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Conn, Antonelli repeat as Greatest; 6 others join golf royalty
Dan Stanton tees off at the third annual Vindicator’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley at Trumbull Saturday.
Stories published August 26, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Granderson helps Yankees beat Indians 4-2
Granderson helps Yankees beat Indians 4-2 CLEVELAND (AP) — Curtis Granderson hit his 200th career
Rogers effective as Brewers beat Pirates 7-0
Rogers effective as Brewers beat Pirates 7-0 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Mark Rogers allowed three hits over
6,100 run, walk, dash in Panerathon to raise $200K for breast-care center
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Debbie Dennison got the news a dozen years
Black Knights police group in Youngstown plans great community involvement
Black Knights police group in Youngstown plans great community involvement By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Entrants sought for Nonviolence Parade and Rally in Youngstown
Entrants sought for Nonviolence Parade and Rally in Youngstown Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Coca-Cola awards YSU dozens of recycling bins for tailgate lots
Coca-Cola awards YSU dozens of recycling bins for tailgate lots Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Wide variety of community diversity programs planned in Valley for 2012-13
Wide variety of community diversity programs planned in Valley for 2012-13 Staff report
Key anti-US militant leader in Afghanistan killed, sources confirm
Key anti-US militant leader in Afghanistan killed, sources confirm Associated Press KABUL,
Tropical Storm Isaac intensifies, begins pounding Florida Keys
Tropical Storm Isaac intensifies, begins pounding Florida Keys Associated Press KEY WEST, Fla.
Three finalists emerge for treasurer of Youngstown school district
Three finalists emerge for treasurer of Youngstown school district By DENISE DICK
Family dinner marks 40th for the Phillipses
HUBBARD The family of James and Susan Phillips of Hubbard honored the couple for their 40th
Billocks mark 50th milestone at family dinner
Youngstown A dinner party Aug. 19 at The Elm Tree in Struthers honored Edward and Agnes Billock of
Bassettis honored at MVR dinner
HUBBARD The family of John and Patrice Bassetti of Hubbard honored the couple for their 40th
Masons celebrate 50th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Family and friends gathered at Four Mile Run Christian Church in Austintown on July 21
Bloses to mark 50th anniversary
NILES Celebrating 50 years of marriage are Leland and Helen Blose of Niles. The former Helen Mae
Romeos to mark 51st anniversary
CAMPBELL Gloria and Paul Romeo of Campbell will celebrate 51 years of marriage on Sept. 15, when a
Pool party honors Tofils for their 50 years of marriage
AUSTINTOWN A family pool party May 26 at the home of Amy and John DiRenzo of Austintown honored
Tourism bureau to host street fair photo contest
Tourism bureau to host street fair photo contest COLUMBIANA This year, the Columbiana Area
Toths to open gardens to public for 16th year
HUBBARD Rodney and Kay Toth, 5637 W. Liberty St., will open their gardens to visitors from 10 a.m.
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Sweetbrier will meet at 6 p.m. to tour Draime Gardens in Howland with Erma Adams as
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
Golf outing to benefit programs for the deaf
YOUNGSTOWN The 4 Square Club’s 3rd annual Drive for Hearing Golf Outing will take place Sept. 12
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday in Pavilion 3 at Hubbard Park for their
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY John Flint Residence: Canfield. Date of birth: Aug. 26, 1922. Place:
Conversational French classes at St. Rose
Conversational French classes for beginners and intermediates will be offered Sept. 12 at St. Rose Church, 48 E. Main St.
15th United Way Day of Caring Sept. 7
The 15th annual United Way Day of Caring, a community-wide day of hands-on volunteering, is Sept. 7.
Man involved in hostage situation in Mahoning jail without bond
The man who was involved in a hostage situation, then a standoff with police was back in the Mahoning County Jail without bond after his arraignment Friday.
Police seeking help to find robber
Police are asking for help finding a man who robbed a bank here last month.
