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Saturday, June 30 (106 stories)
Ellwood Fest features unusual crafts this weekend
It was shortly before 11 p.m. Friday, when the singing of the national anthem would announce the beginning of the 32nd Annual Arts, Crafts and Food festival.
Forbes rates Youngstown lowest in Ohio
Youngstown was the lowest rated city in Ohio in a study of the best cities for business and careers released Wednesday by Forbes.
Charities scramble for funds
Based on feedback from the last two weeks, it seems like we’re starting to hit our stride — Father’s Day, the U.S. Open, the Porters, and Jerry McGee turned out to be popular topics.
Tri-county vets killed in action honored at appreciation event today
A top priority for David W. Gilbert has been pleasing and following in the footsteps of his father, who served two years in the Vietnam War.
Experts offering advice at area community gardens
Ohio State University Extension office is sending in experts to communities all around Youngstown this month to help communities grow their own food.
Today's Austintown Block Watch party featured emergency vehicles
Kids ran from emergency vehicle to emergency vehicle, excited to learn more about them.
Pride parade draws bigger crowds downtown this year
More than 200 people marched down Market Street wearing rainbow clothing or flags, holding signs and doing whatever they could to support the gay and lesbian community as part of the Youngstown Pride Festival.
Cartons now can be recycled in Mahoning County
The Recycling Division of Mahoning County (Green Team) has begun accepting empty and rinsed paperboard milk, soup and juice cartons in its curbside recycling program and at its drop-off recycling centers.
Tina Hohla to be bride of Daniel Marteney
NEW WATERFORD Mr. and Mrs. Larry Marteney of New Waterford are announcing the engagement and
Dattilio-Bellotta wedding planned for Las Vegas
CANFIELD Amy E.C. Dattilio and Phillip M. Bellotta, both of Canfield, are announcing their
Debra Logsdon, Lyle Carpenter to wed in Sept.
The children of Debra Lynn Logsdon are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
Shayla S. Kates, Eric S. McElroy to marry in July
YOUNGSTOWN Shayla S. Kates and Eric. S. McElroy, both of Youngstown, are planning a July wedding.
Jessica Williams, Matthew Campbell plan Oct. nuptials
YOUNGSTOWN James and Renee Williams are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
Nominees needed for Valley Legacy Awards
AUSTINTOWN The Valley Legacy Advisory Board is seeking nominations for the Valley Legacy Awards.
Grow Youngstown to offer canning classes
Grow Youngstown, YWCA of Warren, and Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership are offering an opportunity
SOCIETY DIGEST || Expert from Cornell U. to speak at garden club
Expert from Cornell U. to speak at garden club YOUNGSTOWN Laura Hlusko of Fredonia, Pa., will
Judge Krichbaum honored for 25 years
Mahoning County Bar Association honored Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for his 25 years of service as an association trustee.
Vienna teen injured in crash with semi
A Vienna man was seriously injured Friday afternoon when his car struck the back of a tractor-trailer rig that unexpectedly changed lanes and became lodged under the rig.
New Castle man sentenced on child sex charges
A 50-year-old New Castle, Pa., man has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison after he had earlier pleaded guilty to possessing material depicting the sexual exploitation of a minor.
Fire at Youngstown auto repair shop Friday night
Fire early Friday evening caused an undetermined amount of damage to a South Avenue auto repair business and cars, equipment and tools inside the block building.
Ursuline’s Brown gets shot with Cavs
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com On Friday morning, D’Aundray Brown was helping his mother move
No place like home? GM Lordstown asks its workers
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com lordstown General Motors has targeted a survey to some
Mannozzi walking down a dream
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com This morning, Michael Mannozzi of Boardman will make a
YSU conditional students face stiffer standards
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University has changed the
Supporters, opponents of health care plan put pressure on state officials
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Supporters of President Barack Obama’s health care law
Springfield’s Nick Russell throws, runs for a TD
By STEVE WILAJ sports@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN East Liverpool’s Marky Thompkins has made
Scrappers stage late heroics — again
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com NILES Call them the comeback kids. For the second
Police seek clues in killing on North Side
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine who shot
Youngstown church helps people dress for success
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown The Dress to Succeed concept isn’t new but
Toyota, Creekside lead Class B series
Staff report STRUTHERS Colin McKee tossed a three-hitter with six strikeouts and two walks to
Coordinator likens garden to family tree
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Mary Bobersky, coordinator of Jubilee
Crestwood grad headed to London
Plain Dealer EUGENE, Ore. For years, Bridget Franek was a familiar sight to those living in
YWCA gets new executive director
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Leah Brooks has been named executive director of the YWCA of Youngstown.
Monsignor Zuraw will mark 25th anniversary
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD When Monsignor John A. Zuraw was ordained as a
Authorities warn Valley drug leaders: 'We will get you'
Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley, left, looks on Pete Bickmore of the FBI's Cleveland office, details the three-year investigation leading to Friday's indictment of 36 people involved in a heroin ring stretching from Chicago to Youngstown.
YSU LECTURE SERIES Presentation to focus on organized crime
Staff report youngstown Fred Viehe, professor of American Urban History at Youngstown State
Pirates heat up, drub Cardinals
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Clint Barmes, pinch-hitter Alex Presley and Garrett Jones each
AROUND THE HORN | Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 14, Yankees 7 NEW YORK A.J. Pierzynski homered twice, Paul Konerko
dress to succeed Outreach ministry
Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown, is the site of Dress to Succeed
Authorities investigate incident
Staff report Hubbard Mahoning County Children Services and Hubbard Township police are
Cable parks offer wakeboarding
Associated Press MARYSVILLE, Ohio For an avid wakeboarder, Nicole Stanley has little need for a
Independence day | Area celebrations
Fourth of July fireworks displays and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Mahoning JFS gets kudos from state
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A state official handed out kudos to
Victim was taking cousin to hospital
Associated Press JOHNSTOWN, Pa. A driver who was shot and killed by police in western
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Friday: The Trumbull County native will begin in the 42nd position for
Hansen out, Weltz advances in 200 breast
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Brendan Hansen and Eric Shanteau were the favorites. The race
jubilee gardens A growing community
Jubilee Gardens is at 150 Lafayette St., Youngstown. It’s been a community garden for some 30
Federer escapes in third round
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England A day after Rafael Nadal’s stunning exit at Wimbledon, the
Wade 2.0? Cavs’ Scott endorses picks
Akron Beacon Journal INDEPENDENCE The first time Byron Scott watched film of Dion Waiters, he
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A county grand jury indicted these people this week on these charges: Milas Strozier Jr., 51,
Former FBI informant faces mortgage-fraud charges in Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND A former FBI informant convicted in a mortgage fraud scheme has been
Chimps attack man in South Africa
Chimps attack man in South Africa johannesburg Chimpanzees at a sanctuary founded by famed
Farmers market at Lake Milton
Farmers market at Lake Milton LAKE MILTON Lake Milton Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to
Storms, winds replace broiling temperatures
Associated Press COLUMBUS Severe thunderstorms and high winds are sweeping across parts of Ohio,
Evans begins title defense at 99th Tour de France
Associated Press LIEGE, Belgium Cadel Evans thinks one Tour de France title will make it easier
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Howard R. Evans, 62, of 4520 Rita Ave., Youngstown,
Kentucky hoping to avoid repeat of ’11
Associated Press SPARTA, Ky. Simmering drivers in overheating cars, all vying for an open lane
Vienna man injured in crash on Route 11
Staff report LIBERTY A Vienna man was seriously injured Friday afternoon when his car struck
METRO DIGEST || Judge Krichbaum honored for service
Judge Krichbaum honored for service LIBERTY Mahoning County Bar Association honored Judge R.
Elder Rose Carter of Greater Friendship Baptist Church is the founder of Dress to Succeed at the
Elder Rose Carter of Greater Friendship Baptist Church is the founder of Dress to Succeed at the
Proposal targets some Taliban at Gitmo
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is considering a new gambit to restart
Former local sports bar to reopen in Cranberry, Pa.
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A local sports bar that recently closed will reopen in Cranberry, Pa.
JULY 4th What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
YSU junior heads to S. Korea for internship
Staff report youngstown Bryan Zilka is going global with a co-op internship in Seoul, South
God speaks in subtle ways
“Then a great and powerful wind tore the mountains apart and shattered the rocks before the Lord,
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: x7 uA K 10 9 5 vA J 9 6 3 wJ 8 Your
GRADS LIST
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: WASHINGTON AND LEE
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the following information: the complete name of the
Who: Austintown Baptist Church. What: The theme is “Amazing Wonders.” When: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ohio VA hospital records found at private home
Associated Press DAYTON The Dayton Veterans Affairs Medical Center is notifying 16 people that
YSU COUNSELING GRADUATES | Honor society inductees
Youngstown State University recently inducted several counseling graduate students into the Eta
Grove City College seeks nominations for awards
Staff report grove city, pa. Grove City College seeks nominations for the 30th annual Campus-
‘People Like Us’
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service “People Like Us” is a well-acted weeper that walks
Mooney speaker places third in US
Mooney speaker places third in US youngstown Richard Clark, a recent graduate from Cardinal
WHITE HOUSE CHAMPIONS OF CHANGE National PTA seeks nominations for honor
Staff report san jose, calif. National PTA, in partnership with the White House and U.S.
New dean announced for KSU Columbiana campuses
Staff report kent Kent State University Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
camp frederick | Background
camp frederick | Background Camp Frederick is a Christian camp and retreat center that is used
Asian-Americans do vary
Opinion: By Khin Mai Aung McClatchy-Tribune Beware the “model minority” stereotype about Asian-Americans.
Columbiana County businesses hear how to prep for shale boom
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com columbiana While it’s too early to know what the shale
S.D. colleges show weaknesses
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.: Last fall, Gov. Dennis Daugaard advocated that South Dakota young
Mandel remains defiant
Opinion: COLUMBUS Josh Mandel seems like such a nice kid. I say “kid,” not to demean, but because Mandel
YOUNGSTOWN HOMICIDES
YOUNGSTOWN HOMICIDES By the numbers 17: Number of city homicides from Jan. 1 to June 29, 2012.
YBI will install mural
Staff report youngstown Downtown Youngstown will get a little brighter with the addition of a
Trumbull County officials OK $18K pact with chamber
Staff report youngstown Trumbull County commissioners approved a new contract with the
Immigration on front burner, despite inaction by Congress
Editorial: President Obama’s decision to allow some illegal immigrants to stay in the country was political,
Whitney Houston’s co-star saw no trouble on film set
Associated Press New York Actor Omari Hardwick, who worked with Whitney Houston in what would
‘Today’ selects Guthrie
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK NBC appointed Savannah Guthrie as Matt Lauer’s
Allegiant adds 2 SC flights
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com VIENNA Two additional flights per week are leaving the
GOP plots 2013 strategy on health care repeal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Turned away at the Supreme Court, congressional Republicans sketched
‘Making memories’
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com rogers For the youths and adults who spend time at Camp
Grammy champ Adele pregnant with first child
Associated Press NEW YORK Adele is celebrating another milestone — a pregnancy. The superstar
Congress passes bill on highway jobs and student loans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress emphatically approved legislation Friday preserving jobs on
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Fireworks Festival at Canfield Fairgrounds, 6 p.m.: Festival with
Orioles’ offense awakens in victory over Indians
Associated Press BALTIMORE Ryan Flaherty singled in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning,
Mahan builds 2-shot lead at Congressional
Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. A punishing golf course. Temperatures that topped 100. Hunter
Europe’s leaders defy expectations
Europe’s leaders defy expectations brussels Europe’s leaders finally rose to the challenge of a
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine who shot
Ongoing series
Ongoing series villa maria, pa. Villa Maria Spirituality and Education Center continues its
EYE-OPENER
Associated Press BEREA His gray T-shirt soaked with sweat, Justin Blackmon sat at a picnic table
Friday, June 29 (133 stories)
Youngstown BOE to consider levy
Youngstown Board of Education plans to discuss placing a renewal levy on the November ballot at its July 10 meeting.
Severe storms, winds sweeping Ohio
Severe thunderstorms and high winds are sweeping across parts of Ohio, leaving thousands of residents without power and blowing over tractor-trailers.
Free-range eggs, fruits, breads at Lake Milton farmer's market Saturday
Lake Milton Farmers Market will be from 9 a.m. to noon today — and every Saturday during summer — at Lake Milton State Park Amphitheater Lawn, Grandview Road, just north of the swim beach.
Power outage hits East Side, Campbell and parts of Lowellville and Coitsville
Power outage hits East Side, Campbell and parts of Lowellville and Coitsville A power outage is
Chinese national charged with smuggling cigarettes
Chinese national charged with smuggling cigarettes PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A Chinese national has
US air marshals in NY face firings
US air marshals in NY face firings NEW YORK (AP) — The Transportation Security Administration is
Fort Hood shooting suspect barred from court again
Fort Hood shooting suspect barred from court again FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military judge in
Arrests made, others charged in Youngstown, Mahoning Co. heroin ring
Arrests made, others charged in Youngstown, Mahoning Co. heroin ring
Judge blocks release of Manson follower’s tapes
Judge blocks release of Manson follower’s tapes DALLAS (AP) — A Texas judge has blocked the
SC Gov. Haley cleared again by House ethics panel
SC Gov. Haley cleared again by House ethics panel COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina House
Army officials say shooter killed superior officers
Army officials say shooter killed superior officers FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Military officials
Police, Children Services investigate sexual imposition case
Police, Children Services investigate sexual imposition case HUBBARD Hubbard Township police
GM survey asks workers, ‘Want to move closer to home?’
GM survey asks workers, ‘Want to move closer to home?’ lordstown General Motors is sending a
Romney says ruling brings new urgency to election
Romney says ruling brings new urgency to election NEW YORK (AP) — A day after the Supreme Court
Congress poised to act on highways, student loans
Congress poised to act on highways, student loans WASHINGTON (AP) - After being derided as a “do-
Columbiana chamber members told to get ready for shale boom
Columbiana chamber members told to get ready for shale boom columbiana While it’s too early to
Activists: Dozens killed in Syria shelling
Activists: Dozens killed in Syria shelling BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian troops rained tank and artillery
Europe summit surprises with bold moves
Europe summit surprises with bold moves BRUSSELS (AP) - After 18 disappointing summits since the
4 arrested after calling NC deputy for drugs
4 arrested after calling NC deputy for drugs SALISBURY, N.C. (AP) — Four people have been arrested
Apparent homicide on North Side this morning
Apparent homicide on North Side this morning YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police are investigating what
5 killed, 1 hurt in crash in eastern Pennsylvania
5 killed, 1 hurt in crash in eastern Pennsylvania GERMANTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Police say a collision
2 officers seek overtime for K-9 work
2 officers seek overtime for K-9 work PITTSBURGH (AP) — Two western Pennsylvania police officers
What you need to know about health care now
Chief Justice John Roberts sided with the court’s four liberal justices — Stephen Breyer, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elena Kagan and Sonia Sotomayor — to form the 5-4 majority.
YWCA’s art show showcases women
YWCA’s art show showcases women YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA’s “Youngstown’s Women Artists: a
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30
Friends of the Library plan activities
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County and its Friends of the Library are planning
Lions install officers, honor members
AUSTINTOWN In a Boardman Lions Club meeting June 14 at the Saxon Club, members installed a slate
Resigning chief tells of discord with Warren board
Outgoing Warren City Schools Superintendent Bruce W. Thomas told the board president in his resignation email that he was becoming less comfortable with board decisions since his hiring.
Scrappers snag a victory
He struck out with runners on the corners, down one in the bottom of the eighth — his second strikeout of the game.
LSP gang members convicted
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com CLEVELAND Four Youngstown men who were convicted of
Wait, who? Cavs pick Waiters, add Zellers
Associated Press INDEPENDENCE The Cavaliers found a running mate for Kyrie Irving, just not the
Poland Library prom brings out the dancing dead
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Breanna Keever spent hours preparing for her prom
Indians snap 5-game skid
Associated Press BALTIMORE The Cleveland Indians found the perfect way to end a bothersome
Health costs go up for teachers in Niles
A two-year contract approved this week by the Niles teachers union and the board of education will require teachers to pay more for their health care.
Burnett wins again as Bucs top Phillies
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A new catcher didn’t affect A.J. Burnett’s groove. Burnett
Crackdown nets four indictments in H-Block Gang
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury has handed
Beckham left off British Olympic soccer team
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Few athletes did more to bring the Olympic Games to London this
Traffic alerts issued for I-76, I-680, Market
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 has announced several
Phelps cruises in 200 fly
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. After a couple of epic duels with his biggest rival, Michael Phelps
Show appreciation for American military at Canfield Fairgrounds
Staff report CANFIELD A group of military supporters is having a Military Appreciation Event
Ex-New Castle police chief sues city over his dismissal
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. The former New Castle, Pa., police
At Girard hot dog shop, some relish health ruling; others grill it as unjust
Pam DeGenaro reacts to Thursday's ruling ruling on health care from the U.S. Supreme Court, contending it violates the federal constitution DeGenaro and others were interviewed while enjoying a meal at Jib Jab hot dog shop in Girard.
Students explore careers at MCCTC
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students got a sneak peek at their future careers during
Hilltop principal thanks PTO volunteers
Hilltop Elementary School Principal Cathy Mowry hosted a breakfast May 25 to express her appreciation to the school’s numerous PTO volunteers who helped with various activities throughout the school year.
