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Astro Falcons win big in CABA tournament
STRUTHERS — The Astro Falcons pounded out 16 hits to back a strong performance by their ace pitcher
Shoppach ties MLB record with 5 extra-base hits
CLEVELAND — Indians catcher Kelly Shoppach tied a major league record Wednesday night with five
NHL players to play at Chevy to help Baird
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown area and hockey community are coming together to hold a fundraiser Aug.
Cook wins 14th, Iannetta homers in Rockies’ win
PITTSBURGH — Aaron Cook tied Arizona’s Brandon Webb for the National League lead in victories, Troy
Liberty, Girard agree to annexation deal for new school
LIBERTY — The new Girard Senior and Junior High School will now likely be built on land actually in
Outhouse is historic, no ... kidding
GIRARD — A little piece of history will be salvaged from the site of the new Girard High School and
North Jackson yard sale is a community event
NORTH JACKSON — If one man’s trash is another’s treasure, township residents will be rich this
United Way sets the pace for 2008
“Live united.” That’s the simple message United Way is promoting for the 11th annual Day of Caring
Raided restaurant opens with special offer
YOUNGSTOWN — The Casa Fiesta on East Midlothian Boulevard, raided last week in a roundup of illegal
Prosecutors want Judge Durkin off murder case
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County prosecutors have asked Judge John M. Durkin to remove himself from the
Few area schools pay teachers above the Ohio average
YOUNGSTOWN — Only a handful of the 48 public schools in the tri-county area offered starting teacher
Penn State boots two off football team
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Penn State defensive tackles Chris Baker and Phil Taylor, two of a handful of
Steelers are Big Ben’s team now
LATROBE, Pa. — There’s no hiding it: The Steelers are Big Ben’s team. Not Jerome Bettis’ team or
Poland softball team has high expectations for regional
By MARK W. MILLER VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF POLAND — The Poland Little League 13-14-year-old All-
YSU releases 2008-09 men’s basketball schedule
YOUNGSTOWN — An early-season visit to Maryland and 15 home games highlight Youngstown State’s 2008-
Scrappers complete sweep of Spikes
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — One thing the Mahoning Valley baseball team does is make things interesting.
Fire at South Raccoon house stops traffic
CANFIELD — Fire officials have ruled out lightning as the cause of a Raccoon Road fire that
Thieves strike on East and West sides
YOUNGSTOWN — A variety of items that can be sold for their scrap value were reported stolen from a
Mahoning Co. bridge renamed after William Holmes McGuffey
YOUNGSTOWN — Local dignitaries and members of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society today
Delphi Packard will close its Cortland plant
Delphi Packard Electric has informed its workers that it plans to close its plastic molding plant in
Columbiana commissioners receive proposals to design new JFS offices
LISBON — The Columbiana County commissioners have received nine proposals from architectural firms
South Side man charged with damage at Subway restaurant
YOUNGSTOWN — Police took a South Side man into custody after a large rock was thrown through the
Trumbull 911 agrees to dispatch fire, ambulance calls for Milton Township, Craig Beach
WARREN — Though a formal agreement isn’t likely until Aug. 6, Trumbull County’s 911 center is set to
Federal grand jury indicts Girard man for burglaries of firearms dealers
YOUNGSTOWN — A federal grand jury in Cleveland has indicted Matthew Clingerman of Girard for his
McDonald football team seeks program patrons
MCDONALD — The McDonald football team is seeking patrons for the football program, Kim Olsen,
Police seek help locating missing man
YOUNGSTOWN — Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Albert D. Byrd III, 33, of West Princeton Avenue,
Beach Blast social is set
CANFIELD — The Welcome Wagon Club of Canfield plans its Beach Blast social for 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26 at
Bike reunion scheduled
