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Commencement marks new beginning at Youngstown State University
Commencement marks new beginning at Youngstown State University
Obama claims GOP trying to destroy Social Security
Obama claims GOP trying to destroy Social Security
Trial ordered for Pa. man in wife's death in crash
Trial ordered for Pa. man in wife's death in crash
With BP spill under control, U.S. looks at drill ban
With BP spill under control, U.S. looks at drill ban
School-supply donation event Sunday in Newton Falls
School-supply donation event Sunday in Newton Falls
Obama supports 'right to build' ground zero mosque in NYC
Obama supports 'right to build' ground zero mosque in NYC
Ribbon cutting is Sunday for new YSU College of Business Administration
Ribbon cutting is Sunday for new YSU College of Business Administration
Vexfest outdoor rock concert is Sunday in downtown Youngstown
Vexfest outdoor rock concert is Sunday in downtown Youngstown
Katie Fiest | Nicholas Paolini
NEW CASTLE, Pa. Nicholas Ryan Paolini and his bride, the former Katie Lynne Fiest, live in
Allison Kruse | Ryan Savarin
Las Vegas Allison Mae Kruse and Ryan James Savarin, both of Henderson, Nev., were married on Oct.
Sara Roth | Timothy Boesel
YOUNGSTOWN Sara Lauren Roth, a daughter of Lawrence and Sharon Roth of Austintown, and Timothy
Jennifer Garczewski | Dr. Christopher Raymond
YOUNGSTOWN Jennifer Garczewski and Dr. Christopher Raymond, both of Austintown, exchanged nuptial
Amy Angelo | Dominic Fiumara
Poland The exchange of nuptial vows took place during a 1:30 p.m. ceremony as Amy Marie Angelo,
Sarah Hallock in competition
Sarah Hallock in competition WARREN Sarah Hallock of Warren will be among the young women
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Readers send in Father’s Day songs
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Readers: When we printed the letter from Walt Paluch,
HELOISE: Dogs need to take heartworm medicine
Dear Readers: If you have a dog, it should be on a heartworm preventative medication no matter where
Tackling to be tested at scrimmage
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After watching his defense display its air-tackling
Wild, Wild West
Poland’s 11-12 softball team goes two-for-two with wins over Puerto Rico and Texas By kevin
Fifth try at murder conviction ends with hung jury
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After the equivalent of almost two full
Traficant ballot supporters: We’ll go to Supreme Court
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jim Traficant now has enough signatures to
Old-school work
Demolition of old Jackson-Milton building continues By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com North
Inmates help kids stay on course
Ex-football star wants to inspire young minds By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Fifteen
Phantom goaltender earns scholarship to Boston University
YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms goaltender Matthew O’Connor, has accepted a scholarship to Boston
Berm work paves way for residents
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty A small fix has made a big difference for
Heavy lifting’s all in a day’s work for chief
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com MCDONALD Most police officers have stun guns, rubber bullets
Ehlert stays cool as Scrappers down Spinners
Staff report Lowell, Ma. James Ehlert came into the game in the bottom of the ninth inning and
Hubbard promotes itself as great place for business
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard A two-pronged effort in the city urges residents
Obama backs disputed mosque
Obama backs disputed mosque WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Friday forcefully endorsed
Fithian riding for Ryan Christian
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com When Lauren Fithian babysat the daughter of Jeff and Dorie
Riding for Ryan
When Lauren Fithian babysat the daughter of Jeff and Dorie Christian, she was paid for her services. Now, five years later, she’s paying them back — one mile at a time.
Russia: Iran’s nuke plant to start getting uranium
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia announced Friday it will begin the startup next week of Iran’s
Families practice self-defense at Boardman Park
ATA Black Belt Academy in Boardman recently hosted “Taekwondo in the Park” classes for students,
Boardman band jazzes up the park
The Boardman High School Jazz Ensemble Summer Edition performed its second summer concert of the year at Boardman Park’s Maag Theatre Aug. 3 under the direction of Tom Ruggieri.
Future Falcons fans
One Nantucket Drive family traded piles of leaves in the yard and more school spirit. Mark Dietz
Goodwill looking for vision screeners
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries’ Amblyopia Vision Screening Program is in need of volunteers to
Bible school children donate to missions
Vacation Bible School at the Austintown Community Church proved to be a high sea adventure.
Goodwill looking for vision screeners
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries’ Amblyopia Vision Screening Program is in need of volunteers to
Families practice self-defense at Boardman Park
ATA Black Belt Academy in Boardman recently hosted “Taekwondo in the Park” classes for students,
Ag camp teaches kids about life at the fair
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The county fair was the hot topic at Mill Creek MetroParks
Glaciers win CABA World Series Championship
Six Canfield students competed alongside players from Cleveland and Pittsburgh on the Ohio Glaciers,
Goodwill looking for volunteer vision screeners
Youngstown Area Goodwill Industries’ Amblyopia Vision Screening Program is in need of volunteers to
Austintown Police Blotter
July 26 Identity theft: A man from Virginia who formerly resided here reported that his Ohio
Crown for A-town
If 16-year-old Nina Droege is crowned Miss Teen Cleveland/Akron/Youngstown on Sunday, she won’t forget where she came from.
