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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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.