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Spanier says never told of abuse at Penn State

Spanier says never told of abuse at Penn State STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers for Graham


Obama campaign to open office in Boardman

Obama campaign to open office in Boardman President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign is opening


UPDATE: Four escape major injury in 2-car Austintown crash

UPDATE: Four escape major injury in 2-car Austintown crash


DNA tests lead to new trial for convicted Ohioan

DNA tests lead to new trial for convicted Ohioan


Analysis describes Ohio public pensions as solid

Analysis describes Ohio public pensions as solid


Youngstown police investigating shooting

Youngstown police investigating shooting


Campbell finance director making progress on statements

Campbell finance director making progress on statements campbell Campbell’s finance director


Spike Lee works on Michael Jackson documentary

Spike Lee to do documentary on Michael Jackson


Kasich commutes sentence of Mahoning County killer

Kasich commutes sentence of Mahoning County killer


Baseball cards in Ohio attic might fetch millions

Baseball cards in Ohio attic might fetch millions TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Karl Kissner picked up a


Witness: Driver of runaway Ohio truck saved others

Witness: Driver of runaway Ohio truck saved others AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Witnesses say the driver of


2 more Pa. deaths found to be heat-related

2 more Pa. deaths found to be heat-related


Report: 7-year-old Pa. boy shoots himself in the face

Report: 7-year-old Pa. boy shoots himself in the face


NTSB: Neglect, inaction caused huge Mich. spill

NTSB: Neglect, inaction caused huge Mich. spill DETROIT (AP) — The National Transportation Safety


Highway patrol concerned about number of fatal Trumbull crashes

Highway patrol concerned about number of fatal Trumbull crashes


Kasich to formalize Lake Erie drilling ban

Kasich to formalize Lake Erie drilling ban


OSHP investigating Austintown crash

OSHP investigating Austintown crash


Study: Medicare contractors vulnerable to conflict

Study: Medicare contractors vulnerable to conflict MIAMI (AP) — A new government report warns that


Ohioan missing after vacation in North Carolina

Ohioan missing after vacation in North Carolina


W. Pa. borough limits chairs to save parade spaces

W. Pa. borough limits chairs to save parade spaces


Ohioan gets community service in KKK confrontation

Ohioan gets community service in KKK confrontation


Trumbull County MetroParks parks closed for parking-lot maintenance

Trumbull County MetroParks parks closed for parking-lot maintenance


Report: Some lose homes over as little as $400

Report: Some lose homes over as little as $400


Ohio casinos rake in $417M in first full month of operation

Ohio casinos rake in $417M in first full month of operation


Brine migration study in Marcellus Shale

Brine migration study in Marcellus Shale


Trial begins in case of Ohio group home death

Trial begins in case of Ohio group home death


Water service restored to Champion Township

Water service restored to Champion Township


Austintown man charged with crimes in Lordstown

Austintown man charged with crimes in Lordstown


Mass. man to plead guilty in plot to blow up Pentago

Mass. man to plead guilty in plot to blow up Pentagon


5 health care plans join Medicaid lawsuit in Ohio

5 health care plans join Medicaid lawsuit in Ohio


Youngstown/Warren Chamber: Put all 17 Youngstown charter amendments on fall ballot

Youngstown/Warren Chamber: Put all 17 Youngstown charter amendments on fall ballot


Senate Dems pushing tax breaks for business

Senate Dems pushing tax breaks for business


Warren Salvation Army provides cooling station

Warren Salvation Army provides cooling station


Ohio priest wants $3.5M back in tax-fraud case

Ohio priest wants $3.5M back in tax-fraud case


REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet for lunch at noon Thursday at Trax Restaurant,


McGarry memorial golf outing planned

PULASKI, Pa. The first Carmen J. McGarry Memorial Golf Outing is set for Saturday at Tanglewood


Lyme disease to be topic at event

Lyme disease to be featured at events A documentary, “Under Our Skin,” a dramatic tale of


Teen drowns in club pool

Valley’s 3rd drowning victim, others illegally entered private facility


Home run crown goes to a Prince

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. Detroit’s Prince Fielder became only the second player to win


Panel to hear testimony on Delphi pensions

By DAVID SKOLNICK and BURTON SPEAKMAN news@vindy.com WASHINGTON, D.C. A congressional


911 call reveals horror of murders

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS A 911 call released Monday by the Newton Falls


Mayor: City seeks Covelli sale, lease

The city expects to hire a consulting firm next week to do an operational assessment of the Covelli Centre, preparing the facility for a potential sale or lease, Mayor Charles Sammarone said.

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Police have few leads in Warren shooting death

Staff report WARREN Police said they have few leads in the shooting death of Delshawn Scott, 36,


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Circle of Friends

Monday’s 27th annual Children’s Mental Health Circle of Friends Foundation golf scramble was the site of a major-league reunion.

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No relief: Scrappers bullpen can’t hold lead

Connecticut tied the game with a three-run eighth inning, then scored its go-ahead run in the top of the ninth to beat Mahoning Valley, 5-4, at Eastwood Field on Monday night.

