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Pakistan arrests CIA informants who reported on bin Laden
The New York Times is reporting that Pakistan’s top military spy agency has arrested some of the Pakistani informants who fed information to the CIA before the U.S. commando raid that killed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden.
Thousands greet Obama in Puerto Rico
Wooing Hispanic voters back home, President Barack Obama kept his campaign pledge to become the first president since John F. Kennedy to make an official visit to this recession-battered U.S. territory.
Verlander flirts with no-hitter, Tigers top Tribe
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander nearly pitched another no-hitter, taking his latest bid into the
Youngstown council considering cameras to catch illegal dumping
City council’s safety committee is asking city Prosecutor Jay Macejko to write legislation that would make it easier to go after those caught illegally dumping garbage and debris, on cameras the city has purchased for that purpose.
Community college new home will be Choffin Career and Technical Center
Community college new home will be Choffin
Helen Stambaugh, philanthropist and YSU supporter, dies
Helen Stambaugh, philanthropist and YSU supporter, dies
Portion of Hudson Avenue is closed
Youngstown Hudson Avenue between Almyra and Boston avenues is closed to make repairs after a sewer
Canfield woman arraigned today on vehicular homicide charges
Canfield woman arraigned today on vehicular homicide charges
2 plead guilty to reduced charges in 2010 shooting death
2 plead guilty to reduced charges in 2010 shooting death
Search called off for boaters missing off NJ coast
SANDY HOOK, N.J. (AP) — The Coast Guard suspended a search this afternoon for a sailboat missing
Lockheed Martin’s space business to cut 1,200 jobs
DENVER (AP) — Aerospace and defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. plans to cut 1,200 employees in
Records clarify Loughner’s outburst
PHOENIX (AP) — A transcript in the case against the Tucson shooting rampage suspect clarifies what
Forensics expert on stand in Casey Anthony murder trial
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A forensic expert says heart-shaped stickers were found in Casey Anthony’s
NY GOP senator: Religion key to gay marriage vote
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A New York state lawmaker says he’s seen no crack in the GOP bloc against a gay
Stocks shake off 2-week slump on retail sales news
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are shaking off a two-week slump after retailers had better sales in May than
NY groups gather to oppose King’s Muslim hearing
WESTBURY, N.Y. (AP) — Members of several New York organizations Tuesday decried the next round of
Texas police won’t charge ‘psychic’ with false tip
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas authorities will not file charges against a woman who sent them searching for
Poland man pleads guilty to income-tax evasion charges
Poland man pleads guilty to income-tax evasion charges
Manhunt in Montana targets former militia leader
LOLO, Mont. (AP) — A manhunt continues in a western Montana forest for a survivalist and former
Report: Few students proficient in US history
A new national assessment finds that less than a quarter of students are proficient in U.S. history.
Ohio boy's funeral takes place; search for brother ends
Ohio boy's funeral takes place; search for brother ends
Army soldiers ditch hated berets in favor of caps
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Army soldiers are gleeful they can ditch the ill-fitting black wool berets
Police: Man dropped cinderblock on newborn
LAKE ARIEL, Pa. (AP) — Police say a northeastern Pennsylvania man accused of killing his newborn
Free flag cleaning offered
BOARDMAN LaFrance Cleaners is offering customers free dry cleaning services on American flags
New product, service seminar set for Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN Startup businesses that want to show off their product or service can attend a Better
Pa. man not expected to testify in double slaying
WASHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A man accused of killing his son’s mother and another man last year in
Fire destroys N.W. Pa. school district’s buses
LAKE CITY, Pa. (AP) — About a dozen school buses are damaged or destroyed after a fire tore through
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet for lunch at noon Wednesday at the MVR Club,
Pizza sales canceled
Pizza sales canceled YOUNGSTOWN. Due to the death of Monsignor John DeMarinis, pizza sales this
Hubbard fishing derby hooks winning kids
The Hubbard Conservation Club had its Kids’ Fishing Derby on May 14. Taking the First Place Overall
Classic ‘Camille’ well acted but boring
By Lorraine Spencer entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown It seems we never tire of tragic love
Blaney relishes bright spots
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com “It’s been better than expected.” Those words from Dave
YSU, Wick group grapple with neighborly issues
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A Youngstown State University committee
New Boardman fire chief plans changes
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Although he’s been on the job for only a week,
Multiple assaults investigated
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating multiple
Couple lose home in plea agreement
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Scott Adair sped out of his Revere Run driveway for
Luke Fickell takes over as Ohio State interim head coach
Luke Fickell takes over as Ohio State interim head coach Associated Press COLUMBUS In his
Falcons hatch chicks on ledge of courthouse
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Stammy and Stellar, downtown Youngs- town’s
Bruins clobber Canucks
Associated Press BOSTON The Boston Bruins put Roberto Luongo and the Stanley Cup back on the
Heat’s James swipes at critics
Associated Press MIAMI There were seven seconds left in the NBA season and the Dallas Mavericks
Bishop assigns clergy to merging parishes
Staff report youngstown As part of the Diocese of Youngstown Parish Reconfiguration Plan, Bishop
Program seeks to continue despite loss of funding
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing
Canfield, Poland board members typify school-policymaking divide
By Robert guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Canfield Board of Education member Renee Gessner was
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 14, the 165th day of 2011. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag
Can the region’s Class of 2011 rise above all the challenges?
