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David Ortiz wins HR Derby
Boston slugger David Ortiz has won his first Home Run Derby title, hitting 11 homers in the final
Ursuline graduate Allen Jones likes state of YSU football
Allen Jones has only been at Youngstown State for a few weeks but he’s already sensed something
Cabrera doubles in rehab debut with Scrappers
In the bottom of the fifth inning, Scrappers shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera came up with the bases
McDonald schools seek levy, hire superintendent
McDONALD The McDonald Board of Education asked the Trumbull County auditor Monday to certify the
Many cats found in ‘deplorable’ Struthers home
STRUTHERS Mayor Terry Stocker said the Mahoning County Board of Health has been asked to inspect a
Colo. school shooting suspect pleads not guilty
GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — A 32-year-old man accused of shooting and wounding two students outside their
LA police find pot stash in railroad tanker
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A late-night police pursuit ended with a drug bust and the discovery Monday of
Haitians given six more months to file for TPS
MIAMI — The federal government on Monday announced a decision to extend by six months the deadline
Police: 6 dead, 4 wounded in Albuquerque shooting
N.M. (AP) — A gunman opened fire at an Albuquerque fiber optics manufacturer on Monday, killing five
First lady touts childhood obesity initiative
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — First lady Michelle Obama says Americans need to change their eating habits
2 Chicago-area men sentenced in Ohio soldier plot
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Two Chicago-area cousins who pleaded guilty to taking part in a plot to attack
Congressional hearing Tuesday on Delphi pensions
Delphi Corp. salaried retirees, who’ve seen their pensions cut by as much as 70 percent, and others
Police search for gunman in Albuquerque shooting
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Police are searching for a gunman around an Albuquerque solar and fiber
Chili pepper delivery spices up remote seed vault
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wenk’s Yellow Hots, Pico de Gallos and the unpredictably hot San Juan “Tsiles”
Police: Cult comic writer Pekar dead at 70 in Ohio
CLEVELAND (AP) — Comic-book writer Harvey Pekar, whose “American Splendor” was made into a 2003 film
Ex-Univ. of Delaware student killed in Uganda
NEWARK, Del. (AP) — A former University of Delaware student was among those killed when explosions
US rule could keep Iroquois from lacrosse tourney
NEW YORK (AP) — Iroquois lacrosse team officials say their squad is being kept from the world
10-foot gator bites off man’s hand in Fla. canal
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Florida wildlife officials say a 10-foot alligator bit off a man’s hand while he
BP: Oil cap will be attached today, then tested
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — BP expected to attach a tight new cap today on its busted oil well in the Gulf of
Church where Okla. pastor was killed is torn down
ANADARKO, Okla. (AP) — Authorities have demolished the Oklahoma church where a pastor was killed
Polanski free, Swiss reject US extradition request
BERN, Switzerland (AP) —The Swiss government declared renowned film director Roman Polanski a free
Hugh Hefner offers to take Playboy private
CHICAGO (AP) — Playboy Enterprises Inc. said Monday that its iconic founder is offering to buy the
28 years later, Maine woman gets stolen ring back
AUBURN, Maine (AP) — A Maine woman’s high school class ring is back in her possession 28 years after
Stocks dip as investors cautious ahead of earnings
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are falling slightly in early trading as investors enter the beginning of
Parts of I-680 down to one lane today
YOUNGSTOWN — Effective immediately, Interstate 680 northbound is reduced to one lane from Market St.
Allen: Key test needed for new cap on Gulf spill
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The federal government’s point man for the Gulf oil spill says they hope to do a
What have prosecutors proven about Blagojevich?
CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors have spent five weeks showing Rod Blagojevich spewed a river of
Miss Schumer, Mr. Powell set wedding date
Miss Schumer, Mr. Powell set wedding date POLAND The engagement and upcoming marriage of Kenzie
Parents announce Lamping-Garland wedding plans
Margaret Lamping, daughter of Russ and Mary Lamping, all of Poland Township, is engaged to Louis
Car and bike show events scheduled
Car and bike show events scheduled BOARDMAN Bethel Lutheran Church Youth Group, 425 Crestview
HELOISE: Thrifty student proud of old duds
HELOISE: Thrifty student proud of old duds Dear Heloise: I read with some interest your money-
Symphony guild elects officers
CANFIELD Youngstown Symphony Guild elected officers for the 2010-2011 year during a recent meeting
Park Vista to host discovery programs
Park Vista to host series of discovery programs YOUNGSTOWN Park Vista Retirement Community, 1216
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Mystery theft needs follow-up by police
KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: An old acquaintance agreed to look in on my cat while I
Palin’s PAC pours $87,500 on candidates
Associated Press JUNEAU, Alaska Sarah Palin’s political action committee contributed at least
At 95, the beat goes on for musician
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Eighty years ago, a Youngstown boy in eighth
Scrappers strand 17 in 12-inning loss to HV
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com niles Ketchup, Mustard and Onion were gone. Slider, too.
