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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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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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