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Yoslan Herrera earns first career win for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Yoslan Herrera pitched six shutout innings for his first major league win, and the

Scrappers swept; Procner gets no-decision

NILES — Girard native Stephen Procner did not get a decision, but his Aberdeen Ironbirds teammates

Mayor Williams: No JEDD for Liberty Wal-Mart

YOUNGSTOWN — While Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams wants a joint economic development district with

Legal battle continues on Mahoning Co. purchase of Oakhill Renaissance Place

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Commissioner John A. McNally IV has sued county Administrator George J.

Some form of ice hockey slated for Chevy Centre this fall

YOUNGSTOWN —It’s highly unlikely the Youngstown SteelHounds or similar minor league hockey team will

Youngstown featured in nationally televised ice skating show at Chevy Centre

YOUNGSTOWN — The city will be in the national spotlight on Christmas Day when an ice skating show at

LUNA schedules benefit fashion show

YOUNGSTOWN – The Lutinas United Networking Association Inc. will hold a fashion show on Saturday,

Police charge South Side man with kidnapping, assault charges

YOUNGSTOWN — The man whose Glenwood Avenue home was surrounded by police earlier this month will

Eight years in prison for $8 million heist

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — A man who stole about $8 million from an armored car company where he worked was

Mayor says Youngstown won’t impede Liberty Wal-mart

YOUNGSTOWN —While Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams wants a joint economic development district with

Catalytic converters stolen from cars at car lot

YOUNGSTOWN — Catalytic converters were cut off and stolen from five cars parked at J.D. Byrider, 775

Special outdoor concert will be Saturday in Boardman

BOARDMAN — Two bands will combine in a tribute to the passengers of a flight that crashed in

Price of gas starting to drop

YOUNGSTOWN — Drivers were lining up today for some of the cheapest gas in the area. “I only

PUCO sets Monday session on Dominion plan

YOUNGSTOWN — Consumers will have an opportunity to respond to Dominion East Ohio’s proposal to

Total crime in Youngstown decreases

YOUNGSTOWN — Overall, crime in the city dropped 13 percent for the first half of the year, compared

Warren ties for Nirvana, Foo Fighters bands

WARREN — City council has renamed a downtown alley for a Warren-born musician who became famous for

Boiling advisory lifted in Brookfield

BROOKFIELD — A water boiling advisory has been lifted for residents in Brookfield on state Route 7,

Thomas Steel Strip workers on strike

WARREN — Workers at Thomas Steel Strip went on strike this morning after working with a contract for

Immigration agents make arrests at restaurants

CLEVELAND — Special agents with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 58 restaurant

Classic Cruisers band will play Wednesday at Beaver Township park

NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township Park Board will present a performance by the Classic Cruisers at 7

Beaver Township nature program is Saturday

EAST LEWISTON — A guided tour of the Beaver Township Nature Preserve will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday.

Warren names 1st woman captain

The new captain looks forward to possibly having grant money to improve community policing.

Valley Extreme sets sights on a win

Valley Extreme sets sights on a win kThe Valley Extreme 12-year-old softball team split a pair of

2 city school board members change minds, sign letter

YOUNGSTOWN — Two city school board members who initially declined to sign a letter to state

A not-so-supper soaker

Scrappers all wet in 5-3 loss to aberdeen Postponement washes out Procner return NILES—

Woman gets 5 years for role in $8M heist

Boyd and Dillon were captured in West Virginia. AKRON — A woman who helped her boyfriend steal

Defending champs Youngstown shut out by Mount Vernon, 6-0

Mount Vernon recorded no errors in the Babe Ruth tourney, but Youngstown was haunted by four.

Grady homers, but Tribe falls

Aaron Laffey got shelled in four-plus innings, giving up eight runs on 12 hits in Cleveland’s 14-11

Officials happy with memorial work

The cost of renovations to the Niles landmark is $100,000 over its original estimate. NILES

Warren attorney faces charges, disbarment

The lawyer was suspended in 2003 for lying on a deposition. WARREN — Atty. George N.

