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- Sabathia, Sizemore lead Indians past Reds, 6-0
June 27th, 2008 at 11:09 PM
CLEVELAND — C.C. Sabathia struck out 11 over eight strong innings, including his hero Ken Griffey
- Longoria, Hinske power Rays past Pirates, 10-5
June 27th, 2008 at 10:33 PM
PITTSBURGH — Evan Longoria and Eric Hinske hit three-run homers off the Pirates’ Jimmy Barthmaier in
- Scrappers fall 2-1
June 27th, 2008 at 10:04 PM
NILES — Chris Swauger’s two-run double in the fourth inning was all the runs Batavia produced Friday
- Thunder post 42-41 victory
June 27th, 2008 at 09:48 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — Mike Lane blocked an extra point kick with 8 seconds remaining to give the Mahoning
- WCI sale to Russian firm to proceed
June 27th, 2008 at 08:55 PM
WARREN — WCI Steel Inc. expects the sale of the company to a Russian-based firm to be approved in
- YSU tapped to receive $2.1 million research grant
June 27th, 2008 at 08:04 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — The Ohio Third Frontier Commission has recommended that Youngstown State University
- Burghill man charged with killing his girlfriend
June 27th, 2008 at 07:39 PM
WARREN — A 26-year-old Burghill man is in the Trumbull County Jail on a $2 million bond, charged in
- Bigowsky appeals demotion from chief to patrolman
June 27th, 2008 at 04:58 PM
GIRARD — Former Girard Police Chief Frank Bigowsky has filed an official appeal to the city’s
- Four charged with drug trafficking in Girard
June 27th, 2008 at 04:50 PM
GIRARD — Four men are due back in Girard Municipal Court July 2 after being charged Wednesday with
- Cyclist killed in Warren
June 27th, 2008 at 04:49 PM
WARREN – A 45-year-old Warren motorcyclist was killed today when his cycle collided with a car
- Austintown man arraigned for assault at Campbell home
June 27th, 2008 at 03:55 PM
CAMPBELL — Mark A. Siemianski was arraigned in municipal court today on charges of kidnapping,
- Manslaughter conviction upheld by appeals court
June 27th, 2008 at 03:34 PM
YOUNGSTOWN — The Seventh District Court of Appeals has upheld the manslaughter and robbery
- OVI traffic blitz set Saturday night in Mahoning County
June 27th, 2008 at 03:30 PM
The Mahoning County Operating Vehicle Impaired Task Force will conduct a traffic blitz from 10 p.m.
- Girard fails to reach meter-reading goal
June 27th, 2008 at 03:16 PM
GIRARD — Water meter readers here didn’t come close to visiting every meter in every home in the
- Cops will be on the roads in force Saturday night
June 27th, 2008 at 02:58 PM
The Mahoning County Operating Vehicle Impaired Task Force will conduct a traffic blitz from 10 p.m.
- McCain speaks about economic struggles
June 27th, 2008 at 12:28 PM
YOUNGSTOWN – U.S. Sen. John McCain was introduced to the General Motors workers by North American
- American Legion to have fund-raising dinner in Poland
June 27th, 2008 at 11:34 AM
POLAND — American Legion Mahoning Valley Post 15, American Legion Auxiliary Mahoning Valley Unit 15
- PUCO schedules hearing in Youngstown on gas billing proposal
June 27th, 2008 at 11:29 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Consumers in the area will have an opportunity to respond to Dominion East Ohio’s
- Man found shot to death on East Side
June 27th, 2008 at 11:25 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — An unidentified black man was shot to death early today in a wooded area near
- Opportunity to comment on Dominion billing change
June 27th, 2008 at 11:15 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — Consumers in the area will have an opportunity to respond to Dominion East Ohio’s
- Sen. McCain lands at Youngstown
June 27th, 2008 at 10:54 AM
YOUNGSTOWN – Senator John McCain landed at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport in Vienna just
- Boardman man wins cash in Ohio lottery
June 27th, 2008 at 10:43 AM
YOUNGSTOWN— Arvinder Kaur of Boardman won $130,000 after matching five numbers in the June 23
- CLUB CALENDAR | Area groups announce activities
June 27th, 2008 at 07:08 AM
ASSOCIATIONS XWilliam Penn Association is sponsoring its annual end-of-summer picnic from noon to
- Valley enforcers: Gun ruling on target
June 27th, 2008 at 12:10 AM
Thursday’s decision was the justices’ first major ruling on gun control in U.S. history.
