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Sunfest brings the world to Mill Creek Park

A moai is a human figure with a big head that is: A, carved from rock and found on Easter Island,


Tradition thrives at Mount Carmel festival

Attending a revered city Italian festival every year means more to Jenelle Spagnola than the usual


Team fulfills dream in Ghana medical mission

Five area nurses went on a medical mission to help provide life-altering surgery for poor Ghana


Boardman gears up for ‘Cars in the Park’

Walking through Boardman Park next Sunday, you may encounter Joe Phillips of Boardman and his 1923


Boardman’s retire-retire plan to add officer

The chief of police, who has 33 years of service with Boardman, will retire in December. A day


Stephanie Sinkovich | Robert Gartland II

YOUNGSTOWN Stephanie A. Sinkovich and Robert J. Gartland II were united in marriage at 2 p.m.

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Danielle Duerr | James Barber

NEWPORT, R.I. James Christopher Barber and Danielle Marie Duerr were united in marriage at 4 p.m.

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Heather Franklin | Christopher Mulidore

POLAND Heather Marie Franklin and Christopher Anthony Mulidore were married on June 26 in a Civil

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50th anniversary of Hrusovskis prompts party

SALEM Drake’s Landing in Canfield was the setting July 24 as Mr. and Mrs. James Hrusovski of Salem

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Baldellis celebrate 50th anniversary at July luncheon

BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Neil Baldelli of Boardman, their family and friends celebrated the couple’s

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Souder-Booth wedding plans are announced

COLUMBIANA Tim and Debby Souder of Columbiana, along with Gary and Debra Booth of New Waterford,

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Parents announce Jamison-Hamley wedding plans

The parents of Deryn Genee Jamison and Matthew Lawrence Hamley are announcing the couple’s

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Miss Olenick, Mr. Rossodivita to wed Aug. 21

CAMPBELL The families of Samantha Nicole Olenick and Anthony John Rossodivita, both of Campbell,

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Miss Whitman, Mr. Deabate set wedding date

Suzanne Whitman, daughter of Charles and Laurel Whitman of Canfield, and Giuseppe Deabate of Hilton

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Mikolich-Mickley wedding planned at Holy Family

POLAND Drs. J. Ronald and Lynn M. Mikolich of Poland are announcing the engagement of their

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Boardman Park has Fun Day for area seniors

Boardman Park has Fun Day for area seniors BOARDMAN Boardman Township Park’s Senior Fun Day took


SENIOR MENUS

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at seven locations in


SENIOR CITIZENS | Meetings, activities announced

Commercial Intertech retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Constant texting is irking his wife

By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: My 50-year-old husband and I have been married for


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St, has planned the following: Monday, bridge at 10 a.m.,


Public is invited to retirement party

Public is invited to retirement party WARREN The board of directors of Someplace Safe, Inc.,


Violent crime in the area gets attention it deserves

Editorial: The decision to conduct a mas- sive crackdown on crime in the Mahoning Valley, as opposed to just


Some factories in Gaza revive

Associated Press BEIT HANOUN, Gaza Strip Some of the hundreds of Gaza factories idled by


U.S.-China, an odd couple

Opinion: The fates of the United States and China have become linked in ways no one could have imagined 30


SECONDHAND SUCCESS

Shoppers are eager to find treasures at resale shops Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS


At YBI, they share wealth of knowledge

By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown As the national media spotlight continues to shine


Student loans undergo changes

Every year on July 1, with summer in full swing and fall tuition payments on the horizon, interest


Donation to veterans

Donation to veterans youngstown Veterans’ Outreach, a nonprofit organization, was recently


When silence is a crime

Editorial: When silence is a crime It should be the easiest crime of the century to solve. There were


CAREER PATHS

Finance F.N.B. Wealth Management has hired Nicholas Bellino as managing executive and program


1 dead, 1 injured in experimental-plane crash near Franklin/Venango airport

Associated Press FRANKLIN, Pa. An experimental-plane has crashed in western Pennsylvania,


Saturday’s other mlb games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 7, Yankees 4 NEW YORK Jose Guillen homered and drove in two runs, Rick


TOday

TOday comedy Tim Hawkins, 6 p.m., Victory Christian Center, 3899 McCartney Road, Coitsville;


RE-ENACTMENT

RE-ENACTMENT Today’s schedule The gathering at Argus Park on Shields Road in Canfield gets under


Wilson has 4-stroke lead at soggy Canadian Open

Associated Press TORONTO Dean Wilson is taking full advantage of a sponsor exemption — and his


PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending July 17

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest” by Stieg Larsson (Knopf) 2. “Fly


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vSummer Sunfest, 9 a.m.: A day of fun begins with a closest-to-the-


Prosecutor to seek execution if man is convicted in deaths

Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. The mother of two young boys killed in an eastern Pennsylvania


