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Vindy.com for July 16, 2011
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Trucking industry struggles to fill shortage of 100,000 drivers
Joe Rowley, left, of New Waterford, and Matt Byers of North Lima are students trying to earn their commercial drivers’ licenses at the New Castle ...
Boardman’s Dobson auditions for dance show
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman ballroom dancer Kristin Dobson and her partner Travis
Canfield quartet takes Venice vacation
After four years of learning Italian, Gretchen Scheel, Mary Wirtz and Lauren Lewis celebrated their
Union students bring pets to school
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On June 7, the second-graders of Sue Flasco’s Union classroom
Austintown kicks off summer concert series
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On Tuesdays in the summertime, a journey to Austintown Township
Stories published July 16, 2011
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Murdoch apoligizes in full-page print ad
"We are sorry" the full-page ad began Saturday, as Rupert Murdoch tried to halt a phone-hacking scandal that has claimed two of his top executives with a gesture of atonement and promises to right the wrongs committed by his now-shuttered tabloid, News of the World.
Chief identifies boy killed in crash during chase
Police Chief Jimmy Hughes has released the name of the 9-year-old boy killed during a police chase late Thursday night on Youngstown’s South Side.
Police searching for teen in Youngstown shooting
Police are searching for a 19-year-old Youngstown man they believe shot one man and just missed another.
Eastwood rib fest serving up tender, sweet and spicy meat through Sunday
What makes one barbecued rib stand out from the others?
Hot air balloons filling skies near New Castle this weekend
Twenty-two balloons, including two new ones are taking to the skies at Union Township Fire Department’s 11th annual “Balloon Quest.”
Only walk-ins available for Friday's work discrimination complaints
The schedule is full for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile-outreach center’s visit Friday to the Youngstown unit of the NAACP to hear complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability or retaliation.
Obama appeals to public in debt crisis talks
Racing the debt clock, Congress is working on dual tracks while President Barack Obama appeals to the public in hopes of influencing a deal that talks have failed to produce so far.
Family honors Mr., Mrs. Soltis at 2 celebrations
CAMPBELL Stephen and Janet Soltis of Campbell were honored in observance of their 60th wedding
Easter Seals auction to be a tropical event
Easter Seals auction to be a tropical event BOARDMAN Easter Seals is taking reservations for its
YBPW inducts 3 new members
YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business and Professional Women’s Club recently inducted Alesha Burns of
Scholarship applications due by Wednesday
The Interdenominational Clergywomen Alliance plans to award its first $500 scholarship and is extending an opportunity for 2011 graduating seniors to apply.
Man attacked, robbed at T/A Travel Center
A 45-year-old Wisconsin man told township police he was robbed late Thursday in the parking lot of T/A Travel Center, 5400 Seventy-Six Drive.
Teen fleeing cops crashes car; Youngstown boy, 9, killed
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A teenage boy driving a stolen car and
Scrappers lose to Tigers in series finale
Scrappers lose to Tigers in series finale By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com Niles For the
Scrappers notebook
More from Eastwood field Hot at home: Jordan Smith’s first-inning single extended his home hitting streak to 12 games. During that stretch, he has four doubles and 11 RBIs.
U.S. Judge Limbert jails cycle gang member in US sweep
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The only Mahoning Valley man indicted on
Boardman street-crime unit will activate if voters OK August levy, police chief says
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If an additional police levy is approved by
Winner-take-all for the Little League district title
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Poland all-stars don’t seem to mind their underdog
Astro Falcons wins Mack state title game
Staff report Astro Falcons defeated Rondinelli Tuxedo, 16-6, to win the Connie Mack state
Emmy-winner Bonow remembered by sister
By robert guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com youngstown Raysa Bonow’s time in Youngstown was a
Xavier freshman wins Ohio Amateur title with improbable shot on par-3 hole
Associated Press KETTERING Xavier freshman Korey Ward loves Phil Mickelson. He probably wouldn’t
Plan to close 38 driver-exam stations spares the Valley
Staff and wire report CINCINNATI Nearly half of Ohio’s 79 driver’s license testing stations
Records: Tressel warned over compliance
Associated Press Columbus Former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel was told by the school that he did
Habitat house keeps Leavell family close
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The “Welcome Home” banner hanging on the
Court: Campbell can’t fire employee
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A city water-plant operator has won a temporary
Valley senior bowlers keep on rolling
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Age doesn’t stop Richard and Mildred Brooke,
Trucking industry struggles to fill shortage of 100,000 drivers
Joe Rowley, left, of New Waterford, and Matt Byers of North Lima are students trying to earn their commercial drivers’ licenses at the New Castle School of Trades in Lawrence County. Bob Costello, chief economist of the American Trucking Association, says a driver shortage could be 'as bad as it’s ever been” in the coming years.'
