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Tuesday, July 31 (110 stories)
Burnett takes no-hitter into 8th in Bucs’ win
Burnett takes no-hitter into 8th in Bucs’ win CHICAGO (AP) — A.J. Burnett took a no-hitter into
LGBT students at religious schools invited to hear HeartStrong speaker
Marc Adams, co-founder of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy group HeartStrong, will speak at a free event at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave.
Indians fall to Royals
Indians fall to Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Alcides Escobar drove in three runs, Luke Hochevar
Car of missing Akron man found tonight in Weathersfield
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a car involved in a one-vehicle crash belongs to a man reported missing on June 9.
After-school program offers tutoring, music lessons, homework help
The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., is inviting local students to register for its after-school program, providing homework help, tutoring, and literacy and reading enrichment programs.
Expert: Great white likely attacked Mass. swimmer
Expert: Great white likely attacked Mass. swimmer BOSTON (AP) — A man bitten while swimming off a
Police: Md. couple, child die in murder-suicide
Police: Md. couple, child die in murder-suicide OWINGS, Md. (AP) — Authorities in eastern Maryland
UC professor charged with setting 5 fires
UC professor charged with setting 5 fires SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A college professor charged
Missouri police investigate death of mom, 2 kids
Missouri police investigate death of mom, 2 kids GLENDALE, Mo. (AP) — A major case squad probing
I-76 westbound exit ramp in Milton Township closed
I-76 westbound exit ramp in Milton Township closed
Police: Erie, Pa. man shot taking lock off stolen gun
Police: Erie, Pa. man shot taking lock off stolen gun
Illinois gov. proposes state assault weapons ban
Illinois gov. proposes state assault weapons ban CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is
Ex-official in Ohio corruption case gets 28 years
Exd-official in Ohio corruption case gets 28 years
National Fuel customers will see gas-bill increase
National Fuel customers will see gas-bill increase
Gay marriage ban backers seek Supreme Court review
Gay marriage ban backers seek Supreme Court review SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Backers of California’s
Drew Peterson murder trial under way in Illinois
Drew Peterson murder trial under way in Illinois JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — The judge presiding over
Ex-Christian school principal admits affair with student
Ex-Christian school principal admits affair with student
Coroner called to Southington Township residence
Coroner called to Southington Township residence SOUTHINGTON A man called Trumbull County 911
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,935
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,935 By The Associated Press As of today, at least 1,935
Holcomb gets demotion, 30 days in battery of soldier
Holcomb gets demotion, 30 days in battery of soldier
Exonerated Fla. man charged in recent shooting
Exonerated Fla. man charged in recent shooting TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man who spent
Small farmers struggle as drought kills vegetables
Small farmers struggle as drought kills vegetables
Information day is Friday for Eastern Gateway Community College
Information day is Friday for Eastern Gateway Community College
Pa. man gets prison for stabbing over vodka bottle
Pa. man gets prison for stabbing over vodka bottle
Pa. elections chief: PennDOT ID is best for voters
Pa. elections chief: PennDOT ID is best for voters
Columbus man killed in single-car accident on I-270
Columbus man killed in single-car accident on I-270
Weathersfied trustees cancel Wednesday work session
Weathersfield trustees cancel Wednesday work session
LaTourette quits race for re-election
LaTourette quits race for re-election With U.S. Rep. Steven C. LaTourette, a nine-term Republican
Hearing set today for Ohio teen suspected in drug ring
Hearing set today for Ohio teen suspected in drug ring
REUNIONS
All North High School Reunion, 1946 to 1980, will take place the weekend of Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 at
Garage sale planned
Garage sale planned Fowler Fowler United Methodist Church, 3426 state Route 193, will have a
NHCCA plans Aug.fundraiser, banquet
BOARDMAN Northeast Homeowners and Concerned Citizens Association (NHCCA) will sponsor a musical
SEEKING HELP
American Legion Post 472 on East Indianola Avenue is seeking the community’s help to finance an expansion of its post home and make it handicap accessible.
Media: Bids placed on steel facility
Potential buyers for Warren’s RG Steel not ID’d by publications Staff report WARREN Two Baltimore publications are reporting that “one or more bids” have been placed on the RG Steel facility in Warren.
Court-martial delivers mixed verdict
A court-martial found Army Sgt. Adam Holcomb of Youngstown guilty Monday of maltreatment and assault of Pvt. Danny Chen, a 19-year-old Asian-American soldier who committed suicide in Afghanistan last Oct. 3.
Council OKs four charter changes for ballot
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Without a single comment by its members during Monday’s meeting, city council voted to place four of the 17 charter amendments proposed by a citizens committee on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Murder suspect waives extradition in Pa. case
Franklin County Pa., Sheriff’s deputies have until next week to retrieve murder suspect Kevin M. Cleeves from the Mahoning County jail.
No lie, Scrappers whiff
Tyler Naquin is a lot of things — a first-round draft pick of the Cleveland Indians, an up-and-coming prospect and a locker room leader.
Daniel: System should be ‘right-sized’
Heidi M. Daniel, the incoming director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, said it’s too soon for her to say what she might change about the library system’s operation, but that the system should be sized appropriately for this community.
Officer stopped by OSHP is fired
The Struthers city administration has fired a police officer who is charged with drinking, then driving.
USA swimmers Franklin, Grevers golden
Missy Franklin stared out on the horde of reporters, suddenly sounding very much like a high school senior-to-be.
Cubs blast Buccos
Anthony Rizzo and Starlin Castro homered during a nine-run fifth inning and the Chicago Cubs routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-4 Monday night in their highest-scoring game of the season.
Man charged with violating his parole
A hearing Aug. 27 will determine whether former Canfield Dairy Queen owner Trent Rapp will go to prison for violating the terms of his probation.
Redman has come a long way for Steelers
Associated Press Latrobe, PA. Now that he’s become their starting running back, Pittsburgh Steelers coaches can laugh about how Isaac Redman tanked in his first impression during an NFL training camp.
Parking deck to reopen
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A downtown parking deck condemned by the city in March because of its poor and unsafe condition is to reopen Wednesday.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Sources confirm resignation of U.S. Rep. LaTourette
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON, D.C. A congressional official says U.S. Rep. Steven LaTourette, a
Chinese male gymnasts cruise to second-straight title; USA flops
Associated Press LONDON Their closest rivals were still on the floor competing when the Chinese
Source: Dems move to support gay marriage in platform
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Democratic Party is moving to include support for gay marriage
Colo. suspect faces 142 charges
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. James Holmes appeared just as dazed as he did in his first
Milton Friedman was a rare thinker
Opinion: If Milton Friedman were alive today — and there was never a time when he was more needed — he would
Bad rule for business
Opinion: Kodiak (Alaska) Daily Mirror: Two weeks ago, the state of Alaska filed suit against the federal
License offer
License offer Youngstown Mahoning County Child Support Enforcement Agency is offering an
US, Germany stress unity to end eurozone debt crisis
Associated Press BERLIN U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and his German counterpart
InfoCision hiring
InfoCision hiring boardman InfoCision, an Akron-based telemarketing firm, is looking to hire
Police probe 5 weekend shootings
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police were kept busy over the past
Cleveland rookies make early impact
Associated Press Berea The plan is clear: Accumulate draft picks, use them wisely, then put
16 Amish reject plea deals over hair cuttings
Associated Press CLEVELAND Sixteen people charged in beard- and hair-cutting attacks on fellow
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Bret Michaels, girlfriend call off their engagement NEW YORK Bret Michaels and
ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR
ED RUNYAN | THE VINDICATOR Family members of Zeboney Bess of Warren help raise the Victim’s Flag
Obama lineage could include slave
Obama lineage could include slave SALT LAKE CITY A team of genealogists has found evidence that
Flag raised in teen’s memory
Zandra Bess says she doesn’t know why anyone would want to kill her 17-year-old sister, Zeboney, because the girl was fun, talkative and “loved her friends.” “She was not in any trouble.
Bikini parade in Minnesota falls far short of record
Associated Press MADISON LAKE, Minn. Only an itsy-bitsy, teeny-weeny number of bikini-wearers
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.65 —.07 Avalon
Post office nears historic default on $5B payment
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. Postal Service is bracing for a first default on billions
Public workers’ compensation is a tough sell in private sector
Editorial: Trumbull County Commission- er Paul Heltzel was on the mark with this characterization of the bonus
Federal regulations face delays
Associated Press WASHINGTON When the Obama administration agreed to set the first federal
FDA approval sought for personal DNA test
Associated Press WASHINGTON Genetic test maker 23andMe is asking the Food and Drug
Liberty police seek bank-robbery suspect
Staff report LIBERTY Township police are still searching for a suspect in a robbery at a local
Average Columbia Gas budget plan to cost $66 per month
Staff report Youngstown Columbia Gas of Ohio announced Monday that its average budget payment
Danger in Arctic
Opinion: By Marilyn Heiman McClatchy-Tribune Oil industry plans to drill exploratory wells in America’s
Parked car no place for kids, animals
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animal It’s a nightmare come true:
LIBERTY Officials hope tax incentives boost area
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com LIBERTY Township administrators hope new tax incentives
On area diamonds | Sandlot results
BASEBALL 18u NABF Senior Regional Tournament Northern Ohio Hurricanes 7, Ohio Longhorns 6 —
More heavy rain hits N. Korea, causing floods
Associated Press ANJU, North Korea Heavy rain pounded North Korea for a second day Monday,
Student in Twitter threat ordered to avoid campus
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Kent State University student accused of posting a message on
The Summer Olympics roll into their first full week, and in the spirit of the Games, we offer you
The Summer Olympics roll into their first full week, and in the spirit of the Games, we offer you
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, July 31, the 213th day of 2012. There are 153 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Study: Raising minimum wage won’t help poor
Staff report WASHINGTON The Employment Policies Institute has released a study examining
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield school board, 7:30 a.m., Mineral Ridge Middle School library.
Lennon Sisters, who shot to fame with Lawrence Welk, still are performing PURE HARMONY
By Susan King Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES On Christmas Eve 1955, “champagne music”
Black cloth dolls are in demand
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Among porcelain antique dolls, whimsical
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, in conjunction with Second
Israel confronting a flood
Opinion: TEL AVIV Walk through Levinsky Park near the central bus station here and you might think you were
‘Recall’ remake faces hurdle
By Rafer Guzman Newsday NEW YORK Despite the presence of hot stars such as Colin Farrell and
Walesa endorses Romney
McClatchy Newspapers WARSAW, Poland Fresh from a warm embrace from iconic Polish leader Lech
Facing assault charge
Facing assault charge BOARDMAN A 27-year-old township man is expected to appear in Mahoning
Vintage Estate owners to open restaurant in fall
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The owners of Vintage Estate Wine and Beer say
Why are the roads here so bad?
Opinion: Why are the roads here so bad? I was born in Youngstown in 1955, left and moved back in 1974, and
Monday, July 30 (124 stories)
Police: Tennessee Titans player dies in apparent suicide
Police: Tennessee Titans player dies in apparent suicide
New York Times: Sgt. Adam Holcomb of Youngstown acquitted on most serious charge in Chen case
New York Times: Holcomb acquitted of most serious charge in Chen case
Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant board meeting in August postponed
Ravenna Army Ammunition Plant board meeting in August postponed
Magic Tree Pub & Eatery to open this fall
Magic Tree Pub & Eatery to open this fall BOARDMAN The owners of Vintage Estate Wine & Beer have
Ohio House panel plans August hearings on public pensions
Ohio House panel plans August hearings on public pensions
Cincy man charged in fatal crash after police chase
Cincy man charged in fatal crash after police chase
Feds oversee Pa. school district after boy's assault
Feds oversee Pa. school district after boy's assault
Ohio Democratic Party honors Betras
Ohio Democratic Party honors Betras COLUMBUS The Ohio Democratic Party named Mahoning County
Program that aids vulnerable Pa. residents ends this week
Program that aids vulnerable Pa. residents ends this week
Ohio group: Redistricting plan will be on Nov. ballot
Ohio group: Redistricting plan will be on Nov. ballot
Brookfield trustees have special levy meeting tonight
Brookfield trustees have special levy meeting tonight
Bids reported for RG Steel in Warren
Bids reported for RG Steel in Warren WARREN Two Baltimore publications are reporting that “one
WORTH A LOOK
CARD, BINGO PARTIES Super Bingo Sunday will take place Sunday at St. Jude Church, 180 Seventh St.,
Polish Heritage Day in August
Polish Heritage Day AUSTINTOWN Vendors and volunteers are needed for the fourth annual Polish
River resurgence?
While many look at the Mahoning River and see a hopeless reminder of what it once was, the Friends of the Mahoning River see opportunity.
$3.2M windfall from drilling delights county leaders
Columbiana County’s oil and gas boom could lead to long- overdue infrastructure improvements.
Creativity dazzles amid sun and sands of Mill Creek Park
Mahoning Valley residents took their talents to the sand as they let their creative juices flow during Mill Creek Metro-Parks’ sculpture contest.
Shining through
If you owned a vehicle that got 80 to 90 miles on a full tank of gasoline, had a top speed of about 20 mph and hit the road with an 8-horsepower engine, would you trade it in or keep it?
US dominates opener
Hardly dreamy, still dominant. Kevin Durant scored 22 points, LeBron James added eight assists and the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team opened tournament play with a rough-and-ragged 98-71 win over France on Sunday.
DeWine touts success of Safe Surrender
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine says the three-day Fugitive Safe Surrender program last week in Trumbull and Columbiana counties was so successful that he plans on having another one in Mahoning County this fall.
Browns D is aggressive on first day of full-contact
Associated Press BEREA Browns defenders are playing no favorites in Cleveland’s quarterback competition.
$850,000 for building upgrades awaits vote
In addition to considering charter amendments for the Nov. 8 ballot, city council also will vote on legislation today to spend about $850,000 on elevator improvements and window replacements at the city-owned 20 Federal Place office building.
Rohan sees action in M.V. loss
With the Mahoning Valley Scrappers hosting “Baseball Brawl” on Sunday at Eastwood Field, the promotional title was fitting for the actual game as well.
Salem Farmers Market cultivates family pride
By CHELSEA WEIKART news@vindy.com SALEM “Farmers market” might be an all-too-simple way to sum up what happens every Saturday morning on State Street in downtown Salem.
Museum to bring unique exhibition to Youngstown Do you have a complaint? Preach it to the choir
Valley residents are getting a chance to not only air their complaints but have them sung by a choir.
Not In My Backyard
‘Not In My Backyard’ Near Bolivar a couple weeks ago, a natural-gas-well explosion resulted in the
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Dark Knight’ stays on top with $64M LOS ANGELES “The Dark Knight Rises” stayed
QUOTABLE KEVIN CORREIA, Pirates pitcher on his recent banishment from the starting rotation to the bullpen:
“I want to start. For me to start, I’d either have to go elsewhere, or have someone get hurt here.
NTSB investigates 787 engine issue
NTSB investigates 787 engine issue Boeing Co. says federal regulators are investigating after one
Piercy’s big shot lands title
Associated Press ANCASTER, ONTARIO Four straight birdies put Scott Piercy into the mix early.
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 1,042 Source: MLB.com
Extra base hits by Chipper Jones who, with a home run on Sunday, passed Pete Rose for second all-
Leviathan on fishing expedition
Opinion: SAN FRANCISCO The huge humpback whale whose friendliness precipitated a surreal seven-year — so
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.75 .57 Avalon
Seeking outside evaluation in cop vs. cop case isn’t a bad idea
Editorial: The Boardman Township adminis- tration is coming under fire for hiring an outside investigator to
USA 98 france71
USA 98 france71 Next: USA vs. Tunisia, Tuesday, 5:15 p.m. at Basketball Arena II, London.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man charged for refusing to leave North Carolina jail WENTWORTH, N.C. A man
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Sunday: The Hartford native placed 23rd at the Brickyard 400 in
Consumers drive an economy
Opinion: Consumers drive an economy A letter last Sunday re- marked on partial quote of President Obama’s,
Copts in Egypt are worried
Opinion: Among the biggest losers from the current Arab political upheavals are the Christian minorities of
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Years Ago
Today is Monday, July 30, the 212th day of 2012. There are 154 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Razing of Reed school in Hubbard to begin today
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD After 52 years of housing education, a city school
11Various reports have estimated the job impact for Ohio in wide ranges from around 80,000 when the
11Various reports have estimated the job impact for Ohio in wide ranges from around 80,000 when the
OEPA: Patriot can’t send brine to city plant
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com warren The fight between Patriot Water Treatment Co.
Wyo. launches cistern program for gas-field area
By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. The Wyoming Department of Environmental
WHOM TO CONTACT
Columbiana County Career & Technical Center Online: http://www.ccctc.k12.oh.us/ Phone:
video game review
“the secret world” Grade: B Details: Electronic Arts, for PC, $49.99, with 30 days of game time
Halliburton 2Q profit flat, but still tops estimates
By CHRIS KAHN AP Energy Writer NEW YORK Success has a downside for Halliburton. Like other
shale sheet | Robert K. Yosay
shale sheet | Robert K. Yosay Josh Nagy, who will be a senior this month at Columbiana County
Turf painting spreads as drought ravages lawns
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS When this summer’s drought turned her prized lawn brown, Terri
TOP 10 LIST OF THINGS NEEDED TO GET INTO SHALE INDUSTRY JOBS
TOP 10 LIST OF THINGS NEEDED TO GET INTO SHALE INDUSTRY JOBS 1. Pass a drug test. 2. Have a
Chesapeake Energy 2Q update Aug. 6
Chesapeake Energy 2Q update Aug. 6 OKLAHOMA CITY Chesapeake Energy Corp. has scheduled its 2012
Poland (the country) dreams of energy independence
By Henry Chu Los Angeles Times GDANSK, Poland Dreams of freedom from Soviet oppression were
Path to success today
Opinion: By Victor Dorff Los Angeles Times Cheating was, is and probably always will be a fact of life.
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
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Natural-gas surge gives rise to job frenzy in region
The surging natural gas industry has sparked a hiring frenzy in Ohio. Energy companies are adding workers to tap the lucrative Utica shale deposit that stretches across the state’s eastern half. In rusty cities such as Youngstown, the demand for drilling equipment has swelled the ranks of steelmakers.
Retool Teach for America
Opinion: By Jared Billings Los Angeles Times When I meet new people, I like to do a small social
Training programs abound in region
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@shalesheet.com youngstown A number of programs exist locally for
St. Clair Twp. officials oppose drilling in Beaver Creek park
St. Clair Twp. officials oppose drilling in Beaver Creek park CALCUTTA Although St. Clair
Madelyn P. Hastings | The Vindicator
Madelyn P. Hastings | The Vindicator From left, Pat Billet, John Kwolek and Patricia Natali are
The “Wednesday Walkers” achieved second place in the adult division of Sunday’s
The “Wednesday Walkers” achieved second place in the adult division of Sunday’s Sand Sculpture
olympic notebook News and notes from London
Tennis: Maria Sharapova won her Olympic debut indoors, beating Shahar Peer of Israel 6-2, 6-0, and
Indians continue losing skid
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Maybe the Minnesota Twins should wait until the night before to
2 NATO service members killed in Afghanistan
Associated Press KABUL The NATO military coalition said Sunday two service members were killed
Colo. theater lacked security
Associated Press DENVER The Colorado movie theater complex that was the scene of a gunman’s
Men take silver behind France
Staff report LONDON Ryan Lochte grabbed at the edge of the pool, head down, staring at the
major league baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 5, Indians 1 ClevelandMinnesota abrhbiabrhbi Choo rf4000Span cf3110
MLB roundup Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 4, Blue Jays 1 TORONTO Jhonny Peralta hit two homers, Doug Fister
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Frankie and Robert Reed, Youngstown, girl, July 27. Shelby
Selen Rockenfelder, 7, hoses down Stephen Strawderman, 6, during the MetroParks’ sand
Selen Rockenfelder, 7, hoses down Stephen Strawderman, 6, during the MetroParks’ sand sculpture
GM says marketing chief has resigned
GM says marketing chief has resigned DETROIT General Motors Co. says that its global chief
Mill Creek MetroParks Sand sculpture contest Winners
The MetroParks’ annual Sunfest on Sunday drew in dozens of people for the sand sculpture contest.
Have race relations improved?
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Ask Americans how race relations have changed under their first
Inside the ropes with
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over 72 in the
golf notebook Around the links
NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL INVITATIONAL COLUMBUS Ben Kohles won the Web.com Tour’s
In Israel, Romney has tough talk against Iran
McClatchy Newspapers JERUSALEM Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney vowed Sunday to
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Suspect in 3 slayings says he ‘messed up’ AUSTINTOWN Authorities in south-central Pennsylvania
Vollmer sets world record in 100-fly
Associated Press LONDON There was no doubt in anyone’s mind that Dana Vollmer would win the gold
Special to The Vindicator | Chelsea Weikart
Special to The Vindicator | Chelsea Weikart Patrick, 9, Abigail, 7, and Katherine, 3, sell their
Oil and gas leasing booms in Trumbull
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com warren Oil and gas leasing in Trumbull County has
Olivia Lucia, 5, pats down the sand on her sculpture during Sunday’s contest at Mill Creek
Olivia Lucia, 5, pats down the sand on her sculpture during Sunday’s contest at Mill Creek
Poland wins softball state crown
Staff report ELYRIA Ally Deemer and Kristyn Svetlak combined on a one-hitter as Poland captured
The Friends of the Mahoning River group plans to apply for grants and raise funds to acquire the
The Friends of the Mahoning River group plans to apply for grants and raise funds to acquire the
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Beaver Local school board, special meeting, 6 p.m., Room 2, high school, 13187
Madelyn P. Hastings | The Vindicator
Madelyn P. Hastings | The Vindicator Veronika Aey, 2, plays in a pile of sand during Sunday’s Sand
birthdays
birthdays Blues guitarist Buddy Guy is 76. Movie director Peter Bogdanovich is 73. Singer Paul
ANOTHER EXAMPLE
ANOTHER EXAMPLE Campbell City Council signed an agreement earlier in the month to lease 167 acres
Johnson wins fourth at Indy
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Jimmie Johnson stamped another exclamation point on his racing
India’s Olympic athletes abuzz about mystery woman
Associated Press LONDON A mysterious woman in red has caused an international incident at the
Facebook stock sinks, but analysts take a years-long outlook
Associated Press NEW YORK Investors are dumping Facebook’s stock, spooked by slowing revenue
Satellite, cable TV battles continue
McClatchy-Tribune Disputes between television stations and the cable and satellite providers who
EPA: Water is safe in town in Northeast Pa. drilling area
By KEVIN BEGOS Associated Press PITTSBURGH The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it
Ask Shale Sheet
Q. Is there any correlation between fracking and ice-cream prices? Guar gum is a thickening agent
Lead author of fracking study is a member of industry board
McClatchy Tribune AUSTIN, Texas The lead author of a recent University of Texas study that
14-year-old girl fatally shot at party in Cleveland area
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police say a 14-year-old girl was fatally shot and four other people
Former DQ owner back in court today
Staff report Canfield Trent Rapp, former owner of the Canfield Dairy Queen, will return to court
Struthers officer charged with OVI remains on leave
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers A Struthers police officer who was charged
nfl roundup Training camp headlines
Luck’s tune: Andrew Luck didn’t get much of a chance to show his strong right arm at Sunday
Panetta: Assad regime is nearing end
Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia Syrian President Bashar Assad’s use of helicopter gunships to
Sunday, July 29 (97 stories)
DeWine touts success of Safe Surrender in Mahoning Valley
DeWine touts success of Safe Surrender in Mahoning Valley By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com
Ex-Canfield DQ owner arrested on probation-violation charge
Ex-Canfield DQ owner arrested on probation-violation charge Staff report Canfield Trent
China leads all nations in medal counts at Olympics; US is second
China leads all nations in medal counts at Olympics; US is second Associated Press LONDON
Aggressive marketing helps Catholic schools end decades of decline
Aggressive marketing helps Catholic schools end decades of decline Associated Press LOS ANGELES
Youngstown Council to vote on charter issues, $850K for office building
Youngstown Council to vote on charter issues, $850K for office building By DAVID SKOLNICK
Ohio town celebrates Roy Rogers with fest, museum
Ohio town celebrates Roy Rogers with fest, museum Associated Press PORTSMOUTH, OHIO Happy
Romney camp sends mixed signals on Israeli aggression toward Iran
Romney camp sends mixed signals on Israeli aggression toward Iran Associated Press JERUSALEM
Dinner honors Mr., Mrs. Kroner for 60th event
BROOKFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kroner of Brookfield were guests of honor for their 60th wedding
SENIOR CITIZENS
Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet for lunch and bingo at 11:15 a.m. Thursday at A La Cart Catering
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Sweetbrier will have its annual picnic with hostess Sandy Mitchell. Garden club events
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Virginia Marapese Residence: Struthers. Date of birth: Aug. 3, 1922.
PAR for Rich Center depends on help
The Paula and Anthony Rich Memorial Golf Outing (PAR), an annual two-day fundraiser to benefit the
On Sept. 22, teams can help those with Alzheimer’s
WARREN The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater East Ohio Chapter is signing up teams to participate
Ohio’s plan to commercialize rest areas off to slow start
Ohio’s plan to commercialize rest areas off to slow start Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio’s
Five things you should know for today’s events at Summer Olympics
Five things you should know for today’s events at Summer Olympics Associated Press LONDON
Group plans to seek state grants to help clean up Mahoning River
Group plans to seek state grants to help clean up Mahoning River By Elise Franco
Struthers cop on paid leave after OVI charge
Struthers cop on paid leave after OVI charge By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people
Register this week for back-to-school backpack giveaway
Mahoning County residents with children entering kindergarten through eighth grade can visit the Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., to pre-register for their back-to-school backpack giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Adventure camp for kids 12-14
McKeever Environmental Learning Center, 55 McKeever Lane, is offering a three-day Outdoor Adventure Camp for children ages 12 through 14 from Aug. 8-10.
Good Hope's annual community day camp Aug. 6-10
Good Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., is hosting its annual community day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 6-10.
Mooney sets sights on another state title
Marcus McWilson doesn’t have a vision problem, but, right now, he’s seeing double — double sessions that is.
Suspected killer of 3 captured in Austintown
Staff and wire reports Austintown Township police arrested a man early Saturday who is a person
Scrappy victory
Mahoning Valley overcomes elements, Cyclones By jon moffett sports@vindy.com Niles The
Remembering baby Aubrey with benefit golf scramble
Golf scramble proceeds will go for research of spinal muscular atrophy By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Lochte outshines Phelps for gold in 400 IM
Associated Press LONDON Ryan Lochte strolled the deck of the Olympic Aquatics Centre wearing
Lies, bribes, misconduct all alleged in Oakhill documents
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Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
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In White House, Jay Williams puts top focus on reviving economy
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Rookie Gordon impresses Browns
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56% of YSU students are first-generation
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Old and slow? DT Hampton vows Steelers aren’t done yet
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Mount Carmel Italian Festival features lots of food, fun
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The aroma of sausage, cavatelli, sauce and
Seed exchange set at Canfield fairgrounds
Staff report Canfield Ohio State University Extension Master Gardeners of Mahoning County will
Brown-Clark selected as elector
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Accountability watchword of Sammarone’s 1st year
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For urban farmers, movement grows
McClatchy Newspapers RALEIGH, N.C. Collier Reeves has worked long enough in Durham, N.C., to
FAIR INFO
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Garrigus sets record, takes lead in Canadian
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Area golf calendar
JULY Today — Ursuline High boys golf team four-person scramble at Bedford Trails, $280 per team
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Man crashes, dies after falling asleep at wheel
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Couple: Racism forced us to relocate wedding
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SYRIA Rebels survive regime onslaught
Associated Press BEIRUT The Syrian government launched an offensive Saturday to retake rebel-
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Associated Press JERUSALEM Mitt Romney’s support for Israel will likely earn the presumptive
Burglary ring in suburbs reflects a spread of crime
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Delphi retirees sacrificed
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Sebring garage sale
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Canned-food drive at Beaver Twp. Park
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Mr. FOOTBALL WINNERS
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Banking Consumers National Bank has appointed Greg Brokaw manager of its Jackson-Belden branch.
2 Colo. victims mourned at funerals in Ohio, Texas
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After 20 years, Bavarian Fun Fest returns
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Agenda Monday
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BRIGHTER IDEAS
McClatchy Newspapers ATLANTA Since relocating from California to Atlanta for her husband’s job,
Blood Drives
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Hamlin captures pole position for Brickyard 400
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Deduno, Twins roll over Masterson, Tribe
Associated Press minneapolis Samuel Deduno pitched seven strong innings for his second major
Penn State chief: School is covered for lawsuits
Associated Press washington Penn State is adequately covered to handle lawsuits stemming from
Ohio project grows algae for energy
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Enjoy summer’s top gadgets
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Barajas rallies Pirates past Astros in the 8th
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Sure Shot stays true to its aim
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Suspected killer of 3 captured in Austintown
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PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending July 22
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Juror sickness suspends testimony in soldier’s trial
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Back to the ‘brotherhood’
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Sarah Brown-Clark elected to electoral college today
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22-year-old dies after falling asleep behind wheel
A 22-year-old city man died Saturday morning after falling asleep while driving home.
OVI checkpoint till 11 tonight
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting an OVI checkpoint until 11 p.m. today at the intersection of state Routes 534 and 14.
Cirque du Soleil performer offering juggling workshop Wed. at OH WOW!
Performer Jeff Raz will host a juggling workshop at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 11 W. Federal Street, at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Triple murder/kidnapping suspect captured in Austintown
Township police arrested a man early Saturday who is a person of interest in a triple homicide investigation in Chambersburg, Pa.
Jennifer Green | Donald Powell Jr.
MADISON, OHIO Jennifer Green and Donald Powell Jr., both of Boardman, exchanged wedding vows
Janna Reams | Robert Wilson Jr.
ASHTABULA Janna Reams of Ashtabula and Robert Wilson Jr. of Canfield exchanged marriage vows
Dr. Meredith Konya | Michael MacEwen
BOARDMAN St. Charles Church provided the setting for the May 26 wedding of Dr. Meredith Konya and
Jaime Filo | James Gillen
WARREN Jaime L. Filo of Hubbard and James M. Gillen of Warren were united in marriage by the Rev.
Author plans book signing
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Mercer man to serve 35 years for child sex crimes
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Neighbor protects home from vacant house fire in Youngstown
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at about 5:30 a.m. Friday at 91 E. Evergreen Ave.
Beaver police, fire lines functioning properly
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Pair claims Boardman levy ad damaged reputation
A lawsuit is pending against the levy committee that advocated passage of a Boardman police levy in August 2011, with the plaintiffs claiming their reputation was damaged by campaign literature.
Staten Island can’t stop M.V., but Scrappers can’t stop rain
By STEVE WILAJ sports@vindy.com niles On Friday night at Eastwood Field, Mahoning Valley
After probe, Boardman chief calls force charge ‘unfounded’
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN An outside investigator’s report on a complaint
YSU women’s hoops adds two transfers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Wendi Mitchell and Janae Jackson have signed a grant-in-aid form to join
YSU trustees approve APAS pact
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Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under 67 at the Canadian Open to lower his two-round score
Olson. Allen sentenced for fraud
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two Lakeland, Fla., men were sent to federal prison after pleading
QUEEN ELIZABETH and the band queen help kick off games
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SOLD? Browns may get a new ‘Pilot’
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Valley Rescue Mission seeks support for Like-A-Thon
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The community is invited to help the Rescue
Sales of commercial properties lag in Valley
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com youngstown Though sales for new and existing homes
Steelers sign WR Brown to 5-year contract extension
Associated Press latrobe, pa. The Steelers signed wide receiver Antonio Brown to a five-year
Mahoning County education centers to share treasurer
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Beginning Wednesday, the Mahoning County Career
Hubbard police use Facebook, Twitter to solve crimes
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3-year-old with rare disorder to benefit from Valley car show
Lynn and Derek Novello of Mineral Ridge said their son Mario Novello, 3, was diagnosed shortly after birth with Chromosome 4q Deletion. This means that Mario can’t walk, talk, sit up or eat on his own and has to undergo weekly therapy and monthly doctor appointments.
