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Escapee from Sharon Corrections Center remains at large

Staff Report SHARON, Pa. Pennsylvania State Police are seeking an inmate they say escaped from


Mahoning Valley gets $300,000 in federal funds for food, shelter programs

Staff Report WASHINGTON, D.C. The Mahoning Valley has been awarded nearly $300,000 in federal


Darren Clarke wins British Open

Darren Clarke wins British Open.


Orioles use four homers to drop Indians

Orioles use four homers to drop Indians.


Japan stuns US in World Cup final

Japan stuns US in World Cup final


Valley family to bicycle 270 miles next weekend in fundraiser for Lou Gehrig’s disease

By William K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the third consecutive year, Team Bannon,


Warren considers borrowing $24.3 million for capital improvements in city

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN City council will probably make a decision in September


Air Quality Advisory issued for sensitive groups in the Mahoning Valley

Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Today is an Air Quality Advisory Day in the Mahoning Valley, according


Obama to nominate ex-Ohio Attorney General Cordray to top consumer post

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama intends to nominate former Ohio Attorney

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Saving more pets’ lives could bring $100,000 to Angels for Animals

By CHRISTINE DARIN TheNewsOutlet.Com CANFIELD Kelly Black, feline manager and foster


Giving to YSU Annual Fund quadruples over past decade

Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Giving to the Youngstown State University’s Annual Fund has reached a


White House holds out hope for ‘something big’ to avoid debt crisis

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House held out hope today that congressional leaders


UPDATE: Angry crowd yells ‘baby killer’ at Anthony as she leaves Fla. jail

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla Casey Anthony walked out of jail a free woman under heavy guard


At Fair Park, Graces mark 50th milestone

CANFIELD Dominic and Sally Grace of Canfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a

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MASONIC GROUPS

THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet at 11:30 a.m. at T.J.’s Restaurant in the Holiday Inn


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Garden Gate will tour D.J.’s Greenhouse in Transfer, Pa., with dinner to follow. Co-hostess


PAR Golf Outing will benefit Rich Center, No Stone Unturned

POLAND The committee for the PAR Golf Outing, an annual fundraiser, is announcing that this year’s

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Walk to End Alzheimer’s needs teams to participate

CANFIELD The Greater East Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association is recruiting teams for the


Next Miss Italian Youngstown waits to wear the 2011 crown

Miss Italian Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN The Miss Italian Youngs-town beauty and talent pageant has

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SENIOR MENUS

MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in


Bernards, family observe 50th in Youngstown

YOUNGSTOWN AND BOCA RATON, FLA. Jerry and Jeannette Bernard of Youngstown and Boca Raton were

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at


SENIOR CITIZENS

55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Tuesday at Eat’n Park in Austintown. Austintown


Birds, hotdogs and a new pier planned for Mosquito's Lakeview Discovery Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mosquito Lake invites anyone interested in the outdoors to attend Mosquito’s Lakeview Discovery Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Lakeview Recreation Area, off state Route 305 near the Mosquito Lake dam.


Miss Vargas, Mr. Hernandez set wedding date

YOUNGSTOWN Migdalia Vargas and Hector M. Hernandez Sr., both of Youngstown, are announcing their

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Stacey Vantell, Matthew Hricko to marry in Aug.

Gregory and Mary Margaret Vantell of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Shannon Sears will be bride of Charles Eddy III

CANFIELD The parents of Shannon Christine Sears of Youngstown and Charles Clifford Eddy III of

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Casey Anthony freed from Florida jail early today

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony was freed from a Florida jail early today, 12 days


Dunn’s grand slam not enough as Scrappers fall to Jammers

A bad first inning proved too much to overcome as the Mahoning Valley Scrappers fell to the Jamestown Jammers 13-6 in a New York-Penn League game on Saturday.


Ed Port adjusts to appearance, opportunities after surgery

Ed Port feels nothing but good when he puts his hand to his face.

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Joe Jeswald reflects on 35-year career in Girard schools

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard Joe Jeswald spent his 35-year career in education


KC Serna makes his pitch for Scrappers

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com NILES After four weeks in his inaugural season as Mahoning


Boardman’s Mannozzi places sixth at USA outdoor meet

Michael Mannozzi of Boardman made it two out of two.


