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- New Castle fire attributed to 4-year-old playing with cigarette lighter
June 24th, 2008 at 10:54 PM
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Firefighters said a 4-year-old boy playing with a cigarette lighter set fire to a
- Police arrest Hubbard man for Youngstown South Side burglaries
June 24th, 2008 at 10:51 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Police investigating a couple of residential burglar alarms on the city’s South Side
- 2 men arrested for trying to sell stolen scrap metal
June 24th, 2008 at 10:49 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said they arrested two men accused of trying to sell $40 worth of stolen scrap
- Firefighters extinguish roof fire at V&M Star
June 24th, 2008 at 10:47 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — City firefighters were called to extinguish a roof blaze at V & M Star on Martin Luther
- Giants, Vizquel edge Indians
June 24th, 2008 at 10:26 PM
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jonathan Sanchez won for the fifth time in six starts and Omar Vizquel dropped down
- Pirates clobber Yankees, 12-5
June 24th, 2008 at 10:13 PM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jose Bautista and Ryan Doumit homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates turned back the
- Liberty trustees table trash hauler pact; fire township cop
June 24th, 2008 at 10:12 PM
LIBERTY — After nearly two hours of discussion, the township trustees tabled the issue of making
- MVSD seeks state loan for capital improvements
June 24th, 2008 at 09:31 PM
MINERAL RIDGE — The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors has authorized a loan of
- Youngstown school program targets ninth-grade boys
June 24th, 2008 at 09:15 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — A total of 45 city school boys headed into the ninth grade next fall are spending this
- New takes on new duties at FNB Corp.
June 24th, 2008 at 05:37 PM
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Robert New Jr., who recently was named president and chief executive of F.N.B.
- Bigowsky is out as chief, back as patrolman
June 24th, 2008 at 04:17 PM
GIRARD — City officials have decided a demotion to patrolman will be the punishment for Police Chief
- UPDATE: Nothing but net at the DeBartolo golf outing
June 24th, 2008 at 03:52 PM
.. Nothing but net
- Trumbull MRDD seeks more levy funding
June 24th, 2008 at 03:21 PM
NILES – The Trumbull County Board of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities wants to place
- Man convicted in golf club assault
June 24th, 2008 at 03:18 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — After a mere 12 minutes of deliberations, a seven-woman, five-man jury convicted a 39-
- Friends, family, colleagues grieve dead policeman
June 24th, 2008 at 03:11 PM
STRUTHERS — “He was a plus in my life,” said a colleague. The words were spoken today in the
- 10,000 people expected at Westminster holiday concert
June 24th, 2008 at 02:32 PM
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — Westminster College will host an Independence Day celebration with a free
- Punishment looms for Girard’s top cop
June 24th, 2008 at 02:18 PM
GIRARD — Attorneys for Police Chief Frank Bigowsky have provided responses to the seven charges
- Warren police investigate toddler’s burns
June 24th, 2008 at 01:01 PM
WARREN – City police have opened an investigation to determine how a 13-month-old girl was severely
- Beaver Township newsletter available
June 24th, 2008 at 11:18 AM
NORTH LIMA —Copies of Beaver Township News, the township’s first newsletter, are available at the
- Contract quickly inked for Chevy Centre management
June 24th, 2008 at 10:56 AM
YOUNGSTOWN —The irony of signing a contract with a company to help manage and promote the city-owned
- East Palestine has new web site
June 24th, 2008 at 10:54 AM
EAST PALESTINE —The city has a new web site designed to allow residents to access information about
- Firefighters smell gasoline at vacant house blaze
June 24th, 2008 at 10:12 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — The strong smell of gasoline was detected by firefighters late Monday night inside 411
- Beaver summer program schedule changed
June 24th, 2008 at 09:03 AM
NORTH LIMA — The schedule for Beaver Township’s Summer Youth Program has been changed. The
- REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan get-togethers
June 24th, 2008 at 07:20 AM
X The Ansell family will have a reunion July 20 at Trent State Park. Lunch will be at noon. For
- LOUIE TODAY: Prosecuting Bush for murder; Autism Week continues
June 24th, 2008 at 01:00 AM
The attorney's most famous trial was that of Charles Manson
- City to OK pact for Chevy Centre
June 24th, 2008 at 12:08 AM
The company is providing its services to the city without a fee through the end of the year.
