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Scrappers rout Hudson Valley again

NILES — One night after scoring 13 runs, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers continued their offensive


Fugitive nabbed in Atlanta for Youngstown killing

YOUNGSTOWN — The U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force apprehended Aaron Sherrod on


Liberty chooses one trash hauler

LIBERTY — There will now be only one company collecting trash in the township. Township trustees


Embattled principal is out in Farrell

FARRELL, Pa. — In a meeting that lasted about five minutes, Lee V. McFerren officially lost his job


Ohio Edison accused in lawsuit of sneaky tree cutting

YOUNGSTOWN — A lawyer and his wife have sued Ohio Edison for more than $25,000 in compensatory


AG secretary back on the job after investigation

YOUNGSTOWN — A secretary at the attorney general’s Youngstown office placed on paid administrative


Indians’ Cliff Lee named starting pitcher for A.L.

NEW YORK — Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee ace Ben Sheets were picked as the


City to reduce Chevrolet Centre ticket tax

YOUNGSTOWN —The cost to attend an event at the Chevrolet Centre is expected to get cheaper. City


Woman tussles with security guard, gets arrested

BOARDMAN — A Washington Boulevard woman was charged with robbery, criminal trespass and possession


Howland 17-year-old pursuing pilot’s license

VIENNA — Less than two years after becoming legal to drive on the roads, 17-year-old Dan Miller, of

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Man, son attacked inside Canfield home

CANFIELD — Police are searching for the two men who entered a Canfield residence with the presumed


Lincoln Behavioral begins moving clients out

Large, unmarked white vans were loading the young people at about 10 a.m. They were being returned


Traffic backed up on Route 11 southbound in Vienna

VIENNA — Traffic was backed up about a mile on state Route 11 southbound just after 8 am. today. The


Costs of running local governments in the Valley skyrocket, study shows

YOUNGSTOWN — While the population in Mahoning and Trumbull counties decreased over a 10-year period,


Study: Valley government costs soar

Yet government spending in Mahoning and Trumbull counties is below average for Northeast Ohio.


Brides gather ideas at fair

Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park turned into wedding central during its fourth bridal


IHL moves ahead minus SteelHounds

The league can’t wait any longer for formal discussions to begin. YOUNGSTOWN — As the Oakland


Indians sweep Rays from first

Jhonny Peralta drove in three runs in Cleveland’s 5-2 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) — The All-Star break


Red-hot Cardinals bats pummel Pirates pitchers for 11-6 triumph

Franquelis Osoria blew a 6-5 lead to take the loss. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals


Despite rain, bikers roll in for charity

Proceeds from the run benefit a scholarship in the name of fallen Youngstown officer Michael


Scrappers rebound for split

Jeremie Tice’s three hits powered Mahoning Valley past Hudson Valley. NILES — Jeremie Tice had


Needle’s Eye center to show youths respect

More than 100 inner-city youths are expected at the camp. YOUNGSTOWN — “It’s a cultural


4 arrests at checkpoint

4 arrests at checkpoint AUSTINTOWN A sobriety checkpoint on state Route 46 on Saturday night


Wisniewski success is Penn St. family affair

The sophomore guard has earned praise for his strong work ethic. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Having


Mulligan propels Falcons’ victory

STRUTHERS — Pat Mulligan tossed a five-hit complete game as the Astro Falcons won their second


Salem parade to feature crafts

People can take the Salem trolley from downtown to the antique show. SALEM — Antiques, floats


ON AREA DIAMONDS \ Youth baseball & softball

SOFTBALL LITTLE LEAGUE (11-12) Poland 8, Wheelersburg 1 — Poland advanced to the winner’s


Regional Chamber postpones government change measures

The initiatives will wait till next year. YOUNGSTOWN — A Regional Chamber effort to have


Vindy.com News Podcast for July 14, 2008

Vindy.com News Podcast for July 14, 2008


Her hubby makes a mean boss

Dear Annie: My husband is in his early 50s and self-employed. We are lucky that business is good,


MLB ROUNDUP Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 12, White Sox 11 ARLINGTON, Texas — All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler


RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney

Saturday night: The Hartford native started 30th (based on owners’ points because qualifying was


Creamer hangs on to win LPGA Farr tourney

She led from the start and finished two strokes ahead of Nicole Castrale. SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) —


Little opens Plant’s tour

Sharon Little opens the ‘Raising Sand’ tour. Considering there’s a large percentage of opening


Teen Straight Talk program teaches abstinence at schools

The nonprofit program was founded 20 years ago and has taken its message of abstinence to more than


PULLING THEIR WEIGHT Horses, teamsters and fans enjoy Trumbull fair show

Horse-pull enthusiasts say they’re in it because they love and respect the animals, not for the

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Afghan assault kills 9 from U.S.

