Vindy.com for July 2009

Pavlik-Williams fight is slowly inching toward reality

YOUNGSTOWN — As negotiations for an Oct. 3 world middleweight championship title bout between Kelly

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• By John Bassetti
• July 31, 2009 9 p.m.

CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings

CLASSES • Campbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1948 will meet for breakfast

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• July 31, 2009 8:03 p.m.

Hazardous liquids found in a Girard basement

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

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• July 31, 2009 7:55 p.m.

SOCIETY DIGEST

Correction The names of the committee members who were in the picture on July 26 for the American

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• July 31, 2009 7:47 p.m.

Hockey league wants $50,000 from Youngstown Phantoms owners

YOUNGSTOWN — The North American Hockey League is seeking $50,000 from the owners of the Youngstown

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• July 31, 2009 6:45 p.m.

Liberty fire department gets $216,760 federal grant

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. George V. Voinovich (R-OH), a member of the Homeland Security and

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• July 31, 2009 6:30 p.m.

Americans spend $34B for alternative medicine

ATLANTA (AP) — Americans spend more than a 10th of their out-of-pocket health care dollars on

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• July 31, 2009 5:05 p.m.

Disability benefit claims surge during recession

WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security officials say they expect an even larger spike in new disability

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• July 31, 2009 5:05 p.m.

Ohio Senate prez criticizes watershed district pay raises

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s Senate president has criticized an 18-county, central Ohio watershed district

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• July 31, 2009 4:40 p.m.

Indians, Red Sox agree to trade for Victor Martinez

The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a deal to acquire All-Star slugger Victor Martinez from the

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• July 31, 2009 3:45 p.m.

Ga. woman arrested with $13,000 in meth in her bra

CROSSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A 37-year-old Georgia woman was arrested and charged with padding her bra

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• July 31, 2009 3:40 p.m.

Texting, talking N.Y. trucker hits car, pool

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (AP) — Police say a western New York tow truck driver was texting on one cell phone

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• July 31, 2009 3:30 p.m.

Mich. man jailed for assault during Monopoly game

FRASER, Mich. (AP) — A game of Monopoly has landed a Michigan man in jail. WDIV-TV reported a 54-

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• July 31, 2009 3:30 p.m.

Gov. Rendell, top assembly budget negotiators meet

HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell is meeting with lead negotiators from the House and Senate in an

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• July 31, 2009 3:25 p.m.

Game makers pause, reload: Are price cuts next?

Kathleen Byrnes and Justin Choi, a married couple attending medical school at Tulane University, New

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• July 31, 2009 2:40 p.m.

Winner of Pa. wine kiosk deal has ties to the governor

HARRISBURG (AP) — A Pittsburgh television station is reporting that a company that won a contract to

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• July 31, 2009 2:35 p.m.

AP: Dems want to limit insurance increases

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are taking steps to limit annual price increases for insurance

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• July 31, 2009 2:30 p.m.

U.S. House votes to restrict Wall Street pay

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

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• July 31, 2009 2:25 p.m.

U.S. Mint must fight family to keep rare 1933 coins

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The U.S. government must fight to keep a set of rare “double eagle” coins

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• July 31, 2009 1:50 p.m.

U.S. House approves $2B more for cash for clunkers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has voted to rush an additional $2 billion into the popular but

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• July 31, 2009 1:40 p.m.

Trumbull Co. prison hosts cancer society Relay for Life event Monday

LEAVITTSBURG — The Trumbull Correctional Institution and Trumbull Correctional Camp here will host

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• July 31, 2009 1:30 p.m.

Ohio Supreme Court says casino signatures to stand

COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled against a gaming company’s attempt to get

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• July 31, 2009 1:20 p.m.

Poland woman ordered to have no contact with son

YOUNGSTOWN — A Poland woman is in Mahoning County jail and ordered to have no contact with her

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• July 31, 2009 12:35 p.m.

Second man arrested for shooting at siblings on South Side

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

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• July 31, 2009 12:30 p.m.

Ohio woman recovers dad’s ashes missing 10 years

MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — A man’s cremated remains have been found in Ohio and returned to his

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• July 31, 2009 12:10 p.m.

Former Ohio cop gets 20-year prison term

COLUMBUS (AP) — A former police officer has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiring to

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• July 31, 2009 12:05 p.m.

Fundraising takes Gov. Strickland out of state 40 times

COLUMBUS (AP) — Records supplied to a newspaper by the Ohio Democratic Party show Gov. Ted

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• July 31, 2009 12:05 p.m.

Fundraising totals to foreshadow 2010 race

COLUMBUS (AP) — Campaign finance reports due out today will provide the first glimpse into a 2010

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• July 31, 2009 11:45 a.m.

Gov. Strickland replacing school building chief

COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland says he will replace the head of the commission that oversees

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• July 31, 2009 11:40 a.m.

Crossroads Church taking orders for food box program

YOUNGSTOWN — Crossroads Church, 554 S. Meridian Road, will be taking orders for Angel Food Blessings

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• July 31, 2009 11:30 a.m.

Trumbull Mobile Meals gets foundation grant

WARREN — Trumbull Mobile Meals Inc. received a $1,406 grant from the Community Foundation of the

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• July 31, 2009 11:25 a.m.

Recession eases; GDP dip smaller than expected

Recession eases; GDP dip smaller than expected

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• July 31, 2009 11:07 a.m.

Nearly 600 NCR Ohio workers to lose their jobs

DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — NCR Corporation has told the state of Ohio that nearly 600 of the company’s

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• July 31, 2009 10:45 a.m.

Police chiefs in Parker-Broderick case arraigned in Ohio

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (AP) — Two Ohio police chiefs accused of snooping on the surrogate mother for

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• July 31, 2009 10:35 a.m.

Gov. Strickland at Western Reserve High School today

BERLIN CENTER — Gov. Ted Strickland will have a town hall meeting at 12:30 p.m. today at Western

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• July 31, 2009 10:15 a.m.

Cash-for-Clunkers deal good through today

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration promised today that the financially strapped “cash-for-

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• July 31, 2009 10:15 a.m.

Lawyer charged with bringing cocaine in Pittsburgh courthouse

PITTSBURGH (AP) — An attorney who rose to prominence defending a high school student accused of

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• July 31, 2009 9:50 a.m.

Charges expected in probe of Ohio highway agency

CLEVELAND (AP) — Prosecutors say as many as 31 people could face charges as part of a corruption

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• July 31, 2009 9:30 a.m.

Ohio raising fee for dumping trash at landfills

COLUMBUS (AP) — The new state budget is raising the cost of dumping garbage in Ohio. A state fee

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• July 31, 2009 9:25 a.m.

Ohio woman charged in $1.8M office fraud

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — An executive assistant at an Ohio property development company has been charged

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• July 31, 2009 9:25 a.m.

75-year-old woman charged with clubbing a fawn to death

EUCLID, Ohio (AP) — A 75-year-old Ohio woman accused of clubbing a fawn to death with a shovel has

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• July 31, 2009 8:55 a.m.

Bedford Road to close for three days

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

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• July 31, 2009 8:55 a.m.

Fundraiser is just ducky

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• July 31, 2009 8:41 a.m.

Republican women install

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• July 31, 2009 8:39 a.m.

Ladies lunch at library

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• July 31, 2009 8:38 a.m.

LOUIE TODAY: Garden Party, juveniles and Bertram rebuttal

Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, will get a preview of tonight's "Southern Bash.

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• July 31, 2009 7 a.m.

Thunder coach preparing now for 2010 season

Whether there is an af2 season at the Covelli Centre next year remains to be seen once ownership

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• By John Bassetti
• July 31, 2009 12:10 a.m.

Defense bill has $2M for YSU work on lightweight body armor

The project will help develop a viable lightweight, cost-efficient, integrated armor plate for

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• By Harold Gwin
• July 31, 2009 12:10 a.m.

Cordray studies recourse for Delphi retirees

YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray is looking at legal options that could allow his

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• By Harold Gwin
• July 31, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Camping, NFL-Style

Rucker to compete at TE for Browns By STEVE DOERSCHUK BEREA — “K2” is gone, which maybe hurts

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• July 31, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Steelers have questions, but none are serious

PITTSBURGH (AP) — It’s almost a given since the NFL adopted a salary cap 15 years ago: win a Super

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• July 31, 2009 12:08 a.m.

St. Andrewes: Foundation of faith

Its name has changed three times because of moves, and pieces of its history were lost in

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• By Linda Linonis
• July 31, 2009 12:08 a.m.

Library announces cutbacks in services

The public will lose 113 hours a week of library service in September. AUSTINTOWN — A 15

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• By Peter H. Milliken
• July 31, 2009 12:07 a.m.

Rondinelli suffers first loss in abbreviated day at CABA

STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo held on all game, but couldn’t manage to hang on in the end as they

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• July 31, 2009 12:07 a.m.

Scrappers head home with a loss

AUBURN, N.Y. — The Auburn Doubledays scored two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to break a

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• July 31, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Officials disagree with Go-Go ruling

Austintown officials spoke out against a judge’s ruling regarding the Go Go Cabaret.

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• By Elise Franco
• July 31, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Sunday Sunrise will be test for Mine That Bird

Sunday Sunrise has two wins heading into the West Virginia Derby. By BILL MOONEY CHESTER, W.

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• July 31, 2009 12:05 a.m.

Funds to stabilize neighborhoods with vacant land

Finding new purpose for unkempt and unusable vacant lots is the goal. YOUNGSTOWN — The

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• By Harold Gwin
• July 31, 2009 12:05 a.m.

WRTA contracts go to Valley companies

YOUNGSTOWN — All of the companies awarded contracts for expansion of the Western Reserve Transit

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• By Denise Dick
• July 31, 2009 12:04 a.m.

Sister testifies in trial of football game shooting

The trial will resume Monday. YOUNGSTOWN — Testimony in the trial of a man accused of

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• July 31, 2009 12:03 a.m.

Canfield's gone to the dogs

Fling, a papillon puppy, winces as his owner Erica Vigot, washes him during the Steel Valey Cluster Dog Show. The four-day show is at Canfield Fairgrounds and runs through Sunday.

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• July 31, 2009 12:01 a.m.

Area man qualifies for Senior Olympics

Fred Hingel, 55, of Austintown, will be swimming on Sunday in Palo Alto, Calif. By JOHN KOVACH

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Fee-for-service killing health care system

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Health care reform has run aground on a cost sandbar. There’s plenty of controversy

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

United Way sets annual goal of $2.5M for 2009

The goal is reachable, the United Way president says. BOARDMAN — Pacesetters have a tradition

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• By William K. Alcorn
• July 31, 2009 midnight

Surplus clothing

Surplus clothing The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2205 Tibbetts-Wick Road,

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Try paste to remove stains from oak table

Dear Heloise: I recently got a great deal on a beautiful solid-oak dining-room table that is perfect

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Police charge city man in shooting of siblings

The man was arrested at his Youngstown home. YOUNGSTOWN — Police have arrested a city man

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Market extends big July rally

Market extends big July rally NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market is a day away from locking in

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

REGION

REGION Winner Aviation gets air-show fuel contract WASHINGTON — Winner Aviation in Vienna

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Did talks make even a dent in U.S.-China trade deficit?

Editorial: Did talks make even a dent in U.S.-China trade deficit? The official word out of Washington this

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Health care insurance isn’t a necessity for life

Opinion: NEW YORK — I’m one of the nearly 50 million Americans who don’t have health insurance. I don’t want

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Peace in Mideast is a matter of faith

Opinion: Any president who tries to foster peace between Israelis and Arabs must be part diplomat and part

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Specter tiptoes through card check minefield

Opinion: In March, it seemed the pro-union legislation known as “card check” was dead — thanks in part to

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• By Kevin Ferris
• July 31, 2009 midnight

Goodyear loses $221 million, half what analysts predicted

AKRON (AP) — Goodyear Tire & Rubber reported a $221 million loss in the second quarter Thursday as

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

People have to be able to trust their government

Opinion: People have to be able to trust their government EDITOR: Consumers with their insatiable credit

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

IUE betrayed by Obama

Opinion: IUE betrayed by Obama EDITOR: The Treasury’s auto task force is President Obama’s auto task

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 18.13 .01 Avalon

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

INDICTMENTS Columbiana County

A Columbiana County grand jury recently issued the following indictments: Christy A. Steiner, 31,

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Man accused in killing of recruiter had lived in Ohio

COLUMBUS (AP) — A man charged with killing an Army recruiter in Arkansas previously lived in Ohio

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Body work: Schumacher getting in shape for F1 return

FRANKFURT (AP) — Michael Schumacher is trying to get his 40-year-old body in shape for his Formula

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Lyell back in ring vs. Overbey

NILES — Middleweight boxer Billy Lyell of Niles, who upended previously-undefeated and No. 2-ranked

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Man sentenced to 5 years in church, tavern break-ins

The defendant pleaded guilty to five counts of breaking and entering. YOUNGSTOWN — Christopher

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Patrons disappointed with library reductions

Some patrons suggested alternative fund-raising strategies. AUSTINTOWN — Township residents

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Boston’s David Ortiz acknowledges he tested positive for PEDs in 2003

NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz became the latest star implicated in baseball’s

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Obama reveals recipients of Medal of Honor

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, attempting to spotlight those who have acted as “agents of

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Communist rout puts spotlight on obscure Moldova

CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — It may be the most enigmatic corner of Europe: a hardscrabble communist

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

More swimming marks fall in Rome

ROME (AP) — When in Rome, throw out the record book. No need for one at the fastest show on water.

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

METRO DIGEST

Traffic rerouted BOARDMAN — Police and fire crews rerouted traffic along U.S. Route 224 near South

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Exxon goes green

Exxon goes green Dallas Morning News: Exxon’s often sharp-tongued skepticism about alternative

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Cold beer, calm words from Obama, prof, cop

WASHINGTON (AP) — With mugs of beer and calming words, President Barack Obama and the professor and

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Woods fires 71 at Buick, eight shots off the lead

GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Tiger Woods shot a 1-under 71 on Thursday at the Buick Open, his first

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

‘Cash for clunkers’ car deal sold out?

