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Youngstown forum speakers warn of dangers of Social Security cuts
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than $150,000 was spent recently on a
Norwegian boy who camped in Campbell returns home to massacre
BY WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com POLAND Sivert, an 11-year-old Norwegian boy, spent a
Salem seeks revenue from selling its water to drilling companies
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com SALEM The city is trying to take advantage of its ample
Ohio’s losses from 2011 storms already top $500 million
Associated Press AKRON A handful of major storms that damaged parts of Ohio this year have
Obama to meet with top congressional leaders tonight on debt crisis
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will meet with the top Senate and House
Pirates snap 3-game skid with 4-3 win over Cards
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Xavier Paul scored on Chase d’Arnaud’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th and
Unearned runs help White Sox beat Indians 4-2
CLEVELAND (AP) — Edwin Jackson beat Cleveland for the ninth straight time after Indians rookie
US Rep. Ryan surprises Austintown Korean veteran with medals
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN – Tonday is a special day for Donald Lariccia.
Ohio recovers record $103M in Medicaid, workers’ comp fraud
Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio The Ohio attorney general’s office says its units that deal with
US Rep. Tim Ryan raises $184K in second quarter of 2011
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The veteran members of Congress representing
Revision in state report cards likely to boost academic standings
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown A change in one factor of the state report
70th anniversary of Thomases marked June 26
CANFIELD A celebration on June 26 honored Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas of Canfield for their 70th
Catullos observe 50th anniversary at family dinner
BOARDMAN Joseph and Susan Catullo of Boardman were honored in observance of their 50th wedding
Hamrocks mark golden year of marriage
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamrock Sr. of Austintown marked their 50th wedding anniversary
Golf outing to help pay for transplant
Golf outing to help pay for transplant BOARDMAN A benefit golf outing is planned for Saturday at
GARDEN CLUBS
UPCOMING Men’s Garden Club of Youngstown will have its annual steak fry for members and guests at
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
ROCC and Rescue event to have Casino Royale theme
SALEM Tickets are now on sale for the second annual ROCC and Rescue Reverse Raffle for the benefit
Women artists win honors as talents are judged at show
YOUNGSTOWN The 29th annual Women Artists: A Celebration art show, sponsored by the YWCA of
Champagne Luncheon will help senior center
EAST LIVERPOOL Catholic Charities Senior Center will host its annual Champagne Luncheon from 11
Mathews district residents invited to meet the new superintendent
Mathews Board of Education is encouraging the public to meet the district’s new superintendent, Lewis Lowery, at its next board meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the multipurpose room of Baker Elementary School on Sheridan Drive.
Copper wire stolen from Penn Power poles
Someone cut copper ground wires from at least 75 Penn Power utility poles.
Sandy Lake man killed in crash with dump truck
A Sandy Lake man was killed in an accident on Glenn School Road in Mill Creek Township.
Woman interested in case of Jordan Brown
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. With only weeks remaining until Jordan
In search of another title, Pavlik says he has no plans to depart
In search of another title, Pavlik says he has no plans to depart By JOE SCALZO
Wing Fest variety adds spice to Covelli atmosphere
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While participating in a three-day festival at the
Scrappers tally four in 7th to beat Renegades
Staff report FISHKILL, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored four times in the seventh
On area diamonDs Sandlot roundup
CABA World Series Day 5 Astro Falcons 12, Oakland Bulldogs 2 The Astros stayed undefeated,
Mount Carmel Festival: A food lover’s dream
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown A walk through the 13th annual Our Lady of
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star comfortable in heat
Associated Press MILLVILLE, N.J. He really is the hottest actor around. Most co-stars of a
Boardman group sees police levy as ‘caustic’
Monday trustees meeting to be the last before vote By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
Douglas’ 3-pointer gives East an All-Star victory
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO There were the record number of first-time WNBA All-Stars, and a
Warren PLAV post donates to veterans housing building
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN The Polish Legion of American Veterans Post 164
Jackson Milton Library to boast flexibility
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com LAKE MILTON The new Jackson-Milton public library
Area golf scores
Men St. Christine Golf League (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Bob Ziak, Tom Hricko, Don Bedock 35.
Beaver Township will begin bicentennial festivities Tuesday
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Ask Barbara Morey nearly any question about a
Lawrence County officials accept $4M in state funds for Jameson
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County commissioners accepted an
Cutting costs with a dedicated couponer
Lori Factor of Canfield describes herself as a dedicated couponer, and says coupons are like money.