Workers’ comp pays for a third of painkillers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Nearly a third of the prescriptions the state’s insurance fund for
Obama speeches touch on nostalgic themes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barack Obama reminisces about taking a wrong turn and getting lost.
columbiana county fair Schedule of events
The fair officially starts Monday at 3 p.m. and will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through
Fears grow over fate of Aleppo, Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT International concern was mounting Friday over a potential massacre as
Airport official turns down bonus
Staff report Warren Dan Dickten’s refusal of a $7,500 bonus may lead Trumbull County
CNN chief leaving
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Pirates win wild one in the 9th
Associated Press houston Drew Sutton scored on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to propel the
How are schools in Ohio doing?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Our public school rating system in Ohio is a joke. Yes, I know, that’s a strong
‘Hobbit’ franchise could be a trilogy
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Romney’s comments on Olympics rally formerly disgruntled Brits
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Pair claims Boardman levy ad damaged reputation
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COMPELLED TO CARE
Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is less than a two-hour flight from Miami. When our 13-member
Orientation to be Aug. 4 for LIMEX program
Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngstown Office of Religious Education will have an
Columbiana Co. Fair set to begin Monday
By CHELSEA WEIKART news@vindy.com LISBON The hot and parched conditions this summer aren’t
Man, woman face assault charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against a 41-year-old
Unemployment could stay high as US economic growth slows
Associated Press WASHINGTON High unemployment isn’t going away — not as long as the economy
METRO DIGEST || Route 7 closing
Cause of fire probed YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that broke
Sunken U-boat found off Nantucket
Sunken U-boat found off Nantucket BOSTON Divers have discovered a World War II-era German
Funerals set for 2 theater victims
Associated Press CINCINNATI Loved ones are planning to say goodbye today to two victims of the
Canfield speech team welcomes variety
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Women’s weekend
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Woman charged in poisoning of fiance
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland woman who coaches youth baseball has been accused of
‘Isles of Wonder’ and some British-sized outrage at Romney
The Olympics officially got under way Friday with the much-anticipated opening ceremony, titled
Selected local stocks
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Union Baptist to host state session
Staff report youngstown The Ohio Baptist State Convention Inc. will conduct its 54th Congress of
Syria’s chemical weapons raise stakes in civil war
Editorial: When the secretary general of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, said it would be “reprehensible” if
Longtime PR man for Chick-fil-A dies
Associated Press ATLANTA The longtime spokesman for fast-food chain Chick- fil-A died Friday. He
Language of government
Opinion: The Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times: Asking government agencies to write in plain English is a
No explosives found at site of West Middlesex bridge
Associated Press WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. A contractor hired by the Pennsylvania Department of
Being a parent is a journey
Opinion: During a recent cellphone conversation, a new-father friend tried to stay on the line while tending
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2012 scholarships | Mahoning County
This list of high school graduates who have received scholarships is based on information provided
Cast rehashes familiar shtick in sci-fi comedy WATCH OUT
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer 11That’s the disappointing basis of “The Watch,” which
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Morley, Lucci take gold in Ohio Senior games
Morley, Lucci take gold in Ohio Senior games cleveland Michael Morley and Tom Lucci won tennis
Brewers trade Greinke to Angels for 3 players
Associated Press anaheim, calif. The Los Angeles Angels made their latest big move Friday,
Patrick savoring return to Indy
Charlotte Observer indianapolis Her appreciation for Indianapolis Motor Speedway hasn’t
Jackson kids investigation ordered
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A judge Friday ordered an investigation into the well-being of
Amazon CEO gives $2.5M for same-sex marriage
Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie,
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Diamond tosses gem as Twins crush Indians
Associated Press minneapolis Scott Diamond tossed a three-hitter, Justin Morneau and Josh
Separate agency to handle Medicaid
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ohio’s 2 million-plus poor and disabled residents now have a separate
Defense: Colo. suspect was seeing psychiatrist
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Md. man threatened shooting, officials say
Associated Press PALMER PARK, Md. Calling himself “a joker,” a Maryland man with an arsenal of
UN fails to reach arms-trade treaty
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Member states failed to reach agreement Friday on a new U.N.
Fire damages vehicles, garage in Howland
Staff report HOWLAND Fire damaged a detached garage on Shaffer Drive and several older vehicles,
Plans for Pa. voter ID questioned
Associated Press HARRISBURG Lawyers challenging Pennsylvania’s tough, new voter identification
Police: Suspect in hepatitis C cases wrote suicide note
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. A traveling medical technician accused of causing a hepatitis C
Churches’ members improve woman’s home
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of a Virginia and a Cornersburg church
Columbiana Co. receives 47th drilling permit
Staff report youngstown Chesapeake Energy has received another horizontal-drilling permit for
Phelps versus Lochte: Round 1 is on Day 1
Associated Press london The retiring star with more gold medals than anyone. The friendly rival
Dooney’s Downtown Grill opens, reinstates ‘Party’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dooney’s Downtown Grill & Bar opened its doors to the public Friday
Nuclear plant shuts reactor for repair
Associated Press LIMERICK, Pa. Officials at a nuclear power plant near Philadelphia have taken
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
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Associated Press ancaster, ontario Scott Piercy is discovering that not everything you dislike
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Obama supporters to campaign in Youngstown Saturday
Supporters of Barack Obama will campaign Saturday in Youngstown as part of a nationwide initiative to support the re-election of the Democratic president.
1st human West Nile Virus case confirmed today near Cincinnati
Ohio’s first human case of West Nile virus in 2012 was confirmed Friday by the Ohio Department of Health, which also reported a sharp increase in the number of WNV-positive mosquitoes.
Route 7 in Hubbard to be closed for 3 weeks
State Route 7 just north of Chestnut Ridge Road will be closed beginning Monday.
Fla. men get fed prison tems for Ponzi scheme involving Valley investors
Fla. men get fed prison terms for Ponzi scheme involving Valley investors
YSU approves pact with professional/administrative staff
YSU approves pact with professional/administrative staff youngstowN Youngstown State University
Portion of state Route 7 in Hubbard Township to close
Portion of state Route 7 in Hubbard Township to close Hubbard State Route 7 just north of
TransCanada gets OK for south part of oil pipeline
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TSA Chief: Al-Qaida altered underwear bomb formula
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Feds, Seattle to announce police reform agreement
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Columbus boy, 14, charged in accidental shooting of friend
Columbus boy, 14, charged in accidental shooting of friend
W. Va. woman goes to trial in toddler's Pa. hotel death
W. Va. woman goes to trial in toddler's Pa. hotel death
Defendant took cyanide after guilty verdict
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Ohio sees increase in mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus
Ohio sees increase in mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus
$75M lawsuit claims casino let man drink himself to death
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Suit claims Cardinals DE Talley beat bar patrons
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Anaheim police shoot at burglary suspect
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2 families reach deals in Calif. pipeline blast
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Churches fix up home for ailing woman
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Facebook shares sink to new low after 2Q results
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Stocks open higher; traders hope for ECB action
Stocks open higher; traders hope for ECB action NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening higher on Wall
PennDOT finds no dynamite at West Middlesex, Pa., bridge site
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LOUIE TODAY: Oak HIll, Casey Anthony, Covelli Centre
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Inmate charged with killing at W. Pa. state prison
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Columbiana lifts boil-water advisory
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Pa. man charged with choking woman, killing puppy
Pa. man charged with choking woman, killing puppy NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — Police want to arrest a
Wrestler ‘The Great Khali’ undergoes gland surgery
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Miss Gonzales and Mr. Taylor plan summer rite
Gabrielle Scandy Gonzales of Gilbert, Ariz., formerly of Youngstown and Canfield, is announcing the forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Mara Leonora Gonzales of Gilbert, to Jeffrey Ryan Taylor, also of Gilbert.
Summer rite set for Maria Han, Brian Shroder
IRON RIVER, Mich. Robert and Deborah Han of Iron River are announcing the engagement and
Stacy Reeder, Anthony Masello to wed Aug. 25
James and Sherri Reeder of Austintown and Tony and Kathy Masello of Boardman are announcing the
Eileen Langford, Eliot Mays plan Aug. 31 nuptials
PARMA HEIGHTS Eileen Langford and Eliot Mays, both of Parma Heights, are announcing their
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will host scholarship
P.E.R.I. 18 picnic planned at Saxon Club
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DOCUMENTS HERE | Oakhill documents reveal web of conspiracy
Anthony M. Cafaro Sr. and the companies he headed engaged in a vast and complex web of conspiracy that attempted to influence officials to block Mahoning County’s move from Cafaro Co.-owned offices, according to newly released allegations from special prosecutors.
Scrappers come around
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DeWine: Communities key in combating drug crime
The solutions to combating crime stemming from drug addiction must come from local engagement, said the Ohio attorney general Thursday.
Youngstown activist sells pieces of city's past
In March, when a small space, really no bigger than a dining room, opened up on North Phelps street in downtown Youngstown, local activist Phil Kidd saw an opportunity to sell pieces of the city’s past.
Meyer: There’s no buffer years at OSU
Associated Press CHICAGO Urban Meyer is back after a year away from the sidelines, challenged
Safe Surrender program for Valley fugitives deemed successful
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Kyle Presjak likely will have the distinction of
Canfield 11-12 falls to Indiana
Staff report INDIANAPOLIS The winter doldrums didn’t affect the Canfield 12-under girls
C.I.R.V. announces 2 programs aimed at curbing violence
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Community Initiative to Reduce
Indians chase Tigers’ ace, take series
Akron Beacon Journal cleveland Thursday was supposed to be guaranteed loss night for the
Mahoning, Trumbull United Ways won’t merge
Staff report HOWLAND Financial contributors to the United Way of Trumbull County defeated a
Marte homers on first pitch; Bucs top woeful Astros
Associated Press houston Prized prospect Starling Marte homered on his first major league pitch
Pa. court strikes down parts of gas industry law
Staff/wire report HARRISBURG, Pa. A Pennsylvania appellate court panel Thursday struck down
WRTA board seeks renewal of sales-tax
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Transit Authority Board of
Covelli Centre surplus surges
Youngstown-owned Covelli Centre posted its best second-quarter, April to June, in the facility’s history with a $229,740 operating surplus. The arena also has increased its sponsorships and advertising, including the recently named Youngstown State University Community Room, shown at left.
Event offers new ways to make reading fun
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Parents learned new ways to make reading an interesting
Park program offers summer fun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield City Summer Park Program at Greasel Park was
Soda companies race for sweet spot
Associated Press NEW YORK Coke and Pepsi are chasing after the sweet spot: a soda with no
2012 summer olympics London has jitters over security
Associated Press LONDON Security jitters were being felt across the British capital on the eve
the summer olympics (7:30 P.M., NBC): The Summer Olympics — It’s game on as elite
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Church of the Rock VBS provides Egyptian experience
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Poland Church of the Rock turned its sanctuary into an
A place for cameras in court
Opinion: WASHINGTON The video of James Holmes from inside the Arapahoe County Courthouse was as mesmerizing
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Assault weapons ban DOA
Opinion: By Doyle McManus Los Angeles Times Politicians haven’t always been allergic to gun control, not
Dancing in the street
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Step Up Revolution” taps into the dance “flash mob”
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‘Modern Family’ cast members sue to void contracts
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The cast of “Modern Family” has an ancient problem. In the
CHS records growth in 2nd quarter
Staff report Youngstown Community Health Systems Inc. generated $3.2 billion in revenue during
Polish Youngstown
Polish Youngstown youngstown Polish Youngstown Inc. has been granted status as a 501(c)3
Full-time, temporary hiring increases in Valley
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown Positive economic signs throughout the
Jackson matriarch, grandkids reunite
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Katherine Jackson is apparently back home, reuniting with Michael
Penney tweaks pricing again
Associated Press NEW YORK J.C. Penney is changing its pricing — again. Just six months after
House may take up drought bill soon
Associated Press WASHINGTON A House Republican leader said Thursday that the House may take up
METRO DIGEST || Fracking protest
Fracking protest YOUNGSTOWN A bus will leave the First Unitarian Universalist Church (corner of
Chen had suicidal thoughts, witness testifies in Youngstown soldier’s trial
Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. A soldier has testified in military court that Army Pvt.
Mahoning officials place levy on ballot
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have agreed to place a
Shurmur: No rush on QBs
Plain Dealer berea Pat Shurmur likes the way Colt McCoy has handled himself on and off the
Cafaro sought to block Oakhill abandonment, bill alleges
By PETER H. MILLIKEN and DAVID SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of the allegations
Pageantry, protocol and a parade of nations will be among the highlights of the opening ceremony of
Pageantry, protocol and a parade of nations will be among the highlights of the opening ceremony of
Change the error of our ways
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Laura Amero to become bride Aug. 4
The parents of Laura Elizabeth Amero, all of Boardman, and Jacob L. Zatchok, all of Berlin Center,
Kids get crafty at Michael’s event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Michael’s Fabric store in Boardman created a world of
POLICE REPORTS
POLICE REPORTS July 12 Theft: A 16-year-old Youngstown girl was charged with stealing three
Zinc the zebra teaches children diversity
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com A spotted zebra named Zinc provided insight to the
Hilltop students plant kindergarten garden
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School kindergartners in Lisa Zetts’
Michelle Widmann v Brent Kimmel
Michelle Widmann and Brent Kimmel exchanged wedding vows during a ceremony Nov. 5, 2011, in the
Golf event benefits Akron Children’s
The second annual “Clubs for Kids” Golf Classic to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Extreme Makeover: Fitch cafeteria edition
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Fitch High School cafeteria will never look the
Another icon of flight
Opinion: Another icon of flight San Jose Mercury: Another of America’s pioneering heroes has fallen victim
Surplus food
Surplus food Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities and fresh
No successor for city judge
Opinion: Apparently Youngstown Municipal Court Judge Robert A. Douglas Jr. is irreplaceable. When he serves
Jenifer Boor v Mark Hunsicker II
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas was the setting May 3 for the wedding of Jenifer Boor and Mark Hunsicker
Gallo-Clarke rite will take place at the Butler North
Al and Patricia Gallo of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Gallo of
Canfield Sports Briefs
Softball Fall Classic to be held in September The Canfield Baseball Club will host a softball Fall
Lindsay Drews and Craig Lutsi plan August vows
Lindsay Drews of Crescent Springs, Ky., and Craig Lutsi of Cincinnati, along with their parents, are
Local doctor beautifies Boardman Park
Thanks to Dr. James Chengelis, three large maple trees are now part of the landscape at Boardman
Bluegrass band entertains at park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families and friends gathered on a cool summer evening at
Colleen Bundy, Daniel Mayeux to wed Aug. 3
Patrick and Mary Bundy of Struthers are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their
“We find that we have outgrown our post again.”
“We find that we have outgrown our post again.” Robert L. Patton, adjutant and finance officer
Attendance probe grows
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s state auditor said Thursday he is expanding an investigation
Campers make a splash at science camp
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children enjoyed summer fun and almost forgot they were
Fuel leak closes section of I-80
Staff report HUBBARD A semi-tractor’s trailer came undone and punctured a fuel tank Thursday
Obama: No push for new gun laws
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will not push for stricter gun laws this
Austintown Community Briefs
Knights of Columbus 3930 to host spaghetti dinner The Knights of Columbus, council 3930, will be
Thunderstorm knocks out power to thousands
A fast-moving thunderstorm Thursday left nearly 3,400 residents throughout the Mahoning and Shenango valleys without power for several hours.
Hilltop students bounce into summer
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students closed out the school
Canfield Swim Club participates in relay for cancer
Several Canfield Swim Club members ages 11 and up recently participated in the relay known as “Hour
Austintown Police Blotter
July 13 Theft: A set of golf clubs was stolen from an auto at Walmart. Burglary: A rear bedroom
Poland Police Blotter
July 8 Harassment: A Diana Drive woman said an acquaintance has been harassing her. July 9
Canfield Community Briefs
Local veteran celebrates 90th birthday A birthday celebration recently took place for Daryl “Jim”
Steelers support RB coach Kirby
Associated Press latrobe, pa. Ben Roethlisberger choked up. Mike Tomlin found perspective.
Heritage VBS finds way to teach children
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children gained a new meaning for the phrase lost and found
Poland Sports Briefs
Clipper cross country events start Wednesday The 14th annual Clipper Cross Country Series — a
St. Christine’s brings community together
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families, friends and neighbors from all walks of life came
Campers make a splash at science camp
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children enjoyed summer fun and almost forgot they were
Poland Community Briefs
Church hosts free community festival Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road, will host a
Romney remarks on Olympic Games distract from visit
Los Angeles Times LONDON Mitt Romney had intended to start his foreign trip on a high note,
A perversion of a system meant to promote good
The extent to which one very wealthy individual is able to manipulate and control local government
Golf outing supports charity
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD Katy Borghetti likes to wear pink when she plays
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville Village Council, special meeting, 10 a.m., city hall. Brookfield
Boardman Community Briefs
New Life Church in Poland to feed hungry New Life Church will its third annual Goodness Invasion,
Members of public can make own decisions on court case
Editorial: The public is getting a long-over- due look at why prosecutors thought it was important to pursue
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Steven T. Storms Jr., 44, of 5511 Colgate Ave.,
newsmakers
newsmakers Lamb of God cancels upcoming tour RICHMOND, Va. Heavy-metal band Lamb of God has
Documents: McNally lied under oath
By PETER H. MILLIKEN and DAVID SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Unsealed documents allege
Defector offers to unite Syrian factions
Defector offers to unite Syrian factions BEIRUT Syria’s most prominent defector offered himself
A natural wonder?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Some people are too smart for their own good. Food geneticists,
Suspected arson
Suspected arson YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters were called to 21 N. Bon Air Ave. on the city’s West
Aging AIDS epidemic raises new questions
Associated Press WASHINGTON AIDS is graying. By the end of the decade, the government estimates,
Taste test wets childrens’ appetite
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Goodness Grows showed children at Camp Newport that fresh
Car show raises funds for Novello
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Mahoning Valley Olde Car Show unveiled its best and
Library hosts a day of night creatures
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Austintown library turned day into night during its
Eight-year-old launches Caring Kids Club
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com While some 8-year-olds are playing and enjoying their
Thursday, July 26 (116 stories)
Chief: Cops for Kids solicitations are bogus
Jackson Township Police want residents to know they’re not seeking donations for the “Cops for Kids” program.
Mahoning, Trumbull United Ways will not merge
Financial contributors to the United Way of Trumbull County defeated a resolution to dissolve the agency, which if approved would have eliminated the last major barrier to a merger with the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.
Bus leaves Friday for 'Stop the Frack Attack' protest in D.C.
A bus will leave the First Unitarian Universalist Church (corner of Elm and Illinois Streets) at 11:45 p.m. today with local residents who will join thousands of “fracktivists” in Washington, D.C., on Saturday for the Stop the Frack Attack, the first national protest of fracking.
Canfield 12-year-old falls short of Little League Softball World Series
Canfield 12-year-old falls short of Little League Softball World Series.
Mass. mayor fires cop who slurred Red Sox player
Mass. mayor fires cop who slurred Red Sox player LEOMINSTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts mayor
Lawyers: Shower abuse victim to sue Penn State
Lawyers: Shower abuse victim to sue Penn State HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers for a man who claims
Akron to offer all students free breakfasts, lunches
Akron to offer all students free breakfasts, lunches
Canfield 12-year-olds one game from Little League Softball World Series
Canfield 12-year-olds one game from Little League Softball World Series.
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for Mahoning, Shenango valleys until 10 p.m.
NWS issues severe thunderstorm watch for Youngstown, Boardman
Convicted Saudi student seeks new bomb plot trial
Convicted Saudi student seeks new bomb plot trial LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) — A former Texas Tech
NWS cancels tornado warning for northern Trumbull County
NWS cancels tornado warning for northern Trumbull County
Youngstown firefighters say vacant-house fire on West Side was arson
Arson fire reported at vacant West Side house
Madoff trustee wants victims to get more money
Madoff trustee wants victims to get more money NEW YORK (AP) — Victims of imprisoned Bernard
12-year-old boy’s pelvis crushed by falling tree
12-year-old boy’s pelvis crushed by falling tree PESCADERO, Calif. (AP) — A 12-year-old boy is
Junior Seau’s Calif. home listed for $2.3 million
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Stocks soar after ECB vows to protect the euro
Stocks soar after ECB vows to protect the euro NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks soared in the U.S. and
ValleyCare’s owner reports increases in revenues and earnings
ValleyCare’s owner reports increases in revenues and earnings Youngstown Community Health
UN’s Ban Ki-moon visits Srebrenica graveyard
UN’s Ban Ki-moon visits Srebrenica graveyard SREBRENICA, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — U.N. Secretary
Oakland police radios failed during Obama visit
Oakland police radios failed during Obama visit OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A major portion of
Man gets 5 years for pilgrimage trip scam
Man gets 5 years for pilgrimage trip scam PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A suburban Pennsylvania man is
West Pa. Turnpike lane reopens near Pittsburgh
West Pa. Turnpike lane reopens near Pittsburgh MONROEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — One westbound lane on the
Animal groups join with Tupperware
Animal groups join with Tupperware Area animal rescues are teaming up with Tupperware to raise
Obama calls for gun restrictions, Romney muddies debate with misinformation
The politics of guns leapt to the top of the presidential race Wednesday, as President Barack Obama embraced some degree of control of weapons sales and Republican Mitt Romney seemed to suggest an alleged mass killer in Colorado had obtained his weapons illegally even though he hadn't.
STANDING STRONG | Penn State players vow to stay, rebuild program
The Penn State football players looked on stoically as two of their teammates announced to the world: “We’re going to see this thing through.”
Slain Beaver Twp. woman was buried alive, DA says
A preliminary hearing against two women charged with killing 20-year-old Brandy Stevens of Beaver Township revealed a chilling detail.
Staten Island Yankees leave coal in Scrappers’ stocking on Christmas in July
Twas the night before Thursday and all through the crowd the baseball fans watched, none very loud.
OSHP: Warren firefighter who died in crash had no valid license
Staff report SOUTHINGTON Marc Titus, the Warren firefighter who died in a June motorcycle
QB Weeden leads Browns on Day 1 but Shurmur won’t yet name starter
Brandon Weeden handed the ball off to Trent Richardson, officially signaling the start of training camp and what the Browns hope is a new era of football.
New Springfield energy plant at landfill to help power Oberlin
Area trash soon will provide power to another Ohio city after Waste Management completes its plant that will convert methane gas to electricity.
Court-martial continues for local soldier
Los Angeles Times FORT BRAGG, N.C. Sgt. Adam Holcomb bombarded Danny Chen, a shy, 19-year-old
Steelers open training camp without Wallace
For only the second time since 1997, the Pittsburgh Steelers opened training camp without Hines Ward.
Lowe struggles again for Indians
Associated Press cleveland Justin Verlander isn’t the only hard-throwing pitcher in Detroit’s
Youngstown schools seeking members for Rayen band
Staff report Youngstown Rayen Stadium opens Aug. 25, and student and alumni band members can be
Ethnic radio programs in jeopardy on Struthers station
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com STRUTHERS As the Struthers school board ponders whether
Correia, Pirates outlast Chicago and avoid sweep
Associated Press pittsburgh Winning a career-best five straight starts might not be enough for
Lowellville BOE weighs comments from public
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE The Lowellville Board of Education is
Niles BOE approves hiring of coach as social studies teacher
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Two members of the board of education were not happy with
Ohio justices: the Oakhill 'sealing orders were improper’
Visiting Judge William H. Wolff Jr. hands a document to attorneys in the Mahoning County Courthouse during a December 2010 hearing on The Vindicator’s motion to unseal documents in the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption case, including bills of particulars.
UNIQUE WISH
Barb Urich, 74, spent Wednesday wearing clothes from an era she’d only ever dreamed about.
Kasich wants more trees at fairgrounds
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich was sitting near the Ohio Department of
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
113 dead kittens found in apartment
113 dead kittens found in apartment SEASIDE, Calif. Authorities said they found 113 dead kittens
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Salem school board, special meeting, 7 p.m., board office, 1226 E. State St.
Mural and beautification projects improve Playhouse neighborhood
The Youngstown Playhouse, long a diamond in the rough, is finding that its surroundings are slowly
Casino Etiquette
You have a pocket full of money, you’re feeling lucky and you’re headed to one of Ohio’s new casinos in Cleveland and Toledo. Now what?
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Tina Henning and Justin Vonderay, Youngstown, girl, July 23.
Farmers reports $2.3 million profit
Staff report Farmers National Bank reported a second-quarter profit of $2.3 million, or 12
What happens when networks fail?
Opinion: By Peter Goldmark Newsday Last month, the computer systems of a major retail bank in England
Moritz, Tony winner team up for cabaret
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Michael Moritz is collaborating with two-time Tony winner
Selected local stocks
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Vitamin D deficiency
Limited sun exposure affects northern half of U.S. By Jessica M. MORRISON Chicago Tribune A
HEALTH DIGEST || Car-show benefit
Car-show benefit COLUMBIANA On Saturday from 9 p.m. to midnight, the Kooltime Kruisers will host
Florence + the Machine: more than a big voice
By Jon Bream Star Tribune (Minneapolis) MINNEAPOLIS Florence Welch, the big-voiced frontwoman
Local pediatric surgery
Local pediatric surgery BOARDMAN Beginning in August, Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Attention, please: Foxy Shazam is ready to rock
When a band is named Foxy Shazam, you better believe anything goes at its live shows.
Eligible for benefits
Eligible for benefits warren U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced that more than 1,000
Splitting hairs in a Texas race
Opinion: The men are so near to each other in all their convictions and theories of life that nothing is left
Lobstermen finding more odd colors
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine When a 100-pound shipment of lobsters arrived at Bill Sarro’s
Valley native's jazz-pop band dazzles Las Vegas
When the Big Band jazz stars of the 1930s and ’40s were in full swing, they were playing pop music.
Mother of slain man condemns violence in wake of police shooting
Associated Press ANAHEIM, Calif. The mother of an unarmed man who was shot by Anaheim police
It’s time for new United Way
Opinion: It’s time for new United Way We believe that the time has come to create a new United Way —– one
NEw this week
NEw this week Step Up Revolution (PG-13) Newly arrived in Miami, an aspiring dancer falls for
Youngstown gets windfall for its demolition program
Editorial: With twice the amount of state dollars coming to the city of Youngstown than had been expected for
“flip trip” (9 p.m., travel channel): Fun-seeker Bert Kreischer has more surprises in
“flip trip” (9 p.m., travel channel): Fun-seeker Bert Kreischer has more surprises in store on “Flip
Remains of Jade polish sound, ready to shine
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com You can’t judge a book by its cover but apparently you
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Blacks role in elections vital
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID McClatchy Newspapers African-Americans should never doubt their voting
Surplus food
Surplus food Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road NE, Warren, in conjunction with Second Harvest
WFMJ, DISH reach contract agreement
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Local television station 21 WFMJ-TV has ended its dispute with DISH
Quick casino tips
Quick casino tips Who to tip?: The casino is a service industry and the workers depend on tips for
Dooney’s to open with plaza party
YOUNGSTOWN Dooney’s Downtown Grille and Bar will have its grand opening Friday by continuing the
Wrestlers to take field after Scrappers game
The Baseball Brawl wrestling show will return to Scrapper Stadium on Sunday.
Trumbull Co. reduces bed tax from 5% to 4%
Staff report warren Trumbull County commissioners have lowered the bed tax that helps finance
birthdays
birthdays Singer Darlene Love is 71. Singer Brenton Wood is 71. Singer Mick Jagger is 69. Actress
Ohio county sues Fannie, Freddie over transfer taxes
Associated Press DAYTON County officials in southwest Ohio have filed a class action lawsuit
Reports: Suspect described killings in package
Associated Press DENVER The university once attended by a man accused of killing 12 people in a
Man faces assault charge
Staff report LIBERTY A township man was arraigned Wednesday on one count of felonious assault
USDA: Drought will lead to higher food prices in 2013
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The drought gripping more than half the country is a major reason
New-home sales fall to 350K, biggest drop since Feb. 2011
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans bought fewer new homes in June after sales jumped to a
Influx of trash, debris in rural areas concerns Hubbard official
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Hubbard In an effort to keep the Hubbard Township clean,
Trayvon Martin’s parents address Ohio conference
Associated Press CINCINNATI The mother of an unarmed black Florida teen who was shot and killed
Man convicted of assault on police
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County jury convicted a 36-year-old city man of four charges
Pantyhose provide men some penny-wise support
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. My siblings have had varicose veins. I don’t
IAAF: 9 track athletes suspended for doping
Associated Press monaco Nine track athletes were suspended ahead of the London Olympics for
PSU president: 4-year ban floated
Associated Press Penn State faced the threat of a four-year ban on playing football before the
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brendan J. Moran, 27, of 164 Hallock St., Pittsburgh,
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
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CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Edgar Allan Poe’s: The Masque of the Red Death,SDRq adapted and directed by
Youngstown-area concert band will be joined by ‘friends’ for park show
Staff report Boardman The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will present a free concert at
Obama goes on defensive
Associated Press WASHINGTON Relentless GOP criticism of a 12-day-old remark about business
Anti-poverty agency to host open house
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
Officials hope to move program by Labor Day
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Mahoning County health officials expect to
Don’t abuse disability parking
Opinion: Chicago Sun-Times: For unscrupulous people, disability placards have been a way to chisel Chicago
1 suspect in Ohio bridge bomb plot pleads guilty
Associated Press AKRON One of five men charged with plotting to bomb an Ohio highway bridge
Kasich: ‘It’s a terrible time for Ohio farmers’
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich signed an executive order Wednesday
METRO DIGEST || Occupants escape fire
Occupants escape YOUNGSTOWN The cause of a late Tuesday fire on the city’s South Side remains
newsmakers
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Wednesday, July 25 (93 stories)
Beaver Twp. police line malfunctioning
Beaver Township police dispatch is having technical difficulties with the main police line, 330-549-5338, on incoming calls from some 549 exchanges.
Niles hires new coach as social studies teacher
Two members of the board of education were not happy with a recommendation to pay more than $49,000 to Brian Shaner, the new head football coach, as a social studies teacher at Niles McKinley High School. The board, however, approved the hiring Wednesday in a split vote. The three remaining board members voted in favor.
Discount spay/neuter clinic for cats
TNR will have a mobile spay and neuter clinic for cats Aug. 4 and 5 at Tractor Supply, 3800 Elm Road.
Portion of Rapp Road to close for a month
Portion of Rapp Road to close for a month NEW SPRINGFIELD Rapp Road between Middletown Road and
Penn State's Zordich: "We're proud of who we are"
Penn State's Zordich tells nation: "We're proud of who we are."
Dad of missing Iowa girl faces trial amid search
Dad of missing Iowa girl faces trial amid search IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The father of one of the
Kasich signs exec order to help Ohio farmers struggling with drought
Kasich signs exec order to help Ohio farmers struggling with drought
Mahoning County Adult Day Services program to move to Austintown
Mahoning County Adult Day Services program to move to Austintown
Funerals begin for Colo. theater shooting victims
Funerals begin for Colo. theater shooting victims DENVER (AP) — A Colorado father killed in last
Talisman Energy to pay $62K fine for Pa. violations
Talisman Energy to pay $62K fine for Pa. violations
Ohio man charged with hitting officer, bystander with his SUV
Ohio man charged with hitting officer, bystander with his SUV
Penn State's Stanko: "I'm staying"
Howland High graduate Anthony Stanko says he'll stay at Penn State.
Mary Kennedy’s son, 18, enters NY estate dispute
Mary Kennedy’s son, 18, enters NY estate dispute WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — The 18-year-old son of
Stewart, Colbert re-up with Comedy Central
Stewart, Colbert re-up with Comedy Central NEW YORK (AP) — Comedy Central’s late-night duo is
Parachutist Fearless Felix jumps from 18 miles
Parachutist Fearless Felix jumps from 18 miles By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer Skydiver
Woman’s accused shooter faces two charges
Woman’s accused shooter faces two felonious assault charges GIRARD Tadarrell Mason was arraigned
Calif. couple hospitalized after bee attack
Calif. couple hospitalized after bee attack INDIO, Calif. (AP) — Killer bees have swarmed a
Magnitude-3.8 earthquake jolts Southern California
Magnitude-3.8 earthquake jolts Southern California MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (AP) — Seismologist say
24 arrested at police protests in Anaheim, Calif.
24 arrested at police protests in Anaheim, Calif. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Police in Anaheim,
Woman trapped in water, sewage for 3 days
Woman trapped in water, sewage for 3 days BOYERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Emergency officials say a
Man stabbed twice crashes into church, dies
Man stabbed twice crashes into church, dies PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Homicide detectives are
Hit-and-run crash kills bicyclist
Hit-and-run crash kills bicyclist PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police in Pittsburgh say they’re looking for a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Bristolville United Methodist Church, at the corner of routes 45 and 88, will serve a “God
Nonprofit group offers disaster response class
Nonprofit group offers disaster response class GIRARD To help prepare and serve the community in
Scrappers rip Williamsport
Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, PA. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers plated runs in the first, third,
RG Steel layoffs raise jobless rate in Valley to 8%
The jobless rate is rising for the first time this year in the Mahoning Valley, but overall the economy appears to be a of mix of good and bad.
Tribe slips past Tigers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Aaron Cunningham ignored the squeeze on his job and instead put one
Proposed trade pact with Asia produces hope, fear among Ohio manufacturers
Fearful that the United States may be brushed aside and overshadowed by China in Asian and South Pacific markets, the Obama administration last November moved to embrace a new trade agreement with several countries there, creating both concern and optimism within the U.S. manufacturing industry.
Maholm, Cubs subdue Bucs
All the trade speculation concerning Chicago Cubs pitchers seems to center around Ryan Dempster and Matt Garza.
Sebring chief faces no charges in sand snafu, FBI says
An investigation into beach sand sent in unmarked envelopes is closed, and the local fire chief who mailed the sand will not face any charges.
Young leaders brainstorm downtown Youngstown
With funding from a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 32 regional organizations have come together across Northeast Ohio with an ambitious plan to capitalize on what the region has to offer and improve its future.
New offense awaits Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger likens offensive coordinator Todd Haley’s versatile playbook to learning a new language.
