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Refurbished locomotive on display in Hubbard
HUBBARD — Porter Steam engines may no longer glide along railroad tracks throughout the area, but at
Some schools expect no change when state report cards come out
YOUNGSTOWN — Five of the six tri-county school districts that dropped in the ratings on the state
Just what Route 224 needs — another traffic light
POLAND — Village officials believe a traffic light at U.S. Route 224 and the post office entrance
Accused shooter of KFC manager to remain in jail
YOUNGSTOWN — Taran D. Helms, who is charged with robbing and shooting Joseph Kaluza, the KFC manager
Michigan man dies in fall from North Lima water tower
NORTH LIMA — A 43-year-old man who was working on a water tower this afternoon fell to his death.
Team registration ends Thursday for Hillside fundraiser run
WARREN — The fourth annual Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital 5K Team Challenge is Saturday. The 5K
Howland school board wants to go $43,700,000 in debt
HOWLAND – The school board will ask voters for permission to borrow $43,700,000 over 28 years to
Mets bullpen falls apart in loss to Pirates
NEW YORK (AP) — Steve Pearce hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh
Police find pot in flower pot
YOUNGSTOWN — The green flower pot on Patricia Daye’s porch wasn’t growing flowers, according to police.
Teen arrested after threatening mom with knife
A 16-year-old South Avenue boy was charged with making threats of domestic violence, accused of waving a butcher knife at his mother.
Power restored in Columbiana County
The main power line from Columbiana to Leetonia, Lisbon and East Liverpool is out, said Columbiana County Commissioner Dan Bing.
Playground equipment torched
YOUNGSTOWN — Outdoor playground equipment was on fire at Sheridan Elementary School and tires on the ground were burning, too, when firefighters arrived at the Hudson Avenue site around 7 p.m. Friday.
Liberty teens aim to break Guinness record
LIBERTY — Jonathan Weisberg, 18, of Liberty, and seven of his friends are attempting to get in the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest continuous game of four square.
Two firefighters injured at house fire scene
YOUNGSTOWN — Two firefighters were injured at the scene of a deliberately set vacant house fire at 139 W. Chalmers Ave. on the South Side, the fire department said.
No improvement for some schools as report cards loom
Five of the six tri-county school districts that dropped in the ratings on the state annual report card a year ago expect to stay at those lower levels when the 2007-08 report cards come out Aug. 26.
WORTH A LOOK | Area groups announce activities
Arts/Crafts shows • Briarfield at The Ridge, 3379 Main St., Mineral Ridge, will have a craft show
Down the drain again
’Cats shower Scrappers with another defeat Eastwood Field fans endured a two-hour delay before the
Persistence delivers Fitch a Hall of Fame
The Falcons’ first class will be inducted on Oct. 11. AUSTINTOWN — Think back to civilization
Lee captures 16th victory as Indians sweep Blue Jays
The Tribe’s lefty also leads the American League in earned-run average. TORONTO (AP) — Being the
Utley’s homer defeats Pittsburgh, 6-3
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — It had been a long time since Chase Utley circled the bases at Citizens Bank
Valley veteran, wife go beyond the call of duty
The LaCavas have delivered 75 lap robes to veterans. AUSTINTOWN — Louis and Marie LaCava are
Canfield apartment residents await repairs, re-entry after fire
Plans to move residents back into the apartments are moving slowly but surely. CANFIELD — It’s
Italian festival will be first for Salem
The school’s red-and-black mascot has been redone in red, green and white. SALEM — It’s early
Thieves home in on automobile GPS units
Local police departments have seen an increase in GPS thefts over the past year. BOARDMAN —
Shaker Woods: It’s in good hands
The arts-and-crafts festival is marking its 26th year. COLUMBIANA — If you are looking for a
Television schedule today from Beijing
NBC and NBC HD 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Beach Volleyball (LIVE); Swimming; Rowing; Canoeing Whitewater
Smith Twp., Mill Creek Park plan joint event
The community day will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday in the township park. SMITH — In an effort to
LeBron, USA slam dunks Chinese in historic faceoff
Team USA is off to a great start in seeking redemption for 2004. BEIJING (AP) — In one
Sacre bleu! Phelps earns his second gold medal
Jason Lezak’s burst down the stretch delivered a shocking defeat to the French relay team. BEIJING
State police suspect teens in up to 15 home invasions
State police suspect teens in up to 15 home invasions SHARON, Pa. – Two city boys, age 13 and 16,
Radio classes prepare for license exam
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will conduct classes in basic radio theory
Clinton to headline 2nd night of convention
HONOLULU (AP) — Hillary Rodham Clinton will headline her own night at the Democratic National
Irish eyes smiling after Harrington rallies for a major
Sergio Garcia and Ben Curtis tied for second in the PGA Championship. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich.
