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House fire reported in Liberty
LIBERTY Firefighters responded to a house fire at 6504 Sodom Hutchings Road at about 6 p.m.
2012 GOP race jolted with straw poll, Perry entry
AMES, Iowa (AP) — The 2012 Republican presidential race lurched into a new phase today as Iowans
Smoke forces NC-bound plane to land in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Smoke in the cabin has forced a US Airways flight from Spain to land in Boston, and an
Fire destroys home on Egypt Road
LEETONIA Firefighters said the residence at 126 Egypt Road appears to be a complete loss after a
Bank robbery reported in Howland
HOWLAND Police are investigating a Saturday morning bank robbery. A robbery at First Place Bank,
Sherry Lobinger | Daniel Cunningham
LAS VEGAS Sherry Lobinger of McDonald, daughter of Chris and Sandra Lobinger of Youngstown,
Bethany Bissell | Brenton Beck
CANFIELD Old North Church here was the setting July 16 for the marriage of Bethany Bissell,
Stephanie Brown | Steven Davies
YOUNGSTOWN Steven Davies of Leavittsburg and the former Stephanie Brown of Liberty were married
Mina Senga | Zac Liptak
NAGOYA, JAPAN Mina Senga, daughter of Senga San Yoshiki and Tomoko of Gamagori, Japan, and Zac
Sandra Hite | David Anderson
BOARDMAN Residing in Boardman after a honeymoon in Oahu and Maui, Hawaii, are David L. Anderson
Nicole Henrich | Tod Lavanty
ST. PAUL, MINN. The marriage of Nicole M. Henrich and Tod S. Lavanty, both of Minneapolis, was
Ministries’ annual TV talent hunt, picnic
Ministries’ annual TV talent hunt, picnic west middlesex, pa. Cross Paths, Cedar Avenue Bible
Giuriceo, Koval ready for tonight
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com STRUTHERS When the lights go on, Jake Giuriceo hopes that
YSU rejects report favoring faculty raises
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The faculty union at Youngs-town State
Austintown business makes move with free family events
By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com austintown A business is celebrating its relocation
Youngstown stars win PONY Series opener
By Joe Tuscano sports@vindy.com WASHINGTON, PA. The center fielder normally plays first base.
Kitchen’s successor on council selected
T.J. Rodgers wins 2nd Ward position By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN DeMaine Kitchen
Austintown candy store doubles as art gallery
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown You don’t have to travel to a big city to find a
Scrappers wildness helps Brooklyn
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com NILES Tied with the Auburn Doubledays for the Pinckney
Woman gets six years in killing of Masury teen
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN In the statement Karen Adams gave to Judge W. Wyatt McKay
Woman fires at cops during standoff
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com SALINEVILLE A village woman is in Columbiana County Jail on
YWCA, ex-director improved together
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Constance Shaffer, retired executive director
Ohio State meets with NCAA
Ohio State meets with NCAA Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Ohio State’s hearing before the NCAA
Dog shot during attempted robbery in Warren
Staff report WARREN A burglar shot a woman’s English bulldog, causing a grazing wound to the
Cavaliers plan talent tryouts at Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Cleveland Cavaliers, Lake Erie Monsters and the Cavs’ new NBA
Steelers’ starters play little in loss to ’Skins
Associated Press LANDOVER, Md. Rex Grossman’s opening statement in his case to become the
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
Canfield sports briefs
Canfield Hockey Boosters golf outing Sept. 17 The Canfield Hockey Boosters will host a four-man
St. Christine festival raises funds
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In 1953, St. Christine Parish opened for worship. For just as
Thousands check out raptors and reptiles
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com There was hissing, slithering and ruffled feathers at Mill
Yellow Creek Theater brings community together
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Seven summers ago, Joanne and Ron Eiselstein were donating their
Boardman sports briefs
Boardman Gridiron Club seeks donations The Boardman Gridiron Club, a nonprofit organization that
Poland briefs
Library helps babies bond with books The Poland branch of Public Library of Youngstown and
Austintown Police Blotter
July 30 Theft: A catalytic converter was stolen from an auto at 3700 Mahoning Ave. Felonious
Park Explorers discover wonder of Mill Creek
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Mill Creek Park offers local residents over 2,600 acres of nature
Boardman briefs
ALDI ribbon-cutting ceremony ALDI, the select assortment discount grocer, will be hosting its
Boardman Police Blotter
July 9 Theft: A car stereo was removed from a vehicle in the 100 block of Terrace Drive.
