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2 people shot dead at Pa. municipal building

2 people shot dead at Pa. municipal building


Obama to urge Congress to shutter Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Obama to urge Congress to shutter, Fannie, Freddie


Dodgeball tourney later this month at Girard High School

Dodgeball tourney later this month at Girard High School


Ohio State Fair breaks 12-day attendance record

Ohio State Fair breaks 12-day attendance record


Traffic plan for Austintown's new schools will work, superintendent says

Traffic plan for Austintown's new schools will work, superintendent says


How to get Struthers singer's "Sweet" album

How to get Struthers singer's "Sweet" album


City of Warren gets $1.1M in federal CDBG funds

City of Warren gets $1.1M in federal CDBG funds


Mahoning County Solid Waste Management District meets Tuesday morning

Mahoning County Green Team meets Tuesday morning


Consolidation talks for Mahoning County, Youngstown health depts. on hold

Consolidation talks for Mahoning County, Youngstown health depts. on hold


UPDATE | A-Rod suspended through 2014; others suspended by MLB for drugs

A-Rod suspended through 2014


Man, 73, to be tried in abduction, assault of girl

Man, 73, to be tried in abduction, assault of girl LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A Lancaster County man


Former military chief gets life sentence in Turkey

Former military chief gets life sentence in Turkey ISTANBUL (AP) — In a landmark trial, scores of


Woman to trial on toddler drowning charges

Woman to trial on toddler drowning charges INDIANA, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman has


US court: PA school can’t ban ‘boobies’ bracelets

US court: PA school can’t ban ‘boobies’ bracelets PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A U.S. appeals court won’t


State agency nixing gas wastewater plant planned in W. Pa.

State agency nixing gas wastewater plant planned in W. Pa. CREEKSIDE, Pa. (AP) — State regulators


Feds contest embezzler’s request for release

Feds contest embezzler’s request for release ST. MARYS, Pa. (AP) — Federal prosecutors are


Woman gets bond reduced, allowed no contact with children

Woman gets bond reduced, allowed no contact with children youngstown A Beaver Township woman


Tax collector can avoid jail with restitution

Tax collector can avoid jail with restitution UNIONTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A former southwestern


Youngstown man charged by feds in stolen machine gun case

Youngstown man charged by feds in stolen machine gun case Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A city


US official visits senior Egypt Islamist in jail

US official visits senior Egypt Islamist in jail CAIRO (AP) — A top U.S. diplomat met with a


Warren police continue to probe two deaths

Warren police continue to probe two deaths Staff report WARREN Police continue to probe the


A-Rod can play during suspension appeal

A-Rod can play during suspension appeal NEW YORK (AP) -- Alex Rodriguez figures to have a one-


State Dept: Posts in 19 countries to remain closed

State Dept: Posts in 19 countries to remain closed WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid online “chatter” about


Gunfire hits cars in Pa. church lot during service

Gunfire hits cars in Pa. church lot during service CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Gunfire erupted outside a


Police: Handcuffed suspect stole cruiser

Police: Handcuffed suspect stole cruiser TOBYHANNA, Pa. (AP) — Police in northeastern Pennsylvania


Autopsy set on man’s body found in quarry pond near Volant

Autopsy set on man’s body found in quarry pond near Volant VOLANT, Pa. (AP) — An autopsy has been


WORTH A LOOK

BINGO, CARD PARTIES Bethlehem Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America will present


Committee awards five scholarships

Committee awards five scholarships SEBRING The Collins Scholarship Selection Committee has


Tease photo

Boardman’s Bronco

On July 28, Steve Vallos was playing with his two kids in his Seattle home when he got the phone call he’d been waiting on for six months.

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OHIO Organic farms draw international volunteers

Knees firmly bent down, Sean Smith smiled as he started feeding a brood of chickens out of a Coors Light plastic pitcher filled with grain and seeds.

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Boy Scout's event serves foreign country

Nick Crescimanno did not stop running around on Sunday because he was too busy doing what he does best: serving others. The 17-year-old recent Canfield High School graduate and boy scout of Troop 115 in Canfield was finally able to visibly see what he accomplished on Sunday at his “Yell for the Well” Eagle Scout project after months of planning and preparation.

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Scam targeting residents of NE Ohio

Callers are claiming to be from Dominion East Ohio and offering a lower utility rate


Bigfoot researchers plan session

Staff report Leetonia Researchers from Ohio’s Genoskwa Project, a Bigfoot research group, will


Over-the-phone interpretation of 200 languages provided

Interpretation services offered for patients and their families


Youngstown Metro in top 10 for potential economic growth

Efforts of NAMII a big factor in growth potential ranking


Departing captures W. Virginia Derby

The winner had finished sixth in the Preakness


The softball tournament benefits breast-cancer patients

The deadline to enter is Aug. 16.


Back-to-school shoppers expected to spend less this year

Prices rise as consumer confidence falls


Scrappers limited to 4 hits in defeat

Roberts homered for Mahoning Valley’s run


A-Rod suspension likely through ‘14

Cruz, Peralta also await penalties


Ex-Bill challenges Butler

The Steelers’ punter in 2012 has competition


Kazmir, bullpen blank Marlins

The Indians lead the major leagues in shutouts


Indians 2 Marlins0

Indians 2 Marlins0 Next: Detroit at Cleveland, today, 7:05 p.m.


