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Giants defeat Indians for sweep
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Madison Bumgarner bounced back from a one-out, eight-run performance with one
Plane crash kills Sharpsville man
GUSTAVUS The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a small-plane crash that killed a 30-year-
Kurt Busch grabs 1st road course victory
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The turnaround for Kurt Busch continued Sunday with a dominating run at
Program helps with college application process
champion Navigating the college application process can be difficult for anyone — especially those
Red Sox beat Pirates 4-2 to snap 4-game slide
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew Miller picked up his first win with Boston, scattering five hits over six
Sewer-line project in Austintown gets funding
Austintown Residents of a rural township road who say they’ve been waiting for years on a sewer-
Korean War casualties remembered
AUSTINTOWN While cars rushed by on Mahoning Avenue, a group of about 70 took time to honor area
Dogs have their day at Mosquito Lake
BAZETTA They were all there — every breed from German Shepherd to Chihuahua. More than 100 canines
Tea — for two — was sole reason to meet
Tea — for two — was good chance to meet By Barbara Shaffer Vindicator Society/Features Editor
Chizmars’ 65th anniversary is celebrated
CANFIELD Michael P. and Margaret A. Chizmar of Canfield celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
Renzenbrinks mark their 60th at restaurant
POLAND Springfield Grille in Boardman was the site of a 60th anniversary celebration May 28 for
Sara Kaminski | Kevin Kilpatrick
BOLANS, ANTIGUA Sara Kaminski became the bride of Kevin Kilpatrick in a May 21 ceremony at Curtain
Lisa Luchey | James Kutchel IV
YOUNGSTOWN Lisa Marie Luchey exchanged wedding vows with James Anthony Kutchel IV during a noon
Melany Nobbs | Brian Suchora
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Brian Suchora honeymooned on a Caribbean cruise after their April 30
Erin Wright engaged to wed Andrew Lothson
Plans for the engagement and upcoming marriage of Erin Elizabeth Wright of Chicago, daughter of Dale
Rachel Wilson, Robert Markwell plan Sept. rite
Rachel Wilson and Robert Markwell, both of Streetsboro, are announcing their engagement and upcoming
Miss Shaerban, Mr. Arundel plan Sept. wedding
GIRARD Tom and Cindi Arundel of Girard are announcing the engagement of their son, Josh Arundel of
Miss Alexander, Mr. Ramunno plan Sept. rite
The engagement of Amanda Leigh Alexander and Robert Lee Ramunno, both of Austintown, is being
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Walking Club at
Rose show winners are the blooming best
Following are the results of the ninth annual Rose Show sponsored by the Mahoning Valley Rose
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark Orthodox Church fellowship hall
First Clubs for Kids Golf Classic will help support Akron Children’s
YOUNGSTOWN A Clubs for Kids Golf Classic, to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, is
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
Though debt crisis could trigger 2nd recession, most Americans not worried
It might be time for another midnight ride by Paul Revere, this time warning "the creditors are coming."
Former Phantoms Mayfield, Saad taken in second round of NHL draft
Staff report A gloomy Friday night turned into sunshine Saturday morning for two former Phantoms
Arrests made in Adkins slaying
BOYS age 17, 15 to face charges By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Police have
Outdoor setting adds color to Blues Fest at Covelli
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Blues fans brought their lawn and camp chairs
THE VINDICATOR SPRING ATHLETES
The Vindicator is pleased to announce its Spring Sports Athletes of the Year.
Ed Port is moved from intensive care
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Ed Port of Austintown was in a regular room at St. Joseph Hospital in
Scrappers move into first place with victory
Staff report AUBURN, N.Y. Rob Nixon and three relievers combined on a four-hit shutout to lead
Lyell not thrilled about fighting at 160
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If Billy Lyell’s career were an SAT question, it’d
Council to decide fate of officer who left police dog in car
Staff report new castle, pa. The fate of an officer whose police dog died in the back of a hot
Sipp up: Balk costs Indians the game
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Cleveland reliever Tony Sipp knew a balk call was coming even
Annual event honors Poland Village
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com POLAND The many activities of Celebrate Poland drew
Nuisance properties put strain on Austintown
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown An increase in nuisance properties throughout
Interactive C-SPAN bus visits Youngstown
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The dark-blue coach bus parked on West Federal Street
One-car crash kills man, 28
Staff report lisbon The Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal
Youngstown's second federal courthouse crumbling already
The Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, 10 E. Commerce St., and its parking lot are undergoing more than $1.3 million in remedial work and improvements because of questionable construction.
