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- Scrappers fall, 8-0
June 19th, 2008 at 11:09 PM
NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers did little right Thursday, losing 8-0 to the Williamsport
- Mahoning commissioners pay to represent elections board against Gains
June 19th, 2008 at 06:10 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Mahoning County commissioners have authorized paying a Columbus law firm up to $20,000
- Natural gas price soars
June 19th, 2008 at 05:04 PM
Angry about the price of gasoline? Perhaps you haven’t noticed what’s happened with natural gas.
- Snapz! Fun in Mill Creek Park
June 19th, 2008 at 04:15 PM
We want your pictures for our Snapz! page.
- McCain to visit GM Lordstown on June 27
June 19th, 2008 at 03:51 PM
Presidential candidate John McCain is expected to visit General Motors’ Lordstown complex June 27.
- Swimming warning lifted at Mosquito Lake
June 19th, 2008 at 03:43 PM
BAZETTA – A water quality warning at Mosquito Lake State Park, issued last weekend about swimming
- National Science Foundation chief to visit YSU
June 19th, 2008 at 03:16 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Arden Bement, director of the National Science Foundation, will visit Youngstown
- Girard police chief has pre-disciplinary hearing set Tuesday
June 19th, 2008 at 03:00 PM
GIRARD — The investigation of police Chief Frank Bigowsky will continue next week with a pre-
- Investigation continues into crash that killed Youngstown cop
June 19th, 2008 at 02:50 PM
Police set to release details at noon.
- Two men get prison terms on rape charges
June 19th, 2008 at 02:22 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Two local men are headed to prison after their convictions on rape charges. At a
- Faison appeals to get on back on ballot as independent candidate for Mahoning Co. sheriff
June 19th, 2008 at 01:56 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Howard L. Faison Jr., whose candidacy for sheriff was cut short by the Mahoning County
- Teen threatened in road-rage incident on U.S. Route 224
June 19th, 2008 at 12:29 PM
BOARDMAN — A Poland teenager told police he was a victim of road rage when another driver pulled a
- Cause determined for $100K fire at Boardman carport
June 19th, 2008 at 12:25 PM
BOARDMAN — A fire that caused about $100,000 to a carport and several vehicles started in the engine
- Boardman man charged with receiving stolen property, resisting arrest
June 19th, 2008 at 11:44 AM
BOARDMAN — Police charged a township man with receiving stolen property, resisting arrest and
- Former YSU prez gets into Florida politics
June 19th, 2008 at 10:32 AM
Former Youngstown State University President Leslie H. Cochran is getting into politics. Cochran,
- McDonald school board accepting applications for vacancy
June 19th, 2008 at 09:26 AM
McDONALD — The McDonald school board will start accepting letters of interest Monday for the
- Youngstown has tire recycling drive Saturday
June 19th, 2008 at 09:19 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — The city will have a tire recycling drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the
- CHOPPING SHOPPING COSTS Grocery sense
June 19th, 2008 at 08:58 AM
People plan their chores and make their choices more carefully now that prices are up.
- LifeBanc and NAIFA schedule golf invitational
June 19th, 2008 at 07:38 AM
WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. — Oak Tree Country Club, 48 State Line Road, will be the setting on June 24 for
- St. Patrick golf outing to be at country club
June 19th, 2008 at 07:37 AM
NEW SPRINGFIELD — “Open the Doors Fore the Disabled” is the theme chosen by St. Patrick Church for
- Voting delegate named by Kiwanis
June 19th, 2008 at 07:36 AM
CANFIELD — For the seventh consecutive time, Barbara Smith, publicity chairperson and vice president
- Out-of-town births announced
June 19th, 2008 at 07:33 AM
X Joey and Michelle Hanna of Azle, Texas, announce the birth of a daughter, Naomi Grace, on March
- Festival drawings for shopping sprees
June 19th, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Festival drawings for shopping sprees GIRARD—The annual St. Rose Church Festival to take place
- Energy grant is possible for YSU
June 19th, 2008 at 12:07 AM
A wind energy system could involve the erection of two windmills on the YSU campus.
