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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
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
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
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:
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
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
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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,
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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