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Man shoots his wife at Akron hospital bedside
Man shoots his wife at Akron hospital bedside Associated Press AKRON Ohio police say a 66
Rep. Johnson sets public events in Austintown, Salem on Monday
Rep. Johnson sets public events in Austintown, Salem on Monday Staff report AUSTINTOWN U.S.
Marcellus Shale becoming top natural-gas field in US
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Marcellus Shale is about to become the most productive natural-
Bradley wins Bridgestone in a stunning turnaround
Bradley wins Bridgestone in a stunning turnaround.
Bege Bowers to deliver keynote address at YSU graduation Aug. 18
Bege Bowers to deliver keynote address at YSU graduation Aug. 18 Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Bege
Storm rips off roofs, downs trees in Girard; funnel clouds spotted
Staff report Girard A severe storm this afternoon caused damage in the north end of Girard this afternoon, Girard Fire Department reported.
UPDATE: Gunman kills 6, wounds others in shootout at Sikh temple
UPDATE: Gunman kills 6, wounds others in shootout at Sikh temple Associated Press OAK CREEK,
Alyson Finamore, Kyle Chepla plan Sept. 8 wedding
Alyson Marie Finamore of Cleveland and Kyle James Chepla of Pepper Pike are engaged to be married,
Shannon Daniels, Rob Hazel plan September rite
John and Sharon Daniels of Marysville, and Bob and Cindy Hazel of Poland are announcing the
Parents announce Bellino-Osso engagement
YOUNGSTOWN The parents of Brandee Bellino of Youngstown and Jim Osso III of Austintown have
Sept. date set for Lindenmeyer- Dyer nuptials
CANFIELD Martha E. Dyer of Canfield is announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of her son,
Sallmens mark 50th anniversary at family event
NEW CASTLE, PA. Fred and Lucille Sallmen of New Castle marked the 50th anniversary of their
Party surprises Zimbardis for 60th anniversary
BOARDMAN Anthony and Dolores Zimbardi of Boardman were the guests of honor at a surprise
During trips and parties, Antonellis are marking their 50th milestone
LIBERTY Bridget and Ronald Antonelli of Liberty celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 14
Ricciardis’ 50th celebration is a family affair
CAMPBELL Andy and Rose Ricciardi of Campbell were the guests of honor July 29 at a family dinner
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana of Youngstown will meet at the home of Linda Vuletich for a club picnic and plant
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square, 4250 Belmont Ave.,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
Walk to End Alzheimer’s will help raise awareness
BOARDMAN The Alzheimer’s Association Greater East Ohio Chapter is signing up teams to participate
HAPPY 91ST BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 91ST BIRTHDAY Louis Mamula Residence: Lowellville. Date of birth: July 26, 1921. City
China maintains thin lead over US at Summer Olympics
China maintains thin lead over US at Summer Olympics Associated Press LONDON At the midway
Will housing growth continue in Valley, Ohio?
Will housing growth continue in Valley, Ohio? By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com POLAND
Developmentally disabled replace union janitors at state buildings
Developmentally disabled replace union janitors at state buildings Associated Press TOLEDO, Ohio
Shooting reported at Sikh temple in Wisconsin
Shooting reported at Sikh temple in Wisconsin Associated Press OAK CREEK, Wis. A police
Expert on Apostle James to lecture Wednesday
A Lutheran pastor from Pennsylvania with expertise on the Apostle James will be guest speaker in the Rabbi Samuel Meyer Memorial Lecture series planned for 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul Monastery, 9531 Akron-Canfield Road.
Free school supplies at Family Resource Fair Saturday
The Precious Ones Family Resource Center is sponsoring its second annual Family Resource Fair from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday in the gymnasium of Mill Creek Community Center, 496 Glenwood Ave.
Annual Baby Bargain Boutique set for Sept. 22 in Boardman
Boardman Park’s annual Baby Bargain Boutique is set for Sept. 22 and the park will take reservations for boutique sellers beginning Aug. 22.
Sharon Lucky Duck race set for Saturday afternoon
Shenango Valley Young Professionals, in conjunction with the Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce, are hosting their second annual “Lucky Ducky Race” at 2 p.m. Saturday in downtown Sharon.
Mercer historical offices closing next week
The Mercer County Historical Society library and headquarters will be closed the week of Aug. 14 through 18.