Cantlay loses lead in PGA event
Staff report CROMWELL, CONN. Patrick Cantlay tumbled down the leaderboard a day after shooting
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, June 26, the 177th day of 2011. There are 188 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pa. set to pass budget
Associated Press HARRISBURG After eight years of combative negotiations and angry fingerpointing
Teen survives second plane crash
hTeen survives second plane crash INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana high-school basketball coach for a
In slow times, pawn shops grow
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS It’s a hot, windy Tuesday afternoon and the small Pawn
Spice box was important piece of furniture
Spices were an important part of cooking in the days before refrigeration was available in most
record reviews
Bo-Keys Album: “Got To Get Back!” (Electraphonic) Grade: A The Bo-Keys not only extend the
Consolidate reward cards onto your phone
Reward cards are a great idea. I have reward cards for just about every place I shop these days. I’m
Summer vacation need not bust your budget
The “staycation” is likely to be pitched to the curb this summer much like an old pair of flip-
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Art Fair on the Boardwalk, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Carousel music
Kasich shuns buses, trains
Opinion: By Ken Prendergast Special to The Vindicator Our dear governor sure has lots of interesting
National Midyear Exhibition at The Butler Institute of American Art STROKES of GENIUS
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art today announced the winners of its
Stores update ways to thwart thefts
Dallas Morning News GRAPEVINE, Texas Retailers never give up fighting the bad guys. They’re
A turning point for MYCAP?
Editorial: A turning point for MYCAP? After more than a year of inter- nal turmoil and close scrutiny by the
DROID CHARGE Don’t get overcharged
Product: Verizon Droid Charge, a Samsung 4G smartphone Features: Runs the Android 2.2 operating
Pro-military lawmakers put to test by Rep. Ryan
Editorial: We aren’t suggesting that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, had an ulterior motive when he
‘True Blood’ stars won’t spoil debut
By MIKE CIDONI LENNOX AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES When last “True Blood” fans saw the
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 18
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Against All Enemies” by Tom Clancy with Peter Telep (Putnam) 2. “One
To think we backed slimy Dann
Opinion: When — not if, but when —Trumbull County Engineer David DeChristofaro is drummed out of office, most
Overall, EVO 3D is smart, 3-D silly
By RACHEL METZ Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO There has been a big push for 3-D at movie
A BOOM in SAFETY
Phantom Fireworks focuses on simplifying products for success By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Max Factor Creme perfume compact, Elephant Tiny Tusker, gold-tone, red rhinestone eyes, 11/4 inches,
BOYS TRACK MILES DUNLAP MCDONALD
At this year’s state track meet, McDonald’s Miles Dunlap finished the first of his three races semi-
Bomber kills 35 at clinic
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A suicide car bomber blasted a small clinic Saturday in
Apple juice and allergy medicine don’t mix
Q. I know that grapefruit juice is a problem with my blood-pressure pill felodipine. I wonder about
Seminar to focus on business start-up
Seminar to focus on business start-up POLAND The Youngstown State University chapter of SCORE,
NUCLEAR TOURISM
Visitors can tour a reactor that’s a national landmark Associated Press IDAHO FALLS, Idaho The
GIRLS TRACK lauren schattinger LAKEVIEW
When Lakeview junior Lauren Schattinger was a youth soccer player, she scored one goal. It came on a
There’s nothing to fear but losing
Opinion: There’s nothing to fear but losing A May 29 headline asked, “Do casinos cause crime?” If casinos
SURGE IN SINKS
The once-humble kitchen sink has evolved into a focal point McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.43 —.03 Avalon
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Park Community Center,
Offering assistance with the ‘ticket method’
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Using the “ticket method” you have described in previous newspaper columns
GO & DO
