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Scrappers salvage game three
NILES — Tim Fedroff went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored to lead the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Indians win eighth straight
DETROIT — Grady Sizemore homered twice to join the 30-30 club and Franklin Gutierrez hit a 10th-
Cubs rout Pirates 12-3
PITTSBURGH — Aramis Ramirez homered and drove in three runs and the Chicago Cubs won their third in
Time Warner, Big Ten reach agreement
Time Warner Cable, Inc., announced Monday night that it reached an agreement “in principle” with the
Thomas threatens to trim pact offer
WARREN — Thomas Steel Strip said it will start to reduce its July 23 contract offer to the striking
Info in short supply for shooting death of Lisbon woman
LISBON — Columbiana County law enforcement officials are remaining tight-lipped about the shooting
Public pep rally for Kelly Pavlik’s next fight is Wednesday
YOUNGSTOWN —A public pep rally at the Chevrolet Centre promoting Kelly Pavlik’s next fight will be
Man injured Sunday in North Side shooting spree
YOUNGSTOWN — A large shooting scene was found in the 400 block of Crandall Avenue on the North Side
MYCAP flea market will be Friday, Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — The public is invited when the Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership holds
YSU unofficial enrollment totals 13,423
YOUNGSTOWN — Monday was the first day of fall semester classes at Youngstown State university. As
WORTH A LOOK | Area events open to the public
Arts/Crafts shows SBltFirst Baptist Church, 7 E. Kline St., Girard, will sponsor a craft show from
Struthers bans parking on these streets through Saturday
STRUTHERS — City Safety-Service Director Edward H. Wildes has banned parking through Saturday on the
Outgoing AMVETS chief praises soldiers
The troops in Iraq are in good spirits, but they are concerned about their families back home and
Howland soccer shows off depth
Despite losses to graduation, the Tigers are off to a strong start this season. HOWLAND — The
Columbiana downs Steubenville C.C.
STEUBENVILLE — The Columbiana High football team upended Steubenville Catholic Central 27-13 on
Training available to area veterans
AMVETS career centers are located at Post 290 in Vienna and Post 45 in Salem. Military
No kid-ding: Terlesky on par with best
The 8-year-old from Boardman has won 20 of the 22 golf tournaments he’s entered this summer.
State gives schools extra credit
Campbell is moving up from continuous improvement to effective. YOUNGSTOWN — The Hubbard
Longevity comes in the family genes
At 16, she went to work in the mill as a tin sorter. HOWLAND — Grace Taranto looks 75, acts
Hardy’s patience pays off as Brewers rally in 12th
Milwaukee needed extra innings to defeat Pittsburgh for another home win. MILWAUKEE (AP) — J.J.
China comes out a winner as Beijing Olympics close
The Games appeared to be doomed after getting off to a rocky start. BEIJING — China completed
Scrappers roundup \ From Eastwood Field
Football fever: Sunday was Browns-Steelers Night at Eastwood Field. The event featured appearances
Businesses consider reducing benefits
Ohio would be the first state with a mandatory paid sick leave policy. CLEVELAND (AP) — Many Ohio
They got game — and the gold: U.S. team topples Spain in finale
It was the team’s 13th gold medal — and maybe the most important. BEIJING (AP) — After cruising
RuKus festival rocks in Warren
RuKus festival rocks in Warren kThe second annual ruKus festival put a cap on the summer rock
Man shot in face
Man shot in face YOUNGSTOWN — Paul L. Smith, 50, of Artmer Drive, Austintown, was listed in
Tribe blows it in eighth, then wins it in the ninth
Franklin Gutierrez’s single helped the Indians win the seventh straight game. ARLINGTON, Texas
coming tuesday
coming tuesday Report cards Be sure to see Tuesday’s Vindicator and vindy.com for the report
Regional Business Digest
REGION Gierings Ice Cream reopens in Mineral Ridge MINERAL RIDGE — Gierings Ice Cream, serving
Presidential race \ Ohio poll
The Columbus Dispatch poll was conducted by mail among 2,102 registered voters between Aug. 12 and
Kattan files for separation 2 months after wedding
Kattan files for separation 2 months after wedding LOS ANGELES — Chris Kattan’s marriage to his
ysu convocation Quotable
Sarah Eshun, 18, of Akron, who is majoring in biology and pre-med, said she came to YSU because she
Extreme campaign makeover
Extreme campaign makeover Washington Post: It used to be that scandals were named for buildings.
“Does a guy who made more than $4 million last year, just got back from vacation on a private
Opinion: “Does a guy who made more than $4 million last year, just got back from vacation on a private beach
Telecom rollouts raise ire over utility boxes
The bulky boxes can be eyesores and hazards. PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The road to advanced video,
Career centers are located at AMVETS Post 290, 290 Youngstown-Kingsville Road (state Route 193),
Career centers are located at AMVETS Post 290, 290 Youngstown-Kingsville Road (state Route 193),
‘Bones’ heads to England to film season opener
It’s rumored that this season will see more intimate contact between the two stars. GREENWICH,
Local governments generate income from gas, oil wells
CLEVELAND (AP) — More and more local governments are turning to natural gas and oil wells on their
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 2nd—Champagne T (Dailey)3.802.802.20 Proud American (Ramos)6.002.80
Alabama to charge state workers who are overweight
The state is the first to charge state employees who don’t work on slimming down. MONTGOMERY, Ala.
