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Youngstown Country Club | A Century of Class
This fall will be the 100th anniversary of golf at Youngstown Country Club. Its lush fairways and tall trees wrap around more than 100 acres ...
Stories published August 21, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Families of victims gather for a day of reminiscing
YOUNGSTOWN Quinton Floyd was quite the up-and-comer. A four-year letter winner and track star at
Jammin’ for Jesus
YOUNGSTOWN Anyone experiencing personal loss or seemingly insurmountable hardships can derive hope
Tigers sweep Indians, 8-7
DETROIT (AP) — Center fielder Austin Jackson threw out Kosuke Fukudome at the plate to complete a
Roastery plan has downtown Youngstown perking up
YOUNGSTOWN A Salem caf known for its on-premise coffee roasting plans to open a new location in
Kyle Busch outlasts Johnson in Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Kyle Busch has won his fourth NASCAR Sprint Cup race of the year, outlasting
Reds rally past Pirates, 5-4
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds sent Pittsburgh All-Star closer Joel Hanrahan to his second
Dick’s to have new location in Boardman
BOARDMAN A $1.7 million addition to a shopping plaza will be the new home of Dick’s Sporting
Valley company launches communication software
YOUNGSTOWN “Did you get my email?” It’s a phrase articulated innumerable times at businesses all
September date set for wedding for photographers
butler, pa. Edward and Patricia Neill of Butler are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Autumn wedding for Brian Butcher, Stellanie Pappas
poland Thomas and Anna Pappas and Robert and Rebecca Butcher, all of Poland, are announcing the
Kavinsky children mark parents’ 50th anniversary
CAMPBELL Joseph and Betty Kavinsky were honored with a 50th wedding-anniversary dinner Saturday
Covered bridge tour for animal league run
Covered bridge tour for Animal league run cortland Animal Welfare League’s 7th annual Charity
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
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at Pavilion No. 3 in Harding Park, Hubbard,
Annual Heart Walk planned at YSU
youngstown Thousands of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana county residents will celebrate life,
Angels of Easter Seals to launch new cookbook
POLAND The Angels of Easter Seals invites the public to attend an evening of epicurean delights at
ABWA announces Fall Fashion Prevue
BOARDMAN The Network Council of Mahoning Valley of American Business Women’s Association is
Local Delta chapter prepares for tribute, 60th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Youngstown Alumnae are sponsoring their
Tigers wallop Indians for 3 1/2 lead
Associated Press DETROIT Brandon Inge homered in his return to the Tigers lineup and Detroit
Shurmur scolds Little for post-TD antics
By Nate Ulrich Akron Beacon Journal CLEVELAND Rookie wide receiver Greg Little proved he has
Death-penalty appeal begins Monday
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Jury-related issues will loom large as the
WHITE MAKES RIGHT
Warren Harding grad makes a move for playing time By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Sharapova rallies to earn berth in W&S Open final
Associated Press MASON Maria Sharapova got a pep talk from her coach after a listless first set
YSU president’s mettle tested
Anderson encounters budget, labor challenges during 1st year By DENISE DICK
Boomer Sooner!
Bob Stoops, Oklahoma No. 1 in AP’s Top 25 poll Associated Press NEW YORK Being voted
South Side neighbors clean up
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Janice Rovnak was discouraged to see old garbage in a
Vast changes greet students as they head back to school
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN From pay-to-play and transportation cuts to
Summer graduates receive diplomas
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For Amy Cannon, Rob Reed, Matthew Slater and Cindy
Pirates’ top draft pick visits PNC Park, will miss rest of season
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Gerrit Cole got his first look at PNC Park this weekend. The
Girard government officials should go slow on pay hikes
Editorial: There’s a legal reason why Girard City Council members passed legislation earlier this month
It is best to stand united
Editorial: Doing more with less has been a recognized necessity of life in business for some time now, and the
Terrelle Pryor says he won’t appeal suspension
Associated Press GREENSBURG, Pa. Terrelle Pryor worked out for 17 NFL teams Saturday and said
Miller throws 2 TD passes in Ohio State scrimmage
Associated Press COLUMBUS Braxton Miller threw two touchdown passes and Joe Bauserman had one in
Iran sentences 2 from US to 8 years
Iran sentences 2 from US to 8 years TEHRAN, Iran Two American men arrested more than two years
NICK MAYS | THE VINDICATOR
NICK MAYS | THE VINDICATOR New Life Church, 2250 E. Western Reserve Road, sponsored its second
HYBRID HOUSING
Builders and developers are cautiously optimistic that this style of living will grow in popularity
Grant allows patrol to double checkpoints
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal grant is allowing the State Highway Patrol to run nearly