Famed astronaut Armstrong left strong imprint on Mahoning Valley
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon,
Where there’s a Will (LB), ‘Bam’ finds a way
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Youngstown State sophomore Dubem “Bam”
Ursuline recovers after East’s fast start at Rayen
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The old Rayen School on the city’s North Side
What happened to Frankie Suhovecky?
By CHRISTINE DAVIDSON and caitlin Fitch TheNewsOutlet.Org YOUNGSTOWN This city is still
Despite many broken promises on development, optimism abounds for manufacturing hub
By JAMISON COCKLIN and BURTON SPEAKMAN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After the steel mills
Cleveland St. Ignatius too strong for Cardinal Mooney
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CLEVELAND The Cardinal Mooney High football team hopes its
Cleaner second half helps YCS hold off Lowellville
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com POLAND Whether it was because of nerves, anxiousness, a
Restored Rayen Stadium offers place to call home
Restored Judge William Rayen Stadium opens By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Are you
Kunkel, Klim take first at Billy Goat
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com McDonald The usual suspects finished on top of the annual
Mandarin added to languages used for training in Mahoning County
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Mandarin Chinese has been added to English as
Newcomers playing well for Poland soccer
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com BOARDMAN The Poland High girls soccer team graduated 10
Canfield Fair shows off $174K in new looks this year
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Change remains a constant at the Canfield Fair.
Men’s Garden Club sponsors yearly show at Fellows Gardens
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Visitors to Mill Creek MetroParks Fellows
Salvation Army offers webcast planning seminar in Youngstown, Warren
Staff report The Salvation Army of Northeast Ohio is offering certified public accountants,
Conn, Antonelli repeat as Greatest; 6 others join golf royalty
Dan Stanton tees off at the third annual Vindicator’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley at Trumbull Saturday.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center governing board, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Community
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana County New complaints David Angellone v. Victoria Gallardo-Navarra et al,
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Why the TV series “Unforgettable” was canceled? I really like the redheaded actress, Poppy
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 26, the 239th day of 2012. There are 127 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CANFIELD FAIR | Fun facts
SIZE The Canfield Fair is the largest county fair in the state of Ohio. Its 353 acres comprise
Refinery blast kills at least 39, injures dozens
Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela A huge explosion rocked Venezuela’s biggest oil refinery and
Home gardens can thrive during drought conditions
McClatchy Newspapers CHICAGO Kathy Wolan has been harvesting her Arlington Heights, Ill., garden
Smiles are a Greatest currency
Opinion: A smile pays so much. We’re at Year 3 of Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers
OIympic stars test the waters of reality TV
By Meredith Blake Los Angeles Times NEW YORK Last weekend, Ryan Lochte celebrated his five
NYPD: Police gunfire hit shooting victims
Associated Press NEW YORK All nine people injured during a dramatic confrontation between police
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS R&B singer Usher wins custody fight ATLANTA Grammy-winning R&B singer Usher was
Attention Canfield fairgoers: Wash your hands
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD Although no confirmed cases of swine flu —
METRO DIGEST || Animal fundraiser at Scrappers game
Animal fundraiser at Scrappers game boardman Animal Charity of Ohio Humane Society will host the
An auspicious return to Rayen
Editorial: An auspicious return to Rayen Most area high schools spent this weekend opening their football
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION Storm forces GOP to scrap 1st day of event
Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Republican officials abruptly announced plans Saturday night to
Karstens, Pirates shut down Milwaukee
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jeff Karstens pitched seven-plus innings before leaving with an
Big 11th inning helps lift Scrappers past Auburn
Staff report AUBURN, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers scored four runs in the top of the 11th
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Aug. 18
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn (Crown) 2. “The Inn at Rose Harbor: A Novel”
What does ‘frequency response’ mean?