Austintown church hosts community celebration
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com When Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Austintown
‘Hey Kid’ entertains at Skedaddles Play Center
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Fun was on the menu July 1 as kids and kids at heart gathered at
Monday, Aug. 15
Monday, Aug. 15 Girls Golf Varsity vs. Lake Perry Tri, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Girls
Austintown briefs
Church giving away clothing and shoes Highway Tabernacle will host a “Back to School Blowout”
Children get history lesson at Austintown library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During a hot and humid July 12 day, guests at the Austintown
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch boys golfers win season-opener The Fitch boys golf team opened the season with a 169-198
Young campers learn its cool to be curious
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This summer, the students at the Davis YMCA’s Camp Curiosity have
‘Mother Earth’ teaches children about recycling
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Children got a visit from “Mother Earth” on Aug. 2 at the
Applewood swimmers cap season with awards banquet
The Applewood Swim and Tennis Club recently honored its swim and tennis squads during the annual
Guys without Ties entertain Shepherd crowd
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Summer fun was on the menu for the residents of Boardman Shepherd
Kids walk like Egyptians at Poland library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Guests to the Poland library used their imaginations to travel
Canfield briefs
Library helps babies bond with books The Canfield branch of Public Library of Youngstown and
Davis YMCA Day Camp is going places
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although the 10-week Day Camp is technically hosted at the Davis
Poland sports briefs
Football tickets on sale Current reserved season ticket holders may pick up their tickets and
Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th Annual Golf Outing event was held on July 3rd at Bedford Trails
Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th Annual Golf Outing event was held on July 3rd at Bedford Trails Golf
Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th Annual Golf Outing event was held on July 3rd at Bedford Trails
Greenwood Chevrolet’s 16th Annual Golf Outing event was held on July 3rd at Bedford Trails Golf
Dow finishes wild week with 2nd day of gains
Associated Press NEW YORK The wildest week in Wall Street history ended with a second day of
Browns excited to take on Packers
By Mary Kay Cabot Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Browns coach Pat Shurmur cautioned that
Girard blazes called arson
By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Girard More than two weeks after two vacant house
Mortgage fraud is ongoing, FBI says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mortgage fraud remains widespread in the depressed housing market,
2 arrested in Boardman robbery
Staff report Boardman U.S. marshals arrested two men Friday in connection with a July robbery
newsmakers
newsmakers Former lead singer for Warrant dies LOS ANGELES Jani Lane, the former lead singer
birthdays
birthdays Actor Pat Harrington (“One Day at a Time”) is 82. Actor Kevin Tighe (“Emergency,”
Dispatcher pact in Boardman calls for no pay raises
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Trustees are expected to approve a contract with
Concert film captures the fuss in 3D
By Roger Moore Orlando Sentinel Haters, head for the door. But Gleeks? Get your “Glee” on.
US security consultant to advise UK on gang violence
Associated Press LONDON Prime Minister David Cameron’s office says former New York Police
Judge: Casey Anthony must serve year’s probation in Fla.
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony must return to Orlando within two weeks to serve a
Firestone family home to be relocated
Crews are preparing to move an Italianate-style home owned by the Firestone family, known for its tire empire, just east on Lipply Road in view of Pine Lake. The house is currently next to the Firestone tire-testing facility.
Health-care referendum stays on ballot
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has shot down a legal challenge
Court strikes down health requirement
Associated Press ATLANTA A federal appeals panel struck down the centerpiece of President
Youngstown man jailed in arson at apartment
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man is in Mahoning County jail
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Curtis W. Daniels, 54, of 547 Roxbury Ave.,
TOday
TOday Dances Just Got to Dance (lesson, 7-8), 8 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave.,
GED testing planned
GED testing planned youngstown Official GED testing sponsored by Youngstown Adult Basic and
Will shoppers keep spending?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy might not be on the brink of another recession after
Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Roman Catholic Church marking centennial
Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Roman Catholic Church marking centennial By LINDA M. LINONIS
History details faith of masses
When we look at an overview of the first thousand years of church history, we know that the church
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Minnesota Rep. Michele
Animal Charity looks to foster a network of volunteer rescuers
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN When Animal Charity gets a call about a large
Shrine dedication
Shrine dedication youngstown St. Brendan Church, 2800 Oakwood Ave., will dedicate a new Marian
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: xK 7 4 u8 vK Q J 7 6 2 wA 10 9
Pawlenty, Bachmann pin hopes on Iowa poll
Associated Press AMES, Iowa Tim Pawlenty and Michele Bachmann, their presidential hopes on the
Cleveland killer sentenced to death
Cleveland killer sentenced to death CLEVELAND A serial killer was sentenced to death Friday for
KSU May 4 Center gets $300K grant
Staff report Kent The National Endowment for the Humanities has announced a $300,000 grant to
GRADS LIST
These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: MIAMI UNIVERSITY, Oxford,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.49 —.23 Avalon
Johnson-Busch feud is still on
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. Jimmie Johnson isn’t
Open house event at St. Rose for parents
Open house event at St. Rose for parents GIRARD A parent Open House will be at 6:30 p.m.
Students win for healing artwork
Staff report Youngstown The fields of art and medicine merged together when local youths
Powers to host singing contest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN DeYor Performing Arts Center will host a singing competition, with the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Shaker Woods Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Fine craftsmen in period
New therapy center
New therapy center BOARDMAN Hummelstown, Pa.-based Drayer Physical Therapy Institute has opened
Grove City’s Kappa Delta Pi wins ACE
Staff report Grove city, pa. The Grove City College chapter of Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), an
Dufner and Bradley share top spot
Associated Press JOHNS CREEK, Ga. Jason Dufner couldn’t have seen this coming. Not after
Woods heading home
Associated Press JOHNS CREEK, Ga. Hardly anyone knows the two guys leading the PGA Championship.
Ex-fighter LeDoux dies in Minnesota
Associated Press COON RAPIDS, Minn. Scott LeDoux, a former heavyweight contender who took on
Indians score twice in 8th to beat Twins
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians saved their best for last — again. Matt
Bengals are bombed by Lions and QB Stafford
Associated Press DETROIT Matthew Stafford threw touchdown passes on his two drives and the
Ingram scores TD in debut as Saints blow out San Fran
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Mark Ingram had a spinning, tackle-breaking touchdown run in his
Bucs no match for Brewers
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder hit back-to-back homers and Zack
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