Budget worries force White House review WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House said Thursday it was

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Jackson’s kids to remain with their grandmother

Jackson’s kids to remain with their grandmother LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson’s children will live

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Extreme makeover leaves the Pirates with a no-name lineup

PITTSBURGH (AP) — This might be the toughest current trivia question in baseball: Quickly, without

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Dems resist subpoena on loans

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats have declined to subpoena available records that might reveal

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Seniors uneasy over Medicare cuts in overhaul

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats are pushing for Medicare cuts on a scale not seen in years to underwrite

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

U.S. hopeful on exit after quiet July in Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — July is on track to be the least deadly month for American troops and one of

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Witnesses: Iranian police beat mourners

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian police fired tear gas and beat protesters to disperse thousands chanting

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses George A. Colaneri, 62, of 1175 E. Calla Road, Unit A122,

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Kristinia DeBarge not saying goodbye anytime soon

The 19-year-old is ready to take over the pop world with her debut CD. NEW YORK — Most

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Report: $34B spent in ’07 on alternative medicine

ATLANTA (AP) — Americans spend more than a 10th of their out-of-pocket health-care dollars on

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

“Mental” (9 p.m., Fox): On “Mental,” Jack treats a construction worker after

“Mental” (9 p.m., Fox): On “Mental,” Jack treats a construction worker after an accident on the job.

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

DISCOVERY CHANNEL

DISCOVERY CHANNEL Six new features for week of Aug. 2-8 Discovery offers these new documentaries

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Mild tornado season frustrates scientists

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — This has been an unusually mild year in Tornado Alley, which is good news,

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

‘Wii sports resort’

‘Wii sports resort’ (Nintendo) for Wii Grade: B How do you create a sequel to a product that

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

‘dance crew’ returns

‘dance crew’ returns Latin masters, line dancers and the latest and greatest in b-boys and fierce

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

The Discovery Channel is plumbing the depths of intrigue with this weekend’s chumfest.

No one wants to be a shark’s chum, but viewers are more than eager to kick back for a week every

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Getsy awaits decision

The governor has commuted death sentences in the past on the recommendation of the parole board.

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• By Marc Kovac
• July 31, 2009 midnight

Judge orders release of young Gitmo detainee

WASHINGTON (AP) — A judge ruled Thursday that one of the youngest detainees brought to Guantanamo

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Seeger marks 90 in big concert bash

NEW YORK — Pete Seeger has never paid attention to demographics or audience segments. His message

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• By Frazier Moore
• July 31, 2009 midnight

Overfishing eases in some regions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Crab cakes and fish sticks won’t be disappearing after all. Two years after a

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Judge approves asset sale to lenders

NEW YORK — A bankruptcy judge on Thursday approved Delphi Corp.’s plan to hand control of the big

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Funds bypass worst bridges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tens of thousands of unsafe or decaying bridges carrying 100 million drivers a day

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

CORRECTION

GETTING IT RIGHT It was incorrectly reported in Monday’s edition, in the A1 story about sand-

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

House rejects most Obama weapons-cut proposals

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic-controlled House went along with Defense Secretary Robert Gates’

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

White (flag) Sales in MLB Cities

Indians GM Mark Shapiro attempts to put a positive spin on Cliff Lee trade combined dispatches

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Palumbo indicted by grand jury

WARREN — Michael Palumbo, a former Trumbull County Jail corrections officer fired after being

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Sales-tax renewal to be on ballot

County officials will seek a renewal of a sales tax but not an increase for children’s services.

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• By D.A. Wilkinson
• July 31, 2009 midnight

GO & DO WEEKEND

Today Children Ag Camp (grades 4-6, must preregister), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mill Creek

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Report: Banks, bonuses both big

NEW YORK (AP) — Citigroup Inc., one of the biggest recipients of government bailout money, gave

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

‘Banned in Bama’ boosts wine sales

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s ban on a wine that features a nude nymph on the label became a

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Warship honors fallen Marine

BATH, Maine (AP) — Marines flushing out Iraqi insurgents after an ambush came upon a column of

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Police chiefs arrested in celebrity tabloid case

Police chiefs arrested in celebrity tabloid case ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio — Two southeastern Ohio

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Canfield, Austintown police blotters

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Uncomfortable position

He’s No. 6 in points, but Denny Hamlin isn’t happy watching his dreams of a championship pass

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

2 police officers die in bombing in Spanish resort

PALMA DE MALLORCA, Balearic Islands (AP) — A powerful bomb on the Spanish resort island of Mallorca

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Oil profits drop for Exxon, Shell

Oil giants Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell on Thursday added to the industry’s worst midyear

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Years Ago

Today is Friday, July 31, the 212th day of 2009. There are 153 days left in the year. On this date

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Gregory and Jizelle Karas, Canfield, girl, July 29. Jeremy and

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

Mother turns tables on ill abusive husband

Dear Annie: A few years ago, my father had a series of severe strokes at a relatively young age. He

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• July 31, 2009 midnight

3 arrested in Leetonia drug raid

LISBON — Three people from Youngstown face charges of trafficking in drugs after a raid Tuesday at the Leetonia Shell Mart, 311 Columbia St.

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• July 30, 2009 11:26 p.m.

Water turned off Saturday in Columbiana for water main repairs

COLUMBIANA — Water will turned off in the city at 7 a.m. Saturday on South Vine Street and South

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• July 30, 2009 5:45 p.m.

Man accused in recruiter slaying lived in Ohio

COLUMBUS (AP) — A man appearing in an Arkansas courtroom today on charges he killed an Army

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• July 30, 2009 3:40 p.m.

2nd Philly teen pleads in subway attack death

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A second teen has pleaded guilty to murder in a fatal attack on a Starbucks

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• July 30, 2009 3:35 p.m.

Mass. student on trial admits sharing tunes online

BOSTON (AP) — A Boston University graduate student accused of illegally swapping music online

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• July 30, 2009 3:35 p.m.

Michael Jackson’s mom to keep kids, Rowe gets visitation

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Katherine Jackson will raise her son’s children under an agreement with the King

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• July 30, 2009 3:35 p.m.

Rendell working on offer to keep York, Pa., Harley plant

HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell says he’s working on a package of state aid designed

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• July 30, 2009 2:30 p.m.

Pa. man pleads no contest in Cedar Point bomb scare

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — A Pennsylvania man accused in a bomb scare at an Ohio amusement park has

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• July 30, 2009 2:25 p.m.

Governor to meet with legal team on Getsy’s fate

COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland has not yet come to a decision on whether to grant clemency to Jason

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• July 30, 2009 2:20 p.m.

Construction crews rupture gas line on 224 in Boardman

BOARDMAN — Police and fire crews rerouted traffic along U.S. Route 224 near South Avenue for a short

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• July 30, 2009 2:05 p.m.

Free food, clothing books distributed Friday at Chaney High School

YOUNGSTOWN — There will be a Spirit of Giving Outreach Program from noon to 6 p.m. Friday at Chaney

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• July 30, 2009 1:55 p.m.

Vote now for Mahoning Valley projects

YOUNGSTOWN — Latest vote tallies in the EfficientGovNow government collaboration competition for

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• July 30, 2009 1:45 p.m.

Valley’s United Way sets $2.5 million goal

YOUNGSTOWN — Pacesetters have a tradition of getting the United Way’s annual campaign off to a good

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• July 30, 2009 1:40 p.m.

Pittsburgh cops probing dogfighting evidence

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police are trying to determine if people were staging dogfights at a home where

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• July 30, 2009 1:20 p.m.

Pa. officials: 570 area code numbers running out

ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania’s Public Utility Commission is trying to figure out what to do

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• July 30, 2009 1:20 p.m.

More sparring on second day of public Pa. budget talks

HARRISBURG (AP) — Six top state legislators facing a monthlong budget stalemate pressed on for a

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• July 30, 2009 1:15 p.m.

Ohio boy accused of trying scooter holdup with toy gun

CINCINNATI (AP) — An 11-year-old boy has been accused of trying to hijack two boys’ scooters with a

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• July 30, 2009 12:35 p.m.

Holy car! Utah boy goes for spin to avoid church

PLAIN CITY, Utah (AP) — Police in Utah say a 7-year-old boy led officers on a car chase in an effort

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• July 30, 2009 12:35 p.m.

10 Ohio veterans given French honor

COLUMBUS (AP) — France has awarded its highest honor to 10 U.S. military veterans living in Ohio for

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• July 30, 2009 12:30 p.m.

Youngstown will have National Night Out event on Tuesday

YOUNGSTOWN — The city will have a National Night Out event from 4 p.m. until dusk Tuesday at Wick

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• July 30, 2009 12:21 p.m.

Woman in baby cut from womb case is arraigned

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A woman accused of cutting a baby girl from her mother’s womb in Massachusetts

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• July 30, 2009 12:15 p.m.

UW of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley sets $2.5M fundraising goal

YOUNGSTOWN — The goal of the 2009 United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley financial

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• July 30, 2009 11:45 a.m.

Youngstown to pay $200K to help stabilize residential neighborhoods

YOUNGSTOWN — The city will pay a newly formed community development corporation $200,000 to help

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• July 30, 2009 11:40 a.m.

Ohio governor, ODNR director announce Ohio Woodlands Job Corps program

COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland and Sean Logan, director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources,

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• July 30, 2009 11:35 a.m.

Lawyer: Announcement pending on custody of Michael Jackson’s kids

NEW YORK (AP) — The attorney for Michael Jackson’s mother says an announcement is imminent on a

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President Obama urged to back loan guarantee for Ohio plant

COLUMBUS (AP) — The top executive behind a planned uranium enrichment plant in southern Ohio has

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Stocks rise sharply in early trading

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks surged in morning trading today as investors welcome better-than-expected

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• July 30, 2009 10:35 a.m.

Mercer Co. Army wife gets jail time for having sex with boy, 14

MERCER, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania Army wife will spend six months to two years in jail for having

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• July 30, 2009 10:30 a.m.

New jobless claims rise more than expected

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of newly laid-off workers filing first-time claims for jobless benefits

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• July 30, 2009 10:25 a.m.

Ohio State Fair display shows home of the poor

COLUMBUS (AP) — An exhibit at the Ohio State Fair depicts the home of a family in poverty, with

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• July 30, 2009 10:20 a.m.

Ohio budget tries to boost solar power

COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s latest budget seeks to make solar power more affordable for residents who

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Ohio panel begins look at human trafficking

COLUMBUS (AP) — A special task force has begun its investigation of human trafficking in Ohio that

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• July 30, 2009 9:55 a.m.

Struthers school board grants pay raises to administrators

STRUTHERS — The board of education recently granted raises to administrators. The administrators —

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• July 30, 2009 9:55 a.m.

Bedford Road in Coitsville closed for culvert repairs Tuesday

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

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• July 30, 2009 9:45 a.m.

Veronica Lawrence, Garrett Cravener to be married

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• July 30, 2009 8:04 a.m.

Pondillo-Pecchia wedding to be in Campbell church

Parents of Traci Pondillo of Canfield and Steve Pecchia of Boardman are announcing the couple’s

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• July 30, 2009 4:14 a.m.

Megan Flower, Dan Schiavoni to be married

BOARDMAN — Atty. Louis and Joan Schiavoni of Boardman are announcing the forthcoming marriage of

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• July 30, 2009 4:14 a.m.

Parents announce Miller-Campbell wedding plans

Alexandra Miller, daughter of William and Elizabeth Miller, all of 432 Indiana Ave., McDonald; and

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• July 30, 2009 4:13 a.m.

Parents announce Arthur-Slattery wedding plans

Carl and Gwen Arthur, 23 Indian Trail, Warren, and Joseph and Debra Slattery, 3824 Eigen St.,

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• July 30, 2009 4:12 a.m.

Cataline family reunion

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• July 30, 2009 4:12 a.m.

Pavlik golf benefit still has openings

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• July 30, 2009 4:11 a.m.

Drug disposal program

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• July 30, 2009 4:10 a.m.

Class of 1979 to have all-city reunion

Class of 1979 to have all-city reunion YOUNGSTOWN — An all-city high school class of 1979 30th

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• July 30, 2009 4:08 a.m.

Heritage Day scheduled at Ward-Thomas Museum

NILES — Heritage Day at the Ward-Thomas Museum, 503 Brown St., on Sunday will feature exhibits of

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• July 30, 2009 4:07 a.m.

LET’S MAKE A DEAL

Indians send Cliff Lee, Ben Francisco to Philadelphia Cleveland has had the last two A.L. Cy Young

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• July 30, 2009 12:10 a.m.

Death-row inmate on victims’ family: ‘I love them’

Ohio’s parole board has urged clemency for the convicted killer of a Hubbard woman. COLUMBUS —

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• July 30, 2009 12:10 a.m.

Go Go gets green light

Judge gives cabaret in Austintown Twp. go-ahead to reopen By ELISE FRANCO AUSTINTOWN — The

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• July 30, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Pirates trade three of their top salaries

Freddy Sanchez went to the Giants, while Ian Snell and Jack Wilson are in Seattle. SAN FRANCISCO

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• July 30, 2009 12:09 a.m.

JoePa needed convincing Ursuline grad was the man

DARYLL CLARK Luckily for Daryll Clark, quarterbacks coach Jay Paterno, the son of the legendary

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Rules help cabbies remain safe

As a cabdriver, Robert Reizian has developed certain habits to remain safe. WARREN — Robert

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• July 30, 2009 12:08 a.m.

Pa. Route 60 to be renamed I-376 from Mercer Co. to Pittsburgh

Officials hope the name change will help attract businesses to the county. NEW CASTLE, Pa. –

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• July 30, 2009 12:07 a.m.

Good boxing show on Friday

Chuck Nelson’s amateur show at McMenamy’s has several solid matchups. NILES — Local boxing

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• July 30, 2009 12:07 a.m.