Eastwood Rib Fest serves it up spicy

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES What makes one barbecued rib stand out from the others?


Holland’s homer lifts Canfield to LL title

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN After hitting the ball sharply but unable to


Balloons take to skies over New Castle

By Mary Grzebieniak news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Twenty-two balloons, including two new


Bumpy road looks pretty good now for US

The bumpy, windy road got the Americans right where they wanted to go all along.


Name released of boy killed in crash

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police Chief Jimmy Hughes has released the name of


Terlesky, 11, keeps gathering golfing gold

Staff report BOARDMAN Junior golfer Brian Terlesky has enjoyed a busy and successful summer at a


Hearing set for felon’s council candidacy

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com new castle, pa. A hearing to determine whether a city


Debt debate renews calls for controlling Medicare costs

By Noam N. LEVEY Chicago Tribune WASHINGTON The heated debate over the federal debt has


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Names to be added to memorial LOWELLVILLE American Legion Post 247 in


Nonresidents commit most serious crimes in Boardman

Boardman Patrolman Jamison Diglaw searches a subject while Lt. Ed McConnell watches after a recent traffic stop on Market Street. A small amount of marijuana was found in the vehicle.

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Bumpy road looks pretty good now for US

Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany The bumpy, windy road got the Americans right where they


Vanendert takes stage, but Voeckler retains lead

Associated Press PLATEAU DE BEILLE, France French cyclist Thomas Voeckler retained the lead of


Gone but not off the hook

Editorial: Gone but not off the hook Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro got off on the wrong foot


SPIRIT BY THE NUMBERS

SPIRIT BY THE NUMBERS 35 planes now 33 planes on order 46 destinations: 20 in the U.S., 13 in


spirit fees What to expect to pay

Standard passengers can count on the following fees; discounts are available for members of the $9


Facing new look on life w

After surgery, Port adjusts to appearance, opportunities By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com


NorTech to host networking event

NorTech to host networking event YOUNGSTOWN NorTech Energy Enterprise will host a free


Don’t ignore diabetes

Opinion: Special to The Vindicator Because cancer is so closely associated with death, a diagnosis of the


METRO DIGEST || Mosquito Lakeview Discovery Day set

Mosquito Lakeview Discovery Day set BAZETTA The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mosquito Lake


BLOODY BRUTAL

— 140th british open | Day 3 SEmD Clarke avoids weather, takes Open lead Associated Press


No ‘Carmageddon’ on busy LA freeway

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Southern Californians were making the ultimate sacrifice Saturday


Birthdays

Birthdays Comedian Phyllis Diller is 94. Actor Donald Sutherland is 76. Actress-singer Diahann


Columbiana, Trumbull county courts

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Mary Votaw v. State Auto Insurance, personal injury.


Plaque in borough honors heroine

Associated Press AMBLER, Pa. A Quaker widow who rushed to the scene of a train wreck and was


Orioles survive Tribe rally, snap losing skid

Associated Press baltimore Alfredo Simon pitched seven innings of three-hit ball, Nick Markakis


Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. In the movie “Angel Eyes,” with Jennifer Lopez and


Disappointed McIlroy doubts Open chances

Associated Press SAndwich, England Rory McIlroy knows a thing or two about records, setting a


Youngstown police investigate shooting on city’s South Side

Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN Police are searching for a 19-year-old Youngstown man they believe shot


Bowyer moves on from ’10 penalty

Associated Press loudon, n.h. Clint Bowyer put the trophy from last year’s victory at New


GO & DO

TOday Dances USA Dance (lessons begin at 5), 6:15 to 9 p.m., Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle


Astros rally in eighth, topple Pirates

Associated Press houston Humberto Quintero hit the go-ahead single in a three-run eighth inning


Browns prep for lockout end

Akron Beacon Journal The NFL’s lockout has robbed the new Browns coaches of opportunities to


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 33-0-1 Pick 42-7-6-2 Rolling Cash


Fugitive of the Week

Fugitive of the Week The FBI/Mahoning Valley Violent Crimes Task Force is asking the public’s help


Newsmakers

Newsmakers Vanessa Minnillo, Nick Lachey wed LOS ANGELES After dating for more than five


We made more Greatest spots

We made more Greatest spots The demand for spots in the 2011 Greatest Golfer of the Valley tourney


