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Sanchez homers again as Pirates beat Astros 8-2
HOUSTON — Paul Maholm shut down the Astros for eight innings, Freddy Sanchez homered for the second
Youngstown school board asks for loan forgiveness
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board wants the state to forgive all or part of the nearly $18 million
Scrappers rained out; will play two Wednesday
NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ game against the Aberdeen Ironbird was rained out Tuesday
First Place reports earnings loss, dividend cut
WARREN — First Place Financial Corp. reported lower earnings and a 50 percent cut in its quarterly
$1.3 million bond set for aggravated murder suspect
YOUNGSTOWN — The man accused in the shooting death of 25-year-old Ricardo P. Moctezuma appeared in
Portable potty vandalized at weekend arts festival
YOUNGSTOWN — A man who rented two portable rest rooms for a weekend arts festival downtown
YSU football picked for third in Missouri Valley Conference
ST. LOUIS — Youngstown State was picked to finish third behind preseason favorite North Dakota State
Small plane has landing gear mishap
VIENNA — The pilot of a small airplane failed to deploy his landing gear while practicing “touch-
McDonald man accused in meat theft
BOARDMAN — A McDonald man faces several charges accused of trying to steal meat from a South Avenue
Girl says she was assaulted at Borts Pool
YOUNGSTOWN — A 12-year-old Imperial Street girl assaulted by a group of kids as she left Borts Pool
Home Savings drops school and government accounts
YOUNGSTOWN — Home Savings and Loan, which has been struggling with disappointing earnings and
Water boiling advisory in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD — Due to a main line break, those who live in the area of state Route 7 from state Route
Fleet-footed thieves escape police
YOUNGSTOWN — An employee of the Schenley Carry-out on Mahoning Avenue told police that a bank
Public indecency arrest made in Boardman
BOARDMAN — A 24-year-old Shields Road man turned himself in to police after being accused of
Billboards urge protection for water sources
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning Valley residents will soon be seeing billboards reminding them of the need to
Officer Hartzell memorial outing is Sunday
YOUNGSTOWN – The sixth annual Michael T. Hartzell Memorial Golf Outing is slated for Saturday. The
Lower earnings reported for F.N.B. Corp.
HERMITAGE, Pa. — F.N.B. Corp. reported lower second-quarter earnings as it set aside more money to
Bond set at $1.3 million in aggravated murder case
YOUNGSTOWN — The man accused in the shooting death of 25-year-old Ricardo P. Moctezuma appeared in
West Federal obstacle course continues
YOUNGSTOWN — The trouble getting around downtown because of the West Federal Street project should
Rosicrucians and public invited to lunch, program
CANFIELD — The public and members of Rosicrucian Order AMORC (Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis),
Proceeds from outing go toward scholarships
CAMPBELL — The sixth annual John Costantino Campbell City Open Golf Outing will take place Sunday at
Scholarships renewed by ABWA chapter
YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will honor recipients
Benefit golf scramble scheduled by BBBS
HUBBARD — Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley will host an annual Golf For Kids’ Sake
Howland church plans annual quilt show
Howland church plans annual quilt show HOWLAND — Howland Community Church, 198 Niles-Cortland Road
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan get-togethers
XCampbell Memorial High School Class of 1958 plans a 50th reunion that will begin Sept. 19 with a
National study applauds Youngstown’s progress
Youngstown ‘inspired’ the report, its author says. YOUNGSTOWN — A national study on how to
Community joins in Boardman bird search
A 62-year-old woman’s African Grey parrot has been missing for five weeks. BOARDMAN — Just a
Barr trust, Huntington give to YSU campaign
The contributions will go toward construction of the new $34 million business college building.
State Controlling Board releases funds for YSU building projects
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board released close to $2 million Monday for building projects at
Liberty Township: No JEDD with Youngstown
LIBERTY — The township trustees made it clear that they do not want to engage in a Joint Economic
Playhouse battles through financial squeeze
Ticket sales need to catch up with an improved product, says the board chief. YOUNGSTOWN —
Poland girls win state junior softball crown
Poland beat Ashtabula, 6-5, to advance to the Akron regional Aug. 2-5. ASHTABULA — Three players
City school board expected to be asked to OK busing pact
The final details of a fuel adjustment clause still need to be worked out. YOUNGSTOWN — Not
A special commitment
Couple exchange vows at historic apartments of Campbell Works 111Thet got married outside
Lacking offense, Scrappers falter
Four Williamsport pitchers held Mahoning Valley’s offense in check, 2-0. WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. —
Thunder’s season more like a drizzle
Mahoning Valley will try to finish the season 4-12 with a win Saturday at home. YOUNGSTOWN —
Relatives, friends remember Hanni during funeral Mass
The former Democratic chairman was ‘tough’ and ‘gentle.’ YOUNGSTOWN — Those who paid tribute
Rain, rain, go away...
