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- Firefighters investigate East Side blaze
July 25th, 2008 at 10:54 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — The Youngstown Fire Department is calling suspicious a fire at two vacant houses on the
- Yankees acquire Nady, Marte from Pirates
July 25th, 2008 at 10:33 PM
BOSTON — The New York Yankees acquired outfielder Xavier Nady and left-hander Damaso Marte from the
- Scrappers lose fifth straight, 7-4 to Jamestown
July 25th, 2008 at 10:32 PM
NILES — The Jamestown Jammers broke a 4-4 tie in the seventh inning and went on to defeat the
- Lee gets 14th win, Indians edge Twins 5-4
July 25th, 2008 at 10:04 PM
CLEVELAND (AP) — Cliff Lee stayed on pace to become Cleveland’s first 20-game winner in 34 years as
- Adrian Gonzalez helps Padres beat Pirates
July 25th, 2008 at 10:03 PM
PITTSBURGH — Adrian Gonzalez homered to help the San Diego Padres earn a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh
- Cop statements not supported by evidence, sheriff says
July 25th, 2008 at 08:36 PM
WARREN — A volunteer Newton Township police officer said he was shot in his bulletproof vest July 7
- Nady pulled from Pirates’ lineup, trade imminent
July 25th, 2008 at 08:24 PM
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates pulled Xavier Nady after the first inning Friday night and
- Ticket sales for YSU football begins Aug. 1
July 25th, 2008 at 07:30 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Single game tickets for the 2008 Youngstown State football season will go on sale Aug.
- Jaworski’s Arena team set for championship game
July 25th, 2008 at 07:30 PM
PHILADELPHIA — Here’s one “Jaws” sequel Ron Jaworski hopes ends up better than the original.
- 2-year-old on porch had beer and whiskey
July 25th, 2008 at 05:09 PM
WARREN — Police and a sheriff’s deputy were called to a house on Harmon Avenue downtown after
- North Side convenience store clerk injured in afternoon robbery
July 25th, 2008 at 05:00 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Police have impounded a vehicle used in a daring daylight robbery on the North Side
- Thomas Steel Strip will fill customer orders
July 25th, 2008 at 01:48 PM
WARREN — Thomas Steel Strip said it will continue to fill customer orders despite a strike by
- Will Delphi close its Cortland plant?
July 25th, 2008 at 12:52 PM
WARREN — Union officials are concerned that Delphi Packard Electric is about to close its Cortland
- New Castle makes Scrim’s position permanent
July 25th, 2008 at 12:44 PM
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — City council has made Joseph Scrim’s position as acting public works director
- City acts to keep 200 jobs in city
July 25th, 2008 at 12:14 PM
YOUNGSTOWN —The city’s board of control approved a lease renewal today to keep an AT&T service and
- Fabulous Flashbacks at Youngstown Sports Grille
July 25th, 2008 at 12:14 PM
Outdoors rocks tonight
- New GM workers finish training
July 25th, 2008 at 11:23 AM
LORDSTOWN — The final group of new General Motors workers finished training today as the company’s
- Ambulance service arranged for Western Mahoning
July 25th, 2008 at 11:22 AM
NORTH JACKSON — Arrangements have been made to continue emergency services in western Mahoning
- Mahoning County indicts 12
July 25th, 2008 at 11:10 AM
The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury: Lamonte Jones Jr., 33, of
- Western Reserve schools to get $24.4 million for new building
July 25th, 2008 at 10:55 AM
COLUMBUS — The Western Reserve Local School District’s construction project was among more than
- Firefighters save dog found in burning house
July 25th, 2008 at 10:39 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — A dog found in the smoky kitchen at 429 W. Myrtle Ave. was resuscitated by firefighters
- Hearing Monday on natural gas billing proposal
July 25th, 2008 at 08:51 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Consumers in the area will have an opportunity to respond to Dominion East Ohio’s
- American Legion post schedules steak fry
July 25th, 2008 at 07:18 AM
COLUMBIANA — American Legion Post 290, state Route 14, Columbiana, will have a steak fry from 5 to 8
- ABWA chapter names scholarship recipient
July 25th, 2008 at 07:14 AM
ABWA chapter names scholarship recipient YOUNGSTOWN — Tri-Gold Prime Time Chapter of American
- CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups plan events
July 25th, 2008 at 07:13 AM
Classes X East High School Alumni will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Denny’s in Boardman. clubs X
- Center Christmas show to be televised nationally
July 25th, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Shots of Youngstown will be interspersed throughout the program. YOUNGSTOWN — The city will be
- Williams: No JEDD at Liberty Wal-Mart
July 25th, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Youngstown approved a water site plan for the Liberty Wal-Mart. YOUNGSTOWN — While Youngstown
- Robber gets 8 years for $8M theft
July 25th, 2008 at 12:08 AM
The then-Liberty chief cited ‘stupidity’ as one reason for capture. AKRON — Roger L. Dillon —
- Stats show crime in the city on decline
July 25th, 2008 at 12:07 AM
There was a slight decrease in arson. YOUNGSTOWN — Overall, crime in the city dropped 13 percent
- 58 restaurant workers arrested after raids
July 25th, 2008 at 12:06 AM
A restaurant on Youngstown’s South Side was raided. CLEVELAND — Special agents with U. S.