Browns expect dream season

For the first time since the team returned in 1999, fans have high expectations. BEREA (AP) — On

CARTS officials: Agency needs transportation funds

Another county agency is giving out gas cards to the needy. LISBON — Columbiana County’s

Steelers' top 2 picks set to sign

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin expects the team’s top two draft picks to be

Truck and Jeep Fest rumbles onto the Canfield Fairgrounds

CANFIELD — Legendary monster trucks Grave Digger and Bigfoot will be the main attractions when the

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St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Jessica Green and Johnny Taylor, Youngstown, boy, July 20.

Toyota outsells GM in 1st half

Toyota topped GM by nearly 300,000 sales, the numbers show. DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Corp.,

First Place Financial’s stock price drops 15%

The stocks of other local banking companies posted mixed results. The stock price for First

NATION

NATION Chrysler announces it will cut 1,000 jobs DETROIT — Chrysler LLC said Wednesday it will

This Bud’s for you — but for how long?

Opinion: “Wassup, Mr. G? What’ll it be?” “A Bud. A Bud Light, please, Mr. Barkeep.” (pause) “So now,

RATES

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

Waiters must pick up part of LongHorn’s labor costs

Restaurant servers say the change has cost them money. NEW YORK (AP) — With the cost of everything

Selected Stocks

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Pirates top Astros again for first road sweep, 8-7

Jason Bay hit a two-run homer, and Doug Mientkiewicz drove in two runs. HOUSTON (AP) — Three

Bryson Manor to remain operating

Officials rescinded an earlier announcement saying Bryson would close. YOUNGSTOWN — Bryson

Chris Hazimahalis, Jake Jericio are amateur card co-features

Chris Trippi, a recent Mixed Martial Arts titlist, goes up against Brandon A.C.’s Jamil Wilkins in a

Browns make moves with Jurevicius, Ryan Tucker

BEREA (AP) — Wide receiver Joe Jurevicius and offensive lineman Ryan Tucker were placed on the

Italian fest parade set

Italian fest parade set YOUNGSTOWN — Sunday’s parade for the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian

GAME TIME

Who: Scrappers vs. Aberdeen Ironbirds When: 6:05 p.m. today at Eastwood Field Let’s play two:

Sastre strong in Alps, but Australian Cadel Evans doesn’t fold

With a time trial ahead, Evans is perhaps the man to beat — barring bad weather or a mishap. ALPE

MLB ROUNDUP Wednesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 7, Royals 1 KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Armando Galarraga carried a perfect game

Foreign fighters leaving Iraq for Afghanistan

Foreign fighters leaving Iraq for Afghanistan WASHINGTON — Al-Qaida’s foreign fighters who have

Rodriguez gets 41st save in Angels’ win over Tribe

He exceeded last year’s total of saves with still 62 games remaining this season. ANAHEIM, Calif.

Auditions: Where to try out for roles

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

Today is Thursday, July 24, the 206th day of 2008. There are 160 days left in the year. On this date

Kansas man pleads guilty to killing teen after kidnapping, raping her

OLATHE, Kan. (AP) — A man pleaded guilty Wednesday to snatching an 18-year-old from a store parking

‘Gossip Girl’ promos revel in raciness

NEW YORK — “Gossip Girl” will get people talking. At least, that seems likely as the CW network

Nina Lutes THOMAS HUFFMAN

Nina Lutes THOMAS HUFFMAN X NORTH JACKSON — First Federated Church provided the setting at 3 p.m.

“Smallville” (8 p.m., CW): Pete Ross comes back to town, chews gum and gets superpowers.

“Smallville” (8 p.m., CW): Pete Ross comes back to town, chews gum and gets superpowers. It’s that

Scouts are home free in land of the braves

Special to The Vindicator TEPEE TIME: Boys of Cub Scout Pack 100, based in Hubbard, enjoyed

REBECCA BEACH TIMOTHY FELT

REBECCA BEACH TIMOTHY FELT X EAST LIVERPOOL — Rebecca Beach, a daughter of the Rev. James and

Offbeat festival to Rock the Arts

YOUNGSTOWN — Saturday’s Youngstown Rocks the Arts Festival will begin as a family event, but will

SCORES & SCHEDULE

10U WEDNESDAY’s SCORES Bracket 1 Wildfire 9, Vienna Stars 3 Central PA Krunch 15, Wildfire 1

