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Indians defeat Yankees; Jeter limps off
NEW YORK (AP) — Derek Jeter limped off the field with a sore right calf four innings after getting
New Middletown council gives first reading to dog cleanup ordinance
New Middletown Council gives first reading to dog cleanup ordinance
Maholm, Pirates beat Mets 3-1 to split series
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Maholm pitched seven shutout innings, Brandon Wood homered and the Pittsburgh
Labor Department cuts funding for YMHA YouthBuild program
Labor Department cuts funding for YMHA YouthBuild program
Anthony testimony ends early, to resume Tuesday
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Testimony has ended early for the day in the Florida murder trial of Casey
Camping in NYC? US Interior secretary says yes
NEW YORK (AP) — Many visitors to New York plan their trips to include shopping, a Broadway show and
Missouri River levee fails near Iowa-Mo. border
HAMBURG, Iowa (AP) — The National Weather Service says a Missouri River levee has failed near the
Emma Watson looks to grow past Harry Potter
NEW YORK (AP) — Emma Watson is preparing for the next chapter of her life. The “Harry Potter”
Yemeni man opts not to take piracy plea deal
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A Yemeni man has decided not to take a plea deal in a piracy case that resulted
Hecla will pay $263M to settle case
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The largest mining company in Idaho’s Silver Valley will pay $263.4 million
Pa. judge: No expulsion for kindergarten touching
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge has overturned a kindergartner’s expulsion from a Philadelphia charter
Report: Firefighter deaths lowest since 1977
QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — A national fire safety group says the number of on-duty firefighter deaths last
Vintage WWII B-17 bomber crashes outside Chicago
OSWEGO, Ill. (AP) — A B-17 bomber that dates to World War II has crashed and burned in a cornfield
Jury deliberates in Blagojevich corruption retrial
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors at the corruption retrial of ousted Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich are
Colorado fire forces evacuation of church camp
WESTCLIFFE, Colo. (AP) — A wildfire burning in southern Colorado that has forced the evacuation of a
Woman celebrates 104th birthday at Tigers game
DETROIT (AP) — A woman finally got her chance to celebrate her 104th birthday by seeing the Detroit
Perkins parent files for bankruptcy protection
NEW YORK (AP) — Restaurant owner Perkins & Marie Callender’s Inc. today filed for Chapter 11
Police arrest 1 in fatal NYC boardwalk shooting
NEW YORK (AP) — Police have arrested a 19-year-old suspected in the death of a teenage girl in a
Mountain lion sightings continue in Conn. town
GREENWICH, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut environmental officials continued to receive reports of a
YSU hosts Summer Honors Institute
youngstown Youngstown State University will host the 2011 Summer Honors Institute Monday through
Gas prices drop 8 cents in region
YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in Ohio have dipped, but are still more than $1 higher than prices at this
InfoCision hiring at New Castle location
Akron-based InfoCision is having open interviews Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its New Castle,
Rapture preacher suffers stroke at California home
ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — The California radio preacher who predicted that the end of the world would
NY jury convicts 3 in NYC hedge fund trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Three stock traders have been convicted in the second federal trial stemming from a
At least 2 killed in eastern Oregon plane crash
PENDLETON, Ore. (AP) — At least two people have been killed in the crash of a small plane in eastern
State will auction cars, trucks Saturday
COLUMBUS The State of Ohio will auction 147 cars, SUVs, trucks and vans at its surplus auction on
Corporate deals help to give stock market a lift
NEW YORK (AP) — A flurry of corporate deals is helping to lift the stock market out of its rut.
