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Scrappers fall, 7-6, on Buffett Night
NILES — Brock Simpson went 4-for-5 and Ryan Blair went 3-for-4 to lead Mahoning Valley, but the
Lee wins 12th, Indians hand Rays fifth loss in row
CLEVELAND — Cliff Lee pitched six stellar innings in a warmup for a possible All-Star game start,
OVI checkpoint set Saturday night in Mahoning County
The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will have increased impaired driving
Lohse wins 11th as Cardinals beat Pirates 6-0
PITTSBURGH — Kyle Lohse limited the Pirates to six hits over seven shutout innings and Rick Ankiel
Warren man gets long prison term for kidnapping his wife
YOUNGSTOWN — A Warren man has been sentenced to 101‚Ñ2 years in prison after a jury convicted him of
Trial of man charged with 1985 murder of YSU coed set for Aug. 13
YOUNGSTOWN — The death-penalty murder trial of Bennie L. Adams will proceed as scheduled Aug. 13,
Motorcycle accident claims life of Girard man
GIRARD — Police are investigating a one-vehicle accident that took the life of 25-year-old Michael
Kirk Road bridge over Route 11 closes Monday
AUSTINTOWN — The Kirk Road bridge over state Route 11 will be closed for 90 days beginning Monday.
Man charged with burglaries in Canfield and Ellsworth townships
AUSTINTOWN— The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department and township police have jailed a man they say
Warren JFK fire loss set at $15,000
WARREN — John Gillen, athletic director at John F. Kennedy High School, reported to Warren police
Cobalt sales soar in June
Local car buyers are flocking to the Chevrolet Cobalt. The locally made car was the top-selling
City to name park after resident
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s park and recreation commission is honoring a city resident by renaming the
Lincoln Behavioral Health Care to merge with mystery firm
YOUNGSTOWN — Lincoln Behavioral Health Care, 800 E. Indianola Ave., is on the verge of merging with
Liberty to again discuss trash-hauler proposal
LIBERTY — Township officials will be holding a second public hearing to discuss a potential contract
Civil War show set for July 19
YOUNGSTOWN — Local historian Steffon Wydell Jones will be featured in a Civil War Historical Show at
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
ATHLETIC GROUPS X McDonald Midget Football Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior
Money demands stall next Pavlik bout
Winky Wright and Paul Williams are among the contenders. More than a month after Kelly
New Cruze will replace GM’s Cobalt
The Cruze is called an evolution of the Cobalt. It’s been the Chevrolet Cruze that’s been
Payne eager to erase losing
The oft-traded wide receiver has made an impact since joining the team. YOUNGSTOWN — Quorey
New owner stresses commitment to WCI
Executives taking over the steel mill are concerned about the age of the workers. WARREN — The
Residents petition Giant Eagle closing
About 200 folks had signed a petition asking Giant Eagle to change its mind. YOUNGSTOWN —
Ejection, but not dejection: Scrappers erupt in victory
Manager Travis Fryman and two players were tossed in the 9-4 win. NILES — Mahoning Valley
Five Class B teams getting ready for Mack state tourney at Cene
Opening-round pairings will be determined at tonight’s banquet. STRUTHERS — The Youngstown
Council chief: Report is politics
The police report stems from an e-mail found on the clerk’s computer. STRUTHERS — There is no
Conditional license for racino is pulled
The background check for the developer and key track workers is nearly complete. HILLSVILLE,
Tribe blasts out of skid with 13-2 win over Rays
The Indians avoided their longest losing streak in 77 years by hitting four homers. CLEVELAND (AP)
Cavs ink top pick; Utah signs Koufos
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers signed first-round draft pick J.J. Hickson Thursday. Terms of
New, open-air building nearly ready for the fair
The state wants a firewall in the middle of the fair’s new steer barn. LISBON — The Columbiana
YSU robber gets 421‚Ñ2 years
Davis was on parole when he committed the four robberies, the prosecutor said. YOUNGSTOWN —
Wise use of cards brings rewards
I’m a credit card rewards evangelist. I use credit cards for most transactions and pay my balance in
Friday's Best Bets on TV
“Queen Bees” (9 p.m., The N): So-called “mean girls” get a makeover (we assume to being “nice”) in
CAMPBELL |City Fest
The city’s annual City Fest is today through Sunday at Roosevelt Park. There is a nightly 50/50
Pakistan frets more over India, not al-Qaida
Opinion: When a suicide car bomb killed scores of people at the gate of the Indian Embassy in Kabul this
Huckabee, Romney are best VP options
Opinion: Texas Republicans may have heard at least one member of their 2008 ticket at their recent convention
PRIME TIME, ANYTIME
PRIME TIME, ANYTIME NBC.com: “30 Rock,” “The Office,” “Heroes,” “Tonight Show.” CBS.com: “CSI”
DeGraw wants wider audience
The alt-pop singer has gone through a couple of tough years. Two out of three ain’t bad.