Accuser drops assault complaint against champ Pavlik

Youngstown police won’t continue to investigate a Boardman man’s allegation of assault.

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• July 30, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Little League and Babe Ruth teams advance in play

Saturday the Poland 10-year old baseball team will play in the state tournament in Cambridge.

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• July 30, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Scrappers shut out Auburn 2-0; Smit hits homer

AUBURN, N.Y. — Jason Smit’s first home run of the season, a two-run shot in the second inning,

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• July 30, 2009 12:05 a.m.

Strike 3 for suit over ball injury

The spectator was warned and assumed the risk of being hit, the appellate court ruled.

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• July 30, 2009 12:05 a.m.

Board reappoints three to panel for financial advice

The committee was created to provide an independent look at district finances. YOUNGSTOWN —

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• July 30, 2009 12:04 a.m.

Less state funding forces Salem library to cut hours, services

The library will be reducing the number of books, periodicals and services. SALEM — The Salem

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• July 30, 2009 12:03 a.m.

Retirees mobilize

Delphi Packard Electric retirees get fired up to fight pension and benefit cuts. About 1,000 of them attended a rally Wednesday at the Warren Amphitheatre in downtown Warren. Union leaders said hope remains that benefits can be retained.

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• July 30, 2009 12:01 a.m.

Drop landline and go wireless?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Millions of cost-cutting Americans are asking: Ditch the landline phone and go

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

ON A MISSION

Pastor offers praise to those who help out A group of Mahoning Valley residents conducted a

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

GRADS LIST

These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY,

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Celebrating a trio of graduations

CAMPBELL — This spring was busy with graduation proceedings for members of the Leonard and Theresa

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

New assistance award will help students at KSU

New assistance award will help students at KSU KENT — Kent State President Lester A. Lefton has

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CHAMBER

CHAMBER The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has hired Eric Planey, a Youngstown native, to fill

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Business digest

NATION Kohlberg Kravis plans Dollar General IPO NEW YORK — Private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Man charged with felonious assault

The man finally stopped in a parking lot and waited for a police car to arrive. STRUTHERS — A

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

School board seeks replacement

Interested residents have just over a week to file an application for the job. YOUNGSTOWN —

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

2 arrested in robbery, but police seek suspects in 2 additional cases

In 24 hours, there were three armed robberies in the city. WARREN — Police have charged one

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Report shows cruising down among Americans

MIAMI (AP) — Fewer Americans took cruises in 2008 than 2007, according to new industry data, showing

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Phil Mickelson will play at Bridgestown in Akron

Phil Mickelson will also play in the PGA Championship the following week. AKRON (AP) — Phil

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Kendrick’s five RBIs carry Angels over Cleveland, 9-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Laffey and the Cleveland Indians watched another game and another star

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Big Apple proves fruitful for area native on MTV show

“I got laid off at work, and it presented to me an opening in my schedule. I did some research and

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Jerry Garcia’s Birthday Bash, a four-day music festival begins at (where else?) Nelson

Jerry Garcia’s Birthday Bash, a four-day music festival begins at (where else?) Nelson Ledges

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Influence has been Sublime

What is it about the reggae scene that one shining star can dominate so many musicians’ worlds?

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

CORRECTIONS

U The first name of Judge Robert P. Milich of Youngstown Municipal Court was incorrect in a photo

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Poll finds growing number unhappy with Obama, Dems

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan poll released Wednesday indicates President Barack Obama and the

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Rank-and-file Taliban must prove their worth

Editorial: Are there members of the Taliban, the Islamic fundamentalist militia bent on returning Afghanistan

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

OAS defends democracy

Opinion: Some have claimed that the Organization of American States (OAS) is practicing a double standard by

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auditions \ Where to try out for roles

ACTORS “All Shook Up.” Youngstown Playhouse. Auditions will be 6 p.m. Aug. 9 and 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Ohio’s Legend evolves on 3rd album

The evolution of R&B/soul singer-songwriter John Legend continues on the Springfield, Ohio, native’s

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

‘People’ proves funny — and frustrating

LOS ANGELES — If only Adam Sandler and Seth Rogen hadn’t gotten in the car. If only they hadn’t

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Gov. Strickland opens the 156th Ohio State Fair

COLUMBUS (AP) — Gov. Ted Strickland has opened the 156th annual Ohio State Fair, calling it an

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Death rates from surgery for obesity are low, study says

Obese, but worried that surgery for it might kill you? The risk of that has dropped dramatically,

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

N.C. man, sons charged with gearing up for jihad

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Israel denied entry two years ago to members of a North Carolina family that

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Jackson’s autopsy results to be delayed, officials say

Jackson’s autopsy results to be delayed, officials say LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County

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Biden blunders in Russia

Los Angeles Times: There’s the real world and Bizarro World, there’s matter and antimatter, and then

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Pa. Gov. Rendell offers plan to pay state workers, government vendors

HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell outlined a plan Wednesday that holds out the promise of pay for

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Senate bill would ban texting while driving

WASHINGTON — A bill introduced Wednesday in the Senate would ban motorists from texting or sending

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Panel: Pregnant women, kids at head of line for swine-flu shots

ATLANTA (AP) — Pregnant women, health-care workers and children 6 months and older should be placed

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Years Ago

Years Ago Today is Thursday, July 30, the 211th day of 2009. There are 154 days left in the year.

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Gates: Some U.S. troops might leave Iraq early

ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT (AP) — A combat brigade of 5,000 American troops may be brought home

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Mosquitoes deliver malaria ‘vaccine’ through bites

In a daring experiment in Europe, scientists used mosquitoes as flying needles to deliver a

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Boardman to host 31st Cars in the Park

BOARDMAN — The 31st annual Cars in the Park show will take place this weekend. The Mahoning Valley

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Watchdog criticizes prison purchases

COLUMBUS (AP) — The former deputy director of Ohio’s prison system wrongly steered a $120,000

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Veteran of 3 wars killed by intruder

DAYTON (AP) — The brown leather chair he occupied daily on the front porch stood empty Wednesday. A

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Experts: Lax hospitals may foster kidney selling

A look-the-other-way attitude at some U.S. hospitals may be fostering a black-market trade in

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All races are a little bit racist

Opinion: WASHINGTON — People say: Why are we still talking about Crowley and Gates? And then they commence to

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Turn economic setback into opportunity

Opinion: MARQUETTE, Mich. — Even economic storm clouds have silver linings. Few knew it at the time, but

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Vikings move on after Favre

MANKATO, Minn. (AP) — Once again, Brett Favre ran away from a Minnesota rush. Brad Childress

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

METRO DIGEST

Lawyer found in contempt COLUMBUS — The chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court has found a former

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selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 18.12 —.04 Avalon

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Music, more at St. Patrick’s festival

HUBBARD — St. Patrick Parish Festival will feature music, games, food and more at the event this

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Warning about job-shop hustles

SUSAN TOMPOR When you’re wondering how you’re going to find another job in an era of high

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Blue Dogs make peace on reforms

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of turmoil, House Democrats reached a shaky peace with the party’s

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Grohl Alley dedication to highlight festival

Grohl Alley dedication to highlight festival WARREN — The Music Is Art Festival continues through

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Musical revue at Playhouse revels in blues

Dr. John Cox is not only a highly respected area pediatrician with a thriving practice, he’s also

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements

CANFIELD — Allstate Insurance Co. has recognized personal financial representative Ronald Tabus of

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Red yeast rice an alternative to Lipitor?

Q. I have read that Lipitor may cause memory impairment. I am taking Lipitor and am having trouble

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Crooked Stick’s length will test golfers at U.S. Senior Open

CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — Fuzzy Zoeller recites his winning philosophy like it’s on speed dial. Or

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Lakeshore area near Mosquito hooks up to sewer system

The county health commissioner made the Lakeshore neighborhood a top priority in 2003. WARREN

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

YMCA triathlon a success

Opinion: YMCA triathlon a success EDITOR: I would like to congratulate the Youngstown YMCA for another

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

No recession for ‘Housewives’ stars

In this week’s Season 2 premiere of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Sheree Whitfield, one of the

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Plan in works to bring Forum out of bankruptcy

A preliminary draft of the reorganization plan is expected to be ready in early August, president

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

BING

Microsoft, Yahoo form Internet search partnership to ding Google SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft

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Judge indicates he’ll approve Delphi plan

Objections filed by the IUE union were settled Wednesday. NEW YORK (AP) — The judge overseeing

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House OKs funds for depleted programs

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House took emergency steps Wednesday to keep vital federal programs from going

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RATES \ Certificates of deposit

RATES \ Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of July 29. All

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Where to go for entertainment

TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant

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movie schedule | FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING FRIDAY

Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject

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Nieces say soon-to-be stepmother is abusive

Dear Annie: My brother’s wife died two years ago while giving birth to her youngest daughter. She

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Baby formula stain remover is tried and true

Dear Heloise: I am wondering if you know of a baby-formula stain remover. My kids are 24 and 27, and

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Giants complete sweep of Bucs

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — So long the hard-luck pitcher with little run support, Matt Cain suddenly

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Florencio Lozano, 29, of 4435 Ithaca Court , Las Cruces, New

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Witness: Fight over beer, smokes led to fatal stabbing in Warren

The defendant and the dead man spent time in a corner gas station every day, one man said.

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• By Ed Runyan
• July 30, 2009 midnight

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Tanya Bigelow and Michael Ruiz, Diamond, boy, July 28.

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For Logan and Warren Elks swim clubs, one greater than two

When it comes to the Logan and Warren Elks swim clubs, one is greater than two. Because of

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Trial witnesses tell details of killing at youth football game

YOUNGSTOWN — The murder trial for 27-year-old Anthony M. Caulton got under way with detailed

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Station updates get rave reviews

HUBBARD TOWNSHIP — A renovation of Hubbard Township Police Department presents a new-and-improved

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

We need a better system

Opinion: We need a better system EDITOR: The American health-care system is not working. American

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Amazon incidents show Big Brother looming

Opinion: Last week, in a stunning display of public irony, Amazon.com remotely deleted digital copies of the

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Museum-killing indictment

Museum-killing indictment WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury indicted an elderly white supremacist

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Time Warner beats second-quarter earnings estimates; outlook steady

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Time Warner Inc.’s second-quarter earnings beat Wall Street forecasts Wednesday

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• July 30, 2009 midnight

Salem library cuts hours

SALEM — Salem Public Library has announced cuts in its hours and services to make up for a state funding shortage.

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• July 29, 2009 10:30 p.m.

Pawz Fest to help Animal Charity

BOARDMAN — Youngstown State University public relations students will host Pawz Fest 2009 at 7 p.m.

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• July 29, 2009 6:10 p.m.

Ohio inspector general criticizes improper prison purchases

COLUMBUS (AP) — The state watchdog says the former deputy director of Ohio’s prison system wrongly

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• July 29, 2009 5:55 p.m.

Youngstown BOE reappoints 3

YOUNGSTOWN — Stressing the need for continuity in the review of its finances, the city school board

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• July 29, 2009 5:45 p.m.

Forum CEO: Recovery plan should be ready in August

HOWLAND — Forum Health has turned its full attention to developing a reorganization plan aimed at

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• July 29, 2009 5:20 p.m.

ACT preparation classes will be at Ursuline Center

CANFIELD — The Ursuline Center, 4300 Shields Road, will be the location of ACT college admission

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• July 29, 2009 4:50 p.m.

Defendant is cold-blooded killer, says prosecutor in murder trial

YOUNGSTOWN — The murder trial for 27-year-old Anthony M. Caulton got under way with detailed

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• July 29, 2009 4:45 p.m.

Time changed for Gov. Strickland visit to Western Reserve HS

BERLIN CENTER — Gov. Ted Strickland will be at Western Reserve High School, 13850 Akron-Canfield

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• July 29, 2009 3:35 p.m.

Beaver Township sponsors kids safety day

NORTH LIMA — Beaver Township Park Board is sponsoring a Kids’ Fun & Safety Day Friday (July 31) at

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• July 29, 2009 3:30 p.m.

Austintown school board to approve new superintendent

AUSTINTOWN — Austintown Board of Education will have a special meeting at 7 a.m. Friday to approve

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• July 29, 2009 3:20 p.m.

Gov. Ed Rendell willing to sign skeleton Pa. budget

HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell says he may sign legislation as early as next week that will allow

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• July 29, 2009 2:40 p.m.

Woman accused of running a strip club in her basement

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) — Police investigating a noise complaint in arrested a 28-year-old woman

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• July 29, 2009 2:35 p.m.

Detroit man says stress led him to rob banks

DETROIT (AP) — A Detroit man who said he started robbing banks to pay for his mother’s plumbing was

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• July 29, 2009 2:25 p.m.

Boardman chief Berarducci starts Medina top cop job Monday

BOARDMAN — Township Police Chief Patrick Berarducci will start as chief of the Medina Police

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• July 29, 2009 2:15 p.m.

Pa. Senate votes to extend unemployment benefits

HARRISBURG (AP) — A bill to add seven more weeks of unemployment benefits in Pennsylvania is a step

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• July 29, 2009 2 p.m.

Colin Powell to speak at Flight 93 memorial Sept. 11

SHANKSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will be the keynote speaker at

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• July 29, 2009 1:10 p.m.

Akron announces 21 city layoffs, more to come

AKRON (AP) — The Akron mayor has announced the layoff of 21 temporary and part-time city employees

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• July 29, 2009 1:10 p.m.

2 Detroit kids killed in Ohio crash

AMHERST, Ohio (AP) — Two children from Detroit have been killed and four people injured in a pre-

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• July 29, 2009 1:05 p.m.

Delphi retirees urged to fight for their pensions, health-care benefits

WARREN — About 1,000 Delphi Packard Electric retirees were encouraged to fight for their pensions

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• July 29, 2009 12:15 p.m.

Ohio top court refuses to hear foul-ball lawsuit

YOUNGSTOWN — A lawsuit over a foul ball has struck out at the Ohio Supreme Court. The state’s top

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• July 29, 2009 11:40 a.m.

