Vindy.com for June 2011

Glenn Beck has last Fox News Channel show

NEW YORK (AP) — Glenn Beck said goodbye to Fox News Channel today, airing his final show before

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• June 30, 2011 10:33 p.m.

Was woman’s body left in Mass. pool for 2 days?

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A woman’s body might have been left in the cloudy water of a public

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• June 30, 2011 10:27 p.m.

Geithner says he’ll stay for ’foreseeable future’

CHICAGO (AP) — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said today he’ll stay in his job for the

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• June 30, 2011 9:51 p.m.

Senate cancels July 4 recess to work on debt limit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate canceled its planned July Fourth recess today, but partisan divisions

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• June 30, 2011 9:15 p.m.

NBA to lock out players at 12:01 a.m.

NBA to lock out players at 12:01 a.m.

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• June 30, 2011 7:43 p.m.

Feds shutter bus company in fatal Pa. crash

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal transportation officials have shut down a bus company involved in a

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• June 30, 2011 7:42 p.m.

Need gas? Fill up quick because prices are going up

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• June 30, 2011 5:11 p.m.

Ohio lawmaker faces drunken-driving charge

Ohio lawmaker faces drunken-driving charge

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• June 30, 2011 3:48 p.m.

NBA in lockout after sides fail to reach new deal

NBA in lockout after sides fail to reach new deal

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• June 30, 2011 3:41 p.m.

Mahoning Co. official recommends loan for additional Oakhill renovations

Mahoning Co. official recommends loan for additional Oakhill renovations

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• June 30, 2011 3:03 p.m.

Stocks rise as Greece clears final bailout hurdle

Stocks rise as Greece clears final bailout hurdle

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• June 30, 2011 2:53 p.m.

Fireworks in downtown Youngstown on Monday night

Fireworks in downtown Youngstown on Monday night

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• June 30, 2011 2:35 p.m.

'Transformers' hit lower orbit with $37.3M launch

'Transformer' hit lower orbit with 37.3M launch

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• June 30, 2011 2:05 p.m.

Casey Anthony won't testify; defense rests

Casey Anthony won't testify; defense rests

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• June 30, 2011 1:55 p.m.

Mahoning voters to see renewal levy on fall ballot for disabilities board operations

Mahoning voters to see renewal levy on fall ballot

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• June 30, 2011 1:22 p.m.

Tour of the Valley adds YSU to course

The biggest change to this year’s Tour of the Valley cycling event is a criterium course that

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• June 30, 2011 1:09 p.m.

Warren hires Thomas as schools superintendent

WARREN The Board of Education of Warren City Schools approved a three-year contract Thursday that

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• June 30, 2011 1 p.m.

Oil prices rise above $95 a barrel

Oil prices rise above $95 a barrel

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• June 30, 2011 12:50 p.m.

Higher age limit for Ohio judges to go before voters

Higher age limit for Ohio judges to go before voters

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• June 30, 2011 12:40 p.m.

Cleveland files federal lawsuit over hospital closing

Cleveland files federal lawsuit over hospital closing

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• June 30, 2011 12:20 p.m.

OSHP warns against holiday drinking while driving

OSHP warns against holiday drinking while driving

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• June 30, 2011 12:11 p.m.

Murder charge expected after woman dies

Murder charge expected after woman dies

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• June 30, 2011 11:51 a.m.

Newton Falls classes mark 92nd reunion

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• June 30, 2011 4:15 a.m.

DJ’s Greenhouse will host a party

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• June 30, 2011 4:14 a.m.

Alliance hospital sets Saturday events

Alliance hospital sets Saturday events ALLIANCE Alliance Community Hospital is announcing back-

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• June 30, 2011 4:13 a.m.

Canfield Lions welcome new officers for 2011-2012

CANFIELD The Canfield Lions have installed new officers for the 2011-2012 term, which begins

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• June 30, 2011 4:11 a.m.

Ikebana club highlights Japanese floral designs

YOUNGSTOWN Ikebana Youngstown presented its yearly exhibit of Japanese floral design June 4 and 5

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• June 30, 2011 4:10 a.m.

Pavlik moves fight, finds opponent

By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com Youngstown Kelly Pavlik has an opponent for his August fight at

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• By Rob Todor
• June 30, 2011 12:10 a.m.

Unveiling of Tech Belt center in Warren energizes leaders

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN John Pogue, board chairman of the Tech Belt Energy

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• By Karl Henkel
• June 30, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Blaney team adds sponsor

Staff report MOORESVILLE, N.C. Keeping Dave Blaney racing in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series took

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• June 30, 2011 12:08 a.m.

Adduci: Taxpayers share my outrage

Criticism of Niles BOE over salary spreads BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Retiring

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• By Jordan Cohen
• June 30, 2011 12:08 a.m.

Gratefulfest at Nelson Ledges Rusted Root loves the vibe at music festival

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Being one with nature, becoming one with fans is the idea

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• By John Benson
• June 30, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Is liquor now a no-no at Austintown’s Go Go?

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Whether the Go Go Girls Cabaret on Clarkins Drive

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• By Elise Franco
• June 30, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Ex-YSU union official files suit against two

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former president of the classified

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• June 30, 2011 12:06 a.m.

Public weighs in on zoning changes

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the last four decades, the city has undergone

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• June 30, 2011 12:06 a.m.

Scrappers hurt by 4 errors

Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA. Despite being limited to five hits on Wednesday, the State

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• June 30, 2011 12:05 a.m.

Man guilty of assaulting officer

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man could spend more than 11 years

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• June 30, 2011 12:04 a.m.

City gets state funds to demolish theater

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is receiving $803,490 from the state

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• By David Skolnick
• June 30, 2011 12:03 a.m.

Music festival will bring an explosion of hope

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Niki Feezle was alive for just 24 years, but she packed a

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• By Guy D'Astolfo
• June 30, 2011 12:02 a.m.

Behind Carlos Carrasco, the Indians win a series on the road

Behind Carlos Carrasco the Indians win a series on the road Associated Press PHOENIX Chalk up

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• June 30, 2011 12:02 a.m.

Ohio budget heads to Kasich’s desk

Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich is ready to sign Ohio’s nearly $56 billion state

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• June 30, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Small Ships Revue returns

Staff report sharon, pa. Quaker Steak & Lube’s annual Small Ships Revue returns this Friday with

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• June 30, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Pens make offer to Jagr, await answer

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year

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• June 30, 2011 12:01 a.m.

173 seek jobs with fire department

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s a dangerous job with a starting annual

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• By David Skolnick
• June 30, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Austintown board OKs contract

By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Board of Education approved

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Report: Millions hit by chronic pain

Associated Press WASHINGTON Nearly a third of Americans experience long-lasting pain — the kind

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Court upholds warrantless entry

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An appellate court has unanimously upheld

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Fed to banks: Lower stores’ debit fees

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that banks can charge retailers

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

W. Va. mine faked safety logs

Associated Press BEAVER, W.Va. The owner of the West Virginia coal mine where an explosion

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Defense files motions in death of man, wounding of his wife

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Attorneys are asking a Mahoning County

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Sides far apart in NBA talks; deadline nears

Associated Press NEW YORK The NBA is headed to deadline day, with perhaps one last chance to

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Greece approves steep cuts, tax increases

Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greece fended off a bankruptcy that threatened to roil global

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Kids see trial of ‘A. Wolf’

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN More than 100 children watched the trial of a

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• By Ashley Luthern
• June 30, 2011 midnight

Clashes reveal Egypt’s volatility 5 months later

Associated Press CAIRO Two days of street battles between security forces and protesters in

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Tsonga pulls off big upset

Semifinalists are set in both divisions at Wimbledon Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England For

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Niles school board’s pact with new superintendent is baffling

Editorial: It’s a question we would rather not ask, yet find ourselves posing more often than we’d like: What

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Giffords’ care should be for everyone

Opinion: By Mike Ervin McClatchy-Tribune We all should be as lucky as Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. After

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

In politics, money = free speech

Opinion: WASHINGTON The fate of Arizona’s Clean Elections Act, which the Supreme Court on Monday declared

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

PNC Foundation presents grant to United Way

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The PNC Foundation today presented a $25,000 grant to help support the

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Don’t underestimate Perry

Opinion: Let’s assume Rick Perry runs for president. Once a high-profile leader says he doesn’t want the job

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Whitey Bulger’s capture stirs regret

Opinion: I’m sure I’m not the only person who entertained a momentary twinge of regret Wednesday night when I

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Probe continues into cause of $750K fire

Staff report new castle, pa. The cause of a fire that burned most of the old Shenango China

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason J. LoGiudice, 34, of 2560 Hamman Drive,

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

7 nabbed on drug charges in Ellwood City

Staff report ellwood city, pa. Seven people were arrested and arraigned Monday on charges of

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Sammy’s, Tap House get fresh start with new owners

New owners are injecting new life into two well-known area nightspots: Sammy’s in Austintown and the

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• By Guy D'Astolfo
• June 30, 2011 midnight

1.3 million seek vote on SB 5

Opponents of Senate Bill 5 lead a parade through downtown Columbus to the Secretary of State’s Office on Wednesday to turn in nearly 1.3 million petition signatures seeking to repeal Ohio’s controversial collective bargaining law.

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• By Marc Kovac
• June 30, 2011 midnight

Defense in Anthony case prepares to wrap up

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony’s father broke into tears Wednesday when telling

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Javier Colon wins ‘Voice’ competition los angeles Javier Colon is the winner of

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Sharapova is veteran among women

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Once a teen sensation, Maria Sharapova is the elder

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Lord of the Flies,SDRq Rust Belt Theatre Company, 755 Mahoning Ave.,

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

The Beach Club, Conneaut Lake Park, Pa.; 814-213-0144

The Beach Club, Conneaut Lake Park, Pa.; 814-213-0144 Sat: Hern Brothers Band, 9:30 p.m. Bella

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Downtown bar dash will be Saturday

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Independence Day Dash will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

New This week

New This week Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PG-13) sss The Autobots learn of a spacecraft

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Give young skaters a break

Opinion: Give young skaters a break The neighbors who claim to want and deserve “peace and quiet” at a

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Hanks’ new film looks at starting over

By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. “I understand the concept of optimism,” Tom

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Today

Today Fairs, Festivals Trumbull County Fair, Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett-Hull Road,

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Jackie Evancho balances stardom and childhood

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK When Jackie Evancho was a young girl — well,

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

New medical marijuana regs

Opinion: The (Ft. Collins) Coloradoan: New state regulations on medical marijuana that take effect Friday are

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Christina Scott and Seth Randolph, Boardman, boy, June 28.

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Years Ago

Today is Thursday, June 30, the 181st day of 2011. There are 184 days left in the year.

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, 9 a.m., administration building, 3711 McCartney

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Woods doesn’t set a timetable for return

Associated Press NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. Tiger Woods is no longer using crutches, a walking boot or

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Bethpage gets FedEx event

Associated Press NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. Bethpage Black is back on golf’s landscape, this time as

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Holy kudzu! Vine in NC town said to resemble Jesus

Associated Press KINSTON, N.C. The Gospel of John quotes Jesus as saying “I am the true vine,”

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

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bridge Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA J 9 4 3 uK Q 5 vA J wK 4 3 WEST EAST

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Pirates are shut down by Blue Jays, Morrow

Associated Press TORONTO Add another game to Paul Maholm’s run of rotten road luck. Yunel

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Kahne looks to future with Hendrick team

By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service SONOMA, Calif. Kasey Kahne, at least, has

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Bank of America still faces problems

Bank of America still faces problems new york Bank of America’s $8.5 billion settlement with

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

NFL labor talks resume

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith took their new buddy act on the

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Haye promises ‘brutal execution’ of Klitschko

Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany WBA champion David Haye promises a “brutal execution” of

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Tarr accepts offer in Belize

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Soon after Bernie Tarr finished his second year as head coach at

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• By Joe Scalzo
• June 30, 2011 midnight

Sentencing date set for woman in theft

Staff report Youngstown A Canfield woman will be sentenced Aug. 10 for stealing $30,000 from a

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

2 injured in single-vehicle accident

Staff report new castle, pa. Two people were taken to Pittsburgh-area hospitals after a single-

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Board to meet

Board to meet Youngstown The Youngstown Board of Education will have a special caucus meeting at

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Obama rebukes GOP on debt talks

Associated Press WASHINGTON In a blistering rebuke of Republicans, President Barack Obama on

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Bar association elects new officers

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Bar Association has installed Atty. Robert N. Rusu

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Ohio court upholds health overhaul

Ohio court upholds health overhaul cincinnati In the first ruling by a federal appeals court on

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• June 30, 2011 midnight

Dozens of US cities line up to contest 2010 census

WASHINGTON (AP) — With jobs and federal aid at stake, U.S. cities are lining up to contest their

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• June 29, 2011 10:36 p.m.

