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- Rockies hit three home runs to beat Pirates, 5-2
July 18th, 2008 at 11:35 PM
DENVER — Matt Holliday and Brad Hawpe homered, and Seth Smith hit an inside-the-park home run to
- Hillside nurses OK three-year pact
July 18th, 2008 at 10:23 PM
HOWLAND — Registered nurses at Forum Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital approved a three-year
- Scrappers lose in ninth inning
July 18th, 2008 at 10:20 PM
LOWELL, Mass. — John Hee singled home the winning run in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Lowell
- Pavlik, after all the posturing, will fight Hopkins
July 18th, 2008 at 06:13 PM
On June 8, about 30 minutes after Kelly Pavlik’s dismantling of Gary Lockett in Atlantic City, Top
- Dann’s office lauded for debt collection record
July 18th, 2008 at 04:44 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Even with all the problems at the attorney general’s office when Marc Dann was in
- Man accused of killing baby remains jailed without bond
July 18th, 2008 at 03:09 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Terrance Tate, who is charged with beating a baby to death in April 2006, will be
- Rhoads selected as new treasurer for Struthers
July 18th, 2008 at 01:51 PM
STRUTHERS — Matthew Rhoads, the new city treasurer, expects to take office by Aug. 1. Rhoads, 50,
- Obama trying to get women involved in his campaign
July 18th, 2008 at 01:35 PM
BOARDMAN — The Barack Obama campaign and the Ohio Democratic Party Women’s Caucus is holding a house
- EX-Steelhound player burned in lawn mower explosion
July 18th, 2008 at 01:27 PM
AUSTINTOWN — A Youngstown Steelhound hockey player was seriously burned Thursday evening when the
- Cheating alleged by some OSHP troopers
July 18th, 2008 at 01:09 PM
COLUMBUS — Why might Highway Patrol troopers in the Canton area cheat on an exam so easy that even
- Rhoades is new Struthers treasurer
July 18th, 2008 at 11:47 AM
STRUTHERS — Matthew Rhoads is the new city treasurer. Rhoads was elected at a meeting of city
- Local housing market shows some improvement
July 18th, 2008 at 11:25 AM
The local housing market improved last month but still remained behind June 2007. Mahoning County
- Registered nurses at Forum Health Hillside voting today on new pact
July 18th, 2008 at 11:22 AM
HOWLAND — Registered nurses at Forum Health Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital are voting today on a
- Duquesne U. chills days with night-made ice
July 18th, 2008 at 08:41 AM
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Duquesne University in Pittsburgh is saving energy by using ice produced at night
- Farmers market open Saturday near Howland High School
July 18th, 2008 at 08:39 AM
HOWLAND — The Howland Township Farmers’ Market will reopen Saturday with fresh produce, sweets,
- Euclid, Massilon football players slug it out at Mt. Union camp
July 18th, 2008 at 08:17 AM
The Mount Union camp was a three-day team building camp, and head coaches often use three of their Ohio High School Athletic Association allotted camp days to attend college campuses, participate in 7-on-7 passing drills, practice and build team chemistry.
- Online registration available for fundraiser
July 18th, 2008 at 07:28 AM
ALLIANCE — Alliance Community Hospital Foundation has scheduled its Steppin’ Out for Hospice Fun
- ‘Try It’ workshop for beginner dancers
July 18th, 2008 at 07:24 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Girls and boys, ages 4 to 17, are invited to participate in a “Try It” workshop, to see
- Arts for Alzheimer’s program at Villa Maria
July 18th, 2008 at 07:24 AM
ALLIANCE — In conjunction with the Arts for Alzheimer’s program at Mount Union College’s Art on the
- Bowl-A-Thon postponed
July 18th, 2008 at 07:22 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — The Associated Neighborhood Centers’ McGuffey Centre, 1649 Jacobs Road, is postponing a
- Benefit dinner set at St. Patrick hall
July 18th, 2008 at 07:21 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Proceeds from a spaghetti on Sunday at St Patrick Social Hall, 1410 Oak Hill Ave., will
- Gustavus Town Hall is flower show site
July 18th, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Gustavus Town Hall is flower show site GUSTAVUS — Friendly Garden Club will present its annual
- CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
July 18th, 2008 at 07:09 AM
ATHLETIC GROUPS X McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday in the senior citizens room at
- Pavlik may say aloha to Hopkins
July 18th, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Pavlik’s handlers are closing in on an Oct. 18 non-title bout with Bernard Hopkins.
- Youngstown native inked sagas of the superhero
July 18th, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Youngstown native inked sagas of the superhero
- Striders ready for nationals
July 18th, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Twenty-three track & field athletes are headed to Ypsilanti, Mich., this month.
