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Pa. State Gaming Board to mull Valley View slots license Thursday
HILLSVILLE, Pa. — Mahoning Township supervisors will travel to Harrisburg on Thursday for a meeting
Sabathia wild, but a winner in Brewers debut
MILWAUKEE — CC Sabathia was a little wild in his debut with the Milwaukee Brewers, but still
Cabrera hits 2 homers in Tigers’ win over Indians
DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera hit two home runs, Marcus Thames had one and Justin Verlander was dominant
AFSCME concerned about losing Youngstown school district jobs
YOUNGSTOWN — District employees concerned about changes in their jobs and possible cuts in other
Rams’ retiree kicks back
YOUNGSTOWN — Fourteen-year NFL veteran kicker Jeff Wilkins didn’t need anyone to tell him it was
Hockey at the Chevy Centre this season still a possibility, says Steelhounds owner
YOUNGSTOWN —Herb Washington, owner of the Youngstown SteelHounds’ parent company, described his one-
By fall 2010, you can cruise in a new GM Lordstown-built Cruze
YOUNGSTOWN — General Motors Corp. announced today that its newest entry into the compact car market
Campbell man fired from AG’s office without cause
YOUNGSTOWN — An Ohio Unemployment Compensation Review Commission hearing officer ruled the state
Suspected child-killer’s bond is reduced
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge John M. Durkin has granted a defense motion to reduce the bond of a suspect in
YSU gets continued accreditation
YOUNGSTOWN — The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
GM Lordstown sending new workers to school
Five-hundred workers are attending orientation sessions this week. LORDSTOWN — Hundreds of General
Mercer man charged with raping girl
MERCER, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are charging a man with raping a juvenile. Police say Jack
Former AG Dann’s home up for sale: The price $295K
LIBERTY — Looking for a “spacious home” that “offers superior comfort in luxurious surroundings”
Another military band to perform at Boardman park
BOARDMAN — The award winning U.S. Air Force Band of Flight from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base will
City eyes park at former pipe mill site
City officials are negotiating the purchase of a 100-acre site, the location of a former LTV seamless pipe mill, with the expectation of turning it into a business park.
Church has fundraiser for Jackson-Milton youths
NORTH JACKSON — First Federated Church, 10786 Mahoning Ave., is conducting a fundraising drive for
Prosecutor gets another chance to indict man on 13th DUI
YOUNGSTOWN — The prosecutor’s office has one more chance to get it right in Randy H. Bragwell’s 13th
Girl charged with felonious assault after fight at city pool
YOUNGSTOWN — A 16-year-old Hudson Avenue girl was arrested on felonious assault charges after a
Warren Township crash temporarily closes U.S. 422
WARREN — A section of U.S. Route 422 at State Route 5 was closed for about five hours this morning
Man charged with felonious assault on his girlfriend
YOUNGSTOWN — The man whose Glenwood Avenue home was surrounded by police after his bruised and naked
Woman says she was kidnapped, raped
YOUNGSTOWN — A 19-year-old woman told police she was kidnapped while walking to a friend’s on
GM to unveil Cruze in October
According to a news release, the Cruze will make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show in early October.
Niles Historical Society books teacher as speaker
NILES — “The Life of Lou Henry Hoover” will be the subject of a talk by Elizabeth Clark, retired
Torch Club and members honored at convention
LANCASTER, Pa. — Youngstown Torch Club and two of its members were honored at the annual
Senior center will offer help with tax stimulus
YOUNGSTOWN — An AARP tax expert will be at the Mahoning County Senior Center, 1110 Fifth Ave., from
Highway Tabernacle plans annual tent sale
AUSTINTOWN — Highway Tabernacle, 3000 S. Raccoon Road, is having its annual tent sale from 9 a.m. to
Carnival is fundraiser for mission trip
Carnival is fundraiser for mission trip BOARDMAN — Disciples Christian Church, 565 Boardman-
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan get-togethers
XAustintown Fitch High School Class of 1978 has scheduled a 30-year class reunion for Nov. 29 at the
Legislators: Fireworks law ‘makes liars out of all of us’
Few arrests for use of illegal fireworks were made over the holiday weekend. YOUNGSTOWN — The
Severstal to invest $100M at WCI
Now that the purchase of WCI Steel is complete, its chief executive steps aside. WARREN — WCI
Youngstown boxer guilty of felonious assault
Wesley Triplett lost his cool and should be punished, the prosecutor said. YOUNGSTOWN — A super
Thunder players playing for pride
The playoffs aren’t possible, but Coach Mike Hold said they’ll still play hard. YOUNGSTOWN —
Tractor Pull
Tractor Pull Antique Tractor Club of Trumbull County Here are the winners of the tractor pull
Old barn gets new lease on life
The crew took it apart board by board, hauled it to his farm and reassembled it. MOUNT VERNON,
Shopping guidelines Suits for every body type
Shopping for a new swimsuit? This year, do your homework before heading into the fitting room.
