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Bannons join effort to fund ALS research
YOUNGSTOWN — Chuck Bannon’s family promised him his suffering would not be in vain. Next weekend,
Poland park upgrades sure to turn heads
POLAND — If you haven’t been to the township park lately, you’ve missed out on improvements. “All
Restoration of Salem home taking shape
SALEM — Chris Clark has put a twist on his old house. The new chimneys put on the house at 207 S.
Participants sought for outreach program
Participants sought for outreach program NEW WATERFORD — Abundant Life Fellowship, 46469 state
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
SCOPE Howland Senior Center, 8273 High St. N.E., Warren, has scheduled the following: Monday,
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED Special to The Vindicator PRESENTATION: Mended Hearts, Chapter 7, a support
ABWA Charter Chapter recognizes member as its Woman of the Year
YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown Charter Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association honored Mary
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
MONDAY • Garden Gate will tour McKinley Library and Museum in Canton and eat dinner. Mary Jane
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
GIRARD SENIORS • Girard Seniors will meet at the center, 16 N. State St., at 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Malagisi celebrate their 50th anniversary at dinner party
BOARDMAN — Mr. and Mrs. Frank Malagisi, 5178 Sheridan Road, were honored by invited guests and
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Darby honored during an anniversary party at cottage
AUSTINTOWN — Family members and other invited guests honored Mr. and Mrs. Albert Darby, 949 N. Four
Deemers to mark 50th anniversary at open house
NEW MIDDLETOWN — The family of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis L. Deemer will host a picnic and open house
Jones anniversary to be celebrated at open reception
SALEM — Chapel of Friendly Bells in Youngstown was the setting July 30, 1949, as Robert A. Jones and
Glucks honored at dinner party for anniversary
BOARDMAN — Family and friends congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gluck, 606 Chestnut Lane, as they
Family observes Borda anniversary in North Carolina
CANFIELD — Mr. and Mrs. Robert Borda of Canfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a
PAMELA STENNIS | BRANDON SARRATT
pamela stennis Brandon sarratt YOUNGSTOWN — The June 20 wedding of Pamela Lynn Stennis, daughter
STEPHANIE CLARK | DEAN LAMBERT
STEPHANIE CLARK DEAN LAMBERT LONDON — The marriage of Stephanie Clark and Dean Lambert, both of 29
MANDI BERO | DR. DOUGLAS MUSSER
MANDI BERO DR. DOUGLAS MUSSER KAUAI, Hawaii — Mandi Christine Bero and Dr. Douglas Howard
MBA info sessions Monday, Thursday
YOUNGSTOWN — The Williamson College of Business Administration at Youngstown State University will host information sessions on the master of business administration degree from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday and Thursday in Cafaro Suite, Williamson Hall.
See the Scrappers, help a hospital
NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers baseball team is having a Pack the Park night Aug. 14 as a benefit for Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley in Boardman.
Touching them all: Hubbard woman to be honored for Major League visits
Cindy DeWalt will be inducted into the Sports Travel and Tours Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Online networks off limits to most teachers
Boardman policy forbids staff from interacting with students on Facebook, MySpace. Of Ann
Guilmet strong in Scrappers’ 3-2 win
Starter Preston Guilmet pitched seven strong innings in his best outing of the season. By CHUCK
Ex-Brown Kosar runs out of money, time, luck
The Boardman native tries to cope during hard times and divorce. MIAMI — The IRS and the
‘Old geezer’ in charge at Turnberry through 54
Tom Watson birdied two of the last three holes Saturday for an improbable one-shot lead at the
Indians can’t solve Seattle’s Washburn in 3-1 home defeat
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarrod Washburn pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Franklin Gutierrez
Auction to buoy Playhouse wins acclaim from bidders
One bidder was there to rebuild her business after a devastating fire. YOUNGSTOWN — Despite a
SAYING THANKS A LOT
Picketed grocer shows customers his gratitude By SEAN BARRON POLAND — The intentions of
Pirates’ Morton too tough for SF
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Charlie Morton allowed three hits over seven innings, and the San Francisco
Talent acts take to the streets in Pig Iron downtown festival
The fifth annual event drew 17 entries for its talent show. YOUNGSTOWN — Hundreds of people
Boy hurt in alleged beating improves
The boy had regained consciousness but was sedated, his grandma said. YOUNGSTOWN — A 17-month-
61-year-old woman struck by motorcycle, dies at Tour
BESANCON, France (AP) — Lance Armstrong dropped one spot to fourth place Saturday at the Tour de
Armed forces digest
VETERANS Reunion speaker Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. “Iron” Mike Mervosh, a veteran of three wars
Driver charged in crash that killed girl, 4
YOUNGSTOWN — A man whose license had been suspended is in the Mahoning County jail, charged with
Valley recalls moon spectacle 40 years later
Dr. Patrick Durrell, YSU professor of astronomy, stands near a replica of the lunar lander used in the Apollo 11 mission. The replica is on Parkman Road Northwest in Warren where Neil Armstrong lived for a time.
