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Reds’ Bailey beats Indians 7-3
CLEVELAND (AP) — Homer Bailey pitched five innings for his first major league win in nearly two
Maholm, Young lead Pirates past Royals 6-2
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Delwyn Young homered and drove in a career-high four runs to lead the Pittsburgh
Scrappers fall, 6-1
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A four-run second inning propelled the Williamsport Crosscutters to Saturday’s
SOCIETY DIGEST
Corvette show, festival Sunday at Glenellen NORTH LIMA — Glenellen Senior Living Community, 9661
Miss Glenellen to be bride of Mr. Laraway
AUSTINTOWN — Announced by John and Terri Glenellen, 166 Fair Meadow Drive, is the engagement of
Gardner-Duncan wedding to be in Columbus park
BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Paul Duncan of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Paul
Medcalf-Monroe wedding to be in Gates Mills
GIRARD — Timothy and MaryEllen Monroe, 1647 Keefer Road, are announcing plans for the upcoming
Franjko-Minzes wedding will be Aug. 8 at church
NEW MIDDLETOWN — Announced by Karlo and Zora Franjko, 4439 E. Middletown Road, is the engagement of
Keystone State-ment/Pennsylvania upends Ohio at Geneva College
Pennsylvania upends Ohio at Geneva College By ERIC HAMILTON BEAVER FALLS, Pa. — When
Lawmakers: Library cuts unavoidable
A ‘Read-In’ is set for Monday on the Warren library lawn. WARREN — The state budget likely to
Third party to hear judges
City-court complaint under further review By DAVID SKOLNICK YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Supreme
‘Beat It’: Thunder’s wish vs. Pioneers
Mahoning Valley has never beaten Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in seven previous meetings. Vindicator
Homers doom Scrappers in loss
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Kyle Bellows hit a three-run homer — his first of the season — but the
Canfield family can move back into home during probe
CANFIELD — Scott Adair and his family are allowed to return to their township home but not without a
Youth arrested in assault, carjacking of woman
YOUNGSTOWN — Police arrested a 17-year-old in the assault and carjacking of a woman, after wresting
Preps, not pros, merit praise
While many of my friends were celebrating the NBA championship of the LA Lakers and the NHL title of
Suit alleges improprieties in property appraisal
The suit names the sheriff and six others. YOUNGSTOWN — A local attorney feels something is
Sowers powers slumping Indians past Cincinnati
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jeremy Sowers finally got over his middle-inning hump. The Cleveland Indians still
Sharon's Small Ships Revue takes enthusiasts on fantastic voyage
About 2,000 plastic bottles made up a Boardman man’s entry. SHARON, Pa. — Two giant frogs, a
Pirates’ Vasquez gets first MLB win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Waived three times in the offseason, Virgil Vasquez couldn’t help but have fun in
Famous poster of Farah Fawcett was created in Medina, Ohio
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio (AP) — Farrah Fawcett is being remembered by an Ohio man who helped turn the
Spaghetti dinner to benefit family
CANFIELD — Canfield school district bus drivers are readying a benefit spaghetti dinner for a
Wick Neighbors group awarded 2 more federal grants
YOUNGSTOWN — An organization working to redevelop the Wick District-Smoky Hollow section of
Biker bride and groom
Lori Layton and Dave Bianco, both of Youngstown, joke for the camera near their motorcycles, which they will be riding down the aisle this weekend. Asked if her grandchildren could wear shorts to the ceremony, Layton replied: “I don’t care just as long as no one wears a suit. Anyone wearing a suit is gonna be sent home.”
Ohio Senate OKs creation of task force
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Senate has OK’d the creation of a new legislative task force to study ways to
Steel Valley Rumble tonight at Campbell
CAMPBELL — Campbell native Jake Giuriceo joins two promising lightweight prospects from Cleveland in
Last Week’s games
Last Week’s games June 19 Manchester Wolves 59, THUNDER 53 Milwaukee 60, Quad City 41,
‘Vin-Sanity’ descends on Orlando after trade
ORLANDO, Fla. — It will take a few more weeks and several dozen more phone calls with agents and
Warren seeking more savings
The city learned federal stimulus money will pay the salary of no more than three police officers.
