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Sahara Club struggling to help alcoholics, addicts
Sahara Club struggling to help alcoholics, addicts
Kaye Cowher dies at age 54
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher says his wife has died at 54.
OE offers free water, ice through Sunday for East Side, Coitsville folks still without power
Ohio Edison offers free water, ice through Sunday
Aug. date is set by Miss Lorenzi, Mr. Vuksanovich
POLAND Christina Marie Lorenzi and Eric David Vuksanovich, both of Poland, are announcing their
Garden wedding set for DiMartino, and Aracich rite
Elyse DiMartino and Christopher Aracich, both of Manassas, Va., are engaged and plan a September
Lani Kahn plans fall wedding with Nicolas Arguello
AUSTIN, TEXAS Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Kahn of Austin, former residents of Youngstown, are announcing
Molnar-Harman wedding plans are announced
columbiana Jeff and Sue Molnar of Columbiana, the parents of Ashley Molnar, are announcing the
Conventioneers speak up at international Torch event
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Torch Club hosted the 79th Annual International Association of Torch
OCCHA to bring Christmas in July
OCCHA to bring Christmas in July YOUNGSTOWN OCCHA will have a bingo and card party beginning at
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: It isn’t likely ‘Bob’ will change
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I’ve been dating “Bob” for almost two years, and we
HELOISE: Tips on finding a vet helped
Dear Heloise: Your list of questions to ask when finding a veterinarian was very helpful. When
Michael Stanley band concert set for September in Warren
A fun evening filled with rock ’n’ roll and nostalgia also will raise money for two local agencies.
Plea deal cancels trial for Polivka
Staff report WARREN Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka avoided a domestic- violence trial
1080 Media gets to Mack title contest
By john bassetti bassetti@vindy.com STRUTHERS Matt Shelton of 1080 induced Hubbard High School
YSU’s eight HOF honorees named
Staff report Youngstown Eight people will be inducted into the Youngstown State Athletics Hall
President McKinley’s grandma gets new headstone
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Members of the Niles Historical Society commemorated the
Casi earns second place at amateur tournament
By Jon moffett jmofffett@vindy.com East Palestine Anyone who knows Alexandra Casi understands
Judge scolds prosecution in Go Go case
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Judge Maureen A. Sweeney lashed out at a
Meeting to look into ban on dog auctions
Staff report north lima Several elected officials and animal-welfare representatives will meet
Scrappers lose second in a row to Williamsport
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com WILLIAMSPORT, PA. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers managed to get
Armed & ready
Junior quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Terrelle Pryor will lead a national championship
Assault of boy in Warren probed
No arrest yet in baseball-bat attack By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Police
Browns’ top pick Haden still not signed
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Browns have signed rookie quarterback Colt McCoy to a
Boardman sergeant asks court to order trustees to promote him
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Boardman police sergeant who says he’s
Strickland: I’m not slinging mud at Kasich
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Gov. Ted Strickland said he’s not smearing,
Authorities probing death of Salem baby
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALEM The death of a 7-month-old boy is being treated as
Boardman man reaches Tribute Level in blood-donor HOF
Keith D. Boone Sr. of Boardman has donated 231 pints of blood over 48 years. His 9-year-old granddaughter, Isabelle Nuppnau, left, was with the 72-year-old Boone at a recent blood drawing at Lariccia Family Community Center in Boardman Park. Overseeing the donation was Tracee Dennison, an American Red Cross phlebotomist.
