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Orioles’ 8-run eighth beats Indians 11-6
CLEVELAND — Lou Montanez hit a tiebreaking double during an eight-run eighth inning, and the
Steelers lose, 24-21, to Buffalo in Toronto
TORONTO —Shaking off a sluggish performance in the Bills’ preseason opener last week, Trent Edwards
Dickerson’s big night lifts Reds over Bucs
PITTSBURGH — Rookie Chris Dickerson had three hits and broke a sixth-inning tie with a two-out, RBI
Seven local players on first Lake Erie football squad
Seven area players will dot the roster on Lake Erie College’s first football team. The Painesville
YSU’s Derrick Bush knows effort will determine outcomes
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State senior tight end Derrick Bush likes the Penguins’ new home jerseys,
Five indictments in Campbell beating case
CAMPBELL — Five men charged in the June 24 kidnapping and beating of 32-year-old Austintown man were
Murder indictment added in Lake Milton stabbing
YOUNGSTOWN — A 21-year-old Lake Milton man has been indicted on a new charge of murder in the Feb.
Obama Warren campaign office to open Saturday
WARREN — Gov. Ted Strickland will be on hand for the opening of Barack Obama’s Ohio for Change
Man shot in head, car taken
YOUNGSTOWN — A 40-year-old Burlington Avenue man told police he was shot in the head, just behind
Officials believe elusive cat escaped fire
YOUNGSTOWN — No one was home, except the family cat, when fire started Thursday at 52 Wesley Ave. on
Russians buy Wheatland Tube’s parent company
WHEATLAND, Pa. — A Russian Company will buy the parent company of Wheatland Tube, the Wheatland
Liberty Senior Watch Program seeks information
LIBERTY — Organizers of the Liberty Senior Watch Program are in the process of gathering names,
Home invasion reported in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Two city women were victims of a home invasion, city police report. The women,
Tree training to be held Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The City Forester and Planning Department will hold a training session for Youngstown’s
Fire damages vacant South Side house
YOUNGSTOWN — The cause of a vacant house fire at 821 Parkview Ave. on the South Side at 4:20 a.m.
Library benefit set in New Middletown
NEW MIDDLETOWN — A “Fall Fest” is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 6 at Welker Park to benefit the
Golfers can scramble to support Care Net
Special to The Vindicator A LA CART: Getting ready to test drive one of the carts that will be
Financial Stability Partnership formed in area
The organization will work to improve the lives of low-to-moderate-income residents. YOUNGSTOWN —
Miranda-Planey engagement is announced
X CANTON — Sophia J. Miranda and Mitchell R. Planey, both of Canton, are announcing their engagement
D'Amore-Swart wedding to be at Jamaican resort
X LORDSTOWN — The engagement of Michelle D. D’Amore and Evan C. Swart, both of 912 Charleston Way
Date for Kruis, Sardich wedding is announced
X MANTUA — Announcing the engagement of Erin Renee Kruis, 3616 Adaline Drive, Stow, and Erik Michael
Bills open Toronto slate tonight against Steelers
The Bills will be first NFL team to play regular-season games annually outside the United States.
Hannon to take helm of United Way
Hannon plans to use his connections in sports to attract celebrities for fund-raising activities.
Valley pumps support into All Heart
Youngstown’s All Heart is catching on, both in the Valley and across the country.
Demolition to make way for YSU business college
The new 106,000-square-foot building is scheduled to open by mid-2010.
Pirates’ Maholm tames Reds, 5-2
Paul Maholm was backed by homers from Jason Michaels and Brandon Moss.
Federal coaches eye Spartans
Stark County football coaches were addressing the 2008 high school season.
Guthrie, O’s snap Tribe’s streak
Jeremy Guthrie went seven innings to win his fourth straight start, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Cleveland 6-1 Wednesday night to snap the Indians’ five-game winning streak.