Ole! Spain celebrates World Cup triumph
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Exhaustion etched on their faces, fatigued bodies ready to betray
Senior Fun Day set for Salem residents
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com SALEM It’s time for the annual Senior Fun Day. For
Rosskopf triumphs in downtown race
Rosskopf triumphs in downtown race By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The 2010
Canfield schools to seek new levy
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield For the first time in eight years, the Canfield
All systems go for launch of Cruze this week
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Production of the highly anticipated Chevrolet
Show provides feedback for artists
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com niles Students of Kathy Young’s milled about the Art
Almost 10 million watched ‘Decision’
Associated Press NEW YORK The Nielsen Co. estimates that 9.95 million people watched LeBron
Cyclist makes impact on pace car
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Cat 4-5 Men’s rider in the Tour of the Valley
Boardman trustees to map strategy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township officials intend to map out a plan for
Principals head to conference
Staff report Warren The Raymond John Wean Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant to the
Aches taking toll on All Stars
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. To heck with his banged-up shoulder, Joe Mauer is headed to the
Disclosure Act clamps free speech
Opinion: WASHINGTON Two splendid recent developments have highlighted how campaign finance “reforms” have
Years Ago
Today is Monday, July 12, the 193rd day of 2010. There are 172 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trumbull County Court filings
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket Huntington National Bank v. Renza Hughley Jr., cognovit. RBS
video game reviews
video game review ‘TOY STORY 3’ Grade: B System: for Sony PlayStation 3, also for Microsoft
Ride of Remembrance
500 motorcycles roar through Mahoning County to honor 27 fallen officers By SEAN BARRON
DVD RELEASES
DVD RELEASES Available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers: “The Bounty Hunter”
Arrest of ‘Grim Sleeper’ suspect is a milestone for community, police
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The news conference called last week by the mayor, the police
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Underwood marries hockey player Fisher ATLANTA Grammy-winning country singer Carrie
WNBA | Sunday’s game
Liberty 57, Sky 54 NEW YORK Cappie Pondexter scored 30 points to rally the New York Liberty.
FDA to review 1st of 3 obesity drugs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Dieters, doctors and investors get their first extensive look at the
Kennedy’s clout could grow on high court
Associated Press WASHINGTON Justice Anthony Kennedy, who already decides whether liberals or
Angie Harmon back on beat in TNT’s ‘Rizzoli & Isles’
Newsday Angie Harmon has proved there’s dramatic life after modeling and “Baywatch Nights”: The
oddly enough
oddly enough Alaska man tries to elude police by jumping into lake ANCHORAGE, Alaska A 29
Cardinal Mooney forensics team nets awards
Staff report youngstown Cardinal Mooney High School was singled out for special recognition at
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
Family fair set
Family fair set CHAMPION A healthy-living family fair will be from 10 a.m. until noon July 24
Goo Goo Dolls have a history
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Goo Goo Dolls singer-guitarist John Rzeznik is well aware
BP ‘pleased’ with new oil-leak effort
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Underpromising with hopes of overdelivering, BP said Sunday that it
Revived novel progresses online
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN It might be easy to assume that anyone who started
Best Bets on TV
“A Small Act” (9 p.m., HBO): “A Small Act” is an inspiring documentary that tells how Swedish
Police catch teen bandit
Associated Press NASSAU, Bahamas The teenage “Barefoot Bandit” who reportedly stole cars, boats
Rays on a roll; Tribe falls in 10
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. The Tampa Bay Rays ended the first half of the season on a
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Board, 7 p.m., administration building, 6034 S. Salem
Building A Better Burger
Chains feed growing taste for quality Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. With a drive-through
OVI Law Enforcement | Productivity Results
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force arrested two impaired drivers during the OVI enforcement
Cash-strapped colleges outsource copy centers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Several Ohio colleges have outsourced their copy centers to Xerox in
Man drowns in East Liverpool lake
Staff report salem township Columbiana County Sheriff’s Department reported that Carmen Martinez
SANDLOTS | Weekend games
CLASS B CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Wharmby Sports 10, Rondinelli Tuxedo 3 STRUTHERS Anthony
Ohio tax breaks have 91% success rate
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio program that offers companies tax breaks to create jobs has a
NY cyclers dominate Cat 3 race
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Steven Wells arrived from Buffalo on Saturday
Antibiotics and meat don’t mix
Opinion: Antibiotics and meat don’t mix Los Angeles Times: With its blunt warning that antibiotics in meat
Sweep in Trumbull County nets 30 arrests
WARREN The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department, in cooperation with the Warren Police Department
Stricker wins PGA Deere again
Associated Press SILVIS, Ill. Even with a big lead, Steve Stricker knew he could be in for a
‘Pink’ wins US Open
Associated Press OAKMONT, Pa. Paula Creamer wondered a few months ago if she would ever play
Scrappers notebook
Rehab stint: Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, who has missed the last two months with a forearm
2 bomb attacks in Uganda; many die
2 bomb attacks in Uganda; many die kampala, uganda Bombs exploded at two sites in Uganda’s
Hard times come as no surprise
Opinion: Hard times come as no surprise People can easily deal with pain and self sacrifice as long as it
Armstrong crashes end hope
Associated Press MORZINE, France Close the book on the Lance Armstrong era at the Tour de
Conger leads US to victory
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. Hank Conger hit a three-run homer and the United States,
Iraqis’ anger boils over as electricity shortages spread
Opinion: By Khalid Waleed Institute for War & Peace Reporting BAGHDAD The interim Iraqi government is
MLB roundup
American League White Sox 15, Royals 5 CHICAGO Carlos Quentin hit a grand slam and a solo
Will stocks keep rising?
Associated Press NEW YORK Investors cast aside worries of another recession last week and bought
Hart’s walkoff HR extends Bucs’ skid
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Corey Hart’s game-winning home run capped a rocky first half of the
Higher ed barriers remain
Opinion: By Susan C. ALDRIDGE McClatchy-Tribune I have had the pleasure of handing diplomas to some
Bike paths and routes provide recreation and transportation
Editorial: Members of the baby boomer generation can remember riding their bicycles for miles on city streets,
Stalin’s no hero in hometown
Opinion: By Natia Kuprashvili Institute for War & Peace Reporting GORI, Georgia After nearly 60 years,
Central Square crowd cheers Tour of Valley cyclists
Central Square crowd cheers Tour of Valley cyclists