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Inge’s homer helps Tigers beat Indians
CLEVELAND — Brandon Inge homered and drove in three runs to help the Detroit Tigers to an 8-5
Rivas drives in 3 to help Pirates beat Rockies 6-4
PITTSBURGH — Luis Rivas had three hits, three RBIs and finished a home run short of the cycle, as
Rondinelli wins second game in CABA tournament
STRUTHERS — Day two of the CABA World Series began the same way day one ended for Rondinelli Tuxedo.
Super Star Story Special is Friday at Children’s Museum
YOUNGSTOWN — Friday is “Super Star Story Special” at the Children’s Museum of the Valley, 139 E.
Western Columbiana County roadwork will begin Monday
ALLIANCE — The Ohio Department of Transportation’s District 11 has announced it will begin work next
Farmer’s market open in downtown
YOUNGSTOWN —The Northside Farmers’ Market is open for business downtown selling fresh fruit,
U.S. Rep. English plans to ‘push harder’ for stronger trade legislation
WHEATLAND, Pa. — U.S. Rep. Phil English, R-3rd, said Congress has to act to keep China from slipping
Police seek information on missing man
YOUNGSTOWN — Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Albert D. Byrd III, 33, of West Princeton Avenue,
Man caught inside Poland high school, charged
POLAND — An Olde Winter Trail man accused of entering Poland Seminary High School over the weekend
Former AG Dann seeks public records from his former department
Ex-Attorney General Marc Dann, a vocal advocate of open records, is asking his former department to
City detectives investigating credi card, phone card misuse
YOUNGSTOWN — The manager of a Mahoning Avenue convenience store told police today that surveillance
Fire does $150,000 damage at Struthers Metal Service
YOUNGSTOWN — A fire this morning at Struthers Metal Service, 2800 Intertech Drive, started in a dust
Thieves steal catalytic converters off city trucks
YOUNGSTOWN — Catalytic converters were cut off three city Parks Department trucks parked at the
Police investigating shooting of South Side woman at her home
YOUNGSTOWN — A 36-year-old East Chalmers Avenue woman told police she was shot in the left shoulder
Gallons of diesel fuel stolen in Hermitage
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Three hundred gallons of diesel fuel were stolen from a business in the 2000 block
Car club’s 30th annual show is Sunday in Boardman Park
BOARDMAN — The Green Oasis will turn into a paradise for car enthusiasts as the Mahoning Valley Olde
RTI sales up, earnings down
RTI International Metals posted higher sales but lower earnings in the second quarter. The
East Palestine chamber moving forward
EAST PALESTINE — The new East Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce is hard at work encouraging
Rabies vaccinations available Saturday
GREENFORD — Mahoning County District Board of Health, in cooperation with the city of Struthers,
Fundraiser will take riders out on horseback
EAST LIVERPOOL — On Angels’ Wings, a nonprofit therapeutic horseback riding organization, is
St. Rose golf outing planned at Pine Lakes
GIRARD — The third annual Family of St. Rose Parish Golf Outing will take place Aug. 24 at Pine
Senior center hosts exhibit through Friday
Senior center hosts exhibit through Friday NILES — The Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State
REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan get-togethers
X The Byrd and Gidney families will host the 40th reunion of the Brown descendants, which will take
Ohio OKs aid for GM plant growth
The state also approved a low-interest loan for a Youngstown company’s expansion. COLUMBUS —
Natural gas flat-fee plan draws a crowd to hearing
The average residential gas bill would rise 4 percent if the new fee is approved. YOUNGSTOWN —
Downtown Youngstown Italian fest returns friday
The festival grounds will be slightly larger this year. YOUNGSTOWN — The Greater Youngstown
6,200 view wrestling show
WWE wants the Chevy Centre to host a televised event. YOUNGSTOWN — The WWE wrestling event was
MV holds on for 7-6 win
The Scrappers almost let a 7-2 lead get away in the ninth inning. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Any way
Lack of organizer ends city’s Night Out
YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year tradition in the city won’t see its 21st year next week. Youngstown isn’t
Thunder Elite still alive after 8-3 win in PONY tourney
The team needs two wins today and one Wednesday to reach the title bracket. CANFIELD — Rachel
Poland 11-year-old stars defeat Clyde, 9-8
CAMBRIDGE — The Poland All-Stars defeated Clyde, 9-8, Monday, in the 11-year-old Ohio Little League
Penn-Ohio Tigers post fourth victory, 6-0
CANFIELD — The Penn-Ohio Tigers won their fourth game Saturday night, defeating the Trumbull County
Free toys, activities offered at county fair
People can search for fun or for relief at the fair. LISBON — A social service agency will
Transportation group provides funding for 8 traffic projects
Several communities plan to install sidewalks. YOUNGSTOWN — Eastgate Regional Council of
Lewis preps with tough workouts
The Browns running back worked out in a 60-yard sand pit in the offseason. BEREA (AP) — Jamal
Byrd goes inside to blank Detroit
