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Arts fest draws people to YSU campus
YOUNGSTOWN — Lying on a bed containing 1,317 nails may not be the most comfortable of pastimes
Love and luck for newlyweds
YOUNGSTOWN — Whether it was by design or by coincidence, couples who chose Saturday, 7/7/07,
Pavlik-Taylor fight set for September 29
Youngstown middleweight Kelly Pavlik will get his long-awaited title shot on September 29 when he
YSU provost drowns in Costa Rica
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s provost and vice president for academic
A look at our traffic havoc
Descriptions of driving on Route 224 range from exasperating and near impossible to unbelievable and
Trumbull County Fair is almost here
CORTLAND — Get ready for those fresh-cut french fries and hot funnel cakes. All sorts of
Harry Potter anticipation near its peak
Who dies? That’s one of many questions Harry Potter fans are anxiously waiting to answer.
OVI Task Force makes Youngstown arrests
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County OVI   (operating vehicle impaired) Task Force arrested
Change of command at air base
VIENNA — The Youngstown Air Reserve Station will come under new command next Sunday, headed by
WOMEN’S NBA
WOMEN’S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Indiana124.750— Detroit115.6881 New York98.52931⁄2
Suspect is arraigned in shooting at area bar
The fugitive was found on a porch in Cleveland with a fake ID. YOUNGSTOWN — Eyewitnesses told
No physical therapy doctorates for YSU
The university said students knew the program needed outside approvals. YOUNGSTOWN — A dozen
Coach: Scoring needed at start
The Thunder cannot afford another bad start at Louisville tonight. The Mahoning Valley Thunder
Watson birdies his way to 66, 3-stroke lead in U.S. Senior Open
He leads five players after the second round of the U.S. Senior Open. HAVEN, Wis. (AP) — Tom
THURSDAY’S GAMES
THURSDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Detroit 12, Cleveland 3 N.Y. Yankees 7, Minnesota 6 Boston
Blue Jays turn back Indians, 8-6
Toronto scored five runs in the second, then held off the Tribe in the ninth. TORONTO (AP) —
WNBA ROUNDUP | Friday’s games
Liberty 82, Shock 81, OT AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Janel McCarville had a season-high 18 points and
CLASS B LINESCORES SIMON ROOFING 6, ASTRO FALCONS 5
CLASS B LINESCORES SIMON ROOFING 6, ASTRO FALCONS 5 Simon1000310001—673 Astro1010003000—594
1,200 to attend Baptist convention
YOUNGSTOWN — About 1,200 delegates and young people will attend sessions on leadership and spiritual
Former employee files suit against city
A former laborer says he was fired for ‘no just cause reason.’ YOUNGSTOWN — A former city street
Owner of 11 euthanized dogs faces charges
The dogs were so hungry that they tried to eat each other, the humane agent said. YOUNGSTOWN —
AMERICAN LEAGUE BLUE JAYS 8, INDIANS 6
AMERICAN LEAGUE BLUE JAYS 8, INDIANS 6 CLEVELANDTORONTO abrhbiabrhbi Szmore cf5220VWells
Durkin’s triple, balk lift Simon to 6-5 win in series final
Dave Sugar Construction advanced to the other semifinal series, 7-5. STRUTHERS — Matt Durkin
Two-car accident kills woman, 8-year-old son
FAIRFIELD — A woman and her 8-year-old son were killed in a two-car crash on state Route 517. The
Agency aims to exceed 15K attendance at YSU fest
The tourism agency spent $10,000 on advertising to draw people to the festival. YOUNGSTOWN —
Tigers’ Perez is first player penalized in stimulant test
The 25-game suspension will cost him about $400,000 of his $2.5 million salary. DETROIT (AP) —
McClatchy stepping down as Bucs’ CEO
The newspaper heir is credited for saving Pirates’ baseball in Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kevin
Josh Swogger becomes a ‘traveling man’ pursuing dream to become pro quarterback
YOUNGSTOWN — In a little more than a year’s time, Josh Swogger has traveled from Washington to
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD July 1 Criminal
AMERICAN LEAGUE
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBL10StrHomeAwayIntr Boston5332.624—5-5L-128-1425-1812-6
NOTEBOOK | Scrappers
Rough outing: Scrappers manager Tim Laker walked out of his office following Friday’s 7-1 loss,
Serving on jury is a civic duty
As I sorted through the usual array of junk mail that arrived at my home in late May or early June,
Club patron being sued
Club patron being sued AUSTINTOWN — A strip club patron accused of slashing a bouncer is being
Murals add splash of life to downtown
Since 2000, at least 50 murals have been hung in the city. YOUNGSTOWN — Jack Carlton likes
MATCHUP \ Thunder vs. Fire
Statistical CategoryTHUNDERFIRE RankStatRankStat Scoring Offense2145.01549.3 Touchdowns 21791783
Nominee named to fill vacant board spot
SALEM — Patty Colian was nominated to fill a vacant spot on the Columbiana Board of Elections.
