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Maholm pitches Pirates past Reds 5-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Maholm pitched eight innings and Jason Michaels and Brandon Moss homered to
Guthrie beats former team as O’s top Indians 6-1
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jeremy Guthrie went seven innings to win his fourth straight start, and the
Scrappers blanked
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Matt Hoffman scattered three hits over six innings Wednesday to lead the Oneonta
Idora Neighborhood Association seeks solutions
YOUNGSTOWN — Lottie and Eddie Lockett love their Volney Road neighborhood and they want problems
Youngstown man with throat cut is latest homicide
YOUNGSTOWN— Police are investigating the city’s latest homicide. A 20-year-old man was found with
Kanotz-Sculli wedding to be at St. Christine
Kanotz-Sculli wedding to be at St. Christine X CANFIELD — David and Diane Kanotz of Canfield
Authorities confiscate eight Dobermans
YOUNGSTOWN — Three adult pure bred Doberman Pinschers and five 1-week-old puppies were rescued from
TV sports guy Bob Hannon to run Mahoning United Way
YOUNGSTOWN — Robert Hannon, sports director for WYTV, has been hired as the new president and chief
Regulators order changes at Home Savings and Loan
YOUNGSTOWN — Federal and state regulators have ordered Home Savings and Loan and its holding
Politicians discuss high-speed rail proposal
YOUNGSTOWN — The potential of high speed passenger trains becoming a reality in the Valley was
Supervisor reports ‘racino’ project still moving forward
HILLSVILE, Pa. – A Mahoning Township supervisor said Centaur officials assured him last week that
Hubbard man killed in motorcycle crash this morning
WEATHERSFIELD – A 34-year-old man was killed early this morning after losing control of his
Pa. State Police seek girl missing, perhaps in Columbiana County
DARLINGTON, Pa. – Pennsylvania State Police are looking for Tiarra Santes Kiger, a 14-year-old girl
Home Savings' parent company agrees to new regulatory orders
Douglas M. McKay, chief executive officer and chairman of the board for Home Savings and UCFC, emphasized that deposits at Home Savings remain safe and secure.
New Middletown police seek bicycle owners
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Is your bicycle missing? New Middletown Village Police Sgt. Vince D’Egidio said the
Motorcycle event
AUSTINTOWN — The Merciful Eagles Chapter of the Christian Motorcycle Association and the Rescue
Benefit concert at Poland church
POLAND — The public is invited to attend a program of sacred and classical music to be presented at
Hospital team sponsors benefit walk/run
WARREN — The fourth annual Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital 5K Team Challenge on Saturday will be
SCOPE sponsors trip to ‘Vaiggio’
HOWLAND — Howland SCOPE is sponsoring a motorcoach trip on Aug. 21 to the Carousel Dinner Theater
Car, motorcycle show at Austintown church
AUSTINTOWN — The parking lot at Highway Tabernacle , 3000 S. Raccoon Road, will be filled with a
Orthodox church picnic on Sunday
AUSTINTOWN — Holy Ghost Orthodox Church, Richview Avenue, will have an annual picnic Sunday at the
Dahlia society show at Carnation Mall
ALLIANCE — Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society has scheduled its annual flower show for Aug. 23 and 24 at
Family fun day planned
Family fun day planned AUSTINTOWN — Abundant Harvest Church, 104 Idlewood Road, will have a Family
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
THURSDAY X Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will sell
Francesca Gaul to be bride of James McGrath
X MCDONALD — Thomas and Angela Gaul, 710 New York Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
College loan debt plagues Valley students
YOUNGSTOWN — After signing on the dotted line, Lauren Linville realized that she had agreed to an
Veteran kicker Palmer seeks consistency
He’s been the Penguins placekicker for three seasons. YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State
Confession questioned in Youngstown arson that killed 6
The judge must rule on the statements’ admissibility. YOUNGSTOWN — Lawyers for the young man
Harvick’s seen it all
NASCAR’s 11th-ranked driver visits Hartford Celebrity appearances and non-Series races at Sharon
‘Talk to us,’ banker urges distressed homeowners
