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Niles fire causes $20K damage
NILES — A fire at noon today caused an estimated $20,000 damage to a home at 303 W. Federal St. The
Fire at LTV facility causes minor damage
WARREN — A fire at the LTV facility, 2234 Main St., Warren Township, caused little damage and no
Barry Zito pitches Giants past Cleveland 4-1
CLEVELAND — Barry Zito finally got an interleague win for San Francisco, pitching the Giants to a
Chamberlain dominant as Yankees beat Pirates 10-0
PITTSBURGH — Joba Chamberlain was dominant in his first major league win as a starter and the New
Scrappers rally for 6-4 win
AUBURN, N.Y. — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers rallied from a four-run deficit to beat the Auburn
Calzaghe says he wants Jones Jr., not Pavlik, for next bout
Who will be Kelly Pavlik’s next opponent? How many names of fighters will pop up over the summer
Niles sewer rates to go up in August
NILES — Residential sewer rates are expected to go up in August, the first such increase in the city
Prosecutor: Man who induced panic at post office last year lied
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Maureen A. Sweeney of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court has granted the
Austintown man gets 30-year prison term for raping children
YOUNGSTOWN — A 42-year-old Austintown man is going to prison for 30 years after he pleaded guilty to
Brookfield offers awards to residents for beautifying their homes
BROOKFIELD — Township officials and social groups want to see property owners here rewarded for
Man grabs cash from Hubbard IGA and escapes
HUBBARD — Police are investing a robbery at the IGA Supermarket on West Liberty Street. According
Man who assaulted girlfriend with golf club gets 8 years in prison
YOUNGSTOWN — A 39-year-old man, who was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend with a golf club, has
Fire does $10,000 damage at V&M Star Steel
YOUNGSTOWN — Fire in the roof area above a compressor room at V&M Star Steel on Martin Luther King
Changes at the top for Canfield Township
CANFIELD — Trustees have appointed Richard A. “Dick” Puerner, a member of the township’s zoning
Two Route 11 rest areas to close for repairs
NORTH LIMA — Two rest areas on state Route 11 will be closed from Monday until Oct. 31 for repairs.
Police investigate rape near Belmont Avenue
YOUNGSTOWN — An 18-year-old Massachusetts woman staying with a friend near the Youngstown State
Arrest made in Nevada for heist at Warren school
WARREN – A 21-year-old Warren man wanted in connection with the armed robbery of a city school will
Bigowsky to appeal demotion to patrolman
GIRARD — The battle between demoted Police Chief Frank Bigowsky and city officials is not over.
Girard chief vows to fight to clear his name
GIRARD — The battle between Police Chief Frank Bigowsky and city officials is not over. Bigowsky,
Civil War show set at Labor museum
YOUNGSTOWN — There will be a Civil War Historical Show at the Museum of Industry and Labor, 151 Wood
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS | Sit-down and takeout events planned
FRIDAY X Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church will serve fish dinners from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at the
Pirates celebrate win over Yankees
The 12-5 win marked the first regular-season victory ever over New York. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jose
Vizquel’s suicide squeeze leads Giants past his former club, 3-2
The former Tribe shortstop bunted home a run in San Francisco’s victory. CLEVELAND (AP) — Jonathan
Youngstown State still accepting ticket requests for Ohio State
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State’s athletic ticket office is still accepting orders for the Penguins’
NHL seeks pact with Russians
A new league is looking to lure top players back to Europe. The NHL has opened negotiations with
Scrappers’ rookie pitcher leads 5-2 win over Auburn
Kaimi Mead threw five shutout innings. AUBURN, N.Y. — Rookie Kaimi Mead pitched five shutout
NFL scores for charity
The DeBartolo Foundation brings pros to the Valley for its annual benefit golf outing
Fresno State clubs Georgia
The College World Series is tied and will be settled tonight. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Fresno State kept
Two Korean War veterans are reunited after 57 years
Two Korean War veterans are reunited after 57 years AUSTINTOWN — Fifty-three soldiers from the
Funding errors impact schools
Some local districts will see significant increases in state financial assistance. COLUMBUS —
Girard decides chief’s penalty
The demoted police chief will appeal the decision to the civil service commission. GIRARD —
City, SMG sign deal on Chevy
The city began looking for a company to run the Chevy Centre eight months ago. YOUNGSTOWN —
Army promotion brings local native back home
Tobias was promoted on YSU’s Dike Beede Field at Stambaugh Auditorium. YOUNGSTOWN —
Plans form for Valley community college
A community college is designed to be less expensive to students and takes learning to them.
