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David Betras named Ohio’s Democratic Party Chairman of the Year
Staff report COLUMBUS Atty. David Betras was honored Saturday as the County Democratic Party
Civilian employers get a grip on Airlift Wing operations
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com VIENNA Amelie Anderson was interested in seeing how military
Injured Luke Holko, 5, pitches in at Scrappers game in his honor
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com niles Luke Holko wound up and put the full force of his
Financial woes engulf school board member who doubles as district treasurer
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com MCDONALD Brian Stidham admits he has a serious challenge ahead
Slovak culture flavors Valley festival
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mallory Vaclav didn’t need an expensive airline
Gonzalez batters Pirates pitching in Rockies’ win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez hit his 25th homer among his four hits, and the Colorado Rockies
Thome’s homer No. 578 helps Twins top Indians
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Thome hit a two-run shot for career homer No. 578 and the Minnesota Twins
Austintown leaders raise concerns about withholding grant funds to raze homes
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Trustees want to know why a half-dozen homes torn
Financially-strapped Campbell offers amnesty for delinquent tax filers
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Tax amnesty days are starting for people who
Jeanne Sattler | Emilio Sebastiani
Jeanne Sattler v Emilio Sebastiani YOUNGSTOWN Jeanne Sattler and Emilio Sebastiani were united
Ashley Shevel | Charles Lines IV
BOARDMAN Exchanging marriage vows in a June 19 ceremony at Bridge of Hope Church were Ashley
Theresa Moon | Dwayne Conrad
Theresa Moon | Dwayne Conrad NORTH LIMA The exchange of nuptial vows took place at 3 p.m. May 22
Mr. and Mrs. Wild celebrate 60th anniversary
LOWELLVILLE The 60th anniversary of their wedding was celebrated by Mr. and Mrs. George Wild of
Family honors Mr., Mrs. Hynes on anniversary
Family honors Mr., Mrs. Hynes on anniversary LOWELLVILLE Family members and invited guests
McLaughlins mark their golden event at country club
LIBERTY Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. McLaughlin of Liberty were honored by family as they celebrated
Giambattistas celebrate 50th anniversary
Giambattistas celebrate 50th anniversary BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Mike Giambattisa of Boardman
Pizzuto 65th is celebrated at family dinner
Pizzuto 65th is celebrated at family dinner LBERTY Mr, and Mrs. Louis Pizzuto of Liberty
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St,, Niles, will sponsor a bus trip (open to all seniors) to
GARDEN CLUBS | This week's meetings announced
TUESDAY Moccasin will meet for a program on fruit and vegetable arrangements by Vickie Bell. Co-
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in
Dine at Ponderosa and help animals
Dine at Ponderosa and help animals WARREN TNR of Warren, a nonprofit organization, announces
SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced
AARP 4611 will sponsor a trip to Amish Country in Sugar Creek, Ohio, on Sept. 11. A deposit of $25
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Vacation isn’t so great anymore
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: For several summers, my family has overlapped
Terlesky, 10, wins world golf crown
Staff report PINEHURST, N.C. Turns out, calling 10-year-old Brian Terlesky one of the best young
Ohio public-pension funds refuse to release their data
By Patrick O’Donnell The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The state’s public-employee retirement
Class of 2010 inducted in Canton
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANTON A sea of Cowboys blue and 49ers red welcomed the
Some dispute claims of widespread job growth in Valley
Some dispute claims of widespread job growth in Valley ‘Much more is said than done,’ McKelvey
Backs in a rush to develop
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Minutes after Saturday’s practice, Youngstown State
Authorities train for new DNA rules
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Local law-enforcement officials are training to
Thrill of competition, beauty of dogs transform fairgrounds
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com CANFIELD The grassy areas of the fairgrounds were
Scrappers blast their way past Aberdeen
By CHUCK HOUSTEAU sports@vindy.com NILES Of all the great players that have started their
LeBron says thanks to Cleveland fans
Associated Press AKRON LeBron James finally thanked his fans in Cleveland on Saturday, making
Vision for trail starts to blossom
Volunteers beautify Union Twp. entrance By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa.
