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Euclid man faces multiple charges after chase in Youngstown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Javel M. Bates, 34, of Lake Shore Boulevard, Euclid, is in Mahoning
Armed robber strikes Handel’s ice cream on 422
Staff report NILES Police are charging Michael J. Ellenis, 22, of the 1300 block of Woodledge
Scrappers win a wild one, 12-11
By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com NILES Casey Serna has spent the past several years trying to
UPDATE: Casey Anthony murder case expected to go to jury Monday
Associated Press ORLANDO Jury deliberations in the Casey Anthony murder trial are now expected
By GREG GULAS
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When the U.S. men’s national football team heads to
Canfield native develops cargo for farewell space-shuttle flight
By Christine Keeling ckeeling@vindy.com CANFIELD A Canfield fam- ily’s Fourth of July
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed for the
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana Youngstown will meet at 9 a.m. for 2 Ichiyo school lessons with Shirley Winkler as
MASONIC GROUPS
SATURDAY Youngstown Shrine Club Aut Mori Grotto Family Picnic will take place from 1 to 4 p.m.
SOCIETY DIGST || Free swimming planned in Hubbard
Free swimming planned in Hubbard HUBBARD Hubbard Community Pool, 250 Hall Ave., is having its
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the home of the Moores, 1552 Walker Mill
Dunns renew wedding vows to mark 50th
POLAND Raymond and Nancy Dunn of Poland renewed their wedding vows June 5 at St. Columba Cathedral
Wilthews mark 60th anniversary on June 23
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilthew of Canfield marked their 60th wedding anniversary on June 23.
Danielle DeChant, John Sharlock to wed in July
GIRARD The parents of Danielle Maria DeChant are announcing her engagement to John Fredrick
Ross-Engster wedding day will be July 30
The parents of Megan Ross of Youngstown and Steven Engster II, also of Youngstown, are announcing
Williamson, Whan nuptials set for Aug. 6
DUNDEE, SCOTLAND Karen Williamson of Dundee, Scotland, is announcing the engagement of her
Oslin-Longo wedding rite set for Aug.
The engagement and plans for the August wedding of Andrea Lynn Oslin and Joseph Rocco Longo are
Melissa Sullivan | Joseph McKenney
YOUNGSTOWN Melissa Sullivan and Joseph McKenney, both of Youngstown, exchanged wedding vows in a
Maria Colista | Frank Constantino
STRUTHERS Maria Colista of Boardman and Frank Constantino of Struthers exchanged wedding vows in a
Morgan Tondo | Nicholas Cretella
GIRARD St. Rose Church was the setting Oct. 23, 2010, for the wedding of Morgan Tondo and
Lisa Clautti | Michael Mistovich
BOARDMAN Lisa Clautti became the bride of Michael Mistovich during a 2 p.m. April 30 wedding at
Lisa Simkins | Michael Cardona
YOUNGSTOWN Lisa Simkins and Michael Cardona, both of Youngstown, were married in a 2 p.m. ceremony
Tough love, treatment turn former Canfield addict’s life around
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sitting in a Franklin County Jail cell,
Lisa Ugran | Andrew Pacconi
YOUNGSTOWN Lisa Ugran became the bride of Andrew Pacconi during a 2 p.m. wedding ceremony Dec. 18,
Correia wins 11th in Bucs’ victory
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates scored three in the first, five in the second and cruised
McDonald Historical Society makes former barbership a village museum
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The Historical Society of McDonald now has a temporary
Anthony update: Judge threatens attorneys with removal
Associated Press ORLANDO The judge in the Casey Anthony trial warned one of the prosecutors and
Indians lose series finale to Reds 7-5
CINCINNATI (AP) — Edgar Renteria hit his first homer since his World Series MVP performance, helping
Anthony update: Defense says no one can prove Casey killed Caylee
Associated Press ORLANDO Casey Anthony’s defense attorney Jose Baez began his closing argument
UPDATE: Casey Anthony breaks down in tears during closing arguments
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony briefly broke down crying Sunday as prosecutors
Towns in Ohio outlaw tossing candy from parades
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio Some Ohio communities are banning candy from being thrown at
New MYCAP leaders work to stabilize finances, restore public confidence
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Restoring financial stability and rebuilding
