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Vindy.com for July 11, 2008
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- Scrappers fall, 7-6, on Buffett Night
July 11th, 2008 at 10:48 PM
NILES — Brock Simpson went 4-for-5 and Ryan Blair went 3-for-4 to lead Mahoning Valley, but the
- Lee wins 12th, Indians hand Rays fifth loss in row
July 11th, 2008 at 10:18 PM
CLEVELAND — Cliff Lee pitched six stellar innings in a warmup for a possible All-Star game start,
- OVI checkpoint set Saturday night in Mahoning County
July 11th, 2008 at 09:56 PM
The Mahoning County Operating a Vehicle Impaired Task Force will have increased impaired driving
- Lohse wins 11th as Cardinals beat Pirates 6-0
July 11th, 2008 at 09:42 PM
PITTSBURGH — Kyle Lohse limited the Pirates to six hits over seven shutout innings and Rick Ankiel
- Warren man gets long prison term for kidnapping his wife
July 11th, 2008 at 07:31 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — A Warren man has been sentenced to 101‚Ñ2 years in prison after a jury convicted him of
- Trial of man charged with 1985 murder of YSU coed set for Aug. 13
July 11th, 2008 at 06:13 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — The death-penalty murder trial of Bennie L. Adams will proceed as scheduled Aug. 13,
- Pavlik close to fight with welterweight champ
July 11th, 2008 at 05:25 PM
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- Motorcycle accident claims life of Girard man
July 11th, 2008 at 04:45 PM
GIRARD — Police are investigating a one-vehicle accident that took the life of 25-year-old Michael
- Kirk Road bridge over Route 11 closes Monday
July 11th, 2008 at 04:39 PM
AUSTINTOWN — The Kirk Road bridge over state Route 11 will be closed for 90 days beginning Monday.
- Man charged with burglaries in Canfield and Ellsworth townships
July 11th, 2008 at 03:40 PM
AUSTINTOWN— The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department and township police have jailed a man they say
- Warren JFK fire loss set at $15,000
July 11th, 2008 at 02:43 PM
WARREN — John Gillen, athletic director at John F. Kennedy High School, reported to Warren police
- Cobalt sales soar in June
July 11th, 2008 at 02:33 PM
Local car buyers are flocking to the Chevrolet Cobalt. The locally made car was the top-selling
- City to name park after resident
July 11th, 2008 at 02:32 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s park and recreation commission is honoring a city resident by renaming the
- Lincoln Behavioral Health Care to merge with mystery firm
July 11th, 2008 at 12:38 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Lincoln Behavioral Health Care, 800 E. Indianola Ave., is on the verge of merging with
- Liberty to again discuss trash-hauler proposal
July 11th, 2008 at 11:46 AM
LIBERTY — Township officials will be holding a second public hearing to discuss a potential contract
- Civil War show set for July 19
July 11th, 2008 at 08:58 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Local historian Steffon Wydell Jones will be featured in a Civil War Historical Show at
- CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
July 11th, 2008 at 07:20 AM
ATHLETIC GROUPS X McDonald Midget Football Association will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior
- New Cruze will replace GM’s Cobalt
July 11th, 2008 at 12:10 AM
The Cruze is called an evolution of the Cobalt. It’s been the Chevrolet Cruze that’s been
- Money demands stall next Pavlik bout
July 11th, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Winky Wright and Paul Williams are among the contenders. More than a month after Kelly
- New owner stresses commitment to WCI
July 11th, 2008 at 12:08 AM
Executives taking over the steel mill are concerned about the age of the workers. WARREN — The
- Payne eager to erase losing
July 11th, 2008 at 12:08 AM
The oft-traded wide receiver has made an impact since joining the team. YOUNGSTOWN — Quorey
- Ejection, but not dejection: Scrappers erupt in victory
July 11th, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Manager Travis Fryman and two players were tossed in the 9-4 win. NILES — Mahoning Valley
- Residents petition Giant Eagle closing
July 11th, 2008 at 12:07 AM
About 200 folks had signed a petition asking Giant Eagle to change its mind. YOUNGSTOWN —
- Council chief: Report is politics
July 11th, 2008 at 12:06 AM
The police report stems from an e-mail found on the clerk’s computer. STRUTHERS — There is no
- Five Class B teams getting ready for Mack state tourney at Cene
July 11th, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Opening-round pairings will be determined at tonight’s banquet. STRUTHERS — The Youngstown
- Tribe blasts out of skid with 13-2 win over Rays
July 11th, 2008 at 12:05 AM
The Indians avoided their longest losing streak in 77 years by hitting four homers. CLEVELAND (AP)
- Conditional license for racino is pulled
July 11th, 2008 at 12:05 AM
The background check for the developer and key track workers is nearly complete. HILLSVILLE,
- Cavs ink top pick; Utah signs Koufos
July 11th, 2008 at 12:04 AM
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers signed first-round draft pick J.J. Hickson Thursday. Terms of
- New, open-air building nearly ready for the fair
July 11th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
The state wants a firewall in the middle of the fair’s new steer barn. LISBON — The Columbiana
- YSU robber gets 421‚Ñ2 years
July 11th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
Davis was on parole when he committed the four robberies, the prosecutor said. YOUNGSTOWN —
- Gantt likely to get 6-year term after pleading guilty to assault
