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Iannetta homers to lead Rockies over Pirates

DENVER — Chris Iannetta homered and drove in three runs and Ubaldo Jimenez pitched seven strong


McCullough prefers defense but will play anywhere for Thunder

YOUNGSTOWN — You can just refer to the Mahoning Valley Thunder’s Pat McCullough as Mr. Versa


Poland softball in title game

KENTON — The Poland 12-year-old softball team will play Tallmadge today for the state championship


Striders headed to nationals

111Striders’ coach David Townsend, who is also the Youngstown State sprint coach, said,


Scrappers win fourth straight

LOWELL, Mass. — Lonnie Chisenhall’s RBI single gave the Scrappers the lead for good and Ryan Dent


Commissioners OK plan to expand WRTA’s reach

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Mahoning County commissioners paved the way Thursday to again place a quarter


Atty. Hanni will lie in state Sunday in Mahoning courthouse

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley residents, and more than a few outsiders, will say goodbye to a


Prosecutors want to revoke bond of accused baby beater

YOUNGSTOWN — The prosecution seeks to revoke the bond of Terrance Tate, charged with beating a baby


Another incentive to entice relocating GM workers

Another incentive to entice relocating GM workers


Boardman police arrest Youngstown man after chase

BOARDMAN — Police pursued a 22-year-old Youngstown man from the township into Pennsylvania with


Crash blocks I-680 on ramp at Meridian Road

AUSTINTOWN — The entrance ramp to Interstate 680 north is blocked at Meridian Road by a cement truck


Mill Creek MetroParks hosts Family Jubilee on Saturday

CANFIELD — The Mill Creek MetroParks Farm is inviting families across the Mahoning Valley to come


YSU and classified employees reach agreement on new pact

YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University and its Association of Classified Employees union have


Area companies doing well exporting their products

Exports from area companies have been growing and are strong enough to rank the area 99th out of 369


Mahoning Valley Hospital sold

BOARDMAN — The Mahoning Valley Hospital Board of Trustees has agreed to sell the hospital to


Earnings drop for Home Savings parent company

Earnings drop for Home Savings parent company YOUNGSTOWN — The parent company of Home Savings and


Kirk Road closing delayed until Monday

AUSTINTOWN — The earlier announced closure of Kirk Road over state Route 11 has been postponed


Erie woman, 28, tried on charges she raped boy, 11

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Jury selection is set to begin in the trial of a 28-year-old Erie woman jailed on


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

X Anthony and Trina (George) Morella of Las Vegas are announcing the birth of a son, Zachary George,


LOUIE TODAY: Bertram, and the Vivos

The Vivos will return with both of their autistic sons


No ESPY, no problem

Joe Calzaghe said Pavlik may be in his future Kelly Pavlik’s first matchup with Joe Calzaghe


Ex-Dem chairman led colorful life, career

Hanni had suffered a stroke in 2007 and a heart attack in April. COITSVILLE — Arrangements are


Workers glimpse GM’s Chevy Cruze

GM showed a photo of the Cruze to employees during a TV presentation. Workers caught a brief

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Assistant attorney general files harassment complaint

An assistant attorney general filed an internal office complaint of sexual harassment against two

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Are you ready for softball?

A two-week PONY national tournament starts Saturday. YOUNGSTOWN — Hundreds of people from all


Poland 12-year-old softball team to play Tallmadge in state final

KENTON — The Poland 12-year old softball team posted a 7-6 victory over Conneaut Wednesday in a


FALCON tracks down, cracks down

Suspects in violent crimes, sex offenses, narcotics and gang activity were targeted.


Scrappers win again

Scrappers win again A six-run second inning propelled the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to a 6-4 win


YSU athletics ‘hall’ enshrinement set for Oct. 25

YOUNGSTOWN — Six women will be among a group of eight inducted into the Youngstown State Athletics


Routes Reworked

More lanes to open soon on 224, ODOT says Work on the $4.6 million project is expected to wrap up


TheSources

TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant


Atkins fares well in study

All three approaches in the study led to weight loss and lower cholesterol. ATLANTA (AP) — The


AOHIO

AOHIO Bureau of workers’ comp targets firms that owe COLUMBUS — Ohio businesses that aren’t


U.S. team selects 2 Tribe prospects

Outfielder Matt LaPorta and pitcher Jeff Stevens will play baseball in Beijing. Outfielder Matt


Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject


Some significant times in the life of Atty. Don L. Hanni Jr.

