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Rockies hit three home runs to beat Pirates, 5-2
DENVER — Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe homered, and Seth Smith hit an inside-the-park home run to
Hillside nurses OK three-year pact
HOWLAND — Registered nurses at Forum Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital approved a three-year
Scrappers lose in ninth inning
LOWELL, Mass. — John Hee singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Lowell
Pavlik, after all the posturing, will fight Hopkins
On June 8, about 30 minutes after Kelly Pavlik’s dismantling of Gary Lockett in Atlantic City, Top
Dann’s office lauded for debt collection record
YOUNGSTOWN — Even with all the problems at the attorney general’s office when Marc Dann was in
Man accused of killing baby remains jailed without bond
YOUNGSTOWN — Terrance Tate, who is charged with beating a baby to death in April 2006, will be
Rhoads selected as new treasurer for Struthers
STRUTHERS — Matthew Rhoads, the new city treasurer, expects to take office by Aug. 1. Rhoads, 50,
Obama trying to get women involved in his campaign
BOARDMAN — The Barack Obama campaign and the Ohio Democratic Party Women’s Caucus is holding a house
EX-Steelhound player burned in lawn mower explosion
AUSTINTOWN — A Youngstown Steelhound hockey player was seriously burned Thursday evening when the
Cheating alleged by some OSHP troopers
COLUMBUS — Why might Highway Patrol troopers in the Canton area cheat on an exam so easy that even
Rhoades is new Struthers treasurer
STRUTHERS — Matthew Rhoads is the new city treasurer. Rhoads was elected at a meeting of city
Local housing market shows some improvement
The local housing market improved last month but still remained behind June 2007. Mahoning County
Registered nurses at Forum Health Hillside voting today on new pact
HOWLAND — Registered nurses at Forum Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital are voting today on a
Duquesne U. chills days with night-made ice
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Duquesne University in Pittsburgh is saving energy by using ice produced at night
Farmers market open Saturday near Howland High School
HOWLAND — The Howland Township Farmers’ Market will reopen Saturday with fresh produce, sweets,
Euclid, Massilon football players slug it out at Mt. Union camp
The Mount Union camp was a three-day team building camp, and head coaches often use three of their Ohio High School Athletic Association allotted camp days to attend college campuses, participate in 7-on-7 passing drills, practice and build team chemistry.
Online registration available for fundraiser
ALLIANCE — Alliance Community Hospital Foundation has scheduled its Steppin’ Out for Hospice Fun
‘Try It’ workshop for beginner dancers
YOUNGSTOWN — Girls and boys, ages 4 to 17, are invited to participate in a “Try It” workshop, to see
Arts for Alzheimer’s program at Villa Maria
ALLIANCE — In conjunction with the Arts for Alzheimer’s program at Mount Union College’s Art on the
Bowl-A-Thon postponed
YOUNGSTOWN — The Associated Neighborhood Centers’ McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road, is postponing a
Benefit dinner set at St. Patrick hall
YOUNGSTOWN — Proceeds from a spaghetti on Sunday at St Patrick Social Hall, 1410 Oak Hill Ave., will
Gustavus Town Hall is flower show site
Gustavus Town Hall is flower show site GUSTAVUS — Friendly Garden Club will present its annual
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
ATHLETIC GROUPS X McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room at
Pavlik may say aloha to Hopkins
Pavlik’s handlers are closing in on an Oct. 18 non-title bout with Bernard Hopkins.
Striders ready for nationals
Twenty-three track & field athletes are headed to Ypsilanti, Mich., this month.
Valley ranks 99th among 369 areas in U.S. in exports
Exports from area companies have been growing and were strong enough to rank the area 99th out of 369 metropolitan areas in the U.S. in the first half of last year.
Hanni will lie in state in rotunda
A public viewing at the courthouse has never been done before, a funeral director said.
Thunder puts McCullough to work all over
The former Mount Union standout has been an asset because of his versatility.
Hospital’s sale to be finalized in mid-October
MVH’s 80 employees are to keep their jobs with no cut in wages or benefits.
