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Rain hampers PONY tournament
BAZETTA — Several fine defensive plays were executed Monday during the Chain Reaction-CT Eliminators
Thunder face Green Bay in season finale
YOUNGSTOWN — Very little has gone right for the Mahoning Valley Thunder football team in its second
Scrappers fall to Williamsport 2-0
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers fell to the Williamsport Crosscutters, 2-0, in a
Youngstown Playhouse has a money shortfall
YOUNGSTOWN — Dave Wolfe, treasurer of the Youngstown Playhouse, painted a grim financial picture for
Austintown schools seek new five-year levy
AUSTINTOWN — The board of education says it’s necessary to place a 4.9-mill, five-year tax levy on
Help find Penny’s wayward parrot
BOARDMAN — Just a few days after Carol Penny lost her African Grey parrot, the nighttime temperature
More dollars come to YSU capital campaign
YOUNGSTOWN — The E.M. Barr Charitable Trust and The Huntington Foundation have pledged a total of
Warren cop threatened with machete
WARREN — A city police officer was threatened with a machete and another one was elbowed in the face
Schools near special needs transportation deal
YOUNGSTOWN — Not all of the “i’s” are dotted nor all the “t’s” crossed, but the city school board is
Northside nurses, Forum Health talks continue
YOUNGSTOWN — Bargaining sessions between the registered nurses at Northside Medical Center and Forum
Warren police seek details on fatal shooting
WARREN — Police are canvassing the neighborhood around Parkman Road near West Market Street looking
Feds indict Struthers man on drug charges
YOUNGSTOWN — A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted Roger R. Shaffer of Struthers for
Fires damage vacant store and houses
YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant store on Glenwood Avenue and vacant houses on Lakewood and East High avenues
Police seek help locating murder suspect
YOUNGSTOWN — Anyone with information about the whereabouts of 25-year-old Jason Delgado is asked to
Tributes paid Don Hanni at his funeral today
YOUNGSTOWN — Those who paid tribute to Don L. Hanni Jr. at his funeral Mass today remembered him
Youngstown police find, dispose of smoke grenade
YOUNGSTOWN — The police department Bomb Squad was called out to the 500 block of South Hazelwood
Sobriety roadblock will be set up Friday night in Mahoning County
Sobriety roadblock will be set up Friday night in Mahoning County A sobriety checkpoint will be
WORTH A LOOK | Area activities are open to the public
festivals X The 76th annual Serbian Day picnic will begin at noon Sunday at Holy Trinity Serbian
Canfield, Poland excelling at state
Astro Falcons have advanced to the championship game of the NABF Junior tournament in Struthers.
Briscoe, Castroneves give Team Penske sweep in Honda 200
The owner’s hunch on when to pit paid off for the IRL winner. LEXINGTON (AP) — Ryan Briscoe never
Truants, delinquents to go to new Mahoning high school
Academics, vocational training and behavior change will be its focus. YOUNGSTOWN — High school
Lee tames Mariners for 13th win
The Tribe’s lefthanded ace scattered 11 hits in a 6-2 win in Seattle. SEATTLE (AP) — Cliff Lee
Scrappers sunny after skid snapped
Mahoning Valley defeated Williamsport to end a losing streak. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A rain delay
Rockies sweep Pirates
The Bucs couldn’t hold a 3-0 lead in Denver. DENVER (AP) — Aaron Cook hardly looked like an All-
Library aids job seekers
The One Stop job database has listings of more than 30,000 jobs from around the state.
AARP to award scholarships for women seeking new skills
Two women from Ohio were among the 74 scholarship recipients this year. YOUNGSTOWN — If you are
Festival to offer magical feeling
There is something for everyone at the annual St. Rose Church event. GIRARD — The annual St.
