2 Valley teams roll in CABA openers

2 Valley teams roll in CABA openers

kThe Astro Falcons and Rondinelli Tuxedo blanked the opposition in their openers of the Continental Amateur Baseball Association 18-under World Series on Monday in Struthers. Above, Ross Revella of the Falcons makes a catch.

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An Elite ambition

kThe Thunder Elite, led by pitcher Rachel Pico’s performance Monday in the PONY national softball tournament, needs two more wins today and one Wednesday to qualify for the national bracket.

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local

A transformation in Boardman Twp.

kFrom cockroaches, piles of garbage and boarded-up windows to new carpet, fresh paint and outside greenery, a one-time eyesore at the entrance of Boardman’s historic district has a new look.

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world

Bloodshed in Iraq

kFemale suicide bombers struck a Shiite pilgrimage in Baghdad and a Kurdish protest rally in northern Iraq on Monday, killing dozens.

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business

Ruling favors Delphi

kA bankruptcy judge has ruled that auto parts maker Delphi Corp. can pursue a lawsuit against hedge fund Appaloosa and several others.

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