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Stories published August 11, 2012
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Water line break in Salem
A water line break in the area of Southeast Boulevard between South Lincoln and Franklin avenues left a large portion that part of the city, including residences and businesses, without water this afternoon and evening.
Missing elderly man found after hearing granddaughter's name
Hugh Armstrong says he hitchhiked and walked 1,000 miles south from New Hampshire without knowing who he was. Then he heard his granddaughter's name in a McDonald's in Asheville and started to fill in a few blanks.
YSU Jazz Quartet to play at jazz fest next Saturday at Lake Milton amphitheater
Lake Milton State Park’s Waterfront Amphitheater will be the site next Saturday for an evening under the stars featuring The YSU Jazz Quartet.
44 teams walk today to help kids with Down Syndrome
In his short life, 1-year-old Brayden Koeppen has already risen above his fair share of challenges.
Gibbs-Stellato wedding planned for October
Ashley N. Gibbs and Matthew J. Stellato, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding.
Julie Iudiciani, Mark Pecchia set Oct. nuptials
YOUNGSTOWN Julie Iudiciani of Lowellville and Mark A. Pecchia of Canfield are engaged, their
Karash-James rite planned for Oct. 6 in North Jackson
LAKE MILTON John and Susan Karash of Lake Milton are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Faber-Mergen rite planned for October 2013
Melanie Lauren Faber of McMurray, Pa., and Dane Paul Mergen of Indiana, Pa., are announcing their
Like-a-Thon goal scheduled for Sept. 20
Name omitted BOARDMAN Those to be honored during the Northeast Homeowners and Concerned Citizens
Junior LAOH Scrapbooks top all in national contest
Youngstown The Junior Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 6, Mahoning County, Junior
Expert on child development, mental health to give workshop
Dr. Dennis Embry, whose work on child brain development, substance abuse and mental illness among children has received attention in national media, will present a workshop from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Leo’s Ristorante, 7042 E. Market St.
Summer Salvage Sale Sunday in Canfield
The faculty and staff of Canfield School District will have the Canfield Cares Summer Salvage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the teachers’ parking lot at the high school.
For Romney, it's Ryan for VP
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has selected Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan to be his running mate.
Garage sale today to benefit kids dental center
Lloyd McCoy Health Center, 1977 Niles Road SE, is sponsoring a garage sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today.
Mill Creek Park road to be closed for several months
Robinson Hill Drive in the Mill Creek MetroParks will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Monday.
North Jackson man charged with trafficking meth
The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force arrested a North Jackson man on a charge of trafficking in methamphetamines after a three-month investigation.
JobsOhio data show progress, draw criticism
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN JobsOhio has released figures that indicate
No summer vacation for Slocum, Penguins
Coach: NCAA rule change will benefit YSU men’s team By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
Prolific Astro Falcons sizzled all summer
Staff report Struthers The Astro Falcons didn’t stray from home, yet the Class B League team
Lake Milton cattle farm thrives as model for responsible practices
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com LAKE MILTON The efforts of Mahoning Soil and Water
Hookah business ignites debate in Girard
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Girard Although the sign on her business says “Hookah,”
Scrappers bark past Muckdogs
Staff report Batavia, N.y. A five-run seventh inning helped lead the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
89-year-old Eagle Scout, John D. Wolboldt, stays grounded in principles
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CANFIELD The area’s oldest living Eagle Scout strongly
Rookie QB 3 of 9 as Browns beat Lions on late FG
Rookie QB 3 of 9 for 62 yards as Browns beat Lions on late FG Associated Press DETROIT Jeff
USA men surge into showdown with Spain
USA men surge into showdown with Spain Associated Press LONDON LeBron James turned away from
Ellsworth Twp. zoning lawsuit targets debris, trustee
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Twenty-seven Ellsworth Township residents
Liberty doctor spots bear in his backyard — again
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com LIBERTY Dr. Samir Fatteh has had two close encounters with black
Riding with ...Dave Blaney
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last race: The Hartford native finished 23rd in the Brickyard 400 on
Youngstown Foundation awards $534K to groups
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Organizations in the Mahoning Valley have been awarded grants totaling
Wanted in Struthers: Donations of gently used kids’ clothes
Before school starts every year, they come into her store — parents, and sometimes just the kids.
4 Valley residents charged with conspiracy to defraud U.S.
These 4 Mahoning Valley residents have been indicted on federal charges alleging they were part of a conspiracy to bilk the federal government out of more than $3 million.
Diocesan guild
Diocesan guild youngstown The Diocesan Infant Jesus of Prague Guild will meet Wednesday at St.
