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- Orioles rally to beat Pirates 9-6
June 13th, 2008 at 10:21 PM
BALTIMORE (AP) — Luke Scott homered, Melvin Mora had three hits and a key RBI, and the Baltimore
- Storm drops rain, limbs and trees
June 13th, 2008 at 10:06 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Communities said trees, tree limbs and power lines were down, but there were no serious
- Thunder falls to Manchester for 10th loss
June 13th, 2008 at 09:57 PM
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- Youngstown goes to court to oust Steelhounds owner
June 13th, 2008 at 05:47 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — The city filed a legal document today seeking to evict the company that owns the
- Calzaghe leaning toward Jones, not Pavlik
June 13th, 2008 at 05:19 PM
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- Faison says he’s eligible to be Mahoning sheriff
June 13th, 2008 at 05:09 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Howard L. Faison Jr. is asking the Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to require the
- Window plan is set for Stambaugh Building
June 13th, 2008 at 04:32 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Louis A. Frangos, co-owner of the Stambaugh Building, agreed to a city plan to improve
- NBC’s Tim Russert dead at 58
June 13th, 2008 at 04:31 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Russert, who pointedly but politely questioned hundreds of the powerful and influential as moderator of NBC’s “Meet the Press,” died Friday of an apparent heart attack. The network’s Washington bureau chief was 58. In addition to his weekly program, Russert made periodic appearances on the network’s other news shows, was moderator for numerous political debates and wrote two best-selling books. NBC interrupted its regular programming to announce Russert’s death, and in the ensuing moments, familiar faces such as Tom Brokaw, Andrea Mitchell and Brian Williams took turns mourning his loss.
- Niles chief vows to continue drug sweeps of city high-crime areas
June 13th, 2008 at 02:57 PM
NILES — Police Chief Bruce Simeone says sweeps of high-crime areas to find wanted felons will
- Conglose found guilty of improperly receiving bonus pay
June 13th, 2008 at 02:55 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — A judge found Carmen S. Conglose Jr., the city’s former deputy director of public
- Tips offered at budgeting, credit and debt seminar at YSU
June 13th, 2008 at 02:31 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — “Do you want to know how old I was when I said ‘Charge it.’ for the first time?” Mary
- Warren police investigate early morning shooting
June 13th, 2008 at 12:48 PM
WARREN — Police are investigating a barroom shooting early today that left a 31-year-old man
- Black bear sighted in Liberty Township
June 13th, 2008 at 12:14 PM
LIBERTY — Township police are tracking a small bear that has been cited in various locations across
- Fire causes $60K damage to St. Stephen of Hungary School
June 13th, 2008 at 11:36 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Firefighters extinguished a fire in the roof of the St. Stephens of Hungary School, 858
- BBC Report: Calzaghe won't fight Pavlik, but read why
June 13th, 2008 at 11:26 AM
Calzaghe: It's not beyond the realms of possibility that we will face each other, but I think Roy Jones is the right fight for me at the moment.
- Pontiac G6 is Mahoning Valley’s top-selling vehicle.
June 13th, 2008 at 11:23 AM
The Pontiac G6 has replaced the Chevrolet Trailblazer as the area’s best-selling vehicle. The G6
- City officials meet with downtown developer Frangos today
June 13th, 2008 at 11:02 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — City officials, including the mayor, meet at 2 p.m. today behind closed doors with
- French & Indian War symposium set this weekend in Mercer
June 13th, 2008 at 10:01 AM
MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County Historical Society is helping to sponsor a French & Indian War re-
- Trumbull County man arrested in theft of diesel fuel
June 13th, 2008 at 09:42 AM
HERMITAGE, Pa. — A Trumbull County business owner is charged with using a truck trailer with a
- Youngstown schools schedule community meetings
June 13th, 2008 at 09:09 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school district will have two community meetings in August to inform the
- Special Olympics state summer games ahead
June 13th, 2008 at 12:03 AM
COLUMBUS — Special Olympics athletes from Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties will be
- Judge refuses to set execution hearing
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The judge has ordered the prosecutor to furnish 911 tapes today. YOUNGSTOWN — Defense lawyers
- Strickland signs jobs bill, vetoes provision
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a $1.57 billion jobs bill, vetoing a ban on funding
- St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Carlene Silver and Robert Hanni, Youngstown, boy, June 11.