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Gantt shot an off-duty firefighter during a struggle. YOUNGSTOWN — The man who shot a former
- Incentives to buy homes growing
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Other local cities are welcome to join in offering tax breaks to GM transfers. LORDSTOWN —
- BIRTHS
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Brian and Mary Jane McCombs, New Middletown, girl, July
- R&J Truck captures Class B series title
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
It was the third straight crown for R&J, which won all seven playoff games. STRUTHERS — R J
- Wednesday’s Games
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Wednesday’s Games American League Boston 18, Minnesota 5 N.Y. Yankees 2, Tampa Bay 1, 10
- American Conference
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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- Pharmacy faulted in blood thinner deaths
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A hospital in Corpus Christi said Thursday that a mixing error that led to a
- NOTEBOOK Scrappers
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Struggling: The Scrappers went into Thursday’s game struggling to get wins at Eastwood Field. They
- Scientists: Global warming could extend smog problem
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Global warming could worsen smog and stretch what typically is a summer pollution
- R J Trucking wins ‘B’ title
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
R J Trucking wins ‘B’ title R J Trucking completed a three-game sweep of Astro Falcons and an
- STRUTHERS |Mayor Stocker’s actions
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Since winning election last fall and taking office in January, Struthers Mayor Terry Stocker has
- Killer gets 10 years for ‘vigilante’ action
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The defendant could have gotten a life prison sentence. WARREN — In sentencing Mario Q.
- Calif. National Guard steps in as wildfires spread
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
This season’s firefighting conditions have been among the worst in memory. ALBION, Calif. (AP) —
- Candidates focus on women’s votes
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Obama led McCain 42 percent to 37 percent among women in June. NEW YORK (AP) — It’s women’s week
- Driver pleads innocent in chase that hurt cops
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Officers said they found two types of pills in the suspect’s car. WARREN — Tracye L. Peno,
- Forum employees are working to preserve system
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Forum employees are working to preserve system EDITOR: There’s been a whirlwind of activity
- Statistics
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MVTMAN Scoring offense40.351.8 Scoring defense52.255.7 Passing yards/game179.5249.2 Pass
- 162nd trumbull county fair |Schedule
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
today 9:30 a.m., Junior Fair dairy show, universal show ring; Junior Fair dog show; open class
- WNBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s games
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Storm 89, Mercury 78 SEATTLE — Lauren Jackson scored 19 of her 25 points in the second half to
- Deal OK's to keep serial drunken driver behind bars
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
1But the 54-year-old repeat offender learned Thursday that he finally hit the end of the road when
- Black history museum set
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Black history museum set WASHINGTON — The Smithsonian Institution issued a call for architects
- Secondhand smoke affects fewer people
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
About 46 percent of nonsmokers still breathe in smoke, the study found. ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly half
- Agenda Saturday
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Agenda Saturday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, special work session meeting, 12:30
- Craft paint helps with luggage ID
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Heloise: It’s easy to use the acrylic paint from craft projects (comes in small plastic jars)
- 3-D cinema makes for a thrilling ‘Journey’
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Veteran visual-effects supervisor Eric Brevig makes the most of the 3-D technology. Hollywood
- “To the extent that we may have contributed in any way to the public perception that you might
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“To the extent that we may have contributed in any way to the public perception that you might have
- Doubts persist about Nashville’s IRL future
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The league is considering dropping the track from its schedule next season. GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP)
- Thunder vs. Manchester wolves Rosters/lineups
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Thunder vs. Manchester wolves Rosters/lineups THUNDER OFFENSE QB — (10) Shane Adler (6-5, 225)
- Fourth of July ritual: Valley politicians on parade
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
When it comes to political events, the Fourth of July Parade in Austintown rarely disappoints. As
- Slump to threaten back-to-school sales
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Analysts are closely monitoring back-to-school period, the second-most-important one for retailers
- Name chosen for East Side library
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The president of the William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society was disappointed in the choice.