Pack the Park night
Pack the Park night NILES — The Mahoning Valley Scrappers baseball team is having a Pack the Park
For our August Snapz feature, the theme is “Festival Favorites.”
For our August Snapz feature, the theme is “Festival Favorites.” Send us shots of the fun you’ve
Today in history
Today is Sunday, July 19, the 200th day of 2009. There are 165 days left in the year. On this date
National Trust seeking nominations
National Trust seeking nominations WASHINGTON — The National Trust for Historic Preservation is
Playhouse president: Director is transplant candidate
YOUNGSTOWN — While the Youngstown Playhouse struggles to stay financially afloat, one of the
Aldrin helps mark his own milestone
The former astronaut will help host a marathon of space films on TCM. Buzz Aldrin grew up a fan
Study: Blacks are most obese group
ATLANTA (AP) — Nearly 36 percent of black Americans are obese — much more than other major racial or
Books digest
LOCAL Writing workshop YOUNGSTOWN — The monthly Write On, Write Now, Work in Process Writing
Three arrested and charged with abduction
YOUNGSTOWN — Three city men were arrested Saturday and charged with abduction, accused of keeping a
Metro digest
REGION Library seminars offer business information YOUNGSTOWN — The Public Library of Youngstown
Internet regulator mulls cybersquatting block
Internet regulator mulls cybersquatting block NEW YORK — The Internet’s key oversight agency is
When do prices come down?
Opinion: When do prices come down? EDITOR: When fuel, especially diesel, was sky high, the public was
BANKING
BANKING Home Savings and Loan Co. has promoted Pamela Kloss of Canfield to chief risk officer in
Sabathia outduels Verlander; Yanks trim Detroit, 2-1
NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Verlander followed the trajectory of the ball and watched helplessly as Alex
MECHANICS OF NURSING
Patients are fake, but lessons are all too real By ERIK MAZA ORLANDO, Fla. — Louis Johnson was
The legacy of that ‘giant leap’
Editorial: Forty years ago this week, National Guardsmen patrolled the riotous streets of South Side
Heritage Foundation has an alternative to health care plan being pursued in Congress
Opinion: EDITOR: In last Sunday’s Vindicator, Congressman Charlie Wilson wrote a compelling column in favor
Report: Was Gatti death a suicide?
SAO PAULO (AP) — An autopsy indicates former boxing champion Arturo Gatti may have committed
Vindicator ignores sacrifices public employees have made
Opinion: Vindicator ignores sacrifices public employees have made EDITOR: Throughout the recent months,
Classes to reduce accents increase
CHICAGO — Tom Zabkowski dreams of one day becoming a firefighter; and on paper, he appears a near-
Programs empower victims
SUSAN TOMPOR In domestic-abuse situations, abusers use money or finances to prevent victims from
U.S. rallies past Panama into finals of Gold Cup
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With just one regular in the starting lineup, the United States rallied past
Who wins, who loses?