Confrontational Obama rebukes GOP on debt talks

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a blistering rebuke of Republicans, President Barack Obama today pressed

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• June 29, 2011 10:21 p.m.

Ore. House gives full authority to tribal police

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Oregon House has voted to give tribal police officers the same authority

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• June 29, 2011 9:57 p.m.

Council Oks more than $27M to clean Ohio sites

Council OKs more than $27M to clean Ohio sites

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• June 29, 2011 8:40 p.m.

Developer updates Ohio casino construction plans

Developer updates Ohio casino constructino plans

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• June 29, 2011 8:18 p.m.

South Side man faces prison term for police-officer assault

South Side man faces prison term for police-officer assault

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• June 29, 2011 5:42 p.m.

Canfield woman to be sentenced in August for theft

Canfield woman to be sentenced in August for theft

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• June 29, 2011 5:34 p.m.

Defense lawyers file motions challenging death penalty in 2010 murder case

Defense lawyers file motions challenging death penalty in 2010 murder case

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• June 29, 2011 5:22 p.m.

Appellate court upholds search of man's home filled with bomb-making materials

Appellate court upholds search of man's home filled with bomb-making materials

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• June 29, 2011 4:27 p.m.

Ohio SB5 opponents deliver repeal signatures

Ohio SB5 opponents deliver repeal signatures

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• June 29, 2011 3:02 p.m.

Sweeping budget bill faces vote later today in Ohio House

Budget bill faces vote later today in Ohio House

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• June 29, 2011 1:58 p.m.

Raise taxes on wealthiest, Obama challenges GOP

Raise taxes on wealthiest, Obama challenges GOP

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• June 29, 2011 1:05 p.m.

New flag is flying at historical society

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• June 29, 2011 4:13 a.m.

Plaque commemorates donation to preservation society

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• June 29, 2011 4:12 a.m.

Golf scramble will benefit TNR

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• June 29, 2011 4:09 a.m.

Dog wash and hike will fund rescue group

Dog wash and hike will fund rescue group lordstown For the Dogs Animal Rescue and Broadview

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• June 29, 2011 4:08 a.m.

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Gibson Heights Second Presbyterian Church, 755 E. Dewey Ave., Youngstown, will serve a

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• June 29, 2011 4:06 a.m.

Bill favoring Valley racino goes to Kasich

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A new Youngstown-area horse-racing track and slots

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• By Marc Kovac
• June 29, 2011 12:10 a.m.

Scrappers get speedy

Myles creates havoc on bases By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com niles Bryson Myles has seen

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• By Joe Scalzo
• June 29, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Ohio football all-stars set to face Pennsylvania in Stateline Classic

By BILL SULLIVAN sullivan@vindy.com BEAVER FALLS, PA. This might be Mark Asher’s first time

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• By Bill Sullivan
• June 29, 2011 12:08 a.m.

Bloomin’ Butterfly Garden provides educational experience

Bloomin’ Butterfly Garden provides educational experience By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com

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• By Linda Linonis
• June 29, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Retiring superintendent blasts BOE

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Retiring schools Superintendent Rocco Adduci has taken

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• By Jordan Cohen
• June 29, 2011 12:06 a.m.

$14.9M left from construction of 13 new Youngstown school buildings

$14.9M left from construction of 13 new buildings Staff report youngstown The board of

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• June 29, 2011 12:04 a.m.

Sheriff’s son pleads guilty to deception

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Thomas R. Altiere Jr., 32, of Royal Troon Drive

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• By Ed Runyan
• June 29, 2011 12:02 a.m.

Fickell: Time for OSU to move on

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State football coach Luke Fickell has stressed since the

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• June 29, 2011 12:02 a.m.

Ohio Senate OKs $56B budget

Associated Press COLUMBUS State senators voted Tuesday to approve Ohio’s nearly $56 billion,

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• June 29, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Campbell mayor faces experienced opposition

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN William J. VanSuch, Campbell’s council

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• By David Skolnick
• June 29, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Mom pleads guilty, son awaits trial on forgery, theft counts

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Vanessa Pellin pleaded guilty to a single theft count, but her son,

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• June 29, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Hillis preparing to be better in 2011

By Mary Kay Cabot Plain Dealer Reporter CLEVELAND On any given day in the town of Conway,

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• June 29, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Sports Digest || Hazimihalis to meet Ricker in Detroit

Hazimihalis to meet Ricker in Detroit DETROIT Campbell lightweight Chris Hazimihalis (6-0, 5

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• June 29, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Man pleads guilty to forgery charge

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The prosecution is recommending probation with 40 hours of community

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• June 29, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Official explains road programs to city council

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Since 2000, the city has carried out $30 million in road-

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• By Ed Runyan
• June 29, 2011 midnight

A bright idea? Bulb switch leads to some hoarding

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN The A&E television show “Hoarders” tracks people who

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Officials expected to vote on levy

Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected to vote today to allow a

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Water contamination is concern in oil and gas drilling

Atty. Christopher Baronzzi of the Youngstown law firm Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell urged those who have signed leases to test water before and after drilling begins to protect themselves in case well or surface water becomes contaminated from chemicals as a result of the process called fracking.

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• By Karl Henkel
• June 29, 2011 midnight

Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Aaron C. Miller, 40, Carrollton, Texas, and Angeline

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

GOP’s Medicare proposal draws ire

town hall attendees urged to oppose plan By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

3 abortion-related bills move to GOP-led Senate

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio House has approved three abortion-related bills, including a

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Motorcycle accident

Motorcycle accident GIRARD A motorcyclist was injured in an accident at Interstate 80 and state

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Champion man in hospital after fall at Nelson Ledges

Staff report NELSON A 19-year-old Champion man is in critical condition at Cleveland

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Execution drug: Up for scrutiny?

Associated Press ATLANTA The thrashing, jerking death of Roy Willard Blankenship has lawyers for

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Man sent to prison for trafficking Oxycontin

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A West Side man has been sent to prison for three years after he pleaded

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

House OKs bill to ban drivers from ‘texting’

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Want to LOL or ROFL while behind the wheel? Such

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

46 hurt in clashes before vote in Greece

46 hurt in clashes before vote in Greece Athens, greece Hours of rioting outside Greece’s

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Canfield school board, special meeting, noon, board room, 100 Wadsworth St.

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Early voting on levy begins

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN About 35 people have already made their

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

BOE to decide on activity fees

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The board of education will have a special meeting

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Testimony centers on Caylee’s remains

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The defense scrutinized the testimony of a meter reader who it

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

S. Carolina claims second straight CWS

Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Michael Roth pitched 72/3 innings on three days’ rest, and South

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Struthers settles contract with dispatchers

Staff report struthers The city has settled a three-year contract with its dispatchers.

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

NATO helicopters end hotel siege; 7 die

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan NATO helicopters fired rockets at gunmen on the rooftop of a

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Presley hits first homer in Bucs’ win at Toronto

Associated Press TORONTO Alex Presley’s first career long ball is going to cost him long-

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

EPA and greenhouse gases

Opinion: EPA and greenhouse gases Los Angeles Times: When the Supreme Court rules in favor of power plants

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Callie Thorne stars in “Necessary Roughness” (debuting tonight at 10 on USA) as a Long

Callie Thorne stars in “Necessary Roughness” (debuting tonight at 10 on USA) as a Long Island woman

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Indians snap skid against Arizona

Associated Press PHOENIX The Cleveland Indians know the ball can soar through the dry desert

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

In the end, it’s all about character

Opinion: By Jennifer A. MARSHALL Heritage Foundation The professional basketball season began with a

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Columbus tattoo shop owner pleads guilty

Associated Press COLUMBUS Tattoo parlor-owner Edward Rife had a lucrative side business selling

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS hNewsweek pictures Di at 50 NEW YORK The latest Newsweek cover contains a ghostly

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Goodell, Smith talk, then head to Fla.

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and NFLPA executive director

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

State office believes grill caused fire

State office believes grill caused fire WARREN The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office says it has

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

US opens World Cup with win

Associated Press DRESDEN, Germany Once, twice, three times and then a fourth, Lauren Cheney

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

MLB considers seizing Dodgers

Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. The owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers won a reprieve in

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Nuclear lab under siege from wildfire

Associated Press LOS ALAMOS, N.M. A wildfire burning near the desert birthplace of the atomic

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

‘Rescue Me’ star to battle herself

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK This summer, fans of Callie Thorne are in for a

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• June 29, 2011 midnight

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jemeika Driskell and Donell Trice, Youngstown, girl, June 27.

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Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, June 29, the 180th day of 2011. There are 185 days left in the year.

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Spring buying gives home prices a boost

Associated Press WASHINGTON Home prices in most major U.S. cities are rising for the first time

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Blast from the past: Sharapova dominates

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Maria Sharapova’s coach called it “a statement.” For

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Group gets grant

Group gets grant YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Foundation on Tuesday awarded a $2,806 grant to

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NBA players, owners to meet on Thursday

Associated Press DALLAS Representatives for NBA players and owners will meet Thursday, hours

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Historic checks on display at museum

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN On April 13, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln

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bridge

bridge North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK J 10 5 uA J 9 5 3 v7 6 3 wA WEST

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Blago played it cool till the end

Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune A blue vein ran along the back of Rod Blagojevich’s left hand,

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Poland and Boardman police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

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BOE signs contracts with employee unions

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK and Ashley luthern news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The board of education

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After crash, SUV lands on ejected man

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 53-year-old Youngstown man escaped serious injury after being ejected

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ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Closed park potties spark protest CINCINNATI A drama teacher was to lead homeless

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European unity under pressure

Opinion: In a few months, Europeans will mark — definitely not celebrate — the 10th anniversary of the Euro,

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Senators: Delay Medicare eligibility

Associated Press WASHINGTON Two Senate rebels jumped into Congress’ cut-the-deficit competition

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Myanmar deports actress

Associated Press YANGON, Myanmar The military-backed government of Myanmar has deported

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No evidence of voter fraud

Opinion: The legislation (House Bill 159) that would require Ohio voters to show various forms of

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Where’s our N.J. miracle?

Opinion: Something astonishing happened in New Jersey last week. A majority Democratic legislature and a

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Consumer confidence slips

Associated Press NEW YORK If you’re a U.S. consumer, why would you be confident? After a

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With Lagarde, IMF breaks from its past

Associated Press WASHINGTON During her interview for the top job at the International Monetary

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Some lives have been lost, but there are others to be saved

Editorial: One young man is dead and the lives to two others accused of shooting him are changed forever. If

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Scrappers complete sweep of State College

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com niles Bryson Myles has seen “Major League” countless times on

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• June 28, 2011 11:09 p.m.

Coburn, Lieberman seek to raise Medicare age to 67

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two Senate rebels jumped into Congress’ cut-the-deficit competition today,

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• June 28, 2011 10:45 p.m.

Presley hits first homer in Pirates’ win

TORONTO (AP) — Alex Presley hit his first career home run, Andrew McCutchen added a shot, and the

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• June 28, 2011 10:42 p.m.

Sahara in Vegas donating sign to Neon Museum

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Owners of the closed Sahara hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip say they’re

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• June 28, 2011 10:33 p.m.

Dozens of Ark. chicken plant workers hospitalized

SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Tyson Foods says five workers exposed to chlorine gas at an Arkansas chicken

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• June 28, 2011 10:15 p.m.

Blaze strikes former china company in New Castle

NEW CASTLE — A blaze tonight in New Castle fills the air with plums of black smoke. Shortly

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• June 28, 2011 9:42 p.m.

Palin: No decision about presidential bid

PELLA, Iowa (AP) — Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said today she’s still thinking about whether to

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• June 28, 2011 9:36 p.m.

Judge sets emergency hearing in Loughner case

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has scheduled an emergency hearing about whether prison authorities

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• June 28, 2011 9:12 p.m.

Ellsworth woman pleads guilty to stealing from her businesses

Ellsworth woman pleads guilty to stealing from her businesses

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• June 28, 2011 8:05 p.m.

State fire marshal: No evidence charcoal grill lit before fatal Warren fire

State fire marshal: No evidence charcoal grill lit before fatal Warren fire

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• June 28, 2011 7:40 p.m.

Warren council hears about using some bond-issue money for road resurfacing

Warren council hears about using bond-issue money for road resurfacing

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• June 28, 2011 7:22 p.m.

East Side man pleads guilty to forgery charges

East Side man pleads guilty to forgery charges

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• June 28, 2011 7 p.m.

Local lawyer warns landowners to test water before shale drilling

Local lawyer warns landowners to test water before shale drilling

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• June 28, 2011 6:36 p.m.