Summer program challenges pupils
A highlight of the day was the creation of an Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
Reading people is key to winning
Once you’ve learned to interpret a player’s betting patterns, try to figure out how his personality
Crowds camp out for Tressel’s book signing
More than 500 people waited at the store to get signed copies of the book. BOARDMAN — Donna
Grieving woman murdered
Ebony Jefferson was shot while mourning the death of her mother with relatives. CLEVELAND (AP) — A
County plans levy for WRTA service
The plan would shift support of the transit system from a Youngstown tax levy to a countywide sales
2-18-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — More babies were born in the United States last year than ever before, according
American Conference
AMERICAN CONFERENCE Eastern Division TeamWLPct.PFPAHomeAwayDivConfStrk y-W-B/Scranton122.
Columbiana Fair building OK’d
The fair board will have a year to install a heat and alarm system. LISBON — The Columbiana
Outlook aids Meira during winless skid
The IRL driver credits his co-workers for helping him stay upbeat. GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vitor
Niles board approves new teachers contract
The citizens committee recommended a bond issue for three new buildings. NILES — The board of
RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
Saturday night: The Hartford native started 30th (based on owners’ points because qualifying was
Trumbull County Indictments
The Trumbull County grand jury has handed up the following indictments to common pleas court.
Valley ranks 99th among 369 areas in U.S. exports
Exports from area companies have been growing and were strong enough to rank the area 99th out of
Striders work to get ready for Olympics
Jantz Clinkscale, 14, of the Youngstown Striders clears a hurdle as he prepares for the Junior
Al-Qaida in Iraq has lost effectiveness in the war
The insurgents could regain clout if the government fails to provide civilian services. COMBAT
Hearing to revoke bond set for today
The defendant could face the death penalty if convicted. YOUNGSTOWN — The prosecution seeks to
Buckeye leads Ohio Am
Second team All-Big Ten selection Kyle Coconis has a one-shot lead. FINDLAY (AP) — These are
Colorado pulls past Pittsburgh
DENVER (AP) — Chris Iannetta homered and drove in three runs and Ubaldo Jimenez pitched seven strong
GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday’s other events
PGA Tour MILWAUKEE — Richard S. Johnson aced the 14th hole on his way to shooting a 63 that gave
Rain and wind wreak havoc as big names shoot big scores
Ernie Els, Vijay Singh and John Daly all shot 80. SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — John Daly shot another
NFL ROUNDUP News & notes
Browns: Wide receiver Joe Jurevicius likely will miss the start of the regular season because of his
Trotwood-Madison High suspends football coach
TROTWOOD (AP) — A high school football coach has been suspended for trying to recruit players
New Yorker’s cover condemned
The NAACP called the cover’s depiction of Obama ‘tasteless, Islam-a-phobic.’ CINCINNATI (AP) —
Scrappers win again
Scrappers win again Lonnie Chisenhall and Ryan Dent had the big hits as the Mahoning Valley
2008-09 NHL Schedules
PENGUINS SCHEDULE October 4 — Ottawa (at Sweden), 2:30 p.m. 5 — Ottawa (at Sweden), 2:30 p.m.