YOUNGSTOWN — Wilson High School has scheduled an all-year bike reunion for Aug. 24. Those
Rummage sale at church
YOUNGSTOWN — Jerusalem Baptist Church, 2003 Wilson Ave., has planned a three-day rummage sale from
Reunion set in Niles park
NILES — The 17th annual reunion of Whetstone family and friends will take place from noon till dark
Golden String fundraiser at Farmer Casey’s Ranch
COITSVILLE — Farmer Casey’s Ranch, 4738 McCartney Road, will be the setting on Aug. 29 for an
Day of Giving planned at Southern Park Mall
BOARDMAN — Southern Park Mall invites local nonprofit organizations to participate in 2008 Simon
Day of Caring by UW seeks volunteers
YOUNGSTOWN — The 11th annual Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way “Day of Caring” will take place
Kelly Pavlik to host golf outing Friday
COITSVILLE — The first annual Kelly “The Ghost” Charity Golf Outing will be Friday at Bedford Trails
Church sets rummage sale
Church sets rummage sale VIENNA — Queen of the Holy Rosary Church, 291 Scoville Drive, is having
Niles Heritage day to feature Civil War camp
Special to The Vindicator INFORMATIONAL: For the Niles Historical Society’s Heritage Day 2007,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
THURSDAY XPoland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, will have takeout dinners
Dann requests previous records
The ex-attorney general said he is ‘trying to rebuild my life with my family and my legal practice.’
Youngstown clinic to host free health screening event
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Community Health Center is gearing up to host GuardCare in August, an event
Schools put brakes on bus costs
State law doesn’t require school districts to transport high school students. YOUNGSTOWN —
Demand rises for senior rides
WARREN — Prompted by the high cost of gasoline, senior citizens have doubled their use of $2 one-way
Valley groups host dog show
People come from all over the country and from other countries. CANFIELD — “No dogs allowed”
MV romps past Spikes
The Scrappers had 14 hits in the 14-2 victory over State College. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Happy
Contract includes raises for YSU workers
“This contract reflects a new era in labor relations at YSU. It’s a new day. We’re moving forward.”
Ice cream-eating contest is cool way to raise cash for barn
The ice cream will be served on plates. Spoons are optional. LISBON — Ladies and gentlemen,
Cortland’s Extreme Blue drops 1-0 decision
The local team was eliminated by Total Kaos in the PONY 18U division. CANFIELD — Total Kaos
CABA World Series
Rondinelli Tuxedo posts second straight win Phil Double’s big day led the locals past Ohio
Pay cut not a problem for Davis
The Browns’ linebacker only wants a chance to play and support his family. BEREA (AP) — Imagine
Liberty firefighters receive FEMA grant
The department has received the grant four of the last five years. LIBERTY — Township
In honor of Royko and Cubs
I got my last autograph when I was 10. Browns players Ozzie Newsome and Brian Brennan came to
Tomlin earning respect from all of the Steelers
The second-year head coach is no longer in Bill Cowher’s shadows. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — One
Inge leads Tigers past Tribe
He homered and drove in three runs in an 8-5 victory over the Indians. CLEVELAND (AP) — Brandon
Pirates again rally past Rockies
Luis Rivas had three hits and three RBIs in the 6-4 victory. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway 10 to
WGC field draws some surprises
Several American golfers managed to get into the field at Firestone. AKRON (AP) — The World Golf
300 cars to be displayed in show
Donations are being requested for a Hubbard boy’s medical expenses. BOARDMAN — The Green Oasis
Picking time is upon us
It’s berry picking time, so put on your old sneakers and get out to the fields. Fresh berries are
Bridge work to result in detours
The bike trail underneath the blue bridge will remain open for most of the construction period.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Basem R. Yaoub, 54, of 66 Fieldstone, Poland, and Eleonora
Rep urges legislation on trade with China
U.S. Rep. Phil English says there’s a menu before Congress of acts that fight unfair trade.
