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Technology wows visitors at GM’s open house
General Motors Lordstown worker Todd Burns shows Irma Locke, left, and her daughter Nancy Locke of North Jackson the assembly line during GM’s open house ...
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Youngstown Diocese names new school officials
The Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Catholic Schools has appointed new officials.
Scrappers beat Lowell 8-4
By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com NILES Now that the Mahoning Valley Scrappers are beyond the
New city-wise competition challenging neighborhoods
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is launching a citywide vacant-land-reuse competition.
Pirates lose to Phillies 10-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chase Utley fell a double shy of the cycle, Roy Halladay tossed one-hit ball
Indians lose to Royals 12-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jeff Francis pitched eight sharp innings, Melky Cabrera hit a grand slam and the
House passes Boehner's bill; Senate rejects it without debate
In an unforgiving display of partisanship, the House approved emergency legislation Friday night to avoid an unprecedented government default and the Senate scuttled it less than two hours later.
Canfield voters to decide school levy in November
Voters in Canfield will be asked to cast their ballot for or against a new school levy. The
South Side disrupted by shootings, teen killed
YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two shootings that, almost simultaneously, disrupted the quiet
Pa. county chides Forest Service drilling delays
WARREN, Pa. (AP) — County commissioners from a northwestern Pennsylvania county that includes part
‘Octomom’ says she was drugged when she consented to IVF procedure
LOS ANGELES — Octuplets mom Nadya Suleman told celebrity doctor Drew Pinksy in an interview that she
Covelli releases limited-view tickets for tonight's concert
Covelli releases limited-view tickets for tonight's concert
Testimony ends in Katrina shooting police trial
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Testimony has concluded in the trial of five current or former New Orleans police
Jeffs defends polygamy during sex assault trial
SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Polygamist religious leader Warren Jeffs has broken hours of silence in a
Ex-La. gov, 83, marries 32-year-old prison pen pal
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s colorful 83-year-old ex-governor has married a 32-year-old woman who
Civil trial over reputed Edwards sex tape delayed
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. (AP) — A judge has delayed the civil trial involving a purported sex tape
AWOL soldier defiant in 1st court appearance
WACO, Texas (AP) — An AWOL soldier accused of plotting an attack on Fort Hood with a bomb in
Pa. sculptor dies; worked to ID criminals, victims
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia artist whose forensic sculptures helped capture criminals and
Judge: Try church sex scandal defendants together
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia judge has ruled that the five defendants charged in a sex-abuse
Wyo. deputy missing after search for girl in river
DOUGLAS, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming authorities are searching for a Converse County deputy who disappeared
Covelli Centre had a $37,561 operating loss between April and June
YOUNGSTOWN — The Covelli Centre had a $37,561 operating loss between April and June, but the
Mercer County gas bills to rise
Erie, Pa. Northwestern Pennsylvania customers of National Fuel will see their monthly bills
A week later, Norway mourns 76 victims of massacre
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Norwegians began a solemn day of memorials today for victims of last week’s bomb
Economy slowed sharply in first half of year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy expanded at meager rate of 1.3 percent annual rate in the spring after
North Carolina blaze kills firefighter, injures 10
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A firefighter in western North Carolina has died after rushing into an office
Former Intel Chief: Stop Drone Strikes
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Former U.S. intelligence chief Dennis Blair says the U.S. should stop its drone
US stocks plunge on debt standoff, dismal growth
U.S. stocks are plunging after a dismal report on economic growth added to traders’ fears about a
Jury weighs fate of disfigured murder suspect
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A jury is weighing the fate of a Philadelphia man left disfigured by a suicide
Hearing for church officials in abuse case
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A court hearing today in Philadelphia could determine if criminal charges will
Cars burned after phone threat
Firefighters extinguished blazes in two cars behind 1017 Bentley Ave. on the city’s East Side at 12:20 a.m. Thursday and referred the matter to the arson investigation unit.