Wimbledon roundup \ More news and notes
Pop tribute: Being a celebrity herself didn’t keep Serena Williams from being star-struck each time
Sports notices
local Renegades play today COLUMBIANA — After four straight home games, the Crestview Renegades
Stewart moves to backup car after crash in New Hampshire
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Tony Stewart had to move to a backup car Friday after crashing in the first
Rendell proposes more cuts
HARRISBURG (AP) — Hospitals and doctors who treat the poor, libraries, major universities and
Thursday’s Games
Thursday’s Games INTERLEAGUE Detroit 6, Chicago Cubs 5 Houston 5, Kansas City 4 Chicago
Child playing with matches starts fire
Child playing with matches starts fire CAMPBELL — A child playing with matches or a lighter
Former Browns WR Jurevicius sues team over staph infection
CLEVELAND (AP) — Former Cleveland Browns receiver Joe Jurevicius sued the team and the Cleveland
Peterson covets Heisman
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — During a visit to Reggie Bush’s house in Los Angeles, there was a certain piece
Business digest
REGION Ribbon-cutting for RubberBand Gym WARREN — There is a ceremonial ribbon-cutting at 10:30
Ohio to get $96 million for green jobs
Ohio”s plan to jump-start green manufacturing got a $96 million boost Friday. The U.S. Department
More than 500 gulls found dead in Cuyahoga River
This was supposed to be a triumphant week for the Cuyahoga River. Instead — during the week of the
Officials scramble to meet deadline
COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio lawmakers were trying Friday to resolve major policy differences to get a state
Iranian cleric urges executing some protesters
EDITOR’S NOTE: Iranian authorities have barred journalists for international news organizations from
22 people die in latest bombing in Baghdad
BAGHDAD — A bomb hidden in a packed Baghdad market for motorcycles killed as many as 22 people
Summit gives U.N. a role in solving economic crisis
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 140 countries agreed Friday on a blueprint giving the U.N. a new
House narrowly passes bill aimed at pollution limits
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a triumph for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly
Special services mark end of Year of St. Paul
YOUNGSTOWN — The Diocese of Youngstown will mark the closing of the Jubilee Year of St. Paul the
Daughter aims to heal Crystal Cathedral
Television ministry is facing a financial and family crisis. GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (AP) — Starting
Offseason problems don’t discourage Wannstedt
Offseason problems don’t discourage Wannstedt PITTSBURGH (AP) — Dave Wannstedt may be 57, but he’s
Saving marriages, one couple at a time
david yount With the U.S. population nearing 307 million, demographers have revealed that, for
on television \ The programs
“St. Paul, the Man and His Message” produced by the Society of St. Paul in Ellsworth, is being
vacation bible schools
vacation bible schools Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
Voices of faith: Are some people just heartless and can’t be changed?
Voices of faith: Are some people just heartless and can’t be changed? The Rev. R.L. Baynham,
Christian comedian
Christian comedian GIRARD — Christian comedian Chris Wineland will minister at the Truckers 4
Af2 standings
American Conference Eastern Division WLPctPFPAHomeAwayDivConf Wilkes-Barre/Scranton102.
Search for Air France recorders continues
SAO PAULO (AP) — The search for the black boxes of the Air France jet that crashed into the Atlantic
Gasp! Roger Federer loses a set at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Lo and behold, Roger Federer actually lost a set at Wimbledon on Friday.
TIMELINE The life of Michael Jackson
Aug. 29, 1958: Michael Joseph Jackson is born in Gary, Ind., the seventh of nine children. 1963:
Murder conviction overturned; jurors slept
CLEVELAND (AP) — An appeals court has overturned a murder conviction in Cleveland because at least
That’s the number he wore in high school and at LSU before turning pro.
That’s the number he wore in high school and at LSU before turning pro. CLEVELAND (AP) — Shaquille
Pishkur awaits action by SEIU
Every Forum facility has to be financially viable on its own. HOWLAND — Walter Pishkur, head
Depth chart Mahoning Valley Thunder
OFFENSE QB — 8 ROACH, Brad WR — 1 PAYNE, Quorey; 2 WILLIAMS, Ray WR — 7 MOYE, Jermaine; 9
LOCAL TOPICS ON TV Sunday program
“Community Connection” (6:30 a.m., WFMJ-TV 21): Educational fun best describes Ohio Chautauqua 2009.