At festival, it’s OK to be cheesy
Devotees of the treat travel hundreds of miles each year to get their fix. NILES — Tara
Miracles group eases limits for kids with special needs
Miracles Unlimited has helped more than 50 children with motor disabilities. BOARDMAN — Just
Bedbugs put the bite on more people
Even state government is trying to quash the problem. As you check into a hotel for vacation
Gold fever inspires U.S. basketball players to hit camp
The NBA All-Star team is preparing for a road trip to China. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Three weeks wasn’t
Film School vocalist enjoys performing live
The band is bringing its live show back to Cleveland. Film School singer Greg Bertens knows
NOTEBOOK Scrappers vs. Williamsport
Fryman’s pluses: The venues are the same and the organization is usually intact. But as far as the
Higher prices remind many of ’70s changes
NEW YORK (AP) _ Adrienne Radtke plans to keep riding her bike to work even if gas prices drop. Steve
Obama spends less in June, saves on resources
The campaign strategy is distinctly different from McCain’s. WASHINGTON (AP) — Barack Obama cut
Theft reported at house in Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN – A home on Wilkinson Avenue was broken into between 10:50 a.m. and 3:24 p.m. Saturday,
SHARON SPEEDWAY saturday’s results
SHARON SPEEDWAY saturday’s results Sprint Feature — 1, Bob Felmlee; 2, Doug Dodson; 3, Jimmy
Stabbing in Youngstown
Stabbing in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN — Steve Simpson of Garfield Street was arrested and charged with
Pope ends pilgrimage
Pope ends pilgrimage SYDNEY, Australia — Pope Benedict XVI met privately today with Australians
Ohio park, collection of statues to be auctioned
The park is about 60 miles east of Columbus. FRAZEYSBURG, Ohio (AP) — A man who owns a hillside
Coast Guard calls off search for Ohio man
SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — Authorities have halted a search in Lake Erie for a Cleveland firefighter who
Columbiana man charged with assault
YOUNGSTOWN — James Radman, 22, of Columbiana was arrested and charged with two counts of felonious
Tropical storm brushes coastal North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Tropical Storm Cristobal dumped rain and brought rough seas to the North
‘Sordid Lives’ sorts out life, love with laughs
The show premieres Wednesday night on cable’s Logo network. NEW YORK — On “Sordid Lives: The
Irish eyes all smiles
Ireland’s Harrington captures 2nd straight British Open SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — Padraig
Clear the roadblocks
Clear the roadblocks Washington Post: Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s move to Bethesda, Md., in
From 1899 to 1903, Warren was the site of a car company founded by brothers James W. and William D.
From 1899 to 1903, Warren was the site of a car company founded by brothers James W. and William D.
Today is Monday, July 21, the 203rd day of 2008. There are 163 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Monday, July 21, the 203rd day of 2008. There are 163 days left in the year. On this date
Answers to weekly quiz
Answers to weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA Q 6 uA 9 8 v10 8 7 4 2 w8 3
If you go
if you go Who: Film School with Jeremy Jay When: 9 p.m. Wednesday Where: Beachland Tavern,
Long backlogs plague Medicaid in Ohio
Residents wait an average of 200 days for their applications to be processed. COLUMBUS (AP) — A
Monday's Best Bets on TV
“Wanna Bet?”(9 p.m., ABC): This reality series has celebrities wagering on the outcomes of wild
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Sunday 2nd—Political Cat (Oro)8.404.002.20 Shaman Gold (Stokes)3.602.20
25,000 cheese puffs Ingredients
Dennis Hayda of Niles, co-chair of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, has one of its most important
Fuel bills add to headaches for home health providers
Home health visits are being cut because of high gas prices. ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Stethoscope?
