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Volant Harvest Day next Saturday
Volant Harvest Day, a celebration of the area’s rural farming heritage and summer’s bounty, is set for next Saturday.
Campbell man dead, juvenile wounded in Tremble Ave. shooting
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday on the body of a 20-year-old Campbell man shot about 10:15 p.m. Friday on Tremble Avenue near 13th Street, said Mahoning County coroner’s investigator Rick Jamrozik.
Dr. Naffah's annual 'Evening Under the Stars' Aug. 28
For the third year, Dr. Farid Naffah, a Warren gastroenterologist, will sponsor his “Evening Under the Stars” dining and cultural benefit.
East Palestine Library annual book sale starts Thursday
The friends of the East Palestine Memorial Library will hold its annual book sale and silent auction from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the basement of the library.
Avoid U.S. 224 at SR 11
Canfield Police Department is advising drivers to avoide U.S. Route 224 near state Route 11 because of paving.
Teen boys robbed after festival
Two teenage boys told police they were robbed near St. Lucy Church on Tenney Avenue after a church festival.
Daytime burglar sentenced to 10 years
Nicholas Calloway, 30, of Youngstown was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison for committing several daytime burglaries in Boardman, Campbell and Youngstown in 2009.
Registration for twirling teams Aug. 21
Northern Strut Twirling Teams will have open registration for individuals interested in baton twirling and flag-line twirling from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 21 at Astre Total Fitness Center, 374 Boardman-Poland Road.
Hearing for Boardman pharmacist to resume Oct. 27
A pretrial hearing for Boardman pharmacist Gary Evankovich conducted Friday was continued until Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. before Mahoning County Common Pleas Judge Lou A. D’Apolito.
Marich-Merkin wedding to be at St. Brendan
Marich-Merkin wedding to be at St. Brendan The engagement of Jamie Marich and Bruce Merkin, both
Weaver-Geiger wedding set for September
Weaver-Geiger wedding set for September POLAND Linda Weaver of Poland is announcing the
Sept. wedding to join Miss Jenoff and Mr. Olson
campbell Mary Ann Jenoff of Campbell is announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of her
Davina Cesene will be bride of Scott McPheron
The parents of Davina Cesene of Hubbard and Scott McPheron of Masury are announcing the engagement
Parents reveal date for Johnson, Baker wedding
Parents announce date for Johnson, Baker wedding The engagement and plans for the upcoming
Miss DiLoreto, Mr. Lambert set wedding date
Miss DiLoreto, Mr. Lambert set wedding date WARREN The engagement and plans for the upcoming
Miss Senchesak and Mr. DeWitt to be married
Miss Senchesak and Mr. DeWitt to be married The engagement of Nicole Lynn Senchesak and Mark
Red Hatters invited to luncheon
Red Hatters invited WARREN WellnessOne of Warren, 1553 Niles-Cortland Road, will host a luncheon
HELOISE: Thinking of getting a rabbit? Read this
Dear Readers: Cute as they are, rabbits require a lot of specialized care and handling. Intelligent,
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Dad is resentful that son freeloads
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: Our three sons, ages 14, 17 and 20, live with us.
Gov.'s order prohibits outsourcing involving public money
Gov. Ted Strickland issued an executive order Friday barring public funding for companies fulfilling state contracts with outsourced labor.
No decision yet on clemency for Roderick Davie
Gov. Ted Strickland has not made a final decision on whether to grant clemency to a man sentenced to be executed Tuesday for killing two people at his former workplace in Warren.
Next week's road closures
The Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 has issued a list of traffic advisories for next week.
State prosecuting attorneys react to governor's request of new DNA tests
The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association is “dismayed and surprised” by requests from Gov. Ted Strickland and Attorney General Richard Cordray to retest DNA evidence in seven criminal cases.
Hubbard's St. Pat's festival opens despite 'feud' between officials
Before St. Patrick Church Festival opened Thursday, five minor violations found by an inspector from the state fire marshal’s office were corrected. The festival attracted some 700 people on the opening day.