- Pre-race inspections begin for annual Soap Box Derby
June 19th, 2008 at 12:06 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — The ninth annual Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby pre-race inspections kick off
- Council backs SMG pact with Chevrolet Centre
June 19th, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Members unanimously approved a five-year-plus agreement. YOUNGSTOWN — There’s no guarantee
- Struthers council set to vote on study of JEDZ potential
June 19th, 2008 at 12:04 AM
Youngstown council signed off on the water study. Struthers council will vote next Wednesday on
- Valley House members back drilling proposal
June 19th, 2008 at 12:03 AM
Use the leases or lose them, the lawmakers say. YOUNGSTOWN — The Mahoning Valley’s
- Community events set for Youngstown
June 19th, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Need something to do on Saturday? Head to Youngstown. YOUNGSTOWN — The city is sponsoring a
- Students testify in robbery trial
June 19th, 2008 at 12:01 AM
A Youngstown police officer described putting the suspect in a sleeper hold. YOUNGSTOWN — The
- MAHONING COUNTY |Resurfacing
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
These roads will be resurfaced in Mahoning County’s 2008 paving program: Kirk Road from Meridian
- Baseball
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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- Knee puts Woods out for season
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Recovery time from torn ligament surgery is usually six to eight months. Tiger Woods is done
- Airstrikes hit hours before Gaza truce
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
At least 40 rockets and 10 mortar shells exploded, military officials said. JERUSALEM (AP) —
- Dann attends conference for former AGs, mentors
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
He was in the company of some familiar faces: Betty Montgomery and Jim Petro. COLUMBUS — Marc
- Barker’s pitching delivers blow to Rondinelli’s run
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A suicide squeeze by Nick Crum scored the go-ahead run in Dave Sugar’s win over Express.
- Author draws library crowd
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A summer reading program has been held every year since the 1970s. BOARDMAN — Five little
- Polls place Obama ahead of McCain in swing states
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
COLUMBUS — U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton’s exit from the presidential race has given Barack Obama a
- Eileen Christelow
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Eileen Christelow Author and illustrator Children have more chances to see the author of “Five
- mountaineer results
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
mountaineer results late tuesday 6th—Emerald’s S (Perez)6.803.608.00 Flower Arrangement
- A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty:
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD June 15
- BATTLE OF CANTIGNY
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BATTLE OF CANTIGNY Highlights U.S. soldiers killed in the Battle of Cantigny, and other U.S.
- ON THE GO: This year, 45 racers are registered for the Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby. One
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
ON THE GO: This year, 45 racers are registered for the Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby. One
- Pittsburgh can’t buy a win in Windy City
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Pirates lost to the White Sox, 8-2 — their fourth defeat in five games. CHICAGO (AP) — Toby
- Caterpillar dropping BDR and Blaney’s No. 22 team
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
HIGH POINT, N.C. — Bill Davis Racing announced on Wednesday that Caterpillar, the team’s sponsor for
- Boston glowing from gloating
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Celtics went from the bottom to the top in one amazing season. BOSTON (AP) — When the Boston
- No mercy on the Indians; Rockies go wild with 17 hits
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
DENVER (AP) — Greg Reynolds wasn’t worried about a return trip to the minors. He just didn’t want to
- Columbiana County gives good report on sales taxes
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The sheriff has told deputies to reduce fuel usage. LISBON — Columbiana County officials have
- Officials submit bones for further study
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BAZETTA — Human bones discovered during the weekend along Geauga-Portage Easterly Road will be taken
- Blaney’s Sunday drive was Father’s Day dud
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The NASCAR Sprint Cup driver’s position in the owner’s points standings didn’t drop despite a parts
- Small towns suffering big losses as rivers rise
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
As many as 30 levees could overflow this week, officials predict. OAKVILLE, Iowa (AP) — Even
- Second night results in second win
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Jeremie Tice and Ramon Hernandez were the big bats in the seventh inning. NILES — Mahoning
- Roads closed for repairs
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Roads closed for repairs The Trumbull County engineer is closing portions of two county roads for
- Girard employees return to work after court bout
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Two were laid off in early 2002. GIRARD — Two employees involved in a lengthy court battle
- OSU president visits the Valley
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Ohio’s young people are its future, the president said. YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown swapped places
- SCHEDULES
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
THUNDER (2-9) 59Albany33 39Manchester45 20at WB/Scranton33 35Lexington41 49at Albany61
- Court’s zoning decision appealed
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Residents had opposed the change. MERCER, Pa. — The fate of a proposed storage facility and
- Campbell council OKs traffic camera for cops
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
CAMPBELL — A traffic camera will be in operation by September, said Mayor John Dill, after council
- Statistics
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MVTGB Scoring offense41.346.7 Scoring defense51.738.8 Passing yards/game181.1212.8 Pass
- U.S.: Shiite group set off deadly blast
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A soldier from Northeast Ohio was killed Monday in Iraq. BAGHDAD — U.S. military officials on
- Tuesday’s Games
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Tuesday’s Games INTERLEAGUE N.Y. Yankees 8, San Diego 0 Boston 3, Philadelphia 0 Baltimore
- Bush: Lift ban on offshore oil drilling
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Supply to the U.S. needs to be increased, the president said. WASHINGTON — President Bush called
- on area diamonds Youth baseball & softball
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TRI T COLT Classic Division Todd Associates 18, Mahoning Valley Imaging 6 Crestview 4,
- New Castle seeks plans for police station study
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The city is looking at selling its sewer lines to the New Castle Sanitation Authority. NEW
- MLB ROUNDUP | Wednesday’s games
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
INTERLEAGUE Red Sox 7, Phillies 4 PHILADELPHIA — J.D. Drew tied a career-high with four hits and
- Last week’s scores
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Last week’s scores Friday, June 13 Manchester 79, Thunder 55 Tennessee Valley 49, Wilkes-
- Thunder’s defense due to dictate
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Thunder’s defense due to dictate Mahoning Valley’s next opponent is the Midwest Division leader.