‘No excuses’ is motto for Penguins during Wolford’s 3rd year
‘No excuses’ is motto for Penguins during Eric Wolford’s third year By JOE SCALZO
Youngstown Diocese schools take new approach involving laypeople
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Schools in the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Phelps, Franklin lead swim teams to gold
As if 22 medal ceremonies over the last three Olympics weren’t enough, Michael Phelps was summoned back to the pool deck for one more accolade.
Donation of Janie Jenkins’ stables helps preserve history of storied track
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN On a quiet side street that connects Southern
Specialized surgery restores sight, vigor for life to Austintown woman
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Allison Horvat said she was never afraid during a
Tigers’ Fister silences Tribe; skid hits eight
Doug Fister retired his first 17 batters and then settled for a four-hitter in the Detroit Tigers’ 6-1 victory over the fading Cleveland Indians on Saturday night.
Scrappers fall to ValleyCats; Aviles hit hard
Staff report TROY, N.Y. The Tri-City ValleyCats scored five runs in the third inning to seize
International enrollment at YSU rises 48 percent
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown International enrollment at Youngstown State
Digging in downtown Youngstown to Italian festival food & fun
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Italian Fest has
SANDLOT ROUNDUP | Area baseball and softball
BASEBALL NABF WORLD SERIES Northern Ohio Hurricanes 8, Creekside Fitness 5 — Joe Killian had
Brookfield schools plan 1 percent income tax levy
Staff report BROOKFIELD The Brookfield Board of Education has voted to place a 1 percent, 5-year
AREA GOLF SCORES
MEN Mahoning Seniors (Mahoning Country Club) — Scramble winners: Mike Sulek, David Erl, Pete
South Range schools must find new site for district’s office
The South Range Board of Education has approved selling the North Lima board office and must move it by Aug. 27.
Protesters slam Chik-fil-A in Boardman
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN The fact that many gay and transgender people still
Valley ponders casino windfalls
A dealer runs a roulette table at Toledo’s Hollywood Casino, which opened in May.
Congress goes on break with much work left to do
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress’ performance matches its approval rating — abysmal.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Books celebrate Monroe 50 years after her death
Associated Press Marilyn Monroe died 50 years ago on Aug. 5, 1962, at age 36. Timed to the
Beach Ball
SNAPZ: It’s obvious that this month’s topic of readers having a ball at the beach made a big
ROSEMOND: Potty training at 3 is too late
McClatchy Newspapers Q. I started potty training my son when he turned 3. He always uses the
Google Street View turns cameras on national parks
Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. Imagine being the only driver on a two-lane asphalt highway as
In the Cup!/Area holes-in-one
In the Cup! Holes in one George Ross of Campbell aced the 140-yard, No. 6 hole at Henry Stambaugh
‘Lucky Ducky Race’ to set sail Saturday
Staff report Sharon, Pa. Shenango Valley Young Professionals, in conjunction with the Shenango
Banning guns won’t work
Opinion: Banning guns won’t work In response to last Sunday’s letter, “Too many guns, too many dead,” I
Historian will discuss his Civil War book
Historian will discuss his Civil War book WARREN Lester Horwitz, author of the Pulitzer Prize-
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
FEATHERED FRIENDS
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) If you think feeding the birds is only a
HANDSON
HANDSON Volunteering HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engaging 21st-century volunteers
Judge Lioi speaks for most of us
Opinion: U.S. District Court Judge Sara Lioi’s eloquent reprimand last week of former Cuyahoga County
Chief of Ohio schools resigns
Plain Dealer Columbus Ohio Schools Superintendent Stan Heffner resigned Saturday, under fire
Nearly sold out
Year 3 of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank is here. Well
Rolen sparks Reds past Bucs
Associated Press CINCINNATI Scott Rolen tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning
Browns’ Gocong out for season
Associated Press BEREA When linebacker Chris Gocong was writhing in agony on the practice field,
Late Sen. Byrd’s FBI files reveal CIA leak uproar
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd obtained secret FBI documents about
Excitement mounts as another Greatest nears
As you hopefully know by now, we are rapidly approaching our third annual Vindicator’s Greatest
Investing in the Mahoning makeover
Opinion: I’ve had the pleasure to live in a handful of cool towns, and one common trait in several of them is
NFL linemen open for Martin’s tears
Associated Press CANTON The linemen led the way as they always do, accepting their inductions
City church takes orders for Smart Choice food boxes
Staff report Niles New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for
Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican gold celebration
Associated Press LONDON Of course, the gold medal stays in Jamaica. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
Warden demoted over staff conduct
Associated Press DAYTON An Ohio warden was demoted amid questions about his handling of
Youngstown lawmakers snub residents on charter changes
Editorial: By deciding that only four of the 17 charter amendments recommended by a citizens committee will be
Weighing the risk
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The shale boom in Northeast Ohio and other
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Author Lee Child writes novels featuring his character Jack Reacher,
Mayflower Wollam opens new office
Mayflower Wollam opens new office canfield Mayflower Wollam Insurance Group has opened a new
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I grew up in Southern California in the 1960s; radio was a big part of my life. On one station, a
newsmakers
newsmakers Eastwood endorses Romney for president SUN VALLEY, Idaho Clint Eastwood just made
record reviews
Gloriana Album: “A Thousand Miles Left Behind” (Emblem/Reprise/ Warner Bros.) Grade: B
Unemployed likelier to suffer sleep problems
In addition to searching for full-time work, some unemployed Americans also may be looking for a
What about juvenile lifers?
