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Sabathia, Sizemore lead Indians past Reds, 6-0
CLEVELAND — C.C. Sabathia struck out 11 over eight strong innings, including his hero Ken Griffey
Longoria, Hinske power Rays past Pirates, 10-5
PITTSBURGH — Evan Longoria and Eric Hinske hit three-run homers off the Pirates’ Jimmy Barthmaier in
Scrappers fall 2-1
NILES — Chris Swauger’s two-run double in the fourth inning was all the runs Batavia produced Friday
Thunder post 42-41 victory
YOUNGSTOWN — Mike Lane blocked an extra point kick with 8 seconds remaining to give the Mahoning
WCI sale to Russian firm to proceed
WARREN — WCI Steel Inc. expects the sale of the company to a Russian-based firm to be approved in
YSU tapped to receive $2.1 million research grant
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Third Frontier Commission has recommended that Youngstown State University
Burghill man charged with killing his girlfriend
WARREN — A 26-year-old Burghill man is in the Trumbull County Jail on a $2 million bond, charged in
Bigowsky appeals demotion from chief to patrolman
GIRARD — Former Girard Police Chief Frank Bigowsky has filed an official appeal to the city’s
Four charged with drug trafficking in Girard
GIRARD — Four men are due back in Girard Municipal Court July 2 after being charged Wednesday with
Cyclist killed in Warren
WARREN – A 45-year-old Warren motorcyclist was killed today when his cycle collided with a car
Austintown man arraigned for assault at Campbell home
CAMPBELL — Mark A. Siemianski was arraigned in municipal court today on charges of kidnapping,
Manslaughter conviction upheld by appeals court
YOUNGSTOWN — The Seventh District Court of Appeals has upheld the manslaughter and robbery
OVI traffic blitz set Saturday night in Mahoning County
The Mahoning County Operating Vehicle Impaired Task Force will conduct a traffic blitz from 10 p.m.
Girard fails to reach meter-reading goal
GIRARD — Water meter readers here didn’t come close to visiting every meter in every home in the
Cops will be on the roads in force Saturday night
The Mahoning County Operating Vehicle Impaired Task Force will conduct a traffic blitz from 10 p.m.
McCain speaks about economic struggles
YOUNGSTOWN – U.S. Sen. John McCain was introduced to the General Motors workers by North American
American Legion to have fund-raising dinner in Poland
POLAND — American Legion Mahoning Valley Post 15, American Legion Auxiliary Mahoning Valley Unit 15
PUCO schedules hearing in Youngstown on gas billing proposal
YOUNGSTOWN — Consumers in the area will have an opportunity to respond to Dominion East Ohio’s
Man found shot to death on East Side
YOUNGSTOWN — An unidentified black man was shot to death early today in a wooded area near
Opportunity to comment on Dominion billing change
YOUNGSTOWN — Consumers in the area will have an opportunity to respond to Dominion East Ohio’s
Sen. McCain lands at Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN – Senator John McCain landed at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna just
Boardman man wins cash in Ohio lottery
YOUNGSTOWN— Arvinder Kaur of Boardman won $130,000 after matching five numbers in the June 23
CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
ASSOCIATIONS XWilliam Penn Association is sponsoring its annual end-of-summer picnic from noon to
Valley enforcers: Gun ruling on target
Thursday’s decision was the justices’ first major ruling on gun control in U.S. history.
Amid criticism from UAW, McCain to stop at GM plant
U.S. Sen. John McCain rolls into the General Motors Lordstown plant today after announcing his plan
Work on 224-Tippe-Lockwood intersection progressing
BOARDMAN — Even with a line of cars stretching from the U.S. Route 224-Lockwood Boulevard
Court administrator fired over sexual harassment complaints
The administrator could not be effective if he stayed, a judge said. YOUNGSTOWN — After 11
Bigowsky doesn’t return to work
The former chief has taken time off for medical reasons. GIRARD — Former Police Chief Frank
Struthers man duct-taped, beaten in Campbell
More arrest warrants are expected. CAMPBELL — Mark A. Ziemianski, one of seven men accused of
NEOUCOM, KSU get bioterrorism grant
ROOTSTOWN — Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy and Kent State
Air Force colonel gets 9-year term
The colonel commanded the 82nd Training Group at the air base from 2004 to 2007. WICHITA FALLS,
Overhaul of IRL possible by 2011
Turbochargers could make a return from their 1997 banishment. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar racing
Man makes donation of blood his mission
St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown established a blood platelet donation program in 2006.
Man convicted of 11 deaths in train wreck he caused
Man convicted of 11 deaths in train wreck he caused LOS ANGELES — A man who claimed he was
War isn’t just about killing bad guys
Opinion: It turns out that war in the 21st century is not just about killing bad guys. In Iraq, Gen. David
Court decision OKs guns in D.C., but what does it mean elsewhere?