Miss DeFabio, Mr. Hillman to wed in Hawaii
BOARDMAN Jessica Lynn DeFabio and Kyle David Hillman, both of Boardman, are announcing their
Dustin Gardner, Valerie Bornhorst to wed in Aug.
BOARDMAN Dustin John Gardner of Boardman is announcing his engagement and upcoming marriage to
Miss Provensano, Mr. Haren to wed in Sept. ceremony
LOWELLVILLE Gregory and Gina Haren of Lowellville are announcing the engagement of their son,
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA will meet at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at A La Cart in Canfield.
Breakfast to benefit Angels for Animals
Breakfast to benefit Angels for Animals CANFIELD Angels for Animals is hosting an all-you-can-
Youngstown BOE committee meeting this morning
The legal/legislative policy committees of the Youngstown Board of Education will meet today at
Volant bank robbed
The Northwest Savings Bank on Main Street was robbed, state police in New Castle report.
Fire destroys Howland mobile home
Township firefighters battled a blaze at a mobile home at 2691 Ridge Road on Thursday morning, but the structure was deemed a total loss.
Boardman shoe store robbed
Police are investigating a Thursday morning robbery at Payless Shoe store on U.S. Route 224.
Two fires trouble, puzzle Girard neighborhood
By robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com girard The remnants of the second of two house
Brad Smith signs with Buffalo
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Relief was the feeling for Chaney High graduate Brad Smith
Scrappers fall to Lowell in rain-delayed game
By Jon Moffett sports@vindy.com NILES If there
Inaction on debt frustrates Valley leaders
By Karl Henkel and Peter H. MILLIKEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The debt-ceiling deadline is
East Palestine man moves in auto racing circuits; taking on ARCA trucks
Brandon Huff of East Palestine moves along in auto racing circuits; taking on ARCA trucks By JOHN
Solar panels provide power at Warren's JFS building
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN When you stand on the roof of the Trumbull County
On area diamonds | Sandlot roundup
SOFTBALL Champion Flashes The A League Champion Lady Flashes (9-10s) will play in the OGSO state championship game on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Moyer Fields in Randolph Township, Portage County.
Youngstown Connection to perform in Hawaii
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown Connection, the song-and-dance troupe that serves as
Indians trade for Cubs’ Fukudome
Associated Press CLEVELAND Spurned by Carlos Beltran, the Cleveland Indians traded for Kosuke
Group: Increase safety at Wick Park
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Those who live near Wick Park on the city’s
Pirates finally solve Lowe
Associated Press ATLANTA Andrew McCutchen had three hits, including a go-ahead double in the
Painter hopes to preserve history
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com SALEM Lifelong Salem resident Bob Schuck is hoping to keep
Farewell event set for Mayor Jay Williams at Covelli Centre
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Outgoing Mayor Jay Williams will say goodbye
Embezzlers’ Linda, Scott Adair's property auctioned
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Heat and rain didn’t deter a couple hundred people
Technology wows visitors at GM’s open house
General Motors Lordstown worker Todd Burns shows Irma Locke, left, and her daughter Nancy Locke of North Jackson the assembly line during GM’s open house Thursday. Thousands went on 30-minute tours through the east and west complexes.
Farmers market to open in Lake Milton next week
Special to The Vindicator LAKE MILTON The Lake Milton Farmers’ Market will open at 8 a.m. Aug.
‘Cowboys & Aliens,’ as sci-fi western, tumbles
Daniel Craig carries a Steve McQueen cool — a man of few words toughness — in his latest film. And had McQueen ever taken on a Western that also involves bug-eyed aliens kidnapping the locals, he’d have played it a lot like the Once and Future James Bond. Though maybe he’d have picked a different hat.
‘Crazy, Stupid, Love’ proves divorce can be funny
Ryan Gosling is ripped, randy and risible in “Crazy, Stupid, Love.,” an ensemble romantic farce that has the “serious” actor let his funny flag fly.
