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Firefighters investigate East Side blaze

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Fire Department is calling suspicious a fire at two vacant houses on the


Yankees acquire Nady, Marte from Pirates

BOSTON — The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Xavier Nady and left-hander Damaso Marte from the


Scrappers lose fifth straight, 7-4 to Jamestown

NILES — The Jamestown Jammers broke a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning and went on to defeat the


Lee gets 14th win, Indians edge Twins 5-4

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cliff Lee stayed on pace to become Cleveland’s first 20-game winner in 34 years as


Adrian Gonzalez helps Padres beat Pirates

PITTSBURGH — Adrian Gonzalez homered to help the San Diego Padres earn a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh


Cop statements not supported by evidence, sheriff says

WARREN — A volunteer Newton Township police officer said he was shot in his bulletproof vest July 7


Nady pulled from Pirates’ lineup, trade imminent

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled Xavier Nady after the first inning Friday night and


Ticket sales for YSU football begins Aug. 1

YOUNGSTOWN — Single game tickets for the 2008 Youngstown State football season will go on sale Aug.


Jaworski’s Arena team set for championship game

PHILADELPHIA — Here’s one “Jaws” sequel Ron Jaworski hopes ends up better than the original.


2-year-old on porch had beer and whiskey

WARREN — Police and a sheriff’s deputy were called to a house on Harmon Avenue downtown after


North Side convenience store clerk injured in afternoon robbery

YOUNGSTOWN — Police have impounded a vehicle used in a daring daylight robbery on the North Side


Thomas Steel Strip will fill customer orders

WARREN — Thomas Steel Strip said it will continue to fill customer orders despite a strike by


Will Delphi close its Cortland plant?

WARREN — Union officials are concerned that Delphi Packard Electric is about to close its Cortland


New Castle makes Scrim’s position permanent

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City council has made Joseph Scrim’s position as acting public works director


City acts to keep 200 jobs in city

YOUNGSTOWN —The city’s board of control approved a lease renewal today to keep an AT&T service and


Fabulous Flashbacks at Youngstown Sports Grille

Outdoors rocks tonight


New GM workers finish training

LORDSTOWN — The final group of new General Motors workers finished training today as the company’s


Ambulance service arranged for Western Mahoning

NORTH JACKSON — Arrangements have been made to continue emergency services in western Mahoning


Mahoning County indicts 12

The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury: Lamonte Jones Jr., 33, of


Western Reserve schools to get $24.4 million for new building

COLUMBUS — The Western Reserve Local School District’s construction project was among more than


Firefighters save dog found in burning house

YOUNGSTOWN — A dog found in the smoky kitchen at 429 W. Myrtle Ave. was resuscitated by firefighters


Hearing Monday on natural gas billing proposal

YOUNGSTOWN — Consumers in the area will have an opportunity to respond to Dominion East Ohio’s


American Legion post schedules steak fry

COLUMBIANA — American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, will have a steak fry from 5 to 8


ABWA chapter names scholarship recipient

ABWA chapter names scholarship recipient YOUNGSTOWN — Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of American


CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups plan events

Classes X East High School Alumni will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Denny’s in Boardman. clubs X


Center Christmas show to be televised nationally

Shots of Youngstown will be interspersed throughout the program. YOUNGSTOWN — The city will be


Williams: No JEDD at Liberty Wal-Mart

Youngstown approved a water site plan for the Liberty Wal-Mart. YOUNGSTOWN — While Youngstown

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Robber gets 8 years for $8M theft

The then-Liberty chief cited ‘stupidity’ as one reason for capture. AKRON — Roger L. Dillon —


Stats show crime in the city on decline

There was a slight decrease in arson. YOUNGSTOWN — Overall, crime in the city dropped 13 percent


58 restaurant workers arrested after raids

A restaurant on Youngstown’s South Side was raided. CLEVELAND — Special agents with U. S.