Regional Business Digest
REGION Business Connections accepting applications WARREN — John Cesta, president of Business
Anderson: Reprising Scully character was ’odd’
Anderson: Reprising Scully character was ’odd’ NEW YORK (AP) — Gillian Anderson says getting back
Difference in values causes their clash
Dear Annie: My 19-year-old daughter, “Jessye,” just finished her freshman year at college. Two weeks
Grads face new realities for jobs
Many graduates opt for public service in a tight job market. Ben Nebo knew his combination of
NOTEs from Royal Birkdale
Norman invited to Masters: Take this as either a consolation prize or more torment. Greg Norman has
“At no time in the richest country in the world should hundreds of people be living underneath
Opinion: “At no time in the richest country in the world should hundreds of people be living underneath an
Drivers of SUVs downshifting to compact Smart car
The waiting list for the Smart car is a year long. WASHINGTON — Elizabeth Szewczyk saw a tiny
Iraq election panel offers a new date
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s election authority proposed Sunday to delay important provincial balloting in
Saturday’s Games
Saturday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 4, Oakland 3, 12 innings Cleveland 9, Seattle 6
Poulter’s late charge earned 2nd
Greg Norman’s plunge allowed him to finish runner-up at the British Open. SOUTHPORT, England (AP)
Obama spends less in June, saves resources
Obama spends less in June, saves resources Eds: UPDATES with Clinton FEC filing. Obama expected to
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Jaime M. Donley The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking
Los Angeles Times
SAN DIEGO — The basic rule for Marine boot camp is simple: Keep your mouth shut and mind your own
Economic downturn slams older Ohioans
Retirees need $200,000 in savings just for medical expenses, a sociology professor says. COLUMBUS
Bipartisan consensus needed on carbon
Opinion: IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE — Two polar bears, known in these parts as ice bears, amble and yawn on an
bedbugs
bedbugs Do’s and don’ts Consider bringing an extra-large, resealable plastic bag to store your
MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 5, Red Sox 3 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Casey Kotchman hit a two-run double to cap
Tribe wins, Bucs fall
Tribe wins, Bucs fall Cliff Lee won his 13th game to lead Cleveland over Seattle, while Pittsburgh
Packing ’em in for Packard
A variety of model vehicles were on display at the 19th annual show. WARREN — What is little
Ark. landowner finds rare conjoined birds
The Smithsonian Institute is examining the barn swallows’ bodies, which appear to have been joined
Obama to Karzai: I plan to pursue war ‘with vigor’SFlb
The candidate was joined by Sens. Chuck Hagel, R-Neb., and Jack Reed, D-R.I. KABUL, Afghanistan
‘Dark Knight’ sets weekend record
The new Batman flick is expected to make a record $200 million in its first week. HOLLYWOOD —
Soldier never defeated demons
PINEHURST, N.C. (AP) — Officers had been to the white ranch house many times before over the past
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Hubbard Public Library trustees, 5:15 p.m., Schafer Conference Room, 436 W.
Not everyone’s welcome in ‘Leisureville”
Opinion: There’s a different kind of discrimination spreading in the United States. Despite all the popular
Obama is on a great overseas adventure
Opinion: It’s kind of creepy that network anchors are tagging along after Barack Obama on his great overseas
Colored paper sheet averts a printer problem
Dear Heloise: After running out of paper way too many times while in the middle of printing from my
Ohio ranks fourth in the number of natural gas and oil wells drilled.
Ohio ranks fourth in the number of natural gas and oil wells drilled. Ohio Oil & Gas Energy
A treasure lost near Hubbard
Opinion: A treasure lost near Hubbard EDITOR: I am saddened that the wonderful World War II Museum and
Luxembourg’s Schleck jumps in front to get yellow jersey
The Tour de France continues with the rugged Alps segment. PRATO NEVOSO, Italy (AP) — Frank
Hundreds honor ‘old-school’ lawyer
YOUNGSTOWN — Don “Bull Moose” Hanni Jr. made a final appearance at the Mahoning County Courthouse on
BRITAIN
BRITAIN The Observer, London, July 13: The decision by China and Russia to veto U.N. sanctions
Hill and Biros have avoided justice for too long
Editorial: Hill and Biros have avoided justice for too long There are some cases in which the death penalty
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