Some significant times in the life of Atty. Don L. Hanni Jr. 1950: Taught at Springfield Local


mountaineer results

mountaineer results late tuesday 7th—City Code (Parker)8.404.203.80 Thatsalottabull


Today is Thursday, July 17, the 199th day of 2008. There are 167 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Thursday, July 17, the 199th day of 2008. There are 167 days left in the year. On this date


who got caught

who got caught Operation FALCON A look at some of the regional crime arrests made during the


2nd inning leaves Lowell spinning

The Scrappers scored all of their runs in the second inning of a 6-4 victory. LOWELL, Mass. — The


Summertime brings bunch of berry stains

Dear Heloise: Help! I love strawberries, but got them on my shorts. Can you share a suggestion on


Surplus food

Surplus food Friends House Chapel, 192 Haseltine Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 11 a.m.


Fed chief: 2 mortgage giants won’t fail

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are major sources of financing for the mortgage market. WASHINGTON


Photo courtesy WFMJ Channel 21

Photo courtesy WFMJ Channel 21 COMING SOON: This is the first photo of the Chevrolet Cruze that’s


Intelligence bill passed

Intelligence bill passed WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday passed legislation governing next


Residents push for sewer project

Chuck Whitman of CTW Development has offered to complete the sewer project on Summit Drive.


June’s prices rose high, fast

Wholesale prices rose at their highest rate in 27 years, the report said. WASHINGTON (AP) — Prices


Despite Open drama 10 years ago, Rose hopes to upstage it

He was a 17-year-old amateur who finished fourth in 1998. SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Justin Rose


“I think the system is basically sound, I truly do. I understand there’s a lot of

Opinion: “I think the system is basically sound, I truly do. I understand there’s a lot of nervousness. The


Boobie’s back: Cavs ink Gibson to five-year deal

Cleveland will now turn its attentions to re-signing point guard Delonte West. CLEVELAND (AP) —


Double-amputee fails to qualify for Beijing

Oscar Pistorius could still be added to South Africa’s Olympic 1600-meter relay. LUCERNE,


WRTA receives grant for buses; fears lack of funds for match

The money is to be used to buy five small buses. YOUNGSTOWN — The Western Reserve Transit


Whole family shares immaturity

Dear Annie: My father-in-law has lung cancer, and for over six months I took him to all his doctor


Miss Thomashow Mr. Solondz plan summer wedding

X PORTLAND, Ore. — Kimberly Ellen Thomashow and David Keller Solondz, both of 736 S.E. 33rd Ave.,


In Iraq, a useful collapse

Opinion: Sacramento Bee: The United States and Iraq have abandoned efforts to conclude a long-term troop


Rates

RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All


Vindy.com News Podcast for July 17, 2008

Vindy.com News Podcast for July 17, 2008


TOURNEY INFORMATION PONY Nationals

ADMISSION Weekly pass $30 Day pass $8 Day Pass (after 4 p.m.) $5 Seniors (age 60 & over) $5


area

area Bevilacqua signs with Illinois Tech MINERAL RIDGE — TJ Bevilacqua will play basketball at


As dark as night, and very serious

Don’t look for Heath Ledger to camp up The Joker role the way Cesar Romero did in the ’60s TV show.


Fellowship of Christian Athletes “Twilight” 5k Run

‘One Way to Play Drug Free’ is the motto of FCA, which brings in college and professional athletes


Sept. wedding for Ms. Giangiuli and Mr. Jamieson

X The engagement of Alaina Giangiuli, 3550 Peddlers Court, Poland, and Jason Jamieson, 863 Cedar


Barenaked Ladies singer faces drug charge

Barenaked Ladies singer faces drug charge FAYETTEVILLE, N.Y. — Barenaked Ladies singer and


Europe offers lessons on energy use

Opinion: PARIS — A few days before we flew to Barcelona last month to attend a wedding, international


U.S. looks to increase troops in Afghan war

U.S. commanders in Afghanistan want more troops now, the Joint Chiefs chairman said. WASHINGTON


Doping scandal hits Tour again

A Spanish rider was arrested after testing positive for EPO. FOIX, France (AP) — Just when the


auditions \Where to try out for roles

ACTORS “Company.” Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane, Youngstown. Auditions 6 p.m. July 27


Sauerkraut juice helps conquer canker sores

Q. My husband has canker sores in his mouth all the time. The doctors he has seen say there’s no


The Dark Knight

‘THE DARK KNIGHT’ Grade: A- Director: Christopher Nolan Running time: 2 hours, 32 minutes