NFL ROUNDUP \ News notes
Steelers: Veteran quarterback Byron Leftwich, 28, was signed Sunday, after he and Daunte Culpepper,
Rising drug prices prompt scrutiny
Prices on 64 drugs are expected to more than double this year, according to university researchers.
NFL Preseason
NFL Preseason Favorite Points Underdog Week One GREEN BAY 3Cincinnati Baseball Favorite
If you go to THE festival Essential details
What: The Shaker Woods Festival, featuring vendors’ booths and demonstrations of crafts being made.
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers vs. Tri-City ValleyCats When: 7:05 p.m. today Where: Eastwood Field Tickets:
Airlines restrict fuel to cut costs
New policies are being aggressively enforced. WASHINGTON (AP) — Pilots are complaining that their
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area Tigers in playoffs CANFIELD — The Penn-Ohio Tigers will play host to the Pittsburgh Mayhem
Two Democratic scandals get unequal treatment
Politics, personalities and circumstances made Dann an easy target. COLUMBUS (AP) — Shortly after
Parts over pastry: good move for Solid Axle exec
A local company sells axles for four-wheel-drive vehicles all over the world. NORTH JACKSON —
Foreclosures catch renters off-guard
Thousands of renters are getting caught up in the foreclosure crisis. WASHINGTON — James Austin
Spiderman vs. Batman in November
Opinion: This is the month our national debt reaches $9.6 trillion. This is the month we learned our deficit
INDUCTION CEREMONY Fitch H.S. Athletic Hall of Fame
When: Oct. 11 Place: Immaculate Heart of Mary Center, 4490 Norquest Blvd. Teams: 1931 boys
Forbes says patient is dying without making a house call
Editorial: Forbes says patient is dying without making a house call “Despite a decade of national prosperity,
McDonald enrollment
McDonald enrollment McDONALD — A mandatory meeting for parents of all new open-enrollment pupils
Bush tries to contain conflict in Georgia
The vice president has made his view known as well. BEIJING (AP) — President Bush sought to
SIZING THEM UP
SIZING THEM UP Russia vs. Georgia Military strength in Russia and Georgia: MILITARY SPENDING:
Delete personal information when forwarding e-mail
Dear Heloise: I’m so grateful that you include hints for all parts of our lives, as all things have
REGION
REGION Pavlik, Mancini to join celebration at facility CALCUTTA — Calcutta Health Care, 48444
Time to fire the financial planner?
Portfolio performance is only one indicator of a poor planner. CHICAGO (AP) — Telephone calls
TODAY
TODAY 5 a.m. (MSNBC) Olympics: Women’s basketball, volleyball, tennis, badminton. 10 a.m. (21)
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Craig Beach Village Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, 2538 Grandview Road. New
Charities in Erie receive big gift
About a third of the gift has been distributed in the last six weeks. ERIE, Pa. (AP) — The first
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Amerifirst Home Improvement Finance Co. v. Kathleen Sparks, other
“When a firefighter dies, everyone knows him because we are all from the same cut.”
Opinion: “When a firefighter dies, everyone knows him because we are all from the same cut.” John Bruno A
Russia expands blitz on Georgia
One official said Georgian missile boats tried to attack Russian ships, but one sank after Russians
Sacramento police urged to end racial profiling
The police chief said the department isn’t racist. SACRAMENTO — Community leaders praised
NOTEBOOK \ PGA Championship
Holmes can’t recover: J.B. Holmes flopped in the final round of the PGA Championship, collapsing
U.S. picks Mississippi, disregards experts over biolab
The Mississippi site had received low scores. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Homeland Security Department
True friends would forgive
Dear Annie: I’m a 15-year-old girl with a big problem. A few weeks ago, I did something I regret
Versatile Samsa moves to center of Penguins’ line
The Howland graduate will be manning his third OL position for YSU. YOUNGSTOWN — Brad Samsa
Grieving USA volleyball players win
Coach Hugh McCutcheon missed the 3-2 victory over Venezuela to be with family at the hospital.
