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Liriano, Alvarez lead Pirates past Nationals 4-2

Liriano, Alvarez lead Pirates past Nationals 4-2 WASHINGTON (AP) — Pirates left-hander Francisco


No more mail at your door?

No more mail at your door?


Boardman and Youngstown to discuss development districts

Boardman and Youngstown to discuss development districts YOUNGSTOWN While Austintown doesn’t


Facebook soars after 2Q results beat estimates

Facebook soars after 2Q results beat estimates


State begins construciton of new Ohio crime lab

State begins construction of new Ohio crime lab


Judge freezes challenges to Detroit bankruptcy

Judge freezes challenges to Detroit bankruptcy


One hospitalized in Beaver Township crash

One person hospitalized after a three-car crash Several injured in 3-car crash NORTH LIMA


The Kelly-Miller Circus is coming to Canfield

The Kelly-Miller Circus is coming to Canfield Circus arrives in Canfield canfield Janet


Poland home catches fire, cause unknown

Poland home catches fire, cause unknown poland fire sjgks gjk POLAND Officials here are


Halcon plans Horizontal well for Yerke Young Road in Lordstown

Halcon plans Horizontal well for Yerke Young Road in Lordstown trumbull commissioners sgjk


Campbell teachers, school board reach tentative agreement

Agreement could be ratified by board on Tuesday campbell A renewed spirit of cooperation


Spain official says train accident leaves 35 dead

Spain official says train accident leaves 35 dead


Pa. man gets 2 to 7 years in prison in girl's hit-run death

Pa. man gets 2 to 7 years in prison in girl's hit-run death


Warren man enters insanity plea in June 22 death

Warren man enters insanity plea in June 22 death


Ohio pediatric doctor faces child-porn charge

Ohio pediatric doctor faces child-porn charge


2 killed when lightning hits Ariz. scenic overlook

2 killed when lightning hits Ariz. scenic overlook FREDONIA, Ariz. (AP) — Two people were killed


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Valley Realtors John Burgan and Alicia Kosec

July 25, 2013 | Valley realtors John Burgan and Alicia Kosec

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Ohio woman convicted in antifreeze-poisoning death

Ohio woman convicted in antifreeze-poisoning death


Authorities see no sheen near burning Gulf rig

Authorities see no sheen near burning Gulf rig NEW ORLEANS (AP) - An out-of-control natural gas


Pa. police chief stirs furor over abrasive videos

Pa. police chief stirs furor over abrasive videos


Ohio to be hands-off in promoting federal health-care law

Ohio to be hands-off in promoting health-care law


Changes eyed in door-to-door mail delivery

Changes eyed in door-to-door mail delivery WASHINGTON (AP) - Americans for generations have come


3 enter guilty pleas to drug charges

3 enter guilty pleas to drug charges


3 plead not guilty in Ohio slave labor case

3 plead not guilty in Ohio slave labor case


Lawyer: Snowden to stay in Moscow airport for now

Lawyer: Snowden to stay in Moscow airport for now MOSCOW (AP) - A lawyer advising National


Philly controller to audit demolition practices

Philly controller to audit demolition practices


Convicted Ohio Amish leader loses bid for release

Convicted Ohio Amish leader loses bid for release


Palace: Royal baby named George Alexander Louis

Palace: Royal baby named George Alexander Louis LONDON (AP) - Royal officials say Britain’s new


Ohio judge ruled in contempt for barring Cincy newspaper

Ohio judge held in contempt for barring Cincy newspaper


Justices to weigh standing in Ohio slots challenge

Justices to weigh standing in Ohio slots challenge


Woman sentenced for assault with car

Woman sentenced for assault with car WARREN Shawnda L. Worthy, 24, of Jackson Street Southwest,


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Fire in progress on Lee Run Road in Poland

Fire in progress on Lee Run Road in Poland POLAND A fire is in progress at 7855 Lee Run Road in

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Boardman police arrest suspect in Subway robbery

Boardman police arrest suspect in Subway robbery BOARDMAN Boardman police arrested a


Obama to try to focus public attention on economy

Obama to try to focus public attention on economy WASHINGTON (AP) - Seeking to focus public


3-car accident sends one to hospital

3-car accident sends one to hospital NORTH LIMA Several people were injured and one was sent to


Campbell teachers, school board reach tentative agreement

Campbell teachers, school board reach tentative agreement The Campbell Board of Education and the


Pope travels to first public Mass in Brazil

Pope travels to first public Mass in Brazil APARECIDA, Brazil (AP) - A crowd roared and church


Report: Snowden has document to enter Russia

Report: Snowden has document to enter Russia MOSCOW (AP) - National Security Agency leaker Edward


