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Valley firefighters get federal funding

Valley firefighters get federal funding Two Mahoning Valley fire departments have received federal


Man shot on South Side dies at St. E's

Man shot and killed on South Side YOUNGTOWN — Police are investigating the shooting death at a


Want a YSU-OSU football ticket? Show student ID

Want a YSU-OSU football ticket? Show student ID YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University students


Judge doubles Tim Vari sentence

Judge doubles Tim Vari sentence YOUNGSTOWN — Be careful what you’re asking for. That’s the take-


Tippecanoe Road closed for two weeks beginning Monday

Tippecanoe Road closed for two weeks beginning Monday CANFIELD — Tippecanoe Road will be closed


Police search Girard home for child porn

XXXXXXXX GIRARD — Police are trying to determine who obtained child pornography at a home on


Interstate 80 reopened at Meander

Traffic was rerouted from around 9:10 a.m. to 1:55 p.m. today after a tractor-trailer rig jackknifed


Oakland sets open house to say thanks

YOUNGSTOWN — The Oakland Center for the Arts will hold its first open house Saturday to thank its


Austintown Big Lots fire under investigation

AUSTINTOWN — A fire at Big Lots, 4341 Kirk Road, that broke out just before 5 p.m. Tuesday is under


AUDITIONS | Where to try out for roles

ACTORS “The Tell Tale Heart,” by Edgar Allan Poe. Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave.,


16-year-old had gun at playground

YOUNGSTOWN — A 16-year-old Verona Avenue boy who had a gun at the playground at Kimmel and Kenneth


Vexfest returns to downtown Youngstown

The downtown music festival that ran aground after its third installment in 2003 returns Aug. 12, with more than 40 bands playing on four stages.


Missing Farrell, Pa. woman returns home

FARRELL, Pa. — Police are still piecing together the events that led to the disappearance and


Rainfall levels varied across Valley

YOUNGSTOWN — Craig Beach, with 2.88 inches of rain on Tuesday, had the most precipitation in the


Borts pool closed today, Friday

YOUNGSTOWN — Borts Pool, 26 S. Phelps Street, will be closed today and Friday due to a shortage of


Witness skips trial for game show

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A man chose to appear on the Ohio Lottery’s television game show rather than


Bonds does it! Hits No. 756

Bonds does it! Hits No. 756 Barry Bonds hit his 756th home run shortly before midnight on the East


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Buckeye 14-U — traveling team will hold tryouts Sunday. Call (330) 847-3636 or (440) 343-


Perez expects YSU secondary to be solid

The senior strong safety is looking forward to being a leader on the football team.


A dangerous distraction: text messaging behind the wheel

Forty-six percent of drivers 16 to 17 admit to texting while driving. A new trend in


60th anniversary to be marked by the Thomases

XYOUNGSTOWN — A celebration is being planned for Mr. and Mrs. Prostell Thomas, 1037 Norwood Ave.,


MISSING THE MARK

MISSING THE MARK By the numbers The Chevrolet Centre finishes another quarter in the red. Third-


Army reservists are happy to return home

An Oklahoma Reserve unit is taking over the fueling mission. FARRELL, Pa. — Maj. Michael


Teenager with handgun is apprehended

YOUNGSTOWN — After a foot chase, city police captured a 16-year-old boy who was seen with a handgun


Officials: Administrator not needed

The commissioners’ clerk has the title of interim administrator. WARREN — Just over a year


Japanese automakers expand profit gap

GM cut its loss per vehicle to $146 last year. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) — Japanese automakers


Higher gasoline taxes likely to fund repairs

The last six-year highway and transit bill was two years late and $90 billion short. WASHINGTON


NATION

NATION FirstEnergy earnings rise AKRON — FirstEnergy Corp. said Tuesday that its second-quarter


Warren finally names new school location

The board continues studying possible sites for a second west side school. WARREN — After


Miss Popovich, Mr. Reddinger to be married

XAUSTINTOWN — Plans for the upcoming marriage of Kelly Popovich and Bradley Reddinger, both of 6001


Allegiant Air to expand offerings

Allegiant Air, the Las Vegas-based low-cost airline flying out of the Youngstown-Warren Regional