Explosions go off in Georgia as residents return home
SKRA, Georgia — A large explosion Sunday morning destroyed a train carrying oil through this town in
Administration overcomes its aversion to timetables
Editorial: Administration overcomes its aversion to timetables There was a day — actually more than one day —
Picture this: Finding your parked car in a snap
Dear Heloise: I was just reading about the woman who uses her digital camerato take pictures of
MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 6, Rays 5, 10 innings CHICAGO — Alexei Ramirez singled home the
Hawaii says aloha to LLWS crown
SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Hawaii’s coaches lay sprawled on the field as their happy players
Doctors: Insurers put care at risk
What’s best for the patient isn’t what’s best for the insurance company, a Warren doctor said.
Shooting leaves man in critical condition
YOUNGSTOWN — William R. Vaughn, 51, of the 500 block of Parkcliffe Ave. remains in critical
births
births Forum Health Northside Medical Center Toni and Richard McBride, Youngstown, boy, Aug. 24.
ON CAMPUS, ON COURSE
YSU welcomes freshmen for today’s start of classes Dr. David Sweet and other YSU officials greeted
Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 238th day of 2008. There are 128 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, Aug. 25, the 238th day of 2008. There are 128 days left in the year. On this date
On Aug. 31, John P. Brown III ends his year as national commander of AMVETS, a veterans service
On Aug. 31, John P. Brown III ends his year as national commander of AMVETS, a veterans service
Farmers’ Almanac predicts cold winter
Farmers’ Almanac predicts cold winter LEWISTON, Maine — People worried about the high cost of
GAME TIME
Who: Scrappers vs. State College When: 7:05 p.m. today Where: Eastwood Field Promotions: It’s
School board is failing
Opinion: School board is failing EDITOR: To the voters of Youngstown: “Let us be clear: the status quo
50 years aren’t worth celebrating
Dear Annie: My wife and I have been married nearly 50 years. For the last 20, there has been no sex,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Township Police Crime Watch, 7 p.m., Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott
Gardens, not lawns, feed appetite for landscaping
COLUMBUS (AP) — Tidy lawns come to an abrupt halt at the front yards of two next-door neighbors.
SWEDEN
SWEDEN Dagens Nyheter, Stockholm, Aug. 20: What is NATO, a new discussion club or an alliance that
Obama’s economic plan: A fairy tale
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Barack Obama has made his economic thinking excruciatingly clear, so it also is clear
Fay leaves devastation in her wake
“Fay has caused millions of dollars of damage, and our fellow Floridians need help.” Charlie Crist
Scrappers pay tribute to Negro League
Warren native Ted Toles will be the featured speaker at Tuesday’s event at Eastwood. NILES —
An all-star hangover: Scrappers spiked, 10-5
Mahoning Valley’s offense finally showed some life but it wasn’t enough. NILES — In the three
roundup \ News and notes
Lots of scores: The girls at Canfield have 18 goals in two games — a 9-1 win over Warren JFK and a
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Saturday: The Hartford native finished 38th at the Sharpie 500 in Bristol (Tenn.) after starting
Suicide bomber kills at least 25 in Iraq
A man believed to have planned the abduction of journalist Jill Carroll was arrested. BAGHDAD —
On the prowl
On the prowl The realignment of area athletic conferences hasn’t shaken up the Howland High girls
Cambodia leads the world in corruption
Opinion: PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Hun Chea, a nephew of Cambodia’s prime minster, was speeding along a busy
Edwards-Busch emerges as NASCAR’s new rivalry
BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — NASCAR has a new rivalry: Carl Edwards vs. Kyle Busch. Edwards called the
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Toronto 11, Boston 0 Tampa Bay 5, Chicago White Sox 3 N.Y.
Gospel singer focuses on empowering youths
Cece Winans wants to take her conferences for young women across the country. At a time when
Olympic roundup \ Sunday’s other events
Men’s water polo: In their last chance for a gold medal, the U.S. came up just short, losing 14-10
Thirty-seven percent of chief financial officers say offering higher compensation than competitors
Thirty-seven percent of chief financial officers say offering higher compensation than competitors
It's a beautiful day
Charity game raises money for Jason Baird 22“It’s a beautiful day to know that this is all
Next prez has his work cut out for him
Opinion: WASHINGTON — The next two weeks could be among the most exciting in our nation’s history. Think of
Obama targets middle class
Full voting rights were restored to Michigan and Florida delegates. DENVER (AP) — On the eve of
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Secret Access: Air Force One” (8 p.m., History): Cameras go into the president’s plane to see
Vindy.com News Podcast For August 25, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Sunday, August 25, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Rankings When the NCAA makes its Div. I basketball tournament pairings every March, one of the criterion used is called “quality wins. It feels a victory over a top team should be rewarded. So
BOYS 1. Cardinal Mooney (3-0) 2. Howland (1-0) 3. Poland (2-0) 4. Canfield (1-0-1) 5.
Why Bucks? Because of the bucks
Back in the spring I did an interview with former Ohio State defensive lineman Vernon Gholston, who
university Notes and numbers
Youngstown State University began in 1908 with a college- level class of nine men in an evening
U.S. destroyer delivers aid to Georgia
POTI, Georgia — A U.S. Navy destroyer delivered 55 tons of humanitarian aid for war-weary Georgia on
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Capital One Bank v. Michelle Ball, other civil. Ohio Edison Co.
Festival rocks Warren venue
The event was to give independent artists a place to display their skills and talents, a local band
ysu
ysu Soccer team falls YOUNGSTOWN — The YSU soccer team opened the season with a 1-0 loss to Kent
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