Fidelity: People still add to 401(k)
Contributions increased 1.4 percent in the first half of the year, the company said. DES MOINES,
Cyrus to reunite for Vexfest performance
Rapper Kenny Ali will perform with a backing band. YOUNGSTOWN — If only it fell on a three-day
‘Brideshead Revisited’ is tasteful but bland
You say stately, I say stagnant. The lush big-screen version of “Brideshead Revisited” is mummified
School rule against Confederate flag is subject of Tennessee trial
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tommy DeFoe wore his Southern pride on his Confederate flag belt buckle
Soy sauce alleviates burns
Q. Soy sauce for burns really works! I was changing the air filter in my car and my metal watchband
Applications for the plumber, pipefitter and refrigeration apprenticeship will be accepted Sept. 2-5
Applications for the plumber, pipefitter and refrigeration apprenticeship will be accepted Sept. 2-5
China defends decision to use lip-synching girl
Organizers have been criticized for using a 7-year-old’s vocal track. BEIJING (AP) — Chinese
TheSources
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
Infant heart transplants to foster cardiac death discussion
The federal government is encouraging a procedure called donation after cardiac death. NEW YORK
Infant-death trial will speed up, Judge Krichbaum promises
The baby suffered a deadly beating on his first birthday in April 2006. YOUNGSTOWN — The newly
Russian unit defies cease-fire in Georgia
President Bush said he is dispatching Condoleezza Rice to Georgia. OUTSIDE GORI, Georgia (AP) — A
Residents want corner stores cleaned up
Attendees complained of littering, loitering and unsightly store buildings. YOUNGSTOWN —
Why Youngstown is dying
Opinion: Why Youngstown is dying EDITOR: After reading an Aug. 5 news article on the 10 fastest dying
Man sentenced to 6 years for theft, injury
YOUNGSTOWN — A 46-year-old man who robbed a middle-aged woman of $600 and her credit cards and
Simple tricks eliminate sour smell from towels
Dear Heloise: My daughter and I both have the same problem. After laundering and drying the bathroom
Investigators seek cause of fire that destroyed Hermitage store
HERMITAGE, Pa. — City Fire Marshal Bob Geltz said Wednesday that no cause has been determined for a
MLB ROUNDUP \ Other Wednesday games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 8, Rangers 4 BOSTON — Kevin Youkilis had three doubles as Boston held
Today is Thursday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2008. There are 139 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Thursday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2008. There are 139 days left in the year. On this date
Experts: By 2040s, no race will be majority
WASHINGTON — In a few decades, all Americans will be minorities. Non-Hispanic whites will drop
Spears says she is happy to be a mom and an aunt
NEW YORK (AP) — Britney Spears tells OK! magazine she’s focused on family life these days, looking
Vocal Group Hall of Fame plans Chevy Centre concerts
SHARON, Pa. — For the first time, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation will have its induction
Locals set for ‘Ruth’ 14-Series
The Youngstown Babe Ruth team is in the World Series in Quincey, Mass. YOUNGSTOWN — The may
‘brideshead revisited’
‘brideshead revisited’ Grade: D Director: Julian Jarrold Rating: PG-13 for some sexual
Serious social issues Economic indicators
The United Way movement seeks to strengthen communities by identifying and tackling the underlying
Stable owner wants to help youths with horse therapy
A commissioner said such riding programs are helpful. LISBON — An East Liverpool stable wants
Thursday's Best Bets on TV
“Summer Olympics: Women’s gymnastics, swimming, men’s volleyball (U.S. vs. Bulgaria)” (8 p.m., NBC):
CW retools fabled teen show ‘Beverly Hills 90210’
CW retools fabled teen show ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley and Jennie
GM to invest $445M in Thailand plant
BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — General Motors Corp. said Wednesday it will invest $445 million to build a
Fewer Americans hit the highway in June
An industry spokeswoman said she thinks vehicles will hit the road again soon. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Official: Company said ‘racino’ situation is the same
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — A Mahoning Township supervisor said Centaur officials assured him last week that
Foreclosure filings surge 55 percent
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of homeowners stung by the dramatic decline in the U.S. housing market
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Assistance Rx4Ohio was the pilot program for Partnership for Prescription
Cleveland’s Verb Ballets to perform in Warren
Verb Ballets, Cleveland’s national repertory dance company, returns to the Warren Community
Area Events
Chevrolet Centre jumps into the rib festival fray with its first National Rib Cook-Off, which runs
“Of course you’re going to root for the American team. If anybody said any different,
Opinion: “Of course you’re going to root for the American team. If anybody said any different, they’d be
Man gets year for tax fraud
The defendant plead guilty to a 10-count federal indictment. CLEVELAND — A Boardman man, who
Cavs’ James is getting some help
High-scoring Milwaukee point guard Mo Williams is being traded to Cleveland . MILWAUKEE (AP) — The
Scripps Howard: The 2014 Winter Olympics are to be held in the aging Russian Black Sea resort of
Opinion: Scripps Howard: The 2014 Winter Olympics are to be held in the aging Russian Black Sea resort of
Home Savings and Loan
Home Savings and Loan Recent developments for United Community Financial Corp., the holding
Rumors of relationship run rampant in office
Dear Annie: My co-workers and I are experiencing a very awkward situation. I work for a large
Is Russia headed for another hard landing?
Opinion: Russia’s victory in Georgia is payback for years of geopolitical irrelevance, for Moscow’s retreat
Iraq awash in oil money but it’s still tapping U.S.
Editorial: At the very least, the Bush administration owes it to the families of the 4,000-plus Americans who
Gas more affordable now than in the ’60s
Opinion: Barack Obama thinks the government should intervene on gas prices to “give families some relief,”
43% of voters remain undecided, poll shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — For all the passion this year’s presidential campaign has stirred, more than four
Man to face trial in death of girlfriend’s baby son
The child’s mother testified that her son was fine before she left for work. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A
China’s future is clouded by uncertainty
Opinion: What will the dragon breathe in the years after the 2008 Summer Olympics conclude? Will it be
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday W.D. Packard Park board of trustees, 8:30 a.m., lobby board room of the W.D.