PSU loses 1 sponsor; others could follow
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. State Farm is pulling its ads from Penn State football
Youngstown man goes before military court in hazing death
Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. Defense attorneys argued as an army officer’s court-martial
USA basketball handles Spain in exhibition
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain Gold medal at stake or nothing at all, the U.S. Olympic
Mahoning deputy is FOP member of year
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Deputy Lisa Beam of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office has received
Youngstown school board OKs 2 new contracts
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The school board approved two new contracts
Judge denies request for early release of Adair
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A judge has denied a request for early release from prison by a
Burglary ring sting
The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force displays evidence it retrieved while executing search warrants in Poland Township, Springfield, New Middletown and Youngstown. The items are believed to be stolen from 16 residences in Poland, Springfield, Struthers, Boardman, Youngstown, New Middletown and Girard.
Heavy-handed war on leaks
Opinion: Heavy-handed war on leaks Los Angeles Times: Leaks of confidential government information are
Banking industry in region realizes a surge in deposits because of shale
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown As people look for evidence of an increase
Jury chosen in Drew Peterson trial
Jury chosen in Drew Peterson trial JOLIE T, Ill. A poet, letter carrier and motorcycle
GANG’S ALL HERE
The Browns won’t have to wait even a day to begin installing Brandon Weeden as their starting quarterback.
Steelers, Tomlin agree on five-year extension
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin agreed to an extension
METRO DIGEST || Man charged with assault
Assault charge YOUNGSTOWN A 26-year-old city man is facing a felonious assault charge, accused
Murder charge against New Castle man dropped, filed against brother
Staff report new castle, pa. New Castle, police have dropped a homicide charge against one man
Despite sanctions, PSU far from dead
penn state football Associated Press The mere suggestion that NCAA sanctions against Penn State
Ready for the next one
Ready for the next one Now that Ross Morrone is finally getting hungry again after his huge meal
Most would avoid higher taxes with GOP, Dem bills
Associated Press WASHINGTON Do you make more than $200,000 annually, or $250,000 between you and
Romney seeks probe of WH leaks
Associated Press RENO, Nev. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Tuesday called for
Penney’s vision of shops set to debut
Penney’s vision of shops set to debut DALLAS After six months of talking about it, the first
French official endures catcalls from lawmakers
Associated Press PARIS The hooting and catcalls began as soon as the Cabinet minister stood,
The penalty on Penn State is severe, which it should be
Editorial: It wasn’t the “death penalty,” but for some it’s death by a thousand cuts. The NCAA did not shut
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.47 —.07 Avalon
Many schools fail to file safety plans
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS More than 150 schools across the state have failed to
Ariz. sheriff shows none of typical swagger at trial
Associated Press PHOENIX There were no TV cameras, no scrum of reporters, no protesters — and
A broken heart — literally, figuratively
Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords I celebrated the Fourth of July this year by having a heart attack.
Romney fighting cold war
Opinion: Foreign policy hasn’t figured much in the presidential campaign, which is lucky for Mitt Romney.
Extraordinary sides for a red-hot BBQ
Family Features When it’s time for a backyard barbecue, you want the side dishes to get just as
birthdays
birthdays Actress Barbara Harris is 77. Drummer Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds is 69. Bassist
F.N.B. Corp. reports strong 2nd-quarter gains
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN F.N.B. Corp., the holding company for
Hollywood cautiously navigates shootings
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Mahoning County chiropractor arraigned on various charges
Mahoning County chiropractor arraigned on various charges
Apple to release new Mac operating system Wednesday
Apple to release new Mac operating system Wednesday
Youngstown firefighter injured at North Side blaze
Youngstown firefighter injured at North Side blaze
Judge denies early prison release of Canfield embezzler
Judge denies early prison release of Canfield embezzler
W. Pa. coke plant agrees to pay $1.75M pollution fine
W. Pa. coke plant agrees to pay $1.75M pollution fine
Gigantic butter cake celebrates Columbus bicentennial
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ND man bound over for trial in daughters’ deaths
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Michelle Obama in Ohio says campaign about choices
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Eight nabbed in burglary-heroin scheme
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Kiwanis awards scholarships, plans district convention
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Copeland Oaks awards 3 scholarships
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IN THE MAKING
Needing $1.3 million more to reach its $6 million goal to open its downtown history center, the Mahoning Valley Historical Society is having a series of events, starting today, to drum up more interest in the project.
Dazed silence angers victims’ kin
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$75K bond set for driver charged with felony assault
A 41-year-old Youngstown woman, who police said tried to run over two officers and a 25-year-old woman, is being held at the Mahoning County jail on $75,000 bond.
‘I am sincerely sorry’
A 21-year-old Youngstown State University student from Alliance has been sentenced to five years’ probation, with 250 hours of community service, and given a five-year driver’s license suspension after a fatal Feb. 14 accident at Fifth and Rayen avenues.
Levies would generate $1.1M more
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Time to say goodbye
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Liberty man faces assault charges
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Ex-YSU standout: Losses are still losses
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The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s history center will be in a downtown Youngstown
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Penn State community stunned by harsh sanctions
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First Niles reports profit decline in 2nd quarter
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Panel finalizes tobacco resolution
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No jail time for fatal accident
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Woman accused in officer attack held on $75,000 bond
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Ohio taxpayers just bought a load of fence
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Man pleads to reckless homicide charge in girlfriend's death
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Mobile spay, neuter clinic offered for cats
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Johnson leads Ohio GOP in spending
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The Civil War rages on at peaceful Canfield park
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SCRAPPY WALK-OFF
After squandering five scoring opportunities with runners in scoring position, Robel Garcia delivered in the clutch for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
Els captures dramatic Open
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Paterno statue taken down
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Residents seeking home rule hit snag
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Corvettes rev up car show
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Medicaid hijacks state politics
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NRG Energy to buy GenON in stock deal
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Poker run to benefit police memorials
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Museum celebrates aviation’s ‘golden age’
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video game reviews
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Air conditioners, electric-bill help offered by agencySFlb
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Best Coast unwraps a tasty sound
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Bombings kill 18
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Sunday, July 22 (105 stories)
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Beaver residents seek to change government structure to fight fracking
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Civil War re-enactors set up camp, battle it out in Canfield
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Youngstown soldier goes on trial on negligent homicide charges
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Multi-tasking Russian wins today’s YMCA Triathlon in Youngstown
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Hash over social media for revenue growth at Metro College breakfast
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University investigates Colo. shooter’s deliveries; Obama visits today
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Paterno statue removed; NCAA will slap sanctions on Penn State football
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Kratsas-Boyer wedding planned for September
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Tiffany Talarico, Kenneth Williams to wed in October
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Coes celebrate 55th anniversary at family party
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Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
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Maine agency aims to improve Youngstown schools
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Urban development sprouts up in Warren with Gregg’s Gardens
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Warren council to mull definition of senior citizen
Staff report WARREN How old do you have to be to qualify as a senior citizen? Warren City
METRO DIGEST || Neighborhood water theft
Neighbor charged YOUNGSTOWN A 23-year-old city man is facing a misdemeanor theft charge,
WATER LEVELS IN BERLIN LAKE SINK TO 21-YEAR LOW
This dry, cracked mud, normally covered by several feet of water, is exposed at Berlin Lake, which is more than 8 feet below its normal summer surface level and dropping at the rate of 3 inches a day. Some docks are high and dry, and unseen sandbars and rocks make boating hazardous.
Area golf scores at a glance
MEN Coitsville (Bedford Trails) — Low gross: Marvin Krause 36; Tom McQuillan, C.J. Andre 38. Low net: Chris Shirilla 28; Walt Avdey, Moon Gulu 30; Frank Shiminsky 31; Joe Donofrio, Keith Hall 32; Tony Tulipano, DanBraidick, Jeremy Bigley 33; Chip Wagner, Jeff Ellis 34; George Raseta 35. Top teams: GuluElectric, Merrill Lynch. St. Christine (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Dick Marlowe, Vic Daprile 36; Jerry Ferrell Sr., Jerry Ferrell Jr., Dave Ross 37; Bob Ziak, Bryan Ziak, John Hazy 39. Low net: Dave Fox, Joe Malys 30; Bob Regula, Bill Johnson, Jim Tomochek 32; Bill Morgante, Mickey Popovec, Greg Lovaglio Jr., Mike Capezzuto 33. Transit Service League (Knoll Run) — Low gross: Kevin Tournoux, Bob Zetts 38; Earl Murray 39; Frank Sferra Jr., Frank Sferra; Dan Welsh 40. Low net: Mickey Murphy, Sferra 32; Welsh 33; Earl Murray, Joe Savko 34; Sferra Jr. 35.
Police identify victims
Associated Press AURORA, Colo. Ashley Moser drifted in and out of consciousness in the ICU, a
Uniformed troops march in San Diego gay-pride parade
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Some of the loudest cheers Saturday at San Diego’s gay-pride parade
shooting victims
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School leaders in Columbus wipe out 2.8 million absences
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Columbus City Schools officials wiped 2.8 million student absence
FBI thinks Iowa girls are alive
Associated Press Authorities searching for two missing Iowa cousins have information that leads
Stallings jumps into lead at True South
Associated Press Madison, Miss Scott Stallings trudged back to the clubhouse after making par
Police: Shooter planned rampage for months
Associated Press AURORA, Colo. The Colorado shooting suspect planned the rampage that killed 12
‘Dog Days’ is thoroughly engaging
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com youngstown Sometimes the truth is more amazing than
Advice to Youngstown council: Rethink charter-vote plans
Editorial: Is participatory democracy dead in Youngstown? That’s a legitimate question the 11 members of the
Children’s Place to open new store
Children’s Place to open new store niles The Children’s Place will open a new store in the
‘5 One Acts’ shows creativity
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown We’ve always known that there is
Blimey! Sun greets torch’s arrival in London
Associated Press London The Olympic torch has begun its tour of London — and to everyone’s
Ohio ex-prison director comes back as warden
Associated Press COLUMBUS The former director of Ohio’s prisons is returning to the system as a
Britain’s Wiggins all but clinches Tour
Associated Press Chartres, France Bradley Wiggins all but sealed the Tour de France title
Supreme Court issued a strained opinion and damaged its stature
Opinion: The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision narrowly upholding the most crucial feature of the Patient
Watching my pal Curtis win
It seems like three times a year I celebrate “the most special week in golf.” The Master’s in April and The U.S. Open on Father’s Day are obviously two very special weeks for golfers. For me personally however, I have to say this week, British Open week, has to be my “most special golf week of the year.”
Area golf calendar | Upcoming events
JULY Today — Brett Wilcox Benefit at Lakeside. 4-man scramble with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Cost is $65 for individual or $250 for foursome. Dinner-only tickets cost $20. John Dobrindt (330-793-7782) or Bob Shoman at (330-793-4578). Today — Cruisin’ for Christian Golf for a Buddy to benefit the Down Syndrome Association of the Valley has a 1:30 p.m. start at Bedford Trails. For more information, call 330-518-9059. Monday — St. Patrick “For the Doors” outing at Knoll Run, 10 a.m. shotgun start; $75 per player. For details, call 330-743-1109.
On area diamonds Youth softball and baseball
BASEBALL Little League Ages 11-12 Boardman opened the state tournament with a 13-8 loss to Mount
Some targets are obvious
Editorial: Some targets are obvious The news that Youngstown is going to lose more than $1.5 million next
Area running calendar
Area running calendar JULY Monday — FCA Twilight 5K at 6:45 p.m. at Old North Church. Visit
Ohio girl overcomes crash to win at derby
Associated Press AKRON Kallie Myers overcame a scary crash Saturday to race to victory at the
Obama to visit victims, families
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Union chief: Police can’t second guess
Associated Press COLUMBUS A rash of police-involved shootings shouldn’t create a situation where
Pop culture Q&A
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Anti-crime battle needs new weapon
Opinion: As someone who has spent an inordinate amount of time answering questions from officious customs and
birthdays
birthdays Actor Orson Bean (“Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman”) is 84. Actress Louise Fletcher is 78.
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The age and spelling of the first name of a toddler who drowned in a Youngstown
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By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Taking things head-on has been alternative metal act
Norway’s tolerance tested on massacre anniversary
Associated Press OSLO, Norway Norway’s commitment to face xenophobia with tolerance on the
Ohio union leader drowns in NC
Associated Press OCRACOKE, N.C. A union leader from Ohio who went swimming with his wife after
Older models now in fashion
Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Hey, baby boomers and retirees. If you think you’re seeing
Taco Bell joins team
It takes a deep team to produce the Greatest. We’re blessed to have a solid crop of courses — from
Accident at Berlin? Who do you call?
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com DEERFIELD The township fire chief and trustees say
Calls for gun control in US stir little support
Associated Press WASHINGTON Gun-control advocates sputter at their own impotence. The National
Back to the grind ...
Opinion: ... back from vacation, and what a time. I’ll feature the Ireland trip next Sunday as it was a
Farm Labor
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‘Warehouse 13’ season to begin
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Teen faces charges for identifying attackers on Twitter
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. A 17-year-old Kentucky girl who was upset by the plea deal
Competitors benefit from J.C. Penney’s struggles
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armed forces digest
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Scott takes 4-stroke edge into final day
Associated Press LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England Adam Scott has never had a better chance to end that
career paths & limelight
construction Tony Petergal has been promoted to general manager of Simon Roofing’s northeast
Today’s entertainment picks:
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DELIGHTFUL DAHLIAS
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Ohio House must finish pension reform in state
Opinion: Thanks to an extraordinary bipartisan effort, the Ohio Senate has completed work on legislation to
Letter carriers should stick to a schedule — or risk getting bit
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Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Students of Ikebana have class
Group members who create Japanese floral arrangements are ... By JoAnn Jones Special to The
Scion iQ not such a wise choice
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HIGH-TECH TREASURE HUNTING
McClatchy Newspapers SEATTLE Historical sightseeing may never be the same again. Now parents can
Agenda Monday
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COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
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Mount Carmel festival to open
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Burnett, Pirates beat Marlins 5-1
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Brookfield residents advised to boil their water
Ten streets in Brookfield Township remained under a boil advisory Saturday night.
Wine and ribs made tasty pairings at Mastropietro fest today
Wine pairs with cheese, but barbecued ribs?
21 burned walking over coals at Tony Robbins event
Fire officials said 21 people at an event hosted by motivational speaker Tony Robbins suffered burns while walking across hot coals and three of the injured were treated at hospitals.
Today's Rock-a-thon raises funds, provides info on epilepsy
Clowns and music lent a party-like feel to the porch of the Cracker Barrel restaurant, but it was a party with a purpose.
No calls for gun control follow deadly Colo. shooting rampage
Gun control advocates sputter at their own impotence. The National Rifle Association is politically ascendant. And Barack Obama's White House pledges to safeguard the Second Amendment in its first official response to the deaths of at least 12 people in a mass shooting at a new Batman movie screening in suburban Denver.
Colo. shooting suspect got weapons deliveries for months
The Colorado shooting suspect planned the rampage that killed 12 and injured dozens of others at a suburban movie theater with "calculation and deliberation," police said Saturday, receiving months of deliveries in advance that authorities believe armed him for battle and were used to rig his apartment with explosives aimed at killing first responders.
Katherine Higham | John Drayo
YOUNGSTOWN Katherine Lea Higham and John David Drayo, both of Fredonia, N.Y., were married Nov.
Paula Hendricks | William Richards
YOUNGSTOWN Kidston Pavilion in Fellows Riverside Gardens in Mill Creek MetroParks provided the
Marlana LaCivita | Guy Harris
TAMPA, FLA. St. Mary Church provided the setting for the May 26 wedding of Marlana Rae LaCivita
Katelyn Kibby | Benjamin Dickey
LISBON The Rev. Mark Wilds of Lisbon Presbyterian Church presided over the exchange of marriage
Danielle Pavlansky | Phillip Pantalone
ALEXANDRIA, VA. Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Pantalone are making their home in Arlington, Va., after
Steak fry to help light up the holidays
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Youngstown schools miss targets, lose $1.8M
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The city school district will see its school-
Giuriceo meets Clark tonight for Ohio jr. welterweight belt
Jake Giuriceo meets Michael Clark tonight for the Ohio junior welterweight belt By JOE SCALZO
Outbursts disrupt sentencing of woman for Youngstown cop assault
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A woman convicted by a jury in June in an
6 from Valley to compete at junior golf event
— Optimist international — Staff report PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. Six Mahoning Valley juniors
How will YSU fare in the MVFC?
Jimmy Carter’s wife, Rosalynn, once said this about polls: “Don’t worry about polls, but if you do,
Warren school board hires Notar
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Michael Notar, hired Friday morning as superintendent of
Kids help Girard seniors feel young
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD The sound of laughter and the sight of energetic
Lee’s strong start helps M.V. salvage split in Jamestown
Staff report Jamestown, N.y. Jacob Lee pitched five innings of no-hit ball to earn his fourth
Trumbull HazMat unit shuts down
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Should Paterno statue remain? Sculptor says ‘I think we should wait’
Associated Press Joe Paterno still greets visitors to Beaver Stadium. Forever looking spry, and
New Middletown officer’s pursuit violated policy
Staff report New middletown The village police officer involved in a pursuit last week violated
Horschel takes lead at True South
Associated Press madison, miss. Billy Horschel was one of the few players who walked off steamy
New track courtesy of Canfield students’ efforts
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com CAnfield Students and residents soon will be able to walk
Olympic flame arrives as Games approach
Associated Press LONDON With the flame comes the games. After years of preparation and months
Project enriched Canfield student, Rich Center
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Thanks to Ellie Rafoth, the Rich Center for the
Mural depicts past, future of historic Idora neighborhood
Curtis Goldstein of Columbus, selected by the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp., paints a mural on the northwest corner of Glenwood and Parkview avenues. It includes depictions of the former Wild Cat roller coaster at Idora Park, Lanterman’s Mill in Mill Creek MetroParks, a young girl who lives in the community blowing bubbles with the bubbles floating past a group of local residents and ending at a community garden.
Israel at cultural crossroad
Opinion: JERUSALEM The issue convulsing this country, and splintering its governing coalition, is not a
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: THE
“an officer and a murderer” (8 p.m., lifetime): “An Officer and a Murderer”
“an officer and a murderer” (8 p.m., lifetime): “An Officer and a Murderer” sounds like a creepy
Arby’s marks 48 years with coupon on Facebook page
Staff Report BOARDMAN Arby’s, the fast-food restaurant that opened its first location on U.S.
Hospital system purchases practices
Akron Beacon Journal Akron University Hospitals is boosting its Akron presence with the purchase
Thome homers as O’s top Tribe
Associated Press cleveland Jim Thome hit his 610th career homer to move into seventh place on
Pittsburgh rallies past Marlins
Associated Press pittsburgh Pedro Alvarez hit his 20th homer of the season, Andrew McCutchen
BALANCING ACT
McClatchy Newspapers CHICAGO As a medical student, Dr. Julie Oyler was told to remove the cross
Pa. creates special photo ID for voters
Associated Press HARRISBURG Pennsylvania’s Department of State said Friday it will offer a
School damaged
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BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
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Boardman police seek suspect in stabbing
Staff report Boardman Township police continue to search for the woman accused of stabbing her
Authorities seize 185 Chihuahuas
Associated Press HARRISBURG The scene was shocking — 185 Chihuahuas were being kept at a home in
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Youngstown City Council public utilities committee, information meeting with Ben
Air Force instructor convicted in rape case
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO An Air Force instructor was convicted in military court Friday of
Mystery shrouds motives in killings
Associated Press DENVER James Eagen Holmes came from a well-tended San Diego enclave of two-
Officer’s widow forgives the man who shot him
Columbus Dispatch Columbus Ron McClary, nearly debilitated by multiple sclerosis, lay on a
Ohio’s unemployment rate falls for 11th-straight month
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped slightly from May to June, and a
Calif. parks chief resigns in scandal
Calif. parks chief resigns in scandal SACRAMENTO, Calif. The director of California’s state
Donations will send girl to Disney
Associated Press TOLEDO A 4-year-old cancer patient from Ohio who was denied a Make-A-Wish trip
Erie County councilman sentenced for fraud
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A northwestern Pennsylvania county councilman was sentenced Friday
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel A. Stone, 33, of 420 S. Garland Ave.,
Look who’s lurking
Brandt Snedeker ties 36-hole major record but Adam Scott, Tiger Woods not far behind Associated
Mickelson’s major cut streak ends at 18
Associated Press LYTHAM ST. ANNES, ENGLAND Phil Mickelson left the British Open perplexed about
Missing-girls case called abduction
Associated Press EVANSDALE, Iowa Investigators reclassified the disappearance of two missing
Youngstown Club starts lunch delivery
Staff Report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Club announced Friday that it would provide a lunchtime
YMCA offers computer training
Staff report The YMCA of Youngstown and Connect Ohio will offer a free basic computer and
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Coverage of the
CORRECTION
CORRECTION A photo on Page A1 of Friday’s editions incorrectly identified a woman carrying a sign
USA basketball back in Barcelona
Associated Press barcelona, spain Forever in the Dream Team’s shadow, the U.S. Olympic
After shooting, Obama, Romney speak as parents
Associated Press WASHINGTON For a day, at least, President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt
Wiggins nears title; Cavendish wins stage
Associated Press brive-la-gaillarde, france For Bradley Wiggins, it’s time to bestow gifts at
Another mass killer prepares for mayhem under the radar
Editorial: A high school. A university cam- pus. An Army base. A shopping mall. And now a theater. What they
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Cattle herds dwindle
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Selected local stocks
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Sen. Casey doesn’t embrace Obama’s plan on tax rates
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, who is running for re-election, said Friday
Bulgaria says bomber was foreigner; Israel buries victims
McClatchy Newspapers TEL AVIV The suicide bomber who killed five Israelis and their Bulgarian
The game: What’s ‘gambling,’ what isn’t?
Opinion: COLUMBUS There was a telling moment at the racing commission this month on the state of legalized
YSU students finish ninth in competition
Staff report Youngstown A team of Youngstown State University students finished ninth at the
vacation bible schools
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Colorado theater shooting shocks movie industry
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK The movie industry was reeling in shock from
newsmakers
newsmakers Poland to auction Monroe photos WARSAW, Poland Poland plans to auction off part of
YSU creates psychology program
Staff report Youngstown Amy Gordon of Poland is one of 12 students accepted into the first class
Holy convocation
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Former SNL writer remembered
Associated Press HUDSON, N.Y. Tom Davis, a writer who with Al Franken helped develop some of
Ritter finds songs in his own life for a change
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Narcissism naturally runs rampant among artists. A
Faculty, graduates, student present at conference
Staff report New wilmington, pa. Eight Westminster College faculty members, a Westminster
Years Ago
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birthdays
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The day that changed world forever
Opinion: As an 88-year-old U.S. Navy combat veteran of World War II, every August since 1945 brings back
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: WALSH
2 from Ohio injured
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio teenager and the daughter of an Ohio fire chief were among
Grove City College receives grant for building
Staff report Grove city, pa. Grove City College recently received a $50,000 grant from the
Focus is on faith, skills
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2 Helen Freed stores to close
Staff report sharon, pa. A business that has been a landmark in downtown Sharon for years has
US auto sales weaken in first half of July
Associated Press DETROIT The raft of gloomy economic news may be starting to hurt U.S. auto
Paranoia in the House
Opinion: Paranoia in th House Los Angeles Times: In the 1950s, Sen. Joe McCarthy and other paranoid anti-
Man admits terrorist plot
Associated Press BOSTON A Muslim-American man admitted Friday that he plotted to use remote-
ODNR: 2 Columbiana Co. wells are producing
ODNR: 2 Columbiana Co. wells are producing Staff report youngstown A second horizontal-
Kent State seeks photos for Visitors Center gallery
Staff report kent Your photo memories can be a part of the Kent State University May 4 Visitors
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Warren school board hires Notar
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City schools miss targets, lose $1.8M
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New track courtesy of students’ efforts
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Boil alert in Brookfield Township
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Police say Colo. suspect’s apartment booby trapped
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Warner Bros. grapples with Colo. shooting
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BUSINESS DIGEST || 3-county recruiting event
xxx The One-Stop Workforce System of Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana counties has scheduled
Mural graces Glenwood Avenue on South Side
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Calif. neighbor of Colorado shooting suspect says he was shy
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Witness tried to keep door closed on Colo. gunman
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Jury gets case in Air Force base sex abuse trial
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Q. and A. on mass shooting at Colorado theater
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UPDATE: 12 killed, 59 wounded in Colo. theater shooting
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Here are some of the deadliest mass shootings around world
Here are some of the deadliest mass shootings around world By The Associated Press Some of
UPDATE: Gunman in Colorado shooting was grad student
UPDATE: Gunman in Colorado shooting was grad student AURORA, Colo. (AP) — A graduate student in a
9 Ivorian women sentenced over genital mutilation
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PHOTOS - GREATEST GOLFER | Carano, Hearns, Terlesky, Neumeister take 2012 junior Greatest titles
The 2012 Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior finals were Saturday at Trumbull Country Club. The adult Greatest Golfer will take place Aug. 24, 25 & 26.
Trumbull HazMat operation jeopardized by coverage question
Trumbull HazMat operation jeopardized by coverage question NEWTON FALLS The Trumbull County Fire
New lunch delivery service launched downtown
New lunch delivery service launched downtown A new lunch delivery service has been launched to
Woman jailed after raucous court hearing
Woman jailed after raucous court hearing YOUNGSTOWN A woman convicted by a jury in June in an
Second horizontal well producing in Columbiana County
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US stocks slide as crisis in Europe deepens
US stocks slide as crisis in Europe deepens NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell early today, pushed
Arby’s offering facebook coupon to mark anniversary
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Local Dairy Queens plan kids’ carnivals
Local Dairy Queens plan kids’ carnivals AUSTINTOWN Austintown Dairy Queen, 146 N. Canfield-Niles
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Fraternal Association is sponsoring its annual end-of-summer picnic
Drug crimes up over 2011 in Valley
Statewide, arrests and drugs seized by the Ohio State Highway Patrol are up significantly this year compared with 2011, said Lt. Brian Holt, commander of the Southington Post.
Youngstown to get $1M to rev up housing demolition
The city would receive $1 million of Mahoning County’s $1,531,680 allocation from an attorney- general program for housing demolition, under the county Land Reutilization Corp.’s proposal.
Trumbull Country Club hosts Saturday's greatest junior golfer of the valley final
Trumbull country club hosts saturday’s greatest junior golfer of the valley final
The Valley market for homes picked up dramatically in June
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Sales of new and existing homes
Chet Cooper's call to ump strikes like bolt
Chet Cooper’s call to umpire struck like a bolt out of the blue.
Stop harassment by police, group demands at Youngstown City Hall
Desiree Johnson and about two dozen supporters held signs and walked outside City Hall on Thursday to protest the treatment of young black males like her son, and the harassment she says her family has faced from Youngstown police.
Price is wrong: Indians can’t solve Rays’ ace
Associated Press st. petersburg, fla. Ubaldo Jimenez kept it close against David Price through
Frazar hits grand slam, drives in 5 before rain halts Scrappers game
Staff report JamestowN, N.y. Jamestown Jammers pitcher Matt Milroy couldn’t stop Mahoning
Hubbard man’s inspiration leads to invention awards
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com hubbard In 2008, Jerry Balestrino was lying on a bed with
Bill would remove judicial position in Youngstown Municipal Court
With the Ohio Supreme Court’s chief justice requesting Gov. John Kasich delay appointing a new Youngstown Municipal Court judge, a state legislator said he’ll introduce a bill next week to eliminate the position.
US basketball team rolls past not-so-Great Britain in exhibition
Associated Press manchester, england Deron Williams was in, Carmelo Anthony out, and both were
Forum details Mill Creek bikeway-expansion proposal
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Mahoning Valley residents already using the Mill
Bohn takes early lead at True South
Associated Press madison, miss. Jason Bohn knows what kind of mindset is needed to compete in
Youngstown schools: Cost to update curriculum estimated at nearly $500,000
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Getting the school district’s curriculum up to
Flag raised in honor of teen killed in Newton Falls
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Everett Greathouse, a 15-year-old Newton Falls boy killed
Jams booms with growth in space, services
Kontinuous Jams Music, owned by Michael J. Moritz Jr., recently opened in a new Market Street location and features an expanded recording studio and new retail store.
Drug arrests up
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The choice voters deserve
Opinion: By FAREED ZAKARIA Washignton Post Writers Group NEW YORK The presidential contest has gotten
Rescue Mission has aided Valley 119 years; now it needs our help
Editorial: Since 1893, The Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley has shined as a beacon of hope for tens of
Man killed by police responding to burglary
Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police say a man who died after reporting a break-in at his
Salaried retirees at GM arrive at D-day
Staff report DETROIT Today is the deadline for 42,000 salaried retirees of General Motors Co. to
OEC educational forum offers views on fracking
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown Janet Reeves, a retired Mahoning Valley
Man convicted of embezzling seeks early release from prison
Staff report Youngstown The Canfield man convicted of embezzling $1.3 million from Southwind
Emmy nominations HBO, CBS, PBS top list
By Susan King and Rene Lynch Los Angeles Times HBO dominated the Emmy nominations announced
Craft beers boom in US
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords And now, for some happy talk — by which I mean a noncorporate,
METRO DIGEST || Community work day Saturday
Community work day YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is sponsoring a
Syria’s Assad shown on TV after bombing
Syria’s Assad shown on TV after bombing beirut Syrian President Bashar Assad made his first
Ohio election chief appeals judge’s ballot ruling
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Kennywood agrees to limits on beer sales
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MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against the
Committee studies Ohio death penalty
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio Supreme Court committee studying the state’s capital
JUNIORS Championship
JUNIORS Championship When: Saturday, 1 p.m. Where: Trumbull Country Club, Warren Divisions:
The right kind of education
Opinion: The right kind of education Charleston (W.Va.) Gazette: Here’s a puzzle: High-tech U.S. businesses
Biden blasts Romney in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Vice President Joe Biden is keeping up the attacks on Republican
VALLEYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM of ohio Northside, Hillside nurses’ pacts expire
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The contract between ValleyCare Health System
“John oliver’s new york stand-up show” (11 p.m., comedy central): The kooky Brit
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Council may regret limited charter vote
Opinion: The decision by Youngstown City Council to move ahead with only four of 17 charter amendments
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ACTION: Collaboration is key in razing of blighted buildings
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com boardman A collaboration between the city of Youngstown
mahoning county TB-control levy to go on Nov. 6 ballot for renewal
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have
BULGARIA Police seek ID of bomber
Associated Press BURGAS, Bulgaria He looked like any other impatient tourist checking the big
Honored with award
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Vote coming on smoking ban for Ohio public colleges
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio higher-education officials plan a vote Monday urging the state’s
Ohio dad denies Disney trip for cancer-patient daughter, 4
Associated Press TOLEDO A 4-year-old girl who went through two years of cancer treatments isn’t
Surplus food
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Today’s entertainment picks:
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NEWSMAKERS
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Racial-profiling trial begins for Ariz. sheriff
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‘A walk in the park’: Scott grabs early lead
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weathersfield schools Lane family adds $50,000 toward pledge for stadium
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Kids discover science of reading
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Canfield Police Blotter
June 2 Drug paraphernalia: Rufus Green Jr., 52, 1487 Republic Ave., Youngstown, was arrested on a
Dinner at fruit farm to aid UW
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Huntington Bancshares reports profit
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In Florida, Obama criticizes Romney over Medicare
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Poland Community Briefs
Miami University names Poland grads to Dean’s List Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or
POLICE CALLS in Girard, Liberty
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Teens report S. Side home invasion
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Homicides, gun crimes up in Warren, township
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert Ripple, 50, of 23 Graystone, Poland, Ohio, and
Rome provides roadmap for U.S.
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Ashley Basile, Aaron Oeken engaged
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Canfield school board seeks input
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Alumni Association gives scholarships
The Austintown Alumni Association awarded $500 scholarships to eight members of the 2012 Fitch
Miss Thayer will wed Mr. Ward at Old North Church
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Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman grads on Miami University Dean’s List Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or
Boardman Park offers adventures in learning
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Ohio Naturopathic 5K benefits Make A Wish
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Canfield library hosts Genie Party
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Continuing with its dreams and wishes theme, the Canfield
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown student makes the Dean’s List at Miami University Alexandre James Prassinos of
Texas couple plan open ceremony for Sept. wedding
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Dattilio-Bellotta wedding planned for Las Vegas
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Brindisis observe golden milestone
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Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield graduates named to Dean’s list Miami University students who achieved a 3.5 or better
Miss Williams, Mr. Grover will wed in September
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Austintown VBS raises money for Mali
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com First United Methodist Church and Ohl Town United Methodist
Extreme Makeover: Fitch cafeteria edition
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Fitch High School cafeteria will never look the
Ohio Naturopathic 5K benefits Make A Wish
Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by naturopathic doctor Ted Suzelis, is teaming up with Valley
Window World choppers featured
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Window World showed off its motorcycles for charity during
Third-graders walk through history
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Boardman Police Blotter
June 28 Aggravated menacing: An official with a South Avenue long-term care center reported that
Austintown Sports Briefs
Williamson to compete in Greatest Golfer finals Austintown Fitch junior Rachel Williamson shot an
St. Christine’s brings community together
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families, friends and neighbors from all walks of life came
Jocko the Clown entertains at Poland library
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Throughout the summer, the public libraries of Youngstown and
Army Band helps celebrate July 4
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Almost every inch of grass was covered with lawn chairs and
POLICE REPORTS
POLICE REPORTS July 1 Recovered property: A wallet was recovered at Kirk Road and Turner Road.
