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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
Boardman man tells Youngstown police Pavlik hit him
YOUNGSTOWN — A 45-year-old Boardman man says boxing champion Kelly Pavlik and Pavlik’s trainer
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
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
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
Michael Vick conditionally reinstated to the NFL
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Vick was conditionally reinstated today by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
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
Ohio bald eagle population continues increases
COLUMBUS (AP) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources says biologists have counted 215 bald eagle
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 —
Ohio woman shoots herself at target range
SHARONVILLE, Ohio (AP) — A southwest Ohio woman got some handgun instruction and then fatally shot
Medical school gets $200,000 for capital improvements
COLUMBUS — The state Controlling Board released nearly $200,000 Monday for two improvement projects
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.
Kennel club donates to food bank
YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning-Shenango Kennel Club delivered $1,000 worth of dog food to the Second
Home invaded in broad daylight
YOUNGSTOWN — Police are looking for two armed men who stormed a 59-year-old, wheelchair-bound
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
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
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
Ohio church, short on cash, wants gas drilling
STOW, Ohio (AP) — A financially struggling church here has run into trouble getting neighbors to
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
Delphi hourly retirees protest pension, health-care reductions
WARREN — Hourly retirees from Delphi Packard Electric have formed Retirees United, a group that is
Youngstown school board committee meeting today
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Board of Education’s Legal/ Legislative Policy Committee will meet at 2
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
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
Fight between two women sparks near-riot
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Police in Harrisburg say they had to call for outside assistance after a
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
Fun In The Sunfest
Sand-sculpted works of art highlight day By WILLIAM K. ALCORN 11111The sand creations were
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
‘The rock is ready’ for Wylde, band
If you believe everything Zakk Wylde says, apparently the Black Label Society singer-guitarist spent
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.
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
Thunderstruck in the park
McDonald car show turns heads with style By VIRGINIA ROSS SHANK It doesn’t take a registration
Getting ready for flu season
Area health officials work on H1N1 plans By WILLIAM K. ALCORN YOUNGSTOWN — So far, so good is
Hope Foundation sets softball benefit game
NILES — The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers will stage a
Upgrades galore in store for Columbiana County Fair visitors
The ice-cream-eating contest is one of the participation events scheduled. LISBON — The 164th
More people look at buying over renting
More people look at buying over renting ASSOCIATED PRESS For Aaron Carter, a musician who was
Thunder Select wins NABF
1080 Media fell 5-4 in the championship game of the Senior Regional. STRUTHERS — Thunder Select
Timberlake christens eco-friendly golf course
Timberlake christens eco-friendly golf course MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Justin Timberlake celebrated the
Business News in Brief
NATION In survey, jobless spouses say they have more stress NEW YORK — Being out of work is
Trumbull County court filings
TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Benjamin Riggs, 26, of 1160 Eastland Ave. S.E., Warren, and
Farmers need relief in health care plan
Opinion: Our current health care system is crushing farmers. And the proposals under consideration in
‘Pop-up stores’ add buzz
ORLANDO, Fla. — Here today and gone within months, companies large and small are opening more
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Births
Forum Health Northside Medical Center Leeana and Bill McDonald, Hermitage, Pa., boy, July 26.
Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong
Opinion: Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong EDITOR: I have watched the confirmation hearings of Sonia Sotomayor
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
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,
As budgets dip, class sizes grow
WASHINGTON (AP) — Like a seesaw on the school playground, falling state budgets are pushing class
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
IV-tube chemical linked to preemie liver woes
CHICAGO (AP) — A chemical used in many plastic products and already under scrutiny for potential
SUNDAY DRAWINGS
SUNDAY DRAWINGS OHIO Sunday night: Pick 3, 7-8-9 Pick 4, 7-3-7-7 Rolling Cash 5, 10-16-18-
METRO DIGEST
Thunderbirds tickets VIENNA — Several thousand more tickets will be available starting at 9 a.m.
Vanity licenses add up to GR8 $
CANTON (AP) — Insults, boasts, suggestive messages and preaching are bringing in $13.5 million for
U.S. military increases attacks on Afghan drugs
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — U.S. Marines and Afghan forces have found and destroyed hundreds of tons
Riding with ...
Riding with ... Dave Blaney Last race: The Hartford native finished 42nd in Sunday’s Brickyard
U.S. nears end of anthrax probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after government scientist Bruce Ivins killed himself while under
NABF \ All-Tournament teams
NABF Senior Regional All —Tournament Team Tony Calabrese — Ohio Yankees — C Dan Popio — 1080
Pakistan arrests pro-Taliban cleric
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Police arrested an influential pro-Taliban cleric Sunday who had brokered
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,
Let ugly fruit live
Let ugly fruit live Chicago Tribune: Today we report a breakthrough of note: The Europeans have
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:
2-time ‘Idol’ tryout’s life ends violently
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Former “American Idol” contestant Alexis Cohen, whose profanity-laced rant on
DMB deals with loss, new album
Last August, just before the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Dave Matthews opened a rally
High court ruling leads to dismissal of DUI cases
WASHINGTON— Until last month, the strongest evidence in drug and drunken driving cases in courtrooms
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,
“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
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED
U.S. MARSHALS MOST WANTED Charles C. Richardson The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is
LIVING WITH RACISM
Racial conflict can be confusing for minority children Experts offer some advice on how to talk
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.
Years Ago
Today is Monday, July 27, the 208th day of 2009. There are 157 days left in the year. On this date
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Northside Eagle Eye Block Watch, 6:30 p.m., New Grace Missionary Baptist Church,
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
NORWAY
NORWAY Dagsavisen, Oslo, July 22: We’ve seen it in Tibet and Xinjiang, in Kashmir and Chechnya,
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
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.
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
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
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) —
Boardman administration is the problem, not patrolmen
Opinion: Boardman administration is the problem, not patrolmen EDITOR: Your July 23 editorial blasting
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
Experts try to stop schizophrenia early
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — She was sociable and happy in high school. But in college that changed
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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