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Indians sweep Angels

Indians sweep Angels ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Justin Masterson pitched effectively into the seventh


More homeowners in Youngstown, thanks to YNDC

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation’s Community Loan Fund, designed to help first-time home buyers unable to obtain financing from traditional lending institutions, recently assisted three people in the city’s Brownlee Woods neighborhood.


Pirates fall to Padres, 2-1

Pirates fall to Padres, 2-1 SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Kennedy pitched seven strong innings, combining


German woman who lost arm to shark in Maui dies

German woman who lost arm to shark in Maui dies HONOLULU (AP) — A German woman who lost her arm in


Judge delays sentencing Calif. professor on arsons

Judge delays sentencing Calif. professor on arsons SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A judge has delayed


Parents of CA teen shot by DEA agents awarded $3M

Parents of CA teen shot by DEA agents awarded $3M LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has awarded


Arias lawyers want Twitter accounts of new jurors

Arias lawyers want Twitter accounts of new jurors PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias’ attorneys want a


Youngstown council approves online water bill payments

City council agreed today to increase the demolition budget by $250,000 to cover the cost of taking down vacant houses.


Allied Waste working to correct delayed recycling collections, manager says

Allied Waste Services is having “a systemic problem” with collection of recyclables from curbside bins county-wide, according to Jennifer Jones, city litter control and recycling coordinator.


Dempsey: Syrian rebels wouldn’t back US interests

Dempsey: Syrian rebels wouldn’t back US interests WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is


Syrian activists claim deadly ‘toxic gas’ attack

Syrian activists claim deadly ‘toxic gas’ attack BEIRUT (AP) - Syrian anti-government activists


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Local police chiefs Bob Gavalier and Jack Nichols

Aug. 22, 2013 | Local police chiefs Bob Gavalier and Jack Nichols

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Judge sets Oct. hearing in Paterno family lawsuit

Judge sets Oct. hearing in Paterno family lawsuit BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A civil lawsuit against


Manning sentenced to 35 years in WikiLeaks case

Manning sentenced to 35 years in WikiLeaks case FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) - Army Pfc. Bradley Manning


BP America donates meat from county fair to two Trumbull organizations

BP America donates meat from county fair to two Trumbull organizations WARREN For the


Police find pills and powder in a shoebox

Police find pills and powder in a shoebox YOUNGSTOWN Police found 75 pills and a bag of powder


First-day YSU enrollment dips 3.4 percent compared to last year

First-day YSU enrollment dips 3.4 percent compared to last year YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State


Ohio home sales continue to rise

Ohio home sales continue to rise COLUMBUS State homes sales have now risen for 25 consecutive


Testimony starts in beating case

Testimony starts in beating death case youngstown Testimony began this morning for a man accused


Campbell police seize pound of suspected marijuana

CAMPBELL Police arrested a 36-year-old Youngstown man Tuesday evening after finding one pound of


Kubli Jr. to receive the William Clayman Community Pride Award

Kubli Jr. to receive the William Clayman Community Pride Award niles Fred Kubli Jr. will receive


Copper stolen from Lloyd Elementary

Copper stolen from Lloyd Elementary austintown Austintown police are investigating who might


Manning sentenced to 35 years in WikiLeaks case

Manning sentenced to 35 years in WikiLeaks case FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Army Pfc. Bradley Manning


Gun, drugs found on man stopped by police

Gun, drugs found on man stopped by police


Drugs found in car pulled over for loud music

Drugs found in car pulled over for loud music


Man injured after crashing while eluding cops

Man injured after crashing while eluding cops


Theft suffered by Boardman landscaping business

Theft suffered by Boardman landscaping business American Beauty Landscaping is now out $2,742.95


Child Support Awareness Day is today

Child Support Awareness Day is today YOUNGSTOWN A Child Support Awareness Day program will be


LOUIE TODAY: Rich Center for Autism

Lisa Long, director of development at The Rich Center for Autism will be one of the guests on Brainfood from the Heartland Wednesday.


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve


Center will host jazz concert


Home Savings will pay for YSU parking

Home Savings will pay for YSU parking YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings has paid for all of the parking


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New YSU students prepare for first day

Classes start today at Youngstown State University

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Stock market’s chilly August

It’s been a chilly August for the stock market.

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ODOT to speed up U.S. 224 project

ODOT reps told Poland council and residents that work is being accelerated on the U.S. Route 224 project because of the heavy traffic backups into Poland.


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Howland rebounds to edge Girard

Carr had 20 kills, 12 digs and 16 points.

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Austintown residents recover motorcycle from flower bed

The chrome on the German motorcycle is still shining and gas is still in its tank even though it has been buried for more than 50 years.

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Scrappers drop fifth in a row

The five-game skid drops the Scrappers to 23-35.


Penguins name five football captains

Penguins name five football captains YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State football coach Eric Wolford


Valley job growth stays flat in July

Economists believe trend will likely continue until 2014


prep volleyball Tuesday’s matches

Liberty 25-25-25, Poland 18-17-19 LIBERTY Mackenzie Stanley recorded 10 assists and nine kills,


Mahoning County OKs oil and gas exploration.

Halcon Resources LLC of Houston, Texas, will pay $600 per mile for the roads it occupies for seismic testing for oil and gas deposits.


Steelers are hurting at running back

Bell sprained his right foot on his fourth carry against the Redskins


Chisenhall’s HR ignites Indians

Swisher also homered in the game in Anaheim


Youngstown officials expect at least 502 houses to be demolished this year

There are 4,000 to 5,000 vacant properties in the city


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Weeden named Browns starting quarterback

The second-year player beat out Jason Campbell

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Warren plans to recruit minorities, women, local firefighters through schools.