Eliminators blank Chain Reaction In another day of rain, the Connecticut squad beat the area-based
Penn-Ohio Tigers win; will oppose Panthers
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Penn-Ohio Tigers minor league football team defeated the Rochester Renegades,
Board approves tax levy on ballot
This would be the first new revenue the Austintown district has had since 1996. AUSTINTOWN —
Browns TE eager about season
Kellen Winslow Jr. has put his contract dispute and his injuries behind him. There were times
Bengals’ Johnson vows he’ll report
The flamboyant wideout had wanted to be traded. CINCINNATI (AP) — Receiver Chad Johnson said he’ll
Surplus food
Surplus food People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food only, 11 a.m.
Uphill battle looming on offshore drilling
Opinion: With only six months left in office, President Bush has finally repealed presidential restrictions
New owner of WCI Steel promises exciting future
Editorial: Under any other circumstances, the announcement of a $100 million investment in a steel mill in the
LOTS OF HELP: Members of Boy Scout Troop 40 of Girard, including Jordan Vigorito, third from right,
LOTS OF HELP: Members of Boy Scout Troop 40 of Girard, including Jordan Vigorito, third from right,
Now a Redskin, Taylor waltzes away from Fins
His spring dancing regimen spelled the end to his happy days in Miami. ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Jason
A SCOUT’S HONOR at Mill Creek Park
Girard teen vows to improve ‘eyesore’ area of Lily Pond 1Vigorito, 16, of Girard, began
McCain vies for spotlight as rival tours war zone
McCain vies for spotlight as rival tours war zone KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine — Republican John McCain
Close finish expected at Tour
The race has three leaders within 10 seconds of each other and six within 50. CUNEO, Italy (AP) —
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds When: Today, 7:05 p.m. at Eastwood Field Promotions: It’s
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown
CRIME STOPPERS Greater Youngstown A triple homicide is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Fayeg and Alia Alrawahneh, Ravenna, boy, July 20.
Husband’s Third World relatives lead her to feel like a second-rate wife
Dear Annie: For the past 20 years, it’s been my husband’s dream to bring his sister and her three
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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Court tosses fine over ‘wardrobe malfunction’
CBS said it hoped the decision ‘will lead the FCC to return to the policy of restrained indecency
Iraqi leaders back Obama in withdrawal of U.S. troops
Bush officials expressed displeasure with the plan. BAGHDAD (AP) — Face to face with Iraq’s
10U MONDAY’S SCORES
10U MONDAY’S SCORES Bracket 1 Valley Sting (Ohio) 2, Wildfire (Pa.) 1 CT Eliminators (Conn.)
The Columbiana Youth Baseball League has been around since the early 1970s, a league source said.
The Columbiana Youth Baseball League has been around since the early 1970s, a league source said.
“There’s starting to be a growing consensus that it’s time for us to withdraw some
Opinion: “There’s starting to be a growing consensus that it’s time for us to withdraw some of our combat
Accosting Wiesel brings hate crime conviction
Accosting Wiesel brings hate crime conviction SAN FRANCISCO — A New Jersey man who once claimed
The telephone number for the B O Station Boxcar Lounge and Cafe is (330) 743-1452. The number was
The telephone number for the B O Station Boxcar Lounge and Cafe is (330) 743-1452. The number was
Family reunion: Owners mark Model T’s 100th year
Henry Ford raised wages in the early 20th century to keep workers at his plants. RICHMOND, Ind.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman Township trustees, 6 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
Saudis operating school for scoundrels
Opinion: Despite a report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom that the Islamic Saudi
Ford expanding buyout offers at Ohio, Mich. plants
DETROIT (AP) — After falling short in previous attempts to trim its hourly ranks through buyouts,
SMALLER INDUSTRIAL CITIES
SMALLER INDUSTRIAL CITIES Recommendations PolicyLink, a national public policy organization,
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joel P. Greenstein, 32, of 4415 Ventura Drive, Charleston,
Aug. 30 is chosen for Shevetz-Finch wedding in park
X LOWELLVILLE — Announced by Martin and Robin Shevetz, 2575 Stewart Road, is the engagement of their
Founders proving to be wise
Opinion: While religion, particularly Christianity, played a key role in the settling of this country, the
Drug indictment
Drug indictment YOUNGSTOWN — A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted Roger R. Shaffer of
Anglicans on the brink
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: Has the Anglican communion finally reached the end of the line? As bishops of
Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
“Celebrity Family Feud” (8 p.m., NBC): Ed McMahon takes his family into the Feud. “Wipeout” (8
Bush’s offshore drilling plan is nothing more than a distraction
Opinion: There is no quick fix to $4.50-a-gallon gas, no way to provide instant relief to consumers we know
Who’s richer, who’s poorer?
Opinion: Who’s richer, who’s poorer? EDITOR: Once again, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. It
IF YOU GO Browns training camp
Where: 76 Lou Groza Blvd., Berea. Take the Ohio Turnpike to Interstate 71 North. Exit at Bagley Road
Will Jay Leno jump to another network?