Volunteers spruce up their neighborhood
Volunteers spruce up their neighborhood Members of the community worked to bring new life to their
Damascus to celebrate 200 years
A parade and ox roast are on the schedule of events. DAMASCUS — This tiny community will
League told to correct violation
The district attorney doesn’t want to prosecute ‘unless forced to.’ NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The
Damascus Happy 200th celebration
List of events scheduled for Damascus Bicentennial celebration and the sites: Friday 10 a.m.-4
Trumbull wants new water meter system
The county is hoping to generate more income with the use of automatic meters. WARREN — The
Boy, 4, starts fire
Boy, 4, starts fire NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Firefighters said a 4-year-old boy playing with a cigarette
Trash hauler pact discussed at Liberty Township meeting
Some residents didn’t want other haulers stopped from operating in the township. LIBERTY — The
Tuxedo snaps Falcons’ streak
Youngstown Express and Rondinelli posted late Monday victories. STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Jarrett and Andrea Quarles, Youngstown, girl, June 23.
TRASH COLLECTION: Volunteers Schanvel Wall, 15, and Earl Marlowe, 18, both of Youngstown, clear
TRASH COLLECTION: Volunteers Schanvel Wall, 15, and Earl Marlowe, 18, both of Youngstown, clear
Foreclosure rescue bill meets support
WASHINGTON (AP) — A massive foreclosure rescue bill overwhelmingly cleared a key Senate test
Canfield residents, speak out against building ‘rent-a-hall’
Opinion: Canfield residents, speak out against building ‘rent-a-hall’ EDITOR: It is with great regret
Man in India jailed for caring for orphaned bear
Animal-rights activists say the government was being too hard on the widower. NEW DELHI (AP) — It
Burglar alarms lead to arrest of man
YOUNGSTOWN — Police investigating a couple of residential burglar alarms on the city’s South Side
Israelis get a kick out of ‘Zohan’
They’re flattered, not insulted, by Adam Sandler’s stereotype-laden comedy. TEL AVIV, Israel —
WINNERS AND LOSERS
WINNERS AND LOSERS School districts Faulty enrollment estimates will cost several hundred Ohio
MVSD approves loan to improve water treatment
MINERAL RIDGE — The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District Board of Directors has authorized a loan of
NFL players attend annual golf outing
NFL players attend annual golf outing kThe NFL Pro Bowl may take place in Honolulu, but stars from
ON THE GRASS Wimbledon on Tuesday
Attendance: 40,653. Last year: 39,282. Weather: Mostly sunny. High of 77. Men’s seeded winners:
Federal officials announce massive crib recall
Federal product safety officials announced one of the largest crib recalls in the nation’s history
Smell of burned popcorn ‘scent’ away
Dear Heloise: I love making popcorn, but if it burns, the smell lingers for days in the microwave.
How we love to see young children misbehave on TV
The antics of other people’s children and the flaws of other people’s parenting offer entertainment.