At YSU, it’s all about parking
Opinion: Two weeks ago, this writer speculated that the faculty union at Youngstown State University would
This wool winder, made in Pennsylvania in the 19th century, was refinished, so it sold for only $34
This wool winder, made in Pennsylvania in the 19th century, was refinished, so it sold for only $34
Back up DBs holding up well for Steelers defense
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Steelers cornerback Ike Taylor has been pleased with the backups’
Obama goes for a reset on jobs
McClatchy Tribune WASHINGTON As a summer of severe political and economic tumult winds down,
Libyan rebels: We’re attacking Tripoli
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Libyan rebels said they launched their first attack on Tripoli
Vindicator file photo
Vindicator file photo An estimated 40,000 to 50,000 people crowded onto the Tam O’Shanter golf
Collectors know weasels as many things
What’s a weasel? It’s an animal, of course, but in some parts of Montana you might put weasels on
Talk about a good ‘Connection’
Opinion: Talk about a good ‘Connection’ The Youngstown Connec- tion recently visited Honolulu, Hawaii, and
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
Scouts to sponsor photography contest
Special to The Vindicator COLUMBIANA An amateur photo contest is being sponsored by Boy Scout
Bucs dominate Reds again
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Charlie Morton gave a sheepish smile, and he fumbled through a
Gunman practiced at firing range
Associated Press COPLEY Police say an Ohio man practiced using a handgun at a firing range days
Showing an artistic side
Fort Ticonderoga’s art collection is getting equal billing with the weaponry Associated Press
CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions throughout the United States. Prices vary in different locations because of local economic conditions.
Pepsi and Pete blotter, cardboard, ad for Pepsi-Cola, featuring cop characters, 1930s, 4 x 6 inches,
Youngstown Country Club | A Century of Class
Opinion: This fall will be the 100th anniversary of golf at Youngstown Country Club. Its lush fairways and tall trees wrap around more than 100 acres with a vista crowned by magnificent clubhouse — captivating in size and in style, inside and out.
Rain, traffic contributed to flooding
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The flash flooding that killed four people and forced others to swim
WFMJ-TV welcomes new co-anchor
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Leslie Barrett will take over an evening news
Spanish Heritage Festival celebrates heritage, raises money for scholarships
Proceeds from the event will be used for scholarships By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com
Reuniting tornado victims with treasured photographs
Associated Press CARTHAGE, Mo. White-gloved workers line the long tables, carefully sifting
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Running in circles is odd, but human
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our 12-year-old daughter seems driven to run in circles. For years now,
Patton’s RBI double in sixth inning helps Muckdogs defeat Mahoning Valley
Staff report BATAVIA, N.Y. Jeremy Patton’s two-out RBI double in the sixth inning helped the
Penske’s resurgence is led by Keselowski, Kurt Busch
Associated Press Brooklyn, Mich. Kurt Busch and Brad Keselowski appear to be on their way to
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Glendi Greek Festival, noon to 10 p.m.: Roast lamb, moussaka,
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 21, the 233rd day of 2011. There are 132 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Outreach visit
Outreach visit YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile-outreach
Our salute to Valley’s grid stars
Kenny Chesney, the country-music recording artist, saluted his youth last year with the song “Boys
2011-12 school year start dates, major changes and renovations
The 2011-12 school year is about to begin in the Mahoning Valley and western Pennsylvania. Here are
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. I enjoy watching movies from the
Andy Murray outlasts Fish to reach final
Western & Southern Open Associated Press Mason Andy Murray survived enough break points to set
College is costly, but a smart move
Opinion: By Michael Greenstone and Adam Looney Los Angeles Times The 3 million Americans who graduated
Don’t be fooled by Tullsen Brothers
BLIND faith, blind ambition Author: Eric Schaffert Price: $14.95 Available at: Barnes & Noble
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Women’s conference set YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Veterans Service
Partially blind, author writes about his vision for success
JOANN Jones Special to The Vindicator When Eric Schaffert of Poland was 10 years old, he cheated
Surplus food
Surplus food Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave., Youngstown,
Snoring treatment stopped migraines
Q. I suffered from migraine headaches for many years, with the only relief being very strong
More from Stambaugh stadium
Guard duty: Junior Andrew Radakovich played left guard for the second straight scrimmage as