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City police plead for information on two weekend killings
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for potential witnesses and
UPDATE: Argument with girlfriend triggered shooting spree that killed 8
Associated Press COPLEY, Ohio A Northeast Ohio man apparently angry with his girlfriend gunned
Border patrol agents take custody of 13 illegal aliens who stopped in Valley
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Thirteen illegal aliens from Mexico, Cuba and
Gunman kills 8 in suburban Akron; police kill triggerman
COPLEY, Ohio (AP) — A family argument Sunday in Ohio ended in the shooting deaths of eight people in
Mahoning Valley congressman calls for formal inquiry on deaths of SEALS
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, a U.S. Air Force veteran, is asking the
Child poverty rate increases in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A report states 28.1 percent of children in Mahoning County live in
More and more young people abandon cursive writing
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Rayana McGuire of Youngstown rarely writes in cursive.
Syrian forces kill 52 activists today, groups report
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian forces intensified their crackdown on an eastern city today as
45,000 Verizon Communication workers go on strike
By DEEPTI HAJELA Associated Press NEW YORK Stalled contract negotiations led thousands of
Enrollment zooms at regional campuses, community colleges in Ohio
Associated Press DAYTON, Ohio Data from Ohio’s higher education board shows enrollment has more
School districts in Ohio, Mahoning Valley tighten smoking policies
By DENISE DICK and CHRISTINE KEELING news@vindy.com For years, Mahoning Valley school
$400K gift to Mill Creek Park will update Wick Recreation Area
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Juliana Kurinka knew years before she died that
Toasting an undeniable downtown surge
Opinion: In addition to its places, it’s had its residents, such as Rich Mills and Jimmy Sutman and James Pernotto — all living where they want to live. But each of them hoping that someday, others may feel the same. Today just may be the day.
Miss Wagner, Mr. Curtin to wed in Oct. ceremony
Ami Wagner of Kent and Gregory Curtin of Greenville, Pa., are announcing their engagement and plans
September rite set for Mr. Day and Miss Neiman
BOARDMAN Randall and Lori Neiman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Julie Neiman,
Jillian Giannios plans to marry Dustin Hibbard
BOARDMAN Jillian Colleen Giannios of Elsmere, Ky., daughter of John Giannios of Struthers and
Jennifer Miller, Erik Lyszaz set Sept. date
GIRARD Jonathan Sr. and Donna Miller of Girard are announcing the engagement and coming marriage
Penny Richards, Richard Toman plan Sept. rite
The engagement of Penny Irene Richards to Richard Stephen Toman, both of Atlanta, Ga., is being
Sollers celebrate 60th anniversary with patio party
BOARDMAN Dr. Fred and Margaret (“Sis”) Soller of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding
Hammond children host luncheon for parents’ 60th
AUSTINTOWN Joseph and Eileen Hammond of Austintown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with
Simmonses mark 50th anniversary by renewing vows
YOUNGSTOWN Mount Zion Baptist Church in Youngstown was the setting May 21 when Roy and Margaret
Petrellas mark 60th anniversary in Birch Hill cabin
YOUNGSTOWN Family and close friends gathered July 23 at Mill Creek Park’s Birch Hill cabin for the
Wellses mark 68th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Wells of Largo, Fla., recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary at the
SENIOR CITIZENS
60-Plus Club of St. Brendan Church will meet for an annual summer picnic at 1:15 p.m. Monday with
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Moccasin members will meet at 7 p.m. at the Barnhisel House for a program on the
Happy 100th Birthday | Lorene Dorothy Verdinek
Date of birth: Aug. 7, 1911. Location: Weaver, W.Va. Spouse: William Verdinek (deceased).