NFL PREVIEW \ AFC WEST

A look at teams in the AFC West, in order of last season’s standings: SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (13-6)


Boardman trustees OK safety levy

The township plans to phase out its reliance on inheritance tax for general operations.


Should dead person’s vote be taken away?

If you vote by mail, but die before Election Day, does your vote count? It depends on where you


Here’s the teams scheduled to be in the area for the PONY national softball tournament:

Here’s the teams scheduled to be in the area for the PONY national softball tournament: 16U


Arizona college shootings

Arizona college shootings PHOENIX — Officials say three people were shot Thursday afternoon at


Swimmer Jessica Hardy tests positive for steroids

The test indicated that the 21-year-old Californian used the banned agent Clenbuterol at the


MILL CREEK PARK

MILL CREEK PARK Sunfest Schedule of events at Mill Creek MetroParks’ James L. Wick Recreation


Change the Patriot Act to Security Act

Opinion: Thoughts at large: I’m getting a bit tired of the “overwhelmed celebrity” act. You don’t see


Automaker reports loss of $8.7B

Bleeding cash, Ford looks to Europe for help DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Bleeding cash and with its


Fashion show benefit

Fashion show benefit STRUTHERS — The Lutinas United Networking Association Inc. will have a


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey A. Zohnd, 25, of 340 W. Main St., Washingtonville, and


Mahoning board provides elections example

Turnout for the presidential election should reach 80 percent, the state’s top elections official


Boardman Levy

Boardman Levy Safety services Township trustees plan to ask voters in November to approve a


GOP’s candidate for AG a political unknown

Opinion: It took about a month longer than planned, but Ohio Republican Party officials have selected their


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Joseph and Jennifer Gaal, Youngstown, boy, July 22.


Audio books help at home, too

Dear Heloise: Audio books are not new to most people, especially when on the road. But I have


Vindy.com News Podcast for July 25, 2008

The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, July 25, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.


Olympic committee bans Iraq

BAGHDAD (AP) — Just two weeks before the start of the Olympics, Iraq was told Thursday it’s not


Mill Creek MetroParks plans its annual Sunfest

The activities include a one-mile hike and sand sculpture contest. YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek


AMY EVANS ERIC DIEFENDERFER

AMY EVANS ERIC DIEFENDERFER X YOUNGSTOWN — Amy Evans, a daughter of Ron and Nancy Evans, and Eric


WRTA agrees to put levy on ballot

YOUNGSTOWN — The Western Reserve Transit Authority board on Thursday approved placing a 0.25 percent


THUNDER VS. BLIZZARD Lineups

THUNDER OFFENSE QB — (10) Shane Adler (6-5, 225) WR — (4) Quorey Payne (5-9, 182) WR — (17)


Study: Tofu a day, sperm goes away

Some men in the group ate half a serving of soy a day. A new study has found that men who


6 from Valley to be in top Soap Box race

YOUNGSTOWN — Six Youngstown-area drivers will take part in the 71st annual All-American Soap Box


Senior Fun Day planned

Senior Fun Day planned SALEM — Holander House in conjunction with more than 80 other businesses


Today is Friday, July 25, the 207th day of 2008. There are 159 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Friday, July 25, the 207th day of 2008. There are 159 days left in the year. On this date


Friday's Best Bets on TV

“Meerkat Manor” (8:30 p.m., Animal Planet): Have you been keeping tabs on adorable little furballs


Her husband wants his tart and wife, too

Dear Annie: My husband, “John,” and I have been married for 15 years. We have no children. For a


KRISTA POMPILI GREGORY JOHNSTON

KRISTA POMPILI GREGORY JOHNSTON X PITTSBURGH — Nuptial vows were exchanged by Krista Maria Pompili


Scores & schedules

THUNDER (3-12) 59Albany33 39Manchester45 20at W-B/Scranton33 35Lexington41 49at Albany61


McNally sues Tablack, Gains over Oakhill

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


Storms kill at least 1 in N.H.