Boardman library puppets perform
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Ohio Naturopathic 5K benefits Make A Wish
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Canfield Sports Briefs
Softball Fall Classic to be held in September The Canfield Baseball Club will host a softball Fall
Preschool administrator jailed to help Muscular Dystrophy
Boardman United Methodist Preschool and Child Care Center (BUMP), a non-profit center was without an
‘Clubs for Kids’ benefits Akron Children’s
The second annual “Clubs for Kids” Golf Classic to benefit Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley
Former Canfield athletes excel at OSU
Hilary Allen and Gavin Trebilcock, both 2011 Canfield graduates, as well as Garrett Trebilcock,
Boardman Sports Briefs
Old Dutch Mill Golf Course to host charity scramble A golf scramble will be held on July 28 at the
Children use Nook at Barnes and Noble event
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Poland Sports Briefs
Old Dutch Mill Golf Course to host charity scramble A golf scramble will be held on July 28 at the
Canfield library book club attracts tweens
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Just B’Tween Us book club offers middle school children
Trustees asked about ambulance system, railroad crossing
STAFF REPORT Township residents asked trustees on Monday to address their concerns about two
Poland SOV remembers Idora Park
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Poland Shepherd of the Valley residents, employees and
Farm to Fork Dinner to benefit United Way
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Boardman Sports Briefs
BB Baseball to host camp BB Baseball will be conducting an instructional camp on Aug. 5 at the
Children use Nook at Barnes and Noble event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Reading can be fun, especially when it’s combined with
Ohio Naturopathic 5K benefits Make A Wish
Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by naturopathic doctor Ted Suzelis, is teaming up with Valley
Canfield swimmers dominate in win over Logan
The Canfield Swim Club put together a strong performance, placing in most events en route to a
Allison honored by Canfield Baseball Club
The Canfield Baseball Club honored Canfield High School senior David Allison for his volunteerism in
Hilltop students honored at awards assembly
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com First- and second-grade students at Hilltop Elementary
Children use Nook at Barnes and Noble event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Reading can be fun, especially when it’s combined with
Church VBS centers on rain forest theme
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Poland Presbyterian Church used the adventures of the rain
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Canfield embezzler wants early release
The Canfield man convicted of embezzling $1.3 million from Southwind Trucking Inc. wants out of prison early.
Kontinuous Jams continues its growth in Boardman
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Millions would be spent on Youngstown demolitions
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City hall protestors decry treatment of young black males
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Flag raised in honor of teen killed in Newton Falls
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Homicides, gun crimes up in Warren, township
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Cost to update curriculum estimated at nearly $500,000
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Family of missing Iowa cousins consults attorney
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Lab tech charged in hepatitis C investigation
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Dad of Ohio cancer patient, 4, denies Disney trip
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Storms knock out Alliance VNA and Hospice phones
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I-80 East at Austintown reduced to one lane due to crash
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Monsignor seeks probation in landmark case
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Tee Times Set for 2012 Junior Greatest Golfer Finals
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Truck accident causing I-80 woes
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One lane of I-80 eastbound open
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Deal on Covelli Center study delayed
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Youngstown police investigate stabbing
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Crash closes eastbound lanes of I-80
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US stocks waver; IBM, other tech stocks rise
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Home sales rise in Mahoning and Trumbull counties
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Tuberculosis levy will be on fall ballot
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FBI searches City Hall in New Jersey’s capital
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Buyer sought for Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home
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No prison time for federal weapons conspirator
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Forum on fracking scheduled for today
Forum on fracking scheduled for today youngstown The Ohio Environmental Council is hosting an
Police: Mom changed her kids’ grades
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Kennywood Park agrees to beer conditions
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Teacher convicted of having sex with 2 teens
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Police: Black man hates on disabled white official
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OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Michael and Staci (Bishop) Szugye of Macedonia are announcing the birth of a daughter, Chelsea Jane,
Ashlie Daugherty to wed Jared Faber in Aug. ceremony
Charles and Peggie Prystash of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashlie Daugherty, to Jared Faber of Columbus.
Desiree Collins, Richard Lehman to wed in August
LAKE MILTON Roger and Venita Collins of Lake Milton are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Colleen Bundy, Daniel Mayeux to wed Aug. 3
STRUTHERS Patrick and Mary Bundy of Struthers are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Yard sale to benefit Veterans Outreach
Yard sale to benefit Veterans Outreach Boardman The Mahoning Valley Retreads Motorcycle Club
Scrappers pregame show to aid food bank
NILES Arby’s Cruisin’ Crew of Salem and the Mahoning Valley Scrappers will host a pregame car show
Symposium to promote The Balanced Woman
WARREN Healthy Woman, a Trumbull Memorial Hospital Resource, and Someplace Safe, a women’s
Mathews places levy on November ballot
Mathews Board of Education unanimously approved placing a five-year emergency levy on the Nov. 6 ballot that would raise $680,000 each of the five years, if approved.
McDonald to get new scoreboard
McDonald Board of Education has accepted the donation of a new scoreboard for the football field from Steel &Alloy Utility Products Inc. of McDonald.
Youngstown boy, 2, drowns in family’s pool
The Valley has its youngest victim in what has been a deadly month of water-related accidents.
Chief justice: Delay replacing Douglas
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Inside the ropes with ...Jason Kokrak
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Numbers show housing market is recovering
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Santana’s 3-run shot ignites Tribe
Carlos Santana found his power stroke again at an opportune time.
UNITED WAY Donators to vote on dissolving agency
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com Financial contributors to the United Way of Trumbull
Pirates sluggers bombard Rockies
Clint Hurdle remained calm as his ace was roughed up in hitter-friendly Coors Field. Pittsburgh’s bats rewarded the manager for his patience.
Boardman motel's closing pleases neighbors
Terry and Janice O’Halloran have lived in a home on Oak Knoll Drive behind the Terrace Motel since 1985.
On area diamonds || Sandlot roundup
CONNIE MACK TOURNAMENT Troy Post 43 8, Livi Steel 0 Roman Salinas doubled for Livi. Astro
MLB teams spent 11% less on draft picks
Associated Press NEW YORK Spending by teams in baseball’s amateur draft dropped by 11 percent
Port authority official avoids dilemma
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Scott Lynn, chairman of the Western Reserve Port
Churches help Rescue Mission
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Fourteen local churches are having special collections Sunday or later
Canfield schools chief attends final board meeting
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RYO Filling Station in Girard is looking for a miracle
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New health issues tied to low-level lead exposure
LEAD’S SUBTLE HEALTH IMPACTS The National Toxicology Program reviewed epidemiological studies of
2d6 is bigger and better on sophomore release
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One-act plays take bemused look at life in modern times
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “How the Drag Queen Stole Christmas” has become
Blaming Iran, Israel vows to retaliate for bus explosion
Associated Press SOFIA, Bulgaria Israel vowed to strike back at Iran for a brazen daylight
Mathews to place emergency levy on Nov. ballot
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA Mathews Board of Education unanimously approved placing
No charges for military in April scandal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Seven Army soldiers and two Marines have received administrative
‘Middle class’ turns fuzzy
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600-year-old linen bras found in Austrian castle
Associated Press VIENNA A revolutionary discovery is rewriting the history of underwear: Some
Ohio prosecuting first casino-cheating cases
By THOMAS J. SHEERAN Associated Press CLEVELAND Suspected cheats charged in Ohio’s first
QUOTABLE JOEY VOTTO, Reds first baseman, on waiting to have knee surgery:
“I was improving, so I would say nobody’s at fault here. I was feeling great. Those four days off at
Filibuster blocks attempt to restore campaign transparency
Editorial: Unlimited campaign spend- ing is the law of the land, ratified by a Supreme Court that equated
Selected local stocks
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Official: Levy is a renewal — not a new tax
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school district voters in November will
NFLRA: League planned lockout
Associated Press New york The NFL’s on-field officials say the league is paying lip service to
Playhouse postpones ‘Richard III’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A four-performance run of Shakespeare’s “Richard III” scheduled for
UN delays vote on Syria
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council delayed a vote on a new Syria
Retirement reforms needed
Opinion: Retirement reforms needed Marietta Times: For years, administrators of the five programs that
Trumbull County officials OK road-maintenance agreement
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners have approved an agreement that gives
SCORE honors 4 businesses it helped get off the ground
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A simple idea combined with a little
PNC profits for second quarter drop 40 percent
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank reported a 40
Good start will be key to success
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METRO DIGEST || Weather outages
Weather outages Several locations in the Mahoning Valley reported outages after a storm
The Who announce tour with Nov. stop at Consol
The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend are taking “Quadrophenia” and other Who classics on the road for a U.S. tour this fall, but first they plan what Daltrey calls a great finale for the Olympic Games in London.
Capital One to pay $210M over tactics
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Romney: Obama not concerned about jobless
Associated Press BOWLING GREEN, Ohio A defiant Mitt Romney brushed aside more calls for the
Bill would increase ‘Buy American’ requirements
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is spearheading a new
Zimmerman: I pray for Martin’s parents
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Americans on no-fly list can learn to fly
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. citizens who are on the government’s list of people banned from
levy details
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Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Official: Levy is renewal — not a new tax
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school district voters in November will
Dem policies fail to bring advancement for US blacks
Opinion: Mitt Romney’s speech to the NAACP convention in Houston was — according to one’s political
West Branch group offers an Andrews Sisters revue
Staff report BELOIT West Branch alumni and friends will stage “The Andrews Brothers,” a revue of
Doctors disagree about sugar on wounds
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. My wife was told by a plastic surgeon to try
CD RATES
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UN reports progress against AIDS, HIV
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QB Robert Griffin III inks a 4-year deal with ’Skins
Associated Press Ashburn, Va. Robert Griffin III and the Washington Redskins ended their
Liberty school officials, state financial panel discuss budget
Staff report LIBERTY Almost a year after the school district was placed in fiscal emergency,
Land bank appoints executive director
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Debora Flora of Youngstown has been appointed as the first executive
Food stamp debate brings out haters of the American poor
Opinion: It didn’t take long for the more hard-hearted of the small-government crowd to respond to the news
birthdays
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"Utoya Island" will premiere this weekend in Cleveland
“Utoya Island,” the locally made film that depicted the 2011 massacre of 69 people by an extremist in Norway, will premiere Sunday.
Ohio to roll out new Medicaid benefit
By ANN SANNER Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials are moving forward with plans to
Marquee Awards
The Marquee Awards, formally known as the Youngstown Area Community Theater Awards, on Wednesday
Bethesda lives dream with Bonnaroo show
Like a scene out of “The Walking Dead” is how Bethesda singer Shanna Delaney describes the last time her Kent-based band played Youngstown.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael Firmstone, 54, of 4850 Tree Line Trail, New
“anger managment” (9:30 p.m., FX): Oh, this should be fun: Denise Richards joins ex-
“anger managment” (9:30 p.m., FX): Oh, this should be fun: Denise Richards joins ex-husband Charlie
Today
Today Onstage “Overboard,” by 34west Theater Company, noon, at Dutch Village Inn, 150 E. state
Surplus food
Surplus food Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngstown, food giveaway from 10 a.m. to
YOUTH Baseball & softball roundup
BASEBALL Cal Ripken state championship Mill Creek Baseball’s 12-year-old All Star team won the
Behind enemy lines
‘Dog Days’ at Victorian Players tells true story of soldier from Salem who was shot down over France
NEw this week
NEw this week The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13) The masked vigilante Batman must save Gotham City
Women’s symposium
Women’s symposium CHAMPION Trumbull Memorial Hospital and Someplace Safe are offering “The
Legacy Awards seeking nominations
Legacy Awards seeking nominations AUSTINTOWN Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Valley
Romney ought to consider these factors in veep choice
Opinion: By David Wise Baltimore Sun There is one necessary condition for the selection of a vice
lampstand fellowship | Background
Lampstand Fellowship is a Gospel cooperative and interdenominational outreach network whose purpose
MCDONALD schools Board accepts donation of new scoreboard for field
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD McDonald Board of Education has accepted the donation
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Weather causes area outages
Several locations in the Mahoning Valley reported outages after a storm Wednesday.
Indians beat Rays 10-6
Indians beat Rays 10-6 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer during a
Pirates hit 4 homers in 9-6 win over Rockies
Pirates hit 4 homers in 9-6 win over Rockies DENVER (AP) — Garrett Jones had three hits, including
Youngstown schools seek renewal levy in the fall
Youngstown schools seek renewal levy in the fall YOUNGSTOWN The city school board today approved
Brown champions ‘buy American’ for government apparel
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FBI divers may join search for missing Iowa girls
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Ariz. sheriff tries to revive Obama birth issue
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Workers plan NYC protest march next week
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Boardman police investigate burglary
Boardman police investigate burglary BOARDMAN Police are investigating a burglary at a Hillman
Ky. governor creates health insurance exchange
Ky. governor creates health insurance exchange FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear
USS Cole bombing case moves into secret session
USS Cole bombing case moves into secret session FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — A military judge at
PNC bank reports decline in profits
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FBI searches house belonging to NJ capital’s mayor
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Video shows Fla. man shooting at would-be robbers
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Suspect in Mich. sisters’ slayings is found dead
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Ex-coach charged with making false abuse claimss
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Man charged after dog dies amid heat wave
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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, will sponsor a free
Event will provide blast from the past
If you go Heritage Day Where: Ward-Thomas Museum, 503 Brown St., Niles. When: Noon to 5 p.m.
Vets group founder will speak to seniors
Vets group founder will speak to seniors YOUNGSTOWN Life Long Learning Institute at Park Vista
Pirates survive scare in 9th
Erik Bedard pitched effectively into the seventh inning for his first win in more than a month, Andrew McCutchen homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Colorado Rockies 6-2 Tuesday night to become the fifth team with at least 50 wins.
Safe surrender programs set
Fugitives in Trumbull and Columbiana counties with warrants charging them with nonviolent crimes will be given the opportunity to peacefully turn themselves in to authorities later this month.
Farrell man charged in Hubbard robberies
Staff report HUBBARD A Pennsylvania man has been arrested and charged with two counts of robbery
Relief from heat? Temperature to fall to a milder 90
It still will be unseasonably hot today, but it might feel like a cool-down in the Mahoning Valley with the high temperature forecast to reach 90 degrees, compared with Tuesday’s high of 96.
Officials probe cases of dog abuse
Staff report BOARDMAN Township police and the Mahoning County Dog Warden’s office are
Pa. police continue search for man, 80
Staff report MERCER, PA. Donald Lee Mariacher, 80, of 790 Perry Highway, East Lackawannock
Wild Moore tames Tribe bats
Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said Matt Moore showed some
Penn State to respond to NCAA’s demand
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Healed Starks signs for Steelers O line
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers’ young offensive line now has a veteran to
Catching a break
This time, the worst case scenario that hit the Mahoning Valley Scrappers in Tuesday’s eighth inning didn’t stop them.
Fuel for the future
Natural gas is looking more like a ... By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com youngstown
Our civil disagreement
Opinion: In honor of William Raspberry, who died Tuesday, the Washington Post reissued this column, written
if you go
if you go What: “The Art of Animation” When: Now through Aug. 24 Where: Hoyt Center for the
The film industry can be reluctant to bump off lead characters — why squander a possible
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One size doesn’t fit the whole class
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday Deciding what to teach children based on how old they are makes no more
U.S. role in Afghanistan has brought good results
Opinion: Soon after the Taliban’s fall, the State Department sent one of its most intrepid diplomats, Ryan
Girard couple surprised by extremely high water bill
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD When Keith and Tina Brown of Liberty Street
Correction
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Crossing the line!
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A wish list for a stronger America
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The time is right to unite United Ways in Valley
Editorial: For many decades, United Way agencies and their forerunner Community Chest organizations in Mahoning
Taste test
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Have a fruitful talk with tomato plants
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Man recovers from the plague
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“around the world in 80 plates” (10 p.m., bravo): “Around the World in 80
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The right place
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‘Dark Knight Rises’ is an epic letdown
CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic Christopher Nolan concludes his Batman trilogy in typically
Lady Penguins excel in the classroom
Staff report Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s basketball program boasted the sixth-
CORRECTION
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Three-run homer not enough for Pittsburgh
Associated Press DENVER Pedro Alvarez gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a chance with one dramatic
Alternative Fuels and U.S. Energy Consumption
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Eggs around the clock: Ingredient offers versatility
Family Features Eggs have been the star ingredient in breakfast dishes for centuries, and
Summer Suds!
Each year in June, large and small breweries across the world release their summer seasonal beers.
Input sought on plans to expand bikeway
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Mill Creek MetroParks officials are seeking the
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Artifacts animate exhibit at Hoyt
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Tablack gets job as CFO in Alabama
Former Mahoning County auditor and administrator George J. Tablack has been hired as chief financial officer of Jefferson County, Ala., at a salary of $180,000 a year.
SHALE BENEFITS Valley company cited as success story
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Limited charter vote may spur referendum, recall
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FirstEnergy Corp. announces dividend
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POLICE CALLS
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Agenda Thursday
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Simply, deliciously inspired meals
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Beach sand sparks anthrax scare
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Local agencies report on ’11 job creation, retention
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NEWSMAKERS
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Wean opens new offices
Leading Valley philanthropic group moves into newly restored $2.5 million headquarters
Drought closes Mosquito boat ramps
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Romney: Obama casts shame on success
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Shooting in Chardon kills couple
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Syrian forces battle rebels; clashes grow
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Associated Press WASHINGTON For Gov. Rick Perry, saying “no” to the federal health care law also
Ohio FOP endorses candidates
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police, the state’s largest police
Warren board mum on search process
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YSU deck brightened a bit
When Youngstown State University students return to campus next month, they’ll be greeted by a brighter version of the Lincoln Avenue parking deck they left last spring.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA Ban on gays is reaffirmed
Associated Press NEW YORK After a confidential two-year review, the Boy Scouts of America on
Victim, accused shed tears in court
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Hubbard hires firm for infrastructure
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Struthers residents question the future of closed skate park
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Moore walks five in Rays’ win over Cleveland
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Warren school officials mum on superintendent search
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Drought closes Mosquito boat ramps
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YSU parking deck is now a brighter place
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Limited charter vote may spur referendum, recall
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Victim, accused leave court in tears
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Wean Foundation showcases $2.5 million renovated building
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Fire chief’s joke causes HazMat scare
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Ohio Fraternal Order of Police issues election endorsements
Ohio Fraternal Order of Police issues election endorsements The Ohio Fraternal Order of Police,
Safe surrender programs organized
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Man arrested in connection with Hubbard robberies
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FBI investigates needles in airplane sandwiches
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Youngstown lifts boil-water alert
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2 bodies wash up in Detroit; no heads, hands, feet
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Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on gays
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Man’s guilty plea let’s him avoid trial
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Woman hurt in one-car crash in Austintown
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Judge won’t remove himself from Cole bombing case
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17 people hurt in Tuscaloosa, Ala., bar shooting
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Ohio suspect in Michigan slayings was in military
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EU investigating alleged Kosovo mass grave fire
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Police: Man fatally struck off-duty cop
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School district settles suit over student sex attacks
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REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1962 will have its 50th class reunion beginning at 5 p.m. Aug.
January date set for Blake, Eisenbraun rite
The parents of Heather Deanne Blake and Douglas Jack Eisenbraun are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children.
Parents announce Ott and Miles engagement
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Prince, princess tea planned at church
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Boardman Trustees: Officials hear residents’ concerns
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township residents asked trustees Monday to
Choo doubles help Tribe win by single run
Zach McAllister shrugged off being struck in his pitching arm by a line drive to finish six solid innings and the Cleveland Indians held on to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
Blast at Ohio gas site kills one
A man was killed Monday when a tank at a gas site exploded near a small village 13 miles south of Canton, in Tuscarawas County.
Scrappers split doubleheader
Staff report WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. Aaron Siliga and Joe Sever each had two hits and scored two
Former Austintown man charged with murder
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Paterno family ‘dismayed’ by report
Associated Press Joe Paterno’s family on Monday vowed its own investigation of the Jerry Sandusky
Weary riders get Tour rest
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Hubbard police investigate robberies at 2 drugstores
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Opening statements to begin today in Sanjuan Smith trial
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Youngstown: Council OKs just 4 charter amendments
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New executive envisions better future for school
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Police: Teen was arguing when she was killed
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Wilson lends $55K to his own campaign
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Drought grips more than half of nation
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Cummings expands his blues sound with ‘No Regrets’
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The title of Albert Cummings’ new CD “No Regrets” says it
Woman sentenced
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Fair British Open test awaits
Associated Press LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England Ernie Els walked toward the century-old clubhouse
JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
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Journey ends with $50K payoff
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By JAMISON COCKLIN
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Man convicted of slaying homeless woman in Pa.
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A western Pennsylvania man has been convicted of first-degree murder
Staff and wire report
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Political tactics, not leadership
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Stepfather: Death was no accident
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Viewers turn to YouTube for news, Pew study finds
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POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
2 kidnapped in Egypt are released
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Campbell will lease land for drilling
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Author of influential ‘Seven Habits’ dies at 79
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oddly enough
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christmas in july At Protestant Family Service
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Christmas in July fundraiser serves as reminder
Needs of people with limited resources don’t take a vacation.
Arts and entertainment do more than lift people’s spirits
Editorial: The Mahoning Valley would be a poorer place without the strong presence of the arts that are enjoyed
The recent release of the fine documentary “The Imposter” calls to mind some similar
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Attack-dog days of summer
Opinion: The dog days of July were once a slow time in our presidential campaigns, a time when candidates
Economy appears weaker
Associated Press WASHINGTON The outlook for the U.S. economy appeared dimmer Monday after a
Youngstown Playhouse ‘Richard III’ gets fresh vision
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com This weekend, as a special summer event, the
Higher education in America isn’t broken
Opinion: By BARRY GLASSNER and MORTON SCHAPIRO Los Angeles Times Higher education as we know it is
Chesapeake picks site as base in Ohio
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Staff report
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birthdays
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Obama blasts Romney’s corporate tax proposals
Associated Press CINCINNATI President Barack Obama on Monday mocked Mitt Romney’s economic
Hubbard sends 911 services to Howland
Staff report HUBBARD After a 6-1 council vote Monday night, the city became the newest police
newsmakers
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Agenda Wednesday
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Staff Report
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A different view of bailouts
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FDA OKs drug to prevent HIV
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Body found in lot identified
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Latest for the Greatest
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Trans-fat ban made food in NYC more healthful
Associated Press WASHINGTON Turns out it’s possible to make a fast-food lunch a bit more
Packard museum to present annual car show
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Hot Hot Hot
Dominic Mullins, 6, plunges from the slide into the pool at the Davis Family YMCA in Boardman as he tries to beat the 90-degree-plus heat.
Groups protest near spill site
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Hubbard chooses Trumbull County 911 dispatching
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Boardman residents ask about ambulance and railroad
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Campbell OKs land lease for oil and gas drilling
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Family says death ‘was no accident’
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The heat has us beat
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Fla. teen convicted in middle school beating case
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Obama, Beshear discuss Ohio/Ky. bridge project
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Firefighters: Blast at Ohio oil well site kills 1
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1.2 million attend Taste of Chicago
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Brokerage defaulted on Iowa jobs deal
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3 teens charged in fatal beating of Chicago man
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2 Houston soccer players killed by lightning
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Jury starts deliberating Fla. school beating case
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Florida A&M president to resign immediately
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Boil alert in effect for some residents of Youngstown, Boardman
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Off-duty officer fatally struck
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Man wanted for van robbery-kidnapping
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WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS Saxon Club Branch 22 Ladies Auxiliary is looking for vendors for its fall craft show
Emilee Styranec makes NAM finals
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17-year-old girl shot in the head in Warren
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Strong storm topples trees, rips out power in Valley
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McCutchen’s homer not enough for Bucs
Neil Walker wanted the Pittsburgh Pirates to get off to a better start after the All-Star break.
Salinas scores another KO win
Wearing his U.S. Army Junior ROTC camouflage trunks, it would be safe to say that Alejandro “Popo” Salinas was in battle mode on Saturday.
O'Brien: PSU'S 'rock' through hard times
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. In seven months on the job, Bill O’Brien has turned into
If traditional lender denies your loan, consider giving CDFI a try
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When the Federal Reserve first sought to
Panther power
The Panther Racing team produced the overall champion for a second straight year, while Stephan Hirsch of United Healthcare of Georgia was a first-time criterium winner when the Tour of the Valley concluded Sunday afternoon in front of YSU’s Williamson Business College.
Officials consider options for fire station in Springfield
Township officials are considering options for the aging Fire Station 21 on Struthers Road.
Youth Flag Football League donates to Make-A-Wish
Alexis Giles had fun last spring trying to win football games by running certain play patterns, some near the sidelines.
Battling for life: Youngstown event seeks to increase bone-marrow donors
People, music, food and games filled the Organizacion Civica y Cultural Hispana Americana Banquet Hall on Shirley Road on Sunday.
Johnson captures Classic in playoff
Associated Press SILVIS, Ill. Zach Johnson already was a member of the board of directors of the
Schools offer PR tips to future CEOs
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. Whether it’s corporate fraud, the Gulf oil spill, shoddy
US gas prices down
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Furious fortnight ahead as London Games loom
Associated Press LONDON With the opening ceremony less than two weeks away, there’s a mad dash
Kahne gets needed win at New Hampshire
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. The best car was rolling toward victory — until its driver and
Uncovered files detail Ohio police surveillance
Associated Press TOLEDO Long-lost files uncovered when a storage trailer was unloaded unveiled
Governors put off health-care queries
Associated Press WILLIAMSBURG, Va. Millions of uninsured people may have to wait until after
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Clinton’s calls to new leader fall flat in Egypt political fight
Associated Press CAIRO The head of Egypt’s military took a tough line Sunday on the Muslim
For dollars & sense, Valley’s fiefdoms must learn to share
Editorial: For far too long, the Mahoning Valley’s 17 cities, 23 villages, 56 townships and 40 public school
Nostalgia on campaign trail
Opinion: By ROBERT J. SAMUELSON Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON It’s getting dirty in
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
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Is privatization the answer?
Opinion: In order to get the correct answer to anything, one must ask the right question. That is what Fox
Jepsen hasn’t tired of ‘Call Me Maybe’
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK For those predicting that Carly Rae Jepsen might
Romney tacking to the right
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CALIFORNIA Cities eye plan for seizing mortgages
Associated Press FONTANA, Calif. In the foreclosure- battered inland stretches of California,
Israel should be wary of West Bank recommendation
Opinion: Last week a committee formed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made recommendations that
Behind TV channel blackouts: stalling profits
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Channel blackouts such as the one that resulted from the recent
Sabotage doesn’t harm Wiggins
Associated Press FOIX, France Crashes, falls, fractures — Bradley Wiggins has seen it all. Now
Ohio’s education challenge
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‘Dark Knight’ dark horse
Batman could break superhero bias at Oscars By DAVID GERMAIN AP Movie Writer BEVERLY HILLS,
US hoops team wearies of worries about height
Associated Press WASHINGTON Don’t call them Shorty. The U.S. men are tired of hearing about
Obama: No apology to Mitt for Bain attacks
Associated Press WOLFEBORO, N.H. Mitt Romney’s campaign said Sunday that President Barack Obama
Austintown's Andy Frost Jr. to retire after 46 years with fire department
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown When Andy Frost Jr. retires his post as fire
Years Ago
Today is Monday, July 16, the 198th day of 2012. There are 168 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CAMPUS CRIME LAW Penn State report shows limits
Associated Press For more than two decades, colleges and universities have been required to
video game reviews
‘Quantum conundrum’ Grade: B Details: Square Enix, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, $15
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“The most powerful men at Penn State failed to take any steps for 14 years to protect the
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British Open offers closing stage like no other in golf
Associated Press LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England The cheer was so loud, the moment so big, that
New regulation brings sour grapes
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INSIDE
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SYRIA Red Cross: Conflict is civil war
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria Syria’s 16-month bloodbath crossed an important symbolic
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS While Batman lurks, ‘Ice Age’ tops box office NEW YORK With Batman lurking, the
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland Historical Society, business meeting, 7 p.m., program 7:30 p.m., Little Red
Forgotten no more
Until last year, monuments bearing the names of fallen soldiers had been forgotten in the corners of cemeteries and neglected on the properties of vacant buildings all over the Mahoning Valley.
Lecturer will speak about the end of public education
Lecturer will speak about the end of public education youngstown ACTION will host a program
Strong storm topples trees, rips out power in the Valley
A brief but heavy storm swept through the Mahoning Valley just before 6 p.m. Sunday keeping police and fire crews busy with downed power lines and trees.
Exotic animal law faces challenge
By Alan Johnson Columbus Dispatch LANCASTER, Ohio After Max the lion left Rescue One, taking
N. Korea: Army chief relieved due to illness
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Sunday, July 15 (107 stories)
Academy Award-winning actress Celeste Holm dies at 95
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500 attend Youngstown benefit for bone-marrow transplants
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Kahne wins at New Hampshire, 2nd victory of season
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Long-time Austintown fire chief Andy Frost Jr. retires
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YSU, NewsOutlet partner with leading investigative reporting group in US
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Team of hunters uncovers once-forgotten war memorials in Valley-
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Artist removes halo from atop Paterno’s head on mural
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Voter registration deadline for absentee ballots in Ohio nears
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Burnhams mark golden milestone with their family
BOARDMAN To observe their 50th wedding anniversary, James and Trudy Burnham of Boardman celebrated
Family, friends honor Seamans’ 65th anniversary
CANFIELD Richard Sr. and Edna Seaman of Canfield celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary at a
Children’s author to sign her book
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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Tuesday at Eat’n Park, 5451 Mahoning Ave.,
Woman celebrates 90th birthday
Woman celebrates 90th birthday lowellville Mary Ann Parise Patrick celebrated her 90th birthday
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
THURSDAY Ladies Shrine Club will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at TJ’s in the Holiday Inn in
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Daisy Dozen will meet at 5:30 p.m. for a tour of Youngstown Plant & Flower Inc., 150 W.
Zombie Prom will benefit March of Dimes
YOUNGSTOWN Two local groups have found a way to bring life to a party by enlisting the help of the
HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Anna Blanche Steiner
Date of birth: July 15, 1912. Residence: Victoria House Assisted Living, Austintown. Parents:
Charlotte Diss receives AHA award | She puts her heart into her job
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator BOARDMAN Charlotte Diss vividly remembers her
Secrets of Summer workshop at Villa Maria
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will offer a one-day workshop on the “Secrets of Summer” from 2 to 4 p.m. July 29.
National Night Out in New Middletown to include parade
The annual National Night Out celebration in the village is set for Aug. 7, village officials announced. Parade line-up is at 5:30 p.m. at Springfield High School.
Clinton urges new Egyptian president to communicate with opposition
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used her first meeting with Egypt's new Islamist president to press Mohammed Morsi to start a dialogue with military leaders as a way of preserving the country's transition to democracy.
Crews remove body of 12-year-old from river
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Sharon, Pa. The search for a missing 12-year-old boy ended
Drops play factor in Stage 2 Tour of Valley event
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com COLUMBIANA If Gunnar Shogren hadn’t dropped his water
South Range’s Rohan promoted
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com As a minor leaguer, Chicago Cubs prospect Greg Rohan is
Campaigns spend $4.6M on Valley TV
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The election isn’t until Nov. 6, but for those
Renegades hit Scrappers early to open series
Staff report FISHKILL, N.Y. The Hudson Valley Renegades pounced on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers
ValleyCare unhappy with threat
Staff report Youngstown ValleyCare Northside Medical Center has expressed its displeasure with
AREA PLAYERS IN THE MINORS
CANFIELD Drew Turocy, of, Greenville Drive (A): Turocy was drafted by the Red Sox in the 24th round of the 2011 draft out of the University of Akron. The Canfield High graduate is batting a team-best .341 in 46 games with the Drive.
‘Hope for the Homeless’ event raises support
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Diversity is a hallmark of the Dispersers, a local
Area running calendar
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Warren woman ‘doing well’ after drug-rehab program
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com DETROIT For Cincinnati-born and Warren-raised Shandrieka
Riding with ...Dave Blaney
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Mercer County seniors prepare for annual show
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com HERMITAge, pa. The chorus stood motionless in the
Mahoning property tax bills are now arriving
Staff report Youngstown Mahoning County property owners have received or will receive soon
METRO DIGEST || Water boil alert
Water boil alert Youngstown A boil alert was issued for all Mahoning County residents affected
Bare facts about bears
The Ohio Division of Wildlife advises If you see a bear to give it space, clap, shout and make noise, report when and where the bear was seen by calling 1-800-WILDLIFE, and don't corner the bear or turn and run.
Handicap has its place
I have been lucky enough to get invited to play in the Youngstown Country Club Member Guest
Airline seating policies criticized
Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. If you want to sit next to family or friends the next time
NCAA should gut Penn State football program
Joe Paterno is dead and so is what was left of his good name, shredded to pieces by investigators
‘BLWIT’ is rollicking good time
By Stephanie ottey entertainment@vindy.com When “Magic Mike” has a solid hold on box office
record reviews
Hank Williams Jr. Album: “Old School, New Rules” (Bocephus/Blaster) Grade: B Hank Williams Jr.
