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Twins surge past stumbling Indians 9-6
MINNEAPOLIS — Joe Mauer homered, walked three times and scored three runs to help Kevin Slowey and
Hernandez’s slam gives Scrappers win
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Ramon Hernandez hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the 10th inning, leading the Mahoning
Fielder drives in game-winner for Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Prince Fielder singled in Rickie Weeks with one out in the bottom of the ninth and the
Who’s next for Pavlik?
YOUNGSTOWN — St. Luke’s Banquet Center on South Avenue can easily seat a few hundred people, making
Stray firework suspected in garage blaze
CAMPBELL — Fire, possibly sparked by someone shooting off fireworks, destroyed a Woodland Avenue
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Recently retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. accused HBO’s
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Recently retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. accused HBO’s announcers of bias
Chevy Volt designs are by Poland native
You can trace the design of General Motors’ upcoming electric car, the Chevrolet Volt, to a sketch
Two roads closing for culvert replacements
YOUNGSTOWN — Portions of two county roads must be closed for culvert replacements, the Mahoning
More money being spent on new Harding Elementary
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board will spend another $75,000 on what it hopes will be the final
Independence Day
The upcoming presidential election could help spawn an economic reversal, one holiday parade attendee said.
Fair keeps customs alive
The economic downturn is expected to increase attendance at the fair, its president says.
Grant for chemistry lab
Grant for chemistry lab YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University has been awarded a $149,499
Ohio autoworkers to make impact on race, analysts say
The Buckeye State has lost some 26,000 auto assembly and parts- making jobs since 2000. MORAINE,
Americans celebrate 4th with a bang
The New York fireworks show included more than 35,000 shells. NEW YORK (AP) — The nation’s largest
Helping with health insurance
Opinion: The next president of our country will again have to deal with the seemingly impossible problem to
Scrappers lose to Staten Island; Mahoning Valley’s slide at three
Isaias Velasquez scored three times for the Scrappers, who fell behind 6-1, then lost 11-9.
The spirit of the times
Editorial: The spirit of the times This is as good a weekend as any to remind ourselves of Benjamin
Soap box racing is a family tradition
A family racing for charity is also racing to win. BERLIN CENTER — The Kuebler family could be
Local
Local Marian, Stephens new Canfield coaches CANFIELD — Todd Marian has been named boys’ varsity
Sarkozy gives hostage warm welcome to France
Sarkozy gives hostage warm welcome to France PARIS — Arriving to a hero’s welcome in France,
Fight Schedule
Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses Today At East London, South Africa, Zahir Raheem,
They don’t make movies like they used to
Opinion: I think I’m becoming my father. He’s constantly saying they don’t make movies like they used to,
New translation of the ‘Letters of St. Paul’ coincides with observance
ELLSWORTH — It’s presented in an easy-to-read style and pocket-size, which makes it convenient to
Comic book artist Michael Turner dies of cancer
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Michael Turner, a comic book artist who drew covers for major titles
Autistic youngsters help create blankets for Rescue Mission
The blankets’ designs are meant to stress the uniqueness of each child with autism, a teacher said.
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Staten Island (Yankees)107.611— Brooklyn
Firms with fewer than 20 employees spend 45 percent more per employee to comply with federal
Firms with fewer than 20 employees spend 45 percent more per employee to comply with federal
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Boston 7, N.Y. Yankees 0 Kansas City 10, Baltimore 7
The Galapagos will enchant birdwatchers
It’s been more than a week since I returned from 12 days in Ecuador, and my head is still spinning.
ERICA MIHOK SCOTT GALVIN
ERICA MIHOK SCOTT GALVIN X BOARDMAN — The marriage of Erica Anne Mihok of Boardman and Scott
“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m., WKBN-TV 27): The 2008 Festival of the Arts will be
“Sunday Morning with Dee” (8 a.m., WKBN-TV 27): The 2008 Festival of the Arts will be held at
Powers Auditorium chosen for Mincher, Miller wedding
X AUSTINTOWN — Stephanie Marie Mincher and Aaron Michael Miller, both of 4149 Claridge Drive, are
Today is Saturday, July 5, the 187th day of 2008. There are 179 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Saturday, July 5, the 187th day of 2008. There are 179 days left in the year. On this date
Cable TV changes stay remote for Valley
AT&T’s U-verse allows a customer to find and record TV programs from a computer or phone.