Austintown briefs
Fitch graduates receive scholarships The Austintown Alumni Association awarded $500 scholarships
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David Verrocchi, 33, Euclid, Ohio, and Jennifer
The Palins: Celebrity cures all
Opinion: WASHINGTON I owe Sarah Palin an apology. Two years ago, when the news broke about her daughter’s
Doggie Daze reunites adopted puppies
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com On one of the dog days of summer, Angels for Animals held
Go&Do Saturday
TOday Country The Stickers, 9:30 p.m., Vegas Nights Show Lounge, East Liverpool Motor Lodge,
Sports briefs
Longest drive contest comes to Poland RE/MAX Valley Real Estate in Boardman and Revere Run Golf
Bible school uses Western theme
The children of Austintown Baptist Church saddled up for Jesus July 12-16. The church’s Vacation
‘Living legends’ celebrate 60th class reunion
In 1950, the Korean War was initiated, the credit card system was introduced to America, the first
Birthday bash benefits Brett
Jeff and Lynn Mickey of Austintown were stunned and overwhelmed with emotions when their 8-year-old daughter Ashley revealed her big heart and plan to raise money for a local boy she had never met.
Boardman briefs
Every day is craft day The Boardman branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Canfield swimmers break more records
Pool records fell as the Canfield Swim Club’s swim team beat Applewood Swim Team 390-110 July 14 at
Basketball camp teaches new wave of talent
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Lady Cardinals high school basketball team
St. Luke celebrates summer with festival
Lemon shakes and home cooked meals were a few of the attractions at an annual church function. St.
Little campers learn life skills
Summer camps aren’t just for students on summer break, they are also for kids who are preparing for
Boardman Park says aloha to seniors
More than 100 senior citizens gathered together wearing their best Hawaiian outfits and leis for a
Austintown Police Blotter
June 29 Criminal damaging: Police charged Paul Wright, 19, of DeHoff Drive, Austintown, with
Boardman Rotary hosts visiting Russian doctors
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com The American healthcare system isn’t just a hot issue for
Russian doctors visit Rotary Club
Howard Mettee, professor of Chemistry at Youngstown State University, arranged for a delegation of
Women’s golf event drives breast cancer research
Diamondback Golf Course will host a Rally for the Cure Aug. 6. The day’s activities will include a
D.A.R.E. donors score big at Scrappers’ game
Drug Education Officers of Mahoning Valley rewarded residents and businesses that contributed to the
Traditional campers have it all
There is nothing like the old-fashioned summer camp full of crafts, sports and socializing. The
School district to buy three new buses
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com The board of education has approved spending $241,872
Concerns flow over Poland flooding
By ASHLEY LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com Village residents asked council members for help with
It’s rabbit season at Canfield library
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As part of the Canfield Library’s Make a Splash Summer
Poland hoops camp teaches fundamentals
Poland Seminary High School hosted a girls basketball camp July 12-15 for students entering the
Campers explore Mill Creek’s history
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com School books were not required for the hands-on history
Sports briefs
Applewood defeated by Canfield The Applewood Swim and Tennis Club fell to Canfield Swim and Tennis
Open-air theatre features classic flicks
Warm summer nights are great for late walks, social gatherings and, in Poland, watching movies
Corvette car show raises funds for local boy
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com If you love Corvettes and you weren’t at Greenwood Chevrolet
Children swing through Vacation Bible School
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Presbyterian Church held its annual Vacation
Church ice cream social features meal and music
By SARAH FOOR neighbors@vindy.com The premise of West Austintown United Methodist Church’s Old
Boardman Police Blotter
July 2 Counterfeit: A fake $50 bill was used to buy two pairs of children’s sandals at Payless
Library event teaches children about recycling
Canfield library was filled with schools of fish created by eco-friendly children who wanted to
Little campers learn life skills at YMCA
Summer camps aren’t just for students on summer break, they are also for kids who are preparing for
Committee unleashes plans for dog park
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Boardman Park isn’t just for humans anymore. The future of
Canfield Police Blotter
June 27 Drugs: Police arrested Johnathan Kane, 20, of 2261 N. Ellsworth Ave., Salem, on charges of
Sports briefs
District team goes 2-1 In the first game of district play July 10, the Canfield 10-year-old Little
Curious George would love this program
Curious kids now have a way to safely explore the world around them. Camp Curiosity, at the D.D.
