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Michaels’ homer rallies Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jason Michaels hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning, the Pirates’ third big
Garko’s five RBIs lead Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ryan Garko drove in five runs to help Matt Ginter earn his first win in more than
Goodbye Cornersburg Giant Eagle
YOUNGSTOWN — For one day, the clerks, baggers and bakers at Giant Eagle were celebrities. And they
Black church in Youngstown gets Ohio historical marker
YOUNGSTOWN — History provides the motivation that propels a community forward, strengthening
Probe under way of unauthorized early exits by some Youngstown cops
YOUNGSTOWN — Concern that the South Side was without adequate police coverage in the early morning
Kirk Road bridge over state Route 11 in Austintown closes Monday
AUSTINTOWN — The Kirk Road bridge over state Route 11 will be closed for 90 days beginning Monday.
Thirteen local Air Force reservists on their way to Iraq
VIENNA — Thirteen local Air Force reservists were deployed to Iraq today for a six-month tour of
Sales of Cobalts zoom in Valley
The Cobalt was the area’s top-selling car for the first time in 12 months. Local car buyers
Newton Twp. cop pleads guilty to speeding
Investigators have not found the man who shot the officer. CHARDON — The volunteer Newton
Life Fleet Ambulance will give Hubbard area 24-hour service
The service officially begins Monday. HUBBARD — Residents in the city and township now have an
Police use Taser on teen threatening suicide
The boy dropped the knife and fell after being struck by the Taser. BOARDMAN — Police said they
Trial scheduled in slaying of YSU female
The judge says he wants no surprises as the trial begins. YOUNGSTOWN — The death-penalty
Fair food: Fast, filling and fabulous
Food makes up a large part of the fair experience. BAZETTA — Before the shrill screams of
Pavlik-Williams bout likely
The champ would make his second defense on Sept. 27 in Atlantic City. YOUNGSTOWN — Get ready
Rondinelli wins title in Little b
Rondinelli scored two runs in the top of the seventh to gain the 7-5 victory. STRUTHERS —
Mistakes costly in M.V.’s 7-6 loss
The Scrappers made some base running blunders and couldn’t rally for the win. NILES — Some
Clemente to coach Zips golf
AKRON — Colin Clemente of Hubbard, who completed an outstanding four-year golf career for the
Cleveland’s Lee makes his pitch for All-Star start
The lefty improved to 12-2 after blanking the Rays for six innings of a 5-0 win. CLEVELAND (AP) —
Washout leaves teams in the dark
Tonight’s race will be the first time many drivers see Chicagoland at night. JOLIET, Ill. (AP) —
Cards’ ‘O’ awakens in win over Pirates
St. Louis put together one of its best offensive games in recent weeks, winning 6-0. PITTSBURGH
Public meeting planned on Nease plant cleanup
The latest cleanup effort may cost $3.8 million SALEM — The next stage of the cleanup of the
McCain to ID fundraisers by employer, occupation
Fundraisers are vital to a successful campaign. WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican John McCain’s
ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball
BASEBALL PONY TOURNAMENT (14s) Boardman 14, Canfield Hurricanes 7 Austintown 13, Girard 5 PONY
Falling GE profit meets estimates
GE is proposing a spinoff of its lighting business. HARTFORD, Conn. — General Electric Co.
New York-Penn League
New York-Penn League McNamara Division WLPct.GB Staten Island (Yankees)159.625— Hudson
Large crowd joins in relay
By Friday evening, Poland’s Relay for Life had raised $5,055. POLAND — The Power of One is the
Injured Hamm shows progress
He must prove his fitness at the July 19 training camp. A week after Paul Hamm was cleared to do
Hunter, trapper education
Hunter, trapper education INFORMATION — Ohio: Call (800) WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: (814) 432-3187.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Christopher and Deanna Johnson, Canfield, boy, July 1.
