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Pearce helps Pirates to 2-0 win in 12
PHILADELPHIA — Steve Pearce broke up a scoreless game with a run-scoring double in the 12th inning,
Steelers lose Batch in 16-10 win over Eagles
PITTSBURGH — A sore groin didn’t slow Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-string
Reyes beats Blue Jays in his Indians’ debut
TORONTO — Anthony Reyes won his Cleveland debut, helping the Indians beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2
Duniek Christian is free; judge rules he can’t be retried
YOUNGSTOWN — After more than three years in the Mahoning County Jail awaiting trial, Duniek
Vandals cut telephone line, cuts service for Weathersfield customers
WEATHERSFIELD — Some area customers were without telephone service for a short time after vandals
Industry and labor museum looking for ‘friends’
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry & Labor will be holding an organizational
Teenage boys linked to string of Lawrence, Mercer county burglaries
SHARON, Pa. — Police have arrested two boys, 13 and 16, for their involvement in a string of
Arm bones found in Greenville sent for testing
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Forensics experts are busy trying to find out more about three human arm bones
YPD officer involved in West Side accident released from hospital
YOUNGSTOWN — The K-9 officer who crashed his cruiser into a tree near the Par-3 golf course in Mill
Batboys, batgirls selected for Pavlik's softball challenge Saturday
"Kelly is strong, confident and powerful. He’s so many great things that I am proud to live in the same town as him."
Legless, drunken driver arrested in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN — A legless 65-year-old Boardman man naked from the waist down was charged with driving
Route 224 to have lane restrictions at Tippecanoe Road
BOARDMAN — Throughout the morning hours Saturday, U.S. Route 224 eastbound will be reduced to one
Austintown will dedicate 9/11 Memorial Park Saturday
AUSTINTOWN— The public is invited when the township’s beautification committee dedicates 9/11
Trumbull farm bureau annual meeting Thursday
CORTLAND – The Trumbull County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at
McDonald sets meeting for parents of open-enrollment kids
McDONALD—A mandatory meeting for parents of all new open enrollment students in the McDonald school
Howland will pick up scrap car tires
HOWLAND – The township will conduct a curbside scrap tire collection for residents only. Residents
Warren police crack down on vandals
WARREN – A 16-year-old Warren boy has been charged with defacing the portable toilets at the Warren
Wal-Mart Relay for Life is Saturday
WARREN — Wal-Mart is teaming up with the American Cancer Society to host mini 12-hour Relays for
New Castle woman killed in two-car crash
PULASKI, Pa. — A woman was killed in a two-car accident, Northwest Lawrence County Regional Police
Local Air Force reservists going overseas
VIENNA — Sixty-eight Air Force reservists from the 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve
Family escapes Niles house fire
NILES – A West State Street family escaped injury when fire broke out in the kitchen of their home
Neal Middle School new-pupil orientation scheduled
VIENNA — Neal Middle School pupil orientation will be Aug. 19 in the cafeteria. There will be two
GM CEO to visit Lordstown plant
LORDSTOWN — Recent activity at the General Motors Corp. Lordstown plant, such as the start of the
Meeting scheduled to discuss new South Side block watch
Meeting scheduled to discuss new South Side block watch YOUNGSTOWN — Residents of Dickson, Samuel
Alumni Poker Run is scholarship event
SHARON, Pa. — Penn State Shenango Alumni Society has scheduled its second annual Poker Run for Aug.
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups plan events
ASSOCIATIONS X NARFE Chapter 14, for active and retired federal employees, invites all of the same
Crowned king at festival
Crowned king at festival YOUNGSTOWN — Following judging that took place Saturday, Nicholas Joseph
Team Pavlik gears up for charity softball tilt
The middleweight champion’s team will take on local media personalities on Saturday at Cene Park.
Hiram eyes end to long slump
Three Hiram College football coaches with Youngstown-area ties and 13 area players will try to help the Terriers of the North Coast Athletic Conference break their longest losing streak in school history.
YSU, Butler college offer transfer option
Credits earned at BC3 can be transferred into any degree program at YSU.
Valley ranks low in U.S. for volunteerism
Ohio’s average volunteer rate was 23rd among the 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Steelers, Eagles rookies ready for first NFL test
Most of them should get plenty of playing time as the regulars won’t be on the field long.
Howland neighbors watch raid from lawn chairs
WARREN — Two men were charged Thursday with drug offenses after police raided their Howland Township home.
Oakland Hills, rain cause problems for PGA field
The PGA Championship looked a lot like the U.S. Open, with only seven players under par when darkness finally covered Oakland Hills on Thursday and put “The Monster” to sleep.
China pulling out all stops for the opening ceremony
BEIJING — China is expected to set a new standard for spectacle tonight when it kicks off the 2008
Battle’s on over payday lending laws
COLUMBUS (AP) — A budding fight intensified Thursday as Gov. Ted Strickland, a Democrat, joined
Stem cells created for 10 genetic ills
NEW YORK (AP) — Harvard scientists say they have created stems cells for 10 genetic disorders, which
Steelers, Eagles rookies ready for first NFL test
Most of them should get plenty of playing time as the regulars won’t be on the field long.