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Cavs eye pick in Nets trade

Akron Beacon Journal CLEVELAND When the Seattle SuperSonics used their hefty trade exception to


Cruise, Holmes reach divorce settlement

BY JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes reached a


‘No free lunch in the job market’

Opinion: One of the reasons for the popularity of political rhetoric is that everybody can be right, in terms


Obama seeks to shift election to tax debate

Associated Press WASHINGTON Facing sagging jobs numbers, President Barack Obama sought to recast


NiSource agreement with Hilcorp Energy

NiSource agreement with Hilcorp Energy houston NiSource Gas Transmission and Storage’s Midstream


Economic policy paralyzed

Opinion: By ROBERT J. SAMUELSON Washington Post WASHINGTON Wondering why government can’t restart


New music in stores this week includes:

New music in stores this week includes: v Dirty Projectors, “Swing Lo Magellan”: Frontman David


Study: Arts a $25.6M industry in Valley

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Arts and culture in the Mahoning Valley


Ohioans can right the wrong done with district boundaries

Editorial: Barring a colossal failure on the part of the group seeking to change the way Ohio’s legislative


‘Surge voters’ abandoning Obama

Opinion: By Ethan Rarick Los Angeles Times Remember the hordes of young people who were inspired by


Report: Some lose homes over as little as $400

Associated Press WASHINGTON The elderly and other vulnerable homeowners are losing their homes


‘NY Med’ takes real look at hospital work

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Every day deadly serious things happen in a


What is Confession?

Opinion: By George V. MURRY Special to The Vindicator On June 27, The Vindicator published a story about


O’Donold's Irish Pub to open downtown

O’Donold's Irish Pub will take over the space in downtown Youngstown being vacated by the Lemon Grove.


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An independent streak

Opinion: Midland (Mich.) Daily News: Gov. Rick Snyder is proving to have an independent streak, and that’s a


Blades vs. legs debate rages

Associated Press LONDON Is manmade material superior to muscle? Are those blades better than


Brown touts program for veterans

Army veteran Pedro Colon Jr. says his acceptance into a new federal program to train unemployed military veterans for high-demand jobs is life changing.

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AIRMEN BURIED

AIRMEN BURIED The remains are representative of six Air Force servicemen: Col. Joseph Christiano


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH RI man hits $180K jackpot 1 day after son wins $1K CRANSTON, R.I. Perhaps


UN envoy Annan seeks Iranian help

UN envoy Annan seeks Iranian help beirut International envoy Kofi Annan tried to rescue his


Man accused in beating of his mother-in-law

An Oak Avenue man was released from the Mahoning County jail after posting bond while the 87-year-old woman he’s accused of assaulting remains hospitalized.

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Seasonal firefighters seek health coverage

Associated Press DENVER They work the front lines of the nation’s most explosive wildfires,


Judge dismisses Armstrong lawsuit

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas A federal judge handed Lance Armstrong a quick setback Monday as


Births

Births ST. Joseph Health Center Felicia Kotsol and Scott Langham, Niles, girl, July 8. Kevin


New crisis looming in Egypt

Associated Press CAIRO A new showdown loomed in Egypt on Monday as the country’s highest court


US military buries airmen killed in ’65 crash over Laos

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. Ever since Sherrie Hassenger’s husband went missing with five


New law gives companies in US a break on pensions

Associated Press WASHINGTON A new law will let companies contribute billions of dollars less to


Stocks slide ahead of reports

Associated Press NEW YORK Edgy investors sent stocks lower Monday on Wall Street ahead of U.S.


Opening statements expected today in murder trial of teen

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Opening statements are expected today in


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frederick M. Hicks, 25, of 3236 Sheridan Road,


DETROIT SHOOTING Mom questions daughter’s fatal hug

Associated Press DETROIT The mother of a Detroit woman shot and killed while dancing with an


Judge rejects state’s bid to end ballot agreement

Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal court agreement governing rules for counting provisional


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CRIME FIGHTERS

Youngstown State University Police have added a new weapon to their crime-fighting arsenal.

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Items from Ness are up for auction

Associated Press CLEVELAND A Massachusetts business plans to auction memorabilia from crime-


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Nugent drummer charged with DUI BANGOR, Maine A drummer for classic rocker Ted


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, July 10, the 192nd day of 2012. There are 174 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


ohio lottery Record sales boost money for schools

Associated Press DAYTON A year of record-high sales for the Ohio Lottery means its highest


Two face charges of prostitution

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS One of two women charged in Newton Falls Municipal


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District, regular meeting at 7 p.m., Poland Township


Surplus food

Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce giveaway,


Police investigate shooting in Farrell

Police investigate shooting in Farrell FARRELL, PA. Police are investigating a shooting early


A case of thanks, but no thanks

Opinion: A case of thanks, but no thanks Day in and day out I read in the newspaper and hear on the TV


Water emegency ends

Water emegency ends campbell A water-conservation emergency in Campbell is over, and the city is


POLICE CALLS

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


Man denied parole for another 10 years

Staff report COLUMBUS Richard G. Anderson Jr., who killed Charity Agee, 18, of Youngstown and


Austintown officials OK paving contract

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Nearly four miles of township roads are included


Girard council OKs wastewater rate

Staff report Girard City council has approved a special wastewater rate for pipe maker V&M Star.


New Middletown Council places 2 levies on ballot

BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Two police levy renewals — one for 2 mills


From farmhands to major league fame

Bryce Harper remembered back to Oct. 27, when just 414 fans were at Scottsdale Stadium to watch his Scorpions play the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League.

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