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Reds blank Indians 5-0
CLEVELAND (AP) — Johnny Cueto won for the first time in four starts for Cincinnati, combining with
New recycling site now open at Sam’s Club on South Avenue
BOARDMAN — A new recycling drop off center has opened in the parking lot of Sam’s Club, 6361 South
House party for Obama hosted in Boardman
BOARDMAN — Those attending a Unite for Change house party in support of U.S. Sen. Barack Obama’s
State Sen. Boccieri garners veterans award
COLUMBUS — State Sen. John Boccieri of New Middletown, D-33rd, has received the Veteran Advocacy
McDonald gears up for its annual Homecoming
McDONALD — The 75th annual Homecoming sponsored by the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department Social
Sorority celebrates century of service
YOUNGSTOWN — For the women who walked around Wick Park to celebrate the centennial of the Alpha
Fewer Chernobyl children visiting Mahoning Valley
CAMPBELL — Twenty-two years after the nuclear power plant disaster that sent radioactive debris into
More opt to bike, scoot to save loot
What would you do with an extra $120 a month? Buy 180 rolls of toilet paper? An iPod Shuffle plus 50
Volunteers needed for Beaver Township park cleanup
NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township park officials are looking for a few helping hands this summer.
Youngstown’s Borts Pool reopens Monday
YOUNGSTOWN — Borts Pool on the city’s West Side will reopen at 1 p.m. Monday now that a broken back
"Small Ships" take plunge into the Shenango
One of the crafts was made in the form of a 10-foot frog. SHARON, Pa. — Vikings, a giant frog
Batavia pitchers stop Scrappers’ batters, 2-1
Mahoning Valley has dropped the first two games of the series by one run. NILES — Trailing 2-1
Blocked kick gives M.V. win
Mike Lane got his hand on an extra point to preserve a 42-41 win for the Thunder. YOUNGSTOWN —
Event honors Juneteenth
The event celebrates freedom and promotes a sense of community. YOUNGSTOWN — Nowadays, word
Ex-Girard police chief appeals his demotion
The commission will likely have a hearing in 45 days. GIRARD — Former city Police Chief Frank
Donors’ funding sets mark for YSU
The campaign also aims to boost scholarship money for students. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State
Rondinelli beats Sugar in Class B
R&J Trucking defeated Wharmby in another game at Cene Park. STRUTHERS — In a battle of the two
Sabathia, Indians subdue Reds, 6-0
C.C. Sabathia struck out 11 while Grady Sizemore hit his 18th home run. CLEVELAND (AP) — C.C.
Tampa Bay rolls past Bucs, 10-5
Evan Longoria and Eric Hinske hit three-run homers to lead the way. PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evan
Wedge: Indians will get better
CLEVELAND (AP) — Indians manager Eric Wedge doesn’t believe his club will be in last place for long.
Officials ID body on E. Side
Police are trying to establish a timeline of where the victim had been. YOUNGSTOWN — The man
Hearing planned in slaying of boy, 1
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge John M. Durkin will conduct a hearing at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday on whether a suspect
Thunder ekes out 3rd win of season
Thunder ekes out 3rd win of season kThe Mahoning Valley Thunder beat the Louisville Fire 42-41 at
YSU endorsed to get $2.1 million for new center
The State Controlling Board must give final approval for the funding. YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio
Blaney to start 41st
Blaney to start 41st Hartford native Dave Blaney will start 41st in Sunday’s NASCAR race after
Marc Dann is caught speeding, issued ticket
Dann says he was trying to get his daughter to the airport. CLEVELAND — Add one more adjective
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace
St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Paul and Heather White, Youngstown, boy, June 25. Brian and
Homeless man beaten to death by 3 teenagers
There has been an increase in attacks on the homeless in the past year in Cleveland. CLEVELAND
Business news digest
REGION Appeals court upholds FCC on franchise rules CINCINNATI — A federal appeals court Friday
Reynolds’ loss leaves U.S. men without a player in the field
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Bobby Reynolds’ third-round loss left Wimbledon without an American in the
Gun ban leads NRA to file suit
The action was filed against San Francisco on Friday. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The National Rifle
House party for Obama tonight in Boardman
House party for Obama tonight in Boardman BOARDMAN — A house party — one of more than 200 in Ohio
Electric company tries to cool tree-trimming debate
CINCINNATI (AP) — Duke Energy Corp. tried Friday to cool a heated debate about trimming trees near
WCI Steel expects sale to be OK’d
Minority shareholders filed a motion to stop the sale earlier this month. WARREN — WCI Steel
S. Dakota doctors must tell women abortions end life, court ruling says
It must now be decided if the law is constitutional. PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — A federal appeals court
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert J. Meyer, 26, Roanoke, Va., and Jessica D. Evanson,
Transfer of province to Iraqis is postponed
Possible bad weather was cited as the reason. BAGHDAD — The U.S. military on Friday postponed a
ON THE GRASS Wimbledon on Friday
Attendance: 39,982. Last year: 38,366. Weather: Overcast with showers. High of 66. Men’s seeded
A field of 26 cars should make IndyCar race a physical battle
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — With more cars than ever in the field and half of them making their first visit
Appeals court upholds convictions
YOUNGSTOWN — The Seventh District Court of Appeals has upheld the manslaughter and robbery
juneteenth events What’s happening
Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 505 Parkcliffe Ave., Youngstown, is sponsoring a three-day
RIDING WITH … |Dave Blaney
Qualifying: The Hartford native will start in the 41st position for this weekend’s Lenox Industrial
Obama, Clinton appear jointly for first time since end of primaries
UNITY, N.H. — Two fierce and sometimes spiteful rivals offered a schoolyard embrace Friday, standing
Thursdays Games
Thursdays Games INTERLEAGUE Tampa Bay 6, Florida 1 Detroit 3, St. Louis 2, 10 innings
Gearing up at GM
Sen. McCain talks energy at Lordstown He says he relishes the role of underdog in the race.
