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Mauer’s HR gets Twins rolling over Indians
MINNEAPOLIS — Joe Mauer’s two-run homer in the seventh inning spoiled another strong start by Jeremy
Woman Tasered by Warren cop files federal suit against him, Warren officials
WARREN — Heidi Gill, the woman Tasered by Warren Patrolman Richard Kovach last September at Up A
Karstens, Pirates stop Cubs’ 5-game winning streak
CHICAGO — Jeff Karstens and the new-look Pittsburgh Pirates made a strong showing, beating Chicago
Obama supporter campaigns in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — If elected president, Barack Obama would invest $250 million a year to increase the
Youngstown would trim cost of housing prisoners
YOUNGSTOWN —The city’s board of control is expected to sign a contract Monday that would provide at
Cobalt sales top July 2007 totals
Sales of the Chevrolet Cobalt in July were the lowest since March but were still strong enough to
Burglar swipes credit card, computer from West Side home
YOUNGSTOWN — Not long after a bank card was taken in a burglary in the 200 block of South Dunlap
Police find marijuana plants
YOUNGSTOWN — Mixed in among the vegetables of a large “community garden” in the 2100 block of
Thieves steal more catalytic converters
YOUNGSTOWN — Catalytic converters, part of the emission-control system, were cut off and stolen from
Bazetta trustees have special meeting Saturday
BAZETTA — The township trustees will have a news conference at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at the township
FirstEnergy proposal would lower rates next year, but they will start to rise
A new rate proposal would lower electricity rates next year for the typical Ohio Edison customer
Warren police save heart-attack victim
WARREN — A 62-year-old city man rode his bicycle to the Municipal Justice Building on South Street
Three arsons keep safety forces busy
YOUNGSTOWN — A fire at 115 Ellenwood Ave. spread to the house at 117 Ellenwood around 1:45 a.m.
Stambaugh Academy hosts parent info meeting Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN — Stambaugh Charter Academy, 2420 Donald Ave., has scheduled a parent information
Mathews schools has early entrance test for 5-year-olds Tuesday
CORTLAND — The first portion of the early entrance test for children in the Mathews school district
Mathews schools schedule early entrance test
CORTLAND — The first portion of the early entrance test for children in the Mathews school district
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
ASSOCIATIONS X Trumbull Retired Teachers Association will have a general meeting Aug. 12 at G’s
Dann spent campaign funds after resignation
The former attorney general had $303,702 remaining as of June 30. YOUNGSTOWN — While
Share a prayer, and a view tonight on downtown roof
Worship and reflection will highlight the gathering tonight at the church. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Ex-volunteer cop named in suit
Tom Colosimo was unfit to serve as a police officer, the suit says. WARREN — Events surrounding
PUCO sets 2nd billing hearing
Additional public hearings have been scheduled for Akron and Cleveland as well. YOUNGSTOWN —
Boardman residents to canvas for city status
The plan stemmed from Youngstown’s proposal for a Joint Economic Development District.
'Hounds' boosters helping Baird
Draught House owner Jordan Klucinec donated $3,500 for a benefit game at the Chevy Centre.
Valley Extreme ousted by Dixie Chicks, Holte
Liz Holte pitched a two-hitter with 11 strikeouts in the PONY National tourney. LIBERTY — Liz
Canfield dog show fetches plenty of pups
The show’s 2,347 registered dogs comprised 153 different breeds. CANFIELD — More than 2,000
Heacock will welcome players to YSU camp on Sunday
The eighth-year coach will install a no-huddle offense this season. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown
Cage fighting billed at Eastwood
The International Fighting and Boxing League is returning to the area. NILES — The
Obama expected to speak in Valley
The Democrat fared poorly in the primary in the area. YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, the
Steelers’ Sweed eyes improved play
LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — One day after second-round draft pick Limas Sweed was carted off the practice
Morgan moving up ladder
Clyde Morgan is moving up the coaching ladder in collegiate track and field. The Youngstown native
Shoppach’s hits tie mark in Tribe loss
CLEVELAND (AP) — Kelly Shoppach was too tired and disappointed to celebrate his record night.
