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Pirates-Cubs postponed because of rain
CHICAGO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs game was postponed because of rain Sunday.
Yang topples Tiger in PGA Championship
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — In a year of spoilers at the majors, Y.E. Yang was the biggest of all. He
Friends, family have vigil for Masury teen
BROOKFIELD — It’s been a tough 15 months for the students at Brookfield High School, who have lost a
Sizmore homers in six-run third to lead Indians
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kelly Shoppach and Luis Valbuena hit back-to-back homers and Grady Sizemore added
Valley pair ride their rodeo skills to national finals
PETERSBURG — Riding, roping and wrangling constitute a family affair for Sarah Montgomery and Kyle
Realty complex nears completion
YOUNGSTOWN — A few finishing touches still need to be made, but an $8.4 million project to transform
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY | Fancie Monroe
Born: Aug. 12, 1909, in Tappah County, Miss. Address: Resides at Humility House in Austintown.
MASONIC GROUPS | Members will meet
THURSDAY • Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet for an 11:30 luncheon at TJ’s in the Holiday Inn,
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY • Columbiana will meet at 12:30 p.m at Columbiana Women’s Club for a program by Kathleen
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4545 • Boardman South Chapter 4545, AARP, will meet at 11:30 a.m. Sept. 3 at the Holiday Inn
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph honored at dinner on anniversary
AUSTINTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Martin Joseph, 1268 Cavalcade Drive, were honored by family and friends as
Cercone 50th is celebrated at two events
YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Cercone of Youngstown were honored at two events as they observed
Mass, luncheon mark Weidners’ 50th anniversary
HUBBARD — St. Patrick Church was the setting at 11 a.m. Aug. 8 for a Mass honoring Mr. and Mrs.
Barths observes 60th anniversary in Cincinnati
SALEM — Mr. and Mrs. David Barth, 13621 W. Calla Road, were honored by members of their family as
Harryhill 50th is observed at dinner party
MCDONALD — Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harryhill, 605 Pennsylvania Ave., celebrated their 50th wedding
Children host celebration for Diana 50th
AUSTINTOWN — Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Center was the setting at 5 p.m. Aug. 2 for a
Paul Baringer Golf Classic to benefit families in need
CANFIELD — Kennsington Golf Club will host the 8th annual Paul Baringer Golf Classic to be
Anniversary is celebrated by the Meckeses
GIRARD — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meckes of Girard celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary Aug. 7 at
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Senior Independence Senior Center of Mahoning County, 1110 Fifth Ave., Youngstown, has planned the
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Events canceled
Events canceled STRUTHERS — Due to unforseen circumstances, a corn roast scheduled for Aug. 29 and
War buddies, locals give Doc grave distinction he earned
Powell rushed into a Vietnam battlefield to aid wounded and was killed. YOUNGSTOWN — Richard
Butler heavyweight Minto wins after fight stopped
BUTLER, Pa. — A technical decision on Friday helped hometown hero Brian “The Beast” Minto defeat
Irish festival hits right notes
The annual celebration of things Irish continues today. YOUNGSTOWN — It’s part festival and
Another strong night for Bellows
The infielder had two hits and scored twice to lead Mahoning Valley to a win over Lowell. By CHUCK
PROMISES KEPT: Local couple has 54 years of civic involvement
Local couple has 54 years of civic involvement They attribute the happiness they’ve shared to
Lawrence Co. Fair goes back to roots
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The Lawrence County Fair is getting back to its roots this year, with an old-
About 2,000 turn out for Buddy Walk
Much of the money raised will go toward funding a new resource center. BOARDMAN — Brittany
Woodstock: 3 Canfield pals, a VW and a ‘magical’ memory to cherish
Woodstock. The word stirs the imagination. More than a mud-splashed music festival, Woodstock
Dogs display agility, skills
Dogs display agility, skills The dogs learn to follow the body motions of their handlers.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2009. There are 137 days left in the year. On this date
New soft drinks aim to calm the stressed-out
WASHINGTON — Every action must have an equal and opposite reaction, or so the laws of physics say.