Today Dances Bob Turcola Orchestra, 3 to 7 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road, Enon
Pharmacy robberies sweeping US
Associated Press NEW YORK A wave of pharmacy robberies is sweeping the United States as
birthdays
birthdays Singer Billy Davis Jr. of the Fifth Dimension is 71. Singer Georgie Fame is 68. Singer
Wedding plans bloom as gay marriage is legalized
Associated Press NEW YORK As the news flashed around the globe that New York state had legalized
SOFTBALL
SOFTBALL ERIN GABRIEL POLAND Poland High pitcher Erin Gabriel felt a tremendous weight taken
DA: Pittsburgh cop shootings result of a series of ‘choices’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A Pittsburgh man’s violent choices and missed chances resulted in
Residents help neighbors in Minot
Associated Press MINOT, N.D. Chased from their homes by rising floodwaters and bunking with
BASEBALL RONNIE BOVO Springfield
Springfield High senior catcher Ron Bovo says he felt chills when his team took the field two years
S. Carolina faces challenge from Florida in CWS finals
Staff report OMAHA, NEB. No one argues that the Southeastern Conference is the class of college
Serena Williams considers herself the favorite
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Serena Williams has been known to say she isn’t satisfied
Columbiana, Trumbull county courts
COURTS columbiana county New complaints Citibank v. Cynthia Figley, money. Capital One Bank
Supreme Court to finish its business Monday
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court’s conservative majority made it harder for people
NFL players are optimistic for a deal but still cautious
Staff report Buffalo safety George Wilson likes what he sees and hears about the players’ recent
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Any idea whether or not the upcoming “The Lone
Ohio wastewater plants seek exception to mercury rule
Associated Press WILLOUGHBY, Ohio Ohio wastewater treatment plants near Lake Erie are asking
Greatest juniors tee off soon; sign up
Greatest juniors tee off soon; sign up The 2011 Greatest Golfer of the Valley gets started next
Honoring high-school athletes
Opinion: Summer’s kicking in for all of us, but at The Vindy, it’s among our busiest periods — starting with
Airstrike kills 15, Libyan officials say
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Libyan authorities accused NATO of killing 15 people in an
BOYS FIELD MATTHIAS TAYALA Mcdonald
After finishing third in the shot put at the Division III regional meet, McDonald senior Matthias
Aggression is in vogue at Sonoma
Staff report SONOMA, CALIF. The winding road course in Sonoma is a perfect fit with the serenity
Empty nesters have full house
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN Like so many parents whose children have grown up and moved out,
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LAWYERS Poland Ashley Ruggiero of Poland has graduated on the dean’s list from
Boys tennis michael fredericka warren jfk
Things weren’t the same for Warren JFK’s Michael Fredricka on his fourth trip to the state tennis
GIRLS FIELD ALI TOLICH AUSTINTOWN
Fitch High track and field athlete Ali Tolich saved her best for last. During the state track
No turning back for Obama on Afghan war
Associated Press WASHINGTON We’re getting out. No more presidential talk of decisions based on
Fire at Warren mobile home probed
warren Firefighters were called to a fire Saturday evening at a mobile home off South Street.
Salem Golf Club hosts tournament
Salem Golf Club hosts tournament SALEM The 13th annual Women’s Ohio State Senior Amateur
Bucs beat Red Sox, Wakefield
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh closer Joel Hanrahan made sure the Pirates got to
Despite repairs, local architect feels courthouse is a ‘landmark’
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Despite its need for substantial repair
Ohio proposal would block local restrictions on fast food
Associated Press DAYTON A provision added to the state budget bill would prevent local-level
C-SPAN A brief look
Downtown Youngstown got a visit from C-SPAN’s digital bus Saturday. Some facts about the
Who gets complimentary OSU football tickets?
By John Caniglia Plain Dealer Reporter/OHNO Tucked inside a state report released last week
METRO DIGEST || Historic checks from US presidents
Historic checks YOUNGSTOWN An exhibition of historic checks signed by U.S. Presidents Abraham