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- Blizzard overwhelms Thunder
June 20th, 2008 at 11:52 PM
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- Scrappers fall to Batavia
June 20th, 2008 at 11:41 PM
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- Services announced for Detective Sgt. Robert Deichman
June 20th, 2008 at 08:19 PM
ROBERT DEICHMAN Calling hours and funeral Funeral arrangements for Youngstown police Detective
- 7 charges lodged against Girard chief
June 20th, 2008 at 06:35 PM
GIRARD — City officials have disclosed seven charges that Police Chief Frank Bigowsky will face at a
- 18 Youngstown firefighters accept retirement/resignation plan
June 20th, 2008 at 05:12 PM
YOUNGSTOWN —The city needed at least 15 firefighters to accept a retirement/resignation incentive
- Window installation at Stambaugh starts next week
June 20th, 2008 at 04:42 PM
YOUNGSTOWN —Work to install windows to the historic Stambaugh Building will begin next week. Louis
- Woman who crashed into Austintown cop’s cruiser gets prison term
June 20th, 2008 at 03:43 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Adrien Foutz, the 22-year-old Girard woman who rear-ended the cruiser driven by
- Struthers will burn down blighted home Sunday
June 20th, 2008 at 03:06 PM
STRUTHERS: The Struthers Fire Department will burn down a blighted home at 121 Center St. between
- Strickland, Brown call for renegotiation of NAFTA
June 20th, 2008 at 02:44 PM
COLUMBUS — The United States should renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement to include
- Taxes placed on Chinese pipe imports
June 20th, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Large duties will be enacted against Chinese pipe imports for five years following a trade ruling
- Foutz sentenced to two years
June 20th, 2008 at 02:07 PM
Accident left officer badly burned.
- Morning blaze causes $500K to Boardman home
June 20th, 2008 at 11:40 AM
BOARDMAN — An early morning fire today caused an estimated $500,000 damage to a home in the Sherwood
- Dead officer described as ‘fantastic’ father, husband
June 20th, 2008 at 11:11 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Robert Deichman liked to serenade his daughters every night at bedtime with his version
- FNB of Pa. president and chief executive retires
June 20th, 2008 at 10:55 AM
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Gary Roberts announced today that he is retiring as president and chief executive
- Youngstown water deemed safe
June 20th, 2008 at 09:32 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Water Department recently mailed its customers a copy of a report that
- Hearing next week on Bigowsky discipline
June 20th, 2008 at 09:29 AM
GIRARD — The investigation of police Chief Frank Bigowsky will continue next week with a pre-
- Fun times can be free
June 20th, 2008 at 09:07 AM
Check out the library, concerts and more for frugal leisure 1Libraries, for example: They
- Raffle to benefit Fredonia VFD
June 20th, 2008 at 07:40 AM
FREDONIA, Pa. — The Auxiliary of the Fredonia Volunteer Fire Department will raffle off old
- Argus Lodge will host Civil War re-enactment
June 20th, 2008 at 07:39 AM
CANFIELD — The Masons of Argus Lodge 545 in Canfield will host a Civil War re-enactment July 26-27
- Warren Rotary honors BOE member for service
June 20th, 2008 at 07:38 AM
WARREN – Shari Harrell, a member of the Warren Board of Education, received the Les Stauffer
- Day camp for kids spells fun in Girard
June 20th, 2008 at 07:38 AM
GIRARD — The Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave., is again hosting its summer day
- Car wash and bake sale to benefit heart patient
June 20th, 2008 at 07:36 AM
CAMPBELL — The youth of Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church, 401 12th St., are sponsoring a
- Potter’s Wheel women will put on fashion show
June 20th, 2008 at 07:33 AM
Potter’s Wheel women will put on fashion show YOUNGSTOWN — The women at Potter’s Wheel, the
- CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups plan events
June 20th, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Classes X Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1945 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at
- White Sox rally against Pirates, 13-8
June 20th, 2008 at 12:20 AM
Chicago trailed 6-0 in the second, but rode Jermaine Dye’s six RBIs to victory. CHICAGO (AP) —
- Minus Tiger, PGA fans disappointed
June 20th, 2008 at 12:19 AM
Upcoming tournaments are already feeling the pain of Woods missing the rest of the 2008 PGA season.
