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Scrappers lose, 9-6
Following an 83-minute rain delay, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers dropped a 9-6 decision to the
Forum, nurses' union to return to talks
YOUNGSTOWN — Negotiations between Forum Health and the Ohio Nurses’
Warren's West Side residents blast school board
WARREN — With tears in her eyes, Susan Moore expressed her anger toward the Warren Board of
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 18, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Wednesday, July 18 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Jamael Tito Brown resigns as Y'town's HRC director
YOUNGSTOWN — Jamael Tito Brown, the Democratic nominee for Youngstown City Council’s 3rd
U.S. House proposes to add Mahoning, Trumbull to ARC
YOUNGSTOWN —  The U.S. House approved a bill that includes a provision to include
Michelakis steps down in Sept. as Trumbull Co. treasurer
WARREN — Trumbull County Treasurer Christ Michelakis has decided to retire early. Michelakis,
Edwards Live | SRO crowd
YOUNGSTOWN — The small conference room at the Youngstown Business Incubator was filled to
Pa. rabies vaccination program under way
The annual oral rabies vaccination baiting program, which helps control rabies in wild animals, is
Edwards Live | The presidential candidate calls Youngstown a "national model"
YOUNGSTOWN — Presidential hopeful John Edwards described Youngstown as a "national model" for
Hospital ceremonial groundbreaking is Wednesday
BOARDMAN — A ceremonial groundbreaking event for the new Mahoning Valley Hospital was to be
Damage set at $15K at Canfield Road
YOUNGSTOWN — Damage was estimated at $15,000 in a fire that damaged the home of Betty and
Edwards Live | Edwards listens to women's stories
Presidential hopeful John Edwards spoke to four women about their struggles to turn their lives
Mill Creek Park employee dies in accident
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Coroner’s office has ruled the death of a Mill Creek
Boardman police investigate break-ins
BOARDMAN — Police are investigating reports of two break-ins and one near break-in of
Telephone call helps police stop rape
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An interrupted telephone conversation helped catch a man sexually assaulting
Man gets 10 years for four robberies
YOUNGSTOWN — A Boardman man who pleaded guilty to four store robberies has been sentenced to
Plaque honors saviors of St. James Meeting House
BOARDMAN — Boardman Park District installed a plaque paid for by resident and philanthropist
Burglars net big-screen TV
YOUNGSTOWN — Police said someone broke into an apartment in the 600 block of McBride Street
Fund set up to aid family of fire victim
YOUNGSTOWN — A community fund has been established to assist the family of Dereisha J. Felder
Edwards Live | Presidential candidate to tout his education plan
Presidential hopeful John Edwards will introduce a plan today to promote economically-diverse
Youngstown to lease county land for water tank
YOUNGSTOWN — The transfer of Boardman land owned by Mahoning County to Youngstown for a new
ATM theft at St. E's foiled
YOUNGSTOWN — City police said Humility of Mary Health Partners police foiled the attempted
Drum and bugle corp competition will be in Salem
SALEM — Don’t call them bands. Audrey Null, executive director for the Salem Area
Columbiana quilt raffle tickets on sale
LISBON — Raffle tickets are on sale for the Columbiana County “Grandstand Quilt.”
Cheapest gas | $2.859 in Austintown
The cheapest gas in the area today is $2.859 at the BP on 890 N. Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown,
Kiwanis International holds 92nd convention
SAN ANTONIO — Western Mahoning County Kiwanis Club was represented by member Barbara Smith at
Quilters seat new slate of officers
CANFIELD — That Quilt Group I Belong To installed a slate of officers during a recent ceremony
Masonic banquet to be at Radisson
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — Brothers of Calumet Lodge 25, F&AM, has scheduled its annual Masonic
Community picnic to be in Mineral Ridge
MINERAL RIDGE — Mineral Ridge Firemen’s Association will hold a community picnic from 4
Bodyboxing show to benefit church
NILES — Rusty Rosenberger, the innovator of   the Bodyboxing fitness program, will
Volleyball tournament to be played in the mud
GROVE CITY, Ohio — Beulah Park in Grove City will be the site for the 22nd annual Mud
White elephant sale is Saturday
AUSTINTOWN — Members of Austintown Salvation Army, 6431 Mahoning Ave., will hold a white
BMW drive is Thursday
WARREN — The Ultimate Drive for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will be held
REUNIONS | Classes, families plan upcoming activities
<em>Upcoming reunions are published Tuesday. Please submit information about class and family
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 17, 2007
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, July 17 is available in the file below. Hear the day’s
Head-butting teammates Stewart, Hamlin declare truce
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — When Denny Hamlin refused to quietly take teammate Tony Stewart’s criticism,
Roth Brothers finish 24-0
The Youngstown Class AA regular season champs begin playoffs Wednesday. YOUNGSTOWN — The Roth
SUNDAY’S GAMES
SUNDAY’S GAMES AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 5, Kansas City 3 Baltimore 5, Chicago White Sox 3
Teammates Beachum, Hill inch closer to college choices
YOUNGSTOWN — Mooney senior Brandon Beachum has heard plenty of outside advice about where he should
Toxic mold postpones court action
A McDonald company will clean up the mold in the Cortland court. CORTLAND — Trumbull County
Scrappers end loss skid with 16-4 win
Mooney’s Jeff Hehr led Mahoning Valley’s rout of Tri-City with five hits. TROY, NY — The Mahoning
Tour begins last Alps stage
Leader Michael Rasmussen and the field enjoyed a day of rest Monday. VAL D’ISERE, France (AP) —
Milton Twp. Zoning Board mulls language overhaul
Officials are working to update the township’s zoning regulations. LAKE MILTON — The lake and
Annual feast day abounds with ethnic traditions
And Monday’s observance included a Mass and procession with a statue of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
BASEBALL
BASEBALL The Baseball School — individual and small group lessons are available through July 28.
