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Money for Liberty Fire Department

LIBERTY – U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich, R-Ohio, a member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee,


Pirates’ McCutchen hits three homers

PITTSBURGH(AP) — Andrew McCutchen homered three times and drove in a career-high six runs, and the


Grant for Mobile Meals

Grant for Mobile Meals


Date announced for Wayne-Ward wedding in Florida

HILLIARD — Patricia Wayne of Cabot Cove Drive, is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Heather

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Jessica Silvestri, Todd Robejsek are engaged

STRUTHERS — Samuel and Linda Silvestri, 341 Poland Ave., are announcing the engagement of their

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Ross-Godward engagement is being announced

WESTLAND, Mich. — Spencer and Donna Ross, 32607 Hiveley, are announcing the engagement of their

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Parents announce date for Drissen, Mitchell wedding

Announced by Renee Drissen of Hubbard, Rose and Dean Ashton of McDonald, and Mitch and Paula

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Award-winning works of women artists now exhibited at Trumbull art gallery

The YWCA of Youngstown’s 27th annual Women Artists: A Celebration art show is now open for public

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SOCIETY DIGEST

Park Vista is recertified as Eden provider YOUNGSTOWN — Park Vista, 1216 Fifth Ave., received


Bedford Road to close Tuesday through Thursday

COITSVILLE — Bedford Road between U.S. Route 422 and Villa Maria Road will be closed Tuesday through Thursday


Relay for Life at prisons

Relay for Life at prisons


Place orders for Angel Food Blessings

Angel Food Blessings


Community National Night Out Tuesday

YOUNGSTOWN — The city will have a National Night Out event


Ryan bill would help Delphi, GM retirees

WARREN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, introduced legislation in Washington that would provide funding for a Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA), which would cover Delphi hourly and salaried employees and retirees who lost their health coverage through Delphi and GM’s Chapter 11.


Pavlik ready for October fight

The holdup? The potential opponent, Paul Williams, wants more of the gate. By JOHN BASSETTI


Federal mistake leaves Struthers officials angry

The state gave it, and the state took it away. STRUTHERS — The city wants to proceed with a


Franklin win tops fight card

NILES — For the second time in six days, area boxing fans were treated to an amateur boxing card and


GO&DO

Today Dances Donnie Wojtila, 8 p.m. to midnight, Kuzman’s Bar, 1025 S. State St., Girard; (330)


Scrappers hang on in the ninth to edge Batavia, 2-1

The Scrappers had a 2-0 lead before the Muckdogs loaded the bases with no outs. Reliever Cory Burns

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Columbiana Co. Fair is just days away

County officials will judge 4-H Club entries at the fair this year. LISBON — Although most

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$50,000 hockey lawsuit on hold

The league claims that the money is owed because the Phantoms left the league. YOUNGSTOWN —

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New college expands options for students

Organizers say the college is an excellent example of collaboration. CHAMPION — Eleven


It’s a 3-day party for ‘The Brooks’

The celebration will last all weekend. YOUNGSTOWN — The running children, cotton candy,

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Steelers: Our focus will be on this season

Barely any acknowledgement was given to the team’s sixth Super Bowl championship won in February.


New Browns coach means new discipline

In the past 12 months, Country Club Crennel has morphed into the Mangini Preparatory Academy. Eric


Gym renovations nearly done

The renovation projects should be completed in two weeks. CANFIELD — Many students are

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CAMPAIGN FINANCE

Semiannual reports


Plastics company recycles lures

I saw an eagle while driving to work last week. It was a real, honest-to-goodness mature adult bald


Human trafficking scourge gets attention of Ohio’s AG

Editorial: When Gov. Ted Strickland signed Ohio’s first trafficking-in-persons law, most Ohioans probably


Mine That Bird highlights field in today’s W. Virginia Derby

The Kentucky Derby winner is a 3-5 favorite, but will be tested by five horses, including second


Chapels cater to varied travelers

Airport facilities offer passengers a place for refuge and reflection. ATLANTA (AP) — Ordained a


On second thought, Peavy agrees to deal

Jake Peavy said yes to the Chicago White Sox. Roy Halladay, however, stayed put in Toronto.