A counseling session helps people deal with financial strain. YOUNGSTOWN — With a struggling
Thunder plans to return in 2009
The af2 franchise owners were still pleased despite the team’s 3-13 record. YOUNGS-TOWN —
Golf program gives Youngstown kids valuable lessons
Golf program gives youths valuable lessons The free program gives kids access to an activity they
Tigers cruise past Scrappers
Early runs led Oneonta’s 8-4 victory over visiting Mahoning Valley. ONEONTA, N.Y. — The Oneonta
Hartwig, Mahan battle at center
Pittsburgh enters its second game with only two starters out. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — As the
YSU to award first doctoral PT degrees Sunday
Statistics show that physical therapy jobs will grow by 27 percent by 2016. YOUNGSTOWN —
Youngstown board approves shorter levy term
The amount will still be 9.5 mills, but the duration will be one year shorter. YOUNGSTOWN —
Byrd flies East to help Red Sox
CLEVELAND — Last year, Paul Byrd and Boston didn’t mix. This year he has a chance to help them
BASEBALL
BASEBALL Little b and Babe Ruth — Plans are being made for tryouts for the Dave Sugar Class Little
Underground fuel tanks face inspection for possible leaks
Two of the government-owned tanks are in the Youngstown area. WASHINGTON (AP) — The government
Like the heat, kids’ weight rising in summer
Opinion: Two things spike at this time of year: the heat and, apparently, our schoolchildren’s weight. The
Baking soda is cool way to end hot pepper sting
Dear Heloise: Could you tell me what is the best way to neutralize the stinging sensation on your
Trade deficit shrinks in June
Exports surged by the largest amount in four years, offsetting rising oil prices. WASHINGTON —
Unions want to end secret ballot voting
Opinion: We take it for granted that a vote means a secret ballot but it was not always that way. Moreover,
Save yourself some running with grilled chicken and corn
Running back and forth between the grill outside and the kitchen stove can be a drag when you just
Oral member speaks out on finally making it big
The Youngstown rock act is opening for Puddle of Mudd. The time is now. That’s the rally cry
MOUNTAINEER RESults
MOUNTAINEER RESults Tuesday 1st—Fleeting Frolic (Parker)4.203.402.20 Classified Flight
Cease-fire reached in Georgia
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Declaring “the aggressor has been punished,” the Kremlin ordered a halt
Canfield residents protest building plan
Trustees said the township hall is no longer suitable for conducting business. CANFIELD — The
Weathersfield program to begin police citations
The open burning and dumping citations will carry a felony-level charge. MINERAL RIDGE —
OLYMPIC ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other results
Softball: Four no-hit innings from the starter. An inside-the-park home run and two of the over-the-
Stiller’s ‘Tropic Thunder’ blends comedy and action
Stiller stars as an action hero gunning for his last shot at the spotlight. “Tropic Thunder,”
area
area Volleyball meeting SALEM — The Ohio High School Athletic Association state volleyball rule
Reds ace Volquez breaks skid as Pirates tumble, 5-1
Brandon Phillips and Javier Valentin homered for Cincinnati at PNC Park. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
inside
inside More Olympics The U.S. men’s basketball team had an easy time of it against Angola, but
Cousin-Adams duel highlights Browns battles
Coach Romeo Crennel has few positions to fill. BEREA — At this relatively serene Browns
Tuesday’s TENNIS results LORDSTOWN 3, EAST PALESTINE 2
Tuesday’s TENNIS results LORDSTOWN 3, EAST PALESTINE 2 Singles: Karlee Reader (EP) def. Allyson
NFL ROUNDUP News and notes
Dolphins: Kicker Jay Feely was cut Tuesday, a year after he set the team’s single-season record for
MLB ROUNDUP \ Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 19, Rangers 17 BOSTON — In one of the wildest games of the season, Kevin
Paving contract awarded
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County commissioners have awarded a $503,586 contract to Shelly Co. of
Licenses reinstated
Licenses reinstated YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency officials have
Texas executes man in ’94 killings
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A twice-convicted killer with a history of violence that continued even