If you go
If you go What: Crue Fest, featuring Motley Crue, Buckcherry, Papa Roach, Sixx:AM and Trapt
Red Hawk Powwow is scheduled at Willow Ranch
COITSVILLE — The annual Red Hawk Powwow, an American Indian gathering with dancing, drumming and
Residents get help with drug costs
The program helps struggling people get prescription medicines. YOUNGSTOWN — When Mary
With festival tour, Cr ºe still riding on wild side
Apparently, people love their M ∂tley Cr ºe. Whereas the new millennium finds the majority of glam
CMT to film SSLqRedneckSSRq wedding at Yankee Lake
YANKEE LAKE — Country Music Television is coming to Truck Night at Yankee Lake on Friday to film the
Commissioners let MRDD board put levies on ballot
WARREN – The Trumbull County commissioners have given their approval for the Trumbull County Board
Softball game to benefit terminally ill children
Softball game to benefit terminally ill children NILES — The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning
REGION
REGION Sharon Regional Health opens sports injury clinic HERMITAGE, Pa. — Sharon Regional Health
NATIONAL LEAGUE
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To cut pollution, China raises tax on big cars
SHANGHAI, China (AP) — China is raising its sales tax on big cars to as high as 40 percent, and
The Vindicator
The Vindicator CRIME SCENE: Warren police continue to track leads in their search for the suspect
auditions \Where to try out for roles
ACTORS “Aida.” Fairview Arts Outreach Center, 4220 Youngstown-Poland Road, Struthers. Top Hat
Elvis and Priscilla wedding dolls on sale
Elvis and Priscilla wedding dolls on sale MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The marriage didn’t last all that long,
Cops comb streets for shooter
Warren police continue to search for leads in the city’s latest homicide. WARREN — The lead
INSURANCE \ What you should know
INSURANCE \ What you should know The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. is an organization that
Rucker to have knee surgery
BEREA (AP) — Cleveland Browns rookie tight end Martin Rucker will undergo arthroscopic surgery on
Scrappers draw blank at Oneonta
ONEONTA, N.Y. — Matt Hoffman scattered three hits over six innings Wednesday to lead the Oneonta
Motorcyclist dies after losing control of bike
Motorcyclist dies after losing control of bike MINERAL RIDGE — A 34-year-old motorcyclist was
McCain adviser was lobbyist for Georgia
WASHINGTON (AP) — John McCain’s chief foreign policy adviser and his business partner lobbied the
Pirates’ Maholm tames Reds, 5-2
The pitcher was backed by homers from Jason Michaels and Brandon Moss. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James G. Hamrrick II, 26, of 163 Manchester Ave., Youngstown,
Adult dogs, pups rescued from residence in drug raid
YOUNGSTOWN — Three adult purebred Doberman pinschers and five 1-week-old puppies were rescued from
SALEM ITALIAN FESTIVAL Event schedule
The Salem Italian Festival runs Friday and Saturday in downtown Salem. The stage will be in the
Tower to display YSU sign
A touch of Penguin pride will grace the AT&T tower. YOUNGSTOWN — AT T and Youngstown State
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers at Oneonta Tigers When: 7 p.m. today Radio: None. Next: The Scrappers return to
Family affair on the diamond
Youngstown’s 13-year-old Babe Ruth team will play in the World Series. YOUNGSTOWN — For all
‘Mirrors’ director reflects on the faces of horror
“I think what will kill the genre again will be what killed the genre in the SSRq90s, which was the
Leader’s statements help fuel tensions
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — It was a claim that could have provoked a dangerous Kremlin response: The
Benefit Event
BENEFIT EVENT Rib Smoke Off Auction The Columbiana County Board of Mental Retardation and
Rock Hall of Fame to open New York annex
NEW YORK (AP) — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is going on the road to New York — the city that
Tougher fires bring California to brink
The governor wants the state to be declared a disaster area. SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Faced with
OLYMPICS ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s events
Boxing: Zou Shiming became a national hero for winning China’s first boxing medal with a bronze in
Agent shoots man at border
The shooting occurred along a violent stretch of the border with Mexico. SAN DIEGO (AP) — A U.S.
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
Body found on South Side
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are investigating the city’s latest homicide, reported on the South Side late
Russians aiming for resurgence in Georgia
Opinion: WASHINGTON — In the summer of 1998, I was reporting from Georgia, the Caucasus state now dominating
SUMMER OLYMPICS Today’s coverage
NBC and NBC HD, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Swimming; Beach Volleyball; Rowing Semifinals; Canoeing Whitewater
ROBERT HANNON
ROBERT HANNON Profile Robert Hannon, sports director at WYTV, is the new president and chief
Ex-officer indicted in man’s Taser death
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A former police officer accused of repeatedly jolting a handcuffed man with a
CHANGES ORDERED
CHANGES ORDERED At Home Savings Regulators ordered these changes to operations at Home Savings
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Justin and Crystal Aleshire, Mineral Ridge, boy, Aug. 11.
Valley officials take steps to bring high-speed trains
High-speed trains in the Valley would travel from Cleveland to Pittsburgh. YOUNGSTOWN —
YOUNGSTOWN’S ALL HEART \ Going to bat
YOUNGSTOWN’S ALL HEART \ Going to bat The Mahoning Valley Scrappers team up Sunday with
Gunman fatally wounds Arkansas Dem chairman
Police said they don’t know the motive of the suspect, whom police shot and killed. LITTLE ROCK,
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