SF Bay transit cop convicted in killing released
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities say a white former San Francisco Bay area transit officer convicted
Saxophonist Clarence Clemons suffers stroke
NEW YORK (AP) — Saxophonist Clarence Clemons of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band has suffered a
Casey Anthony trial enters 4th week in Orlando
Casey Anthony trial enters 4th week in Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The murder trial of central
Syrians pour across the border after crackdown
BEIRUT (AP) - Syrians poured across the border Monday to refugee camps in Turkey, fleeing a military
Police: Man killed roommate, called police
ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a northwestern Pennsylvania man fatally stabbed his roommate then
Man arrested in slaying of Philly mayor’s neighbor
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The man suspected of fatally beating an elderly neighbor of Philadelphia’s mayor
Brianna Groubert and Justin Fowler to wed in August
YOUNGSTOWN Brian and Lesley Groubert of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their
Audrey Detesco and Kris Nickell to wed in August
BOARDMAN Mark and Diane Detesco of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Kren-Litwiler wedding plans are revealed
GIRARD Announced by Larry and Paulette Kren of Girard is the engagement of their daughter, Tricia
Miss Huziak, Mr. Kibler plan July wedding
POLAND Cassandra Rose Huziak of Poland, daughter of Wallace and Lillian Huziak of Boardman, and
V-GRIP effort steps it up, grasps many suspects
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Violence Gun Reduction and Interdiction
3 injured in Warren fight involving bats, guns
DISPUTE OVER DRUG MONEY turned violent, police say By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN
Expert: Ohio State scandal in ‘leaky faucet phase’
Expert: Ohio State scandal in ‘leaky faucet phase’ By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch Consider
Jeff Gordon claims Pocono victory
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service LONG POND, Pa. Jeff Gordon may be starting
Poland seniors more than measure up
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Senior members of the Seminary Singers walked out
Dallas denies LeBron James’ bid for first championship ring
Dallas denies LeBron James’ bid for first championship ring Associated Press MIAMI For Dirk
Sports Digest
Mercer Raceway Mercer, PA At Mercer Raceway Park on Saturday Brian Ellenberger, Rusty Moore,
Joe Wielbruda, Ursuline grad, signs with North Florida
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Joe Wielbruda, a graduate of Ursuline High School, has joined the baseball
Youngstown to offer test for firefighters
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will give a firefighter test Aug. 6
VISTA worker broadens horizons
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Angie Hakeem says being an AmeriCorps VISTA
Bleeding man hurt in hit-skip in Weathersfield
Staff report WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP A 28-year-old West Evergreen Avenue man, already suffering
Students mark milestone, praise leaders in Girard
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com GIRARD It was a milestone graduation at Girard High School
Cpl. Klinger's ohio restaurant's future in doubt
Associated Press TOLEDO A family feud slath- ered with accusations of financial misdeeds is
Canucks go for the Cup clincher in Boston
Associated Press BOSTON Even after all the taunts, bites and vicious hits that the Vancouver
William Swanston’s estate will benefit Campbell’s kids
Editorial: We can imagine that William Swanston would be pleased and proud. No one knows, of course.
