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Youngstown Park changes, saving downtown buildings in Youngstown and historic homes in Canfield, and the latest on YSU football.
Group sues to get board members removed
WARREN — Members of the Save Our Schools Committee have filed a lawsuit in Trumbull County Common
School report cards will be in Vindy and on Vindy.com
YOUNGSTOWN — Find out how your home school district performed on the 2007 version of Ohio’s Report
Police athletic league looking for kids, volunteers
YOUNGSTOWN — The newly formed Youngstown Police Athletic League is accepting applications from kids
Accent Media now in downtown Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — Accent Media is celebrating its fourth year in business this month with a grand opening
City’s Night Out will be Sept. 21
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s National Night Out celebration, canceled earlier this month because of heavy
Purse snatcher eludes chasers
WARREN—It was like a scene straight out of the movies. An elderly woman drops her grocery bags
Wal-Mart thefts, scuffle lead to arrests
BOARDMAN — Police arrested three women outside of a Doral Drive discount store, accusing them of
Saving the former Kress Building on West Fed will get a look
YOUNGSTOWN — A downtown property redevelopment agency will hire a structural engineer to determine
Youngstown mayor wants more say over parks
YOUNGSTOWN — Mayor Jay Williams wants voters to approve a charter amendment to remove the park and
Benefit to feature food, gospel music
FOWLER — A homemade dessert, ice cream and gospel sing will be held at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Fowler
Taste of the Valley event is success
YOUNGSTOWN — More than 400 guests attended the 16th annual Taste of the Valley fundraiser at
Reunions for families, schools, etc.
The 67th annual Barnhouse reunion will be held Sunday at the home of Gary and Debbie (Barnhouse)
Tropical Fish Society to hold an auction
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Area Tropical Fish Society will hold an auction on Aug. 19 at Lordstown
Red Hat chapters invited to event
EASTLAKE — Members of Red Hat Society chapters are invited to gather at the ballroom of the Croatian
BBBS golf outing will benefit kids
HUBBARD — Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley will host the annual Golf For Kids’ Sake
‘Small, wiry’ Kesling sought in Bazetta escape
BAZETTA — Police are on the lookout for a Windham man who escaped from the back of a Bazetta police
Fundraisers set for two area groups
SALES Richard Brown United Methodist Church, 1205 Elm St. at Woodbine Avenue, Boardman, will hold
Marquee Awards to be presented
YOUNGSTOWN — The fourth annual Marquee Awards for Youngstown area community theater will be
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LUCKY 13! Tiger Woods wins his fourth PGA Championship for 13th career major
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — A season of first-time major winners ended with a familiar champion — Tiger
Idea of selling goods via machine catches on
CINCINNATI (AP) — Miner Gross likes the convenience of being able to rent a DVD with a couple of
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Liberty Board of Education, 6 p.m. caucus, meeting to follow immediately, high
Training can help in Alzheimer’s care
Trained caregivers experience less depression and fewer health problems. The findings are
Poland man assaulted
Poland man assaulted POLAND — A 42-year-old Poland man was assaulted in the parking lot of a
Scrappers sweep Firebirds
Scrappers sweep Firebirds Adam White’s three hits included a double and he scored a run as the
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ginette and Ty Berry, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 11. Anita and
Boardman boy wins battle against super bug
It was nearly nine months before Andy was clear of the infection and out from under a doctor’s care.
Frye takes lead over Anderson
He played better in the Browns’ exhibition opening win over Kansas City. CLEVELAND (AP) — The coin
Columbus man drowns in Lake Erie near Camp Perry
PORT CLINTON, Ohio (AP) — A Columbus man drowned when he went into Lake Erie to check a boat
REGION
REGION Eastgate council to offer biodiesel discussion YOUNGSTOWN — Eastgate Regional Council of
Stewart takes advantage of Gordon’s error to win
Gordon, who led 51 laps, spun out on his own with two laps remaining. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) —
SATURDAY’S EXHIBITION GAMES
SATURDAY’S EXHIBITION GAMES BROWNS 16, CHIEFS 12 Kansas City0705—12 Cleveland3337—16 First
People of all ages come to downtown festival
The festival reinforces downtown Youngstown’s comeback, musicians and organizers said. KIMBERR
‘Weeds’: Another career high for Parker
The primo supporting cast includes Elizabeth Perkins, Kevin Nealon and newcomer Matthew Modine.
Browns’ Bentley stopped Cleveland Clinic treatment
The injured center was advised by others that he needed immediate surgery. CLEVELAND (AP) — Browns
Kingdom Meal Ministry seeks to make a difference
Kingdom Meal Ministry has one site running and will open a second program in September.
FANTASTIC SHOW: A crowd gathers in front of the Vexfest stage on which Lady Fantastic performs.
FANTASTIC SHOW: A crowd gathers in front of the Vexfest stage on which Lady Fantastic performs.
Report: Cleveland school project is year behind schedule
CLEVELAND (AP) — A construction plan approved by the Cleveland School District is at least a year
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NFL ROUNDUP
NFL ROUNDUP This weekend’s games SUNDAY Seahawks 24, Chargers 16 SAN DIEGO — Shaun Alexander
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Amy D. Kaminsky The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
“Until we sit for face-to-face negotiations with the Koreans, we have no plans to kill any
“Until we sit for face-to-face negotiations with the Koreans, we have no plans to kill any Korean
Marlo Thomas recalls groundbreaking role
The idea of a television series about a single woman scared ABC executives in the 1960s. It’s
Brown estate wrangling
Brown estate wrangling AIKEN, S.C. — A trustee accused of misappropriating $350,000 of James
Are you ready for some football?
