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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

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Catullos observe 50th anniversary at family dinner

BOARDMAN Joseph and Susan Catullo of Boardman were honored in observance of their 50th wedding

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Hamrocks mark golden year of marriage

AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamrock Sr. of Austintown marked their 50th wedding anniversary

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Block party on Aug. 6


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

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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

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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.


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

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Woman interested in case of Jordan Brown

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. With only weeks remaining until Jordan

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Scrappers tally four in 7th to beat Renegades

Staff report FISHKILL, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored four times in the seventh


Wing Fest variety adds spice to Covelli atmosphere

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While participating in a three-day festival at the

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Mount Carmel Festival: A food lover’s dream

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown A walk through the 13th annual Our Lady of

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On area diamonDs Sandlot roundup

CABA World Series Day 5 Astro Falcons 12, Oakland Bulldogs 2 The Astros stayed undefeated,


Boardman group sees police levy as ‘caustic’

Monday trustees meeting to be the last before vote By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com


‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star comfortable in heat

Associated Press MILLVILLE, N.J. He really is the hottest actor around. Most co-stars of 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


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


Area golf scores

Men St. Christine Golf League (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Bob Ziak, Tom Hricko, Don Bedock 35.


Jackson Milton Library to boast flexibility

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com LAKE MILTON The new Jackson-Milton public library


Beaver Township will begin bicentennial festivities Tuesday

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Ask Barbara Morey nearly any question about a

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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.


NFLPA executive panel could vote Monday

Associated Press NEW YORK Though a vote to end the four-month lockout isn’t a certainty, the


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


Recalling less partisan Congress

Opinion: Some years before she died, former first lady Betty Ford asked journalist Cokie Roberts to speak at


lottery

lottery Saturday’s numbers multistate Jackpot in Saturday’s Powerball drawing was an


Area golf calendar

JULY Today — Girard Lions Club outing at Deer Creek. Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Today — Brett


G’DAY MATE

Evans set to become first Aussie to capture Tour de France crown Associated Press GRENOBLE,


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


Couponing Tips

Couponing Tips Much like a sporting event, couponing has its own enforced rules and courtesies.


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


Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. With the cancellation of “V” and “The Event,” are we


Miyazato leads LPGA Evian by 2

Associated Press EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France Former champion Ai Miyazato of Japan shot a 5-under 67


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Howland local school board, noon, Middle School Media Center. Mahoning Valley


Safe-driving course offered for seniors

Special to The Vindicator Shepherd of the Valley is offering the AAA Safe Driving for Mature


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


CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

Sheet music, “I Ain’t Got Nobody and Nobody Cares for Me,” Sophie Tucker and black man on cover,


North Side water break

North Side water break youngstown A main waterline break near Northside Hospital left much of


First rule for politicians: Listen

Opinion: First rule for politicians: Listen News flash to Democrats: The Republican Party is not going to


SENIOR CITIZENS

Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.


HOT TO ROT

A sizeable segment of American homeowners are composting McClatchy Newspapers If you’re still


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival, 1 p.m.: Final day begins with a


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


COUPON LINGO

COUPON LINGO Devotees of extreme couponing have their own lingo Peelies: Peel off coupons that


Collectors seek items with hidden meanings

Antiques are mysterious in many ways. Some, like an asparagus server, were made to do jobs that


Cards’ 5-run fifth wallops Pirates

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Lance Berkman and Yadier Molina homered during St. Louis’ five-run


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Singer Amy Winehouse, 27, found dead in London

McClatchy Newspapers LONDON British retro-soul singer Amy Jade Winehouse, who was found dead


Columbiana, Trumbull county courts

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Anna Vellone et al v. Brandon Mercer, personal injury.


Years ago

Today is Sunday, July 24, the 205th day of 2011. There are 160 days left in the year. Associated


Supreme Court has acted irresponsibly

McClatchy Newspapers I believe it is vital that First Amendment rights be protected, and I further


BIRTHDAYS

BIRTHDAYS Today’s birthdays: Actor John Aniston (”Days of Our Lives”) is 78. Comedian Ruth Buzzi


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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


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


Blood Drives

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


Smart shopping

Smart shopping Finding the best deals Here’s a brief rundown of some of the popular Mahoning


Van Pelt surges for lead at PGA Canadian Open

Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia Bo Van Pelt held his finish after a perfect iron


Greatest, YSU golf start partnership

Greatest, YSU golf start partnership The Greatest Golfer of the Valley has quickly vaulted to the


GO & DO

TOday Dances Bob Turcola Orchestra, 3 to 7 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon


Calcavecchia, 2 others tied at Senior British

Associated Press WALTON ON THE HILL, England Mark Calcavecchia surrendered a three-shot cushion


Stalled talks on debt risk stock plunge

Associated Press WASHINGTON Precariously short of time, congressional leaders struggled in


Many kids subsist on chicken nuggets

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My 35-year-old granddaughter, “Sally,” has a 5


Blyleven, Alomar ready for Hall

Associated Press COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. Bert Blyleven knows what took him to where he’s been and


‘Gone With Wind’ dresses faded

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Efforts to preserve and restore several iconic dresses from the


Superhero Tour

Guided walk is all about comic book stars and the guys who created them By JOCELYN NOVECK


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


CORRECTIONS

CORRECTIONS The name of a school at which a tree toppled on its property was misidentified in


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


ITALIAN FEST RETURNS

Youngstowners of all stripes are attracted to the urban heart of the region By GUY D’ASTOLFO


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


METRO DIGEST || Public discussion

Public discussion YOUNGSTOWN Universal Cafe at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1105 Elm


ARMED FORCES DIGEST

armed forces digest VETERANS Women’s conference COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Veterans


Civil suits pile up for Anthony

Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony initially claimed 2-year-old Caylee Marie was