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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Airforce says more tickets to be made available for air show next month

VIENNA — Township residents, particularly those who live near the Youngstown Air Reserve Station,


Pavlik never interested in Showtime tournament

YOUNGSTOWN — When Showtime announced its lineup last week for its upcoming super middleweight


State approves funds for four Mahoning Valley projects

The state Controlling Board has approved funding for four projects in the Mahoning Valley. Among


Three postal branches might be on the chopping block

Three postal branches might be on the chopping block


Sotomayor pledges impartial justice if confirmed

Sotomayor pledges impartial justice if confirmed


Pro-life group ousts Ryan from its advisory board

Upset by what is sees as U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan abandoning his pro-life position, Democrats For Life of


Ryan works on Delphi Packard retirees’ behalf

WARREN — U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has stepped in to help Delphi Packard Electric retirees who fear they


Decision on Youngstown job losses to come at month’s end

YOUNGSTOWN — The city administration will decide at the end of the month how many city employees


U.S. Rep. Brown leads Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Hunger, Nutrition, and Family Farms.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Avon, is the new chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture


Nurses association threatens Forum with a strike

YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Nurses Association has coupled its objection to Forum’s motion to void the


Graham predicts Sotomayor OK barring meltdown

Graham predicts Sotomayor OK 'barring meltdown'


New and used car sales in Valley fell in June

Sales of both new and used vehicles in the Mahoning Valley fell in June. Area dealers sold 1,746


Philanthropists provide dollars to two Valley churches

Two churches in the Mahoning Valley have benefitted from the generosity of philanthropists Tony and


Sotomayor hearing starts with Leahy praise

Sotomayor hearing starts with Leahy praise


Forum’s pension plan underfunded by $207 million, PBGC says

YOUNGSTOWN — The pension plan of the bankrupt Forum Health is underfunded by an estimated


Demjanjuk formally charged for WWII killings

Demjanjuk charged over WWII killings


WORTH A LOOK | Events are open to the public

dances • North Shenango Community Center, 2857 state Route 285, Espyville, will sponsor an oldies


Northeast Ohio outpaces nation in several industries

The region’s scientific and legal industries are growing faster than the national average. An


ACTION calls for central campus

Gateway plan isn’t enough, group says


Motorcyclists honor fallen police officers

Motorcyclists honor fallen police officers By VIRGINIA ROSS SHANK Folks such as Pat and Jane

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Youngstown Playhouse costumes, props to take center stage at auction

YOUNGSTOWN — More than 125 military uniforms, plus accessories, that are part of the Youngstown


Looking to bid Beast mulcher adieu, Boardman to give Web site a 2nd try

The township reduced the starting bid for the machine by $89,000. BOARDMAN — The township got

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Niles prepares to begin remote meter readings

The wireless network contains more than 100 radios and four hubs that cover the entire city.


Danny DeVito serves lemon liqueur at festival

Danny DeVito serves lemon liqueur at festival NEW ORLEANS — Actor Danny DeVito served up his own


Bad boy Brock Lesnar entertains, but UFC isn’t laughing

“I come from a business that is purely entertainment. I screwed up, and I apologize.” Brock Lesnar


Omg! Positive tone boosts Yahoo celebrity site to top

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Think of the most popular brands in celebrity news, and you’ll probably


The boob tube

NEW YORK (AP) — Lee Richman installs high-end home theater systems that can cost as much as


Ben Carlson helps power Scrappers past Muckdogs

BATAVIA, N.Y. — Ben Carlson went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and his first homer of the season to


College taps into African music

BOSTON — Victor Dogah bobs his head and smiles, quickly getting the hang of the Puerto Rican rhythm


TNT police drama ‘Dark Blue’ aims for grittiness

BURBANK, Calif. — Dylan McDermott has lost his sex appeal. The 47-year-old actor’s face has been


Poll: All-Stars, Series should not be linked

Every time Tony La Russa walks onto a field, it’s serious. So the St. Louis Cardinals manager wants


‘Transumers’ rent rather than buy

MIAMI (AP) — Cassandra Smith spends $800 a month renting designer handbags and leases a luxury condo


Kurt Busch, Jimmie Johnson trade paint and then words

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Kurt Busch and Jimmie Johnson traded paint. It might be awhile until they


Thomas and Inge lead Tigers to win over Tribe

DETROIT (AP) — Brandon Inge said he wasn’t sure how to prepare for today’s Home Run Derby, but the


Feliz slam lifts Phillies past Pirates

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Pedro Feliz provided the offense, J.A. Happ kept the Pirates in check, and in a


MOUNTAINEER

MOUNTAINEER SUNDAY RESULTS 1st—Royal Field (Houghton)5.40 3.60 2.40 Doneraile’s Peak


Tour roundup \ News and notes

In front: The Men Cat 3 race was won by Brent Martin of Stow (Stark Velo), followed by Kevan


Who’s willing to pay higher taxes?