Tuesday-afternoon downpour floods Howland, Niles and Warren

Staff report HOWLAND Howland firefighters responded to about 30 calls for help in the Bolindale


Lily Pond at Mill Creek MetroParks reopens

Lily Pond at Mill Creek MetroParks reopens YOUNGSTOWN The Lily Pond at Mill Creek MetroParks has


Police: Woman assaulted garbage man

Police: Woman assaulted garbage man BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — A woman faces trial on charges she


3 strip clubs fighting tax on lap dances

3 strip clubs fighting tax on lap dances PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Three strip clubs in Philadelphia are


Man to stand trial in death of woman, 95

Man to stand trial in death of woman, 95 PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man faces trial on charges he broke


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

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


Serbian picnic is coming up


Avamar benefit set in Cortland


Dinner, concert to aid Daniels

Dinner, concert to aid Daniels WARREN In 2012, Jody Daniels was diagnosed with myasthenia


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Lure of 1964 prices brings people to Arby’s

Lunch lines were long at Arby's, but not everyone was happy with online-only coupons

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Mercer County sixth-grader 'sticks' with duct-tape business

11-year-old Hailey Rose sells bags, saves profits for college

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Attempt to lift land restriction stirs controversy on city's East Side

A water utility wants property owners to allow access to mineral rights


Park officials look into solutions to prevent future fish kills at Lily Pond

Park officials look into solutions to prevent future fish kills at Lily Pond


Valley's unemployment rate increases

Civilian labor force grows though, meaning more of the area's residents are looking for work


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Baby fever caps image turnaround for royals

A crowd cheered, hundreds of cameras clicked and an image of familial perfection was beamed around the world.

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Lowellville grad diagnosed with acute renal failure

Family plans benefit dinner for Aug. 11


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Cardinal Rule

Canfield Little League team aims for consecutive state titles

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Cole dominates to power Bucs past Nats

The Pirates starter allowed two hits in seven innings

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Council to consider grants and loans to two businesses

The cost of the two projects is $9 million combined


Randall experiences life as a royal basketball player

The Kennedy Catholic graduate participated on the Sacramento Kings’ summer team


New principal sought for Chaney

The cosmetology department at Choffin Career and Technical Center will be renovated for the first time since it was built in 1973


News faces, same goals for Steelers

Pittsburgh must replace key veterans


Withdrawn protest means construction of new county building moves forward

The decision by Lakeland Management Systems of Painsville to withdraw its protest of a $2.3 million contract award means Trumbull County officials can move forward with construction of the Multi-Purpose Emergency Operations/Storage Center.


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Browns’ Greco nails down five-year pact

The Boardman High graduate is expected to start at left guard

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Police chaplaincy program set to help Hubbard residents

Collaborative effort will bring neutral assistance to victims of domestic violence and others


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH 90 cats are rescued from smuggling near Thai border BANGKOK Thai police say they


Devils sign Jagr for $2 million

He’ll replace Ilya Kovalchuk who has returned to Russia


Browns hope to shed their losing image

New coach Chudzinski inherits plenty of talent


Attempt to lift land restriction stir controversy on city's East Side

A water utility wants property owners to allow access to mineral rights


NASCAR drops ESPN, TNT for 10 years with NBC

The final 20 Sprint races are part of the deal


Canfield council approves road project

In a 4-0 vote Canfield council OK’d Foust Construction Co. to begin phase II of a North Broad Street safety upgrade


Possible pension cuts have Detroit retirees worried

Associated Press DETROIT K.D. Bullock had been retired from the Detroit Police Department for


Franklin to compete in 8 events at worlds

Katie Ledecky also will be very busy in the pool


Marc Dann rebrands his Cleveland law firm

The former Ohio attorney general can't run for public office again until 2017.


Explosion in Egypt wounds 19 people

Explosion in Egypt wounds 19 people cairo A bomb blast outside the security headquarters in one


Apple’s 3Q earnings sag but top estimates

Apple’s latest quarterly report confirms the iPhone maker’s growth has stalled with its pace of innovation.


Players decry Braun’s doping

The former MVP has accepted a suspension of 65 games


Federal judge rules for Ohio men’s same-sex marriage

Associated Press CINCINNATI Two Ohio men who want their out-of-state marriage recognized as one


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday West Branch Local school board, work session 6 p.m., regular meeting 7:30 p.m.,


Scrappers rained out

Scrappers rained out niles The State College Spikes at the Mahoning Valley Scrappers baseball


NYC RUN FOR MAYOR Weiner: I’m not quitting race

Associated Press NEW YORK Anthony Weiner found himself caught in another sexting scandal Tuesday


Ohio authorities ID 2nd, 3rd slaying victims

Associated Press EAST CLEVELAND The last two of three female victims whose bodies were found


Bengals owner hopes HBO’s return will bring a change

Brown wants NFL fans to see troubled players aren’t welcome in Cincy


If you go

If you go The benefit dinner and auction for Helen Bond will be at the Holy Rosary Educational


Pirates’ closer Grilli placed on disabled list

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pittsburgh Pirates have placed National League saves leader


YEARS AGO

Today is Wednesday, July 24, the 205th day of 2013. There are 160 days left in the year.