Editorial: Who wins, who loses? In retrospect, perhaps we should have recognized that Ohio was on a road that
This trip to New Orleans was a trip outside the comfort zone
Opinion: When is a trip to the “Big Easy” not easy? Sure, it’s physically not easy to work on rehabilitating
Health care isn’t free, and the system isn’t broken
Opinion: Health care isn’t free, and the system isn’t broken EDITOR: So Barack Obama wants to fix our
Antiques & collectibles || CURRENT PRICES
CURRENT PRICES Around the nation Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets,
Afghanistan blocks access to Web sites
KABUL (AP) — The Afghan government has blocked access to four Web sites with President Hamid
Libraries look at cutting costs
AKRON (AP) — The tight state budget means less money for Ohio libraries, which are looking at
World’s oldest man, 113, dies in Britain
LONDON (AP) — Only death could silence Henry Allingham. He went to war as a teenager, helped keep
Italian festival packed with tradition
The event begins Thursday and runs through July 26. YOUNGSTOWN — Tony Trolio has a warning for
Butler leader to be at opening of show by moon walker
YOUNGSTOWN — Dr. Louis Zona, executive director and chief curator of the Butler Institute of
Cronkite, voice of authority are gone
WASHINGTON — “And that’s the way it is,” he’d say. It wasn’t, but we wanted that reassurance. The
Terlesky, Timko win golf events
BOARDMAN — Nine-year-old Brian Terlesky Jr. has won 12 tournaments this summer in three states.
McNair’s death ignites more infidelity discussions
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The shocking death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and infidelity
Funding drop affects Lawrence volunteers
Three Lawrence County volunteer rehab projects see county support drop. NEW CASTLE, Pa. — The
LPGA players hopeful about future under new leader
As the LPGA Tour searches for a new commissioner, Brittany Lincicome summed up the challenge her
Budget leaves Ohio parks out in the cold
DAYTON (AP) — The state budget provided little help to the agency that runs Ohio’s parks and
Mosquitoes a problem? Try Listerine or hair spray
Q. I read your column on killing mosquitoes with isopropyl alcohol spray. I have a remedy that works
Holtz, Cooper among hall of fame inductees
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — The only way Lou Holtz knows how to coach is all out. That’s why he
103rd ‘Old Timers’ Day’ set in New Castle
NEW CASTLE, Pa. — New Castle’s 103rd “Old Timers’ Day” is set for 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 12 at
Hanshaw joins McKinley trustee board
NILES — William Hanshaw of Howland has been appointed to the board of trustees for the National
Frank Lickliter fires 63 at U.S. Bank to lead by one over Greg Chalmers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Frank Lickliter’s career took a 21‚Ñ2-year detour through an arm injury that left
Fisher will leave if he gets a call
TURNBERRY, Scotland (AP) — Ross Fisher has his best chance to win the British Open. That’s provided
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy headlines Summerfest
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy headlines Summerfest YOUNGSTOWN — Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, national recording
Town fights phase-out of mailboxes
OTISFIELD, Maine (AP) — The folks of Otisfield are so fond of their lone public mailbox that they
Collectors seek plique-a-jour enameling pieces
Art-nouveau designs are very unlike the slick modern designs favored by today’s craftsmen. The
‘Moon’: a story on the wane
The future, as depicted in “Moon,” is familiar. Televisions are turned on and off by clapping.
TRAVELING FOR BUSINESS
Recession keeping a lid on going places Companies are using a range of strategies to lure
Shuttle astronauts take 1st spacewalk of mission
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronauts inside and out worked to install a porch for experiments on
Senator’s 9-1-1 effort will jeopardize our right to hear
Opinion: A New Jersey man was beaten by police officers who dragged him from his van after a short chase.
Program encourages kids to get their hands dirty
Program encourages kids to get their hands dirty Mill Creek MetroParks’ Children’s Veggie Gardens
Dishes feature tattoo design
Dishes feature tattoo design Now your dinnerware can wear a tat. Jessica Rust Designs recently
If You Go
If You Go What: The 99. When: 7 to 11 p.m. Friday and July 25 and 26, July 31 and Aug, 1 and 2
Reality theater depicts results of poor decisions
The 99, a walk-through tent show, showcases real-life situations. A bloody, broken arm dangles
BLOOD SUPPLY
Small-town Southern life a muse for Charlaine Harris, author of ‘Southern Vampire Mysteries’ series
Some push employers for wider Web access
CHICAGO (AP) — Ryan Tracy thought he’d entered the Dark Ages when he graduated college and arrived
By the numbers
By the numbers An estimated 43 percent of all skiers and snowboarders at resorts used helmets,
KidsPost Book Club | Book 4 Pop-up book puts moon within reach
“Moon Landing: Apollo 11 40th Anniversary Pop-Up” by Richard Platt and David Hawcock (Candlewick
Best-sellers \ Publishers Weekly
For the week ending July 11: HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Black Hills” by Nora Roberts (Putnam Adult)
best bets on tv
“Moonshot” (8 p.m., History Channel): Where were you on July 20, 1969? If you’re old enough to
‘A Man’s Thoughts’
‘A Man’s Thoughts’ Ginuwine, Grade: B On the day Michael Jackson died, Ginuwine — one of modern
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
BOARDMAN — Craig Stein-hoff, a manager with Hill, Barth & King, is one of 28 certified public
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Council public hearing, caucus, 7 p.m.; 8 p.m., council chambers.