Teacher seeks to change Canfield schools mascot from cardinal to black squirrel
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield One local teacher is ready to usher in a district
Mahoning County deputy auditor: ‘We’re living beyond our means’
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County is not in danger of
Casey killed Caylee to cover up secret relationship, prosecution says in closing
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Prosecutors told jurors today during closing arguments in the
Loew excited by turnout
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Jack Loew first thought up the idea of holding
NFL labor outcome could play role in NBA
By Lance Pugmire Los Angeles Times As the NBA lockout took hold Friday, legal experts said the
Autism center for children takes shape in Austintown
Early intervention geared for kids as young as 2 By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown
Estate-tax demise will add to Boardman financial woes
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The township has collected about $650,000 from
Grandfather plans benefit for baby whose mom was strangled
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com ellwood city, pa. Moe Lordi has a lot of friends willing
A New Outlook on Life for Port
By CLIFF WARD news@vindy.com CHICAGO Ed Port misses his cat, Spike. And he wants to do some
Woman recalls how her ‘little chase’ turned into a long, torturous journey
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When she was using OxyContin, Krystal Vinion
Fourth of July festival sparks Lansingville memories
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mary E. Taylor wasn’t in the line for hot dogs; she
Batavia outslugs Scrappers
By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com NILES Chances are your parents have given you the “it’s not
Downsized holiday pub run brings big fun for revelers
Downsized holiday pub run brings big fun for revelers By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, July 3, the 184th day of 2011. There are 181 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Guide to Ohio includes local sites
Guide to Ohio includes local sites CUYAHOGA FALLS, OHIO Photographer Ian Adams has compiled “A
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Eddie and the Edsels, 5 p.m.: Mosquito Lake State Park, 1439
Feeling lucky?
N.C. casino on its way to claiming resort status By John Bordsen McClatchy Newspapers
HANDSON Volunteering opportunities in the Mahoning Valley
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
WEIRD & RARE
Harley-Davidson exhibit By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press MILWAUKEE A new exhibit at the
African Union to disregard warrant
African Union to disregard warrant MALABO, Equatorial Guinea The body representing nations in
Ohio’s future rests with SB5
Opinion: The vote that Ohioans will cast in November on the new law restricting collective-bargaining rights
Jurors see scant evidence in trial
By KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. After more than 33 days of testimony, 400
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Osteopathic graduate Kyra A. Dawson, daughter of Helen Dawson Bednarczyk
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Can you check your crystal ball and see if there will
Is the rule obsolete?
Opinion: This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision Mapp v. Ohio. The
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.37 .39 Avalon
Pirates split in Washington
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ivan Rodriguez drove in the go-ahead run as a pinch-hitter in the
Fireworks warning from Struthers cops
Fireworks warning from Struthers cops struthers Police are warning residents not to violate the
Rare-earths mines are critical elements
McClatchy Newspapers ELK CREEK, Neb. Each new 3,000-foot hole bored into the rolling hills of
Farming out the turnpike
Editorial: Farming out the turnpike We will leave it to social sci- entists to explain how an issue that just
RARE EARTHS | Details
The 17 rare-earth elements are scandium (Sc), yttrium (Y), lanthanum (La), cerium (Ce), praseodymium
NOT-SO-HOT TRENDS
NOT-SO-HOT TRENDS In counterpoint to what’s working to draw customers, a recent Zagat survey
Suspect in Ark. death arrested in Liberty
Associated Press CONWAY, Ark. Authorities say a Conway man who went missing just before his
Pill Problems
Prescription-drug abuse and addiction is epidemic in the Mahoning Valley and across the state and nation.