“Ellen’s Bigger, Longer and Wider Show” (9 p.m., TBS): With a title like
“Ellen’s Bigger, Longer and Wider Show” (9 p.m., TBS): With a title like “Ellen’s Bigger, Longer and
Financial Accounting head urges changes
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the rule-setting board for corporate accounting on Friday said
Savings rate reaches highest level in 15 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Households pushed their savings rate to the highest level in more than 15 years in
HBO series ‘Hung’ has much to offer
HBO is bringing sexy back. With “Hung” (debuting at 10 p.m. Sunday), the pay cable channel is
Strickland: All programs are facing cuts
COLUMBUS — Gov. Ted Strickland isn’t providing much hope for library supporters, who have swamped
Stimulus dollars will aid blacks, Latinos
Opinion: This summer, there’s good news for many black and Latino youth around the country. The federal
Americans are restless over pace of stimulus spending
Editorial: Summertime, and the living is not easy — for millions of Americans who are still being tossed around
Prodigal governor returns
Scripps Howard: South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford seemed to have developed a novel tactic for an
THISTLEDOWN results
THISTLEDOWN results Friday 2nd—El Sal (Martinez)44.0012.205.20 Moonshine Man (Oro)3.602.80
Child burned in Mexico fire dies in Ohio hospital
CINCINNATI (AP) — Officials at an Ohio hospital say a 3-year-old girl being treated for injuries
Art, writing show winners announced
SEBRING — Copeland Oaks Retirement Community announced the winners of the 2009 AOPHA East Region
Scientology, critics banned from editing Wikipedia entry
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Popular online encyclopedia Wikipedia has banned Scientology’s more vocal friends
Bridge Weekly Quiz
Weekly Quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xK J 3 uA Q 7 5 3 v7 5 w10 6 5 The bidding
Riding with …Dave Blaney
Season to date: Trumbull County’s Dave Blaney is 40th in the points standings with 551, 41 behind
41st bank failure of year
41st bank failure of year WASHINGTON — Regulators have shut down Community Bank of West Georgia,
Playoff stretch \ Class B Schedule
Today Rondinelli vs. Wharmby, Cene 1, 11:30 a.m.; Astro Falcons vs. Action Physical, Cene 2, 11:30
Class b league
Class b league friday’s linescores 1080 Media 1, Wharmby Sports 0 Wharmby Sports0000000—072
Summer’s shutout helps 1080 Media clinch
STRUTHERS — Justin Summers struck out 12 men and drove in the only run of the game with a fourth-
MAHONING COUNTY COURT LISTINGS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Luis A. Gonzalez, 39, of 137 Newport Drive, Boardman, and
Despite solid start, Johnson eyes more
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Jimmie Johnson hasn’t hit his stride — yet. Despite getting off to a solid
Fans mourn ‘King of Pop’
LONDON (AP) — Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next
Swine-flu shot campaign could involve 600M doses
ATLANTA (AP) — A potential fall swine-flu immunization campaign may involve an unprecedented 600
Michael Jackson was a man of contradictions
NEW YORK — Michael Jackson always was a bundle of contradictions. Painfully shy in person, the man
PUBLIC LIBRARIES \ July schedule
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF YOUNGSTOWN AND MAHONING COUNTY CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS “‘1-2-3 Piggies’ Puppet
New media flexes its muscle in Iran
Opinion: BOSTON — From time to time, a message pops into my e-mail announcing that someone is “Following You
Writings remain timeless
monsignor michael cariglio This Monday, the liturgical Solemnity of the Saints Peter and Paul,
5305 Revere Run Road
5305 Revere Run Road The house seized by Austintown police June 12 is located in the Revere
Details remain uncertain on Michael Jackson’s death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The final act of Michael Jackson’s life came into clearer focus Friday, a picture
GO & DO
Today Comedy Mike Vecchione, 8 p.m., Funny Farm Comedy Club at the Radisson, 3377 state Route 18
Re-enactors camping at Celebrate Poland
Attendees will find a ‘living history’ at the Civil War encampment. POLAND — People like to
Parton's own book to be part of literacy program
Parton's own book to be part of literacy programk PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Dolly Parton created a
News shows Sunday lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week” — David Axelrod, White House senior
Have bag will travel, as Bo the dog knows
heloise Dear Heloise: We travel quite a bit and either take our dog, Bo, with us or have him stay
Small car is big gain for Michigan
Idled plant to build GM’s new subcompact ORION TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has snatched back a
Older women with younger men respond
Dear Annie: “Not Harold and Maude” wanted to hear from readers who are involved with younger men.
Today in history
Today is Saturday, June 27, the 178th day of 2009. There are 187 days left in the year. On this date
State funding for early college essential
Opinion: Gov. Ted Strickland’s latest budget proposal eliminates funding for all nine Early College High
MLB Roundup \ Friday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Blue Jays 6, Phillies 1 TORONTO — Ricky Romero held Philadelphia hitless for six
Society of St. Paul produces TV segments
Society of St. Paul produces TV segments In his letters, St. Paul the Apostle wrote how to live
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