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12 car break-ins in Struthers Friday night
Police discovered 12 cars were burglarized in the Hamilton Lake and Runge Boulevard area of the city sometime Friday night.
Amish man drowns in Mosquito Lake today
Police using boats recovered the body of a 21-year-old Amish man in Mosquito Lake Saturday after he jumped in the water from a boat to cool off.
Deputy hurt during illegal fireworks show tonight at Trumbull fair
The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office plans to file felony charges Monday against the operator of the rodeo that performed at the Trumbull County Fair Friday night after an illegal fireworks show spooked a horse ridden by a mounted deputy who suffered multiple injuries.
East Side fire destroys house
Youngstown firefighters battled a blaze at 1561 Clay Street on the East Side starting at 9:24 p.m. Friday.
Indians’ Jimenez beats Rays 7-3
Indians’ Jimenez beats Rays 7-3 CLEVELAND (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez struck out eight over six innings
2 injured in motorcycle crash in Mesopotamia
A man and woman riding a motorcycle were injured during a 10:20 p.m. crash Thursday on state Route 534 in Mesopotamia Township.
McDonald cruises as Pirates top Giants 3-1
McDonald cruises as Pirates top Giants 3-1 PITTSBURGH (AP) — James McDonald scattered four hits
Youngstown air quality dangerous tonight, agencies warn
The Eastgate Regional Council of Governments is warning Youngstown residents of unhealthy levels of ozone this evening.
Job fair Wednesday for health care workers
One Step to Life Inc. will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at its offices at 3610 Southern Blvd.
SOCIETY DIGEST | Adults will get crafty
Adults will get crafty SALEM The adult Getting Crafty class will make refrigerator magnets from
Crystal Batchelder, Shawn Sturgeon to wed Aug. 4
The engagement of Crystal Marie Batchelder and Shawn Joseph Sturgeon, both of Cortland, is being announced by their parents.
Lanney-Clemmer wedding plans are announced
NEW WATERFORD Howard E. and Lisa J. Lanney of New Waterford are announcing the engagement and
Erica L. Truitt to be bride of Andrew D. Foor
BERLIN CENTER Erica Lisa Truitt and Andrew David Foor, both of Berlin Center, have announced their
Elizabeth Carr | Chris Conner
OHOKA, NORTH CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND Elizabeth Carr and Chris Conner, both of Wellington, New
Amy Polkovitch | Andrew Harman
CANFIELD Amy Lynn Polkovitch of Columbus became the bride of Andrew Joseph Harman, also of
Mosquito Lakeview Discovery Day July 21
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mosquito Creek Lake will have its annual Mosquito Lakeview Discovery Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21 to expose the public to nature and the Lakeview Recreation Area.
YSU's new bike patrol to be introduced Monday
Youngstown State University will introduce its new bike patrol at 1 p.m. Monday.
PNC Day in the Park Sunday in Columbiana
The PNC “Day in the Park” will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave. River Hawk will provide the music as part of the summer concert series at the park’s gazebo.
Two New Castle fires suspicious
Two fires within two hours of each other are suspicious, though they have not been ruled arson, fire department officials reported.
Pavlik’s career comeback continues tonight on HBO
Super middleweight boxer Kelly Pavlik has a more accomplished background and a 4 1/2-inch height advantage over New Yorker Will Rosinsky, but tonight will be no less important than any of his recent fights.
Poland man who introduced Obama violated ‘trade secrets,’ owes company
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com POLAND The man who introduced Barack Obama in Poland on
Scrappers can’t hold off IronBirds’ comeback
Scrappers can’t hold off the IronBirds’ comeback By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com NILES
ODNR, DeWine could take action against Patriot Water in Warren
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com warren Patriot Water Treatment could face action from
Ursuline ministries volunteers get more than they give
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Volunteers in ministries sponsored by the
Inside the ropes with ...Jason Kokrak
Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 68 Friday to move to even par at the Greenbrier Classic at the Old White TPC in Sulphur Springs, W.Va. His round included four birdies and two bogeys. Kokrak just missed making the cut, which was set at 1-under. He shot a 2-over 72 in Thursday’s first round.
Penn State inquiry findings expected soon
Associated Press state college, pa. Penn State’s internal investigation into the Jerry Sandusky
Lawyers to argue on use of suspect’s statements
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prosecution and defense lawyers will argue
Wean grant will help revive Crandall Park neighborhood
Staff report WARREN The Crandall Park South neighborhood will be reviving its identity with
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Qualifying: The Trumbull County native qualified 34th position for today’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. He had a fast lap of 190.118 mph. Today’s race begins at 7:30 p.m. with TNT’s coverage beginning at 6:30.
Pirates’ resurgence among several new storylines of 2012
The Pirates’ resurgence is among several new storylines of 2012 Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS
Trumbull entities get 0-percent loan
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office and several townships will benefit
Woman suspected in four armed robberies
Staff report LIBERTY Township police said a woman is the prime suspect in at least four armed
Business owner’s widow sues driver of car that hit him
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The widow of a towing company owner, who was struck and killed by a car
Five dead in family tragedy in Newton Falls
Tina Brazzon, left, stands with neighbor Chris Sullivan Friday afternoon after she learned that her brother, Rikki Cogley, his wife, Kathy Cogley, and one of Kathy’s children, Everett Greathouse, had been killed in the house next door. The house to the right is Tina’s. The house to the left is where the three were killed.
