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Crazy for Cruze
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com WARREN The past, present and future of the auto
Stories published July 25, 2010
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.
Danielle Duerr | James Barber
NEWPORT, R.I. James Christopher Barber and Danielle Marie Duerr were united in marriage at 4 p.m.
Heather Franklin | Christopher Mulidore
POLAND Heather Marie Franklin and Christopher Anthony Mulidore were married on June 26 in a Civil
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
Baldellis celebrate 50th anniversary at July luncheon
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Neil Baldelli of Boardman, their family and friends celebrated the couple’s
Souder-Booth wedding plans are announced
COLUMBIANA Tim and Debby Souder of Columbiana, along with Gary and Debra Booth of New Waterford,
Parents announce Jamison-Hamley wedding plans
The parents of Deryn Genee Jamison and Matthew Lawrence Hamley are announcing the couple’s
Miss Olenick, Mr. Rossodivita to wed Aug. 21
CAMPBELL The families of Samantha Nicole Olenick and Anthony John Rossodivita, both of Campbell,
Miss Whitman, Mr. Deabate set wedding date
Suzanne Whitman, daughter of Charles and Laurel Whitman of Canfield, and Giuseppe Deabate of Hilton
Mikolich-Mickley wedding planned at Holy Family
POLAND Drs. J. Ronald and Lynn M. Mikolich of Poland are announcing the engagement of their
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
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
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
‘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,
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.
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.
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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