The Tribe’s starter went into the eighth inning in the 5-0 victory. CLEVELAND (AP) — Paul Byrd got
Snell pitches Pirates past Colorado, 8-4
Pittsburgh also took advantage of nine walks by the Rockies. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Snell won for
After injuries, Polamalu eyes return to form
The Steelers safety didn’t play like a Pro-Bowler last season. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Every extended
HOME FIELD ADVANTAGE
Astro Falcons, Rondinelli Tuxedo roll in CABA openers The two teams combined for 27 runs and shut
Middlefield man sentenced for rapes of juvenile girl
Middlefield man sentenced for rapes of juvenile girl WARREN — A Middlefield man will spend 15
NOTEBOOK Scrappers vs. Spikes
Who’s hot: Kaimi Mead found the going rough early in the season, losing three of his first four
Lane LifeTrans will take over emergency medical response
The population of Lake Milton swells in the summer, a fire chief said. NORTH JACKSON — A
Beaver trustees to vote on Green dispatching
NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township trustees have scheduled a special meeting for 7:30 a.m. Thursday to
Suspect in Tenn. shooting hated liberals
Two people were slain in the church, and four remain in critical condition. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP)
Police: Man shot people in church over liberal views
Police: Man shot people in church over liberal views KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An out-of-work truck
Woman arrested in Youngstown stabbing
YOUNGSTOWN — A city woman is charged with felonious assault after being accused of stabbing another
Fire in Canfield apartment forces 42 tenants from home
Several families were placed temporarily in a local motel. CANFIELD — Fire investigators will
Calvary Run Drive to be closed till Sept.
Calvary Run Drive to be closed till Sept. YOUNGSTOWN — Calvary Run Drive between Belle Vista
protestant family service |History, needs
Protestant Family Service is a private social service agency serving the greater Youngstown area. It
2 Valley teams roll in CABA openers
2 Valley teams roll in CABA openers kThe Astro Falcons and Rondinelli Tuxedo blanked the
Business news digest
REGION Groundbreaking event set for credit union LIBERTY — Site clearing for the construction of
MLB ROUNDUP Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 7, Red Sox 5 BOSTON — Casey Kotchman and Torii Hunter homered in a six-
Both vulnerable. North deals.
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Boardman eyesore transformed into 12-plex with a new outlook
The owner has secure tenants for seven of the building’s 11 units. BOARDMAN — From
Investigating singleness around the world
The main character goes global on her journey to discovery. “How to Be Single” by Liz Tuccillo
Neither vulnerable. East deals.
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Facing foreclosure on ‘Extreme Makeover’ house
The family used the house for collateral for a loan. LAKE CITY, Ga. (AP) — More than 1,800 people
Collection reflects famed couples’ thoughts
The monologues are filled with cleverness. “Intercourse,” by Robert Olen Butler (Chronicle
Federal funds should be used for good works
Opinion: (EDITOR’S NOTE: The writers are addressing the question, Does federal funding of faith-based
Jury selection continues for suspect in car chase
The chase led to an evacuation and a six-hour manhunt. YOUNGSTOWN — Jury selection began Monday
Sept. vows to join Stacie Warino and Steven Juart
X TARENTUM, Pa. — Stacie Lynn Warino and Steven Richard Juart, both of 308 W. 9th Ave., announce
For New York band Grizzly Bear, opening joke becomes a reality
The band is looking to release its follow-up to its 2006 album next year. An Urban Outfitters
Weekly quiz
Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 10 7 6 2 uQ 9 5 v7 wA 9 8 6 Partner
Failing in civility
Opinion: Washington Post: Politicians say a lot of things in the heat of campaigns that they end up
Melissa Barger kevin guthrie
Melissa Barger kevin guthrie X BOARDMAN — Melissa Faith Barger, of 8273 Tippecanoe Road, Canfield,
Troops kill 2 children in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Canadian soldiers opened fire on a speeding car they feared was about to
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Coitsville Township trustees, special meeting for the passing of approved
Iraq Deadly attacks
Some of the deadliest attacks in Iraq this year: Monday: Suicide bombers, believed by police to be
Christie Grewe Ben Nelson
Christie Grewe Ben Nelson X NEW WILMINGTON, Pa., — Christie Grewe, daughter of Jim and Tracey
Stroke turns cardiologist into a patient
A series of circumstances came together to save the life of the young doctor. AUSTINTOWN — “I
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian S. Horowsk, 29, Philadelphia, and Michele L. Stiner,
Al-Qaida leader urges killing of Saudi king
CAIRO, Egypt (AP) — An al-Qaida commander who escaped from a U.S. prison in Afghanistan has posted a
Tuesday's Best Bets on TV
“Jurassic Fight Club” (9 p.m., History): Check out the dinosaurs on “Jurassic Fight Club,” a new
Coming to Cleveland: Grizzly Bear will open for Radiohead at Blossom Music Center.
COMING TO CLEVELAND: Grizzly Bear will open for Radiohead at Blossom Music Center.