RESTING PLACES
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Photos and paintings have captured picturesque
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Summer Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Highlights
Already thin U.S. roster takes hit with Paul injury
Associated Press las vegas The U.S. men’s basketball team held its first practice Friday, and
High schools must change
Opinion: By Marc F. BERNSTEIN Newsday It’s time for the next big thing in education, a true revolution in
Will attacks on Romney work?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Remember the Outsourcerer? He was that guy from the Democratic Party, dressed up like a
More states freed from education law
More states freed from education law SEATTLE Although more than half the states are now exempt
MORE WEAN GRANTS | Also funded
These initiatives also have been awarded money from The Raymond John Wean Foundation in its latest
PLAYING FOR HISTORY
Federer advances to 8th final, while Murray makes 1st Associated Press wimbledon, england
Coke Zero victory may go to the biggest jerk
By GEORGE DIAZ ORLANDO SENTINEL Daytona, Fla. Please ignore all your friends on your race team
Boardman food plant pleases president
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman President Barack Obama was genuinely interested in
News shows
News shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Govs. Martin O’Malley,
Sagan avoids pileup, wins crash-filled stage
Associated Press METZ, France Peter Sagan of Slovakia avoided a bloody, across-the-road pileup
Heat wave kills three in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s heat wave has turned deadly, a coroner said Friday as he blamed
Midwest can’t get any relief from heat
Associated Press DETROIT When the air conditioner stopped in Ashley Jackson’s Southfield, Mich.,
WFMJ, DISH Network fail to reach deal
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN DISH Network is no longer carrying 21 WFMJ-TV and its sister station,
Sunken yacht to be raised
Associated Press OYSTER BAY, N.Y. A sunken yacht on which three children died during an
Disabled residents in peril
Opinion: Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat: There ought to be a law. People often say that when they hear about
Hunt parking lot
Hunt parking lot salem Hunt Engineering, a veteran-owned small business and supplier of valves
north side shooting Other defendants
Here are the other defendants charged with various crimes related to the Feb. 6, 2011, shooting
Simpson leads; Woods misses Greenbrier cut
Associated Press white sulphur springs, w.va. One week after he won for the third time this
Scott snaps record hitless streak; Rays clobber Masterson, Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Luke Scott snapped his team-record hitless streak with a two-run
newsmakers
newsmakers Dead heat in ratings for morning shows NEW YORK During a tumultuous time in morning
Stones drummer Watts keeps it jazzy
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Even though he’s played in the same rock ‘n’ roll
Bedard struggles as Pirates fall to Giants
Associated Press pittsburgh When Erik Bedard’s breaking ball behaves, the left-hander has the
Farmers concerned over dry conditions
Associated Press CINCINNATI Though farmer John Hoffman hopes forecasts of more hot temperatures
ursuline sisters | Volunteers in ministries
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, 4250 Shields Road, Canfield, have an intern/volunteer program
Study shows instability in Ohio’s economy
Staff report youngstown Ohio showed a record level of instability during 2010, while ranking in
U.S. apologizes to Pakistan; Afghan supply lines reopen
Editorial: For the past seven months, the crucial supply routes from Pakistan to Afghanistan have been closed
Zimmerman leaves Fla. jail on $1M bond
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Neighborhood-watch leader George Zimmerman was released from jail
Stage ‘Exorcist’ no head turner
By MIKE CIDONI LENNOX AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Forget the movie. This “Exorcist” is
Wie’s charge puts her 1 stroke off lead
Associated Press kohler, wis. Even as she climbed into the lead in the second round of the U.S.
Wick churches
Wick churches youngstown First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., will host the annual Wick
“There’s good weed [marijuana] everywhere in the world, but my God, these Americans are
“There’s good weed [marijuana] everywhere in the world, but my God, these Americans are brilliant.”
Jobs data set tone for race
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Disappointing job growth jolted the presidential campaign four
Williams looking to cap career comeback
Associated Press wimbledon, england More than once during the past fortnight, Serena Williams
Economy adds only 80,000 jobs in June
Associated Press WASHINGTON The American job machine has jammed. Again. The economy added only
ON THIS DATE
Today is Saturday, July 7, the 189th day of 2012. There are 177 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Magazine to stop altering bodies in photos
Associated Press NEW YORK Score one for girl power. A 14-year-old Maine ballet dancer who led
Breathe Carolina PLUGS INTO WARPED TOUR
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com What a difference a decade has made for David Schmitt.
“The Dog Whisperer” (8 p.m., national geographic): Cesar Millan launches the final
“The Dog Whisperer” (8 p.m., national geographic): Cesar Millan launches the final season of “The
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard L. Lehman Jr., 25, of Columbus, and Desiree
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
Birthdays
Birthdays Band leader Doc Severinsen is 85. Drummer Ringo Starr is 72. Singer-guitarist Warren
METRO DIGEST || Cancer benefit for Nancy Guerini
Cancer benefit HOWLAND Leon’s Sports Bar and Grill, 111 Niles-Cortland Road, is hosting a cancer
God will calm our storms
“Out of control” is a contemporary phrase used to describe people, situations or circumstances.
Father Walker gets national award
Staff report youngstown The Rev. James Walker’s “The Word” Scripture reflection columns in the
Deal provides compensation to former baseball players
Opinion: Major League Baseball’s annual midsummer exhibition, the All-Star Game, is Tuesday. Millions will
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA Q uK 9 5 vQ 9 8 3 wJ 7 6 2 The
Amid dreary news on jobs, president in Poland puts sunny spin on economy
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com POLAND On the same day the U.S. Labor Department reported
Witnesses praise driver killed in Akron crash
Associated Press AKRON The driver of a 12-wheel dump truck sounded his horn and frantically
Owner of restaurant in Akron dies hours after visit by Obama
Associated Press AKRON An Ohio restaurant owner who hosted President Barack Obama for breakfast
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