- Valley ranks 99th among 369 areas in U.S. in exports
July 18th, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Exports from area companies have been growing and were strong enough to rank the area 99th out of 369 metropolitan areas in the U.S. in the first half of last year.
- Thunder puts McCullough to work all over
July 18th, 2008 at 12:08 AM
The former Mount Union standout has been an asset because of his versatility.
- Hanni will lie in state in rotunda
July 18th, 2008 at 12:08 AM
A public viewing at the courthouse has never been done before, a funeral director said.
- GM cuts back on Nascar spending
July 18th, 2008 at 12:07 AM
Motorsports sponsorships will not be exempt from scutbacks.
- Hospital’s sale to be finalized in mid-October
July 18th, 2008 at 12:07 AM
MVH’s 80 employees are to keep their jobs with no cut in wages or benefits.
- Solution sought for 911 dispatch
July 18th, 2008 at 12:06 AM
A fire and ambulance dispatching center will close July 31.
- Summer program challenges pupils
July 18th, 2008 at 12:05 AM
A highlight of the day was the creation of an Alex’s Lemonade Stand.
- Reading people is key to winning
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Once you’ve learned to interpret a player’s betting patterns, try to figure out how his personality
- Crowds camp out for Tressel’s book signing
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
More than 500 people waited at the store to get signed copies of the book. BOARDMAN — Donna
- Grieving woman murdered
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ebony Jefferson was shot while mourning the death of her mother with relatives. CLEVELAND (AP) — A
- County plans levy for WRTA service
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The plan would shift support of the transit system from a Youngstown tax levy to a countywide sales
- 2-18-1
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — More babies were born in the United States last year than ever before, according
- American Conference
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AMERICAN CONFERENCE Eastern Division TeamWLPct.PFPAHomeAwayDivConfStrk y-W-B/Scranton122.
- Columbiana Fair building OK’d
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The fair board will have a year to install a heat and alarm system. LISBON — The Columbiana
- Outlook aids Meira during winless skid
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The IRL driver credits his co-workers for helping him stay upbeat. GLADEVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Vitor
- Niles board approves new teachers contract
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The citizens committee recommended a bond issue for three new buildings. NILES — The board of
- RIDING WITH … Dave Blaney
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Saturday night: The Hartford native started 30th (based on owners’ points because qualifying was
- Trumbull County Indictments
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Trumbull County grand jury has handed up the following indictments to common pleas court.
- Valley ranks 99th among 369 areas in U.S. exports
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Exports from area companies have been growing and were strong enough to rank the area 99th out of
- Striders work to get ready for Olympics
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Jantz Clinkscale, 14, of the Youngstown Striders clears a hurdle as he prepares for the Junior
- Al-Qaida in Iraq has lost effectiveness in the war
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The insurgents could regain clout if the government fails to provide civilian services. COMBAT
- Hearing to revoke bond set for today
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The defendant could face the death penalty if convicted. YOUNGSTOWN — The prosecution seeks to
- Buckeye leads Ohio Am
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Second team All-Big Ten selection Kyle Coconis has a one-shot lead. FINDLAY (AP) — These are
- Colorado pulls past Pittsburgh
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
DENVER (AP) — Chris Iannetta homered and drove in three runs and Ubaldo Jimenez pitched seven strong
- GOLF ROUNDUP Thursday’s other events
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
PGA Tour MILWAUKEE — Richard S. Johnson aced the 14th hole on his way to shooting a 63 that gave
- Rain and wind wreak havoc as big names shoot big scores
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ernie Els, Vijay Singh and John Daly all shot 80. SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — John Daly shot another
- NFL ROUNDUP News & notes
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Browns: Wide receiver Joe Jurevicius likely will miss the start of the regular season because of his
- Trotwood-Madison High suspends football coach
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TROTWOOD (AP) — A high school football coach has been suspended for trying to recruit players
- New Yorker’s cover condemned
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The NAACP called the cover’s depiction of Obama ‘tasteless, Islam-a-phobic.’ CINCINNATI (AP) —
- Scrappers win again
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Scrappers win again Lonnie Chisenhall and Ryan Dent had the big hits as the Mahoning Valley
- 2008-09 NHL Schedules
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
PENGUINS SCHEDULE October 4 — Ottawa (at Sweden), 2:30 p.m. 5 — Ottawa (at Sweden), 2:30 p.m.