Ohio deputies: Woman sprayed us with breast milk

Ohio deputies: Woman sprayed us with breast milk

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• June 28, 2011 6:23 p.m.

West Side man sentenced to prison on drug-trafficking, money-laundering charges

West Side man sentenced to prison

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• June 28, 2011 6:05 p.m.

Inmate stabbed to death at Ohio prison

Inmate stabbed to death at Ohio prison

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• June 28, 2011 5:30 p.m.

Philly cops kill man during gas station shootout

Philly cops kill man during gas station shootout

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• June 28, 2011 5:19 p.m.

Pa. governor links budget to other policy goals

Pa. governor links budget to other policy goals

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• June 28, 2011 2:57 p.m.

Greatest: Why doesn't Jonah like Tippe No. 2? Click here.

Readers liked the Par 5 hole for many reasons. When we went there, we also learned that the hole is host to a rare double eagle from club champ Scott Porter, who'll be teeing off in August's Greatest Golfer of the Valley tourney.

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Meter reader said he didn't touch Caylee Anthony remains

Meter reader said he didn't touch Caylee Anthony remains

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• June 28, 2011 2:45 p.m.

Ohio lawmakers plan vote on sweeping $56B budget

Ohio lawmakers plan to vote on sweeping $56B budget

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• June 28, 2011 2:29 p.m.

Alum donates record $10M to Cleveland State University

Alum donates record $10M to Cleveland State Unviersity

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• June 28, 2011 2:05 p.m.

OSHP seizes 20 pounds of suspected weed during traffic stop

OSHP seizes 20 pounds of suspected weed during traffic stop

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• June 28, 2011 1:40 p.m.

MLB objects to LA Dodgers bankruptcy financing

MLB objects to LA Dodgets bankruptcy financing

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• June 28, 2011 1:29 p.m.

Ohio House to vote today on 3-abortion related bills

Ohio House to vote today on 3-abortion related bills

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• June 28, 2011 1:09 p.m.

Vote possible today on means for bringing horse racing here

COLUMBUS A lawmaker panel signed off on legislation late Tuesday morning that would provide the

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• June 28, 2011 11:30 a.m.

Mahoning County announces road closings

YOUNGSTOWN Two road closing are occurring this week for culvert replacements, the Mahoning County

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• June 28, 2011 11 a.m.

Champion teen falls into crevice at Nelson Ledges

NELSON A 19-year-old Champion man is in critical condition at Cleveland MetroHealth Medical

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• June 28, 2011 9:42 a.m.

REUNIONS

Chaney High School January Class of 1950 will have its 61st reunion Sept. 3 at the Saxon Club, 710

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• June 28, 2011 4:12 a.m.

"Christmas in July" Sunday at Upton House

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L.U.N.A. is seeking scholarship applicants

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Quaker Hill tour set for July 4

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Event will showcase women’s art at the Y

Event will showcase women’s art at the Y YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown’s 29th annual “Women

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• June 28, 2011 4:06 a.m.

Yo-Mah-O’s new officers prepare to take the reins

CANFIELD The Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals

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• June 28, 2011 4:05 a.m.

Bo Pelini’s Huskers face difficult conference slate

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN

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Contractor: Courthouse lot passed early scrutiny

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The contractor who poured the concrete for

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• June 28, 2011 12:10 a.m.

Scrappers extend win streak to four games

Scrappers extend win streak to four games By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com NILES Fresh off his

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• June 28, 2011 12:06 a.m.

Chaney hires VPA, STEM experts

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The new Chaney High School will employ a

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• June 28, 2011 12:05 a.m.

Officers cleared in fatal pursuit

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An internal-affairs investigation at the

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• June 28, 2011 12:04 a.m.

Campbell man sentenced for assault on deputies

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than two dozen deputies from the

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• June 28, 2011 12:03 a.m.

Council favors vendor switch

centerplate would be replaced by jac By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City

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• June 28, 2011 12:02 a.m.

Report: Mahoning tops breast-cancer-risk list

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County women are at greater risk for

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• June 28, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Yorks, 49ers seek scholarly solutions at fundraiser

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com HOWLAND Denise DeBartolo York believes helping youngsters

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• June 28, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Director of YMHA is finalist for Omaha post

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Clifford Scott, the executive director of

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• June 28, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Injured Pens’ forward Malkin is ready

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Center Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins “probably is

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• June 28, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Fire chief: End arson-spree problem

Staff report WARREN Fire-department investigators are conducting interviews and hoping to put a

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• June 28, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Harbaugh preparing for NFL season

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com HOWLAND With the NFL lockout over 100 days old and counting,

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• June 28, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Volunteers tidy up Idora neighborhood

Hailey Osborne paints 762 W. LaClede Ave. The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation joined forces with Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s Youth Mission Program to paint the home of Carolyn Jackson.

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Canfield and Austintown police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD

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Some states rethink funding for tourism

Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. Like a business trying to sell a product, Washington state has

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

Next likely same-sex marriage battleground: Minnesota

Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. With New York now gearing up for same-sex weddings, the battle

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul G. Vaughn, 42, of 1790 Lakeside Drive,

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Ex-Illinois governor convicted

Associated Press CHICAGO Rod Blagojevich, who won two terms as Illinois governor before scandal

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Sen. Toomey praises Wendell August Forge

Staff report GROVE CITY, PA. Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Pat Toomey on Monday visited two

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Report: Expect vehicle sales to rebound

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Vehicle sales, including compact-car sales, are

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Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.46 .03 Avalon

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Second half of 2011 will be stronger, economists predict

Associated Press WASHINGTON Farewell and good riddance to the first half of 2011 — six months

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South Carolina takes Game 1

Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Christian Walker, cleared to play with a broken wrist a half-hour

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Video-game sales ban reversed

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Monday refused to let California clamp down on

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Governor should order review of complaint by Patriot Water

Editorial: Since taking office in January, Re- publican Gov. John Kasich has complained about Ohio’s business

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A short-sighted policy

Opinion: Tulsa World: Four Oklahoma communities, McAlester, Wagoner, Holdenville and Chouteau, recently

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Indians promote Chisenhall to play third

Associated Press PHOENIX The Cleveland Indians promoted top minor league prospect Lonnie

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Clarks to play at Wingfest

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Pittsburgh-based rock band The Clarks will perform at the Greater

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Cardinal fire district swears in new chief

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Don Hutchison has finally reached a goal he said

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

Vegas street fight Casinos object to proliferaton of celebrity impersonators

By CRISTINA SILVA Associated Press LAS VEGAS The Las Vegas Strip is teeming with Spidermen,

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Ex-high-court counsel Bettis dies

Staff report SALEM J. Warren Bettis, a former Ohio Supreme Court disciplinary counsel and

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Seniors levy to be on ballot in Nov.

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township trustees will ask voters to approve a

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Matthew and Jolene Schiedel, Struthers, boy, June 26. Ryan

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Mandel to raise funds at event in Salem

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com SALEM Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, a Republican, is to

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Budget panel to allow lease of turnpike

Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio budget panel cleared the Ohio Turnpike for lease and made a

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Closing in

Ever get the sense life is closing in on you? On the Par 5 No. 2 hole at Tippecanoe Country Club,

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

birthdays

birthdays Comedian-director Mel Brooks is 85. Comedian John Byner is 74. Actor Bruce Davison is

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Williams sisters both ousted at Wimbledon

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Serena and Venus Williams are both headed home after

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bridge

bridge East-West vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xA K 6 u7 5 3 v9 7 6 3 wA K 8 WEST

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Owner of Pa. bowling alley faces sex charges

Staff report Mercer, Pa. The owner of a Pennsylvania bowling alley faces charges of sexual

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Beaver school board, special session, 6 p.m., administration building

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

LA Dodgers file for bankruptcy

Associated Press LOS ANGELES One of baseball’s proudest franchises is in tatters, its future to

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Butterfly garden

Butterfly garden NORTH LIMA There’s a new butterfly garden at Common Ground Church Community,

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Free smoke detectors given at Warren meeting

Staff report WARREN Hundreds of free smoke detectors were given to people at a community meeting

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

NFL players told negotiations to resume this week

Associated Press As the two sides in the NFL labor dispute work toward ending the lockout, a small

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

Niles schools chief to get $9,400 raise after a month

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Mark Robinson, who becomes superintendent of schools

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

Don’t lease Ohio’s state parks to oil and natural-gas drillers

Opinion: Don’t lease Ohio’s state parks to oil and natural-gas drillers We the people of the great State

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Tougher safety standards for cribs

Tougher safety standards for cribs WASHINGTON It’s one of the biggest purchases for soon-to-be

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• June 28, 2011 midnight

oddly enough

oddly enough Dead Mass. man sought for jury duty for 5 years GEORGETOWN, Mass. A

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Obama, Senate leaders meet on debt plan

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama plunged into deadlocked negotiations to cut

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newsmakers

newsmakers Court denies appeal by Gibson’s ex LOS ANGELES A California appeals court has

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Libyans celebrate warrant for arrest of Gadhafi, others

Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Thousands of jubilant Libyans danced and cheered in the streets

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Anthony ruled competent; defense seeks mistrial

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony is competent to remain on trial for murder in the

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Pivot point in 10-year war in Afghanistan

Opinion: In 1966, as President Lyndon B. Johnson was becoming ever more enmeshed in the war in Vietnam, a

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Billy Ray Cyrus returns with new patriotic album

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Members of the military have been on Billy Ray Cyrus’ mind

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They’re too few, too flimsy

Opinion: By Evan Bayh and Andy Card McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON As the country emerges from one of the

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Ohio gas prices fall

Ohio gas prices fall YOUNGSTOWN Ohioans are getting a bit more relief at the fuel pump as gas

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Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, June 28, the 179th day of 2010. There are 186 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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An app for common sense?

Opinion: “Friends don’t let jackasses drink and drive.” In sharing that tweet with a touch of the send key,

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Patients get veins made from cells of donors

Associated Press Three dialysis patients have received the world’s first blood vessels grown in a

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Reforms key to job growth

Opinion: By Michael Greenstone McClatchy-Tribune CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Yes, the Obama administration’s

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Austintown trustees will seek senior-services levy in November

Austintown trustees will seek senior-services levy in November

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• June 27, 2011 9:25 p.m.

Repairs to be made to downtown high-rise after concrete falls

Repairs to be made to downtown high-rise after concrete falls

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• June 27, 2011 9:12 p.m.

Pelini faces tough slate in Nebraska’s first Big Ten season

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nebraska’s first season in the Big Ten should be

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• June 27, 2011 8:18 p.m.

Indians promote 3B Chisenhall

PHOENIX (AP) — The Cleveland Indians have promoted rookie third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall from the

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• June 27, 2011 6 p.m.

Report shows Mahoning County women are at greater risk for breast cancer

Report shows Mahoning County women are at greater risk for breast cancer

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• June 27, 2011 5:55 p.m.

Applications for electrical apprentice being accepted

North Lima The Independent Electrical Contractors Western Reserve Chapter has begun accepting

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• June 27, 2011 5:09 p.m.

Ohio Treasurer Mandel likely to seek US Senate seat next year

Ohio Treasurer Mandel likely to seek US Senate seat next year

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• June 27, 2011 5:01 p.m.

Car sales expected to have good month in June

Car sales expected to have good month in June

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• June 27, 2011 4:50 p.m.

Free smoke detectors in Warren

WARREN Hundreds of free smoke detectors will be given away at a community meeting at 5:30 p.m.

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• June 27, 2011 1:21 p.m.

Girard special meeting canceled

Girard The special meeting of the Girard City Board of Health scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, at 7

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• June 27, 2011 1:21 p.m.

Officers cleared in high-speed chase probe

YOUNGSTOWN An internal affairs investigation at the Youngstown Police Department has determined

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• June 27, 2011 1:21 p.m.

Council OK on talks for changing Covelli Centre vendor

YOUNGSTOWN City council members say today they are agreeable to having the administration

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• June 27, 2011 1:21 p.m.

Gas and oil prices fall

COLUMBUS Ohioans are getting a bit more relief at the fuel pump as gas prices continue to fall

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• June 27, 2011 1:21 p.m.

Deputies stand together at inmate’s sentencing

YOUNGSTOWN More than two dozen deputies from the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department packed a

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• June 27, 2011 1:21 p.m.

Eagles auxiliary donates to Sojourner House

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• June 27, 2011 4:13 a.m.

Two win sportsmanship awards

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• June 27, 2011 4:12 a.m.

Summer reading program winner announced

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• June 27, 2011 4:10 a.m.

International Day at Holy Family School

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• June 27, 2011 4:09 a.m.

Argus Ladies meet at park

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• June 27, 2011 4:05 a.m.