- Amid criticism from UAW, McCain to stop at GM plant
June 27th, 2008 at 12:09 AM
U.S. Sen. John McCain rolls into the General Motors Lordstown plant today after announcing his plan
- Work on 224-Tippe-Lockwood intersection progressing
June 27th, 2008 at 12:08 AM
BOARDMAN — Even with a line of cars stretching from the U.S. Route 224-Lockwood Boulevard
- Court administrator fired over sexual harassment complaints
June 27th, 2008 at 12:07 AM
The administrator could not be effective if he stayed, a judge said. YOUNGSTOWN — After 11
- Bigowsky doesn’t return to work
June 27th, 2008 at 12:06 AM
The former chief has taken time off for medical reasons. GIRARD — Former Police Chief Frank
- NEOUCOM, KSU get bioterrorism grant
June 27th, 2008 at 12:05 AM
ROOTSTOWN — Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy and Kent State
- Struthers man duct-taped, beaten in Campbell
June 27th, 2008 at 12:05 AM
More arrest warrants are expected. CAMPBELL — Mark A. Ziemianski, one of seven men accused of
- BIRTHS
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Taylor Huddleston, Campbell, girl, June 25.
- GM, Ford shares take a tumble to new lows
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
GM is likely to need to raise capital as it burns cash, an analyst said. DETROIT (AP) — Shares of
- Anheuser-Busch to stop sale of alcoholic energy drinks
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The company will reformulate its ‘Tilt’ and ‘Bud Extra’ brands. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Anheuser-Busch
- Stock market shaky after bad news
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The OPEC president warned that oil prices will likely continue to rise this summer. NEW YORK (AP)
- selected stocks
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
selected stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .50, 16.12 —.29 Avalon
- Clergy can preach, but not endorse
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Houses of worship exist to fill spiritual needs and bring people closer to God.
- Commissioners OK abatement
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WARREN — Trumbull County commissioners have approved a 75 percent tax abatement on real property
- National Business Digest
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NATION Chrysler denies rumors of bankruptcy protection AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — A Chrysler LLC
- Mercer County hires a director
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Bill Boyle will stay with the county as a part-time employee until the end of the year.
- Pirates- Yankees makeup is July 10
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Thursday’s thunderstorm wiped out New York’s 3-1 lead in the third inning. PITTSBURGH (AP) — The
- Home run derby to benefit local family
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Caraballo family is currently battling dual cancer diagnoses. BOARDMAN — In Boardman
- Weathersfield OKs hiring consulting firm
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Sherri Craver has been named administrative secretary. MINERAL RIDGE — Weathersfield Township
- Youth baseball & softball
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
TRI-T COLT Classic Division East Liverpool 8, Salem Black 4 East Liverpool 9, Springfield 6
- Notebook shows 2 sides of killer
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — On one side of his notebook, a British man convicted of murdering his wife and
- Rondinelli wins 19th behind Hill, miscues
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo, outhit 8-6, took advantage of five errors by Action Physical Therapy
- Mediate may not clear cutoff for Buick Open
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The U.S. Open runner-up will have to improve on his opening-round score of 71. GRAND BLANC, Mich.
- Pavlik’s next opponent still a mystery
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Trainer Jack Loew would prefer the champ’s next fight to be held in October. YOUNGSTOWN —
- Intimidation likely to force turnout in Zimbabwe election
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The leader of the opposition said the election is a fraud. HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s one-
- 3 U.S. Marines among 23 killed by bomber
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — A suicide bomber attacked a meeting of pro-government Sunni sheiks west of
- ‘Presto’ premieres
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The short accompanies Pixar’s ‘WALL-E.’ HOLLYWOOD (AP) — The arrival of a new Pixar film also
- Woman to be arraigned on assault charges
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WARREN — A 43-year-old city woman will be arraigned today in municipal court on four assault charges
- Romania approves abortion for 11-year-old victim of rape, incest
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — The government ruled Thursday that an 11-year-old rape victim would be
- Apheresis is the process of removing platelets from blood and returning the remaining components,
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Apheresis is the process of removing platelets from blood and returning the remaining components,
- Man pleads guilty in drive-by shooting
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The man who fired the fatal shot got 35 years to life in prison. YOUNGSTOWN — The driver of a
- Sharapova victim of errors in shocking 2nd-round loss
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Venus Williams beat Britain’s Anne Keothavong and second-seeded Rafael Nadal of Spain rallied to
- All weekend
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
All weekend sports Recreation Scrappers baseball at Eastwood Field, 7:05 p.m. today and
- Stremme reverses Sprint strategy
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
NATIONWIDE SERIES His decision to go second tier looks like it will pay off. WEST ALLIS, Wis.