Solution sought for water worries

One possibility is the buying of water from Girard, one trustee notes. LIBERTY — Township


Baseball

Baseball Favorite Odds Underdog National League NY Mets 61‚Ñ2-71‚Ñ2 CINCINNATI ST. LOUIS


Dick and Rick Hoyt of Massachusetts make up Team Hoyt. Quick facts about the team:

Dick and Rick Hoyt of Massachusetts make up Team Hoyt. Quick facts about the team: Rick was born


NHL’s Winter Classic pits Wings, Chicago

The game will be outdoors on New Year’s Day. CHICAGO (AP) — Frosty baseball games have long been a


Sept. wedding set by Gina Mavrikis and Adam Cox

X BOARDMAN — Gina Lynn Mavrikis, of Columbus, and Glen Adam Cox, also of Columbus, are engaged and


“The Gong Show” (10 p.m., Comedy Central): Offbeat acts are evaluated by celebrity

“The Gong Show” (10 p.m., Comedy Central): Offbeat acts are evaluated by celebrity judges in this


Alpha to be purchased for nearly $10 billion

The combined company would have the largest reserves of iron ore on three continents. CLEVELAND


Area native Leanne Binder releases her third CD

Area native Leanne Binder releases her third CD Canfield native Leanne Binder has released “Done


Bush picks compromise over conflict with Iran

U.S. participation in the meeting is a ‘one-time’ event, a White House official said. WASHINGTON


Mercer Victorian Days

Mercer Victorian Days MERCER, Pa. — The Mercer County Historical Society has special events


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Deymonne K. Winford, 34, of 58 N. Kimberly Ave., Austintown,


Napolitan looks to rebound this week

The Fitch grad could use a boost in the BMX Dirt standings as the Dew Tour’s second stop opens


GAME TIME

Who: Scrappers at Lowell When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Next: The Scrappers


McCain talks education to NAACP

McCain said school vouchers and merit pay for teachers should be implemented. CINCINNATI (AP) —


New state tax break will benefit Winner Aviation

The company owner was considering leaving Ohio if his taxes weren’t reduced. VIENNA — A new


if you go

if you go What: AST Dew Tour featuring Plain White T’s When: 9 p.m. Friday Where: North Coast


Poets to kick off Pig IronSSRqs daylong festival

YOUNGSTOWN —The Pig Iron Literary Art Works Street Festival will be Saturday on North Phelps


The Our Lady of Mount Carmel church festival, at 381 Robbins Ave., Niles, runs throughout the

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel church festival, at 381 Robbins Ave., Niles, runs throughout the


inside \ On A3

inside \ On A3 Services: Arrangements are pending at Rossi Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, for


Holmes-Fleming engagement is announced

X McDONALD — Announced by Glenn and Carol Holmes, 918 Pennsylvania Ave., is the engagement of their


Ron Chick’s ‘Friends’ concert, dance planned

AUSTINTOWN — Ron Chick’s “Friends” Big Band Dinner Concert and Dance will be Sunday at Lucianno’s


Rating the villains

RATING THE VILLAINS Comic book movies The late Heath Ledger’s turn as The Joker in “The Dark


THE STORY SO FAR

THE STORY SO FAR Getting up to speed In “Batman Begins,” the parents of 8-year-old rich boy


U.S. making a mistake ignoring Turkey

Opinion: Terrorist attacks in Turkey have largely been overshadowed in media attention by those in


Plain White T’s aim for follow-up success to ‘Delilah’

With their new album, they’re playing up their strengths, singer Tom Higgenson says. A fear of


Selected Stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 14.78 .12 Avalon


‘Dark Knight’ revels in portrayals of evil

The good guys might seem a little bland, but that’s because the villains are so evil. “The


Denial of conditional license for racino is not a fatal blow

Editorial: While the developers of Valley View Downs, the proposed horse-racing track and casino in Lawrence


Drouhard-Barger engagement told, wedding planned

X Announcing the engagement of Brittany Drouhard of Uniontown and Craig Barber of Stow and plans


No Woods, plenty of wind at Open

Windy weather has made Royal Birkdale into a beast. SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Adam Scott and


Tracy Ohio Amateur halfway leader

Among those making it to the third round Alex Tahy, 13, of Dayton. FINDLAY (AP) — Hilliard native


Fannie and Freddie need clarity, not money, from Washington

Opinion: Don’t bail out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They don’t need it. The losses they face are not