Pelini, Narduzzi are focusing on jobs they have right now
But the LSU and Michigan St. aides have good shots at becoming head coaches. YOUNGSTOWN —
YO. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP
YO. JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP At Henry Stambaugh Boys 16-18: 1. Ryan Spear 71. 2. Jake Detec 72. 3.
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS FRIDAY 2nd—Mr. Buckeye (U-Moran)14.005.003.20 Master Loen (Spieth)2.402.40
Roddick stunned
Roddick stunned Andy Roddick was two points from getting another crack at Roger Federer at
MLB ROUNDUP
MLB ROUNDUP Friday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 20, White Sox 14, 1st game Twins 12,
WIMBLEDON
WIMBLEDON Friday’s results At The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Wimbledon, England
Lead poisoning continues to pose threat in county
Grants are available to help homeowners to dispense of lead dangers. Except for their place on
Tough night at the park The Scrappers gave up six runs in the first inning and fell 7-1 to Jamestown. By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF
NILES — Mahoning Valley Scrappers infielder Jeff Hehr has been playing baseball for about as long as
ON THE FIELD
ON THE FIELD Rosters and depth charts THUNDER No.NamePositionHTWT 1Maurice TaylorWR/DB5-
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP PEPSI 400 LINEUP
NASCAR-NEXTEL CUP PEPSI 400 LINEUP Race today At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach,
GAME TIME | Thunder
Who: Mahoning Valley Thunder (5-7) at Louisville Fire (6-6) When: 7 p.m. today Where: Radio: WBBW-
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)126.667— State College (Pirates)126.667—
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Classmates of East High School Class of 1957 should call (330) 534-1298 to
The dog knew fish were biting
If you don’t raise the fish high enough, Lindy will snatch it off the hook with an impressive
Lucky shot helps Woods to rally
He fired a 66 to tie Mike Weir for the best score of the day, and now is 12th. BETHESDA, Md. (AP)
By rules, Gordon on pole for 400
Because rain washed out qualifying, the lineup was set by owner points. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. —
Bourdais outlasts Servia to win pole
The Frenchman got one point for the provisional pole to lead the series. TORONTO (AP) — After
Venus Williams subdues Ivanovic to gain women’s final against France’s Bartoli
Marion Bartoli overcame a bad start to upend No. 1-seeded Justine Henin. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) —
LOCAL
LOCAL Amateur boxing card set Wednesday GIRARD — Steel Valley Promotions will present an amateur
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING
AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING GABRHAvg. MOrdonez Det8130568113.370 ISuzuki Sea8234258125.365 Jeter
Austintown to OK zone change
AUSTINTOWN — Township trustees are expected to pass a zoning change this month for about seven
But Strickland, others oppose early release
YOUNGSTOWN — Robert F. Hagan isn’t the only state legislator from the Mahoning Valley who wants to
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Tonight Who: Scrappers vs. Lowell Spinners First pitch: 7:05 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)
Verdict is bittersweet for doctor’s friends
The co-executors of the doctor’s estate will go to court to prevent the widow from profiting.
ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS WILD CARD National Conference June 29: Philadelphia 41, Orlando 26
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER EASTERN CONFERENCE WLTPtsGFGA D.C. United742232317 New England634222416
American Conference
American Conference East W L T Pct. PF PA Home Away Div Con y-W-B/Scranton 12 0 0 1.000 734 503
Videos tout new slogan for downtown
The two promo videos will be officially unveiled Wednesday downtown. YOUNGSTOWN — When it
Life or death for Moonda? Jurors will decide
She could become only the third woman on federal death row. AKRON — A pile of crumpled tissue
Bucs top Cubs to pad streak
Pittsburgh won, 8-4, for its fourth straight victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Xavier Nady homered and
NOTEBOOK \ NASCAR
Rain washes out Busch race: Rain washed out Friday night’s Busch Series race at Daytona
MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week’s standards:
MiniPage activities meet many state and national educational standards. This week’s standards:
Roddick folds, just two points from victory, in quarterfinal
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Two points. That’s how far Andy Roddick was from getting another crack