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Niles mayor proposes giving money to lure GM workers to live in town
NILES — Mayor Ralph Infante wants to use taxpayers’ money to attract some General Motors employees
Pirates beat Astros 10-7
PITTSBURGH — Nate McLouth and Ryan Doumit each hit home runs to lead 10 Pittsburgh Pirates with at
Bullet proof vest saves officer from serious injury
NEWTON TOWNSHIP — Officer Tom Colosimo was shot in the chest while on patrol this afternoon, but was
Thunder seek new incentives with playoffs out of picture
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley Thunder have no chance of making the af2 playoffs. They have to
YSU all-alumni reunion planned for Saturday
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s all-alumni reunion is planned in conjunction with this
Area lawmakers find that Ohio’s fireworks law is ‘ridiculous.’
YOUNGSTOWN — The fireworks displays in some neighborhoods over the Fourth of July weekend were as
Man robs patron at Boardman bank
BOARDMAN — Police were called to a robbery at the National City Bank branch on Market Street. The
Scrappers win, 8-1, in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Juan Valdes hit a two-run homer and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored five runs
Naked man reported outside Route 224 plaza
BOARDMAN — Four teenagers reported seeing a naked man outside of a Boardman-Canfield Road shopping
WORTH A LOOK | Area activities are open to the public
SALES X The grounds at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road at the corner of Sheridan
Local-born teen carries torch in global relay
The boy and his mother run and train together. YOUNGSTOWN — Some teenagers are too busy
Indians close to trading C.C. Sabathia to Milwaukee Brewers
The key to the deal is outfielder Matt LaPorta, the Brewers top draft pick a year ago.
Twins rally again to topple Tribe, Lee with 4-3 victory
Minnesota took advantage of some rare wildness from Lee in the seventh inning. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) —
Hardy leads Brewers to 11-6 rout of Bucs
The Milwaukee standout went 3-for-4 with two homers and four RBIs. MILWAUKEE (AP) — J.J. Hardy
Deputy reports theft of seven guns, sword
Deputy reports theft of seven guns, sword YOUNGSTOWN — A thief stole seven guns and a sword from
Report: Industrial space vacancies drop
The local rate of vacant industrial space is near the national average. The amount of
Flood protection poses concern for Ohioans
The danger for flooding may be greater than Valley residents realize. Many homeowners
Hearing set on gas company proposal
Dominion East Ohio wants to charge a flat fee for all customers, regardless of gas usage.
Strickland to conduct forums on education
The governor seeks public input as he finalizes plans for education reform for Ohio. COLUMBUS —
Closing of Bryson to displace 60 people
The home for mental health clients in Youngstown will shut down Sept. 1. YOUNGSTOWN — County
Red Sox, Cubs lead All-Stars
A record seven players from each team were named to the rosters that were announced Sunday. NEW
Nadal ends Federer’s reign as Wimbledon king
The Spaniard won a five-set victory and ended Federer’s record string of 40 straight wins at the
Scrappers blow lead, fall 4-2 at Brooklyn
Rookie Lonnie Chisenhall led Mahoning Valley with three hits, two of them doubles, and both RBIs.
HOW THEY VOTED
HOW THEY VOTED WRTA levy The vote totals for the Western Reserve Transit Authority levy in the
Final-day pressures aplenty as U.S. fills out track berths
Jenn Stuczynski set an American record in the pole vault. EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Allyson Felix felt
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 2, Boston 1 Texas 5, Baltimore 3 Chicago White
A walk to remember
Breast cancer victim from Valley inspires others to join the battle 1In fact, many people
Doctors group: Some 8-year-olds should be given cholesterol drugs
New treatments could be used to ward off future heart problems for children. CHICAGO (AP) — For
Phantoms’ schedule released
Phantoms’ schedule released The Mahoning Valley Phantoms will open the 2008-09 season in September
Dollar decline persists; consumers feel effects
Since 2002, the dollar has lost a quarter of its purchasing power on international markets.
