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16-year-old shot and killed on South Avenue in Youngstown
xxxxx YOUNGSTOWN Sixteen-year-old Brandon Adkins was shot in the back and killed at about 11:30
Denny Hamlin wins NASCAR race at Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. (AP) — Denny Hamlin won a NASCAR Sprint Cup race for the first time this year,
Niles shuts off water to businesses for failure to do tests
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The city’s water superintendent briefly shut down water
Closing arguments scheduled in corruption case of county commissioner
Associated Press SCRANTON, Pa. Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in the corruption trial
Fiery plane crash in Ohio kills two from New Jersey
Staff Report Columbus The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Circleville Post, is investigating a
Celina woman crowned Miss Ohio in Mansfield
Associated Press MANSFIELD, Ohio A 22-year-old vocalist from Celina has been crowned Miss Ohio
Columbus police this morning critically injure man who refused to drop knife
Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police say two officers responding to a call about an armed
Stacy Croxall, Matthew Lenton plan Aug. rite
SALEM Stacy Danelle Croxall and Matthew Robert Lenton, both of Salem, are announcing their
Megan McNally, John Jervinsky to wed in August
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McNally of Poland announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Julie Mayer, Shaun Toth plan August wedding
Julie Mayer and Shaun Toth, both of Austintown, will be married at 11 a.m. Aug. 13 at Kidston
Picnic observes 50th anniversary for the Perrys
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Roy Perry Sr. of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with
Children host luncheon for Semivans’ 50th
AUSTINTOWN Richard and Carolyn Semivan of Austintown were honored for their 50th wedding
Furanos, family mark couple’s 50th anniversary
POLAND A 50th wedding celebration honoring Mr. and Mrs. Osvaldo Furano of Poland began in April
Schrums observe 50th anniversary with reception
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thomas Schrum of Limestone, Maine, celebrated their 50th wedding
Luncheon to mark 50th anniversary for the Arundels
LIBERTY Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Arundel Sr. of Liberty will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary
50 years of marriage for Gibbonses
MINERAL RIDGE John J. Jr. and Mary P. Gibbons of Mineral Ridge, who were married June 10, 1961, at
YWCA to help women to obtain IT careers
YWCA to help women to obtain IT careers YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown and the National
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY East will meet at 11:30 a.m. for a picnic at Fellows Riverside Gardens, in the Kingston
York Rite Bodies install officers
YOUNGSTOWN The York Rite Bodies of Youngstown had their annual installation of officers recently
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary’s Church, 12:30 p.m.
‘Fire Up for the Fourth’ to honor late Chief Tieche
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | 4th of July celebration CANFIELD “Fire Up for the Fourth” is the theme
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, outdoor walking
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
Teen Challenge disciple stumbles upon funeral urn in Mill Creek Park
By robert guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com youngstown Jesse Lavin never intended during a hike
Valley landowners, beware of drilling deals that could cost you thousands
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Gas and oil drilling is a quickly growing
More Ohio seniors choose home over nursing homes
The number of older Ohio residents getting long-term Medicaid care in their own homes and communities instead of nursing homes has more than quadrupled since 1993, new data from the Scripps Gerontology Center show.
