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Farrar gives US a win on July 4 at Tour de France
REDON, France (AP) — Two months ago, Tyler Farrar was demoralized, sleeping 20 hours a day. He had
Mexico may call off rescue of 7 in boat capsizing
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Mexican officials were considering calling off the search late today for
Chavez’s future uncertain after cancer surgery
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Hugo Chavez’s surprise return from Cuba after cancer treatment was a
SF Bay Area transit officers kill man on platform
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man reportedly armed with a knife on a Bay Area Rapid Transit station
Auburn oaks still hanging on, fate uncertain
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — The ailing oaks at Toomer’s Corner are a mottled mix of yellow and brown these
Joey Chestnut chows down 5th hot dog contest win
NEW YORK (AP) — Joey Chestnut scarfed down 62 hot dogs to win his fifth consecutive Fourth of July
Jury ends 1st day without verdict on Casey Anthony
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jurors did not reach a verdict today in the Casey Anthony murder trial after
SOCIETY DIGEST || Festival planned
Festival planned CANFIELD Calla Community Church, 6482 W. Calla Road, is having a country lawn
WORTH A LOOK
ANTIQUES SHOWS The 47th Annual Salem Kiwanis Club Antique and Craft Show is scheduled for 9 a.m.
Accidental killing of Caylee is ‘absurd,’ prosecution says in final rebuttal
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Prosecutors in Casey Anthony murder trial today said it is
Treating, tracking addiction increase
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Meridian Community Care’s program for
Cleveland falls to Reds
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Indians finished interleague play thinking: Not bad at all.
Springfield HS graduate suits up for the USA
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com When the U.S. men’s national football team heads to Austria on
Mahoning can’t pay its debts due in ’11
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County is not in danger of
Scrappers rally, win a wild one
By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com NILES Casey Serna has spent the past several years trying to
MYCAP looks to restore public confidence
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Restoring financial stability and rebuilding
Buckeyes vow they’ll stay united
By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS When the Ohio State football players plunged into
Out with the Canfield cardinal, in with the black squirrel?
Hundreds sign petition for mascot change By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield One
Recycling the old barn
Razing the roof in Canfield Township PHOTOS & STORY By ROBERT K. YOSAY yosay@vindy.com
McDonald Historical Society sets up museum in old barbershop location
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The Historical Society of McDonald now has a temporary
Man’s body found floating near Kellys Island
Associated Press SANDUSKY, Ohio Authorities say a man’s body was found floating in the water
Watney flawless to win AT&T National
Associated Press NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. Never mind that Nick Watney was the highest-ranked player
GOP’s stand on debt is dangerous
Opinion: At a time when America’s economy is hurting, Republican presidential hopefuls call for “restoring
Direct Forklift owner sees expansion in future
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Carl Stitzel was 22 when he decided to start
Declaration signers are getting plaques
Declaration signers are getting plaques CONCORD, N.H. It’s William Whipple’s turn to be
Tough love, treatment turn Canfield man’s life around
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sitting in a Franklin County Jail cell,
Shuttle’s final flight contains cargo created by Canfield grad
As a youth, Brian Roberts used to spend Independence Day in his backyard with his mother and father, Joanne and Thomas, and brothers, Thomas and Keith, launching rockets instead of fireworks.
Video Game Review
‘child of eden’ Grade: A Details: Ubisoft, $49.99, Xbox 360, rated E10+) The latest game to
Mercer Raceway
Mercer Raceway Mercer, PA Dan McEwen was a first-time winner in the Bog Dog R/C Center Mini
Alicia Keys marks anniversary of debut
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK Music critics are invited to see burgeoning
Is America’s foundation Christian?
Opinion: By Thomas S. KIDD Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg, Va.) WACO, Texas Was America founded as a
Keep children safe
Opinion: By Juleyka Lantigua-Williams McClatchy-Tribune Keeping our children safe is the top priority for
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Tenor-saxophone player Sandy Putigano of the Girard Community Band is a graduate of
Here are some handy tips to make your house more efficient
Here are some handy tips to make your house more efficient By Alan Heavens McClatchy-Tribune
birthdays
birthdays Actress Eva Marie Saint is 87. Actress Gina Lollobrigida is 84. Playwright Neil Simon is
Hubbard Library offers new online language system
Staff report hubbard Hubbard Public Library is announcing a new online language-learning system
Teams gauge oil spill along Yellowstone River
Associated Press LAUREL, Mont. Teams of federal and state workers fanned out Sunday along
Correia wins 11th for Pirates
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pittsburgh Pirates didn’t need their All-Star on Sunday. The
Setting limits on research
Opinion: Setting limits on research (Martins Ferry) Times Leader: Medical research continues to break new
Junior is no fan of strategy
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Dale Earnhardt Jr. made it clear he’s no fan of the
$208.5M proposed settlement in WaMu suit
Seattle Times SEATTLE A nickel a share. That’s how much Washington Mutual shareholders could
Years Ago
Today is Monday, July 4, the 185th day of 2011. There are 180 days left in the year. This is
Djokovic tops Nadal for Wimbledon title
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Until Sunday, Novak Djokovic never managed to win a grass-
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, workshop, 7 p.m., township administration
The history of today’s holiday makes it stand out from others
Editorial: The United States has holidays devoted to our war dead, to working men and women, our veterans and
Warren official offers advice on storm-damage repairs
Staff report WARREN Warren’s building official reminds consumers to take precautions if they are
Tiger Airways subsidiary grounded
Tiger Airways subsidiary grounded CANBERRA, Australia An air-safety watchdog on Saturday
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.37 .39 Avalon
We’ve become slaves to drugs
Opinion: We’ve become slaves to drugs I see the city of Warren is hav- ing a problem with heroin. A
Turkey recognizes Libyan rebels, promises more aid
Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya Turkey’s foreign minister recognized Libya’s rebel leaders as
3 Brewers elected for All-Star Game
Associated Press A team known for sausage races more than pennant races made quite an All-Star
Garmin-Cervelo takes team trial
Associated Press LES ESSARTS, France He’s a 30-something American, a retired former rider and
Last of Vietnam draftees retiring from Army
Associated Press FORT BELVOIR, Va. A homemade wind chime with the word “Whining” under a red
Barbecue to benefit sick 2-year-old boy
Barbecue to benefit sick 2-year-old boy YOUNGSTOWN A barbecue fundraiser is being organized as a
Jury expected to get case today
casey anthony murder trial Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony briefly wept Sunday as
Shuttle final 4 prepare for flight to end an era
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. America’s longest space-flying streak ends this week with
Today we celebrate the 235th anniversary of our country and the 35th anniversary of the
Today we celebrate the 235th anniversary of our country and the 35th anniversary of the
Turnpike lease plans bring fears of toll hike
Associated Press TOLEDO Leasing Ohio’s busy toll road that links the East Coast with the Midwest
Brazil, Aussies win at women’s World Cup
Associated Press AUGSBURG, Germany Marta made the World Cup tournament her own for a day,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Christine and James Shannon, Steubenville, girl, July
Mayor hopeful reports threats
Associated Press AKRON A woman seeking the Democratic nomination for the Akron mayoral seat has
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Transformers’ has year’s best weekend LOS ANGELES “Transformers” robots have lost