Festival preparations
Festival preparations YOUNGSTOWN — The city will close Central Square, downtown, to all traffic
NFL PREVIEW NFC West
A look at teams in the NFC West, in order of last season’s standings: SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (11-7)
Tourists at Yosemite unfazed by wildfire
The national park gets up to 4,000 visitors a day during its peak season. YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK,
East Palestine chamber seeks project volunteers
Nearly 50 people attended the revamped chamber’s second meeting. EAST PALESTINE — The new
Vintage Ohio brings delight to lovers of all things local
Locavore. That’s a new word in our lexicon that caters directly to the spirit of the 14th annual
GUARDCARE: 2008
GUARDCARE: 2008 Volunteers are needed to work at “GuardCare: 2008 Healthy People, Healthy Places”
Lifting Spirits ...
Lifting Spirits ... Youngstown’s All Heart, a foundation formed to benefit area residents in
Tuesday's scores 16U
TUESDAY’S SCORES 16U Bracket 1 Blue Thunder (Pa.) 5, New Milford Jades (Conn.) 2 Pittsburgh
Game time: Scrappers
Who: Scrappers vs. State College Spikes When: Today at noon Where: State College, Pa. Radio:
MARKET SHARE
Vendors expand downtown YOUNGSTOWN — The Northside Farmers’ Market is open for business
new contract YSU ACE employees
Youngstown State University has approved a new three-year contract with its Association of
Final novel makes history
PALATINE, Ill. — Arthur C. Clarke’s health was failing fast, but he still had a story to tell. So he
NOTEBOOK \ Scrappers vs. Spikes
He’s back: After spending parts of the last two seasons with the Scrappers, Dustin Realini is back
Wednesday's Best Bets on TV
“The Baby Borrowers” (9 p.m., NBC): The overwhelmed teens of “The Baby Borrowers” have dealt with
Sen. Stevens indicted
Sen. Stevens indicted WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Stevens, the nation’s longest-serving Republican
Local racer places third in soap box championship
The 14-year-old Austintown boy is recognized by his hometown and Youngstown for his Soap Box Derby
Cake-mix brownies can help slice costs
Dear Heloise: Enjoy your column — it inspires me to clean and try new recipes. I love the cake-mix
“What’s next — security guards at the door saying ‘You’re overweight,
Opinion: “What’s next — security guards at the door saying ‘You’re overweight, you can’t have a
A tipping point in America’s mood
Opinion: BAR HARBOR, MAINE — As I wander along the Atlantic seacoast this holiday season, chatting with folks
General Motors was wrong about future
Opinion: It seems such an obvious error in hindsight. General Motors four years ago convened a global
Military voids the draft
Opinion: Scripps Howard: The Army did the right thing for the right reason, but the way it was handled verged
RTI cuts costs after earnings fall
Lower earnings pushed down RTI’s stock price. RTI International Metals is looking to trim
Whitaker replaces Russert as Wash. bureau chief
Whitaker replaces Russert as Wash. bureau chief NEW YORK — Mark Whitaker has been named to head
Blueberry pie is easy to make, requiring mostly patience
Blueberry pies are among the easiest of fruit pies. There’s no chopping or cutting. Simply toss the
You don’t have to heat the house to love berries
This perfect-for-summer smoothie is closer to a frappe than the health food-inclined drinks most
Today is Wednesday, July 30, the 212th day of 2008. There are 154 days left in the year. On this
Today is Wednesday, July 30, the 212th day of 2008. There are 154 days left in the year. On this
know your berries
know your berries Selection UBerries should be dry, firm, well-shaped and eaten within a week of
Consumer confidence, oil prices send stocks up
The Dow gained back all of Monday’s large loss. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street shot higher Tuesday,
A measure of justice for Serbia — at last
Opinion: When Radovan Karadzic’s dark era began in the late 1980s and early ’90s — when this Bosnian Serb
Election fails to provide firm answers
Opinion: Six months ago, Americans were worried about Barack Obama’s inexperience and John McCain’s age and
Politics and the Olympics are an ugly fact of life
Editorial: Politics and the Olympics are an ugly fact of life The Olympic Games present a opportunity for
Parents announce Sampson-Gardner wedding plans
X The engagement of Jessica J. Sampson and Brian Gardner, both of 809 Warren Ave., Niles, is
Berries add layer of flavor to a classic
Grow your own or pick your own, blueberries are chock full of vitamins and other nutrients.
