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Scrappers knock of State College 4-1

Casey Gaynor allowed only three singles, and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers won 4-1 against State


Pirates lose, Ohlendorf pulled

Albert Pujols hit a three-run home run one pitch after injured Pirates starter Ross Ohlendorf was


YSU’s Nicholson finalist for off-the-field Good Works

He’s enormous man with an enormous heart. He’s a defensive lineman who’s not afraid to get nasty in


Penn State looks to reload on defense

Penn State defensive end Jack Crawford, with his athletic frame, bald head and British accent, has


Headed to ER? Some post waits by text, billboard

Headed to ER? Some post waits by text, billboard


Police: Pa. woman gave 6-year-old son to stranger on bus

Police: Pa. woman gave son to stranger on bus


Clarett asks court to be allowed to travel to pro tryout

Clarett asks to be allowed to travel to pro tryout

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No evidence tainted eggs go beyond 2 farms

No evidence tainted eggs go beyond 2 farms


Obama stem-cell regulations temporarily blocked

Obama stem-cell regulations temporarily blocked


Ron Daniels returns to Youngstown on Thursday to discuss Haiti, black crises

Ron Daniels returns to Youngstown


HP makes $1.5B bid for 3Par, topping Dell's offer

HP makes $1.5B bid for 3Par, topping Dell's offier


Biden tells Ohio auto workers industry will thrive

Biden tells Ohio auto workers industry will thrive


State approves nearly $300K to clean up Campbell property

State approves nearly $300K to clean up Campbell property


Dollar gains as economic uncertain dominates

Dollar gains as economic uncertainty dominates


IDs made in double fatal on Market Street

IDs made in double fatal on Market Street


Traficant won’t file as a write in candidate

Former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. has decided not to file as a write-in candidate for the

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Ohio health department confims first human case of West Nile virus

Ohio health department confirms first human case of West Nile virus


SeaWorld fined $75K in whale trainer's death

SeaWorld fined $75K in whale trainer's death


Tiger Woods, Elin get divorced

Tiger Woods, Elin get divorced


Police officer involved in shooting meets with IAD, others

Police officer involved in shooting meetins with IAD, others


Passions rise by dueling groups at NYC mosque site

Passions rise by dueling groups at NYC mosque site


AAA: Ohio gas prices down 8 cents from last week

AAA: Ohio gas prices down 8 cents from last week


Ohio AG wants uniform rules on rape-kit testing

Ohio AG wants uniform rules on rape-kit testing


Two killed in Market Street crash

Youngstown police were investigating a double fatality car crash early today on Market Street, above


Sally Pellett | Tom Manning

Worthington The marriage of Sally Pellett, daughter of Gail and Rupert Pellett of Newark, Ohio,

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Erica Lepore | Eric Susa

YOUNGSTOWN Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic was the honeymoon destination of Eric David Susa

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Sarah Kocher | Adam Foutz

NILES Adam John Foutz of Girard and Sarah Janelle Kocher of Liberty were united in marriage on May

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HELOISE: Should returns have own areas?

Dear Heloise: Recently, I was shopping in a major department store and decided to buy some jeans


Lake Park hosts OACS&O Convention

Lake Park hosts OACS&O Convention BOARDMAN Lake Park Cemetery Association, under the direction


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: She loves husband but wants more

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My husband and I are a happily married couple of


Volunteers clean up former Sparkle

Young neighborhood volunteers scrape chipped paint and brush on fresh paint to the side of the former Sparkle Market at 2410 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. James London, president of Idora Neighborhood Association, said the group received a $2,000 grant from the Wean Foundation for this project. He credits his granddaughter, Sierra Hopson, 6, for the mural drawing. The effort also included volunteers from Art Youngstown Inc. and Goodness Grows.

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YSU leaders welcome Class of ’14 amid hoopla of enrollment growth

Staff Report YOUNGSOWN Administrators, deans, faculty and student leaders welcomed one of the

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Not all colleges are created equal, EGCC officials say

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Just because television and print


Pensions for Forum are secure, PBGC says

Retired employees of recently sold Forum Health will not miss any pension checks, nor should current workers when they retire, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. says.


Scrappers limited to 3 hits in defeat

Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA. The State College Spikes jumped on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers


Mathews schools deemed excellent

Chief now seeks highest designation By JORDAN A. COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA For the first


YSU chemistry on the rise

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The last scrimmage of training camp had just

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Sunshine and spirits add zest to Valley winery event

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER Rural Mahoning County took on a European

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Salem food pantry exceeds expectations

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The Rev. Alan Smearsoll, pastor of Emmanuel

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FB Hillis pushes to start

Associated Press BEREA Peyton Hillis would not let a summer rainstorm, slick turf, or six St.


Native Americans celebrate Red Hawk tradition

Native Americans celebrate Red Hawk tradition By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com BAZETTA Dolores

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An enlightening education

South Range’s $38M school features high-tech learning tools and state-of-the-art utilities

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QBs Leftwich, Dixon battle to be starter

Associated Press EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. On a night that Ben Roethlisberger got back to playing


We eat without thinking

Opinion: In response to the July 22 Vin- dicator article about chopping up body parts of an animal in a butchery class, I wanted to note the total disconnection between those who butcher and eat animals and the animals they eat.


