people to the
Taylor-Gavin wedding date is announced
Mr. and Mrs. John Spiese of Salem, Dan Taylor of Warren and Mr. and Mrs. George Gavin of Umatilla,
Michele Malone to become bride of Benjamin Black
Michele Malone and Benjamin Black, both of North Lima, are engaged, their parents announce. The
Nuzzo-Allen nuptials set for Aug. 20
The parents of Candice M. Nuzzo are announcing her engagement to Tucker J. Allen. The couple both
Jennifer DiPiero, Paul Stephens to wed in Aug.
GIRARD Jennifer DiPiero and Paul Stephens, both of Girard, are engaged and planning a summer
Anna Waldele, Chadd Anderson plan Aug. rite
Anna Waldele of Poland and Chadd Anderson, also of Poland, are engaged and are planning an August
Katherine Hyler, Brian McGee set Aug. wedding
Katherine Ann Hyler of Warren and Brian Joseph McGee, also of Warren, are engaged, their parents
Mary Stockero, Scott Cannon to wed in August
CANFIELD Patrick and Donna Cannon of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Church sets picnic for the community
Church sets picnic for the community BOARDMAN Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, is
Dannie Williams tames a game fighter
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With his right hand hurting, his dreadlocks flying
Cruze still sets the pace in sales
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN It takes a lot to surprise Jim Graham. Graham,
Dave Blaney gets a new crew chief for tonight
Staff report DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. There will be a new man in charge of the pits for Dave Blaney
Garden dedication honors green thumb in Liberty
Garden dedication honors green thumb in Liberty By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty
Road rage triggers assault in Boardman, police report
Staff report BOARDMAN A Youngstown man and woman will be in Mahoning County Area Court in
‘Idol’ tryouts hope to make first impression lasting
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com niles On stage at Eastwood Mall, between Charming
Judge lets liquor stay at Go Go
Staff report Austintown A Franklin County judge is letting the liquor flow at an Austintown
New Ohio law allows guns in bars, malls
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio residents with concealed-carry permits soon will
Indians are homer-happy
Associated Press CINCINNATI Three innings, three Cleveland homers. Justin Masterson had waited a
Record wet streak dries up in Valley
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s record streak of
Indictment alleges woman bilked company of $174,915
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A Boardman woman has been indicted on a felony
Mahoning Valley loses to Spikes in 12
Staff report state college, pa. A balk and an error led to an unearned run in the bottom of the
Fed program bolsters SB5
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has a new weapon in the fight to ensure public employee collective
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2011. There are 182 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NBA free agency is locked out
Associated Press NEW YORK No free agency now, maybe no games later. The NBA lockout claimed a
Boardman Police Blotter
June 17 Arrest: A vehicle check on Market Street led to the arrest of 43-year-old Nicholas D.
Canfield briefs
Grab a chicken dinner and go Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, is
Boardman briefs
Boardman, YSU grad earns MBA Jordan B. Winters, 2005 Boardman graduate, recently earned his MBA
Canfield Historic Society honors famous citizen
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Historical Society will host a ceremony July 4
Funding approved for sewer-line project
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Residents of a rural township road who say they have waited
Austintown Police Blotter
POLICE BLOTTER June 19 Aggravated robbery: A man armed with a handgun stole $150 from the 76
Austintown briefs
Join the hot dog eating contest for a prize The Austintown Championship Hot Dog Eating Contest is
Boardman alumni party set for July
The Boardman High School Class of 1959 is planning a 70th birthday bash celebration for Boardman
Applewood swimmers fall to Canfield, Warren
The Applewood swim team dropped its second straight meet, falling 272-220 to Canfield Swim Club June
Hilltop honors third and fourth-graders
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School hosted its annual third and fourth
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
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
Seniors levy to be on November ballot
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Township trustees will ask voters to approve a senior-
Sports briefs
Canfield club sets tennis tournament The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club Tennis Open will be July
Sports briefs
Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing planned The Brett Wilcox Benefit Golf Outing in scheduled for
Cardinal fire district swears in new chief
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Don Hutchison has finally reached a goal he said he’s had
School board to decide on instituting activity fees
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The board of education is in the final stages of making
Poland briefs
For the dogs event is July 16 The public is invited to the Hike and Splash sponsored by For the
An all-American weekend on TV
By Diane Werts Newsday TV doesn’t mess around when it comes to commemorating the Fourth of July.
Anthony testimony ends; closings start Sunday
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Prosecutors in the Casey Anthony murder trial called witnesses
Flag reigns in Hubbard, elsewhere Fourth of July weekend
American flags surround Rich Suhovecky, who embraced a flag-planting project started by co-worker Karen Ament at Burgan Real Estate. Suhovecky coordinates the placement of 3,000 small U.S. flags at homes throughout Hubbard in the days leading up to July Fourth. He said he does it because he loves America and Hubbard.
Today
Today Literary Reid Lamport book signing, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S.
