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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

Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x9 5 4 uK 10 9 4 3 vK 8 3 w9 6 WEST EAST xQ J 6 3 

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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