Football has returned to Youngstown State as the 2007 season is just around the corner. This
Too many debates, too little impact
Although politicians promising more than they can deliver often flout the laws of economics, the
Woman faces gun charges
YOUNGSTOWN — Sheila Ingram, 32, of the 300 block of Byron Street, was charged with discharging a
Scrappers sweep past Ironbirds with 4-1 win
Mahoning Valley will return to action Thursday after the All-Star break. ABERDEEN, Md. — Adam
Tomlin feels ‘big plays’ needed to keep Steelers’ offense going
Steady yardage hasn’t been produced in two preseason games. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Watching all that
Houses on wheels keep rolling
With gasoline prices where they are, it wouldn’t seem to be the ideal time to hit the road in a 30-
Hot jazz on a warm summer day
The concert was partly sponsored by the Youngstown Parks Commission. YOUNGSTOWN — If you were
Maybe now the message will be heard: Deficits do matter
For years, this page has been preaching a doctrine that deficits have consequences, both budget
Report: 19 killed, 10 hurt in bus crash
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — An express bus overturned Monday on Malaysia’s main highway, killing
Group: Support school bond
The bond issue would cost the owner of a $50,000 home about $113 per year. BROOKFIELD —
WHAT’S NEEDED | How you can help
Kingdom Meal Ministry will open a second site Sept. 9 at Heart Reach Ministries, 211 Redondo Lane,
Official: Camera finds no miners
Rescuers did see items such as a tool bag and chain. HUNTINGTON, Utah (AP) — A video camera
Pensions tracking mortgage industry
COLUMBUS (AP) — Count Ohio’s five public employee pension funds among those watching the volatile
Man opens fire at church, killing 3, wounding more
Man opens fire at church, killing 3, wounding more NEOSHO, Mo. — A gunman opened fire in the
Merv Griffin dies at age 82 from cancer
The entertainer’s son said Griffin ‘was a visionary.’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Merv Griffin, the big
Pirates finish off Giants in 5-0 win
Tom Gorzelanny tossed a five-hit shutout as the Bucs swept the series. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tom
Yankees finish up sweep of Indians
Andy Pettitte pitched and Jason Gambi homered in the 5-3 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) — Talk about your
ABOUT THE BUG
ABOUT THE BUG According to Dr. Blaise Congeni of Akron Children’s Hospital, MRSA (methicillin-
Salvation Army still faces a struggle trying to provide for people in need
The Salvation Army did get some response to its plea. YOUNGSTOWN — “Some people have to make
Laser probe shows gash on shuttle
Managers will decide soon about patching the gouge. CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A close-up laser
U.S. plays dangerous game in Mideast
WASHINGTON — Just before the first Gulf War, during that ominous fall of 1990, I spent some time in
Texas shelter to try no-kill for its animals
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — In the old lobby of the city-run animal shelter, a cheerful-looking sign written
A survey indicated that 88 percent of executives think that sending a thank-you note after an
A survey indicated that 88 percent of executives think that sending a thank-you note after an
Young Russia views U.S. as enemy No. 1
Vladimir Putin’s belligerent rhetoric and actions toward the United States and its allies have begun
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT): Kyra Sedgwick, who plays a Southern belle crime-buster
“The Closer” (9 p.m., TNT): Kyra Sedgwick, who plays a Southern belle crime-buster running a special
Arms deal comes to light
In Iraq, 5 U.S. troops were killed, the military reported. PERUGIA, Italy (AP) — In a hidden
Thompson ditches bid
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson is dropping out of the race for the Republican
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage Licenses Philip A. Thomas, 41, of 925 Glenn Wood, Warren, and Karen L.
TAMBOURINE MAN: 5 Elements singer Nick Barbush of Youngstown keeps the crowd pumped up during the
TAMBOURINE MAN: 5 Elements singer Nick Barbush of Youngstown keeps the crowd pumped up during the
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Technology helps track lost Alzheimer’s patients
Different systems work better in different environments. HAINESPORT, N.J. (AP) — It looks like a
The face of China enterprises: the Shenhua Energy Co.
An official believes Shenhua soon will overtake U.S.-based industry leader Peabody Energy. BEIJING
11th annual gathering celebrates all things Irish
Promoting Irish ancestry and heritage is the major goal of the festival. YOUNGSTOWN — Irish —
Cornhole, boccie face off as favorite outdoor game
Boccie typically uses four players to a team; its new competitor, cornhole, uses two-person teams.
It wasn’t just about trees
It wasn’t just about trees EDITOR: What an unfortunate choice of words, “Tree lovers win,” were
Businesses catering to pets are thriving
A blueberry facial for a dog? One resort offers just that. Looking to start a new business or
Three arrested after confrontation at bar
YOUNGSTOWN — Two women, Amanda Emery, 25, of Lincoln Street, Sharon, and Sonia McKelvey, 25, of
Poland man assaulted outside store
POLAND — A 42-year-old Poland man was assaulted in the parking lot of a convenience store in the
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