- Schedules
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
THUNDER (3-10) 59Albany33 39Manchester45 20at W-B/Scranton33 35Lexington41 49at Albany61
- McCain camp raises $22M in June
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Barack Obama hasn’t revealed his fund-raising total for June. WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican
- GM incentives
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
GM incentives Dislocated workers Offers for each GM transfer who buys a home in Trumbull County:
- Attempt to ‘make it work’ will show they tried
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Annie: I have been married to “Jack” for 35 years. In the beginning, it was OK and I thought
- All weekend
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
All weekend Fairs and festivals YSU Summer Festival of the Arts, 9 a.m.-midnight Friday, 10
- Teacher appeals loss of his job
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Lanzo’s discipline included twisting the hair and pulling the ears of male students. CAMPBELL
- A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard:
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD July 4 Assault:
- GM’s CEO dismisses bankruptcy rumors
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
DALLAS — The chief executive of General Motors Corp. dismissed speculation that the largest U.S.
- Losing a home impedes renting
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Foreclosure leaves a stigma that makes landlords leery. As if losing a house on the court steps
- Job cuts won’t fix city school deficit
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The district still has a long way to go to get out of debt, the latest financial update shows.
- Fuel price forcing firefighters to change emergency response
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON — Now that diesel prices have jumped well beyond $4 a gallon, the volunteer rescuers who
- MAHONING COUNTY
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nicholas J. Blount, 24, of Austintown, and Jessica L. VanDyke,
- Iran’s photo of missile launches was doctored, defense analyst says
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iranian photograph showing a cluster of missile launches was apparently altered
- selected stocks
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 15.40 —.39 Avalon
- Decades of service adorn Aebischer’s
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The family-owned business focuses on customer experience rather than competition. POLAND —
- Residents denied water because of race awarded $11M
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS (AP) — Residents of a close-knit, mostly black Ohio neighborhood that went almost 50 years
- Obama accepts Jesse Jackson’s apology for crude comments
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CHICAGO (AP) — Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama shrugged off a crude comment aimed at
- Iraq pursues ties with its neighbors
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Violence in Iraq is at its lowest level in four years. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — For years, security
- Crowds camp out for iPhone’s release in Japan
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The phones will go on sale in the U.S. at 8 a.m. in each time zone. TOKYO — Gadget lovers
- Fire chief search awaits trustees’ criteria
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Township EMS personnel are headed to Jamaica. NEW SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Township trustees
- Today is Friday, July 11, the 193rd day of 2008. There are 173 days left in the year. On this date
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Today is Friday, July 11, the 193rd day of 2008. There are 173 days left in the year. On this date
- U.S. will act on threats, Rice warns Iranians
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Israel made clear it, too, is ready to defend itself. WASHINGTON (AP) — Condoleezza Rice flexed
- REGION
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
REGION Local Ohio Edison workers approve new contract AKRON — Area Ohio Edison workers have
- Bucs’ Maholm makes most of makeup, holds off Yanks
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Damaso Marte finished for his fourth save in six outings and helped end New York’s five-game win
- Baseball
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Baseball National League Favorite Odds Underdog CHICAGO CUBS 61‚Ñ2-71‚Ñ2 San Francisco St.
- GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday’s other events
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Scottish Open LUSS, Scotland — Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els failed to break par in the first round
- ON AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball & softball
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TRI-T PONY Canfield’s Lariccia’s Italian Market Place won the Classic Division Tournament by
- Creamer soars to flying finish
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Her late birdies triggered a course-record 60 at the Farr Classic. SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — Paula
- Commissioners vote for Austintown road repaving
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
At least a 20 percent cost overrun is likely, engineer says. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning County
- Attempted-rape sentence
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Attempted-rape sentence YOUNGSTOWN — A 22-year-old North Jackson man is going to prison for four
- LOCAL
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
LOCAL Holmes, Trippi to fight Saturday BROOKFIELD — A mixed martial arts welterweight
- On-going Steelers saga
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
On-going Steelers saga In a curious twist, Art Rooney Jr., a Pro Football Hall of Fame nominee for
- Truck driver tests clean for drugs and alcohol
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Truck driver tests clean for drugs and alcohol YOUNGSTOWN — David Feliciano, the tractor-trailer
- RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
This week: NASCAR’s Sprint Cup series goes to Chicagoland Speedway Saturday night for the Lifelock
- USDA OKs Nebraska Beef changes after recall
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
At least 41 illnesses in Michigan and Ohio have been tied to Nebraska Beef’s products. OMAHA,
