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Myers, Rollins lead Phillies past Pirates
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brett Myers pitched 7 2/3 sharp innings, Jimmy Rollins had four hits and the
Youngstown man charged with assault at football scrimmage
LIBERTY — A Youngstown man was in Trumbull County Jail late tonight, charged with stabbing an Akron
New Castle teen hospitalized in Lawrence Co. accident
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An accident involving a dirt bike resulted in a 14-year-old boy being taken to the
Chevy Centre shows profit at end of June
YOUNGSTOWN — Entertainment and sporting venues the size of Youngstown’s Chevrolet Centre typically
Faith, hope, love strengthen hurt ‘Steelhound’
AKRON— She carries herself with grace and strength. Looking into her eyes, you might not be able
Free health screenings bring out hundreds today
YOUNGSTOWN — Daniel Allshouse learned something about himself today. “I learned that I need to go
OVI Task Force arrests two drivers for driving impaired
The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force conducted a checkpoint Friday and into
Trumbull Co. Farm Bureau annual meeting is Thursday
CORTLAND — The Trumbull County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the
Voter registration training class is Monday in Boardman
BOARDMAN — The Mahoning/Trumbull County AFL-CIO will sponsor a voter registration training class
MAUREEN FISCHIO/MICHAEL LLOYD
MAUREEN FISCHIO MICHAEL LLOYD X WARREN — The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 4:30 p.m.
JANEEN FOSSESCA/SHANE HOGAN
JANEEN FOSSESCA SHANE HOGAN X YOUNGSTOWN — The marriage of Janeen Francine Fossesca and Shane
TRACIE HRUSOVSKI/ JAMES TERLECKI
TRACIE HRUSOVSKI JAMES TERLECKI X YOUNGSTOWN — Tracie Kathaleen Hrusovski became the bride of
Brindisi-Aspenleiter wedding to be in Trinity UM Church
X Announcing the engagement of Jennifer Brindisi and Kenneth Aspenleiter II, both of 4287 Times
MARISE AGNATIOS/ANDR SAHYOUN
Marise aghnatios Andr sahyoun X YOUNGSTOWN — Andr Sahyoun and his bride, the former Marise
JULIE FEO/KEITH ZIBREG
JULIE FEO KEITH ZIBREG XOCHO RIOS, Jamaica — Sandals Grande Ocho Rios in Jamaica was the setting
Gomez-Farragher vows will unite couple in October
X The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Desiree J. Gomez and Brandon J. Farragher is being
AMANDA DAY/ROB PRISCAK
AMANDA DAY ROB PRISCAK X YOUNGSTOWN — Amanda Day, a daughter of Patrick and Cindy Day, 48181 state
GM chief to visit Lordstown Aug. 21
The agenda has not been finalized, a company spokesman said. LORDSTOWN — Recent activity at
Thieves find a new booty under autos
Authorities offer tips on how to track the valuable exhaust devices. YOUNGSTOWN — Stop what
Girard to retry reading meters
Officials hope for better results with evening hours. GIRARD — City officials have decided to
Memorial placed in Poland woods
Family members who remain in the community still visit the forest. POLAND — Members of the
Tickets go on sale for Baird fundraiser
Tickets will be on sale at six locations for the fundraiser slated Aug. 24 at the Chevrolet Centre.
Liberty Township trash hauler to offer senior-citizen discount
The lower rate will not apply to apartment-dwellers. LIBERTY — A contract appointing a single
Scrappers suffer a bad night, 7-5
The Scrappers lost Thursday and were trailing the Jammers Friday. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — Bad weather
Judge frees defendant in ’05 battle with police
The prosecutor’s office has filed a notice of appeal. YOUNGSTOWN — After more than three years
Austintown to dedicate 9/11 Memorial Park
Austintown to dedicate 9/11 Memorial Park AUSTINTOWN— The public is invited when the township’s
Mental health board OKs sale of property
The property must be used for 20 years for community health or social welfare. YOUNGSTOWN —
Liberty teacher to serve as YSU trustee
The appointee is a longtime member of the Mahoning County MRDD board. YOUNGSTOWN — Gov. Ted
Store owner to give out First Night buttons
Henry Nemenz also has ordered T-shirts for the event. YOUNGSTOWN — Although the First Night
Roth hangs on after NABF loss
Cleveland’s Matt Kidd pitched a three-hitter against Tri-County. YOUNGSTOWN — Host team Roth
Rookies weak at cornerback against Jets
Receiver Travis Wilson, rookie tight end Martin Rucker and rookie Paul Hubbard were bright spots.