Fitch football camp mentors younger players
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Fitch High School senior football players spent some
Camp Woodside offers food and fun
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children ate a hearty breakfast and lunch while enjoying
Madcap puppet show back by popular demand
The Madcap puppet show brought the tale of Rumplestillskin to life for young children at the Austintown library June 18.
Play golf for Fitch High School
Play golf for Fitch High School Any boy attending Fitch High School interested in trying out for
Station earns award for safety education
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Firefighters at the Western Reserve fire station were
Madcap puppets use show to inspire kids to read
The Poland library doors flooded with eager children all vying for a chance to see the Madcap puppet show June 19.
Bigley named to Dean’s List
Bigley named to Dean’s List Shannon Bigley, an Exercise Science major and a resident of
Boosters host golf scramble at Tippecanoe Country Club
Boosters host golf scramble at Tippecanoe Country Club Canfield boys’ golf team boosters are
Beauty salon marks one year anniversary with event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Shekinah and Trimz beauty and barber salon, located on 1408
Wagner makes the Spring Dean’s List
Wagner makes the Spring Dean’s List Margaret Wagner, of Canfield, was among more than 1,900
Owners learn etiquette for new dog park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dogs ran across the lawns wagging their tails while
Newport campers taste test healthy treats
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children learned some healthy recipes using only fruits and
Hilltop fourth-graders play the field day away
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School did not
Hundreds walk in Boardman Relay for Life
People of all ages gathered at Boardman Center Middle School May 12 for the walk of their lives during the Relay for Life event, which raised money and awareness for the American Cancer Society.
Poland athletes compete at state track meet
Several members of the Poland Seminary High School team competed at the state track meet in early
Guza earns B.S. from Fort Hays
Guza earns B.S. from Fort Hays Matthew Guza, of Boardman, has graduated from Fort Hays State
Kennedy appointed to U.S. Service Academy
Daniel Kennedy has been appointed to The United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New
Hanna receives degree
Hanna receives degree Christopher Hanna, of Poland, received his Bachelor of Science degree in
St. Charles Elementary ends school year with picnic
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com St. Charles School ended the year with a fun-filled
St. Christine’s students spend day with grandparents
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Grandparents got the opportunity to experience what an
Serendipity art show offers versatility
Families and guests of Serendipity Christian Learning Center in Boardman recently attended the
Canfield swim team falls to Firestone team
Four members of the Canfield Swim Club won three events each, but it wasn’t enough, as the squad
Poland’s Mitzel tops Misheff
Poland’s Mitzel tops Misheff In the Championship Flight of the Women’s Ohio State Amateur
Dobbins students learn magic of science
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School fourth-graders became magicians
Local youth violinist performs at YSU
Teen violinist Noah Lee performed a violin concert at Youngstown State University’s Bliss Hall on
West Boulevard Elementary Honor Roll
HIGH HONOR ROLL GRADE 3 Room 205 – Mrs. Friedrich Gillian Canacci Sam Cicchillo Marli
Area politicians toe party lines in reactions to ruling
By PETER H. MILLIKEN and David Skolnick news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Local and state reaction
Girard board hires 5 teachers for school year
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD The Girard Board of Education approved hiring five
St. Christine’s hosts party with a purpose
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Parents, faculty and teachers brought as much change as
Power outage disrupts region
Staff report SALEM Power to about 1,160 customers, primarily in Salem, with a portion in
Guilty verdict ends family’s nightmare
Parents of an 18-year-old murder victim say the four years since their son’s death have been hard, but a guilty verdict for his killer at least is comforting.
Guys Without Ties play at Boardman Park
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Music at the Park turned rock and soul with Youngstown’s Guys
Associated Press
Associated Press VERMILION, Ohio An Ohio police department is holding a memorial service for a
Heat wave expected to bake Valley through July 4 holiday
Staff and wire report A heat wave rolling across Ohio sent temperatures and irritability soaring
Court rejects request for Demjanjuk
Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal appeals court on Thursday rejected a request to restore
Lots of laughs in 6th District race
Opinion: First it was the campaign of U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-6th, and the National Republican
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Small Ships Revue, 6 p.m.: The banks of the Shenango River in
birthdays
birthdays Actor Gary Busey is 68. Comedian Richard Lewis is 65. Drummer Ian Paice of Deep Purple
Leave higher ed alone
Opinion: By Lance Dickie Seattle Times America is in the midst of a pointless, distracting debate
Those who don’t/can’t pay for health care shift cost to others
Editorial: Make no mistake. All but a few Americans have access to health care, at least in emergencies. What
‘My Three Sons’ actor Grady dies
Associated Press THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. Don Grady, who was one of television’s most beloved big
Tepid economic growth weighs on job market
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is growing too slowly to pull the job market out of
Grand jury indicts 2 in deaths in Youngstown, Poland Twp.
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against a man accused in a South Side homicide and a woman charged in a Poland Township vehicular homicide.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man uses slingshot to fire marbles at speed camera ELLICOTT CITY, Md. Police in
‘TED’ IS EMPTY AND NOT FUNNY
MOVIE REVIEW ‘TED’ Grade: D Credits: Directed by Seth MacFarlane; cast includes Mark Wahlberg,
Boardman Center Middle School Honor Roll
5TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL Fourth Nine Weeks Augustino Arcuri Andrew Beichner Julia
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Food 4 Your Soul, 2614 Glenwood Ave., formerly Mr. Paul’s Bakery,
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 29, the 181st day of 2012. There are 185 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
The cost of credit catches up
Opinion: The cost of credit catches up The May 20 Vindicator re- ported, “YSU to charge fee for use of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.89 .14 Avalon
U.S. Gymnastic Trials (9 p.m., NBC): Here’s another chance to meet more potential Olympians:
U.S. Gymnastic Trials (9 p.m., NBC): Here’s another chance to meet more potential Olympians: This
Health providers throughout Valley applaud 5-4 ruling
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Supreme Court’s ruling that the
Obama, Romney seize on ruling
Associated Press WASHINGTON Battling fiercely for the White House, President Barack Obama and
President wins in the high court
Opinion: The Supreme Court’s dramatic decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act gives President Barack Obama
‘MAGIC MIKE’ KEEPS IT LIGHT AND FUN
MOVIE REVIEW ‘MAGIC MIKE’ Grade: B Credits: Directed by Steven Soderbergh; cast includes
Ohio mother-in-law pleads guilty in septic-tank death
Associated Press LOGAN, Ohio The mother-in-law of a woman found strangled in a septic tank
Youngstown school board gets rid of committees
Staff report youngstown The city school board will no longer have committees, opting instead to
Poland levy finalized
Poland levy finalized POLAND The Poland school board took the final step to place a five-year,
Boardman police probe rash of thefts from cars, arrest 3
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Three men are facing felony charges related to
Hospital stocks jump sharply on court decision
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hospital stocks rose sharply Thursday after the Supreme Court
McDonald school board OKs $75,000 if needed for more improvements
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The board of education Wednesday approved allocating
National Weather Service to send alerts to smartphones
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Attorney Bob Burns already gets a lot of information from his
Business, union leaders react to ruling
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown Local business representatives are nervous
INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS | What is scheduled?
Fourth of July fireworks displays and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
YSU students offer variety of views on law’s mandate
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the
AT&T temps (and scores) high
Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. Bo Van Pelt kept bogeys off his card and picked up an extra shot
Colo. fire destroys 346 homes this week
Colo. fire destroys 346 homes this week COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. A raging Colorado wildfire that
Nadal ousted in 2nd round
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England First Rafael Nadal took a tumble into the net. Then he began
Major win for conservatives
Opinion: WASHINGTON Conservatives won a substantial victory on Thursday. The physics of American politics —
FedEx ships Hamlin to Alaska
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Denny Hamlin has sorted packages at FedEx headquarters on the
Turkey sends forces to border with Syria
Los Angeles Times BEIRUT Turkish troops and anti-aircraft batteries were headed toward the
Drive and drive some more
Opinion: Drive and drive some more Marietta Times: Regardless of what you think about Ohio’s pending option
Commissioners OK $25K to keep Hope House open
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have allocated $25,000 in federal funds
Contempt vote by House is ‘political theater,’ Holder says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday became the first Cabinet
Ryan seeks help for RG Steel employees
Ryan seeks help for RG Steel employees Washington U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, requested
Residents urge board to reconsider options
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Public displeasure continued to be voiced Tuesday
Council votes against placing levy on November ballot
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Village council unanimously voted against placing a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY June 20
Austintown Police Blotter
June 18 Lost or stolen property: A front Ohio license plate as reported missing at Ohltown Road
Thursday, June 28 (124 stories)
Equipment failure causes power outage tonight
SALEM — Power to about 1,160 customers, primarily in Salem with a portion in Canfield, was out for 1 hour and 15 minutes today as Ohio Edison workers replaced a piece of equipment that stopped working, said David Turner, the company’s area manager for Mahoning and Columbiana counties.
Cavs get Carolina center Zeller in trade with Mavs
Cavs get Carolina center Zeller in trade with Mavs
Veterans appreciation event set Saturday in Canfield
Veterans appreciation event set Saturday in Canfield
4 Youngstown gang members convicted of conspiracy to commit racketeering
4 Youngstown gang members convicted of conspiracy to commit racketeering
Obama meets with wounded troops at Walter Reed
Obama meets with wounded troops at Walter Reed BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — President Barack Obama is
Three face charges in thefts from Boardman vehicles
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NY girl dies while playing mini golf in Orlando
NY girl dies while playing mini golf in Orlando ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A medical examiner says an 11
Appeals court overturns NYC accessible taxi ruling
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Mitt Romney reaction to Supreme Court ruling on Affordable Care Act
Mitt Romney reaction to Supreme Court ruling on Affordable Care Act
Stocks drop after health care law is upheld
Stocks drop after health care law is upheld NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks dropped sharply today after the
President Barack Obama's reaction to Supreme Court decision on Affordable Care Act
Obama's reaction to Supreme Court decision on Affordable Care Act
Philly archdiocese to sell large NJ beach houses
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Michigan lottery winner pleads no contest to fraud
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Ex-Warren superintendent was ‘less comfortable’ with board decisions
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Fraternity chapter guilty in Cornell hazing death
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What you should know about the ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act
A look at the ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act
Hundreds of homes destroyed in Colorado fire
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News Corp announces plans to split
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High court to deliver health care ruling this morning
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Mom gives birth on side of Interstate 79
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Woman, then 17, seeks lesser murder sentence
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Appeals court upholds Centralia injunction denial
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West Side Cats plan rummage sale
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York Rite Bodies of Youngstown install officers
YOUNGSTOWN The York Rite Bodies of Youngstown had their annual installation of officers June 4 at
YWCA announces new board of directors
YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown recognized new members of the board of directors and issued
Truck downs wires, starts fire
A truck backed into a telephone pole causing a chain of events Tuesday evening.
A supremely important day for all sides on health care
If you’re a doctor, nurse, patient, lawyer, politician, employer, employee, student, homemaker, hospital administrator, insurer or anyone who’s ever been sick, or ever will be, the likely answer is yes.
Eight more juniors qualify for Greatest Golfer of Valley
The Vindicator’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank made its fourth stop in the qualifying rounds Wednesday, sending the junior competitors to Tam O’ Shanter of Pennsylvania.
Perils, promise of shale explored
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com FAIRLAWN A panel of experts discussed the pros and cons
Pavlik eyes big fight next
At this point five years ago, Kelly Pavlik was coming off the biggest win of his career and was headed for his first title fight.
M.V. goes down before dusk
If any of the 2,920 fans at Eastwood Field planned on star-gazing after the Mahoning Valley Scrappers game on Wednesday, they picked the wrong night.
Driver gets 16 years in deaths of 3 recruits; families speak out
Donald P. Williams Jr. will spend 16 years in prison for the 2010 deaths of three Marine recruits, but that’s not enough to address the loss, a judge and family members say.
Standohar, Colbert capture Trumbull 17-18 golf crowns
Staff report BROOKFIELD Evan Standohar shot a 78 to edge out Adam Catauro’s 80 to capture the
Brown defends justices
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Yvette McGee Brown, the lone Democrat on the
Wick Park is part of contest
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With a little more than two weeks to go until
Cavs weigh draft options
Cleveland has four selections, including the No. 4 overall pick Associated Press CLEVELAND
Tribe focuses on the positive
Associated Press NEW YORK For a team that just got swept and ran its losing streak to a season-
Malpractice case ends in mistrial
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A medical-malpractice case involving the
New Castle man accused of assaulting 8, including 2 kids
Staff report new castle, pa. A man faces a multitude of charges after he tried to run people
12 of 29 applicants do not qualify for civil-service position
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s next Civil Service Commission
Former kennel owner acquitted of latest charges
About a dozen people stood outside the Mahoning County Area Court in Austintown on Wednesday, as Steven Croley, 41, faced charges of failing to register a dog. The group was rallying in support of House Bill 108, also known as Nitro’s Law, named after one of the dogs found starved to death at Croley’s kennel in 2008.
pittsburgh pirates Bucs’ homers spoil Utley’s return
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Chase Utley homered in his first at-bat of the season, but the
Car fire burns house
Car fire burns house YOUNGSTOWN A fire that started in a car parked at 411 W. Myrtle Ave. spread
Crash injures three in Brookfield
Staff report BROOKFIELD Three people were hurt when two cars collided at State Route 62 and
Penn-Ohio Game
When: Friday, 7 p.m. Where: Springfield High stadium OHIO ROSTER No.NameSchoolPos.Ht./Wt.
‘Truthland’ challenges assertions in ‘Gasland’
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL For the first time in the Mahoning
Boardman library may be warmer than usual
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Boardman public library will remain open despite reduced air-
Monumental health-care ruling creates a frenzy throughout US
McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. Busy day today? If you’re a doctor, nurse, patient,
major league baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Indians 4 ClevelandNew York abrhbiabrhbi Brantly cf4101Grndrs
CD RATES
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Vitamin C helps fight aspirin irritation
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Is it safe to take aspirin at the same time
“Anger Management” (9 p.m., FX): Brace yourselves. Charlie Sheen, the actor (and former
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4 new permits for drilling in Valley
Staff report youngstown Four new permits for horizontal drilling in the Mahoning Valley were
POLICE CALLS FOR BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Small Ships Revue is ready to set sail
Staff report Sharon, Pa. The 32nd annual Small Ships Revue will set sail in downtown Sharon on
Independence Day events | What’s scheduled
Fourth of July fireworks displays and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Agenda Friday
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NEw this week
NEw this week The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him
birthdays
birthdays Comedian-director Mel Brooks is 86. Comedian John Byner is 75. Bassist Dave Knights of
Mocha House marks 20 years
Mocha House marks 20 years Warren The Mocha House is celebrating its 20th anniversary Friday.
July 4 What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
Eternal combustion at the Salem Super Cruise
The Salem Super Cruise is the quintessential small-town America festival.
Playhouse selects 3 plays for new one-acts festival
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse has selected three plays for the inaugural
Literacy program
Literacy program HOWLAND Akron Children’s Hospital is offering the Reach Out and Read early
Grant for security at Beatitude House
Grant for security at Beatitude House YOUNGSTOWN Beatitude House, 238 Tod Lane, has received a
Power-pop rocker is high on "Sugar and Adrenaline"
Dan Miraldi is hoping to find some new friends with his newly released sophomore album, “Sugar and Adrenaline.”
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Tue: Steve Vuich,
FDA probes issues with hip implants
By MATTHEW PERRONE AP Health Writer WASHINGTON Metal hip replacements implanted in a half-
Know your BMI OBESITY SCREENING
ONLINE CALCUALTOR BMI calculator: http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP
A better busing solution is needed
Opinion: A better busing solution is needed This past month, the Austin- town School Board informed parents
Parade will kick off Pride Festival
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Youngstown Pride Festival and Parade will be Saturday
Gold Seal of Approval
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew W. Turner, 24, of 3876 Artmar Drive,
What constitutes political fairness?
Opinion: Since this is an election year, we can expect to hear a lot of words — and the meaning of those
Social thoughts evolving
Opinion: “Even if it could be demonstrated unequivocally that [public flogging and hand branding] were not
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Odd Couple,SDRq Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown,
Speed is cited as factor in 2 crashes
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Speed was a major factor in two accidents in the city that left two men
Charlie Sheen, ex-wife put anger aside for series
Associated Press NEW YORK Denise Richards and ex-husband Charlie Sheen have come so far that
Court’s health-care ruling to end campaign mystery, unleash ads
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barely four months before the nation votes, one of the biggest
Google introduces small tablet, Nexus 7
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google will sell a small tablet computer bearing its brand in a
Study to be sought for merger of departments
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The possible merger of the Youngstown and
Shale supply chain is discussed
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Learn about the energy industry, research
‘Dallas’ fans flock to Southfork ranch
Associated Press PARKER, Texas The renewed interest in oil scoundrel J.R. Ewing and the rest of
Getting primed and ready
Children entering kindergarten in the city schools are getting a summer primer for what it means to be good citizens and good students.