housing bills
housing bills Key provisions Comparison of major elements of housing relief bills in the Senate
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21): Jim Villani will join host Madonna
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ Channel 21): Jim Villani will join host Madonna Chism
Baptist District Association sets 50th event
YOUNGSTOWN — The Eastern Ohio, Western Pennsylvania, and Northern West Virginia Baptist District
Give a hand to a mom who has only two
Opinion: THOMASTON, Maine — I would like to thank the man who helped me during my recent flight from Maine to
Jackie Chan museum planned in Shanghai
Jackie Chan museum planned in Shanghai HONG KONG — Jackie Chan’s Web site says construction has
Keeping it close to home
There’s no denying that fishing requires at least a little bit of what is fast becoming one of
Mission conference focuses on spiritual
Speakers, Bible study and services will highlight the event. NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. — The 103rd
She is left dangling when ‘Oscar’ is tied up
Dear Annie: I am dating the most wonderful man in the world. “Oscar” does everything for me. He is
Struthers class breakfast
Struthers class breakfast BOARDMAN — Members of Struthers High School Class of 1954 will meet for
JANINE BARTHOLOMEW DAVID BRADLEY
JANINE BARTHOLOMEW DAVID BRADLEY X YOUNGSTOWN — Janine Nicole Bartholomew, a daughter of Gary and
Top brass at the VA act like adversaries
Opinion: When it comes to war and peace, we indeed are two Americas. One fights our nation’s wars. The other
There’s no pew in his clean church birdhouse
Dear Heloise: With interest, we read your comment about the importance of cleaning out a birdhouse.
MICHELE SHOBEL STEVEN ELIA
MICHELE SHOBEL STEVEN ELIA X TAMPA, Fla. — Westin Harbour Island Hotel was the setting at 7 p.m.
Reports: InBev is talking with Anheuser-Busch
InBev has raised its offer by $5 a share, a report said. ST. LOUIS (AP) — After weeks of public
Rosary, Mass for guild
Rosary, Mass for guild STRUTHERS — Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will meet Wednesday at Holy
KATIE GRIES MATTHEW GRAY
KATIE GRIES MATTHEW GRAY X CANFIELD — A honeymoon at St. Lucia followed the Dec. 29, 2007, wedding
DENA PAGANO MATTHEW BISHOP
DENA PAGANO MATTHEW BISHOP X LAKELAND, Fla. — The marriage of Dena Marie Pagano, 5254 Nichols
Paulson: Keep Fannie, Freddie in current form
Government leaders look at options to prop up the nation’s key mortgage companies. WASHINGTON (AP)
LACEY ROSSER JASON COULTER
LACEY ROSSER JASON COULTER X YOUNGSTOWN — The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 1 p.m. June
One person dies in Calif. wildfire
This is the worst fire season in the state’s history, but there have been few deaths or injuries.
Dannelle Bagnoli Scott Harenberg
Dannelle Bagnoli Scott Harenberg X UPPER ARLINGTON — Dannelle M. Bagnoli and Scott R. Harenberg,
Airlines, others boosting calls for oil speculation crackdown
Congress is resisting pressure for quick action against energy speculators. WASHINGTON (AP) — As
Liberty Presbyterian honors 2 members
LIBERTY — Liberty Presbyterian Church, 1451 Church Hill-Hubbard Road, honored its 2008 Man and Woman
AMANDA GLOZER NICHOLAS HAUCH
AMANDA GLOZER NICHOLAS HAUCH X YOUNGSTOWN — Amanda Glozer of Boardman became the bride of Nicholas
Stocks end lower amid mortgage concerns, oil prices
The Dow briefly dropped below 11,000 for the first time in nearly two years. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall
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
Galapagos Islands adventure continues ...
A cruise of the Galapagos Islands takes on a life of its own. Each day is a series of highlights
Speakers, youth program set at camp meeting
SEBRING — The 104th Sebring Interdenominational Holiness Camp Meeting continues through July 20 at
our lady of mount carmel\Through the years
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 343 Via Mount Carmel St., Youngstown, is marking its centennial with the
A vast left-handed conspiracy
Opinion: When Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain take the stage for the presidential debates, attentive
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael L. Van Dine, 29, Streamwood, Ill., and Anna Marie
Take air-quality advisories seriously, officials warn
Only three air-quality advisory days have been issued for the Youngstown-Warren region this year.
Favre seeks return to NFL, asks Packers for his release
Green Bay seems poised to move on without him. Brett Favre asked the Packers to release him so
JAMMED PHONE LINES
Customers lined up at several Mahoning Valley stores to buy an iPhone and a bit of the mania.