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL JACK ARVIN CLASSIC MAHONING COUNTY 21, TRUMBULL COUNTY 14
- Men sentenced in burglary case
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
One more burglary defendant gets sentenced today. YOUNGSTOWN — A man who pleaded guilty to a
- Wednesday’s Games
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Wednesday’s Games American League Seattle 2, Toronto 1 L.A. Angels 4, Tampa Bay 2 Boston 6,
- Salem to honor local veterans
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A new monument will list the names of local residents who died fighting in all of America’s wars.
- Canfield trustee resigns position
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Trustee Bill Reese denies that a new township job was created for the resigning trustee.
- McCain to discuss trade in Canada
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Republican said it’s possible he’ll take his message elsewhere, too. OTTAWA (AP) — Republican
- Victor Martinez on DL, slated for elbow surgery
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
He’ll be joined by second baseman Josh Barfield. CLEVELAND (AP) — All-Star catcher Victor Martinez
- Process to reaccredit cops ends
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Boardman police chief pointed to expense and fewer staff as the reasons. BOARDMAN — In 2006,
- Ford has record ’08 for Bears
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
HICKORY, N.C. — Dan Ford of Boardman enjoyed an All-American and record-breaking season with the
- Red-hot Doumit leads Bucs
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The catcher went 9-for-11 with four homers and seven RBIs in the three-game set. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
- Man’s shooting of cop prompts prison term
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The defendant said he had no plan or motive for the shooting. YOUNGSTOWN — The man who pleaded
- R&J rallies past Simon
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
STRUTHERS — Steve McNeely drove home the tying run with a sacrifice fly in the top of the seventh
- Indians ignore injuries, put trouncing on Twins
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Despite five key players on the DL, the Tribe crushed Minnesota, 12-2. CLEVELAND (AP) — Ben
- The Celtics are one win from claiming their 17th NBA championship in history.
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Celtics are one win from claiming their 17th NBA championship in history. LOS ANGELES (AP) —
- Smears prompt Obama Web site
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Rumors about Obama’s wife led the candidate to launch a rumor-debunking Web site. WASHINGTON (AP)
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa, deals with record-level flooding
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — The Cedar River poured over its banks here Thursday, forcing the
- Baseball Notices
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BASEBALL Pitching — lessons are available by For information, calling (330) 550-1619. Class B
- Girl, 16, is shot to death
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The victim was likely not the target. YOUNGSTOWN — A call that went out as a car crash on the
- Area Sports Digest
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AREA Smith, Berdis will be honored YOUNGSTOWN — Ceremonies to honor Brad Smith and Ron Berdis
- District, OAPSE reach agreement
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AUSTINTOWN — Negotiators from the township school district and the nonteaching Ohio Association of
- Today on Television
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TODAY 8 a.m. (GC) Golf: “Live From the U.S. Open.” 11 a.m. (ESPN) Golf: “U.S. Open Extra.” 11
- Ohio to get relief from high temperatures
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
This week’s intense weather in the upper Mississippi valley — storms, floods and tornadoes — isn’t
- Officials back Coitsville U.S. 422 initiative
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ohio should cash in on Pennsylvania racino traffic, officials say. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning
- Fuel theft charge
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Fuel theft charge HERMITAGE, Pa. — Larry L. Donaldson of 2120 Kinsman Road in North Bloomfield,
- Knee-Deep in debate
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Some communities require a permit for temporary pools Pool owners could be unknowingly violating
- Riding With Dave Blaney
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Last week: The Hartford native had his worst performance in his last five races at Pocono Raceway,
- Hospitals offer oxygen therapy
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Tissue oxygenation can arrest certain types of infections and enhance wound healing. WARREN —
- The ‘other’ Justin Hicks takes lead at Torrey Pines
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Justin Hicks went to the golf course, took a walk around, had a beer and a
- Canfield board OKs new contract
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Teachers ratified the contract 155-22. CANFIELD — The school board has approved a three-year
- House OKs 3 more months of benefits for all jobless
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