President Bush dedicated the massive new U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Thursday, saying it is a symbol
President Bush dedicated the massive new U.S. Embassy in Beijing on Thursday, saying it is a symbol
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Elvis and Eileen Colon, Campbell, girl, Aug.6. Gordon
Vindy.com News Podcast for August 8, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, August 8, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Favre jets to new mission
MVP’s soap opera ends with trade to New York CLEVELAND (AP) — Brett Favre held up his new green
Morgan Hamm’s injury forces his withdrawal
The U.S. men’s gymnastics team now has no one with Olympic experience. BEIJING (AP) — Morgan
Watkins Glen key race toward ‘Chase’
Bubble drivers who stumble here probably won’t make it to the finale. It’s that time of year
Items stolen off vehicles
Items stolen off vehicles Thieves stole 12 catalytic converters in three locations. The owner of
City house red-tagged
City house red-tagged YOUNGSTOWN — The house at 1028 Oak St. was red-tagged as uninhabitable, and
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
This week: NASCAR’s top series heads to Watkins Glen, N.Y., for its last road race of the season,
U.S. troop deaths in Afghanistan hit at least 500
May, June and July were the deadliest three-month period since the war began in 2001. KABUL,
Man accused of threat to kill candidate
MIAMI (AP) — A man who authorities said was keeping weapons and military-style gear in his hotel
Harvick still in ‘Chase’
Last week, he and his crew salvaged a fourth-place finish. For Kevin Harvick, the first lap
“The police are watching me and are restricting my phone use. They are not letting me talk to
Opinion: “The police are watching me and are restricting my phone use. They are not letting me talk to
Bush visits Beijing for Games
He criticized the Chinese government for blocking free speech and religion. BEIJING (AP) —
Mistrial is declared in assault case
A retrial is likely on seven charges. YOUNGSTOWN — The “unable to decide” verdicts rendered
Study: More new moms suffer from depression
PITTSBURGH — In the dark days after her son was born, Kelly Modro remembers lying in bed listening
Move to impeach Musharraf
Move to impeach Musharraf ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — After months of internal bickering, Pakistan’s
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman: POLAND July 31 Domestic
Malpractice suit verdict falls in favor of St. E’s
The jury found in favor of the hospital 7-to-1. YOUNGSTOWN — A jury has ruled in favor of St.
Oles pitches Roth Brothers to 2-0 victory
YOUNGSTOWN — Alex Oles scattered eight hits with four strikeouts in leading Roth Brothers to a 2-0
Military jury gives bin Laden’s driver 51‚Ñ2-year sentence
GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) — A military jury gave Osama bin Laden’s driver a stunningly
Anthrax victims agree case is solid
Widow Maureen Stevens sued the government in 2003, alleging lack of research safeguards. WEST
‘Life experiences’ make up CD by Poland graduates
The band hopes to boost its reputation with release of its debut record. The last time The
Grant provides trash cans in Poland
The receptacles have been placed throughout the village. POLAND — Rather than carrying home
Today is Friday, Aug. 8, the 221st day of 2008. There are 145 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Friday, Aug. 8, the 221st day of 2008. There are 145 days left in the year. On this date in
Swindler of elderly may get 15 years
His offenses occurred in two cities and five townships. YOUNGSTOWN — A 37-year-old city man
Ex-Sudan refugee to carry U.S. flag in ceremonies
DALIAN, China (AP) — Eight years ago, Lopez Lomong didn’t even have a country. Now he’ll be carrying
McCain in tight spot in Ohio
Critics say McCain is to blame for the potential loss of 10,000 shipping jobs. WILMINGTON, Ohio
Olympics could bring change in China
Opinion: China clearly sees the Summer Olympics, which start Friday, as a grand, glorious, $40 billion, 10,
Wine, wares aplenty at Warren fest
The annual festival also provides scholarships. WARREN — An organizer of the Warren Italian-
‘Darfur Olympics’ to air in protest
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — As the Summer Games open in Beijing, actress activist Mia Farrow is Web-
Workers find bones at construction site
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Unidentified remains were found at the construction site where a new Sheetz gas
Reprinting special roach recipe will surely dish out death to those bugs
Dear Heloise: Could you please reprint the roach recipe? It has helped me in the past. Thanks for
All weekend
All weekend Fairs and Festivals Warren Italian Fest, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. today, Saturday and
Tyler working on memoir
Tyler working on memoir NEW YORK — At 60, Aerosmith frontman and wild man Steven Tyler is ready to
chaplaincy corps Details
Background: Youngstown Police Chaplaincy Corps was organized Dec. 19, 1988. Who’s involved: There
Zetts guides Parma to finals
PARMA, Italy — What happened to Mr. Italia? Well, the Internet has been hard to come by. That’s
Kid’s toy intercepts trashy talk
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia mother is seeking a recall of a popular walkie- talkie
Their daughter-in-law snubs her husband’s side of family
Dear Annie: My son recently turned 40. We were told that he and his wife were too busy to have any
Detroit mayor jailed for bond violation
The mayor had gone to Windsor, Ontario, without permission. DETROIT (AP) — Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anthony Flora, 74, of 1313 Redtail Hawk Court #6, Boardman,
Utility shut-offs on the rise across the country
WASHINGTON — Utility shutoffs for customers behind on their energy bills are increasing around the
Energy debate favors GOP
Energy debate favors GOP Dallas Morning News: Political strategists predicted that stubbornly
FBI checking computers
The accused was a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. He grew up in Lebanon, Ohio.