COLUMBIANA CO. FAIR Schedule
Today Harness racing: 1 p.m. Jake Owen in concert: 8 p.m. Wednesday Demolition derby: 7:30
North-South vulnerable. South deals.
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Her husband needs to hold up his end
Dear Annie: My husband and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. We have three beautiful
Giving back to the nation isn’t about the war in Iraq
Opinion: JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq — Imagine standing on the sidelines of a summer league lacrosse match in an
“My house is about 100 yards from some fire right now and that’s freaking me out.”
Opinion: “My house is about 100 yards from some fire right now and that’s freaking me out.” John Romero
Positive news on Y’town shouldn’t mask negative
Editorial: While Youngstown government officials and residents have reason to feel good about recent news
GM to cut 2nd shift at plant in Moraine
Cuts at two plants will reduce GM’s production by 117,000 units. CINCINNATI (AP) — General Motors
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 29, 2008
The Vindy.com podcast for Tuesday, July 29, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
Both vulnerable. South deals.
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Ex-‘Crossfire’ host Novak has brain tumor
Ex-‘Crossfire’ host Novak has brain tumor BOSTON — Syndicated columnist and former “Crossfire”
Krzyzewski wary of over-confidence
LeBron James is expected to play exhibition games later this week in China. MACAU, China (AP) —
If you go
if you go Who: Grizzly Bear opening for Radiohead When: 7:30 p.m. Monday Where: Blossom Music
Today is Tuesday, July 29, the 211th day of 2008. There are 155 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Tuesday, July 29, the 211th day of 2008. There are 155 days left in the year. On this date
NFL ROUNDUP \ News & notes
Bengals: Pro Bowl receiver Chad Johnson didn’t participate in the first practice of training camp
Injured Hamm to miss Beijing
His broken right hand didn’t have enough time to heal. Paul Hamm had the best medical care there
cRIMESTOPPERS
cRIMESTOPPERS Greater Youngstown A homicide from 2002 is the focus of Crime Stoppers of Greater
Farmers National hires Gulas as COO
Farmers National Bank has hired a chief operating officer as it looks to grow. John Gulas, who has
Budget deficit will set record
John McCain blasted the White House over the news. WASHINGTON (AP) — The next president will
Female bombers kill at least 57 in suicide attacks
Women often are not searched at checkpoints. BAGHDAD (AP) — Female suicide bombers struck a Shiite
Hrina-Medvec wedding planned for November
X STRUTHERS — David and Elizabeth Hrina of Struthers announce the engagement of their daughter,
Avon will be site of Deitke-Orient wedding next May
X The parents of Tiffiny M. Deitke and Daniel J. Orient, both of North Ridgeville, announce the
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers at State College Spikes When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Next: The
China steps up security for Olympics
“Our aim is to target the most critical points related to the Olympics. We will try to attack
Dissecting feminine psychology
Recently I won a bingolike game during one of the summer courses at Chautauqua Institution in
NBC to dominate Olympics coverage
Other networks will be less of a presence but still trying to find stories. NEW YORK — NBC
Turkish soap opera shakes customs of Arab married life
The TV show combines traditional views with less-conservative views, and fans love it. RAMALLAH,
Despite insecurities, author tries to ‘give people hope’
Danielle Steel doesn’t focus on critics. Instead, she tries to help the homeless. NEW YORK (AP) —
Italian Festival Man, woman and businesswoman of the year
The Greater Youngstown Italian Festival will honor its man, woman and businesswoman of the year at
Judge lets Delphi pursue suit against Appaloosa
Delphi said a hedge fund interfered with its efforts to secure loans. NEW YORK (AP) — A bankruptcy
Bush’s faith-based initiative is a disaster
Opinion: WASHINGTON — President George W. Bush’s “faith-based” initiative has been a disaster. It has
MONDAY’S SCORES
MONDAY’S SCORES Division 1 Team San Diego 14, Northern Ohio Hurricanes 4 Astro Falcons 10, Old
Best Buy to open in-store music centers
Best Buy plans to offer about 1,000 products with brand names. CHICAGO (AP) — Hoping to cater to
U.S.-Cuba tourism could help the region
Opinion: For years, I have thought that Mexico and most Caribbean countries want Cuba to remain a
Another tribute to teachers
Opinion: Another tribute to teachers EDITOR This is in response to a letter written several weeks ago by
DARE officer to stop school duty
BOARDMAN — The township’s DARE police officer returns to the department’s patrol division next week
Pickens’ energy plan worth considering
Opinion: An inept, polarized Congress appears incapable of passing significant energy legislation this year
Trustees learn about youth programs
The Austintown Police Department appointed its 40th officer to the force. AUSTINTOWN — In
Obama turns his attention to economy
McCain reiterated his support for more drilling. WASHINGTON — Back from a nine-day overseas
Generic medicines vary in color and shape
Dear Heloise: The suggestion to check the Web site to verify medications might not always work.
MONDAY’S SCORES 16U
MONDAY’S SCORES 16U Bracket 1 Blue Thunder (Pa.) 4, Pittsburgh Pride Walter (Pa.) 3
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