Program pairs aspiring farmers, mentors
RICHLAND, Iowa (AP) — He quit his job and drove his wife and their four young daughters across
Play It Again
1939 Little League pioneers reunite WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Bill Bair likes to tell people he was
Josh’s abusive dad shouldn’t be protected by silence
Dear Annie: Two months ago, my boyfriend, “Josh,” confided that his father has been verbally abusive
MLS roundup \ Saturday’s matches
Crew 2, FC Dallas 0 COLUMBUS — Chad Marshall and Eddie Gaven scored to help the Columbus Crew win
Indians top sputtering Twins
Indians top sputtering Twins Shin-Soo Choo and Grady Sizemore hit early homers to lead the
Mickelson’s putter fails him again
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — For all 18 holes Saturday, the crowd at Hazeltine National cheered Phil
Surgeon brings Corvettes, hot rods back to life
DAYTON (AP) — When Dr. Marc Trzeciak isn’t in the operating room repairing fingers and hands, he
Rusty Vick sheds some doubts with long practice tosses
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Vick flicked his wrist and fired tight spirals deep downfield. A two-
Steelers unsure about Mendenhall
Phil Sheridan LATROBE, PA. (AP) — Last season didn’t tell them. Their first exhibition game didn’t
Gorzelanny tames former teammates
CHICAGO (AP) — Tom Gorzelanny doesn’t mind pitching close to home one bit, especially when he’s
Leaderboard Round 3 At Hazeltine National Golf Club Chaska, Minn. Yardage: 7,674; Par 72 (36-36)
Tiger Woods67-70-71—208 Y.E. Yang73-70-67—210 Padraig Harrington68-73-69—210 Henrik Stenson73-71-
ATV accident kills 1 person in Howland
HOWLAND — One person was killed in an ATV accident Saturday afternoon, according to the Trumbull
Stakes are being raised on online poker
Opinion: WASHINGTON — Howard Lederer, aka “the Professor,” is a professional poker player, not a gambler. If
Trumbull County Court Filings
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott M. Denman, 29, of 4488 Everett Hull Road, Cortland, and
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Peter Jackson’s motivation is ‘constant disappointment’
SAN DIEGO — Peter Jackson is driven by a deep-seated neurosis: The fear that his films are terrible.
Girard’s Hunkus playing beach volleyball for U.S.
The Duke University graduate is competing in Finland with America’s No. 2 squad. By JOHN KOVACH
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Jesse J. Stewart The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Bomber targets NATO base as Afghan election looms
KABUL (AP) — A suicide car bomber struck near the front gate of NATO headquarters in Kabul on
Crackdown leads tax dodgers to come clean
WASHINGTON (AP) — A deal with Switzerland settling U.S. demands for the names of suspected tax
Around the NFL Saturday’s other games
Bills 27, Bears 20 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Jay Cutler came out throwing against Buffalo in his Bears
Calif. residents urged to heed evacuation orders
Calif. residents urged to heed evacuation orders DAVENPORT, Calif. — California Gov. Arnold
Tribe homers pin loss on sputtering Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins are leaving too many men on base. Their pesky slap-and-run
Mich. church wins lottery for $70,000
HASLETT, Mich. (AP) — Divine intervention? Or just plain luck? No matter what the circumstances, a
Terlesky places 3rd at N.C. event
BOARDMAN — Junior golfer Brian Terlesky has enjoyed another busy summer. The 9-year-old who will
Scientists discover rare gene behind short sleepers
As many as 30 million Americans suffer chronic insomnia, a study found. WASHINGTON (AP) —
L.C. enjoys sweet success
“L.A. Candy” by Lauren Conrad (HarperCollins, 326 pages, $17.99), NEW YORK — Lauren Conrad
Collectors seek glass paperweights
Paperweights are popular and often expensive collectibles. The first glass paperweights probably
GOT A LIGHT?