Casey Anthony faces uncertain future

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony spent her last day in jail Saturday preparing for


New Castle Playhouse presents a delightful ‘Bye Bye Birdie’

By Milan Paurich news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Even with a faulty AC that made the auditorium


In honor of a greatest guy

Opinion: The second year of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley amateur tournament is exceeding our


On area diamonds | Sandlot roundup

Hampton 12, Tri-T Palomino 2 BUTLER, PA. Youngstown Tri-T Palomino stranded 11 runners, twice


Ex-Browns player now runs famed Cleveland murder trial

Associated Press cleveland The judge running the trial of a man charged with killing 11 women


Congress seeks solution; Obama appeals to public

Associated Press WASHINGTON Racing the debt clock, Congress is working on dual tracks while


Hammarstrom, Sweden top France for 3rd place

Associated Press SINSHEIM, Germany Marie Hammarstrom scored in the 82nd minute Saturday, giving


Births

Births ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER Megan Browning and John Rogers II, Warren, boy, July 15.


Woman accused of groping TSA agent

Woman accused of groping TSA agent PHOENIX Authorities say a Colorado woman who reportedly


Mount Carmel Italian Festival to begin

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 13th annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival will be


Riding with Boardman police reveals a cross-section of crime

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Looking out of a police cruiser window, officers

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Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Weathersfield school board, work session, 5 p.m., 3750 N. Main St., Mineral Ridge.


Eastwood Rib Fest Today’s schedule

Admission: Free until 5 p.m., $5.00 after 5 p.m. No admission charge for children 10 and under.


Bon Ami marks anniversary

Company has stuck with all-natural formulas since 1886 McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo.


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: vSteve Fazzini performs from 2 to 4 p.m. in Firestone Park


Using coupons? Retain common sense, civility

Carrie Rocha is used to the e-mails asking where to find the best deal on toilet paper. But the


Deconstructing professional advice

McClatchy Newspapers While wandering through various Internet parenting sites the other day, I


CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

CURRENT PRICES Current prices are recorded from antiques shows, flea markets, sales and auctions


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bridge North-South vulnerable. South deals. NORTH x4 3 u9 7 4 3 2 v7 3 2 wA Q 4 WEST


Air-traffic controllers cope with wild swings

Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Sitting in an airport tower peering into the darkness or working inside


Breaking new ground

amc’s ‘breaking bad’ Associated Press NEW YORK Walter White has lived a hectic life since


‘Families are the reason’

24,000 visitor passes distributed for 9/11 memorial Associated Press NEW YORK More than 24,000


Does vitamin D cause heart attacks?

Q. I get a health newsletter from a respected medical center. I noticed in the last issue that


THAT’S the SPIRIT

Airline stands by its ‘ultra low fares,’ no matter the cost McClatchy Newspapers MIAMI


Having fun in the great outdoors

Camp Stambaugh hosts Cub Scout Day Camp STACEY WILLIS Special to The Vindicator CANFIELD


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9


China’s farmers facing struggle

Los Angeles Times SIJIAZHUANG, China Han Jin thought he had a foolproof business plan to get his


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, July 17, the 198th day of 2011. There are 167 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


record reviews

JILL SCOTT Album: “The Light of the Sun” (Blues Babe) Grade: B Jill Scott’s fourth album — her


Some ‘fakes’ can be valuable today

Sometimes “fake” is fine in the world of collectors. There are examples of “faux” marble made


PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending July 9

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Now You See Her” by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge (Little, Brown) 2.


Ocarina makes beautiful music on an iPhone

We live in interesting times, especially when it comes to technology. I can’t wait to see what’s in


Google all the time on a Chromebook

By RON HARRIS Associated Press ATLANTA New laptops running Google’s Chrome operating system


Court reorganization plan falls short of the mark

Editorial: There’s a phrase that grew out of the sinking of the world’s greatest passenger ocean liner of its


Is fed probe cause for concern?

Opinion: Now that the Mahoning County government corruption ball is in the U.S. Justice Department’s court,


AREA GOLF SCORES

MEN St. Christine (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Bob Ziak 36, Paul Moore 38, Bryan Ziak, Mark Popovec,


H.B. 159 targets voter fraud

Opinion: H.B. 159 targets voter fraud Being proactive in thwart- ing the flaunting of any law should be