- Astros pound out 14 hits to post 7-2 win in ‘B’ loop
June 20th, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Wharmby Sports and Simon Roofing won late games on Wednesday. STRUTHERS — The Astro Falcons
- Seven tied for lead at Wegmans LPGA
June 20th, 2008 at 12:15 AM
One leader, Ai Miyazato of Japan, celebrated her 23rd birthday. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Japan’s Ai
- PONY fastpitch tourney set for July
June 20th, 2008 at 12:15 AM
More than 200 teams took part last year and that many are expected this year. BOARDMAN — The
- Windy City braces for a WS preview
June 20th, 2008 at 12:14 AM
Starting today, Chicago’s Cubs and White Sox play each other six times in 10 days. CHICAGO (AP) —
- Hafner’s second opinion is same
June 20th, 2008 at 12:13 AM
DENVER (AP) — Indians designated hitter Travis Hafner was advised by a doctor to continue treating
- Nicklaus in awe of Tiger after his suffering, win
June 20th, 2008 at 12:12 AM
The Golden Bear called the effort “phenomenal” because it was a U.S. Open. Jack Nicklaus always
- Yo Adrian! Scrappers KO’d by Crosscutters
June 20th, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Williamsport 8, Mahoning Valley 0 Mahoning Valley managed just five hits and had a costly error
- Will costs for heating soar in fall?
June 20th, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Since January, Dominion has increased natural gas prices 57 percent. Angry about the price of
- Valley police find many ways to cut fuel costs
June 20th, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Departments are using everything from bicycles to preventive maintenance. High fuel prices
- Food pantry makes a difference
June 20th, 2008 at 12:05 AM
The volunteer organization follows its motto — ‘a hand in deed for a hand in need.’ CAMPBELL —
- Former YSU leader runs for office
June 20th, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Cochran is running for a Lee County, Fla., Commission seat. YOUNGSTOWN — Leslie H. Cochran,
- Man convicted of YSU robberies
June 20th, 2008 at 12:03 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Willie Lee Davis has been convicted on four counts of aggravated robbery for using a
- Stage Left Players find home in remodeled Trinity church
June 20th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
A benefactor gave the troupe $11,000 to buy the building. LISBON — Kandace Cleland was
- Faison files appeal to get back on ballot
June 20th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Howard L. Faison Jr., whose candidacy for sheriff was cut short by the Mahoning County
- Obama forgoes public funding
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Republican McCain said he’ll accept the funds. WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate
- Bush visits Iowa flood victims
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The flood risk is still present in Missouri and Illinois as the Mississippi River rises. CEDAR
- outdoor concerts
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
outdoor concerts Summer schedule During summer months, several Mahoning Valley communities offer
- MAHONING COUNTY
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Mark A. Jones, 22, of Austintown, and Monica P. Nieves, 27, of
- Compromise reached on terrorism surveillance bill
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Compromise reached on terrorism surveillance bill WASHINGTON — House and Senate leaders have
- A budding fan of the Scrappers
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A budding fan of the Scrappers kDylan Brooks of Girard waves to the field as watches the Mahoning
- Mortgage fraud leads to hundreds of arrests
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Losses to homeowners and other borrowers is pegged at more than $1 billion. WASHINGTON (AP) — More
- Poker math isn’t all that difficult
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Take a deep breath and relax. You don’t need a PhD in mathematics to be a successful poker player.
- Retirees, veterans can still claim rebate
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service says thousands of Ohio retirees and disabled veterans
- County’s grant for homeless falls short
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The grant provides rent assistance to those who are having financial difficulties. MERCER, Pa.
- MLB Roundup | Thursday’s other games
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NATIONAL LEAGUE Dodgers 7, Reds 4 CINCINNATI — Matt Kemp hit a homer and a two-run double, and
- County pays for legal defense against Gains
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Gains said Yavorcik shouldn’t be on the November ballot. YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County
- Brookfield sets meeting for talks with residents
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Discussions at the meeting could center on the addition of an operating levy to the November ballot.