Stadium renovations funded by donations
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com Before you go to the ballot box in November to vote on the
Irish juniors win national honors
The Golden Rose Queen of Ireland Junior Division, from the Mahoning County, had the “best scrapbook
Canfield swimmers win league championship
Thanks to a meet record relay team and a cluster of first-place finishes, the Canfield Swim Club won
Camp brings families together
Camp Woodside, a free six-week program sponsored by the Greater Austintown Ministerial Association,
if you go
if you go What: “American Carnage Tour” featuring Megadeth, Slayer and Testament When: 7 p.m.
Team Indiana Joe ready to go
Joe Bettura’s big personality and love for Indiana Jones have come together to help the community.
Ag camp teaches kids about life at the fair
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The county fair was the hot topic at Mill Creek MetroParks
Boardman soccer team wins Kent tournament
The Boardman High School boys soccer team won the Kent State University high school tournament by
Mill Creek baseball team wins state title
Mill Creek Baseball’s 10-year-old All-Star team won the Cal Ripken State Championship tournament in
Austintown briefs
1967 Fitch reunion planned for September The Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1967 will host
Handel’s helps raise funds for library
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Those lending a hand to the Public Library of Youngstown and
Mill Creek baseball team wins state title
Mill Creek Baseball’s 10-year-old All-Star team won the Cal Ripken State Championship tournament in
Boardman Police Blotter
July 18 Theft: The front license plate was stolen off a car in the 600 block of Boardman-Poland
School-bus drivers prepare for emergencies
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com A crowd of 400 stood and watched as Austintown firefighters
Boardman woman unleashes her creativity for pets
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com A local woman has stretched, sewn and hammered fabric, an
Green Team schools children on recycling
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Poland library hosted Make a Splash With Us at the
Boardman trustees approve police dog purchase
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The Boardman Police Department continues to grow as
Poland Police Blotter
July 29 Theft: A $300 boys bicycle was taken from a home in the 2900 block of Autumnwood Trail.
Library program gets youth hooked on reading
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com Things are still going along quite swimmingly at the
Applewood swimmers finish season strong
More than 550 local swimmers competed in the 2010 Youngstown Swim League Championships at the
Families practice self-defense at Boardman Park event
ATA Black Belt Academy in Boardman recently hosted “Taekwondo in the Park” classes for students,
Canfield bowler pins down trip to nationals
BY CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.co Canfield’s Andrew Jarvis may have spared his parents a
Canfield Police Blotter
July 26 Fraudulent charges: A resident of the 50 block of Majestic Court reported that more than
Fithian riding for Ryan Christian
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com When Lauren Fithian babysat the daughter of Jeff and Dorie
Canfield briefs
Find the alphabet at MetroParks Farm Agriculture, Barns, and Crops- see how many other letters of
Poland briefs
Poland alum earns distinguished honor David Wilson Peck was one of 43 cadets named to the
Boardman briefs
Boardman alum graduates from Duke Katie Plichta, daughter of Chris and Kim Plichta of Boardman,
Little Cards shutout Hickory in Friendship Game
The Canfield Little Cardinals 120-pound squad defeated the Hickory Hornets 14-0 in the annual
Handel’s helps raise funds for library
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Those lending a hand to the Public Library of Youngstown and
Mahoning Valley Heat scorch competition
The Mahoning Valley Heat travel team was the 10U Nations Eastern champions with a 16-2 record in its
Young players dig Canfield volleyball camp
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Bump, set, spike! The Canfield High School girls
Triceratops: Beyond extinct
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: The revisionists have been busy lately, and it’s all bad news. Pluto is not a
sales day
sales day Communitywide yard sales and merchants’ sidewalk sales are planned in Hubbard. When:
coming sunday
coming sunday The Rev. Nicholas Shori takes on the task of Parish Plan Implementation in the
Developing plan took skill, prayer
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com youngstown The task was daunting: Understand and
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of Vacation Bible Schools open to the public
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Matthew and Jenny Polkovitch, Canfield, boy, July 31. John
‘Rust’-ed metal
Megadeth to perform album in its entirety on tour By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When
Laura Linney stars in Showtime’s ‘The Big C’
McClatchy Newspapers PASADENA, Calif. It took a deadly disease to coax Laura Linney back to TV.
Paterno eyes victory 400 in late fall
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, PA. Joe Paterno is now peerless in his profession. His friend
Lohan will move East, mother says
Associated Press NEW YORK Lindsay Lohan’s mom says the actress will be moving away from
reconfiguration plan | In the Diocese of Youngstown
Here is the breakdown of single units, mergers and collaborations in Columbiana, Mahoning and
Iraqis frustrated by deadlock
Opinion: By Abeer Mohamed The Institute for War & Peace Reporting BAGHDAD Iraqis are becoming
newsmakers
newsmakers Little Feat co-founder Richie Hayward dies NEW YORK Richie Hayward, co-founder of
Source: GM looks to file for IPO next week
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. is likely to file paperwork next week that describes
Lisa-Ann Ishihara | The Vindicator
Lisa-Ann Ishihara | The Vindicator A crew from M&M Demolition Inc. in Vienna prepares to take down
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Aug. 14, the 226th day of 2010. There are 139 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Antipathy to Islam increasing
Opinion: It often seems these days as if the United States is reliving many of its most wrenching 19th-
This residence at 269 Erskine Ave. in Boardman is one of 151 vacant homes in the township.