Fresh faces and big names
Elizabeth Beisel made the team as a 15-year-old. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Elizabeth Beisel emerged as a
No more Sonics in Oklahoma City
The NBA franchise has moved to Oklahoma City — nickname to be announced. ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The
A disastrous flirtation with Sharia law
Opinion: So this is how it ends: not with a bang, but a whimper. The most senior judge in England has
Rafa vs. Roger: It just keeps getting better
Expect those two to meet again in a couple of months at the U.S. Open. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) —
On TV, teen pregnancy is just a bump in the road
Opinion: When did teen pregnancy become entertaining? You know, the stuff of a break-out summer comedy, an
GM said to be considering more cuts
Speculation is that Buick, Saab or Saturn are the brands most likely to be cut. DETROIT (AP) —
DOUG MORGAN’S BARN Torn down, moved, reassembled
Doug Morgan rebuilt a 19-century barn near Mount Vernon. It was taken down last year in Union
Today is Tuesday, July 8, the 190th day of 2008. There are 176 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, July 8, the 190th day of 2008. There are 176 days left in the year. On this date
Koppel series shows changes in China
What’s going on in China will make a big difference in the U.S., Koppel said. NEW YORK — The
Vandals cut off AC at Liberty businesses
LIBERTY — Police are trying to determine who is responsible for stopping the flow of cool air at
Baseball Scores
Baseball Favorite Odds Underdog National League PHILADELPHIA 9-10 St. Louis PITTSBURGH
Seductive, demure retro swimsuits may replace skimpy string bikinis
String bikinis are not the flavor fashionistas are serving up this summer. Instead, think Betty
Televised Sports Events
TODAY 8 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France. Noon (FSN Pitt) Women’s football: IWFL. Noon (SPD)
Fear not: Figure-flattering swimsuits disguise flaws and boost confidence
For a lucky few, summer is synonymous with fun in the sun. For others (most of us), summer stirs up
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nathan B. Grimes, 27, of 119 Woodland Ave., Campbell, and
Zoning violations go unresolved
Some city officials are hoping to meet with court officials to discuss the situation. GIRARD
Garden tractors test mettle
Tractor enthusiasts showed their stuff at the Trumbull County Fair. BAZETTA — Members of the
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 8, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, July 8, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
“Celebrity Family Feud” (8 p.m., NBC): “My Name Is Earl” actors — including the star, Jason Lee —
‘A very difficult decision’: Tribe’s woes led to trade
After trading CC Sabathia, the Tribe has high hopes for prospect Matt LaPorta. CLEVELAND (AP) — CC
Tribe’s Sizemore chosen for All-Star HR derby
NEW YORK (AP) — Home run leaders Chase Utley and Grady Sizemore, and major league RBIs leader Josh
Cities crack down on thefts of recyclables
Prices paid for aluminum, cardboard and newsprint have gone up. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Every
Bomber kills 41, hurts 150 at embassy
Gray dust covered the dead and the wounded. KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A suicide car bomb outside
Pair charged with numerous crimes
LIBERTY — A man and woman have been arrested and charged with numerous crimes after police said they
BY THE NUMBERS Hungry pupils fed
Numbers on school lunch program in Ohio: An estimated 175 million meals — about 1.8 million a day
China has lots of work ahead
Pollution is a big problem along with subway and railway completions. BEIJING (AP) — With one
Question on umbrella etiquette is well-covered