Driver found guilty in crash that killed 3
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — A man accused of causing a crash that killed three Chinese graduate
Employee takes bath in sink at Burger King
XENIA, Ohio (AP) — Burger King Corp. said Tuesday it has parted ways with an employee who was
Drug-testing volunteer pinched
Asafa Powell feels he’s been targeted for extra tests. BEIJING (AP) — Asafa Powell is one of about
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert L. Knight, 24, of 30 Colonial Estates Drive No. 1,
Stover has nothing to prove
He takes it easy most of the time, but when called upon he usually delivers. WESTMINSTER, Md. (AP)
Easy to make, fresh salsa is also great tasting
A healthful condiment bursting with fresh tomato flavor and few calories, salsa has become nearly as
Main dish salad is perfect for celebrating Olympics
Celebrate the Beijing Olympics with this main-dish salad, a simple meal made with shiitake
A church goes to the well
Opinion: A church goes to the well EDITOR: Clink, clank, squeak, clink, clank, squeak, buzz, groan. A
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“Summer Olympics : Men’s gymnastics, swimming, U.S. beach volleyball, cycling” (8 p.m., NBC): Live
TOMATOES Red, ripe, ready
Tomatoes are back. Local farmer’s markets, greenhouses and grocery store produce departments are
USDA forecasts large crop of corn, maybe lower prices
The forecast for crops is a turnaround from June’s devastating floods. WASHINGTON — Farmers are on
Russia seizes an opportunity to discourage Western drift
Editorial: Russia seizes an opportunity to discourage Western drift Based on recent events in Georgia,
‘Tropic Thunder’
‘Tropic Thunder’ Grade: C+ Director: Steve Coogan Rating: R for pervasive language including
TODAY
TODAY 5 a.m. (MSNBC) Olympics: Baseball (U.S. vs. South Korea), women’s volleyball, men’s cycling.
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers at Oneonta Tigers When: 7 p.m. today Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Next: After
‘40-Year-Old Virgin’ actor faces charges
‘40-Year-Old Virgin’ actor faces charges OCEANSIDE, Calif. — An actor who appeared in “The 40-
FINAL TUNEUPS \ Football scrimmage schedules
THURSDAY Ashtabula Lakeside at Poland, 11 a.m. Girard at Akron Manchester, 6 p.m. Steubenville
History has a lesson for today’s world
Opinion: It is said that you can line up all the world’s economists end-to-end and still never reach a
Regional Business Digest
REGION Plumbers and Pipefitters looks for fall apprentices BOARDMAN — Plumbers and Pipefitters
America a bystander in Russia’s invasion
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Asked in 1957 what would determine his government’s course, Harold Macmillan, Britain’s
8 teens set world record for playing four square
LIBERTY — Eight teens from Liberty Township broke the record for the longest continuous game of four
“The security of our peacekeepers and civilians has been restored. The aggressor has been
Opinion: “The security of our peacekeepers and civilians has been restored. The aggressor has been punished
Critics question lending petition
State Rep. Bob Hagan said circulators are being paid a dollar a signature. COLUMBUS (AP) — People
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull Career and Technical Center school board, 7 p.m., board room, 528
if you go
if you go Who: Oral opening for Puddle of Mudd, Saving Abel, Rev Theory and Tyler Road When:
Restaurant owner killed in robbery, shooting
A bullet was recovered from the wounded man’s jaw. WARREN — Customers patronized Freddie’s
Fed holds auction of 84-day loans
The money will be loaned at a rate of 2.754 percent. WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve has
Lack of loving relationship leaves lad at a loss
Dear Annie: I have the sinking feeling that my parents, who have been married for 20 years, don’t
A wise midcourse correction
A wise midcourse correction Kansas City Star: The last few weeks have been among the most deadly
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xJ 10 9 uQ 10 6 4 v4 wK Q J 10 7 WEST EAST
Female suicide bomber narrowly misses official
BAGHDAD (AP) — A female suicide bomber blasted an Iraqi convoy north of Baghdad on Tuesday, killing
Obama plans to target Republican strongholds
The Obama campaign needs to understand political realities in Ohio, Gov. Strickland said.