- Edmond Hamilton
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Edmond Hamilton DC Comics credits During Edmond Hamilton’s run with DC Comics, he wrote scripts
- JUNIOR OLYMPIC QUALIFIERS Youngstown Striders
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BOYS 11-year-olds: Dimaje Clinkscale, discus throw, shot put; Jayshawn Coleman, 200, 400; Morgan
- WNBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s games
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Liberty 77, Mystics 56 NEW YORK — Ashley Battle scored 15 points and Janel McCarville had 12 to
- Texas officials OK wind-power project
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas officials gave preliminary approval Thursday to the nation’s largest
- Unusual death prompts probe
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A large piece of machinery fell on the man, his father said. GIRARD — A local family is still
- Ridge man runs away from hospital after arrest
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AUSTINTOWN — Township police responded to a disorderly conduct call Wednesday night and arrested a
- McDONALD COUNCIL |Agenda
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Meeting Thursday, village officials handled these matters: Swore in B.J. Farr to fill the
- Cinema 8 in Hermitage cuts admission prices
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
HERMITAGE, Pa. — Cinema 8 is lowering its prices. Effective today, admission to all movies at all
- 'Space Chimps'
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
‘SPACE CHIMPS’ Grade: C Director: Kirk Di Micco Running time: 1 hour 21 minutes Rating: G
- KATHLEEN MIKLAS JOSEPH CORVINO
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
KATHLEEN MIKLAS JOSEPH CORVINO X CANFIELD — Kathleen Miklas and Joseph Corvino were married at 2
- Surplus food/clothing
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Surplus food/clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various
- For the next two weeks, softball Reigns in the Valley
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
For the next two weeks, softball Reigns in the Valley Beginning tomorrow, the weather in the
- Israelis mourn soldiers returned by Lebanon
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The soldiers’ capture sparked a 34-day war two years ago. NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) — Thousands of
- Home sellers’ many stunts can’t beat slump
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Two home giveaways are canceled after too few entered essay contests. NEW YORK — It seems home
- Friday's Best Bets on TV
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Monk” (9 p.m., USA): Tony Shalhoub’s lovable obsessive-compulsive detective is back for more
- Obama isn’t off limits; satire is OK
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
While disagreeing with Barack Obama on maybe three-fourths of his so-far enunciated political views,
- Dents in carpet make house hard to sell
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Heloise: I had a pool table on my Berber carpet for a very long time, and the indentations from
- ‘Mad Men,’ ‘Damages’ make Emmy nominations history
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A basic cable series has grabbed a number of nominations. LOS ANGELES — Basic cable TV looked
- EPA delays the inevitable on greenhouse gases
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
EPA delays the inevitable on greenhouse gases Dallas Morning News: Americans apparently will have
- GAME TIME Thunder vs. Pioneers
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Who: Thunder (3-11) at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers (2-12) When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Where:
- Royal pain: Weather hurts early players at British Open
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Players with later tee times, such as Greg Norman, took advantage of better weather. SOUTHPORT,
- STEPHANIE KERSHNER JOSHUA QUILLEN
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
STEPHANIE KERSHNER JOSHUA QUILLEN X NEW MIDDLETOWN — Stephanie Grace Kershner and Joshua Ryan
- Having pun and games
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
If you’re old enough to read this review, you aren’t the target audience for “Space Chimps,” a movie
- Wireless carriers cut fees for canceling contracts early
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Consumer groups say new fees are still too high. MELVILLE, N.Y. — Consumers are getting some
- Man leads police on chase that ends in arrest
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Police in Boardman, Poland village and township and Lowellville participated in the pursuit.
- roundup Thursday’s other games
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 6, Orioles 5 BALTIMORE — Gary Sheffield and Brandon Inge hit two-run
- Extra charges dropped in death-penalty case
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The case would be the county’s first death penalty trial in 4 1‚Ñ2 years. YOUNGSTOWN — Judge
- Obama’s funds may be pinched as election nears
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Obama raised $52 million in June, his second-best month so far, and must keep it up. WASHINGTON
- D.C. residents start applying for gun permits
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
D.C. residents start applying for gun permits WASHINGTON (AP) — The plaintiff in the Supreme Court
- Oil tug-of-war in Congress is public’s defeat
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Lawmakers’ oil solutions are ‘all about political games,’ Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., affirmed.
- Vikings surface in Favre picture
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The implication is that the quarterback had something in place when he became anxious to get his
- Scrappers rally to topple Spinners
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ryan Blair and Robert Alcombrack each had two hits for Mahoning Valley. LOWELL, Mass. — The
- Brad Keselowski tries to focus on title
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Nationwide Series driver hasn’t been out of the Top 10 in the season standings since March.
- Hospital’s sale to be finalized in mid-October
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MVH’s 80 employees are to keep their jobs with no cut in wages or benefits. BOARDMAN — The
- Statistics
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MVTWBS Scoring offense39.464.6 Scoring defense52.338.1 Passing yards/game177.9265.9 Pass
- National Business Digest
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NATION Regulators probe practices of Wachovia Securities CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Securities regulators
- Game Time - Scrappers
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Who: Scrappers at Lowell Spinners When: Today, 7:05 p.m. Radio: WNIO-AM (1390) Next: The
- YSU, union reach tentative pact
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The two sides had been headed for fact finding in an effort to resolve differences.