WORTH A LOOK

ANTIQUES SHOWS The 47th Annual Salem Kiwanis Club Antique and Craft Show is scheduled for 9 a.m.

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• June 27, 2011 4:02 a.m.

Athletes of the Year: Tayala, Gabriel

McDonald's Matthias Tayala and Poland's Erin Gabriel were named The Vindicator Athletes of the Year.

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• June 27, 2011 12:10 a.m.

Radeke shuts down Spikes

By JON MOFFETT sports@vindy.com NILES Mason Radeke said he was a little bit rusty when he took

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• June 27, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Airport banks on Allegiant’s steadfast approach

Officials hope to attract major airlines such as Delta and United By Karl Henkel

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• June 27, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Betras is Democrat of Year

Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David J. Betras was

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• June 27, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Urn discovered in park is returned to widow

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The buzzer of Brenda Hlebak’s apartment rang

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• June 27, 2011 12:08 a.m.

MVCAP assists with college applications

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com champion Navigating the college application process can

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• June 27, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Miller looks ahead to NYC

Staff/wire report NEW YORK Columbiana County, say hello to the Big Apple. The New York

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• June 27, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Canines cavort at 2nd annual event at Mosquito Lake Dog Park

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com BAZETTA They were all there — every breed from German shepherd

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• June 27, 2011 12:05 a.m.

Austintown event honors casualties of Korean War

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN While cars rushed by on Mahoning Avenue, a

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• June 27, 2011 12:03 a.m.

Bumgarner tames Tribe for sweep

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Madison Bumgarner bounced back from a one-out, eight-run

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• June 27, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Pirates’ errors help Red Sox avoid sweep

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pirates manager Clint Hurdle is convinced his surprising team can

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• June 27, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Sharpsville man, 30, killed in Trumbull Co. plane crash

Staff report GUSTAVUS The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a Sunday afternoon small-

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• June 27, 2011 12:01 a.m.

Busch wins his 1st road course

Associated Press SONOMA, Calif. It certainly seemed as if Kurt Busch’s season was in serious

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• June 27, 2011 12:01 a.m.

U.S. Marshals Most Wanted

U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help

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• June 27, 2011 12:01 a.m.

SANDLOTS

Class B Youngstown Express 2, Sam Pitzulo Homes 1 Winning pitcher Chris Kerns tossed a three-

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Nothing but the truth?

The trial of Casey Anthony By Anthony Colarossi Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. Whether Casey

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JCC summer fun

JCC summer fun YOUNGSTOWN Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, is registering children for

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Sept. 11 terrorist attacks: A decade of public mourning

Associated Press HILLIARD, Ohio Carla Gilkerson, a 54-year-old school-bus driver, sits at a

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ATV accident in Western Pa. sends man to hospital

Staff report WAYNE TOWNSHIP, pa. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a weekend ATV

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Funding OK’d for Riblet Rd. sewer line

Project expected to start in late fall By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown

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ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball

BASEBALL Tri-T Pony Classic Division GF Insulation 18, Youngstown Orthopaedics 8 Campbell 8,

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Trumbull County Court filings

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher S. J. Gensburg, 41, of 954 Hunter St.,

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Retiring bishop favors simpler English Mass

Associated Press ERIE, Pa. Bishop Donald Trautman is on his way out as leader of the Roman

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S. Carolina, Florida rivalry heating up

Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Florida and South Carolina don’t immediately come to mind when

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Adam and Lashana Timblin, Youngstown, boy, June 24. Katrina

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25 injured in Pa. when school bus overturns

Associated Press CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. Officials in central Pennsylvania say a school bus has

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birthdays

birthdays Singer Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys is 69. Actress Julia Duffy (“Newhart”) is 60.

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Event set for this week at green in McDonald

By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The 78th annual McDonald Homecoming will be Wednesday

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Top contenders still around at Wimbledon

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England About 18 months removed from his last Grand Slam

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Focus on children, not scandals

Opinion: Focus on children, not scandals Before Rep. Anthony Weiner’s resignation, a great deal of media

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bridge

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Gay-pride parade in NY celebrates passage of same-sex marriage law

Associated Press NEW YORK The floats were there, the music and dancing, too — all the usual

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Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Southington Local school board, special meeting, 6 p.m., in the high school

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oddly enough

oddly enough Apartments use DNA to nab poop-scoop scofflaws LEBANON, N.H. Here’s the scoop:

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Libyan rebels claim advances

Libyan rebels claim advances TRIPOLI, Libya Rebels in Libya’s western mountains said they have

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Poland Relay plans two talent contests

Staff report POLAND Relay For Life of Poland will have two new talent-based contests to showcase

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Barack Obama’s signature: Real or autopenned?

Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s the open secret that nobody in government wants to talk about:

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Years Ago

Today is Monday, June 27, the 178th day of 2011. There are 187 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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What’s a war crime?

Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords John Demjanjuk? Now there’s a war criminal for you, and we

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Obama’s handling of war power act is unwise

Opinion: WASHINGTON If George W. Bush had ignored the views of his Justice Department’s Office of Legal

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A Texan’s ‘exceptionalism’

Opinion: SAN ANTONIO In the 1850s, on the steps of the Waco courthouse, Wallace Jefferson’s great-great-

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Man killed in lawn-tractor mishap

Associated Press HERNDON, Pa. Authorities in central Pennsylvania say an elderly man has died in

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Commanders have leeway on pullout

Associated Press WASHINGTON In promising a U.S. military pullout from Afghanistan will begin in

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Slow troop withdrawal is justified

Opinion: Many Americans probably wonder why President Obama didn’t call for a bigger troop pullout from

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Legislature’s unseemly haste endangers Great Lakes’ health

Editorial: In recent years it appeared that the greatest threat to the long-term health of the Great Lakes was

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newsmakers

newsmakers Chris Brown gets 2 BET awards LOS ANGELES Chris Brown made good on two of his six

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Jury considers sentence in Pa. officers’ deaths

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jurors who convicted a Pittsburgh man of killing three city police

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Home Depot accused of defying 1933 law

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The photograph on Home Depot’s website shows a line of smiling

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LulzSec member: Group is ‘bored’

LulzSec member: Group is ‘bored’ NEW YORK A member of a publicity-seeking hacker group that

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Truck company in train wreck had been cited

Associated Press SPARKS, Nev. A Nevada trucking company under scrutiny for a fiery crash with an

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Giants defeat Indians for sweep

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner bounced back from a one-out, eight-run performance with one

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• June 26, 2011 11:09 p.m.

Plane crash kills Sharpsville man

GUSTAVUS The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a small-plane crash that killed a 30-year-

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Kurt Busch grabs 1st road course victory

SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The turnaround for Kurt Busch continued Sunday with a dominating run at

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Program helps with college application process

champion Navigating the college application process can be difficult for anyone — especially those

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Red Sox beat Pirates 4-2 to snap 4-game slide

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew Miller picked up his first win with Boston, scattering five hits over six

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• June 26, 2011 5:21 p.m.

Sewer-line project in Austintown gets funding

Austintown Residents of a rural township road who say they’ve been waiting for years on a sewer-

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• June 26, 2011 4:54 p.m.

Korean War casualties remembered

AUSTINTOWN While cars rushed by on Mahoning Avenue, a group of about 70 took time to honor area

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Dogs have their day at Mosquito Lake

BAZETTA They were all there — every breed from German Shepherd to Chihuahua. More than 100 canines

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• June 26, 2011 4:48 p.m.

Tea — for two — was sole reason to meet

Tea — for two — was good chance to meet By Barbara Shaffer Vindicator Society/Features Editor

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• June 26, 2011 4:24 p.m.

Chizmars’ 65th anniversary is celebrated

CANFIELD Michael P. and Margaret A. Chizmar of Canfield celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary

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Renzenbrinks mark their 60th at restaurant

POLAND Springfield Grille in Boardman was the site of a 60th anniversary celebration May 28 for

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• June 26, 2011 8:53 a.m.

Sara Kaminski | Kevin Kilpatrick

BOLANS, ANTIGUA Sara Kaminski became the bride of Kevin Kilpatrick in a May 21 ceremony at Curtain

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• June 26, 2011 8:50 a.m.

Lisa Luchey | James Kutchel IV

YOUNGSTOWN Lisa Marie Luchey exchanged wedding vows with James Anthony Kutchel IV during a noon

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• June 26, 2011 8:49 a.m.

Melany Nobbs | Brian Suchora

YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Brian Suchora honeymooned on a Caribbean cruise after their April 30

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• June 26, 2011 8:44 a.m.

Erin Wright engaged to wed Andrew Lothson

Plans for the engagement and upcoming marriage of Erin Elizabeth Wright of Chicago, daughter of Dale

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• June 26, 2011 8:42 a.m.

Rachel Wilson, Robert Markwell plan Sept. rite

Rachel Wilson and Robert Markwell, both of Streetsboro, are announcing their engagement and upcoming

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• June 26, 2011 8:41 a.m.

Miss Shaerban, Mr. Arundel plan Sept. wedding

GIRARD Tom and Cindi Arundel of Girard are announcing the engagement of their son, Josh Arundel of

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• June 26, 2011 8:39 a.m.

Miss Alexander, Mr. Ramunno plan Sept. rite

The engagement of Amanda Leigh Alexander and Robert Lee Ramunno, both of Austintown, is being

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• June 26, 2011 8:34 a.m.

SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at

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• June 26, 2011 8:33 a.m.

Rose show winners are the blooming best

Following are the results of the ninth annual Rose Show sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Rose

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SENIOR CITIZENS

Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Orthodox Church fellowship hall

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• June 26, 2011 8:28 a.m.

First Clubs for Kids Golf Classic will help support Akron Children’s

YOUNGSTOWN A Clubs for Kids Golf Classic, to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, is

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• June 26, 2011 8:27 a.m.

SENIOR MENUS

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in

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• June 26, 2011 8:25 a.m.

Though debt crisis could trigger 2nd recession, most Americans not worried

It might be time for another midnight ride by Paul Revere, this time warning "the creditors are coming."

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• June 26, 2011 6:16 a.m.

Former Phantoms Mayfield, Saad taken in second round of NHL draft

Staff report A gloomy Friday night turned into sunshine Saturday morning for two former Phantoms

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• June 26, 2011 12:10 a.m.

Arrests made in Adkins slaying

BOYS age 17, 15 to face charges By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Police have

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• June 26, 2011 12:10 a.m.

Outdoor setting adds color to Blues Fest at Covelli

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Blues fans brought their lawn and camp chairs

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• June 26, 2011 12:09 a.m.

THE VINDICATOR SPRING ATHLETES

The Vindicator is pleased to announce its Spring Sports Athletes of the Year.

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• June 26, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Scrappers move into first place with victory

Staff report AUBURN, N.Y. Rob Nixon and three relievers combined on a four-hit shutout to lead

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• June 26, 2011 12:08 a.m.

Ed Port is moved from intensive care

Staff report AUSTINTOWN Ed Port of Austintown was in a regular room at St. Joseph Hospital in

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• June 26, 2011 12:08 a.m.

Lyell not thrilled about fighting at 160

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If Billy Lyell’s career were an SAT question, it’d

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• June 26, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Council to decide fate of officer who left police dog in car

Staff report new castle, pa. The fate of an officer whose police dog died in the back of a hot

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• June 26, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Annual event honors Poland Village

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com POLAND The many activities of Celebrate Poland drew

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• June 26, 2011 12:06 a.m.

Sipp up: Balk costs Indians the game

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Cleveland reliever Tony Sipp knew a balk call was coming even

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• June 26, 2011 12:06 a.m.

Nuisance properties put strain on Austintown

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown An increase in nuisance properties throughout

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• June 26, 2011 12:05 a.m.

Sandlot roundup

Class B League Action Physical Therapy 7, Wharmby Sports 5

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• June 26, 2011 12:05 a.m.

Interactive C-SPAN bus visits Youngstown

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The dark-blue coach bus parked on West Federal Street

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• June 26, 2011 12:04 a.m.

One-car crash kills man, 28

Staff report lisbon The Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal

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• June 26, 2011 12:03 a.m.

Youngstown's second federal courthouse crumbling already

The Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 10 E. Commerce St., and its parking lot are undergoing more than $1.3 million in remedial work and improvements because of questionable construction.

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• June 26, 2011 12:01 a.m.

birthdays

birthdays Singer Billy Davis Jr. of the Fifth Dimension is 71. Singer Georgie Fame is 68. Singer

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Honoring high-school athletes

Opinion: Summer’s kicking in for all of us, but at The Vindy, it’s among our busiest periods — starting with

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METRO DIGEST || Historic checks from US presidents

Historic checks YOUNGSTOWN An exhibition of historic checks signed by U.S. Presidents Abraham

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Despite repairs, local architect feels courthouse is a ‘landmark’

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite its need for substantial repair

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Who gets complimentary OSU football tickets?

