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Hubbard's Main Street to close Monday for railroad repairs
Beginning Monday, U.S. Route 62 (Main Street) between state Route 304 (West Liberty Street) and Interstate 80 will be closed until Aug. 10 for railroad repairs, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation website.
Same-sex kiss-in drew no confrontations tonight at Chick-fil-As
About 20 people showed up to participate in the Same Sex Kiss-In at the Chick-fil-A restaurant on U.S. Route 224 here Friday night, and a half-dozen at the Southern Park Mall restaurant.
Fielder, Tigers rout reeling Indians 10-2
Fielder, Tigers rout reeling Indians 10-2 DETROIT (AP) — Prince Fielder homered and drove in four
Kick-off Thursday for mental health event
The National Alliance of Mental Health Illness Mahoning Valley Walk Team Captain Kick-Off is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road.
Latos pitches and hits Reds past Pirates 3-0
Latos pitches and hits Reds past Pirates 3-0 CINCINNATI (AP) — Mat Latos pitched shutout ball into
American troops misdeployed, Mandel tells Vindicator today
American “troops are misdeployed” by being stationed at large bases in countries such as Germany, Italy and Japan, Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel, Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate and a Marine veteran, says.
Man shot to death in New Castle
Man shot to death in New Castle new castle, pa. A man was shot to death outside the Elks Club on
GM's position remains strong, with U.S. sales up 3 percent
Concerns about the future of General Motors appear to be overblown with the company maintaining a strong position.
Heat didn't derail visitors to opening day of Youngstown Italian Fest
Even though the mercury rose to about 93 degrees Friday, the heat didn’t stop people from enjoying the first day of the 2012 Greater Youngstown Italian Fest, which continues today and Sunday.
Widow of Pa. officer in wrong-way crash sues driver
Widow of Pa. officer in wrong-way crash sues driver
Illegal immigrants to pay $465 for temporary work permits
Illegal immigrants to pay $465 for temporary work permits SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Obama
Fire union in Dayton says cuts led to slower response
Fire union in Dayton says cuts led to slower response
Police ID resident, suspects shot in Pa. drug invasion
Police ID resident, suspects shot in Pa. drug invasion
Parents accused of forcing kids into plastic boxes
Parents accused of forcing kids into plastic boxes COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio couple were
Hearing under way in Ohio case about 'white only' pool sign
Hearing under way in Ohio case about 'white only' pool sign
Fort Hood suspect fined again for having beard
Fort Hood suspect fined again for having beard FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military judge has again
Indecency case dropped for Md. man held in Aruba
Indecency case dropped for Md. man held in Aruba BALTIMORE (AP) — A lawyer for a man suspected in
RB Jordan Thompson not on roster as YSU camp begins
RB Jordan Thompson not on roster as YSU camp begins.
Northside Farmers Market has cooking demonstration Saturday
Northside Farmers Market has cooking demonstration Saturday
New sentencing hearing under way for ex-Ala. gov
New sentencing hearing under way for ex-Ala. gov MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal judge listening
Activist group warns Steubenville over religious symbols
Group warns Steubenville over religious symbols
Lemieux's brother partners in Pa. ice rink purchase
Lemieux's brother partners in Pa. ice rink purchase
Ohio police dog dies after being left in hot patrol car
Ohio police dog dies after being left in hot patrol car
Swarm of thousands of bees delays Pittsburgh flight
Swarm of thousands of bees delay Pittsburgh flight
US economy adds 163K jobs, rate rises to 8.3 percent
US economy adds 163K jobs, rate rises to 8.3 percent
Scrap tire pick-up next week in Weathersfield
Weathersfield Township will pick up scrap tires Monday through Friday next week.
Fresh produce giveaway today in Warren
Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road, in conjunction with Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, will have a fresh produce giveaway from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will have its next meeting
Church will host a photo safari
Church will host a photo safari YOUNGSTOWN Universalist Cafe at the First Unitarian Universalist
Photo Safari to Tanzania Monday
“A Photo Safari to Tanzania” will be presented by Ralph Malmer at 7 p.m. Monday at the Universal Cafe at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St.
Police seeking teen who robbed elderly woman at flea market
Police are looking for two teens who shoved an elderly woman to the ground and ran off with her purse at a flea market on McCartney Road.
Senate panel favors preserving Youngstown air base for a year
The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations has recommended a one-year “strategic pause” for the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Youngstown State picked to finish third in Missouri Valley
Youngstown State football coach Eric Wolford enters his third season with more expectations — and more national respect — than at any point in his tenure but he summed up all the preseason attention in one word: noise.