KOREAN WAR
KOREAN WAR Veterans Memorial On Sunday, Korean War Veterans Chapter 137 and the Tri-State
Scrappers get a win
Scrappers get a win Kaimi Mead pitched five shutout innings as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Trumbull MRDD board looks to add levy to ballot
NILES — The Trumbull County Board of Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities wants to put a
Court rules in suit on Canfield recordings
Officials hoped reusing tapes would free up storage space. YOUNGSTOWN — A judge has ruled in a
Security chief resigns over Algiers bombing
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. security chief resigned Tuesday over recent terror blasts in Algeria
Davydenko’s trouble both off, on the court
He lost in the first round again and still faces match-fixing investigations. WIMBLEDON, England
LAURA HAAS KEVIN STANNEY
LAURA HAAS KEVIN STANNEY XCOLUMBUS — The Southern Theatre provided the setting on May 3 for the
Spruce up wardrobe with crafts
Associated Press PAPER DOLL: At the Craft and Hobby Association Fashion show, a model walks the
ON THE FAIRWAYS | This week’s professional golf events
U.S. GOLF ASSOCIATION U.S. Women’s Open Edina, Minn. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:
Montgomery says ‘no’ to AG position
Montgomery said a well-prepared person is needed to run the AG’s office. COLUMBUS — Betty
WNBA ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s games
Sun 85, Shock 68 UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Asjha Jones scored 20 points and rookie Amber Holt added a
Tourney becomes fashion display
Maria Sharapova’s all-white tuxedo stole the show at Wimbledon Tuesday. WIMBLEDON, England (AP)
Residents clean up
Residents clean up kMembers of Heart Reach Ministries, Be Encouraged Ministries and Open Door
Toddler burned, cops in Warren investigate
WARREN – City police have opened an investigation to determine how a 13-month-old girl was severely
U.S. sprinter gets some support, but no relief
Justin Gatlin is trying to have his four-year-ban for doping rescinded. PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) —
Ex-con guilty of torturing NYC graduate student
NEW YORK (AP) — An ex-convict was found guilty Tuesday in the rape and torture of a Columbia
World’s millionaires grow in numbers and dollars
NEW YORK (AP) — The world’s millionaires club is getting bigger — and its members decidedly richer.
League will start testing maple bats
Commissioner Bud Selig said the shattering maple bats are a major concern, NEW YORK (AP) —
Slump brings consumer confidence to record low
An economist calls this the most troubling economy for consumers since the 1980s. NEW YORK (AP) —
Baking fabulous fresh flatbreads fast
Fresh flatbread can be one of the simplest, most satisfying home cooked foods. It offers all the
New named to head First National Bank
The bank holding company named a new executive leadership team. HERMITAGE, Pa. — Robert New
Pasta dinner raises funds for city sports
YOUNGSTOWN — The city school board’s athletic committee has put its cooking skills to the test to
GREAT GRILLING It’s the choices you make
Summer began Saturday, and there’s no better time than the onset of the barbecue season to brush up
Bulls stay mum on Beasley, Rose as draft nears
Chicago has the first pick in Thursday’s NBA Draft. DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Derrick Rose or Michael
Britney back in court over custody dispute
Britney back in court over custody dispute LOS ANGELES — Britney Spears and a parenting coach were
Man convicted of assault against girlfriend
YOUNGSTOWN — After a mere 12 minutes of deliberations, a seven-woman, five-man jury convicted a 39-
Professor accused of plagiarism is fired
NEW YORK (AP) — A Columbia University professor who drew widespread attention when a noose was
Blast kills 10, 4 from the U.S.
Two of the slain Americans were soldiers, and two were civilian employees. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) —
House fails to move bill on gouging at the gas pump
Similar bills have been passed and then abandoned. WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats failed
Mlb Roundup | Tuesday’s other games
National League Brewers 4, Braves 3 ATLANTA — Dave Bush earned his first road victory of the
No need to let sugar myths blind you
Diabetes has become a full-blown epidemic in this country — and it’s getting worse. Every day in
Study: Giving to charities is steady
In 2007, more than $306 billion was contributed. NEW YORK (AP) — Americans gave to charities last
Plain old tap water
Scripps Howard: One of the glories of this country has been the municipal water system. Go anywhere,
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman:
A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman: June 19 Drug paraphernalia: Police served a
U.S. home prices continue to fall
Even the most stable housing markets are declining NEW YORK (AP) — No matter who’s measuring, the
Potatoes are relief from high food prices
As corn and wheat costs rise, don’t forget the potato. With corn and wheat costs going up, you
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball and softball
TRI T COLT Classic Division Mill Creek Avalon Gardens 3, Paper Center 2 East Palestine 15,
National Business Digest
NATION More Americans express interest in hybrid vehicles DETROIT — Inspired by spiking gas
Is America trying for foothold in Tehran?
