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Investigators begin search Tuesday for start of Canfield apartment fire

CANFIELD — Fire investigators are to be on the scene Tuesday to determine the cause of a blaze that


Stroke turns cardiologist into a patient

AUSTINTOWN — “I feel dizzy” were the last coherent words uttered by Dr. Richard T. Esper Jr. for


Scrappers win opener in State College

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Lonnie Chisenhall went 3-for-4 with a home run, double, three runs and three


Pirates double up Rockies

PITTSBURGH — Ian Snell won for the second time in 18 starts, Nate McLouth homered and the Pittsburgh


Indians shut out Tigers 5-0

CLEVELAND — Paul Byrd pitched into the eighth inning and combined with Edward Mujica on a four-


GM Lordstown gets tax break from state for expansion

COLUMBUS — The state approved incentives of nearly $80 million for an expansion of General Motors’


PUCO hearing draws packed house at Youngstown council chambers

YOUNGSTOWN — The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio’s scheduling of an afternoon public hearing


WWE wrestling event nearly packed Chevy Center

YOUNGSTOWN —The WWE wrestling event was one of the best attended events at the Chevrolet Centre, the


Youngstown not participating in National Night Out

YOUNGSTOWN —A 20-year tradition in the city won’t see its 21st year next week. Youngstown isn’t


United Local School District to enroll new pupils

HANOVERTON —Parents wishing to enroll new pupils in the United schools for the 2008-09 school year


Gunfire exchanged on the East Side

YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old South Garland Avenue man was shot Sunday evening while riding a mini


Greater Youngstown Italian Festival begins Friday downtown

YOUNGSTOWN — The Greater Youngstown Italian Festival moved back downtown last summer, and is


FBI swoops on Cuyahoga County officials in corruption probe

CLEVELAND (AP) — FBI and IRS agents served at least 10 search warrants Monday at Cuyahoga County


Warren Pride event set for Saturday

WARREN — An offshoot of the 25-year-old National Night Out crime-prevent event, the Warren North


Warren police issue warnings about window air conditioners

WARREN — Those who use window air conditioners on the ground floor of their home may be more prone


Parts of Calvary Run Drive on West Side closed

YOUNGSTOWN — Calvary Run Drive between Bella Vista Avenue and Milton Avenue has been closed and


City firemen battle two blazes

YOUNGSTOWN — City firefighters were called to two fires. A fire captain suffered back pain late


Men’s Night Out set at McGuffey Centre

YOUNGSTOWN — The Associated Neighborhood Center announces a Men’s Night Out program for ages 13 and


WORTH A LOOK | Area activities are open to the public

FUNDRAISERS X Alzheimer’s Assistance and Referral Network is having its annual garage sale from 9


Disabled Ohioans can work and keep benefits

Workers with disabilities can earn $26,000 or more annually and keep Medicaid coverage.


Local singer uses his talent to support troops

The hip-hop artist made a music video at a Youngstown church. YOUNGSTOWN — You don’t have to

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Eastgate urges support of Green Pact

Several Trumbull County communities already have signed the Green Pact. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s not


New Castle detective dies from his injuries

New Castle detective dies from his injuries NEW CASTLE, Pa. — A city police detective has died of


For team, the sky isn’t always the limit

Two members are from the Mahoning Valley. EAST PALESTINE — Members of the U.S. Parachute Team

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Poland eager to break in new turf

The stadium renovations are part of a $3 million plan to improve all district buildings.


Truck & Jeep Fest rolls into the Valley

Close to 3,000 people attended a burnout contest and monster-truck racing. CANFIELD — Adam

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Singing for soldiers

hSinging for soldiers kYou don’t have to support the war to support the soldiers fighting in Iraq.