Canfield golfer selected for Ryder Cup academy
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Canfield golfer Annie McGlone had a great junior year. She was
Immaculate Heart hosts Fun Run
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For about one hour on the evening of June 9, the only sounds
Forgotten stars: Stan, Hank, Joe
Opinion: Three recent sports biographies — two about baseball stars Stan Musial and Hank Greenberg, and
First Place shares continue to decline
First Place shares continue to decline WARREN Prices of First Place Financial Corp. shares
Can South Sudan avoid path taken by neighbors in Africa?
Editorial: The world’s newest country has been founded on the blood of 2 million people who died in Africa’s
What happened to cursive?
Opinion: I didn’t yet know what a font was but I do recall that learning how to write in cursive was a big
Two are sentenced in murder of man
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Two men convicted of a 2010 murder on the
Westwood, Donald among those who missed the cut
Associated Press SANDWICH, ENGLAND Lee Westwood was full of bluster and confidence on the eve
Anthony to appeal convictions
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony says she plans to appeal her misdemeanor
On LA freeway, will it be ‘Carmageddon’?
Associated Press LOS ANGELES When the sun rises above Los Angeles today, residents in this car-
BP adopts new safety standards
Associated Press ATLANTA A year after it capped its out-of-control well in the Gulf of Mexico,
Down on the farm
Investors see potential Associated Press Braden Janowski has never planted seeds or brought in a
Newman takes pole for NASCAR race on Sunday
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service LOUDON, N.H. If the Sprint Cup Series is in
NASCAR boss vows to fix Kentucky
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Bruton Smith boasted about the largest crowd to attend a NASCAR
No deal yet, but NFL, players closer
Associated Press NEW YORK Noting that “progress has been made,” NFL owners and players wrapped
US soccer seeks first title at Women’s World Cup since ’99
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany A week ago, there were so few people following the U.S.
MOUNTAIN MEN
The pretenders will be exposed today as Tour de France climbs the Pyrenees Associated Press
Stocks miss having worst week in a year
Associated Press A late rally Friday prevented the stock market from having its worst week in
Road closing
Road closing LAKE MILTON Mahoning Avenue will be closed between South East River Road and
Travel Center robbery
Travel Center robbery AUSTINTOWN A 45-year-old Wisconsin man told township police he was robbed
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A county grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges this week: Jerome
NFL retirees pushing for inclusion in labor talks
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Carl Eller doesn’t want to be one of the bad guys, not when the
News shows
News shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Jack Lew, head of the
Rupert Murdoch accepts resignations
Rupert Murdoch accepts resignations LONDON Rupert Murdoch accepted the resignations of The Wall
Investor makes unusual offer to buy Clorox Co.
Associated Press NEW YORK Activist investor Carl Icahn made an unusual offer to buy Clorox Co.