House OKs 3 more months of benefits for all jobless WASHINGTON — The House on Thursday approved an
- Man charged in North Side murder
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — A fourth suspect has been indicted in the Nov. 18 shooting death of James E. Dow in a
- Foreclosure filings up 48% over a year ago
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Foreclosures aren’t likely to peak until this fall, one expert predicts. WASHINGTON (AP) — The
- Couple finds calling in Peace Corps
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The couple will now spend time teaching in China. LIBERTY — Eli and RyAnn Heller are not the
- TCTC treasurer: Keep eye on reimbursementsSFlb
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CHAMPION — The Trumbull Career and Technical Center Board of Education was warned by its treasurer
- Six to compete at Midwest Meet
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Seniors James Allen of East High, Evan Klepec of Boardman, T.J. Holland of McDonald, Audra Frimpong
- Relay for Life event planned for weekend
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Music, youth activities and food play a big part. NEW MIDDLETOWN — For two women involved in
- Liberty divulges chief’s ouster terms
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Anthony Slifka will officially be retired Dec. 31 if he accepts the $41,000 agreement. LIBERTY
- Brookfield board member guilty of assault temporarily suspended
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Two board members had a physical quarrel at a March meeting. BROOKFIELD — A board of education
- To save, district tightens busing
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Austintown is taking several steps to improve bus safety. AUSTINTOWN — Superintendent Doug
- NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Giants: Less than four months after winning the Super Bowl, center Shaun O’Hara isn’t happy because
- Cincy’s Johnson shows up, sits out
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The disgruntled wideout is either ailing, or bailing on his team. CINCINNATI (AP) — Chad Johnson
- NBA Finals - Boston vs. Lakers
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
June 5: Boston 98, L.A. Lakers 88 Sunday: Boston 108, L.A. Lakers 102 Tuesday: L.A. Lakers 87,
- YOUNGSTOWN CLASS B LEAGUE
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN CLASS B LEAGUE YOUNGSTOWN EXPRESS 12, ACTION 5 Express0230043—12136
- A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD June 6
- Embarrassment Row
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Washington Post: Ah, Embassy Row. Just the sound of those words conjures glamorous images of
- Washington’s Ovechkin earns NHL MVP honors
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TORONTO (AP) — Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals earned plenty of consolation prizes in a
- Number of illnesses tied to tomatoes jumps to 228
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The toll from salmonella-tainted tomatoes jumped to 228 illnesses Thursday as the
- Hints for wearing fashionable floaty, filmy fabrics and belts
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Floaty, filmy fabrics turned up on the spring runways of such designers as Marc Jacobs and Rodarte.
- Will experience or positions sway voters?
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
At times recently, Barack Obama almost seems to be trying to help make John McCain’s case that he
- If you go
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
If you go Who: Alive Christian Music Festival Where: Clay’s Park Resort, near Canal Fulton
- John Cusack takes on McCain in political ad
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
John Cusack takes on McCain in political ad LOS ANGELES — Why has John Cusack jumped into the
- ATHLETIC GROUPS
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
ATHLETIC GROUPS X McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room of
- Wash that gunk right out of the tub — with shampoo
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Heloise: If you want to have a really clean bathtub, use shampoo to clean it occasionally. It
- “We are warning the government again. We want a full-fledged renegotiation, not continuous
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“We are warning the government again. We want a full-fledged renegotiation, not continuous
- Couple devastated by thoughtless actions of disloyal friends
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been friends with “Archie and Betty” for 20 years. Betty is my
- National Business Digest
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NATION United adds $15 bag fee CHICAGO — United Airlines will follow rival American Airlines in
- All eyes on Phil, Woods at Open
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The focus fell to golf’s best players, with fans crammed together a dozen deep in
- the scoop
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
the scoop define your denim Jeans are a classic look, but wearing the same style day after day
- Forum Health names new board chairman
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The best opportunity for Forum to survive and thrive is as one system, he says. YOUNGSTOWN —
- This week's High Five
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. NBA Finals Game 2: L.A. Lakers vs.
