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Scrappers beat Spikes in 11 innings
Kevin Fontanez’s third double in two nights helped the Mahoning Valley Scrappers salvage a blown
Youngstown buys old Paramount Theatre building
The city decided to buy a dilapidated downtown building and give the go-ahead to have major improvement work done to another downtown structure.
Mathews district considering staff cuts
Mathews Board of Education voted tonight to direct Superintendent Lee Seiple to submit a plan to eliminate district deficit spending — a plan that could include staff reductions.
Block watch summit draws dozens of people, crime-fighting ideas
A rash of car break-ins, vacant homes being used by drug dealers, excessive speeding and the occasional robbery are far too common in several sections of the city’s South Side and the northern portion of Boardman Township, many community leaders and residents say.
Alvarez hits two HRs again for Pirates
Pedro Alvarez had two home runs for the second consecutive game and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the
Valley football coaches support title games in Stark
From 1973-1987, Don Bucci coached Cardinal Mooney in five state championship games — two at Ohio
Canfield voters to face 6.8-mill school levy in November
A 6.8-mill operating levy that will generate $3.8 million will appear on the November ballot to raise money for the Canfield School District.
OHSAA commissioner: Tarps will make stadium intimate
Long-time Pittsburgh Pirates fans remember how the struggling baseball team once tried to cover up
Dennis Miller second at Ohio Open
After birdieing the 17th hole to pull within one of the lead at the final round of the Ohio Open,
Craig Mast ready for BMX Open
Some 19-year-olds need an attitude adjustment. Craig Mast is 19, but he needs altitude adjustment.
Former Illinois governor decides not to testify at his trial
Former Illinois governor decides not to testify at his trial
Tax credits available to help small business owners pay for employee health care
Tax credits available to help small business owners pay for employee health care
Years Ago
Years Ago Today is Wednesday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2010. There are 163 days left in the year.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY St. Michael Orthodox Church, 125 Steel St., Youngstown, will serve a homemade Chinese
YWCA art show inspires several awards for women
YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown’s 28th annual “Women Artists: A Celebration” art show generated
Fundraiser, dinner to honor Harrell
boardman Northeast Homeowners and Concerned Citizens Association will host a fundraiser and
HELOISE: Coffee creamer saves the soup
Dear Heloise: I was making potato soup and discovered I was out of milk. I looked around the kitchen
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: He can’t stop thinking of ‘Liz’
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: Six months ago, I ran into a friend from high
Top Rank: Pavlik-Chavez bout ‘still possible’
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is a 24-year-old boxer with
Valley jobless rate improves from June ’09
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Mahoning Valley unemployment continued to decline
Zoning code stupefies store owner, councilwoman
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN What do strip clubs, adult bookstores, liquor
Sandlot roundup || NABF tournaments
Astro Falcons won the regional championship, joining Rondinelli Tuxedo in Northville, Mich., for the NABF Junior Division World Series.
Youth-center project reaches impasse
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Building a new youth and community center is at
Dennis Miller leads Ohio Open
STAFF report sports@vindy.com CONCORD TWP. Two Valley men are among the top four after two
Portion of I-680 named for renowned Valley educator
William Holmes McGuffey Memorial Highway Portion of I-680 named for Valley educator By Elise
Campbells haul in medals at Games
STAFF report sports@vindy.com TOLEDO The father-and-son team of John and Patrick Campbell
1080 Media advances with 1-0 victory
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Struthers Another day, another dominating pitching
Austintown schools OK purchase of 2 properties
District looks to improve traffic flow, accessibility By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Pair of errors contributes to Dave Sugar’s loss
Pair of errors contributes to Dave Sugar’s loss By Jon moffett jmoffett@vindy.com Struthers
Bond reduced in Route 11 bomb-scare case
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Lisbon The family and friends of a 25-year-old man
Poland residents ask for help with flooding
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com poland Village residents asked council members for help
Civil-War re-enactment brings battle to Canfield
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield In just a few days, Argus Park will be transformed
After two years, downtown scaffolding remains
A downtown Youngstown building still has scaffolding around it two years after it was erected. Sharon Letson, executive director of Youngstown CityScape, says the scaffolding adversely impacts the look of downtown.
Alabama looks into possibility of violations
Combined dispatches TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama coach Nick Saban told ESPN.com that university
Storm troopers ready to invade
Associated Press LOS ANGELES On the outside, they all look the same: White armor, white helmets,
Green dream meets reality
Opinion: By Kerry A. LYNCH McClatchy-Tribune The vision of a “green” economy fueled by wind, sun, and
NAACP plays the race card
Opinion: Credit card fraud is a serious problem. But race card fraud is an even bigger problem. Playing the
Blueberries are back
McClatchy Newspapers A lot of blueberries are now available for shoppers, and there are a lot of
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH New-York-to-Vegas rally nets speeding tickets and an arrest DENVER Colorado
Lindsay Lohan begins jail term
Associated Press LYNWOOD, Calif. Whisked away to a women’s jail in an unmarked sheriff’s car
Spotlight Dance Academy to perform at amphitheater
NORTH JACKSON Spotlight Dance Academy will present a free performance from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 1 at the
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Joshua and Jami Toot, Youngstown, girl, July 18. David Jr.