Will Jay Leno jump to another network? BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Conan O’Brien will take over the
It pays to take issue with magazine renewals
Dear Heloise: Be careful when you are renewing a magazine subscription. I received a notice that one
Many athletes will tell you that whatever edge you can get on your opponent is priceless to your
Many athletes will tell you that whatever edge you can get on your opponent is priceless to your
Police seeking clues in shooting
The victim was shot from about 15 yards away, a detective said. WARREN — Police are canvassing
Agency to receive state funding for minority health commission
The Youngstown minority health commission will be a stand-alone, autonomous organization.
Neither vulnerable. South deals.
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Danielle Polito and Michael Bratt plan Nov. vows
X ERIE, Pa. — Danielle Polito, 4590 E. Lake Road, and Michael Bratt, 2808 E. 27th St., are engaged
Benefits estimator unveiled
WASHINGTON (AP) — People planning for retirement got a new tool this week: a fast and easy online
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK J 6 u8 3 2 vQ 8 wA K 6 4 3 WEST EAST x9
Today is Tuesday, July 22, the 204th day of 2008. There are 162 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, July 22, the 204th day of 2008. There are 162 days left in the year. On this date
Wedding date set by Cynthia Blair and Larry Foley
X YOUNGSTOWN — Barbara and Dale Sullivan, 234 Upland Ave., are announcing the engagement of their
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x10 7 6 3 uA Q vK 8 wA 10 7 6 3 Partner opens
2 charged with assault on police officers
A man held a machete over his head while walking toward a police officer and yelling at him.
Seeking shooting suspect
Seeking shooting suspect YOUNGSTOWN — Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jason
GAME TIME \ Thunder
Who: Thunder vs. Green Bay Blizzard When: Saturday, 7:05 p.m., on Cortland Banks Field in the
Winded but healthy, Howard rejoins U.S.
His appearance came as a relief to the team, which is lacking in big men. LAS VEGAS (AP) — Dwight
Ghioldi-Sherhag engagement is being announced
X CANFIELD — Announcement of the engagement of Carlie Ghioldi, a daughter of Anthony and Doreen
Business news digest
REGION Precious Paws Salon to show off grooming van BOARDMAN — Precious Paws Salon has added a
NOTEBOOK Scrappers vs. Williamsport
New venture for skipper: While the Scrappers players are learning the game at the professional
Drivers with poor health causing deadly accidents
The agency has not completed any of the eight safety recommendations. WASHINGTON (AP) — Beverly
SCUBA expert shows them how it’s done
The Vindicator/William D. Lewis For nearly 50 years, Commander William Hack of the Mahoning County
Way Station to be recipient of nearly $1 million grant
The congressman said the move will make the region more attractive to businesses. SALEM —
After disqualification, Wie to play men’s tour
She’ll tee it up at the Legends Reno-Tahoe Open next week. Fresh off a disqualification on the
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD CITY July 14
Lost bird
Lost bird Scarlet Scarlet is named for her bright red tail. The bird has a gray body and a
Contract talks to continue between Forum, nurses
YOUNGSTOWN — Bargaining sessions between the registered nurses at Northside Medical Center and Forum
Repeat win has Harrington in select company
No asterisks were necessary even though Tiger was out following knee surgery. SOUTHPORT, England
Logano is future of Gibbs
With Tony Stewart gone, Joey Logano, 18, looms as the driver for Gibbs Racing. CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Camby calls Nuggets ‘classless’
The defensive ace said he found out about his trade to the Clippers from his agent. LOS ANGELES
MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 4, Athletics 0 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scott Kazmir and two relievers
Yankees’ Posada may undergo season-ending shoulder surgery
NEW YORK (AP) — Jorge Posada wants to help the New York Yankees win this year, and be ready for the
Despite knee injury, Serena plans to play
She figures the injury will be old news by the Beijing Olympics next month. CARSON, Calif. (AP) —
Sexual assault victims face difficult recovery
YORK, Pa. (AP) — It took Diane Pickel Plappert six months to tell a counselor that she had been
NFL PREVIEW \ AFC North
A look at teams in the AFC North, in order of last season’s standings: PITTSBURGH STEELERS (10-7)
South Range school district earns high marks on state report card
NORTH LIMA — The South Range Local School District has again earned high marks from the state.
Judge Durkin reinstates bond in baby-killing case
The inmate’s talk of leaving town brought back the higher bond. YOUNGSTOWN — The bond for a
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games AMERICAN LEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 2, Oakland 1 Detroit 5, Baltimore 1 Toronto 9,
Big Oil steering profits to investors
The five biggest companies used about 55 percent of their profits for stock buybacks and dividends.
Olympic Roundup - News and notes
Gymnastics: Kevin Tan was named captain of the U.S. men’s gymnastics team for the Beijing Olympics
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