- Steel Valley Super Nationals Changes, including additions, to events during the Steel Valley Super Nationals at the Quaker City Raceway this weekend in Salem:
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
FRIDAY Cross Creek performance in front of Price2Sell Music, 420 E. State St., from 8-10 p.m.
- Monument honors AMVETS
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Cantigny is the site of the first major offensive and the first combat success of U.S. forces in
- Without Woods, dial 9-1-1
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
He gave us one of the most memorable golf tournaments you’ll ever see, winning the U.S. Open on one
- Scrappers vs. Williamsport Tonight
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Who: Scrappers vs. Williamsport When: 7:05 Where: Eastwood Field, Niles What’s Going On: First
- ROAD CLOSINGS
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
ROAD CLOSINGS The Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby is Saturday. In preparation, some roads
- Area Events Round Up
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
area Junior Olympics YOUNGSTOWN — The Lake Erie Association Junior Olympics will be held on June
- GOP aims to slow housing rescue bill
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative Republicans in the Senate were seeking to slow the completion of an
- Stocks fall amid bank woes, FedEx warning
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street took a tumble Wednesday on renewed concerns about the financial sector
- Opera company to perform ‘Butterfly’
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Opera Western Reserve will perform the Puccini work in the original Italian. YOUNGSTOWN —
- if you go
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
if you go What: Furthermind Festival When: Noon Saturday Where: B&O Station, 530 Mahoning
- New Main Street Theater opens with local talent
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
COLUMBIANA — “Hooray For Hollywood!,” a tribute to Oscar-winning songs, will be the first live event
- Carell and Hathaway share ‘Smart’ spotlight
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The actors discuss their fit with the revived characters, Max and Agent 99. LAS VEGAS — Steve
- ‘The Love Guru’ is typical Myers fare
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The question is, will audiences embrace Myers’ PG-13 comedy in an era of raunchy Apatow flicks?
- She should be accountable for withdrawals
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Annie: “Lynne” and I have been dating for over two years, and her parents and I get along very
- Today is Thursday, June 19, the 171st day of 2008. There are 195 days left in the year. On this date
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Today is Thursday, June 19, the 171st day of 2008. There are 195 days left in the year. On this date
- TODAY
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TODAY 9:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: BMW International Open. 2 p.m. (WKST-AM 1200) Baseball: Pirates at
- To help avoid disaster, be prepared for hurricane season
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Readers: Hurricane season has just begun. It runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Will your family
- Thunder vs. Blizzard Lineups
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
THUNDER OFFENSE QB — (9) Davon Vinson (6-4, 230); (10) Shane Adler (6-5, 225) WR — (3) Chris
- North-South vulnerable. South deals.
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA K 9 3 uJ 7 vJ 9 6 5 w9 7 3 WEST EAST x7
- Bond denied during appeals process
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Gregory S. Dew, the former Boardman chiropractor sentenced in March to 43 years in
- Obama must fight web lies with truth
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Deep in the bowels of the Internet, the swift-boating of Barack Obama is under way. That’s where
- Top Hat workshop
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Top Hat workshop YOUNGSTOWN — Top Hat Productions, at Fairview Arts Outreach Center, 4220
- Cherry juice helps in easing foot pain
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
graedons |People’s Herbal Pharmacy Q.I was diagnosed with plantar fasciitis by one of the best
- Chipotle makes move to use local produce
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The fast-food company will buy local lettuce, onions and peppers. DENVER (AP) — Chipotle Mexican
- What is future of U.S. troops in Iraq?