Years ago
Today is Saturday, July 16, the 197th day of 2011. There are 168 days left in the year. VINDICATOR
The Open Championship
Clarke and Glover are tied for first, but only seven shots separate the field Associated Press
Local youths tour British Isles
Staff report youngstown Ten local youths from area high schools joined another 10 from Akron and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Rib Festival, 2-9 p.m.: Mastropietro Winery, 14558 Ellsworth Road,
Scholars group recognizes Boardman teacher
Staff report atlanta, ga. Boardman High School teacher Evelyn Stanton was recently selected as a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William E. Kuhley, 45, of 146 Jackson St.,
VBS on steroids
Today’s summer-based schools more akin to day camp than Sunday school By Jessamy Brown McClatchy
Campus Notes
Donald Allison, a graduate of Canfield High School, has been inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta and
Billy Beck to perform at Choices
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Youngstown’s Billy Beck is back with a new solo CD. The
NEOUCOM GRADUATES
Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy in Rootstown welcomed Ohio’s newest
Appointing good judges
Opinion: Anchorage Daily News: In recent years the confirmation of federal judges has been delayed for
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
‘The Goat’ marks another triumph for director, actors, Playhouse
By Milan Paurich entertainment@vindy.com When Gene Wilder romanced a comely sheep named Daisy
Roadwork respects Jewish ritual
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Carmageddon, schmarmageddon. Like just about everybody else,
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xQ 9 5 uA K 4 v9 3 wA K Q 7 6 The
Birthdays
Birthdays Drummer Stewart Copeland of The Police is 59. Actress Phoebe Cates is 48. Actor Daryl
Pirates in first place in Central
Associated Press HOUSTON Jeff Karstens pitched a five-hitter and Andrew McCutchen tripled and
Rose Hill Drive perseveres
Stone Temple Pilots tour By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com Perseverance and a little bit
Outdoor service
Outdoor service hubbard Hubbard First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave., plans an outdoor
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: THE OHIO STATE
Woodside Elementary celebrates great year with Fun Day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com School festivities at Woodside Elementary are usually held in
Presbyterian Preschool enjoys ‘Rumble in the Jungle’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From June 6 to 10, it was a jungle inside Poland Presbyterian
Madcap Puppets kick off summer reading at Poland library
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This year, the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County’s
Future kindergartners prepare for school
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although totally asserting their independence is still a few
Golf classic benefits Akron Children's
The first annual “Clubs for Kids” Golf Classic to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Shepherd celebrates strawberry summer
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During the height of strawberry season, Boardman Shepherd of
Boardman briefs
Adviser earns prestigious award Edward Jones financial adviser Valerie D’Apolito, of Boardman,
Boardman’s Dobson auditions for dance show
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Boardman ballroom dancer Kristin Dobson and her partner Travis
Golf classic benefits Akron Children’s
The first annual “Clubs for Kids” Golf Classic to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Library kicks off reading program
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This year, the summer reading program of the Public Library of
Austintown briefs
Host families needed for international students Five international students coming to the
Canfield quartet takes Venice vacation
After four years of learning Italian, Gretchen Scheel, Mary Wirtz and Lauren Lewis celebrated their
Union students bring pets to school
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On June 7, the second-graders of Sue Flasco’s Union classroom
Sports briefs
Poland’s Reardon verbals to Miami (OH) Poland quarterback Colin Reardon verbally committed to play
Township parks supervisor retires
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Joyce Gottron said a variety of factors helped forge her
Austintown kicks off summer concert series
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On Tuesdays in the summertime, a journey to Austintown Township
Dobbins students, teachers play ‘Minute to Win It’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Usually during school Fun Days, the kids are the guests that get
Little Spartans registration set for Monday
The Boardman Little Spartans will conduct registration for the 2011 football season on Monday from
Gina Cimmento dancers deliver high energy recital
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Gina Cimmento Dancers performed their annual recital
Girl Scout volunteers have fun serving others
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In a perfect blend of community service and helping others,
Slovak Society garage sale benefits Beatitude House
The National Slovak Society’s Assembly 731 members are organizing a flea-market-type garage sale
Curves offers weight loss rebate
The Austintown Curves, in addition to the Hubbard/Liberty and Niles locations, will be participating
Applewood swimmers beat Logan
The Applewood swim team won its second meet of the summer season, beating Logan 455-22 July 7.
Canfield briefs
Canfield grad earns honors at Ohio University Lindsay Lewis, a 2010 Canfield High School graduate,
Sports briefs
Canfield 12U baseball team in district final The Canfield 12 U district baseball team recently won
Golf classic benefits Akron Children’s
The first annual “Clubs for Kids” Golf Classic to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Gina Cimmento dancers deliver high energy recital
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Gina Cimmento Dancers performed their annual recital
Sports briefs
BTSC swimmers fall to FAST The Boardman Tennis and Swim Club swimmers lost to the Firestone Area
Soccer camp focuses on skills, teamwork
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To help players prepare for the Canfield Soccer Club’s
Sports briefs
Ferris finishes sixth at qualifier Former Ohio State gymnast Ronald Ferris, 27, of Austintown,
Slovak Society garage sale
The National Slovak Society’s Assembly 731 members are organizing a flea-market-type garage sale
Slovak Society garage sale benefits Beatitude House
The National Slovak Society’s Assembly 731 members are organizing a flea-market-type garage sale
Slovak Society garage sale benefits charity
The National Slovak Society’s Assembly 731 members are organizing a flea-market-type garage sale
Poland briefs
Alum makes the Dean’s List Devyn Appugliese, a freshman in the A.J. Palumbo School of Business
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