GAME TIME
GAME TIME Today Who: Scrappers vs. Staten Island First pitch: 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390)
CONTACTS
CONTACTS County auditors in Ohio are taking applications for the state’s newly expanded senior
Sixth-inning outburst carries White Sox
Cleveland narrowly missed embarrassing Chicago before losing, 11-10. CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Konerko
Safety equipment grant
Safety equipment grant VIENNA — The Federal Aviation Administration has granted the Western
FESTIVAL | When and where The observance Monday of the Feast Day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel was the religious prelude to the 112th annual festival, sponsored by the Mount Carmel Society.
When: 6 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday with the Baby Doll Dance finale both nights; 6 to 11
Rondinelli, Astro Falcons stay unbeaten in tourney
Rondinelli Tuxedo and Astro Falcons both are 3-0 in the Connie Mack Tournament. STRUTHERS
Cardinals senior QB picks ND
Losing out in the end were top schools Ohio State, Stanford and Michigan. YOUNGSTOWN — With a
Penguins receive national honors
DT Mychal Savage is a preseason first-team All-America selection. CHICAGO, Ill. — Three Youngstown
1. Northbrook, Ohio, a Cincinnati suburb.
1. Northbrook, Ohio, a Cincinnati suburb. 2. Blacklick Estates, Ohio, near Columbus. 3.
Motorcycle run planned
Motorcycle run planned WARREN — The second annual Sgt. Chuck Sines Memorial Motorcycle Run will be
Family, friends speak in Moonda penalty phase
Friends say she changed after her father’s 1998 death. AKRON — Donna Moonda’s friends and
Police: Shooting may have been random
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are trying to determine whether a city man shot and killed on Shehy Street was
Scrapper skid-snapper
Scrapper skid-snapper The Mahoning Valley Scrappers ended their three-game losing streak Monday
MOLD Some facts
Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposure include allergic reactions,
PONY Softball national set to open on Saturday
There is still time to enter a team in the 18-under or 16-under age divisions. WARREN — Thanks
Hubbard councilman wants the city to hire its own engineer
The fire district legislation will go to a third reading in two weeks. HUBBARD — A councilman
Carnoustie’s weather changes keeps golfers guessing, hoping
Defending champion Tiger Woods played through the worst of it on Monday. CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP)
Mahoning Valley seniors gladly applying for tax break
Income eligibility ceilings have been lifted for the senior real estate tax break. COUNTY
Developers sued over storm water discharge violations
The suit seeks up to a $10,000-a-day fine against the developers. YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Atty. Gen.
Salem board cuts staff and programs to make ends meet
The school board decided not to ask voters to approve an additional levy. SALEM — The city
DiMaggio diaries await bidding
The Hall of Fame center fielder, who played for the Yankees from 1936 to 1951, died in 1999. NEW
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Clothing giveaway 9
Sale is off, but water tower project in Boardman is on
YOUNGSTOWN — The transfer of Mahoning County-owned land in Boardman to Youngstown as a site for a
Race plays big role in Bonds’ HR chase
A poll shows 55 percent of minority fans want him to break the record. When it comes to rooting
TRIBE ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Positive response: The Cleveland Indians were pleased to hear their manager will be hanging around.
Boardman affordability ranked 19th by CNNMoney.com
Boardman is one of nine Ohio towns to make the affordable homes list. BOARDMAN — The township
Boccieri serious about finances
The challenger raised almost twice as much as the incumbent congressman. It didn’t take long
Rockies almost blow big lead to Pirates, 10-8
Colorado allowed an eight-run lead to dwindle before holding on to win. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt
Girl, 4, nearly walks into Market Street traffic
BOARDMAN — A 4-year-old girl got out of her father’s apartment and nearly stepped onto Market Street
2007 NFL SCHEDULE
2007 NFL SCHEDULE All Times Eastern (x-Sunday night games subject to change) First Week
OPENING EVENTS
OPENING EVENTS PONY Girls Fast Pitch Softball National Tournament opening ceremonies will be
WTA TOUR INTERNAZIONALI
WTA TOUR INTERNAZIONALI FEMMINILI DI PALERMO Monday At Country Time Club Palermo, Sicily
TODAY
TODAY 7:30 a.m. (VS.) Cycling: Tour de France. 2:30 p.m. (VS.) Cycling: Tour de France. 3 p.m.
TOUR DE FRANCE STANDINGS
TOUR DE FRANCE STANDINGS (After eight stages) 1. Michael Rasmussen, Denmark, Rabobank, 39:37:42.
Law director suggests repealing games law
It would be simpler to leave enforcement to the state, the law director said. NEWTON FALLS —
Assault at store lands man in jail
BOARDMAN — A Newton Falls man faces assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct charges after a
Russians, Canucks arriving for PONY tourney
Officials are encouraging locals to put out signs welcoming PONY players. WARREN — The
Brown’s departure leaves hole at tackle
Gerald Cadogan could be the key to Penn State’s Big Ten title hopes. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) —
Canfield groups look to speed up soccer fields project
A location for the new township administration building isn’t final. CANFIELD — Two soccer
Gophers player charged in rape case
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota cornerback Dominic Jones, who played at Brookhaven High School in