Opinion: A smart idea to shake up U.S. policy and reach out to the Iranian people is being debated in
Tuna salad — hold the mayo
Here’s a different take on a longtime summer favorite. Cooks in Tuscany have long considered
No economic downturn or recession
Opinion: It must be a bitter disappointment to those in the media and in politics who have been dying to use
Mandela visits London for birthday events
Mandela visits London for birthday events LONDON — Nelson Mandela is in London for a week of
Bush isn’t evil or stupid, just a bad manager
Opinion: The Bush presidency can fairly, if tentatively, be judged a failure. Many partisans take delight
Favorite dishes required some changes for health
For years, some of my favorite foods were fried, but when I set out to lose weight, I knew I needed
Oprah in your kitchen
Oprah in your kitchen “O: The Oprah Magazine Cookbook” (Hyperion, $29.95) is filled with tempting
LAURA RIGBY PATRICK CASSIDY II
LAURA RIGBY PATRICK CASSIDY II X CANFIELD — Laura Lynn Rigby, a daughter of Tom and Lynn Rigby,
selected stocks
STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 16.28 —.21 Avalon Holdings,4.45—.05 Clear
House votes to delay cut in Medicare payments
Bush has threatened to veto the bill because it would reduce Medicare Advantage payments.
Today is Wednesday, June 25, the 177th day of 2008. There are 189 days left in the year. On this
Today is Wednesday, June 25, the 177th day of 2008. There are 189 days left in the year. On this
Here’s a way to paint your boots and get a kick out of creative hobby
Here’s a simple project from the Craft and Hobby Association to get you started with fashion
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, special meeting, 11 a.m., board room at Jr./Sr. high
YSU camp prepares city school boys for 9th grade
YOUNGSTOWN — A total of 45 city school boys headed into the ninth grade next fall are spending this
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul R. Dorantich, 68, of 14205 Seacrist Road, Salem, and
Voinovich isn’t letting up on criticism of spending
Editorial: Another federal budget and another speech from U.S, Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, about the
Time to investigate, regulate oil markets
Opinion: Nearly eight months ago, when oil was selling for “only” $90 a barrel, I wrote that “something funny
“We didn’t get real lucky with this lighting storm. It wasn’t predicted —
Opinion: “We didn’t get real lucky with this lighting storm. It wasn’t predicted — which often happens with
School, town officials deny that teens girls had pregnancy pact
The principal who told about the so-called pact now says he has a foggy memory. GLOUCESTER, Mass.
GETTING IT RIGHT
GETTING IT RIGHT Richard Wootten is the president of the The Burchfield Homestead Society in
News and notes from Wimbledon
Sharapova goes for tux: First, there was Roger Federer’s cardigan and Serena Williams’ trench coat.
Kenyan children tell AP of being abducted, tortured
The U.S. is seeking more than $7 million for Kenya for 2009 to be used for ‘peace and security’
300 pay respects to YPD officer
The mother of an officer shot to death five years ago attended the funeral. STRUTHERS — “He
Jane’s reaction to medication is disturbing
Dear Annie: My 28-year-old niece, “Jane,” has suffered from low self-esteem and depression since she
Ochoa ready to take on Open field despite some tough times
She lost both her uncle and grandfather within a two week period on Tour. EDINA, Minn. (AP) —
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