Batch injured in 16-10 victory
The play of Pitttsburgh’s offensive line answered some questions for the coaching staff.
Spread offense is not new to Paterno
The Penn State coach ran the spread offense in high school back in Brooklyn in 1944. STATE
Reyes wins debut for Tribe vs. Jays
He was acquired from St. Louis in a July 26 trade. TORONTO (AP) — Unsure of his place in St.
Pearce breaks up scoreless game; Bucs win in Philly
Six Pirate pitchers held down a potent Philadelphia team in a 12-inning, 2-0 victory.
Community event
Community event LIBERTY — Churchill United Methodist Church, 189 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, will
Adams goes acoustic on new album
The artist is really enjoying doing some intimate shows. After more than a quarter-century in
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers vs. Tri-City ValleyCats When: 7:05 p.m. today at Eastwood Field Tickets: (330)
Crisis may test or strengthen a person’s faith
The Bible says that without faith, it is impossible to please God. Yet each day brings with it
Permit acquired for coal-to-fuel plant
COLUMBUS — The second of three state permits needed for a planned coal-to-liquid fuel plant in
Endless summer? No, endless school
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In many parts of the country the approaching end of summer is heralded by the daytime
NOTEBOOK \ PGA Championship
Harrington still standing: Tiger Woods can only watch the PGA Championship on TV, if he so chooses,
Sugarland founder files lawsuit against band
Sugarland founder files lawsuit against band ATLANTA — A founder of the country band Sugarland is
Scientist says she was stalked by anthrax suspect
BALTIMORE (AP) — A microbiologist claims she was stalked for decades by Bruce Ivins, the suspect in
Faith and ethnicity division blurs
For a dozen years, they hunted Europe’s most notorious war criminal. Investigators knew exactly
Beijing’s opening ceremony dazzles Olympics spectators
BEIJING (AP) — China didn’t just walk onto the world stage. It soared over it. At last playing its
Business news digest
REGION Bella Sole spa opens YOUNGSTOWN — Bella Sole spa, 945 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite 7,
If you go
if you go Who: Bryan Adams When: 8 tonight, Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls (opening for
There’s plenty of life on a sandy beach
Few habitats seem as sterile as a sandy New Jersey beach. Waves of saltwater constantly wash the
More NFL \ On C5
More NFL \ On C5 The Browns got good play from their young receivers, but the youngsters vying to
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald A Morgan, 41, of 3924 Lake Road, Austintown, and Erin
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Govs. Bill Richardson, D-N.M., and
U.S. boxer to miss Olympic Games
Bantamweight Gary Russell collapsed trying to make the 119-pound weight limit. BEIJING (AP) —
All that’s glittering in China isn’t gold; freedom is elusive
Editorial: The opening ceremonies Friday night of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing lived up to all the
Citigroup Inc. to return billions to its investors
The buybacks are not expected to cause significant losses. WASHINGTON (AP) — Citigroup Inc. will
Productivity growth slacked off in spring
WASHINGTON (AP) — The efficiency of America’s workers grew at a slightly slower pace in the spring
Edwards admits he had an affair
The former presidential candidate admitted he lied repeatedly about the affair. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Favre to New York: I know I can still play
But he said it takes time and chemistry to become good. NEW YORK (AP) — As cameras flashing by the
Stretching your own horizons
They are getting increasingly rare, but innovations still do happen in fishing. Last week’s
Centennial Garden provides peaceful oasis in urban setting
The garden was created to mark the 100th year of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. YOUNGSTOWN —
Today is Saturday, Aug. 9, the 222nd day of 2008. There are 144 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, Aug. 9, the 222nd day of 2008. There are 144 days left in the year. On this date
Sign-language interpreter performs with gusto
American Sign Language isn’t a word-for-word translation. COLUMBUS (AP) — As country singer
MLB ROUNDUP Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 4, Tigers 2 DETROIT — Rookie reliever Brad Ziegler tied the Athletics’
Long-hitting J.B. Holmes fires 68 to lead by stroke
J,B. Holmes kept most of his long shots in the short grass in the PGA Championship. BLOOMFIELD
“Summer Olympics”: swimming, men’s gymnastics, U.S. beach volleyball (8 p.m.,
“Summer Olympics”: swimming, men’s gymnastics, U.S. beach volleyball (8 p.m., NBC): Michael Phelps
Ohio gives $1M to 11 nonprofits to save homes
The program targets middle-class homeowners. COLUMBUS (AP) — The state has given an additional $1
AROUND THE STATE Saved from foreclosure
Here are the numbers of homes saved through a group of nonprofits using state funds to provide zero-
