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Lowellville-Mt. Carmel Society Festival begins 6 p.m. Wednesday
LOWELLVILLE — The annual Lowellville-Mt. Carmel Society Festival begins 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Mt.
YSU to raise tuition
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees is expected to approve a 3.5 percent
Pregnant women fighting lands woman in court
YOUNGSTOWN — A fight between two woman, one five months pregnant, landed one woman in the county
Deal gets man out of aggravated murder charges
YOUNGSTOWN — A city man accused of several felonies, including two counts of aggravated murder, has
East Palestine schedules reading camp for kids
EAST PALESTINE — A community-wide reading camp for children entering kindergarten to fifth grade
Judge won’t dissolve Forum union contracts
Judge won’t dissolve Forum union contracts YOUNGSTOWN — Two Northside Medical Center unions have
Claire Maluso honored by Youngstown, garden dedicated
YOUNGSTOWN — Claire Maluso is used to putting on events honoring those who contribute to the city.
Utility pole is down at Five Points intersection in Poland
POLAND — Emergency crews from three jurisdictions were rerouting traffic at the Five Points
LA operator of three Youngstown TV stations files for bankruptcy
A California company that controls three Youngstown television stations says operations won’t change
Sobriety checkpoint planned for Friday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint somewhere in
Killer scheduled to die by lethal injection at 10 a.m.
Killer scheduled to die by lethal injection at 10 a.m.
Goldman Sachs earnings easily surpass expectations
Goldman Sachs earnings easily surpass expectations
Parents announce date for Rock, Dyett wedding
Gary and Carol Rock of Hurt, Va., and Larry and Eileen Dyett of Cortland are announcing the
Glidden-Kovach engagement is being announced
Heather Marie Glidden, a daughter of Dennis and Sheri Glidden of San Diego, and George Charles
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
• The 23rd annual A&P reunion will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sept. 13 at Main Street Cafe, 368 Main St.,
Meeting for seniors
Meeting for seniors COITSVILLE — A meeting of Coitsville Senior Citizens will take place at 1 p.m.
Cali E. Gialousis awarded ‘Miss Ohio Cover Girl’ title
YOUNGSTOWN — Cali Elizabeth Gialousis, a daughter of George and Lynn Gialousis of Castle Court,
New Lions club receives charter, installs officers
STREETSBORO — A highlight of a banquet on June 27 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall was the
Large crowds expected for Thunderbirds shows
VIENNA — Township residents, particularly those who live near the Youngstown Air Reserve Station,
Postal Service targets 3 branches in Youngstown for total shutdown
No other post offices in the Mahoning Valley are on the potential closing list. YOUNGSTOWN —
Pavlik wants to fight on HBO
Champ has second thoughts on Showtime’s tourney; says “big-time” boxers fight on HBO.
Ryan goes to bat for 11,500 worried retirees of Delphi
Packard retirees under 65 stand to lose all of their health-care benefits. WARREN — U.S. Rep.
State meet may be forced from Scioto Downs
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio High School Athletic Association is exploring whether a proposal to install
Lariccias give cash to help 2 churches
Two churches in the Mahoning Valley have benefited from the generosity of philanthropists Tony and
Campbell mayor hopes Kirwan Homes housing project will be closed by 2011
The mayor would like to see the complex closed. CAMPBELL — Despite a recommendation that the
Cavs upgrade with vet Anthony Parker
He’s 6-foot-6 and can not only score but provide perimeter defense. INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Anthony
Arsons still plague New Castle neighborhood
A residents’ group is trying to combat the arsons and neighborhood blight. NEW CASTLE, Pa. —
Strike threat, pension ills follow Forum to court
The health-care system’s bankruptcy hearing begins this morning. YOUNGSTOWN — On the eve of a
Pujols insistent he’s achieved sans steroids
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols relaxed behind a table riser, his right arm draped over the shoulders
Tiger’s assessment: This course is tough
Some observers think Turnberry is the easiest course in The British Open rotation. Not so, says
Nationals fire Acta as skipper
WASHINGTON (AP) — So much for the plan to have Manny Acta’s patient optimism lead the Washington
Sunday’s Games
Sunday’s Games American League Detroit 10, Cleveland 1 Boston 6, Kansas City 0 Baltimore 4,
Temporary closures during road work
Temporary closures during road work BOARDMAN — Starting July 27, driveways to the Charter One Bank
Here are ways to save when renting a car
Dear Heloise: I read your article on renting a car and had a few comments to make: • Call your
She sacrificed for parents, but inheritance is cut
Dear Annie: My father was sick for several years before he died. Dad told me that he and my mother
“The reality is it hasn’t helped yet. Only about 6.8 percent of the money has actually
Opinion: “The reality is it hasn’t helped yet. Only about 6.8 percent of the money has actually been spent.