Report: Paterno got richer amid case
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Veteran Penn State football coach Joe Paterno began talks
UN team probes reported massacre
Associated Press BEIRUT U.N. observers investigating a reported mass killing in a Syrian village
Balloon flight grounded by storms
Associated Press BEND, Ore. An Oregon gas station owner and an Iraqi adventurer trying to fly
President Hayes’ house renovated to 19th-century look
Associated Press FREMONT, Ohio The northwest Ohio home of former President Rutherford B. Hayes
JOURDAN ANDERSON | Text of letter to former master
Dayton, Ohio, August 7, 1865 To My Old Master, Colonel P.H. Anderson, Big Spring, Tennessee
Visa, MasterCard, banks settle with retailers for $7.25 billion
MarketWatch NEW YORK Visa Inc., MasterCard Inc. and credit-card issuing banks have agreed to pay
Matteson holds 3-stroke Deere lead
Associated Press SILVIS, Ill. Troy Matteson shot a 5-under 66 Saturday to take a three-shot
Persistent Obama jabs at Romney’s record on jobs
Associated Press CLIFTON, Va. An unrelenting President Barack Obama jabbed at Mitt Romney’s
Red, white and they blew it
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Mass. doctor wins nomination to be Green Party candidate
Associated Press BALTIMORE A doctor who ran against Mitt Romney for Massachusetts governor a
newsmakers
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In Ohio, health care vs. China?
Opinion: With no gays to bash, no women to condemn over abortion, no senior citizens, blacks and young people
8-run third inning spells doom for Tribe
Associated Press TORONTO It wasn’t just one thing that went wrong Saturday for Cleveland
Truex brothers happy to be back
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Ryan Truex remembers when the workers on his older brother’s car
Phelps, Bolt unlikely to dominate like 2008
Associated Press Michael Phelps, in the pool, raising a fist. Usain Bolt, on the track, slapping
Clinton to Egyptian president: Find way out of political crisis
Associated Press CAIRO U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton used her first meeting
‘Small Town Security’ is quirky, real
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Germany’s Greipel wins Tour’s 13th stage
Associated Press LE CAP D’AGDE, France Andre Greipel of Germany led a photo-finish sprint to win
Feds OK Fla. access to citizens database
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a victory for Republicans, the federal government has agreed to
Agenda Monday
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Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Not long ago I watched the movie “Battle: Los Angeles.” I was told that this film is based on a
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WATERSIDE DESTINATION
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Pop culture Q&A
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Career paths & limelight
Financial William Cann has been named the business development manager for the Youngstown/Warren
‘Give us this day our daily bread’ should guide House
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BeefedSFlbup prices
Number of factors lead to rising costs By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com canfield
Some fuel-economy cars may not be worth the cost
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birthdays
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BP hires local firm
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Days until the Cleveland Browns open training camp in Berea.
Days until the Cleveland Browns open training camp in Berea.
Fewer workers cross border, creating farm-labor shortage
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON On more than 10,000 acres of drained swampland in western New
Radio gives you the world
Q. I’m looking to bring music into my kitchen and family room, and I’m looking for advice. I think I
Family-friendly film drought
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Years Ago
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BRING INSIDE OUT
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WALL PLANTER
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Careless act can hurt the innocent
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YSU pursuing new strategies to deal with higher ed reality
Editorial: Youngstown State University’s enrollment decline is expected to continue this fall, thus forcing
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending July 7
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn (Crown) 2. “Wicked Business” by Janet
Cleveland retired ‘supercop’ gets low-key patrol
Associated Press CLEVELAND The 40-year police veteran known as Cleveland’s “Supercop” retired
Ohio pension funds join in Chase case
Staff report COLUMBUS Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has filed a motion for Ohio state
Power of college football now in question
Associated Press COLUMBUS It was a throwaway line, intended to lighten the mood after an ominous
Shark kills surfer
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AROUND THE HORN | Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 8, Tigers 6, 13 innings BALTIMORE Taylor Teagarden ended his first
French leader embroiled in ‘tweetgate’
Associated Press PARIS A feud involving the French president’s live-in girlfriend, his former
Issues other than the economy play role in presidential campaign
Associated Press WASHINGTON As the economy colors and polarizes voters’ attitudes, the
British paper demands end to wet weather
Associated Press LONDON Just. Stop. Raining. That was the unusual plea published in an
Former slave’s letter is satirical rebuke
Associated Press NEW YORK The photograph, scratched and undated, is captioned “Brother Jordan
Clutch McCutchen hits his 20th homer
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run shot for his fourth homer in the last
Cemetery fascinates researchers
Associated Press BARBERTON, Ohio A tiny northeastern Ohio cemetery containing the unearthed
Ransom grand; Bucs collapse
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Cody Ransom expected Pittsburgh to intentionally walk Rickie Weeks
Saturday, July 14 (93 stories)
Obama camp keeps jabbing after Romney slam
An unrelenting President Barack Obama jabbed at Mitt Romney's record with a private equity firm in an ad Saturday that aimed to keep his rival on the defensive just as the Republican challenger's campaign hoped to take advantage of poor economic data to gain an edge on the incumbent.
Halo gone from Paterno painting
An artist has removed a halo from a mural of Penn State football coach Joe Paterno amid the school's child sex-abuse scandal.
UN investigating Syrian massacre today
U.N. observers investigating a reported mass killing in a Syrian village on today found pools of blood in homes and spent bullets, mortars and artillery shells, adding details to the emerging picture of what anti-regime activists have called one of the deadliest events of Syria's uprising.
McCutchen homers again as Pirates beat Brewers 6-4
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Fla. now allowed to challenge people's right to vote
Diversity is a hallmark of the Dispersers, a local band, partly because its members range from a doctor to a Youngstown State University student.
Residents affected by water break advised to boil water
A boil alert was issued for all Mahoning County residents affected by a water line break in the Mill Creek Metroparks.
Missing Sharon boy's body found this morning in river
The search for a missing 12-year-old boy ended in tragedy when his body was pulled from the Shenango River.
Encarnacion hits 2 HRs as Blue Jays beat Indians
Encarnacion hits 2 HRs as Blue Jays beat Indians TORONTO (AP) — Edwin Encarnacion hit two home
Cleveland's retired 'supercop' get low-key patrol
Cleveland's retired 'supercop' gets low-key patrol
Audrie Plant, Mark Miller to wed Aug. 19
Kathryn and William Plant of Poland and Judy and Harvey Miller of Chico, Calif., are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their children, Audrie Plant and Mark Miller.
Charity Werner, Matthew Claus are engaged
GALLOWAY, OHIO The Rev. Chris and Crystal Werner of Galloway, Ohio, are announcing the engagement
Parents announce Dama-Trebella engagement
Adrienne Dama and Lewis Trebella III, both of Youngstown, have chosen Sept. 22 as their wedding
Miss Bevilacqua to wed Mr. Secrest in Aug. ceremony
The parents of Chalee Marie Bevilacqua and Justin Thomas Secrest are announcing the couple’s
Melissa Eggleston, Michael Nicosia to wed at park
STRUTHERS Melissa Eggleston and Michael Nicosia, both of Youngstown, have chosen Aug. 25 as their
Storytime with real bunnies
Storytime with real bunnies BOARDMAN Bunnies in Baskets will offer a free storytime with real
14 will compete for title of Miss Italian Youngstown
YOUNGSTOWN This year’s Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is scheduled for Aug. 3, 4 and 5 in
Dive teams search for missing boy in Brookfield
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Brookfield The search for a missing 12-year-old Sharon
Many repeat riders come back for another year on Tour of the Valley
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER It’s not easy to come up with the right
Austintown man killed in crash after police pursuit
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com NEW Springfield The 24-year-old Austintown man killed in
Final four girls qualify for Greatest Juniors
The sights and sounds of the massive U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft continuously descending across the calm afternoon skies and bright green countryside made for quite a setting as 36 young ladies took on Tamer Win Golf and Country Club Friday.
Scrappers avoid Spinners’ sweep
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Second Harvest food bank uses $715K it won for equipment
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning
Super Auto Events swap meet gets into gear in Canfield
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD For the next two days, Mike “Mad Dog” Hubbell will be
Kerns wins Ohio Amateur by 2
Associated Press WORTHINGTON Nathan Kerns admitted he was a little rattled after four-putting
Drugs, guns, found inside Brazzon home
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS The Newton Falls Police Department released
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 70 in the second round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill. His round included two birdies and one bogey. Kokrak shot a 5-over 76 in Thursday’s first round, leaving him 4-over for the tournament. The cut was 4-under.
String of water-line breaks continues
Staff report WARREN The city’s larger-than-normal number of waterline breaks this summer
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Friday: The Hartford native qualified 35th for Sunday’s Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. His fast lap was 129.679.
Tornado sirens blare countywide even if warning area is isolated
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Weather officials remain adamant that alerting
70 Internet cafes operate in Mahoning Valley
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com COLUMBUS Attorney General Mike DeWine said the state has
Boardman to take a break from OK’ing vendors
Bikini-clad Melissa Morse of Louis and James Coffee Co. wields a promotional sign at the new coffee stand’s location on the corner of Brookfield Avenue and Market Street in Boardman. Owners Chris Saloom of Vienna and Mike Murphy plan to open four or five of the stands, which feature servers in bikinis, by the end of the year.
Edwards eyes better testing
Associated Press LOUDON, N.H. Carl Edwards wants drivers to pay for a drug testing system to
PSU to remodel areas in building
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Penn State plans to renovate the building where former
Diocese probes claim of sex abuse
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus is investigating an allegation
Appel spurns Bucs, returns to Stanford
Associated Press NEW YORK Highly touted pitcher Mark Appel spurned the Pittsburgh Pirates and
Matteson by 1 at John Deere
Associated Press SILVIS, Ill. Troy Matteson shot a 3-under-par 68 for a one-stroke lead over
New eatery planned
New eatery planned youngstown The former KFC at Indianola and South avenues soon will become a
Romney hits back on Bain attacks
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Mitt Romney accused President Barack Obama on Friday of stooping
Girard begins drug-disposal program
Staff report GIRARD City officials have started a program for safe disposal of unwanted
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Trumbull gets biggest fee from Chesapeake
Staff report WARREN Chesapeake Energy turned over 7,000 oil and gas leases to the Trumbull
Ohio troopers say driver had 1,600 pills
Associated Press FINDLAY, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a traffic stop involving a
Despite injuries, USA basketball thinking gold
Associated Press Not quite a Dream Team, still the Olympic favorite. The U.S. men’s basketball
UN blames regime for Syria massacre
UN blames regime for Syria massacre BEIRUT The U.N. singled out government forces Friday for
Hafner homer keys Tribe past Jays
Associated Press TORONTO Justin Masterson and Chris Perez returned from the All-Star break
Autistic man survives 3 weeks in Utah desert
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The father of a 28-year-old autistic man who barely survived
Big Ten, Pac-12 suspend football scheduling plan
Associated Press The Big Ten and Pac-12 announced Friday that they were scrapping plans to
Obama spends nearly $100M on campaign ads
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The Offspring grows up
Punk band explores whims on new album By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In case you
Manning excited to be back on the field
Associated Press THIBODAUX, La. Even for the Manning brothers, this offseason has been
Warren man charged with arson
Staff report WARREN Kemari James, 19, of 1725 Oak Street Southwest was arraigned Friday in
Brees, Saints agree on $100 million deal
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees and the Saints reached a deal on par with the
Chief: Reports differ on cop’s ‘threats’
Associated Press WASHINGTON If your job is protecting the first lady’s motorcade, mouthing off
Weaver stars in USA’s ‘Political Animals’
By Ellen Gray Philadelphia Daily News Say what you like about Hillary Clinton, but she probably
West Virginia capital popular faith-based convention site
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. West Virginia’s capital has become a popular site for faith-
NEOMED names new dean of the College of Pharmacy
Staff report rootstown Charles T. Taylor has been named dean of the College of Pharmacy at
AUSTINTOWN POLICE CALLS
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Maine governor apologizes for ‘Gestapo’ remark
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine Seeking to douse a fire he started by comparing the IRS to the
news shows
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Arrest in 2 robberies
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Celebrate reunion
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birthdays
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Mercury spill discovered in Champion
Staff report CHAMPION The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’s Office says a small mercury spill
No action on Internet cafes
Opinion: COLUMBUS Before breaking for the summer, lawmakers passed a ginormous gambling bill, with dozens
Free methodist church
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Sex offender exclusion zones
Opinion: The Middletown (N.Y.) Times Herald-Record: The Village of Walden is about to learn a lesson that
MCCTC student places second in national aviation competition
Staff report canfield Garrett Tanner, a senior in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at
19-year-old faces charges of assault in Boardman
Staff report Boardman A woman and her juvenile half-sister face several charges, accused of
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
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GRADS LIST
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Kasich pitch to farmers: Back my plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich urged support from the state’s
Home Savings seeks school supplies to benefit community outreach event
Staff report NEW WATERFORD Home Savings and Loan Co. branches in Columbiana, East Palestine,
Where is historic Dylan guitar?
Associated Press NEW YORK Bob Dylan and historians at PBS are in a dispute over the whereabouts
Supreme court leaks a problem
Opinion: Why aren’t Republicans in Congress demanding an investigation into the Supreme Court leakers?
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
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Walgreens drugstore in Hubbard robbed
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jpmorgan chase Despite $5.8B loss, bank reports $5B profit
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN JPMorgan Chase released its second-quarter
newsmakers
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BP focuses on safety, company’s CEO says
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Six graduate from Jameson programs
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Lowellville to get new transmitter site to fix 911 woes
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com lowellville Mahoning County will add a transmitter-
Warren schools chief’s leaving shows cracks in hiring process
Editorial: Bruce W. Thomas had not even completed a year as superintendent of the Warren City School District
RESTFUL REVIVAL
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com east liverpool Laurie Mahosky, director of Tri-State
Podiatric college partners with Kent State University
Staff report Kent The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine (OCPM) officially has become the Kent
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Births
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
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Heidelberg off to good start with fundraising
Staff report tiffin Heidelberg University officially launched its $50 million fundraising
Friday, July 13 (153 stories)
Search for missing 12-year-old Sharon boy to resume in morning
The search for a missing 12-year-old Sharon boy will continue Saturday morning, after a full day of searching today by family members, friends and law enforcement.
Oscar-winning producer Richard Zanuck dead at 77
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Judge allowing Miss. abortion clinic to stay open
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Police: Kerry Kennedy, NY gov’s ex-wife, arrested
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"Bury the Violence' event set for Saturday is canceled
'Bury the Violence' event set for Saturday is canceled
Youngstown police investigating South Side robbery
Youngstown police investigating South Side robbery
No harm suspected from Mercury found in Champion
No harm suspected from Mercury found in Champion Staff report CHAMPION The Trumbull County
Man falsely accused in Dodger Stadium beating sues LAPD
Man falsely accused in Dodger Stadium beating sues LAPD LOS ANGELES - The name who was falsely
Police seeking man who robbed West Middlesex, Pa., bank
Police seeking man who robbed West Middlesex, Pa., bank west middlesex, pa. A man who robbed the
Dark-matter detector has new home in South Dakota
Dark-matter detector has new home in South Dakota LEAD, S.D. (AP) — Scientists in Lead have moved
Ohio has 667 Internet cafes with games, AG reports
Ohio has 667 Internet cafes with games, AG reports
OSHP seizes pills, liquid codeine during traffic stop
OSHP seizes pills, liquid codeine during traffic stop
Service restored after Ohio train crash, explosion
Service restored after Ohio train crash, explosion
UPDATE: More details on fatal crash at Five Points
UPDATE: More details on fatal crash at Five Points
Ohio police: Girl was locked in basement for weeks
Ohio police: Girl was locked in basement for weeks
UPDATE: Man involved in fatal accident at Five Points was being pursued by police
UPDATE: Man involved in fatal accident at Five Points was being pursued by police
Shale development in Trumbull County part of BP presentation in Cleveland
Shale development in Trumbull County part of BP presentation in Cleveland
Fatal accident at Five Points knocks out power, stalls traffic
Fatal crash at Five Points knocks out power, stalls traffic
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at the high school. CLASSES
Bike run to benefit United Way, AFL-CIO
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Nurses at Northside OK strike notification
Northside Medical Center nurses, upset about the lack of progress in contract talks with ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, have authorized the union negotiating team to give a 10-day strike notice to the hospital system.
Youngstown council still finds flaws in many charter proposals
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council’s legislation committee supports
YSU pair selected for the Payton Watch List
The Youngstown State football program is one of two FCS squads with two players on this year’s Walter Payton Award Watch List.
Hall of Famer Warfield reflects on his upbringing in Warren
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com WARREN The place, the player and the person all formed the
Chambers revive plan to consolidate school administrations in the Valley
Staff report youngstown A combined report by Ohio’s chambers of commerce has rekindled a
Brine spill in Fowler Township concerns Trumbull County official
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A spokesman for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Cyclists ready for 4th annual Valley tour
The Mahoning Valley’s celebration of the Tour de France gets started today with a taste of Italy.
Lowell spins another win over Scrappers
Staff report LOWELL, MASS. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers dropped their second straight game to
Experienced puppet designer lends her talents to local theater
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Youngstown officials, pastors coordinate efforts
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the city’s initiative to give younger
TV show puts focus on man’s ’88 murder in Mercer County
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com greenville, pa. Ed Swiger was the last person, Mike
Campbell man needs transplant of bone marrow
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CAMPBELL Chris Gonzalez, husband, father and
Hendrix verdict produces relief for 1 family, tears for another
Terrance Woodall, uncle of 17-year-old murder victim Braylen Collins, takes a prayer position upon hearing the not-guilty verdict the jury handed down to Shonqualin Hendrix, 16, who had been on trial in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for Collins’ murder.
Pirates' POWER OF ‘Z’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Forget about Andrew McCutchen’s MVP-caliber season. Or the emergence
Thousands fall victim to utility-bill scam
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. As much as President Barack Obama wants your vote, he’s not
NCAA looks to PSU for answers
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The NCAA said Thursday it expects Penn State to answer a handful
Matteson soars to 3-stroke lead
Associated Press SILVIS, Ill. Troy Matteson scored 10 birdies Thursday en route to a bogey-free
Warren police, fire departments promote 2
Staff report WARREN The first of several likely promotions in the Warren Police Department took
Syrian regime forces kill more than 100, activists say
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian activists reported a new massacre late Thursday in the central
Suspended driver favors own testers
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Suspended NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger has elected to bring
Documents conflict on when Romney left Bain Capital
Associated Press WASHINGTON Documents filed by Mitt Romney’s former company conflict with the
SANDLOT ROUNDUP | CABA World Series
Astro Falcons 7, Ohio Yankees 2 Alex Bell’s two-out, two-run single was a key hit in the
Local governments warm up to consolidation
Staff report youngstown There is much less opposition to the ideas in the report from Ohio
GOP presses on with contraception suit
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Seven states trying to block part of the federal health care law
Insurer won’t cover fracking damage
Insurer won’t cover fracking damage ALBANY, N.Y. National Casualty Company, part of the
Gas-industry contributions to Pa. politicians are down
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The gas-drilling industry gave less money to Pennsylvania
‘Moonrise’ is vintage Wes Anderson
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Wes Anderson, the cinema’s Tsar of Twee, takes on young-
Boardman Community Baseball awards scholarships
Boardman Community Baseball annually chooses two students to receive $2,500 scholarships toward
New recordings: Fla. shooter called police many times
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Former neighborhood- watch volunteer George Zimmerman called
BOARDMAN schools Board agrees to put levy on ballot
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@viindy.com BOARDMAN The board of education took the first step
Legendary Paterno loses the benefit of the doubt
There is no benefit of the doubt any longer because, well, because there should no longer be any
Paterno’s legacy may be damaged beyond repair by Sandusky scandal
Associated Press For decades, Penn State was considered special, immune from the corruption of
‘Offshoring’ debate heats up
Opinion: By ROBERT J. SAMUELSON Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON Between now and the election,
US records budget deficit of $904.2B through June
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. budget deficit grew by nearly $60 billion in June,
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Police await ID of man’s body in Warren Twp.
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Warren Township police are not ruling out the
Fewer auto-plant closings reduce unemployment claims
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits plunged last
“Comic Store heroes” (8 p.m., national geographic): “Comic Store Heroes”
“Comic Store heroes” (8 p.m., national geographic): “Comic Store Heroes” is a fun-filled hourlong
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Summertime, 6 p.m.: This Kenny Chesney tribute band will headline
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 13, the 195th day of 2012. There are 171 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Car sales in Valley decrease compared with first half of ’11
Staff report youngstown Car sales are down for the year in the Mahoning Valley compared with the
Focus is on cause of Ohio train crash
Associated Press COLUMBUS A train that partly derailed and exploded north of downtown was
Former St. Charles student signs with Panthers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN After being passed over in last month’s NHL draft in Pittsburgh, former
birthdays
birthdays Actor Patrick Stewart is 72. Actor Robert Forster (“Banyon”) is 71. Singer-guitarist
CAMPBELL Council to vote on leasing mineral rights
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council will meet Monday morning to vote
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend’s races
NASCAR LENOX INDUSTRIAL TOOLS 301 Site: Loudon, N.H. Schedule: Today, practice (Speed,
oddly enough
oddly enough SC funeral home to offer Starbucks coffee, food EASLEY, S.C. A funeral home in
Stones mark 50 years
Associated Press LONDON Mick Jagger may rethink the words he sang more than 45 years ago — “What
Activists need US
Opinion: By Lawrence J. HAAS McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Recent developments in Egypt, Syria, and
Browns pick former Baylor WR Gordon
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Browns have selected former Baylor wide receiver Josh Gordon in
Campaign ads are an American art form
Opinion: Today’s topic: the billions (yes, with a “b”) that will be spent on advertising in this year’s
Shell’s Arctic gamble
Opinion: Shell’s Arctic gamble Los Angeles Times: The proposal by Shell Alaska to drill for oil in the
‘Ice Age’ still splits sides
few mammoth laughs but plenty of chuckles By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers There’s
Friday the 6th was a lucky day
Opinion: Friday the 6th was a lucky day Once again, The Vindicator had a banner day on last Friday’s
Cleanup event set
Cleanup event set Youngstown The Westside Citizens Coalition will host a cleanup event along
Mother of slain YSU student attends hearing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The mother of a murdered Youngstown State University student said she is
IRS: Not too late to file amended return
Staff report youngstown The IRS is recommending the public check their financial records for
Tunnel reopens after bomb threat
Tunnel reopens after bomb threat DETROIT An international commuter tunnel connecting Detroit to
E. coli outbreak after picnic rises to 55 cases
Associated Press GERMANTOWN, Ohio Health officials investigating an E. coli outbreak among
Democracy is hard
Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY McClatchy-Tribune COLUMBUS, Ohio Democracy is easier to espouse than to
A lot of winners have become losers in not-so-Happy Valley
Editorial: The report released by former FBI director Louis Freeh on Thursday excoriated top-ranking Penn State
MAHONING COUNTY Director of OMB is appointed
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have appointed a full-
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert A. Litch, 43, of 400 Coitsville Road,
After fire, bank reps discuss downtown branch
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Huntington Bank representatives say the downtown branch of the bank will
Rep. Ryan will play it safe
Opinion: You could see U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, was feeling the heat. The congressman was
Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie in Covelli concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Twins of Evil Tour, with headliners Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie,
Jennifer Watson v William Farr
Jennifer N. Watson and William S. Farr, both of Austintown, were united in marriage in an afternoon
Sahli-McAllister wedding vows planned in July
Myron and Debbie Sahli of New Middletown are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Day
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Senior Fun Day at Boardman Park offered older adults in the
Mandy Tyree v Nic Moga
Mandy Tyree and Nic Moga were united in marriage during an afternoon ceremony Oct. 14, 2011, at St.
Senior artists show off paintings
The second annual senior citizen art show was held at the Davis Family YMCA on June 24. More than
Trustees pave way for resurfacing project
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Nearly four miles of township roads are included in this
Nicole Kocanjer v Adam Carano
United in marriage on Nov. 5, 2011, were Nicole Kocanjer of Boardman and Adam Carano of Hubbard. The
Canfield Sports Briefs
Old Dutch Mill to host charity scramble A golf scramble will be held on July 28 at the Old Dutch
Tara Maine v Robert C. Peet
United in marriage Oct. 22, 2011, were Tara Lynn Maine and Robert C. Peet, both of Canfield.
Hilltop Elementary third, fourth-graders earn awards
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School held its annual Third and Fourth
Sudano-Pichitino wedding plans are revealed
Sarah Sudano and Jay Pichitino, both of Columbus, are announcing their engagement and plans for a
Campfire sparks interest in reading
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Austintown library created a full-fledged outdoor
Canfield Community Briefs
Whitehead named to UMU Dean’s List Zachary Whitehead, a 2011 graduate of Canfield High School, was
Yellow Creek Theater begins summer season
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Jazz music filled the air as patrons enjoyed the serenity
Farm to Fork Dinner to benefit United Way
The first Farm to Fork Dinner, presented by Key Bank, will take place at White House Fruit Farm in
Senior artists show off paintings
The second annual senior citizen art show was held at the Davis Family YMCA on June 24. More than
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch wrestlers compete in AAU tourney Three area high school teams competed in the AAU scholastic
14U softball team advances to nationals
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The 14 and under Ohio Magic Travel Softball team created
Nesnidol places at national Forensics tournament
Canfield’s Tim Nesnidol completed an accomplished junior year by competing in the national Forensics
Zombies conquer Poland library
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Poland library looked more like a scene from a horror
Couple’s Lincoln Zephyr is award-winner
Canfield’s Ron and Bonnie Dycman had been going to car shows for years before deciding it was time
Mad Science invades the Canfield library
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield library’s summer reading club, Dream Big –
Aviation student second in the nation
Garrett Tanner, a senior in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at the Mahoning County
St. Christine’s brings community together
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families, friends and neighbors from all walks of life came
VBS children walk a mile in someone else’s shoes
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children gained a greater appreciation for the simple
Farm to Fork Dinner to benefit United Way
The first Farm to Fork Dinner, presented by Key Bank, will take place at White House Fruit Farm in
Boardman aims for two no-raise worker contracts
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com With the ink barely dry on one contract, the township now
Boardman Community Briefs
Good Hope Lutheran Church to host children’s event Good Hope Lutheran Church in Boardman invites
Poland Police Blotter
June 25 Breaking and entering: Three chain saws, an air compressor and other tools were stolen
Poland Community Briefs
Share memories with the Poland Historical Society The Poland Historical Society will meet on
New farmer’s market open in Poland
A new Farmers Market will continue in Poland Village each Saturday through Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. until
Raubenstraw restores Harley Davidson Superglide
Canfield’s Ron Raubenstraw has owned his 1972 Harley Davidson Superglide for the past 25 years.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman wrestlers compete in AAU tourney Three area high school teams competed in the AAU
SOV celebration takes stroll down memory lane
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Shepherd of the Valley employees and residents
Sushi, Disney and Austintown – a perfect fit
Joe Koch Jr. Age: 23 Family: Single. Parents are lifelong residents of Austintown. Extended
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown native to host book signing Lori Whited Neidlinger, author of “I Banish You, Pink,”
Boardman Park offers adventures in learning
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Kids received a crash course in the outdoors during
Austintown’s Hood studies in Europe
Trine University sophomore exercise science major Lauren Hood, of Austintown, traveled to Kalovy
Kids become Olympic champions at library
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children got a chance to be Olympic gold medalists for a
St. Christine’s brings community together
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families, friends and neighbors from all walks of life came
Campers make a splash at science camp
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children enjoyed summer fun and almost forgot they were
Canfield swimmers beat Applewood
The Canfield Swim Club beat Applewood 309-192 in a meet swim team on July 3 at the Canfield Swim
Accordino is Hilltop’s Queen bee
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twelve fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School
Bible school based in Babylon
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children visited Babylon as part of the Holy Family Parish
Poland Relay for Life making an impact
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Hundreds of people from all different backgrounds gathered
Thursday, July 12 (128 stories)
Northside nurses authorize stirke notice
Northside Medical Center nurses, upset about the lack of progress in contract talks with ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, have overwhelmingly authorized the union negotiating team to give a 10-day strike notice to the hospital system.
Boardman BOE to ask voters for new money
The board of education took the first step to ask voters for new money in November.
Bank branch that caught on fire set to reopen next week
Bank branch that caught on fire set to reopen next week
City officials meet with pastors on youth crime initiative
City officials meet with pastors on youth crime initiative YOUNGSTOWN — For the city’s initiative
BREAKING NEWS: 16-year-old Shonqualin Hendrix found not guilty of murder
BREAKING NEWS: 16-year-old found not guilty of murder
Ohio's Portman plays down Romney campaign meetings
Ohio's Portman plays down Romney campaign meetings
State reverses flag ban at Mass. housing complex
State reverses flag ban at Mass. housing complex WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) — The state has stepped in
Mahoning County jury deliberates fate of 16-year-old charged with murder
Mahoning County jury deliberates fate of 16-year-old charged with murder
Mahoning commissioners appoint new director of budget management office
Mahoning commissioners appoint new director of budget management office
IRS: Check carefully to see if you must file an amended tax return
IRS: Check carefully to see if you must file an amended tax return
9 dead, 11 hurt, 4 missing in Mont Blanc avalanche
9 dead, 11 hurt, 4 missing in Mont Blanc avalanche
Missing Ohioan's family wants to help search in N.C.
Missing Ohioan's family wants to help search in N.C.
Campbell Council has special meeting Monday on oil, gas drilling
Campbell Council has special meeting Monday on oil, gas drilling
YSU NewsOutlet wins first place in Ohio AP investigative reporting
YSU NewsOutlet wins first place in Ohio AP investigative reporting
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Mike and Nicole (Clementi) Williams of Uniontown, Ohio, are announcing the birth of a son, Ian
Shannon Johnson to wed Joel Moss in Aug. 11 rite
The engagement of Shannon Johnson of Arlington, Va., and Joel Moss of Washington, D.C., is being announced by her parents, Robert and Linda Johnson of North Port, Fla. All are former Boardman residents.
Tiffany Collier, Nigel Dothard to be married
YOUNGSTOWN Tiffany R. Collier and Nigel J. Dothard are announcing their engagement and upcoming
Parents reveal Nero-Socie engagement
LOWELLVILLE Mario and Denise Nero of Lowellville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage
Rescue mission offers PGA Tour tickets
Rescue mission offers PGA Tour tickets YOUNGSTOWN The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley has
Ohio Chautauqua tour on tap
WARREN Warren is one of five host sites across the Buckeye State for the 2012 Ohio Chautauqua
Jane Dias Walker installed as VFW Ladies Auxiliary officer
independence, ohio Jane Dias Walker of East Palestine was elected and installed to the office of
New Youngstown State baseball coach eyes turnaround
In 2002, when Steve Gillispie was hired as an assistant baseball coach at Jacksonville (Ala.) State, he was faced with reviving a program that had gone 11-39 the year before.
Midstream shale work moves into mainstream
Another company has announced plans to move into the Utica Shale play after securing $800 million in equity-commitment investments.
Final eight spots up for grabs
Deb Rura, co-owner and director of golf at Tamer Win Golf and Country Club, has spent much of her life at the 51 year-old facility meeting the daily challenges of running the family business.
Owners of vacant Youngstown property must pay yearly fee
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is requiring owners of vacant
Tablack offered CFO job in Alabama
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former Mahoning County auditor and
Scrappers fall to Spinners in 13 innings
Staff report LOWELL, MASS. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers took an 11-hour bus ride to Lowell,
Woman used as bait in shooting death
A woman said she was used as bait by four masked black men who made her stand on the front porch of the house at 341 Charles Ave. SE while they knocked on the door and then shot Delshawn Scott to death as he answered the door early Monday.
Dogs help vets recover
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dogs are the stars of one of the two programs
Phantoms hockey season to open at home
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Phantoms will open their fourth season in the USHL
Rodeo owner faces charges for setting off fireworks at Trumbull fair
Staff report CORTLAND A Ripley, Ohio, man who purportedly ignored warnings from a Trumbull
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Last week: The Warren JFK graduate shot 72-68—140 to miss the cut by one stroke at the Greenbrier Classic at the Old White TPC in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va.
Trumbull corrections officer faces theft charges
Staff report WARREN A corrections officer with the Trumbull County jail has been placed on
Team Bannon ready to ride again for ALS
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Team Bannon, which includes siblings Breen O.
Valley crops shriveling
Sam Detwiler, owner of Detwiler Farm in southern Mahoning County, holds a clump of dry dirt in front of his soybeans. Detwiler’s soybean crop has patches where the plants did not grow, and those that did are shorter than normal.
Suspect’s attorney: Toss out evidenceSFlb
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The murder trial for Columbus Jones,
Romney faces tough NAACP crowd
Associated Press HOUSTON Unflinching before a skeptical NAACP crowd, Mitt Romney declared
Fire damages lobby in office tower downtown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A fire that broke out in the Huntington Bank building on Central Square
major league baseball Trade talk should heat up
There was a public outcry when R.A. Dickey did not start the All-Star game, a journeyman for the Chicago White Sox threw a perfect game and the Pittsburgh Pirates of all teams were in first place as the first half of the baseball season drew to a close.
oddly enough
oddly enough Minnesota officials bemoan deer stand ‘mansions’ DULUTH, Minn. Some Minnesota
AUTO RACING Fans debate Cup chase
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com HARTFORD Three gentlemen from Zanesville working in the
SANDLOTS | CABA World Series
Creekside Fitness 5, Ohio Yankees 4, 9 innings Hank Schlueter pitched all nine innings, giving up
Clinton reaches out to Laos
Associated Press VIENTIANE, Laos Decades after the U.S. gave Laos a horrific distinction as the
Arrests made in thefts from vehicles
Staff report BOARDMAN Police have made four arrests and expect to make another soon in a string
Taliaferro steps up for Penn St.