Rock trio Muse reveals official Olympics song
Associated Press LONDON Olympics organizers have chosen British rock trio Muse to write the
Officials: Don’t use fireworks
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Dry conditions and illegal backyard fireworks could
Ignorance not bliss
Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune Another megabank has reached a humongous settlement. It
Taliban video shows 17 beheaded Pakistan soldiers captured in raid
Associated Press DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan The Taliban released a video Wednesday that they say
Jurors continue to mull evidence
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jury deliberations in the murder trial of
oddly enough
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Source: Obama to take bus through Pa., Ohio next week
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is ramping up a fresh phase of his re-
Good news in the Gulf
Opinion: Houston Chronicle: If we can get beyond the inevitable who-should-get-the-credit arguments, the
wimbledon Errani needs 7 seconds to advance
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Count ‘em: 7 seconds. That’s how long French Open runner-
Bieber album sets sales mark
Associated Press NEW YORK Justin Bieber’s “Believe” is the year’s top-selling debut album.
Police probe thefts from storage units
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD Police from three jurisdictions are investigating
olympic trials Round 2 goes to Phelps
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Back and forth they went, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte turning
Selected local stocks
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Colleges move toward absolute ban on smoking
Associated Press COLUMBUS As a political science major at Ohio State University, Ida Seitter
High court balances power
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday With the Arizona immigration law case decided, America now awaits the
Glacier wreckage is ’50s military plane
Glacier wreckage is ’50s military plane ANCHORAGE, Alaska The wreckage of a military plane found
Playoff payoff to players?
Associated Press NEW YORK The new playoff system means big money for major college football, as
Wildfire victims crowd shelters as battle continues
Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Fire crews fought to save the U.S. Air Force Academy,
Environmental group explains risks of fracking
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Those who came to an Ohio Environmental
Campbell officials address stormwater management
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL People who live in and near Campbell’s Pin Oaks
Classify brine fluid as hazardous material, Hagan urges Kasich
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A Mahoning Valley lawmaker has requested
Thursday
Thursday Fairs, Festivals Parish Festival, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., St. Christine Church, 3165 S.
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan resolves case over car chase LOS ANGELES Lindsay Lohan has resolved a case
Lawsuit alleging bias at JFS warrants a review of agency
Editorial: As a reverse-discrimination law- suit filed by three current and one former employee of the Mahoning
Wednesday, June 27 (116 stories)
Experts present pros, cons of shale drilling
A panel of experts was on hand to discuss the pros and cons of hydraulic fracturing before a crowd of more than 100 concerned citizens at a local parish here Wednesday.
Stormwater problems addressed at Campbell meeting tonight
People who live in and near Campbell’s Pin Oaks development learned why their properties flood in storms and how future development can be managed to prevent similar problems.
Valley residents screen movie debunking 'Gasland' claims
For the first time in the Mahoning Valley residents had a chance to watch a movie designed to debunk many of the claims made in the “Gasland” documentary.
Texas man gets 40 years in stand-your-ground case
Texas man gets 40 years in stand-your-ground case HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas man who argued that the
Probation in Md. neighborhood watch beating case
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Yanks sweep Tribe with 5-4 win; Pettitte fractures ankle
Yanks sweep Tribe with 5-4 win; Pettitte fractures ankle
Barry Becher, of Ginsu knives fame, dies at 71
Barry Becher, of Ginsu knives fame, dies at 71 WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The infomercial
Colorado wildfire burns 10 acres of AF Academy
Colorado wildfire burns 10 acres of AF Academy COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A destructive
Report: Ohio universities lag in research transfer
Report: Ohio universities lag in research transfer
Texas jury convicts Saudi bomb plot suspect
Texas jury convicts Saudi bomb plot suspect AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — A Saudi man accused of buying
39 storage units broken into in Trumbull County
39 storage units broken into Police from three different jurisdictions are investigating breaking
Pa. state police can't explain prison van in Ohio River
Pa. state police can't explain prison van in Ohio River
Ohio troopers say tip led to large cocaine seizure
Ohio troopers say tip led to large cocaine seizure
Truck driver gets 16 years in Marine recruits’ deaths
Truck driver gets 16 years in Marine recruits’ deaths WARREN Donald P. Williams was sentenced to
Google to sell its own, small tablet computer
Google to sell its own, small tablet computer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Google is unveiling a small
Mahoning County Career & Technical Center has board meeting Thursday
MCCTC board meeting is Thursday
Some 9/11 families accuse NY, NJ govs of betrayal
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Ohio legal group seeks end to timeout room lawsuit
Ohio legal group seeks end to timeout room lawsuit
Colorado blaze too dangerous to assess damage
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‘Stand ground’ man shot dead in Miami
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Rare stolen Swedish atlas recovered at NYC gallery
Rare stolen Swedish atlas recovered at NYC gallery NEW YORK (AP) — A rare atlas stolen a decade
Stowaways suspected in container ship docked in NJ
Stowaways suspected in container ship docked in NJ NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The Coast Guard suspects
Houston woman indicted in slaying, baby abductions
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More than 32,000 ordered to flee Colorado wildfire
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Four permits for horizontal drilling in the Mahoning Valley issued
Four permits for horizontal drilling in the Mahoning Valley issued youngstown Four new permits
Delay requested in Ohio man’s Pitt threat case
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Pittsburgh Penguins planning complex with UPMC
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Wildlife officers seek ATV rider authority
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New program helps vets find jobs
United Methodist Community Center has launched a new federally financed program aimed at helping military veterans in Mahoning and Trumbull counties prepare for the workplace and find jobs.
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1992 will have a 20-year reunion at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Army Corps warns boaters, swimmers
Due to the lack of snow melt from last winter and a dry spring, area lake water levels are below average and likely to keep dropping, announced the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers here.
Motorcyclist seriously injured at Himrod, Wilson
Police are investigating a Tuesday evening crash that left a motorcyclist in critical condition.
OSHP investigating motorcycle-semi crash that killed 2
Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers from the Warren Post are investigating a Tuesday afternoon crash that killed two Greenville, Pa., residents.
Rayen Stadium field gets a name
The football field at Rayen Stadium will be named Jack Antonucci Field in honor of the Rayen alumnus who played at the original stadium.
It’s not his fault
Joe Sever knows he has his work cut out for him in his efforts to bring his family into the good graces of the sports fans of the Mahoning Valley.
New Ohio law to help youth offenders by reducing work, education hardships
A new law intended to help adult convicts re-enter society also has implications for youth offenders, likely making it easier for them to secure jobs, housing and education, say local officials.
Leopard finds his spot: Williamson to YSU
Toward the end of his freshman year, Liberty’s Marquis Williamson started running the 400-meter dash and quickly learned two things:
International picks up tab for area pair
Two area junior golfers, Youngstown’s Jacinta Pikunas (girls 13-14, 77), and Columbiana’s Jared Wilson (boys 12-13, 74), were among seven age-group winners who earned expense-paid trips to the International Junior Golf Championships during the Optimist State Championship at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Canton.
West Sider Koranicki left mark on boxing in Valley
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The passing of Mike Koranicki, who died May 14
YPD seeking ex-military for the force
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s police department soon will be
Hughes, Yankees subdue Indians
By PAUL HOYNES Cleveland Plain Dealer NEW YORK When a team goes bad, it can’t catch a break —
Judge hands down Moosally sentence
A federal judge has sentenced a former Trumbull County businessman to one day of incarceration, eight days of house arrest and three years’ probation after he earlier had pleaded guilty to falsifying documents related to a $400,000 federally backed loan.
No bunt, no sac fly, no victory
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Needing just a sacrifice bunt or a sacrifice fly, the Pittsburgh
Trumbull SCOPE plans merger with Portage agency
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Trumbull County agency in trouble with the state for
Stambaugh course friends seeking funds for mower
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After finishing an improvement project,
New website to help NE Ohio communities
Ron Faniro, left, a local architect, talks with Ed Jerse, director of the Regional Collaboration of Cuyahoga County, during a walking tour of downtown Youngstown. Faniro, of Faniro Architects, served as tour guide Tuesday for members of Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities Consortium, who visited portions of the city to get a better understanding of Youngstown.
Destroyed by fire
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Olives accent one patriotic potato salad
Family Features It’s that time again — cookouts, picnics, family reunions and backyard parties are
Networking event
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William L. Trotter, 59, of 461 Gypsy Lane, Unit 16,
Major US cities see rise in home prices
Associated Press WASHINGTON Home prices rose in nearly all major U.S. cities in April from
Karzai’s brothers corrupt
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Our national leaders’ rationale for investing so much money and so
Annan’s plan for Syria dead
Opinion: Kofi Annan, who’s been assigned the hopeless task of resolving the Syrian crisis by diplomacy, is
Sheen returns with ‘Anger’ on FX
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Nik Wallenda has nothing on Charlie Sheen.
Police make drug arrest after car stop
Staff report GIRARD Police made a drug arrest after stopping a car after an incident in which a
Association elects new president
Staff report LIBERTY Atty. Shirley J. Christian has been elected to succeed Atty. Robert N. Rusu
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, study session at 6 p.m. followed by regular meeting at
May home sales in Valley rose over May 2011
Staff report Youngstown Home sales increased throughout the region in May compared with May
“The Real World” (10 p.m., MTV): “The Real World” launches its 27th season
“The Real World” (10 p.m., MTV): “The Real World” launches its 27th season tonight, which makes us
newsmakers
newsmakers 50 Cent released after car accident NEW YORK A representative for 50 Cent says the
Have a sizzling, sparkling 4th of July
Family Features On July 4th, the perfect party calls for friends, food, fireworks and plenty of
Hunter: Edwards and I have parted
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C Rielle Hunter says she and former presidential candidate John
Victim’s mother testifies in murder case
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Testimony in the murder trial of a 25
Phenomenal event taking place at Kent Stage
Staff report KENT A downtown theater and restaurant will open their doors to ghost-hunters
Supreme Court pretends that money can’t corrupt politicians
Editorial: The “conservative” majority on the Supreme Court of the United States had a chance to reconsider a
Nora Ephron dies
Nora Ephron dies NEW YORK Nora Ephron, the essayist, author and filmmaker who challenged and
Perfect pairings
Perfect pairings Our coverage of Ohio Wine Month ends with a preview of a local event that
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Things are heating up
Things are heating up It’s the 4th of July next week, which means your barbecue should be on high!
birthdays
birthdays Singer Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys is 70. Actress Julia Duffy (“Newhart”) is 61.
Mason’s Steak House & Lounge Owner’s stake makes it family friendly
You always hear family and friendly when people refer to their favorite place to eat. Mason’s Steak House & Lounge exemplifies just that.
Leadership considering merger option
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A vote is imminent on the proposed merger of
United States, Pakistani interests do not align
Opinion: By Andrew J. BACEVICH Los Angeles Times The history of U.S.-Pakistani relations is one of wild
Court upholds EPA’s greenhouse-gas rules
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal appeals court on Tuesday upheld the first regulations
Firefighters introduce smoke-alarm program
Staff report WARREN Several fires over the past year, one of them said to be the deadliest in
Britain’s NHS offers a guide
Opinion: BELFAST, Northern Ireland Regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the “Patient Protection and
Program aims to help veterans prepare for workplace, find jobs
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN United Methodist Community Center has
A ‘GRILL’IANT SUMMER
Family Features Whether cooking on a gas or charcoal grill, at home, at a park or at a tailgate,
Girl seeking help was without sin
Opinion: Girl seeking help was without sin I finally read something that disturbed/perturbed me deeply
Food fight
Food fight Find out what dish will challenge food writer Ross Morrone’s stomach to a duel, and see
Browns’ Phil Taylor ‘itching to get back’
Associated Press BEREA Browns defensive tackle Phil Taylor believes he will play this season.
University presidents OK college football playoff
Associated Press WASHINGTON Playoffs and tournaments long have determined champions of every
Actor’s trek leads to ‘People Like Us’
By Lewis Beale Newsday NEW YORK Chris Pine wasn’t afraid to accept one of the most challenging
Selected local stocks
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“The Brady Bunch’s” Barry Williams will make a rare TV appearance in
“The Brady Bunch’s” Barry Williams will make a rare TV appearance in Saturday’s campy Syfy TV movie
Consumer confidence fell in June for 4th-straight month
Associated Press NEW YORK Americans can’t seem to shake their uneasy feeling about the economy.
Judge stops Medicaid pact process
Associated Press COLUMBUS In a dispute over the scoring of contract applications, a central Ohio
CDC pilot program offers free HIV tests at drugstores
Associated Press ATLANTA Getting an AIDS test at the drugstore could become as common as a flu
METRO DIGEST || 2 killed in crash
2 killed in crash brookfield Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers from the Warren Post are
Search resumes at mall-collapse site
Associated Press ELLIOT LAKE, Ontario Rescue crews geared up Tuesday to start dismantling a
Chief evaluating EMS options
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees reiterated Tuesday that they
Red Cross reaches deal with workers
Associated Press TOLEDO The American Red Cross says it has reached a deal with employees in
Facebook draws anger of users with email switch
Associated Press NEW YORK In yet another change that upset users, Facebook has replaced the
Hansen completes comeback
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Brendan Hansen was done with swimming after two doses of Olympic
Court ruling offers rare hope of freedom
Associated Press DETROIT The Supreme Court ruling that banned states from imposing mandatory
Analyst: Beal good fit for Cavs
MARY Schmitt Boyer Plain Dealer Reporter CLEVELAND ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas
Source: Talks fail to resolve issue over Fast and Furious documents
Associated Press WASHINGTON Obama administration officials and House Republican staff members
A day later, other Williams wins
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England On one point Tuesday at Wimbledon, Serena Williams dumped a
Skindell replaces Price in bid for court
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A Democratic state senator from the Cleveland area will
Don’t drain too much too fast
Opinion: Don’t drain too much too fast Columbus Dispatch:If streams, lakes and reservoirs on Ohio’s rare
Tuesday, June 26 (105 stories)
Stambaugh course supporters aim for more improvements, donations
After finishing an improvement project, including work to the exterior of the Henry Stambaugh Golf Course’s clubhouse, next on the list at the city-owned facility is the purchase of a rough-cut lawn mower or two.
Cleveland attorney replaces Austintown candidate for Supreme Court
A Democratic state senator from the Cleveland area will take an Austintown attorney’s place on the November ballot for Supreme Court justice.
New Rayen Stadium will feature the Jack Antonucci Field
New Rayen Stadium will feature the Jack Antonucci Field
Local golfers advance to Optimist international event.
Local golfers advance to Optimist international event.
Report: Zimmerman passed lie detector tests
Report: Zimmerman passed lie detector tests ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Murder defendant George Zimmerman
Feds: Sting targeted online financial fraud
Feds: Sting targeted online financial fraud NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of people in New York City and
Consortium creates regional website
Consortium creates regional website YOUNGSTOWN — A Northeast Ohio consortium has created a website
Judge: Feds may join bias lawsuit by NEO female guards
Judge: Feds may join bias lawsuit by NEO female guards
More evidence shown at Texas bomb plot trial
More evidence shown at Texas bomb plot trial AMARILLO, Texas (AP) — Authorities say they found
Judge may grant house arrest to Pa. monsignor
Judge may grant house arrest to Pa. monsignor PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge might release a
Fatal crash at Routes 7 and 82 in Brookfield
Fatal crash at Routes 7 and 82 in Brookfield BROOKFIELD The Ohio State Highway Patrol said the
Ohio seeks budget plans assuming no funding growth
Ohio seeks budget plans assuming no funding growth
Judge: Ohio dog accused of biting ruled 'not dangerous'
Judge: Ohio dog accused of biting ruled 'not dangerous'
ABC’s Roberts’ illness spurs bone marrow donations
ABC’s Roberts’ illness spurs bone marrow donations NEW YORK (AP) — A national bone marrow donation
Valley home sales on the rise
Valley home sales on the rise Youngstown Homes sales increased throughout the region in May 2012
Hunter: She and John Edwards no longer a couple
Hunter: She and John Edwards no longer a couple COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Rielle Hunter says she and
Lawyers for Pa. church official seek house arrest
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Columbiana chamber hosts Friday networking breakfast
Columbiana chamber hosts Friday networking breakfast columbiana The Columbiana Chamber of
Man dead after reports he shot mother
Man dead after reports he shot mother PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police say they arrived at a
Warren school superintendent resigns
Warren school superintendent resigns Warren The Superintendent of Warren City School has
Fired lottery worker claims boss harassed him
Fired lottery worker claims boss harassed him PITTSBURGH (AP) — A fired Pennsylvania Lottery
CDC trying out free rapid AIDS test at drugstores
CDC trying out free rapid AIDS test at drugstores ATLANTA (AP) — Would you go to a drugstore to
Cheree Ready, Joseph Allen plan Sept. wedding
Cheree M. Ready and Joseph W. Allen, both of Youngstown, are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.
Bernat-Firmstone wedding planned as September rite
NEW MIDDLETOWN Lisa Bernat and Michael Firmstone, both of New Middletown, are announcing their
Lesley Furgan and Jason Reed are engaged
BOARDMAN James and Kathleen Furgan of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Ward-Thomas Museum plans July Open House
Ward-Thomas Museum plans July Open House NILES An open house at the Ward-Thomas Museum, 503
A long journey
Sometimes when Ed Port wakes up early in the morning, he forgets the tumor that covered half of his face for much of his life is gone.
Official: Massage parlors out of business
Eight massage parlors have effectively been put out of business here, said city Law Director Greg Hicks.
Opening statements to begin in murder trial
Opening statements are expected today in the trial of a 25-year-old city man charged with a murder reportedly committed while he was out on bond for an aggravated robbery that also led to a murder.
The missing piece?
