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Scrappers lose fifth straight, 2-1, to ValleyCats
NILES — Donnie Webb’s solo home run in the second inning accounted for the Mahoning Valley
Shaker Woods Festival offers handmade fare
COLUMBIANA — If you are looking for a handmade peanut butter and jelly spoon, look no further than
Soap opera star appears at Niles mall
NILES — Where else can you find complicated love triangles, plot twists that involve characters
Utley, Phillies rally for 6-3 win over Pirates
PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley homered and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 6-3 win over the
Fitch schedules first athletics Hall of Fame induction
AUSTINTOWN — Think back to civilization before the cell phone. Then before TV. Then before the
YSU’s Samsa prepares for another new position on offensive line
YOUNGSTOWN — Brad Samsa gets around a lot on the Youngstown State football team’s offensive line.
Residents of Canfield apartments damaged by fire await re-entry
CANFIELD— It’s still up in the air as to when residents of The Villager apartment complex will be
Salem to host its first Italian festival
SALEM — It’s early Thursday afternoon and people are eating and smiling at the Green Rose Bistro.
Smith Twp., Mill Creek Park to hook up for event Saturday
SMITH — In an effort to reach out to taxpayers in Mahoning County’s western communities, Mill Creek
Retired Navy officer, wife help veterans in nursing homes
AUSTINTOWN — Louis and Marie LaCava are making sure military veterans in Austintown nursing homes
Indians’ Lee wins 16th game, 4-0 over Blue Jays
TORONTO — Cliff Lee worked eight shutout innings for his American League-leading 16th win and the
GPS units become hot items for thieves
BOARDMAN — Popular navigation units hanging from car windshields might be useful, but leaving one in
Bemis anniversary marked by family at Niagara Falls
X GIRARD — The 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Bemis of Girard, who were married
Family and friends will join Fetchets in honoring 60th
X GIRARD — Peter and Elizabeth Fetchet, 999 Villa Place, will celebrate their 60th wedding
Kaluczky 70th anniversary to be marked Saturday
X BOARDMAN — Although no formal celebration is planned, Mr. and Mrs. John Kaluczky, 733 Canterbury
Welkers renew nuptial vows on 50th anniversary
X NORTH LIMA — Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Welker, 12655 New Buffalo Road, celebrated their 50th wedding
LISA REEDY/JEFF WILSON
LISA REEDY JEFF WILSON X YOUNGSTOWN — Lisa Reedy, daughter of Raymond and Karen Reedy, all of 8015
SHANNON SULLIVAN/CHRISTOPHER ADKINS
SHANNON SULLIVAN CHRISTOPHER ADKINS X DUBLIN, Ohio — St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church was the
Renewal of vows takes place on Cohol anniversary
X GIRARD — Bill and Marlene Cohol, of Girard, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing
Dems’ political fortunes dwindling
Opinion: Not long after the November 2006 general election in which Ohio Democrats captured all but one of
OVI TASK FORCE Results
The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force conducted a checkpoint Friday and into
VETERANS
VETERANS Speaker at reunion YOUNGSTOWN — Marine Col. Robert Durkin, commander of the 25th Marine
Course’s first-year program a success
Kale Creek’s Adult/Child golf league recently celebrated the completion of their first season of
Scrappers drilled in Jamestown, 12-2
JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers surrendered four home runs and 18 hits en route to a
Injury bug bites YSU
QB Rowan among 7 players missing first contact YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday, the 2008 Youngstown
Soakland: Rain stops ‘Monster’
Six of the pros will be trying to play 36 holes today in the PGA Championship. BLOOMFIELD
ValleyCats get support from Ohio fans in win
Mahoning Valley (22-29) has dropped four straight.Tri-City was able to prevail despite seven errors.