Happy 95th birthday | Lorenzo DeSantis
Address: Youngstown. Date of Birth: Aug. 10, 1916. Location: Pacentro, Italy. Came to America in
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
Men’s Garden Club plans show
YOUNGSTOWN The 47th annual horticulture show of the Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown is set for
Happy 90th birthday | Tracy W. Shipley
Residence: Struthers. Date of Birth: Aug. 11, 1921. Location: Bidwell, Pa. Spouse: The late
Golf scramble helps youth programs
Golf scramble helps youth programs COITSVILLE The second annual golf scramble to benefit the
Anxiety mounts for vet’s family
4 face specter of homelessness By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown In just four
Pavlik moves on, no regrets
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite receiving widespread criticism over the past
Hurricane sighting at YSU
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A few weeks ago, linebacker Travis Williams decided
Scrappers move back into tie for 1st place with victory
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com NILES Rob Nixon’s first pitch to Auburn’s Caleb Ramsey
Sharon woman inspired many in Nigeria as 'Auntie Martha'
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com SHARON, PA. Among the avocado and banana trees in Martha
Ohio-recognized Canfield doctor aims to heal ‘human side’ of care
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CANFIELD Dr. Thomas E. Albani Jr. thinks the United
In Poland, railroad magazine keeps steady circulation, adds fans
In Poland, railroad magazine keeps steady circulation, adds fans by staying ... By Karl Henkel
New Castle veteran earns state award for 2nd year
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, PA. Helping veterans transfer military
Spanish, Italian cultures mesh at St. Rose of Lima parish
Spanish, Italian cultures mesh at St. Rose of Lima parish By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Teen learns magic of investing early
Most teens are thinking about how to stretch their money until next payday. Jack Alexander is
Sweed hopes to be Steelers’ man
Associated Press LATROBE, Pa. Limas Sweed tried not to pay attention when the Pittsburgh
Washington politicians turn on the middle class, with no sign of relief
Opinion: To paraphrase Winston Churchill’s speech following the Battle of Britain and apply it to the
Internships give teens some work experience
McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. The children had read their stories, finished their
Deadline approaches to apply for three city council positions
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Monday is the deadline to apply to be a
2 men killed on North Side
Police seek public’s help in investigating city’s 10th, 11th homicides of 2011 By DENISE DICK
birthdays
birthdays Writer-producer-humorist Stan Freberg is 85. Singer Herb Reed of The Platters is 83.
Volant gets set for Corn Harvest Festival
Special to The Vindicator VOLANT, Pa. The Volant Merchants Association has set a Corn Harvest
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending July 30
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Ghost Story” by Jim Butcher (Roc) 2. “A Dance with Dragons” by George R.R.
Oxygen therapy for bad headaches
Q. You have written about treating migraines without drugs. Although this might sound like
Common plea: Fix flaws
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former Mayor Jay Williams has used the word
Explore history of industry in Salem
Explore history of industry in Salem SALEM The city’s rich industrial history is now on display
Review: Acer media-center PC includes a built-in touchpad
By PETER SVENSSON Associated Press NEW YORK Flat-panel TVs and PCs go great together — the PC
Katango launches Web service to organize friends
By BARBARA ORTUTAY Associated Press NEW YORK As the number of your Facebook friends and
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Toasting an undeniable downtown surge
Opinion: This morning, an 11 a.m. brunch will mark two years in business for The Lemon Grove restaurant and
Politicians trade blame for downgrade
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama sought to distance himself Saturday from the
Senior-services levy looks unlikely in ’11
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Voters are unlikely to see a new countywide
Winning Mega ticket sold in Ashtabula Co.
