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Political protest topic of Monday's Universal Cafe

Universal Café 2010 at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm St., will present “Political Protest from Kent State to the Tea Party” Monday.


Walker helps Pirates snap five-game losing streak

Rookie Neil Walker had three hits and drove in a career-high four runs and the last-place Pittsburgh


New Castle teen run over

A 17-year-old New Castle girl was run over Tuesday after she slid off the hood of a car being driven by a friend, Hermitage police reported.


4-year-old Newton Falls boy shot dead at home

A Tuesday evening shooting left a 4-year-old boy dead in his Newton Falls home on Trumbull Court.


YSU basketball schedule starts at home

YSU basketball schedule starts at home.


Scrappers fall in rare morning game

Scrappers fall in rare morning game.


Boston beats Tribe in chippy game

Boston beats Tribe in chippy game.


Poland 11-12 softball team wins in Missouri

Poland 11-12 softball team wins in Missouri


Calif. controller: Disclose municipal salaries

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California’s controller is ordering all cities and counties to start


Girls stabbed near Martha Stewart’s NY home are OK

VALHALLA, N.Y. (AP) — The parents of two girls who were stabbed in their home across the street from


Bristol Palin calls it quits with fiance Johnston

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston have called off their second engagement


Prosecution rests in Pitino extortion trial

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Prosecutors have rested their case against a woman charged with trying to


Trial under way for aide charged with abuse of elderly resident

Trial under way for aide charged with abuse of elderly resident


NEO gas prices drop 4 cents

NEO gas prices drop 4 cents


Will.i.am doesn't support new Michael Jackson album

Will.i.am doesn't support new Michael Jackson album


Are Americans now more honest about how much they weigh?

Are Americans now more honest about how much they weigh?


NY writer accused of luring women to US for sex

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A New York writer facing a state indictment of luring young women from


RIM announces new BlackBerry for AT&T

RIM announces new BlackBerry for AT&T


Pa. worker charged in autistic man’s hot-van death

PENNDEL, Pa. (AP) — A counselor has been charged with neglect and manslaughter in the death of a 20


Woman says Conn. shooter complained of race bias

MANCHESTER, Conn. (AP) — A woman who knows the driver who fatally shot at least eight co-workers and


Pa. city using website to showcase blighted properties

Pa. city using website to showcase blighted properties


Princeton Review rates Westminster high

new wilmington, pa. Westminster College is one of the country’s best institutions for


Enrollment figures increase at Eastern Gateway Community College

Enrollment figures increase at Eastern Gateway Community College


Six teens who drowned in La. river from 2 families

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Authorities are identifying the six teenagers who drowned in the Red River in


AP source: Favre tells Vikings he will not return

AP source: Favre tells Vikings he will not return


Veterans bonus applications nearing final form

COLUMBUS — Veterans of recent and ongoing military conflicts in the Middle East soon will be able to


Official: 9 killed in Conn. warehouse shooting

Official: 9 killed in Conn. warehouse shooting


Killer grizzly’s cubs settling into Montana zoo

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Three grizzly cubs that were removed from the wild after their mother mauled


GM reports sales increase for July

Associated Press detroit General Motors Co. said Tuesday U.S. sales of its cars and trucks rose


Father charged with murder in Ohio baby's death

Father charged with murder in Ohio baby's death


Are Americans now more honest about their weight?

ATLANTA (AP) — Are Americans becoming more honest about their weight? That theory could explain


Police: Ohio man drunk with kids in stroller

Police: Ohio man drunk with kids in stroller


Pa. man to stand trial in stun rape of real estate agent

Pa. man to stand trial in stun rape of real estate agent


Cheez Doodle creator dies in NY at 90

NEW YORK (AP) — The creator of Cheez Doodles, the crunchy, finger-staining orange snacks, has died.