Celebrity Sommelier

Celebrity Sommelier “The Celebrity Sommelier” part two. Drinks Columnist Brian Fry concludes his


Women get as raunchy as men in ‘The To Do List’ Parity in profanity

By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. Screen comedy has taken a decided


William, Kate show off royal newborn son

Associated Press LONDON Prince William and his wife, Kate, presented their newborn son to the


Military Order of the Purple Heart plans August gathering

Staff report SPRINGFIELD, VA. The 2013 national convention of the Military Order of the Purple


Can China change its course?

Opinion: By FAREED ZAKARIA Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON Does authoritarian capitalism work?


Ohio Auditor’s Office says audit of Sunshine Inc. isn’t certain

The Ohio Auditor’s Office not has agreed to audit Sunshine Inc., a non-profit corporation that runs housing programs for the city of Warren.


Toronto Film Festival unveils lineup

By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK The Toronto International Film Festival will


Mediterranean diet makeover

Mediterranean diet makeover Abundant plates of fresh vegetables, delicate fish from the nearby sea


Country living

Country living Writer Rebecca Nieminen Sloan visits a country cafe in Kinsman known for its


Struthers hires new full-time officer

Trolio has worked part time for the Struthers Police Department for the past 14 years.


Man faces drug, burglary charges

Staff report North Jackson A Beloit man who already was facing a drug charge from Stark County


Golden Dawn’s future set in the past

When you go... Golden Dawn Restaurant 1245 Logan Ave Youngstown, OH 44505 Phone:


DELPHI salaried RETIREES House committee to Treasury: Release pension documents

By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The House Oversight and Government Reform


Closer look at race

Opinion: President Obama rarely misses an opportunity to insert himself into an issue. Last Friday, he


Facebook post helps with suspect’s capture

Facebook post helps with suspect’s capture STRUTHERS The Struthers Police Department started its


Nat Geo goes ‘Inside the American Mob’

McClatchy-Tribune UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. Besides Watergate, bell bottoms and disco, something


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Melvin and Rebecca McKee, Youngstown, boy, July 22. Ashley


Notable new music releases this week:

Notable new music releases this week: v Gogol Bordello: “Pura Vida Conspiracy” v Guy Clark: “My


A student loan compromise

Opinion: A student loan compromise Los Angeles Times: A new Senate proposal would spare millions of college


Kasich and GOP legislators should avoid Medicaid standoff

Editorial: It’s good to hear that Ohio Gov. John Kasich is ready to fight for the expansion of Medicaid


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xK J 10 9 uK 7 6 v10 9 8 7 w3 2 WEST EAST


Police investigation nearly complete

Police investigation nearly complete BOARDMAN Jack Nichols, township police chief, said the


Millisecond markets bad for business

Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune News Service Last Monday, regulators settled charges in a


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A golden history worth repeating

Brothers Carmen and Ralph Naples have been providing the people of Youngstown with a good quality, affordable meal with a friendly atmosphere since they took over in 1960.

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America needs a thicker skin

Opinion: America needs a thicker skin 2 How many times did I hear this from my father during my childhood


McDonald talks water supply for racino

McDonald Mayor Glenn Holmes asked Austintown trustees about supplying water to the racino.


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Charges dropped in Chris Brown case LOS ANGELES Singer Chris Brown’s lawyer has


It’s not so simple in Detroit

Opinion: By Barry Goldman Los Angeles Times There’s a scene in the movie version of “The Grapes of


Carson’s ‘Tonight’ is online

Associated Press NEW YORK Heeeere’s Johnny on iTunes! For the first time, content from “The


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew C. Shurina, 23, of 156 Heck Road, Sarver,


Former Niles coach charged with sexual contact with 9-year-old girl

Former Niles coach charged with sexual contact with 9-year-old girl


‘Casper Joe’ author to attend Kids Day

‘Casper Joe’ author to attend Kids Day austintown Quaker Steak & Lube, 5800 Interstate Blvd.,


BBQ mystery

BBQ mystery Ghosts, gangsters, and barbecued ribs. To hear how these are connected stay tuned for


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