Big Letterman win in weekly late-night ratings
NEW YORK (AP) — There could be a new king emerging in late-night television. David Letterman’s CBS
Rep. Ryan should support health-care reform bill
Opinion: Rep. Ryan should support health-care reform bill EDITOR: In the past year, the Mahoning Valley
At YSU, ‘me-too’ defines greed
Opinion: If employees at Youngstown State University had not shown such unadulterated greed in gorging
Home staging
Home staging Expert advice Mother-and-daughter real-estate pros Donna and Shannon Freeman break
Back-to-back-to-back in NASCAR Truck Series for Ron Hornaday Jr.
SPARTA, Ky. — Ron Hornaday Jr. held off a late surge from Mike Skinner to win the NASCAR Camping
What happens when your flight is canceled?
There are options if an airline changes the time of your flight or cancels it. ATLANTA (AP) —
Despite deleting them, .jpg files are still multiplying
Despite deleting them, .jpg files are still multiplying BY ANNE KRISHNAN Q. When I try to delete
Hospitals try to lower repeat admissions
WASHINGTON — Doctors call them frequent fliers. They are the patients who leave the hospital, only
Vick’s sentence to end Monday, but judgments await
Michael Vick’s federal dogfighting sentence is scheduled to end Monday and that is also when he will
Grant-seekers’ orientation
Grant-seekers’ orientation The Raymond John Wean Foundation is offering free orientation sessions
Maybe juvenile bullies will tire of embarrassing stepmom
Dear Annie: I have two adult stepdaughters who love capturing unflattering photos of me in my
Ethnic businesses gain from customer loyalty
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Inside a small, busy market on Sacramento’s 47th Avenue, Ricky Khan filled a
Business travel
Business travel At a glance DOMESTIC TRAVEL PIE: $641 billion in 2007 spending by U.S.
guidelines \ Counting calories
Here are some general calorie consumption recommendations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
NBC hopes viewers appreciate series
The news action show focuses on chasing alleged terrorists and war criminals. NEW YORK (AP) —
Sharon officials: Search for city manager is coming along
Eight candidates, whom officials would not name, are still in the running. SHARON, Pa. — The
Costs of health overhaul
Costs of health overhaul WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama told the nation Saturday his health-
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week Arnold J. Perry Jr. The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is
Julie Ann Work, Nicholas E. Walko plan Aug. wedding
Julie Ann Work of Poland and Nicholas Edward Walko of Canfield announce their engagement and plans
Foreclosures rates flatten, could rise
CLEVELAND (AP) — Thousands of troubled mortgage borrowers jumped at the chance to shape up their
Salsa musician Blades visits Harvard archive
Salsa musician Blades visits Harvard archive CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Salsa musician and actor Ruben
Engineers of massive rocket engines fueled Apollo’s success
It wasn’t a young president’s brash promise that enabled Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to take
Boundaries essential to respect by children
Q. You’ve often said that parents should not be “involved” with their children, but rather should
Attempted robbery at automotive store
YOUNGSTOWN — An employee at a Glenwood Avenue automotive store told police that a gunman came into
Web site helps you manage online contests
Web site helps you manage online contests Ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Evidently
Phelps slips under the radar at worlds
ROME (AP) — Michael Phelps has somehow slipped under the radar while preparing for the world
Rondinelli last Class B team in Mack tourney
STRUTHERS — Rondinelli Tuxedo’s Zack Stein had a three-run triple to lead his team past Springfield
COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURT FILINGS
columbiana COUNTY Divorces asked Lonnie Wilson, 10220 Main St., Hanoverton, v. Nicole Wilson, of
Medication errors harm millions a year
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Slurred speech. Disorientation. Memory loss. Morris Ganaden thought he was having
Sookie returns in ‘Dead and Gone’
“Dead and Gone” by Charlaine Harris (Ace, 312 pp., $25.95) Sookie Stackhouse has returned for
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