- Hurst’s late birdie earns a share of U.S. Open lead
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Annika Sorenstam, Lorena Ochoa and Cristie Kerr struggled. EDINA, Minn. (AP) — Gathering clouds
- Candlelight vigil set for young shooting victims
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Candlelight vigil set for young shooting victims YOUNGSTOWN — The lives of the friends and
- Accreditation is ahead for NEOUCOM pharmacy unit
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The program has 600 applicants vying for only 75 student slots this fall. ROOTSTOWN — The
- Lee fans 11, Tribe avoids sweep, 4-1, over Giants
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Jamey Carroll and Jhonny Peralta led the offense to support Cliff Lee’s 11th win CLEVELAND (AP) —
- Big brother concerned about friend’s interest
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Annie: I am in my mid-30s and have a best friend the same age. I have known “Kyle” and his wife
- Roddick suffers second-round exit
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The highly-seeded American made his earliest exit ever from Wimbledon. WIMBLEDON, England (AP) —
- Chacon will be gone by Monday
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Astros say the pitcher was terminated because he violated his contract. HOUSTON (AP) — Shawn
- RED CROSS
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
RED CROSS Blood inventory As of Monday, the American Red Cross Northern Ohio Blood Services
- Overhaul of IRL possible by 2011
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Turbochargers could make a return from their 1997 banishment. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar racing
- Niles board to put bond issue on ballot
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The state would pay 72 percent of the cost of building new schools. NILES — The board of
- POLICE CALLS
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June
- Today is Friday, June 27, the 179th day of 2008. There are 187 days left in the year. On this date
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Today is Friday, June 27, the 179th day of 2008. There are 187 days left in the year. On this date
- ON THE GRASS \ Thursday at Wimbledon
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Attendance: 40,881. Last year: 39,770. Weather: Partly cloudy. High of 70. Men’s seeded winners:
- YSU permanently fills academic affairs post
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The president said the man filling the post is the best person for the job. YOUNGSTOWN — Dr.
- RIDING WITH …Dave Blaney
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Last week: The Hartford native started 16th and finished 20th at the Toyota/Save Mart 350 at
- Mist it? Here’s recipe for cheap glass cleaner
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Dear Heloise: I plan to make the recipe for the glass cleaner that was in your recent column. Does
- Bulls pick Rose, rivals stampede to freshmen
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The Heat selected Kansas State’s Michael Beasley with the second pick. NEW YORK (AP) — Derrick
- “There is still more work to be done in order for North Korea to end its isolation. It must
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
“There is still more work to be done in order for North Korea to end its isolation. It must
- Scrappers can’t hold early lead, fall 7-5 to Batavia
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The game was hampered by a steady rain. NILES — As long as Travis Fryman can remember baseball
- Thunder at home tonight
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Thunder at home tonight The Mahoning Valley Thunder will try to snap their three-game losing
- Dann accuser pleads innocent to charges
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
DELAWARE, Ohio (AP) — A woman whose sexual harassment complaint helped prompt the downfall of former
- B.J. Alan does not merit tax break in Beaver Twp.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
B.J. Alan does not merit tax break in Beaver Twp. EDITOR: We read with interest a letter in the
- Break for baby killing suspect? Terrance Tate’s confession must be excluded, an appellate court ruled.
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
YOUNGSTOWN — A confession by a suspect in the killing of a baby must be excluded from evidence
- To win, McCain needs support of evangelicals
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
To win, McCain needs support of evangelicals COLUMBUS — If Christian conservatives stay on the
- The Scoop
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
the scoop got rememberthemilk? Accomplishing goals in our increasingly busy lives requires
- This week's high five
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
high five Top five by sales this week. television 1. NBA Finals, Game 6: Boston vs. L.A.