HEATHER FOERSTER JOSEPH FOX

HEATHER FOERSTER JOSEPH FOX XSALEM — Heather L. Foerster, a daughter of Joannie Bradford of


YWCA receives money to help with housing

YOUNGSTOWN — The YWCA has received a $3.2 million housing tax credit to assist with a project that


Township hopes sewer work will go forward

WARREN — Southington Township Trustees Sam Plott and Bob Reader hope a resolution that Trumbull


Auditor’s staff will pay part of plan

Employees will continue to pay 10 percent of their health-care premiums. YOUNGSTOWN —


Mount Carmel teachers allege breach of contract

The suit says the diocese did not live up to its promise. NILES — Six former teachers at the Our


STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .46, 23.88 .46 Avalon Holdings,6.66.23 Clear


Bonds issued to expand, operate landfill

SEBRING — TransLoad America Inc. has sold $45 million in tax-exempt bonds issued through the


Layoffs possible in sheriff’s department

Sales tax revenue has been steady. WARREN — The question of layoffs in the Trumbull County


PAY RATES

PAY RATES Packard Electric Hourly pay for Delphi Packard Electric workers in a proposed


WENDY PALLAY DAVID KELSO

WENDY PALLAY DAVID KELSO XBOARDMAN — Evangel Baptist Church was the setting May 6 as Wendy Pallay,


Attorney general moves part of office downtown

Attorney general moves part of office downtown YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann will


Booking changes expected at arena Decision follows financial losses

The management company’s move to expand its entertainment roster sent financial figures plummeting.


Rain triggers flooding fears

Stormwater backed up through two basement drains at the Mahoning County Courthouse. Heavy rains


Columbiana Co. to study bond refinancing

Lowered interest rates may save the county money. LISBON — Columbiana County officials plan to


Date is chosen for Weir-Miller wedding rite

XYOUNGSTOWN — The engagement of Hilary Anne Weir and Timothy Scott Miller, both of 1319 Millicent


Port authority begins jobs program

The information will be used to look at workers’ skills and the competitiveness of local businesses.


Work progresses at new Nicolinni’s

BOARDMAN — Italian eatery Nicolinni’s Ristorante intends to open its newest location, called


Building collapse closes street in New Castle

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A portion of Moravia Street had to be closed as debris from a fallen building was


Some Delphi Packard workers say contract stinks

Delphi has committed to spending $50 million to upgrade its plants in the Mahoning Valley.


A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: Aug. 1 Criminal damaging: A Garver Drive


Dantonio era begins for Spartans

The new coach will have a new quarterback. EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan State has a new


TODAY

TODAY 1 p.m. (ESPN2) Tennis: Rogers Masters. 2 p.m. (GC) Golf: U.S. Women’s Amateur. 4 p.m.


Navy divers join in search efforts

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An elite team of Navy divers joined the search for victims of the interstate


Trial set in Calif. in fatal arrow attack on cat

SAN DIEGO (AP) — A man accused of firing two arrows from a crossbow to kill a neighbor’s tabby cat


Candidates focus on job creation

The AFL-CIO will meet today to decide if they will endorse a candidate yet. CHICAGO (AP) —


DEATH ROW RECORD At a glance

RECORD: John Spirko, sentenced to die 25 years ago for killing a northwestern Ohio postmistress, has


Man’s execution pushed back again

The governor will not review the file again until all testing is completed. COLUMBUS (AP) — The


Pitt’s Bostick leaves camp

The freshman quarterback returned home for personal reasons. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Freshman


Shrinking burn centers worry experts

Out West, many people are up to 800 miles away from a burn center. U.S. hospitals are


MONDAY’S GAMES

MONDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 5, Toronto 4 Detroit 6, Tampa Bay 4 Cleveland 4,


Quinn agrees to Browns’ pact to end holdout

BEREA (AP) — Brady Quinn has some catching up to do. The quarterback agreed to a five-year


Indians stop Sox with 2-1 victory

Pitcher Jake Westbrook had gone 12 consecutive starts without a victory. CHICAGO (AP) — Jake


National graduation rates critiqued

A national report calls on states for higher graduation and achievement goals. YOUNGSTOWN —


Insurance doesn’t cover kids’ vaccines

More than 1 million insured children can’t get the meningococcal vaccine. CHICAGO (AP) — For


Davis has 49ers in big uproar

The brash, second-year tight end has already been in one fight with teammates. SANTA CLARA, Calif.


NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE McNamara Division WLPct.GB Brooklyn (Mets)3115.674— Staten Island


State will recoup more than $50 million

Prosecutors said Noe stole $13.7M from Ohio. COLUMBUS (AP) — The sale of rare coins and other


“Anyone who has children in the city is in panic mode. It takes something like this for people

“Anyone who has children in the city is in panic mode. It takes something like this for people to


After 55 years, German woman has pencil removed from head

BERLIN (AP) — A woman who had a pencil lodged in her head for 55 years after a childhood accident


Last chance at a major

TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The sun had just begun to cast a pink glow on the edges of morning clouds


Legislators prepare to redo Pa. law

House and Senate bills would widen the state’s very limited definition of a public record.


Rapper being sued

Rapper being sued NEW YORK — Busta Rhymes has been sued by a man who alleges the rapper and his


N.J. man uses nail gun to kill wife and himself

N.J. man uses nail gun to kill wife and himself STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 77-year-old man killed


WOMEN’S NBA

WOMEN’S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB x-Detroit226.786— x-Indiana1811.62141⁄2


Place an asterisk on Bonds’ record

WASHINGTON — My three sons very seldom agree on anything. In fact a get-together often resembles


A Giant achievement

Barry Bonds hit his 756th homer to pass Hank Aaron for the all-time record. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) —


Decision time for American motorists

Although gas prices are lower today in inflation-adjusted dollars than they were a quarter of a


Bacsik follows fathers’ career

Mike faced Hank Aaron at 755, now his son faces Barry Bonds. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — When Mike Bacsik


ATP ROGERS MASTERS

ATP ROGERS MASTERS A U.S. Open Series Event Tuesday At Uniprix Stadium Montreal Purse:


LOCAL

LOCAL Scrappers time change NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ Sept. 7 game against State


NFL ROUNDUP \ News and notes

Falcons: Michael Vick won’t be recognized by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference at its


MLB ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 9, Blue Jays 2 TORONTO — Bobby Abreu drove in four runs and Roger


Scrappers rained out

Scrappers rained out Tuesday’s Scrappers game against Brooklyn was rained out and will be


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth L. Simon, 26, of 3209 Meredyth Drive,


It’s ‘back to square one’ in mine rescue, exec says

Government seismologists said their instruments showed no earthquake. HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) —


Steelers’ new wrinkles will diversify offense

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — The Pittsburgh Steelers are using four wide receiver formations in situations


PGA CHAMPIONSHIP TEE TIMES

PGA CHAMPIONSHIP TEE TIMES At Southern Hills Country Club Tulsa, Okla. All Times EDT


War at home worse than war in Iraq

PHILADELPHIA — I didn’t hear the cars screech to a halt, but one of the trauma nurses did. He ran


Sub-prime politicians are to blame

Amid all the hand-wringing and finger-pointing as housing markets collapse, mortgage foreclosures


MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE WLTPtsGFGA New England946333324 Kansas City865293228


Sanctuary files suit to get chimps back

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A Texas animal sanctuary that has been embroiled in a protracted fight over the


MOUNTAINEER RESULTS

MOUNTAINEER RESULTS TUESDAY 1st—About Time M (Stokes)16.807.404.40 Jim's Mistress


Bears are switching Hester to the offense

The special-teams ace set and tied return records as a rookie last season. BOURBONNAIS, Ill. (AP)


A win for downtown

WWE wrestling fans packed the Chevrolet Centre to see their favorites do battle. Above, Paul


AF2 PLAYOFFS

AF2 PLAYOFFS First Round American Conference Friday, August 3 Central Valley Coyotes 42,


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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ERIN HOOD KEVIN FINK