Miracle in motion for Ed Port
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com austintowN Fulfillment of Ed Port’s
Youth golf thrives in Mahoning Valley, but not without challenges
By PETE MOLLICA sports@vindy.com Over the years, the Mahoning Valley has been a hot bed for
A coach and a father figure: YCS girls team feels blessed
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Bill Hoelzel is many things — father, husband,
Scrappers rally for first win
Staff report NILES Harold Guerrero rebounded from a rocky first inning to pitch five innings,
Juan Salinas set for pro debut
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN At this time last year, Juan Salinas was closing in
Youngstown area Soap Box Derby winners head to Akron
Girls dominate derby; 1934 Youngstown champ returns By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com CORTLAND
Mill Creek MetroParks abloom in flowers at annual exhibition
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Many people are familiar with the appealing
Mooney ‘Camp of Champions’ is set
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Nebraska coach Bo Pelini will headline the annual “Camp of Champions,”
Juliana Ferguson-Yasnowski’s dream helps children in Africa
BY JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com hermitage, pa. Juliana Ferguson-Yasnowski’s dream is
Akise Teague named Ohio MVP in victory
Staff/wire report HERSHEY, PA. Akise Teague accounted for 182 all-purpose yards and scored three
Hundreds savor food, culture at first Simply Slavic Festival
By Robert guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com youngstown The smell of boiled cabbage and the
St. Charles fest seeks to boost ’11 attendance
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN St. Charles Festival organizers say new
METRO DIGEST || Volant feast to feature Amish wedding feast
Amish wedding feast VOLANT, Pa. A Volant Independence Festival featuring an interactive Amish
Gov. Kasich on Ohio's money games
In an exclusive interview, Gov. John Kasich tells The Vindicator,"This administration is committed to getting VLTs to Youngstown.”
A calling and a cause
Longtime area labor representative has union worker in her blood By Karl Henkel
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, June 19, the 170th day of 2011. There are 195 days left in the year. This is
More give QR codes a try
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Suddenly, they’re popping up everywhere — those square,
RECORD REVIEWS
MADELEINE PEYROUX Album: “Standing on the Rooftop” (Emarcy/Decca) Grade: B+ “Standing on the
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Korean War ceremony AUSTINTOWN Korean War Veterans Association Chapter
Collectors seek phrenology-related items
Phrenology, the study of the shape of the skull, supposedly could tell the shape of your brain and
Evolution of pesticides
Green trend comes to lawns with a splash of dandelion yellow Chicago Tribune CHICAGO With a
Some facts to consider at YSU
Opinion: It appears the contract negotiations between Youngstown State University and the union representing
AirRun app gives local work force a boost
Local is a good thing, especially when you need something quickly. Oh sure, you can order something
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Beaver Township Ruritan Father’s Day Car Show, 1 to 5 p.m.: The
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending June 11
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Hit List” by Laurell K. Hamilton (Berkley) 2. “The Kingdom” by Clive
38th annual daytime emmys Wayne Brady looking to up entertainment factor
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Wayne Brady is right at home amid the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas,
CAREER PATHS
Klacik Real Estate in Poland recently announced the addition of Eric Caspary as a broker associate.
newsmakers
newsmakers Clarence Clemons of E Street Band dies PALM BEACH, Fla. A spokeswoman for Bruce
Dad: Thanks for all the viewing time
By Michael Phillips McClatchy Newspapers My father, whom I admire as much as I admire and
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Why is ABC axing our favorite soaps, “All My
Will cool weather mean vintage year for wines?
Contra Costa Times WALNUT CREEK, Calif. If you’re worried that all this unseasonable weather and
Seminar will focus on info-tech careers
Seminar will focus on info-tech careers YOUNGSTOWN The Young Women Committed to Action group in
Try these money to-dos when saying ‘I do’
As a wedding planner, Lora Grafenstein-Kinzel has gleaned a lot from her clients about couples and
‘Jersey Boys’ rumble onto Cleveland stage
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com cleveland The idea that a musical about a rough and
Mahoning County’s treasurer should seek special state audit
Editorial: Daniel Yemma was sworn in last week as Mahoning County treasurer against the backdrop of his
Promise to seniors is sacred
Opinion: Over 40 years ago, President Johnson instituted a new American promise. His promise was clear.