Panel of 6 top lawmakers to seek Pa. budget deal

HARRISBURG (AP) — The action in the battle over a new state budget is moving into what’s known as a

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• July 29, 2009 11 a.m.

Pa. man charged in slaying in front of children

CAMP HILL, Pa. (AP) — A south-central Pennsylvania man shot dead in front of his girlfriend and her

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• July 29, 2009 11 a.m.

Argument in Warren ends in stabbing death

WARREN — A daylong argument between a man and woman over beer and cigarettes on North Park Avenue

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• July 29, 2009 10:35 a.m.

Microsoft, Yahoo agree on long-sought search-engine deal

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Microsoft Corp. has finally roped Yahoo Inc. into an Internet search

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• July 29, 2009 10:20 a.m.

Salvation Army seeking school supplies

YOUNGSTOWN — The Salvation Army is accepting backpacks and school supply donations from 8:30 a.m.

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• July 29, 2009 10:20 a.m.

Durable goods orders drop 2.5 percent in June

WASHINGTON (AP) — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket durable goods plunged in June by the

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• July 29, 2009 10:20 a.m.

NIH stops study in sickle-cell patients

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has stopped a study of a potential treatment for certain sickle-

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• July 29, 2009 10:20 a.m.

Stocks fall early tody on economy worries

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling in early trading today as investors grow increasingly wary about

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• July 29, 2009 10:20 a.m.

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY • American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, has its kitchen open to the

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• July 29, 2009 4:12 a.m.

Medicus-Tarantino wedding plans are announced

YOUNGSTOWN — Julie Medicus, 4711 Westwood Drive, a daughter of the late Sam and Helen Kallenbaugh,

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• July 29, 2009 4:10 a.m.

Drabison-O'Hara fall wedding to be at St. Matthias

Kristen Lynn Drabison, of 2716 S. Schenley Ave., and Dennis Patrick O’Hara, of 1808 Ridgelawn Ave.,

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• July 29, 2009 4:09 a.m.

Miss Masternick to be autumn bride of Mr. Stassinis

BOARDMAN — Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Masternick of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their

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• July 29, 2009 4:08 a.m.

Halaparda-Lewis wedding date is set for October 10

BOARDMAN — Julie Ann Halaporda and Anthony Allen Lewis are engaged to be married, her parents, Mr.

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• July 29, 2009 4:08 a.m.

Kacsandi-Darby engagement is announced

NILES — Announcing plans for their forthcoming wedding are Allison M. Kacsandi of 4 Arms Blvd., and

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• July 29, 2009 4:07 a.m.

Hospital fundraiser to feature dinner, dance

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• July 29, 2009 4:06 a.m.

Retirement planning at Park Vista Aug. 12

Retirement planning at Park Vista Aug. 12 YOUNGSTOWN — Thomas P. Shortreed, a senior financial

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• July 29, 2009 4:04 a.m.

Farmdale man dies in tractor accident

FARMDALE — A 28-year-old man died in an accident in woods behind his home on Corinth Court Road, about two miles south of Farmdale and two miles north of state Route 88 in Johnston Township.

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• July 29, 2009 1:01 a.m.

Sunday car show will benefit Tabby

BOARDMAN — Calling all cars with the drive to help a family in need.

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• July 29, 2009 12:18 a.m.

Can Valley Delphi plants survive reorganizing?

The future of local Packard operations will soon be in the hands of creditors. The future of

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• July 29, 2009 12:10 a.m.

Pastor in Boardman faces charges of animal cruelty

Three of the dogs had to be euthanized. BOARDMAN — The pastor of an East Western Reserve Road

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• July 29, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Class B clubs both win 2 games

STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo scored 10 runs in the first inning then had to score a run in the

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• July 29, 2009 12:08 a.m.

U.S. funds won’t be panacea for police Valley cops

The money will not add any officers to the Youngstown department. Youngstown officials say an

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• July 29, 2009 12:08 a.m.

Youngstown judges, mayor mediate with Supreme Court over facilities

The top court’s closed-door mediation procedure can take weeks or months. COLUMBUS —

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• July 29, 2009 12:07 a.m.

Scrappers pick up 3-0 win in Batavia

BATAVIA, NY — Mahoning Valley took advantage of two Batavia errors and Brett Brach pitched seven

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• July 29, 2009 12:07 a.m.

Salem groups mobilize early for Salvation Army program

Events are scheduled to help raise money for youths in need this Christmas. SALEM — Cruising,

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• July 29, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Garko trade means Marte moves up

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Indians sent Ryan Garko to the Giants for Class A left-hander Shawn Barnes

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• July 29, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Big 10 trying to fix its rep

CHICAGO (AP) — Between a 1-6 bowl showing last season and some high-profile upsets in recent years,

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• July 29, 2009 12:05 a.m.

New Castle PD hopes event helps Canine Corps stay put

New Castle PD hopes event helps Canine Corps stay put A bike run is scheduled for Saturday.

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• July 29, 2009 12:05 a.m.

Car show to defray girl’s medical bills

BOARDMAN — Calling all cars with the drive to help a family in need. Sunday is the 31st annual

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• By Jon Moffett
• July 29, 2009 12:04 a.m.

Raid yields Oxycontin, heroin

LEETONIA — Leetonia Shell Mart, 311 Columbia St., was closed Tuesday after a drug raid by federal

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• July 29, 2009 12:03 a.m.

Back to work

After months of unemployment, Dave and Cheryl Bishop of Boardman have found new jobs. Dave is shown at Busy Beaver in Salem where he’s been working for about a month as assistant store manager. Cheryl is training at JCPenney in Southern Park Mall for an assistant store manager job. When her training is complete, she could be assigned to a store anywhere within 250 miles.

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• By Denise Dick
• July 29, 2009 12:01 a.m.

Couple no longer wants to be kids’ guardians

Dear Annie: Several years ago, my younger brother, “Ben,” and his wife asked my husband and me to be

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Steven and Melody Ward, Youngstown, girl, July 20. Shane and

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Prices for new U.S. homes rise for 1st time since 2006

NEW YORK (AP) — There were fresh signs Tuesday that home prices in much of the country are

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

GM to put brakes on sponsorship of major pro golf tournament

DETROIT (AP) — General Motors Co. will end its half-century run as sponsor of the Buick Open golf

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Mahoning officials place sales-tax levy for permanent collection on fall ballot

The local Democratic Party will back the tax renewal, its chairman says. YOUNGSTOWN —

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• By Peter H. Milliken
• July 29, 2009 midnight

Metro digest

New traffic signals BOARDMAN — Beginning at 5 a.m. today, various intersections on U.S. Route 224

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 5, White Sox 3

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Pittsburgh casino prepares for Aug. 9

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The ballroom won’t be open, neither will the sports bar. But 3,000 slot machines

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Girl in Champion died of asphyxia, coroner says

The child was living with foster parents in Champion. WARREN — Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk, Trumbull

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Paws for peace

Paws for peace Benefit bike run A group of city residents has organized a bike run to benefit

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

New Castle man pleads guilty in conspiracy case

Sentencing is set for Oct. 28 in federal court. PITTSBURGH — A New Castle, Pa., man has pleaded

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Several hurt in blast at Ohio plant

McARTHUR, Ohio (AP) — At least eight workers were injured Tuesday in a blast at an explosives

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Stimulus brightens district’s outlook

Youngstown’s state aid will jump by $3.3 million, thanks to federal stimulus money. YOUNGSTOWN

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• By Harold Gwin
• July 29, 2009 midnight

High court upholds ’06 sentencing ruling

COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitutionality of a criminal

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Warning signs missed in baby-killing case

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The warning signs were there. Otty Sanchez, a schizophrenic with a history of

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Youngstown school board member resigns after more than five years

YOUNGSTOWN — City board of education member Shelley Murray has resigned, effective today. Murray

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Study: Tanning beds as deadly as arsenic

LONDON (AP) — International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and other sources of ultraviolet

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Parents tossing training pants

The recession is making life a little messier for some toddlers and their parents. Disposable

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Clunkers jump-start sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Car and truck owners looking to junk their gas guzzlers are flocking to dealerships

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Nash predicts big things for Cavaliers with Shaq

NEW YORK — One NBA star who has played with Shaquille O’Neal thinks the 37-year-old center will fit

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Bengals offense is starting from scratch

CINCINNATI (AP) — Last in the league. Even now, it’s difficult for the Cincinnati Bengals to accept

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

So far no takers for Michael Vick

If any NFL teams are interested in Michael Vick, they’re not saying. A day after the quarterback

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Family uses Internet to relay updates on girl in therapy

GIRARD — Laurie and James Harley of Girard, parents of 8-year-old Annie, who experienced a

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Sooners’ Bradford goes for another title

IRVING, Texas (AP) — Sam Bradford found it tough as a teenage Oklahoma fan to watch the Sooners

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Newton Falls mayor dispute set for Monday court date

WARREN — An expedited hearing is set for 9:30 a.m. Monday for lawyers representing the two men who

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

A dog and pony show

Opinion: A dog and pony show EDITOR: Your story on U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan’s public meeting on health care was

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Austintown official touts electric program

AUSTINTOWN — Township residents could save money on future electric bills. Trustee Lisa Oles said

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Struthers council, police union OK state report on new pact

The pact talks between the city and the police union began in January. STRUTHERS — The police

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• By Jeanne Starmack
• July 29, 2009 midnight

Amusement ride inspections taken seriously

The Ohio State Fair starts today and runs through Aug. 9. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily,

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

“Leverage” (9 p.m., TNT): Season 2 of “Leverage” continues as the team

“Leverage” (9 p.m., TNT): Season 2 of “Leverage” continues as the team attempts to take down a

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Government Environmental Planning Advisory

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Business digest

REGION GM Lordstown changes schedules for return LORDSTOWN — The General Motors Lordstown

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Phelps’ coach threatens to pull his swimmer from meets

ROME (AP) — No bodysuit ban, no Michael Phelps. That was the essence of what the Olympic great’s

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: police blotters

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD July 26 Arrest: A

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Turning down the heat with cold one?

WASHINGTON (AP) — Three guys, sitting around a picnic table, having a cold one. Beer diplomacy?

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Shuttle Endeavour begins trip back home

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — After 11 days together in orbit, Endeavour undocked from the

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Madoff reveals details of scheme to attorney from jail

NEW YORK (AP) — A lawyer for victims of Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi scheme says the financier told him

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

HEALTH-CARE PLANS IN CONGRESS House, Senate proposals at a glance

A look at health-care legislation taking shape in the Democratic-controlled House and Senate as

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

CORRECTIONS

In a story on Page B1 in Tuesday’s Vindicator headlined, “Man: Pavlik hit me at bar,” the man who

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Nigerian troops surround militant hide-out

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Army troops traded fire with Islamic militants Tuesday and deployed

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Obama needs results in coming months

Opinion: In the first six months of his presidency, Barack Obama has launched a broad agenda aimed at

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 18.16 .20 Avalon

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Destroying engines of autos drives some recyclers mad

DENVER (AP) — Not all auto recyclers are relishing the government’s new cash for clunkers program,

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Education initiative in Iraq offers hope

Opinion: Given the 130,000 U.S. troops still in Iraq, it’s striking how little attention the media paid to

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Putting the sales tax on the ballot was the easiest part

Editorial: Putting the sales tax on the ballot was the easiest part Mahoning County commissioners and all

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, July 29, the 210th day of 2009. There are 155 days left in the year. On this

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Flaws decried in data on kids’ well-being

NEW YORK (AP) — Serious shortcomings in national data, including an outdated federal measure of

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Green Day is creating a ‘soundtrack to life’

NEW YORK — In an era where downloaded singles far outpace the sales of complete CDs, putting out a

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• By Nekesa Mumbi Moody
• July 29, 2009 midnight

Police: Gunmen kill 8 in Baghdad bank robbery

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — Gunmen killed eight security guards and made off with nearly $7 million during

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Don’t encourage the ‘birthers’

Don’t encourage the ‘birthers’ Dallas Morning News: A year after then-candidate Barack Obama

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Frozen pops rock

Making frozen treats can be easy, creative and fun. When you are sticky with sweat, nothing

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

15 dead, dozens missing after Haitian boat capsizes

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos (AP) — Rescuers searched by sea and air Tuesday for nearly 70

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Lawyer defends song swapper in Massachusetts download case

BOSTON — A Boston University graduate student was “a kid who did what kids do” when he swapped songs

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Hogans, wife reach divorce settlement

Hogans, wife reach divorce settlement CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hulk Hogan and his wife have finally

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Liberty officials note economical value of garbage-bag program

Township residents who use garbage bags and recycle more will save money. LIBERTY — Township

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• By Linda Linonis
• July 29, 2009 midnight

Biedermann’s win suits him just fine

ROME (AP) — Michael Phelps sure looked out of place. After bending over to accept a medal he

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

The MIX for summer fun

When it comes to making summer fun, great snacks have to be part of the mix. Campouts, picnics,

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Mahoning County Court filings

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian M. Shapona, 32, of 721 Sable Court, Boardman, and Jena

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Favre tells Vikings he will stay retired

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brett Favre has handed the Minnesota Vikings one more loss. The 39-year-old

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Group’s attack on Ryan over abortion vote is misguided

Opinion: Group’s attack on Ryan over abortion vote is misguided EDITOR: Democrats for Life’s decision to

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Tom Watson skips practice round

CARMEL, Ind. (AP) — Tom Watson learned two lessons during his latest trip to Britain: Finish strong

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Split vote bodes ill for future nominees

WASHINGTON — The near- party line vote to approve Judge Sonia Sotomayor in the Senate Judiciary

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Senators OK billions in cuts to Medicare

WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan group of senators agreed tentatively Tuesday on a plan to squeeze an

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

INSIDE DIGEST

LOCAL Sterling House program SALEM — Sterling House Assisted Living, 1916 S. Lincoln Ave., is

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Gates’ arrest shows we have a long way to go

Opinion: Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. was arrested two weeks ago after mistakenly being suspected

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Confidence drop threatens back-to-school sales

NEW YORK (AP) — Americans are looking past the stock market surge and signs of a stabilizing economy

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

DEA agents search home, office of Jackson’s doctor

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal agents searched the home and office of Michael Jackson’s personal physician

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

COOKING CLASSES

Demonstrations at farmers’ markets are new events The classes are meant to promote healthful

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

No-salt seasoning will perk up your taste buds

Dear Heloise: My father wanted me to inquire about a previous article you had on a no-salt seasoning

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Afghan election concerns

Afghan election concerns KABUL — Hundreds of polling stations could be closed in Afghanistan’s

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

mlb roundup Tuesday’s games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 5, White Sox 3 MINNEAPOLIS — Coming off the 18th perfect game in major

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Crying racism has benefits

Opinion: Many people hoped that the election of a black President of the United States would mark our

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• July 29, 2009 midnight

Feds deny loan guarantee for Ohio uranium plant

CINCINNATI (AP) — Federal officials say they won’t guarantee a loan for an energy company that had

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• July 28, 2009 5:35 p.m.