Driver sentenced to 43 years for deadly accident
Michael Gagnon had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit. TOLEDO (AP) — A man said
SCORING SUMMARY |Thunder 42, Fire 41
Fire714713—41 Thunder771414—42 FIRST QUARTER FIRE—Ricardo Lenhart 6 pass from Matt Bassuener
Man held in slaying of girlfriend
VERNON — A 26-year-old Burghill man is in the Trumbull County jail on a $2 million bond, charged in
MLB ROUNDUP Friday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Mets 15, Yankees 6 NEW YORK — Carlos Delgado set a Mets club record with nine RBIs
Park leads Open, but play halted
EDINA, Minn. (AP) — Halfway across the country, this U.S. Women’s Open must look familiar to Angela
FDA keeps up search for cause of salmonella
Outbreaks continue in June. WASHINGTON (AP) — As salmonella cases continue to climb, the
local athlete Going for gold
Coming next week: Boardman native Adriane Blewitt begins her quest for Olympic gold July 3 at the
No. 1-ranked Ivanovic defeated in straight sets
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — They’re still counting casualties back home, and so when Zheng Jie
McCain’s POW jailer endorses his campaign
HAIPHONG, Vietnam (AP) — John McCain has an unusual endorsement — from the Vietnamese jailer who
Bulgaria withdraws weightlifting team
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgaria’s weightlifting federation will withdraw its team from the Beijing
CANFIELD
CANFIELD Tiffany Carrocce: John Carroll University, President’s Scholarship, $20,000. POLAND
SRU has spots for performing arts academy
SLIPPERY ROCK, Pa. — There are still openings available for high school students interested in the
vacation bible school Area sessions
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
The traditional worship has hymns and a sermon but is broadcast over car radios
MARIETTA, Ga. (AP) — The preacher stood in the doorway of the picturesque church and looked out at
Fire guts restaurant featured in ‘Top Gun’
Fire guts restaurant featured in ‘Top Gun’ SAN DIEGO — The restaurant where Tom Cruise crooned to
area service \Outdoor worship
First United Methodist Church of Andover, 181 S. Main St., Andover, has sponsored drive-in worship
Pew Forum results prompt various reactions
It’s been said if you want to keep peace when family or friends gather, don’t talk politics or
literary spirit \Religion in the media
“The Spirit of New Orleans” by Liz McComb (GVE): Liz McComb was born in Cleveland, made her name —
Aug. wedding set for Natalie Raco, Thomas Corcoran
X CANFIELD — Dominic and Colleen Raco, 141 Kings Lane, announce the engagement of their daughter,
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: JAMESON SCHOOL OF NURSING,
Be sure to make a list
Today’s hustle-and-bustle world almost mandates to-do lists. What do we need to pick up at the
‘Singing Office’ scans help for singers
The TLC show is for fun, not an entertainment career. LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — It’s not a typical
Trumbull County Educational Service Center recently hosted an Equations competition for 440 pupils
Trumbull County Educational Service Center recently hosted an Equations competition for 440 pupils
30,000 troops bound for Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Associated Press has learned that the Pentagon is preparing to send roughly
Poll shows Americans find education lacking
Many of those surveyed feel more of an emphasis should be placed on math courses. WASHINGTON (AP)
Rescues leave her frustrated
Dear Annie: My younger son, “Jake,” has struggled with school from Day One and was placed in special
Chocolate can cause problems for pets
Dear Readers: What it is about chocolate that makes it bad for your dog yet taste good to humans?