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Former Penn State defensive back Adam Taliaferro inspired
Man, 25, sentenced in killing of teen
A 25-year-old man convicted of gunning down a teen on the South Side in 2008 will be a senior citizen before he is eligible to be released from prison.
Brees, Saints $10 million apart
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints still must close a
How do you win 4 straight? Just ask Tiger
Associated Press SILVIS, Ill. Looking for advice on how to win the same golf tournament four
Plan would commercialize rest areas
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Transportation officials will begin reviewing paperwork
Heat inks free agents
Associated Press MIAMI Ray Allen’s role in Miami is yet to be totally determined. And that
Hearings planned on pension reform
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House plans to begin hearings this month on
House votes to repeal health law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pressing an election-year point, Republicans pushed yet another bill
ODNR: Well is first to produce in Columbiana County
Staff report youngstown Columbiana County has its first producing well, the Ohio Department of
Obama orders measures to aid small businesses
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Wednesday ordered new practices meant
Library ponies up for readers
If someone walked down North Avenue between Prospect and Broadway streets Wednesday, they may have witnessed a scene that resembled a cowboy movie.
UN envoy: Syrian president discusses transition
Associated Press GENEVA Syrian President Bashar Assad has discussed the possibility of forming a
Actor to leave ‘Spider-Man’
Associated Press NEW YORK The hit musical “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark” is losing its original
Former Ohio governor in Romney ad
Associated Press CINCINNATI Former Ohio Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland never expected to see
No quick vote on tax plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a day of political maneuvering, Democrats and then Republicans
Voeckler claims Tour’s 10th stage
Associated Press BELLEGARDE-SUR-VALSERINE, France Thomas Voeckler nearly opted out of the Tour
Results of key drug studies for Alzheimer’s coming
Associated Press We’re about to find out if there will be a way anytime soon to slow the course of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.96 —.12 Avalon
Technology helps limit corn losses in drought
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa For months, Illinois farmer David Kellerman held out hope for
Rep. Jackson treated for ‘mood disorder’
Rep. Jackson treated for ‘mood disorder’ CHICAGO U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is under intensive
Man discovers stranger, acquaintance in his house
Staff report WARREN A 23-year-old Francis Avenue Southeast man reported that he discovered a
in the huddle
in the huddle NFL news & notes Bradford still happy with decision: Three years removed from his
Trial date changed for man accused in deaths of two
Staff report WARREN At the request of the defense, the trial for a man charged with killing a
Electric rates going up despite decline in utilities’ fuel costs
Associated Press NEW YORK A plunge in the price of natural gas has made it cheaper for utilities
USADA grants Armstrong extension to contest charges
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency on Wednesday granted Lance Armstrong
A Medicaid dilemma
Opinion: The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C.: Is it an unintended consequence of health care reform or much
Cavs sign forward to deal
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cavaliers have signed forward Luke Harangody to a $1.1 million
Michael Jackson's legacy lives in Cirque du Soleil "The Immortal"
There’s a good chance that if Michael Jackson hadn’t died three years ago at the age of 50, the King of Pop would have followed up his 2009 sold-out “This is It” London shows with a world tour playing to packed stadiums.
Warren man reports he was shot in the head
Staff report WARREN Jamaal Manson, 34, of Stiles Street Northwest was in a room on the surgical
EPA septic rule may force Leavittsburg church to close
The pastor at a small, 3-year-old church says he might have to close rather than pay $30,000 to $60,000 to replace the church’s septic system.
Obama’s tax plan based on lie
Opinion: Anyone who wants to study the tricks of propaganda rhetoric has a rich source of examples in the
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke
Cleveland TV station to feature Dutch Village
Staff report COLUMBIANA Das Dutch Village will be featured on a program that will air at 10 a.m.
Yellow spice eases psoriasis, causes rash
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I’ve been taking turmeric for psoriatic
Campbell official says he’s making progress
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell’s finance director says he’s making
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew C. Pendergast, 35, of Los Angeles, and Emily
New therapy could reduce diabetes-related amputation
By Julie Deardorff Chicago Tribune Jim Keenan wasn’t particularly alarmed by a small blister
Aurora del Sole wants to be heard — and seen
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The notion of the side project is nothing new in music.
Arts groups show power with study
The Power of the Arts committee this week unveiled its long-awaited study on the financial impact of arts and cultural events in the Mahoning Valley.
newsmakers
newsmakers Manilow donates piano to school LOUISVILLE, Ky. Singer Barry Manilow has donated a
Office blessing
Office blessing BOARDMAN Humility of Mary Health Partners will conduct a blessing of St.
birthdays
birthdays Actor-comedian Bill Cosby is 75. Singer Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac is 69. Actress
Small businesses are not the solution
Opinion: By John H. BUNZEL Los Angeles Times In an American Express ad promoting Small Business Saturday,
Surplus food
Surplus food Warren Family Mission, 361 Elm Road NE, in conjunction with Second Harvest Food
‘Safety’ goes off in worn direction
By Christopher Kelly McClatchy Newspapers The indie-comedy “Safety Not Guaranteed” has a
Big Reach Center earns cash through recycling program
Staff report Greenford The Big Reach Center of Hope has been earning free cash by participating
Showing we care
Opinion: By Sarita Gupta McClatchy-Tribune One hundred years ago, Congress passed a law mandating an
New therapy could reduce diabetes-related amputation
By Julie Deardorff Chicago Tribune Jim Keenan wasn’t particularly alarmed by a small blister
Top court steps on Montana
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords As a Montana newspaper editorial succinctly put it: “The greatest
Gasoline-tax case is heard by court
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is unconstitutionally diverting $140 million annually from
Stand Up to Cancer telethon will return
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A year after movie producer Laura Ziskin lost her life to cancer,
Fireworks Festival set for Saturday
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The 21st annual Fireworks Festival will be Saturday in downtown New
Chief justice is not neutral
Opinion: Chief Justice John Roberts is brilliant and quotable. That doesn’t necessarily make him right.
"Mamma" stands test of time
Think back to the fall of 2001. America needed comfort food to deal with the 9/11 aftermath.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Airport meeting
Airport meeting vienna YNGAir Partners, a private- sector support group for the regional
Help Hotline crisis resource directory
Help Hotline crisis resource directory YOUNGSTOWN The Help Hotline Crisis Center’s 2012
“big brother” (9 p.m., cbs): “Big Brother,” the reality series that turns
“big brother” (9 p.m., cbs): “Big Brother,” the reality series that turns real people into science-
NEw this week
NEw this week Ice Age: Continental Drift (PG) A group of Paleolithic animal pals try to survive
Teen cast presents ‘King Stag’ at Oakland
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts will present “King Stag,” its first teen
Board meeting
Board meeting BOARDMAN The Boardman school board meets in special session at 6:30 p.m. today to
Top-to-bottom evaluation of Covelli Centre is timely
Editorial: Whatever decision Youngstown Mayor Charles Sammarone’s ultimately arrives at with regard to the
Yellow spice eases psoriasis causes rash
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I’ve been taking turmeric for psoriatic
Check the safety of supplements before use
By Trine Tsouderos Chicago Tribune Trouble in the dietary supplement manufacturing industry may
Check the safety of supplements before use
By Trine Tsouderos Chicago Tribune Trouble in the dietary supplement manufacturing industry may
Wednesday, July 11 (116 stories)
Man shot in head in Warren
Jamaal Manson, 34, of Stiles Street Northwest was in a room on the surgical floor of ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital Wednesday after walking into the hospital Tuesday night reporting that he had been shot in the head.
Tablack offered job in bankrupt Alabama county
Former Mahoning County auditor and administrator George Tablack is being offered a job that will require him to wrestle with more than $4 billion in debt.
Former student can sue over pepper spray incident, court rules
Former student can sue over pepper spray incident, court rules LOS ANGELES - A federal appeals
Columbiana County has its first producing well
Mahoning Valley's first producing well in Columbiana County
Pa. Spanish website covers voter ID law in English
Pa. Spanish website covers voter ID law in English
Owners of vacant properties must pay fee
Owners of vacant properties must pay fee Youngstown is requiring owners of vacant properties to
Ohio judge denies new trial in septic-tank slaying
Ohio judge denies new trial in septic-trial slaying
Illegal kidney broker faces sentencing in NJ
Illegal kidney broker faces sentencing in NJ TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New York man who admitted
Suit says Hyundai inflated gas mileage claim
Suit says Hyundai inflated gas mileage claim SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawsuit says
Hubble telescope spies fifth moon around Pluto
Hubble telescope spies fifth moon around Pluto LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s something lurking around
Double-murder trial postponed till March
Double-murder trial postponed till March WARREN At the request of the defense, the trial for a
NTSB to probe derailment of freight train carrying ethanol
NTSB to probe derailment of freight train carrying ethanol The National Transportation and Safety
Man charged with felony over fireworks
Man charged with felony over fireworks CORTLAND A Ripley, Ohio, man who allegedly ignored
Trial set for father, daughter in baseball scuffle
Trial set for father, daughter in baseball scuffle
Snack theft leads to Cincy police car chase, crash
Snack thefts leads to Cincy police car chase, crash
Anti-violence tour to visit Valley Saturday
The “Let’s Bury Violence” summer tour 2012 will be coming to the F.D. Mason Funeral Home, 511 W. Rayen Ave., at 6 p.m. Saturday. All teens and young people are invited to attend.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High Street, will serve drive-through chicken
Baby, Toddler Olympics planned
Baby, Toddler Olympics planned SALEM Salem Public Library will host the Baby and Toddler
Civil War reenactment planned July 21 and 22 in Argus Park
canfield The 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry will host the seventh biannual Civil War reenactment on
Trumbull parks to close Monday to Wednesday
Trumbull County MetroParks will close these parks Monday to Wednesday for parking lot maintenance: Canoe City MetroPark, North Leavitt Road, Leavittsburg; Clarence Darrow MetroPark, Educational Highway, Champion Township; Oakfield Trailhead on the Western Reserve Greenway Bike Trail, Hyde-Oakfield Road, Bristol Township; and the Western Reserve Greenway from Hyde-Oakfield Road north to the Trumbull/Ashtabula County line.
Warren Salvation Army designated cool spot
The Salvation Army, 270 Franklin St. SE, will provide a place to keep people out of the heat.
Grow Youngstown's 2nd annual 'Meet the Growers' fundraoser Sunday
Grow Youngstown will have its second annual “Meet the Growers” summer fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Vintage Estate Wine and Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman.
Chamber: Put all 17 charter proposals on ballot
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s board of directors is urging city council to give voters the opportunity to consider all 17 proposed charter amendments on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Blaney: ‘I think it’s the best event we have’
It may have been Sprint Cup drivers who stole fans’ hearts at Sharon Speedway Tuesday evening, but it was their sprint-car experiences that stole the show as part of a night dedicated as the Lou Blaney Memorial.
Shale study shows brine migration that’s natural, not caused by fracking
Natural underground pathways could allow salts and gases from deep Marcellus Shale formations to migrate into shallow drinking water aquifers, according to a Duke University study.
UHS binds past to present
The similarities between current Ursuline High quarterback Chris Durkin and former Fighting Irish signal caller Josh Swogger are all too familiar.
PSU scandal report due Thursday
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. A potentially explosive report into whether football coach
Lawmakers from region rip Obama over Delphi
Two area U.S. House members accused President Barack Obama’s administration of picking winners and losers at a congressional hearing to discuss the inequitable treatment given to Delphi retirees.
Armstrong associates get lifetime sports bans
Associated Press With Lance Armstrong still digging in for a legal fight, the U.S. Anti-Doping
Racino takes step closer to Mahoning Valley
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state racing commission signed off on rules Tuesday
Bannister carries torch on 4-minute mile track
Associated Press OXFORD, England Roger Bannister returned to the track where he broke the
Autopsies confirm Newton Falls shooting deaths
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Autopsies have confirmed that four people killed Friday in the East
OLYMPIC ROUNDUP || News and notes
U.S. women outnumber men: During this, the summer of the 40th anniversary of Title IX, American
Kasich grants clemency to Eley
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has commuted the death sentence of a
Hubbard Block Watch learns of recent increase in cold-medicine abuse
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD City police addressed residents regarding a recent
Canfield board will seek public’s input
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Canfield Board of Education members agreed that
Warming to semiretirement at 93
After more than 60 years as an HVAC technician, Robert Thomas of Canfield now just goes out and helps people. He insists he hasn't quite retired yet.
Exalted institutions violate moral code
Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords In one of those strange coincidences that make life read like a cheap
More bad news for president
Opinion: President Obama’s attempt to spin the latest discouraging unemployment numbers as “a step in the
Fines hurt, but there may be stronger medicine for abuse
Editorial: There’s no question that $3 bil- lion is a lot of money for a drug company to pay in fines and
Hamburger fest next month
Hamburger fest next month The city of Akron will be hosting the National Hamburger Festival on
“damages” (9 p.m., directv): As if things could get any more intense on
“damages” (9 p.m., directv): As if things could get any more intense on “Damages,” the legal
Ohio’s 1st-month casino betting tops $417M
Associated Press CLEVELAND Gamblers bet more than $417 million in the first full month in
‘Damages’ comes full circle in final year
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK They created “Damages” as a coming-of-age story
It’s pizza with a purpose: Franchise owner gives back
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com BOARDMAN For about four years, he tinkered with the
Spike Lee using rare footage in Jackson documentary
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK Spike Lee worked with Michael Jackson and
A major triumph
Opinion: By Paul Tipton Los Angeles Times The announcement last week of the first definitive evidence of
Judge: Environmental appeal involving RG Steel can proceed
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. A Delaware bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday that
AVI acquires Serex
AVI acquires Serex warren AVI Foodsystems of Warren has acquired Serex Vending, the largest
Seance over the Constitution
Opinion: The Framers created a Federal Government of limited powers, and assigned to this Court the duty of
With Wade out, Westbrook may fill his role
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Russell Westbrook was so good in Game 4 of the NBA Finals that Kobe
NTSB: Neglect caused spill
Associated Press DETROIT The Canadian operator of an oil pipeline that ruptured in southwestern
YGDNA: Staffing levels are unsafe
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown General Duty Nurses
Let’s hear more specifics
Opinion: Let’s hear more specifics Toledo Blade: President Obama’s campaign swing through northwest Ohio
The Rolling Stones played their first gig 50 years ago this week — July 12, 1962, at
The Rolling Stones played their first gig 50 years ago this week — July 12, 1962, at London’s
4 escape injury in Austintown crash
Staff report Austintown Four people escaped a two-car crash without major injury. The
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Peter O’Toole retires from show business LOS ANGELES Peter O’Toole is retiring from
Tour to visit area
Tour to visit area YOUNGSTOWN The “Let’s Bury Violence” summer tour 2012 will be coming to the
HEALTHFUL EATING Organic meat can’t be beat
For the past few months I have had the opportunity to eat at some new places in the area. What I am learning along the way is how to tell what makes a restaurant unique.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason J. Bernat, 30, of 1677 Westhampton Drive,
Tax money shouldn’t go to the dogs
Opinion: Tax money shouldn’t go to the dogs I opened up The Vindicator the other morning and read about
A new option
A new option Drink’s columnist Brian Fry takes a closer look at Gray’s Brewing Co., the
Getting fresh
Getting fresh Last week’s sig dish was a great example of what fresh organic ingredients will give
Easy, breezy entertaining
Family Features Whether you’re having a friend or two over for a casual lunch, or hosting a
Baseball cards in Ohio attic prove rare, could fetch millions
Associated Press DEFIANCE, Ohio Karl Kissner picked up a soot- covered cardboard box that had
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD July
Tantalizing tomato tidbits
Family Features Great appetizers are full of flavor to stimulate the appetite, but not so rich
Senate Dems want tax cuts for businesses that hire
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats began trying to push a bill through the Senate on Tuesday
Patrol post focuses on violations that cause fatal crashes
Staff report SOUTHINGTON In response to the significant number of traffic fatalities so far this
Sports Grille to open in Cranberry
Staff report A new restaurant will open in Cranberry, Pa., by September, says the former owner
Austintown man is charged in break-ins
Staff report LORDSTOWN Anthony J. Fossaceca, 35, of Willow Crest Avenue, Austintown, has been
Man brought to ER with gunshot wound
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine how and why a man arrived in the
Biden faults Romney over tax returns
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Vice President Joe Biden denounced Republican presidential challenger
K.C. criticized for booing Cano
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. The relentless booing of the Yankees’ Robinson Cano by Kansas
HEALTH CARE Options for young, healthy, broke
Associated Press WASHINGTON They’re young, healthy and flat broke — and now the government says
Poland Township Park to add four baseball fields
It’s quiet during the week at Poland Township Park, with only the songs of birds and rustling breeze disturbing the silence.
Cavs pull out of multiteam trade talk
Akron Beacon Journal LAS VEGAS Shortly after reports began circulating Tuesday that the
Face-off growing sharper in Egypt
Face-off growing sharper in Egypt cairo The face-off between Egypt’s new Islamist president and
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.;
Teen’s murder trial begins
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutors and defense attorneys, during
Royal beating
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Pablo Sandoval and Melky Cabrera turned the All-Star game into
Family has had lasting role at festival
Fred Ragozzine is a lifelong resident of Girard. The 86-year-old’s memory of the annual local Mount Carmel festival stretches as far back as he can remember.
Ohio to combat drug theft in nursing homes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Attorney General Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced a plan to combat the
METRO DIGEST || Missing cousin sought
Missing man sought WARREN Roderick Lewis is asking for the public’s help to find his 28-year-old
Hagadone grievance possible
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. The baseball players’ union may file a grievance against the
Vindicator seeks prep schedules
Vindicator seeks prep schedules YOUNGSTOWN The Vindicator seeks fall schedules from area high
Board considering renewal levy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school board members expect to decide
Heat affected attendance at Trumbull County Fair
Staff report BAZETTA Attendance was down 10,000 people at this year’s Trumbull County Fair,
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Spanier says never told of abuse at Penn State
Spanier says never told of abuse at Penn State STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers for Graham
Obama campaign to open office in Boardman
Obama campaign to open office in Boardman President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign is opening
UPDATE: Four escape major injury in 2-car Austintown crash
UPDATE: Four escape major injury in 2-car Austintown crash
Campbell finance director making progress on statements
Campbell finance director making progress on statements campbell Campbell’s finance director
Kasich commutes sentence of Mahoning County killer
Kasich commutes sentence of Mahoning County killer
Baseball cards in Ohio attic might fetch millions
Baseball cards in Ohio attic might fetch millions TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) -- Karl Kissner picked up a
Witness: Driver of runaway Ohio truck saved others
Witness: Driver of runaway Ohio truck saved others AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Witnesses say the driver of
Report: 7-year-old Pa. boy shoots himself in the face
Report: 7-year-old Pa. boy shoots himself in the face
NTSB: Neglect, inaction caused huge Mich. spill
NTSB: Neglect, inaction caused huge Mich. spill DETROIT (AP) — The National Transportation Safety
Highway patrol concerned about number of fatal Trumbull crashes
Highway patrol concerned about number of fatal Trumbull crashes
Study: Medicare contractors vulnerable to conflict
Study: Medicare contractors vulnerable to conflict MIAMI (AP) — A new government report warns that
W. Pa. borough limits chairs to save parade spaces
W. Pa. borough limits chairs to save parade spaces
Ohioan gets community service in KKK confrontation
Ohioan gets community service in KKK confrontation
Trumbull County MetroParks parks closed for parking-lot maintenance
Trumbull County MetroParks parks closed for parking-lot maintenance
Ohio casinos rake in $417M in first full month of operation
Ohio casinos rake in $417M in first full month of operation
Mass. man to plead guilty in plot to blow up Pentago
Mass. man to plead guilty in plot to blow up Pentagon
Youngstown/Warren Chamber: Put all 17 Youngstown charter amendments on fall ballot
Youngstown/Warren Chamber: Put all 17 Youngstown charter amendments on fall ballot
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet for lunch at noon Thursday at Trax Restaurant,
McGarry memorial golf outing planned
PULASKI, Pa. The first Carmen J. McGarry Memorial Golf Outing is set for Saturday at Tanglewood
Lyme disease to be topic at event
Lyme disease to be featured at events A documentary, “Under Our Skin,” a dramatic tale of
Home run crown goes to a Prince
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. Detroit’s Prince Fielder became only the second player to win
Panel to hear testimony on Delphi pensions
By DAVID SKOLNICK and BURTON SPEAKMAN news@vindy.com WASHINGTON, D.C. A congressional
911 call reveals horror of murders
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS A 911 call released Monday by the Newton Falls
Mayor: City seeks Covelli sale, lease
The city expects to hire a consulting firm next week to do an operational assessment of the Covelli Centre, preparing the facility for a potential sale or lease, Mayor Charles Sammarone said.
Police have few leads in Warren shooting death
Staff report WARREN Police said they have few leads in the shooting death of Delshawn Scott, 36,
Circle of Friends
Monday’s 27th annual Children’s Mental Health Circle of Friends Foundation golf scramble was the site of a major-league reunion.
No relief: Scrappers bullpen can’t hold lead
Connecticut tied the game with a three-run eighth inning, then scored its go-ahead run in the top of the ninth to beat Mahoning Valley, 5-4, at Eastwood Field on Monday night.
Cavs eye pick in Nets trade
Akron Beacon Journal CLEVELAND When the Seattle SuperSonics used their hefty trade exception to
Cruise, Holmes reach divorce settlement
BY JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes reached a
‘No free lunch in the job market’
Opinion: One of the reasons for the popularity of political rhetoric is that everybody can be right, in terms
Obama seeks to shift election to tax debate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Facing sagging jobs numbers, President Barack Obama sought to recast
NiSource agreement with Hilcorp Energy
NiSource agreement with Hilcorp Energy houston NiSource Gas Transmission and Storage’s Midstream
Economic policy paralyzed
Opinion: By ROBERT J. SAMUELSON Washington Post WASHINGTON Wondering why government can’t restart
New music in stores this week includes:
New music in stores this week includes: v Dirty Projectors, “Swing Lo Magellan”: Frontman David
Study: Arts a $25.6M industry in Valley
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Arts and culture in the Mahoning Valley
Ohioans can right the wrong done with district boundaries
Editorial: Barring a colossal failure on the part of the group seeking to change the way Ohio’s legislative
‘Surge voters’ abandoning Obama
Opinion: By Ethan Rarick Los Angeles Times Remember the hordes of young people who were inspired by
Report: Some lose homes over as little as $400
Associated Press WASHINGTON The elderly and other vulnerable homeowners are losing their homes
‘NY Med’ takes real look at hospital work
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Every day deadly serious things happen in a
What is Confession?
Opinion: By George V. MURRY Special to The Vindicator On June 27, The Vindicator published a story about
O’Donold's Irish Pub to open downtown
O’Donold's Irish Pub will take over the space in downtown Youngstown being vacated by the Lemon Grove.
An independent streak
Opinion: Midland (Mich.) Daily News: Gov. Rick Snyder is proving to have an independent streak, and that’s a
Blades vs. legs debate rages
Associated Press LONDON Is manmade material superior to muscle? Are those blades better than
Brown touts program for veterans
Army veteran Pedro Colon Jr. says his acceptance into a new federal program to train unemployed military veterans for high-demand jobs is life changing.
AIRMEN BURIED
AIRMEN BURIED The remains are representative of six Air Force servicemen: Col. Joseph Christiano
UN envoy Annan seeks Iranian help
UN envoy Annan seeks Iranian help beirut International envoy Kofi Annan tried to rescue his
Man accused in beating of his mother-in-law
An Oak Avenue man was released from the Mahoning County jail after posting bond while the 87-year-old woman he’s accused of assaulting remains hospitalized.
Seasonal firefighters seek health coverage
Associated Press DENVER They work the front lines of the nation’s most explosive wildfires,
Judge dismisses Armstrong lawsuit
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas A federal judge handed Lance Armstrong a quick setback Monday as
New crisis looming in Egypt
Associated Press CAIRO A new showdown loomed in Egypt on Monday as the country’s highest court
US military buries airmen killed in ’65 crash over Laos
Associated Press ARLINGTON, Va. Ever since Sherrie Hassenger’s husband went missing with five
New law gives companies in US a break on pensions
Associated Press WASHINGTON A new law will let companies contribute billions of dollars less to
Stocks slide ahead of reports
Associated Press NEW YORK Edgy investors sent stocks lower Monday on Wall Street ahead of U.S.
Opening statements expected today in murder trial of teen
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Opening statements are expected today in
DETROIT SHOOTING Mom questions daughter’s fatal hug
Associated Press DETROIT The mother of a Detroit woman shot and killed while dancing with an
Judge rejects state’s bid to end ballot agreement
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal court agreement governing rules for counting provisional
CRIME FIGHTERS
Youngstown State University Police have added a new weapon to their crime-fighting arsenal.
Items from Ness are up for auction
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Massachusetts business plans to auction memorabilia from crime-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Nugent drummer charged with DUI BANGOR, Maine A drummer for classic rocker Ted
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, July 10, the 192nd day of 2012. There are 174 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ohio lottery Record sales boost money for schools
Associated Press DAYTON A year of record-high sales for the Ohio Lottery means its highest
Two face charges of prostitution
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NEWTON FALLS One of two women charged in Newton Falls Municipal
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District, regular meeting at 7 p.m., Poland Township
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce giveaway,
Police investigate shooting in Farrell
Police investigate shooting in Farrell FARRELL, PA. Police are investigating a shooting early
A case of thanks, but no thanks
Opinion: A case of thanks, but no thanks Day in and day out I read in the newspaper and hear on the TV
Water emegency ends
Water emegency ends campbell A water-conservation emergency in Campbell is over, and the city is
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Man denied parole for another 10 years
Staff report COLUMBUS Richard G. Anderson Jr., who killed Charity Agee, 18, of Youngstown and
Austintown officials OK paving contract
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Nearly four miles of township roads are included
Girard council OKs wastewater rate
Staff report Girard City council has approved a special wastewater rate for pipe maker V&M Star.
New Middletown Council places 2 levies on ballot
BY MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN Two police levy renewals — one for 2 mills
From farmhands to major league fame
Bryce Harper remembered back to Oct. 27, when just 414 fans were at Scottsdale Stadium to watch his Scorpions play the Mesa Solar Sox in the Arizona Fall League.
Monday, July 9 (89 stories)
Feds: Pa. sexter's cat-and-mouse claim is insulting
Feds: Pa. sexter's cat-and-mouse claims is insulting
Warren records its second homicide of 2012
Warren records its second homicide of 2012 WARREN Police said they have few leads in the
Detroit police chief calls fatal hug 'freak accident'
Detroit police chief calls fatal hug 'freak accident'
Two nabbed in Shenango Valley Mall heist
Two nabbed in Shenango Valley Mall heist hermitage, pa. An armed robbery in a jewelry store at
Ohio officials: More arrests in telemarketing scam
Ohio officials: More arrests in telemarketing scam
Contracts awarded for construction of new Jackson-Milton library
Contracts awarded for construction of new Jackson-Milton library
Fresh produce available Wednesday at St. Joe's Minor Emergency building
Fresh produce available Wednesday at St. Joe's Minor Emergency building
Revitalizing Youngstown forum tonight at First Unitarian Universalist Church
Revitalizing Youngstown forum tonight
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Having trouble getting online today? Call your provider
O'Donold's Irish Pub opening in downtown Youngstown
O'Donold's Irish Pub opening in downtown Youngstown
Ohio seeks public's help to test water for arsenic
Ohio seeks public's help to test water for arsenic
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS Saxon Club Branch 22 Ladies Auxiliary is looking for vendors for its fall craft show
St. Pat’s to sponsor golf outing July 23
St. Pat’s to sponsor golf outing July 23 LOWELLVILLE St. Patrick Church in Youngstown will
Boardman aims for two additional no-raise contracts for its workers
With the ink barely dry on one contract, the township now is negotiating with two other employee unions.
McCutchen, Pirates stay hot, crush San Francisco
A day before he takes part in the home run derby as part of the All-Star festivities in Kansas City, Andrew McCutchen put on a show for the home fans.
M.V.’s fortunes rise with temps
While the recent heat wave has greatly altered most outdoor activities throughout the Mahoning Valley, it has been business as usual for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers.
GOING to the DOGS
After having no enclosed dog parks, Mahoning County soon will be home to two — one in Austintown, the other in Boardman.
Pelini on FBS playoff: ‘It doesn’t work’
Over the last few months, as college football’s leadership was debating the merits of a four-team playoff versus an eight-team playoff, adding a plus-one or keeping the current setup, Nebraska coach Bo Pelini was one of the few voting for “none of the above.”
Perez can’t hold Tribe lead
Perfect in converting save opportunities since opening day, Chris Perez was probably due for a bad day.
Greek Summerfest endures the heat in flavorful fashion
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The extreme heat hurt attendance at
What now for Obamacare?
Opinion: By Robert Gillette Special to the Vindicator Vindicator readers who are concerned about the
COMPUTER SOFTWARE Forget malware check? Helplines are ready
Associated Press WASHINGTON Internet providers have plans to help their customers today and
China’s premier warns of further economic slowdown
Associated Press BEIJING China’s economy faces “huge pressure” to slow further despite stimulus
Sandusky’s trial is over, but Penn State’s is just beginning
Editorial: Jerry Sandusky, the Penn State as- sistant football coach who used his position to prey on
A test for Egypt’s president
Opinion: With the election of the first Islamist president in Egypt’s history, the Muslim Brotherhood’s
Help the spouses
Opinion: By Michelle Obama Baltimore Sun Shelly Snell is a registered nurse. She’s been married to Navy
video game reviews
“the amazing Spider-man” Grade: C Details: Activision, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, $59.99
Author offers reasons in new book WHY YOU’RE NOT MARRIED
By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK In 2011, writer Tracy McMillan wrote an article
Farmers in Ohio seek fast action on $500B bill
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Senate has passed a farm bill with
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
Truth is the best medicine
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday The legal battle over President Barack Obama’s health care law may be
Greek government wins confidence vote
Greek government wins confidence vote athens, greece Greece’s new three-party coalition
Record corporate profits to end
Associated Press NEW YORK For almost three years, no matter what has rattled the financial
Mayberry endures
Opinion: Mayberry endures Louis Post-Dispatch: For people of a certain age, and with reruns, even for their
6 NATO members killed in Afghanistan
6 NATO members killed in Afghanistan kabul A bomb in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday killed six
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Spidey swings back with $140M launch LOS ANGELES Your new friendly neighborhood
QUOTABLE CHAD OCHOCINCO, Dolphins WR, tweeting about his bride during his recent wedding:
“What if Evelyn Lozada is a runaway bride when I get out there and I’m stuck looking good all by
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, fresh produce giveaway,
Ernest Borgnine, star of ‘Marty,’ dies at 95
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Ernest Borgnine, the beefy screen star known for blustery, often
Car buffs take a fabulous ride back to the ’50s
Like many healthy marriages, Kenny and Jeanie Hill’s relationship has many compromises — even when it comes to their 1934 Chevrolet Coupe’s paint color and engine type.
Storm halts W.Va. power restoration
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Appalachian Power says efforts to restore service to
Allmendinger silent after positive test
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. AJ Allmendinger was silent Sunday, a day after NASCAR
Democrats want Romney to explain offshore accounts
Associated Press SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. Mitt Romney privately raised millions of dollars from New
mlb roundup | Sunday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 11, White Sox 9 CHICAGO Colby Rasmus hit one of four Blue Jays
INSIDE
INSIDE A Grand Slam title ended in Sunday’s historic and riveting Wimbledon final, only it was
Federer wins 17th major title
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England A Grand Slam title drought did indeed end in Sunday’s
Tough ID laws could block votes
Associated Press When Edward and Mary Weidenbener went to vote in Indiana’s primary in May, they
Years Ago
Today is Monday, July 9, the 191st day of 2012. There are 175 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Soap Box Derby displays cars for its 75th
Associated Press AKRON All-American Soap Box Derby officials are showing off some old cars,
sandlot roundup | Recent games
CABA World Series Ohio Yankees 9, Creekside 8 For Creekside, Zarley Zalenski had four hits and
Crackdown on crime is working
Opinion: Crackdown on crime is working Mayor Charles Sammarone, Police Chief Rod Foley and others involved
Lab named after frat
Lab named after frat YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will name a Kilcawley Center
150 demonstrators lead to temporary shutdown of Pa. rig
Associated Press CLEARFIELD, Pa. Protesters demonstrating against hydraulic fracturing at a
There’s no gain from the pain
Opinion: PHOENIX The federal government is a bull that has found yet another china shop, this time in
Shepherd of the Valley marks 40th anniversary
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A local health care services organization
Major movies’ release delayed
By Ben Fritz Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Four of Hollywood’s biggest 2012 movies are on
States fight prescription ‘tourists’
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio As he sat in the doctor’s office, ex-boxer and weightlifter
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Reward offered for Montana truck stop dinosaur MISSOULA, Mont. The folks at Hi-
Power starts to return in Ohio regions
Associated Press COLUMBUS Power is coming back to areas of central and southwest Ohio more than
bridge
bridge Weekly Quiz Answers Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA Q uK 9 5 vQ 9 8 3 wJ 7 6
Farmhouse tours open in effort to save it
Associated Press HUDSON, Ohio An old farmhouse in Northeast Ohio is opening for its first public
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 7 p.m., township administration building,
History ripped to shreds
A small AND family-owned Cortland document-shredding company is helping Mahoning County solve its perennial problem of insufficient space for storage of paper court documents.
