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Man dies in shooting on South Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating the shooting death of a man in the 3200 block of South
Man, 21, drowns in Shenango River Lake
TRANSFER, Pa. — Divers recovered the body of a 21-year-old man who disappeared while swimming
Hundreds of motorcyclists ride in Youngstown for fallen cops
YOUNGSTOWN — Roxanne Durante of Youngstown has only been riding her own motorcycle for two
Cafaro $100,000 gift, YSU name change honors Betty Nohra
LIBERTY — Joseph S. Nohra was overwhelmed when he learned that Anthony and Phyllis Cafaro had
Widened tax-break program for older homeowners begins
COLUMBUS — All homeowners age 65 and older can contact their county auditors to sign up for an
Niles couple says neighbors moon, harass them
NILES — James and Mary Kauffman say they’ve had it. The Kauffmans, of Smith Street, have
North Boardman residents target blighted six-plex apartment
BOARDMAN — Township officials and residents living near a six-plex apartment on Hillman Way
Beaver Twp. man runs environmentally friendly TV channel
NORTH LIMA — A piece about Namibian solar energy, a segment on New York’s high
After short stint on DL, Bradley ready to return
He made his debut with the Padres on Saturday against the Braves. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Milton Bradley
NOTEBOOK \ AT&T National
Stadler’s ace: Kevin Stadler stole the spotlight from Tiger Woods, at least for one hole. Stadler,
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Ashley Wilson and Thomas Owens, Youngstown, boy, July 6.
Drivers avoid danger along with left turns
High amounts of traffic lead to strategic shopping plans. YOUNGSTOWN — Simply listing the
Drowned provost is honored by peers
During the university’s annual Forté on the Fifty concert, the flag flew at half-staff.
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT (15-18) Classic Division Playoffs South Range DeChellis Dental 18, Austintown
Grab Bonds’ 756th ball? Take the money and run
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Catching Mark McGwire’s 70th home run ball made Phil Ozersky a rich man. His advice
MLB ROUNDUP \ Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 2, Yankees 1, 13 innings NEW YORK — Fill-in first baseman Miguel Cairo
Livi Steel rallies for win in Mantle game
Rondinelli beat Dave Sugar in a Class B playoff. STRUTHERS — Livi Steel, behind 4-3, scored five
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK
FUGITIVE OF THE WEEK Eugene O. Cumberbatch The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
SUMMER FESTIVAL Arts activities
The two-day ninth annual Arts Festival at and near Youngstown State University will feature amyriad
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS SATURDAY 1st—Majestic Court (Pilares)5.804.402.60 Eye Need a Drink
Fantastic Fausto reaches 10 wins
Casey Blake added a three-run homer as the Tribe beat Toronto 9-4. TORONTO (AP) — Cleveland
Busch secures 1st win at track
Hartford native Dave Blaney finished third in the Busch race at Daytona. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP)
Cubs nickle and dime Pittsburgh to death
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ryan Theriot and the Chicago Cubs hitters easily singled out the reason they won
TODAY
TODAY 7:30 a.m. (VS.) Cycling: Tour de France. 9 a.m. (21) (3) (11) Tennis: Wimbledon. 10 a.m.
All weekend
All weekend FAIRS, FESTIVALS Back to the ‘50s, 7:30 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Cascade Park, New Castle,
NOTEBOOK Scrappers
Brady Bunch: Christopher Knight, who played Peter Brady on the Brady Bunch, will be appearing at
Festival: fun for whole family
The festival is a collaboration between the university and the local and regional arts community.
Steroid testing comes to Florida
The problem of high school students struggling with steroid use is becoming one of national
Buy, cell: NASCAR to change sponsorship starting in ’08
The top series will switch from Nextel Cup to Sprint Cup. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — NASCAR’s top
FELLOWS RIVERSIDE GARDENS Fast facts
Land and money were donated to Mill Creek Park in 1958 by Elizabeth Fellows, an avid gardener, to
MAHONING AVENUE: Mahoning Avenue in Austintown, from state Route 11 to state Route 46, sees 30,287
MAHONING AVENUE: Mahoning Avenue in Austintown, from state Route 11 to state Route 46, sees 30,287
Magic brews for Harry Potter fans
There are only 12 more days until the last 784 pages. Who dies? That’s one of many
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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ACADEMIES
ACADEMIES Naval Academy graduate Marine 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Kempe, daughter of Rich and Sue Kempe of
Castroneves tries to change luck
He earned the pole for today’s Watkins Glen International. WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Helio
COUNTING THE TRAFFIC
COUNTING THE TRAFFIC There’s a ‘puff’ of air Eastgate Regional Council of Governments collects
Doping cloud hangs heavy over Tour opener
Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara won the prologue of the sport’s premier event. LONDON (AP) — Under
Poker millionaires stay safe with cash
Many of last year’s top players haven’t changed their lifestyles. LAS VEGAS (AP) — A million
ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS
ARENA FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS WILD CARD National Conference June 29: Philadelphia 41, Orlando 26
AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAM BATTING
AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAM BATTING ABRHHRRBIAvg Detroit2996503874100487.291 Los