Edmond Hamilton
Edmond Hamilton DC Comics credits During Edmond Hamilton’s run with DC Comics, he wrote scripts
JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS Youngstown Striders
BOYS 11-year-olds: Dimaje Clinkscale, discus throw, shot put; Jayshawn Coleman, 200, 400; Morgan
WNBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s games
Liberty 77, Mystics 56 NEW YORK — Ashley Battle scored 15 points and Janel McCarville had 12 to
Texas officials OK wind-power project
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas officials gave preliminary approval Thursday to the nation’s largest
Unusual death prompts probe
A large piece of machinery fell on the man, his father said. GIRARD — A local family is still
Ridge man runs away from hospital after arrest
AUSTINTOWN — Township police responded to a disorderly conduct call Wednesday night and arrested a
McDONALD COUNCIL |Agenda
Meeting Thursday, village officials handled these matters: Swore in B.J. Farr to fill the
Cinema 8 in Hermitage cuts admission prices
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Cinema 8 is lowering its prices. Effective today, admission to all movies at all
'Space Chimps'
‘SPACE CHIMPS’ Grade: C Director: Kirk Di Micco Running time: 1 hour 21 minutes Rating: G
KATHLEEN MIKLAS JOSEPH CORVINO
KATHLEEN MIKLAS JOSEPH CORVINO X CANFIELD — Kathleen Miklas and Joseph Corvino were married at 2
For the next two weeks, softball Reigns in the Valley
Editorial: For the next two weeks, softball Reigns in the Valley Beginning tomorrow, the weather in the
Israelis mourn soldiers returned by Lebanon
The soldiers’ capture sparked a 34-day war two years ago. NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Thousands of
Home sellers’ many stunts can’t beat slump
Two home giveaways are canceled after too few entered essay contests. NEW YORK — It seems home
Friday's Best Bets on TV
“Monk” (9 p.m., USA): Tony Shalhoub’s lovable obsessive-compulsive detective is back for more
Dents in carpet make house hard to sell
Dear Heloise: I had a pool table on my Berber carpet for a very long time, and the indentations from
‘Mad Men,’ ‘Damages’ make Emmy nominations history
A basic cable series has grabbed a number of nominations. LOS ANGELES — Basic cable TV looked
EPA delays the inevitable on greenhouse gases
EPA delays the inevitable on greenhouse gases Dallas Morning News: Americans apparently will have
GAME TIME Thunder vs. Pioneers
Who: Thunder (3-11) at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (2-12) When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Where:
STEPHANIE KERSHNER JOSHUA QUILLEN
STEPHANIE KERSHNER JOSHUA QUILLEN X NEW MIDDLETOWN — Stephanie Grace Kershner and Joshua Ryan
Man leads police on chase that ends in arrest
Police in Boardman, Poland village and township and Lowellville participated in the pursuit.
roundup Thursday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 6, Orioles 5 BALTIMORE — Gary Sheffield and Brandon Inge hit two-run
Extra charges dropped in death-penalty case
The case would be the county’s first death penalty trial in 4 1‚Ñ2 years. YOUNGSTOWN — Judge
D.C. residents start applying for gun permits
D.C. residents start applying for gun permits WASHINGTON (AP) — The plaintiff in the Supreme Court
Oil tug-of-war in Congress is public’s defeat
Lawmakers’ oil solutions are ‘all about political games,’ Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., affirmed.
Vikings surface in Favre picture
The implication is that the quarterback had something in place when he became anxious to get his
Scrappers rally to topple Spinners
Ryan Blair and Robert Alcombrack each had two hits for Mahoning Valley. LOWELL, Mass. — The
Brad Keselowski tries to focus on title
The Nationwide Series driver hasn’t been out of the Top 10 in the season standings since March.
Hospital’s sale to be finalized in mid-October
MVH’s 80 employees are to keep their jobs with no cut in wages or benefits. BOARDMAN — The
National Business Digest
NATION Regulators probe practices of Wachovia Securities CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Securities regulators
Game Time - Scrappers
Who: Scrappers at Lowell Spinners When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Next: The
YSU, union reach tentative pact
The two sides had been headed for fact finding in an effort to resolve differences.
We’re living in a Disinformation Age
Opinion: The folks over at OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, must think we’re pretty
Export Leaders
Export LEADERS Top 10 Leading metropolitan areas for exports in the first half of 2007: 1. New
'Mamma Mia!'