Crafted with care
Most people drive by without a second glance, but if you slow down and look closely, one of the area’s finest craftsmen and cabinet makers is Andre Silver’s Cabinet Makers, 1029 Market St.
Sunday, July 8 (84 stories)
Ernest Borgnine dies at 95; starred in ‘McHale’s Navy’ with Youngstown actor
Ernest Borgnine dies at 95; starred in ‘McHale’s Navy’ with Youngstown actor Associated Press
31,000 remain without power eight days after Ohio storms
31,000 remain without power eight days after Ohio storms Associated Press COLUMBUS Power is
Fraternity raises $100K for renovations to YSU Kilcawley Center
Fraternity raises $100K for renovations to YSU Kilcawley Center Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Jewish council seeks Holocaust survivors in Mahoning Valley
Jewish council seeks Holocaust survivors in Mahoning Valley Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Niles SCOPE Senior Center, 14 E. State St., is offering free hearing tests for anyone age 55 and up
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Great Hall at St. Nicholas Church on Fifth
Contra dance band to perform at library
Contra dance band to perform at library LEETONIA Members of “Magic Feet,” a Cleveland contra
Clubs for Kids Golf classic will aid children’s hospital
POLAND The second annual Clubs for Kids Golf Classic will kick off Aug. 1 and will benefit Akron
Applications are being taken for Cinderella Ball debutantes
BOARDMAN The Junior Civic League will sponsor its 57th annual Cinderella Ball on Nov. 23 at Mr.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY LB Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park with
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning meets at noon for a sack lunch. The program is a tour of the Butterfly House
Yellow Brick Place Awareness Day will promote cancer center
SCHEDULE 1 to 2 p.m.: Entertainment and refreshments. 2 p.m.: Introduction of Yellow Brick Place
Friends of Fellows’ garden party combines "Beauty and the Beets"
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Many visitors to Fellows Riverside Gardens are struck
Shepherd of the Valley marks 40 years of growth in Valley
Shepherd of the Valley marks 40 years of growth in Valley By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com
Boardman looks for more wage-freeze contracts with its workers
Boardman looks for more wage-freeze contracts with its workers By Ashley Luthern
Check for malware on your computer by midnight tonight or risk shutdown
Check for malware on your computer by midnight tonight or risk shutdown Associated Press
U.S. Rep Barney Frank marries longtime partner
U.S. Rep Barney Frank marries longtime partner Associated Press NEWTON, Mass. U.S. Rep.
Notareschis mark 50th anniversary with family event
POLAND Mike and Maria Notareschi of Poland celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding with a
Saturday storms promt multiple calls in Salem
Salem had 23 storm-related calls Saturday evening, city police and fire departments said.
Motorcycle, car crash on Belmont
A car and a motorcycle crashed on state Route 193 (Belmont Avenue) just south of Tibbetts-Wick Road, Liberty Township police reported.
Campbell residents asked to conserve water
Residents are asked to conserve water until a water emergency in the city is over sometime today, said city Administrator Jack Dill.
Pavlik pounds out 40th career victory
By Bruce Bourquin sports@vindy.com Carson, CAlif. Kelly Pavlik came into Saturday’s super
Valley has its ups and downs on lists in US
By Burton Speakman and Karl Henkel bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown As a city in transition,
REMEMBERING BOB ROTH
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Bob Roth Memorial Boxing Tournament has grown
Youngstown's Festival of the Arts attracts despite heat
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University campus was
Scrappers tame Tigers
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com NILES The Mahoning Valley Scrappers entered Saturday’s game
Bats, dying trees cause Rodgers Park closure
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com ellport, pa. Rodgers Park, also known as The Hole, was
Mineral rights are issue for drilling in Pa. parks
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com harrisburg, pa. Pennsylvania’s 120 state parks have been
ON AREA DIAMONDS | Youth baseball and softball roundup
Astro Falcons 4, Kuboff & Associates 0 — Nick Revak tossed a two-hit shutout in the first game of a best-of-three series. Carrington Bell hit a RBI double and scored twice while Gino Devencenzo had two hits for the Falcons.
Fireworks spook horse at Trumbull fair, injuring deputy
Staff report BAZETTA The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office plans to file felony charges Monday
Jimenez ignores heat to baffle Rays batters
Associated Press CLEVELAND While fans endured sweltering heat, Ubaldo Jimenez looked at the
Former Youngstown resident pens his first novel
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 45-year-old man who once called
McDonald earns 4th straight win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James McDonald takes the mound every five days with a chip on his
METRO DIGEST || Job fair Wednesday in Youngstown
Job fair Wednesday YOUNGSTOWN One Step to Life Inc. will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
METRO DIGEST || Amish man drowns
Amish man drowns BAZETTA Police using boats recovered the body of a 21-year-old Amish man in
Lack of ramp hampers Boardman woman's life
Barbara Boback, who uses a wheelchair, has faced obstacles in her quest to have a permanent ramp installed at the entrance to her condominium complex on West Boulevard in Boardman. The condo association there told her she would have to pay for it herself. A temporary ramp has been provided but she said it requires help from another person.
record reviews
Chris Brown Album: “Fortune” (RCA Records) Grade: C One of the best songs on Chris Brown’s
30 dead as heat wave bakes US
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Americans dipped into the water, went to the movies and rode the
Non-violent offenders get a second chance in Ohio
Opinion: Some formerly incarcerated offenders in Ohio have had a difficult, if not impossible, time finding a
Editor Todd Franko’s column will return next week on Page A2.
Editor Todd Franko’s column will return next week on Page A2.
Obama again takes on China
Editorial: President Barack Obama brought his re-election campaign to the Mahoning Valley Friday with a speech
Area running calendar
Area running calendar JULY Saturday — Woolly Mammoth 5K at 9 a.m. at Shadyside Campground,
Feds must come clean on Antonini
Opinion: It has been a year since Lisa Antonini, former treasurer of Mahoning County and former Democratic
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. A couple of deaf ladies live in a retirement home where I volunteer. To communicate, they write
Last Junior qualifier
The 2012 Greatest Junior Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank has rolled through
Headphone amplifiers for watching TV
Q. I read your article about wireless surround sound and believe it may be possible to adapt your
Patriot Water still under the gun from ODNR and EPA
Editorial: The Ohio Environmental Protec- tion Agency and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources understand,
Ellwood City author writes children’s book
Ellwood City author writes children’s book ELLWOOD CITY, PA. “Jackson Adventure Goes Cow
Some ‘think tanks’ don’t think
Opinion: Some ‘think tanks’ don’t think I’m used to be stunned at the distance conservatives will go to
Cage bio explores Zen Buddhist influence
Associated Press “Where the Heart Beats: John Cage, Zen Buddhism, and the Inner Life of Artists”
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 30
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn (Crown) 2. “Wicked Business” by Janet
Years Ago
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GUSHER IN TOURISM
McClatchy Newspapers PARKER, Texas Since the Ewings returned to the small screen a few weeks
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Trumbull County Fair, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Highlights of this final
MIKE MCCARTNEY’S VIEW
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Mike McCartney has a sense of humor and wonder that come
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. We get a kick out of the Mr. Noodle character on “Sesame
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.
INSPIRED BY WATER
By John-John Williams IV The Baltimore Sun BALTIMORE With so many home mortgages underwater,
USA adds Griffin, Iguodala and Harden
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Blake Griffin, Andre Iguodala and James Harden were chosen Saturday
Choi shoots 62, takes control of U.S. Open
Associated Press KOHLER, Wis. Na Yeon Choi was just a kid when Se Ri Pak won the U.S. Women’s
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New Complaints First National Community Bank v. Amy Keener et al,
U.S. Open champion has Greenbrier lead
Associated Press WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. Webb Simpson likes the way he’s avoiding bogeys
AROUND THE HORN Saturday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 6, Red Sox 1 Red Sox 9, Yankees 5 BOSTON Newcomers Pedro Ciriaco and
Tax man to police health care law
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold most of President Barack
Brit Wiggins takes Tour lead
Associated Press LA PLANCHE DES BELLES FILLES SKI STATION, France Bradley Wiggins gave Britain
Boy killed by tombstone was helping his father
Boy killed by tombstone was helping his father park city, utah A 4-year-old Utah boy was helping
Most of Britain will eye Murray in Wimbledon bid
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England The Brits know how to stage a coronation, and they’ll do so
Gambles, Game go together
After last week’s column about how golf could be used as a fund-raiser for good causes, my mind started thinking about other ways golf and money “go together.”
There’s new optimism about stemming spread of AIDS virus
Associated Press WASHINGTON An AIDS-free generation: It seems an audacious goal, considering how
Healthy Serena wins 5th Wimbledon title
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England For Serena Williams, the low point came in early 2011, when
FACTS ON AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The Americans with DISABILITIES ACT is the federal civil-rights legislation protecting the rights of
Stewart’s late move secures win at Daytona
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. There was no fire or rain. Still, another frantic finish
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LEADERSHIP Foundation president Joe Warino, Canfield city manager, was elected
Libyans conduct first nationwide vote in decades
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Jubilant Libyans chose a new parliament Saturday in their first
To Afghanistan, US delivers a ‘powerful commitment’
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The U.S. designation Saturday of Afghanistan as its newest
area calendar
JULY Monday — The 27th Children’s Circle of Friends Foundation’s Celebrity Golf Classic at The
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12 car break-ins in Struthers Friday night
Police discovered 12 cars were burglarized in the Hamilton Lake and Runge Boulevard area of the city sometime Friday night.
Amish man drowns in Mosquito Lake today
Police using boats recovered the body of a 21-year-old Amish man in Mosquito Lake Saturday after he jumped in the water from a boat to cool off.
Deputy hurt during illegal fireworks show tonight at Trumbull fair
The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office plans to file felony charges Monday against the operator of the rodeo that performed at the Trumbull County Fair Friday night after an illegal fireworks show spooked a horse ridden by a mounted deputy who suffered multiple injuries.
East Side fire destroys house
Youngstown firefighters battled a blaze at 1561 Clay Street on the East Side starting at 9:24 p.m. Friday.
Indians’ Jimenez beats Rays 7-3
Indians’ Jimenez beats Rays 7-3 CLEVELAND (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez struck out eight over six innings
2 injured in motorcycle crash in Mesopotamia
A man and woman riding a motorcycle were injured during a 10:20 p.m. crash Thursday on state Route 534 in Mesopotamia Township.
McDonald cruises as Pirates top Giants 3-1
McDonald cruises as Pirates top Giants 3-1 PITTSBURGH (AP) — James McDonald scattered four hits
Youngstown air quality dangerous tonight, agencies warn
The Eastgate Regional Council of Governments is warning Youngstown residents of unhealthy levels of ozone this evening.
Job fair Wednesday for health care workers
One Step to Life Inc. will host a job fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at its offices at 3610 Southern Blvd.
SOCIETY DIGEST | Adults will get crafty
Adults will get crafty SALEM The adult Getting Crafty class will make refrigerator magnets from
Crystal Batchelder, Shawn Sturgeon to wed Aug. 4
The engagement of Crystal Marie Batchelder and Shawn Joseph Sturgeon, both of Cortland, is being announced by their parents.
Lanney-Clemmer wedding plans are announced
NEW WATERFORD Howard E. and Lisa J. Lanney of New Waterford are announcing the engagement and
Erica L. Truitt to be bride of Andrew D. Foor
BERLIN CENTER Erica Lisa Truitt and Andrew David Foor, both of Berlin Center, have announced their
Elizabeth Carr | Chris Conner
OHOKA, NORTH CANTERBURY, NEW ZEALAND Elizabeth Carr and Chris Conner, both of Wellington, New
Amy Polkovitch | Andrew Harman
CANFIELD Amy Lynn Polkovitch of Columbus became the bride of Andrew Joseph Harman, also of
Mosquito Lakeview Discovery Day July 21
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mosquito Creek Lake will have its annual Mosquito Lakeview Discovery Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 21 to expose the public to nature and the Lakeview Recreation Area.
YSU's new bike patrol to be introduced Monday
Youngstown State University will introduce its new bike patrol at 1 p.m. Monday.
PNC Day in the Park Sunday in Columbiana
The PNC “Day in the Park” will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday in Firestone Park, 347 E. Park Ave. River Hawk will provide the music as part of the summer concert series at the park’s gazebo.
Two New Castle fires suspicious
Two fires within two hours of each other are suspicious, though they have not been ruled arson, fire department officials reported.
Pavlik’s career comeback continues tonight on HBO
Super middleweight boxer Kelly Pavlik has a more accomplished background and a 4 1/2-inch height advantage over New Yorker Will Rosinsky, but tonight will be no less important than any of his recent fights.
Poland man who introduced Obama violated ‘trade secrets,’ owes company
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com POLAND The man who introduced Barack Obama in Poland on
Scrappers can’t hold off IronBirds’ comeback
Scrappers can’t hold off the IronBirds’ comeback By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com NILES
ODNR, DeWine could take action against Patriot Water in Warren
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com warren Patriot Water Treatment could face action from
Ursuline ministries volunteers get more than they give
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Volunteers in ministries sponsored by the
Inside the ropes with ...Jason Kokrak
Today: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 68 Friday to move to even par at the Greenbrier Classic at the Old White TPC in Sulphur Springs, W.Va. His round included four birdies and two bogeys. Kokrak just missed making the cut, which was set at 1-under. He shot a 2-over 72 in Thursday’s first round.
Penn State inquiry findings expected soon
Associated Press state college, pa. Penn State’s internal investigation into the Jerry Sandusky
Lawyers to argue on use of suspect’s statements
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prosecution and defense lawyers will argue
Wean grant will help revive Crandall Park neighborhood
Staff report WARREN The Crandall Park South neighborhood will be reviving its identity with
Riding with … Dave Blaney
Qualifying: The Trumbull County native qualified 34th position for today’s Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway. He had a fast lap of 190.118 mph. Today’s race begins at 7:30 p.m. with TNT’s coverage beginning at 6:30.
Pirates’ resurgence among several new storylines of 2012
The Pirates’ resurgence is among several new storylines of 2012 Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS
Trumbull entities get 0-percent loan
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office and several townships will benefit
Woman suspected in four armed robberies
Staff report LIBERTY Township police said a woman is the prime suspect in at least four armed
Business owner’s widow sues driver of car that hit him
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The widow of a towing company owner, who was struck and killed by a car
Five dead in family tragedy in Newton Falls
Tina Brazzon, left, stands with neighbor Chris Sullivan Friday afternoon after she learned that her brother, Rikki Cogley, his wife, Kathy Cogley, and one of Kathy’s children, Everett Greathouse, had been killed in the house next door. The house to the right is Tina’s. The house to the left is where the three were killed.
RESTING PLACES
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Photos and paintings have captured picturesque
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Already thin U.S. roster takes hit with Paul injury
Associated Press las vegas The U.S. men’s basketball team held its first practice Friday, and
High schools must change
Opinion: By Marc F. BERNSTEIN Newsday It’s time for the next big thing in education, a true revolution in
Will attacks on Romney work?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Remember the Outsourcerer? He was that guy from the Democratic Party, dressed up like a
More states freed from education law
More states freed from education law SEATTLE Although more than half the states are now exempt
MORE WEAN GRANTS | Also funded
These initiatives also have been awarded money from The Raymond John Wean Foundation in its latest
PLAYING FOR HISTORY
Federer advances to 8th final, while Murray makes 1st Associated Press wimbledon, england
Coke Zero victory may go to the biggest jerk
By GEORGE DIAZ ORLANDO SENTINEL Daytona, Fla. Please ignore all your friends on your race team
Boardman food plant pleases president
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman President Barack Obama was genuinely interested in
News shows
News shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Govs. Martin O’Malley,
Sagan avoids pileup, wins crash-filled stage
Associated Press METZ, France Peter Sagan of Slovakia avoided a bloody, across-the-road pileup
Heat wave kills three in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s heat wave has turned deadly, a coroner said Friday as he blamed
Midwest can’t get any relief from heat
Associated Press DETROIT When the air conditioner stopped in Ashley Jackson’s Southfield, Mich.,
WFMJ, DISH Network fail to reach deal
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN DISH Network is no longer carrying 21 WFMJ-TV and its sister station,
Sunken yacht to be raised
Associated Press OYSTER BAY, N.Y. A sunken yacht on which three children died during an
Disabled residents in peril
Opinion: Belleville (Ill.) News-Democrat: There ought to be a law. People often say that when they hear about
Hunt parking lot
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north side shooting Other defendants
Here are the other defendants charged with various crimes related to the Feb. 6, 2011, shooting
Simpson leads; Woods misses Greenbrier cut
Associated Press white sulphur springs, w.va. One week after he won for the third time this
Scott snaps record hitless streak; Rays clobber Masterson, Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Luke Scott snapped his team-record hitless streak with a two-run
newsmakers
newsmakers Dead heat in ratings for morning shows NEW YORK During a tumultuous time in morning
Stones drummer Watts keeps it jazzy
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Even though he’s played in the same rock ‘n’ roll
Bedard struggles as Pirates fall to Giants
Associated Press pittsburgh When Erik Bedard’s breaking ball behaves, the left-hander has the
Farmers concerned over dry conditions
Associated Press CINCINNATI Though farmer John Hoffman hopes forecasts of more hot temperatures
ursuline sisters | Volunteers in ministries
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown, 4250 Shields Road, Canfield, have an intern/volunteer program
Study shows instability in Ohio’s economy
Staff report youngstown Ohio showed a record level of instability during 2010, while ranking in
U.S. apologizes to Pakistan; Afghan supply lines reopen
Editorial: For the past seven months, the crucial supply routes from Pakistan to Afghanistan have been closed
Zimmerman leaves Fla. jail on $1M bond
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Neighborhood-watch leader George Zimmerman was released from jail
Stage ‘Exorcist’ no head turner
By MIKE CIDONI LENNOX AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Forget the movie. This “Exorcist” is
Wie’s charge puts her 1 stroke off lead
Associated Press kohler, wis. Even as she climbed into the lead in the second round of the U.S.
Wick churches
Wick churches youngstown First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., will host the annual Wick
“There’s good weed [marijuana] everywhere in the world, but my God, these Americans are
“There’s good weed [marijuana] everywhere in the world, but my God, these Americans are brilliant.”
Jobs data set tone for race
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Disappointing job growth jolted the presidential campaign four
Williams looking to cap career comeback
Associated Press wimbledon, england More than once during the past fortnight, Serena Williams
Economy adds only 80,000 jobs in June
Associated Press WASHINGTON The American job machine has jammed. Again. The economy added only
ON THIS DATE
Today is Saturday, July 7, the 189th day of 2012. There are 177 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Magazine to stop altering bodies in photos
Associated Press NEW YORK Score one for girl power. A 14-year-old Maine ballet dancer who led
Breathe Carolina PLUGS INTO WARPED TOUR
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com What a difference a decade has made for David Schmitt.
“The Dog Whisperer” (8 p.m., national geographic): Cesar Millan launches the final
“The Dog Whisperer” (8 p.m., national geographic): Cesar Millan launches the final season of “The
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard L. Lehman Jr., 25, of Columbus, and Desiree
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the area Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
Birthdays
Birthdays Band leader Doc Severinsen is 85. Drummer Ringo Starr is 72. Singer-guitarist Warren
METRO DIGEST || Cancer benefit for Nancy Guerini
Cancer benefit HOWLAND Leon’s Sports Bar and Grill, 111 Niles-Cortland Road, is hosting a cancer
God will calm our storms
“Out of control” is a contemporary phrase used to describe people, situations or circumstances.
Father Walker gets national award
Staff report youngstown The Rev. James Walker’s “The Word” Scripture reflection columns in the
Deal provides compensation to former baseball players
Opinion: Major League Baseball’s annual midsummer exhibition, the All-Star Game, is Tuesday. Millions will
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA Q uK 9 5 vQ 9 8 3 wJ 7 6 2 The
Amid dreary news on jobs, president in Poland puts sunny spin on economy
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com POLAND On the same day the U.S. Labor Department reported
Witnesses praise driver killed in Akron crash
Associated Press AKRON The driver of a 12-wheel dump truck sounded his horn and frantically
Owner of restaurant in Akron dies hours after visit by Obama
Associated Press AKRON An Ohio restaurant owner who hosted President Barack Obama for breakfast
Friday, July 6 (113 stories)
Fundraiser for Nancy Guerini Saturday
Leon’s Sports Bar and Grill, 111 Niles-Cortland Road, is hosting a cancer benefit for Nancy Guerini from noon to 6 p.m. today.
AFSCME Local 1143 contract vote Tuesday
A contract ratification meeting for members of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1143, which represents workers in the Youngstown City Schools, will be at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday at Chaney High School, 731 S. Hazelwood Ave.
Federal Square closed Sunday for Fallen Officers run
The east, west, north and south sides of Federal Square in downtown Youngstown will be closed from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday for the Blue Knights Association’s Our Fallen Officers Memorial Run.
Five confirmed dead in Newton Falls shootings
Five confirmed dead in Newton Falls shootings NEWTON FALLS About 5 p.m., Police Chief John
Pavlik, Rosinsky both tip the scales at 168.2 pounds
Pavlik, Rosinsky both tip the scales at 168.2 pounds.
Coroner called to Newton Drive in Newton Falls
Coroner called to Newton Drive in Newton Falls NEWTON FALLS Newton Falls police have removed a
Yellow Creek Theatre's 8th season opens tonight
The parking lot and area behind the Poland Library are about to get a little busier during the library’s off-hours.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday at
Motorcycle run to benefit Hospice
Motorcycle run to benefit Hospice AUSTINTOWN The fifth annual charity motorcycle Run for
Downtown streets closed today for Sports HOF event
North Phelps Street between Commerce and West Federal streets will be closed for the Mahoning Valley Italian American Sports Hall of Fame event from 5 p.m. today to 1 a.m. Saturday.
Snake loose in Warren family's apartment
A family living in the Candlelight Apartments on Berkshire Drive Southeast may not sleep well if they don’t soon discover where a 30-inch brown and black snake went.
Four more golfers earn date at Trumbull Country Club
The rumbles of thunder and cracks of lightning from midweek thunderstorms gave way on Thursday to the chiming pings of tee shots and green-denting thuds of approaches.
‘I’ll take the back roads’
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD Mary Carasi of Illiniois Avenue in this city
Scrappers singe Birds
Mahoning Valley pounces on Aberdeen’s pitchers By matthew peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com Niles
Near-100 temperatures today add to summer of discontent
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Temperatures could reach record-breaking
Youngstown officials scrutinize charter proposals
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council’s legislation committee could
Astro claims Class B title
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com Struthers Astro Falcons pitcher Tanner Love was faced with a
YSU to induct Giles, six others
Staff report Youngstown Three former football players will be among the seven who will be
OEPA: Patriot can’t send brine to city plant
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com warren The fight between Patriot Water System and the
McDonald cleaning business supports cause
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com During her time working as a special- education teacher,
Singh sizzles at Greenbrier
Associated Press WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. Vijay Singh and Jeff Maggert sent reminders that
Choo and Tomlin power Cleveland past Tampa Bay
Associated Press CLEVELAND Despite some flaws, the Indians are staying near the top of the AL
Youngstown-Mahoning consolidation deal could come by Oct. 1
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city already is discussing a
Youngstown firefighters battle 4 blazes within 12 hours Thursday
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN In an effort reminiscent of the battle against a string of overnight
Roads to close for Lowellville festival
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com lowellville The box truck was not supposed to be on the
Romney stand-ins stump ahead of Obama's visit today
President Barack Obama will be making several stops in the Mahoning Valley today as part of his "Betting on America" bus tour. He is expected to talk about his efforts over the last three years to get our economy back on track, saving the auto industry, investing in manufacturing, and bringing jobs back to America.
Woody Allen’s ‘Rome’ is so-so
By Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune If it’s a zinger capped by the phrase “leper colony,” if
Wilkins reigns as Hilltop Elementary math champ
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students entered
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Liberty Neighborhood Block Watch, 12:30 p.m., township administration building,
Designer honored by fashion magazine
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield native Katherine Wolfe, of Custom by Katherine,
Betrayal by the chief justice
Opinion: Betrayal is hard to take, whether in our personal lives or in the political life of the nation. Yet
Out of tragedy, some hope
Opinion: WASHINGTON This is the saddest story you will ever read about how a bill becomes law. It should
Workshops help local producers market, sell food
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Local farmers and other food producers
Serena aces No. 2 Azarenka to reach Wimbledon final
Associated Press Wimbledon, England Serena Williams wins with so much more than serving, of
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS h McConaughey, wife expecting a baby NEW YORK Matthew McConaughey and his wife,
Andy Griffith died of heart attack
Andy Griffith died of heart attack RALEIGH, N.C. The death certificate for Andy Griffith says
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.91 .12 Avalon
Zimmerman granted $1M bail in Fla. killing
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Using words like “false testimony” and “misled,” a Florida judge
GM Lordstown ranks in Top 10 US auto producers
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com lordstown Automobile Magazine has ranked General
GM recovery gives employees the possibility of ‘going home’
Editorial: General Motors is involved in a “reunification” effort that makes sense for the company and its
Nettie Ashelman, Trumbull GOP icon, dies at 94
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN Nettie B. Ashelman, an iconic Republican in
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Trumbull County Fair, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Highlights include a
Jurors acquit man of assaulting priest
Associated Press SAN JOSE, Calif. A man who beat up a priest who allegedly molested him as a
Malware may knock out Internet on Monday
Associated Press WASHINGTON Despite repeated alerts, tens of thousands of Americans may still
Drilling permits issued for Mahoning Valley
Staff report youngstown The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has issued two new permits for
Haven for chickens
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Some people complain that their town has gone to the dogs. Bastrop,
US auto bailout looms large as Obama rolls through Ohio
Associated Press SANDUSKY President Barack Obama’s bus trip on Thursday through northern Ohio
Sizzling Pirates blank Astros for a rare four-game sweep
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Clint Hurdle isn’t much for milestones. Still, the veteran manager
Gritty ‘Savages’ is ferocious
By Steven Rea The Philadelphia Inquirer There’s a fine line between pulp and pretense with
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over-par 72 in
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Actress-singer Della Reese is 81. Actor Ned Beatty is 75. Singer Gene Chandler is 72.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joshua D. Markota, 23, of 4300 Westford Place,
“Islamic art — mirror of the invisible world” (9 p.m., pbs): “Islamic Art:
“Islamic art — mirror of the invisible world” (9 p.m., pbs): “Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible
ON THE TRACKS This weekend’s auto races
NASCAR SPRINT CUP COKE ZERO 400 Site: Daytona Beach. Fla. Schedule: Today, qualifying
Russia balks while Syria burns
Opinion: Russia balks while Syria burns Los Angeles Times: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is putting a
Stevens, Reynolds to host theater awards
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The co-emcees for the ninth annual Marquee Awards, which honor
JUNIORS GOLF
JUNIORS GOLF Remaining events QUALIFIERS vJuly 13 (girls) and July 16 (boys): Tamer Win Golf
METRO DIGEST || Snake goes missing
Snake goes missing WARREN A family living in the Candlelight Apartments on Berkshire Drive
Court will hear appeal of teacher in Bible case
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear the appeal of a
Alumni association honors distinguished alumni
Todd Hancock, Class of 1982, and Mark Huberman, Class of 1969, were recently selected as recipients
Former restaurant to be demolished
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The former Scacchetti’s Restaurant will be
NFLPA sues league over penalties
Lawsuit for suspended trio calls Goodell biased Associated Press new orleans The NFL Players
Dum Dums at the parade
Opinion: Yes, I went to the Austintown Fourth of July Parade. Yes, I got a lot of candy. And, yes, that’s
Yellow Creek Theatre to open for 8th season
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The parking lot and area behind the Poland Library
Obama picked winners and losers
Opinion: Obama picked winners and losers Political favoritism is proba- bly the best description for the
Motive in killing might be retaliation
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking at retaliation as the
Warren man faces several charges
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Michael Lardis, the 79-year-old Parkman Road Southwest
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Today is Friday, July 6, the 188th day of 2012. There are 178 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fifth-graders show off inventions
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fifth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School
Boardman Park hosts Mommy and Me Bootcamp
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Looking for something to do with the children during the
Madcap puppets tout reading program
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Kids and adults watched the tale of Rumpelstiltskin come to
Senior artists show off paintings
The second annual senior citizen art show was held at the Davis Family YMCA on June 24. More than
Skedaddles teaches fire safety through song
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Skedaddles indoor playground combined fun and music to
Miss Freebourn, Mr. Corpa plan July wedding
Jasmine R. Freebourn and Joe E. Corpa, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement. The
Results of the parent/child scramble
Results of the parent/child scramble The parent/child golf scramble was played on June 29 at 2:30
Kay-Opperman July wedding set in Youngstown
Amber Marie Kay of Girard and Andrew Kenneth Opperman of Brookfield are announcing their engagement
Poland Idol, touch-a-truck and fireworks draw big crowds
Vocalists showed off their talents and competed for the title of Poland Idol during the Celebrate Poland event June 30. The competition mirrored the television show, American Idol, with three judges that critiqued singers’ pitch, diction, range and overall stage showmanship.
Senior center hosts car cruise-in
People flocked to see old-fashioned cars lined up at the Austintown Senior Center during the Car Cruz event June 15.
Children ‘Kinect’ with library through Olympic games
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Teamwork and cooperation were the only things necessary to
Austintown Police Blotter
June 24 Theft: $60 was stolen from a male’s wallet at Shawn’s Driving School, 14 S. Meridian Road.
Block Watch party encourages community awareness
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Austintown Block Watch hosted its fourth annual block
Boardman Sports Briefs
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic to be held on July 16 The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will be held at
Boardman Police Blotter
June 9 Arrest: While offering assistance after a vehicular accident in the 800 block of Cook
Canfield ignites spirit of America
While trying to beat the heat, thousands of people ‘Ignited the Spirit of America’ during Canfield’s Fourth of July Celebration on Wednesday. Whether they were lining the streets of the parade route, marching in the parade, listening to music, playing games or just trying to keep cool, everyone was celebrating their independence.
Senior artists show off paintings
The second annual senior citizen art show was held at the Davis Family YMCA on June 24. More than
Students explore careers at MCCTC
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Students got a sneak peek at their future careers during
Austintown community briefs
Werner named to Kent State Dean’s List Angelia N. Werner earned a place on the Dean’s List for the
Henson accepted to medical school
Henson accepted to medical school Catherine Henson, a 2012 Youngstown State University Magna Cum
Henson accepted to medical school
Henson accepted to medical school Catherine Henson, a 2012 Youngstown State University Magna Cum
Celebrate Poland adds new events
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Rainy weather didn’t hinder enthusiasm last weekend as
Poland community briefs
Alberty graduates from Cornell Cornell University has announced that Marion Alberty, of Poland,
Official touts sewer project
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com Completion of a $4.25 million sanitary sewer
Sports grille opens in Pa., still seeks Valley location
Staff report A local sports bar that recently closed will reopen in Cranberry, Pa. and is still
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic to be held on July 16
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic to be held on July 16 The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will be held at
Company files to relocate racetrack to Austintown
Staff report Penn National Gaming Inc. has filed for permission to relocate two racetracks to
Band members learn about Slavic music
Members of the Canfield Village Middle School Bands learned about the different cultures through
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic to be held on July 16
Pink Ribbon Golf Classic to be held on July 16 The annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic will be held at
Compco Industries wins league championship
Compco Industries finished the Boardman Community Baseball regular season with a 17-3 record to win
PTA sponsors second annual golf outing
On July 28, the Lloyd Elementary PTA will sponsor its second annual golf outing. All proceeds from
Skedaddles celebrates Father’s Day
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children enjoyed quality time with the special man in their
Big Reach Center raises funds through walk-a-thon
By NICOLE PADEN neighbors@vindy.com The Big Reach Center of Hope sponsored its third annual
Canfield swim team defeats Poland
Eight swimmers won three events each to spark the Canfield Swim Club to a 316-179 victory over rival
Church VBS raises funds for African children
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The needs of less fortunate children in Africa were at the
Thursday, July 5 (99 stories)
Longtime Trumbull Republican leader Nettie Ashelman dead at 94
Nettie B. Ashelman, an iconic Republican in Democratic-dominated Trumbull County, will be remembered for her passion to the political party and the county.
Cancer benefit Saturday for Nancy Guerini
Leon’s Sports Bar and Grill, 111 Niles-Cortland Road, is hosting a cancer benefit for Nancy Guerini on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Romney surrogates blast Obama at local stops
The day before Barack Obama’s visit today to the Mahoning Valley, two of Mitt Romney’s top surrogates criticized the Democratic president’s economic policies.
Bucs sweep Astros
Bucs sweep Astros PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jeff Karstens scattered four hits over eight innings and the
Youngsgtown council committee to recommend ballot questions next week
Youngstown City Council’s legislation committee could have recommendations in a week on how many, if any, of the 17 proposed charter amendments should be on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Potential Republican VP candidates blast President Obama during Niles visit
Potential Republican VP candidates blast President Obama during Niles visit
UPDATE: Youngstown firefighters battle 4 blazes in 12-hour period today
Youngstown firefighters battle 4 blazes in 12-hour period today
Ohio court to hear appeal of teacher in Bible case
Ohio court to hear appeal of teacher in Bible case
Accident closes I-80 westbound at Girard
Accident closes I-80 westbound at Girard girard An accident at 1:30 p.m. has closed the
Snakes alive! What’s under the couch?