Opinion: WASHINGTON — Economic policy, which became startling when Washington began buying automobile


Early-stage venture capital investments in Ohio grew by nearly 50 percent last year, compared with a

Early-stage venture capital investments in Ohio grew by nearly 50 percent last year, compared with a


MLB ROUNDUP \ Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Angels 5, Yankees 4 ANAHEIM, Calif. — John Lackey pitched seven solid innings


NEW ON HOME VIDEO This week’s DVD releases

Available Tuesday: “The Edge of Love” (unrated, 110 minutes): In John Maybury’s speculative


Assault of man reported in Hermitage

HERMITAGE, Pa. — Mercer County 911 Center reported an assault at 1:05 a.m. Sunday in the parking lot


Design proposal sails in for Cleveland waterfront

CLEVELAND (AP) — Advisers with experience in urban waterfront design have reported to the Cleveland


selected stocks

selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .54, 17.03 .23 Avalon


Cops place no targets on X-rated businesses

Adults-only cabarets, stores aren’t singled out, local police say By ELISE FRANCO The only


Thrilled spectators urge full speed ahead for 2010 race

43 cyclists compete Sunday on West Federal Street in Youngstown as part of the four-stage Tour of the Valley. The three-day bicycle race concluded Sunday with a 1.1 downtown Youngstown course.

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Picture-posters beware

Picture-posters beware Chicago Tribune: Sharing photographs — with friends, family, even tertiary


BRITAIN

BRITAIN The Independent, July 8: The memorial to those who died in the 7/7 London bombings four


U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED

U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED George W. Mosley III The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is


Dario Franchitti wins at Toronto

TORONTO (AP) — Dario Franchitti had nearly forgotten what it was like to win on the streets of


Pa. employees brace for payless paydays

HARRISBURG (AP) — Pennsylvania’s budget breakdown is approaching its third week, with no end in


STANDINGS \ New York-Penn League

Pinckney Division WLPct.GB Scrappers (Indians)168.667— Williamsport (Phillies)1311.5423


Ohio angle left out of new Dillinger movie

TOLEDO (AP) — Before becoming Public Enemy No. 1, gangster John Dillinger pulled off his first bank


U.S. Women’s Open

U.S. Women’s Open Sunday’s Scores At Saucon Valley Country Club (Old Course) Bethlehem, Pa.


Inkster expects quick resolution to LPGA dispute

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — The dispute between a faction of LPGA players and the commissioner could be


GM gets new lease on life; Lordstown’s a part of it

Editorial: GM gets new lease on life; Lordstown’s a part of it For decades, the old General Motors was a huge


TRUMBULL COUNTY

TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Citimortgage Inc. et al v. Emma M. Woods, foreclosure. US Bank


On area diamonds Youth baseball

13-15s Rondinelli Tuxedo 9-12, Astro Falcons 4-7 — Rondinelli (26-4) swept the Falcons to win the


Sports digest

LOCAL Frederick, Warren win at Speedway HARTFORD — Jonathan Frederick and Marty Warren captured


Hoffman, Pena, Duke added to All-Star teams

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Trevor Hoffman was supposed to take his sons fishing. Instead, they’re all headed


Stay-at-home moms find job-hunting a challenge

Stay-at-home moms find job-hunting a challenge The percentage of women ages 24 to 44 who are in


Man charged with felonious assault

YOUNGSTOWN — Police found a group of people gathered around a woman of the 500 block of West


Palin plans to focus on book, politics

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said she’s not only staying involved in national politics,


TODAY

TODAY 8:30 a.m. (STO) “This Week in Baseball.” 8:30 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France. Noon