Civil suits pile up for Anthony
Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony initially claimed 2-year-old Caylee Marie was
ARMED FORCES DIGEST
armed forces digest VETERANS Women’s conference COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Veterans
METRO DIGEST || Public discussion
Public discussion YOUNGSTOWN Universal Cafe at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm
Allergy drug makes it hard to pee
Q. I am really allergic to cats. My nose gets stuffed up, my eyes start to itch, and I become very
ITALIAN FEST RETURNS
Youngstowners of all stripes are attracted to the urban heart of the region By GUY D’ASTOLFO
Assault in Oslo resembled attack in Oklahoma City
Associated Press OSLO, Norway Police arrived at an island massacre about an hour and a half
Harrison, Bettis among the guests as Ben Roethlisberger gets married
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Ben Roethlisberger got the privacy he wanted for his wedding
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS The name of a school at which a tree toppled on its property was misidentified in
Man who barked at police dog may face trial
Associated Press MASON A southwest Ohio man charged with teasing a police dog by barking at it
Superhero Tour
Guided walk is all about comic book stars and the guys who created them By JOCELYN NOVECK
Stalled talks on debt risk stock plunge
Associated Press WASHINGTON Precariously short of time, congressional leaders struggled in
‘Gone With Wind’ dresses faded
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Efforts to preserve and restore several iconic dresses from the
Blyleven, Alomar ready for Hall
Associated Press COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. Bert Blyleven knows what took him to where he’s been and
Many kids subsist on chicken nuggets
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 35-year-old granddaughter, “Sally,” has a 5
Calcavecchia, 2 others tied at Senior British
Associated Press WALTON ON THE HILL, England Mark Calcavecchia surrendered a three-shot cushion
GO & DO
TOday Dances Bob Turcola Orchestra, 3 to 7 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon
Greatest, YSU golf start partnership
Greatest, YSU golf start partnership The Greatest Golfer of the Valley has quickly vaulted to the
COUPON LINGO
COUPON LINGO Devotees of extreme couponing have their own lingo Peelies: Peel off coupons that
Van Pelt surges for lead at PGA Canadian Open
Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia Bo Van Pelt held his finish after a perfect iron
Smart shopping
Smart shopping Finding the best deals Here’s a brief rundown of some of the popular Mahoning
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
What’s the best use of racetrack?
Opinion: If the plan to build a $200 million horse-racing facility in Austintown becomes a reality, it will
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Today’s birthdays: Actor John Aniston (”Days of Our Lives”) is 78. Comedian Ruth Buzzi
Supreme Court has acted irresponsibly
McClatchy Newspapers I believe it is vital that First Amendment rights be protected, and I further
Years ago
Today is Sunday, July 24, the 205th day of 2011. There are 160 days left in the year. Associated
Columbiana, Trumbull county courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Anna Vellone et al v. Brandon Mercer, personal injury.
Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead in London
McClatchy Newspapers LONDON British retro-soul singer Amy Jade Winehouse, who was found dead
Cards’ 5-run fifth wallops Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Lance Berkman and Yadier Molina homered during St. Louis’ five-run
Collectors seek items with hidden meanings
Antiques are mysterious in many ways. Some, like an asparagus server, were made to do jobs that
Eastside Friends and Family Their purpose is simple: Staying in touch
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It usually follows that most high-school classmates
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, 1 p.m.: Final day begins with a
HOT TO ROT
A sizeable segment of American homeowners are composting McClatchy Newspapers If you’re still
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
First rule for politicians: Listen
Opinion: First rule for politicians: Listen News flash to Democrats: The Republican Party is not going to
North Side water break
North Side water break youngstown A main waterline break near Northside Hospital left much of
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Sheet music, “I Ain’t Got Nobody and Nobody Cares for Me,” Sophie Tucker and black man on cover,
Woman retires after 6 decades of serving as village postmaster
Associated Press CABLE, Ohio An Ohioan who retired this year as the longest-serving postmaster
Safe-driving course offered for seniors
Special to The Vindicator Shepherd of the Valley is offering the AAA Safe Driving for Mature
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Howland local school board, noon, Middle School Media Center. Mahoning Valley
Miyazato leads LPGA Evian by 2
Associated Press EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France Former champion Ai Miyazato of Japan shot a 5-under 67
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. With the cancellation of “V” and “The Event,” are we
Mahoning government gets its financial act together — sort of
Opinion: When Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains explained the hefty pay raises he was giving his staff at
Couponing Tips
Couponing Tips Much like a sporting event, couponing has its own enforced rules and courtesies.
NFLPA executive panel could vote Monday
Associated Press NEW YORK Though a vote to end the four-month lockout isn’t a certainty, the
Looking for stimulus funds? Look no farther than V&M
Editorial: It’s a popular pastime in some quar- ters to denigrate the federal stimulus bill as a waste of
G’DAY MATE
Evans set to become first Aussie to capture Tour de France crown Associated Press GRENOBLE,
Area golf calendar
JULY Today — Girard Lions Club outing at Deer Creek. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Today — Brett
Recalling less partisan Congress
Opinion: Some years before she died, former first lady Betty Ford asked journalist Cokie Roberts to speak at
High court’s fine wine decision
Editorial: A decision from the Ohio Supreme Court this month that enables a Lake Milton winery to continue to
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