Design experts offer simple ideas that have big impact Adding more lighting and better shades can
Retired naval reservists reunite
More than 90 attended the first reunion in the Naval Reserve unit’s 63-year history. VIENNA —
Findings: Huge quake could strike near Seattle
WASHINGTON — Using sophisticated seismometers and GPS devices, scientists have been able to track
Sides hone pitches in fight over health care
WASHINGTON — If there’s a rhetorical knockout blow out there in the fight over health care, neither
BACK TO SCHOOL 2009-10
BACK TO SCHOOL 2009-10 What’s new, who’s new in area school districts this fall? The 2009-10
Subsidized school lunches could skyrocket this year
WASHINGTON — The number of U.S. students who receive free and reduced-cost meals at school could
Getting rid of head lice requires patience, perseverance
Q. My kids and I have a major problem with lice. We have spent lots of time and money fighting them,
New facility at J-M brings a high-tech perspective
Jackson Milton principal Dave Vega in the science lab at the new, high-tech, school
Y.E. Yang surges into 2nd
CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — If Y.E. Yang’s hot pink pants and theatrics didn’t get Tiger Woods’ attention
Gun-law criticism trails Obama during tours of national park
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (AP) — Family in tow for a tour of national treasures far from
2 roads to be closed for culvert replacements
2 roads to be closed for culvert replacements YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County Engineer’s Office
Tiger hangs on to PGA lead
Padraig Harrington and Y.E. Yang are two strokes back. CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The coronation of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday ACTION clergy, 10 a.m., St. Luke Church. ACTION Leadership Task Force, 6 p.m.,
Ohio police agency says no thanks to pay raise
AKRON (AP) — A small Ohio police department has offered to forgo raises next year, citing the bad
Experts: Health-care reform alone won’t make us healthier
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ask around for the healthiest country in the world, and the United States won’t
Budget stalls; payroll dwindles
LAWRENCE COUNTY Only one of the three county commissioners attended a conference at Seven Springs.
Choices made — by us or for us — forever change our future footsteps
Opinion: It’s back-to-school season, and with three grade-schoolers, we have been invaded by list after list
Many hats let Chris Burke ‘be all I can be’
Burke and his band travel the country and perform at dozens of events each year. BOARDMAN —
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Sandra Jack, Campbell, boy, Aug. 15. Joseph and Carrie
Madonna turns 51 on Poland concert stop
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Polish fans joined together in song to wish Madonna a happy birthday at a
Iraqis fear early U.S. pullout of troops
BAGHDAD (AP) — Unnerved by bombings that have killed hundreds this summer, many Iraqis are losing
Facts argued against clemency
Editorial: Facts argued against clemency In the end, the facts mattered. And the primary fact was that
Tax renewal proper course for county’s library system
Editorial: Although the board of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County was reflecting the wishes
Rallying for Red
Penguins offense comes from way back YOUNGSTOWN — The way the Youngstown State offense played
Baseball standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division WLPctGBWCGBL10StrHomeAway New York7343.629——9-1W-441-1832-25
Marlins-Rockies twinbill slated after Florida rain
MIAMI (AP) — Florida Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez has been successful in doubleheaders, which
No. 1 Safina overwhelms Pennetta, advances to women’s final in Cincy
MASON (AP) — The world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player easily beat one of its most worn-out.