Local singer has first pro CD
Liz Rubino bids farewell to Youngstown with a show at the Oakland. Judging by the performers
Review: Wi-Fi radios bring the world home
NEW YORK (AP) — What are you going to listen to? Norway’s 24-hour folk music channel Allttid
Quick takes on pricey gas, $20 per gallon coffee
Opinion: Thoughts at large: Who buys premium gasoline anymore? I wonder what the Elks Club will look
Man charged with bomb threat in Mercer
MERCER, Pa. — A Hermitage man is facing three felony charges over a bomb threat at the Mercer County
Downey does Sherlock with Holmes mystery
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. is trading Iron Man’s metal suit for Sherlock Holmes’
An old spin on new monitor
I remember getting my first computer with its 13-inch green-phosphor monitor. It was all green,
“Don’t Mess With the Zohan” (B): An Israeli commando fakes his own death to pursue
“Don’t Mess With the Zohan” (B): An Israeli commando fakes his own death to pursue his dream of
Crow, Groban to perform at All-Star game
Crow, Groban to perform at All-Star game NEW YORK — The All-Stars of music are coming to Yankee
Give the Iraqis a hearing
Give the Iraqis a hearing Kansas City Star: U.S. troops should stay no longer than necessary in
Get a new virtual secretary
Q. I enter events into AOL’s calendar and program it to send me e-mail to remind me. Unfortunately,
It’s smooth sailing for yacht builders
One company’s biggest problem is having enough workers to handle the load. NEW ORLEANS (AP) —
Web sites offer lots of show choices for TV fans
If you missed one of your favorite TV shows because of holiday travel, odds are good it is airing on
Legislators cite ‘honesty’ as reason to amend fireworks law
Editorial: Legislators cite ‘honesty’ as reason to amend fireworks law Let’s clarify one thing about people
3 Doors Down decides to stretch its wings
The band took more time with the new album. Raw and on the fly might work for punk bands and
Learning to play limit hold’em
Television forever changed the game of poker and is solely responsible for the resurgence of no
Retired Cleveland museum director dies in N. Carolina
CLEVELAND — Sherman E. Lee, director of the Cleveland Museum of Art for 25 years who expanded its
Steelers needing some love
Owner Dan Rooney needs one of his brothers on his side to keep control. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
GAME TIME
Who: Scrappers vs. Vermont Lake Monsters When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Where: Eastwood Field Tickets:
Genetic find helps explain autism
Genes aren’t missing; they’re not connecting with other genes, researchers say. WASHINGTON (AP) —
Klitschko faces ex-sparring partner Thompson
Three titles are on the line in Saturday’s heavyweight bout. BERLIN (AP) — Wladimir Klitschko has
ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 7, Tigers 6, 11 innings DETROIT — Justin Morneau hit an 11th-inning homer,
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
This week: NASCAR’s Sprint Cup series goes to Chicagoland Speedway Saturday night for the Lifelock
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS*
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS* THURSDAY 2nd—War Chest (Ramos )5.602.802.40 Brilliant Sermon (Urieta-
USDA OKs Nebraska Beef changes after recall
At least 41 illnesses in Michigan and Ohio have been tied to Nebraska Beef’s products. OMAHA,
On the Schedule Upcoming sandlot tournaments A list of sandlot baseball tournaments involving the Youngstown Class B League:
XConnie Mack State Tournament at Cene Park today through Thursday. B League teams are Rondinelli
Truck driver tests clean for drugs and alcohol
Truck driver tests clean for drugs and alcohol YOUNGSTOWN — David Feliciano, the tractor-trailer
On-going Steelers saga
On-going Steelers saga In a curious twist, Art Rooney Jr., a Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee for
Attempted-rape sentence
Attempted-rape sentence YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old North Jackson man is going to prison for four
Commissioners vote for Austintown road repaving
At least a 20 percent cost overrun is likely, engineer says. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
Creamer soars to flying finish
Her late birdies triggered a course-record 60 at the Farr Classic. SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — Paula
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
TRI-T PONY Canfield’s Lariccia’s Italian Market Place won the Classic Division Tournament by
GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday’s other events
Scottish Open LUSS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els failed to break par in the first round
Slump to threaten back-to-school sales
Analysts are closely monitoring back-to-school period, the second-most-important one for retailers
Iraq pursues ties with its neighbors
Violence in Iraq is at its lowest level in four years. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — For years, security
Bucs’ Maholm makes most of makeup, holds off Yanks
Damaso Marte finished for his fourth save in six outings and helped end New York’s five-game win
U.S. will act on threats, Rice warns Iranians
Israel made clear it, too, is ready to defend itself. WASHINGTON (AP) — Condoleezza Rice flexed
Today is Friday, July 11, the 193rd day of 2008. There are 173 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, July 11, the 193rd day of 2008. There are 173 days left in the year. On this date
Fire chief search awaits trustees’ criteria
Township EMS personnel are headed to Jamaica. NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township trustees
Crowds camp out for iPhone’s release in Japan
The phones will go on sale in the U.S. at 8 a.m. in each time zone. TOKYO — Gadget lovers
Obama accepts Jesse Jackson’s apology for crude comments
CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama shrugged off a crude comment aimed at
Residents denied water because of race awarded $11M
COLUMBUS (AP) — Residents of a close-knit, mostly black Ohio neighborhood that went almost 50 years
Decades of service adorn Aebischer’s
The family-owned business focuses on customer experience rather than competition. POLAND —
Iran’s photo of missile launches was doctored, defense analyst says
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian photograph showing a cluster of missile launches was apparently altered
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nicholas J. Blount, 24, of Austintown, and Jessica L. VanDyke,
Fuel price forcing firefighters to change emergency response
WASHINGTON — Now that diesel prices have jumped well beyond $4 a gallon, the volunteer rescuers who
Job cuts won’t fix city school deficit
The district still has a long way to go to get out of debt, the latest financial update shows.