Change — for the worse — in America began years ago

Opinion: How did we get to the point where many people feel that the America they have known is being


Mideast peace remains elusive, but every president must try

Editorial: Forty years ago today an Asso- ciated Press story reported that, “U.S. Sen. J. William Fulbright


YSU soccer team falls to Saint Francis, 3-0

YSU soccer team falls to Saint Francis, 3-0 Loretto, Pa. The Youngstown State soccer team (1-1)


Israel faces a stark reality

Opinion: JERUSALEM ‘Twas a famous victory for diplomacy when, in 1991 in Madrid, Israelis and Palestinians,


OVI blitz brings 20 citations, 3 arrests

Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County OVI Task Force issued 20 citations and arrested


Columbiana Co. Courthouse enters final renovation phase

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON The last stage of the renovation of the


MoveOn.org’s distasteful move

Opinion: MoveOn.org’s distasteful move Los Angeles Times: We’d really like to like MoveOn.org, the


nfl PRESEASON

AMERICAN CONFERENCE East WLTPctPFPA Miami2001.0003733 New England2001.0005534


Busch celebrates sweep of Bristol

Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. Kyle Busch was booed unmercifully by the crowd at every turn,


We could use a flower lady

Opinion: We could use a flower lady Just a short note recognizing the Mary Haith Savage article in the Our


Federer adds another title to collection

Associated Press MASON Roger Federer ended his mini-vacation with another Masters title. A


video game review

‘SINGULARITY’ Grade: B Details: by Activision, for Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 and


Power pads IRL series lead

Associated Press SONOMA, Calif. Back broken, front teeth scattered somewhere, head ringing,


Boom, Zoom chase away gloom

By Ken Gordon Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS They are nicknamed “Boom” and “Zoom,” but the key to


Prosecutors defend about-face on arrest

Associated Press STOCKHOLM Swedish prosecutors defended their handling of a rape allegation


Trumbull County Court filings

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Wells Fargo Bank NA v. Daniel W. Silvers et al,


Grieving mom offers swim lessons to kids

Associated Press TOLEDO A mother is turning her worst moment into a new meaning for her life and


Quarter-horse show

Quarter-horse show Canfield The Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Futurity Show, an American Quarter


Gulf-spill claims chief says no-sue rule was his idea

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The new administrator for damage claims from Gulf oil spill victims


Hungry grizzlies pose danger

Hungry grizzlies pose danger Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. Yellowstone’s grizzlies are


Top US commander: Return unlikely

Top US commander: Return unlikely WASHINGTON It would take “a complete failure” of the Iraqi


MLB roundup | Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 4, Angels 0 MINNEAPOLIS Scott Baker pitched seven shutout innings while


ENTERTAINMENT NEWS

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS Baroque ensemble in Vivaldi concert YOUNGSTOWN A chamber ensemble from the


Alive: 33 Chilean miners trapped 17 days

Associated Press SANTIAGO, Chile Chile’s president euphorically waved the note, written deep


UK official decries video game that lets players be Taliban

Associated Press LONDON A video game that allows players to adopt the role of the Taliban is a


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS ‘True Blood’ stars Paquin, Moyer wed LOS ANGELES “True Blood” co-stars Anna Paquin


OSU’s Moeller recovers

Associated Press COLUMBUS Tyler Moeller has always been a vicious hitter. Then he took a


Cops: Man, 85, tried to sneak pot into prison

Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio An 85-year-old Ohio man was arrested for trying to smuggle pot to


Record number of Pa. travelers taking train

Associated Press HARRISBURG State transportation officials say investments to improve the rail


Farms in egg recall share suppliers

Associated Press WASHINGTON Two Iowa farms that recalled more than a half- billion eggs linked


Losing Bucs earning profit

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Don’t feel too sorry for the cellar-dwelling Pittsburgh Pirates.


U.S. Marshals Most Wanted

U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board public- relations


Dating service matches people with same literary tastes

Finding love by the book Associated Press NEW YORK Chin Ma is 25 and looking for love. He


Is the moviegoing experience immune to digital revolution?

By PATRICK GOLDSTEIN Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Everywhere you look in the entertainment


Best Bets on TV

“If God Is Willing and Da Creek Don’t Rise” (9 p.m., HBO, tonight and Tuesday): Five years after


Mayor defends dolphin hunts

Associated Press TAIJI, Japan As children in inner tubes bob on the calm waters of this small


Eastern Gateway to offer training for Marcellus Shale

$4.9M grant funds program Staff report Steubenville For the first time since the Marcellus


The egg recall

The egg recall Affected products Some stores in the Mahoning Valley and Northeast Ohio have sold


Fisherman hurt in boat explosion

Associated Press OAK HARBOR, Ohio An explosion on board a boat at a marina near Lake Erie has


Hawaii, Mexico, Panama survive

Associated Press SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. The straight brim of his powder blue cap pulled low


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Tigers’ Rhymes pounds Tribe

Associated Press DETROIT Will Rhymes gave yet another reason why the Detroit Tigers should be


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Aug. 23, the 235th day of 2010. There are 130 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket


Why the flap over the mosque?

Opinion: The debate over the “Ground Zero mosque” has evolved into something much bigger than whether a


Public safety will be in jeopardy if states follow Arizona’s lead

Opinion: By Linton Joaquin McClatchy-Tribune Legislators in states attempting to copy Arizona’s


Rallies over NYC mosque get heated

Associated Press NEW YORK The proposed mosque near ground zero drew hundreds of fever-pitch


Pa. activists air drilling fears at ‘Gas Stock’

Associated Press LEHMAN, Pa. Activists and artists gathered in northeastern Pennsylvania over


Favre’s return is brief

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Brett Favre completed one pass and also got clobbered on a sack


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