Browns’ Peek will miss preseason after surgery
Coach Romeo Crennel hopes the outside linebacker will be back for the opener. BEREA (AP) —
Conservatives are playing gay-marriage card again
Opinion: Social and religious conservatives are placing an increasingly large wager on a strategy they
Candidates propose help for Ohio auto industry
Candidates propose help for Ohio auto industry COLUMBUS — The presidential candidates are making
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary W. Cornwell, 51, of 1158 Main St., Kirkwood, N.Y., and
Extreme returns for another shot
The band is ready to prove it’s got more than ‘More Than Words.’ The idea that ’90s rock act
Candidates and comic books meet
Is it possible that comic-book biographies can influence voters? KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s a
Medicare adds to do-not-pay list
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal government will add two preventable conditions to Medicare’s do-not-
Game time
Who: Scrappers vs. Jamestown Jammers When: 7:05 p.m. today in Jamestown, N.Y. Radio: WNIO-AM
Tuesday’s Games
Tuesday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE L.A. Angels 6, Boston 2 Baltimore 7, N.Y. Yankees 6 Detroit
Vindy.com News Podcast for August 1, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, August 1, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Poll shows McCain’s gaining on Obama
The poll shows voters like Obama’s energy plan; more whites support McCain. COLUMBUS —
Harshman leaving the Valley – with regret
Opinion: Michael Harshman envisioned things differently, but he’s making the best of it. About a year ago,
Man sentenced for keeping body frozen
EVANS CITY, Pa. (AP) — A man will spend a year on probation for storing his dead mother’s body in a
Man pulled naked from chimney
The man’s trousers came off after he got stuck. WARREN — A 48-year-old West Market Street man
Thursday’s scores
Thursday’s scores Andy’s 9ers 8, Rondinelli Tuxedo 4 Pittsburgh Chargers 13, Ohio Warhawks 5
Minneapolis bridge fixed; problem isn’t
Opinion: At 6 p.m. on Aug. 1, 2007, two girls in the Minneapolis suburbs helped their father with dinner and
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emporer
‘THE MUMMY: TOMB OF THE DRAGON EMPEROR’ Grade: F. Director: Rob Cohen. Running time: 1 hour,
Shield bill is collateral loser
Shield bill is collateral loser Scripps Howard News Service: Unfortunately, an unrelated Senate
Growth, job issues bring down stocks
Jobless numbers reached their highest level in five years. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street sank
Comic-Con buzzes over ‘Watchmen’
The director of ‘300’ is bringing ‘Watchmen’ to the big screen. A few hours at the Comic-Con
Consumers increase use of debit cards
Debit cards have become a bigger revenue source for MasterCard and Visa. NEW YORK (AP) — As
if you go
if you go What: Extreme with King’s X When: 6 p.m. Wednesday Where: House of Blues, 308 Euclid
Today is Friday, Aug. 1, the 214th day of 2008. There are 152 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Aug. 1, the 214th day of 2008. There are 152 days left in the year. On this date in
At least 8 die in Minnesota small-jet crash
OWATONNA, Minn. (AP) — A small jet crashed Thursday while preparing to land at a regional airport in
S&P lowers ratings for three U.S. automakers
Higher cash losses are expected for all three automakers. NEW YORK (AP) — Standard Poor’s
Hyper-aggressive play sometimes pays off
Rarely is it correct to play a hyper-aggressive style of poker. But there are certain situations
Shoppers buy more store brands
Store brands become more popular as food costs rise. CINCINNATI (AP) — After watching the price of
Exxon Mobil profit hits U.S. record; shares fall
High oil prices led Exxon Mobil to a record quarterly profit. HOUSTON (AP) — Exxon Mobil Corp.
Third ‘Mummy’ is truly cursed
The O’Connells and their son pick up a dozen years after their last adventure. Three Mummy
Tobacco has a tough road ahead as FDA oversight nears
Editorial: Tobacco has a tough road ahead as FDA oversight nears These are not good days for tobacco, as
China’s historical identities clashing
Opinion: WASHINGTON — As we face the opening of the Beijing Olympics next week and speculate about what this
“I applaud his success. All Americans should be proud of his accomplishments. My concern with
Opinion: “I applaud his success. All Americans should be proud of his accomplishments. My concern with Sen.
Steel Valley Cluster Dog show
The Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club teamed up with the Fort Steuben Kennel Association, the Columbiana
The Scoop
the scoop scrabble knockoff has returned A popular Scrabble knockoff is back on Facebook. It
Should she invite abusive dad to wedding?
Dear Annie: I am a 22-year-old college-educated woman preparing to marry my high-school sweetheart.
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES
MOUNTAINEER ENTRIES FRIDAY, 7 P.M. 1st—Purse $9,400, Claiming $5,000, 3 yo’s & up, Five And A
Business news digest
REGION Howland-based Stoneridge increases earnings, sales HOWLAND — Stoneridge earned $4.7
Karadzic says he will expose U.S. double-dealing
The former Bosnian Serb leader declined to enter a plea to the charges. THE HAGUE, Netherlands —
city prayer team Activities
The City Prayer Team meets at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Fifth Avenue Community
Courthouse to get sound upgrade
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners have approved a $112,831 contract with CR Electric Inc.
Panel OKs ‘special pay’ for stay past enlistment
Panel OKs ‘special pay’ for stay past enlistment WASHINGTON — Soldiers forced to stay in Iraq and
Goosen fires 66, leads by 1 at Akron
AKRON (AP) — Retief Goosen, a late arrival and an early starter, took advantage of a Firestone South
Suspect indicted in shooting death
YOUNGSTOWN — A Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a 25-year-old Hammaker Street man on an
There’s a catch in request for silverfish-killer recipe
Dear Heloise: I’ve heard that you have a recipe for eliminating silverfish like you do for roaches.
Red Cross seeks minority donors
Many minority groups have rare blood types distinctive to their community. YOUNGSTOWN — Today is
Sci Fi’s series ‘Eureka’ isn’t so strange now
Technical magazines or stuff found online provide some of the show’s plots. PASADENA, Calif. —
For couch potatoes: It’s exercise in a pill
The drug’s fat-burning ability could help with weight loss, diabetes and heart disease.