Opinion: In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a mandatory sentence of life in prison without the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngstown Italian Festival, 11 a.m.: Pop-opera singer
career paths & limelight
financial Nathanial B. Blair, formerly of East Liverpool, has been hired as a financial adviser at
Ranking employees falls out of favor with companies
Atlanta Journal-Constitution ATLANTA Many American companies that had adopted a much-praised
Her legend still shines
Associated Press NEW YORK Elton John sang his ode to Marilyn Monroe only 11 years after her
Border roadblocks frustrate businesses
Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS It sounded like a routine assignment for HRST Inc., a quick trip across
Healthy Sanders motivated
Associated Press LATROBE, PA. Emmanuel Sanders caught a touchdown pass running a fade route
Syrian gunmen kidnap 47 Iranians
Syrian gunmen kidnap 47 Iranians BEIRUT Gunmen snatched 47 Iranian pilgrims just outside
J.J.Henry soars into RTO lead
Associated Press RENO, NEV. J.J. Henry had an eagle for the third straight day and scored 14
Furyk holds 1-stroke lead at Bridgestone
Associated Press AKRON Jim Furyk spent more time looking at the forecast than the leaderboard
Birthdays
Birthdays Bassist Rick Huxley of The Dave Clark Five is 72. Actress Loni Anderson is 67. Actress
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 5, the 218th day of 2012. There are 148 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Meyer lecture features Lutheran
Staff report CANFIELD A Lutheran pastor from Pennsylvania with expertise on the Apostle James
BIRTHS
ST. ELIZABETH HEALTH CENTER Michael and Chelsea Kachelries of Youngstown, triplets, two boys and a
Woman convicted in child’s gas-pump crash
Associated Press TOLEDO, An Ohio woman has been convicted of letting her 11-year-old niece get
Returning to the glory days
Editorial: Returning to the glory days The first thing a new owner of an NFL franchise needs is about a
President celebrates 51st birthday
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama celebrated his 51st birthday Saturday with a
Woman injured by horse fights state law limiting lawsuits
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio woman severely injured when she went to the aid of a horse
Area running calendar
AUGUST Wednesday — Columbiana Clipper cross country series at 7 p.m. at the Columbiana High Ward
Montoya takes pole for Pocono
Associated Press LONG POND, PA. Juan Pablo Montoya’s contribution to the NASCAR highlight reel
Area golf calendar
AUGUST Monday — Compass Family & Community Services’ Outing at Tippecanoe Country Club; shotgun
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending July 28
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Friends Forever” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 2. “Where We Belong” by
Shuttered Ohio lodge will reopen this fall
Associated Press GLOUSTER, Ohio A shuttered, state-owned lodge at a southeastern Ohio park will
METRO DIGEST || Hanoverton woman to be sentenced in December
Marijuana sentencing JOHNSTOWN, PA. A 61-year-old Hanoverton, Ohio, woman is facing up to 40
Baby Bargain Boutique Sept. 22
Baby Bargain Boutique Sept. 22 BOARDMAN Boardman Park’s annual Baby Bargain Boutique is set for
‘Kick Off the Pounds’ online challenge begins
Staff report Canfield Ohio State University Extension, 490 S. Broad St., is hosting a six-week
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