THISTLEDOWN
THISTLEDOWN MONDAY’S RESULTS 1st—Larmon (Oro)3.402.602.20 Jamie’s Barron (Dailey)10.207.60
Security assured despite buyouts
Police will still respond when you need them, the mayor and police chief say. YOUNGSTOWN —
Demands grow for CIA probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional demands for an investigation grew on Monday over new disclosures
Judge OKs transfer of some Delphi assets
NEW YORK (AP) — A bankruptcy judge on Monday approved a deal that could shift some of auto-parts
U.S. budget deficit tops $1 trillion for first time
WASHINGTON — The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion for the first time ever and could grow to
Financials pull stocks higher ahead of earnings
NEW YORK (AP) — A few kind words about Goldman Sachs sent financial shares soaring and yanked the
TRASH FREE PARKS
The program is designed to reduce waste and cut costs, officials said. Instead of throwing
Fielder claims HR Derby
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Prince Fielder beat the hometown boppers on their own turf. With Albert Pujols
Mahoning County court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin L. Mankin, 40, of 1946 Woodgate St., Austintown, and
Agents pressing union to file grievance
ST. LOUIS (AP) — As Michael Weiner prepares to take over from Donald Fehr as head of the players’
Greenville area man killed while driving ATV
GREENVILLE, Pa. — Gary E. Hawks, 49, of Kennard Road was killed while operating an all-terrain
Sports digest
YSU Savage again earns an honor YOUNGSTOWN — For the third time, Youngstown State defensive
Commissioner of LPGA resigns
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Carolyn Bivens resigned as LPGA Tour commissioner Monday, bowing to
New ‘Harry Potter’ at head of class
LOS ANGELES — Harry Potter has kept his fans waiting for two years, the longest school break they
Arturo Gatti’s wife is suspect in boxer’s death
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Police investigating the death of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti are
Will Tim Wakefield and his knuckleball get in the game?
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The moment Tim Wakefield realized what it meant to be at the All-Star game came
Contador downplays rift with Armstrong
LIMOGES, France (AP) — Alberto Contador is playing down tensions between him and Lance Armstrong, a
NL to try again to end AL’s Star streak
The National League has gone 0-11-1 since winning the Midsummer Classic in 1996 in Philadelphia.
PSU’s lineman a ‘Wiz’ at center
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The Penn State roots run deep in Stefen Wisniewski’s family. His father,
Ryan loses favor with pro-life group
The congressman calls the organization a ‘fringe group.’ Upset by what it sees as U.S. Rep.
Ex-Buckeye Snyder to defend at Ohio Amateur golf championship
DAYTON (AP) — Former Ohio State player Vaughn Snyder is back to defend his title this week at the
MONDAY LOTTERIES
MONDAY LOTTERIES OHIO Monday night: Pick 3, 7-6-5 Pick 4, 2-4-3-2 Classic Lotto, 1-14-28-
Budget bill gets hasty approval
COLUMBUS (AP) — State lawmakers hastily voted to approve a budget bill Monday that legalizes
Americans feeling less stress
WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment is rising. Nest eggs are in tatters. Home values have tanked. And yet
Summit shows Obama’s weakened status
Opinion: ROME — What did President Obama achieve for himself and for America during last week’s G-8 summit?