Inside/CX
Inside/CX Roger Federer will try to beat his nemesis Rafael Nadal and equal Bjorn Borg’s mark of
Venezuela garners criticism from fans
Politics may have seeped into the South American soccer championships. BARQUISIMETO, Venezuela
Blaney third at Daytona
Blaney third at Daytona Hartford native Dave Blaney finished third in the Busch Series race at
STANDINGS New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Auburn (Blue Jays)136.684— State College (Pirates)126.6671⁄2
Ursuline junior draws raves
One publication names running back Darrell Mason the top junior in the state. YOUNGSTOWN —
MEN
MEN Pine Lakes Monday Night Men (Pine Lakes) — Low gross: Gene Longo 40; Low net: Tom McCarthy 32,
Task force arrests 2
Task force arrests 2 YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County OVI (operating vehicle impaired) Task Force
MAJOR LEAGUE
MAJOR LEAGUE 2007 ALL-STAR ROSTERS Rosters for the 2007 All-Star game, to be played July 10 at
DOCTORS
DOCTORS Veterinary graduate Michael S. McGinley has received a doctor of veterinary medicine
WOMEN’S NBA
WOMEN’S NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE WLPctGB Indiana124.750— Detroit115.6881 New York98.52931⁄2
Crew extend unbeaten streak
COLUMBUS — Guillermo Barros Schelotto scored on a penalty kick and the Columbus Crew extended their
Rain or shine, the fair offers fun
Construction projects have been postponed until after this summer’s county fair. BAZETTA —
Klitschko avenges bad loss from ’04
The Ukrainian heavyweight battered American Lamon Brewster. COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Wladimir
Mystics rally from big deficit to beat Chicago
CHICAGO — Alana Beard had 25 points and seven rebounds, and the Washington Mystics rallied from a
Downtown Warren has power failure
WARREN — Power was off in the city’s downtown area for about an hour Saturday morning. The police
OHIO
OHIO Friday 7/6 Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-1-3 Pick 4, 1-0-6-4 Rolling Cash 5, 3-20-33-38-39 Mega
New commander set for the Valley
The new colonel taking charge of the airlift wing was born in Germany. VIENNA — The Youngstown Air
Here are some things Mugglenet.com knows will happen in the final book, that have been confirmed by
Here are some things Mugglenet.com knows will happen in the final book, that have been confirmed by
IN THE CUP Area holes in one
Marianne Cominski of Canfield aced the No. 13 hole at Walnut Run Golf Course in Cortland. She hit a
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS
TOUR DE FRANCE RESULTS Saturday At London Prolog A 4.9-mile individual time trial in London
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lakeview Board of Education, 6 p.m., high school media center. Newton Falls Board
Hansen’s late surge propels him to lead
He has a two-stroke advantage at the European Open. STRAFFAN, Ireland (AP) — Soren Hansen of
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR Events
Here is a schedule of events for the 161st Trumbull County Fair, 899 Everett-Hull Road, Bazetta
Putting stroke betrays Woods
Several near misses left him seven strokes off the tournament lead. BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — A mammoth
Weathering wind: Watson stays atop Open leaderboard
He holds a one-shot lead in the senior event entering the final round. HAVEN, Wis. (AP) — Tom
SCRAPPERS
SCRAPPERS Today — Lowell, 6:05 p.m. Monday — Lowell, 7:05 p.m. Wednesday — at Vermont, 7:05
McLain tackles part of his past in latest book
The former All-Star pitcher used writing to deal with his daughter’s death. NILES — Sure,
Louisville tops Thunder again; Mahoning Valley drops to 5-8
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Mahoning Valley Thunder lost its second straight game and fell to 5-8 on the
Venus out of this world in 4th Wimbledon win
She became the lowest-ranked woman to win the title in history. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) —
Perfect day for a wedding
Every day couples fall in love is a blessed day, a pastor says. YOUNGSTOWN — Whether it was by
HELPING HANDS | Volunteering
Volunteer Services Agency, Inc., a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
Federer eyes record-tying win
He can win his fifth straight Wimbldeon title by beating Rafael Nadal. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) —
UDO K. MCGREGOR | Biography
Colonel Udo K. McGregor will assume command of the 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve
Deadlines loom for Pa. farmers
HARRISBURG — Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff reminds Pennsylvania farmers of two upcoming crop
JULY
JULY TODAY — Sponsors Classic at Old Avalon Golf Course (4-man, 3 low net); Call Angus Macaulay
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Tonight Who: Scrappers vs. Lowell Spinners First pitch: 6:05 Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)
Down 4-0, Scrappers rally to top Spinners
Lowell committed four errors, including two big ones in the eighth. NILES — It might not have
BUSCH-WINN-DIXIE 250
BUSCH-WINN-DIXIE 250 Saturday’s results At Daytona International Speedway Daytona Beach, Fla.
BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Baseball School — individual and small group lessons are available through July 28.
NOTEBOOK NASCAR
Replacement for Earnhardt? After a press conference announcing the re-signing of Bass Pro Shops to a
AT&T NATIONAL
AT&T NATIONAL Saturday At Congressional Country Club Blue Course Bethesda, Md. Purse: $6
LONG AND BUSY: U.S. Route 224, looking east from the Ohio Turnpike underpass in Canfield toward
LONG AND BUSY: U.S. Route 224, looking east from the Ohio Turnpike underpass in Canfield toward
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