Resources

Resources For manuals, parts and online community to share tips, tricks and stories about vintage


Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama derided an economic plan from the top House


‘Joseph’ is stellar production

By MILAN PAURICH news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. I’m not really sure how Michael Cavalier and


Soaked, sunk: Scrappers fall in five innings

Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. Unfortunately for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on Saturday, Kirk


Get rid of the rusted scaffolding

Opinion: Want to know what the owners of a prime office building in the center of downtown Youngstown think


Military drills up the ante in Koreas

Military drills up the ante in Koreas ABOARD USS GEORGE WASHINGTON A massive nuclear- powered


area golf calendar

JULY TODAY — Girard Lions Club outing at Deer Creek Golf Course. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. TODAY —


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE 2010 meeting, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Park


Cataracts linked to allergy medicine

Q. I used Flonase for one year to ease nasal congestion caused by allergies. I am 37 and have just


Today is Sunday, July 25, the 206th day of 2010. There are 159 days left in the year.

Today is Sunday, July 25, the 206th day of 2010. There are 159 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


“It’s great to see this happening in Youngstown — people coming here with

“It’s great to see this happening in Youngstown — people coming here with different experiences to


It pays for Wolford to win, literally

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Every day, as Youngstown State football coach Eric


18 killed in stampede at German music fest

Associated Press DUISBURG, Germany Crowds of people streaming into a techno-music festival


Lightning suspected in Ohio man’s death

Associated Press WALPOLE ISLAND, Ontario Police say an Ohio man has died after he was likely


Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help


Support.com is your very own 24/7 tech support

So there you are, working on your computer, doing whatever it is you are doing, and suddenly your


Ore. man with Ohio ID wants to wed in jail

Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. An Oregon man who assumed the identity of a murdered Ohio boy


Ohio officials to bury new time capsules

Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS A time capsule is buried somewhere in Madison County, Ohio.


Crazy for Cruze

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com WARREN The past, present and future of the auto


Son has adjusted well to circumstances

McClatchy Newspapers Q. My 31/2-year-old son has been at home with me since day one. I’m


‘Oliver!’ comes to life on Kent Trumbull stage

By STEPHANIE OTTEY news@vindy.com CHAMPION Based on the famous Charles Dickens novel,


tennis roundup

Atlanta Tennis Championship JOHNS CREEK, Ga. A weather siren sounded on the nearby Atlanta


Collectors seek Wemyss Ware pieces

Smiling pottery cats and flower-decorated pottery pigs have been made in Scotland since 1882.


Reserve to hold driving contest

Staff report POLAND Reserve Run Golf Course will hold a qualification event Saturday for the


Battle re-enacted in park at Canfield

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Ann Miller isn’t fazed when her husband, Timothy, goes


Lena Prima will pay tribute to her late, great father, Louie

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lena Prima is looking forward to her return to


A MODEL HOBBY

His love for aviation became ... The idea took off as a tribute to his son Joe’s success BY


FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

The 2010 Greater Youngstown Italian Festival will open Friday and run through Sunday in Central


CURRENT PRICES

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions


In the cup!

Jon Clark of Austintown aced the 303-yard, par-4 No. 12 hole at Reserve Run. He was witnessed by Dan


Riding with …

Riding with … Dave Blaney Last event: The Hartford native did not qualify for the Sprint Cup


Shooting investigated

Shooting investigated WARREN Detectives are investigating a shooting early Saturday that sent a


SOUND ADVICE: TECHNOLOGY Q&A

By Don Lindich McClatchy Newspapers Q. After reading your article “Good Speaker Options Abound


bridge

bridge Neither vulnerable. North deals. NORTH x10 uA K 10 3 vQ J 7 5 wJ 8 7 2 WEST


This Wemyss Ware pig is a 4-inch-high bank. It was offered for sale at Michaan’s Auctions of

This Wemyss Ware pig is a 4-inch-high bank. It was offered for sale at Michaan’s Auctions of


Hubbard cemetery seeking funds to expand

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Hubbard Union Cemetery holds memories for many


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.


Cowboys’ Bryant is more than ready

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Dez Bryant was more than on time for the start of the Dallas


Pressel has lead at Evian Masters

Associated Press EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France Morgan Pressel took a two-stroke lead after three


mlb leaders

AMERICAN LEAGUE BATTING TEAM ABRHHRRBI Avg Kansas City333541394062390.282


‘cutters 7 SCrappers1

‘cutters 7 SCrappers1 Next: State College Spikes at Scrappers, today, 5:05 p.m.


Langer shoots 69 for Scotland lead

Associated Press CARNOUSTIE, Scotland Bernhard Langer took a three-shot lead in the Senior


SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 41 SOURCE: YSU

Days before the Youngstown State football team’s opener at Penn State. The game starts at 12:05 p.m.