Q. I have had it with those huge golf umbrellas. Who do those goofs think they are with those 84-
Payday lenders take Ohio ballot battle to court
COLUMBUS (AP) — Payday lenders fighting to repeal a statewide crackdown on their industry on Monday
Theft of purse becomes a valuable lesson
Dear Heloise: While serving a mission for my church in Bolivia, my purse was taken one evening in a
Man arrested in shooting of immigrant
CLEVELAND (AP) — A security camera has led to the arrest of a Cleveland man in the service-station
“I’m not going to sit here and psychoanalyze the man, but I will tell you that
“I’m not going to sit here and psychoanalyze the man, but I will tell you that he’s very
AGHANISTAN Deadliest attacks
Some of the deadliest insurgent attacks in Afghanistan since the U.S.-led offensive began Oct. 7,
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers vs. Vermont Lake Monsters When: Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. Where: Eastwood Field (330-
Betancourt tirelessly campaigns to free the rest of the hostages
PARIS (AP) — Freedom tastes sweet, and Ingrid Betancourt is lapping it up with the same drive and
Can Obama dare promise an America envisioned by King?
Opinion: Can Obama dare promise an America envisioned by King? EDITOR: Forty years ago a leader rose
The Jim Tressel experience
OSU coach touts grades, gratitude Despite two title losses, he has reason to be optimistic about
Crimestoppers
CRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater Youngstown
Behind makeup is where Perlman’s comfortable
The actor said the makeup allows him to ‘be freer.’ BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Ron Perlman has a
Man faces gun charges
Man faces gun charges NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Police filed charges against a man they said pointed a gun
Urban myths have no place in U.S. energy debate
Urban myths have no place in U.S. energy debate Kansas City Star: It’s an urban legend that’s easy
Relay for Life Breaking it down
Facts about the fundraiser for the American Cancer Society: About 10.5 million living Americans
Lack of intimacy leaves him feeling resentful
Dear Annie: I’ve been married to a great woman for over 16 years. We were both in our 40s when we
9 killed on Ohio roads over holiday weekend
COLUMBUS (AP) — Though the just completed Fourth of July travel period was much longer than last
Panel on government change to disband
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A commission that formed to study whether Lawrence County should change its form
TRADE NUMBERS Indians & Brewers
This season’s statistics stats for the players involved in the Indians’ trade of CC Sabathia to the
2,200 Marines to stay in war extra 30 days
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has extended the tour of 2,200 Marines in Afghanistan, after
Kidman has a baby girl
Kidman has a baby girl NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A publicist for Keith Urban says Nicole Kidman has given
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY June 26
Youth baseball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt Classic Division West Branch 21, Crestview 11 Boardman Denman Tire 1,
Citing extramarital affairs, A-Rod’s wife files for divorce
The marriage ended amid rumors of the slugger’s new friendship with Madonna. MIAMI (AP) — A
Family prepares for 128th reunion
A family member was an early Mahoning Valley settler. YOUNGSTOWN — For the 128th year,
Frenchmen set pace in Tour’s third stage
Samuel Dumoulin won the stage and Romain Feillu is the overall leader. NANTES, France (AP) — On a
A champion of freedom
Opinion: Independence Day 2008 — like July 4, 1826, and July 4, 1831 — will long be remembered as a very
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 6 p.m., Township Government Center, 8299 Market St.
