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“Tired” Scrappers lose to Auburn, 4-1

NILES — Mahoning Valley manager Travis Fryman said the Scrappers are a tired baseball team. That

Blewitt set to compete in Olympic trials this week

BOARDMAN — Most Olympic contenders, especially the outstanding athletes who have a good chance of

Hundreds join celebrities on a roll for Mooney

YOUNGSTOWN - Even though he’s played for several years on men’s boccie teams, the game was not the

Korean War veterans, heroes remembered in Austintown

AUSTINTOWN — Domenic J. Lentini expected to have nightmares last night. Though it’s been more than

Dunn’s homer helps Reds’ Arroyo beat Indians 9-5

CLEVELAND — Bronson Arroyo bounced back from the worst start of his career and Adam Dunn hit a

Riggans, Sonnanstine lead Rays past Pirates, 4-3

PITTSBURGH — Backup catcher Shawn Riggans homered and drove in two runs and the Tampa Bay Rays

Ohio drops in U.S. ranking of how well children fare

YOUNGSTOWN — Life for kids in Ohio isn’t bad, but it could be better. That’s the brief version of

Wilson Middle School estimates are through the roof

YOUNGSTOWN — The final engineering estimates are in for the proposed new Wilson Middle School, and

Disputes surface over Boardman ponds

BOARDMAN — It’s a battle over retention and detention ponds for residential properties in the

Chernobyl program in Valley faces hardships

The Ukrainian children have not demonstrated many health problems over the years, one doctor said.

on area diamonds Youth baseball and softball

TRI T COLT Classic Division Austintown Todd Associates 18, Denman Tire 8 Austintown Todd

Web sites allow users to outsource virtual errands

For some people, the expense is well worth it. NEW YORK (AP) — Think only celebrities, high-

Land of perpetual frontier meets $4 gas

Opinion: In July 1893, 115 years ago, the historian Frederick Jackson Turner told an academic symposium that

Bike Bits \ Commuting

Bike Bits \ Commuting Some bicycling facts that could make driving seem less appealing:

Work on Stambaugh should be on fast track

Editorial: Given the sad appearance of the historic Stam-baugh Building in downtown Youngstown, even a day’s

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE

STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 15.81 —.31 Avalon Holdings,4.40—.04 Clear

Pakistan strikes militant hideouts

The offensive appeared to mark a refinement in strategy by the government. KHYBER AGENCY, Pakistan

Arts abound as crowds come Celebrate Poland

An interest in art helped boost one teenager’s self-confidence, her mother said. POLAND — When

BUDDING ARTIST: Theresa Sinclair, 15, of Boardman works on her sketch of the comic book character

LIMELIGHT

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements MINERAL RIDGE — Ruth McMonagle, president and owner of Resource

Borts Pool to reopen

Borts Pool to reopen YOUNGSTOWN — Borts Pool on the city’s West Side will reopen at 1 p.m. Monday

Former Canfield trustee can’t take a job he helped create

Editorial: Former Canfield trustee can’t take a job he helped create The chairman of the Canfield Township

Pettitte fires sixth straight win

Andy Pettitte outpitched Johan Santana as the Yankees beat the Mets, 3-2. NEW YORK (AP) — Andy

Scrappers walk off with win

NILES — Cleveland Indians No. 1 draft pick Lonnie Chisenhall smacked a two-run walkoff home run in

Beach rentals, economy both ebb

2007 was a record-breaking year, but that hasn’t been repeated this year. WASHINGTON — The pool,

Steelers release four: Davenport, Lorello, Retkofsky, Legursky

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Running back Najeh Davenport was released by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday

Feeling at home with Obama

The Boardman house party provided an alternative to big campaign rallies. BOARDMAN — Those

Changes to county regime studied

Lawrence County residents could end up with more powers. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Change is good,

Kanaan capitalizes on pit stop by Andretti to win Indy race

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Pole-sitter Tony Kanaan took advantage of an out-of-sequence pit stop by front-

Obama, McCain seeking support from Hispanics

Both are aware of the importance of the nation’s fastest-growing minority group. WASHINGTON (AP) —

VETERANS

VETERANS Flag removal at cemetery YOUNGSTOWN — The United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown

McDonald gears up for its annual Homecoming

McDONALD — The 75th annual Homecoming sponsored by the McDonald Volunteer Fire Department Social

Medicine

Medicine Dr. Eva Toth has joined the endocrinology staff of Jameson Memorial Hospital in New