Texas company pays $194M for drilling rights in Trumbull, Mahoning counties
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A Houston-based energy company is spending
Sold! Haslam buys Browns for $1B
Here’s one to make Cleveland fans shake their heads: A partial owner of the hated Pittsburgh Steelers is buying the Browns.
Phelps swims to record 16th gold meda
Michael Phelps spent the day thinking about all the things he’s doing for the final time at the pool. It turns out that included one last win over Ryan Lochte.
Youngstown schools must improve, leader says
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city schools must make significant
Mahoning’s shared-service plan praised by state leader
By Ashley Luthern and DAVID SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN A $100,000 feasibility study of
Scrappers spooked by Lake Monsters
Staff report Burlington, Vt. Despite turning three double plays and taking advantage of four
Ohio park will honor War on Terror veterans
The names of 304 Ohio veterans who died in the War on Terrorism, engraved onto the east side of the Ohio Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Wall, will be unveiled at noon Saturday at Ohio Veterans’ Memorial Park.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Today: The Warren JFK graduate is tied for 70th place at the Reno-Tahoe Open. The tournament is
Southington man, 60, pleads innocent in killing of wife
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Royce Honaker periodically cried as he talked to his
Riding with ...Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: The Hartford native placed 23rd at the Brickyard 400 in
Trumbull officials ID body found in car wreckage in Niles swamp
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES The Niles Police Department and Trumbull County Coroner
Ohio schools chief apologizes for his ‘lack of judgment’
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The head of the Ohio Department of Education is
Dogs galore at SV Cluster show, obedience trials in Canfield
Howard Huber grooms Hobie, a Golden Reriever, before the Steel Valley Cluster’s four-day American Kennel Club All-Breed Dog Shows and Obedience Trials at Canfield Fairgrounds. The cluster includes the Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club, Columbiana County Kennel Club, Beaver County Kennel Club and Fort Steuben Kennel Association.
Experts: Kasich’s $1T oil, gas price tag is wrong
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s claim that a single energy company could
Lawyer: White Pa. cops thought man ‘was some black drug-dealing punk’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A young man was wrongfully beaten and arrested by three white police
Remake won’t make you forget original
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The almost nonstop chase of the new “Total Recall” isn’t
Baseball cards found in Ohio attic sell for more than $560K at auction
Associated Press TOLEDO The discovery of century-old baseball cards in an Ohio attic isn’t going
Drug-ring leader in Ohio busted at 17
Associated Press MASON, Ohio One of the biggest drug dealers in the Cincinnati area was led
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Neighborhood Block Watch, 12:30 p.m., township administration building,
Down with the old, up with the new at fair in Lisbon
One memory was torn down at the Columbiana County Fair, but another one was built to replace it.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngs-town Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Three-day
As county exits S. Side Annex, appraisal planned for its sale
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners hired
With points lead, Earnhardt Jr. ready for next test
Associated Press Long Pond, pa. Jimmie Johnson won his fourth Brickyard 400 and solidified his
FAA: 3 jets never on collision course
Associated Press WASHINGTON None of the commuter jets that flew too close together near
Charlie Staples closes temporarily after grease fire
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A small kitchen grease fire has shuttered Charlie Staples Barbecue
Attendance flap puts Ohio school chief on leave
Attendance flap puts Ohio school chief on leave %reldate(2012-08-02T15:02:58 Eds: Updates with
More from Stambaugh stadium
New faces, new places: Roster changes have become a staple of Eric Wolford’s tenure and this year’s
Douglas swings her way into history
Gymnastics coach Liang Chow didn’t quite know what to make of Gabby Douglas when she decided to move halfway across the country 20 months ago to train at his gym.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Beyonce joins UN’s humanitarian effort NEW YORK Beyonce is teaming with the United
NCAA introduces new penalty guides
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Nearly a year after promising to impose harsher sanctions on the
columbiana county fair
columbiana county fair Schedule of events The fair will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. today,
Same old Ben: minor injuries don’t bother Roethlisberger
Associated Press LATROBE, PA. Tight spiral after tight spiral. Repeated deep balls lofted deftly
Amy Lewis v Michael Hiet Jr.
Amy Lewis and Michael Hiet Jr., both of Austintown, were married by the Rev. Michael Hargrave during
Canfield soccer club kicks off rec season
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield soccer club kicked off its recreational season
New wellness center open in Canfield
Reflections Wellness Center, a business offering several types of massage therapy, including
Austintown Community Briefs
Arts and crafts show set for September An arts and crafts show will be held Sept. 16 from 11 a.m.