Oklahoma’s income tax deserves long, hard look
Opinion: Muskogee (Okla.) Phoenix: Gov. Mary Fallin said recently at a town hall meeting her long-term goal
Professor notes Christianity, Islam and Judaism share reverence for Abraham
Professor notes Christianity, Islam and Judaism share reverence for Abraham By LINDA M. LINONIS
birthdays
birthdays Actor Robert Ito (“Quincy”) is 80. Actress Polly Holliday (“Alice”) is 74. Writer-
Patriotic music
Patriotic music columbiana Grace Church of Columbiana, 140 S. Main St., will present a service
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Liberty doesn’t exclude civility
Probably few Americans know the bell in Independence Square is not the original Liberty Bell, nor is
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Collin M. Lawson, 30, Washington D.C., and Katie E.
Trumbull students win in SWCD essay competition
Staff report CORTLAND Winners of the Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District essay contest
Economic recovery turns 2: Feel better yet?
Associated Press WASHINGTON This is one anniversary few feel like celebrating. Two years after
Can Ohio judges serve till age 76? Voters to decide
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Voters will decide in November whether to raise the
Flag flap in Ohio ends
Associated Press MACEDONIA, Ohio A Northeast Ohio homeowners’ association has retreated in its
Deputy’s daughter gets surprise gift
Top, Frank Fordley, left, surprised his longtime friend, Richard McGrath, a Trumbull County
Schleck out to avenge 2010 Tour
Associated Press LES HERBIERS, France Two-time runner-up Andy Schleck has extra incentive to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Megan Boughner and Fred Mercado, Youngstown, boy, June 30.
Betras again targets chamber leader
Dem chairman cites drive to repeal SB 5 Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Democratic
Pirates lose series opener
Associated Press WASHINGTON The outcome was similar. The approach was different. The record is
A month of personal milestones
Opinion: This month marks two significant anniversaries in my life. I will celebrate 35 years with The
newsmakers
newsmakers 3 face charges in fake Cedar Point tickets MIDDLETOWN, Ohio Three people accused
Nebraska officially joins the Big Ten
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska has officially tied the knot with the Big Ten and,
Ohio farmers rebound, plant record corn
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio has a record corn crop in the ground as farmers have recovered
Nonprofit honors efforts in V&M expansion
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The cities of Youngstown and Girard, the Youngstown/Warren Regional
Ex-IMF chief freed from house arrest, though charges stand
Associated Press NEW YORK Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn walked out of court without
Gadhafi threatens attacks in Europe if strikes continue
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya A defiant Moammar Gadhafi threatened Friday to carry out
Warren gets $350K grant to save energy
Staff report WARREN The Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council has awarded the city of Warren a
Chavez’s cancer rattles Venezuela
Chavez’s cancer rattles Venezuela CARACAS, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez’s revelation that he
Wenger wins Criterium
Wenger wins Criterium NORTH LIMA David Wenger recently won the USA Cycling’s Elite National
Fireworks banned for fear of wildfires
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas From Arizona to Florida, there will be fewer oohs and aahs at
Mahoning judge praises reforms in juvenile justice
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A new state law containing measures to curb juvenile crime has been
Djokovic, Nadal in the final
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Having ensured his first trip to a Wimbledon final and first
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 9 3 uA J 10 5 vA Q 9 wK Q 6
Pens give up on Jagr, but sign two
Associated Press NEW YORK So much for this being an unattractive bunch of NHL free agents.
Sharapova goes for second title
By Diane Pucin Los Angeles Times WIMBLEDON, England Someone who should know has a simple
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.37 .39 Avalon
New Quaker Steak taking applications
New Quaker Steak taking applications BOARDMAN The newly expanded Quaker Steak & Lube, located
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Fireworks Fest, 6 p.m.: Fair food, a Beatles tribute band,
22 groups join arts study in the Valley
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Twenty-two arts and culture organizations in the Mahoning Valley are
2011 scholarships Columbiana, Mahoning counties; Western Pa.
This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on
Romney, Bachmann lead field
Opinion: A few weeks ago, the race for the Republican presidential nomination was a jumble of candidates,
Blago’s arrogant use of power will cost him freedom, future
Editorial: United States Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald in Chicago could well have been talking about the Mahoning
Holiday halts NFL labor talks
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The NFL commissioner and the boss of the league’s locked-out
Youngstown announces Master Teachers
Staff report youngstown Youngstown City Schools is pleased to announce the selection of two
K.J. Choi ties course record
Associated Press NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. If seeing the putts drop for birdie were not enough, K.J.
Utah — finally — in Pac-12
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Utes are BCS busters no more. A celebration at the
Junior’s ’01 win still special
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Dale Earnhardt Jr. vividly remembers the moment he realized
Mother, son face charges over ‘deplorable’ conditions at house
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Adam Hawkins, 31, and his mother, Debra Hawkins, 48, were charged with
Bar serving alcohol to open soon in Ohio state Capitol building
Bar serving alcohol to open soon in Ohio state Capitol building Associated Press COLUMBUS
Williamson closing until November
Williamson closing until November YOUNGSTOWN Williamson Avenue over Interstate 680 will be