This residence at 269 Erskine Ave. in Boardman is one of 151 vacant homes in the township.
Worship service
Worship service coitsvile Coitsville Presbyterian Church will host a multicultural worship
News shows
News shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Bob Corker,
The former Jackson-Milton Middle/High School was built in 1913 and has been vacant since students
The former Jackson-Milton Middle/High School was built in 1913 and has been vacant since students
voices of faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Is religion necessarily the basis for moral actions? A. Lama Chuck
“I wanted to keep the neighborhood safe. ... I took into consideration neighborhood safety,
“I wanted to keep the neighborhood safe. ... I took into consideration neighborhood safety, the cost
Ancient feast being marked
Today marks the eve of the Falling Asleep of the Virgin Mary, the most Holy Mother of God. It is
Celebrities should not detract from crucial war-crimes trial
Editorial: Although the criminal trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor on 11 charges of murder,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.19 —.06 Avalon
No easy fix ahead for economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve has little power left to lift the economy out of
birthdays
birthdays Singer Dash Crofts of Seals and Crofts is 72. Singer David Crosby is 69. Country singer
Blight fight
Boardman resident wages one-man war on abandoned homes and nuisance properties By Ashley Luthern
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vWiz Khalifa, 7 p.m.: Rising rap artist headlines outdoor concert
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR
ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR Police Chief Lou Ronghi of McDonald lifts weights to stay in
Pippen, Malone enter basketball’s Hall of Fame
Associated Press Springfield, Mass. Scottie Pippen thanked the player who meant so much to him
Faith in the future
Bishop George V. Murry believes the pastoral plan will strengthen parish life By LINDA M.
MagicJack company offers free calls
MagicJack company offers free calls NEW YORK The company behind the magicJack, the Internet
TOday
TOday Dances Just Got to Dance Club, 8 to 11 p.m., Ukrainian Orthodox Church pavilion, 1025 N.
Children’s center looks to step up its wow factor
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science &
OSHP: Increase in identity theft is ‘alarming’
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Highway Patrol troopers say they’re seeing an “alarming” increase
Kuchar playing well at foggy PGA
Associated Press SheboYgan, Wis. Matt Kuchar made a birdie on the first hole he played Friday
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $14 million Associated Press
The amount J.C. Penney, based in Plano, Texas, made in the three months ended July 31. That compares
Police: Israeli also suspect in stabbing in Israel
Associated Press RAMLE, Israel The man accused of going on a three-state stabbing spree in the
Clijsters and Sharapova move on
Associated Press MASON Kim Clijsters is turning Cincinnati into her kind of town. The
Man’s death probed
Man’s death probed LISBON Columbiana County Sheriff Raymond Stone said Friday he is awaiting an
2-year-old dies in hot car; sister in hospital
Associated Press MEDINA, Ohio Authorities say a 2-year-old girl found in a hot car has died, and
Mike’s Browns debut in GB
By STEVE DOERSCHUK CANTON REPOSITORY GREEN BAY, WIS. It’s Eric Mangini’s team “still” but the
Kahne wins Michigan pole
Associated Press BROOKLYN, MICH. Kasey Kahne’s future has been settled. The present doesn’t look
Mystery ovation awaits Big Ben
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Maybe he’ll take a few snaps, throw a pass or two. Maybe he won’t
States escape layoffs, but for how long?
Associated Press NEW YORK Cash-strapped states from Maine to Hawaii are tearing up the pink
Lisa-Ann Ishihara | The Vindicator
Lisa-Ann Ishihara | The Vindicator The alumni association for Jackson-Milton schools will sell
Salem house blaze probed
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM A Charles Burchfield painting now will be used to
Like father, like son? Quayle stumbles
Associated Press PHOENIX Seems like old times — Jay Leno cracking Quayle jokes on late night.
San Fran’s RB Glen Coffee quits; lineman Balmer is still AWOL
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, CALIF. Running back Glen Coffee left the San Francisco 49ers on
Ohio court OKs $238K for inmate freed by DNA
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio court has approved a nearly $238,000 state settlement with a
Bicycle accident injures Pa. teen
Staff report MERCER, PA. The Pennsylvania State Police in Mercer are investigating a bicycle
Mariners’ Pauley earns first career win
Associated Press CLEVELAND David Pauley earned his first career win, helping make Daren Brown’s
Federer, Murray advance
Associated Press TORONTO Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup with a 6-3,
Lee’s 3-run homer defeats Pirates
Associated Press HOUSTON Carlos Lee hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning to power the
Renco-Warren Severstal deal reported
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN There is considerable speculation that a deal has been reached in which
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