By John Caniglia Plain Dealer Reporter/OHNO Tucked inside a state report released last week

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C-SPAN A brief look

Downtown Youngstown got a visit from C-SPAN’s digital bus Saturday. Some facts about the

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Ohio proposal would block local restrictions on fast food

Associated Press DAYTON A provision added to the state budget bill would prevent local-level

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Bucs beat Red Sox, Wakefield

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh closer Joel Hanrahan made sure the Pirates got to

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Salem Golf Club hosts tournament

Salem Golf Club hosts tournament SALEM The 13th annual Women’s Ohio State Senior Amateur

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Columbiana, Trumbull county courts

COURTS columbiana county New complaints Citibank v. Cynthia Figley, money. Capital One Bank

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Teen survives second plane crash

hTeen survives second plane crash INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana high-school basketball coach for a

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Fire at Warren mobile home probed

warren Firefighters were called to a fire Saturday evening at a mobile home off South Street.

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

DA: Pittsburgh cop shootings result of a series of ‘choices’

Associated Press PITTSBURGH A Pittsburgh man’s violent choices and missed chances resulted in

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

No turning back for Obama on Afghan war

Associated Press WASHINGTON We’re getting out. No more presidential talk of decisions based on

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

GIRLS FIELD ALI TOLICH AUSTINTOWN

Fitch High track and field athlete Ali Tolich saved her best for last. During the state track

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Boys tennis michael fredericka warren jfk

Things weren’t the same for Warren JFK’s Michael Fredricka on his fourth trip to the state tennis

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

MILESTONES

MILESTONES LAWYERS Poland Ashley Ruggiero of Poland has graduated on the dean’s list from

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Empty nesters have full house

Associated Press BOWLING GREEN Like so many parents whose children have grown up and moved out,

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Aggression is in vogue at Sonoma

Staff report SONOMA, CALIF. The winding road course in Sonoma is a perfect fit with the serenity

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BOYS FIELD MATTHIAS TAYALA Mcdonald

After finishing third in the shot put at the Division III regional meet, McDonald senior Matthias

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Residents help neighbors in Minot

Associated Press MINOT, N.D. Chased from their homes by rising floodwaters and bunking with

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Airstrike kills 15, Libyan officials say

Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Libyan authorities accused NATO of killing 15 people in an

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Ohio wastewater plants seek exception to mercury rule

Associated Press WILLOUGHBY, Ohio Ohio wastewater treatment plants near Lake Erie are asking

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Any idea whether or not the upcoming “The Lone

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newsmakers

newsmakers John Carpenter returns to horror LOS ANGELES The creator of Michael Myers and

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Supreme Court to finish its business Monday

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court’s conservative majority made it harder for people

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Serena Williams considers herself the favorite

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Serena Williams has been known to say she isn’t satisfied

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

NFL players are optimistic for a deal but still cautious

Staff report Buffalo safety George Wilson likes what he sees and hears about the players’ recent

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

S. Carolina faces challenge from Florida in CWS finals

Staff report OMAHA, NEB. No one argues that the Southeastern Conference is the class of college

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BASEBALL RONNIE BOVO Springfield

Springfield High senior catcher Ron Bovo says he felt chills when his team took the field two years

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

SOFTBALL

SOFTBALL ERIN GABRIEL POLAND Poland High pitcher Erin Gabriel felt a tremendous weight taken

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Wedding plans bloom as gay marriage is legalized

Associated Press NEW YORK As the news flashed around the globe that New York state had legalized

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Pharmacy robberies sweeping US

Associated Press NEW YORK A wave of pharmacy robberies is sweeping the United States as

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Cantlay loses lead in PGA event

Staff report CROMWELL, CONN. Patrick Cantlay tumbled down the leaderboard a day after shooting

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Pa. set to pass budget

Associated Press HARRISBURG After eight years of combative negotiations and angry fingerpointing

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

GO & DO

Today Dances Bob Turcola Orchestra, 3 to 7 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon

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CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Max Factor Creme perfume compact, Elephant Tiny Tusker, gold-tone, red rhinestone eyes, 11/4 inches,

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Offering assistance with the ‘ticket method’

McClatchy Newspapers Q. Using the “ticket method” you have described in previous newspaper columns

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bridge

bridge Both vulnerable. East deals. NORTH xA J 8 7 5 3 2 uA K vA 10 9 5 wVoid WEST

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Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Park Community Center,

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Spice box was important piece of furniture

Spices were an important part of cooking in the days before refrigeration was available in most

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Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.43 —.03 Avalon

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SURGE IN SINKS

The once-humble kitchen sink has evolved into a focal point McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY,

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

There’s nothing to fear but losing

Opinion: There’s nothing to fear but losing A May 29 headline asked, “Do casinos cause crime?” If casinos

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GIRLS TRACK lauren schattinger LAKEVIEW

When Lakeview junior Lauren Schattinger was a youth soccer player, she scored one goal. It came on a

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NUCLEAR TOURISM

Visitors can tour a reactor that’s a national landmark Associated Press IDAHO FALLS, Idaho The

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Seminar to focus on business start-up

Seminar to focus on business start-up POLAND The Youngstown State University chapter of SCORE,

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Apple juice and allergy medicine don’t mix

Q. I know that grapefruit juice is a problem with my blood-pressure pill felodipine. I wonder about

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Years Ago

Today is Sunday, June 26, the 177th day of 2011. There are 188 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Bomber kills 35 at clinic

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A suicide car bomber blasted a small clinic Saturday in

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BOYS TRACK MILES DUNLAP MCDONALD

At this year’s state track meet, McDonald’s Miles Dunlap finished the first of his three races semi-

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A BOOM in SAFETY

Phantom Fireworks focuses on simplifying products for success By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

In slow times, pawn shops grow

Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS It’s a hot, windy Tuesday afternoon and the small Pawn

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‘True Blood’ stars won’t spoil debut

By MIKE CIDONI LENNOX AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES When last “True Blood” fans saw the

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Overall, EVO 3D is smart, 3-D silly

By RACHEL METZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO There has been a big push for 3-D at movie

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

To think we backed slimy Dann

Opinion: When — not if, but when —Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro is drummed out of office, most

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 18

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Against All Enemies” by Tom Clancy with Peter Telep (Putnam) 2. “One

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Stores update ways to thwart thefts

Dallas Morning News GRAPEVINE, Texas Retailers never give up fighting the bad guys. They’re

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Pro-military lawmakers put to test by Rep. Ryan

Editorial: We aren’t suggesting that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, had an ulterior motive when he

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

DROID CHARGE Don’t get overcharged

Product: Verizon Droid Charge, a Samsung 4G smartphone Features: Runs the Android 2.2 operating

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

A turning point for MYCAP?

Editorial: A turning point for MYCAP? After more than a year of inter- nal turmoil and close scrutiny by the

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National Midyear Exhibition at The Butler Institute of American Art STROKES of GENIUS

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art today announced the winners of its

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Kasich shuns buses, trains

Opinion: By Ken Prendergast Special to The Vindicator Our dear governor sure has lots of interesting

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Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Art Fair on the Boardwalk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Carousel music

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record reviews

Bo-Keys Album: “Got To Get Back!” (Electraphonic) Grade: A The Bo-Keys not only extend the

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Summer vacation need not bust your budget

The “staycation” is likely to be pitched to the curb this summer much like an old pair of flip-

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Consolidate reward cards onto your phone

Reward cards are a great idea. I have reward cards for just about every place I shop these days. I’m

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Greatest juniors tee off soon; sign up

Greatest juniors tee off soon; sign up The 2011 Greatest Golfer of the Valley gets started next

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• June 26, 2011 midnight

Suspects arrested in slaying of Chaney student

Police have arrested two juveniles charged in the shooting death of a 16-year-old Chaney High School student earlier this month.

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• June 25, 2011 11:22 p.m.

Scrappers shut out Auburn 2-0

Staff report AUBURN, N.Y. Rob Nixon and three relievers combined on a four-hit shutout to lead

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• June 25, 2011 9:45 p.m.

No injuries in Warren house fire tonight

Firefighters were called to a fire this evening at a mobile home off South Street.

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• June 25, 2011 9:31 p.m.

Grammy-winning blues legends performing on Covelli lawn tonight

Blues fans brought their lawn and camp chairs — and coats and sweatshirts — to hear two blues legends rock the Covelli Centre.

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• June 25, 2011 8:22 p.m.

Valley residents access C-Span technology today at OH WOW! children's center

The dark-blue coach bus parked on West Federal Street may have lacked travelers, but was packed with technology.

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• June 25, 2011 8:07 p.m.

Ed Port now in regular room after 12-hour surgery in Chicago

Ed Port of Austintown was in a regular room at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago Saturday after a 12-hour surgery Wednesday to remove a tumor that covered the left side of his face.

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• June 25, 2011 8:05 p.m.

NY sizzling with wedding plans after state legalizes gay marriage

As the news flashed around the globe that New York state had legalized gay marriage, New York fashion designer Malcolm Harris didn't waste any time. He dashed off a Twitter message to his boyfriend of nine years: "`Will you marry me?"

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• June 25, 2011 6:36 p.m.

Crowds drawn to Celebrate Poland today

The many activities of Celebrate Poland drew people to the center of the village Saturday.

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• June 25, 2011 6:11 p.m.

Phantoms' Mayfield, Saad reach NHL dreams; Pens add another D

The Pittsburgh Penguins selected Joseph Morrow, a defenseman from Sherwood Park, Alberta, with the

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• June 25, 2011 12:23 p.m.

Miss Felice, Mr. Cappuzzello to wed Dec. 31

GIRARD Joseph and Ruth Cappuzzello of Girard are announcing the engagement of their son, Nicholas

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• June 25, 2011 9:39 a.m.

Oct. rite planned for Miss Frank, Mr. Schneeberger

BOARDMAN James and Janice Frank of Boardman announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Lynn

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• June 25, 2011 9:38 a.m.

Miss Ginnetti, Mr. Antonucci plan Oct. rite

POLAND Krista Ginnetti and Vincent Antonucci, both of Columbus, are engaged to be married in an

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• June 25, 2011 9:37 a.m.

Chopp-Housteau wedding plans are announced

AUSTINTOWN The engagement and wedding plans of Amanda Marie Chopp of Columbus, daughter of Mark

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• June 25, 2011 9:37 a.m.

Miss Worona, Mr. Neutzling plan Oct. rite

Cheryl Lynn Worona and Zachary P. Neutzling, both of Washington, Pa., are engaged to be married at 4

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• June 25, 2011 9:36 a.m.

Nichole Mellott, Eric Shafer plan October wedding

AUSTINTOWN Richard and Denise Mellott of Austintown are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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• June 25, 2011 9:35 a.m.

Help A Child program targets start of school

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• June 25, 2011 9:31 a.m.

JCC plans group visit to Fellows Gardens

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• June 25, 2011 9:31 a.m.

Canfield Rotary to sponsor fireworks

Canfield Rotary to sponsor fireworks CANFIELD Canfield Rotary Club will sponsor a fireworks

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• June 25, 2011 9:29 a.m.

Oops! Brookings says we’re not that bad after all

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Economist George Zeller said he didn’t think a

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• June 25, 2011 12:10 a.m.

Peoria’s (batting) chief

South Range grad Greg Rohan enters the second half of the year leading the Midwest League in batting

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• June 25, 2011 12:10 a.m.

Lowery, M.V. drub Doubledays

Staff report auburn, n.y. Jake Lowery went 3-for-5 with a double and two homers to power the

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• June 25, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Threats alleged in Adkins murder

BOY TELLS MOM HE HEARD OF ‘HIT OUT’ ON WITNESSES By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com

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• June 25, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Driving less may mean paying less for insurance

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN High gas prices have eaten away at disposable

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• June 25, 2011 12:08 a.m.

First-round draft picks Irving and Thompson welcomed to Cleveland

First-round draft picks Irving and Thompson welcomed to Cleveland By JODIE VALADE Cleveland

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• June 25, 2011 12:08 a.m.

Leader in Mahoning Valley mortgage fraud case to be sentenced

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com youngstown The man accused of leading a complex mortgage-

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• June 25, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Ohio State trustees disagree over university’s handling of scandal

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State needs to do a lot of “soul-searching” in the wake of the

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• June 25, 2011 12:07 a.m.

E. Palestine native taken by NYR in NHL draft

Staff/wire report ST. PAUL, MINN. The New York Rangers went with Jonathan (J.T.) Miller, a

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• June 25, 2011 12:06 a.m.

Patrell Scott charged with shooting girlfriend

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old city man remains in

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• June 25, 2011 12:06 a.m.