Melvin Shaw enters not guilty pleas to murder, attempted murder

Melvin Shaw enters not guilty pleas to murder, attempted murder


V&M subsidiary purchases Indalex property in Girard

V&M subsidiary purchases Indalex property in Girard


6 of 7 people indicted in Oak Hill probe enter not guilty pleas

6 of 7 people indicted in Oak Hill probel enter not guilty pleas


'Art exhibit' today at Austintown Township Park

Art exhibit today at Austintown Township Park


Consumer spending and personal incomes both weak

Consumer spending and personal incomes both weak


U.S. Senate starts Kagan debate

Senate starts Kagan debate


Pa. man dies when lawnmower rolls on top of him

Pa. man dies in lawnmower accident


Police: Pakistani man raped teen at Pa. school

Police: Pakistani man raped teen at Pa. school


Ohio high school gym closed due to mercury

Ohio high school gym closed due to mercury


REUNIONS | Former classmates, families plan to meet

Carson-Baptist family reunion will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday at Woodland Park in McDonald. The cost is


Amish Country trip address correction

Amish Country trip address correction The address was wrong in an article about an AARP 4611 trip


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She isn’t cheating, but he thinks so

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am married to a man four years my junior who seems


HELOISE: Some companies charge to send bill

Dear Heloise: I was surprised when I opened one of my credit-card statements from a store. The


Poland resident crowned Italian fest queen

Hail to the Italian queen Alina Angelilli, at right, was crowned queen at the Greater Youngstown

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Penguins lose starting linebackers Hill, Outler

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Linebacker was expected to be one of YSU’s biggest

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11th-hour offer made for Forum

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Community Health Systems has emerged with an

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Oakhill defendants will not appear in court

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN None of the defendants named in a 73-count

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YSU 7th in league poll; Barnes, Rodemoyer all-MVFC

YSU 7th in league poll; Barnes, Rodemoyer all-MVFC By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN

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Overdue bills for water plague Campbell

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city will try to collect about $200,000 in


Event shows opposition to crime

By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Porch lights will come on, community


Batavia’s Espinoza homers in 10th to beat MV

Staff report BATAVIA, N.Y. Robert Espinoza’s first home run of the season came at an opportune


Ohio income tax to drop slightly next year

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohioans will pay a little less in state income taxes


Poland softball wins again; one win from a top seed

Staff report CARTHAGE, MO. Poland defeated International Falls, Minn., 14-1, to improve to 3-0


Little League revises, expands replay system

Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Managers at this month’s Little League World Series


Mahoning ESC to get $997,098 to improve history teaching

Staff report boardman The Mahoning County Educational Service Center is to receive $997,098 to


Browns’ Harrison ready to show his might

Associated Press BEREA So Jerome Harrison leads the Cleveland Browns to wins in their final four


Estimated weekend box-office report for U.S. and Canadian theaters, as reported by boxoffice-

Estimated weekend box-office report for U.S. and Canadian theaters, as reported by boxoffice-


Canfield and Austintown police calls

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


Buckeyes No. 1 in the Big 10 poll

Associated Press CHICAGO Will Ohio State rule the Big Ten for a record-tying sixth straight


Surplus food

Surplus food St. Andrewes AME Church, 512 W. Earle Ave., Youngstown, will serve lunch from noon to


Good financial reform

Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune The financial regulatory reform bill recently approved by


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Children Services Board, personnel committee meeting, 4 p.m.,


YSU notebook

YSU notebook Expanded playoffs: The Football Championship Subdivision will have 20 playoff teams


On last roll of Kodachrome: De Niro, Grand Central, India

Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. What should a photographer shoot when he’s entrusted with the


Board OKs teachers contract

By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald board of education Monday approved a


Open enrollment proves successful

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Allowing open enrollment in the district’s


‘Pacman’ has first practice as a Bengal

Associated Press GEORGETOWN, Ky. Pacman Jones was a celebrated first-round draft choice whose


Salem recalls laid-off officer

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM Mayor Jerry Wolford said Monday that the city


Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony When: Saturday, 7 p.m. Where: Fawcett Stadium,


Former No. 1 overall draft pick Alex Smith ready to lead 49ers

Associated Presws SANTA CLARA, Calif. Alex Smith raised both arms then clapped his hands after a


Birthdays

Birthdays Singer Tony Bennett is 84. Actor Martin Sheen is 70. Singer Beverly Lee of The


BIRTHS

BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Kelly Heubel and Ryan Slevin, Youngstown, twins:


Heat wave hits zoos across the nation COOL in the ZOO

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Otters sweltering in the summer sun suck on “fishsicles.” For


Woman’s death in Berlin Lake probed

Staff report Berlin Lake Officials are investigating the death of a 51-year- old Youngstown


Hubbard library to get $12,000

Hubbard library to get $12,000 hubbard Drs. Mark and Rudy Braydich of Braydich Dental, 45 E.