Toyota poised to pass GM sales
When consumers buy vehicles, they opt for smaller cars, crossovers and hybrids. DETROIT (AP) —
Philosophy Walker, Adam McCluskey set wedding date
XSTRUTHERS — Gary Walker and Anita Kovalick of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY Nicholas A. Miladore, son of Drs. Michael J. and Dianne Bitonte
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m. Sunday, WFMJ Channel 21; and 7 p.m. Wednesday on Time Warner Cable
Meter reading prompts plan to do more
The meters had not been read in five years. GIRARD — Water meter readers here did not exactly
Maria Carson receives social worker award
YOUNGSTOWN — Maria Carson received the 2008 St. Louise de Marillac award during the annual Catholic
Box turtles like keeping it close to home
One of the delights of spring is finding a female box turtle digging a hole that will become a nest.
Heeding God’s word lights way to good choices
We live in a day where the decisions we make today will impact our future and the future of our
Judge Waite elected YWCA board president
YOUNGSTOWN — Judge Cheryl L. Waite of the 7th District Court of Appeals was elected president of the
Parents reveal date for Williams, Witmer wedding
X The engagement and plans for the upcoming marriage of Jessica Williams, a daughter of Donald and
Rev. Eric Brown to pastor Campbell church
CAMPBELL — The Rev. Eric U. Brown Sr. will be installed as pastor of Community Church of God, 710
Humility in leadership will be topic for forum
The speaker also is an award-winning author. VILLA MARIA, Pa. — Revisioning Humility: Imagining
These crews took top honors:
These crews took top honors: First: Frogtown Driving Range Second: Bella Drums Third: Shenango
Free lunch for public
Free lunch for public EAST LIVERPOOL — St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 220 East Fourth Street,
Fed looks at making bank investing easier
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is looking into making it easier for private equity firms to
GM recalls laid-off workers, hires temps for Moraine, Ohio, plant
MORAINE, Ohio (AP) — General Motors Corp. has hired some 450 temporary workers and recalled workers
Flood efforts are no match for a muskrat
National Guardsmen have been hard at work to protect the Missouri community. WINFIELD, Mo. (AP) —
GAME TIME Scrappers
Who: Scrappers vs. Batavia Muckdogs When: 7:05 p.m. tonight Where: Eastwood Field, Niles
Families announce Rubicky-Perez wedding plans
X The engagement of Stacie Rubicky and Daniel Perez, both of 1855 Country Club Ave., Youngstown, and
on the web Informational sites
Explore cyberspace and your inner spiritual space through these Web sites. www.therebelution.com:
feedback to pucO Requests & complaints
Requests for pruning or cutting: Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.: 3 Columbus Southern Power
Pacquiao seeks fourth belt tonight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — David Diaz realizes he might just be a speed bump on Manny Pacquiao’s road to
Zimbabweans are heckled into voting
Secretary of State Rice called it a ‘sham.’ HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Roaming bands of government
ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill.; Gov. Tim Pawlenty, R-Minn.;
ABC’s “This Week” — Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D-Ill.; Gov. Tim Pawlenty, R-Minn.; Ralph Nader, independent
Got gripes on your neighbor? Sound off online
RottenNeighbor.com is where to speak out. COLUMBUS (AP) — Just outside his sealed bedroom window,
Mimi Saulsberry, Marc Moschella to wed in late July
X YOUNGSTOWN — Mimi Saulsberry of Youngstown, a daughter of Phyllis Dixon and Danny Saulsberry, both
NOTEBOOK Scrappers vs. Batavia
Top 10: Heading into Friday night’s game, catcher Doug Pickens led the team with a .421 batting
Christians try to bridge rift between gays, conservatives
An advocacy group is talking with church leaders about religious attitudes. CHICAGO — For Dotti
Imprisoned woman indicted on new charge
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County grand jury has indicted a woman recently sentenced to two years in
Military affected by pricey gas U.S. units to see second price increase this year July 1
Baghdad may soon be asked to pitch in for troops’ fuel costs. WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers at the
Oil futures climb higher; retail gas prices lower
Oil futures climb higher; retail gas prices lower NEW YORK — Oil futures climbed to a new record
Casey Mears to leave Hendrick team
He didn’t rule out finding a new team before the end of this season. LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Casey
Back from suspension, Gaines qualifies in 100
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Back from her BALCO-related suspension, Chryste Gaines qualified for the 100-
U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials (8 p.m., NBC): The Summer Olympics aren’t until August,
U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials (8 p.m., NBC): The Summer Olympics aren’t until August, but
St. John Chrysostom
St. John Chrysostom STRUTHERS — The Society of St. John Chrysostom Youngstown-Warren Chapter will