- The scoop
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
the scoop calling all screamers The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking for the perfect
- We’re living in a Disinformation Age
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The folks over at OPEC, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, must think we’re pretty
- Export Leaders
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Export LEADERS Top 10 Leading metropolitan areas for exports in the first half of 2007: 1. New
- 'Mamma Mia!'
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
‘MAMMA MIA!’ Grade: B Director: Phyllida Lloyd Rated: PG-13 for some sex-related comments
- Don Hanni’s stories, charm will be missed
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I first met Don L. Hanni Jr. in late 2000, well after the Bull Moose’s prime as a political
- All weekend
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
All weekend SPECIAL EVENTS National Packard Museum, 19th Annual National Packard Car Show,
- Mom enables ‘Evan’ to remain a moocher
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Annie: My wife and I married 15 years ago. She has one son, “Evan.” Three months after our
- Schedules/scores
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
THUNDER (3-11) 59Albany33 39Manchester45 20at W-B/Scranton33 35Lexington41 49at Albany61
- ‘Mamma Mia!’ A silly, fun summer movie
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The very familiar ABBA songs are what make the movie. As colorful as a peacock feather and
- Ashcroft testifies on terror interrogations
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Attorney General John Ashcroft on Thursday disavowed the now-defunct legal
- MV HOSPITAL
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MV HOSPITAL Reasons for sale Mahoning Valley Hospital started in 1999 at the former South Side
- “Your return is a new victory and the future with you will only be a shining march in which we
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Your return is a new victory and the future with you will only be a shining march in which we
- Stocks end day higher on energy prices drop
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Dow posts its best two-two gain since 2002. NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street shot higher Thursday,
- JULIA LESKO HARJYOT SOHAL
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
JULIA LESKO HARJYOT SOHAL X SALEM — The Rev. Thomas Eisweirth officiated at 1:30 p.m. April 12 at
- Youngster patrols for speeding drivers
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Landon Wilburn, 11, has a future as a cop — a traffic cop. The youngster,
- Democrats talk to women
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Democrats talk to women The Barack Obama campaign and the Ohio Democratic Party Women’s Caucus are
- Road closing postponed
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Road closing postponed AUSTINTOWN — The earlier announced closure of Kirk Road over state Route
- BETHANN CROYLE JOSHUA FLESHER
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BETHANN CROYLE JOSHUA FLESHER X AUSTINTOWN — Nuptial vows were exchanged in the presence of the
- Crowds camp out for Tressel’s book signing
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
More than 500 people waited at the store to get signed copies of the book.
- Federal administration looks to tighten English laws for truckers
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Manuel Castillo was driving a truck through Alabama hauling onions and left
- NOTEBOOK
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Kelly complains: Jerry Kelly put the Royal Ancient in the same league as the U.S. Golf Association
- Vindy.com News Podcast for July 18, 2008
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, July 18, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
- GM tries to soften the blow to retirees
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
GM will help its salaried retirees wade through their new health-care decisions. DETROIT — One
- SAG, producers in standoff
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
SAG, producers in standoff LOS ANGELES — Hollywood producers and the Screen Actors Guild failed to
- Today is Friday, July 18, the 200th day of 2008. There are 166 days left in the year. On this date
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Today is Friday, July 18, the 200th day of 2008. There are 166 days left in the year. On this date
- Poland girls to play for title
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
KENTON — The Poland 12-year-old softball team will play Tallmadge today for the state championship
- Tomatoes safe to eat, FDA declares
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s OK to eat all kinds of tomatoes again, the U.S. government declared Thursday
- MAHONING COUNTY
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David L. Katz Jr., 19, of 1998 Mathews Road, #2 Poland, and
- GM retiree offers worker incentive
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Retired General Motors Corp. worker adds another incentive to entice relocating workers.
- Thunder Vs. Pioneers The lineups
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
THUNDER OFFENSE QB — (10) Shane Adler (6-5, 225) WR — (4) Quorey Payne (5-9, 182) WR — (11)
- GETTING IT RIGHT
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
GETTING IT RIGHT From a July 6 story under the headline “Seeking a buyer for former St. Joseph’s,”
- A second language a must for Americans
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama’s recent comment that Americans should get their
- BIRTHS
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Allison Harris and Ralph Cash III, Youngstown, girl,
- selected stocks
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 15.22 .44 Avalon
- ‘The Dark Knight’ Movie info
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
‘The Dark Knight’ Movie info Stars: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Caine
- Subsidized gasoline fuels dictatorships
July 18th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON — When leaders from the Group of Eight nations agreed last week to cut carbon emissions
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