Canfield youth sell lemonade for cancer aid
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com Two Canfield children operated one of 10,000 lemonade
Little campers learn life skills
Summer camps aren’t just for students on summer break, they are also for kids who are preparing for
Mother weaves new Holy Family website
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Noticing the technological advances of other schools, a
Boardman Park says aloha to seniors
More than 100 senior citizens gathered together wearing their best Hawaiian outfits and leis for a
Sports briefs
Fitch’s Miller selects Notre Dame College Fitch High graduate Chris Miller will continue his
Women’s golf event drives breast cancer research
Diamondback Golf Course is hosting a Rally for the Cure Aug. 6. The day’s activities will include
Canfield trustees pave the way for road work
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Residents on four township roads will be driving on fresh
Austintown’s Stewart wins social work award
Carter P. Lewis of Howland, president of the Eileen Price Lewis and Barbara Lewis Roberts
Canfield sophomore shares his hair
What took more than five years to grow was gone in a matter of minutes.
Women’s golf event drives breast cancer research
Diamondback Golf Course is hosting a Rally for the Cure Aug. 6. The day’s activities will include
Poland Police Blotter
July 6 Arrest: Police pulled over a vehicle on Lyon Boulevard and arrested 27-year-old Michael J.
Poland briefs
Poland resident named to Dean’s List Ross Lopez was one of 182 students named to the Dean’s List
Canfield briefs
Guess how many and win at the Library Guess the correct number of items and win a prize at the
A judgment call
Opinion: Philadelphia Inquirer: A federal judge’s ruling last week paving the way for prosecution of a
Chamber, Chinese province sign 5-year trade agreement
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber will sign a memorandum of
ADA should keep promises
Opinion: By Mike Ervin McClatchy-Tribune On Monday, I will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the signing
Stanley to play benefit at Packard
By SEAN BARRON entertainment@vindy.com WARREN A fun evening filled with rock ’n’ roll and
Suburban Pittsburgh school in a frenzy over Taylor Lautner HEARTTHROB at HAMPTON HIGH
Associated Press ALLISON PARK, Pa. The rumors start- ed last spring. Girls at Hampton High
British PM won’t launch Lockerbie bomber probe
Editorial: Perhaps it was too much to expect the new leader of Great Britain to take on BP, a giant of British
Abcon awarded federal contract
Staff report brecksville A Youngstown company has been awarded a contract to do work on the Ohio
IF YOU GO to Packed House Productions
IF YOU GO What: Packed House Productions’ autumn benefit concert with Michael Stanley & The
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vBonfrog music and art festival, 1 p.m.: An eclectic array of bands
Specifics on budget needed
Opinion: COLUMBUS Will one of the candidates for Ohio’s top office please — please! — elevate their
Priest guilty in tax case
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Roman Catholic priest who founded an alcohol and drug rehab center
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 19.50 .15 Avalon
McDonald’s is being rebuilt
McDonald’s is being rebuilt Boardman A McDonald’s restaurant on Western Reserve Road is being
Prospective Forum bidder, unions meet
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Community Health Systems, a prospective
First Place sees improvement
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com warren Despite continued losses due to bad loans, First Place
Storm threatens well-site watch
Associated Press ON THE GULF OF MEXICO Ships relaying the sights and sounds from BP’s broken oil
newsmakers
newsmakers Journalist Schorr dies at age 93 Washington Veteran reporter and commentator Daniel
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Youth on mission of love
Westminster Presbyterian team reaches out to Native Americans By LINDA M. LINONIS
TV news shows | Guest lineup
Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Treasury Secretary Timothy
KING OF THE SPRINTS
England’s Mark Cavendish wins another stage, but Alberto Contador is nearer to the crown
The great yoga debate
Christian class combines ancient exercise with prayer, meditation McClatchy Newspapers FORT
2 men sentenced for robbing elderly woman
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two 21-year-old men are going to prison for
Pay czar won’t try to recoup bonuses
Pay czar won’t try to recoup bonuses WASHINGTON For all his tough talk about excessive pay for
Rachel Alexandra is a big favorite at Monmouth
Associated Press Sure looks and sounds like Rachel Alexandra is back in top form. All the
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
Lists of Vacation Bible Schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A Girard police item published on page A8 of the July 15 Vindicator had Sean J.