Most costly attack in 3 years wounds 15 KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A multipronged militant assault


‘meet dave’

‘meet dave’ Grade: D Director: Brian Robbins Running time: 1 hour, 28 minutes Rating: PG for


Old paintbrushes restored with versatile vinegar

Dear Heloise: Would you suggest a method to clean old paintbrushes? I have a number of brushes, but


Bermuda prepares for tropical storm

HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) — Bertha weakened to a tropical storm Sunday but could still deal a glancing


nation

nation Favre supporters Brett Favre’s fans came to his defense Sunday, rallying outside Lambeau


Tainted-food notices to come faster

Ohio and Michigan had at least 41 people sickened by the E. coli contamination. COLUMBUS (AP) —


Minus Tiger, British field is very wide open

The year’s third major tournament gets under way on Thursday. SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Royal


Jolie, Pitt welcome twins

Jolie, Pitt welcome twins NICE, France — Brad Pitt was emotional but calm, Angelina Jolie laughed


Activists: Obama to speak to all

The nonpartisan NAACP will hear from Republican John McCain on Wednesday. CINCINNATI (AP) — Days


Answers to weekly quiz

Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: x8 7 5 4 2 uA K Q 10 5 v7 wK 6


Automakers work on models to be fun, fuel-efficient

The technical challenges are equally daunting for everyone. DETROIT — In secure conference


U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Gabriel G. Mobley The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking


Our ‘Incredible Shrinking City’ need not continue to shrink

Editorial: Our ‘Incredible Shrinking City’ need not continue to shrink On the surface, population estimates


Italian cyclist captures Pyrenees stage of race

Luxembourg’s Kim Kirchen retained the Tour de France yellow jersey. BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France


Justice for juveniles

Justice for juveniles Washington Post: Since 1974, federal law has required that juveniles picked


Teen Straight Talk

Teen Straight Talk A single message The Vienna-based nonprofit organizations has been promoting


Ohio officer shot during traffic stop

TWINSBURG, Ohio (AP) — Authorities say a suburban Cleveland police officer has been shot and killed


Regional Business Digest

REGION PALO Creative teams with Witmer’s Inc. BOARDMAN — PALO Creative has been named agency of


Kids movie lampoons the adult world

Opinion: WASHINGTON — For a children’s movie, “WALL-E” begins with startling bleakness: epic landscapes of


Drive-in movies at home

Now movie fans can watch films on an inflatable screen in their backyard. NEW YORK — The drive-


Rural retail sales rise with gas prices

Shoppers stay closer to home. THOMASVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Residents in once-sleepy Thomasville have


“China will earnestly abide by relevant regulations regarding foreign journalists’

“China will earnestly abide by relevant regulations regarding foreign journalists’ reporting


BY THE NUMBERS

BY THE NUMBERS Fair attendance Two days of rain may have hurt the number of people who attended


Monday's Best Bets on TV

“Emeril Green” (8 p.m., Planet Green): Emeril Lagasse’s gone green! The renowned chef is starring in


Inside/C3

Inside/C3 XPaula Creamer hung on to win the Farr Classic in suburban Toledo by two shots. XThree


World’s future players blank U.S., 3-0

A Red Sox prospect hit a two-run homer. NEW YORK (AP) — Already, the Boston Red Sox are feeling


Great tomato scare reveals FDA’s inertia

Opinion: It’s been the summer of the great tomato scare, and it’s not been pretty. People eyeing their


Today is Monday, July 14, the 196th day of 2008. There are 170 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Monday, July 14, the 196th day of 2008. There are 170 days left in the year. On this date


More than 4.2 million administrative assistants and secretaries are employed in the U.S.

More than 4.2 million administrative assistants and secretaries are employed in the U.S.


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Capital One Bank v. Thomas Hopper, money. Velocity Investments


NORWAY

NORWAY Aftenposten, Oslo, Norway, on Afghanistan: Few believed Afghanistan would become


Don’t abandon the area; there’s lots of things to do

Opinion: Don’t abandon the area; there’s lots of things to do EDITOR: A July 8 article in The Vindicator


TODAY

TODAY 7 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France. Noon (FSN Ohio) NBA: “Access Cavaliers.” 1 p.m.