Flip-flop wearers risk foot, leg, back injuries, researchers find

As versatile as they are comfortable, the rubbery sandals are worn by the young and old, the fashion


Kelly Moorhead, Zachary Zimmer plan Oct. nuptials

X UNIONTOWN — Mark and Eileen Moorhead, 1810 Oak Hall Circle N.W., announce the engagement of their


New Castle Playhouse to do musical ‘South Pacific’

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The musical “South Pacific” will open Friday at New Castle Playhouse, 202 E. Long


Weathersfield board hires new secretary, coordinator

An antique Mineral Ridge student desk was given to the historical society by a Pennsylvania family.


TODAY

TODAY 7 a.m. (TNT) Golf: British Open. 8:30 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France. Noon (FSN Pitt)


Morgan Hamm off the hook

The U.S. gymnastics team member is relieved at the ruling in his favor. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Morgan


Mercer Co. officials back 2 projects

MERCER, Pa. — Mercer County commissioners agreed at their work session Wednesday to send letters of


New Middletown officer to be police chief

NEW MIDDLETOWN — Longtime village police officer Vince D’Egidio has been named police chief to


Tuesday’s Game

Tuesday’s Game American League 4, National League 3, 15 innings, All-Star Game Wednesday’s Games


After nearly five hours, Classic ends just in time

Both managers were close to pitching position players in the AL’s marathon 4-3 victory. NEW YORK


Be wary of politicians who are too good to be true

Opinion: Be wary of politicians who are too good to be true EDITOR: Being that I’m forced to watch


KEY ARRESTS

KEY ARRESTS Operation FALCON Here is a summary of three key arrests made in connection with the


Foundation gives $25K to Boardman Park campaign

The $2.3 million capital campaign aligns with the park master plan. BOARDMAN — The Youngstown


Sign work, I-680 restrictions to be done today

BOARDMAN — Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 began work Wednesday to make signing changes


Trustees delay action on home-rule vote

A former trustee is working for the township again. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township


Unity trustees work to ban jake brakes

UNITY — Unity Township trustees are continuing their efforts to curb the use of jake brakes in the


Jesse Jackson used N-word, Fox News says

CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson used the N-word during a break in a TV interview where he


YOUNGSTOWN COUNCIL Other action

City council approved the following at its Wednesday meeting: Authorized the city board of control


Growing Butech Bliss will add 20 workers

The deal will allow the Salem company to send less work to outside contractors. VINDICATOR


Brookfield board rules out talk changes

There’s no reason that residents shouldn’t be able to address the board before the motions, a board


Chevy Centre profits in 3rd quarter

The center has never finished a fiscal year with a profit. YOUNGSTOWN — Even though the


Woman sues over lead exposure

A state official said lead exposure is declining. SALEM — Two children are receiving care


WNBA ROUNDUP \ Wednesday’s games

Shock 66, Sky 63 DETROIT — Cheryl Ford scored 14 points and rookie Tasha Humphrey added 12 to keep


NABF tourney begins today at Cene

STRUTHERS — Ten teams will start play today in the National Amateur Baseball Federation (NABF)


Girard schools seek transfer of Liberty land

Trustees hope to meet with school officials soon. LIBERTY — Officials in the Girard School


Saturday-football plan brings dissent

The schools superintendent said the decision is not a dead issue. VIENNA — A dozen residents


Recalling skill, wit of Hanni

‘One thing I would say, his word was always good with me,’ said William Binning. YOUNGSTOWN


Columbiana officials seek new child services levy

The board of elections was unfamiliar with part of the plan. LISBON — Columbiana County


GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT John and Christine Karabin were incorrectly included among Trumbull County Court


Running for a purpose, dream

Team2 takes strides for Christ, disability ignorance and drug awareness. Inspiration is Kerry


Total teamwork

Total teamwork kTony Sforza, above, of Niles relies on a wheelchair, yet has started training for


DEW TOUR Television

Friday: Midnight-1 a.m. (USA) Saturday: 4-6 p.m. (WFMJ-21); mightnight-1 a.m. (USA) Sunday: 4-6


Vehicle engines stolen

Vehicle engines stolen CANFIELD — About eight vehicle engines were stolen from the Mahoning County


The Vindicator

The Vindicator MAKING HIS CASE:Atty. Don L. Hanni Jr., who died early Wednesday at his Coitsville


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Bernard and Amber Mauser, Boardman, boy, July 9.


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