They should welcome new co-worker to join in
Dear Annie: I am at my wits’ end with a co-worker. Six of us work together as top aides to the head
ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week’s golf events
WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS Bridgestone Invitational Akron Schedule: Thursday-Sunday Course:
Glass art exhibit planned
Glass art exhibit planned WARREN — Mahoning Avenue’s oldest-surviving house will open its doors to
Business news digest
NATION Mervyns LLC chain files for bankruptcy protection NEW YORK — Department store chain
MLB ROUNDUP Tuesday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 6, Red Sox 2 BOSTON — John Lackey came within two outs of a no-hitter,
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Bazetta Township trustees, special meeting and public meeting, 8:30 a.m. to
George Carlin gets in a last laugh on death
Carlin’s final album was released Tuesday. LOS ANGELES — Just months before he died, George
Sept. 11 memorial to be constructed in Pa.
Sept. 11 memorial to be constructed in Pa. SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A piece of steel that was once
COLUMBIANA CO. FAIR Updates
Cooper Wiley, 17, of Leetonia, and Kasey Baker, 20, of New Waterford have been named the 4-H King
EAST PALESTINE All-School Reunion
A list of activities slated for the reunion. Registration hours for Friday’s activities are noon to
All Heart ice cream
All Heart ice cream Where to buy Handel’s on Friday will introduce the new Youngstown’s All
Austintown residents robbed at gunpoint
AUSTINTOWN — Three township residents were robbed at gunpoint after five people entered their home
Get Involved
Get Involved Mahoning Valley businesses and residents can be part of Youngstown’s All Heart and
Hearing set for mother in scalding of baby
NILES — A preliminary hearing is set for a mother accused of purposely dipping her 14-month-old
THEY’RE ALL HEART
Fund supports those in need YOUNGSTOWN — Handel’s is used to dishing out ice cream, but this
House apologizes to blacks for slavery, Jim Crow segregation
WASHINGTON — The House apologized to black Americans on Tuesday, more than 140 years after slavery
East Palestine plans for all-school reunion
The last all-school alumni event was three years ago. EAST PALESTINE — The All-School Reunion
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows promise to slow disease
CHICAGO (AP) — For the first time, an experimental drug shows promise for halting the progression of
Crestview board plans to terminate teacher’s contract
COLUMBIANA — The Crestview Local Board of Education plans to end the contract next month of English
World Trade Organization talks collapse
GENEVA (AP) — After coming tantalizingly close to a historic trade deal, World Trade Organization
Water worker arrested, on leave
Despite a suspended license, the defendant continued to drive city vehicles, an official said.
Bush urges offshore drilling
Allowing offshore drilling won’t make an immediate difference in gas prices. EUCLID, Ohio (AP) —
NFL ROUNDUP \ News & notes
Steelers: Punter Daniel Sepulveda tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee for the
Captain: Grease caused apartment fire
Damage to the Canfield complex is estimated to exceed $1 million. CANFIELD — An investigation
TUESDAY’S SCORES
TUESDAY’S SCORES Cincinnati Stix 3, Old Brooklyn Hurricanes 2 Ohio Hurricanes 10, Pittsburgh
Astros Falcons rally to beat Cincinnati
The locals also suffered their first losses in the CABA World Series. STRUTHERS — The Astro
MARC DANN
MARC DANN Public records request Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann filed a public records
NASCAR apology over tires
Last week, 11 cautions were caused by tires disintegrating on the track. NASCAR apologized
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Erica Smallwood and Dekorda Jackson, Youngstown, boy, July 28.
Date is chosen for Bowser-Hake outdoor wedding
X YOUNGSTOWN — Wendy and Dave Kishton, 3635 Arden Blvd., are announcing the engagement of their
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