nfl roundup \ Saturday’s preseason games
Buccaneers 17, Dolphins 6 MIAMI — Tampa Bay swarmed Miami’s struggling quarterbacks, and Michael
Phillies’ Myers too sharp for Bucs, 4-2
Brett Myers allowed one run and five hits while striking out six over 7 2‚Ñ3 innings. PHILADELPHIA
Comics’ dark, daring history told in detail
David Hajdu revisits the art’s tabooed beginnings. Part of a rambunctious chapter in the
Clothes say: ‘Let’s hang out’
The 29-year-old phoned her mother to announce she was “going green.” “I’m going to start hanging
NBC’s Opening Ceremony tops ‘Idol,’ Oscar ratings
NEW YORK (AP) — The colorful Olympics opening night ceremony from Beijing on NBC averaged 34.2
Neighbor’s pool has her swimming in fear
Dear Annie: I have four daughters under the age of 10. We live on a quiet suburban cul-de-sac, which
MLB ROUNDUP \ Other Saturday games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 11, Yankees 4 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Vladimir Guerrero triggered an eight-run
Corn Roast and Reunion offers variety of activities
Two local troupes got several people off their feet and dancing. NORTH LIMA — If you were in
DOCTORS
DOCTORS M.D. degree awarded Dr. Craig C. DiTommaso, son of Dr. Pat C. and Charlotte DiTommaso of
At the fair Events schedule
The 55th annual Lawrence County Fair begins Monday and continues through Saturday. The fair is open
Youngstown school district faces uphill battle with levy
Editorial: The fourth time may be the charm for the Youngstown City School District levy — if an independent
Kayaker finishes solo trip
NEW YORK (AP) — A solo kayaker’s 1,700-mile journey to promote prostate cancer awareness has wrapped
OLYMPIcs TV COVERAGE
NBC and NBC HD, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Men’s Basketball - USA vs. China (LIVE); Swimming; Beach
A balancing act: Chevy Centre aims to stay on profitable track
Open for less than three years, the Chevrolet Centre already has quite a history. YOUNGSTOWN —
Bike crash injures teen
Bike crash injures teen NEW CASTLE, Pa. — An accident involving a dirt bike resulted in a 14-year-
Travel by bike and train
CLEVELAND (AP) — The railroad that twists through Cuyahoga Valley National Park started the “Bike
Faith, love strengthen wife of hurt ‘Hound
Bethany Baird’s husband — a Youngstown SteelHounds player — suffered burns over 60 percent of
Mahoning county
Mahoning county Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine locations
Media KOs Pavlik in charity softball
Kelly’s father, Mike, smashed a shaving cream pie into the face of Vindicator sports reporter Joe
Filmmaker stresses Ford as future ‘Indiana Jones’
Someone else taking over the role? Don’t count on it, George Lucas says. NICASIO, Calif. —
SMARTHOME EXHIBIT
Going green a growing trend among homeowners This year green building is expected to represent 6
Official: Georgia ‘in state of war’ over South Ossetia
Georgia’s parliament has OK’d a state of martial law. OUTSIDE TSKHINVALI, Georgia (AP) — Russia
Visiting Denver
Visiting Denver According to the Denver Metro Convention Visitors Bureau, a record 12.2 million
Byrd tosses gem
Byrd tosses gem When Bert Blyleven offered Paul Byrd tips on throwing a better curveball, the
Byrd throws Toronto a curve
He threw his first complete game since Sept. 1. Ryan Garko had two RBIs. TORONTO (AP) — When
TOUCHING MOMENT: Bethany Baird grasps a tissue as she tells of what it’s like to see her
TOUCHING MOMENT: Bethany Baird grasps a tissue as she tells of what it’s like to see her husband in
911 callers told of carnage at scene of bus wreck
911 callers told of carnage at scene of bus wreck SHERMAN, Texas — Witnesses who called 911 after
Al-Qaida said to lose key WMD operative with expert’s death
Terrorism analysts called al-Masri the ‘mad scientist’ of al-Qaida. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) —
GuardCare 2008
GuardCare 2008 Free health care Where: Youngstown Community Health Center, 726 Wick Ave., near
Ex-Olympian’s father is killed in Beijing x
The assailant jumped to his death from a tower balcony. BEIJING (AP) — The fatal stabbing of the
McCain faults Obama on the war in Iraq
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Republican John McCain on Saturday issued a scathing critique of Barack Obama’s
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Qualifying: Rain forced cancellation of Friday’s qualifying at Watkins Glen, so NASCAR assigned the
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Richard W. Labooth Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
‘She Ain’t Me’
‘She Ain’t Me’ Carrie Rodriguez (Manhattan/Back Porch) Once a fiddler who did some singing,
A PARK FROM THE PAST
History, scenery enrich visitors’ experiences From haunted tales to horseback riding, Beaver
FRIDAY
FRIDAY X William Farr Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Girard Masonic Temple, 34 S. State St.