House OKs rescue for homeowners, Freddie, Fannie

The bill is on track for Senate approval and should become law within days. WASHINGTON (AP) —

City schools OK busing contract

Board members said they are still interested in CBS’ management services offer. YOUNGSTOWN —

Americans should boost their retirement savings

Opinion: Kansas City Star: Many Americans are reconsidering their family budgets as prices for food, gas,

State takes steps in voting security

The directives were developed with assistance from a bipartisan work group. COLUMBUS —

Wrestling returns to Chevy

YOUNGSTOWN — Jimmy Davis has seen more than his share of pro wrestling shows. The Austintown

GETTING IT RIGHT

GETTING IT RIGHT The Core, located in the Wick Building on Federal Street, downtown Youngstown, is

Beatitude House, Emmanuel center join efforts

The collaboration is to increase the level of services and lower costs. A shared mission

photo 1: noelle nackino (marie) & brendan gauntner (jerry)

photo 1: noelle nackino (marie) & brendan gauntner (jerry) photo 2: jonathan eldell (clay) &

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival opens at 4 p.m. on the church grounds at Via Mount

Omarosa fires back

Omarosa fires back LOS ANGELES — Omarosa is not sorry for sparring with Wendy Williams. “I stand

Achy ankle

Achy ankle U.S. forward LeBron James likely will miss Friday’s exhibition against Canada as he

Valley Extreme splits in tourney

The Cortland team advanced to play the Central PA Krunch Red this morning in Boardman.

The cast and crew

the cast AND CREW ‘Fine-Tune’ Brendan Gauntner (Jerry Maruskin) Noelle Nackino (Marie Maruskin)

14-year old girl has an obsession with thoughts of dying

Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old girl in ninth grade, and I am really worried that I’m going to die. I

Defendant will serve 31 years to life for rape

The victim was a relative between ages 12 and 15. YOUNGSTOWN — A Diamond man who was convicted

Management blamed for death in coal mine

VINTONDALE, Pa. (AP) — Federal authorities blame poor communication for a fatal accident in an

Gates, mayor pool funds to fight smoking

NEW YORK (AP) — Microsoft founder Bill Gates and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg are pooling their

Creating own bath salts makes good scents

Dear Heloise: I cannot find my recipe for bath salts. Can you please reprint it for me? R. Worsley,

Fresh onion juice eases kitchen burns, prevents blisters

Q. While I was working at a restaurant, one of our chefs was burned badly by a fryer. I happened to

YPD fleet sees setbacks

Savings from eliminating some take-home cars will help pay for new cars, the mayor said.

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD July 18 Assault:

O’Neil-Orosz vows will be exchanged in August nuptials

X POLAND — Anne O’Neil, of 2607 Woodstock Road, Upper Arlington, and Nathan Orosz, of 623 City Park

Lead actress says long hours were ‘more than worth it’

The YSU graduate praised the filmmaker. Taking on one of the lead roles in “Fine-Tune” was a

Critics say help will be modest

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a sweeping housing bill Wednesday that President Bush could sign

Funnyman Bushart: Thick skins required

With a razor-sharp tongue and the inability not to offend, say, everyone in the room, comedian Bill

“We believe that those (levees) will be breached if it continues on the same track. So please

Opinion: “We believe that those (levees) will be breached if it continues on the same track. So please stay

Inmate’s DNA fails to match evidence

A newspaper’s probe has found flaws in Ohio’s DNA testing system. CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (AP) — DNA

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Beatitude House: Sponsored by the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, the housing project was initiated

Board fails to pick gas-well drilling company

LIBERTY — The Liberty school board did not decide which gas-well drilling company it will use,

Pa. infant cut from womb leaves hospital

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The infant cut from a slain woman’s womb last week was released from the hospital

Fresh onion juice eases kitchen burns

Q. While I was working at a restaurant, one of our chefs was burned badly by a fryer. I happened to

A long road: ‘Fine-Tune’ filmmaker realizes his vision

The premiere is only for invited guests, but a public screening is in the works. Chris

WEATHERING THE DAMAGE

City parks, neighborhoods repair storm’s effects The storm cluttered Wick Park with trees and

Jay and the Americans

Jay and the Americans SHARON, Pa. — Jay and the Americans will give a benefit concert for the