Man charged in Canfield, Ellsworth burglaries
Man charged in Canfield, Ellsworth burglaries AUSTINTOWN — The Mahoning County Sheriff’s
Mill Creek Metroparks
Mill Creek Metroparks Preschool Nature Hour What: Butterfly Magic will teach children age 2 to 5
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Qualifying: Rain washed out qualifying for the Lifelock 400 Thursday night so drivers were assigned
Cancer doesn’t drown hopes
Swimmer Eric Shanteau is delaying surgery to compete in the Olympics. ATLANTA (AP) — When Eric
Obama responds to criticism of foreign-language comment
Obama said he wants Americans to learn to speak another language besides English. DAYTON (AP) —
Senate approves $300B plan to help ease foreclosure crisis
The legislation includes about $7.3 million for neighborhood projects in the Youngstown area.
80-year-old stripper knows age doesn’t define sex appeal
She’s been friends with a lot of famous people, including Elvis Presley, who dated her. LAS VEGAS
Today is Saturday, July 12, the 194th day of 2008. There are 172 days left in the year.On this date
Today is Saturday, July 12, the 194th day of 2008. There are 172 days left in the year.On this date
air quality INDEX
air quality INDEX Explanation Air quality control reports include the index values, which run
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
The Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people: James L. Putnam Jr., 30, of Draper Avenue,
af2 standings
af2 standings American Conference EastWLTPFPA y-W-B/Scranton1120851500 Manchester670673724
British food pronouncement recalls WWII
Britons are being told to cut back on food waste because of rapidly rising food costs. LONDON (AP)
GAME TIME \ Scrappers
Who: Scrappers vs. Hudson Valley Renegades When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Where: Eastwood Field
Amputee fails in bid for Games
Oscar Pistorius, using carbon-fiber prosthetics for legs, failed to qualify. ROME (AP) — Double-
Police recover motorcycle stolen in 1999
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Village police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a motorcycle
NASCAR ROUNDUP \ News and notes
Obama considering sponsorship: NASCAR’s BAM Racing team has presented Barack Obama’s presidential
CLEANUP Nease Chemical
Here’s a recap of events in the mirex contamination at the former Nease Chemical Co. 1961: Nease
Castroneves nabs 1st pole after edging out Patrick
He extended his career record to 24 poles. GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Helio Castroneves’ drought is
Teach them to fish (or farm)
Teach them to fish (or farm) Chicago Sun-Times: It’s a noble idea to support products that are
Lincoln Behavioral cuts jobs, prepares to merge
YOUNGSTOWN — Lincoln Behavioral Health Care, 800 E. Indianola Ave., is on the verge of merging with
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is committed to faith, family and future as city church
YOUNGSTOWN — Situated on Via Mount Carmel Street, located off Watt Street, Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Hargrove back where he belongs
The former Tribe manager is coaching for free in Kansas. LIBERAL, Kan. (AP) — Mike Hargrove is
Near-collision at JFK
Near-collision at JFK WASHINGTON — Two airborne planes — one landing and the other taking off —
Boxer Yanez’ status is uncertain
USA Boxing will rule Monday on Luis Yanez’ status with the U.S. Olympic team. NEW YORK (AP) — Luis
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE Minnesota 7, Detroit 6, 11 innings Oakland 3, Seattle 2, 11
Cruze to fuel GM Lordstown’s ongoing positive evolution
Editorial: Cruze to fuel GM Lordstown’s ongoing positive evolution Announcement this week that the General
Butterflies work their magic
Preschool programs are at Ford Nature Center three times a month. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s never too
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ Friday’s other events
John Deere Classic SILVIS, Ill. — Kenny Perry again sizzled following a sluggish start and was two
MLB ROUNDUP Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 3, Mariners 1 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Luke Hochevar scattered five hits over
NOTEBOOK \ Scrappers vs. Vermont
Outdoor concert: The Scrappers announced a concert at Eastwood Field Aug. 21 when rock band
162nd trumbull county fair |Schedule
today 9 a.m., Junior Fair contest horse show; open class dairy show, universal show ring. 10
Doping back at Tour de France
Manuel Beltran’s positive test for EPO probably won’t be the last for this year’s race. AURILLAC,
Creamer fires 65, leads by 6
Her 6-under 65 followed her record course- 60 in the Farr Owens Corning Classic. SYLVANIA, Ohio
Warren man gets 101‚Ñ2-year term
The jury rendered a mixed verdict after deliberating seven hours. YOUNGSTOWN — A Warren man
SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger,
Business news digest
NATION As gas prices rise, number of auto deaths could drop WASHINGTON — Today’s high gas prices