Martin has ‘no road map’ on his future
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Mark Martin tried being polite. Really, really tried. For weeks
Miami, Notre Dame to renew rivalry
Associated Press CORAL GABLES, Fla. Miami and Notre Dame have agreed to renew a football rivalry
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor John Aniston (“Days of Our Lives”) is 77. Actor Mark Goddard (“Lost in Space”) is
Bishop makes priest appointments
Bishop makes priest appointments youngstown Bishop George V. Murry has made the following
Church marks anniversary
Staff report youngstown Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., will celebrate its 30th
Police seek suspect in two robberies
Staff report BOARDMAN Police have issued a warrant for a 29-year-old man accused of two Thursday
Tim Clark, Dean Wilson leading at Canadian Open
Associated Press TORONTO Tim Clark shot a bogey-free 6-under 64 on Friday for a share of the
History center would get $220,000
Staff report youngstowN The Mahoning Valley History Center would receive $220,000 under a bill
Pavin, Langer share lead
British Senior Open Associated Press CARNOUSTIE, Scotland American Ryder Cup captain Corey
Residents angry over officials’ pay warn of recall
Associated Press BELL, Calif. City council members who make nearly $100,000 a year for governing
Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking NEWTON FALLS The Ohio National Guard will conduct an official groundbreaking
Hornaday wins trucks race in Indy
Associated Press CLERMONT, Ind. Ron Hornaday won the NASCAR Trucks Series race at O’Reilly
Event will honor Clarence Smith
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prominent Ohio Republicans will attend an
Loose Knit Group gives warmth to the needy
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown They may be called The Loose Knit Group, but
City man to serve 4 months in prison
Staff report AKRON A federal judge has sentenced a Youngstown man to four months in prison for
Tuition to jump 4.5% at Pa. state-owned universities
Associated Press HARRISBURG Students in Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities are in line
McWilliams-Franklin scores 18 to lead Liberty over Sky in WNBA
Associated Press ROSEMONT, Ill. Taj McWilliams-Franklin scored 18 points, Cappie Pondexter had
Specialty-food trucks popular in central Ohio
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS A line snakes early at Ray Ray’s Hog Pit, a barbecue truck in the
N. Korea threatens nuclear response
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam North Korea threatened today to mount a powerful nuclear
McChrystal retires in military ceremony
Associated Press WASHINGTON Gen. Stanley McChrystal ended his 34-year career as an Army officer
4-run second propels Padres over Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Aaron Cunningham’s triple started San Diego on a four-run second
Steelers lock up Tomlin until 2012
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers signed coach Mike Tomlin to a two-year
Some insurers stop new coverage for kids
Associated Press WASHINGTON Some major health-insurance companies no longer will issue certain
Ohio soldier killed in Iraq
Associated Press HONOLULU The Department of Defense says a Hawaii-based soldier from Ohio has
Court rules against inmate on death row
Associated Press CINCINNATI A federal appeals court on Friday ruled against an Ohio death-row
Traffic violations
Traffic violations YOUNGSTOWN A hearing is set Aug. 5 in municipal court for a city man charged
By D.A. WILKINSON
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com SALINEVILLE A book about a real dog has become a hit
RED CROSS | Hall of fame Keith Boone of Boardman has been inducted into the Tribute Level of the American Red Cross Blood Donor Hall of Fame. Volunteer blood and platelet donors are considered for
Honor Level: 200 to 224 donations. Tribute Level: 225 to 249 donations. Legacy: 250 or more
Indians’ Choo returns to lineup
Associated Press CLEVELAND Shin-Soo Choo doesn’t want to spend another minute this summer