Cincy Bengals seek to revamp offense that finished last in NFL

CINCINNATI (AP) — Last in the league. Even now, it’s difficult for the Cincinnati Bengals to accept

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• July 28, 2009 5:35 p.m.

Medical examiner IDs body found in carpet near Pittsburgh

WILKINSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The Allegheny County Medical Examiner has identified the decomposing body of

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• July 28, 2009 5:25 p.m.

Pa. man shot when he confronts gas thief

GREENVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police in a northwestern Pennsylvania town are looking for a man who was

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• July 28, 2009 5:25 p.m.

Pastor faces five animal cruelty counts; three dogs euthanized

BOARDMAN — The pastor of an East Western Reserve Road church is charged with animal cruelty.

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• July 28, 2009 4:40 p.m.

Director of Ohio Medicaid program resigns

COLUMBUS (AP) — The director of Ohio’s $12 billion Medicaid program plans to leave his post Aug. 31.

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• July 28, 2009 4:35 p.m.

Salem assisted living facility has open house Friday

SALEM — Sterling House Assisted Living, 1916 South Lincoln Ave., is having an open house from 3 to 5

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• July 28, 2009 4:30 p.m.

Man sentenced to six months in jail for punching a police dog

DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — A judge has sentenced a central Ohio man to six months in jail for assaulting

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• July 28, 2009 3:30 p.m.

Pa. agency denies drawing water from popular fishing stream

SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — State environmental regulators have denied a permit to a company that wanted to

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• July 28, 2009 3:25 p.m.

36 laptop computers missing from Pa. high school

READING, Pa. (AP) — A Reading School District official said Monday that 36 laptop computers are

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• July 28, 2009 3:25 p.m.

Kennel club makes donation to Second Harvest Food Bank to help feed pets

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club delivered $1,000 worth of dog food to the Second

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• July 28, 2009 3:20 p.m.

Cleveland schools using stimulus money for deficit

CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland public schools will use $7 million in federal economic-development

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• July 28, 2009 2:35 p.m.

Fed agents descend on Michael Jackson’s doctor

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Federal authorities searched the Las Vegas home and medical office of Michael

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• July 28, 2009 2:20 p.m.

Va. pastor sentenced for stealing more than $200K

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) — A Virginia Beach pastor will spend 10 months behind bars for stealing

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• July 28, 2009 2:15 p.m.

Man sleeping in Dumpster gets picked up with trash

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Authorities here said a man, who had been sleeping in a Dumpster, sustained minor

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• July 28, 2009 2:10 p.m.

Pa. state employees vent anger over losing pay

HARRISBURG (AP) — Hundreds of state employees facing disappearing paychecks are sending a message to

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• July 28, 2009 1:50 p.m.

Ex-editor gets no extra time in Pa. sex-sting case

GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP) — A former western Pennsylvania sports editor has received no additional prison

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• July 28, 2009 1:40 p.m.

Four injured in blast at Ohio plant

McARTHUR, Ohio (AP) — Police say four people have been injured in an explosion at an explosives

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• July 28, 2009 1:40 p.m.

Judiciary Committee OKs Sotomayor for high court

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to approve Sonia Sotomayor as the first

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• July 28, 2009 12:45 p.m.

23-year-old Hubbard woman killed in one-car crash

HUBBARD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol continues to investigate a one-car crash that killed a 23-

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• July 28, 2009 12:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh slots parlor prepares for grand opening

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Workers are putting the finishing touches on Pittsburgh’s new slots casino.

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• July 28, 2009 12:25 p.m.

Ohio homeowners, car insurance rising

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Ohio Department of Insurance says rates for homeowners coverage rose 6.9

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• July 28, 2009 12:25 p.m.

Ohio Supreme Court upholds 2006 sentencing ruling

COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of a criminal sentencing

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• July 28, 2009 12:20 p.m.

College in Cleveland offers three-year degree

CLEVELAND (AP) — A women’s college in Cleveland is joining a small but growing number of schools

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• July 28, 2009 12:20 p.m.

Fresh fruit, produce available this week at area churches

YOUNGSTOWN — Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley will distribute more than 110,000

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• July 28, 2009 12:05 p.m.

U.S. Route 224 restrictions in Boardman begin Wednesday

BOARDMAN — Beginning at 5 a.m. Wednesday, various intersections on U.S. Route 224 between West and

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• July 28, 2009 11:40 a.m.

Mahoning commissioners put continuous sales tax renewal on fall ballot

YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners voted unanimously today to place the half-percent sales

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• July 28, 2009 11:05 a.m.

Donate school supplies to the needy Saturday at the Boardman YMCA

BOARDMAN —The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley will be collecting donations of

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• July 28, 2009 11 a.m.

Trumbull coroner rules on cause of Champion infant’s death

WARREN — Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk has ruled that 21-month-old Tiffany Banks

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• July 28, 2009 10:05 a.m.

Delphi Corp. creditors win out in auction for company’s assets

NEW YORK (AP) — Auto parts maker Delphi Corp. said Monday its creditors won out over a California

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• July 28, 2009 10 a.m.

Sebring announces annual village-wide garage sale

SEBRING — The Sebring Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 8th annual village-wide garage sale

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• July 28, 2009 9:25 a.m.

Index shows home prices increase from April to May

Index shows home prices increase from April to May

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• July 28, 2009 9:20 a.m.

Top court finds attorney in contempt

COLUMBUS — The chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court has found a former Youngstown lawyer, whose

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• July 28, 2009 8:55 a.m.

Man gets 60 days for punch that proved fatal

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio State University student has received a 60-day jail sentence for

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• July 28, 2009 8:55 a.m.

Christen Lymber and Peter Mohl set wedding date

Christen M. Lymber Peter J. Mohl The engagement of Christen Marie Lymber, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

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• July 28, 2009 4:16 a.m.

Lisa Yavorsky, Jack Modelski to be married

Lisa Yavorsky of Youngstown, a daughter of Larry and Debbie Yavorsky, 925 Monterey Ave., Youngstown,

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• July 28, 2009 4:15 a.m.

Tabernacle church members surprise parade goers

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• July 28, 2009 4:15 a.m.

Youngstown Lions install Watson, honor Hardenbrook

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• July 28, 2009 4:12 a.m.

REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet

• Chaney High School Class of 1953 will have a picnic from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the

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• July 28, 2009 4:09 a.m.

St. Vincent de Paul plans tamburitza show

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• July 28, 2009 4:07 a.m.

OSU football tickets will be raffled off

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• July 28, 2009 4:06 a.m.

Gardeners invited to participate in show

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• July 28, 2009 4:05 a.m.

Twilight Run scheduled at Alliance hospital

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• July 28, 2009 4:04 a.m.

Rummage and bake sale

Rummage and bake sale AUSTINTOWN — Galilee Apostolic Church will have a rummage and bake sale

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• July 28, 2009 4:03 a.m.

Retirees United forms to protest Delphi cuts

The group will update Packard retirees on its pension protest efforts Wednesday. Hourly

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• By Don Shilling
• July 28, 2009 12:10 a.m.

Buckeyes favorite in Big 10 football

On the Big Ten’s proposed 2009 climb back up National Respect Mountain, Ohio State has been cast as

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• July 28, 2009 12:10 a.m.

Sales tax renewal cheered & jeered

Placing the sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot is on today’s county commissioners’ agenda.

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• By Peter H. Milliken
• July 28, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Paterno hip to be square

CHICAGO (AP) — For fans who’d like to follow Joe Paterno online, don’t expect Penn State’s Hall of

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• July 28, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Man: Pavlik hit me at bar

The champion’s trainer denies the allegations. YOUNGSTOWN — A 45-year-old Boardman man says

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• July 28, 2009 12:08 a.m.

Mine That Bird works in advance of Saturday’s W. Virginia Derby

CHESTER, W. Va. — Mine That Bird breezed through a four-furlong workout at Mountaineer Casino

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• July 28, 2009 12:08 a.m.

Rondinelli Tuxedo bests San Diego in CABA win

STRUTHERS — Phil Lipari’s double with two outs in the bottom of the sixth inning drove home Brad

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• July 28, 2009 12:07 a.m.

Boardman YMCA thanks members with $6M addition

The 30,000-square-foot expansion will lessen crowding at the facility. BOARDMAN — The

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• By Jon Moffett
• July 28, 2009 12:07 a.m.

Muckdogs shut out Scrappers

BATAVIA, N.Y. — The Batavia Muckdogs created some two-out lightning to defeat the Mahoning Valley

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• July 28, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Despite neck injury, Hubbard mayor keeps up with the business at hand

The 72-year-old said one of his biggest challenges is getting sleep. HUBBARD — Mayor Arthur U.

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• By Linda Linonis
• July 28, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Manhattan DA wants jail time for Burress

NEW YORK — Manhattan’s district attorney says he wants former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress

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• July 28, 2009 12:05 a.m.

U.S. clears Warren cop in ’07 stun-gun incident

A federal civil trial over the matter is set for January. WARREN — Richard Kovach, the city

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• By Ed Runyan
• July 28, 2009 12:05 a.m.

Jury selection begins for suspect in killing at kids’ football game

The fatal shooting took place nearly three years ago at the former South High Stadium.

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• July 28, 2009 12:04 a.m.

As Warren skateboard park nears fruition, some object to placement

Acting Chief Tim Bowers said that if the skate park is placed in a remote location, it will be ‘junk

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• By Ed Runyan
• July 28, 2009 12:03 a.m.

On the mend

Anna Kate “Annie” Harley of Girard, who experienced a spontaneous brain bleed May 29, now is in physical, speech and occupational therapy after brain surgery on May 30. The 8-year-old has been working on her coordination by playing toss from this mini-trampoline.

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• July 28, 2009 12:01 a.m.

Potential abuser lurks in Sara’s boyfriend

Dear Annie: My 14-year-old daughter, “Sara,” thinks she’s in love with a controlling boyfriend who

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Peace Race Tips: Put your best foot forward

Video: Peace Race Training Tip #1Peace Race president Jenn Wohlgamuth gives a training tip for runners.

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Ryan backs Fisher for U.S. senator

YOUNGSTOWN — “He is a man who gets things done,” U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan said of Ohio Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Police investigate S. Side shooting that left 1 injured

A witness said it sounded as if someone was firing back at the initial shooter. YOUNGSTOWN —

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Housing-aid program begins slowly start

WASHINGTON (AP) — Speaking at a high school in Mesa, Ariz., about a month after taking office,

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

F1 driver is improving

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Formula One driver Felipe Massa was awake and talking to family members

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

State & regional digest

LOCAL State patrol probes fatal crash in Hubbard HUBBARD — The Ohio State Highway Patrol is

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

New York Penn League Standings

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)2216.579— Williamsport (Phillies)2117.5531

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 5, Tigers 2 DetroitTexas abrhbiabrhbi Grndrs cf5131Kinsler 2b4000

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Pa. students’ test scores improve in all categories

HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania students registered improved math and reading scores for all seven

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Missing toddler, baby found crying in trash receptacle

DAYTON (AP) — A 2-year-old girl and 8-month-old boy were found crying inside a trash receptacle

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Compromise nears on health-care bill among senators

WASHINGTON (AP) — After weeks of secretive talks, a bipartisan group in the Senate edged closer

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Atlanta is close to tearing down last housing project

ATLANTA (AP) — The nation’s bulldozer attack on crime and poverty will soon make Atlanta — home of

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

MONDAY LOTTERIES

MONDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 8-7-2 Pick 4, 6-9-8-8 Classic Lotto, 4-5-6-8

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Cries of reverse discrimination grow

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A black president tabs a Latina for the Supreme Court. She had made a ruling

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Astronauts zip through 5th and final spacewalk

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts completed the last spacewalk of their shared shuttle and

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

National Guard major takes over as officer in charge of YSU’s ROTC

YOUNGSTOWN — Ohio Army National Guard Maj. Patrick L. Williams, a native of Negley, is the new

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Infant’s dismemberment stuns Texas investigators

SAN ANTONIO (AP) — The scene was so gruesome investigators could barely speak: A 31‚Ñ2-week-old boy

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

NFL commissioner reinstates Vick

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Vick is back in the NFL. Now all he needs is a team to play for. Vick,

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week’s DVD releases

Movies and TV shows available today on DVD: “Fast & Furious” (PG-13, 107 minutes): “Fast &

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• July 28, 2009 midnight

Call for help answered by all, says proud Forum CEO

The work force accounts for 60 percent of the hospital system’s budget. By WILLIAM K. ALCORN

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Israel on Iran: We’ll stop bomb

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel hardened its insistence Monday that it would do anything it felt necessary

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Lacking in cash, church has plans for gas drilling

STOW, Ohio (AP) — A financially struggling church has run into neighborhood opposition to natural

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Business digest

REGION Smith & Co. Jewelers closes doors after 20 years CANFIELD — Tim Smith closed Smith & Co.