Two men arrested in stroke victim’s drive-by shooting death

CLEVELAND (AP) — Two men were arrested Saturday in the shooting death of a stroke victim who was hit

Efforts in Missouri fail to halt flooding

The makeshift barrier broke. WINFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A makeshift barrier holding back the Mississippi

Ohio EPA begins study on Shenango tributaries

The sampling will continue until September. COLUMBUS — The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week Mark D. Butler Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

FOURTH OF JULY \Activities

Here are Fourth of July events as submitted to The Vindicator by event organizers: MAHONING COUNTY

SISTERS WHO SERVE

Sorority celebrates a century of experience The service organization’s motto is: ‘Service to all

Bush warns of actions on Zimbabwe

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe came under threat of further sanctions as President Bush said the

TODAY

TODAY St. ElizabethHealth Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call

High Court ruling hurts McCain

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Two of Thursday’s Supreme Court rulings — both decided 5-4, and with the same alignment

Budget talks hit setback

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s state budget process jumped the tracks Saturday as a key

NBC planning heavy internet coverage of Olympics

More than 2,200 hours of live competition from Beijing will be available online. NEW YORK (AP) —

U.S. Olympic basketball team has first drill

The Americans tried on their new uniforms, then went through a two-hour practice. LAS VEGAS (AP) —

ON THE GRASS |Wimbledon on Saturday

Attendance: 40,876. Last year: 34,169. Weather: Mostly sunny with cloudy spells. High of 73.

Teachers get schooled in rock hall of fame

The program is supported by the Ohio Humanities Council. CLEVELAND (AP) — Danielle Dachtler

Lowering your rate on credit cards

Pick up the phone, look at the latest credit card offers and keep repeating this: The bank needs me

LEADERBOARD Women’s U.S. Open

Third Round At Interlachen Country Club Edina, Minn. Yardage: 6789; Par: 73 Stacy Lewis73-

Consistent Jeff Burton is a contender for title

The Richard Childress Racing driver has not finished worse than 15th In 16 races. LOUDON, N.H.

Openings for businesses that have occupied The Wedge’s current location:

Openings for businesses that have occupied The Wedge’s current location: 1966-86, 1988-90:

If you build the fence, they won’t come

Opinion: On Monday, the Supreme Court refused to take up the appeal lodged by environmental groups that

Superintendent: Bad teachers with tenure are hard to fire

Teachers often remain on the payroll even after being convicted of serious felonies. MIDDLE

MLB ROUNDUP Saturday’s other games

Interleague Blue Jays 9, Braves 5 TORONTO — Vernon Wells homered and drove in three runs. Wells

LAWS AND STATS

LAWS AND STATS Ohio and Pennsylvania Even though Ohio and Pennsylvania’s helmet laws are lax,

Williams sisters buck the trend

Venus and Serena each won three matches without dropping a set at Wimbledon. WIMBLEDON, England

Switka, Bagoly give Rondinelli B League boost

R&J Trucking’s Brad Byers had four singles and four RBIs, and also picked up a save. STRUTHERS —

Progress stalls in campaign to lessen smoking by teens

WASHINGTON — The campaign to reduce teenagers’ smoking has stalled, new federal data show, dismaying

To help Children of Chernobyl

To help Children of Chernobyl Write: P.O. Box 455, Campbell, Ohio 44405 Call: (330) 755-0555. Web

U.S. swimmers return to pools

A severe storm damaged the site of the U.S. Olympic trials and canceled practice Friday. OMAHA,

Polls: Obama finds turf to be friendly in battleground states

The Democrat has a six-point lead over McCain in Ohio, surveys show. WASHINGTON — A raft of new

Birdie builds cushion entering final round

Daniel Chopra closed the third round of the Buick Open with a 68. GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) — Daniel

McDonald OKs increases in water rates

Paving of four roads should begin in a few weeks, an official said. McDONALD — For the first

Recharge your cell phone and talk

Q. Does it cause any harm or shorten the useful life of my cell phone battery if I talk on the phone

POLAND \Idol contest winners

Roughly 25 contestants took part in a four-hour singing competition that loosely resembled the

Stan Hywet Hall

Stan Hywet Hall With 25 bathrooms, 23 fireplaces, an indoor pool and a bowling alley, Akron’s Stan