A workplace Web poll of about 9,000 employees across all industries found that 60 percent of
A workplace Web poll of about 9,000 employees across all industries found that 60 percent of
Baath Party archives belong to Iraqi people
Opinion: A lot worse things have happened in Iraq, but the removal of the Baath Party archives from the
The ‘Bradley Effect’ on poll results gets more credit than it deserves
Opinion: Barack Obama’s historic bid for the presidency has spawned many political theories, one of which is
Debit cards: no gas deals
Pumping gas awhile back, one man standing next to me asked: “Do you get the cash price if you use a
Things not always been as they are
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The Oxford English Dictionary dates the word “pogrom” from 1905, the year hundreds of
Today is Sunday, Aug. 10, the 223rd day of 2008. There are 143 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Sunday, Aug. 10, the 223rd day of 2008. There are 143 days left in the year. On this date
Alternative nonsense
Alternative nonsense Scripps Howard News Service: Inconveniently for Barack Obama and especially
Retailers ratchet up back-to-school sales
It may be one of the most disappointing seasons this decade, a retail consultant said. NEW YORK
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo August 1968: Two Mahoning Valley alternate delegates to the 1968 Republican
WORTH
Arts/Crafts shows XBriarfield at The Ridge, 3379 Main St., Mineral Ridge, will have a craft show
Airports prepare for fewer flights
Most U.S. airlines are cutting flights after the summer to reduce costs. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) —
CORTLAND — Cortland Banks, for the 59th consecutive quarter, has earned bank and credit union
CORTLAND — Cortland Banks, for the 59th consecutive quarter, has earned bank and credit union rating
Obama is the right choice for president
Opinion: I recently travelled to Iraq and left with two clear impressions. First, our troops are doing a
Canfield residents should question new township hall
Opinion: Canfield residents should question new township hall EDITOR: Upon returning from a recent
Today is Monday, Aug. 11, the 224th day of 2008. There are 142 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, Aug. 11, the 224th day of 2008. There are 142 days left in the year. On this date
Telephone books, hang-ups multiply
Some lawmakers are trying to pass legislation to limit phone book distribution. ALBANY, N.Y. —
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Sunday: The Hartford native started in 29th position for the Centurion Boats at the Glen, the last
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xQ 9 5 uA vA 10 6 3 wA K 10 5 4
3 killed, several injured in Mississippi bus crash
3 killed, several injured in Mississippi bus crash JACKSON, Miss. — A casino bus full of tourists
Cheech and Chong reuniting for tour
Chong’s book is titled ‘Cheech & Chong,’ but it rarely mentions Cheech. In September, Cheech
Liberty plans senior watch
The program will officially begin in September. LIBERTY — Township officials hope to kick off
NOTEBOOK \ Scrappers vs. ValleyCats
Mascot mania: The Tri-City ValleyCats are one of the few professional sports franchises which have a
MLB Roundup \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 11, Mariners 3 SEATTLE — Willy Aybar and Shawn Riggans, the Nos. 8 and 9
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland 4, Toronto 2 L.A. Angels 11, N.Y. Yankees 4
3 livestock categories set sales records at state fair
Part of the proceeds go into a youth-program fund. COLUMBUS (AP) — Price records in three
Cast members won’t all last in last season of ‘ER’
‘ER’ may kill off at least one current regular before the series wraps. As “ER” marches to the
ITALIAN FESTIVAL
ITALIAN FESTIVAL New event The new festival will run from 4:45 to 11 p.m. Friday and from noon
Falcons impressed by Ryan
The rookie quarterback engineered a scoring drive against the Jaguars’ starting defense.
Hayes, voice of Chef and ‘Shaft’ singer, dies at 65 at home
The singer’s music paved the way for disco. MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Isaac Hayes, the baldheaded,
Dreyfuss sues father, uncle over unpaid loan
Dreyfuss sues father, uncle over unpaid loan LOS ANGELES — Richard Dreyfuss is suing his father
Court to MIT students: Don’t show subway flaws
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge ordered three college students to cancel a Sunday presentation at a
Another second-place finish doesn’t have Garcia brooding
The Spaniard tied for second in the PGA Championship. BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Another
SUNDAY’S ROUNDUP \ Summer Olympics
Swimming: Dara Torres, competing in her fifth Olympics, was given the anchor leg on the 400-
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Elvis: Viva Las Vegas” (8 p.m., CMT): Elvis would be enough, of course, but there is plenty more in
Favre comfortable with penalty lap
A fumbled snap in practice sent the Jets quarterback on a jog. HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — Even Brett
U.S. MARSHALS
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Thomas W. Malutic The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 2nd—Sr. Marvin (Ramos)2.602.102.10 King Gandolfo (Urieta-
More Olympics
More Olympics On C6 The U.S. men’s basketball team pulled away from China in its first game of
Scientists get closer to making an invisibility cloak
WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say they are a step closer to developing materials that could render
Iraq seeks a ‘clear timeline’ from U.S.
A U.S. soldier and four other people were killed when a suicide bomber struck. BAGHDAD (AP) —
THRILL OF THEIR LIVES
For fans, soap star sparkles in appearance at Niles mall The actor from Michigan played Jennifer
In Toronto, propane explosions force evacuation, close highway
A veteran firefighter died at the scene, an official said. TORONTO (AP) — Explosions at a propane
Pending home sales rise by 5.3 percent
Many analysts predict home prices will fall until at least next spring. WASHINGTON (AP) — A
National Business Digest
NATION Disney to close McDonald’s outlets at Calif. resort LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. is
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