Poland falters in long game

Canfield 10s won a first-round game while Canfield 12s are state runners-up. CAMBRIDGE —


Scrappers get a split

Team wins finale of a rainy series The Scrappers dropped five of six games to end the wet and

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Steelers’ camp opens in turmoil

There is a possibility that the Rooney family will lose control of the team. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) —


Twins’ uprising sinks Tribe, 4-2

Justin Morneau’s RBI double off Rafael Perez in ninth sparks two-run rally. CLEVELAND (AP) —


Peavy, Padres foil Bucs again

Scott Hairston’s homer backed Jake Peavy as the Padres beat the Pirates, 3-1. PITTSBURGH (AP) —


Johnson reports to Bengals’ camp

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (AP) — Receiver Chad Johnson had nothing to say when he reported for training camp


Steelers sign Sweed, all picks in training camp

Pittsburgh rookie wide receiver Limas Sweed signed a four-year contract Sunday, putting all the


GAME TIME Scrappers

Who: Scrappers at State College Spikes When: 7:05 p.m. today at State College, Pa. Radio: WNIO-


U.S. PARACHUTE TEAM

U.S. PARACHUTE TEAM Who they are The 10-member U.S. Parachute Team competing this week in


The comic force is with Seth Green in new DVD

The actor’s creation ‘Robot Chicken’ has become a showcase for his many skills. NEW YORK —


RAMINATOR Vs. FORD FOCUS

RAMINATOR Vs. FORD FOCUS Fuel efficiency and costs The Raminator was one of several Monster


Tribe, Bucs fall

Tribe, Bucs fall The Indians fell to the Twins, 4-2, and the Pirates lost to the lowly Padres,


Vindy.com News Podcast for July 28, 2008

Vindy.com News Podcast for July 28, 2008


Obama’s fickleness on Iraq is like a song

Opinion: As an inveterate “stage-door Johnny,” I have hundreds of song lyrics floating around in my head and


U.S. women’s basketball team ready to drill

DETROIT (AP) — The wait is over. For the first time, the U.S. women’s basketball team will be on


SCRAPPERS NOTEBOOK From Eastwood Field

Travelin’ man: After having served as the Scrappers public address announcer in 2007, Mark Means has


S&P places some Fannie, Freddie ratings on watch

The mortgage giants are being eyed for possible investment downgrades. NEW YORK (AP) — Credit


Take a bus downtown today; save gasoline, fight gas hike

Opinion: Take a bus downtown today; save gasoline, fight gas hike EDITOR: The Mahoning County Green


Ohio ranks fourth among states that are considered biotechnology leaders.

Ohio ranks fourth among states that are considered biotechnology leaders. Source: Business


Monday's Best Bets on TV

“Surviving Sharks” (9 p.m., Discovery): Les Stroud, host of Discovery’s Survivorman,” has tips for


Stain removers might lift too much

Dear Readers: If you are working on a stain and the fabric changes colors, can you return the fabric


“Protests are a part of the Democratic society and student protests are particularly a long

Opinion: “Protests are a part of the Democratic society and student protests are particularly a long honored


LaBeouf faces DUI charge

LaBeouf faces DUI charge LOS ANGELES — “Indiana Jones” star Shia LaBeouf was arrested on suspicion


Gas prices put a pinch on destination retailers

Some outlet chains are changing their marketing strategies to lure customers. CHICAGO (AP) —


AOL cuts costs by stopping services

One of the first photo-sharing sites is among the services. NEW YORK — AOL is shutting three data-


County government offers ways to reorganize and save

Editorial: County government offers ways to reorganize and save There were two major news stories on The


Former lobbying bites food industry

Electronic record-keeping and trace-back systems are necessary, a food safety investigator said.


Bombs strike Istanbul neighborhood, killing 16, injuring 150

ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) — Two bombs exploded minutes apart in an Istanbul square packed with people


REGION

REGION Fitness Together opening features Kelly Pavlik CANFIELD — Fitness Together, 6579


U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Carlos A. Peterson The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is


To save money, fair forgoes fireworks

COLUMBUS (AP) — Fireworks are out and mashed-potatoes-on-a-stick are in for Ohio’s biggest summer


Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:

Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: x10 7 6 3 uA Q vK 8 wA 10 7 6 3 Partner opens the bidding


JAPAN

JAPAN Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo, July 21: Alarm bells are beginning to ring around the world over


Newspapers require us to engage our brains

Opinion: Survey the latest news about newspapers — the unending layoffs of staffers, the ever-shrinking