Senate swipes at debit cards
Opinion: By Gus West McClatchy-Tribune Remember those dark days after the 2008 financial collapse, when
Ohio Turnpike lease plan will benefit northern Ohio, ODOT chief says
By Tom Breckenridge The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Most of the several billion dollars the state
Gas prices not Big Oil’s fault
Opinion: By Mark J. PERRY McClatchy-Tribune FLINT, Mich. Every time the price of gasoline shoots up,
Associated Press
Associated Press The analysis of Sarah Palin’s emails over the past few days may end up teaching
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Latisha A. Beachum v. Trumbull County Dept. of Job and
Ohio nonprofits fear casinos will hurt fundraising
Associated Press CLEVELAND Hundreds of nonprofit groups in Ohio that depend on money collected
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Dozens flock to Anthony trial
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Spectators trying to get one of the 60 courtroom seats available
Rep. Boehner to 9,700 OSU grads: Be humble
Associated Press COLUMBUS U.S. House Speaker John Boehner poked brief fun at one scandal on
bridge
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Constituents: Weiner must go
Associated Press NEW YORK Foes and supporters of embattled Rep. Anthony Weiner yelled at each
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., township administration building, US
New food guide problematic
Opinion: By Kathryn Strong McClatchy-Tribune Is the plate half full or half empty? The food guide icon
More flights are grounded by ash
Associated Press SYDNEY Most airlines grounded more flights to and from southern Australia and
Freak temperature hike hits Wichita
Freak temperature hike hits Wichita WICHITA, Kan. An unusual weather pattern caused temperatures
Small banks fear fee declines
Associated Press NEW YORK Could a limit on the fees retailers pay on debit-card purchases cause
VIDEO GAMES
“A Matter of Taste: SERVING UP PAUL LIEBRANDT” (9 p.m., HBO): “A Matter of Taste: Serving Up Paul
Franchitti wins race but falls back in IRL
Associated Press FORT WORTH, TEXAS Dario Franchitti won in Texas and still lost ground to
USDA finds some sense
Opinion: The Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader: We are hoping common sense has prevailed in the Ozarks bunny
Years Ago
Today is Monday, June 13, the 164th day of 2011. There are 201 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Tyson, Stallone and Chavez enter boxing hall of fame
Associated Press CANASTOTA, N.Y. The once-proclaimed “baddest man on the planet” fumbled for
Obama strikes truth gusher
Opinion: By Michael J. WILSON McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON In 1981, I was a door-to-door canvasser for
oddly enough
oddly enough Men hold up doughnut shop, get dough HYANNIS, Mass. Police say masked and armed
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Super 8’ takes off on healthy launch LOS ANGELES Hollywood’s summer box-office
Mets too much for Bucs, Correia in late innings
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Kevin Correia was perfect into the fifth inning. Late in the game,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.36 —.16 Avalon
Is al-Qaida’s influence waning?
Opinion: LONDON Abdullah Anas, a jovial, bearded onetime Algerian imam, was a close colleague of Osama bin
Tony Award winners list
Partial list of winners for the 2011 American Theatre Wing’s Tony Awards, announced Sunday: Best
NBC’s banking on Internet to make its Olympic bid profitable
Associated Press NBC lost more than $200 million the last time it showed the Winter Olympics, and
Conflicting reports on fighting in Libya
McClatchy Newspapers TRIPOLI, Libya The Libyan government said Sunday that it had reopened a
Frazar needs three extra holes for first PGA victory
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. Harrison Frazar knows he’s supposed to act as if he’s won
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Helen Solinger and Joseph Roberts Jr., Youngstown, girl, June
Poland school board tables action on contracts
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The Board of Education did not take any action at
Graduations 2011: Triplet grads set high goals in Lowellville
Coverage from area graduation ceremonies including: Lowellville, Girard, Canfield and Poland.
Canfield class gets life lesson
HIGHER AMBITIONS By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield High School graduate Dr.
Crash spotlights driver fatigue
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Va. Energy drinks, coffee and, even talking on his cellphone
2-week production shutdown for GM
2-week production shutdown for GM lordstown General Motors Lordstown will go ahead with two
Youngstown police seek suspect in rape
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are searching for a suspect accused of kidnapping, raping and
Slip-sliding away: Tribe blown out again by Yankees
Associated Press NEW YORK The Cleveland Indians kept putting runners on base, at least one in
Metro Digest || Fatal auto accident
Fatal auto accident MERCER, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a one-car accident
Gee: Ohio State’s woes are ‘temporary’
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University president E. Gordon Gee told the institution’s
'Book of Mormon' biggest winner at Tonys
Associated Press NEW YORK The profane and hysterical “The Book of Mormon” pulled ahead of the
Video game review: Infamous 2
‘infamous 2’ Grade: A Details: Sony, for PlayStation 3, $59.99 There’s no lack of superheroes
Man’s devices help quadriplegic gamers
Associated Press HELENA, Mont. For Ruben Rios to throw a touchdown, it takes a flick of his
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