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MAHONING COUNTY COURT FILINGS

MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Joyce E. Sikora Jack, 11773 Woodworth Road, North Lima, v. Donald

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Official: Jackson doc gave him drug before death

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s personal doctor administered a powerful anesthetic to help him

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Fairness in sentencing

Washington Post: This year marks the 25th anniversary of legislation that created mandatory minimum

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New home sales rise 11 percent in June

WASHINGTON (AP) — New home sales in June posted the fastest increase in more than eight years as

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Silverman leaves little impact on NBC

NBC lost 1 million prime-time viewers during the entertainment executive’s tenure. NEW YORK (AP) —

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N.J. man charged in death of ‘Idol’ tryout

TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — A man has been charged with drunken driving after a New Jersey shore car

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Merce Cunningham, choreographer, dies at 90

Merce Cunningham, choreographer, dies at 90 NEW YORK — Merce Cunningham, one of the great

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selected stocks

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Visit to Gaza was an eye-opener

Opinion: On the weekend of July 4, Raed Khatib of Boardman and I joined some 200 other patriots on a

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Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Austintown Library trustees board special meeting, 4 p.m., meeting room of the

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HBO leads networks in gay content, index says

NEW YORK (AP) — HBO scored highest among 15 networks for its representation of gay characters last

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Area is key to mobility, study finds

WASHINGTON — Researchers have found that being raised in poor neighborhoods plays a major role in

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Driving in the rain? Turn on your lights

COLUMBUS — You won’t get a ticket for six months, but it’s probably a good idea to start turning on

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With 3 years to go, London Games on track

LONDON (AP) — This Olympic training went so well that the two star British athletes broke out in

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Rockford Village event

Rockford Village event YOUNGSTOWN — The Center for Community Empowerment at 1420 Dogwood Lane,

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Green captures Canadian Open

OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Nathan Green looked up and flashed a wry smile when the latest round of

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Dwyane Wade facing lawsuits

MIAMI (AP) — Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade is embroiled in a multimillion-dollar legal mess with

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Valley projects require a final spurt of support

Editorial: The clock is ticking on the competition to determine which government projects in Northeast Ohio

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Karzai offers talks to militants

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A confident President Hamid Karzai on Monday offered peace talks to

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Stunner: Peirsol fails to advance

ROME (AP) — Five world records were set Monday at the world swimming championships. No surprise

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BIRTHS

Forum Health Northside Medical Center Brian and Melissa Treharne, Columbiana, boy, July 14. St.

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U.S. officials seek to reassure Chinese

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama put forward his top economic officials Monday to try to

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Tax dispute escalates in Ohio race for U.S. Senate

COLUMBUS (AP) — The husband of U.S. Senate candidate and Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner

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Two senators get sweetened deals on mortgage costs

WASHINGTON (AP) — Despite their denials, influential Democratic Sens. Kent Conrad and Chris Dodd

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Boardman school board OKs buying new bus equipped with wheelchair lift

BOARDMAN — The board of education will seek bids for a 60-passenger bus with a wheelchair lift.

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Poland, Boardman police blotters

A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND July 24

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Struthers mulls over use of methane gas for utility savings

A methane-gas generator would help save money in the long run, Struthers officials say.

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CORRECTIONS

The lottery numbers that appeared on A2 of Monday’s editions for the Sunday day drawings for Ohio’s

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Apatow gets serious with ‘Funny People’

Imagine Mel Brooks directing Strindberg. Or Groucho, Chico and Harpo playing the Brothers Karamazov.

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Bonus gifts can be donated to shelters

Dear Heloise: If you are a shopper by mail or on the Internet, you often get bonuses for spending a

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mlb roundup Monday’s games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Rangers 5, Tigers 2 ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie Tommy Hunter pitched a career-high

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Israel focusing on Latin America

Opinion: Until not too long ago, Latin America was a distant observer of the Middle East conflict. That’s

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What can we learn from the Gates flap?

Opinion: “I hate to admit it, but I have reached a stage in my life that if I am walking down a dark street

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Indians trade Garko to Giants

The San Francisco Giants got the offensive first baseman they’ve been seeking. The Cleveland Indians

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• July 27, 2009 11:50 p.m.

Boardman man tells Youngstown police Pavlik hit him

YOUNGSTOWN — A 45-year-old Boardman man says boxing champion Kelly Pavlik and Pavlik’s trainer

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• July 27, 2009 7:55 p.m.

Trial under way for man accused of shooting death at youth football game

YOUNGSTOWN — The South Side man accused of shooting a man to death in front of dozens of children at

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• July 27, 2009 5:10 p.m.

Pa. man sought in slaying in front of children

CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) — Police are looking for a man who’s accused of killing a man in south-central

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• July 27, 2009 5:05 p.m.

Pa. governor mulls skeleton budget to pay state workers

HARRISBURG (AP) — Gov. Ed Rendell said today that he will look for a way to speed money to pay for

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• July 27, 2009 5:05 p.m.

Michael Vick conditionally reinstated to the NFL

NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Vick was conditionally reinstated today by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell

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• July 27, 2009 3:55 p.m.

YMCA approves $6M expansion of Boardman family branch

BOARDMAN — The board of trustees of the YMCA of Youngstown voted unanimously today to approve a $6

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• July 27, 2009 3:50 p.m.

Ohio bald eagle population continues increases

COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says biologists have counted 215 bald eagle

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• July 27, 2009 3:40 p.m.

One short name, one giant headache for an Ohio man

CINCINNATI (AP) — Sharing a name with someone who lives in your area isn’t usually a big deal —

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Ohio woman shoots herself at target range

SHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio woman got some handgun instruction and then fatally shot

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• July 27, 2009 3:05 p.m.

Medical school gets $200,000 for capital improvements

COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board released nearly $200,000 Monday for two improvement projects

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• July 27, 2009 2:20 p.m.

U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan endorses Ohio Lt. Gov. Fisher for Senate seat

YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, today endorsed Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher for U.S.

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• July 27, 2009 1:35 p.m.

Kennel club donates to food bank

YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club delivered $1,000 worth of dog food to the Second

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• July 27, 2009 1:30 p.m.

Home invaded in broad daylight

YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for two armed men who stormed a 59-year-old, wheelchair-bound

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• July 27, 2009 1:25 p.m.

Warren’s Top Shelf inks coffee deal with NBA, plans expansion

WARREN — Jordan Filippidis, owner of Top Shelf Coffee and Foods, is a small businessman who likes to

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• July 27, 2009 1:25 p.m.

More folks show up for second public hearing on Mahoning County sales tax renewal

YOUNGSTOWN — In sharp contrast to the sparsely attended hearing last week, the Mahoning County

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• July 27, 2009 1:25 p.m.

No word on print re-test in Ohio twin slaying

COLUMBUS (AP) — A judge isn’t having a hearing over whether the palm print crucial in charging an

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• July 27, 2009 11:40 a.m.

Ohio church, short on cash, wants gas drilling

STOW, Ohio (AP) — A financially struggling church here has run into trouble getting neighbors to

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Kent State warning: Watch out for a black bear

KENT, Ohio (AP) — Add another worry for jittery incoming freshmen at Kent State University: a black

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June new home sales rise 11 percent

June new home sales rise 11 percent

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• July 27, 2009 11:25 a.m.

Delphi hourly retirees protest pension, health-care reductions

WARREN — Hourly retirees from Delphi Packard Electric have formed Retirees United, a group that is

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• July 27, 2009 11:05 a.m.

Youngstown school board committee meeting today

YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Board of Education’s Legal/ Legislative Policy Committee will meet at 2

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• July 27, 2009 10:15 a.m.

Correct Ohio Lottery numbers from Sunday drawing

The lottery numbers that appeared on A2 of Monday’s editions for the Sunday day drawings for Ohio’s

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• July 27, 2009 10:05 a.m.

Turn on headlights when wipers are on, or else

COLUMBUS — You won’t get a ticket for six months, but it’s probably a good idea to start turning

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• July 27, 2009 9 a.m.

Fight between two women sparks near-riot

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police in Harrisburg say they had to call for outside assistance after a

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SNAPZ: Your "Festival Favorites" are up next

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WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public

BOOK SALES • Friends of the Rodman Public Library is having a used-book sale from Aug. 10-12. The

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Fun In The Sunfest

Sand-sculpted works of art highlight day By WILLIAM K. ALCORN 11111The sand creations were

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• July 27, 2009 12:05 a.m.

Henry’s patience lifts Scrappers to 8-7 victory

Henry’s patience lifts Scrappers to 8-7 victory Mahoning Valley rallied from a 7-5 deficit for

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• July 27, 2009 12:05 a.m.

‘The rock is ready’ for Wylde, band

If you believe everything Zakk Wylde says, apparently the Black Label Society singer-guitarist spent

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• July 27, 2009 12:05 a.m.

Last Forum union signs concessionary contract

The next big step for Forum is to file a reorganization plan with the court by a Sept. 15 deadline.

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• July 27, 2009 12:04 a.m.

Archbishop brings call for Arab-Israeli peace to Youngstown

The archbishop said he is calling on all Americans to demand an end to Israeli occupation of

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• July 27, 2009 12:04 a.m.

Thunderstruck in the park

McDonald car show turns heads with style By VIRGINIA ROSS SHANK It doesn’t take a registration

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• July 27, 2009 12:02 a.m.

Getting ready for flu season

Area health officials work on H1N1 plans By WILLIAM K. ALCORN YOUNGSTOWN — So far, so good is

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• July 27, 2009 12:02 a.m.

Hope Foundation sets softball benefit game

NILES — The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers will stage a

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• July 27, 2009 12:01 a.m.

Upgrades galore in store for Columbiana County Fair visitors

The ice-cream-eating contest is one of the participation events scheduled. LISBON — The 164th

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• July 27, 2009 12:01 a.m.

More people look at buying over renting

More people look at buying over renting ASSOCIATED PRESS For Aaron Carter, a musician who was

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Thunder Select wins NABF

1080 Media fell 5-4 in the championship game of the Senior Regional. STRUTHERS — Thunder Select

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• July 27, 2009 12:01 a.m.

Timberlake christens eco-friendly golf course

Timberlake christens eco-friendly golf course MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Justin Timberlake celebrated the

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Business News in Brief

NATION In survey, jobless spouses say they have more stress NEW YORK — Being out of work is

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Trumbull County court filings

TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin Riggs, 26, of 1160 Eastland Ave. S.E., Warren, and

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Farmers need relief in health care plan

Opinion: Our current health care system is crushing farmers. And the proposals under consideration in

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‘Pop-up stores’ add buzz

ORLANDO, Fla. — Here today and gone within months, companies large and small are opening more

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Forum Health Northside Medical Center Births

Forum Health Northside Medical Center Leeana and Bill McDonald, Hermitage, Pa., boy, July 26.

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Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong

Opinion: Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong EDITOR: I have watched the confirmation hearings of Sonia Sotomayor

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Credit-card holders, watch for changes in terms

The bulk of sweeping new credit-card regulations won’t take effect until February, and many card

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Challenge to slots plan could break the fragile budget

Editorial: Challenge to slots plan could break the fragile budget Everybody wants government to cut spending,

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As budgets dip, class sizes grow

WASHINGTON (AP) — Like a seesaw on the school playground, falling state budgets are pushing class

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For some fliers, trading miles is the way to go

DALLAS (AP) — Scott Hintz needed more miles with American Airlines to book a free trip to Morocco

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IV-tube chemical linked to preemie liver woes

CHICAGO (AP) — A chemical used in many plastic products and already under scrutiny for potential

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SUNDAY DRAWINGS

SUNDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 7-8-9 Pick 4, 7-3-7-7 Rolling Cash 5, 10-16-18-

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METRO DIGEST

Thunderbirds tickets VIENNA — Several thousand more tickets will be available starting at 9 a.m.

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Vanity licenses add up to GR8 $

CANTON (AP) — Insults, boasts, suggestive messages and preaching are bringing in $13.5 million for

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U.S. military increases attacks on Afghan drugs

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Marines and Afghan forces have found and destroyed hundreds of tons

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Riding with ...

Riding with ... Dave Blaney Last race: The Hartford native finished 42nd in Sunday’s Brickyard

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STANDINGS

STANDINGS New York-Penn League Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)2215.595—

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U.S. nears end of anthrax probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after government scientist Bruce Ivins killed himself while under

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NABF \ All-Tournament teams

NABF Senior Regional All —Tournament Team Tony Calabrese — Ohio Yankees — C Dan Popio — 1080

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Pakistan arrests pro-Taliban cleric

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Police arrested an influential pro-Taliban cleric Sunday who had brokered

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Cincinnati man shares name of famous astronaut

CINCINNATI (AP) — Sharing the same name as another person in your area isn’t usually a big deal,

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Let ugly fruit live

Let ugly fruit live Chicago Tribune: Today we report a breakthrough of note: The Europeans have

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In both parties, governor’s race in Pa. still taking shape

HARRISBURG (AP) — Early polling on Pennsylvania’s 2010 gubernatorial campaign makes one thing clear:

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2-time ‘Idol’ tryout’s life ends violently

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Former “American Idol” contestant Alexis Cohen, whose profanity-laced rant on

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DMB deals with loss, new album

Last August, just before the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Dave Matthews opened a rally

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High court ruling leads to dismissal of DUI cases

WASHINGTON— Until last month, the strongest evidence in drug and drunken driving cases in courtrooms

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Seeing real Nixon, Frost in action

NEW YORK — Make-or-break moments in a career often startle by how they appear at a moment’s notice,

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• July 27, 2009 midnight

“The Bachelorette” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s crunch time on “The

“The Bachelorette” (8 p.m., ABC): It’s crunch time on “The Bachelorette” as Jillian Harris picks her

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U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Charles C. Richardson The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is

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LIVING WITH RACISM

Racial conflict can be confusing for minority children Experts offer some advice on how to talk

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Dozens make run for money to help paralyzed Joe Kaluza

“It’s been a year and a half and people still are thinking of me. That makes me feel good,” said Kaluza.