Armstrong stays in 3rd place, eyes another Tour

TARBES, France (AP) — With the Pyrenees behind him but the toughest rides still to come, Lance


“The Bachelorette” (8 p.m., ABC): Three’s a crowd on “The

“The Bachelorette” (8 p.m., ABC): Three’s a crowd on “The Bachelorette,” so someone’s got to go. But


Sotomayor faces friendly jury as hearings open

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sonia Sotomayor has decided advantages as she begins the most important trial of


Stricker’s strong rounds lead to Deere Classic title

SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — All around him, players were making runs at the lead. Steve Stricker didn’t


OHIO

OHIO Owners considering Lebanon Raceway move DAYTON — Lebanon Raceway’s general manager says the


This day in history

Today is Monday, July 13, the 194th day of 2009. There are 171 days left in the year. On this date


Zetts sees first action for Thunder

PEORIA, Ill. — The Mahoning Valley Thunder had a familiar face under center Saturday night.

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Forum Health Northside Medical Center Births

Forum Health Northside Medical Center Stephanie and Kristopher Krol, Campbell, boy, July 12. St.


Sheriff vows to find killers of couple who had 16 kids

PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) — A 56-year-old man was charged with evidence tampering Sunday in the slaying


DOWNTOWN SHOWDOWN: Rosskopf yellow jersey winner

Rosskopf yellow jersey winner Jittery Joe’s of Georgia had a strong presence in the bicycle race

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Campbell police probe fatal crash

CAMPBELL — Sgt. John Rusnak said the names of the victims in a traffic accident about 12:30 p.m.


Notable and Quotable

Opinion: “With bankruptcy in the rearview mirror, U.S. auto companies will even more aggressively pursue new


Horse reported running loose in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD — There was a different kind of horsepower on state Route 617 near Hofmeister Road when


Evely overtakes Walling to capture yellow jersey

The two riders had swapped the leader’s jersey over the previous two races. YOUNGSTOWN — Janet

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baseball

baseball Austintown Community — will host its annual youth tournament from July 18-31 for boys 8U,


Pa. swim club accused of racism to ask kids back

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A private suburban swim club accused of racism after it canceled the memberships


Attorney puts practice to test

YOUNGSTOWN — Alan Wenger has been coming downtown every work day for 32 years, but finally got to


Ji birdies 72nd hole to win Open

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Eun Hee Ji found surprising calm in a double-bogey and a dramatic victory with


Saturday’s Games

Saturday’s Games American League L.A. Angels 14, N.Y. Yankees 8 Oakland 7, Tampa Bay 2


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Liberty Local school board, caucus, 6 p.m.; regular meeting will follow, high


Our thirst for oil shouldn’t trump fairness

Opinion: COLUMBUS, Ohio — Oil may soon trump politics in our relations with Cuba. Estimates of Cuban offshore


Carlos weakens to tropical storm

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hours after being downgraded from a hurricane, Tropical Storm Carlos weakened


China will gorge itself while U.S. abstains

Opinion: FLINT, Mich. — The 47-year-old trade embargo against Cuba has been shaken by the revelation that


Carter’s crisis of confidence still matters

Opinion: Thirty years ago, on July 15, 1979, President Jimmy Carter went on national television to give a


Business News in Brief

NATION Relationships strong among office workers NEW YORK — Office workers may have a bigger


Family says police failed to ID selves

NEW YORK (AP) — A man who told an undercover policeman to get off his family’s stoop punched the


Follow tips to keep the line fluid at airport

Dear Heloise: Please tell your readers about liquids they put in their carry-on luggage. The


Are dad, daughter too close?

Dear Annie: I have been married to “Vic” for 22 years. Our marriage is solid. We have an 18-year-


Democrats assail Cheney

WASHINGTON — Democratic lawmakers criticized former Vice President Dick Cheney on Sunday for


AMERICAN LEAGUE

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Economic meltdown sinks E. Ohio deeper than W. Pa.

U.S. Reps. Tim Ryan and Jason Altmire have teamed up to improve conditions on both sides of the


Bomb blast kills two Marines

KABUL (AP) — A bomb blast killed two U.S. Marines in Afghanistan’s dangerous south, where thousands


‘The Packards’ lecture

‘The Packards’ lecture WARREN — Wendell Lauth, a Trumbull County historian, will present “The


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