Tours resume at Ark. plant
Visitors are advised to make reservations to tour the powerhouse. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Public
Best-sellers Publishers Weekly For the week ending Aug. 2:
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Moscow Rules” by Daniel Silva (Putnam) 2. “The Host” by Stephenie Meyer
Morale of U.S. troops in Iraq is high
Opinion: Last week, I had the opportunity to visit with our troops and military leaders serving in Iraq. My
Rare planes restored at Fla. museum
Hundreds of military retirees volunteer on the museum’s staff. PENSACOLA NAVAL AIR STATION, Fla.
Family of ‘Hiccup Girl’ sues company
The company used the girl’s image on its Web site without permission, the lawsuit says. ST.
FBI to newspapers: Sorry about your phone records
WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Robert Mueller has apologized to the editors of The Washington Post
ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Miller Light National Rib Cook-Off
THURSDAY 6:30 p.m., Aunt Esther 8 p.m., Ragged Glory (Neil Young tribute band) 9:30 p.m.,
“Shootout” (11 a.m., AMC): Last month’s Comic-Con is only legend now but the San
“Shootout” (11 a.m., AMC): Last month’s Comic-Con is only legend now but the San Diego comic-book
Afghans unearth ancient treasures
Looting continues despite the archaeological digs. CHESHM-E-SHAFA, Afghanistan (AP) — Centuries-
Diversity growing in swing counties
National trends are reflected by the racial changes. WASHINGTON (AP) — Young and minority
Kansas CD set adds to live show tracks
Like many of its peers, classic rock band Kansas recently decided against recording new material in
Did cloned pups expose old mystery?
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A woman who made news around the world when she had five pups cloned from her
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT The numbers listed for the Mega Millions drawing Friday night were incorrect in
DiCaprio could play Lenin in Russian comedy
There is a striking physical resemblance, a Russian screenwriter said. MOSCOW — Hollywood
Study shows plenty of TV sex, less marriage
Network TV offers extramarital, even kinky sex, says activist group. LOS ANGELES — Marriage
Clough State Park reopens after flooding
Clough State Park reopens after flooding WEARE, N.H. — A scenic jewel in New Hampshire’s state
Villa Maria book club
Villa Maria book club VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Villa Maria Community Center will continue its monthly
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
Neither vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xQ 10 6 4 2 uQ 9 vA K 4 wK 5 2 WEST EAST x9 8
ALL MY CHILDREN
ALL MY CHILDREN Dre convinced Colby and Cassandra that they have to tell the police everything.
Without quinine, reader suffers
Q. I am devastated that quinine is no longer available. I have taken it safely for decades to reduce
Ohl family reunion planned for Aug. 17
Ohl family reunion planned for Aug. 17 MINERAL RIDGE — The 131st Ohl reunion, for descendants of
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Grange stirs up apple butter
The Lawrence County Fair starts Monday and runs through Saturday. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The small
SCOPE Niles Senior Center, 14 E. State St., has the following activities available: Monday:
SCOPE Niles Senior Center, 14 E. State St., has the following activities available: Monday:
MoMA show illustrates advances in design
The exhibit about prefab homes runs through Oct. 26. NEW YORK (AP) — Prefabricated houses don’t
PGA Championship Saturday’s scores
PGA Championship Saturday’s scores At Oakland Hills Golf Club Bloomfield Township, Mich. Purse:
Busch on pole at Glen; all is go
A victory would clinch his spot in the 10-race Chase, which begins after the next five races.