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Years Ago

Today is Monday, July 27, the 208th day of 2009. There are 157 days left in the year. On this date

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Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Northside Eagle Eye Block Watch, 6:30 p.m., New Grace Missionary Baptist Church,

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New Deal conjures up old memories for project

PLAIN CITY, Ohio (AP) — Lloyd Warner leaned into the microphone and preserved a bit of history. He

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• July 27, 2009 midnight

NORWAY

NORWAY Dagsavisen, Oslo, July 22: We’ve seen it in Tibet and Xinjiang, in Kashmir and Chechnya,

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Ohioans face effects of $50.5B, 2-year budget

COLUMBUS — Ohio’s next operating budget is now law. The $50.5 billion, two-year spending plan was

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• July 27, 2009 midnight

Online pal gets way too friendly

Dear Annie: I am the mother of an 18-month-old baby and have been happily married for 15 years.

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Recipe for success with soft, smooth feet

Dear Heloise: Summer is so hard on my feet. Didn’t you have a recipe with things I have in the

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Utah’s health care reform a success

Opinion: WASHINGTON — In a way, it’s too bad President Obama tapped Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman to serve as

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Leaving political plans unclear, Palin steps down as governor

About 5,000 people attended her farewell speech at a park in Alaska. FAIRBANKS, Alaska (AP) —

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Boardman administration is the problem, not patrolmen

Opinion: Boardman administration is the problem, not patrolmen EDITOR: Your July 23 editorial blasting

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Palin wrong on the ‘facts’ about energy

Opinion: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin put the global warming debate front and center recently with a plea

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Experts try to stop schizophrenia early

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — She was sociable and happy in high school. But in college that changed

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Main Street faces soaring, sour loans

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — As the effects of the economic collapse began pouring down Main Street,

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Dozens make run for money to help paralyzed Joe Kaluza

The former KFC restaurant manager continues to inspire many people, some participants said.

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• July 26, 2009 9:40 p.m.

More tickets for Thunderbirds show in Valley available Monday

VIENNA -- Several thousand more tickets will be available starting at 9 a.m. Monday for the Thunder

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Sculptors enjoy sun, fun at Mill Creek fest

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER Turtles, castles and a jolly fellow with a beard

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• July 26, 2009 9 p.m.

Indians rock Seattle in 12-3 win

SEATTLE (AP) — Grady Sizemore hit his 20th leadoff homer, Jhonny Peralta hit his second career grand

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• July 26, 2009 7:45 p.m.

Area officials prepare for swine-flu season

YOUNGSTOWN — So far, so good is the assessment by Mahoning County public-health officials of the

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• July 26, 2009 7:20 p.m.

Diamondbacks wallop Pirates

PHOENIX (AP) — Mark Reynolds and Gerardo Parra each hit two-run homers, Parra finished with four

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• July 26, 2009 6:55 p.m.

Columbiana Co. Fair visitors to see many improvements

LISBON — The 164th annual Columbiana County Fair is a week away with spruced-up grounds, music and

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• July 26, 2009 5:55 p.m.

Landfill closing far ahead of schedule

GREEN — A long-running landfill in southern Mahoning County is slated for closure by month’s end.

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Palestinian archbishop visits Youngstown, urges end to Israeli occupation

YOUNGSTOWN - A call for peace and an end to oppression in the Palestinian territories went out

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SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

Commercial intertech • Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s

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SENIOR MENUS

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,

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• July 26, 2009 8:03 a.m.

Parents announce Schissel-Masters wedding plans

BOARDMAN — The wedding of Anna Schissel, 2630 Netherland Dr., 102, and Tom Masters, 425 Dayton

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• July 26, 2009 8:03 a.m.

Melissa Johnson, Robert Beadle to wed in autumn

CANFIELD — Christopher and Mary Kaye Johnson of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their

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CANDICE LAWSON | JOHN METZINGER

CANDICE LAWSON JOHN METZINGER YOUNGSTOWN — Sacred Heart of Jesus Church was the setting at 11:30

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JULIE SZELES | DAVID COLELLA

julie szeles david colella POLAND — Holy Family Church was the setting at 1:30 p.m. June 13 as the

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LAURA ITALIANO | KENNETH KRAFT

LAURA ITALIANO KENNETH KRAFT YOUNGSTOWN — The Rev Edward Noga officiated at 2 p.m. May 23 as Laura

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DiPieros receive dinner, honors on 60th anniversary

COITSVILLE — John and Elinor DiPiero of Coitsville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June

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Kiralys plan trip to celebrate their 30th anniversary

MCDONALD — Mr. and Mrs. George Kiraly, 224 Grant St., will celebrate 30 years of marriage on July

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Stumpo family marks couple's 60th anniversary

LIBERTY — Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Stumpo of Liberty will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Aug.

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Mr., Mrs. Prokop mark 60 years of marriage together

LIBERTY — Peter and Helen Prokop of Liberty celebrated 60 years of marriage on June 19. They were

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Surprise party honors Castros for 50th anniversary

CAMPBELL — A surprise party and buffet dinner on July 19 at the Elm Tree in Struthers honored Manuel

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• July 26, 2009 7:55 a.m.

Kennehans host family for their 60th anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN — Mr. and Mrs. William Kennehan of Youngstown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary

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• July 26, 2009 7:54 a.m.

Family, friends join to celebrate for Higginses' 50th

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Higgins STRUTHERS — Mr. and Mrs. Bill Higgins of Struthers celebrated their 50th

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Ankle & Foot Care Centers plan diabetes golf tourney

Special to The Vindicator FORE WORD: Looking forward to the Annual American Diabetes Association

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Corn roast, dinner, sale

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Spaghetti dinner benefit planned for cancer patient

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• July 26, 2009 7:49 a.m.

Torch Club member garners 2 awards

Torch Club member garners 2 awards YOUNGSTOWN — Professor Charles W. Darling, a member of

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'The Fair That Cares' asks you to care, too

CANFIELD — Because people make the fair, the Arts and Crafts Department of the Canfield Fair wants

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• July 26, 2009 7:46 a.m.

Prevention plans urged to reduce child deaths

Buying furniture safety straps is a very small price to pay to make a child safe, a Struthers

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• July 26, 2009 12:10 a.m.

Thunder falls

Large turnout closes season Green Bay’s trickery played a role in the 63-43 victory in the season

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• July 26, 2009 12:10 a.m.

Salinas brothers earn Roth victories

Ten bouts were fought at the second tournament honoring Bob Roth. YOUNGSTOWN — Not all boxers

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• July 26, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Rep. Ryan discusses coverage concerns

Valley residents share their health-care stories By JORDAN COHEN NILES — Krista Ventresco of

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• July 26, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Niles boxer Lyell looks for big hit in W. Virginia

The middleweight will fight Chris Overbey on Friday in a Charleston stadium event. Just

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• July 26, 2009 12:08 a.m.

Mercer Co. seniors take trip to the fabulous ’50s for follies

Go back to the ’50s with more than 20 acts. SHARPSVILLE, Pa. — They’re a tight group, the

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• July 26, 2009 12:08 a.m.

Scrappers rebound with shutout

Mahoning Valley returned home for a 4-0 win over Williamsport and first place. NILES — Strong

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• July 26, 2009 12:07 a.m.

MONSTER MADNESS

Aptly named trucks, Jeeps take over the fairgrounds By SEAN BARRON CANFIELD — Bigfoot, Bounty

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Cabrera, Tribe sink Mariners

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Mahoning Twp. official faces charges over use of credit card

He has been charged with five felony counts, including two counts of theft. HILLSVILE, Pa. —

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Girl racers rule in 72nd running of All-American Soap Box Derby

AKRON — A 10-year-old girl who is the 15th member of her family to participate in the national Soap

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Big Ben fans offer support

AMBRIDGE, Pa. (AP) — Ben Roethlisberger enjoyed a warm reception from Pittsburgh Steelers fans in

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Butler Co. gets set for Week of Caring

BUTLER, Pa. — United Way of Butler County is now accepting applications for projects for its 14th

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MILESTONES

DOCTORS OSU optometry Sarah L. Wagner of Boardman has received her doctorate of optometry from

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Road to recovery

Ohio Department of Transportation workers install the American Recovery and Reinvestment roadway sign to denote a project along state Route 39 in Columbiana County.

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• July 26, 2009 12:01 a.m.

Deadline nears for Gus Macker

YOUNGSTOWN — The deadline to enter the first Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is today. The

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Business digest

REGION GM Lordstown salaried retirees plan meeting CANFIELD — The GM Lordstown Salaried Retirees

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selected stocks

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BIRTHS

St. Elizabeth Health Center Paul and Rachel Dubos, Campbell, girl, July 23. Arren Penny and

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Security tips when leaving home

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The battle to absorb

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ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES || CURRENT PRICES

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

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Now is a good time to buy new car

The time has come to figure out what to do. Now, I wouldn’t normally purchase a brand-new car. I’m

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TOUR DE FRANCE \ 20th Stage

Stage: A 104-mile stage from Montelimar to the Mont Ventoux, with a 13-mile final ascent at an

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Dayton apartments to empty in bedbug battle

DAYTON (AP) — Owners of a downtown Dayton apartment building are moving residents out for a week and

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Canfield wins Little League state opener

TALLMADGE — The Canfield 11-12-year-old Little League baseball team opened up state tournament play

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Gay wins race despite leg injury

LONDON (AP) — Tyson Gay didn’t look like a man preparing to end Usain Bolt’s sprinting supremacy at

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Astro Falcons to play for title

STRUTHERS — The Astro Falcons defeated Toronto Mets, 3-2, on Saturday to advance to today’s

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Jones propels Pirates past Diamondbacks

PHOENIX (AP) — The way rookie Garrett Jones is going these days, even the balls he doesn’t think are

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MLB \ Saturday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 11, Twins 5 ANAHEIM, Calif. — Chone Figgins and Maicer Izturis, normally

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AMERICAN LEAGUE

AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 10, Mariners 3 ClevelandSeattle abrhbiabrhbi ACarer ss4322ISuzuki

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MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER \ Saturday’s games

Crew 3, FC Toronto 2 COLUMBUS — Jason Garey scored in second-half stoppage time and the Columbus

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BLOOD DRIVES

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

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Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, 6 p.m., 82 Ohltown Road. Eastgate Regional Council

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SANDLOTs \ Scores and schedules

NABF Senior Regional Saturday’s scores Round 3 Winners Bracket Game 7 — Thunder Select 5,

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Some cat owners ignore their basic responsibilities

Opinion: Some cat owners ignore their basic responsibilities EDITOR: I am a cat owner. I am a dog owner.

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Gov. Rendell’s legacy collides with GOP’s need for identity

HARRISBURG (AP) — When they talk about what they want out of the state’s 2009-10 budget, Gov. Ed

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Cash leads West to All-Star victory

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — It was quite a weekend for Swin Cash. Cash enjoyed a reunion with her

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Laffey, Indians blank Mariners

SEATTLE (AP) — Aaron Laffey couldn’t remember the last time he had a scoreless outing. No wonder.

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Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week Charles C. Richardson The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is

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Questions abound in NFL preseason

Ah, the pleasantries of training camps. The oppressive heat. The two-a-day practices. The stuffy

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Formula One driver is stable

BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Ferrari driver Felipe Massa underwent surgery on life-threatening skull

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Dufner has lead at soggy Canadian

OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Jason Dufner flirted with a 59, then settled for a 9-under 63. Mark

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Contador poised to win; Armstrong likely third

MONT VENTOUX, France (AP) — Alberto Contador is basking in double satisfaction: the Tour de France

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Saved by a wave

Opinion: Saved by a wave EDITOR: Last Saturday, my husband was at the corner of Indianola Ave. and

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Swan speakers sound and look good

Q. I am looking to add better sound to my TV. Do you favor the Soundmatters MAINtage HD or the Zvox

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Children’s art festival at Hoyt Institute

Children’s art festival at Hoyt Institute NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts will come

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Simply put, we’re not the best

Opinion: Simply put, we’re not the best EDITOR: The health care discussion needs to be conducted in light

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Books digest

LOCAL Boardman writer’s work featured in new book BOARDMAN — Julie Arduini’s story about a

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Some of the talk about fixing health care is scary

Opinion: Some of the talk about fixing health care is scary EDITOR: I’m a 28-year-old mother of three

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Food, fun, tradition...that’s amore!

Grape stomping featured at this year’s fest Music and winemaking will be a big part of the fun.