DEERFIELD, N.H. (AP) — Violent storms on Thursday in a 25-mile-long swath of central New Hampshire


Lawrence officials ban smoking

The ban goes into effect Sept. 11. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners have banned


ON THE FAIRWAYS Thursday’s pro golf events

CHAMPIONS TOUR TROON, Scotland — Four days after nearly making history at the British Open, Greg


Not all problems fixable

Opinion: WASHINGTON — President Bush says he doesn’t have a magic wand, so he “can’t just say, ‘low gas.”’


Commission to stay on job

Some panel members complained they were confused. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The commission that was


The end is near, but Bailey enthused

The defensive back has been a steady contributor since being released by the Cleveland Gladiators.


Foreign teams set for PONY fast pitch

The 18-year-old teams will play at Canfield Baseball Club’s McCune Park on Shields Road. BOARDMAN


All weekend

All weekend Onstage “Glengarry Glen Ross,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday,


Obama, McCain wrong on Iraq

Opinion: I can understand why John McCain is PO’d. Barack Obama visits Iraq and admits things are better


U.S. sets goal to stockpile antidotes

Homeland security officials aren’t prepared to handle a biological threat, one official testified.


Winslow in camp and he’s positive

The tight end’s contract is an issue, but it won’t dissuade the Pro Bowler from participating in


Auditions scheduled for ‘Monday’ comedy

CANFIELD — Move Over Broadway productions is having auditions at 7 p.m. Sunday for a comedy titled


Warren’s storm sewers to have improvements, with more fees

The city’s storm sewers have not seen major improvements in 40 to 50 years. WARREN —


Schoolgirls’ math skills now measure up to boys’

The performances of more than 7 million children in 10 states were compared. WASHINGTON (AP) —


Surplus food

Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, various


Iraq’s leader playing games on security

Opinion: There is some irony in the fact that Democrats, after years of deriding Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri


Beatitude House kids sell lemonade for charity

YOUNGSTOWN — If you are traveling along Fifth Avenue between 5 and 6:30 p.m. today, you’ll see a


Minor league hockey unlikely at Centre

Although the SteelHounds or similar team probably won’t play downtown this season, a junior league


Protecting American assets from international thieves

Editorial: Protecting American assets from international thieves For too long, Congress has ignored the


Dress as a quack and maybe they’ll never suspect

Dress as a quack and maybe they’ll never suspect Scripps Howard News Service: Belgrade, the


Workers walk off at Thomas Steel

The union wants the right to bargain changes for retiree health care. WARREN — Workers at


Preseason prediction: OSU expected to be No. 1 in Big Ten

Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez also cleared up all the drama surrounding him during Thurday’s media


NFL ROUNDUP

Browns: Offensive lineman Ryan Tucker said playing in an exhibition game is a reachable goal after


Bale asks for privacy

Bales asks for privacy BARCELONA, Spain — Batman star Christian Bale asked for privacy Thursday


Bands combine for Sept. 11 tribute

The concert is free, but donations will be accepted. BOARDMAN — Two bands will combine in a


STACEY HAVAICH BRYAN HUNTER

STACEY HAVAICH BRYAN HUNTER XHERMITAGE, Pa. — Bryan Hunter and his bride, the former Stacey


McCain campaigns hard in German Village

COLUMBUS (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain had his own German experience Thursday


Female suicide bomber kills at least 8 U.S.-allied Sunnis

Insurgents are increasingly using women to stage suicide bombings. BAGHDAD (AP) — A female suicide


JOLENE RODGERS JOHN IHNAT

JOLENE RODGERS JOHN IHNAT X CAMPBELL — John Andrew Ihnat and his bride, the former Jolene Bixler


CHEVY CENTER

CHEVY CENTER Christmas show Ticket information for the “Hot Ice, Cool Sounds” ice skating show


“This is destroying the process of a two-state solution. I hope the Americans will make the

Opinion: “This is destroying the process of a two-state solution. I hope the Americans will make the Israelis


Hornish is seeking to recapture magic

The winningest driver in IRL history returns to familiar territory for Sunday’s Allstate 400 At The