- MLB ROUNDUP Thursday’s other games
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 5, Orioles 1 Blue Jays 7, Orioles 1 BALTIMORE — Roy Halladay scattered
- THURSDAY’S PONY SCORES
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
10U National championship bracket Round 1 Central PA Krunch 12, Maryland Stars 0 Mystics
- Notebook - Scrappers vs. Ironbirds
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Big night at the ballpark: The Scrappers drew 6,920 fans for Thursday’s doubleheader — the fourth-
- Herrera happy with first big-league win
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Back-to-back homers from Jason Bay and Xavier Nady helped in the Pirates’ 9-1 win over San Diego.
- Pavlik puts punch into golf benefit
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Pavlik, Akron Children’s Hospital and Bedford Trails are teaming up. LOWELLVILLE — A few months
- ‘Too-relaxed’ Procner doesn’t disappoint
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NEW YORK-PENN LEAGUE BASEBALL The Girard High graduate had a no-decision in the second game of
- First-year IndyCar teams face challenge switching
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
PCM is one of five teams moving from Champ Car to the unified IndyCar Series. Tyler Tadevic
- LITTLE COMPETITION
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Camp’s big hit: outdoor games 1Thursday afternoon’s event was an annual part of the park
- Italian fest feeds need for culture
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Families gathered at the annual festival to share food and culture. YOUNGSTOWN — With so many
- Police to discuss probe into shooting of officer
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The officer had two cruiser accidents in just over a month. WARREN — The Trumbull County
- Stocks tumble after fall of existing-home sales
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street abruptly ended an earnings-driven rally and closed sharply lower
- Winslow wants low profile
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Winslow wants low profile Kellen Winslow Jr., the Browns’ tight end, says he doesn’t want his
- Change the Patriot Act to Security Act
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Thoughts at large: I’m getting a bit tired of the “overwhelmed celebrity” act. You don’t see
- McNally sues Tablack, Gains over Oakhill
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County Commissioner John A. McNally IV has sued County Administrator George J.
- Olympic committee bans Iraq
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BAGHDAD (AP) — Just two weeks before the start of the Olympics, Iraq was told Thursday it’s not
- Teammates backing LeBron — guaranteed
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
In a recent Time magazine story, the injured Cavs star promised that the U.S. would bring home gold.
- National City posts $1.76B loss in second quarter
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Bank earnings suffer as it sets aside $1.59 billion to cover loan losses. NEW YORK (AP) — Regional
- Astro Falcons shut out Northville, 10-0
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NORTHVILLE, Mich. — Astros Falcons will play twice today after beating the host Northville (MI.)