29 die in blasts near mosques in Baghdad area

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A string of bombings targeted Shiite worshippers in the Baghdad area during


Marital sex letter stirs up controversy

Kathy mitchell and Marcy sugar \ Annie’s Mailbox Dear Annie: I can’t believe the advice you gave


Grapes, raisins can be harmful to dogs

Dear Heloise: Veterinarians tell us that grapes and raisins are hazardous to your dog’s health and


TRADITION TO SAVOR: Downtown bash has Valley upbeat

Grace, 88, and Harry Ripley, 94, of Campbell dance to the country song “I Just Want to Dance With You” by George Strait at the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival. “Wherever we can dance, we go,” Harry said. The couple visits the festival every year.

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Showrooms overwhelmed by deal-seekers

NEW YORK (AP) — This was one government stimulus plan that yielded quick results. Maybe too quick.


sunday news shows | Guest lineup

Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner,


Congress OKs more cash for program

After hours of confusion about whether the “Cash for Clunkers” program had run out of money, it was


Dems win approval of health bill in committee

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a triumph for President Barack Obama, Democrats narrowly pushed sweeping health


Martinez deal leaves Indians reeling

Teammates had heard the rumors but it was still a shock to see the popular team leader out the door.


More state spending cuts are possible

Opinion: COLUMBUS — New sales tax statistics released by state officials aren’t pretty. From January


Cuba is ripe for overtures from U.S.

Opinion: WASHINGTON — President Obama is worthy of admiration for his efforts to improve relations with


Prayer walking is another step in worship

Prayer walking is another step in worship The ministry of clergy and lay people take prayer to


Police saw bones at cemetery but dropped case in 2005

CHICAGO — Police in Alsip, Ill., found human bones and shattered vaults dumped in plain view at Burr


Ortiz says he needs more time to gather info on his drug test

BALTIMORE (AP) — Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz fended off further questions Friday about his


House votes to restrict Wall Street execs’ pay

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted Friday to slap restrictions on how Wall Street executives are paid


LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday program

“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): St. Andrewes AME Church, Youngstown’s first black


Chemicals removed from site in Girard

GIRARD — The Trumbull County Haz-Mat team and investigators from the Girard fire and police


“Face the Ace” (9 p.m., NBC): On the new poker show, “Face the Ace,” amateur

“Face the Ace” (9 p.m., NBC): On the new poker show, “Face the Ace,” amateur contestants can go


Career changers flock to teacher-training programs

WASHINGTON — The high unemployment rate has provided an unexpected boon for the nation’s public


NASCAR won’t budge about speeding on pit road

LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Unlike a driver nabbed going 70 mph in a 55 zone, Juan Pablo Montoya couldn’t


‘Collector’ is soulless slice of torture porn

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck must be so proud. Their reality-TV competition to give movie careers to


Harvard’s Gates sends flowers, note to woman who called 911

BOSTON (AP) — Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sent flowers and a note to the woman who


Science in the swim

Los Angeles Times: Back when Nike was a goddess and not something to put on your feet, Olympic


Privatizing school busing is a mistake

Opinion: The city schools in Youngstown are considering reducing public control of school busing in the hope


Voices of faith: Are all the ’truths’ of various faiths equally valid?

Voices of faith: Are all the ’truths’ of various faiths equally valid? Pastor Raymond Davis Jr.,


REGION

REGION Job Expo 2009 YOUNGSTOWN — Job Expo 2009 will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 9 at the


Fifty dealerships receive reprieves from GM

BROKEN BOW, Neb. (AP) — Thomas McCaslin might never know for sure why General Motors called two


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 18.06 —.07 Avalon


‘Seinfeld’ cast to reunite on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

‘Seinfeld’ cast to reunite on ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ PASADENA, Calif. — Larry David says the on-


Chiefs are charged with felonies

CINCINNATI (AP) — Two Ohio police chiefs accused of snooping on the surrogate mother for actors


Kid-friendly ‘Aliens’ has a few chuckles

Discarded Fox ideas for an ad campaign for the kiddie feature “Aliens in the Attic”: “’Aliens in


Schools to seek bond issue

The project would involve two new buildings and have all the district’s schools on a central campus.