Statistics

MVTGB Scoring offense38.947.4 Scoring defense52.939.7 Passing yards/game176.9215.1 Pass


Regional Business Digest

REGION Aim NationaLease buys Chicago company GIRARD — Aim NationaLease said Thursday it has


Study finds good impact from sharing family meal

MINNEAPOLIS — Girls who eat with family are less likely to drink, smoke or use pot five years later,


Riding with … Dave Blaney

Last race: The Hartford native started 30th (based on owners’ points because qualifying was rained


Report: U.S. fentanyl deaths topped 1,000 in 2 years

A fentanyl-making facility in Mexico was shut down in May 2006. ATLANTA (AP) — More than 1,000


Cheap gas has drivers revved

A station owner said he’s cutting his prices even further. YOUNGSTOWN — Drivers were lining up


Woman charged in rapes of 2 boys

WARREN — An 18-year-old woman is charged with rape and corruption of a minor, after police


Warren city ordinance names unsuitable pets

State law says wild animals belong to the state. WARREN — Law Director Greg Hicks says every


Steffi Graf recipient of OWU’s top honor

Steffi Graf capped her academic and athletic career at Ohio Wesleyan University by being named the


Throngs greet Obama in Berlin

BERLIN (AP) — Cheered by an enormous international crowd, Democratic presidential contender Barack


Cheap gas

Cheap gas Ohio has it Ohio had some of the lowest gas prices in the U.S. on Thursday. The states


Ailing dogs rescued from woman

Humane agents planned the coordinated search for days. COLUMBIANA — Humane officials are


Game time

Who: Scrappers vs. Jamestown Jammers When: Today, 7:05 p.m. at Eastwood Field Promotions: It’s


Teammates backing LeBron — guaranteed

In a recent Time magazine story, the injured Cavs star promised that the U.S. would bring home gold.


Twins’ carnival will raise funds for classmate

STRUTHERS — People looking for something fun to do Saturday can also help a local girl lead a


Mediation planned in sexual harassment case

The women are each seeking $300,000 to settle the case. COLUMBUS — Niki Schwartz, the


Astro Falcons shut out Northville, 10-0

NORTHVILLE, Mich. — Astros Falcons will play twice today after beating the host Northville (MI.)


National City posts $1.76B loss in second quarter

Bank earnings suffer as it sets aside $1.59 billion to cover loan losses. NEW YORK (AP) — Regional


Winslow wants low profile

Winslow wants low profile Kellen Winslow Jr., the Browns’ tight end, says he doesn’t want his


Stocks tumble after fall of existing-home sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street abruptly ended an earnings-driven rally and closed sharply lower


Police to discuss probe into shooting of officer

The officer had two cruiser accidents in just over a month. WARREN — The Trumbull County


Italian fest feeds need for culture

Families gathered at the annual festival to share food and culture. YOUNGSTOWN — With so many


LITTLE COMPETITION

Camp’s big hit: outdoor games 1Thursday afternoon’s event was an annual part of the park


First-year IndyCar teams face challenge switching

PCM is one of five teams moving from Champ Car to the unified IndyCar Series. Tyler Tadevic


‘Too-relaxed’ Procner doesn’t disappoint

NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE BASEBALL The Girard High graduate had a no-decision in the second game of


MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 5, Orioles 1 Blue Jays 7, Orioles 1 BALTIMORE — Roy Halladay scattered


Pavlik puts punch into golf benefit

Pavlik, Akron Children’s Hospital and Bedford Trails are teaming up. LOWELLVILLE — A few months


Herrera happy with first big-league win

Back-to-back homers from Jason Bay and Xavier Nady helped in the Pirates’ 9-1 win over San Diego.


Notebook - Scrappers vs. Ironbirds

Big night at the ballpark: The Scrappers drew 6,920 fans for Thursday’s doubleheader — the fourth-


THURSDAY’S PONY SCORES

10U National championship bracket Round 1 Central PA Krunch 12, Maryland Stars 0 Mystics


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