Humility of Mary gives nursing scholarships

Humility of Mary gives nursing scholarships YOUNGSTOWN — The Humility of Mary Health Partners

visitors welcome Tour of home gardens

The four gardens included on a tour planned by East Palestine Town and Country Garden Club are

Yo-Mah-O installs officers awards two scholarships

BOARDMAN — Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals

U.S. Navy wants to maintain Gitmo

GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) — No matter what happens to America’s offshore military prison,

A day of golf can aid a cop

The Vindicator/William D. Lewis A SLICE OF SUPPORT: Showing off one of the prizes offered at the

Wie continues inconsistency

EDINA, Minn. (AP) — Even in some of her lowest moments in golf, Michelle Wie never had so little to

Man’s legal crusade was a matter of love, money

Jeffrey Lovitsky only wishes his late girlfriend could share his victory, which may result in the

Alpha KAPPA ALPHa

Alpha KAPPA ALPHa Fast facts A brief history of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority: Founded: 1908 on

Boccieri wins veteran recognition

Boccieri is a major in the Air Force Reserve’s 910th Airlift Wing at the Youngstown Air Reserve

What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses that will be opened or

Flower show award recipients are announced

YOUNGSTOWN — Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek Park was the setting June 14 and 15 for a

AREA GOLF RESULTS

AREA GOLF RESULTS MEN Lowellville Mt. Carmel (Tanglewood) — Low gross: Joe Slaven 36, Mac

Buyers, beware: Technology still has stereotypes

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word stereotype as being a standardized mental picture

CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,

Pa. road repairs could be done sooner, with drivers’ money in mind

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Tolls on Interstate 80 or a long-term lease of the Pennsylvania Turnpike may

Ex-Dann aide files a complaint

The aide accuses his boss of age discrimination and harassment in the office. COLUMBUS (AP) — An

Indians blanked by Reds’ pitchers

Johnny Cueto combined with four relief pitchers to gain his first win. CLEVELAND (AP) — Johnny

Is end near for art-house theaters?

Many indie films are bypassing the big screen. PHILADELPHIA — The Hulk, Iron Man, and a

TOUGH GUYS RULE Loggers, truckers and fishermen are stars

Television entrepreneur Thom Beers gets the credit. CHICAGO — How often can you say you admire

Guantanamo Bay prison faces imminent closing

Still, what will become of the 270 detainees remaining? GUANTANAMO BAY NAVAL BASE, Cuba (AP) —

Burgett-Mooney matrimonial vows scheduled in Aug.

X GIRARD — The engagement of Vicki Burgett, daughter of Bob and Linda Burgett, all of 451 Secrist

“Factory” (10 p.m., Spike): With current economic woes and so many layoffs, anybody

“Factory” (10 p.m., Spike): With current economic woes and so many layoffs, anybody lucky enough to

Mahoning county

Mahoning county Forum Health At Home offers hot, nutritious meals at noon weekdays at nine

Man gets 3 years for wife’s death

COLUMBUS (AP) — A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for causing the New Year’s day

Preregistration date announced for Parrot Head Club golf outing

SALEM — July 5 will be the final day to preregister for an opportunity to participate in the second

Choices abound in high-def

More and more people are going high-def. Even in a bad economy, HDTV sales continue to be a bright

IN THE CUP! Area Holes in One

Steve Whorton aced the No. 3 hole on the North Course at Mill Creek Golf Course. He used a 6-iron on

Date announced for Beil-Critell summer wedding

X Monica Beil, a daughter of Audrey and Matt Beil, 122 Mayflower Drive, Boardman, and Matthew

Experts: Dire holiday shopping season likely

Retail sales are expected to weaken as the effects of rebate checks wear off. NEW YORK (AP) — The

Woman urges suit against authorities

Woman urges suit against authorities PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman who ran away

Reader: Drinking mouthwash made me realize my alcoholism

Q. I’m a 40-year-old recovering alcoholic who has not had an alcoholic drink in more than four

JUNE

JUNE TODAY — Boulevard Golf Association 4-man scramble (members only) at Mill Creek North Course.

Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Girard City Council public hearing, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers, City Hall. Meeting

Dinner celebration honors Wehrs for 50th anniversary

X SALEM — Ralph and Edna Wehr, of 14725 Green-Beaver Road, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary

Show biz youth camp at Playhouse

Show biz youth camp at Playhouse YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre is launching

Convention to feature book by former area author

Convention to feature book by former area author ORLANDO, Fla. — Full Gospel Business Men’s

REGION

REGION Turning Technologies does grant program YOUNGSTOWN — Turning Technologies has started a

Lewis leads by 1 shot entering final round

The rookie fired a 67 for a 9-under 210 in the U.S. Women’s Open. EDINA, Minn. (AP) — Stacy Lewis

FRIDAY

FRIDAY X William Farr Lodge will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Girard Masonic Temple, 34 S. State St.

This book has tips for your swing

I’ve always believed that you can’t learn the game of golf out of a book. But there are a lot of

MERCER COUNTY Sentencings

Judges in Mercer County Common Pleas Court sentenced these people last week, according to court

Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the following activities:

Goldblum to join ‘Criminal Intent’ cast

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mr. Big is out, and Mr. Goldblum is in. Jeff Goldblum will be joining “Law &

Katherine Rabel to be bride of Henry Fiorenza

X Katherine C. Rabel, a daughter of Phyllis Rabel of Boardman and the late William C. Rabel, and

Tips for the garden: watch savings grow

You don’t have to break the bank to have a productive garden. “Prune spending and you’ll

Improvised story turns into ‘Factory’

Spike TV liked the show and gave the show’s co-creator a telephone call. When Mitch Rouse —

ALL MY CHILDREN

ALL MY CHILDREN As Jesse lured Randi’s pimp into a trap that led to Fletcher’s arrest, Randi

Sharon, Hickory enjoy good seasons

Congratulations are in line for a pair of Mercer County baseball coaches, Sharon’s Bill Dorfi, and

Hispanic group receives grant

YOUNGSTOWN — The Organizac on C vica y Cultural Hispana Americana, the city’s primary social

Great Lakes Compact nears overdue ratification by states

Editorial: Great Lakes Compact nears overdue ratification by states The Ohio General Assembly’s long-overdue

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY Eugene Tenaglia

Born: July 11, 1908, in Carunchio, in the Chieti province of Italy. Parents: Nazario and Emilia

More than 59,000 register claims for Vioxx settlement

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — More than 59,000 people have registered for drugmaker Merck & Co.’s settlement of

‘Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots’

‘Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots’ (Konami) for PlayStation 3 Genre: Stealth Action;

End the confirmation battle

End the confirmation battle Washington Post: The confirmation of five members to the Federal

Kate Mulgrew joins the cast of ‘Equus’

Kate Mulgrew joins the cast of ‘Equus’ NEW YORK — From “Star Trek: Voyager” to “Equus.” Kate

Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., will have surplus food from 10

News about pregnancy is difficult to deliver to friend who is childless

Dear Annie: “Joni” and I were very good friends in grade school and stayed in touch through college.

ajax magnethermic

ajax magnethermic X Retirees of Ajax Magnethermic will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday for a picnic at the

Akron’s hidden gem

The house is fashioned like an English castle The mansion includes an indoor pool, bowling alley

2 new exhibits feature civil rights era

The exhibits will be there until Oct. 5 and then will be moved to the Smithsonian. ATLANTA (AP) —

Club schedules tour of area home gardens

EAST PALESTINE — East Palestine Town and Country Garden Club has finalized its plans for a tour of

Approach to suspects criticized

CLEVELAND (AP) — Almost two dozen residents of an inner-city neighborhood are scheduled to go on

PH.D.

PH.D. Public health doctorate Erin Murray, formerly of Austintown, has completed her doctorate

Yo-Mah-O installs officers, awards two scholarships

BOARDMAN — Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals

Drama tells of lost colony

The production has been performed at the theater since 1937. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Two days before

Pack-aging for ‘Camp’ Breaking it down

“Camp Camp” authors Roger Bennett and Jules Shell, with the help of photo editors and graphic

Dinner in Warren held on Wolfes’ 50th anniversary

X NILES — The 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon D. Wolfe, of 2918 Pleasant Valley

In Ohio, it’s 2004 all over again

Opinion: It’s back to the future for the Republican campaign for president in battleground Ohio. Four years

Old iron stoves are hot items

Houses in America were originally heated by open fires in a fireplace. By the mid-1700s, cast-

Ultimate Bond girl cashes in in new book

Diary entries weave another side into the Bond stories. Meet Moneypenny, Jane Moneypenny, as

BACK FOR ANOTHER ROUND

The Wedge has reopened under a new owner, with the same format. AUSTINTOWN — The Wedge

Aquatic mural is added to Georgia Aquarium

Aquatic mural is added to Georgia Aquarium ATLANTA — The world’s largest aquarium has its very own

Steer clear of hybrids, biennials and varieties like broccoli and radish that tend to cross-

BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly

BEST-SELLERS Publishers Weekly HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Fearless Fourteen” by Janet Evanovich (St.