- Fairfield Twp. seeks surveyor
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
COLUMBIANA — Fairfield Township trustees are looking for a land surveyor to determine the boundaries
- Man indicted in Kentucky over removal of rock
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
He is accused of removing a protected archaeological object. FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — An Ohio
- Notre Dame, NBC renew TV contract through the 2015 football season
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The network has aired Fighting Irish games since 1991. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — NBC renewed its
- European Union agrees to lift sanctions on Cuba
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — The European Union on Thursday agreed to lift its diplomatic sanctions
- Phone tower causes a stir
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The tower will be a potential danger to the church’s children, a pastor said. FAIRLAWN, Ohio (AP)
- Man, 49, indicted on murder charge
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Donnie R. Reed, the Austintown man accused of killing 22-year-old Army Pvt. Randy Davis
- Hollywood approaches record pace this summer
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ticket sales jumped 1.6 percent from this time last year. LOS ANGELES — Hollywood is living
- Chinese officials acknowledge burying U.S. POW
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Chinese records could possibly shed light on the fate of other U.S. captives. WASHINGTON (AP) —
- AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BASEBALL BABE RUTH (14-15s) Astro Falcons 8, Rondinelli 7 — Gerrod Rohan pitched seven strong
- Library AMUSEMENTS |By the numbers
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Library AMUSEMENTS |By the numbers The Public Library of Y oungstown and Mahoning County offers
- “I hope it will succeed.”
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“I hope it will succeed.” Prime Minister Ehud Olmert Of Israel, as a truce between Israel and
- Amendment calls for agricultural preservation
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Agriculture is Mercer County’s largest business. MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners
- New Castle clinic meets zoning requirements
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The facility will have its own security personnel. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Union Township
- Disney likely to have hit with ‘Camp Rock’
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
It’s been called the successor to Disney’s tweener mega-smash “High School Musical.” Decide for
- Sentence set for two over assault
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Both men got four-year prison terms. YOUNGSTOWN — Assistant Mahoning County Prosecutor Rob
- Today is Friday, June 20, the 172nd day of 2008. There are 194 days left in the year. Summer arrives
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Today is Friday, June 20, the 172nd day of 2008. There are 194 days left in the year. Summer arrives
- Payday lenders look to voters for assistance
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
If an Ohio law goes into effect, it will force many lenders to shut down, officials said.
- Men headed to prison for rapes
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
One man initially was charged with crimes that carried possible life sentences. YOUNGSTOWN —
- Taliban pushed from villages
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
ARGHANDAB, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan and NATO troops backed by warplanes drove Taliban militants
- difference makers Background
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Difference Makers Inc., a local 501 (c) 3 nonprofit charity, has started a food pantry in Campbell
- 2,582 will leave Ohio GM plants
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Most of them will leave by July 1. About 13 percent of the 20,000 hourly workers employed at
- Cause of Boardman fire found
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BOARDMAN — A fire that caused about $100,000 in damage to a carport and several vehicles started in
- Avon will be site of Bowersox-Libeg wedding in fall
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
X Clarence and Patricia Bowersox of Westlake and Thomas and Shirley Libeg of Hermitage, Pa.,
- GM to halt overhaul on SUVs and pickups
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
GM says it needs time to see where the truck market is headed. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.
- McLaren out as Mariners manager
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
He is the second manager fired this week by a major league organization. SEATTLE (AP) — John
- Frederick Dodge plans to relocate
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The shuffling of car dealers on Market Street continues. BOARDMAN — Frederick Dodge Chrysler
- Britney Spears’ sister gives birth to a girl
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Britney Spears’ sister gives birth to a girl JACKSON, Miss. — Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to a
- McCain to visit GM plant
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
McCain to visit GM plant LORDSTOWN — U.S. Sen. John McCain, R.-Ariz., the presumptive Republican
- Reader’s cool travel hints save time and money
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Heloise: When traveling (we camp, but hotel it on the way to distant national parks), we carry
- Motions filed to stop crying in court
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) — Prosecutors say there should be no crying during closing arguments in death
- RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Last week: The Hartford native finished 39th in Sunday’s Lifelock 400 at Brooklyn, Mich. He earned
- All weekend
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
All weekend Onstage “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Kent Trumbull
- Iranian president accuses U.S. of assassination plot
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday accused the United States of
- Surplus food
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 10 to 11
- Iraq At a glance
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The latest developments in Iraq: Iraq’s foreign ministry said Thursday that Iraqi and U.S.
- Economy has NASCAR struggling to get fans to the track
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
This week, tickets are being discounted; next week, a fan will get his mortgage paid. Infineon
- NATION
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NATION Record gas prices lead to less driving, smaller cars WASHINGTON — With gas prices holding
- Thunder strikes
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Thunder strikes The Mahoning Valley Thunder will play at the Green Bay Blizzard tonight at 8:30
- If you go
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
If you go What: “Thoroughly Modern Millie” When: 8 p.m. today and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and
- Ohio Business Week gives students tools
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
High school students will compete by creating their own ‘paper’ companies. YOUNGSTOWN — More
- Money forfeited with guilty plea
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Minich’s bond was modified so he doesn’t have to wear a monitoring device while awaiting sentencing.