Warren officials plan to recruit minorities, women, local residents into fire jobs by talking in the schools.


Program preps students for high school

Seventh and eighth graders participated in Project SAY at East High School


4th rabid raccoon found in Boardman

First 2013 West Niles Virus case in humans reported in Cuyahoga County


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Seniors leader following in sons’ footsteps

Orlando Santiago chips his ball out of the sand trap on the 12th hole Tuesday afternoon at Trumbull Country Club.

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FORT HOOD TRIAL Military prosecutors rest case

Associated Press FORT HOOD, Texas Military prosecutors rested their case Tuesday against the


One arrested after shots fired

Staff report youngstown A Steel Street man was arrested on gun and drug charges after shots were


Lowellville water company expands

Savanna Springs expands by purchasing Salem-based competitor


Red Sox’s Dempster accepts suspension

He’ll be suspended for five games


prep soccer roundup Tuesday’s matches

BOYS Austintown Fitch 3, West Branch 0 AUSTINTOWN Scoring for the Falcons were Nate Bowlen,


mlb roundup Tuesday’s other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 8, Blue Jays 4 Yankees 3, Blue Jays 2 NEW YORK Jayson Nix hit a


AFGHANISTAN MASSACRE On stand, victim curses gunman

Associated Press JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington An Afghan farmer shot during a massacre in


Egypt arrests top leader of Muslim Brotherhood

Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s military-backed authorities arrested the Muslim Brotherhood’s


Mealtime — Easy as 1, 2, 3

Family Features The days just keep getting busier and busier. Schedules are more hectic and, too


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 21, the 233th day of 2013. There are 132 days left in the year.


Tailgating time

Tailgating time When family and friends gather together to watch the game, loading up the table


Evaluation ordered for defendant

Staff report youngstown A competency evaluation has been ordered for a woman accused of killing


Man given five years in Go Go case

Staff report youngstown A man who pleaded guilty to charges he was involved in a shooting


METRO DIGEST || Victim identified

Victim identified youngstown The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has identified the


Man, 20, charged in Ga. school shooting

Associated Press DECATUR, Ga. A man with an assault rifle and other weapons exchanged gunfire


Fire spreads to home

Fire spreads to home youngstown A fire in a car at a 516 E. Avondale Ave. home on the South Side


More homes, more sales

Opinion: Norman (Okla.) Transcript: The number of Norman building permits issued for single family homes


Elmore Leonard, the acclaimed crime novelist, died Tuesday at age 87. Here are some quirky facts

Elmore Leonard, the acclaimed crime novelist, died Tuesday at age 87. Here are some quirky facts


Bob Evans-AVI create Bob Evans Express

Two Ohio companies team up to develop new way to sell Bob Evans products


greatest seniors and super seniors scores

Here are the scores from Tuesday’s opening round of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley seniors and


Kodak plan to exit bankruptcy OK’d

Associated Press NEW YORK Kodak doesn’t look a whole lot like it did when it filed for


Liriano propels Bucs’ win

Alvarez hits his 31st homer in Monday’s victory


Broncos’ Miller suspended for 6 games

The linebacker was penalized under the substance abuse policy


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howland2525202015 GIRARD182125258 Next: Green at Howland, Thursday, 7 p.m. Next: Girard at


SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 4 Source: Associated Press

Number of Steelers running backs with injuries (Le’Veon Bell, Will Johnson, Baron Batch and Isaac


Company seeks cook supervisors

Company seeks cook supervisors YOUNGSTOWN A recruiting event for supervising cooks will be


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Magic Tree can make burgers disappear

Presto! Now watch me pull a burger out of my hat

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major league baseball boxscores

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Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9 to 10 a.m.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Chad and Erin Donley, Canfield, girl, Aug. 19. John and


A great discovery

A great discovery Did you know we have an authentic Taqueria in Boardman? Read next week to find


INSIDE

INSIDE Steelers running backs are aching. Page B3


QUOTABLE TERRY FRANCONA, Indians manager, on Monday’s 5-2 win in Anaheim:

“I thought tonight was the best game of baseball we’ve played in a while.”


prep sports at a glance

TUESDAY’S RESULTS BOYS GOLF CARDINAL Mooney 167, WARREN JFK 169, Ursuline 176 (Stambaugh)


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Hubbard man sentenced to 18 months for vandalizing military statue, grave marker

Hubbard man sentenced to 18 months for crimes involving military statue and grave marker

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Tailgating season is nearly upon us Fresh game-day tips

Family Features When family and friends gather together to watch the game, loading up the table


Budget cuts reduce Ohio Head Start by thousands

Associated Press CINCINNATI The number of spots for low-income children in Head Start’s


3 Oklahoma teens charged after Australian baseball player is slain

Associated Press DUNCAN, Okla. With the simplest of motives — breaking up the boredom of an


Promoters tout possibilities of Warren’s Garden District

Promoters tout possibilities of Warren’s Garden District


Elmore leonard, 87 Top crime author dies

By MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press DETROIT Elmore Leonard, the beloved crime novelist whose


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council Safety committee, 5 p.m., caucus room, sixth floor,


Thomas Rhett brings new-age country act to Cleveland Combo-ing country

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com One listen to radio these days and it’s pretty obvious a


Wine beats the heat

Wine beats the heat Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most refreshing wines available, and it’s great


GOP’s moral abomination

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords “Stop the moochers!” shouted a flock of GOP budget whackers in the


Reality vs. mirages in Egypt

Opinion: Nothing symbolizes the Utopianism of our times like both liberals and some conservatives calling for


Magic and mystery await Valley schools in 2013-14

Editorial: As thousands of youngsters in the Mahoning Valley plunge head-first into the start of the 2013-14


ABC, CBS evening news gaining ground

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Evening newscasts on ABC and CBS are both