Justice Department interviews Ohio workers
LORAIN, Ohio (AP) — U.S. Department of Justice investigators probing possible use of force
“Mad Men” (10 p.m., AMC): Change is in the air as television’s reigning drama
“Mad Men” (10 p.m., AMC): Change is in the air as television’s reigning drama returns for its hotly
Rodgers directs 2 TD drives as Packers shut out Browns
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Brady Quinn and Derek Anderson got their first game action under new Browns
Standings New York-Penn League
Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)3521.625— Williamsport (Phillies)3323.5892
baseball roundup Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE White Sox 8, Athletics 1 OAKLAND, Calif. — Jayson Nix homered and drove in three
By the numbers
By the numbers The U.S. Travel Association says an estimated 54 percent of American households
McDonagh’s ‘Behanding’ headed for Broadway
McDonagh’s ‘Behanding’ headed for Broadway NEW YORK— Martin McDonagh has another play headed for
guidelines
guidelines Choosing a qualified contractor Given the current economic climate, more homeowners
ON HORSEBACK
Tour offers a new way to see famous sites One ride includes a view of the San Fernando Valley and
SNAPZ deadline
SNAPZ deadline Don’t forget, Sept. 2 is the deadline for our “School Dayz” feature. E-mail large
To end slavery, many led a secret fight for freedom
“Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent: How Daring Slaves and Free Blacks Spied for the Union During the
‘Julia’ cleans up ‘Julie’ among fans
NEW YORK (AP) — On paper and on screen, “Julia” is stealing the show from “Julie.” Meryl Streep’s
Amnesty offered to manicurists, hair designers
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio is offering people who cut hair, trim nails and provide facials a chance to
Oakland wins best play, but Weathervane dominates
AUSTINTOWN — Youngstown-area theaters fared well at the 2008-09 Marquee Awards, but Akron’s
Air show was a great event
Opinion: Air show was a great event EDITOR: I had the opportunity to attend the Thunder Over The Valley
New Castle theater to stage ‘All My Sons’
New Castle theater to stage ‘All My Sons’ NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Arthur Miller’s drama “All My Sons,”
Classes begin: Districts' starting dates
classes begin Mahoning Valley and Western Pennsylvania starting dates Information was supplied
Americans shouldn’t allow themselves to be conned again
Opinion: Americans shouldn’t allow themselves to be conned again EDITOR: Americans were conned into
Here’s a plan for passing health-care reform
Opinion: Here’s a plan for passing health-care reform EDITOR: Much is being said in both Congress and the
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending Aug. 8: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Bad Moon Rising: A Dark-Hunter Novel” by
Larsson sequel is Swede revenge
“The Girl Who Played With Fire” by Stieg Larsson (Alfred A. Knopf, 503 pages,$25.95) If you
Brier Hill Festival re-creates glory
YOUNGSTOWN — In an area that has an Italian festival almost every weekend of the summer, the Brier
‘It is what it is’ isn’t an answer (at least not a good one)
Opinion: ‘It is what it is’ isn’t an answer (at least not a good one) EDITOR: During my brief trip home
New coaster will use ‘launch’ technology
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (AP) — The new roller coaster planned for Kennywood Park will be unlike anything
hCurtain made for you
hCurtain made for you Who says pictures have to hang on walls? Now they can hang on shower
TODAY
TODAY St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call
DOWN SYNDROME
DOWN SYNDROME Fast facts The disorder is generally caused by an error in cell division in which
Local urban league official says anniversary event will be a success
NILES — Thomas Conley, president of the Greater Warren-Youngstown Urban League, is confident the
Ohio siblings, once orphans, meet again after 67 years apart
STEUBENVILLE (AP) — A sister and two brothers have reunited after 67 years, meeting on the site of a
Ohio teen jailed after gun falls out of pants
MASSILLON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio teen who accidentally crashed his bike into a stopped truck ended up
Keselowski wins Nationwide race
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Brad Keselowski swooped past Brian Vickers and Kyle Busch to take the lead in
Armstrong ends Wiens’ reign as Leadville champ
LEADVILLE, Colo. (AP) — Lance Armstrong can’t remember the last time he raced 65 miles by himself.
Wading pools are helping protect overheated high school players
CLEVELAND (AP) — Some schools in Ohio are using a low-tech solution to a high-risk problem —
Bolt, Gay move closer to showdown
BERLIN (AP) — Smiling and joking, Usain Bolt cruised into the semifinals of the 100 meters of the
Winless driver could take title
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Carl Edwards thinks it’s possible for a driver to win the Sprint Cup series
What would Traficant say?
Opinion: A telepathic conversation with former Congressman-turned-federal inmate James A. Traficant Jr.:
You’re not in Texas anymore
Opinion: You’re not in Texas anymore EDITOR: The assertions in an Aug. 9 letter to the editor about
information
information If you go GRIFFITH PARK HORSE RENTALS: Located in the Los Angeles Equestrian Center,
CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
LOCAL news
LOCAL news Sam Moffie’s novel gains recognition YOUNGSTOWN — Although published only a few
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