Summertime produce Fresh from the farm
BETH Stefura Ohio State University Extension Educator Summer arrives and our dinner tables move
2010 SCHOLARSHIPS | Trumbull County
This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Tea-party bigotry disturbing
Opinion: Criticizing the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is as timeless and American as
Mauti, other newcomers will be challenged at Penn State
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. The front-runner to be Penn State’s next top linebacker had
Rescue fails many facing foreclosure
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration’s effort to help those at risk of losing
Senate clears hurdle on way to extending jobless benefits
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Democrats broke through a stubborn Republican filibuster
Salem council clarifies payments
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM City council passed an emergency ordinance Tuesday
ACTION to conduct workshop
Staff report youngstown ACTION, the faith-based community organizing group, will conduct its
Israel, Syria could reconcile
Opinion: By Nick Bunzl Los Angeles Times Rumors of war, and of peace, often go hand in hand in the Middle
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Beck: Eye disease could blind me NEW YORK Fox News Channel’s Glenn Beck says he’s
Saving lives? Mailman delivers
Associated Press AKRON The mailman finished his afternoon deliveries in an unassuming way,
China surpasses US in energy consumption
Associated Press PARIS China is king of the world in energy consumption, surpassing the U.S.
Official tamps down fears about oil leak
Associated Press WASHINGTON The federal government’s oil-spill chief said Tuesday that seepage
Sharon Regional opens new center
Staff report LIBERTY Sharon Regional Health System has opened its new Liberty Family Medicine
Urban gardens’ effects studied
By MARK FERENCHIK The Columbus Dispatch CLEVELAND Insects are everywhere. In the country and
Lawyer: Books will be updated
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com ROGERS Michele McBride Simonelli, the lawyer for the
Wireless broadband network planned
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service
USDA worker pressured to resign over remarks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is standing by its quick decision to oust a
Surplus food
Surplus food EB Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, noon to
Body in Lake Erie ID’d as missing swimmer
Associated Press CLEVELAND The county coroner’s office says a body found floating in Lake Erie
Governor to run for Byrd’s seat in November
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Gov. Joe Manchin, a centrist and popular Democrat known for
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Trumbull SWCD meeting, 8:30 a.m., Trumbull County Agriculture/Family Education,
Panel OKs Kagan for high court
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pushing toward an election-year Supreme Court confirmation vote, a
Rising skepticism
After two years, downtown scaffolding remains — and more might be added By DAVID SKOLNICK
Man pleads not guilty to shooting his dog
Associated Press TOLEDO An Ohio man has pleaded not guilty to shooting his German shepherd named
Court: Time can wait for fleeing criminals
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that defendants who elude
Metro digest || Explosion injures Hubbard teen
Explosion injures teen HUBBARD A teenage boy from Hubbard suffered face injuries during an
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dale N. Lanterman Jr., 37, of 3942 New Road,
The battle cry: Focus on jobs
Opinion: Kansas City Star: President Barack Obama and Congress must address American joblessness — and soon.
New superintendent at Trumbull center
New superintendent at Trumbull center NILES The Trumbull County Educational Service Center
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.55 .75 Avalon
Stage Left Players Youth Theater will present “Kidz on Broadway 2010” at 7 p.m. Friday
Stage Left Players Youth Theater will present “Kidz on Broadway 2010” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
First lady, MLB team up vs. obesity
Associated Press BALTIMORE First lady Michelle Obama showed off her throwing arm Tuesday after
Masterson, Hafner key Cleveland past Twins
Associated Presss minneapolis Travis Hafner had two hits and the go-ahead RBI in the eighth
Attorney general represents public interest in hospital sale
Editorial: Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray sent a clear message Monday to anyone that might have an
Kaminsky strong again as Scrappers top Spikes
Staff report State college, Pa. In the midst of a rough season, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
Baard financing deadline extended
Baard financing deadline extended EAST LIVERPOOL The proposed Baard Energy plant has been given
B.o.B. coming to Club Gossip
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Hip-hop singer B.o.B. will perform at Club Gossip, 1743 Raccoon Road
Alvarez homers twice to help Pirates beat Brewers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pedro Alvarez hit a grand slam in Pittsburgh’s nine-run first and a
A way to combat Alzheimer’s
Opinion: By Beatriz Terrazas McClatchy-Tribune We need to change our habits to combat Alzheimer’s. It’s
ITunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending July 19:
ITunes’ top 5 selling singles and albums of the week ending July 19: Singles: v“Love the Way You
Armstrong makes a bid for stage win at Tour de France
Associated Press PAU, France In his final days of his final Tour de France, Lance Armstrong
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