Fluid leaderboard in Akron
By Tom Gaffney Akron Beacon Journal AKRON The course was compliant, the scores were low and
Sta. Rosa de Lima festival spices up crowd in Campbell
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CAMPBELL Authentic Spanish food, Latin music and family
City schools’ panel requests finance liaison
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOwN The academic-distress commission that
Volant Harvest Day to celebrate bounty
Staff report VOLANT, Pa. Volant Harvest Day, a celebration of the area’s rural farming heritage
Pollock mansion returns to glory
The restoration of the historic Wick Avenue Porter and Mary Pollock House to its original use as a residence incudes demoliiton of this 1987 addition that provided three floors of rooms to what was then a full-service hotel.
mlb boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 7, Indians 2 MinnesotaCleveland abrhbiabrhbi Span cf5000Brantly cf4000
New Youngstown gets a nod
Opinion: By Jim Cossler Vindicator “The Surprising New Youngstown!” That’s a phrase gaining currency
Spa-treatment trend: locally grown fruits
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Visitors have long flocked to the hilly Southern California hamlet
IN GOOD COMPANY
10 years after relaunch, Youngstown Business Incubator looks back, forward By ADAM PLANTY
mlb roundup Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 5, Red Sox 2 NEW YORK CC Sabathia outpitched John Lackey, Ramiro Pena
Cribbs masterSFlbof field for the Browns
Akron Beacon Journal CLEVELAND At this rate, Josh Cribbs will be kicking field goals and punting
Education requires change in direction
Opinion: By Pedro Noguera McClatchy-Tribune President Obama needs to change course in his education
In the cup! Area aces
Irene Robinson of North Jackson aced the 115-yard No. 3 hole at Meander Golf Course with a 7-iron.
Collectors seek ‘presidential’ ad items
It made news in January 2010 when a photo of President Barack Obama wearing a Weatherproof Garment
Salem’s ‘Meshuggah-Nuns’: super-funny, lighthearted
By STEPHANIE OTTEY news@vindy.com SALEM Four nuns and one Jewish actor are performing on a
A SNEAK PEEK at Disney's new Hawaiian resort
Aulani is Disney’s first major standalone resort away from a theme park Associated Press
Next big ‘Star Wars’ project: video of the fans
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Ever since “Star Wars” hit theaters in 1977, fans have felt
Concord Pt. wins WV derby
Associated Press CHESTER, W.Va Favorite Concord Point led wire-to-wire and won the $750,000 West
Designer touches: Fences
Choose materials carefully and plant fences in the right place McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY,
Nebraska QB Lee in battle for top job
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Nebraska quarterback Zac Lee showed up for the start of preseason
Gov. Strickland defends head of school facilities
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland is defending an official whom the state
BOUND TO MAKE MEMORIES
Contest results in prize-winning effort By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The judging
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
The People's Pharmacy || Vicks VapoRub could harm lungs
Q. I went to the hospital for an unrelated problem that prompted an X-ray and CT scan. The doctors
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Royal Bayreuth Sunbonnet Babies teapot, ironing pattern, 41/2 inches, $60. Hampshire Pottery vase,
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Saturday: The Hartford native did not qualify for today’s Heluva Good!
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS After 3 years, Lady Gaga returns to Lollapalooza with a vengeance CHICAGO Lady
‘It’s kind of surreal’: Healey enjoys pro baseball experience
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Niles Former Youngstown State University baseball standout
Ohio priest accused of sex crimes in Canada
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Roman Catholic priest who was removed from ministry in Columbus in
Dozens killed, wounded in Iraq violence
Associated Press BAGHDAD Explosions killed at least 20 people and wounded as many as 100
Obama: Health law benefits Medicare
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama says Medicare will exist for many more years,
hall of fame NOTEBOOK From Fawcett Stadium
Near capacity crowd: When the 2010 induction ceremony began, the floor seats were filled and most of
Salvation Army gets more than $1,000 in coins
Associated Press CINCINNATI An anonymous donor in Cincinnati gave the Salvation Army more than
Gulf seafood industry tries to shake an oily image
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The rich fishing grounds of the Gulf of Mexico are beginning to
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St. Kinsman
ysu football | Notebook
Making his Marc: YSU coach Eric Wolford lauded junior quarterback Marc Kanetsky for his performance
Woods struggles again, concedes No. 1 ranking
Associated Press AKRON Tiger Woods logged another miserable round and then all but conceded the
Delhomme throws TD in scrimmage
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jake Delhomme took an immediate liking to Cleveland Browns Stadium
bridgestone invitational Leaderboard
bridgestone invitational Leaderboard Round 3 Firestone Country Club, Akron Par 70 Yardage:
School advocates prepare to defend funding boost
Associated Press HARRISBURG If, as expected, Gov. Ed Rendell and legislative leaders start
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Small plane crashes into home; 2 dead
Associated Press SALINA, Pa. A twin-engine plane slammed into a house in western Pennsylvania
Rosie to host show on OWN
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Daytime television is about to get Rosie ... O’Donnell, that
Blitz to go solo in football season
Opinion: Eric Wolford is exploding on the local football scene as he rebuilds the Youngstown State University
Peyton’s place? In the film room
Associated Press ANDERSON, Ind. Howard Mudd spent five decades playing or coaching in the NFL.
