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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,

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Bethany Bissell | Brenton Beck

CANFIELD Old North Church here was the setting July 16 for the marriage of Bethany Bissell,

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Stephanie Brown | Steven Davies

YOUNGSTOWN Steven Davies of Leavittsburg and the former Stephanie Brown of Liberty were married

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Mina Senga | Zac Liptak

NAGOYA, JAPAN Mina Senga, daughter of Senga San Yoshiki and Tomoko of Gamagori, Japan, and Zac

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Sandra Hite | David Anderson

BOARDMAN Residing in Boardman after a honeymoon in Oahu and Maui, Hawaii, are David L. Anderson

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Nicole Henrich | Tod Lavanty

ST. PAUL, MINN. The marriage of Nicole M. Henrich and Tod S. Lavanty, both of Minneapolis, was

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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

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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

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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

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Scrappers wildness helps Brooklyn

By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com NILES Tied with the Auburn Doubledays for the Pinckney

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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

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Ohio State meets with NCAA

Ohio State meets with NCAA Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Ohio State’s hearing before the NCAA

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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

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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

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Thousands check out raptors and reptiles

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com There was hissing, slithering and ruffled feathers at Mill

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Yellow Creek Theater brings community together

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Seven summers ago, Joanne and Ron Eiselstein were donating their

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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

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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

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‘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

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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

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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

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‘Mother Earth’ teaches children about recycling

By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Children got a visit from “Mother Earth” on Aug. 2 at the

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Applewood swimmers cap season with awards banquet

The Applewood Swim and Tennis Club recently honored its swim and tennis squads during the annual

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Guys without Ties entertain Shepherd crowd

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Summer fun was on the menu for the residents of Boardman Shepherd

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Kids walk like Egyptians at Poland library

By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Guests to the Poland library used their imaginations to travel

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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

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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

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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.

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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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Adam and Mandy Pratt, Boardman, girl, Aug.11 Jason and


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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