Q. It seems that advertising the frequency response of audio equipment is no longer done. I would
Couple restores gravestones
Associated Press PORT JEFFERSON, Ohio It all started as a journey to find the ancestors of her
Brown, Big Ben propel Steelers
Associated Press ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. After showing his displeasure toward the Pittsburgh
Hamlin uses late pass to nab first win at Bristol Speedway
Associated Press BRISTOL, Tenn. Denny Hamlin won for the first time at Bristol Motor Speedway
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
banking Tri-State 1st Banc, Inc., holding company for 1st National Community Bank, has appointed
Season features Pacino, Lauper
broadway preview By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK There’s a bit of everything for
Businesses’ murals making a splash
Kansas City Star KANSAS CITY, Mo. Businesses once decorated their buildings with their names in
Let’s talk (sliced) turkey
Consumer Reports’ tasters recently tried 18 packaged turkey slices, and although none would top meat
Wristwatches Standing the test of time
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Wristwatches are ticking back to life. For years, doomsayers
Looking for Mayberry
Fans of ‘The Andy Griffith Show’ come to town seeking a glimpse of small-town life and simpler
Constitution Center test: State a point in just six words
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA State your case in six words. That’s the challenge from the
GOP faces backlash over voting
Opinion: Just as Senate Bill 5, the assault by Ohio Republicans on public employees, lit a fire under the
Election won’t end gridlock
Opinion: There are plenty of things not to like about this year’s presidential campaign, including how nasty
Take the time to get involved
Opinion: Take the time to get involved On Aug. 17 at around 6:30 a.m., a young Pomeranian dog got loose
Masterson handles Yankees, stops Indians’ skid
Associated Press CLEVELAND Justin Masterson handled New York’s power-packed lineup for 6 2-3
Senator weighs health-exchange benefits
Columbus Dispatch Sen. Kevin Bacon recently jumped into the debate over whether Ohio should set up
AROUND THE HORN | Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 4, Rays 2 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Brandon McCarthy pitched seven solid
Mourning an American hero
Associated Press CINCINNATI Neil ArmstronG was a soft-spoken engineer who became a global
Tropical Storm Isaac drenches Haiti, Cuba, heads toward Florida
Associated Press HAVANA Tropical Storm Isaac pushed over Cuba on Saturday after sweeping across
Burger time!
At burger festival, reviewers relish lots of fun on a bun Festival Winners The breakdown of the
METRO DIGEST || Conversational French classes in Girard
Conversational French Girard Conversational French classes for beginners and intermediates will
YSU’s ‘new normal’ is cause for concern about the future
Editorial: While acknowledging that the “new normal” for Youngstown State University and other public
The Greatest tournament coming up aces again
Welcome back, Valley Golfers. And what a week it is! For those of you that read this each week (or
DA: No death penalty for 2 in woman’s death
Associated Press MEADVILLE, Pa. A northeastern Pennsylvania prosecutor has decided not to seek
Many depart state’s welfare rolls
Columbus Dispatch State welfare rolls continue to nosedive — plunging by a third in the past year
Syrian rebels release Lebanese hostage
Syrian rebels release Lebanese hostage beirut Turkey on Saturday secured the release of one of
Hospital must pay family $8.5 million, jury rules
The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND In a verdict announced at 3:30 a.m. Saturday after 15 hours of
Quaker Steak hosts Patriot’s Day event
Quaker Steak hosts Patriot’s Day event AUSTINTOWN Quaker Steak & Lube will host its 6th Annual
Growing tradition
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A desire from consumers to know where their
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Many years ago (40-50) Robert Goulet starred in a TV
Religious bookstore opens in Boardman
Religious bookstore opens in Boardman BOARDMAN St. Paul’s Books and Gifts, 926 Boardman-Poland
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Polish Day, 10:30 a.m.: Polish food, cultural demonstrations and
record reviews
The Darkness Album: “Hot Cakes” (Wind-Up) Grade: B In the opening lines of “Every Inch of
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