Forum unions discover contract options
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Forum Health unions learned Friday that
Poland softball stars win World Series trip
Staff report CARTHAGE, MO. Catcher Dani Rutana’s three hits and three RBIs helped the Poland
Leaders mark anniversary of 1965 Voting Rights Act
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s been more than four decades since a president’s
Leaders beginning to emerge
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN YSU senior guard Eric Rodemoyer has been playing
Scrappers fall in series finale
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com NILES The Mahoning Valley Scrappers held the top of the Tri-
Drive for charter in Warren begins
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Two of the three Warren councilmen outvoted 6-3 two weeks
LeBeau likes ’11 Steelers’ D Curtain
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense knew it was getting old. But this
Fair program to honor Purple Heart recipients
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A new program at the Columbiana County Fair
Dad's pot case bound over to court
Dad accused of corrupting kids Staff report new castle, pa. A man who’s accused of trying to
LaPorta’s HR beats Twins
Associated Press CLEVELAND Matt LaPorta homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning to
BOW WOW BLING
Boardman woman unleashes her creativity for pets By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com boardman
Rockies snap road skid against Bucs
Staff report PITTSBURGH Troy Tulowitzki hit a tiebreaking RBI single with two out in the seventh
Oakhill judge knows next to nothing about case
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The visiting judge presiding over the criminal
Strickland issues order banning outsourcing
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland issued an executive order Friday
Town’s Sale of the Year
Lillian Snyder, 5, and her sister Katelyn Snyder, 11, both of Boardman, rummage through books during the 12th annual North Jackson community yard sale Friday afternoon.
Town Beckons Shoppers
Deals in yards of North Jackson attract thousands of customers By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Teachers hope $10B in bill will help keep jobs
Associated Press MIAMI Gretchen Marfisi was enjoying her summer, reading a book when the call
Voinovich: Raise fuel tax to create jobs
Voinovich: Raise fuel tax to create jobs COLUMBUS An Ohio U.S. senator known for bucking the
2 injured in crash
2 injured in crash neshannock, pa. An Edinburg, Pa., woman was in satisfactory condition Friday
Steve Jobs controversy is at an end
Opinion: By Patty Fisher San Jose Mercury News If the long saga of Steve Jobs and the Jackling House were
Poland flooding woes still streaming in
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Like many village residents, Roschelle Strollo is
Austintown Police Blotter
July 9 Drug offense: Police arrested Daniel Morales, 52, 215 Steele St., No. 3, Youngstown, on a
Canfield briefs
Preregistration only for Aug. 21 safety day The Canfield Kindergarten Safety Day will be Aug. 21
Park program features rodeo stars
A real cowboy and cowgirl visited the Mill Creek MetroParks Farm June 27, to show off their roping and tying skills and to teach attendees how they can do it, too.
Canfield swimmers excel in pentathlon
Canfield Swim and Tennis Club captured a first, three seconds and three third-place wins at the
Land purchase to help traffic flow on Idaho
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com A $100,000 land purchase is meant to expand the Austintown
New Austintown Dairy Queen to add smoothies
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com The township’s new Dairy Queen store will have neighborhood
Beanie Wells expects a breakout season
Associated Press FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. Beanie Wells seems comfortable with the idea that this could
Humility House dedicates prayer garden
The dedication of the prayer garden at Humility House July 30 was both a solemn, reflective affair, as well as a joyful sharing of memories and stories.