‘MAMMA MIA!’ Grade: B Director: Phyllida Lloyd Rated: PG-13 for some sex-related comments
Don Hanni’s stories, charm will be missed
Opinion: I first met Don L. Hanni Jr. in late 2000, well after the Bull Moose’s prime as a political
All weekend
All weekend SPECIAL EVENTS National Packard Museum, 19th Annual National Packard Car Show,
Mom enables ‘Evan’ to remain a moocher
Dear Annie: My wife and I married 15 years ago. She has one son, “Evan.” Three months after our
Schedules/scores
THUNDER (3-11) 59Albany33 39Manchester45 20at W-B/Scranton33 35Lexington41 49at Albany61
‘Mamma Mia!’ A silly, fun summer movie
The very familiar ABBA songs are what make the movie. As colorful as a peacock feather and
Ashcroft testifies on terror interrogations
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Attorney General John Ashcroft on Thursday disavowed the now-defunct legal
MV HOSPITAL
MV HOSPITAL Reasons for sale Mahoning Valley Hospital started in 1999 at the former South Side
“Your return is a new victory and the future with you will only be a shining march in which we
Opinion: “Your return is a new victory and the future with you will only be a shining march in which we
Stocks end day higher on energy prices drop
The Dow posts its best two-two gain since 2002. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street shot higher Thursday,
JULIA LESKO HARJYOT SOHAL
JULIA LESKO HARJYOT SOHAL X SALEM — The Rev. Thomas Eisweirth officiated at 1:30 p.m. April 12 at
Youngster patrols for speeding drivers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Landon Wilburn, 11, has a future as a cop — a traffic cop. The youngster,
BETHANN CROYLE JOSHUA FLESHER
BETHANN CROYLE JOSHUA FLESHER X AUSTINTOWN — Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the
Federal administration looks to tighten English laws for truckers
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Manuel Castillo was driving a truck through Alabama hauling onions and left
NOTEBOOK
Kelly complains: Jerry Kelly put the Royal Ancient in the same league as the U.S. Golf Association
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 18, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, July 18, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various
GM tries to soften the blow to retirees
GM will help its salaried retirees wade through their new health-care decisions. DETROIT — One
SAG, producers in standoff
SAG, producers in standoff LOS ANGELES — Hollywood producers and the Screen Actors Guild failed to
Today is Friday, July 18, the 200th day of 2008. There are 166 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, July 18, the 200th day of 2008. There are 166 days left in the year. On this date
GM retiree offers worker incentive
Retired General Motors Corp. worker adds another incentive to entice relocating workers.
Thunder Vs. Pioneers The lineups
THUNDER OFFENSE QB — (10) Shane Adler (6-5, 225) WR — (4) Quorey Payne (5-9, 182) WR — (11)
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT From a July 6 story under the headline “Seeking a buyer for former St. Joseph’s,”
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Allison Harris and Ralph Cash III, Youngstown, girl,
Obama isn’t off limits; satire is OK
Opinion: While disagreeing with Barack Obama on maybe three-fourths of his so-far enunciated political views,
Having pun and games
If you’re old enough to read this review, you aren’t the target audience for “Space Chimps,” a movie
Wireless carriers cut fees for canceling contracts early
Consumer groups say new fees are still too high. MELVILLE, N.Y. — Consumers are getting some
Obama’s funds may be pinched as election nears
Obama raised $52 million in June, his second-best month so far, and must keep it up. WASHINGTON
Poland girls to play for title
KENTON — The Poland 12-year-old softball team will play Tallmadge today for the state championship
Tomatoes safe to eat, FDA declares
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s OK to eat all kinds of tomatoes again, the U.S. government declared Thursday
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David L. Katz Jr., 19, of 1998 Mathews Road, #2 Poland, and
Road closing postponed
Road closing postponed AUSTINTOWN — The earlier announced closure of Kirk Road over state Route
‘The Dark Knight’ Movie info
‘The Dark Knight’ Movie info Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine
Crowds camp out for Tressel’s book signing
More than 500 people waited at the store to get signed copies of the book.
Democrats talk to women
Democrats talk to women The Barack Obama campaign and the Ohio Democratic Party Women’s Caucus are
A second language a must for Americans
Opinion: Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s recent comment that Americans should get their
Royal pain: Weather hurts early players at British Open
Players with later tee times, such as Greg Norman, took advantage of better weather. SOUTHPORT,
Subsidized gasoline fuels dictatorships
Opinion: WASHINGTON — When leaders from the Group of Eight nations agreed last week to cut carbon emissions
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