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Best-Sellers \ Publishers Weekly

For the week ending July 18: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Best Friends Forever” by Jennifer Weiner

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KidsPost Book Club | Book 5 Here’s food for thought

“Chew on This” by Eric Schlosser and Charles Wilson (Houghlin Mifflin Harcourt, 318 pp., ages 9-13)

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expert advice

expert advice Designers John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon offer some tips on how to decorate with

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Great Lakes Coast Guard chief is Ohio native

CLEVELAND (AP) — Coast Guard admiral Peter Neffenger was expecting to finish an adventurous sailing

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walking tips A healthier lifestyle

Here are some tips to help get you walking to a healthier lifestyle: Set reachable goals. Use

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Irish band The Script finds influence in R&B and soul

NEW YORK — The Script are spending the year opening up for superstars such as Paul McCartney and U2,

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‘Addams Family’ will open in April

‘Addams Family’ will open in April NEW YORK — “The Addams Family” musical has found a home on

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Retailers turning to localized discounts

NEW YORK — At the Banana Republic store in New York’s World Financial Center, a white pleated skirt

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WALLPAPER IS BACK

Drama, texture, warmth and personality easily added With stylish patterns selling for $30 a roll

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‘Girls From Ames’ chronicles set of longtime friendships

DES MOINES, Iowa — A year before it became a best-seller, author Jeffrey Zaslow wondered if all the

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Activists decry diabetes drug as dangerous

The diabetes drug rosiglitazone, already under fire because it has been found to increase the risk

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Gymnast Liukin competes again

Not bad after almost a year off. Not bad at all. Olympic champion Nastia Liukin returned to

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Analysis: Race is daunting challenge for Obama

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama’s summary of the furor over a black Harvard professor’s

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An opening at the airport

Editorial: An opening at the airport The Western Reserve Port Authority plainly didn’t need the distraction

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

House calls

Practice making a recovery Washington Post WASHINGTON — When George Taler meets with a patient,

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Upton leads Diamondbacks past Bucs

PHOENIX — Justin Upton homered and drove in three runs, and Doug Davis rebounded from his worst

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Politics at the root of Kentucky prosecution

Opinion: Three years ago, with TV crews rolling, police helicopters swooped down on construction sites in

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HEALTH DIGEST

Free service offered YOUNGSTOWN — Trinity United Methodist Church, 30 W. Front St., has opened the

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Worldwide, protesters target Iran

LONDON (AP) — Protesters across the world called on Iran on Saturday to end its clampdown on

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SATURDAY drawings

SATURDAY drawings OHIO Saturday night: Pick 3, 7-7-2 Pick 4, 6-8-7-0 Rolling Cash 5, 10-

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Father saw illness as a ‘test of his faith’

WAUSAU, Wis. — A Wisconsin man accused of killing his daughter by praying instead of seeking

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System Mechanic adds energy boost

Walk into any convenience store these days and you’ll see those little energy booster bottles next

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Mahoning County officials must justify their existence

Editorial: Not to burst Mahoning County Commissioner David Ludt’s bubble, but the glaring absence of the public

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Jevan Snead, Tim Tebow lead SEC QB parade

HOOVER, Ala. (AP) — Joe Cox might not become the next Matthew Stafford, a top draft pick now

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Suicide attackers strike city

KABUL (AP) — Less than a month before Afghanistan’s presidential election, Taliban fighters wearing

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Excessive sweating may be hyperhidrosis

Q. Is there any remedy for underarm sweating? Our 14-year-old granddaughter refuses to wear anything

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‘Young creatives’ in Portland tough it out in tough times

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Ceramics artist Heidi Sowa had her eyes set on Portland for years. The city

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COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURT FILINGS

Columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Kathleen Feezle, 489 Columbiana St., Leetonia, v. Douglas

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Years Ago

Today is Sunday, July 26, the 207th day of 2009. There are 158 days left in the year. On this date

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An arena of false profits and false prophets

Opinion: The headline on the front page of Tuesday’s Vindicator screamed — OK, perhaps not screamed, but

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Vaccine shows promise against typhoid

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A typhoid vaccine proved effective in the slums of India, where it not only

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Many short-term complications stall health-reform bill

The sheer size of the bill — 1,018 pages — and the monumental impact it will have on all Americans

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Financier: I turned over $5.5M to Jackson executors

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former financial adviser to Michael Jackson said Friday that he was the person

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

METRO DIGEST

2nd sales-tax hearing YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners will conduct a second public

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Astronauts in orbit enjoy a day off

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The astronauts in orbit, all 13 of them, enjoyed their first day off in

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Providers split on Medicare payment plan

WASHINGTON — While a cornerstone of President Barack Obama’s plan to trim medical costs — an

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VETERANS

VETERANS Reservists reunion VIENNA — A first reunion is planned Aug. 15 for all Navy reservists

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Washington must fix our broken health care system

Opinion: Washington must fix our broken health care system EDITOR: I am writing to ask that our federal

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Build a countertop

Build a countertop Here’s an ambitious project for the DIYer: building a countertop — from

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

‘Best Friends Forever’ — not Weiner’s best book

“Best Friends Forever” by Jennifer Weiner (Simon & Schuster, 368 pages, $26.99) Addie Downs and

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Geo’s Music will reopen downtown

YOUNGSTOWN — Geo’s Music will reopen at its original location at 102 W. Federal St., downtown. The

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Great news, but a bad picture

Opinion: Great news, but a bad picture EDITOR: What great news for our wonderful city to rank in the Top

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‘Battlefield’

‘Battlefield’ Jordin Sparks (19 Recordings) Grade: C Challenged to name all eight “American

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Deconstruction has multiple advantages over demolition

Opinion: EDITOR: We were rather disappointed in Bertram de Souza’s portrayal of the City of Youngstown’s

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Evil children: Subgenre has always chilled moviegoers

One professor says the enduring appeal of demon children in horror films is the fear of the

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Bernie deserves better than he got in life and story

Opinion: Bernie deserves better than he got in life and story EDITOR: I feel compelled to comment on The

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The headline is ‘Jarts.’ The story is ‘Family.’

Opinion: I got schooled by the regulars at Cassese’s MVR in a round of boccie last year. And, in our

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Across U.S., stimulus projects stall in slow lane

Federal and state officials expect the pace of construction and hiring to pick up substantially

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“Masterpiece Mystery!” (9 p.m., PBS): On a new “Masterpiece Mystery!” Miss

“Masterpiece Mystery!” (9 p.m., PBS): On a new “Masterpiece Mystery!” Miss Marple (Julia McKenzie)

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Shark alert! Norman has Senior British lead

SUNNINGDALE, England (AP) — Greg Norman shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Saturday to grab the lead by

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Time to cash in savings bonds?

DALLAS — For some people, the U.S. savings bonds they’ve bought end up forgotten in a drawer, closet

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Future is bright for Philips’ flat-light technology

AACHEN, Germany (AP) — Someday, our ceilings and walls might radiate light, illuminating indoor

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Dangerous cocktail: Mix U.S. with Mexico

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre isn’t touching one very volatile subject

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LOCAL, REGION DIGEST

LOCAL Dog shows set to start Thursday at fairgrounds CANFIELD — The Steel Valley Cluster, which

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Where to go for weekend entertainment

Today Children Way to Go, Wheat! (wheat harvest progress wagon tour), 1 to 4 p.m., Mill Creek

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New vehicles must be hits, GM product chief says

New vehicles must be hits, GM product chief says He said all new vehicles will be more fuel

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Car fuels unique legacy for an entire family

Car fuels unique legacy for an entire family What started out as a graduation gift eventually

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

‘PARTY OVER HERE!’

Toronto’s Scotia Bank Caribana is in its 42nd year This year’s festival continues through August

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Mahoning sets goals on sewer projects

A major unseen investment is being made underground. YOUNGSTOWN — From one end of Mahoning

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

SNAPZ — Don’t miss it!

Don’t miss it! Wednesday is the deadline for next month’s Snapz feature. The theme is “Festival

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Service

Service The Youngs-town YMCA has hired Greg Kleeh of Canfield as financial development and human

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They finance deadbeat stepson’s lifestyle

Dear Annie: My 21-year-old stepson, “Sam,” is smart, strong, healthy, good-looking — and lazy. He

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Rice, Henderson together forever

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Rickey Henderson knew what was expected every time he batted. So, too,

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Collectors seek farm-related toys

Now that vegetable gardens are in the news – there’s one at the White House and cities are

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Brewerton retains Evian Masters lead

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Becky Brewerton of Wales shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday to grab a

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Obama cites small-business study to promote reform

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama, citing a new White House study suggesting that small

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• July 26, 2009 midnight

Martin breaks mark for age for Indy pole

INDIANAPOLIS — There are not many times in Mark Martin’s success-filled NASCAR career when he has

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Dog shows start Thursday at fairgrounds

Dog shows set to start Thursday at fairgrounds

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• July 25, 2009 11:30 p.m.

Indians beat Mariners 10-3

SEATTLE (AP) — Asdrubal Cabrera homered, drove in two runs and scored three times to back a strong

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• July 25, 2009 7:40 p.m.

Learn about the latest consumer scams

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• July 25, 2009 7:03 p.m.

Today's long-drive to benefit Rescue Mission runs till 8 p.m.

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• July 25, 2009 5:38 p.m.

Date announced for celebration of Moore 50th

NORTH JACKSON — Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Moore, 461 S. Salem-Warren Road, are observing their 50th

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• July 25, 2009 10:11 a.m.

Erin Lalama to be bride of Mr. McAndrew

COLUMBIANA — Frank and Paulette Lalama of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their

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• July 25, 2009 10:09 a.m.

Lewis-Nuccio engagement is announced

CANFIELD — Announcement is being made by Lawrence and Karen Lewis of Canfield of the engagement of

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• July 25, 2009 10:08 a.m.

Amanda M. Ruby is engaged to Brandon S. Ray

NORTH JACKSON — Announcement of the engagement of their daughter, Amanda M. Ruby, to Brandon S. Ray

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• July 25, 2009 10:07 a.m.

Parents announce Kagarise-Parish wedding plans

Announcement of plans for the forthcoming marriage of Shaina Lynn Kagarise and James Michael Parish,

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• July 25, 2009 10:06 a.m.

Cutest Pet Contest

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Car/bike show rain date

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'Wii Play for JA'

‘Wii Play for JA’ BOARDMAN — Junior Achievement of the Mahoning Valley will have “Wii Play 4 JA!”

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8th of 9 Forum unions agrees to concessions

YOUNGSTOWN — It’s eight down and one to go for Forum Health in renegotiating concessionary contracts

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• July 25, 2009 12:10 a.m.

A look at the Valley’s top recruits

Nine of Ohio’s top 32 football recruits will play for Mahoning Valley schools this fall.

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• July 25, 2009 12:10 a.m.

What does future hold for the Thunder?

Poor on-field performance and low attendance have rumors floating that the team won’t return in

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• July 25, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Union officials: Expect Delphi pensions to sink

Packard workers who retired in 1999 or earlier under GM are not affected by the cuts. Frank

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• July 25, 2009 12:09 a.m.

Young gymnast has the right stuff

Mitchell DeHoff, 15, of Fitch High travels five days a week to Cleveland to train at Gymnastics

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• July 25, 2009 12:08 a.m.

Answers sought to flooding woes

The final phase of the Indian Run project in Canfield should be under way by 2010. CANFIELD —

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• July 25, 2009 12:08 a.m.

Legal experts: Roethlisberger may have to settle, even if he’s not guilty

Legal experts say a trial could result in a great loss of potential endorsements for the Steelers’

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• July 25, 2009 12:07 a.m.

Chief of police exits for Medina

A captain will run operations until a replacement for Berarducci is found. BOARDMAN — Police

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• July 25, 2009 12:07 a.m.

GO & DO WEEKEND

Today Comedy Tim Gage, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club, Radisson Hotel, Pa. Route 18 at I-80,

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• July 25, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Scrappers swept by State College

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The State College Spikes swept a doubleheader from the Scrappers, winning 4-3

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• July 25, 2009 12:06 a.m.

Lance still 3rd in Tour

AUBENAS, France (AP) — Alberto Contador stayed in command at the Tour de France with two days of

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• July 25, 2009 12:05 a.m.

Peek into America’s past at re-enactment next weekend

The Civil War enthusiasts will perform a re-enactment this weekend. There are moments when

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• July 25, 2009 12:05 a.m.

Suit seeks mayor’s reinstatement

The longtime mayor says council did not have a right to accept his resignation once he had rescinded

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• July 25, 2009 12:04 a.m.

Brother gets 5 years in fatal stabbing of sister's fiance

‘I cannot forgive him,’ the victim’s mother says of the defendant. YOUNGSTOWN — A man who

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• July 25, 2009 12:03 a.m.

They’re digging jail

Joe Paloski, a graduate student at Youngstown State University, digs in a pit outside on the site of the former jail outside the old courthouse on Court Street in Canfield. The purpose of the dig was to explore the area’s history.

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• July 25, 2009 12:01 a.m.

Husband won’t go to counseling? Go alone

Dear Annie: My husband, “Don,” and I have been married for more than 35 years and have five grown

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Panel will study ways to help ailing auto industry

Two area legislators are on the select committee on the changing auto industry. COLUMBUS — A

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

Area Vacation Bible School schedules

Who: Abundant Life Fellowship. What: “Undefeated Mega Sports Camp” is the theme. When: 6 to 8:30

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150 dogs found dead in freezers in Michigan home

DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Police found about 150 dead dogs Friday packed in freezers in the basement of

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

Take pet’s familiar items along when traveling

Dear Heloise: This is in regard to traveling with pets. I place our Yorkie’s favorite blanket and a

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Chilling? So far, July ranks among the coolest Julys in Valley history

The temperature hasn’t hit 90 degrees even one time this month. YOUNGSTOWN — With only a week

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• By David Skolnick
• July 25, 2009 midnight

Prosecutors, family: Execute killer

CLEVELAND (AP) — Prosecutors and relatives of a woman murdered in a 1995 by a hired killer are

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

1 hurdle cleared on health care

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats announced agreement Friday on far-reaching steps designed to rein

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Roller coaster is hard on thrill seekers

CINCINNATI (AP) — One of the most popular rides at Kings Island amusement park sits idle, in the

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

Boardman boundaries were OK

The township received a kit from the Census Bureau and sent in corrected boundaries. BOARDMAN

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

Kyle Busch: There’s no problem with Johnson

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kurt Busch has an excuse for why it took so long for he and Jimmie Johnson to

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

Obama offers ‘Race to the Top’ school fund

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dangling the promise of $5 billion in grants, President Barack Obama pressured

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N.Y. man accused of trafficking in kidneys

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Levy Izhak Rosenbaum of Brooklyn called himself a “matchmaker,” but his business

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

Fred Funk shoots 65 at Senior British Open; leads by 3 shots

SUNNINGDALE, England (AP) — Fred Funk shot a 5-under 65 for a three-shot lead at the Senior British

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

CDC: Swine flu could hit 40% of Americans

ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. health officials say swine flu could strike up to 40 percent of Americans over

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Montero has big hit for Arizona

PHOENIX (AP) — Miguel Montero doubled in the go-ahead run in a five-run seventh and pinch-hitter

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

White Sox’s Buehrle a favorite in clubhouse

DETROIT (AP) — Mark Buehrle already had a no-hitter on his resume when the White Sox left-hander

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• July 25, 2009 midnight

McDonald council accepts bid for upgrad of sports courts

McDONALD — Village council has accepted an initial $452,000 bid to demolish several tennis and

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Nike to return tapes of Crawford’s dunk