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Texas 11, Baltimore 10 Tampa Bay 9, Kansas City 2 Chicago
Astro Falcons win to advance to Class B finals
The Falcons held off Dave Sugar, 7-6, to advance against R&J Trucking. STRUTHERS — Astro Falcons
Robber steals deposit
Robber steals deposit BOARDMAN — Police were called to a robbery at the National City Bank branch
area
area Malone hires Grimes CANTON — Malone College has hired Charlie Grimes as its new Director of
Candidates differ on how to fix economy
Republicans were in the White House when the economy fell. DENVER (AP) — Barack Obama and John
InBev seeking ouster of entire Anheuser board
InBev’s proposed board for Anheuser-Busch includes some high-level CEOs. BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) —
SEVERSTAL How it operates
Details on the four divisions of Severstal, which bought WCI Steel: Russian Steel: Primary mill is
Alcohol poisoning takes young lives
WINONA, Minn. (AP) — On the morning after the house party on Johnson Street, Jenna Foellmi and
Trumbull deputies searching for person who shot officer
Wearing a bulletproof vest saved the life of a Newton Township police officer. NEWTON TOWNSHIP
Mayor’s plan to offer $500 to GM workers to buy homes in Niles
The mayor hopes to attract new taxpayers to the city. NILES — Mayor Ralph Infante wants to use
Reasons for optimism grow in Baghdad
Opinion: Whenever I am trying to get a glimpse of what’s happening at street level in Baghdad, Iraq, I call
Scrappers in walk over Cyclones 8-1; home Wednesday
Mahoning Valley scored five runs in the fifth inning without getting a hit. BROOKLYN, N.Y. —
Pirates hit often in 10-7 victory
The Bucs’ bats delivered against Houston after being silenced by Cincinnati. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Ohio streamlines school lunch aid
About 1.8 million meals were served to pupils in Ohio public schools in the 2006-07 school year.
To expand nuclear energy, stop stonewalling Yucca
Editorial: To expand nuclear energy, stop stonewalling Yucca In the shadows of Three Mile Island, Chernobyl
American divers have both youth and experience
15-year-olds Hayley Ishimatsu and Mary Beth Dunnichay made the team. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The
Serving Up Optimism
Ex-Delphi workers upbeat on Girard bar business Both men are happy with the decision to remain in
MLB ROUNDUP \ Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 7, Rays 4, 10 innings ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay’s seven-game
Regional Business Digest
REGION $296,000 federal grant to aid Jameson expansion NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Jameson Health System
Iraqi leader seeks timetable for withdrawal
Iraqi leader seeks timetable for withdrawal BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister said Monday his
Poland plans Relay for Life
The 1980s cover band Edison’s Medicine will perform at event. POLAND — Cancer has changed the
Anthony Kim is heading to top
Anthony Kim is heading to top The 22-year-old is causing the biggest stir since a guy named Woods
Schilling still unsure about playing in ’09
His season-ending shoulder surgery brought more pain than usual, his wife said. RANDOLPH, Mass.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Shannon Reimold and Jim Bundy, Niles, boy, July 3.
LEGAL CELEBRATION: People on lawn chairs gathered to watch a legal fireworks show at the Chevrolet
LEGAL CELEBRATION: People on lawn chairs gathered to watch a legal fireworks show at the Chevrolet
Statement sees food, oil prices as threat
The group is expected to make a declaration Wednesday on various issues. TOKYO — The final
Baseball bat beating draws assault charge
Supposedly it involved some Yankees and Red Sox fans, but even that’s disputed. FALMOUTH, Mass.
Officers’ duty is to set an example, speak up
Opinion: On the street, nobody knows anything, nobody’s seen anything. Cops and prosecutors complain about it
QUOTEABLE Jim Tressel’s opinion
Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was asked a variety of questions Monday. His opinion on: OSU
162nd trumbull county fair Schedule
TUESDAY (free admission for veterans with proper ID) 9 a.m., Junior Fair horse PAS Show,
Automakers’ decline to have big effect
The auto industry pumps $500 million annually into the NASCAR programs. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) —
U.S. airlines report fewer delays
American continues to have the most flight delays. NEW YORK (AP) — Domestic airlines improved
Northern Ohio PGA
Northern Ohio PGA Stroke Play Series #7 Barrington Golf Club Monday’s results Par: 72 1
Microsoft hopes to deal with new Yahoo board
Microsoft says it can’t negotiate with Yahoo’s current board. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft Corp.
U.S. track seeks next star
Sprinters Tyson Gay and Allyson Felix lost chances for Olympic sprint doubles. EUGENE, Ore. (AP) —
Tax credit paves way for housing
The project will help to fill the need for senior housing in the city. NILES — With a $642,654
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