Entertainment schedule

3-6 p.m., YSU football players 3-5 p.m., family-friendly events STAGE NORTH 3 p.m., Oakland

KRISTEN GUTIERREZ DAVID MANCINI

KRISTEN GUTIERREZ DAVID MANCINI X CANFIELD — David Mancini and his bride, the former Kristen

Girard couple plan wedding in late summer

X GIRARD — Howard and Linda Froomkin, 5743 Logan Arms Drive, announce the engagement of their

Pizzeria fights with New York over dough

NEW YORK — Grimaldi’s, the eatery renowned for its tasty pizza and long lines, was shuttered for

NFL PREVIEW AFC South

A look at teams in the AFC South, in order of last season’s standings: INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (13-4)

Experts try to avoid statin side effect

Scientists may have found a way to test for and possibly avoid the most serious side effect of

Truck and jeep fest

truck and jeep fest Schedule, prices FRIDAY 2-6 p.m.: participant registration/credential

Duferco workers rally over contract

Workers say a decent wage is important for their families and for the area. FARRELL, Pa. —

Is the press giving Obama a pass?

Opinion: When the media start backing away from supporting a candidate or a cause read this as a sign that

Anti-homosexual Oklahoma lawmaker caught with gun at Capitol

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A state lawmaker who gained national notoriety with an anti-homosexual rant was

Cancer center issues warning about risks of cell phone use

The memo said children should use cell phones only in emergencies. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The head of a

‘Old Reliables’ reunion

‘Old Reliables’ reunion BOARDMAN — The 63rd reunion of men who served in the Army’s 9th Infantry

Arrest of barbaric ex-leader of Bosnian Serbs was overdue

Editorial: It has taken 13 years to bring Radovan Karadzic to justice, so it would be travesty if his trial on

Resident artists’ works wow guests

Senior artists showed creativity by doing what they enjoy. NILES — Family and staff paid a

Wikipedia shows we aren’t selfish

Opinion: This year marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of Garrett Hardin’s extremely influential

Big man problem is small problem for U.S.

LAS VEGAS — Chris Paul probably wasn’t the best person to ask about size, since the 6-footer spends

Minimum wage goes up, but costs continue to soar

One economist called the minimum-wage increase ‘a drop in the bucket.’ WASHINGTON (AP) — About 2

LeBron to miss game due to injured ankle

The injury isn’t severe and James would probably play if it were an Olympic game. LAS VEGAS (AP) —

Weak economy, mild weather sap commodities boom

The decreases signal a slowdown in the frenetic futures markets, many analysts concede. NEW YORK

Sentence issued for sex offender

If the sex offender violates probation, he’ll go to prison for six years. YOUNGSTOWN — A 53-

GM’s current agony seen on the highway

Opinion: WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Getting here on “the 405,” that north-south stretch of interstate running

'The X-Files: I Want to Believe'

‘THE X-FILES: I WANT TO BELIEVE’ Grade: C- Director: Chris Carter Running time: 1 hour 50

WWE back in Valley

WWE back in Valley kThe WWE returns to the Chevrolet Centre on Friday with the Summerslam tour,

‘X-Files’ stars believe in their audience

LOS ANGELES — Some Mulder and Scully fans were dubious when the title for the new movie based on

TheSources

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

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

If you go

if you go What: WWE Summerslam Tour When: 7:30 p.m. Friday Where: Chevrolet Centre Tickets:

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew L. Culp Jr. 19, of 436 N. 18th St. Sebring, and Alyssa

Conspiracy, weirdness missing from ‘X-Files’

The new “X-Files” movie? Not exactly “out there.” The truth is they’ve taken the spooky,

Hello, Dolly! Hurricane hits South Texas

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) — Hurricane Dolly barreled into South Texas on Wednesday, lashing the coast

MVSD promotes its product

The water provider revs up its effort to get more customers. MINERAL RIDGE — In marketing,

Kansas City Star: Many Americans are reconsidering their family budgets as prices for food, gas,

Opinion: Kansas City Star: Many Americans are reconsidering their family budgets as prices for food, gas,

Can grades, gridiron co-exist?

Opinion: NBC recently renewed its television contract with Notre Dame football through the 2015 season,

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