THURSDAy’S RESULTS 16-and-under NATIONAL BRACKET
THURSDAy’S RESULTS 16-and-under NATIONAL BRACKET First Round S.E. MA Xtreme (Mass.) 7,
GM press breakdown leads to cut in shifts
LORDSTOWN — A second stamping press broke down at the General Motors fabricating plant, which cut
WEATHERSFIELD TOWNSHIP Agenda
At a special meeting Thursday, trustees handled these matters: Voted to place on the Nov. 4
Britney’s father retains conservator status
Britney’s father retains conservator status LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears’ father will retain
Indy Racing League adds two more races to slate next season
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indy Racing League’s IndyCar Series is expanding, and more growth could
States face tough budget choices
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is laying off as many as 22,000 state
Support Jackson-Milton’s kids; vote for the school levy
Opinion: Support Jackson-Milton’s kids; vote for the school levy EDITOR: I have tried to remain calm over
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
This week: NASCAR’s top series returns to Long Pond, Pa., for the Pennsylvania 500 at Pocono Raceway
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD July 25 Domestic
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Eastwood Field — is where the Northeast Ohio Camp will be from July 28-31. Camp is for
Bookmaking charges
Bookmaking charges YOUNGSTOWN — Four Trumbull County men have been charged in federal court with
Garage sale proceeds benefit orphanage
The sale will end Sunday afternoon. HUBBARD — It’s garage sale and yard sale season, but the
Six races left to determine field for NASCAR’s ‘Chase’
Kevin Harvick is one of those drivers on the bubble, but just two points out of the last spot.
Sexual assault charges filed against New Castle officer
The officer has been placed on leave. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The New Castle Police Department says
BATS COME ALIVE
Rondinelli cruises, 9-0, advances to final eight Defense was key in the win; Rondinelli had
Rebates helped economy some
WASHINGTON (AP) — The prospects for a quick economic recovery dimmed Thursday, with new data showing
Sizemore helps Tribe top Detroit
“I do more running in the clubhouse than I do on the field.” Grady Sizemore Indians center
Stunning imagery of ‘The Fall’ doesn’t make up for thin plot
The opening and closing pay tribute to early film stunts. As eye candy, “The Fall” is
Newman critical of NASCAR’s responsibility with tire fiasco
The driver has always been critical of NASCAR regarding safety issues. PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) —
Veteran has a ball on his BMX bike in X Games
LOS ANGELES (AP) — At the X Games, where 13-year-olds win gold medals, 36-year-old father of two
‘Idol’ energy in Valley
Area singers compete for national spotlight Dozens turned out to move one step closer to singing
Scrappers rally for win despite shoddy defense
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers did very well on offense Thursday night. It made
MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 12, Yankees 6 NEW YORK — Torii Hunter, Vladimir Guerrero and Juan Rivera
CAMPAIGN FINANCE Semiannual reports
Elected officials not running for re-election in November and certain former candidates and
All weekend
All weekend Fairs and Festivals Greater Youngstown Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily,
GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday’s other events
LPGA Tour SUNNINGDALE, England — Juli Inkster had the sort of opening round Annika Sorenstam was
Air reserve station gets approval for building
The construction will more than quadruple the base’s current lodging capacity. VIENNA — The U.S.
Judge sentences man to 10 years for rape
The rapist refused to cooperate with a pre-sentence investigation. YOUNGSTOWN — A Hubbard
Astro Falcons lose, but advance in meet
STRUTHERS — San Diego used a 14-hit attack to knock off the Astro Falcons, 10-2, and make it to the
Fire near Yosemite almost contained
MARIPOSA, Calif. — Rural residents began returning to charred neighborhoods as firefighters
Goose in front
Goose in front Retief Goosen, a late arrival and an early starter, took a one-shot lead in the
Hospital CEO to relocate
Hospital CEO to relocate WARREN — Todd Hickey, interim chief executive officer of Forum Health
Boardman campus of St. E’s celebrates first anniversary
The hospital has a work force of 500. BOARDMAN — In its first year, more than 37,400 people
Pa. chief justice urges constable reform
The desire for local control has stalled remedies in the Legislature. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) —
Man draws 15 years to life for wife’s stabbing death
‘He deserves to die in prison,’ the victim’s cousin says of the murderer. YOUNGSTOWN — A 60-
USA turns defensive to beat Turkey in first game in China
LeBron James and Kobe Bryant were standouts on both ends of the floor. MACAU (AP) — Any team with
Woman continues derby tradition at fair
The popular demolition derby always ends the fair. LISBON — Chester Rotroff died this spring,
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Tampa Bay 3, Toronto 2 N.Y. Yankees 13, Baltimore 3 Kansas
Pirates adjusting to Bay’s trade
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Minutes before the Pittsburgh Pirates left town for a weekend series in Chicago,
CANDIDATES
CANDIDATES Visits to the Valley U.S. Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic presumptive presidential
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