CAR SALES
CAR SALES July sales numbers and leaders as reported by the Automobile Dealers Association of
PGA Championship turns humbling with high winds
Associated Press KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. The major known as “Glory’s Last Shot” turned into one
Problem solvers to have say in November
Opinion: Are you a NObama voter? Or will you say Mitt-No! in November? You might not have heard, but the
Junior on the road, but he’s still smiling
Associated Press WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. You can’t wipe the smile off the face of Dale Earnhardt
Honey Badger booted: LSU dismisses Mathieu
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. Heisman Trophy finalist Tyrann Mathieu was kicked off LSU’s
SURPRISE SURGE
surprise surge The nationwide average for a gallon of regular gasoline has risen by 34 cents since
Howard headed for LA; Magic rebuilds as four-team megadeal is finalized
Associated Press LONDON At long last, Dwight Howard got what he wanted. So did the Orlando
Afghan police officer kills 3 US Marines
Afghan police officer kills 3 US Marines KABUL, Afghanistan An Afghan police officer shot and
Tomlin focuses on ‘lot of errors’
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A close call wasn’t good enough for Steelers head coach Mike
METRO DIGEST || Animal rescue fundraiser Sunday
GE lays off 36 in Valley WARREN General Electric is laying off 36 hourly positions at the
July car sales in Valley up over last year
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Vehicle sales in the Mahoning Valley improved slightly last month
Thorogood, blues fest move inside Covelli Centre
Thorogood, blues fest move inside Covelli Centre YOUNGSTOWN The Covelli Centre, 229 E. Front
Renewal of school levy may be tough sell in city
Editorial: The president of the Youngstown Board of Education, Lock P. Beachum Sr., made two statements
What’s in store for election?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted was asked by a reporter last week if he expected
‘Wheels’ rolls along
McClatchy Newspapers Despite good numbers for its first season, “Hell on Wheels” never caught a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James T. McEwen, 42, of 7348 S. Raccoon Road,
PILGRIM VIRGIN STATUE || Schedule, background
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. at St. Anne Byzantine Church, 3055 Raccoon Road, Austintown. Welcoming
2012 scholarships Columbiana, Trumbull, Mercer and Lawrence counties
This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to Discovery Channel 25TH ANNIVERSARY SHARK WEEK
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES After a quarter- century of dorsal fins and drinking games,
Birthdays
Birthdays Songwriter Kenny Gamble of Gamble and Huff is 69. Bassist Jim Kale of the Guess Who is
Headley’s HRs help Padres outslug Bucs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Chase Headley homered from both sides of the plate for the first
Boston’s Buchholz baffles Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Clay Buchholz pitched a two-hitter, Cody Ross hit a two-run homer,
$75K Chase grant to help urban farm develop on S. Side
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is receiving a $75,000
Columbus cops search for ‘creeper’ watching women
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in central Ohio are continuing to search for a man they say
Location of trash plays role in case against Mercer teacher
Associated Press MERCER, Pa. The underage drinking case against a former Mercer County, Pa.,
Americans putting lives on hold for Olympics
Associated Press NEW YORK Chores piling up. DVRs stuffed and groaning with unwatched favorites.
More olympic highlights from Friday
TRACK AND FIELD: The U.S. had a big lead when Carmelita Jeter got the baton for the anchor leg of the women’s 4x100-meter relay on Friday night.
Grant for training
Grant for training BOARDMAN Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 396, which has members in Mahoning,
Program was impressed with shooting suspect
Associated Press DENVER The Colorado theater shooting suspect left a good impression on people
News shows
News shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Gov. Tim
Salem Twp. man kills wife, self in home with daughter, in-laws
Staff report SALEM The Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office says Greg Hensley, 47, apparently
newsmakers
newsmakers Rapper’s will bars ad use of his work NEW YORK The Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch rapped
‘Practice’ to preview after Olympics
McClatchy Newspapers BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Justin Kirk, a 43-year-old actor, will appear in
Al-Qaida gaining foothold, US says
Associated Press WASHINGTON Al-Qaida has advanced beyond isolated pockets of activity in Syria
Democrats continue to go after Romney on tax issues
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats are growing increasingly confident that a two-pronged tax
Bullet hole left to mark shooting at Sikh temple
Associated Press OAK CREEK, Wis. They removed the bloodstained carpeting, repaired shattered
GOP chooses Joyce to replace LaTourette in 14th District race
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WILLOUGHBY HILLS Republican officials selected Geauga
USDA cuts corn outlook
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The government slashed its expectations for U.S. corn and soybean
Huge oil money collections
Opinion: The Forum of Fargo (N.D.): The numbers are astounding. North Dakota oil tax revenues in the past
DISCOVERY CHANNEL’S SHARK WEEK LINEUP Though the network is airing all sharks, all the time, here is the prime-time lineup for each day.
SUNDAY 8 p.m., “Ultimate Air Jaws Reloaded” 9 p.m., “Air Jaws Apocalypse” 10 p.m., “Shark
Refinery problems drive up gas prices
Associated Press NEW YORK A surprise surge in gasoline prices is taking some of the fun out of
THE 5
v George Thorogood, 7 p.m.: The “Bad to the Bone” blues rocker brings his unique style to the second
Ground broken for NEOMED housing
Staff report rootstown SIGNET Development, one of the country’s developers of both public and
Choffin sponsors GED testing
Staff report youngstown Official GED Testing sponsored by Choffin Career and Technical Center
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xQ 8 3 2 uA 9 5 v7 2 wQ J 4 2 The
Fasting practiced as act of obedience
Millions of Muslims around the world are observing the month of Ramadan through fasting by day and
MCCTC receives award
Staff report canfield The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center has been awarded the High
STATUE ON TOUR
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com austintown The message of the mira- cle at Fatima is
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