Boardman rallies for Little League victory

Staff report ELYRIA The Boardman 11-12 Little League baseball team rallied for Saturday’s 4-3


Ohio amateur champ eyes LPGA

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Cortland Laura Nochta has finally found some time to relax


Police seek robber, ask for public’s help

Police seek robber, ask for public’s help WARREN Police are asking for the public’s help to find


Price is right, streak is over

Associated Press CLEVELAND David Price held it together after a rocky start, getting a three-run


Can I speak to an investigative reporter?

Opinion: We had an interesting story last Sunday that looked into questions that surround a steel-mill


Is Brickyard luster fading?

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Any sports event that draws an estimated crowd of 180,000 has to


Derby winner drives late sister’s car

Associated Press AKRON Real life beat Hollywood to the finish line at the 73rd Annual All-


‘Good Behavior’ proves a gripping first novel

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com “Good Behavior: A Memoir,” by Nathan L. Henry (Bloomsbury,


padres 9 pirates2

padres 9 pirates2 Next: Pirates vs. Padres, today, 1:35 p.m.


Woman stays positive as she waits for a new heart

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Charity Thomas intends to make the most of her


tour de france 19th Stage at a glance

Stage: The 19th was a 32.3-mile time trial from Bordeaux north to Pauillac. Winner: Fabian


2 members of US Navy vanish in Afghanistan

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Two U.S. Navy service members disappeared in a dangerous


Montoya captures pole for Brickyard 400

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Juan Pablo Montoya is in a familiar spot at Indianapolis Motor


Free ice, water available for those without electricity

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Those without electric power can receive one bag of ice and up to 2


Sahara Club struggling to help alcoholics, addicts

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Wayne Graham isn’t real sure whether establishing an


GOOD MORNING

GOOD MORNING WHERE’S McDONALD’S? You might have to alter your fast-food breakfast routine,


Tour de Contador: Spaniard repeats

Associated Press PAUILLAC, France Wiping away tears, Alberto Contador is ready for the champagne


A chance to escape

Bicyclists explore historic sites By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com WASHINGTON, D.C.


RAYS 6 Indians3

RAYS 6 Indians3 Next: Indians vs. Rays, today, 1:05 p.m.


INSIDE

INSIDE Juan Pablo Montoya is in a familiar spot at Indianapolis Motor Speedway — out front. Page


Evil of violence takes many forms

Opinion: Evil of violence takes many forms It is so sad to read each day of the violence that is occurring


QUOTABLE LEBRON JAMES, former Cavaliers forward, speaking to ESPN the Magazine in 2006:

“It’s also important to me to make the team I’m on now the best. I don’t want to go ring- chasing. I


Woman sentenced for bilking her grandma

Associated Press NORRISTOWN, Pa. A woman has been sentenced to at least 10 months in prison for


Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. I say that Jennifer Aniston was in a sitcom before


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Robert and Carol Frisbee, Petersburg, girl, July 23. Jason


Fear of racial backlash may have triggered White House blunder

McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Is President Barack Obama afraid of talking about race? Of


Vindicator file photo

Vindicator file photo Four Youngstown mayors turned the first shovels of dirt for the $3.5 million


area golf scores

MEN Another Round (Reserve Run) — (July 22) Low gross: Wayne Bryan 36, Jim Kupec 37, Jamie Guy,


A PROUD LOT

These homeowners wouldn’t trade their vintage appliances for anything By Jamie Knodel Dallas


Armed forces digest

Armed forces digest VETERANS Marine reunion set YOUNGSTOWN The Tri-State Marine Detachment’s


ysu football Notes

Early-season honors: Youngstown State senior wide receiver Dominique Barnes and offensive guard Eric


Latos, Padres tame Pirates

Mat Latos pitched effectively over six innings despite giving up two solo home runs in his first start since July 8 and the division-leading San Diego Padres won for the seventh time in nine games, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-2 on Saturday night.

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MILESTONES

MILESTONES DOCTOR Fellowship finished Dr. Robert Alex Hirschl, a 1995 graduate of Boardman


Officials focus on property cleanup

Campbell awaits word on Sherman project funding By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com campbell


Crews fixing Gulf oil well in race with weather

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Crews hurried to get back to work on plugging BP’s leaky oil well


Favre plays drama queen well

By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist There was major flooding this week in Wisconsin, a state


Trumbull County Court filings

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS James Stingel v. Charles Utt, personal injury. C&K


Muck forces Mack to push title game back

By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com STRUTHERS Connie Mack state tournament rules require that


Kaye Cowher, 54; suffered skin cancer

Staff/wire report RALEIGH, N.C. Kaye Cowher, the wife of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher and a


Kelly: Arrested ND players on short leash

Associated Press CHICAGO Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly’s reach goes well beyond the football


boxscores

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