Rentals cut textbook cost
Associated Press On Friday afternoons between work and rugby practice, Brittany Wolfe would rush
Perfect academic experience cannot be found
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My son will be starting the sixth grade at a new public charter school
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES RETIRED Boardman graduate Army Col. Richard T. Curry retired Aug. 1 after 28
As times change, so do scams
Billing disputes. Shoddy repairs. Outfits that promise to fix credit woes or stop houses veering
Area golf scores
MEN Another Round (Reserve Run) — (Aug. 5) Low gross: Rick Gurneal 34, Jamie Guy 35, Nick Morigone
Mill Creek Park should act now to reduce goose overpopulation
Opinion: Of all the spectacles nature has to offer in Mill Creek Park, perhaps the most impressive is when
Kurt & Jimmie Part IV set for Watkins Glen
Associated Press WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. “You wrecked me!” “Did not!” “Did so!” “It was an
Floods devastate eastern Europe as rivers, dams overflow banks
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland Flooding caused by heavy rains has killed at least eight people
Kagan sworn in as top-court justice
Kagan sworn in as top-court justice WASHINGTON Elena Kagan was sworn in Saturday as the 112th
New DNA rules, effective July 6
Effective July 6 Record custodial interrogations of suspects. Collect and preserve biological
Metro digest || Howland house fire
Howland house fire HOWLAND The occupants of a home at 1773 Howland-Wilson Road NE escaped
Scrappers Notebook | From Eastwood Field
Major rehab: Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mitch Talbot will begin a rehab stint with the
Bucks, Tressel believe Pryor armed, ready
By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer Terrelle Pryor threw it 37 times in Ohio State’s Rose
Pavano beats former team as Twins turn back Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Carl Pavano pitched seven innings to beat his former team, Joe Mauer
Cowboys vs. Cowboys North
Associated Press CANTON Call them America’s Team’s expatriates. Terrell Owens, Pacman Jones
Alvarez homer rallies Bucs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Rookie Pedro Alvarez hit a winning three-run homer with two out in
6 Americans among medical team of 10 killed by Taliban
Associated Press KABUL They hiked for more than 10 hours over rugged mountains — unarmed and
area golf schedule
AUGUST 14 — Liberty High School Sports Hall of Fame Golf Outing at Mill Creek Golf Course. Event
Why is ‘Oakhill’ important?
Opinion: The right of the people to petition their government is one of the fundamental freedoms of all
Fatal Campbell shooting probed
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CAMPBELL An autopsy is scheduled for Monday on the body
Forum’s new owner warrants close scrutiny by AG Cordray
Editorial: Although the $120 million offer from Community Health Systems to purchase Forum Health is more than
Scouting’s century of service
Editorial: Trustworthy. Loyal. Helpful. Friendly. Courteous. Kind. Obedient. Cheerful. Thrifty. Brave.
Overdraft changes looming
STAFF/WIRE REPORT news@vindy.com youngstown If you use your debit card to make a purchase this
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.79 —.20 Avalon
Metro digest || Annual book sale
Annual book sale EAST PALESTINE Friends of the East Palestine Memorial Library will have its
Scrappers Notebook
Scrappers Notebook More from Eastwood Field Quite a development: Ross Atkins, Cleveland
Thome’s 578th homer powers Twins
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jim Thome loves a good pennant race even more than his climb up the
Washington ballplayer reunites with Youngstown’s ‘Shotgun’ Shuba
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Like many average 10 year-old boys, Max Turnquist
Cowboys easily handle Bengals in sloppy affair
Associated Press CANTON Terrell Owens chatted amiably with his former Cowboys teammates. Chad
Owens feels he should still be a Cowboy
Associated Press CANTON Terrell Owens believes he should still be playing for the Dallas
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