- May sees jump in retail sales
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON — Retail sales jumped by the largest amount in six months in May as 57 million economic
- MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 6, Rangers 5 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Alex Gordon and Mike Aviles each hit a
- Friday's Best Bets on TV
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Can You Duet” (8 p.m., CMT): So it’s not “American Idol,” but the singers in “Can You Duet” surely
- Alive Festival continues to grow but manages to stay under radar
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
People from all over the world have attended the festival in Stark County. For the past 21
- U.S. OPEN ROUNDUP \News and notes
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Scott happy with opening round: The “other guy” in the marquee threesome was happy with his opening
- Today is Friday, June 13, the 165th day of 2008. There are 201 days left in the year. On this date
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Today is Friday, June 13, the 165th day of 2008. There are 201 days left in the year. On this date
- So, you want to see McCain in Valley? Prepare to ante up
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A picture with the GOP nominee is $10,000 a couple. HOWLAND — If you want to see U.S. Sen.
- Tough break: Soriano out six weeks
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Cubs outfielder has a broken left hand. CHICAGO (AP) — Alfonso Soriano’s bat had come around
- Vindy.com News Podcast for June 13, 2008
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, June 13, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
- REGION
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
REGION RTI to supply flight groups PITTSBURGH — RTI International Metals, which has a facility
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY Treatments High-intensity oxygen provided through HBOT increases the
- All-star Football
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
OHSFCA North-South Classic When: 4 p.m. Where: Ohio Stadium, Columbus Tickets: $5 Big 33
- Ruling means new law may be needed, Bush says
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
ROME (AP) — President Bush on Thursday strongly disagreed with a Supreme Court ruling that clears
- Selected Stocks
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 17.12 —.21 Avalon
- Monster fold at WPT Championship
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
There’s been a lot of online chatter about a monster fold recently made by former WSOP Main Event
- Officials praise Boy Scouts for actions at camp
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The boys had taken part in a mock emergency drill the day before the tornado hit. BLENCOE, Iowa
- AUTO RACING ROUNDUP News and notes
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Corvette aiming for another Le Mans win: Corvette Racing will be going after its sixth class win in
- Justices: Guantanamo detainees have right to appeal to U.S. civilian courts
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Supreme Court justices were sharply divided. WASHINGTON (AP) — In a stinging rebuke to
- MAHONING COUNTY
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David Merchant Jr., 51, of 276 Fairgreen Ave., Apt. 1.,
- Montoya, Ganassi repair relationship
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The driver had openly questioned the direction of Ganassi’s NASCAR team. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — As
- Youngstown should consider JEDD plans of other cities
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Youngstown should consider JEDD plans of other cities EDITOR: Mayor Jay Williams, in his
- Gains wants challenger off ballot
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Ohio Democratic Party is supporting the prosecutor. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
- Portman to speak at Columbiana Co. event
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
SALEM — Rob Portman, considered a potential running mate for presumptive Republican presidential
- A championship season for spring sports in Valley
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Start with a healthy helping of fierce athletic prowess. Season with 10 years of skillful
- ‘Top Chef’ cooks up a winner
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The winner said the show was definitely grueling. NEW YORK — It took four seasons, but a woman
- GM considers selling its Hummer brand
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
With gas prices rising, the Hummer niche market is all but disappearing. DETROIT (AP) — As if high
- Mates of State: While they are mates, they’re not mushy
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The band is on tour with a string band. Marital bliss may be something we all strive for but
- Movie Reviews
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Baby Mama” (C):Kate Holbrook (Tina Fey) is a successful businesswoman with an unfortunate T-shaped
- Pakistan should be watched closely
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The most urgent foreign policy problem that the next U.S. president will face won’t be Iraq. Nor
- TEMPORARY POOLS
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TEMPORARY POOLS Restrictions Different communities have different regulations on temporary
- All weekend
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
All weekend Onstage “Echoes of the War,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, New
- THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS THURSDAY 2nd—Lahave (Meyers)8.604.802.80 Western Docket
- City schools fight ongoing deficit
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The district is losing $26 million this year to charter schools, the treasurer said.
- Hopeful’s ties to be ammo for GOP ads
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The GOP chairman refused to exclude video of Obama’s former pastor from ads. WASHINGTON —
- Leader of Coptic Orthodox Church has surgery
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CLEVELAND (AP) — Pope Shenouda III, the leader of Egypt’s Coptic Orthodox Church, had surgery
- Youngstown, suburbs differ on regional cooperation
June 13th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams preaches regionalism while selling a proposal to use city water system