Indians unable to start Hafner

By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer If the TV cameras happen to pan the dugout at AT&T Park

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• June 25, 2011 12:05 a.m.

Candlelight Walk is set for Sunday night

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Local clergy and safety forces will lead a

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• June 25, 2011 12:05 a.m.

Man sues Youngstown officer who shot him

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Lowellville man shot by a Youngstown

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MYCAP cleared by agency; still faces another

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action

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Western Reserve Road project to begin after July 4 holiday

Marilyn Kenner, Mahoning County deputy engineer, and Richard Marsico, county engineer, talked to reporters Friday about the start of a $4 million road-widening project on Western Reserve Road.

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Let’s get moving

Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: “We take pretty good care of our state, and we take offense when

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Defense expects to rest by Thursday

Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. A defense attorney for Casey Anthony told Chief Judge Belvin

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Voices of Faith q & a

McClatchy Newspapers Q. Why do some people experience a lot of bad things and others hardly any?

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Life filled with lessons

There are many lessons in life. Some are easily taught while others are learned the hard way.

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One of life’s great wonders

Opinion: Recently I looked up “pollinate” for the first time. Quite interesting. Quoting Websters New World

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Dominoes waiting to fall

Carl Edwards is the key to where many drivers will end up for the 2012 season. Associated Press

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Tseng shoots 70 despite bad ninth hole to lead LPGA Championship

Associated Press PITTSFORD, N.Y. After seeing her lead disappear in the morning session, Yani

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Disappearance of $6.6 billion in Iraq can’t be shrugged off

Editorial: It didn’t take long for an Iraqi government official to raise the stakes in the great mystery of the

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Selected local stocks

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Vote on design for Giant Eagle bag

Vote on design for Giant Eagle bag YOUNGSTOWN Giant Eagle is asking customers to help choose the

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Anything goes at the FBI

Opinion: By Michael Ratner and Margaret Ratner Kunstler McClatchy-Tribune The FBI should not be given

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Harding Class of ’50 pays it forward

The Warren City Schools Foundation recently received a $500 donation from the Warren G. Harding

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Heat 13U continues winning tradition

The Mahoning Valley Heat 13U travel baseball team is picking up where it left off in its last three

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Kirkmere youth leaders mark a successful year of service

Staff report youngstown Each year, Kirkmere’s Youth Leadership Team devotes time to helping

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Kasich advocating political fun

Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich isn’t sharing any details of what he, President Barack Obama, Vice

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Ohio lawmakers eye budget compromise

Associated Press COLUMBUS State legislative leaders were considering a version of Ohio’s budget

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2,500 homes flooded in ND

Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. The Souris River’s full weight hit Minot on Friday, swamping an

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Hala Altawil, Youngstown, girl, June 21. Stacia Thompson,

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news shows

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vacation bible school | Sessions in the area

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Drivers catch a break as gasoline prices fall

Associated Press NEW YORK A summer road trip may not be such a bad idea after all. Gasoline

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Syrians march, calling for ouster of President Assad

Associated Press BEIRUT Defying government guns, thousands of Syrian protesters poured down city

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Trumbull County Fair Schedule of events

Admission Gate C opens Wednesday through Monday at 8 a.m. with the other gates opening at 10 a.m.

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Years Ago

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House denies extension of Libya operation

McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The House of Representatives sent President Barack Obama a

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Family of faith

Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry represents fourth generation in ministry By LINDA M. LINONIS

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Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,

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Peter Falk’s appeal was no mystery

By Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Just one more thing. Peter Falk, who died

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New Castle man wanted in shooting

Staff report new castle, Pa. Todd Walker, 24, whose last known address was on Glenn Avenue, is

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Stocks end another week lower

Associated Press If weak financial results from big tech companies are a sign of what’s to come,

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Antitrust inquiry turns up heat on Google

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google may be entering a make-or-break phase in its colorful

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New lounge set for downtown

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A new lounge is coming to downtown Youngstown as

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newsmakers

newsmakers Jackson feared he’d be killed, sister says NEW YORK Michael Jackson spent the last

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First Friday

First Friday boardman Dr. Mary L. Gautier will be the guest speaker when the First Friday Club

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At 70, Cheerios brand endures

Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Here’s a little quiz for the breakfast table: What is the most-

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NY votes lining up for gay marriage

NY votes lining up for gay marriage ALBANY, N.Y. A veteran New York Republican senator who had

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St. Christine students enjoy fun fiesta

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 27, St. Christine School looked a lot different than it

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First-grade authors share stories

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In the minds of Lynn Kirk first-graders, there are imaginary

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Work continues on new school site

The Austintown School District had a natural gas well located near the soccer field between Frank

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Lynn Kirk takes the fun outside

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On June 1, all the fun that usually happens inside Lynn Kirk

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Woodside celebrates third-grade graduates

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Even though they were only graduating from elementary school,

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Boardman Tennis and Swim Club offers family fun

By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com The Boardman Tennis and Swim Club is about a lot more than

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Market Street families explore Boardman

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com If you happened to run into a Market Street Elementary family on

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Boardman runner honored at banquet

The Greater Youngstown Track and Cross Country Officials Association hosted its 22nd annual awards

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Library offers fun for the whole family

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This summer, the Boardman library will focus on family during its

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West fourth-graders survive Sleepover 2011

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Before the fourth-graders at West Boulevard Elementary head to

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Hilltop third-graders portray famous Americans

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Historical and famous figures came to life with the help of

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St. Christine students enjoy fun fiesta

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 27, St. Christine School looked a lot different than it

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Canfield swimmers almost FAST enough

The Canfield Swim Club had plenty of event winners, but the team fell short against FAST, losing a

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Vietnamese exchange student reflects on time in Canfield

By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com For 18-year-old Ha Le, the start of a new school year at

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Remias crowned Hilltop spelling bee champion

„ÄÄBy ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fifteen fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary

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Local pianists perform in Canfield

The Fanny DeDomenico Piano Studio recently hosted its annual recital and awards ceremony at the

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Students trade plants for pizza

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Since moving into its new location at 18 McKinley Way in Poland,

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Exchange student shares experience

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This year, Dobbins second-grade teacher Chris Roussos has taught

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Heat 13U continues winning tradition

The Mahoning Valley Heat 13U travel baseball team is picking up where it left off in its last three

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Fourth-graders say aloha to Hawaiian history

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 27, the fourth-graders at Dobbins Elementary were

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Poland says goodbye to its ‘Jolly Rancher’

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the last 42 years, the fifth-grade students in the Poland

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Boardman Center Middle School honor roll

GRADE 5 High honor roll Abu-Oraq, Yusra Barnett, Daniel Beil, Isabel Brewer, Hannah Cardillo,

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Poland ready for Relay for Life

Relay For Life volunteers will “paint Poland purple” June 25-26. Volunteers will work with

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Sports briefs

Classes offered for football officials The Youngstown District Football Officials Association is

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Rotary sponsors Fireworks Fest at fairgrounds

If you’ve attended the Fourth of July fireworks display at the Canfield Fairgrounds in years past,

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Austintown briefs

DQ Æ/Orange Julius Æ received pride award The Dairy Queen Æ/Orange Julius Æ restaurant, located at

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BUG CLUB

BUG CLUB GRADE 2 Grace Beil Joey Cicchillo Alayna Cuevas Nathan Fleming Anna Leshinsky

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Poland briefs

Bond with books The Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will

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Middle school students’ poems chosen for publication

Seventh and eighth-grade students at Polnd Middle School recently participated in Creative

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POLICE BLOTTER

June 7 Assault: An 11-year-old boy reported an acquaintance assaulted him at a Clingan Road

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Heat 13U continues winning tradition

The Mahoning Valley Heat 13U travel baseball team is picking up where it left off in its last three

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POLICE REPORTS

June 11 Disorderly conduct: Rudolf Jackson, 31, of 63895 Calvary Court, Youngstown, was arrested

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Rotary sponsors fireworks at fairgrounds

If you’ve attended the Fourth of July fireworks display at the Canfield Fairgrounds in years past,

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St. Christine students enjoy fun fiesta

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 27, St. Christine School looked a lot different than it

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Sports briefs

Sign up for annual tournament Austintown Community Baseball is hosting its annual Recreational

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Boardman Police Blotter

May 22 Counterfeit: A fake $10 bill was passed in the Taco Bell drive-through, 458 Boardman-

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Rotary sponsors Fireworks Fest

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Sports briefs

Team wins Triple Crown The Ohio Glaciers 12U traveling baseball team went 6-0 and won the Triple

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Canfield briefs

Canfield alum graduates with honors Kirsten Joan Midgley graduated Summa Cum Laude with Biology

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Squadron 15 raising funds through flag sponsorships

Sons of The American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 in Poland is kicking off Round Two of its

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Rotary sponsors 2011 Fireworks Fest at fairgrounds

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Canfield Community Band offers free concerts

The Canfield Community Concert Band will entertain area residents with its continuing series of

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Boardman briefs

Play global games Children of all ages can play games from other lands July 19 at 2 p.m. at the

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Skripac masters math at Hilltop

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School put

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Maholm and bullpen lead Bucs past Boston

Associated Press PITTSBURGH David Ortiz walked to the plate representing the go-ahead run in the

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Irish dancers support Relay for Life

Despite drenching rains and cool temperatures, 13 girls ages 10-19 spent 24 hours taking turns

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Irish dancers raise funds through Relay for Life

Despite drenching rains and cool temperatures, 13 girls ages 10-19 spent 24 hours taking turns

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Irish dancers raise funds through Relay for Life

Despite drenching rains and cool temperatures, 13 girls ages 10-19 spent 24 hours taking turns

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Wet conditions put a drag on Super Nationals

By Katie Libecco klibecco@vindy.com SALEM The Steel Valley Super Nationals began much like

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METRO DIGEST || Ed Port up and around

Port up and around chicago Ed Port, the Austintown man who underwent surgery to remove a tumor

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Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas L. Hall, 52, of 391 Jackson St., Campbell, and

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GO & DO

Today Dances Mikey Dee, 7 to 11 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St., Girard; 330-545-8995.

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SPORTS DIGEST || YSU puts 57 athletes on Horizon honor roll

YSU puts 57 athletes on Horizon honor roll Indianapolis Fifty-seven Youngstown State student-

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German national team has money riding on World Cup

Associated Press FRANKFURT, GERMANY When Germany won its first major title in women’s soccer,

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NFL labor talks to resume next week

Associated Press With training camps set to open in another month, NFL owners and players will

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Patrick on front row for today’s IndyCar race

Associated Press NEWTON, IOW Takuma Sato and Danica Patrick will form an unlikely duo on the

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NEOUCOM Pharmacy graduates

Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy in Rootstown welcomed Ohio’s newest

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No counteroffer by NBA players

Associated Press NEW YORK With their turn, the players passed. NBA players declined to present

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Florida, S. Carolina advance to CWS finals

Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Adam Matthews scored in the bottom of the 13th inning after

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2011 scholarships Mahoning, Trumbull counties

This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on

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Roddick bounced from Wimbledon

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND Three-time Wimbledon runner-up Andy Roddick was eliminated

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Amateur Cantlay shoots 60 to lead at Travelers

Associated Press CROMWELL, CONN. Nineteen-year-old Patrick Cantlay has insisted he has no

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Steel Valley Super Nats get under way tonight in Salem

The Steel Valley Super Nationals began much like the 2011 race season: wet and gray.

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East Palestine native selected in NHL draft

Jonathon Miller, 18, a native of East Palestine, was selected in the first round of the NHL draft on

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Egyptian pleads guilty in NYC hotel sex assault

NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent Egyptian businessman admitted Friday to kissing and groping a hotel

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• June 24, 2011 7 p.m.

City man arraigned on charge he shot girlfriend in the neck

City man arraigned on charge he shot girlfriend in the neck

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• June 24, 2011 4:37 p.m.

Conn. unions still hope to avoid massive layoffs

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut union officials say they hope 7,500 state employee layoffs can be

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Ed Port is ‘up and around,’ hospital spokeswoman says

chicago Ed Port, the Austintown man who underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his face, remains

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Small asteroid to zip harmlessly past Earth Monday

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — NASA says a newly discovered asteroid will have a close encounter with Earth

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Judge dismisses Prince from Blackwater suit

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed Blackwater founder Erik Prince from a civil

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Sarah Palin film premieres in Iowa theater Tuesday

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A public relations firm says a film about former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin

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Jury set for trial of Ohioan charged in 11 deaths

CLEVELAND (AP) — A jury has been seated in the Cleveland trial of a man charged with killing 11

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Peter Falk, ‘Columbo’ star, dead at 83

(CBS) A family spokesman confirmed to CBS News that actor Peter Falk died in Los Angeles Thursday

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• June 24, 2011 2:42 p.m.