Colleges looking to cut costs
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The Atlantic Coast Conference won’t hold its baseball championship at Fenway
Some questions to ponder for 2012
Opinion: Gov. Sarah Palin’s stunning resignation and Sen. John Ensign’s and Gov. Mark Sanford’s admissions of
Sotomayor’s alleged sins are nothing extraordinary
Editorial: Sotomayor’s alleged sins are nothing extraordinary “I will not vote for, and no senator should
Head of auto task force steps down
WASHINGTON (AP) — Steven Rattner, head of the Obama administration’s auto task force, is leaving
City to decide about layoffs by end of July
Youngstown could end the year with a deficit. YOUNGSTOWN — The city administration will decide
‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’
‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ Grade: A. Director: David Yates. Rating: PG for scary
Keeping the arts in the picture
Opinion: I recently sent an article to a philanthropic leader about the importance of helping arts
Controlling board approves 4 projects
The board also OK’d funds for projects in Trumbull and Columbiana counties. The state
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Boardman schools, special meeting, 7 a.m., superintendent’s office, 7410 Market
Seacrest signs deal as ‘American Idol’ host
Seacrest signs deal as ‘American Idol’ host NEW YORK — Ryan Seacrest has signed a lucrative new
Celebrity painter says Jackson behaved just like a little kid
BUENA PARK, Calif. — He met Michael Jackson face to face and painted the King of Pop at his
“NYC Prep” (9 p.m., Bravo): We’re really starting to loathe the pampered little
“NYC Prep” (9 p.m., Bravo): We’re really starting to loathe the pampered little brats of “NYC Prep.”
AMERICAN LEAGUE
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Canfield and Austintown blotters
CANFIELD CITY July 4 Drug paraphernalia: Police charged a 21-year-old Avella, Pa. man with
Tourney to crown one champ at 168
NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Hershman knows his plan is ambitious, a six-man super middleweight round-robin
GOP to grill Sotomayor
President Obama’s choice for Supreme Court is almost certain to be confirmed. WASHINGTON —
Alabaman picked for surgeon general
BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (AP) — When Hurricane Katrina wrecked the little clinic here in the coastal
Beckham said issues are resolved
CARSON, Calif (AP) — David Beckham has resolved his issues with Landon Donovan, saying he recently
Akron losing Inventors Hall of Fame offices, warehouse
AKRON (AP) — The National Inventors Hall of Fame, which lost so much money in the city that it had
Closing arguments Wednesday in abduction-attempt trial
The defendant testified that he was simply trying to offer the girl help. YOUNGSTOWN — A jury
Ex-champion is eliminated from WSOP
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Joe Hachem was eliminated from the World Series of Poker main event on Monday,
In Ohio, 12.4% drive without licenses
In Ohio, 12.4% drive without licenses DAYTON (AP) — More than one of every 10 Ohio drivers has a
Demjanjuk faces 27,900 counts
MUNICH (AP) — The legal saga of John Demjanjuk neared its final chapter as prosecutors set the stage
Babe Ruth stars unbeaten in state tourney
The Youngstown Babe Ruth 13-year-old all-stars defeated Newark, 15-7, on Sunday, to remain unbeaten
Business news in brief
REGION Retraining seminars set LORDSTOWN — Seminars will take place this month to explain how to
Campbell police charge driver of car in which passenger died
More charges against the driver are possible, police said Monday. CAMPBELL — The driver of a car
Couple to marry on ‘Today’ show
A Boardman track standout is among 140 guests invited to the ‘Today’ set for the wedding.
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Bryan and Julie Shaw, Boardman, boy, July 11. Ashley
Purrs of cats send mixed messages
NEW YORK (AP) — A cat’s purr normally says, “I’m happy.” But a new study suggests some purrs send
TODAY
TODAY 8 a.m. (SPD) Auto racing: “This Week in NASCAR.” 8:30 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France.
More than 100 vendors to offer wares at show
The show offers antiques, crafts, food and a nice day in the park. SALEM — The Salem Kiwanis
Prosecutor says murder charges will be filed again in 2003 slaying
The man is due back in court in late September. YOUNGSTOWN — Charges against a city man
Sports notices
baseball MVP 20/30 — has a mixer at Thursday’s Scrappers game at Eastwood Field. For details,
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