- Stretch drive begins Friday
June 24th, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Mahoning Valley will host the Louisville Fire in the first of its last four games. YOUNGSTOWN
- Gregory moves up the ladder to Norfolk
June 24th, 2008 at 12:04 AM
The SteelHounds’ GM now joins the AHL franchise as an executive vice president. YOUNGSTOWN —
- City considers new Scouts cabin
June 24th, 2008 at 12:03 AM
The mayor said the Scout cabin is old and insufficient. GIRARD — City leaders are mulling over
- Scrappers fall to Doubledays 6-1
June 24th, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Mahoning Valley dropped under .500 in the New York-Penn League. AUBURN, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley
- The mayor said the scout cabin is old and insufficient.
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
The mayor said the scout cabin is old and insufficient. GIRARD — City leaders are mulling over
- Boardman Park receives $100K donation
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
BOARDMAN — The SJK Charitable Fund and the Kennedy Foundation, both of the Community Foundation of
- Gruver’s one-hitter paces Astros past Dave Sugar 3-2
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
STRUTHERS — Steve Gruver tossed a one-hitter with 12 strikeouts to lead the Astro Falcons past Dave
- Girard’s chief of police to answer to conduct charges
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
GIRARD — Police Chief Frank Bigowsky says the charges lodged against him by city officials are
- Northern Ohio PGA
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Northern Ohio PGA Pro-1 Am Scratch Youngstown Country Club Monday Par: 71 Gary Robison
- Dan Yargo played football when he was younger. He was born in Youngstown and moved to Hubbard when
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Dan Yargo played football when he was younger. He was born in Youngstown and moved to Hubbard when
- Brian Wilson joins lineup of Newport fest
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Brian Wilson joins lineup of Newport fest NEWPORT, R.I. — The Newport Folk Festival is picking up
- Weekend dedicated to celebrate Poland
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
A Poland Idol competition will be held the second day of the event. POLAND — What started as
- Helping Hands
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Mill Creek work camp aids local needy The crews are painting, fixing porches and steps and
- NSF director optimistic after YSU lab ceremony
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Dr. Arden Bement was impressed by the diversity evident in YSU’s program. YOUNGSTOWN — The
- Ex-Valley resident joins awareness effort
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
The Ford-Warriors in Pink package debuted last year. For Jackie Di Marco, remission did not
- Wean grants go to Valley nonprofits
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Community Solutions Association and Help Hotline Crisis Center received the largest awards.
- Called ‘one of the greats,’ Carlin mourned as counterculture hero
June 24th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
The comedian had performed as recently as last weekend in Las Vegas. LOS ANGELES — Seven
- Walk to celebrate Alpha Kappa Alpha
June 24th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Members of the Youngstown chapters of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority will take 1,908 steps
- Small Ships Revue to set sail on Friday
June 24th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
SHARON, Pa. — The 28th annual Small Ships Revue will begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Quaker Steak Lube.
- Teens burglarize woman
June 24th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Teens burglarize woman BOARDMAN —A 27-year-old woman and her three children were victims of
- Lawmakers make more calls for restrictions on oil speculation
June 24th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers continue to blame large investors for their role in propping up oil
- Cheers expected for Vizquel
June 24th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
The Tribe’s former shortstop returns to Cleveland as a Giant. CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians will
- Maz to remind Yankees of Pirates’ glory days
June 24th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
The Bronx Bombers and Bucs hook up in Pittsburgh for the first time in 48 seasons. PITTSBURGH
- LeBron, Kobe and Wade to lead U.S. quest for gold
June 24th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Carmelo Anthony, Jason Kidd and Carlos Boozer also are on the Olympic basketball team. CHICAGO
- Model aircraft club grounded
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AKRON (AP) — Members of a model aircraft club have been told they can no longer fly planes on the
- Court rebuffs opposition to border fence
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition submitted by Defenders of Wildlife and the Sierra
- Calif. battles fires in the hundreds
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The lightning storm that started the fires on Monday was ‘unprecedented.’ SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —
- Schools to pay for low numbers
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS (AP) — Enrollment projections at some Ohio school districts were off for the just-completed
- Cops raid headquarters for opposition leader
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dutch officials said Tsvangirai sought shelter in their embassy in Harare. HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP)
- YSU
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
ysu Basketball recruit YOUNGSTOWN — Jaquetta Westley, a 5-foot-7 guard from Spoon River College,
- Local Boy Scouts learn youth leadership skills
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“I honestly feelthat I can’t repay the debt to Scouting for the opportunities that it provided me. I
- FIGHTING AN UPHILL BATTLE
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Local black women are 26.4 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than other women in Mahoning