GAME TIME
Who: Scrappers at Jamestown Jammers When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Next: The
If you go
If you go Who: Jordan DePaul the Reputations What: CD release party Where: The Cellar, 162
2 men convicted in 2005 slaying of Ohio nun get temporary release
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AP) — Two men convicted in the 2005 killing of a nun from Dayton, Ohio, will
Obama, Clinton continue to promote a united party
Both sidestepped questions about Clinton’s name’s being placed in nomination. CHICAGO (AP) —
Ohio, Fla. probing deaths
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Investigators in Ohio and Florida are still looking into the deaths of men
Pollution problems linger across Olympics city
BEIJING (AP) — The wall of gray haze around the National Stadium and across the city cut visibility
MAHONING COUNTY |Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Jesus Febres, 33, Midland Avenue,
Murder trial date changed
YOUNGSTOWN — When the Donnie R. Reed murder trial gets under way in about two months, Judge R. Scott
Iraq: Deal near on withdrawal
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq and the U.S. are near an agreement on all American combat troops leaving Iraq by
First Night Youngstown unveils logo design for New Year’s 2009 festivities
This will be the ninth year Youngstown has celebrated First Night. YOUNGSTOWN — The logo for
Friday's Best Bets on TV
“Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony” (8 p.m., NBC): Crank up the DVR and let the Games begin. But
Jobless claims rise
Unemployment Analysts expected filings for unemployment benefits to drop. WASHINGTON (AP) —
California strawberries clear Olympic hurdle
The first 450 pounds of U.S. strawberries exported legally arrived in Beijing. FRESNO, Calif. (AP)
Steelers vs. Eagles on TV & Radio
When: 7:30 p.m. today Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh TV: FSN Pitt, myYTV, NFLNetSFlbRadio: WNIO-AM
Report: Chrysler, Nissan in talks on midsize cars
The talks center around Nissan’s producing sedans that Chrysler would sell under its own brand.
Airline ups miles needed for free trips
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — It could soon cost you more miles to earn a free trip on American Airlines.
Case of disappearing cops raises questions of discipline
Editorial: Case of disappearing cops raises questions of discipline In the best of all worlds, a police
Skill sets for cash games vs. tournament action
There are two ways to make money at poker: sticking to the tournament scene or grinding it out in
NFL ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s games
Ravens 16, Patriots 15 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With Tom Brady having the night off, the Patriots were
Fisher finds going tough
Fisher finds going tough As owner and driver, she’s seeing all aspects of the racing game.
Conference on racism will be hate-filled
Opinion: I confess I had forgotten about the U.N. World Conference against Racism, in Durban, South Africa,
Islamic group has Olympics on alert
The group has released a video threatening an attack on the Games in Beijing. URUMQI, China (AP) —
National Business Digest
NATION Tyson Foods recalls raw chicken breast SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Tyson Foods Inc. has recalled
Drilling could ease oil-price fears
Opinion: Sometimes political parties play to type so perfectly that it’s almost charming. Consider the
Browns starters have short night in 24-20 loss
CLEVELAND — Lightning and heavy rain deprived the Browns’ first teams of a full quarter’s work in
Construction on new health center in East Palestine under way
The nursing home’s owners are also co-owners of the Youngstown Thunder. EAST PALESTINE — After
Olympic workout
In West, as in East, tai chi followers find their center The martial art brings a healthy balance
Scrappers delayed
Scrappers delayed The Mahoning Valley Scrappers and Jamestown Jammers endured an hour-and-a-half
Valley ranks low in U.S. for volunteerism
Ohio’s average volunteer rate was 23rd among the 50 states and Washington, D.C. YOUNGSTOWN — A
Earth to China: World doesn’t like you
Opinion: The Chinese people, it seems, are among the most satisfied on Earth. More than 80 percent told the
MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 3, Rangers 0 ARLINGTON, Texas — Mike Mussina pitched seven sharp innings
FBI: Calif. hospitals used homeless in medical fraud
Some patients were hospitalized for up to three days for minor conditions. LOS ANGELES (AP) — For
Obama’s visit to area a rousing success
Opinion: Based on Barack Obama’s reception at the town hall-style meeting in Austintown, it’s hard to believe
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