Sources: Ford faces Focus shortage
Sources: Ford faces Focus shortage DETROIT Ford can’t make enough Focus cars to keep up with
Fickell educated at media day
By Bill Rabinowitz The Columbus Dispatch CHICAGO Luke Fickell thought he’d be appearing at a
Millions on the ‘roads to death’ as famine spreads in E. Africa
Editorial: If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the photographic images of hunger-ravaged babies and
Browns busy on free agent front; Steelers hit field
By TONY GROSSI The Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA The Browns joined the frenzied pace of player
Don’t be swayed by Obama
Opinion: Barack Obama’s political genius is his ability to say things that will sound good to people who have
Public schools hit
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Will Rogers said that when Congress is in session, the public gets
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.30 —.18 Avalon
Defending Brickyard champ McMurray hopes to erase some of awful 2011 season
Defending Brickyard champ McMurray hopes to erase some of awful 2011 season By Jim Pedley
Where are the former presidents?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Only four men alive truly understand the exquisitely Solomonic dilemma facing President
oddly enough
oddly enough Man uses phone glitch to bond out of Fla. jail TAVARES, Fla. Authorities say an
Amy Winehouse left trove of music
Associated Press LONDON Amy Winehouse left a trove of unreleased music, but no decision has been
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngs-town Italian Festival, 11 a.m.- midnight: The Miss
9 roads to be repaved in $1.2M project
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have awarded a $1,282,617 contract to
Wells Building to get preservation tax credit
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Strollo Architects plans to invest about $4
Commander killed, Libyan rebels report
Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya The head of the Libyan rebel armed forces was shot and killed
METRO DIGEST || Car fires put out
Car fires put out YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters extinguished blazes in two cars behind 1017 Bentley
Surplus food
Surplus food Food 4 Your Soul, (former Mr. Paul’s Bakery), 2642 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, free
Grand jury indicts Youngstown man, 18, in death
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury handed up an indictment against an 18-year-
Egypt lays plans for venue for trial of ex-leader Mubarak
Associated Press CAIRO Hosni Mubarak’s trial will be set in a huge Cairo convention center with
Juanita Rich protests challenger's certification
Staff report campbell Juanita Rich, incumbent city-council president, is protesting the Mahoning
Army: AWOL soldier admits attack plan
Associated Press KILLEEN, Texas An AWOL soldier who had weapons stashed in a motel room near
A better way to teach teachers
Opinion: A better way to teach teachers It’s actually not surprising in the least that the National
Former astronaut kicked out of Navy
Former astronaut kicked out of Navy ORLANDO, Fla. A former astronaut banished from NASA after
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew J. Lenhart, 27, of 161 Melrose Ave., Boardman,
Deal or not, economy probably will suffer
Associated Press WASHINGTON No matter how the debt crisis ends, the economy probably will take a
birthdays
birthdays Actor Robert Horton (“Wagon Train”) is 87. Actor David Warner (“Titanic”) is 70.
Baby boomers worry about finances, medical expenses
Associated Press WASHINGTON The “golden years” may lose some luster for many baby boomers
Business tax issue in spotlight
Opinion: The (Champaign, Ill.) News-Gazette: Illinois will trail neighboring states in economic development
Jay Macejko will run safe
Opinion: Jay Macejko doesn’t need to worry about job security during his run for Mahoning County prosecutor.
GO & DO
TODAY Children Native American Suitcase with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society, 1 p.m.,
Sheriff wary of unified computer system
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two Mahoning County officials say they want
Jobless-aid seekers drop below 400K
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking unemployment benefits dropped last week
No deal in sight for debt deadline
Associated Press WASHINGTON An intensive endgame at hand, Republican leaders abruptly postponed
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, July 29, the 210th day of 2011. There are 155 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
No further action on voter IDs expected in Ohio Legislature
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The head of the Ohio House said Thursday that he does
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