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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.


Youngstown judge criticizes court security

Youngstown judge criticizes court security


Captain Fantastic gives Covelli a boost

Captain Fantastic gives Covelli a boost


City agrees to buy the Paramount Theater

City agrees to buy the Paramount Theater


New Hampton Inn near New Castle open for business

New Hampton Inn near New Castle open for business


Fed chief says economic outlook remains uncertain

Fed chief says economic outlook remains uncertain


Pa. labor officials defend 'Kate Plus 8' permits

Pa. labor officials defend Kate Plus 8 permits


Jury recommends life sentence for double murder

Jury recommends life sentence for double murder


White House apologizes to ousted USDA worker

White House apologizes to ousted USDA worker


Vietnam veterans honored Friday in New Castle

Vietnam veterans honored Friday in New Castle


Former Illinois governor decides not to testify at his trial

Former Illinois governor decides not to testify at his trial


Lien Forward cancels Saturday cleanup activity

Lien Forward cancels Saturday cleanup activity


Ohio man, 71, denies guilt in Corvette thefts

Ohio man, 71, denies guilt in Corvette thefts


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


Valley jobless rate improves from June ’09

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Mahoning Valley unemployment continued to decline


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

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Sandlot roundup || NABF tournaments

Astro Falcons won the regional championship, joining Rondinelli Tuxedo in Northville, Mich., for the NABF Junior Division World Series.


Zoning code stupefies store owner, councilwoman

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN What do strip clubs, adult bookstores, liquor


Dennis Miller leads Ohio Open

STAFF report sports@vindy.com CONCORD TWP. Two Valley men are among the top four after two

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Youth-center project reaches impasse

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Building a new youth and community center is at


Campbells haul in medals at Games

STAFF report sports@vindy.com TOLEDO The father-and-son team of John and Patrick Campbell


Portion of I-680 named for renowned Valley educator

William Holmes McGuffey Memorial Highway Portion of I-680 named for Valley educator By Elise

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Austintown schools OK purchase of 2 properties

District looks to improve traffic flow, accessibility By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com

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1080 Media advances with 1-0 victory

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Struthers Another day, another dominating pitching


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


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

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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

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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.

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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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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


A way to combat Alzheimer’s

Opinion: By Beatriz Terrazas McClatchy-Tribune We need to change our habits to combat Alzheimer’s. It’s


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


B.o.B. coming to Club Gossip

Staff report AUSTINTOWN Hip-hop singer B.o.B. will perform at Club Gossip, 1743 Raccoon Road


Baard financing deadline extended

Baard financing deadline extended EAST LIVERPOOL The proposed Baard Energy plant has been given


Kaminsky strong again as Scrappers top Spikes

Staff report State college, Pa. In the midst of a rough season, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers


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


Masterson, Hafner key Cleveland past Twins

Associated Presss minneapolis Travis Hafner had two hits and the go-ahead RBI in the eighth


First lady, MLB team up vs. obesity

Associated Press BALTIMORE First lady Michelle Obama showed off her throwing arm Tuesday after


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


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


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.55 .75 Avalon


New superintendent at Trumbull center

New superintendent at Trumbull center NILES The Trumbull County Educational Service Center


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


The battle cry: Focus on jobs

Opinion: Kansas City Star: President Barack Obama and Congress must address American joblessness — and soon.


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Dale N. Lanterman Jr., 37, of 3942 New Road,


Metro digest || Explosion injures Hubbard teen

Explosion injures teen HUBBARD A teenage boy from Hubbard suffered face injuries during an


Court: Time can wait for fleeing criminals

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that defendants who elude


Man pleads not guilty to shooting his dog

Associated Press TOLEDO An Ohio man has pleaded not guilty to shooting his German shepherd named


Rising skepticism

After two years, downtown scaffolding remains — and more might be added By DAVID SKOLNICK


Panel OKs Kagan for high court

Associated Press WASHINGTON Pushing toward an election-year Supreme Court confirmation vote, a


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Trumbull SWCD meeting, 8:30 a.m., Trumbull County Agriculture/Family Education,


Governor to run for Byrd’s seat in November

Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Gov. Joe Manchin, a centrist and popular Democrat known for


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


Surplus food

Surplus food EB Family Life Center, 7 S. Garland Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, noon to


USDA worker pressured to resign over remarks

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is standing by its quick decision to oust a


Wireless broadband network planned

Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. consumers and businesses may get more options in wireless service


Lawyer: Books will be updated

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com ROGERS Michele McBride Simonelli, the lawyer for the


Urban gardens’ effects studied

By MARK FERENCHIK The Columbus Dispatch CLEVELAND Insects are everywhere. In the country and


Sharon Regional opens new center

Staff report LIBERTY Sharon Regional Health System has opened its new Liberty Family Medicine


Official tamps down fears about oil leak

Associated Press WASHINGTON The federal government’s oil-spill chief said Tuesday that seepage


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Senate clears hurdle on way to extending jobless benefits

Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Democrats broke through a stubborn Republican filibuster


China surpasses US in energy consumption

Associated Press PARIS China is king of the world in energy consumption, surpassing the U.S.


Rescue fails many facing foreclosure

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration’s effort to help those at risk of losing


Saving lives? Mailman delivers

Associated Press AKRON The mailman finished his afternoon deliveries in an unassuming way,


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Beck: Eye disease could blind me NEW YORK Fox News Channel’s Glenn Beck says he’s


ACTION to conduct workshop

Staff report youngstown ACTION, the faith-based community organizing group, will conduct its


Salem council clarifies payments

By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM City council passed an emergency ordinance Tuesday


Tea-party bigotry disturbing

Opinion: Criticizing the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is as timeless and American as


Poland and Boardman police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


2010 SCHOLARSHIPS | Trumbull County

This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on


Summertime produce Fresh from the farm

BETH Stefura Ohio State University Extension Educator Summer arrives and our dinner tables move


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Joshua and Jami Toot, Youngstown, girl, July 18. David Jr.


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


Lindsay Lohan begins jail term

Associated Press LYNWOOD, Calif. Whisked away to a women’s jail in an unmarked sheriff’s car


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH New-York-to-Vegas rally nets speeding tickets and an arrest DENVER Colorado


Blueberries are back

McClatchy Newspapers A lot of blueberries are now available for shoppers, and there are a lot of


NAACP plays the race card

Opinion: Credit card fraud is a serious problem. But race card fraud is an even bigger problem. Playing the


Green dream meets reality

Opinion: By Kerry A. LYNCH McClatchy-Tribune The vision of a “green” economy fueled by wind, sun, and


Storm troopers ready to invade

Associated Press LOS ANGELES On the outside, they all look the same: White armor, white helmets,


Alabama looks into possibility of violations

Combined dispatches TUSCALOOSA, Ala. Alabama coach Nick Saban told ESPN.com that university


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