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s landmark decision Thursday striking down the District of Columbia’s
courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Moamen M. Alghofari, 20, of 476 S. Raccoon Road, #39,
The end is near on rocky road of construction and renovation
The end is near on rocky road of construction and renovation Work to replace windows in the
Yahoo makes shifts in management
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo Inc. is setting up a new chain of command in hopes of restoring order
‘Predator’ suit settled
‘Predator’ suit settled NEW YORK — NBC Universal has settled a $105 million lawsuit brought by a
MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Rays 6, Marlins 1 MIAMI — Matt Garza pitched a one-hitter, allowing only Hanley
Big brother concerned about friend’s interest
Dear Annie: I am in my mid-30s and have a best friend the same age. I have known “Kyle” and his wife
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Road closings The commissioners voted to close three roads for culvert
If the blood-thirsty leader of the central African nation of Zimbabwe is true to this word, a runoff
Editorial: If the blood-thirsty leader of the central African nation of Zimbabwe is true to this word, a runoff
Rock Hall puts soul onstage
Got soul? If so, you’ll surely enjoy the 10th annual Rock and Soul Festival taking place from 1 to
Notebook - Scrappers vs. Muckdogs
Precautions: The Scrappers had all of the fans sitting in the general admission sections move out of
Law stifles religious leaders’ speech
Opinion: WASHINGTON, D.C. — The IRS is stifling the free speech rights of religious leaders in a world where
Lee fans 11, Tribe avoids sweep, 4-1, over Giants
Jamey Carroll and Jhonny Peralta led the offense to support Cliff Lee’s 11th win CLEVELAND (AP) —
YSU permanently fills academic affairs post
The president said the man filling the post is the best person for the job. YOUNGSTOWN — Dr.
Talk to kids about sexuality, sexual values
Opinion: BOSTON — Well now, isn’t that a relief. The infamous “pregnancy pact” at Gloucester High School
Microsoft to continue with Bill Gates’ ‘quests’
Gates ends his full-time position as head of the company today. SEATTLE (AP) — It is almost
Titan’s streak longest in 2008
There is a good possibility that Westminster College’s 2008 baseball season will become known as the
Fire put out on South Side
Fire put out on South Side YOUNGSTOWN — No one was home at 1662 Chattanooga Ave. when firefighters
NOTEBOOK
Lawns don’t suit Blake: Slumped in his seat, James Blake struggled to explain another quick exit
Experts: Honeybee decline could raise food prices
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food prices could rise even more unless the mysterious decline in honeybees is
Cavaliers select teenage ‘project’
J.J. Hickson played one year for North Carolina State. INDEPENDENCE (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers
GLAAD Media Awards (7 p.m., Bravo): A wide array of celebrities, including Sally Field, Janet
GLAAD Media Awards (7 p.m., Bravo): A wide array of celebrities, including Sally Field, Janet
Obama, McCain sound off on gun rights ruling
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican John McCain welcomed a Supreme Court decision invalidating a District
County to pay off building loan
The interest on the loan will be about $60,000, the county auditor says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
HOW THEY SEE IT / Politics from the pulpit
Opinion: HOW THEY SEE IT / Politics from the pulpit Politically motivated law stifles religious leaders’
Candlelight vigil set for young shooting victims
Candlelight vigil set for young shooting victims YOUNGSTOWN — The lives of the friends and
Father convicted in scalding death
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The father of a disabled girl who died after she was scalded in a bathtub was
Batteries are included
Scripps Howard: John McCain has been a font of ideas on energy lately, some good, like ending the
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Canfield City Council, special meeting, 9 a.m., the Frances J. McLaughlin
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Christian Revival Discipleship Center, 3300 Hudson St., Youngstown, free
Despite death, Kalitta team vows to race on
Despite the death of teammate, family member and friend Scott Kalitta in a crash Saturday, Kalitta
WNBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s games
Liberty 102, Fever 96, 3 OT NEW YORK — Janel McCarville scored a career-high 31 points and Shameka
War spending bill passes with add-ons
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a $162 billion war spending plan Thursday, sending to President
Two charged in Marine’s death
The victim was on leave from Iraq when he was crippled by a gunshot that killed him. CLEVELAND
This week's high five
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. NBA Finals, Game 6: Boston vs. L.A.
The Scoop
the scoop got rememberthemilk? Accomplishing goals in our increasingly busy lives requires
To win, McCain needs support of evangelicals
To win, McCain needs support of evangelicals COLUMBUS — If Christian conservatives stay on the
Break for baby killing suspect? Terrance Tate’s confession must be excluded, an appellate court ruled.
YOUNGSTOWN — A confession by a suspect in the killing of a baby must be excluded from evidence
B.J. Alan does not merit tax break in Beaver Twp.