Drive-by shooting injures 3 in city
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are continuing to investigate a South Side shooting that sent
Customers can help restaurants go green
By Sylvia Rector Detroit Free Press When Kermit the Frog sang, “It’s not easy being green,” he
ARMED FORCES DIGEST
VETERANS State officeholders Several area men and women recently were elected to state offices
Flag unites nation post-9/11
Associated Press MARTINSBURG, W. Va. Brian Tolstyka stood at the edge of a giant American flag
Ragan gets win at Daytona
Combined dispatches DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. David Ragan earned the first Sprint Cup victory of his
Taxpayers deserve answers to federal courthouse debacle
Editorial: The Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown Youngstown was a General
Prepaid debit cards begin to pare down fees
Prepaid debit cards have a devilish reputation. They’re known as high-fee alternatives to debit or
Stopping medicine could trigger problems
Q. I am a practicing emergency physician, and I must take issue with your statement that atenolol
Workers resigned to a long commute
McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI Commuting bothers Daniel Cross. But working doesn’t. So he drives
10 computing commandments all should follow
Making regular backups of your computer’s data would most certainly be near the top of the 10
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 25
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Smokin’ Seventeen” by Janet Evanovich (Bantam) 2. “Against All Enemies” by
CURRENT PRICES
Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the
It’s easy to add an icon to desktop
Q. I recently started a Gmail account. Is there a way to get an icon on my desktop that goes to that
WEEKLY STEMS
Author offers advice on how to grow your own cutting garden McClatchy Newspapers NEWPORT NEWS,
Catering to customers
Restaurants adapt to new tastes, shrinking wallets McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. Happy
Authorities: Review Ohio fireworks ban
Associated Press CINCINNATI The state’s fire marshal and some local authorities in Ohio say a
Point of view induces self-doubt, confusion
McClatchy Newspapers Q. About a year ago, my husband and I underwent a major move with our 3-year-
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Bike couriers diversify by hauling recyclables
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ian Dowden gets some funny looks as he rides his bike through
Inaction will cost townships dearly
Opinion: Inaction will cost townships dearly As a former trustee of Boardman, I was disturbed by David
newsmakers
newsmakers Maguire: Nothing wrong in poker games LOS ANGELES Tobey Maguire didn’t just win
Hoyt sets art camps for kids
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. The natural world is the theme for this year’s Children’s Summer
Collectors seek Brownies memorabilia
In the days before Disney, many imaginary sprites that excited children’s imaginations could be
Enjoy the Fourth of July with this patriotic Brownie dressed for the holiday. The turn-of-the-
Enjoy the Fourth of July with this patriotic Brownie dressed for the holiday. The turn-of-the-
Local GM open house is July 28
Local GM open house is July 28 LORDSTOWN General Motors Co.’s Lordstown facility will host an
Man’s best friend
So many of you shared your heartwarming stories of how the simple act of saving a homeless puppy has
Klitschko punishes Haye in title fight
Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany Wladimir Klitschko wanted to punish David Haye for all the
Greatest Junior qualifying starts Tuesday
Staff report The area’s best youth golfers hit the links Tuesday, trying to make a name for
Protesters greet William and Kate
Associated Press MONTREAL Prince William and Kate were met by a small group of protesters
It’s No. 1 vs. No. 2 for men’s title
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England From 1983 to 2003, the world’s top two players never met
US women rout Colombia at World Cup
Associated Press SINSHEIM, Germany Anyone can sign autographs or pose for photos. The U.S.
Romney watches for new Iowa opportunities
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa The accelerating GOP presidential campaigns in Iowa probably
Death toll of US troops in Afghanistan hasn’t eased
Associated Press KABUL Despite U.S. reports of progress on the battlefield, American troops were
Number of school vouchers in Ohio grows
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Education says it’s accepting more
Belgian wins opening stage of Tour
Associated Press MONT DES ALOUETTES, France Philippe Gilbert won the first stage of the Tour de
Rangers pick up Richards for nine years, $60 million
Associated Press Brad Richards impatiently waited for this day, the day he could finally pick a
Watney, Fowler share lead
Associated Press NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. Before he even teed off, Rickie Fowler knew this was going
Tribe wins but loses Carmona to injury
Associated Press CINCINNATI Indians reliever Joe Smith answered the compliment with a question.
Kvitova dominates in final
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England One might reasonably have expected Petra Kvitova, not Maria
Fire destroys house in Warren Twp.
Staff report LEAVITTSBURG Firefighters say initial reports indicate the house at 1822 Bellcrest
Birthdays
birthdays Movie director Ken Russell is 84. Singer Fontella Bass is 71. Actor Kurtwood Smith