Associated Press JEFFERSON, Ohio A lottery official says a winning ticket for the Mega Millions
Second Harvest gives back to volunteers
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Donna Hageman knows a few things about being a
Report: child poverty up in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS A report by a child advocacy group says more than a third of Ohio’s
Mahoning County Court filings
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury returned indictments against these
Group hacks US police websites
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. The group known as Anonymous said Saturday it hacked into
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 7, the 219th day of 2011. There are 146 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Columbiana and Mahoning County Court filings
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY Divorces asked Thomas Watkins, 448 E. North Ave., East Palestine,
ICE notified about illegal immigrants
Staff report North lima Beaver Township police found 15 illegal immigrants at a Market Street
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Boardman Eagle Adrian A. Heston, 17, of Boardman, son of Mary Ann and Todd
‘Tour de LaMec’ next Sunday
Special to The Vindicator NEW CASTLE, Pa. Cyclists are invited to take part in the Lawrence
Fugitive of the Week
Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help
Progress made at the dog pound
Opinion: Progress made at the dog pound At long last the Mahoning County Dog Pound is being transformed
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Craig Beach council, 7 p.m., village municipal building, 2538 Grandview Road, Craig
30 troops killed in Afghanistan did stealth work
McClatchy Newspapers KABUL The 30 U.S. troops killed when their Chinook helicopter was shot down
Boardman, Canfield clubs win state titles
Staff report HAMILTON Boardman Community Baseball’s 11-year-old all stars won the Ohio state
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to backyard swimming areas
Bigger isn’t always better when it comes to backyard swimming areas McClatchy Newspapers Move
With right tune, musical desk unlocks its secrets
By CATHERINE TSAI Associated Press DENVER Denver woodworker Kagen Schaefer drew mazes as a
Subterranean wonders
Mammoth Cave National Park is home to the world’s longest-known cave BRUCE SCHREINER Associated
record reviews
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE Album: “Sky Full of Holes” Grade: B For four albums, Fountains of Wayne —
Indians blow lead in Jiminez’s debut
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas The Cleveland Indians were set up for what could have been a
America’s greatest cooking instructor
By MICHELE KAYAL Associated Press MADISON, Conn. Back in the woods, behind the kitchen, French
Mother overcomplicating separation anxiety
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My daughter will be 3 years old soon. Her father was primary caretaker
Little has big day at Browns camp
By Tony Grossi Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND The emphasis was on passing in the Browns’
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. In 2002-03, there was a show called
Vicarel retires and reflects
By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com BOARDMAN Fred Vicarel, who served high school sports as an
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Columbiana County Fair, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The fair’s famed and
Logano on pole for Pocono
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service LONG POND, Pa. A ray of sunlight, a warming
Adam Scott leads by 1 shot over Isihikawa
Associated Press AKRON Ryo Ishikawa amazed even his peers in a charity-driven sport when he
Notre Dame starts QB derby
Associated Press SOUTH BEND, Ind. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly was pleased with what he saw from
Bills like Brad Smith as ‘Slash’
Associated Press PITTSFORD, N.Y. With his do-it-all offensive talents, Buffalo’s Brad Smith
Antiques and collectibles are different
Antiques and collectibles are named for their age. Antiques must be more than 100 years old to be
Whitner signs deal with 49ers
Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. Donte Whitner stepped on the field for the first time with
Study results
Study results A 2011 study by Thomas Cohen of the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics measured the
Ramirez earns Olympic boxing berth
Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. Jose Ramirez’s story is quite impressive. The resident of
Woods casts shadow at PGA
Associated Press Given the circumstances of a most peculiar year, the slogan of the final major —
Will YSU faculty take strike vote?
Opinion: As ridiculous as it may seem, there are rumblings that the faculty union at Youngstown State
Pirates lose ninth straight
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Kyle Blanks hit a grand slam and drove in five runs as the San
Sharpe wows the Hall crowd
Associated Press CANTON That kid who went to college with two brown grocery bags filled with his
Do snitches serve justice?
Opinion: The ill-fated use of a jailhouse informant was chronicled in John Grisham’s first non-fiction book,
Gigwalk pays to use iPhone
McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI Your freeloading iPhone can now start paying for itself. Maybe even
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
Todd Bury, president of Poland-based Bury Financial Group, and Brian Laraway, MBA and partner,
Gov. Kasich’s push for a study of school consolidation timely
Editorial: Four years ago, Tom Humphries, chief executive officer of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber,
Career paths
Banking Richard Stevens recently was promoted to vice president of First National Bank of
Chamber to honor 3 at Sept. 1 event
Chamber to honor 3 at Sept. 1 event YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is
Keeping secrets doesn’t help
Editorial: Keeping secrets doesn’t help When prosecutors moved to dismiss the charges against the defendants
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