- On the Schedule Upcoming sandlot tournaments A list of sandlot baseball tournaments involving the Youngstown Class B League:
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
XConnie Mack State Tournament at Cene Park today through Thursday. B League teams are Rondinelli
- THISTLEDOWN RESULTS*
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
THISTLEDOWN RESULTS* THURSDAY 2nd—War Chest (Ramos )5.602.802.40 Brilliant Sermon (Urieta-
- ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s other games
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 7, Tigers 6, 11 innings DETROIT — Justin Morneau hit an 11th-inning homer,
- Klitschko faces ex-sparring partner Thompson
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Three titles are on the line in Saturday’s heavyweight bout. BERLIN (AP) — Wladimir Klitschko has
- Genetic find helps explain autism
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Genes aren’t missing; they’re not connecting with other genes, researchers say. WASHINGTON (AP) —
- GAME TIME
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Who: Scrappers vs. Vermont Lake Monsters When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Where: Eastwood Field Tickets:
- Steelers needing some love
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Owner Dan Rooney needs one of his brothers on his side to keep control. PITTSBURGH (AP) —
- Retired Cleveland museum director dies in N. Carolina
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CLEVELAND — Sherman E. Lee, director of the Cleveland Museum of Art for 25 years who expanded its
- TODAY
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TODAY 8:30 a.m. (VS) Cycling: Tour de France. 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: Scottish Open. 1 p.m. (FSN
- Learning to play limit hold’em
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Television forever changed the game of poker and is solely responsible for the resurgence of no
- 3 Doors Down decides to stretch its wings
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The band took more time with the new album. Raw and on the fly might work for punk bands and
- Legislators cite ‘honesty’ as reason to amend fireworks law
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Legislators cite ‘honesty’ as reason to amend fireworks law Let’s clarify one thing about people
- Web sites offer lots of show choices for TV fans
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
If you missed one of your favorite TV shows because of holiday travel, odds are good it is airing on
- It’s smooth sailing for yacht builders
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
One company’s biggest problem is having enough workers to handle the load. NEW ORLEANS (AP) —
- Get a new virtual secretary
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Q. I enter events into AOL’s calendar and program it to send me e-mail to remind me. Unfortunately,
- IF YOU GO
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
IF YOU GO Who: Gavin DeGraw. When: 7:30 tonight. Where: House of Blues, 308 Euclid Ave.,
- Crow, Groban to perform at All-Star game
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Crow, Groban to perform at All-Star game NEW YORK — The All-Stars of music are coming to Yankee
- Local singer has first pro CD
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Liz Rubino bids farewell to Youngstown with a show at the Oakland. Judging by the performers
- Give the Iraqis a hearing
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Give the Iraqis a hearing Kansas City Star: U.S. troops should stay no longer than necessary in
- “Don’t Mess With the Zohan” (B): An Israeli commando fakes his own death to pursue
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Don’t Mess With the Zohan” (B): An Israeli commando fakes his own death to pursue his dream of
- An old spin on new monitor
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I remember getting my first computer with its 13-inch green-phosphor monitor. It was all green,
- Downey does Sherlock with Holmes mystery
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Robert Downey Jr. is trading Iron Man’s metal suit for Sherlock Holmes’
- Man charged with bomb threat in Mercer
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MERCER, Pa. — A Hermitage man is facing three felony charges over a bomb threat at the Mercer County
- Quick takes on pricey gas, $20 per gallon coffee
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Thoughts at large: Who buys premium gasoline anymore? I wonder what the Elks Club will look
- Review: Wi-Fi radios bring the world home
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (AP) — What are you going to listen to? Norway’s 24-hour folk music channel Allttid
- high five
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. “America’s Got Talent,” NBC. 2.
- DeGraw wants wider audience
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The alt-pop singer has gone through a couple of tough years. Two out of three ain’t bad.
- PRIME TIME, ANYTIME
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
PRIME TIME, ANYTIME NBC.com: “30 Rock,” “The Office,” “Heroes,” “Tonight Show.” CBS.com: “CSI”
- Huckabee, Romney are best VP options
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Texas Republicans may have heard at least one member of their 2008 ticket at their recent convention
- the scoop
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
the scoop web site for dancers DanceJam (dancejam.com) is a video-based social Web site
- Pakistan frets more over India, not al-Qaida
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
When a suicide car bomb killed scores of people at the gate of the Indian Embassy in Kabul this
- CAMPBELL |City Fest
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The city’s annual City Fest is today through Sunday at Roosevelt Park. There is a nightly 50/50
- Vindy.com News Podcast for July 11, 2008
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Vindy.com News Podcast for July 11, 2008
- Friday's Best Bets on TV
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Queen Bees” (9 p.m., The N): So-called “mean girls” get a makeover (we assume to being “nice”) in
- MAHONING
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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- Wise use of cards brings rewards
July 11th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I’m a credit card rewards evangelist. I use credit cards for most transactions and pay my balance in