- Game time
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Who: Scrappers vs. Jamestown Jammers When: Today, 7:05 p.m. at Eastwood Field Promotions: It’s
- Mediation planned in sexual harassment case
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The women are each seeking $300,000 to settle the case. COLUMBUS — Niki Schwartz, the
- Iraq’s leader playing games on security
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
There is some irony in the fact that Democrats, after years of deriding Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri
- Twins’ carnival will raise funds for classmate
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
STRUTHERS — People looking for something fun to do Saturday can also help a local girl lead a
- MAHONING COUNTY
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey A. Zohnd, 25, of 340 W. Main St., Washingtonville, and
- Automaker reports loss of $8.7B
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Bleeding cash, Ford looks to Europe for help DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) — Bleeding cash and with its
- Ailing dogs rescued from woman
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Humane agents planned the coordinated search for days. COLUMBIANA — Humane officials are
- Cheap gas
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Cheap gas Ohio has it Ohio had some of the lowest gas prices in the U.S. on Thursday. The states
- Throngs greet Obama in Berlin
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BERLIN (AP) — Cheered by an enormous international crowd, Democratic presidential contender Barack
- Steffi Graf recipient of OWU’s top honor
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Steffi Graf capped her academic and athletic career at Ohio Wesleyan University by being named the
- Warren city ordinance names unsuitable pets
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
State law says wild animals belong to the state. WARREN — Law Director Greg Hicks says every
- Woman charged in rapes of 2 boys
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WARREN — An 18-year-old woman is charged with rape and corruption of a minor, after police
- NFL PREVIEW \ AFC WEST
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A look at teams in the AFC West, in order of last season’s standings: SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (13-6)
- Cheap gas has drivers revved
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A station owner said he’s cutting his prices even further. YOUNGSTOWN — Drivers were lining up
- NFL ROUNDUP
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Browns: Offensive lineman Ryan Tucker said playing in an exhibition game is a reachable goal after
- Female suicide bomber kills at least 8 U.S.-allied Sunnis
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Insurgents are increasingly using women to stage suicide bombings. BAGHDAD (AP) — A female suicide
- Report: U.S. fentanyl deaths topped 1,000 in 2 years
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A fentanyl-making facility in Mexico was shut down in May 2006. ATLANTA (AP) — More than 1,000
- Riding with … Dave Blaney
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Last race: The Hartford native started 30th (based on owners’ points because qualifying was rained
- Study finds good impact from sharing family meal
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS — Girls who eat with family are less likely to drink, smoke or use pot five years later,
- Regional Business Digest
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
REGION Aim NationaLease buys Chicago company GIRARD — Aim NationaLease said Thursday it has
- Statistics
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MVTGB Scoring offense38.947.4 Scoring defense52.939.7 Passing yards/game176.9215.1 Pass
- Hornish is seeking to recapture magic
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The winningest driver in IRL history returns to familiar territory for Sunday’s Allstate 400 At The
- STACEY HAVAICH BRYAN HUNTER
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
STACEY HAVAICH BRYAN HUNTER XHERMITAGE, Pa. — Bryan Hunter and his bride, the former Stacey
- “This is destroying the process of a two-state solution. I hope the Americans will make the
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“This is destroying the process of a two-state solution. I hope the Americans will make the Israelis
- CHEVY CENTER
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CHEVY CENTER Christmas show Ticket information for the “Hot Ice, Cool Sounds” ice skating show
- JOLENE RODGERS JOHN IHNAT
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
JOLENE RODGERS JOHN IHNAT X CAMPBELL — John Andrew Ihnat and his bride, the former Jolene Bixler
- McCain campaigns hard in German Village
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS (AP) — Republican presidential candidate John McCain had his own German experience Thursday
- Bands combine for Sept. 11 tribute
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The concert is free, but donations will be accepted. BOARDMAN — Two bands will combine in a
- Bale asks for privacy
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Bales asks for privacy BARCELONA, Spain — Batman star Christian Bale asked for privacy Thursday
- Surplus food
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, Austintown, various
- Preseason prediction: OSU expected to be No. 1 in Big Ten
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez also cleared up all the drama surrounding him during Thurday’s media
- Workers walk off at Thomas Steel
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The union wants the right to bargain changes for retiree health care. WARREN — Workers at
- Dress as a quack and maybe they’ll never suspect
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dress as a quack and maybe they’ll never suspect Scripps Howard News Service: Belgrade, the
- Protecting American assets from international thieves
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Protecting American assets from international thieves For too long, Congress has ignored the
- Minor league hockey unlikely at Centre
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Although the SteelHounds or similar team probably won’t play downtown this season, a junior league
- Beatitude House kids sell lemonade for charity
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — If you are traveling along Fifth Avenue between 5 and 6:30 p.m. today, you’ll see a
- Schoolgirls’ math skills now measure up to boys’
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The performances of more than 7 million children in 10 states were compared. WASHINGTON (AP) —
- Warren’s storm sewers to have improvements, with more fees
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The city’s storm sewers have not seen major improvements in 40 to 50 years. WARREN —
- Auditions scheduled for ‘Monday’ comedy
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CANFIELD — Move Over Broadway productions is having auditions at 7 p.m. Sunday for a comedy titled
- Vindy.com News Podcast for July 25, 2008
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Vindy.com podcast for Friday, July 25, is now available. Hear the day’s highlights from Vindy.com and The Vindicator. Your host is Vindy.com correspondent Sarah Poulton.
- Winslow in camp and he’s positive
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The tight end’s contract is an issue, but it won’t dissuade the Pro Bowler from participating in
- U.S. sets goal to stockpile antidotes
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Homeland security officials aren’t prepared to handle a biological threat, one official testified.