Economy’s decline less than expected

WASHINGTON (AP) — The economy sank at a pace of just 1 percent in the second quarter of the year, a


Tiger rebounds nicely at Buick

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods had the best five-hole start of his career, chipping in


mark geppert

mark geppert Speaking in the area Mark Geppert is president and founder of the South East Asia


Respiratory-therapy program limited

CHAMPION — Organizers of the new Eastern Gateway Community College have said its programs are


Revival planned

Revival planned NEWTON FALLS— The General Assembly Church of God will have a revival today through


Protests follow Pa. House policy on opening prayer

PITTSBURGH (AP) — State House officials say they have been inundated with protests about a policy


Expansion project

Expansion project Austintown Local Schools A proposed facility expansion in the district will


‘Spirit of Giving’ reaches out to help families with essentials

More than 20 organizations took part in the effort. YOUNGSTOWN — Angela Paolone busily pushed


Phelps not getting into war of words with rival Cavic

ROME (AP) — Michael Phelps wouldn’t take the bait. He’ll settle this one at the pool, in the race


General eyes more troops for Afghan war

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. general put in charge of turning around the war in Afghanistan is likely


Families try to move forward 2 years after collapse of Minnesota bridge

ROSEMOUNT, Minn. (AP) — It’s been two years since Justina Hausmann’s father died when a Minneapolis


Report: Three American hikers arrested in Iran

SULAIMANIYAH, Iraq (AP) — The U.S. State Department said Friday it was investigating reports that


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, Aug. 1, the 213th day of 2009. There are 152 days left in the year. On this date


Police arrest second suspect in Pittsburgh kidnapping and assault

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police have made a second arrest for the July 18 kidnapping, robbery


High court: Musharraf’s state of emergency unconstitutional

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan’s Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state of emergency former


Man must pay $675,000 in download case

BOSTON (AP) — A federal jury on Friday ordered a Boston University graduate student who admitted


National Shrine will host pilgrimage Aug. 13-15

NORTH JACKSON — The National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon, 2759 N. Lipkey Road, will host a

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Activists fight ritual of dropping infants

NEW DELHI (AP) — Rights activists lashed out at local officials who allowed hundreds of infants to


Here comes their hero: Warren event to honor native of Foo Fighters fame

The guitarist will perform today as part of the ceremony dedicating an alley to him. WARREN —


Ohio’s top court rejects attempt to keep casino issue off ballot

The secretary of state no longer has jurisdiction in the matter, the court said. COLUMBUS —


Mahoning County Court filings

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Shick Park, 39, Davie, Fla., and Melissa M. Fox 26, of same.


Man held in robbery of delivery driver

WARREN — A 49-year-old Perkinswood Boulevard Southeast man is charged with aggravated robbery in the


Corazon Aquino dies; led Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a dictator with a “people


Cayo wins decision over Diaz to remain unbeaten

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Victor Cayo remained unbeaten and scored the most impressive victory of his career


Metro digest

Measure to help retirees WARREN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, introduced legislation in


Space-construction crew lands

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Space shuttle Endeavour and its seven astronauts returned to Earth on


Astro advances in CABA Series

STRUTHERS — Ryan Patrick allowed just one run on six singles and struck out nine as the Astro


Iranian feud deepens

Iranian feud deepens TEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad begins his second term next week


No end to race debate

Opinion: The debate over race in this country just won’t end. Even though the president is a black man —


Bucs snap 5-game losing streak

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steve Pearce hit his first homer of the season, Lastings Milledge had two RBI


Poland mom loses custody of child

YOUNGSTOWN — A Poland woman is being held in the Mahoning County jail and ordered to have no contact


Births for 2009-8-1

Area births


2nd man arraigned in shooting of siblings

YOUNGSTOWN — A second man has been arrested for with the shooting of a brother and sister in the


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