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Aug. 3, the 215th day of 2010. There are 150 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


It’s about time

Opinion: The Lima News: Gov. Ted Strickland understandably ran into hostile questions Friday when he


USADA offering deals to riders say Armstrong lawyers

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Lance Armstrong’s attorneys say the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is


Reds’ rookie keeps Bucs in check

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Reds rookie Travis Wood shut out the Pirates on two singles over


Open enrollment

Open enrollment The Austintown School District began accepting students through open enrollment in


newsmakers

newsmakers Mitch Miller dies NEW YORK Mitch Miller, the goateed orchestra leader who asked


Anderson helps dogs

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS About 50 dogs, some abandoned by their owners after the BP oil


New ‘Idol’ judges on tap

Associated Press An otter snacks on a “fishsicle” at the Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange, N.J.


Pension issues are complicated

Opinion: Pension issues are complicated Bertram de Souza’s column on Sunday, July 10, the response by Al


Public indecency

Public indecency Poland Police said they arrested a 35-year-old Boardman man on charges of


Nothing new from WikiLeaks

Opinion: U.S. military documents reveal that in Afghanistan’s most strategic districts, only about a quarter


Jonas, Sparks chair Reagan youth

Associated Press LOS ANGELES They weren’t even alive when he was president, but 18-year-old


Carmona returns to form; Santana hurt in Indians win over Red Sox

Associated Press Boston Fausto Carmona rebounded from his worst start of the season with seven


Scrappers to celebrate Luke Holko’s recovery

Luke Holko, 5, attends a news conference announcing a day in his honor. Luke Holko Day will be the theme of Sunday’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers baseball game. Luke was injured by a foul ball at a game last September.

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Vuvuzelas silenced for basketball worlds

Vuvuzelas silenced for basketball worlds Vuvuzelas will be silenced at the world basketball


Panel charges Rep. Waters with three ethics charges

Associated Press WASHINGTON California Democrat Maxine Waters faces a House trial this fall on


Israel agrees to UN probe of raid

Israel agrees to UN probe of raid JERUSALEM Israel agreed Monday to participate in a U.N.


Smith’s Hall journey is special one

Associated Press IRVING, Texas The story is true. As a rookie, Emmitt Smith really did tell


Obama touts promised end of US combat troops in Iraq

Associated Press ATLANTA Nearing a milestone in the long and divisive Iraq war, President


Low-carb trumps low-fat by 1 measure

Associated Press NEW YORK Over the long term, a low-carb diet works just as well as a low-fat


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Fernado Thomas, 44, Silver Spring, Md., and Mary


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.84 .35 Avalon


Phelps eager for U.S. Nationals swim meet

Associated Press IRVINE, Calif. Michael Phelps’ run-up to his last Olympics begins with this


Risk of disease rises for flood victims

Associated Press peshawar, Pakistan Pakistan dispatched medical teams Monday to the deluged


ID theft targets kids’ Social Security numbers

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo The latest form of identity theft doesn’t depend on stealing


Arizona ruling may backfire for immigrants

Opinion: Like most civil rights supporters, I celebrated last week’s news that a judge suspended the harshest


Angry immigration debate doesn’t address the problem

Editorial: It isn’t surprising that Congress will be going on August recess without having tackled the


Radical Islam is the enemy

Opinion: Former Speaker Newt Gingrich may be the most notable public figure in some time to state the


Sector is rare bright spot

US manufacturing Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s a rare bright spot in an otherwise troubled


BP plans off Shetlands, Libya meet opposition

Associated Press LONDON Plans by BP to begin drilling for oil off Britain’s Shetland isles and


Howard Hanna acquires Masters

Howard Hanna acquires Masters canfield Howard Hanna Real Estate Services expanded Monday with


UAE’s crackdown on BlackBerry to affect foreigners

Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates’ looming crackdown on


Quick action serves patients

Opinion: Dr. Ronald Dwinnells, CEO, and Beth Haddle, COO of the One Health Ohio Community Medical Center should be commended for acting swiftly in re-opening the Warren West Community Health Center, located on Tod Avenue in Warren,


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