San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said he hears comments that the team had a great season in 2011.
Kokrak comes back, gives back
Seeing mothers and some of their children in strollers at the Trumbull Country Club driving range was much more out of place than the sight of Jason Kokrak at the tee.
Mother: Son’s punishment at school was inappropriate
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A mother of a Market Street Elementary student
Cano, Kuroda ignite Yankees
Associated Press NEW YORK Robinson Cano and Hiroki Kuroda have both rebounded from slow starts,
AUSTINTOWN twp. Trustees will seek certification of 3 fire levies
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Township trustees will determine in coming weeks
Scrappers still searching for ‘O’
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers entered Monday’s game against Williamsport in desperate need of a solid pitching performance to help offset an ailing offense.
Tim Hortons looks to expand in Valley
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Tim Hortons, the Canada-based cafe and bake
class b roundup Recent games
Youngstown Express 9, Bel-Park 3 Tony Velasquez picked up his second win, allowing eight hits,
Police investigate sexual-assault report
Police investigate sexual-assault report LIBERTY Township police are investigating a reported
Campbell officials await word on new dental clinic
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell’s mayor and administrator are waiting
Sloppy play costs Bucs in loss to Philadelphia
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Pittsburgh outfielder Jose Tabata made one strong throw after
Dixon’s double lifts Arizona to CWS crown
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Brandon Dixon’s tie-breaking double started a three-run ninth
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield school board, 6 p.m., high school auditorium. Struthers City
Obama’s GM bailout aimed at aiding unions
Opinion: By James Sherk and Todd Zywicki Heritage Foundation $26 billion is a terrible thing to waste.
oddly enough
oddly enough Video captures 2 black bears wrestling on Florida lawn LONGWOOD, Fla. A video
People in Warren made a year away from home an adventure
Opinion: People in Warren made a year away from home an adventure I arrived in Warren in the be- ginning of
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 26, the 178th day of 2012. There are 188 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Watergate lessons ignored
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore McClatchy-Tribune We need to recall the lessons of Watergate. Forty years ago
Woman arraigned in beating of 6-month-old baby
YOUNGSTOWN The afternoon arraignment of a woman accused of beating a 6-month-old baby nearly led
Cops: Actor’s mom’s death in ’67 was murder
Associated Press WATERBURY, Conn. A reopened police investigation has concluded that actor
birthdays
birthdays Singer Billy Davis Jr. of the Fifth Dimension is 72. Singer Georgie Fame is 69. Singer
Wildfires threaten summer tourism
Associated Press MANITOU SPRINGS, Colo. Brutal wildfires across the West have placed some
Council OKs loan
Council OKs loan COLUMBIANA The Local Government Innovation Council has awarded a $100,000 loan
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown, food, 11 a.m. to 1
Kasich signs education bill linking schools, employers
Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio Gov. John Kasich has signed a sweeping education bill that
Get food stamps in better shape
Opinion: By Jillian Michaels McClatchy-Tribune The food stamp program needs to go on a healthy diet. The
Tropical Storm Debby soaks Florida’s Gulf Coast
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Practically parked off Florida’s Gulf Coast since the weekend,
Lawyer: Sandusky insists he’s not guilty
As Jerry Sandusky insisted through a lawyer Monday that he is not guilty of sexually abusing children, a juror who voted to convict the retired Penn State assistant coach said she hoped the verdict would help his accusers heal.
Lochte bests Phelps (again) at trials
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Ryan Lochte still has Michael Phelps’ number. But Phelps has put
Officials: Norwegian trained by al-Qaida
Officials: Norwegian trained by al-Qaida STOCKHOLM A Norwegian man has received terrorist
Why the flap over combining building inspection services?
Editorial: The merger of Youngstown and Mahoning County building inspection departments seemed like such a no-
Today’s princess of film is ‘Brave’
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES For modern movie princesses, looking pretty
Director’s start date
Director’s start date YOUNGSTOWN Heidi M. Daniel, incoming director of the Public Library of
Youngstown grant will add 7 officers
Staff report Youngstown The city will soon have the funds to hire seven additional officers,
US Supreme Court hampers Romney’s plea to Hispanics
By CHARLES BABINGTON Associated Press WASHINGTON Mitt Romney wants to improve his troubled
Sex scandal rocks Texas Air Force base
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO From a chapel pulpit on Lackland Air Force Base, where every
MCDONALD Woodland Park offers activities
Staff report McDONALD There is an abundance of summertime activities at McDonald’s Woodland Park
A boost to the entire city
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, Iowa: On the prairie, it’s difficult to believe an interactive water
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Liberty trustees to put road levy on Nov. ballot
Staff report LIBERTY Township trustees will place a 1.25-mill road levy on the November ballot.
New-home sales in US rose in May at fastest pace in 2 years
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans bought new homes in May at the fastest pace in more than
Investors scour globe for oddball assets
Associated Press NEW YORK You can leap off a mountainside in extreme skiing, kick and claw to
newsmakers
newsmakers Billy Ray Cyrus in Broadway debut NEW YORK Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus is making
Beating after dog attack leads to charge
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Delvin Williams is in Mahoning County
Romney has arithmetic problem
Opinion: Here’s an issue that hasn’t been debated much in the presidential campaign but ought to be: How much
Weathersfield trustees seek levy for equipment
Staff report MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees are asking the Trumbull County
Music on television this week includes:
Music on television this week includes: v “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC): Linkin Park (Wednesday,
Selected local stocks
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Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Tara Young and Robert Clark Jr., Berlin Center, girl, June
Turkey may ask NATO for strong response to Syria’s downing of jet
Los Angeles Times BEIRUT Turkey hinted that it would ask its NATO allies to consider Syria’s
Out of fiscal oversight, Girard looks to stay within its means
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD Earlier this month, the city was released from
Venus falls, future in doubt
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Racket bag slung over her shoulder, resignation written
Akron Zoo’s octopus picks a name
By Kathy Antoniotti Akron Beacon Journal AKRON And the winning name is: Cora. As cameras
PROVIDING THE PLAYLISTSFLB
TUNE IN What: Valslist.com, run by Boardman native Val (Gruger) Haller. Details: An ever-
Weary investors sell stocks as Spain asks for help for banks
Associated Press NEW YORK Europe’s latest efforts to quell its financial crisis left investors
Court bars sentence for kids
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Monday threw out mandatory life in prison
Morsi takes reins in Egypt
Los Angeles Times CAIRO Egyptian President-elect Mohammed Morsi on Monday moved into the palace
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Parent questions Boardman school board about her son's discipline
Parent questions Boardman school board about her son's discipline
Liberty voters to see a 1.25-mill road levy in November
Liberty voters to see 1.25-mill road levy in November
Ex-deputy gets jail for smuggling drugs in burrito
Ex-deputy gets jail for smuggling drugs in burrito LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Los Angeles County
Youngstown gets fed grant to hire more police officers
Youngstown gets fed grant to hire more police officers
Former Boardman coach Ogilvie finds home in southwest Florida
Former Boardman coach D.J. Ogilvie finds a home in southwest Florida By Tom Balog Special to
Man charged with assault for beating over dog bite
Man charged with assault for beating over dog bite
Ariz. law drafter calls court ruling a ‘victory’s
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Mother of 32-pound girl, 10, to be arraigned
Mother of 32-pound girl, 10, to be arraigned KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Kansas City woman is
Eight Warren massage parlors surrender license
Eight Warren massage parlors surrender license Warren Eight massage parlors in the city have
Massage parlor hearing not yet under way
Massage parlor hearing not yet under way WARREN Private negotiations are going on between Warren
Liberty police investigating rape that took place early Sunday
Liberty police investigating rape that took place early Sunday LIBERTY Police are
High court rejects part of Arizona immigration law
High court rejects part of Arizona immigration law WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court has struck
Man sentenced to life in Michigan stabbing spree
Man sentenced to life in Michigan stabbing spree FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A man convicted of murder in
US futures head lower, Spain seeks help for banks
US futures head lower, Spain seeks help for banks NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock futures slid today,
Museum commemorating Boston Tea Party to reopen
Museum commemorating Boston Tea Party to reopen BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Tea Party Museum is set
Refinery workers to return to job after Delta deal
Refinery workers to return to job after Delta deal TRAINER, Pa. (AP) — Some of the workers who
Buggy driver fatally dragged by horse
Buggy driver fatally dragged by horse STRASBURG, Pa. (AP) — Officials say a man driving a horse-
DA: Grand jury to review fatal standoff
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WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS The women of Central Park Apartments invite the public to join them for “Christmas in
Tribe can’t support Lowe, loses series
Chris Johnson’s recent adjustments at the plate are paying off for the Houston Astros.
Verlander helps Tigers avoid Pittsburgh sweep
Justin Verlander “didn’t feel particularly great” Sunday.
Fundraiser planned for accident victim
Jessica Hampton of Newton Falls says the story of 7-year-old Marissa Kay Vincent, who suffered life-threatening injuries May 25 at her home in Howland when she was struck by a Bobcat bulldozer, prompted her to take action.
Scrappers’ late rally not enough
Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA. Down 6-3 in the top of the ninth Sunday in State College, the
Fujita slams NFL probe
Former Saints linebacker Scott Fujita, a union leader with a record of criticizing the NFL’s player-safety record, sees elements of a “smear campaign” in a bounty investigation that has sullied his reputation.
Complex on hold over water issues
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A proposed apartment complex opposed by
Sprinters enjoy strong day at Olympic trials
Tyson Gay took a giant swig of water and then another before crouching into the starting blocks.
EPA orders repairs at school
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA An order from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Woman charged in beating of baby on S. Side
Staff report Youngstown A city woman is scheduled for court today for the reported beating of a
Lutheran church welcomes pastor
The people of Zion Lutheran Church have picked up the pieces and are starting over with their first permanent pastor in nearly four years.
A Big Baby
OK, at 9 feet tall and 400 pounds, he does need some special accommodations, and when he’s full-grown, he’ll be 18 feet tall and tip the scales at 3,000 pounds.
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Hartford native placed 37th in the Sprint Cup race at
AROUND THE HORN | Sunday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Rays 3, Phillies 2, first game PHILADELPHIA Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer in
Diocese of Youngstown
Diocese of Youngstown Reconfiguration The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown began its
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: Although the Warren JFK graduate made the cut at
What’s next for fully downsized Diocese of Youngstown?
The “R” word of reconfiguration is giving way to the “E” word of evangelization in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown for the Rev. Nicholas Shori, director of the Parish Implementation Plan.
if you go | Living Treasures Animal Park
if you go | Living Treasures Animal Park Living Treasures Animal Park is about 5 miles east of
NATO to discuss downing of plane
NATO to discuss downing of plane ANKARA, Turkey NATO will have emergency talks Tuesday to
Led football team to first playoff berth in nine years
Led football team to first playoff berth in nine years Appeared in basketball and baseball
Leishman wins first title
Associated Press CROMWELL, CONN. Marc Leishman shot an early 8-under 62 and won the Travelers
Arizona wins series opener
Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Konner Wade threw his third straight complete game, Robert
oddly enough
oddly enough Pet piranha bites off Illinois toddler’s fingertip CHICAGO Chicago-area parents
Sea rising faster on East Coast of US than in rest of the world
Associated Press WASHINGTON From Cape Hatteras, N.C., to just north of Boston, sea levels are
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Austintown school board, work-session retreat, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; regular
Studies turn to intelligence of apes
Studies turn to intelligence of apes Associated Press WASHINGTON The more we study animals,
Calcavecchia matches course record
Associated Press SAINTE-JULI, QUEBEC Mark Calcavecchia won the Montreal Championship on Sunday
presidential race Poll: 1-in-4 voters still undecided
Associated Press WASHINGTON They shrug at President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt
By MATTHEW PEASLEE
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com Two schools, separated by barely five miles, sport a pair
Playing the fascist card
Opinion: Playing the fascist card At long last Thomas Sowell has figured out President Obama’s political
CLASS B ROUNDUP
Creekside Fitness 8, Diamond 9’s 2 Mike Gunther went seven innings allowing two runs five hits
Veterans honor 122 Valley soldiers who died during Korean War
John T. Pariza still gets emotional when he talks about James E. Bobovnyk and Richard D. Whalen.
Super trio gives it another shot
By Kevin C. JOHNSON St. Louis Post-Dispatch Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs,
Egypt’s new president faces power struggle with military
Associated Press CAIRO The Muslim Brotherhood’s Mohammed Morsi was declared the winner of
Leaves Poland with a 69-7 career pitching record
Leaves Poland with a 69-7 career pitching record Tossed two perfect games in her senior year
Juniors gear up for fourth qualifier
Wednesday morning marks the fourth qualifying event for The Vindicator’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley juniors competition presented by Farmers National Bank.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch
Poland’s Gabriel is a global impact
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com POLAND For two years, Erin Gabriel wore the “C” on her
New books bring food-science lab home
By MICHELE KAYAL For The Associated Press You may not aspire to the culinary theatrics performed
“I’ve never seen a knuckleballer that has pitched as well as he has. I certainly
“I’ve never seen a knuckleballer that has pitched as well as he has. I certainly haven’t done that.”
Check amount Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathon Papelbon wrote Jim Thome for hitting a walk-off
Check amount Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jonathon Papelbon wrote Jim Thome for hitting a walk-off
birthdays
birthdays Actress June Lockhart is 87. Singer Eddie Floyd is 75. Actress Barbara Montgomery
Man dies in crash
Man dies in crash North Beaver, Pa. A Pennsylvania man died Sunday after being ejected from the
Russell took Tigers to new level
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Even though he made two trips to Columbus
QUOTABLE
QUOTABLE PHIL NIEKRO, Hall of Fame pitcher and famed knuckleballer, on New York Mets pitcher
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Selected local stocks
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Bowyer dominates at Sonoma
Associated Press SONOMA, CALIF. Clint Bowyer raced to his first victory on a road course, and
Both parties fail on Dream Act
Opinion: Both parties fail on Dream Act Los Angeles Times: When the Obama administration decided last week
Law of the Sea bad for America
Opinion: WASHINGTON There they go again. Like those who say climate change is an emergency too obvious and
Forecasters: Debby trains sights on Fla., Ala.
Associated Press MIAMI Slow-moving Tropical Storm Debby’s outer bands lashed Florida with rain
Playing ‘chicken’ with transportation bill is bad policy
Editorial: Can anyone who has driven more than a mile from home be against passing a transportation bill that
YSU hosts students from across Ohio for Business Week
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN More than 50 students from across Ohio are participating in Ohio
Court keeps upcoming decision on health-care overhaul a secret
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s the biggest secret in a city known for not keeping them. The
Oil-and-gas supply chain is topic of event
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown An event Wednesday will try to help local
video game reviews
‘gravity rush’ Grade: B Details: Sony, for the Vita; $39.99 Sometimes I dream I can fly — but
Sea treaty is in US interest
Opinion: By John Warner and Thomas J. DONOHUE McClatchy-Tribune The expansion of U.S. territory by
California city weighs bankruptcy
California city weighs bankruptcy FRESNO, Calif. Stockton, the California city with the
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
Obama should focus on middle class
Opinion: The Obama White House and the president’s re-election campaign have received plenty of advice lately
Win for taxpayers
Opinion: By Trey Kovacs McClatchy-Tribune Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker seems to understand what his recall
Post-grunge band Collective Soul returns Raise the ‘Dosage’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For those who were paying attention, Collective Soul has
Relaxation is Federer’s key for Wimbledon
By DianE PUCIN Los Angeles Times Never accuse Roger Federer of being shy. He hasn’t been past
At US hotels, Chinese are treated to comforts of home
Major hotel brands are bending over backward to cater to the needs of the world’s most sought-after traveler: the Chinese tourist.
Training drills 13 for jobs in shale
A three-week federally funded course that began last week at Eastern Gateway Community College’s Warren center will provide its 13 students with an overview of careers in the oil and gas industry.
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Youngstown woman charged in beating of 6-month-old; baby in serious condition
Youngstown woman charged in beating of 6-month-old; baby in serious condition Staff report
Man, 24, killed when car hits pole in Lawrence County today
Man, 24, killed when car hits pole in Lawrence County today Staff Report North Beaver, Pa. A
Roses pay tribute to the Valley’s 122 dead in Korean War
Roses pay tribute to the Valley’s 122 dead in Korean War By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com
NATO sets emergency talks on Turkey, but military action not expected
NATO sets emergency talks on Turkey, but military action not expected Associated Press ANKARA,
Alex Trebek, 28-year host of Emmy-winning ‘Jeopardy,’ has heart attack
Alex Trebek, 28-year host of Emmy-winning ‘Jeopardy,’ has heart attack Associated Press NEW YORK
Downsizing of Youngstown Diocese parishes from 113 to 87 is complete; What’s next?
Downsizing of Youngstown Diocese parishes from 113 to 87 is complete; What’s next? By LINDA M.
High school students from throughout Ohio attend Business Week in Youngstown
High school students from throughout Ohio attend Business Week in Youngstown Staff report
GOP leader: No evidence so far of White House coverup in Fast and Furious
GOP leader: No evidence so far of White House coverup in Fast and Furious Associated Press
Boaters, watch for alcohol checkpoints on Ohio waters
Boaters, watch for alcohol checkpoints on Ohio waters Associated Press DAYTON Ohio is stepping
Mohammed Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood candidate, elected Egypt’s president
Mohammed Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood candidate, elected Egypt’s president Associated Press CAIRO
Trisha Cameron, James Kusiowski to wed in August
Robert Cameron of Mineral Ridge and Terri Ciminero of Niles are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Trisha Rae Cameron of Boardman, to James Walter Kusiowski of Salem. The prospective groom is the son of Thomas and Georgia Kusiowski of Salem.