- Lets get rid of DH in the AL forever
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The designated hitter is an infrequent issue, except to us purists who believe the thing ought to be
- Parents announce plans for Sims, Vrona wedding
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
X CAMPBELL — Joseph Jr. and Bonnie Vrona of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their son,
- Obama’s ideas reflect a ‘can’t do’ spirit
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.” Auntie Mame In today’s
- ‘SON OF RAMBOW’
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
‘SON OF RAMBOW’ Grade: A Director: Garth Jennings Rating: PG-13 for some violence and reckless
- Ex-commander of naval forces from Valley dies
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
King was considered an expert in nuclear weapons. Retired Vice Adm. Jerome H. King Jr., 88, a
- Injury replacements led the Rockies past Tribe on Wednesday
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Thursday’s game between Cleveland and Colorardo was not complete in time for this edition. DENVER
- U.S. House passes war funding bill
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — A long-delayed Iraq war funding bill sailed through the House on Thursday, along
- An urgent need for an energy strategy
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON — Every time someone suggests that perhaps we should lift some of the restrictions that
- the scoop
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
the scoop women vie for award It’s a choice among Shawn Johnson, Candace Parker, Danica Patrick
- McDONALD COUNCIL |Agenda
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Meeting Thursday, village officials handled these matters: Heard recommendations from Police Chief
- Negative criticism may alienate her sister completely
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Annie: My sister, “Vera,” is 53 and recently met a man 13 years younger. They have known each
- Plans announced for Richards-Fry Sept. 20 wedding
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
X CORTLAND — The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Diana Richards and Derrick Fry
- “Camp Rock” (8 p.m., Disney Channel): Will “Camp Rock” be another Disney
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Camp Rock” (8 p.m., Disney Channel): Will “Camp Rock” be another Disney tween sensation a la “High
- Political smut
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dallas Morning News: You’ve probably heard a few of these claims and perhaps even forwarded an
- It’s time to end the farce that’s Zimbabwe’s leader
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A week from today, there will be a runoff election in the poverty-ridden central African nation of
- selected stocks
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 16.88 —.08 Avalon
- Most say U.S. is on wrong track
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wherever the nation should be headed, this isn’t it. The number of Americans who
- City mourns YPD officer
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Detective Sgt. Robert Deichman was driving his unmarked car on Salt Springs Road when it collided
- Here’s the real story behind 9/11 attacks
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Every month I get a few e-mails from people who want to reveal to me the real truth about the 9/11
- high five
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. NBA Finals, Game 5: Boston vs. L.A.
- Obama enjoys Latino edge
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Suddenly it seems that Sen. Barack Obama’s Latino problem has become a Latino edge. A recent Gallup
- ( BW)(NY-JEFFERSON-NATIONAL) Jefferson National’s Monument Advisor is First VA to Add
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
( BW)(NY-JEFFERSON-NATIONAL) Jefferson National’s Monument Advisor is First VA to Add Acclaimed
- BIRTHS
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Nicholas and Lora Demetrios, Austintown, girl, June 17.
- Vindy.com News Podcast for June 20, 2008
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, June 20, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
- Auto dealers remodel to boost service
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
As warranty repairs decline, dealers look to draw in more routine service work. WARREN, Mich. (AP)
- Scrappers notebook | From Eastwood Field
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Fan frenzy: The Scrappers had a near-sellout for Tuesday’s opener, with 5,507 fans at 6,000-seat
- A Senate bid by Ryan in 2010 still possible
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
About a year ago I wrote that Democrats looking to the 2010 election had U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles
- Ronald Gilmore of New Castle, Pa., is serving a term in a Pennsylvania state prison for conspiracy
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ronald Gilmore of New Castle, Pa., is serving a term in a Pennsylvania state prison for conspiracy
- Wedding planned by Shayna Luntz and Samuel Levi
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
X BLACKLICK — The engagement of Shayna Luntz, 7753 Lupine Drive, Blacklick, and Samuel Levi, also of
- ‘Rambow’ uses quirky charm
June 20th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The young actors are engaging and controlled. “Son of Rambow,” a joyous, touching story of