Conrad-West wedding planned for rose garden
John and Terry Conrad of Lake Milton are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kara Conrad,
Delon-Kwolek wedding set for August
The parents of Elizabeth Anne Delon of Boardman and Nicholas John Kwolek of Morgantown, W.Va., are
New wellness center open in Canfield
Reflections Wellness Center, a business offering several types of massage therapy, including
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman residents named to Honors List Shannon Ewert (Honors List), Mark Odom (Honors List), and
Trisha Cameron, James Kusiowski to wed in August
Robert Cameron of Mineral Ridge and Terri Ciminero of Niles are announcing the engagement and
Children at St. Joseph VBS focus on nature
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children embraced their love of nature during Vacation
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland football tickets Poland High School will begin selling football tickets in the athletic
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield accepting nominations for Hall of Fame Canfield High School is taking nominations for the
Poland Junior Women’s Club hosts concert
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Poland Junior Women’s Club hosted its annual summer
Walk to End Alzheimer’s seeking teams
The Alzheimer’s Association (Greater East Ohio Chapter) is registering teams for the Walk to End
Austintown Sports Briefs
Little Falcons still accepting players The Austintown Little Falcons are still accepting signups
‘Hey Kid’ performs at Skedaddles
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of the band “Hey Kid.” which includes Jack Savage,
Austintown girl makes Locks of Love donation
It has taken 8-year-old India Gatts two years to grow her hair long enough to donate the 10 inches
Boardman teen rolls second perfect game
Johnathon Tiberio, 16, bowled his second perfect “300” game on July 11 while competing in the
Gymnast shine at AAU competition
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of The Ohio Gymnastics Institute, Gloria
Farmers National Bank empowers students
Farmers National Bank recently announced a new initiative to bring financial literacy education to
Boardman 12-year-old all stars fall in state tourney
Boardman Community Baseball’s 12-year-old all-star team was eliminated from the recent state
Children to host open celebration for McCowins
Kenneth and Georgia McCowin of Vienna will mark the 50th anniversary of their marriage in an open
Shannon Johnson to wed Joel Moss in Aug. 11 rite
The engagement of Shannon Johnson of Arlington, Va., and Joel Moss of Washington, D.C., is being
Bunnies provide therapy for children
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Contrary to belief, bunnies can do much more than hop and
New wellness center open in Canfield
Reflections Wellness Center, a business offering several types of massage therapy, including
Poland Community Briefs
Knights of Columbus council 4471 expanding charitable efforts In the Poland and Struthers area,
GM’s 2Q net profit plummets 41 percent
Associated Press DETROIT The engine that powers General Motors is running rough. And if the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Stryffeler, 26, of 205 E. Wisconsin Ave.,
Farmers Bank empowers students
Farmers National Bank recently announced a new initiative to bring financial literacy education to
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield alumni graduates master’s program with honors Jillian Muth, a 2006 graduate of Canfield
Sixth-graders compete in Ancient Civilization Games
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School was the site of the first-
New Wellness center open in Canfield
Reflections Wellness Center, a business offering several types of massage therapy, including
Girl makes Locks of Love donation
It has taken 8-year-old India Gatts two years to grow her hair long enough to donate the 10 inches
Quaker Steak car show raises funds
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Old-fashioned cars lined up in the parking lot of the
9 swine flu cases confirmed from county fair in Ohio
Associated Press CINCINNATI Health officials investigating illnesses linked to an Ohio county
Warren native has role in film
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com A Warren native has a small role in “Total Recall,” a sci-fi
Why did LaTourette quit?