Today is Sunday, June 29, the 181st day of 2008. There are 185 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Sunday, June 29, the 181st day of 2008. There are 185 days left in the year. On this date

LOOSENING UP: Getting in some warm-up activities before the walk were, from left, Ashley Turnage,

Study: Kitchen cleanup lacking

The study found lots more bacteria where food is prepared and eaten. NEW YORK (AP) — If you want

LIVING FOR THE CITY

Gas prices lead more Americans closer to their jobs As gas prices rise, proximity to the city

Figure: George Washington as a cast-iron stove-top figure was recently offered for sale by Thurston

cleaning up

cleaning up Kitchen tips Worried about bacteria in the kitchen? Here are four tips for cleaning

JVC Jazz Festival

JVC Jazz Festival Aretha Franklin will headline the 2008 JVC Jazz Festival in Newport, R.I. Visit

HD Radio delivers extra stations, song details

With all our options for listening to music today — satellite radio, Internet broadcasts and those

Use easy fixes to prevent ‘putting it off’

If you have a concrete patio or walk that contains one or more curling or bowed wooden dividers, pay

Air quality grows worse

Air quality grows worse SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hundreds of lightning-sparked wildfires have turned

hFold-A-Cart makes wheelbarrow portable

hFold-A-Cart makes wheelbarrow portable Looking for a gift and want to find something novel?

Puzzled about paint colors? Try turning to these pages

It may be true that painting is an easy, inexpensive way to improve a room. But here’s how it

Katie L. Allen and Joe Smaldino plan Aug. 16 vows

X HUBBARD — Ed and Brenda Allen, of 1626 Brookfield Road, announce the engagement of their daughter,

Stan Hywet Hall is a National Historic Landmark and is accredited by the American Association of

Ashtabula church chosen for McNeil, Ketcham wedding

X WARREN — Brittiani McNeil and Kurt Ketcham, both of 1732 Cranberry Lane, are announcing their

YSU looks forward to a dynamic future

Opinion: As president of Youngstown State University, there are great weeks, and some not so great weeks.

Doug Pickens likes his job with the Scrappers

The Michigan native is off to a sizzling start. NILES — Doug Pickens feels he could be doing

St. Michael Garden Guild picks winners

CANFIELD — St. Michael Garden Guild had a flower show and dinner May 28 at the parish center.

‘real animal’

‘real animal’ Alejandro Escovedo (Back Porch/Manhattan) Grade: A Many rockers glorify one

Tyson Gay sets 100 record in trials

Allyson Felix fails in bid in women’s 100. EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Tyson Gay got quite a fright in

Behind every graduate there was a teacher or two

Opinion: Behind every graduate there was a teacher or two EDITOR: At this time of year there’s excellent

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Thomas and Shayna Johnson, New Waterford, boy, June 27. Kevin

Today is Saturday, June 28, the 180th day of 2008. There are 186 days left in the year. On this date

Our federal government remains broken

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Every day there is another example of how our government is broken. The presidential

As sun sets, Nadal wins over Kiefer

Rafael Nadal won at 9:12 p.m. at Wimbledon, enabling him to focus on soccer today. WIMBLEDON,

top 10

top 10 Best islands to live on From the July/August issue of Islands magazine: Palawan,

Camp grounds many

New book proves campers may grow up, but they never forget their summer experiences “Camp

Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming “Casino Royale” was the first of James Bond’s adventures, which span 12 novels and two

Youngstown & Mahoning County

Youngstown & Mahoning County SPECIAL EVENT “Family Fun Fest.” Part of the new Wick Avenue

Work overseas is boosting r sum s

Most large companies plan to increase the percentage of workers sent abroad. MIAMI — Only 28,

Strong, innovative Web browsers emerge

Have Firefox 2? Go for an upgrade. NEW YORK — With all the recent attention on the new

Gay breaks record

Gay breaks record Tyson Gay broke Maurice Greene’s American mark in the 100 meters by running 9.77

Columbiana COUNTY

Columbiana COUNTY Divorces granted Kathryn Colian v. Anthony Colian. Dissolutions asked

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