Losing a home impedes renting
Foreclosure leaves a stigma that makes landlords leery. As if losing a house on the court steps
GM’s CEO dismisses bankruptcy rumors
DALLAS — The chief executive of General Motors Corp. dismissed speculation that the largest U.S.
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD July 4 Assault:
Teacher appeals loss of his job
Lanzo’s discipline included twisting the hair and pulling the ears of male students. CAMPBELL
All weekend
All weekend Fairs and festivals YSU Summer Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m.-midnight Friday, 10
Attempt to ‘make it work’ will show they tried
Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jack” for 35 years. In the beginning, it was OK and I thought
GM incentives
GM incentives Dislocated workers Offers for each GM transfer who buys a home in Trumbull County:
McCain camp raises $22M in June
Barack Obama hasn’t revealed his fund-raising total for June. WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican
Name chosen for East Side library
The president of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society was disappointed in the choice.
Fourth of July ritual: Valley politicians on parade
Opinion: When it comes to political events, the Fourth of July Parade in Austintown rarely disappoints. As
Thunder vs. Manchester wolves Rosters/lineups
Thunder vs. Manchester wolves Rosters/lineups THUNDER OFFENSE QB — (10) Shane Adler (6-5, 225)
Doubts persist about Nashville’s IRL future
The league is considering dropping the track from its schedule next season. GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP)
“To the extent that we may have contributed in any way to the public perception that you might
“To the extent that we may have contributed in any way to the public perception that you might have
3-D cinema makes for a thrilling ‘Journey’
Veteran visual-effects supervisor Eric Brevig makes the most of the 3-D technology. Hollywood
Craft paint helps with luggage ID
Dear Heloise: It’s easy to use the acrylic paint from craft projects (comes in small plastic jars)
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, special work session meeting, 12:30
Secondhand smoke affects fewer people
About 46 percent of nonsmokers still breathe in smoke, the study found. ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly half
Black history museum set
Black history museum set WASHINGTON — The Smithsonian Institution issued a call for architects
Deal OK's to keep serial drunken driver behind bars
1But the 54-year-old repeat offender learned Thursday that he finally hit the end of the road when
WNBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s games
Storm 89, Mercury 78 SEATTLE — Lauren Jackson scored 19 of her 25 points in the second half to
162nd trumbull county fair |Schedule
today 9:30 a.m., Junior Fair dairy show, universal show ring; Junior Fair dog show; open class
Forum employees are working to preserve system
Opinion: Forum employees are working to preserve system EDITOR: There’s been a whirlwind of activity
Driver pleads innocent in chase that hurt cops
Officers said they found two types of pills in the suspect’s car. WARREN — Tracye L. Peno,
Candidates focus on women’s votes
Obama led McCain 42 percent to 37 percent among women in June. NEW YORK (AP) — It’s women’s week
Calif. National Guard steps in as wildfires spread
This season’s firefighting conditions have been among the worst in memory. ALBION, Calif. (AP) —
Killer gets 10 years for ‘vigilante’ action
The defendant could have gotten a life prison sentence. WARREN — In sentencing Mario Q.
STRUTHERS |Mayor Stocker’s actions
Since winning election last fall and taking office in January, Struthers Mayor Terry Stocker has
R J Trucking wins ‘B’ title
R J Trucking wins ‘B’ title R J Trucking completed a three-game sweep of Astro Falcons and an
Scientists: Global warming could extend smog problem
WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming could worsen smog and stretch what typically is a summer pollution
NOTEBOOK Scrappers
Struggling: The Scrappers went into Thursday’s game struggling to get wins at Eastwood Field. They
Pharmacy faulted in blood thinner deaths
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A hospital in Corpus Christi said Thursday that a mixing error that led to a
American Conference
American Conference EastWLTPct.PFPAHomeAwayDivCon y-W-B/Scranton1120.8468515006-05-26-111-2
Wednesday’s Games
Wednesday’s Games American League Boston 18, Minnesota 5 N.Y. Yankees 2, Tampa Bay 1, 10
R&J Truck captures Class B series title
It was the third straight crown for R&J, which won all seven playoff games. STRUTHERS — R J
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Brian and Mary Jane McCombs, New Middletown, girl, July
Incentives to buy homes growing
Other local cities are welcome to join in offering tax breaks to GM transfers. LORDSTOWN —
Gantt likely to get 6-year term after pleading guilty to assault
Gantt shot an off-duty firefighter during a struggle. YOUNGSTOWN — The man who shot a former
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