All eyes on Phelps: Swimming starts tonight
He will try to match — or beat — Mark Spitz’s record of eight gold medals. BEIJING (AP) — Head on
Influential N.Y. church selecting new pastor
NEW YORK (AP) — The Riverside Church in Manhattan, a bastion of liberal social justice causes, is a
Dixon is piston better than rest
The IRL driver is running away with the points lead. SPARTA, Ky. (AP) — Helio Castroneves has a
Yahoo to allow Web visitors to decline ads targeted to their habits
NEW YORK (AP) — Yahoo Inc. will let its Web visitors decline ads targeted to their browsing habits,
A rain forest strategy
Opinion: Miami Herald: For decades, Brazil has jealously safeguarded the right to decide the future of its
Homeowner injured in explosion, third occurrence in seven years
KNOXVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A house explosion that injured the homeowner was the third such blast on the
5 essay winners to carry the bats for Pavlik Celebrity Softball Slam
The young writers say the boxer is a role model and Youngstown’s hero. STRUTHERS — Valley
Latinos hit hard by baseball’s drug policy
NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball’s drug suspensions are dominated by Latin Americans. Seventeen minor
Big Ten probe suggests 2 games not compromised
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AP) — The Big Ten’s investigation of two games involving an official with a
Ben Curtis is right on Holmes’ heels
A short driver and good putter, Ben Curtis played it safe to a 67 to lag by one stroke. BLOOMFIELD
84-year-old mom needs geriatric assessment
Dear Annie: My mother is 84 and lives in California. She’s mentally competent but suffers from a
Hundreds die in fighting between Russia, Georgia
U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Russia to end its attacks. DZHAVA, Georgia (AP) —
Danger in being religious and liberal
Opinion: One of the biggest contemporary ironies is that being liberal in the United States of America, home
Bus in fatal crash was not licensed
The blown tire had been retreaded illegally, an official said. SHERMAN, Texas (AP) — An unlicensed
Fannie Mae loses $2.3 billion in 2nd quarter as defaults rise
The mortgage giant has slashed its dividend to 5 cents a share from 35 cents. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Prosecutor’s office awaits facts on 2 teens in pipe-bomb case
SALEM — The Columbiana County Prosecutor’s office is still awaiting information from police to
Man gets 5 years’ probation for robbery in Boardman
The defendant has no prior record, either adult or juvenile. YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday McDonald school board, special meeting, executive session, 5 p.m., high school
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Qualifying: Rain forced cancellation of Friday’s qualifying at Watkins Glen, so NASCAR assigned the
Coming Sunday \ On A1
Coming Sunday \ On A1 Bethany Baird’s faith has kept her strong as she watches the recovery of her
Legless, naked man draws DUI charge
The driver said he had just two beers. YOUNGSTOWN — A legless 65-year-old Boardman man naked
TODAY
TODAY 10 a.m. (21) (3) (11) Olympics: Swimming, beach volleyball, women’s volleyball (U.S. vs.
THE JOY OF YOUTH
About 30 children attended the eight-week event. YOUNGSTOWN — The sounds of children laughing
Ohio EPA lawsuit alleges company runs illegal hazardous waste dump
LISBON — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is seeking thousands of dollars in penalties from
Injured officer released from hospital
YOUNGSTOWN — The police officer who crashed his cruiser into a tree near the Par-3 golf course on
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD July 31 Theft: A
Some Olympic athletes openly display faith
The Chinese government disapproves of public displays of faith. WASHINGTON — Sanya Richards
vacation bible school \Area sessions
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Calvary Baptist to host Pavlechko in concert
BOARDMAN — Calvary Baptist Church, 1463 Shields Road, Boardman, will celebrate the 25th anniversary
Niles family is uninjured after fire starts in home
Niles family is uninjured after fire starts in home NILES – A West State Street family escaped
More Olympics
More Olympics On C3 Boxer Gary Russell, a medal contender, collapsed Friday and will miss the
Helicopter crash probe
Helicopter crash probe REDDING, Calif. — Investigators recovered the cockpit voice recorder from
Suet recipe will keep bird friends in fine feather
Dear Heloise: I am in search of a suet recipe that my mother saw in The Washington Post. Can you
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 6, Oakland 4 N.Y. Yankees 3, Texas 0 Detroit 8,
2 youths arrested in burglaries
SHARON, Pa. — City police have arrested two boys, 13 and 16, in a string of burglaries in the
Officials probe human bones found during construction in Greenville
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Forensics experts are busy trying to find out more about three human arm bones