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts niles There will be an amateur mixed martial arts cage match tonight at
Poland swimmers lose meet, win races
Despite several top performances, the Poland Swim Club lost a 330-168 decision to the Firestone Area
Beach, books and bingo at Poland library
The library doesn’t need a beach to throw a summertime party. Poland library hosted a Beach Party
Sports briefs
Fitch hosts meeting for swimmers and parents The Austintown Fitch High School swim team will have
Canfield elementary students get a head start
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fifteen children entering kindergarten in the Canfield Local
Boardman Park hosts family fun night
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families in Boardman were treated to a special night of free
Sports briefs
Poland swimmer gets pentathlon win Poland swim team member Taylor Tofil captured first place in
Browns’ Davis to compete
By Tony Grossi The Cleveland Plain Dealer BEREA Older and wiser? “Oh, yeah,” Browns running
Elvis impersonator, car show raise funds for Wilcox
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The crowd at Poland’s Yellow Creek Theatre was ‘All Shook
Ulster project hosts Irish teens
Teenagers from Ireland have once again visited and bonded with Americans through a 22-year-old
Boardman Park says aloha to seniors
More than 100 senior citizens gathered together wearing their best Hawaiian outfits and leis for a
Traditional campers have it all
There is nothing like the old-fashioned summer camp full of crafts, sports and socializing. The
Elvis impersonator, car show raise funds for Brett Wilcox
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The crowd at Poland’s Yellow Creek Theatre was ‘All Shook
Applewood swimmers float past Logan
Strong performances from everyone highlighted Applewood swim team’s final dual meet of the season
Boardman Park hosts family fun night
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families in Boardman were treated to a special night of free
Mooney speech team earns honors
Cardinal Mooney High School earned special recognition at the 2010 National Forensic League National
Canfield summer gym program hits the road
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The summer gym program at Canfield High School offers
Boardman preschool earns recognition
The Boardman United Methodist Preschool and Child Care Center (BUMP) has recently been awarded its
Sports briefs
Cheerleaders host clinic Canfield High School cheerleaders will be hosting a cheer leading clinic
Canfield Baseball Club coaches play hard ball
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Coaching baseball is one thing, but as coaches of the
Boardman swimmers win pentathlon
Boardman Tennis and Swim club members Ryan Bailey and River Flatley won first place in the boys 15
Retire-rehire plan bolsters police force
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com The chief of police, who has 33 years of service with the
Kids make own instruments at church camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The eight attendees of Camp Rock, offered through the Kid
Boardman Park hosts family fun night
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families in Boardman were treated to a special night of free
Plane and simple: He’s an aviation fan
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com What do Canfield residents do when hobbies become too easy?
Traditional campers have it all
There is nothing like the old-fashioned summer camp full of crafts, sports and socializing. The
Lemonade, candy sale raises funds for Wilcox
Ashley Mickey and friend Courtney Schwind continued to raise funds for their 2-year-old neighbor
Elvis impersonator, car show raise funds for Brett Wilcox
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The crowd at Poland’s Yellow Creek Theatre was ‘All Shook
Mermaid says read at Austintown library
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The group of children attending the Austintown library’s
Boardman briefs
Open house at Little Learners Academy Littler Learners Academy Preschool is hosting an open house
Sports briefs
Hunka achieves great feat at Mill Creek Dave Hunka Jr. of Boardman aced the 180-yard No. 7 hole at
Pedal for a good cause
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is hosting its 24th annual Bike MS: Pedal to the Point Ride
Classic cars draw traffic at Boardman Park
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club’s
Austintown briefs
Curves offers Silver Sneakers classes Free Silver Sneakers classes are offered daily to eligible
Residents tune in to music in the park
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com Bob and Hannah Henderson turned, twisted and twirled to
Classic cars draw traffic at Boardman Park
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club’s
Canfield native autographs copies of his new book
Canfield native Martin D. Pallante signed copies of his latest book titled “Creating Sustainable
Poland Woods more than just bluebells
Bluebell lovers from all over flock to Poland Woods in the spring, but on Monday it was faithful
U.S. response to killer floods in Pakistan timely, necessary
Editorial: The United States is in a battle with Islamic militant activists in Pakistan, but this one doesn’t
Becker acquires Davis Funeral Home
Becker acquires Davis Funeral Home boardman Davis Funeral Home, 4996 Market St., has been
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
Time to outlaw exotic pets
Opinion: By Lisa Wathne People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals An Indiana boy and his dog were
Cuba’s economy in free fall
Opinion: The Miami Herald: It’s amazing that the Castro brothers have any free hands left, what with having
LIMEX meeting is Aug. 26
Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngstown Office of Religious Education will host an
In concert
In concert columbiana The Pathfinders of Charlotte N.C., Southern Gospel recording stars, will
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.79 —.20 Avalon
PART OF HISTORY
St. Patrick Church seeks a long-lost photo of interior of first building In an age when we not
Dish will stream live TV on iPad, other devices
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Dish subscribers will soon be able to watch live satellite TV on
Parents include children in Ramadan
Associated Press Kulsum Tasnif’s kids might be too young to fast Ramadan, but that doesn’t mean
Sanctions lifted against multi-faith institution
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The United Methodist Church has lifted sanctions against the
Lythgoe to return as ‘Idol’ exec producer
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A familiar face is coming back to “American Idol,” and it’s not
Ramadan marked by fasting and prayer
This year, the month of Ramadan starts Wednesday for Valley Muslims. During the holy month of
Sentencing reform falls short
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore McClatchy-Tribune Congress did not go far enough to rectify the problems with
Years ago
Today is Saturday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2010. There are 146 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Garcon keeps Haiti close to his heart
Associated Press ANDERSON, Ind. Pierre Garcon loves playing football. He also learned there’s
veterans to be recognized
veterans to be recognized Here is a list of Columbiana County veterans who received the Purple
vBluegrass Music Festival, 2-8 p.m.: General Assembly Church of God, 2021 E. River Road, Newton
vBluegrass Music Festival, 2-8 p.m.: General Assembly Church of God, 2021 E. River Road, Newton
A great weekend to be on the water
It’s a great weekend to be on the water. But reality for me is that all weekends are great for
Tyson Gay upsets Bolt in 100
Associated Press STOCKHOLM It turns out Usain Bolt can be beaten. From Beijing to Berlin, it
NEWS MAKERS
NEWS MAKERS Bernsen in bar brawl NEW FRANKLIN, Ohio Actor-director Corbin Bernsen has told
GUESTS ON SUNDAY NEWS SHOWS
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows this weekend: ABC’s “This Week:SDRq Gen. Ray Odierno,
Hunter course
Hunter course HUBBARD The Hubbard Conservation Club will sponsor a hunter-education course Aug.