Miss Thomas, Mr. Losnegard to wed in Calif.
WARREN Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Thomas of Warren are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding
Stephanie Gasper, Zakary Raynish plan July nuptials
ELLSWORTH Mrs. Diann Fenstermaker of Ellsworth is announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding
Jessica Powers, Gary Knittle to wed in August
SALEM Charles and Paula Powers of Salem are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Lindsay Drews and Craig Lutsi plan Aug. vows
Lindsay Drews of Crescent Springs, Ky., and Craig Lutsi of Cincinnati, along with their parents, are
Sahli-McCallister wedding vows planned in July
NEW MIDDLETOWN Myron and Debbie Sahli of New Middletown are announcing the engagement and
Shannon O’Hara, Joseph Seifert planning to wed
The parents of Shannon M. O’Hara of Youngstown and Joseph L. Seifert of Liberty are announcing the
Jessia Balassone | Kenneth E. Pasco Sr.
BOARDMAN Jessica L. Balassone of New Waterford became the bride of Kenneth E. Pasco Sr., also of
Christina Gavala | Dr. Jared Bunevich
YOUNGSTOWN Christina Maria Gavala became the bride of Dr. Jared Daniel Bunevich during an
Hayden-Nuzzi August wedding plans announced
The parents of Jessica L. Hayden and Matthew J. Nuzzi are announcing the engagement and upcoming
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY William ‘Bill’ O’Leary Date of birth: June 25, 1922. Place of birth: New
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP will meet at 1 p.m. July 2 at A La Cart for a luncheon. Call 330-533-3528 by June 27
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Hubbard Junior’s members and guests will meet at 6 p.m. at the Hubbard Public Library,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
Masons select 2 men for coveted award
Masons select 2 men for coveted award AKRON At its annual meeting June 2, the Ohio Council of
All AmeriCon 2012 set for next Sunday
All AmeriCon 2012, an annual show featuring comic books, toys, and collectible and role-playing card games, has been scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. July 1 at the Comfort Inn on North Park Avenue.
Carnival, talent show to focus promoting nonviolence in Youngstown
St. James Church of God in Christ, 75 S. Prospect St., will sponsor a three-day youth carnival and gospel talent show with the theme, “Bring Da Fire.”
Honoring top prep players
The Vindicator is pleased to announce its Spring Sports Athletes of the Year.
Officials: Watch out for bike-path dangers
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Motorists speeding across the Mill Creek
HBO offer has Pavlik getting ready
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com The last time Kelly Pavlik only took a month off between fights,
Romney: Energy holds key to manufacturing rebirth
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN President Barack Obama has put obstacles in
Perseverance pays off for 3 graduates
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Raised by a single father, Devonta Fleetion
Mooney, Smith football camps set
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, Florida State defensive coordinator Mark
Valley’s McGee lived golfer’s dream
Over the last several years, I have been lucky enough to get to know Jerry McGee and his wife, Jill.
Many ham-radio operators have a Field Day at MCCTC in Canfield
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD While in Afghanistan a few years ago, Les Benson was
Campbell gets 4 bids on cleanup for factory
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city received four bids for the job of
Shero has no regrets on trades
Staff/wire report PITTSBURGH No seller’s remorse for Ray Shero. The Pittsburgh Penguins
Youths learn valuable lessons at Canfield show
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com CANFIELD To a casual observer, the goings-on Saturday at
Scrappers drop third straight
Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA The Mahoning Valley Scrappers struck first in their New York-Penn
Explosion rocks house in Warren
Explosion rocks house in Warren WARREN An explosion at a Warren home Friday night was enough to
Suspicious fire destroys former Sprinkler plant
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The former Automatic Sprinkler Corp. building at Brittain and Jones
LOOKING after BERLIN LAKE
Deputy Steve Morlan summons Pat Diiullo of Canfield to steer his boat up next to the patrol boat to receive a random safety and law inspection on Berlin Lake.
Lindsay Swipas Champion pitcher
Softball It’s more than just school spirit that lines Mahoning Avenue through Champion — it’s
Disheartening but inevitable
By Hugo Martin Los Angeles Time LOS ANGELES Alhambra, Calif., secretary Laurie Casado
NFL players to play for kids
hjdkljdfsksdfjk;df jklfdskjlsdfkjls Staff report POLAND NFL players John Greco (Cleveland
YBI, Case Western officials to get award
YBI, Case Western officials to get award Youngstown Dr. Marv Schwartz, the Youngstown Business
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I’ve been wondering for quite some time why one-hour TV
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, speical meeting, 11:30 a.m., Boardman Government
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I’m reading a novel that mentions “liar’s dice.” I’m not sure if it’s a game
Jobs for skilled workers going unfilled
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES With more than 12.7 million Americans unemployed, companies have
Do dishwasher detergents have a tarnished reputation?
When it comes to dishwasher detergents, few leave dishware sparkling, according to Consumer Reports’
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Today is Sunday, June 24, the 176th day of 2012. There are 190 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
financial Sarah Chronister has been hired as assistant agricultural loan officer at Consumers
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v New Castle Italian Festival, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Food, music,
New buildings and latest technology don’t guarantee academic success
Opinion: Abraham Lincoln said, “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.” I can honestly
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Calico Joe” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn
The art of life and death
Opinion: Dorothy Dell Dennison was a Youngstown-born artist who lived an artist’s life: Colorful and
LAUREN SCHATTINGER Lakeview sprinter
Track Make no bones about it, Lakeview’s Lauren Schattinger is a sprinter. She’s won her fair
Jad Abdul-AAL Warren JFK singles
Tennis A normal warm spring or summer evening was usually spent at the Howland tennis courts.
A handle on a new opportunity
East Liverpool company lands Starbucks’ line By JAMSION COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com EAST
It’s a choice: Work or toke
Editorial: It’s a choice: Work or toke Water and oil don’t mix. It should be equally obvious that
Tam O’Shanter next for juniors
The fourth leg of the junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley qualifier circuit tees off Wednesday at
Title IX is a winner
Opinion: By Judy Vredenburgh McClatchy-Tribune On Saturday, our nation marked the 40th anniversary of
Stephen Lyons Springfield thrower
Field For those that have never experienced what it’s like to be a state champion in any sport,
Will the real Mitt stand up?
Opinion: The disturbing aspect of Mitt Romney’s take on the American auto industry is not his brazenness in
Book signings set at Poland Library
Book signings set at Poland Library POLAND Three local authors will sign copies of their books
Kelly Pavlik Fight night
Who: Kelly Pavlik (39-2, 34 KOs) vs. Will Rosinsky (16-1, 9 KOs) When: July 7 Where: Home Depot
Jenna Modic Poland hitter
Softball When most girls her age were watching pre-teen dramas on television, 8-year old Jenna
Panasonic’s replacement plasma HDTV is even better
Q. I have read your previous recommendation of the Panasonic ST30 plasma HDTV. These models are no
Ex-Mayor could help Valley secure fed funds for airport
Editorial: As the Western Reserve Port Au- thority steps up its lobbying effort for a $780,000 federal grant
Sam Donko Ursuline pitcher
Baseball Opposing teams know Urusline’s Sam Donko as one of the most dominant pitchers in the
‘Magic Mike’ puts twist on gender roles
By Julie Hinds Detroit Free Press What three words best describe “Magic Mike”? “Funny, sexy,
area golf calendar
area golf calendar JUNE Monday — Boy Scout Link’s Classic will be at Trumbull Country Club with
METRO DIGEST || All Americon 2012 next Sunday
Comic books, more set at Warren show WARREN All AmeriCon 2012, an annual show featuring comic
Crumbling morals take their toll
Opinion: Crumbling morals take their toll When a building develops cracks in the walls, the first priority
Wyatt Hartman Maplewood distance runner
Track Although he was a state runner-up, school and state record holder in the 1600-meter run,
Jai’lyn MoslEy McDonald thrower
Field Jai’Lyn Mosley first started throwing when she was in junior high. And she learned from
Book showcases stylish kitchens
Book showcases stylish kitchens The place where everyone wants to hang out is elevated to the room
Dan popio Boardman hitter
Baseball Dan Popio doesn’t have to take much thought when asked about his future. The recent
SEEING A REVIVAL
By Norman Winter McClatchy Newspapers It can be the focal point to your backyard, a garden
Turkey threatens action after Syria downs jet
Turkey threatens action after Syria downs jet ankara, turkey Syria said Saturday it shot down a
Park grabs two-stroke lead
Associated Press WATERLOO, Ontario South Korea’s Inbee Park shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday to
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Busy day: The Warren JFK graduate finished his second
Sandusky’s lawyers raise appeal issue on timing
Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. Jerry Sandusky’s lawyers said Saturday they tried to quit at
youth golf scores
U.S. KIDS TOUR Results Boys 13-14 Nathan Yoak 83, Aaron Brake 91, Anstine Patrick 92 & Caskey
Actress trades stage for TV
From Broadway to ‘Bunheads’ By Greg Braxton Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Sutton Foster —
There’s no place like home: Bucs tame Tigers on 2-hitter
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Familiar surroundings allowed Brad Lincoln to be aggressive in his
St. College9 scrappers 2
St. College9 scrappers 2 Next: Scrappers at State College, today, 6:05 p.m.
‘GH’ wins big with 5 Daytime Emmys
Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The Daytime Emmys showered “General Hospital” with five
AMATEUR RADIO
AMATEUR RADIO A brief look Members of the Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association are taking
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Today’s race: The Trumbull County qualified 32nd for today’s
On AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Boardman Gia Russa 8, Lakeview Blue Jays 4 Boardman Gia Russa 16, Liberty
A perfect start evaporates
Associated Press HOUSTON Cleveland starter Jeanmar Gomez was perfect through four innings on
Tempers likely to be on rise
Associated Press SONOMA, Calif. It used to be that short tracks were the guaranteed place for
record reviews
Justin Bieber Album: “Believe” (Island Def Jam) Grade: B Because Justin Bieber is Justin
QUOTABLE JORDAN STAAL, former Pittsburgh Penguin, on being traded to Carolina on his wedding night:
“I found out, basically, in the middle of my reception. It was definitely some tough news to hear,
Around the Horn Saturday’s other MLB games
Reds 6, Twins 0 CINCINNATI Johnny Cueto remained unbeaten in June by pitching seven innings and
Art that can touch the soul
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art’s National Midyear exhibition
major league baseball boxscores
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SANDLOTS Class B roundup
Roth Brothers 4, Creekside Fitness 0 Tylor Rhoads threw a two-hit shutout. He struck out six and
Davis, Thatcher tied for PGA lead
Associated Press CROMWELL, Conn. Englishman Brian Davis shot a 6-under 64, and Roland Thatcher
Saturday, June 23 (83 stories)
Former downtown sprinkler plant burns — again
The former Automatic Sprinkler Corp. building at Brittain and Jones streets was on fire Saturday morning for the third or fourth time in the last few weeks.
Wilcox golf outing to help sick children
Wilcox golf outing to help sick children LAKE MILTON The Brett Wilcox Benefit Golf Outing will
Flower show includes national club ribbons
YOUNGSTOWN Design and horticulture classes won National Garden Club Ribbons at the Garden Forum
Girl Scouts host Family Fun Day
YOUNGSTOWN Family Fun Day for the Youngstown Girl Scouts took place on June 2 and was the result
Boardman High 6th in Envirothon
Boardman High School’s Envirothon team placed sixth overall out of 20 teams at a state Envirothon contest June 11-12 at Deer Creek State Park in Mount Sterling.
Ronald McDonald House donates to pre-kindergarten program
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley & Western Pa. donated $16,940 to the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley to support the agency’s Success By 6 Pre-Kindergarten Readiness program.
Girlfriend, 2 bar patrons assaulted at bar
A woman was assaulted by her boyfriend at a bar, and two bar patrons were also assaulted when they tried to help her, Hermitage, Pa., police said.
$4,000 worth of brass stolen from Girard plant
Girard Police are investigating a theft of approximately $4,000 worth of brass plates and cylinders from Trinity Highway Products.
GM recalls all ’11 and ’12 Cruzes over risk of fire
Staff report Detroit General Motors will recall all 413,418 Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruzes for
Melesia’s miracles
Tessia Day of Youngstown holds a picture of her deceased niece, Melesia Day. Tessia received a kidney from her niece after the 20-year-old mother was killed by her boyfriend last year.
Northeast Ohio fans (mostly) move on from LeBron James
Northeast Ohio fans (mostly) move on from LeBron James Associated Press cleveland On the same
Acquitted, Maldonado wants to get YSU job back
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ivan Maldonado, who was acquitted of all
Title IX changed future of women’s sports
The landmark legislation turns 40 years old today Associated Press northfield, ill. Emily
Scrappers silenced, shut out by State College
Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ bats never got going on Friday
Gingrich stumps for Rep. Johnson
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com HANOVERTON In a matter of hours, Helen Mekara of Canton went
Black bear struck by car on 224 in Poland
Staff report POLAND A black bear that was hit by a car Thursday on U.S. Route 224 hasn’t been
Jimenez helps Tribe hold on
Associated Press houston Shin-Soo Choo hit a leadoff triple and Michael Brantley drove in a run
Valley residents to attend D.C. summit for seniors
Staff report WARREN Charlene Allen of Warren says government officials in Washington need to
Niles officers involved in killing return to duty
Staff report NILES Three Niles police officers who fired their guns at and killed burglary
Prosecutors challenge truth of memo in crash killing 4 Marines
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An assistant Trumbull County prosecutor has asked Judge
Ex-Penn State coach Sandusky convicted of child sex abuse
Jerry Sandusky leaves the Centre County Courthouse Friday night after being found guilty in his sexual abuse trial, in Bellefonte, Pa. Sandusky was convicted of sexually assaulting 10 boys over 15 years, accusations that had sent shock waves through the college campus known as Happy Valley and led to the firing of Penn State's beloved Hall of Fame coach, Joe Paterno.
Valley principals review state’s new plan for evaluating teachers
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Canfield Beginning in July 2013, all Ohio teachers will
White House postpones Biden visit to Ohio
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio President Barack Obama’s campaign says Vice President Joe
Columbus bus drivers threaten strike
Associated Press COLUMBUS The union representing drivers and mechanics for the Columbus bus
Children learn about recycling at Girard Library
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Girard During her visit to Girard Free
18 die in Taliban siege of Afghanistan hotel
Los Angeles Times KABUL To the people of Afghanistan’s teeming, dusty capital, sparkling blue
Gunfire kills jazz club manager
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The suspect in the city’s 15th shooting
Monsignor convicted
Monsignor convicted PHILADELPHIA A Roman Catholic church official was convicted of child
Instructors learn to use environmental resourcesSFlb
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Science and social- studies teachers in
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
newsmakers
newsmakers 88 books that shaped America WASHINGTON The Library of Congress is celebrating
Church anniversary
Church anniversary youngstown New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., will celebrate its
Howland break-in suspect faces slew of charges
Staff report WARREN A 34-year-old city man will be arraigned Monday on a charge of aggravated
St. John was gift from God
The Orthodox Church celebrates the memory of saints every day. Sunday of All Saints is the day
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x9 7 3 uA 9 8 3 v7 6 2 w8 5 3 Partner
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A county grand jury handed up indictments this week against these
DEVOTION
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com The vision of Maybelle Gardner, founder of the Infant
PENN STATE Shenango campus lists date to enroll
Staff report Sharon, pa. Penn State Shenango will have its 2012 Fall Enrollment Day from 9
Capitol bargainers: Student-loan deal near
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional bargainers seem near an agreement that would avert a
5 awarded summer research fellowships
Staff report Erie, Pa. Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, awarded undergraduate summer
Tri-State Free Methodist camp marks 90th year
Staff report EAST LIVERPOOL Tri-State Free Methodist Camp marks the 90th anniversary of the camp
TCESC honors several retirees
Staff report Niles Trumbull County Educational Service Center honored its retirees at a dinner
Monsignor Zuraw to mark 25th anniversary as priest
Staff report girard Monsignor John A. Zuraw will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his
Egypt’s democracy experiment is on the verge of total collapse
Editorial: Despite a presidential election in which Egyptians participated in record numbers, there are clear
Computer tech program offered
Computer tech program offered champion Trumbull County Career and Technical Center’s Adult
Events to address issues tied to fracking
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com Those seeking to become educated about fracking will have
McMurray, Montoya like team direction
Associated Press sonoma, calif. It’s been a continuous search for consistency at Chip Ganassi
US probes visa issued to member of banned terrorist group in Egypt
Associated Press WASHINGTON The State Department said Friday it is looking into how a self-
Campaign stresses Obama’s role in Ohio’s economic improvements
Staff report COLUMBUS President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign released a positive
Grow Youngstown kicks off program
Staff report Youngstown Grow Youngstown’s Community Supported Agriculture program, which offers
Don’t forget Randy Kehler
Opinion: By Bob Keeler Newsday The words Watergate, Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein are now so tightly
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Today: The Warren JFK graduate played just one hole in
Casinos probe suspected cheating
Associated Press CLEVELAND The early odds of catching a suspected cheat at Ohio’s two new
Moody’s lowers credit ratings of major banks
Associated Press NEW YORK Moody’s Investors Service has lowered the credit ratings on some of
Suit seeks to void mineral-rights lease
Staff report WARREN A couple from Kinsman has filed a class-action lawsuit in Trumbull County
Nurses at Northside, Hillside in talks with ValleyCare
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The head of the Youngstown General Duty
HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ A big story is developing
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Kids hear it from their elders all the time:
Rev. Lawson assigned to Brookfield UMC
Staff report brookfield Brookfield United Methodist Church will welcome the Rev. Joyce L. J.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Steel Valley Super Nationals and Salem Super Cruise, 9 a.m. to 10
Today’s funerals are better
Opinion: Looks can be deceiving. Many years ago a healthy looking friend commented to a sickly looking
Government can’t be a parent
Opinion: (Crystal Lake, Il.) Northwest Herald: With all the issues confronting state government, teen tanning
NBC is mum on Curry, ‘Today’
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Ann Curry showed up again for work at NBC’s
‘Deliverance’ area marks film with festival
By DORIE TURNER Associated Press ATLANTA Four decades ago, the movie “Deliverance” introduced
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.30 .28 Avalon
‘Can’t Have It All’ story online logs record hits
Associated Press NEW YORK A first-person lament by a former State Department official on “Why
BUFFALO WILD WINGS Downtown eatery ends 18 years of service with party
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Buffalo Wild Wings, with its good food,
Jacobson leading at rainy Travelers
Associated Press cromwell, conn. Defending champion Fredrik Jacobson is in a familiar spot at
There’s money to be claimed
Opinion: COLUMBUS In January, state officials contacted the Marlington Local School District about some
METRO DIGEST || $4,000 in brass stolen at plant
$4,000 in brass stolen at plant GIRARD Girard Police are investigating a theft of approximately
Recruiting event
Recruiting event BOARDMAN Mahoning County One-Stop, Community Care- Givers and Compass Family &
Burnett wins again as Pirates tame Tigers
Associated Press pittsburgh Brought over from the New York Yankees in the offseason, in part,
Penguins deal Staal to Hurricanes, choose Pouliot with 8th pick
Associated Press pittsburgh Jordan Staal wanted a family reunion, and the Pittsburgh Penguins
Motorcycle accident kills Cortland woman
Motorcycle accident kills Cortland woman YOUNGSTOWN Tina Freeman, 23, of Cortland, who was
Autistic kids reach out and touch to learn
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Teachers at The Rich Center for Autism are
GRADS LIST
The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: CENTRAL STATE
Friday, June 22 (152 stories)
Closed Warren massage parlor ransacked
A representative for Hong Kong Spa, 2019 W. Market St., reported that the former massage parlor was broken into sometime Wednesday evening and ransacked, but nothing appeared to be missing.
Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 counts
CNN is reporting that a jury here has found former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 counts in his child sexual abuse trial.
Big Brothers, Sisters get $10K from Home Savings foundation
Home Savings Charitable Foundation donated $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley.
Kennedy Catholic's Reimold facing season-ending neck surgery
Kennedy Catholic graduate Noland Reimold facing season-ending neck surgery.
Record hits on magazines "Can't Have It All' story
Record hits on magazines 'Can't Have It All' story
KOKRAK PGA LIVE | Kokrak 2-over at Travelers
Warren native Jason Kokrak is competing at this week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.
Government in NY seizes ‘Ty’ the dinosaur
Government in NY seizes ‘Ty’ the dinosaur NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government has seized a
Western Pa. cardiology practice settles harassment lawsuit
Western Pa. cardiology practice settles harassment lawsuit
Sandusky jurors rehear McQueary testimony, resume deliberations
Sandusky jurors rehear McQueary testimony, resume deliberatins
Pittsburgh-area transit agency OKs cuts, fare hike
Pittsburgh-area transit agency OKs cuts, fare hike
Man charged with burglary in Howland
Man charged with burglary in Howland A 34-year-old city man will be arraigned Monday on aggravated
Plea deal for man accused in US Capitol bomb plot
Plea deal for man accused in US Capitol bomb plot ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man accused in
Maldonado acquitted of all charges in YSU payroll scandal
Maldonado acquitted of all charges in YSU payroll scandal
Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down execution law
Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down execution law LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme
Ohio preps 1st casino cheating cases from two sites
Ohio preps 1st casino cheating cases from two sites
Kansas revokes doctor’s license in abortion case
Kansas revokes doctor’s license in abortion case TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas regulators have
Ex-Tropical Storm Chris weakens, advisories stop
Ex-Tropical Storm Chris weakens, advisories stop MIAMI (AP) — A day after spending mere hours as a
Temp U.Va. head on hold in case president returns
Temp U.Va. head on hold in case president returns CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The possible return
Struggling jury returns to work in Pa. priest case
Struggling jury returns to work in Pa. priest case PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A struggling jury in
Vision Airlines ends NW Ohio route to Myrtle Beach
Vision Airlines ends NW Ohio route to Myrtle Beach
US stocks open higher, buck global market trend
US stocks open higher, buck global market trend NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are bouncing back at the
Trumbull woman injured in collision with donkey has died
Trumbull woman injured in collision with donkey has died
Youngstown police investigating city's 16th homicide
Youngstown police investigating city's 16th homicide
Delta gets approval for pipeline transfer
Delta gets approval for pipeline transfer HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State regulators have approved a
3 teens charged in fatal Pa. shooting
3 teens charged in fatal Pa. shooting CORAOPOLIS, Pa. (AP) — Three teenagers are in custody facing
Gettysburg electric map to be auctioned off
Gettysburg electric map to be auctioned off GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The light-up map depicting the
Watercolor painting program offered
Watercolor painting program offered LIBERTY A free program on watercolor painting will be
Newton Falls Library offers free summer programs, events
Summer activities at the Newton Falls Library follow: Staff will assist patrons who want to
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Sulmona Valley Auxiliary will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bogey’s, 3535 Upland Ave.,
Special Olympics torch makes trip through Valley
The Special Olympics State Summer Games open today, and the “Flame of Hope” — the Special Olympics torch — will be there after a little help from local law enforcement.
STORIED CAREER
As he reflects on his 15 years as Mahoning County library director, the retiring Carlton Sears modestly refers to himself as a facilitator of possibilities for the 16-branch library system.
County presses city for 1 building-inspection unit
Mahoning County commissioners have backed off their proposal to raise the city of Youngstown’s fee from $60 to $100 per building inspection.
Diocese stands by priest in rape case
The Diocese of Youngstown has issued a statement saying a priest was not wrong for failing to notify police about information he received years ago concerning the molestation of an underage girl.
City activist spearheads petition drive to make police chief an elected position
Local activist Maggy Lorenzi is coordinating a citizens initiative drive to get a charter amendment on the November ballot making the job of police chief an elected position rather than appointed by the mayor.
A Place To Call Home
Janet Stone’s desire to help women brought her back to the Mahoning Valley from California to fulfill her dream of running her own transitional home.
ONE FOR LEBRON heat wins; james gets championship ring
The decision is final: LeBron James made the right call coming to Miami.
3 arrested after standoff in Boardman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township police arrested three people after a
Hopefuls include 6 with ties to Valley
Several hockey players with Mahoning Valley connections are hoping to hear their names called this weekend when the NHL Draft is conducted at Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center.
Former director files suit against school
The former short-term executive director of Millcreek Children’s Center has filed a lawsuit against the school, citing breach of contract.
Contract ratified with CSB workers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have
Scrappers catcher active in pro debut
Years from now, when Scrappers catcher Jeremy Lucas regales his family with the tale of his professional baseball debut, he’s unlikely to focus on his team’s 6-2 loss to Jamestown Thursday at Eastwood Field.
Babies sing their way to literacy at library event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Babies 6-23 months proved you can never be too young to
Hunger Games come to North Elementary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com North Elementary students made memories for a lifetime
C.H. Campbell fourth-graders get big send-off
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School,
Myers and Takach of Canfield graduate from JMU
Myers and Takach of Canfield graduate from JMU Steven Myers and Mark Takach, both of Canfield
Golf benefit set for cancer patients
Golf benefit set for cancer patients The seventh annual Sunshine Benefit Golf Outing to defray
New Canfield baseball club for boys and girls
New Canfield baseball club for boys and girls Canfield Baseball Club will offer fall ball for boys
Your artwork could be ‘Runnin on Dunkin’
Grab a doughnut, a cup of coffee and a pencil and start drawing. Talented artists from across the
Seniors make final splash at pool party
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of Boardman High School’s senior class spent one
Fitch Class of 1992 to hold reunion
Fitch Class of 1992 to hold reunion The Fitch High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20-year
Students run the town for a day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 32nd annual Civic Day, sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Middle-schoolers make a mess at Old North
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Fire House Middle School Ministry at Old North Church
Your artwork could be ‘Runnin on Dunkin’
Grab a doughnut, a cup of coffee and a pencil and start drawing. Talented artists from across the
Spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient
Spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient Boardman National Honors Society will be hosting a
Canfield finalizes 47th annual Independence Day festivities
Planning for Canfield’s 47th annual Independence Day celebration is well under way and this year’s
St. Christine’s hosts party with a purpose
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Parents, faculty and teachers brought as much change as
Community turns out for Relay for Life
Teenagers pulling all-nighters may be common these days, but walking 45 miles in 24 hours is a little more rare. But that’s exactly what four 14-year-old Canfield students did June 1-2 as part of the Austintown Relay for Life.
Golf to benefit families of cancer patients
Golf to benefit families of cancer patients The Wilcox family of Austintown formed a new local
Canfield fireworks display to include music
Members of the Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest committee are hard at work preparing for this year’s
Bennett calls it quits after 35 years
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com After 35 years of teaching inside and outside the
Fifth-graders battle to be Field Day victors
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fifth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School
Ursuline Sisters Motherhouse project receives grant
Support Our Aging Religious, Inc. (SOAR!), a national grant-making organization based in Washington,
Senior orchestra students go out on high note
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman High School orchestra impressed an audience
School board discusses financial deficit
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Like its neighboring school districts along U.S. Route 224,
Robinwood students get Civil War lesson
Robinwood Lane Elementary fourth-grade students watched history come to life during the school’s annual Civil War reenactment June 6.
Bowling event strikes a chord with elementary students
Moving to a new school can be a bit intimidating for some students. That’s why the Poland schools decided to host an event to ease the fears of fourth-graders who will be moving to McKinley Elementary next year for fifth and sixth grade.
Canfield students go the distance for teacher
Teenagers pulling all-nighters may be common these days, but walking 45 miles in 24 hours is a little more rare. But that’s exactly what four 14-year-old Canfield students did June 1-2 as part of the Austintown Relay for Life.
Canfield fireworks display to include music
Members of the Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest committee are hard at work preparing for this year’s
Glenwood eighth-graders mentor younger students
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Middle School eighth-graders are more
Zorn retires after long tenure
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The board of education is expected to accept the early
Poland’s Pogacnik earns service award
Poland’s Pogacnik earns service award University of Mount Union assistant professor of accounting
Boardman Park concert series begins
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Youngstown Symphonic Band, organized by Del Sinchak,
Canfield fireworks display to include music, food, fun
Members of the Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest committee are hard at work preparing for this year’s
Juniorettes’ event benefits animal charity
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The members of the Boardman-Poland Juniorettes Club took a
Boardman grad earns Burger King scholarship
The Burger King Scholars Program has named Boardman’s Kyriakos Theophanous as one of three
Celebrate Poland changes schedule, adds events
For the first time, the Celebrate Poland planners have changed the schedule, moving the fireworks
Dobbins students have a ‘Minute to Win it’
BY EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children at Dobbins Elementary School had only a short
Boardman runners, throwers compete at nationals
Eight members of the Boardman girls track team traveled to Greensboro, N.C., to compete in the
Boardman Community Fund awards scholarship
The Boardman Community Fund is one of the many foundations involved in the Community Foundation of
Poland Class of 2012 scholarship winners
NAMEAMOUNTGRANTOR Jennifer Agnone$6,000Youngstown State University Red and White Scholarship
Bike run planned
Bike run planned YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Youngstown Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bike Run
Pitching pushes Bucs past Twins
Associated Press pittsburgh James McDonald gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a superb start on
City firm to handle V&M design work
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control hired a Youngstown
Decision time: Jurors deliberate Sandusky’s fate
Associated Press bellefonte, pa. Jerry Sandusky was either a “predatory pedophile” who lured
“I have a sense that I’ve given people a sense of what the possibilities are with
“I have a sense that I’ve given people a sense of what the possibilities are with libraries. If I
Man, 28, pleads guilty, will be sentenced in late August
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man charged with possession of
Secret Service agent involved in shooting
Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police say a U.S. Secret Service agent was involved in a
Former charter-school treasurer makes plea agreement in embezzlement case
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A former treasurer of charter schools in Youngstown
After loss, Flashes believe they’ll be back
Associated Press omaha, neb. Kent State’s first appearance in the College World Series is over.
Romney: I’ll deal with immigration in ‘civil’ way
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Backing off the harsh rhetoric of the Republican
Ex-Campbell mayor pleads not guilty to OVI in Beaver Twp.
Staff report CANFIELD An ex-Campbell mayor has pleaded not guilty to a charge of operating a
Lease agreements
Lease agreements COLUMBIANA A new shale-gas lease agreement signed by Columbiana County
oddly enough
oddly enough Alaska man climbs tree but gets stuck upside down FAIRBANKS, Alaska An Alaska
Couple file charges against each other
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Fed highway officials approve Pa.-NJ toll-bridge plan
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Fed judge signs western Pa. pledge lawsuit settlement
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Agreement on building inspections may collapse
A proposal to have Mahoning County inspect buildings in the city may be in jeopardy with the two sides disagreeing on the cost and time frame of the deal.
Rodney King, like Rosa Parks, was icon of ongoing struggle for racial justice in America
Editorial: Few would consider nominating Rodney Glen King for civil-rights sainthood. He was, of course, no
‘Crippled’ quip puts comedy promoter in Cincinnati court
By LISA CORNWELL Associated Press CINCINNATI A man who says he was charged with disorderly
What will it take for Russian leader to change?
Opinion: Last week — just as new revelations emerged of Syrian regime massacres of women and children —
Summer sizzles in
Though the temperature makes it feel as if we’re in the middle of summer, the season doesn’t officially start until 7:09 p.m. today.
War on drugs is just dumb
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords America recently commemorated the 40th year of its “War on
Medical society honors Dr. Albani
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Thomas E. Albani Jr. was recognized as
Valley’s jobless rate drops
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown The unemployment rate for the Mahoning
SEIU to focus on 8 states in election
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LeBron, Heat move one win from crown
Leading 3-1, Miami can close out the series at home on Thursday Associated Press MIAMI LeBron
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School district votes to approve cyber curriculum
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers To lure students back from cyber schools, the
Pirates drop Twins for third straight victory
Associated Press pittsburgh Even as Kevin Correia struggled, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint
With heavy heart, Bagoly comes up big
By ELTON ALEXANDER Cleveland Plain Dealer omaha, neb. Jason Bagoly stood outside the Kent
Magician-in-chief?
Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords Our long national nightmare is over. Mitt Romney has won the
Obama plays games with illegals
Opinion: President Obama’s latest political ploy — granting new ”rights” out of thin air, by executive order,
Arsenio: There’s room for new late-night show
By Scott Collins Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The Dog Pound will woof again: Arsenio Hall is
A giant selection and uncommon service
When I talk with Mahoning Valley wine and beer lovers about where they make their purchases, there is always a wide variety of answers.
On summer vacation, don’t break from good nutrition
Family Features While students are enjoying summer break, parents should make certain their
Group gains a worldly view on trip
Dr. Doran M. Duke went to Barahona, Dominican Republic, where he was greeted by what many Americans might view as abject poverty, ramshackle housing and poor health and medical care, not to mention a lack of electricity and sanitation.
Local leaders seek details on Clean Ohio
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN It didn’t take long for local economic- development
Tuesday, June 19 (111 stories)
Poland schools to search for new superintendent
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Austintown, private schools talk about busing options
Austintown, private schools talk about busing options Youngstown Administrators with the
Boardman schools face dire financial forecast
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Building inspection fee causes friction between Youngstown, county
Building inspection fee causes friction between Youngstown, county YOUNGSTOWN A proposal to have
18-year sentence recommended in fatal Marine Corps crash
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KnowledgeWorks board member not giving up on Youngstown schools
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Unemployment rate improves, but Valley jobs slow to rise
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Struthers board starts its own cyber school
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Top advocate gives up on Pa. liquor bill — for now
Top advocate gives up on Pa. liquor bill — for now
Captain of Navy ship relieved following collision
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Jury selection begins in Auburn tree poison trial
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Cannibalism suspect ordered to mental hospital
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Probation in assault case for man who killed at age 11
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Hubbard Friends of the Public Library seeking children's books
Hubbard Friend of the Public Library seeking children's books
Court backs Ohio State University in open-records lawsuit
Court backs Ohio State University in open-records lawsuit
Kentucky doctor is the AMA’s new president-elect
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Draft: G-20 will produce plan for global growth
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Talk of drones patrolling US skies spawns anxiety
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Mahoning Valley unemployment continues falling, but job growth is slow
Mahoning Valley unemployment continues falling, but job growth is slow
Toledo woman to face August trial over infant in freezer
Toledo woman to face August trial over infant in freezer
Police: Car that hit Lima, Ohio, crowd had been parked
Police: Car that hit Lima, Ohio, crowd had been parked
Ex-Rutgers student in webcam case leaves jail
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Midweek holiday extends Pittsburgh river regatta
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Grandmother gets 57 months in drug case
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Arielle Mincher, Jeremy Lester to wed in Sept.