ERIN HOOD KEVIN FINK XGIRARD — Erin Hood, a daughter of Joseph and Bonnie Hood of Girard, and


Tales of war and peace from Iraq

Intellectually, Americans know that their nation is at war in Iraq. They read the news items about


SPECIAL THANKS: Patricia Barnhart of Warren, right, made a hand-stitched thank you for Lisa Ortiz

SPECIAL THANKS: Patricia Barnhart of Warren, right, made a hand-stitched thank you for Lisa Ortiz


Dog helps at migrant school

There are 13 migrant schools in the state this summer. MILLER CITY, Ohio (AP) — Many students who


OSU tip line uncovers campus rule breakers

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio State University has called its anonymous tip line a success, saying it has


Mayor’s wife sentenced

Prosecutors decided not to pursue more serious charges of perjury. COLUMBUS (AP) — The wife of


Britain seeks release of 5 in Guantanamo

A British Embassy spokesman said it will take an international effort to close Guantanamo Bay.


ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This weekend’s events

PGA OF AMERICA PGA Championship Tulsa, Okla. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Southern


‘Daddy Day Camp’ lacks talent, humor

Cuba Gooding Jr.’s career takes another hit with this poor attempt at a sequel. Eddie Murphy and


Browns’ Steinbach injures knee; Bentley hopes to rejoin unit soon

BEREA (AP) — Offensive lineman Eric Steinbach, the Browns’ top free-agent acquisition, left practice


Village fears closure of college will mean a loss of tax revenue

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio — This struggling village near Dayton will lose about $140,000 in income tax


Struthers strike intent issued

Negotiations began in May under the auspices of a federal mediator. STRUTHERS — The Struthers


Internet ads rising, study says

By 2010, more will be spent on Internet ads than on newspaper ads. NEW YORK (AP) — A study finds


Despite injury, Mickelson plans to play in PGA Championship

He is encouraged because he has been able to practice more over the last several days. TULSA,


Irish face some big holes to fill, especially at QB

Four-year starter Brady Quinn is gone and who will replace him is the key. SOUTH BEND, Ind. — It


Watching bridge inspections

Accelerated inspections were ordered for most of the 12 under-deck truss bridges under ODOT’s


After 7 years-plus behind bars, killer is given freedom

The shooting occurred during a fight that followed a traffic accident. YOUNGSTOWN — After


Broncos’ kicker Jason Elam has eyes on religious texts

The 37-year-old is studying the world’s 12 major religions. DENVER (AP) — Jason Elam’s reading


Deaths in Iraq likely to spur progress debate

So far in August, the daily death average is 2.71. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Four more U.S. troops and


BRIDGES Inspection schedule

Inspection schedule for the 12 under-deck truss bridges supervised by the Ohio Department of


Anchor recovering from cancer surgery

NEW YORK (AP) — ABC “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts says messages of support from her


Gill, Tillis, Emery to be inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vince Gill, Mel Tillis and Ralph Emery have been selected for induction into


Proper planning will give Warren a pathway to future

Some members of Warren City Council want to hear from a group of consultants before signing on to


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5 p.m.., township administration building, 8299 Market


“The Knights of Prosperity” (8:30 p.m., ABC): The network burns off remaining episodes

“The Knights of Prosperity” (8:30 p.m., ABC): The network burns off remaining episodes of the comedy


Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

Investors bid stocks higher, and the Dow gained points. WASHINGTON (AP) — Wall Street turbulence,


MTV announces VMA nominations

Timbaland will serve as the ‘maestro’ of the award show. NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake and


St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace William and Kelly Johnson, Hubbard, boy, Aug. 6. Melissa


Sinise enjoys playing in band at fundraisers

The Lt. Dan Band plays 30 to 40 shows a year. NEW YORK — Gary Sinise earns his living as an


Home loans get more restrictive

Despite the turmoil, those with good credit have the same access to loans. NEW YORK (AP) — The


Federal court upholds settlements

About 2,000 retirees had objected to the UAW health-care deal. DETROIT (AP) — A federal appeals


Aniston tops Jolie in listing of most profitable studio stars

The rankings were decided by comparing actors’ paychecks with gross studio profits of last three


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