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Fred and Melinda Furr, Struthers, boy, July 4. Amy Kovacs,
Wimbledon brings out the best in Venus
When she’s on the manicured grass courts she feels like it’s “a different ball game.” WIMBLEDON,
Obama playing with fire on NAFTA
Opinion: MEXICO CITY — When I asked Mexican President Felipe Calderon about Democratic presumptive
N. Dakotans hit oil and get rich quick
Oil is making millionaires out of regular folks in North Dakota. BEULAH, N.D. (AP) — Oscar Stohler
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Staten Island (Yankees)137.650— Brooklyn
ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 9, Royals 2 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer during
Pass the prosecco: Dictionary’s new entries debut
Mondegreen is in a category by itself. Is it acceptable to serve edamame to a dinner guest who’s
Charity walk
Charity walk For a cure Details on the Breast Cancer Three-Day Walk: Sponsors: Susan G. Komen
Kim’s bogey-free final round 65 wins AT&T National by two shots
South Korea’s Seon Hwa Lee won the LPGA Tour stop by one stroke. BETHESDA, Md. — Anthony Kim is
T.I. turns to civil rights icon as mentor
The leader reached out to the rapper a few months ago. ATLANTA — When he was growing up, most
Today is Monday, July 7, the 189th day of 2008. There are 177 days left in the year. On this date in
Today is Monday, July 7, the 189th day of 2008. There are 177 days left in the year. On this date in
FARE STRUCTURE
FARE STRUCTURE The Western Reserve Transit Authority plans to place a 0.25-percent Mahoning
SWEDEN
SWEDEN Dagens Nyheter, Stockholm, July 2: The tone against (Zimbabwe’s President Robert) Mugabe
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence” (8 p.m., TCM): In “Elvis Mitchell: Under the Influence,” the
Wages not to blame for death of factories
Opinion: Sure, U.S. banking is in trouble, but the longer-term and possibly more damaging threat to the
BE PREPARED Flood plan
Disaster authorities stress the importance of planning to prepare for a flood. Besides constructing
Bush backs decisions on N. Korea, Olympics
Hundreds of protesters were rallying Sunday. More had demonstrated Saturday. TOYAKO, Japan (AP) —
National Business Digest
NATION Prescription drug costs vary widely among stores NEW YORK — If you have been going to the
SDLqThe fire is just a big raging animal right now. ... It seems to be giving the fire guys
Opinion: SDLqThe fire is just a big raging animal right now. ... It seems to be giving the fire guys
Wife drops bombshell that shocks husband
Dear Annie: Two months ago, out of the blue, my 42-year-old wife of 25 years said, “I love you for
South Dakota answers the question of when life begins
Editorial: South Dakota answers the question of when life begins Suppose the South Dakota Legislature passed
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK J 3 u9 8 3 v10 6 4 wK Q 7 3 The bidding has proceeded:
In a survey,48 percent of workers said their jobs would be more difficult if they did not work in
In a survey,48 percent of workers said their jobs would be more difficult if they did not work in
America’s fallen warriors deserve honor
Opinion: “The curtains pull away. They come to the door. And they know. They always know.” — Maj. Steve
TV’s ‘Bachelor’ weds
TV’s ‘Bachelor’ weds LOS OLIVOS, Calif. — “The Bachelor” is a bachelor no more. Andrew
WHAT’S COVERED Flood insurance
Generally, a flood insurance policy covers the following items: The insured building Built-in
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers at Brooklyn Cyclones When: Today, noon Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Up next: The
Sometimes justices defy type-casting
Opinion: The Supreme Court’s decisions in recent weeks have casual observers scratching their heads trying to
British singer Adele stands apart from pack
The singer is looking forward to working in America. NEW YORK — It’s hard not to think of
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Youngstown Human Relations Commission, 10 a.m., council caucus room, city hall.
TRUMBULL COUNTY
TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Huntington National Bank v. Paul E. Jackson et al, foreclosure.
FLOOD CLAIMS Costs
Flood insurance claims exceeded $550 million in 2006, according to the National Flood Insurance
U.S. MARSHALS
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED James W. Cordell Jr. The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
Experts: Rising gas prices could have lasting impact
There’s been a change in the way Americans commute. WASHINGTON — America’s days as an automobile
Available space A comparison
Available space A comparison Vacancy rates for industrial space: Mahoning Valley: 8.6 percent
Pictures provide proof floral arrangements are perfect
Dear Heloise: When I receive a lovely floral arrangement, I take a picture of it to give to the
Pictures provide proof arrangements are as perfect as sender was promised
Dear Heloise: When I receive a lovely floral arrangement, I take a picture of it to give to the
Do-it-yourself patrons frequent salvage yards
Serve-yourself junkyards are becoming popular. DETROIT (AP) — It took an hour’s worth of work, but
Sales tax levy would keep WRTA buses rolling
The head of the transit agency calls the current level of service to the region ‘almost
Sturm successful in 4th title defense
The WBA middleweight champion won a lopsided decision. HALLE, Germany — Felix Sturm jabbed his
Cooler weather helps out crews in battling Calif.’s biggest fire
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Cooler weather on Sunday gave a boost to crews battling the enormous wildfire
R&J eliminates top-seeded Rondinelli, 2-1
R&J will face Astro Falcons or Dave Sugar Excavating, whose game was postponed by bad weather.
LEARNING THE ROPES
Scrappers’ record under .500, but Fryman likes effort of young players NILES — The Mahoning
Bush celebrates 62nd birthday on the fly
The president’s staff presented him with a wooden box as a gift. TOYAKO, Japan (AP) — Wedged
Thefts on the rise of anti-pollution device for autos
Rising metal commodity prices make platinum in the converters a target of thieves. CINCINNATI
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Saturday night: The Hartford native finished 19th in the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 2nd—Smoothment (Ramos)69.0022.8010.60 Jenniferismy (Urieta-
ON THE tracks Sunday’s other events
IRL WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Scott Dixon’s bid for a fourth straight victory on the road course at
Agless Torres sets U.S. record in 50 freestyle
The 41-year-old will swim two individual events in Beijing and maybe two relays. OMAHA, Neb. (AP)
Groups receive funds for service
The grants for Help Hotline and Community Solutions total nearly $1 million. YOUNGSTOWN — Two
2008-09 SCHEDULE \ Mahoning Valley Phantoms The North American Hockey League announced its schedule for the 2008-09 season. Following is the Mahoning Valley Phantoms’ schedule:
NAHL Showcase at Blaine, Minn. Sept. 17 — Owatonna Express, 3:15 p.m. Sept. 18 — North Iowa
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Classic Division Girard State St. Bar Grill 7, Niles Green 0 Girard
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