Gregory and Jeanine Mincher of New Middletown are announcing the engagement and coming marriage of their daughter, Arielle Mincher, to Jeremy Lester of Austintown. The prospective groom is the son of William Lester III of Canfield, and Sherrie and Dan Kyser of Berlin Center.
Wedding plans for Strohmeyer, Datchuk revealed
The parents of Emily Colleen Strohmeyer and Joseph Daniel Datchuk are announcing the engagement of
Heather McGee | Jerimiah Moody
BOARDMAN Heather L. McGee became the bride of Jerimiah J. Moody during a ceremony at 1 p.m. June 2
Kristen Cady | Christian Senk
CANTON Mr. and Mrs. Christian Chase Senk are making their home in Brecksville, after their wedding
Melissa Laufman l Gregory Kenyon
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Kenyon are making their home in Howland after being married July
Mechée Gasparek | Jeffrey Thomas
BOARDMAN Mech e Gasparek and Jeffrey Thomas, both of Girard, were united in marriage May 12 at
REUNIONS
Boardman High School Class of 1970 will have its 60th birthday party weekend July 20, 21 and 22 in
Tayala headed to junior worlds
McDonald High grad will compete in Barcelona By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Last Friday in
Sandusky defense focuses on reputation
Associated Press bellefonte, pa. Jerry Sandusky opened his defense in his molestation trial
Romero homers twice, helps Scrappers start 1-0
Staff report JAMESTOWN, N.Y. Juan Romero hit two home runs and drove in four runs as the
Boardman police respond to gun reports, robberies
Staff report BOARDMAN Township police were kept busy over the weekend responding to two
Hearing on massage parlors is postponed
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Prosecutor: Offenses were ‘hate crimes’
ysu payroll scandal By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ivan Maldonado did
Three enter plea deals in IHOP robbery
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three people convicted of robbing an IHOP
Indians end Reds’ winning streak
Associated Press cleveland Lonnie Chisenhall already had the homer, triple and single. So when
Roger Clemens acquitted of all charges
After a 10-week trial, jurors returned their verdict after less than 10 hours of deliberations.
Teens await verdict in shooting death
A jury resumes deliberations today in a murder trial that could result in lengthy prison sentences for two Youngstown teens.
Controversy over busing in Austintown was avoidable
Editorial: There is no denying that public education in Ohio is confronting major financial challenges.
BACK FOR MORE
A strong cast of junior golfers teed it up Monday at the Salem Golf Club in the third qualifying round of The Vindicator’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank.
Grey matter of fantasy and reality
Opinion: WASHINGTON There are several highbrow ways one could write about the publishing phenomenon of
On area diamonds Class B baseball
Creekside Fitness 3, Youngstown Express 0 Brandon Ritchie tossed a no-hitter, striking out seven
By Steven Zeitchik and Jonathan Landreth
By Steven Zeitchik and Jonathan Landreth Los Angeles Times NEW YORK When aliens besiege
US must deal with Russia
Opinion: Editor’s Note: The columns address the question, “Can the U.S. afford to do business with Russia?”
oddly enough
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Toyota fire probe
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Europe’s relief from Greek voting results likely will be fleeting
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greece’s election result has eased fears of imminent financial
Agenda Wednesday
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Nuns tour to protest GOP budget proposal
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa A group of Roman Catholic nuns began a nine-state bus tour
Council mulls new station
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After years of deterioration to Youngstown
Egyptian military moves to keep power
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Campbell officials battle overtime costs
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city’s administrators are going to battle
Holy cow! Many dared to dance to dance band at Covelli show
Opinion: Holy cow! Many dared to dance to dance band at Covelli show I don’t usually write letters to
Police seek public’s help in finding missing man
Staff report NILES Police are asking for the public’s help in finding Jorry Palm, 28, of Akron,
State to review funding for worker in Campbell
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city’s municipal judge has ordered funding
Study: State-pension shortfall ballooned in 2010 to $757B
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ill. As the recession took its toll, many states diverted scarce
In calls, Zimmerman tells wife to move money
Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. In a half-dozen phone calls between a locked-up George Zimmerman
Hollywood shows its stripes
Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune HBO was still apologizing for putting a rubberized President George
Heat back in familiar place: leading 2-1
Associated Press miami LeBron James arrived for practice Monday wearing lime-green sneakers, a
Music on television this week:
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Kent survives shaky 9th, beats Florida to advance
Fitch’s Jason Bagoly had two hits for the Golden Flashes Associated Press omaha, neb. Winning
Cedric is home for new sitcom
By Gail Pennington St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST. LOUIS TV Land wanted Cedric the Entertainer to
Court is in session for ‘Jersey Shore’ cast
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. There’s a certain T-shirt hanging on the
Obama pick for Iraq envoy withdraws nomination
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration’s pick to be the next ambassador to Iraq
Republicans want to cut food stamps in farm bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The 1,000-page “farm bill” being debated in the Senate is somewhat
Speakers: Valley exports growing
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley has a head start on much
Years Ago
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Fight over AEP electric bills hits Ohio airwaves
Associated Press COLUMBUS In a year notable for its barrage of presidential TV ads, a pair of
US ties will embolden Putin
Opinion: By Bogdan Kipling McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON President Obama in his efforts to cozy up to
Fashion Bug to close all stores by early ’13
Staff report Youngstown Fashion Bug, a low-price clothing outlet for women, is slated to close
Ban designer drugs
Opinion: Midland (Mich.) Daily News: The Midland County area has seen the devastating effects of the designer
Hubbard considers 911 regionalization
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD Hubbard may become the latest city in the Valley
POLICE CALLS
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Madcap troupe visits library
When 10-year-old Gabbi Pantaleo, of Boardman, went to the library Monday, she didn’t expect to become a queen.
Crews work to contain spill
Staff report bazetta Township firefighters and Trumbull County HazMat crews worked into the
Obama, Putin express some agreement on Syria
Associated Press LOS CABOS, Mexico President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin
Likely insider attack kills US soldier
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the latest likely case of an insider attack, an American service
Competition for iPad
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Microsoft has unveiled Surface, a tablet computer to compete with
Tablet computers | Top 5 manufacturers
Here are the top five manufacturers of tablets last year: Apple Inc., maker of the iPad, 40.5
Residents clear about education needs
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Residents of the city are clear about what
Man pleads guilty to reduced charges
Barbara Soles had to move from her home of 24 years on state Route 7 in Vernon Township because it would have been too painful to remain in the place where her son, Joshua, died Nov. 1 of a gunshot.
Secretary sued
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Agencies get $12M for training
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown Two local agencies have received grants that
newsmakers
newsmakers Tyson to take bite out of Broadway NEW YORK Mike Tyson wants his next knockout to
Farmers market
Farmers market YOUNGSTOWN A farmers market will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Madcap Puppet Theatre presents “Rumpelstiltskin” When: 10 a.m. today at the
Monday, June 18 (104 stories)
Crews fight fuel spill in Bazetta Township
Crews fight fuel spill in Bazetta Township bazetta Township firefighters and Trumbull County
$12 million in training money coming to the Valley
$12 million in training money coming to the Valley youngstown Two local agencies have received
Lesser charges mean release from jail in Vernon killing
Lesser charges mean release from jail in Vernon killing WARREN Barbara Soles had to move from
McDonald's Tayala qualifies for world junior championships in hammer
McDonald's Matthias Tayala qualifies for world junior championships in hammer throw.
Beard would bar Fort Hood suspect from courtroom
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3 plead guilty to robbing IHOP store employee in Boardman
3 plead guilty to robbing IHOP store employee in Boardman
Wiesel rejects Hungarian award over Nazi concernss
Wiesel rejects Hungarian award over Nazi concernss NEW YORK (AP) — Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel says
Jury begins deliberating in Fla. burned teen case
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Want to help Warren Family Mission win a van? Go to Facebook, Twitter
Want to help Warren Family Mission win a van? Go online
Man convicted in Calif. shooting that killed boy
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2 local agencies receive $12M in grants for job training
2 local agencies receive $12M in grants for job training
Mahoning Valley doing well at exporting
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Defense: Other PSU coaches, kids were in showers
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Ind. man gets life in prison for dismembering girl
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Palestinian footballer to end strike, go free
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Baby sitter from Cincy suburb charged with raping children
Baby sitter from Cincy suburb charged with raping children
Guilty plea in NY ‘mini-al Qaida’ cell case
Guilty plea in NY ‘mini-al Qaida’ cell case NEW YORK (AP) — A native New Yorker accused of
US to seek execution for RI man in legal battle
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Jury in murder case to begin deliberations
Jury in murder case to begin deliberations YOUNGSTOWN Attorneys have offered closing statements
Hubbard library friends seek donations
Hubbard library friends seek donations hubbard Hubbard Friends of the Public Library, 436 W.
Maldonado trial gets under way
Maldonado trial gets under way YOUNGSTOWN Ivan Maldonado did not benefit financially from the
Massage parlors hearing postponed a week
Massage parlors hearing postponed a weeks WARREN A hearing that was scheduled for this morning
Egypt rulers promise power transfer by end of June
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Pa. priest-abuse jury returns for Day 10 of talks
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GREATEST JUNIORS | LaPolla, Garofalo, Guerrero, Sines, Terlesky, Passerotti, Neumeister advance
The Greatest is presented by Farmers National Bank in partnership with Stadium GM, Cole Valley Cadillac, Mark Thomas Ford, New Castle School of Trade and MyLoop Golf Card.
NYC school bus overturns; 1 adult seriously hurt
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Sandusky believed to be undergoing psychiatric evaluation
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Off-duty officer in standoff surrenders
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Corruption trial set to open for ex-Rep. Stetler
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WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS The ladies of Central Park Apartments invite the public to join them for “Christmas in
Angels of Easter Seals installs Zarlenga
Angels of Easter Seals recently installed Joan Zarlenga as 2012-2013 president. As a founding
Niles man killed in truck accident in Warren Township
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Sandusky’s court turn on deck
Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. After a gripping, emotionally charged four days of testimony
KSU lineup boasts mostly Ohioans
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Kent State coach Scott Stricklin loves the exposure the Golden
Mill Creek’s pro stays in California for work and play
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com Dennis Miller was in no rush to hop a plane back home as
Cabrera bobbles three in field
Associated Press CLEVELAND Shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera’s defense has been something the Indians
James rules as Heat gain series lead
Associated Press MIAMI Halfway to a title, and LeBron James shows no sign of letting this one
WEBB SPINS A WIN
Webb Simpson won the U.S. Open and put two more names into the graveyard of champions.
Associate provost at YSU appointed
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Niles cops vow no tolerance for juvenile crime
The Niles Police Department has adopted a zero-tolerance policy for juvenile crime after several incidents in the city in recent months.
New Castle jury acquitted Rodney King of DUI in ’96
Rodney King, who garnered national attention for a videotaped beating by Los Angeles police, also had an unpleasant — though not violent — experience with the law in Lawrence County.
Retiring police chief reflects on career on Salem force
On his way out the door, police Chief Robert Floor won’t be taking long lunches, lengthy vacations or blocks of personal time.
Fitch grad retiring from Marine Corps
After 29 years of service, five deployments and a Bronze Star, a Mahoning County service member is preparing to wear his uniform for the last time.
Tomlinson’s ready to retire in San Diego
Associated Press SAN DIEGO LaDainian Tomlinson’s brilliant NFL career will officially end when
Junior snaps skid of 143 races
Associated Press BROOKLYN, Mich. After four years and 143 races — the agonizing near-misses and
Neighboring business is hazard, bar owner says
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A bar owner on Wilson Avenue says traffic from
Riding with …
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Romney won’t say he would overturn immigration order
Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ohio Mitt Romney, in an interview aired Sunday, repeatedly refused
Rehabbed Razorback gets Scrappers’ first start
In March 2011, Arkansas left-hander Geoffrey Davenport suffered an elbow injury and went from a possible second-day draft pick to someone facing Tommy John surgery and a one-year rehab.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Poland Historical Society, business meeting, 7 p.m., program 7:30 p.m., Little
campbell Police to buy 2 cars with seized money
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell is buying two new police cruisers with
Chavez stops Lee in 7th
Associated Press EL PASO, Texas Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. recovered from a slow start due to leg
In Alaska, search ends for Japanese climbers
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12 locations set for rabies vaccines
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Veterinary Medical Association is offering animal rabies
Weathersfield trustees honor 17 firefighters
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Seventeen township firefighters and officers were
Game Time
Game Time Scrappers vs. JAMESTOWN When: Tonight; first pitch at 7:05 Where: Russell Diethrick
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Florida State romps to oust Stony Brook
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Florida State capitalized on a throwing error to score six runs in
Promotions schedule
Highlights: The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have a full season of promotions set. Highlights are seven
special to the vindicator
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Years Ago
Today is Monday, June 18, the 170th day of 2012. There are 196 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
IOC probes tickets found on black market
Associated Press LONDON International Olympic officials have opened a high-level investigation
2012 MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS
No.PitchersB/TAgeLast played 11Robbie AvilesL/R20AZL Indians 47Geoffrey DavenportL/L22Arkansas
Euro crisis far from over, analysts warn
Associated Press WASHINGTON A slim victory for the main conservative party in an election in
After 25 years, Blues Traveler gets by with a little help from its friends
By William Douglas McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON You could almost hear Blues Traveler lead
Warren’s war on prostitution emerges as model for Ohio, US
Editorial: The newest chapter in the city of Warren’s and the state of Ohio’s ongoing offensive against
Summit will let Obama and Putin size up competition
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin will use
IN THE US
Coal is being used to generate less electricity as the nation switches to cheaper and cleaner
Facebook settles suit for $10M
Associated Press Facebook is paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit over ads that it called
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Madagascar 3’ stampedes, ‘Rock,’ Sandler flop LOS ANGELES Zoo animals remain hot
Latinos in a bind
Opinion: By Chris Zepeda-Millan McClatchy-Tribune Latinos are becoming a decisive voting bloc, but
The movie, “Rock of Ages,” revels in the big hair and tight leather pants of the Sunset
The movie, “Rock of Ages,” revels in the big hair and tight leather pants of the Sunset Strip in
‘Civ’ creator surprised gamer played for a decade
By DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES The grim future predicted in a video
Help for Holocaust victims
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: In Europe, as the Nazis rose to power, many Jews tried to protect themselves and
Posing a challenge
Easing of pot laws makes parents ponder ‘drug talk’ Associated Press DENVER Michael Jolton was
AROUND THE HORN | Sunday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Yankees 4, Nationals 1 WASHINGTON Ivan Nova pitched effectively into the eighth
Alvarez’s career-best six RBIs propel Pirates to series triumph
Pedro Alvarez had one of his best games yet. Still, it was a win by the Pittsburgh Pirates that had him really excited.
‘Can we all get along?’ Answer to Rodney King’s question remains elusive
Twenty years later, Rodney King’s simple yet profound question still lingers, from the street where Trayvon Martin died all the way to the White House:
Wisconsin was wake-up call
Opinion: By John Stauber OtherWords We’re nice people out here in Dairyland. Just ask anyone — that’s our
What is the fantasy of sisterhood?
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant There it was in a gift store window: a frilly pillow
Financial journalist Dan Dorfman dies
Financial journalist Dan Dorfman dies new york Financial journalist Dan Dorfman, known for
US coal use is falling quickly
Associated Press NEW YORK America is shoveling coal to the sidelines. The fuel that powered
Supreme Court still lacking
Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune This month marks the 45th anniversary of the late Thurgood
Tony Orlando’s new dawn — ACTING
Associated Press NEW YORK No one was more surprised than congenial crooner Tony Orlando at
Twisted legacy of Watergate
Opinion: By Dick Polman The Philadelphia Inquirer Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the Watergate
Rallying cry: Vote
A national organization is teaming up with local groups united in getting out the message to African- Americans: Vote to re-elect President Barack Obama.