Today is Monday, July 28, the 210th day of 2008. There are 156 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Monday, July 28, the 210th day of 2008. There are 156 days left in the year. On this date


Medicaid Buy-In |Fast facts

Medicaid Buy-In |Fast facts


Wife is of his dreams; ‘Bunny’ is nightmare

Dear Annie: I am a 45-year-old man who met the woman of my dreams. We have been married for three


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Campbell school board, 7 p.m., Room 310 of Memorial High School. Craig Beach


McCain locked into a long-ago time frame

Opinion: BOSTON — Is it any wonder that John McCain was feeling a tad neglected? There was Barack Obama on a


Grateful Dead-inspired symphony to premiere

The work will premiere Friday in Baltimore. BALTIMORE — When the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra


Banished from Beijing

Banished from Beijing Washington Post: When Iraq’s Olympic team paraded at the 2000 Summer Games


Inflation’s next target: U.S. retailers

Some of the costs will have to be passed on to consumers. NEW YORK (AP) — Coming to a store near


NFL ROUNDUP \News and notes

Lions: Detroit hasn’t had a winning season since 2000 and is eight years removed from its last


Free site offers criminal checks

Competitors charge a fee for background checks. So you think your new suitor, sitter, boss or


Probe of Gutierrez targets car buys

The former Marc Dann aide bought some vehicles in the Youngstown area, bypassing Ohio’s bulk-buying


‘Dark Knight’ sets record, reaches $300M

A Warner Bros. official said there’s been a lot of repeat business. LOS ANGELES (AP) — “The Dark


Favre doesn’t report to Packers’ camp

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brett Favre didn’t report to the Green Bay Packers’ training camp Sunday,


The Green pact

The Green pact Who’s involved Governments pledge to consider the environmental impact of their


WINNERS |Sand sculpture competition

WINNERS |Sand sculpture competition 1st place, winning $100: Mary Ellen Bonacci of Austintown


ON THE FAIRWAYS Sunday’s golf events

Canadian Open OAKVILLE, Ontario — Chez Reavie won his first PGA Tour title, closing with a 1-under


Gunmen opens fire in Tenn. church; 2 killed

One witness said the gunman yelled ‘hateful words’ before shooting. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A


Ohio EPA concerned about smog rules

COLUMBUS (AP) — A recent appeals court decision striking down federal rules to cut power-plant


MLB ROUNDUP \Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 5, Angels 2 BALTIMORE — Baltimore ended a run of 15 straight losses in


Islamic group claims India blasts

An e-mail warning was sent before Saturday’s blasts. AHMADABAD, India (AP) — An obscure Islamic


Cancer warning adds wrinkle to parenting debate

Some parents say their kids feel deprived without a cell phone. NEW YORK (AP) — When Amy Morris’


Suicide hot line got calls from 22,000 veterans

About 6,500 veterans take their own lives each year, the VA estimates. WASHINGTON (AP) — More than


Obama and McCain trade fire over troop surge, withdrawalSFlb

The Democratic candidate said the decline in violence in Iraq was brought about by several factors.


Kehres: Players control behavior

The Mount Union football coach emphasized the importance of self-discipline. WARREN — Mixed in


The object of the Sunfest contest was to hit a golf ball as close to the pin as possible. Winners

The object of the Sunfest contest was to hit a golf ball as close to the pin as possible. Winners


BASKING IN THE SUNFEST

Sand sculptors bring beach fun to Valley Contestants from all over Ohio competed in the Mill Creek

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RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney

Sunday: The Hartford native started 41st (qualifying based on owners’ points because he didn’t


Gossage finally inducted into ‘Hall’ before 14,000

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — For more than two decades, Rich “Goose” Gossage unnerved batters as one of


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Billy A. Detwiler, 22, of 17621 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield, and


Wii game used in research

Cleveland State students are studying how technology can increase physical activity. CLEVELAND


SUNDAY’S SCORES 16U

SUNDAY’S SCORES 16U Pool A PA Intensity White (Pa.) 7, CT Bombers Teal (Conn.) 0 Rampage Red


Forum Health Trumbull Memorial

Forum Health Trumbull Memorial Nicole DeScenna and Devin Blounce, Cortland, boy, July 26.


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