Clay Aiken becomes a dad
Clay Aiken becomes a dad RALEIGH, N.C. — Former “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken is a father.
Dig up some photos for September Snapz
Dig up some photos for September Snapz We’re starting to get some pictures of gardeners young and
Prescription drug assistance bus coming
Prescription drug assistance bus coming YOUNGSTOWN — The Help Is Here Express bus tour, which
TOY: This sand-powered 1930s tin windmill toy is 141‚Ñ2 inches high. It sold for $250 at
TOY: This sand-powered 1930s tin windmill toy is 141‚Ñ2 inches high. It sold for $250 at Stanton
Dutch windmill often inspiration for collectibles
the kovels \ Antiques and collecting Problems involving floods, lack of power and failing levees
wednesday
wednesday X Sekulta will meet for a potluck picnic at 5 p.m. at 2521 Jennifer Drive, Poland.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Mahoning County Board of
Masons invite public to Grand Session
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — The 105th Grand Session of the Most Worshipful Benevolent Grand Lodge, F AM,
Michelango: Take that, Leonardo
Diane Evans DelMio.com Even though they were both geniuses, Michelangelo and his elder
Presidential campaign nastiness is starting early
The political hunting season for presidential candidates has arrived early, and already it features
if you go
if you go What: Chevrolet Centre Rib Cook Off presents Kansas When: 8 p.m., Saturday Where:
Park has Appalachian flavor
Park has Appalachian flavor Although Beaver Creek State Park is located in the Buckeye State, this
POW! ZOWIE! Comics now topic of serious study
Characters from comic strips and graphic novels gain academic respect as they enter the world of
Hoover celebrates with new line of vacuums
Hoover celebrates with new line of vacuums North Canton-born Hoover is celebrating its first 100
With modernity, Bhutan slowly loses the legend of the Yeti
Once accepted as fact, the yeti is becoming a mere folk tale. SIGNYAR, Bhutan (AP) — He remembers
Soap star to greet fans at Eastwood Mall
Soap star to greet fans at Eastwood Mall NILES — NBC soap star Shawn Christian will make an
Browns release oft-injured Baxter
The 29-year-old safety had been trying to make a comeback since having knee surgery. BEREA —
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS
MAHONING VALLEY SCRAPPERS Today — Tri-City, 6:05 p.m. Monday — Tri-City, 7:05 Tuesday — at
IN THE CUP! Area aces
Randy Arnold of Boardman aced the 180-yard No. 14 hole on the north course at Mill Creek Golf
Henson’s fantastic, and so is his world
WASHINGTON — The other day, I dropped in on the Smithsonian’s International Gallery to check out
Wolves Club golf outing at Fonderlac
Special to The Vindicator FOR EDUCATION: Lined up in support of the Wolves Club Den VI golf
Engage warp drive: Sci-fi stars are doing Shakespeare
The actors have experience in theater. STRATFORD-UPON-AVON, England — It’s “Hamlet,” but not
Mac in stable condition, expects release in weeks
Mac in stable condition, expects release in weeks CHICAGO — A spokeswoman for Bernie Mac says the
Rib cook-off will feature food and fun
YOUNGSTOWN — The Chevrolet Centre’s parking lot will play host to the Miller Lite National Rib Cook-
Plan to kill wild horses meets some resistance
A birth-control program for the wild horses hasn’t been successful. WASHINGTON — Californian
Today
Today Fairs and Festivals Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., Warren
Happy 100th birthday Vivian C. Lee
Born: Aug. 3, 1908, in Charlotte, N.C. Mrs. Lee came to Youngstown as a child and has lived here
The Muppets changed over time
WASHINGTON — My, how the Muppets have grown. Oscar the Grouch was orange, not the dirty green we