Aaron, Kemp, Cuomo looking to buy team
Big names have formed a corporation to make a sports acquisition. NEW YORK (AP) — The names are
Workplaces split by generation gap
The younger generation is changing the rules at work. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Guillermo Zorogastua
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Friday 2nd—Lime’n At Taffy’s (Stokes)5.603.802.40 Matchless Mover
Rev. Dr. Lee to lead First United Methodist
YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev. Dr. George Lee has been appointed pastor of First United Methodist Church of
Baseball
Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog National League ST. LOUISEven-6Chicago Cubs PHILADELPHIAEven-
vacation bible school \Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Fire at scene of homicide is labeled suspicious
VERNON — Officials are investigating a suspicious fire at a garage where a woman was slain late last
Julianne Loree, Art Gagliardo announce troth
X PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Julianne Loree and Art Gagliardo, both of 1198 S.E. Clifton Lane, are
Praying for a miracle at pump
Among the miracles Jesus wrought was turning water into wine for a wedding reception, as well as
Days of oversize carry-ons are numbered
Bag checking is now a revenue source for airlines. PHOENIX (AP) — Admit it. That chunky carry-on
If only it really rained pennies from heaven
Opinion: Metal has always played a big part in my life, at least the admiration of it. Duing the Great
Concert at temple
Concert at temple LIBERTY — Temple El Emeth. 3970 Loganway, will host a musical program featuring
Election isn’t about managing abilities
Opinion: As we’ve been celebrating this month what remarkable people our country’s founders were, it’s
162nd TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR |A lot to see
MONDAY (free admission) 2 to 7 p.m., spaghetti dinner sponsored by Ohio Horseman’s Council
Many smaller communities lose service
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — Though the number of airline flights serving Wichita Falls will drop from
Airlines to reduce number of seats
In Cleveland, total available seats will fall 13 percent. COLUMBUS (AP) — Flights out of airports
Traditional vs. U-verse
Traditional vs. U-verse Traditional cable TV or satellite TV uses broadcast radio frequency video
It’s a great day for a white wedding even for many brides who are pregnant
Pregnant brides ignore the taboo on white dresses. When it comes to wedding fashion, perhaps
CHRISTINE ROVNAK NICHOLAS DEAN
CHRISTINE ROVNAK NICHOLAS DEAN X YOUNGSTOWN — Christine Rovnak, 1877-A Moonlit Trail, Akron, and
Dedication of marker set July 12 at St. Augustine
Mayor Jay Williams will be among the speakers. YOUNGSTOWN — An Ohio Historical Marker to
Spielberg group gives $1M to Jewish museum
Spielberg group gives $1M to Jewish museum PHILADELPHIA — A foundation created by Stephen
Former N.C. Sen. Helms dies at 86
As a senator, Helms opposed civil rights and gay rights. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Sen. Jesse
Senators recommend YSU autism funds as bill moves
The bill now goes to the Senate for a full vote. YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Senate Appropriations
Society of St. Paul is dedicated to spreading the word of God by all means of communication
ELLSWORTH — Pastoral and peaceful describe the setting at the Society of St. Paul, commonly known as
The Ohio River: banking on bass
The Ohio River has been a special fascination of mine for more than 20 years. It is a place where
Gesaman-Sharif engagement is being announced
X Announced by Maj. Ronald and D.J. Peppel Gesaman of San Antonio, Texas, formerly of Youngstown, is
LINDSAY ROUSSOS DAVID KEISH
LINDSAY ROUSSOS DAVID KEISH X CANFIELD — Lindsay Roussos, a daughter of Mike and Cindy Roussos, 20
Hunter, trapper education
Hunter, trapper education INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: (814) 432-3187.
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK J 3 u9 8 3 v10 6 4 wK Q 7 3 The bidding
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows:
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Independent Sen. Joe Lieberman of
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles Donchatz, legal age, of 154 Rosemont Ave., Austintown,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Fred and Michele Newman, Warren, boy, June 21. Thomas
Cherry tree, no; tobacco, yes
Cherry tree, no; tobacco, yes Scripps Howard News Service: There would seem not much left about
Public schools get 5.5% rise in Pa. budget
The public welfare budget was increased by $633 million, 6.6 percent. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A
“A Gunfighter’s Pledge” (9 p.m., Hallmark Channel): It’s Good vs. Evil in
“A Gunfighter’s Pledge” (9 p.m., Hallmark Channel): It’s Good vs. Evil in “A Gunfighter’s Pledge,” a
Martin joins Junior, Jimmie, Jeff at Hendrick Racing for 2009-10
The driver said it was an opportunity he couldn’t risk passing up. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) —
Federer has the streaks, but Nadal could burst bubble
The only man with six successive titles was Willie Renshaw from 1881-86 . WIMBLEDON, England (AP)
Blewitt blog
Blewitt blog Read more about Adriane’s daily activities at www.vindy.com/weblogs/olympic-dreams/
Homer-friendly Byrd ineffective
Surging Minnesota beat free-falling Cleveland, 12-3. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Delmon Young hit a three-
Vote for Kelly
Vote for Kelly Hey Youngstown, help Kelly Pavlik win an ESPY for “Fighter of the Year” by logging
Phelps, Peirsol walk on water
At 41 and wearing goggles older than some of her competitors, Dara Torres made her fifth Olympics.
Sixth sense for Centre Court: Williams sisters to face off
Venus and Serena will compete in their seventh all-in-the-family final this morning. WIMBLEDON,
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Today: The Hartford native will start in the 12th position for the Coke Zero 400 tonight at Daytona
Indians close the book on Borowski
GM Mark Shapiro isn’t confident that anyone in the bullpen can emerge as the team’s future closer.
Dave Sugar, R&J advance in Class B playoffs
Alex Oles had a one-hitter as Youngstown Metros beat Jamestown, Pa. in the Class AA League.
Without dope there is hope as Tour begins
Cycling’s most prestigious race begins today. BREST, France (AP) — Here’s what victory will look
Blewitt in finals; distance will tell
Twelve throwers advanced to today’s finals. The top three qualify for the Beijing Games.
Pittsburgh wins pitch-count war, but falls to Sheets
The Brewers pitcher labored through 52‚Ñ3 innings to earn his 10th win. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Ben
Where there’s a wiener, there’s a way for hot-dog eating champ Chestnut
After both contestants consumed 64 hot dogs, Japan’s Takeru Kobayashi was a close runnerup. NEW
DEI qualifies three teams in top eight positions for tonight’s Coke Zero 400
Paul Menard is the pole sitter at Daytona Speedway. DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Although Dale
Wildfires threaten 4,500 homes in Calif.
Wildfires threaten 4,500 homes in Calif. BIG SUR, Calif. — A pair of out-of-control wildfires
Few surprises in sprints as Felix, Gay run strong
Allyson Felix coasted to a win in a 200-meter prelim. EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Allyson Felix still has
MLB ROUNDUP \ Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 6, Yankees 4 NEW YORK — Mike Lowell hit a go-ahead, three-run homer two
Brewers being elusive about Sabathia
Milwaukee’s brass had a long meeting in Phoenix on Thursday, but declined to reveal what was