Clich s bog down ‘Step Up’
McClatchy Newspapers In one significant respect, “Step Up 3D” is a step up. That is, in
It’s time to discuss race relations in US intelligently, reasonably
Opinion: My July column on interracial marriage and dating kicked off a pretty lengthy debate on race on
ND coach wants toughness
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Brian Kelly’s real work is just starting. Sure, he’s made
Jobs report hurts stocks, dollar
Associated Press NEW YORK Safety first. That appears to be the new motto for investors trying to
Milwaukee teachers fight to get Viagra drug coverage back
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. With the district in a financial crisis and hundreds of its
Pitt has high expectations
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pitt officially starts preseason practice today in the most
One of the frustrations of wildlife conservation is determining who’s in charge. At the state
One of the frustrations of wildlife conservation is determining who’s in charge. At the state level,
Bike maker aiding in probe
Associated Press MILWAUKEE The bicycle maker that sponsors Lance Armstrong’s racing team is
‘Feud’ fails to hinder opening of St. Patrick Church Festival
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Before St. Patrick Church Festival opened
Weak hiring signals long slog ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation isn’t creating nearly enough jobs to reduce persistently
Mother arrested in deaths of 3 kids
Associated Press EDINBURGH, Scotland Scottish police on Friday charged the American mother of
Race for the Chase heats up
Associated Press WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. Clint Bowyer is a marked man, and he is up for the challenge
wnba roundup
Fever 95, Dream 93 INDIANAPOLIS Tamika Catchings scored a season-high 30 points and hit the
’91 killer’s fate remains in hands of governor
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland has not made a final decision on
Boys accused in attack stay in custody
Staff report WARREN The three teens charged in the July 21 baseball-bat beating of 15-year-old
Mickelson trails leader by 1 shot at Bridgestone
Associated Press AKRON Phil Mickelson is closing in on No. 1. The first step is to make up a
Investigators seek undersea evidence from Gulf oil spill
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Now that BP appears to have vanquished its ruptured well,
IRL’s blocking rules will stay on books
Associated Press LEXINGTON, Ohio Scott Dixon watched Helio Castroneves move his No. 3 Honda a
New al-Qaida leader lived in US more than 15 years
Associated Press MIAMI A suspected al-Qaida operative who lived for more than 15 years in the
The act banned discrimination in voting practices by state, federal and local governments.
The act banned discrimination in voting practices by state, federal and local governments.
Poland woman charged with trafficking in drugs
Staff report POLAND The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force arrested a 57-year-old woman
Metro digest || Operation Christmas Child
Operation Xmas Child NILES Operation Christmas Child Northeast Ohio will have a community
mlb roundup | Friday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 6, Yankees 3 NEW YORK A dropped infield popup by Francisco Cervelli
Road projects to force various detours next week
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Transportation District 4 has issued a list of
Couple leaves $35M to Cleveland’s University Hospitals
Associated Press CLEVELAND Officials say a $35 million gift is the largest single donation ever
Man pleads innocent to assault on cop
Staff report WARREN A Deerfield Avenue Southwest man pleaded innocent in Warren Municipal Court
Prosecutors angered over calls for new DNA tests
By Marc KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Prosecuting Attorneys Association is “dismayed