Opinion: B.J. Alan does not merit tax break in Beaver Twp. EDITOR: We read with interest a letter in the
Dann accuser pleads innocent to charges
DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — A woman whose sexual harassment complaint helped prompt the downfall of former
Thunder at home tonight
Thunder at home tonight The Mahoning Valley Thunder will try to snap their three-game losing
Scrappers can’t hold early lead, fall 7-5 to Batavia
The game was hampered by a steady rain. NILES — As long as Travis Fryman can remember baseball
Today is Friday, June 27, the 179th day of 2008. There are 187 days left in the year. On this date
Today is Friday, June 27, the 179th day of 2008. There are 187 days left in the year. On this date
RIDING WITH …Dave Blaney
Last week: The Hartford native started 16th and finished 20th at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at
“There is still more work to be done in order for North Korea to end its isolation. It must
Opinion: “There is still more work to be done in order for North Korea to end its isolation. It must
Bulls pick Rose, rivals stampede to freshmen
The Heat selected Kansas State’s Michael Beasley with the second pick. NEW YORK (AP) — Derrick
Mist it? Here’s recipe for cheap glass cleaner
Dear Heloise: I plan to make the recipe for the glass cleaner that was in your recent column. Does
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June
ON THE GRASS \ Thursday at Wimbledon
Attendance: 40,881. Last year: 39,770. Weather: Partly cloudy. High of 70. Men’s seeded winners:
Niles board to put bond issue on ballot
The state would pay 72 percent of the cost of building new schools. NILES — The board of
RED CROSS
RED CROSS Blood inventory As of Monday, the American Red Cross Northern Ohio Blood Services
Chacon will be gone by Monday
The Astros say the pitcher was terminated because he violated his contract. HOUSTON (AP) — Shawn
Roddick suffers second-round exit
The highly-seeded American made his earliest exit ever from Wimbledon. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) —
Accreditation is ahead for NEOUCOM pharmacy unit
The program has 600 applicants vying for only 75 student slots this fall. ROOTSTOWN — The
Hurst’s late birdie earns a share of U.S. Open lead
Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa and Cristie Kerr struggled. EDINA, Minn. (AP) — Gathering clouds
Stremme reverses Sprint strategy
NATIONWIDE SERIES His decision to go second tier looks like it will pay off. WEST ALLIS, Wis.
Sharapova victim of errors in shocking 2nd-round loss
Venus Williams beat Britain’s Anne Keothavong and second-seeded Rafael Nadal of Spain rallied to
Man pleads guilty in drive-by shooting
The man who fired the fatal shot got 35 years to life in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — The driver of a
Apheresis is the process of removing platelets from blood and returning the remaining components,
Apheresis is the process of removing platelets from blood and returning the remaining components,
Romania approves abortion for 11-year-old victim of rape, incest
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The government ruled Thursday that an 11-year-old rape victim would be
Woman to be arraigned on assault charges
WARREN — A 43-year-old city woman will be arraigned today in municipal court on four assault charges
‘Presto’ premieres
The short accompanies Pixar’s ‘WALL-E.’ HOLLYWOOD (AP) — The arrival of a new Pixar film also
3 U.S. Marines among 23 killed by bomber
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A suicide bomber attacked a meeting of pro-government Sunni sheiks west of
Intimidation likely to force turnout in Zimbabwe election
The leader of the opposition said the election is a fraud. HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s one-
Pavlik’s next opponent still a mystery
Trainer Jack Loew would prefer the champ’s next fight to be held in October. YOUNGSTOWN —
Mediate may not clear cutoff for Buick Open
The U.S. Open runner-up will have to improve on his opening-round score of 71. GRAND BLANC, Mich.
Rondinelli wins 19th behind Hill, miscues
STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo, outhit 8-6, took advantage of five errors by Action Physical Therapy
Notebook shows 2 sides of killer
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — On one side of his notebook, a British man convicted of murdering his wife and
Youth baseball & softball
TRI-T COLT Classic Division East Liverpool 8, Salem Black 4 East Liverpool 9, Springfield 6
Weathersfield OKs hiring consulting firm
Sherri Craver has been named administrative secretary. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township
Home run derby to benefit local family
The Caraballo family is currently battling dual cancer diagnoses. BOARDMAN — In Boardman
Pirates- Yankees makeup is July 10
Thursday’s thunderstorm wiped out New York’s 3-1 lead in the third inning. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
Mercer County hires a director
Bill Boyle will stay with the county as a part-time employee until the end of the year.
Stock market shaky after bad news
The OPEC president warned that oil prices will likely continue to rise this summer. NEW YORK (AP)
National Business Digest
NATION Chrysler denies rumors of bankruptcy protection AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — A Chrysler LLC
Commissioners OK abatement
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners have approved a 75 percent tax abatement on real property
Clergy can preach, but not endorse
Opinion: WASHINGTON, D.C. — Houses of worship exist to fill spiritual needs and bring people closer to God.
Anheuser-Busch to stop sale of alcoholic energy drinks
The company will reformulate its ‘Tilt’ and ‘Bud Extra’ brands. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Anheuser-Busch
GM, Ford shares take a tumble to new lows
GM is likely to need to raise capital as it burns cash, an analyst said. DETROIT (AP) — Shares of
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