Opinion: U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette’s decision to quit his re-election race will leave a gap in the
Pirates prep for pivotal series with Reds in Cincinnati
Associated Press PITTSBURGH With 22 victories somewhere between now and the end of the regular
Walk to End Alzheimer’s seeks teams
The Alzheimer’s Association (Greater East Ohio Chapter) is registering teams for the Walk to End
Science show teaches lessons, draws laughter
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children and parents got a hands-on experience while they
Military groups challenge lawsuit on early voting
Associated Press COLUMBUS Fifteen military groups are opposing a federal lawsuit in Ohio brought
Furyk’s rest pays off in Bridgestone first round
Associated Press AKRON Jim Furyk made a detour to Florida to sit on his back porch and hang out
Trial opens with evidence on deadly Youngstown crash
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The crash that killed Pamela Kennedy was a
Dumping ground
Associated Press DETROIT From the street, the two decomposing bodies were nearly invisible,
Years Ago
Today is Friday, Aug. 3, the 216th day of 2012. There are 150 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Obama, Romney spar over economic plans
Associated Press GOLDEN, Colo. Mitt Romney promised Thursday that his economic program will
Weathersfield man, 59, faces 26 child-pornography charges
Staff report WARREN A 59-year-old McKinley Heights man indicted in January on four rape counts
Coverage improves for some women; others can only wait
Editorial: Despite the hyperbolic predic- tions of the death of religious freedom in the United States, another
Beefing up Web security
Opinion: Beefing up Web security Los Angeles Times: The first line of defense against cybercriminals is to
Mr. Wall St. Man
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords What a blessing it is for Mitt Romney to serve as the Republican
Covelli to host YOUNG ’12 expo
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber’s Youngstown Ohio Utica &
Poland cheerleaders win awards, serve community
Poland Seminary High School freshman, junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders won many awards this
Strengthen all sectors in Valley, pros suggest
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN As the Mahoning Valley sets out to rewrite
METRO DIGEST || Warren food giveaway today
Photo safari planned Youngstown “A Photo Safari to Tanzania” will be presented by Ralph Malmer
Manager awaits reasons for dead fish in his pond
By Danny Restivo drestivo@hotmail.com BROOKFIELD A manager of a modular home community said he
Obama is no Bill Clinton
Opinion: The Obama re-election team must be in panic mode. The president is stuck in a virtual tie with Mitt
Retiring senator couldn’t get timing right
Opinion: A dozen years ago, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison expressed interest in exploring a presidential bid,
Job fair planned
Job fair planned BOARDMAN Staff Right Services, a locally owned staffing agency, will host a
METRO DIGEST || Fundraisers for girl injured by Bobcat
Swimmer drowns NEW CASTLE, PA A man drowned Thursday evening while swimming in a Lawrence County
City gives $100K to two businesses on the grow
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is giving $100,000 grants to two
LSP gang member sentenced to 33 months in federal prison
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A defendant who pleaded guilty in the
Activists in W.Va. demand police brutality investigation
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. Environmental activists demanded an investigation Thursday
School board OKs contracts with teachers, other workers
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD The city school board has approved new contracts
Annan quits as envoy to Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT Kofi Annan announced his resignation Thursday as peace envoy to Syria
Double-decker bus crash kills at least 1
Double-decker bus crash kills at least 1 litchfield, ill. A packed double-decker Megabus slammed
IRS is missing billions in ID theft
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service may have delivered more than $5 billion
Controversy rolls on over skate park
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS Struthers’ law director says it’s his opinion
Romero leads at Reno-Tahoe
Combined dispatches RENO, NV Argentine Andres Romero tops the leaderboard at the Reno-Tahoe Open
Telephone town halls work
Opinion: Telephone town halls work I think David Skolnick missed the point with his article on Bill
YOUNGSTOWN 4 indicted on charges of gang activity
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury handed up
Dairy Queen treats children’s hospital
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Cornersburg Dairy Queen celebrated Miracle Treat Day by
New needle point store has ribbon-cutting
New needle point store has ribbon-cutting The Regional Chamber and owner Julia Kerner met at 10
Canfield 8U travel team wins tournament
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Cardinals 8U travel baseball team was crowned
Boardman Sports Briefs
Run with the Rockets The Lowellville volleyball team will be hosting Run with the Rockets, a 5K
New needle point store has ribbon-cutting
New needle point store has ribbon-cutting The Regional Chamber and owner Julia Kerner met at 10
Dairy Queen treats children’s hospital
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Cornersburg Dairy Queen celebrated Miracle Treat Day by
Dairy Queen treats children’s hospital
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Cornersburg Dairy Queen celebrated Miracle Treat Day by
Gina Cimmento Dance Studio celebrates 25 years
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Celebrating 25 years, the Gina Cimmento Dancers performed
Library doubles as science lab
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Poland library turned its meeting room into a
Farmers National Bank empowers high school students
Farmers National Bank recently announced a new initiative to bring financial literacy education to
New needle point store has ribbon-cutting
New needle point store has ribbon-cutting The Regional Chamber and owner Julia Kerner met at 10
New needle point store has ribbon-cutting
New needle point store has ribbon-cutting The Regional Chamber and owner Julia Kerner met at 10
Farmers National Bank empowers students
Farmers National Bank recently announced a new initiative to bring financial literacy education to
Farmers National Bank empowers students
Farmers National Bank recently announced a new initiative to bring financial literacy education to
Austintown couple helps others in free time
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Austintown residents Patrick and Kristi Simms are trying
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