Browns TE sought advice from Gonzalez

Cameron ran routes with the Falcons star


According to surveillance video, driver accelerated onto boardwalk

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The driver parked outside a hotel and surveyed the leisurely


Ohio killer set for execution found hanged in cell

Associated Press CLEVELAND A man condemned to death for fatally stabbing a neighbor during a


YOUTH BASEBALL | Weekend games

CAL RIPKEN 11U REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Mill Creek 5, Homewood (Ill.) 4 GALESBURG, ILL. Homewood


Burnett tames Rockies’ bats

The Pirates starter went the distance against Colorado


Pirates 5 rockies1

Pirates 5 rockies1 Next: Miami at Pittsburgh, Tuesday, 7:05 p.m.


Tea party plans to abandon former darlings from GOP

Associated Press MIAMI This wasn’t the revolution the tea party had in mind. Four years ago,


INSIDE

INSIDE Major League Baseball is expected to suspend players today. Page B5


Ohio Lottery sites get makeovers to increase sales

Associated Press CLEVELAND The Ohio Lottery, the reliable betting outlet in Ohio for decades, is


Fourth-best city for baby boomers, 2013, www.lifegoesstrong.com

Fourth-best city for baby boomers, 2013, www.lifegoesstrong.com First in the nation for population


QUOTABLE MICHAEL BRANTLEY, Indians left fielder, on this week’s four-game series against the first-place Tigers:

“We’ve got to defend our home territory. We’ll see where we stand.”


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Report: NW Ohio online school closes amid scrutiny

Associated Press TOLEDO A northwest Ohio university has announced plans to close its online


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Carol and Joseph Reigrut, Canfield, girl, Aug. 3. Annette


City school board to meet Tuesday

City school board to meet Tuesday youngstown The Youngstown city school board will meet in


Powerball jackpot climbs to $400M

Powerball jackpot climbs to $400M des moines, iowa No one hit the Powerball jackpot this


mlb roundup | Sunday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 3, White Sox 2 12 innings DETROIT Torii Hunter hit an RBI single in the


Kimball earns first IRL win at Mid-Ohio

Pagenaud finished second on the road course


Port authority earns stripes from pact with Penn National

Editorial: Last fall, with members of the Western Reserve Port Authority board embroiled in a battle over the


Peace talks waste of time

Opinion: Egypt is in turmoil again. Syria is embroiled in civil war. Iran continues building a nuclear


Prisoners demand an end to solitary

Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune A hunger strike taking place in the California prison system


Years Ago

Today is Monday, Aug. 5, the 217th day of 2013. There are 148 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Can FDA police importers of food?

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords In a 1968 comedy called “The Secret War of Harry Frigg,” Paul


ROBERT W. FISHER

ROBERT W. FISHER ACCUSED OF UNLAWFUL FLIGHT TO AVOID PROSECUTION, MURDER, ARSON Height: 6’


Who has the SONG of the SUMMER?

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK You’re listening to it on the way to the beach, or


video game review

‘pikmin 3’ Grade: B Details: Nintendo, for Wii U; $59.999 Since the arrival of the Wii U eight


JENNIE M. STANO

JENNIE M. STANO ACCUSED OF RETAIL THEFT Height: 5’4” Weight: 175 Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown


CORY GOOCH

CORY GOOCH ACCUSED OF AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, FELONIOUS ASSAULT Height: 5’6” Weight: 150 Hair:


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

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


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Girard City Council, special meeting, 4 p.m., council chambers, justice center,


We must take hate seriously

Opinion: By Amitabh Pal McClatchy-Tribune One year after the Sikh temple massacre in Oak Creek, Wis., we


FEE BATTLE Time Warner, CBS draw viewers into spat

Associated Press NEW YORK CBS and Time Warner Cable can’t work out their differences, so they


tigers 2 scrappers1

tigers 2 scrappers1 Next: Lowell at Scrappers, Tuesday, 7:05 p.m.


ESPN: NCAA probing Manziel

Texas A&M and the NCAA aren’t commenting


Lewis’ 2nd LPGA major comes at St. Andrews

Lewis’ 2nd LPGA major comes at St. Andrews ST. ANDREWS, Scotland Stacy Lewis had another big


IBT Media will buy Newsweek

IBT Media will buy Newsweek new york Newsweek is being sold for the second time in just a few


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul C. Martin, 50, of 3446 Bush Road, Jamestown,


You might see some deer playing night golf

The Par 3 Golf Course at Mill Creek Park offers lighted night play from 8 to 11 p.m. Thursday through Sunday nights.


Offshore drilling no panacea

Opinion: The Herald, Rock Hill, S.C.: South Carolinans ought to be skeptical of any proposal that touts


San Diego mayor begins his therapy

Associated Press SAN DIEGO Therapists say admitting one has a problem is the first step toward


Woods coasts to 8th win at Firestone

Bradley, Stenson tied for second in Akron


SEVENTH HEAVEN? How the 2007 7th-round picks have fared

LB Oscar Lua, Patriots: Never appeared in a game CB Courtney Brown, Cowboys: Out of the league


Riding with …

Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Trumbull County native finished 23rd in Sunday’s


Kahne surges at Pocono

He passed teammate Gordon with 2 laps remaining


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Texan gets another wrong water bill topping $66K DALLAS A Dallas man says he’s


Official: HSBC drops several London missions

Associated Press LONDON HSBC bank has told dozens of foreign missions in London that it will


SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 15 Source: National League

Wins needed by the Pittsburgh Pirates to avoid their 21st consecutive losing season. The Pirates


NYC MAYOR’S RACE Pundits: Why won’t Weiner just leave?

Associated Press NEW YORK Why doesn’t Anthony Weiner just quit? It’s a question angry voters,


Security tightens at some US missions over al-Qaida

Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Security forces closed roads, put up extra blast walls and


Ohio, most other states consider regulation of drones over US skies

Associated Press CINCINNATI Thousands of civilian drones are expected in U.S. skies within a few


Holloman’s pick leads Cowboys’ win

Miami’s errors were costly


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