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Simpson outlasts McDowell, Thompson to win US Open
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Alvarez’s six RBIs power Pirates past Indians 9-5
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South Side rally urges black residents to register, vote for Obama
South Side rally urges black residents to register, vote for Obama Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A
Youngstown steel museum plans events Tuesday to mark ‘Battle of Youngstown’
Youngstown steel museum plans events Tuesday to mark ‘Battle of Youngstown’ Staff report
YSU appoints Kevin Ball as associate provost
YSU appoints Kevin Ball as associate provost Staff report Kevin Ball, coordinator of composition
Medical group offers rabies vaccinations at 12 places Wednesday
Medical group offers rabies vaccinations at 12 places Wednesday Staff report WARREN The
Republicans plan swift attack on any parts of health-care law that survive ruling
Republicans plan swift attack on any parts of health-care law that survive ruling Associated Press
Niles cops plan get-tough policy on juvenile offenders
Niles cops plan get-tough policy on juvenile offenders Staff report NILES The Niles Police
Obama re-election rally, voter registration today in Youngstown
Obama re-election rally, voter registration today in Youngstown Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Simply
Hundreds of fracking protesters expected at Columbus rally today
Hundreds of fracking protesters expected at Columbus rally today Associated Press COLUMBUS
Ex-‘NYPD Blue’ writer punches poodle to death, faces year in prison
Ex-‘NYPD Blue’ writer punches poodle to death, faces year in prison Associated Press NEW YORK
Romney makes stops in Ohio, stays noncommittal on reversal of new immigration plan
Romney makes stops in Ohio, stays noncommittal on reversal of new immigration plan Associated
Rodney King, subject of videotaped beating by cops, dies at 47
Rodney King, subject of videotaped beating by cops, dies at 47 Associated Press LOS ANGELES
Williotts’ 60th to be celebrated at family event
YOUNGSTOWN A family dinner will honor Mr. and Mrs. Tony Williott of Youngstown today at
The Wolfords mark 50th event at family dinner
POLAND Bob and Carol Wolford of Poland were the guests of honor at a family dinner June 16 at
Family dinner fetes Yohmans for 55th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN A family dinner May 26 at the Saxon Club honored Mr. and Mrs. John Yohman of Austintown
Dr. & Mrs. Sobota celebrate their 50th anniversary
POLAND Dr. Anthony and Barbara Sobota of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 10
Laykos celebrate 50th anniversary and renew vows
AUSTINTOWN Ron Sr. and Nancy Layko of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and
Family festivities mark golden year for the Cutlips
NEW SPRINGFIELD Marking the 50th anniversary of their wedding on June 23 will be Mr. and Mrs.
Allison Horvat to be aided by benefit
Allison Horvat to be aided by benefit YOUNGSTOWN Golden String Inc. will sponsor a pasta dinner
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY White Shrine of Jerusalem will have its monthly meeting and ceremonial initiation at 7:30
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church in Mineral Ridge. Members will dine
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for a noon luncheon at Reserve Run, 625 E. Western
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY East will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Davis Center in Fellows Riverside Gardens for a
File employment discrimination complaints Friday
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to accept complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability or retaliation.
Tyler Naquin on display as Indians' top draft pick
The most visible player on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ roster carries an invisible target on his back that reads, “$1.75 million.”
Warren steel plant regarded as ‘a gem’
USW holds out hope for a buyer By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com warren The uniqueness
Scrappers notebook More from Eastwood Field
Welcome back: Mahoning Valley manager Ted Kubiak is entering his fourth year as the team’s manager.
Drilling won’t threaten Pa. parks, officials say
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com ellwood city, pa. Not far from each other, alongside the
Ohio rallies to win Big 33 in OT
Associated Press HERSHEY, PA. Ohio won its fourth consecutive Big 33 Football Classic by edging
Simply celebratory: Slavic festival keeps culture ‘alive’
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For Dinah Fedyna, taking her daughter, Natalia
Celebrate Poland adds events, changes night of its fireworks
Staff report POLAND As Celebrate Poland enters its sixth year, a mix of new and old events is
Greatest Juniors tournament moves to Salem Golf Club
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com SALEM Mike Shulas has taken an unusual path to his dream job as
Local loyalty, far-out goods at French Market in Canfield
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com CANFIELD It isn’t Paris, but the streets of the
Porters nurture a tradition
Hello again Valley golfers! Today is one of the “big four” golf days of the year. And for those
Participants sought for 4-H Day Camp and Junior Camp
Staff report CANFIELD On July 2, the Mahoning County 4-H program will have its annual 4-H Day
Thanks for the memories, Y-town
The scene: St. John Arena in Columbus, March 1994, just after the Ursuline boys basketball team
McDowell, Furyk share US Open lead
Tiger Woods falters with a 75 in third round to fall five shots off the pace Associated Press
METRO DIGEST || Facing discrimination?
Facing discrimination? YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile
Chardon victim throws 1st pitch
Associated Press EASTLAKE, Ohio A student in Geauga County injured in a school shooting this
DOWNTOWN REBOUND || Signs of new life in Youngstown
Erie Terminal Place, a 65-bed apartment complex at 112 W. Commerce St., is expected to be completed in a month. Owner Dominic Marchionda then will shift his focus to developing the vacant Wick Building at 34 W. Federal St.
For paints and stains, don’t buy by price only
Who has the best exterior paint? Consumer Reports’ new winner among satin and semigloss finishes is
YBI-aided company develops software
YBI-aided company develops software youngstown WiTuners, a company receiving assistance from the
‘Wage theft’ besets workers
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON For nearly a year, unemployed home-health worker Leslie Gilbert
Girard sheds fiscal emergency and is in strong fiscal position
Editorial: In the aftermath of the May 2003 Democratic primary for mayor of Girard, we opined that the reason
American Apparel struggles in America
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Ofelia Lopez scrutinizes the hem on a hot-pink shirt fresh off the
Change in education coming
Opinion: By Jan Strasfeld and Jeffrey M. GLEBOCKI Special to The Vindicator The philosopher Aristotle
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
Financial The Prodigal Co. a branding, marketing and interactive agency, has hired Keith
Exports crucial for growth
Opinion: It’s no secret to anyone in Northeast Ohio that the Mahoning Valley is experiencing a rebirth. While
Visits offered to families of Ohio’s detained youths
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state is using a federal grant to provide free bus rides to
Holocaust survivor highlights exhibit
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Cleveland in 1951 is the only
“FALLING SKIES” (9 p.m., TNT): - We had hoped that the aliens depicted in Steven
“FALLING SKIES” (9 p.m., TNT): - We had hoped that the aliens depicted in Steven Spielberg’s sci-
“I have a feeling that Youngstown will be strong again. Compare downtown to a few years ago.
“I have a feeling that Youngstown will be strong again. Compare downtown to a few years ago. It’s
SCRAPPERS 2012 SEASON SCHEDULE
June 18 — at Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. 19 — at Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. 20 — Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. 21
EARLA W. SMITH | A chronology
Several hundred people attended a recent party to celebrate Smith’s 104th birthday at his North
Area golf scores
MEN Monday Night Men’s (Valley Golf) — Low gross: Nick Bogdan 34. Low net: Chuck Beiling 29. First
Consider Ohio’s new energy law only the beginning for oversight
Editorial: Legislation signed into law last week by Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich provides tough but fair regulation
Try wireless surround-sound solution for $100
Q. The wife is “freshening” the family room/home theater area and took the area rug out. This rug
Softball all-stars play on Monday
Staff report The Mahoning/Trumbull Valley Senior All-Star softball games will be played on Monday
IndyCar win goes to Hunter-Reay
Associated Press WEST ALLIS, WIS. As long as his boss went to the trouble of bringing IndyCar
Ambrose obliterates MIS record
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service BROOKLYN, Mich. Marcos Ambrose has a new distinction —
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I was reading about an old cemetery in Colorado. The writer was attempting to
Juniors golf
Juniors golf The remaining events set: QUALIFIERS Monday: Salem Golf Club, 330-332-0111, 10
South Beach Factor no concern to OKC
Associated Press MIAMI It’s called the South Beach Factor. And it’s been a boost to the Miami
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 10
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Kiss the Dead” by Laurell K. Hamilton (Berkley) 2. “The Storm” by Clive
newsmakers
newsmakers Basketball star hurt in Drake-Brown brawl Professional basketball star Tony Parker
Madison Ave. boosts Sheen
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Just over a year ago, Charlie Sheen had been fired from his hit
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area aces Robert Smith of Austintown aced the 122-yard No. 6 hole at Kennsington
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Peter Lupus is 80. Actor William Lucking is 71. Singer Barry Manilow is 69.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, June 17, the 169th day of 2012. There are 197 days left in the year. This is
The many traits of a good father
Opinion: The many traits of a good father What makes a good father? I believe the first time a man holds
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Sourcebook for public to aid history research
Sourcebook for public to aid history research YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Collecting Institutions
FATHER’S DAY PHOTO CONTEST Winner Tony Marzullo’s entry was ... Right Under His Nose
Tony Marzullo of Youngstown searched until he found this picture of himself horsing around with his
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food and clothing
Y’town lawmakers be warned
Opinion: If members of Youngstown City Council have the audacity to replace the judgment of the voters with
New Orleans’ effect on newspapers
Opinion: The shock and disappointment that echoed throughout New Orleans this week tugged at a core message
U.S. KIDS TOUR
U.S. KIDS TOUR Results Boys 13-14 Nathan Yoak 88, Zachary Jacobson 89, Cade Kreps 90. Boys 12
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana County New complaints Rental Truck Rental v. George Hartman, money. Marci
The Sleep Wars have begun
McClatchy Newspapers It looks like the Sleep Wars have begun. Several weeks ago, in a column on
Graceland marks 30th year as tourist attraction
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. When Graceland opened to the public 30 years ago this month,
40 years on, Watergate crime scene forgotten
Associated Press WASHINGTON When the Watergate complex was built in the 1960s, it was just a
Endearing eccentric
Associated Press NEW YORK Joel Kinnaman had his “aha” moment on “The Killing” while shooting an
Start from the bottom with tree care
By Neil Sperry McClatchy Newspapers There’s a lot of odd information out there in our big world
Hundreds mark Earla Smith’s 104th birthday ... Down on ‘The Farm’
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator NORTH JACKSON May 19, 2008, was a big day for Earla
Juniors to Salem
Salem Golf Club will take reservations through 5 p.m. today for Monday’s qualifier for Farmers
Concealed-carry bill eliminates testing
Concealed-carry bill eliminates testing COLUMBUS A bill would let concealed handgun permit-
Egyptians go to polls to vote for president
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptians voted Saturday to choose between a conservative Islamist and
Area golf calendar
JUNE TODAY — Boulevard Tavern 4-man scramble at Mill Creek North. Call 330-783-1641 or
Friends, family mourn Buffalo shooting victim
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Mourners gathered Saturday for the funeral of Jacqueline
UN suspends patrols in Syria
UN suspends patrols in Syria BEIRUT U.N. observers suspended their patrols in Syria on Saturday
Burnett stymies Indians, wins 6th straight
Associated Press cleveland A.J. Burnett was more concerned about stopping a team streak than
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Will “Sell This House” return? A. Sort of. After a long
Thanks to Todor, and good luck
Thanks to Todor, and good luck fanfare: Rob Todor will be missed as the Vindicator Sports
Kent State falls in CWS opener
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Kent State knows it faces a daunting task to make its first
Today’s top entertainment picks:
Today’s top entertainment picks: v Father’s Day Car Show, noon to 4 p.m.: Shenango Valley Region
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Hubbard boy becomes Eagle Ryan Bosela of Hubbard, a member of Boy Scout
Playhouse’s ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ projects energy, fun
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me A Tenor” is
Saturday, June 16 (88 stories)
Downtown fest of all things Slavic doubles in size this year
For Dinah Fedyna, taking her daughter, Natalia Novicky, to Simply Slavic on Saturday was about much more than just getting a chance to see Natalia dance on stage, or sampling the wide range of ethnic foods that were available.
Violence spikes lead U.N. observers to stop patrols in Syria
U.N. observers suspended their patrols in Syria today due to a recent spike in violence, the strongest sign yet that an international peace plan was unraveling despite months of diplomatic efforts to prevent the country from plunging into civil war.
Radiohead concert canceled after stage collapse kills one, injures another
Toronto paramedics say one person is dead and another is seriously hurt after a stage collapsed while setting up for a Radiohead concert.
Pezzuolo-Donston wedding planned for Aug. 3, 2013
Larry and Darlene Pezzuolo of Bessemer, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amy Rose Pezzuolo, to Jeffrey Daniel Donston of New Castle, Pa. Parents of the future groom are Judith Hoffman of Cortland and James Donston of New Castle.
Miss Biblis will become bride of Mr. Manofsky
Nicole Lee Biblis and Raymond Charles Manofsky Jr. are engaged and planning to marry at Our Lady of
Autumn wedding set by Amy Algeo, Billy St. Germaine
NORTH LIMA Janet and Arthur Ruffner of North Lima are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
October date set for Miss Pryjma, Mr. Tomidajewicz
YOUNGSTOWN John and Mary Pryjma are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Venice Valanta
Plans announced for Beard-Smith wedding in 2013
BOARDMAN Cynthia and Ron Carter of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Patrick
Adams-Stamm wedding will be an event of 2013
NORTH JACKSON Ron and Missy Adams and Mark and Sherry Pratt, all of North Jackson, are announcing
Morningstar-Roe wedding planned for July 2013
Courtney M. Morningstar and Brett Roe are engaged, her parents are announcing. The bride-elect is
Jessica Hurd, Joe Meyer plan October nuptials
BOARDMAN Gary and Kathy Hurd are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Hurd, to Joe
WRTA survey seeking public's input
The Western Reserve Transit Authority is asking for input from riders and Mahoning County residents with an online survey.
‘An uphill, tough battle’
Mill Creek’s Dennis Miller has experience of a lifetime at US Open By matthew Peaslee
YPD seeks suspect in South Side shooting death
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for a 26-year-old man they
Houser (goal) tends to business on the ice
Boardman native among top goalie prospects for next week’s NHL Draft By TOM WILLIAMS
Unique tribute idea’s got rhythm
‘World’s largest’ drumsticks to honor native son Grohl By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN
Higher fuel costs force city to curtail summer paving
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The increased costs for petroleum and diesel
Kent St. catcher Lyon key to team’s success
He has kept pitchers settled and made plays By Elton Alexander Cleveland Plain Dealer
JUSTIN MASTERS ’EM
Indians, Masterson shut out Pittsburgh Associated Press CLEVELAND The Indians can’t score for
Boardman faces increased paving costs
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees, like many area government
Ceremony in Youngstown focuses on abuse of elderly
By CHRIS COTELESSE TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Krishmu Shipmon, administrator for the
RECRUITING BATTLES
RECRUITING BATTLES Urban Meyer, Bill O’Brien among coaches at Big 33 event Associated Press
Kasich taps Greene for YSU trustee
Staff report Canfield The newest member of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees
NFL turns over some evidence prior to appeals
Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL turned over some evidence to the four players suspended for
Biden: Voters have clear choice in 2012 election
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Vice President Joe Biden said the presidential election comes down to
130 attend summer institute for school psychologists at YSU
By LEE MURRAY TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN School psychologists, counselors, educators, and
Poland bridge to honor 2 fallen soldiers
Gene McCullough has petitioned Poland City Council to rename the Main Street Bridge near the Poland Library after deceased Poland military veterans Pfc. Edward A. “Skip” Horn Jr. and Sgt. Howard B. Carpenter II. The mayor and council approve of the project.
Mayor pursuing aggressive demolition plan; goal is 500
Editorial: Youngstown Mayor Charles P. Sammarone has 18 months before his tenure ends, and he’s determined to
God is with us during trials
The battles we face in this world are causing many to be weary. The enemy’s attacks are getting
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 23.93 —.12 Avalon
Doctor of Medicine degrees:
Doctor of Medicine degrees: Baldwin, N.Y.: Adesuwa Lenora Obasuyi, psychiatry, Hofstra North
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xK Q 10 6 4 3 u8 5 2 vK 9 w9 6
North Side Pool opens for the summer
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN North Side Pool, the only public pool in the city, is open and averaging
Do children need both, a mother and father?
Opinion: By Jennifer A. MARSHALL The Heritage Foundation A pair of federal court decisions between
wedding anniversaries | Mass and reception
Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown will celebrate a special Mass at 2 p.m. June 24
Interfaith collaboration
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Teaching children that “all things are
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon W. Barker, 21, of 4479 Kirk Road, Unit 8,
Niles student will compete nationally
Niles student will compete nationally NILES Stephanie Yasechko, a high school student from
METRO DIGEST || Volunteers needed today for Keep America Beautiful Day
Volunteers needed YOUNGSTOWN Today is Keep America Beautiful Workday, and the public can
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Dennis Miller Friday: The Mill Creek golf pro shot a 12-over 82 in the
Talented cast enlivens ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com lisbon The productions of the Stage Left Players
Columbiana receives $100K loan to digitize land records
Staff report lisbon The Columbiana County Recorder’s office was provided a $100,000 loan to
MAHONING COUNTY GRAND JURY This week’s indictments
A grand jury handed up indictments this week against these people on these charges: Crispulo
Jobless rate in Ohio declines as US unemployment rises
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped again in May to its
Forum on future of city schools is Monday
Staff report Youngstown A town-hall meeting on improving the city schools is set for 6:30 p.m.
At YSU, Kassis takes role as trade adviser
Staff report Youngstown Mousa Kassis, director of exports for Global Equipment and Connections
Boardman man charged in hoax over kidnapping
Staff report BOARDMAN A 44-year-old Youngstown man is facing an extortion charge after police
YSU Alumni to join national event to network
Staff report Youngstown Dozens of Youngstown State University alumni in 15 cities from
Enforce low-octane gas law
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.: Recently, Gov. Dennis Daugaard issued an emergency order to allow
Russia denies talk of post-Assad future
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia’s foreign minister said Friday that Moscow isn’t discussing
Furniture store
Furniture store boardman American Freight Furniture and Mattress has opened a new location in
‘Falling Skies’ returns
McClatchy Newspapers An alien race made up of “skitters,” “mechs” (armed-and-dangerous ’bots) has
Wilson criticizes Romney, opponent Johnson
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com Ex-U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, a Democrat running to return
Closings set for murder trial while Maldonado trial to openSFlb
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Closing arguments by prosecuting and defense lawyers will be at 9 a.m.