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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
Beard would bar Fort Hood suspect from courtroom FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A military judge says
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
Jury begins deliberating in Fla. burned teen case FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A jury is
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
Man convicted in Calif. shooting that killed boy CLEARLAKE, Calif. (AP) — One of two men tried in
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
Mahoning Valley doing well at exporting YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley has a head start on much
Defense: Other PSU coaches, kids were in showers
Defense: Other PSU coaches, kids were in showers BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A former Penn State
Ind. man gets life in prison for dismembering girl
Ind. man gets life in prison for dismembering girl FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — An Indiana man has been
Palestinian footballer to end strike, go free
Palestinian footballer to end strike, go free RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A lawyer for an
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
US to seek execution for RI man in legal battle PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have
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
Egypt rulers promise power transfer by end of June CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s ruling military council
Pa. priest-abuse jury returns for Day 10 of talks
Pa. priest-abuse jury returns for Day 10 of talks PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Philadelphia jury is
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
NYC school bus overturns; 1 adult seriously hurt NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say one adult was
Sandusky believed to be undergoing psychiatric evaluation
Sandusky believed to be undergoing psychiatric evaluation COLLEGE TOWNSHIP, Pa. - Jerry Sandusky
Off-duty officer in standoff surrenders
Off-duty officer in standoff surrenders DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say an off-duty New
Corruption trial set to open for ex-Rep. Stetler
Corruption trial set to open for ex-Rep. Stetler HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Testimony is about to
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
Niles man killed in truck accident in Warren Township Staff report WarreN A 48-year-old Niles
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
Associate provost at YSU appointed YOUNGSTOWN Kevin Ball, coordinator of composition and
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 …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Trumbull County native finished 25th in NASCAR’s Quicken
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
In Alaska, search ends for Japanese climbers anchorage, alaska A shallow avalanche on Alaska’s
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
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Thief stole 400,000 toothpicks in Georgia ATHENS, Ga. Who says toothpicks
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
special to the vindicator Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, poses with
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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