Merloni delivers

Merloni delivers
k IT NEVER HURTS to have a little help when you're in a playoff race. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers, including starting pitcher Ryan Knippschild, above, got just that when Cleveland Indians utility player Lou Merloni arrived Tuesday. Merloni blasted a three-run home run in the first inning to help propel the Scrappers to a 7-5 win over Aberdeen at Eastwood Field.
PAGE C1
LOCAL
Boomerang stays
k A LOCAL JUDGE ruled that Boomerang the lion will stay in a Berlin Center animal sanctuary at least until Sept. 6.
PAGE B1
Back for a year
k TRUMBULL COUNTY commissioners are expected to renew the $270,000 yearly contract of the jail doctor without seeking competitive bids. A resolution is expected to be approved during today's regular meeting.
PAGE B1
FOOD