- Gilliland gives Yates team a lift
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
He drove to second at Infineon Raceway — the team’s best result since 2006. SONOMA, Calif. (AP)
- MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s games
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NATIONAL LEAGUE Brewers 4, Braves 1 ATLANTA — Ben Sheets gave up only four hits in a dominant
- Work-camp youths help local needy
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Work-camp youths help local needy kMill Creek Group Workcamp, made up of about 400 young people
- No. 3 Djokovic rallies for four-set win
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Michael Berrer threw a minor scare into the 21-year-old Serb. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak
- PAINTING CREWS: Richard Ochs, 18, far left, and Christian Taylor, 16, both from Virginia, prepare
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
PAINTING CREWS: Richard Ochs, 18, far left, and Christian Taylor, 16, both from Virginia, prepare
- Georgia rallies for 1-0 World Series edge
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Fresno State couldn’t hold a 6-3 lead in the eighth inning. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Joey Lewis hit a
- CRIME STOPPERS
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
- BASEBALL
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BASEBALL Class B League — 18-under and 16-under teams seek pitchers and catchers. Call (330) 770-
- MONDAY’S RECAP
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MONDAY’S RECAP Wimbledon Attendance: 39,035. Last year: 32,916. Weather: Mostly sunny. High of
- Business news digest
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NATION Fed expected to stand pat on interest rates this week WASHINGTON — Straddling risky
- Iraqi council member opens fire, killing 2 U.S. soldiers, wounding 3
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The man’s colleagues said they had no idea about a motive for the attack. MADAIN, Iraq — A
- Loans for upgrading sewage systems available
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Interest rates may be reduced up to 5 percent through the Linked Deposit Loan Program.
- Sunday’s Games
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Sunday’s Games INTERLEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 4, Cincinnati 1 Atlanta 8, Seattle 3 Boston 5, St.
- No tea party for Martha
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
No tea party for Martha Scripps Howard News Service: The Daily Telegraph in London reports that
- 70% of Americans in survey say many religions lead to eternal life
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The survey’s findings show a growing tolerance toward religions. America remains a nation of
- Big Brown’s owner ready to clean up steroids in racing
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Michael Iavarone said his horses will be drug-free by the end of the year. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) —
- Comedian dead at 93
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Comedian dead at 93 NEW YORK — Dody Goodman, the delightfully daffy comedian known for her
- “Final Report: Green River Killer” (7 p.m., National Geographic Channel): Report
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Final Report: Green River Killer” (7 p.m., National Geographic Channel): Report examines murderer
- Federer off to winning start at Wimbledon
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
His bid for a sixth consecutive Wimbledon title began by winning the first match on Centre Court.
- Director sets the record straight on HIPAA
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Readers: The U.S. Depart-ment of Health and Human Services would like to share the following
- TODAY
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TODAY 7 a.m. (ESPN2) Tennis: Wimbledon. Noon (FSN Pitt) Indoor football: Washington at
- Man pleads guilty in murder
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Charles I. Jones, 30, of Lincoln Park Drive has pleaded guilty to murdering Waddell L.
- Wide-legged pants are feminine fashion favorites
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
It’s not exactly a state secret — the U.S. Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton is pro-trouser. And why not?
- State debates changes to Dominion East bills
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Ohio Consumers’ Counsel objects to a change in Dominion’s billing structure. Changes to
- Candy fiends still fork over cash for treats
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Candy lovers prefer confections over other nonessentials. CHICAGO (AP) — Like a lot of people,
- Today is Tuesday, June 24, the 176th day of 2008. There are 190 days left in the year. On this date
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Today is Tuesday, June 24, the 176th day of 2008. There are 190 days left in the year. On this date
- Only Arab moderates can nullify Islamists
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
As Islamists continue to gain strength throughout the Middle East, many Americans ask: “Where are
- Bigger tax write-off ready for high-cost fuel
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The IRS raises the mileage rate to 58.5 cents. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service,
- “In the quest for alternatives to oil, our government has thrown around enough money
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“In the quest for alternatives to oil, our government has thrown around enough money subsidizing
- His anti-social behavior becomes a problem
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Annie: My husband and I are in our early 30s and have three kids. I am very sociable, but my
- MAHONING COUNTY
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Craig A. Fountain, 19, of 14440 Ellett Road, Beloit, and
- Wake up, Mark, and smell the political coffee
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A reader named Gerry Fernandez warned: “Get ready for the flood of nasty e-mails.” He was right.
- Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown Township: CANFIELD CITY June
- Participating parishes/schools:
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Participating parishes/schools: kAUSTINTOWN: Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Anne, St. Joseph.
- Complete the look What works best
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Classic Tip: Not too wide, not too skinny, and flat-front works for most (“pleats make your
- Court reverses convictions in dog case
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
One of the man’s dogs attacked a retired city firefighter last year. YOUNGSTOWN — An appellate
- Weight worries send children to the gym
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“I knew the other boys my age liked to play and run around, and I wanted to get there. Plus, I knew
- Both vulnerable. South deals.
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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- For Obama, it’s all about the money
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON — Humorist Kin Hubbard commented that when someone says it’s not the money, it’s the
- Differences found in brains of gay vs. straight people
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Is there such a thing as a “gay brain”? And, if so, are some people born with brains that make them
- Woman reports ID fraud
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Woman reports ID fraud BOARDMAN — An 84-year-old township woman was a victim of identity fraud
- IF YOU GO
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
IF YOU GO What: Celebrate Poland, a two-day festival with craft making, movies and fireworks
- Lisbon home has literary history
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The house is just short of its 200th birthday. LISBON — A piece of American history and
- Republic to buy Allied Waste
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The companies’ stock prices have been slipping since merger talks were announced. WEST PALM BEACH,
- Wimbledon NOTEBOOK
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Lone American winner: When Bobby Reynolds started his first-round match, U.S. men were 0-4 on Day 1.
- Hounds score more wins for the city than Frangos
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Hounds score more wins for the city than Frangos EDITOR: Three years ago my wife and I
- GM to raise prices on ’09 models
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The automaker will increase the line speed at Lordstown. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp. told
- ITC finally acts to protect America from unfair trade
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
ITC finally acts to protect America from unfair trade Last week’s 5-0 vote by the International
- Neely-Wright wedding to be at naval academy
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
X CANFIELD — The engagement of Melanie Eileen Neely of Jacksonville, Fla., a daughter of Michael and
- McCain disavows aide’s comment about terrorism
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
McCain disavows aide’s comment about terrorism FRESNO, Calif. — John McCain distanced himself
- Vindy.com News Podcast for June 24, 2008
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Vindy.com News Podcast for June 24, 2008
- Surplus food
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Surplus food Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of Grant and Walnut streets, East
- TRUMBULL COUNTY Grand jury indictments
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Several people were indicted Monday by a Trumbull County grand jury. They will be arraigned at 11
- Parker is top female athlete
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
She led Tennessee to its second straight NCAA title in April NEW YORK (AP) — Candace Parker threw
- October wedding for Miss D’Eramo and Mr. Palumbo
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
X POLAND — Anita D’Eramo of Poland is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Valerie Ann
- Lack of vitamin D linked to death risk
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CHICAGO (AP) — New research linking low vitamin D levels with deaths from heart disease and other
- Kinney-Lockard engagement is being announced
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
X POLAND — The engagement of Nina Ilene Kinney and Nickolaus Joseph Lockard, both of 5318 Cedar
- If it’s broken, get it fixed
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
There were once tinkers and tailors and candlestick makers, tradesmen who sharpened kitchen knives
- Gymnasts Johnson, Liukin 1-2 in trials
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The friendly rivals earned spots on the U.S. Olympic gymnastics team for the Summer Olympic Games
- Goalie Solo is back on team
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
She was reinstated to the Olympic women’s soccer team after being bounced. CHICAGO (AP) —
- BIRTHS
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Desiree Vasko and Jacob Sauceman, Canfield, girl, June
- Game Time - Scrappers
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
GAME TIME Scrappers Who: Scrappers at Auburn Doubledays When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Next: The
- Paying tribute
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
paying tribute Honoring Carlin Youngstown Film will pay tribute to the late comedian George
- Maryn Schwebel and Paul Been set wedding date
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
X CANFIELD — Dorothy and Paul Schwebel of Canfield announce the engagement of their daughter, Maryn
- breast cancer
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
breast cancer Women’s programs Free and low-cost programs for qualifying women, through funding
- In book, Poitier pens some letters to new generation
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The film legend reflects on his legacy. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — It all began when Sidney
- Police: Skeletal remains are of missing Ohio woman
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
PORTSMOUTH, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say they have confirmed that skeletal remains found near a
- Agenda Wednesday
June 24th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Agenda Wednesday Struthers Council, caucus, 6:15 p.m., room 11, regular meeting, 7 p.m., council
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