After delays, Confederate submarine turned upright

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley is upright for the first time

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Arizona police checking computer system after hacking

Phoenix (AP) — Arizona state police say security checks are under way to determine the extent of an

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Lawyer: LL Bean workers fired after big markdown

AUBURN, Maine (AP) — A lawyer says several L.L. Bean call center employees were fired after buying a

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Greatest: Junior golfers get first test; Sign up today

We're at the turn for our 2011 "18 Greatest Golf Holes of the Valley - Reader's Choice" edition.

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NH complex with lax pet owners to test dog doo DNA

LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — The manager of a New Hampshire apartment complex says she’s going to test dog

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Souris River ties record at Minot, keeps rising

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The flooding Souris River has tied its record level at Minot and continues to

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• June 24, 2011 1:45 p.m.

US rep. to introduce online poker bill in Congress

LAS VEGAS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Barton of Texas planned to introduce a federal bill Friday to

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Maryland dog escapes, joins charity half marathon

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) — A Maryland dog is raising money for cancer after escaping from his yard

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Ohio pair accused of duct-taping, recording child

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man and woman have been jailed after being accused of duct-taping the

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Casey Anthony’s brother testifies on stains in car

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Casey Anthony’s brother is testifying about stains found in the trunk of the

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• June 24, 2011 12:48 p.m.

NJ governor suggests Washington follow NJ’s lead

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie thinks politicians in Washington could learn a thing or two

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Roddick upset at Wimbledon; Venus Williams advances

Roddick upset at Wimbledon; Venus Williams advances

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• June 24, 2011 12:05 p.m.

Bell made by Paul Revere’s company moves to Boston

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — One of the 23 surviving bells cast by Paul Revere has been moved to a new

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Beatitude House receives $15K grant

Beatitude House receives $15K grant

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Police officer injured in western Pa. crash

Police officer injured in western Pa. crash

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• June 24, 2011 11:32 a.m.

Wife of NY pharmacy killings suspect to face judge

CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — The wife of the man accused of killing four people during a robbery for

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• June 24, 2011 11:09 a.m.

Program honors Somali graduates in Columbus

Program honors Somali graduates in Columbus

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• June 24, 2011 11:05 a.m.

US stocks open lower on weak technology earnings

Stocks are edging down at the start of trading. Technology companies had the greatest losses.

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• June 24, 2011 10:48 a.m.

US stocks open lower on weak technology earnings

US stocks open lower on weak technology earnings

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Ex-Pa. school worker admits online threat

Ex-Pa. school worker admits online threat

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• June 24, 2011 10:30 a.m.

Gay marriage bill gets an extended run in NY

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A coalition of gay rights advocates is demanding that New York’s Senate allow a

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• June 24, 2011 10:18 a.m.

Ohio jailers charged with exposing teen to cold

Ohio jailers charged with exposing teen to cold

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• June 24, 2011 10:13 a.m.

BP: Don’t give Gulf fail-safe device to Transocean

ATLANTA (AP) — BP and Transocean are at odds over who should get possession of a key piece of

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• June 24, 2011 10:09 a.m.

With Afghan withdrawal, US focus turns to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (AP) — As the U.S. looks ahead to its phased withdrawal from Afghanistan, even more

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• June 24, 2011 9:45 a.m.

Comic book artist Gene Colan dies at 84

NEW YORK (AP) — Comic book artist Gene Colan, whose career spanned seven decades chronicled the

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OVI checkpoint tonight in Youngstown

OVI checkpoint tonight in Youngstown

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• June 24, 2011 9:30 a.m.

Casey Anthony’s mom resumes testimony in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a Florida woman charged with killing her young daughter is back

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• June 24, 2011 9:24 a.m.

Dayton says $3.9 million unpaid in red-light fines

Dayton says $3.9 million unpaid in red-light fines

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• June 24, 2011 9:17 a.m.

Flag-disposal ceremony set for this evening in Poland

Poland Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 will sponsor its 10th annual flag-

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• June 24, 2011 9:12 a.m.

Some TMI alert sirens don’t work on first try

LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — All warning sirens in one central Pennsylvania county failed to work properly

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• June 24, 2011 8:51 a.m.

DNA experts still to come in Pa. cop death trial

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prosecutors say they’ve got 11 witnesses left to present in the murder trial for a

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• June 24, 2011 8:48 a.m.

Youngstown man reports bat, knife attack over rent money

A man was arrested after he and another man fought over rent money, police said.

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• June 24, 2011 7:47 a.m.

Scouts host family event

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• June 24, 2011 6:30 a.m.

Lions club awards scholarship

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• June 24, 2011 6:29 a.m.

Photographic society snaps Special Olympics Ohio

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• June 24, 2011 6:28 a.m.

Street dance this evening kicks off weekend celebration

Bands Fast Lane and Three Miles Out will be playing at a street dance at 6 p.m. today downtown.

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• June 24, 2011 6:28 a.m.

Farm service agency seeks nominations

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• June 24, 2011 6:23 a.m.

Danridge Manor plans ‘Evening With Stars’

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• June 24, 2011 6:22 a.m.

Pet Fashion Show at Shepherd-Poland

Pet Fashion Show at Shepherd-Poland POLAND Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve

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• June 24, 2011 6:21 a.m.

CLUB CALENDAR

CLASSES Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1942 will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday at

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• June 24, 2011 6:20 a.m.

Police seeking street light vandals in Boardman

Police are searching for who is responsible for knocking down or damaging five light posts on Lost Creek, Caribou, Stoney Creek and Gardenwood drives.

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• June 24, 2011 5:35 a.m.

100th anniversary Mass today at Sts. Peter and Paul

Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Church, 410 Covington St., will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Mass at 4 p.m. today with Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown.

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• June 24, 2011 4:34 a.m.

Another meeting set on combined fire district proposal

The township hosted another meeting Wednesday on the possibility of forming a fire district from the departments in Liberty, Hubbard city and township, Girard and Vienna.

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• June 24, 2011 3:39 a.m.

Copper pipe theft reported in Girard

A city woman reported to police that a house she owns in the 100 block of East Main Street had been broken into and the copper pipes in the basement torn out. She made the report about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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• June 24, 2011 2:11 a.m.

Gunfire reported in Boardman

Police are investigating reports of gunfire near Mill Creek Boulevard and Brookfield Avenue.

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• June 24, 2011 12:25 a.m.

Smith hopeful as NFL lockout lingers

By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Boardman Well, at least the University of Missouri isn’t going

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• June 24, 2011 12:10 a.m.

1,000 pay respects to four children, two adults killed in Warren house fire

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND A thousand people and six coffins filled the Believers

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Bill ‘tailored’ to Valley racino speeds to Senate

By DAVID SKOLNICK and MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A bill making it easier for horse

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• June 24, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Simon eager to forget OSU scandal, look ahead

A few months ago, when the United Way planned its guest speakers for their annual “Champions Among Us” banquet, event organizers targeted Ohio State junior John Simon, a Cardinal Mooney High graduate who was going to be honored “as a local champion who has represented the Valley in a positive manner.”

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• June 24, 2011 12:09 a.m.

Shiley, Martin commit to YSU

Staff report AUSTINTOWN Fitch High track standouts Makayla Martin and Jen Shiley will continue

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• June 24, 2011 12:08 a.m.

Youngstown murder victim, suspects have lengthy crime backgrounds

Chaney student BELONGED TO street gang, reports say BY JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com

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• June 24, 2011 12:08 a.m.

Mix and match: Indians’ Acta experiments with different lineups

By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer The experimenting continues for manager Manny Acta and

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• June 24, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Youngstown residents urged to speak up on zoning

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City officials are inviting Youngstown

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• June 24, 2011 12:07 a.m.

Dale Blaney wins Ohio Speedweek

The victory was Blaney’s second straight in Speedweek action at Sharon Speedway Staff report

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• June 24, 2011 12:06 a.m.

Port in stable condition 24 hours after surgery

By CLIFF WARD news@vindy.com CHICAGO Austintown resident Ed Port was in stable condition

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• June 24, 2011 12:06 a.m.

Warning: Officials to watch for illegal dumping

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mari Wren Petrony wants those who intend to dump

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• June 24, 2011 12:05 a.m.

Doubledays pound Scrappers

Staff report AUBURN, N.Y. After a wild first outing, Auburn pitcher Wirkin Estevez was too much

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• June 24, 2011 12:05 a.m.

Poland event to highlight ties to wars

Staff report POLAND Though last year’s Celebrate Poland festivities centered on Civil War

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• June 24, 2011 12:04 a.m.

Special day for ABLE graduates

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Donald Robinson had family members who came

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• June 24, 2011 12:03 a.m.

Cavs start new era with Irving

Former Duke basketball player Kyrie Irving signals to the crowd after being selected as the No. 1 pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Draft Thursday.

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Top general sees risk in Obama plan

Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s top military officer and its top diplomat made clear

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph R. Longo, 29, of 757 Teakwood Drive, Boardman,

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Johnson excited about return to Infineon Raceway

Sporting News Self esteem and pride are built in pieces. In life and in racing. Triumphs add a

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Boat tours offered at Cedar Point

Staff report SANDUSKY There are two new ways to experience Cedar Point. Based out of the Cedar

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

'Bad Teacher’: Film barely gets passing grade

“Bad Teacher” is exactly the one-joke movie that you probably expect it to be, but there are enough variations and shadings of that one joke to sustain its brief running time — just barely.

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Phantom opens new showroom

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Bruce Zoldan always had wanted to ring Nasdaq’s

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

OSU trustees to review athletic program

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University trustees will spend up to six weeks reviewing

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Poland and Boardman police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Fight over rent money leads to arrest on W. Side

youngstown A man was arrested after he and another man fought over rent money, police said. Glen

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Program in Howland teaches children how to stay safe

Program teaches children how to stay safe By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND The annual

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Woman critically hurt in West Side shooting

Staff report youngstown A man was charged with felonious assault and a woman was in critical

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Woman faces drug charges

Staff report liberty Crystal Michlich, 27, of 12th Street, Greenville, Pa., was bound over to

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

SPORTS DIGEST || Benefit hoops tourney set in Champion

Benefit hoops tourney set in Champion CHAMPION The “This Means War” benefit basketball

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Michael and Angela Solvey, Youngstown, girl, June 22.

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Newton Falls events

Newton Falls events Newton Falls There will be a street dance at 6 p.m. today in downtown Newton

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Cruze scores low in quality study

Cruze scores low in quality study LORDSTOWN The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze didn’t score

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Mother, son face charges of theft

Staff report BOARDMAN A Campbell woman and her son are facing charges of felony theft after

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Attorneys: Continue lethal-injection lawsuit

Associated Press COLUMBUS The state doesn’t follow its execution policy faithfully enough to

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

IRS increases gas-mileage deduction in midyear

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service is increasing the tax deduction

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Boardman clergy urge support for police levy at Sunday march

Opinion: Boardman clergy urge support for police levy at Sunday march The members of the Board- man

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Will water wars end soon?