Golden pillars
Golden pillars X An 11 a.m. liturgy will precede Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the Golden Pillars
baird fundraiser
baird fundraiser At Chevy Centre An exhibition hockey game will be played to help raise money
ARENA FINANCES
ARENA FINANCES Expenses decline Part of the reason for the Chevrolet Centre’s profit during the
Arena seeks to host 3,000 ice skaters for tournament
The decision on the event is to be announced in October. YOUNGSTOWN — The Chevrolet Centre
Vindicator file photo, April 2008
Vindicator file photo, April 2008 CELEBRATION: Jason Baird helps celebrate a goal by Youngstown
GOLF calendar \ Upcoming events
AUGUST TODAY — Whispering Pines Parent-Child Tounament at Whispering Pines Golf Course in
Bush and Hu are ready for another candid talk
BEIJING (AP) — Juggling sports and strife, President Bush set about tending to delicate relations
Bernie Mac, star of TV, films, dies
Bernie Mac blended style, authority and a touch of self-aware bluster to make audiences laugh as
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Saturday 1st—Cherie Berri (Stokes)32.808.003.80 Double Shadow
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Coast to coast — has tryouts and hitting camps for players age 10-18. Call (740) 373-
Notes from eastwood field
What’s in a name: The three cities which comprise Tri-City are Troy, Albany and Schenectady. The
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald E. Lane, 36 of 5780 Sarah Ave., Warren, and Erica M.
NFL: Only strong survive
Sunday-Monday All my teammates’ families were in town for practice and a cookout afterwards. All
Free health screenings draw hundreds to Guard event
Visitors were welcome at the free health-screening event, regardless of income. YOUNGSTOWN —
Edwards’ ex-mistress: no DNA test
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ex-mistress of former presidential candidate John Edwards said Saturday she
Ohio Titans play Walthers-Mallonns for NABF title
YOUNGSTOWN — The unbeaten Ohio Fightin’ Titans take on Canton Walthers Mallonns at Pemberton-Donnell
Sports boosters plan Cow Pie Bingo
McDONALD — The McDonald Sideliners will host their third annual Cow Pie Bingo and Meet the Team
Wheelchairs in the streets must follow rules of the road
Opinion: Wheelchairs in the streets must follow rules of the road EDITOR: I am writing in reference to a
Winter heating bills won’t be as bad as expected
COLUMBUS (AP) — Analysts say fears of wallet-destroying heating bills seem to have gone lukewarm.
Dems derail bid by Clinton backers to ban caucuses
Some people say they can’t take time off for a caucus. PITTSBURGH — Devoted Hillary Clinton
NFL Preseason
NFL Preseason Favorite Points Underdog Monday, August 11th. Week One GREEN BAY 3Cincinnati
Phelps swims to world record in tough 400 race
Cheered on by President Bush, Phelps covered the 400 IM in 4:03.84. BEIJING (AP) — Michael Phelps
PREP FOOTBALL
PREP FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE SCHEDULE Thursday Ashtabula Lakeside at Poland, 11 a.m. Girard at
Festival promotes Irish heritage
A world-renowned youth choir from Ireland performs at 3:45 p.m. today. YOUNGSTOWN — Pat and
Sick leave law would kill Ohio
Editorial: Sick leave law would kill Ohio The state of Ohio may be facing one of its biggest gambles ever,
Akron man stabbed at scrimmage in LibertySFlb
The Youngstown man charged with assault came to see his son play. LIBERTY — A Youngstown man was
Ohio’s peregrine falcons produce in record numbers
The falcons in downtown Youngstown produced three chicks this year. COLUMBUS — Biologists with
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