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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


Penguins add two more football transfers

Penguins add two more football transfers.


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

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Parents announce Lamping-Garland wedding plans

Margaret Lamping, daughter of Russ and Mary Lamping, all of Poland Township, is engaged to Louis

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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

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Scrappers strand 17 in 12-inning loss to HV

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com niles Ketchup, Mustard and Onion were gone. Slider, too.

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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

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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

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Show provides feedback for artists

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com niles Students of Kathy Young’s milled about the Art

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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

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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”


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Christina and Mark Smith, Youngstown, boy, July 10.


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


bridge

bridge Answers to weekly quiz: Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xA Q J 10 5 4 2 uK 9 8


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


on the air

on the air What: “Rizzoli & Isles” When: 10 tonight Where: TNT


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


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball20-21-27-28-56 Red Ball4 Power Play4 Jackpot in


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

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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

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