- Agenda Saturday
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Agenda Saturday Canfield City Council, special meeting, 9 a.m., the Frances J. McLaughlin
- Two charged in Marine’s death
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The victim was on leave from Iraq when he was crippled by a gunshot that killed him. CLEVELAND
- War spending bill passes with add-ons
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed a $162 billion war spending plan Thursday, sending to President
- Cavaliers select teenage ‘project’
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
J.J. Hickson played one year for North Carolina State. INDEPENDENCE (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers
- Experts: Honeybee decline could raise food prices
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food prices could rise even more unless the mysterious decline in honeybees is
- NOTEBOOK
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Lawns don’t suit Blake: Slumped in his seat, James Blake struggled to explain another quick exit
- Fire put out on South Side
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Fire put out on South Side YOUNGSTOWN — No one was home at 1662 Chattanooga Ave. when firefighters
- Titan’s streak longest in 2008
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
There is a good possibility that Westminster College’s 2008 baseball season will become known as the
- Air Force colonel gets 9-year term
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The colonel commanded the 82nd Training Group at the air base from 2004 to 2007. WICHITA FALLS,
- Despite death, Kalitta team vows to race on
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Despite the death of teammate, family member and friend Scott Kalitta in a crash Saturday, Kalitta
- WNBA ROUNDUP Thursday’s games
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Liberty 102, Fever 96, 3 OT NEW YORK — Janel McCarville scored a career-high 31 points and Shameka
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June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
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- Surplus food/clothing
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Surplus food/clothing Christian Revival Discipleship Center, 3300 Hudson St., Youngstown, free
- courts
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Moamen M. Alghofari, 20, of 476 S. Raccoon Road, #39,
- Batteries are included
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Scripps Howard: John McCain has been a font of ideas on energy lately, some good, like ending the
- Father convicted in scalding death
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The father of a disabled girl who died after she was scalded in a bathtub was
- Yahoo makes shifts in management
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Yahoo Inc. is setting up a new chain of command in hopes of restoring order
- HOW THEY SEE IT / Politics from the pulpit
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
HOW THEY SEE IT / Politics from the pulpit Politically motivated law stifles religious leaders’
- County to pay off building loan
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The interest on the loan will be about $60,000, the county auditor says. YOUNGSTOWN — The
- Obama, McCain sound off on gun rights ruling
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican John McCain welcomed a Supreme Court decision invalidating a District
- GLAAD Media Awards (7 p.m., Bravo): A wide array of celebrities, including Sally Field, Janet
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
GLAAD Media Awards (7 p.m., Bravo): A wide array of celebrities, including Sally Field, Janet
- Microsoft to continue with Bill Gates’ ‘quests’
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Gates ends his full-time position as head of the company today. SEATTLE (AP) — It is almost
- Talk to kids about sexuality, sexual values
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
BOSTON — Well now, isn’t that a relief. The infamous “pregnancy pact” at Gloucester High School
- Law stifles religious leaders’ speech
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The IRS is stifling the free speech rights of religious leaders in a world where
- If the blood-thirsty leader of the central African nation of Zimbabwe is true to this word, a runoff
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
If the blood-thirsty leader of the central African nation of Zimbabwe is true to this word, a runoff
- Notebook - Scrappers vs. Muckdogs
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Precautions: The Scrappers had all of the fans sitting in the general admission sections move out of
- Rock Hall puts soul onstage
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Got soul? If so, you’ll surely enjoy the 10th annual Rock and Soul Festival taking place from 1 to
- MLB ROUNDUP \ Thursday’s other games
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
INTERLEAGUE Rays 6, Marlins 1 MIAMI — Matt Garza pitched a one-hitter, allowing only Hanley
- MAHONING COUNTY
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
MAHONING COUNTY Road closings The commissioners voted to close three roads for culvert
- ‘Predator’ suit settled
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
‘Predator’ suit settled NEW YORK — NBC Universal has settled a $105 million lawsuit brought by a
- The end is near on rocky road of construction and renovation
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
The end is near on rocky road of construction and renovation Work to replace windows in the
- Man convicted of 11 deaths in train wreck he caused
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Man convicted of 11 deaths in train wreck he caused LOS ANGELES — A man who claimed he was
- Man makes donation of blood his mission
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown established a blood platelet donation program in 2006.
- Court decision OKs guns in D.C., but what does it mean elsewhere?
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s landmark decision Thursday striking down the District of Columbia’s
- War isn’t just about killing bad guys
June 27th, 2008 at 12:00 AM
It turns out that war in the 21st century is not just about killing bad guys. In Iraq, Gen. David