- Obama, McCain wrong on Iraq
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
I can understand why John McCain is PO’d. Barack Obama visits Iraq and admits things are better
- All weekend
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
All weekend Onstage “Glengarry Glen Ross,” 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
- Foreign teams set for PONY fast pitch
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The 18-year-old teams will play at Canfield Baseball Club’s McCune Park on Shields Road. BOARDMAN
- The end is near, but Bailey enthused
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The defensive back has been a steady contributor since being released by the Cleveland Gladiators.
- Commission to stay on job
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Some panel members complained they were confused. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The commission that was
- Not all problems fixable
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON — President Bush says he doesn’t have a magic wand, so he “can’t just say, ‘low gas.”’
- ON THE FAIRWAYS Thursday’s pro golf events
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CHAMPIONS TOUR TROON, Scotland — Four days after nearly making history at the British Open, Greg
- Lawrence officials ban smoking
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The ban goes into effect Sept. 11. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — Lawrence County commissioners have banned
- Storms kill at least 1 in N.H.
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
DEERFIELD, N.H. (AP) — Violent storms on Thursday in a 25-mile-long swath of central New Hampshire
- Audio books help at home, too
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Heloise: Audio books are not new to most people, especially when on the road. But I have
- Scores & schedules
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
THUNDER (3-12) 59Albany33 39Manchester45 20at W-B/Scranton33 35Lexington41 49at Albany61
- KRISTA POMPILI GREGORY JOHNSTON
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
KRISTA POMPILI GREGORY JOHNSTON X PITTSBURGH — Nuptial vows were exchanged by Krista Maria Pompili
- Friday's Best Bets on TV
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“Meerkat Manor” (8:30 p.m., Animal Planet): Have you been keeping tabs on adorable little furballs
- Her husband wants his tart and wife, too
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Annie: My husband, “John,” and I have been married for 15 years. We have no children. For a
- Today is Friday, July 25, the 207th day of 2008. There are 159 days left in the year. On this date
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Today is Friday, July 25, the 207th day of 2008. There are 159 days left in the year. On this date
- Senior Fun Day planned
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Senior Fun Day planned SALEM — Holander House in conjunction with more than 80 other businesses
- 6 from Valley to be in top Soap Box race
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Six Youngstown-area drivers will take part in the 71st annual All-American Soap Box
- Study: Tofu a day, sperm goes away
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Some men in the group ate half a serving of soy a day. A new study has found that men who
- THUNDER VS. BLIZZARD Lineups
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
THUNDER OFFENSE QB — (10) Shane Adler (6-5, 225) WR — (4) Quorey Payne (5-9, 182) WR — (17)
- Boardman trustees OK safety levy
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The township plans to phase out its reliance on inheritance tax for general operations.
- WRTA agrees to put levy on ballot
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — The Western Reserve Transit Authority board on Thursday approved placing a 0.25 percent
- AMY EVANS ERIC DIEFENDERFER
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
AMY EVANS ERIC DIEFENDERFER X YOUNGSTOWN — Amy Evans, a daughter of Ron and Nancy Evans, and Eric
- Mill Creek MetroParks plans its annual Sunfest
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The activities include a one-mile hike and sand sculpture contest. YOUNGSTOWN — Mill Creek
- BIRTHS
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth’s Family Birthplace Joseph and Jennifer Gaal, Youngstown, boy, July 22.
- GOP’s candidate for AG a political unknown
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
It took about a month longer than planned, but Ohio Republican Party officials have selected their
- MILL CREEK PARK
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MILL CREEK PARK Sunfest Schedule of events at Mill Creek MetroParks’ James L. Wick Recreation
- Boardman Levy
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Boardman Levy Safety services Township trustees plan to ask voters in November to approve a
- Mahoning board provides elections example
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Turnout for the presidential election should reach 80 percent, the state’s top elections official
- Swimmer Jessica Hardy tests positive for steroids
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The test indicated that the 21-year-old Californian used the banned agent Clenbuterol at the
- Fashion show benefit
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Fashion show benefit STRUTHERS — The Lutinas United Networking Association Inc. will have a
- Arizona college shootings
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Arizona college shootings PHOENIX — Officials say three people were shot Thursday afternoon at
- Here’s the teams scheduled to be in the area for the PONY national softball tournament:
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Here’s the teams scheduled to be in the area for the PONY national softball tournament: 16U
- Should dead person’s vote be taken away?
July 25th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
If you vote by mail, but die before Election Day, does your vote count? It depends on where you
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