A closer look at e-book readers
By PETER SVENSSON Associated Press NEW YORK When Amazon.com’s ground-breaking Kindle e-book
GO & DO
TODAY Dances Eddie Vallus Band II, 3 to 7 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon
FATHER knows best
Vindicator Contest Winner Jason Markey of Poland is the winning dad in The Vindicator’s Father’s
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64, White Shrine of Jerusalem, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the
YSU faculty, staff have made many sacrifices in pay, workload
Opinion: YSU faculty, staff have made many sacrifices in pay, workload In last Sunday’s editorial, The
Morgan’s Wonderland
Texas theme park designed for visitors with special needs Associated Press SAN ANTONIO The
LIMELIGHT Awards, achievements
Joe Van Dudenhove III, a professional tobacconist with The Cigarette Factory, 18 Boardman-Poland
N. Lima author plans book-signings
N. Lima author plans book-signings COLUMBIANA Julia Fuhrman Davis of North Lima is the author of
Will instant coffee raise cholesterol?
Q. I’ve read that something in coffee raises cholesterol. I also read that using a filter to prepare
FACTS AND FIGURES
78 million U.S. households use home and garden pesticides. Herbicides account for the highest
Read to children from an early age
McClatchy Newspapers Q. In your book on 2-year-olds, you recommend reading to a child from early
Obama, Boehner, Kasich play golf
Obama, Boehner, Kasich play golf WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and House Speaker John
Character is a key for Cavs
By Mary Schmitt Boyer Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND If the NBA gave out frequent flier
YSU 101: There’s always money
Opinion: There’s a lot to like about Youngstown State University, and I continue to discover more likes
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m. Boardman Park St. James Meeting House, 375
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Gena Rowlands is 81. Singer Spanky McFarlane (Spanky and Our Gang) is 69. Nobel
Kurt Busch will start first
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service BROOKLYN, Mich. Kurt Busch broke his routine
nba draft Details
When: Thursday, 7:30 p.m. TV: ESPN. First-round order: 1. Cleveland (from L.A. Clippers). 2.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LaWYERS Pesci admitted to bar Lori L. Pesci of Poland was admitted to the Ohio
Sharapova goes for 2nd Wimbledon title
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England For all that Maria Sharapova already has accomplished in
Williams sisters make their return at Wimbledon
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Two simple words at the end of a June 7 tweet said it all:
McDowell: ‘It’s not really a US Open’
Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. Rory McIlroy isn’t the only golfer having his way with the Blue
NATO: Airstrike mistakenly hit Libyan rebels
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya NATO said Saturday it mistakenly struck a column of Libyan rebel
Valley suitors ready for the gate
By CHRIS COTOLESE TheNewsOutlet.org A light rain falls on the racetrack at Mountaineer Casino,
Autopsy was ‘shoddy,’ defense expert says
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A renowned forensics expert testified Saturday that the autopsy
Franchitti on the pole at Milwaukee
Associated Press WEST ALLIS, Wis. Dario Franchitti put plenty of cars between himself and
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Afghan leader confirms peace talks with Taliban
Associated Press KABUL President Hamid Karzai acknowledged Saturday that the U.S. and Afghan
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Hall China Co. cake plate, Autumn Leaf pattern, gold trim, made for Jewel Tea Co., 91/2 inches, $20.
US men take on Jamaica
Associated Press WASHINGTON Now that the knockout games are here, the United States is ready to
Florida, Vanderbilt win CWS openers
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Brian Johnson and Bryson Smith drove in two runs apiece, Hudson
Truck crashes off side of overpass
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol says the driver of a tractor-
Columbiana, Trumbull county courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY NEW COMPLAINTS Calvary SPV I LLC v. Fred Biser, money. Mary
Rory McIlroy: ‘I know what I need to do’
Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. With each remarkable round, with each record-setting performance,
WINNERS
WINNERS Winners in the Greater Youngstown Area Soap Box Derby in Cortland on Saturday: Masters
mlb boxscores
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Carrasco sharp again as Indians beat Pirates
Associated Press CLEVELAND His no-hit bid over, Carlos Carrasco put his pride on the line and
MLB roundup Saturday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Yankees 4, Cubs 3 CHICAGO Curtis Granderson hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in