Editorial: Two common threads woven throughout The Vindicator’s extensive coverage of high school graduations
Obama: If I were Weiner, I’d resign
Obama: If I were Weiner, I’d resign WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says that if he were in
Drilling foes, supporters sound off
Associated Press WASHINGTON, Pa. Nearly 400 supporters and opponents of natural gas drilling
Economists warn against more Federal Reserve action
Associated Press WASHINGTON The best cure for the economy now is time. That’s the overwhelming
newsmakers
newsmakers Source: Saxophonist Clemons suffers stroke NEW YORK Saxophonist Clarence Clemons of
Illinois, Texas lead the way
Opinion: Texas and Illinois are the poster children for what’s wrong with congressional redistricting. In
House betrays women in the military
Opinion: By Angela Trudell Vasquez McClatchy-Tribune Last month, the House of Representatives betrayed
Afghan farmers are victims
Opinion: By Maiwand Safi The Institute for War & Peace Reporting KABUL, Afghanistan A measure intended
Moving beyond Harry Potter
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press Emma Watson is preparing for the next chapter of her life.
Owner of Marie Callender’s, Perkins files for bankruptcy
Staff/wire report NEW YORK Restaurant owner Perkins & Marie Callender’s Inc. on Monday filed
Let FBI director go
Opinion: By Shahid Buttar McClatchy-Tribune FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III does not deserve to have
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.46 .10 Avalon
Panetta can help cut federal deficit
Opinion: By Bob Keeler Newsday As he walks out the door of the CIA to take over the keys to the Pentagon,
‘Pretty Little Liars’ is frothier than ever
By Verne Gay Newsday Reason to watch: Second-season launch for teen soap based on Sara Shepard’s
Consumers Bancorp moves up on list of top banks
Staff report MINERVA Consumers Bancorp Inc. jumped 67 spots on this year’s U.S. Banker
Business Digest || GM Lordstown plans open house
GM Lordstown plans open house LORDSTOWN General Motors Co.’s Lordstown facility will host an
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shannon Newsom and Gregory Vitullo, Youngstown, girl, June
Don’t allow Legislature to slash funds for Ohio’s group homes
Opinion: Don’t allow Legislature to slash funds for Ohio’s group homes I’m not sure how I will vote this
Maholm’s scoreless streak is extended
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The previous time he faced the Mets, Paul Maholm was angry at
COLLEGE BASEBALL | Monday’s tournament games
Texas A&M 11, Florida State 2 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Michael Wacha continued his brilliant
Republicans go after Obama, not one another, in first debate
Associated Press MANCHESTER, N.H. Republican White House hopefuls condemned President Barack
Flagpole to honor victims of 9/11
Eagle Scout candidate Greg Haylett, 16, said the lighted flagpole he’s planning to install at Poland Township Park will also serve as a 9/11 memorial. The pole behind him is at Poland United Methodist Church.
Wendy’s to sell 81.5% stake in Arby’s
Associated Press NEW YORK The marriage of square burgers and roast-beef sandwiches is about to
Jordan’s king reforms, but stones still fly
Associated Press AMMAN, Jordan Stone-throwing youths in a poor southern town exploded in anger
Creator of blog hoax: Sorry
Associated Press LONDON A 40-year-old American man living in Scotland said Monday he’s sorry for
oddly enough
oddly enough Wrong team: Paper runs ad touting Miami Heat win MIAMI The Dallas Mavericks’ win
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Adrian C. Eppinger, 40, of 475 state Route 208, New
Clinton urges African nations to cut off ties with Gadhafi
Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pressed
40 years after leak, Pentagon Papers are released
Associated Press WASHINGTON Call it the granddaddy of WikiLeaks. Four decades ago, a young
NBA heads to offseason of uncertainty
Associated Press MIAMI As Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade traded big shots in a thrilling NBA
Dog tags find way to family
By Howard Wilkinson Cincinnati Enquirer CiNCINNATI Last weekend in a restaurant in a tiny
Court: Ohio didn’t violate laws
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal appeals panel has ruled that Ohio officials did not
US Open is wide open
There’s no clear-cut favorite for the 111th Open tourney at Congressional Associated Press
birthdays
birthdays Actress Marla Gibbs is 80. Singer Rod Argent of The Zombies and Argent is 66. Singer
Ordinance would enforce park rules
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Village council members gave first reading
Yanks blanked; Jeter hurt
Associated Press NEW YORK Derek Jeter took one step out of the batter’s box and clearly was in
Man kicked off plane for using the F-word
Detroit Free Press DETROIT A 37-year-old Brooklyn, N.Y., man said he’s considering legal action
YSU to host honors institute next week
Staff report youngstown Youngstown State University will host the 2011 Summer Honors Institute
Penn National seeks help from colleges to train casino workers
By Encarnacion Pyle Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Where do you turn to quickly train up to 2,000
Valley Life Digest
With the Tony Awards being awarded Sunday night, we thought this would be a good excuse to look at
Fire damages apartment building
Fire damages apartment building greenville, pa. A fire did $400,000 damage to an apartment
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mathews school board records commission, 8:30 a.m., board office, Cortland Bank
Rape reported
Rape reported YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating the reported rape of a 13-year-old South
Trial in 2005 rape, homicide set to begin in Erie
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. Opening statements are slated Wednesday in the western Pennsylvania
Suburban Philadelphia township suspends fire company
Associated Press BENSALEM, Pa. A suburban Philadelphia township says it has suspended the
Tressel skips rules meeting
By Tim May Columbus Dispatch In the wake of his resignation from Ohio State, Jim Tressel opted
Prosecution prepares to rest in Anthony trial
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Prosecutors said Monday they are almost finished presenting
Obama vows job-creation focus
Associated Press DURHAM, N.C. Beset by a grim employment picture, President Barack Obama on
Pryor hires agent, prepares for draft
Associated Press COLUMBUS Former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor has hired Drew Rosenhaus
Man faces multiple charges after chase
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 32-year-old city man is facing multiple
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS Summary of criminal activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
Struthers residents ask questions about proposed complex
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers Residents of the 2nd Ward who are concerned
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