When most of the plate isn’t protein
Tired of trying to make sense of what constitutes a healthy diet? There really is an easy way.
Driver in shooting sentenced
‘If I could bring him back, I would,’ the defendant said of his victim. YOUNGSTOWN — The driver
Group: Toxicity in Cobalt is low
The Cobalt earned a score of ‘low concern’ in an examination of its interior. YOUNGSTOWN —
Torre, Ramirez fail to communicate
LOS ANGELES (AP) — From the day the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Manny Ramirez, manager Joe Torre
Niles council discusses port authority agreement
The city may contribute $50,000 for economic development staff. NILES — City council will be
Unabomber protests exhibition of evidence
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski wrote a letter to a federal appeals court
Girard officials discuss pay raise
Council as a whole will now discuss the matter. GIRARD — City officials are discussing the
Williams sisters rally; Federer earns rematch
Venus and Serena also are on a collision course for the single’s finale. BEIJING (AP) — Even by
ACT scores dip, but more are taking test
A record 43 percent of 2008 high school grads took the test. Average scores on the ACT college
Kids removed from house
DAYTON (AP) — Child-welfare workers on Tuesday removed five young children from a house where they
Lance Smith may be joining YSU
The former Howland and Wisconsin running back is still undecided. YOUNGSTOWN — Whether or not
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD Aug. 8 Theft:
Cabrera big hitter vs. Orioles
Baltimore has allowed 35 runs in its last three games. CLEVELAND (AP) — Asdrubal Cabrera hit a
COLLEGE LOANS
COLLEGE LOANS What to watch How to calculate how much to borrow: 1. Estimate what your annual
Report: Contractors cost taxpayers $85B
WASHINGTON (AP) — Military contracts in the Iraq theater have cost taxpayers at least $85 billion,
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR Wyndham Championship Greensboro, N.C. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course: Sedgefield
Leadership Columbiana looks to inspire new class members
A man who took the program said it opened his eyes. LISBON — Leadership Columbiana County is
Garcia’s struggles in majors hit 38
He’s the latest “best player to never win a major” after flopping again at the PGA. BLOOMFIELD
Study looks at alcohol problems in combat vets
CHICAGO (AP) — National Guard and Reserve combat troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are more likely to
Craig Beach, Milton bodies sued over executive sessions
The court should void an improperly reached fire contract, a lawsuit says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Monday’s Games
Monday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 7, Detroit 2 Cleveland 13, Baltimore 8 Minnesota 4,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Sharon Regional Health System David Oravec and Carolyn Paczak-Oravec, Brookfield, twin
5 Scrappers are invited to All-Star Game
TROY, N.Y. – Five members of the Mahoning Valley Scrappers have been selected for the New York-Penn
U.S. warms up for Greece
The Americans rolled past Angola 97-76 for its second win and faces Greece next. BEIJING (AP) —
Youngstown Road Runners Club
Youngstown Road Runners Club Pre-season race High School Boys 1. Sam Deskin - Boardman 17’26
Family charged in theft of store merchandise
NILES — Police charged a man and three of his family members with receiving stolen property.
Houses, cars burglarized as scrap thefts increase
YOUNGSTOWN — Scrap thefts show no sign of slowing down. A 50-year-old West Philadelphia Avenue man
Group criticizes anti-obesity ads
CINCINNATI (AP) — The group behind an anti-obesity campaign said Tuesday it won’t take down its
Phelps swims to fifth gold
It was his second of the day and 11th career gold medal. BEIJING (AP) — Michael Phelps won his
Warrant issued due to court mix-up
The defendant’s mother said he’ll turn himself in on a city warrant. YOUNGSTOWN — A mix-up at
Chinese gymnasts win expected gold
Minus the Hamms, the Americans excelled to a bronze finish. BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese men stood
Northern Ohio PGA
Northern Ohio PGA Pro-Pro-Am-Am Scratch Alliance Country Club Paul Wackerly Frank Leopold Tony
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