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A debate is heating up inside Iraq — and inside Washington — that will shape America’s relationship
- Surplus food
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Surplus food Greater Mount Calvary Church, 467 Cohasset Drive, Youngstown, various commodities, 1
- WCI Steel shareholders file lawsuit to stop sale
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Warren steelmaker said the legal challenge is without merit. WARREN — A legal fight has
- RATES
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
RATES Certificates of deposit The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All
- House overrides Bush’s veto of farm bill, again
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Wednesday moved toward enacting a $290 billion farm bill for a second
- Furthermind Fest brings an eclectic lineup of musicians
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Singer-songwriter-guitarist Trevor Quillan (formerly of Pittsburgh-based bands Salvoiure Volley and
- OHIO
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
OHIO Dominion customers will now be assigned suppliers COLUMBUS — The Public Utilities
- TheSources
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TheSources Ticketmaster: Macy’s in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and Giant
- ACTORS
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
ACTORS “Glass Menagerie.” New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle. Auditions are 6:30
- Valley native returns to stage original play
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
‘Misplaced Son’ is a comedy of errors. Matt Rieger has been involved in Chicago’s fringe
- Don’t write off President Bush just yet
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Some critics have described President George W. Bush’s just-concluded swing through Europe as
- ‘GET SMART’
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
‘GET SMART’ Grade: C- Director: Peter Segal Rating: PG-13 for some rude humor, action violence
- Guantanamo decision clouds issue even more
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON — The day after the Supreme Court ruled that detainees imprisoned at Guantanamo are
- ‘Get Smart’ lacks wit, misses comedy mark
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Many of the elements that made the old TV show funny don’t translate on the screen.
- City should rethink plan on tax break for apartments
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
City should rethink plan on tax break for apartments EDITOR: Youngstown City Council is talking
- Lil Wayne’s new CD sets record for sales
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Lil Wayne’s new CD sets record for sales NEW YORK — Lil Wayne now has official numbers to back up
- County stretches repaving funds
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Escalating fuel prices will limit paving mileage this year, the engineer says. YOUNGSTOWN —
- Work to close racial divide in the nation and the Valley
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Work to close racial divide in the nation and the Valley A recent conference in Youngstown brought
- ‘THE LOVE GURU’
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
‘THE LOVE GURU’ Grade: C+ Director: Marco Schnabel Running time: 1 hour, 35 minutes Rating:
- St. Pius X Church, 1402 Moncrest N.W., Warren, begins its annual festival, with live entertainment
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
St. Pius X Church, 1402 Moncrest N.W., Warren, begins its annual festival, with live entertainment
- Automakers focus on reducing wind noise
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Consumers demand that automakers go to great lengths to cut wind noise. ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) —
- ‘Hooray for Hollywood’ at new Columbiana theater
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
if you go What: “Hooray for Hollywood” When: 8 p.m. June 27 and 28; and 2 p.m. June 29 Where:
- Borts Pool closes over pump problem
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Borts Pool closes over pump problem YOUNGSTOWN — Borts Pool on the city’s West Side didn’t
- The identifications for photographs of Kelly Coles and Nicole Koniowski, foster children who were
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The identifications for photographs of Kelly Coles and Nicole Koniowski, foster children who were
- “MVP” (11 p.m., SoapNet): The puck stops here in “MVP,” a steamy new
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“MVP” (11 p.m., SoapNet): The puck stops here in “MVP,” a steamy new nighttime soap about
- Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Movie listings are based on the best information provided to us at press time. Schedules are subject
- selected stocks
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 16.96 .12 Avalon
- Political leaders pay tribute to TV’s Russert
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The last speaker at the service was Russert’s son, who called his dad ‘my best friend.’ WASHINGTON
- Top bargains
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Top bargains Found locally At Aldi’s, Mahoning Avenue, Austintown: Carlini olive oil, $3.99.
- Fight Schedule
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Fight Schedule National TV in parentheses Friday At Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (SHO), Andre
- Relic shows what it’s made of
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
A release party will be Saturday at The Cellar. When talking to Relic member Dave “Davo”
- Game time
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The game: Mahoning Valley Thunder (2-9) at Green Bay Blizzard (8-3) Site: Resch Center (10,200)
- Quaker City Band begins concert series with a salute to soldiers
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
SALEM — The 85-member American Legion Quaker City Band, directed by Robert Domencetti, will begin
- Liberty postpones decision on exclusive trash hauler
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The issue will be discussed at a meeting next week. LIBERTY — Trustees are not ready to make a
- Vindy.com News Podcast for June 19, 2008
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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- APPROPRIATIONS BILL |Possibilities
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Youngstown State University would get a $2 million grant to create a Center for Renewable Energy
- Appeals court rules dismissal an error
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Another prosecutor could have taken Frenchko’s place, the appeals court said. YOUNGSTOWN — The
- “I know I haven’t lost anything that feels important because I have a big family.”
June 19th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“I know I haven’t lost anything that feels important because I have a big family.” Lois Russell,
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