If you go

IF YOU GO Who: Sharon Little opening for the Robert Plant/Alison Krauss “Raising Sand” Tour


Automakers feel the burn of tanking economy

Opinion: Need more proof that the economy is tanking? Record high gas prices and a new low in consumer


Talking finances with elderly parents is a must

Discussing financial matters with aging parents can be difficult. DALLAS — It is the one


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 9 a.m., 1455 Salt Springs Road. Weathersfield


Spotlight shines on Yankee Stadium

The clock is ticking down on baseball’s 85-year-old monument. NEW YORK (AP) — In most cities, the


GOLF ROUNDUP Sunday’s other events

PGA Tour SILVIS, Ill. — Kenny Perry beat Brad Adamonis and Jay Williamson in a playoff to win the


South Africans hope Mandela will return to leadership position

Mandela established a multiracial society that is peaceful and strong. JOHANNESBURG, South


Search for adventurer Steve Fossett resumes

Search for adventurer Steve Fossett resumes BRIDGEPORT, Calif. — The search for multimillionaire


Tribe wins, Bucs fall

Tribe wins, Bucs fall The Cleveland Indians completed a four-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays,


Saturday’s Games

Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 9, Toronto 4 Minnesota 6, Detroit 5 Boston 12,


nascar roundup \ News and notes

Engine rule changes? NASCAR’s decision to take 10 Nationwide Series engines to its research and


Late surge gives Busch Sprint win

He overcame Jimmie Johnson late in the Chicagoland Speedway race. JOLIET, Ill. — Kyle Busch


Klitschko KOs Thompson to keep his 3 titles

The Ukrainian needed 11 rounds to land his big punch. BERLIN (AP) — Wladimir Klitschko was forced


Baseball

Baseball FavoriteOddsUnderdog Tuesday, July 15th. 79th All-Star Game Yankee Stadium Bronx,


Wedding experts at the Fellows Riverside Garden Bridal Fair on Sunday spelled out wedding musts:

Wedding experts at the Fellows Riverside Garden Bridal Fair on Sunday spelled out wedding musts:


GAME TIME

Who: Scrappers vs. Hudson Valley Renegades When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Where: Eastwood Field


Murphy steers off course in ‘Meet Dave’

Murphy visits Earth as Dave. It says volumes about the state of Eddie Murphy’s comedy career


Obama, McCain trade barbs on Iraq war

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Barack Obama mourned the death of nine U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan on Sunday, even


THISTLEDOWN results

THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 1st—Front Office (Stokes)6.403.202.40 Fast Bourne


Dixon pads IRL lead with Firestone Indy win

The race was red-flagged with 29 laps remaining. GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — If Scott Dixon keeps


NOTEBOOK

Lee expected to start: Cleveland’s Cliff Lee is expected to start for the American League Tuesday


Funds are available, but Ohio kids go hungry

Officials are missing the opportunity to use millions of federal dollars during the summer.


Fed, Treasury help 2 mortgage giants

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac hold or back about half the mortgages in the U.S. WASHINGTON (AP) — The


Berlin Lake group sets meeting

DEERFIELD — The Berlin Lake Association’s summer meeting will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the


Speedster Bolt races to top 200 time in 2008

He’s the fifth fastest man of all-time. ATHENS (AP) — Usain Bolt, the 100-meter world record


ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s games

Mystics 69, Sun 64 WASHINGTON— Nikki Blue scored a career-high 13 points, including two key free


Gunmen in Iraq kill 2 at soccer game

There was other violence Sunday elsewhere in Iraq. BAGHDAD (AP) — Gunmen attacked a soccer game


NAACP Convention Scheduled speakers

Presidential candidates Sen. Barack Obama and Sen. John McCain are among many speakers scheduled for


Study: Cut standard of living now or be poor in retirement

People must work to an older age if they do not spend less, experts warn. WASHINGTON — Nearly


Man unknowingly donates cancerous kidney to friend

The two men met when they were students at Ohio State University in 1998. COLUMBUS (AP) — Neal


af2 STANDINGS

af2 STANDINGS American Conference EastWLTPFPA y-W-B/Scranton1220905534 Manchester770726751


Rains aid firefighters, trigger mudslides

In some areas of California, rain did nothing to ease fires. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Violent


Chinese pushed on promises

The test is how much access broadcasters will have to Tiananmen Square. BEIJING (AP) —


St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Jewelett Liason and Gregory Davenport, Youngstown, girl, July


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