Opinion: Is Youngstown’s agreement, with a no-compete clause, to sell water to Aqua Ohio part of the city’s

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Elderly couple hospitalized after accident

Staff report new castle, pa. An elderly couple remained in a Pittsburgh hospital Thursday after

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

New data point to chronic economic problems

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sour reports Thursday on the number of people who sought

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

America’s intervention is a vice

Opinion: WASHINGTON Elevating the fallacy of the false alternative to a foreign policy, John McCain and a

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

With withdrawal of troops set to begin next month, Afghans must be prepared to take over

Editorial: President Obama was speaking to two audiences when he addressed the nation Wednesday night about

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

US, others to release 60 million barrels of crude oil

Associated Press NEW YORK The United States and other nations that depend on oil imports will

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Ex-governor fights Great Lakes water-use bill

Associated Press COLUMBUS Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, a key figure in negotiation of the Great

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

No money to search for ET

Opinion: By CHRISTOPHER COKINOS Los Angeles Times In a country where some corporations do not pay taxes,

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Man hospitalized after intervention

Staff report LIBERTY Township Police and Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team took a 71-year-old

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Years Ago

Today is Friday, June 24, the 175th day of 2011. There are 190 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Weak draft dominated by internationals

Associated Press Newark, N.j. Kyrie Irving traveled just a few miles down the road to become the

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

The top-five concert tours, ranked by average-box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket

The top-five concert tours, ranked by average-box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket

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oddlY enough

oddlY enough Hacked road sign warns of zombies in northern Ky. FLORENCE, Ky. The zombie

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Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Steel Valley Super Nationals, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Hot rodders and

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

French champion knocked out early

Associated Press wimbledon, england After playing so well, so often, at this year’s first two

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Blues Festival, 6:30 p.m.: Robert Cray and Buddy Guy

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Harry Potter going digital

Associated Press LONDON The secret of “Pottermore” has been revealed — Harry Potter’s wild

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

OSU TE coach upbeat amid recruiting setbacks

By Ken Gordon kgordon@dispatch.com COLUMBUS The immediate future of Ohio State football

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

‘Cars 2’: Franchise gets up to speed

‘Cars 2’: Franchise gets up to speed

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Smith hopeful as NFL lockout lingers

Simon eager to forget scandal, look ahead By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Boardman A few

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

METRO DIGEST || C-SPAN digital bus

C-SPAN digital bus YOUNGSTOWN The C-SPAN digital bus will be in Youngstown from 10 a.m. to noon

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

GO & DO

TOday Children “Pinocchio,SDRq 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Kent State University Trumbull Campus,

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Volant Independence Festival set for Saturday

Staff report VOLANT, Pa. A Volant Independence Festival featuring an interactive Amish Wedding

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Feds: Fort Hood inspired terror plot

Feds: Fort Hood inspired terror plot SEATTLE The massacre at Fort Hood, Texas, and the ongoing

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Gov. Kasich: Fireworks to return to Ohio State Fair

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s governor says fireworks again will light up the night skies

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Bachmann, Pawlenty gain ground, poll finds

Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans are starting to pay more attention to the candidates who

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

‘Citizen journalism’ is evolving, but law isn’t keeping pace

Opinion: By Edward Wasserman McClatchy Newspapers On March 3, 1991, from his apartment balcony a Los

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Clinton argues for Libya mission before House panel

Associated Press WASHINGTON Scrambling to turn back the fiercest congressional challenge to the

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Cindy Anthony testifies

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The mother of a Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

newsmakers

newsmakers Man issued summons at Justin Bieber event NEW YORK New York City police say a 47

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.46 .02 Avalon

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Surplus food/ free meals

Surplus food/ free meals Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, various

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Penguins will open in western Canada

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the 2011-12 season with a three-

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

BRIDGE Weekly quiz

BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xJ 10 7 6 uQ 9 8 5 vK J 6 wQ 10

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

bridge

bridge Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x7 5 3 2 u7 6 3 2 v8 5 2 w4 3 WEST EAST

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

video game review

‘duke nukem forever’ Grade: F Details: 2K Games, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; $59.99

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Sandlot roundup

Class B Action Physical Therapy 5, Livi Steel 3 Darren Hamilton doubled for Action, Todd Gaisor

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• June 24, 2011 midnight

Boardman teens charged in break-ins

Police have charged two township teens with attempted burglary and two counts each of breaking and entering.

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• June 23, 2011 11:30 p.m.

Truck and bounce-around stolen in Boardman

Police are searching for a truck containing bounce-around equipment that was stolen from St. Charles Church.

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• June 23, 2011 11:28 p.m.

Flags can be retired Friday morning in Poland

Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 will sponsor its 10th annual flag-disposal ceremony at 8:45 a.m. Friday at the War Memorial Building Post 15 Home, 35 Cortland St.

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• June 23, 2011 10:55 p.m.

C-Span digital bus to be at OH WOW! children's center Saturday

The C-SPAN digital bus will be in Youngstown from10 a.m. to noon Saturday at OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology, 11 W. Federal St. downtown.

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• June 23, 2011 10:27 p.m.

Cavaliers begin new era with Irving

INDEPENDENCE (AP) — This summer, Cleveland is making all the decisions. Moving further away from

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• June 23, 2011 10:09 p.m.

Ed Port in stable condition after lengthy surgery

CHICAGO Austintown resident Ed Port was in stable condition Thursday night, less than 24 hours

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• June 23, 2011 6:27 p.m.

North Dakota authorities order expanded evacuation

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota authorities expanded an evacuation order today for the state’s

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• June 23, 2011 4:33 p.m.

Ex-Ohio governor fights Great Lakes water-use bill

Ex-Ohio governor fights Great Lakes water-use bill

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• June 23, 2011 4 p.m.

Obama: US has turned corner in Afghanistan

FORT DRUM, N.Y. (AP) — President Barack Obama is telling those who’ve fought in Afghanistan that the

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• June 23, 2011 3:42 p.m.

Casey Anthony’s mom testifies at murder trial

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter is

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• June 23, 2011 3:33 p.m.

Bulger lived in Calif. apartment 15 years

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two property managers at the Santa Monica apartment complex where Boston mob boss

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• June 23, 2011 3:30 p.m.

OSHP sets up OVI checkpoint Friday in Youngstown

OSHP sets up OVI checkpoint Friday in Youngstown

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• June 23, 2011 3:13 p.m.

Man fined $100 for touching Hawaiian monk seal

HONOLULU (AP) — Touching an endangered Hawaiian monk seal will cost a 19-year-old man $100. The

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• June 23, 2011 3:06 p.m.

YSU budgets, salaries now available online

YSU budgets, salaries now available online

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• June 23, 2011 3:02 p.m.

Va. man charged in 2010 DC-area military shootings

LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — A Marine Corps reservist arrested in a security scare near the Pentagon last

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• June 23, 2011 2:57 p.m.

Non-OPEC govts to release oil to combat high price

NEW YORK (AP) — The International Energy Agency, which includes the U.S. and 27 other countries,

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• June 23, 2011 2:33 p.m.

Mom blamed blackout in microwave death of baby

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California woman accused of killing her baby in a microwave

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• June 23, 2011 2:24 p.m.

Amtrak probing cause of 2nd disruption in 3 days

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Amtrak officials are eyeing an electrical substation in Richmond, Va., as the

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• June 23, 2011 2:21 p.m.

Ruling goes against former US Rep. Renzi

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal appeals court has rejected a bid by former U.S. Rep. Rick Renzi to block

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• June 23, 2011 2:15 p.m.

Six Warren fire victims laid to rest

HOWLAND “Death is not an easy thing to accept. Death can come at any time, at any place. We want

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• June 23, 2011 2:09 p.m.

New cars struggle with quality

DETROIT (AP) — Cars that are redesigned or completely new for the 2011 model year had more quality

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• June 23, 2011 2:06 p.m.

Police say CA man killed in attempt to steal pot

BREA, Calif. (AP) — Police say a Southern California man was shot to death while trying to steal

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• June 23, 2011 2 p.m.

Vet pleads guilty to lesser charges in Westboro stalking case

WICHITA, Kan. — An Army veteran charged with stalking and conspiring to harm members of a

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• June 23, 2011 1:54 p.m.

Arizona death may be linked to European E. coli

ATLANTA (AP) — Health officials say the death of an Arizona resident who recently traveled to

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• June 23, 2011 1:33 p.m.

Prostitution probe expands to New Mexico professor

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police are serving search warrants at the campus residence and offices of

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• June 23, 2011 1:30 p.m.

Va. man charged in 2010 DC-area military shootings

LEESBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man whose behavior prompted a security scare last week at the

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• June 23, 2011 1:15 p.m.

Jury selection in 2nd day in Katrina shootings

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Potential jurors are being questioned for a second day in the trial of five

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• June 23, 2011 1:12 p.m.

Cameras to catch dumpers will be up and running soon in Youngstown

Cameras to catch dumpers will be up and running soon in Youngstown

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• June 23, 2011 1:11 p.m.

Both sides in NY gay-marriage tilt get ugly online

Both sides in NY gay-marriage tilt get ugly online

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• June 23, 2011 12:30 p.m.

Dole recalls Italian Salad blend for possible contamination

Dole recalls Italian Salad blend for possible contamination

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• June 23, 2011 12:27 p.m.

Census shows changing make-up of Pa. homes

Census shows changing make-up of Pa. homes

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• June 23, 2011 12:20 p.m.

Hundreds attend funeral for six who died in Warren fire

Believers Christian Fellowship was filled to overflowing today as funeral services began for the six victims of last week's deadly fire at 911 Landsdowne Ave. NW.

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• June 23, 2011 12:11 p.m.

Saab runs out of cash to pay wages

Saab runs out of cash to pay wages

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• June 23, 2011 12:06 p.m.

Ohio House advances racetrack legislation

The Ohio House approved a bill today making it easier for a horse racetrack with video slot machines

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• June 23, 2011 11:51 a.m.

West Nile virus found in mosquitoes in Columbus

West Niles virus found in mosquitoes in Columbus

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• June 23, 2011 11:35 a.m.

Ohio lawmakers seek more money for mileage

Ohio lawmakers seek more money for mileage

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• June 23, 2011 11:20 a.m.

Skateboarding icon Eric Swenson dies in suicide

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Skateboard business icon Eric Swenson, co-founder of the magazine Thrasher who

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• June 23, 2011 11:15 a.m.

Ohio vet's flagpole sparks fight with development

Ohio vet's flagpole sparks fight with development

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• June 23, 2011 11:06 a.m.

Stocks sink after weak jobs report; oil drops

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening sharply lower after the government reported an unexpected jump in

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• June 23, 2011 10:45 a.m.

Colorado to end Medicaid coverage of circumcision

DENVER (AP) — Colorado will end coverage for routine circumcisions under Medicaid next month, adding

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• June 23, 2011 10:21 a.m.

Humane workers: 2 cats beheaded in western Pa.

Humane workers: 2 cats beheaded in western, Pa.

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• June 23, 2011 10:15 a.m.

Oil drops 4 percent on weaker economic outlook

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices are tumbling after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned that the

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• June 23, 2011 10:12 a.m.

Work halts Ohio scenic railroad in national park

Work halts Ohio scenic railroad in national park

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• June 23, 2011 10:06 a.m.

Casey Anthony murder trial enters Day 27 in Fla.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Defense attorneys have called to the witness stand an FBI expert on hair and

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• June 23, 2011 9:54 a.m.

Churchill Downs in KY hit hard by possible twister

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Churchill Downs officials are assessing the aftermath of a possible tornado

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• June 23, 2011 9:33 a.m.

Lawyers plead for condemned Ohio killer's life

Lawyers plead for condemned Ohio killer's life

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• June 23, 2011 9:29 a.m.

Stocks appear headed for fall after jobs report

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks appear headed for a fall at the opening of trading today after the government

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• June 23, 2011 9:12 a.m.

Pa. AFSCME, state negotiators reach deal

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Negotiators for Gov. Tom Corbett and the union representing about 45,000

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• June 23, 2011 9:09 a.m.

Pa. man barred from courtroom over judge threat

PITTSBURGH (AP) — A Pittsburgh-area man was barred from watching the trial of a man accused of

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• June 23, 2011 8:42 a.m.

Father says he thought slain daughter was asleep

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The father of a northwestern Pennsylvania woman found dead in her apartment says he

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• June 23, 2011 8:42 a.m.

Hubbard civil service tests July 30

Hubbard Civil Service Commission will give civil-service tests for positions July 30.

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• June 23, 2011 6:14 a.m.

First Place, Home Depot team up to help home buyers

First Place Bank and The Home Depot announced a joint venture to help home buyers.

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• June 23, 2011 4:31 a.m.

Kinsman hearing on block grant funds Monday

A public hearing will be at 7 p.m. Monday at the Kinsman Township Community Center, 6346 state Route 87, regarding the use of $496,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds for four proposed projects.

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• June 23, 2011 4:18 a.m.

Kristie Merlo, John Ruble plan to wed in August

STRUTHERS Kristie Merlo and John Ruble, both of Struthers, are announcing their engagement and

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• June 23, 2011 4:14 a.m.

Sept. plans told for Lisa Leone, Thaddeus Poweski

The engagement and upcoming marriage of Lisa Marie Leone of Columbus, daughter of Philip and Nancy

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• June 23, 2011 4:13 a.m.

Slavens-Brindle engagement is announced

Brian and Kathleen Slavens of Youngstown and Charles Brindle and Denise Brindle, both of Boardman,

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• June 23, 2011 4:13 a.m.

Plans announced for Julie Obusek, William Koren

NEW MIDDLETOWN Mr. and Mrs. William J. Koren Sr. of New Middletown are announcing the engagement

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• June 23, 2011 4:12 a.m.

Miss Blanco to be Sept. bride of Mr. Porter

The engagement and September wedding plans of Kimberly Blanco of Canfield, daughter of Phil and Sue

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• June 23, 2011 4:11 a.m.

Miss Democko, Mr. Turk to wed in July ceremony

BOARDMAN Paul and Jackie Democko of Boardman are announcing the engagement and plans for the

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• June 23, 2011 4:10 a.m.

Church will have strawberry festival

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• June 23, 2011 4:09 a.m.

Jets player to help distribute food

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• June 23, 2011 4:08 a.m.

Pavlik’s Golf Classic to honor Nereida Diaz