Snakes alive! What’s under the couch? WARREN A family living in the Candlelight Apartments on
ODNR issues 2 new drilling permits in the Mahoning Valley
ODNR issues 2 new drilling permits in the Mahoning Valley
Romney and Obama camps set Valley visits
Romney and Obama camps set Valley visits NILES Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and ex-Minnesota
Man shot by Warren police pleads innocent
Man shot by Warren police pleads innocent WARREN Michael Lardis, the 79-year-old Parkman Road
Youngstown chalks up homicide No. 18
Youngstown chalks up homicide No. 18 YOUNGSTOWN City police are now investigating the 18th
Building department consolidation talks continue
Building department consolidation talks continue YOUNGSTOWN The city is already discussing a
Two new permits for horizontal drilling issued
Two new permits for horizontal drilling issued youngstown Two new permits for horizontal
Three arsons keep Youngstown firefighters busy
Three arsons keep Youngstown firefighters busy YOUNGSTOWN In an effort reminiscent of the battle
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Michael and Danielle (Zunk) Schlais of Toledo are announcing the birth of a son, Michael Edmund, on
WKTL-FM Boosters elect slate of officers
STRUTHERS The WKTL-FM Boosters had its organization meeting June 25, at which time the following
Scrappers drop storm-delayed contest
Mother Nature put a damper on the hottest team in the New York-Penn League.
Sandwich shop manufactures sense of camaraderie, family
For some of his employees, Austintown Sandwich Factory owner Joe Loree has been around since they were teenagers.
YSU to hire Jacksonville St. assistant as baseball coach
Youngstown State is bringing one of the Ohio Valley Conference’s top baseball assistants to Ohio.
Lowellville seeks upgrade of 911 network
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com lowellville On a domestic call in November, Lowellville
Astro leads lightning-delayed game
Creekside Fitness was hoping to keep the Astro Falcons from clinching their second straight championship on Wednesday night at Cene Park.
1st-place Pirates remain red hot
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Two months ago, an early two-run deficit would have had the
Probation ends early for former Trumbull engineer
Staff report WARREN A visiting judge has ended the probation of former Trumbull County Engineer
Hafner’s return sparks Indians’ rout of Angels
Associated Press CLEVELAND Travis Hafner returned to Cleveland’s lineup and the Indians’ Derek
Monitoring agency sniffs out Mahoning-Trumbull pollution
A tiny agency tucked inside Oakhill Renaissance Place serves as an air- quality watchdog for Mahoning and Trumbull counties, and its work is most noted during summer ozone alert days.
Woods tunes up at Greenbrier
Associated Press WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. A short ride to Sam Snead’s playground is what
Relays for Life reach home stretch in region
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The Mahoning and Shenango valleys have a lengthy
Agricultural machinery returns to fairgrounds to support agrarian roots of annual event
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BAZETTA It goes without saying that the Trumbull County Fair,
METRO DIGEST || Garden tour
Garden tour planned SALEM The Salem Storybook Museum will offer a Jack & Jill Summer Garden
Heat wave no damper on Youngstown's July 4th show
Downtown Youngstown was crowded with spectators watching Fourth of July fireworks Wednesday night.
A libertarian quest
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday In politics, as in children’s after-school specials, kids willing to do
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Cynthia Farrow, dismissed. State v. Ryan Meadows,
Takeover of Porsche being finalized
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Many forced into old-fashioned 4th
Associated Press MOUNT VERNON, Va. George Washington never had air conditioning, but he knew how
Minnesota goes wild as Parise, Suter ink contracts
Associated Press The Minnesota Wild were a starless team in need of a big-time jolt to get the
Tonic thwarts marauding mosquitoes
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I am very sensitive to mosquito bites, and
Healing Garden welcomes patients, public
The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Michael Gonzales can’t stop smiling and can’t say enough about the
Afghanistan’s future murky
Opinion: Will Egypt’s first democratically elected president pursue democracy? The what-might-have-beens
oddly enough
oddly enough Twitter helps find dog that took train DUBLIN When Patch hopped aboard the train
Selected local stocks
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Official: Italy doesn’t need bailout
Associated Press ROME Italian Premier Mario Monti insisted Wednesday the country doesn’t need a
Brainchild members to raise money at Inner Circle
Staff report Youngstown Two members of the musical group Brainchild, which was popular in the
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce and food
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Next: The Warren JFK graduate tees off today at 1:40 p.m.
Congress, White House fight over tanks
Associated Press LIMA, ohio Rows of sand-colored armored vehicles ready for deployment are
Lowellville sidewalk, road, infrastructure projects exceed $1M
Staff report LOWELLVILLE A major paving and sidewalk project is finished, and other projects
Obama hits road for Ohio and Pa.
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s the kind of trip President Barack Obama relishes — one that
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Tuesday. All yields given in percent.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Whiskey River, 7-11
A test of wills in Chicago
Opinion: CHICAGO The title of the nation’s largest labor union — the National Education Association — seems
Federer cruises into Wimbledon semis
After curling in a 102 mph ace to grab a two-set lead a mere 56 minutes into his Wimbledon quarterfinal Wednesday, Roger Federer casually pulled an extra tennis ball from his pocket and strolled to sit in his changeover chair for a sip to drink.
Weekend Arts Festival SCHEDULE
SATURDAY Lemon Grove stage (at DeBartolo Hall) 11 a.m.-noon: Jenny Literary Magazine open mic
Electrical union adapts to changes
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com CHAMPION Technology continues to change for those in
Lessons to be learned from plan for Cleveland schools
Editorial: Gov. John Kasich traveled to Cleveland Monday to sign a law designed to transform the troubled
Leave immigration issue alone
Opinion: The Commercial Appeal, Memphis: The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling this week in the Arizona immigration
Barclay’s former boss tells of fears in 2008
Associated Press LONDON The former boss of Barclays says other banks in October 2008 were
Bait and switch on health-care reform
Opinion: When is a tax not a tax? When President Obama says it isn’t, or when the Supreme Court says it is?
Corvettes club to have annual car show
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning Valley Corvettes and Greenwood Chevrolet will sponsor the
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Odd Couple,SDRq Victorian Players Theatre, 702 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown,
Literacy program
Literacy program warren More than one third of children enter kindergarten unprepared with basic
Couple marks 30 years hosting "German Melodies" radio show
Wolfgang Wengler and his wife, Helga, have hosted a weekly radio program of German music for 30 years on WKTL-FM 90.7.
Iron lung photo exhibit at Melnick Museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Life in the Lung,” a new exhibit at the Rose Melnick Museum at
Pieces of a Dream puts it all together
Over the past 15 years, jazz act Pieces of a Dream has played hundreds of shows; however, founding keyboardist James Lloyd vividly remembers the last time the act played Youngstown.
Bone conduction is key to innovation in hearing aids Good acoustic vibrations
By Jeff Seidel Detroit Free Press DETROIT Sara McGowen sat in a chair at Henry Ford Hospital
Leadership award for Humility of Mary
Leadership award for Humility of Mary youngstown Humility of Mary Health Partners is one of only
Bliss Hall exhibit shows art of late YSU professor
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An exhibit of art by the late Michael J. Walusis, a retired art
Art is at the heart of YSU's summer festival
Youngstown State University’s 14th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, featuring artwork, food, music and dance, will be Saturday and Sunday at and around the YSU campus.
NEw this week
NEw this week Savages (R) Pot growers face off against the Mexican drug cartel who kidnapped
‘Vincent’ tells of Van Gogh through his brother’s eyes
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Music at Madison will present the one-man play “Vincent” at 8 p.m.,
We should show our gratitude
Opinion: We should show our gratitude Shame on the individuals who were instrumental in bringing about
“Duets” (8 p.m., abc): “Duets” may have failed to hit a ratings high note,
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Years Ago
Today is Thursday, July 5, the 187th day of 2012. There are 179 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Toddler dies after he was pulled from pool
Associated Press LANCASTER, Ohio A 20-month-old boy has died a day after being pulled from an
TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR Schedule of attractions
Here are some selected highlights for each day of the fair: TODAY 9 a.m., Junior Fair Cat Show
200K still lack power in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio officials say more than 200,000 residents around the state were
Base closures save less money than projected
McClatchy Newspapers TACOMA, Wash. The round of military base closures and realignments that
Public housing agency in Pa. bans smoking
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. Residents of public housing in one eastern Pennsylvania city
Train derails near Chicago; no injuries
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POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Romney: Mandate is a tax
McClatchy Newspapers WOLFEBORO, N.H. Contradicting one of his senior advisers, Mitt Romney said
Start watering your lawn now, turf expert urges
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON The current dry spell might be taking a toll on your yard. The
OZONE FACTS AT A GLANCE
OZONE FACTS AT A GLANCE Here are some of the things ground-level ozone can do to people: Make it
Wednesday, July 4 (71 stories)
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Western Reserve United Methodist Church, 4580 Canfield Road, Canfield, will have a drive-
Megan Marsh | Dr. Andrew Powelson
GLENDALE, OHIO Megan Elizabeth Marsh of Cincinnati and Dr. Andrew Blesy Powelson of Kent exchanged
Christine Velazquez | Bryan Whitmore
YOUNGSTOWN Making their home in Wilmington, N.C., are Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Whitmore, who were
Obama to visit Poland Friday
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com POLAND President Barack Obama will talk about his efforts
Astro Falcons edge Creekside for one-game lead
— Class B baseball championship | Game 1SEmD Astro Falcons edge Creekside for one-game lead
Scrappers sweep series, again
Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, PA The hottest team in the New York-Penn League is coming back home.
Patriot gets OK to resume its operations
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com WARREN A ruling by the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals
Indians reign over Haren, Angels
Associated Press Cleveland Rookie Zach McAllister lasted six innings, overcoming a throwing
As sales burst, Valley brewer taps into new markets
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN If there’s one thing Americans can agree on
Bucs win on Sutton’s walk-off homer
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Drew Sutton hit a one-out solo homer in the bottom of the ninth and
Cruze sales for June drop 24% from ’11
Staff/wire report Detroit Sales of the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze continue to be down
Olympics already threatened by cyber threats
Associated Press London Vital computer systems for London’s 2012 Olympic Games have come under
Staff Sgt. Robert Kirkpatrick in Afghanistan watches wife give birth at Northside
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com GIRARD Even though Army Staff Sgt. Robert Kirkpatrick of
Alliance woman pleads guilty to fatal crash charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old Alliance woman pleaded
F1 driver conscious after crash
Associated Press LONDON A Formula One test driver is facing life-threatening injuries after her
Trumbull County prosecutor: Shooting was justified
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has called the
Howland Township kicks off celebration
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND The starting point for the new Howland Township History
8,000 flags usher in July 4th
John Burgan, left, and Rich Suhovecky walk down Viola Avenue in Hubbard placing flags in yards for Independence Day. Local residents said they welcomed the flags as a sign of patriotism and unity.
US apologizes; Pakistan opens up supply lines
Associated Press WASHINGTON Ending a bitter 7-month standoff, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham
Easy fix eludes outage problems
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the aftermath of storms that knocked out power to millions,
OHIO Attempt at ‘personhood’ amendment falls short
Associated Press COLUMBUS An anti-abortion group fell short Tuesday in its attempt to gather
In this era, what does July 4 mean?
By TED ANTHONY Associated Press SMITHTOWN, N.Y. In the market for new designer eyewear this
METRO DIGEST || Produce giveaway Friday
Produce giveaway WARREN The Warren Family Mission, in conjunction with Second Harvest Food Bank,
ACC announces Orange Bowl deal
— COLLEGE FOOTBALL — Associated Press Greensboro, N.C. The Atlantic Coast Conference is
Clemens denied compensation for mistrial
Associated Press WASHINGTON Roger Clemens won’t be getting back the money he spent on his first
Royals prep for MLB’s crown jewel
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO The anticipation in Kansas City is almost over: The All-Star
Paterno family demands emails
Many still defend the late Penn State football coach, cite smearing Associated Press HARRISBURG,
Revolution about equality
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords Not too long ago, Americans only dressed up in George Washington
Man wants his case sent to grand jury
Staff report BOARDMAN A 31-year-old homeless man asked a judge Tuesday to send his case to a
Main Lite Electric plans ribbon-cutting
Main Lite Electric plans ribbon-cutting warren Main Lite Electric Co. will have a ribbon-cutting
Katy Perry film gets personal
By Preston Jones McClatchy Newspapers Making a serious documentary about aggressively over-the-
FDA OKs first rapid, take-home HIV test
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first over-the-
19 kids found alone in filthy Ky. home
19 kids found alone in filthy Ky. home bowling green, ky. Authorities say a man and a woman in
Paper maps
By BARBARA RODRIGUEZ Associated Press COLUMBUS Used to be, Dad would stuff a half-dozen maps
Royal burger
Royal burger Casey Malone videotaped the Burger Review Board for her show, “Local Flavor,” while
Raid on Braceville Twp. spa results in prostitution charge
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BRACEVILLE A 52-year-old woman was led away in handcuffs Tuesday
Officials agree to continue offering inspection services
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners agreed to
Summer sparklers
Summer sparklers Sparklers aren’t just for the 4th of July. Drinks columnist Brian Fry takes a
Celebrate self-government
Opinion: By Julia Shaw Heritage Foundation Every Fourth of July, Americans celebrate with fireworks and
Kasich delivers good and bad news
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich and his budget director had good news
2 Poland buildings have new owners
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Two longtime vacant village buildings have new
7 charged with cheating at Ohio casino
Associated Press CLEVELANd Seven people have been charged with cheating on games including
INDEPENDENCE DAY | Area celebrations
Fourth of July fireworks displays and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
WRTA gets $50K
WRTA gets $50K YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration
Beating the heat
Beating the heat “Food writer Ross Morrone and his wife, Steph, are searching for that romantic
Serena slams defending Wimbledon champion
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND The sounds were new to Serena Williams, and the feeling on
Station Square’s chef offers all-round organic experience
As I continue my sig- nature-dish journey through the Valley, I think that what I enjoy the most, besides the enormous amount of food I get to devour, is the short time I get to spend with each chef.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police: Pa. woman stole cold cuts for tavern owner ROCHESTER, Pa. A western
American brand still rules
Opinion: By Robert D. HORMATS McClatchy-Tribune As we gather this week to celebrate the 4th of July, I am
Beloved actor Andy Griffith dies
By MARTHA WAGGONER Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. It was all too easy to confuse Andy Griffith
Getting to know our presidents
Opinion: Americans are drawn to explore the hidden, inner lives of their political leaders; the more
A holiday tip: Think about what we hold to be self-evident
Editorial: One of the marvelous things about the Fourth of July holiday is that it can be so many things to so
Arts will enrich your life
Opinion: By Lori Factor Special to The Vindicator Chances are we all identify with the arts in some way.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mollie Kessler School board of directors, 5:30 p.m., Kessler School, 118 E. Wood
PACK YOURSELF the perfect picnic
Family Features Food always seems to taste better when enjoyed outdoors. No matter the
Putting patents in their place
Opinion: Putting patents in their place Los Angeles Times: Congress rewrote patent law last year to reduce
Lowellville man killed in one-car accident
Staff report LIBERTY One man was killed, while another was sent to the hospital after a one-car
A new take on picnic favorites
Family Features Picnics are a perfect way to enjoy getting together with friends and family this
Home Savings takes a loss of $5.2M on loans
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings and Loan Co. revealed
Oliver Stone’s violent new film, the drug thriller “Savages,” opens Friday. It has
Oliver Stone’s violent new film, the drug thriller “Savages,” opens Friday. It has a couple of
Firefighters Homecoming to run through Saturday
Staff report McDONALD The 79th annual McDonald Firefighters Homecoming will be today through
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, July 4, the 186th day of 2012. There are 180 days left in the year. This is
Redistricting specialist: Politicians ‘rigged’ system
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A group hoping to take politicians out of the process
Dooney's Downtown Grille to open restaurant
The space that was formerly Buffalo Wild Wings will soon be occupied by a new restaurant, where the new owners say their operation will open as early as July 20.
Teens’ ‘View’ on abstinence
Members of a Canfield family will appear on ABC’s “The View” Thursday as part of a special episode on teen issues.
Tuesday, July 3 (86 stories)
Patriot Water reopens for business after ruling against OEPA
A ruling today by the Ohio Environmental Review Appeals Commission will allow Patriot Water Treatment, shut down since April 1, to reopen for business.
New downtown restaurant at former BW3 to open this month
The space that was formerly Buffalo Wild Wings will soon be occupied by a new restaurant, where the new owners say their operation will open as early as July 20.
Mahoning commissioners approve agreement with Youngstown for building inspections
Mahoning commissioners approve agreement with Youngstown for building inspections
BREAKING NEWS: President Obama to visit the Valley on Friday
BREAKING NEWS: President Obama to visit the Valley on Friday
Netflix's monthly video streaming tops 1 billion hours
Netflix's monthly video streaming tops 1 billion hours
Lowellville man killed in Liberty truck mishap
A traffic accident killed one man and sent another to the hospital.
1.4M still blacked out nationwide after broad US storm
1.4M still blacked out nationwide after broad US storm
Lake Erie monument reopens after 3-year renovation
Lake Erie monument reopens after 3-year renovation
President Obama's bus tour to make 3 northern Ohio stops
President Obama's bus tour to make 3 northern Ohio stops
Infant boy found in freezer to be buried in Ohio
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A newborn found dead in an apartment freezer in northwest Ohio is being honored at a public burial service made possible by donations.
Andy Griffith, America’s favorite sheriff, is dead
Andy Griffith, America’s favorite sheriff, is dead Actor Andy Griffith died this morning. Former
Cruze sales dip from a year ago
Cruze sales dip from a year ago Detroit Sales of the Chevrolet Cruze continue to be down
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Nominations needed for Legacy Awards
Nominations needed for Legacy Awards AUSTINTOWN Nominations for the Valley Legacy Awards must be
GENERATING SALES
Local stores had a run on generators over the weekend after a storm knocked out power to much of central and eastern Ohio.
President Obama expected to make campaign stop in Mahoning County
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN President Barack Obama is expected to make a campaign stop Friday in Mahoning County as part of his two-day bus tour through northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, according to a source with information about the event.
‘A great opportunity’
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lou Frangos, once one of downtown’s major
Anderson: Enrollment will decline in the fall
Cynthia Anderson, president of Youngstown State University, said she expects fall enrollment to decline compared to last year.
CARDINAL RULE
Canfield youth golf flexed its muscles Monday at the familiar Diamond Back Golf Course with five residents among the top seven scorers in the Greatest Golfer of the Valley juniors competition presented by Farmers National Bank.
Church fundraiser has patriotic point
The grand old flag flies high in East Palestine, where Centenary United Methodist Church is sponsoring a fundraiser with a patriotic point.
Next test for Tiger: Winning majors
For all the endless parallels between the so-called new Tiger Woods and the old one, this was one comparison he didn’t mind.
Company files to relocate 2 Ohio racetracks
Staff report Austintown Penn National Gaming Inc. has filed for permission to relocate two
Cleveland can’t solve Weaver — or Angels
Associated Press cleveland Jered Weaver was surrounded. There were baserunners at every corner
Man to be sentenced in assault
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 32-year-old Boardman man will be back
Offshore energy spurs Ohio’s economy
Opinion: By Douglas A. POLK Special to The Vindicator The Department of the Interior released the highly
A bitter but necessary reversal
Opinion: Patriots who serve their country in time of war — and plenty of Americans who love them — believe
DEF LEPPARD The real rock of ages
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Among the many people who apparently weren’t suckered
Filling the gap
To battle child hunger, local backpack program is ... By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING Independence bash Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pa., will host an old-
Sharapova loses match, top ranking
Associated Press wimbledon, england All at once, there was a frenzy of activity at a wet and
Giant drumsticks to be unveiled at show
Staff report WARREN The 900-pound drumsticks that were created out of huge poplar logs, as a
PBS film laments vanishing night sky
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK New York pedestrians tend not to look up too
Bush helps renovate center on African trip
Bush helps renovate center on African trip DALLAS Former President George W. Bush has been
Scientists say ‘God particle’ exists
Associated Press GENEVA Physicists say they have all but proven that the “God particle” exists.
Outages could last most of the week
Associated Press WASHINGTON From North Carolina to New Jersey, nearly 1.8 million people still
City police probe weekend shootings, robberies
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two shootings
Refresh Dental finalizes plans to move offices
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Refresh Dental, the dentistry services
We all lose in a police state
Opinion: By John W. WHITEHEAD Rutherford Institute If you’re dark-haired, brown-skinned and have the
Man shot in the back
Man shot in the back WARREN A 53-year-old city man suffered a gunshot wound to the upper back
US construction spending rose 0.9 percent in May
Associated Press WASHINGTON A surge in homebuilding pushed U.S. construction spending up by the
Competitive hot-dog eating could be hazardous to your health
Opinion: Competitive hot-dog eating could be hazardous to your health I read in the June 23 Vindica- tor
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD June 26
Hubbard police seek woman involved in armed robbery
Staff report HUBBARD City police are searching for a woman involved Sunday in an armed robbery
OHIO STORMS Round 2 cuts more power
Associated Press COLUMBUS When the lights began flickering during another bout of thunderstorms,
INDEPENDENCE DAY | Area celebrations
Fourth of July fireworks displays and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
oddly enough
oddly enough Michigan deploys talking urinal cakes in DUI fight DETROIT Michigan hopes to keep
Airbus to build first US plant in Alabama
Associated Press MOBILE, Ala. In the battle to dominate the global aviation industry, European
Gymnastics
Gymnastics 5 area gymnasts earn honors at nationals POLAND Zoe Weaver, Grace George and Celina
Wendle, Frazar propel Scrappers past Cutters
Staff report williamsport, Pa. Joseph Wendle went 3-for-4 with a double, two runs and two RBIs
Close smoking loophole
Opinion: Telegraph Herald, Dubuque, Iowa: Last summer, Gov. Terry Branstad announced his goal to make Iowa
Bucs’ bats are hot in 4-game series opener
Associated Press Pittsburgh Garrett Jones and Neil Walker hit back-to-back homers off the
Ohio’s Homeland Security funding drops sharply
Associated Press COLUMBUS Sharply reduced Homeland Security funding will force Ohio’s counties
Authorities probe elderly man’s shooting by police
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and
Pets in harm’s way
Opinion: By Lindsay Pollard-Post People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Last Fourth of July was a
Kasich vetoes test of painkiller drug
Associated Press COLUMBUS The decision by Ohio Gov. John Kasich to veto a $1 million pilot
Butler museum honored for holography displays
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art has been recognized for its
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newsmakers
newsmakers Anderson Cooper: ‘The fact is, I’m gay’ NEW YORK Anderson Cooper, who has been
Parents in Niles will be targeted in curfew crackdown
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Birthdays
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NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 46 percent Source: Second Harvest Food Bank
In Ohio, 46 percent of children live in families poor enough to qualify for free- or reduced-price
3 Tmb. MetroParks closed for work
Staff report WARREN Three Trumbull County MetroParks will be closed July 16-18 for parking-lot
Among the most appealing visual elements of the new Pixar movie “Brave” is the wild mane
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“Child hunger is a serious problem in Ohio, and this additional $1 million could not have come
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Warren police cite Mario Manningham
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Another victory in battle against crime in the city
Editorial: If it’s true that a picture is worth a thousand words, then the eight mug shots on the front page
Doctor opens new practice in Liberty
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Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Deana Jenkins and Cedric Sanders, Youngstown, boy, July 1.
BROWNFIELD CLEANUP Campbell picks company to handle job
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Accident in New Springfield sends several to hospital
Accident in New Springfield sends several to hospital New Springfield A serious crash at East
Downtown landlord sells shares in two landmark properties
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Penn National files for its VLT licenses, plans for Austintown
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Whiteleather, Cerimele advance in Greatest juniors
The fifth stage of the 2012 junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament teed off this morning at Diamondback Golf Club.
Rollover accident closes roads in Hubbard Township
Rollover accident closes roads in Hubbard Township
Robber gets $500 from Hubbard Subway eatery
Robber gets $500 from Hubbard Subway eatery HUBBARD Police are searching for a female suspect in
Bear seen in Newton Falls
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Troopers investigate fatal Howland one-car crash
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WORTH A LOOK
BOOK SALES Unity Church Centre, 1226 Naylor-Lloyd Road, Liberty, will have a giant book sale from
Bike run to buy supplies for schools
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Homeless man arrested on aggravated-robbery charge in Boardman
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Hot, dry days worry firefighters
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Rights to free speech upheld
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It’s full speed ahead for 2012 edition of Trumbull Co. Fair
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Ugly road trip gets pretty finish
The Cleveland Indians came to Camden Yards mired in a five-game losing streak. Worried that his players might switch into panic mode, manager Manny Acta called a team meeting to remind them that things can change in a hurry.
Truck-stop chain plans 100 liquefied natural-gas stations
TravelCenters of America LLC, which operates full- service truck stops and travel plazas in 41 states, plans to construct 100 liquefied natural-gas filling stations across the country.
Diamond Back hosts juniors
After previous stops in four surrounding counties in Ohio and Pennsylvania, The Vindicator’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley juniors competition presented by Farmers National Bank will finally tee it up in Mahoning County this week.
Kanalas’ highlights
My experience in Youngstown can be summed up with such a simple sentence, but the people I met during my internship truly made all the difference. Each individual on this page — along with the hundreds of others I photographed, worked with and interviewed — made each day unique and inspiring.
Poland official touts sewer project benefits
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Tiger passes Nicklaus on career list at Congressional
Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. The flight of his shot into the 18th green was so pure that Tiger
Event draws a crowd
If you meet Jay E. Fife of Wellsville, you also might see famous actress and sex symbol Marilyn Monroe in a way you’ve never seen her before.
Like his bands, Hartzell looking to bounce back
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com NORTH LIMA Dick Hartzell is as resilient as his Jump
Air-quality advisory issued for area today
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Censor gets a workout at the BET Awards
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Associated Press FRANCONIA, Va. A day after seeking refuge at shopping malls and movie theaters,
National Guard assists in Ohio storm recovery
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On area diamonds | Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL Tri-T Colt Bubbs-44 18, Boardman Gia Russa 8 Mill Creek 13, Bubs-44 2 Bubs-44 13,
An unexpected bonus
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Questions surround Wimbledon Week 2
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Whew. Good thing Wimbledon schedules its middle Sunday as
Ohioan’s GI dog tag from World War II found outside Rome
Associated Press CUYAHOGA FALLS Two Italian gardeners were working in their backyard this spring
Midweek July 4th: a muddle for travelers
Associated Press NEW YORK Who knew the calendar could cause so much vacation heartburn? For
Fireworks triple play for Cleveland July 4th
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For full-term infants, time in womb matters
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Then as now, bringing down gangsters takes outside help
Editorial: Fifty years ago, Youngstown was in the grip of mob warfare so intense that it earned the city a
Keselowski victory shakes things up
Associated Press SPARTA, Ky. Brad Keselowski was the only driver at Kentucky Speedway to compete
USW to honor Ryan
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Early voting for Aug. 10 set Tuesday
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Nearly 700K in Ohio without power after storms
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Bedard scuffles, Pirates lose
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Stocks having a strong year
Associated Press NEW YORK For all the scary headlines — a bailout of Spanish banks, JPMorgan’s
Valley soldier accentuates the positive
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GOP: Voters get final say on health care law
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican congressional leaders said Sunday that voters — not the
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Why such a quick reboot for ‘Spider-Man’ franchise? QUICK SPIN
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“spec ops: the line” Grade: B Details: 2K Games, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, $59.99
Fight over health-care law isn’t over
Opinion: By Tom Miller Los Angeles Times On Thursday, an unusual Supreme Court majority of “one” — Chief
Make conservation worth it
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Seminar to inform residents on fracking
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An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal
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Inmates to clean roads
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Mich. county cracks down on unlicensed dogs
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Mahoning Valley fire officials say that using fireworks could cause more grass fires than usual this
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Supervisor apologizes for ‘greed’ comments
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Valley sees cash influx BONUS BONANZA
Auto and farm dealers have been among the early beneficiaries of oil and gas revenue that has come to the Mahoning Valley.
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New ‘Spider-Man’ takes a nice, refreshing leap
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Fracking can access energy from deep below
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“America’s Got Talent” (9 p.m., NBC): Enough fooling around.
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Activists in Egypt catch a break
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The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
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Shale turns county seat into LISBOOM
A hotel, restaurant, and mobile shoe store have become front and center to economic growth spurred by Utica Shale.
How long will the shale industry last in Ohio and the Mahoning Valley?
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Tesla Exploration buys Hawk channels
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Agenda Tuesday
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View from Cleland Rock worth saving, officials say
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RG Steel workers should be wary of what they’ll get from PBGC
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A million years in the making
By PATRICK SPRINGER The Forum FARGO, N.D. The Bakken formation’s oil bonanza was triggered
Robbery suspect arrested
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July FOURTH FIREWORKS tips
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Spearmon cruises, Bolt loses at trials
Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. With a Monday runoff in the women’s 100 meters still looming over
Indians, Pirates each get 2 on All-Star team
Akron Beacon Journal BALTIMORE Chris Perez didn’t talk his way into being selected for the All-
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Phelps qualifies in 8th event
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Michael Phelps’ Olympic program is set. He’ll be going for another
Phantom Fireworks offers safety tips during dry times
Staff report youngstown Dry weather and wildfires throughout the nation have led Phantom
Here are some selected highlights for each day of the fair:
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Federal judge blocks enforcement of law
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Spain drubs Italy in Euro final
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Just like clockwork, Spain’s “tiki taka” passing game tore Italy
Class B rouNdup Recent games
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Wendle, Scrappers drop Williamsport
Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, PA. Joseph Wendle went 3-for-6 with a double and four RBIs for the
Fireworks festival starts holiday off bright at Canfield Fairgrounds
A spectacular professionally launched fireworks display set to music illuminates the Saturday night
Let the seller of mineral rights beware
Oil and gas rights expanded quickly with more than 2,500 leases signed in April in Trumbull County, and now the community also has drawn businesses that want to buy mineral rights.
Grant sought to attract daily service
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Western Reserve Port Authority will learn in the fall
VEC opens facility in Hubbard
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Ready to recycle
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‘Life in the Lung’ exhibit to open Friday at Youngstown museum
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Air-quality advisory issued for Mahoning Valley for Monday
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United Steelworkers to honor Tim Ryan for support of Bring Jobs Home Act
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Memorial run for fallen Youngstown officer Michael Hartzell is next Sunday
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Unlike many states, Ohio stays aggressive catching highway speeders from the air
Unlike many states, Ohio stays aggressive catching highway speeders from the air Associated Press
Reiser-Brown nuptials set for August
Christy Ann Reiser and Emmanual U. Brown, both of Warren, are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage.
Shannon Rockwell, Michael Harley III to wed in August
YOUNGSTOWN Shannon Rockwell and Michael Harley III, both of Youngstown, are announcing their
Laura Amero to become bride Aug. 4
The parents of Laura Elizabeth Amero, all of Boardman, and Jacob L. Zatchok, all of Berlin Center,
Kasey Cooper to wed Michael Weymer
The parents of Kasey Ann Cooper and Michael Paul Weymer are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Delon-Kwolek wedding set for August
The parents of Elizabeth Anne Delon of Boardman and Nicholas John Kwolek of Morgantown, W.Va., are
Ashley Basile, Aaron Oeken engaged
BOARDMAN David and Maria Basile of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Stephen and Rebecca Luthern will mark 25 years of marriage
POLAND Stephen and Rebecca Luthern of Poland will celebrate the 25th anniversary of their marriage
Family event honors O’Learys for anniversary
cortland Bill and Kay O’Leary of Cortland marked their 65th wedding anniversary during a family
Bertilaccis mark golden event with trips, new vows
AUSTINTOWN Michael and Donna Bertilacci of Austintown celebrated the 50th anniversary of their
Seniors earn awards at annual YMCA art show
BOARDMAN The second annual “Centered: Slightly Off-Center” senior citizen art show took place June
Group installs new president
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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
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Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11:15 a.m. Thursday for a picnic lunch at A La Cart in
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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Truck stop operator plans 100 natural-gas filling stations in US
Truck stop operator plans 100 natural-gas filling stations in US By JAMISON COCKLIN YOUNGSTOWN
Ohio prisoners to begin roadside cleanup throughout state Monday
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700K in Ohio still without power; Romney campaign begins relief effort
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Ex-Penn State president agreed not to report sex abuse, emails show
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US missile attack kills 8 suspected militants in Pakistan
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Change in latitude, change in attitude for Pavlik
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Youngstown charter changes face hazy future
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The chairman of the city council committee
Hundreds attend veterans appreciation event at Canfield Fairgrounds
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD A top priority for David W. Gilbert has been pleasing
NFL players join Chaney grad Brad Smith at annual youth camp
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Scrappers sweep back against Spikes
By MATTHEW PEASLEE mpeaslee@vindy.com NILES It’s not necessarily night and day, but it surely
Wickliffe Block Watch sponsors event
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Kids ran from emergency vehicle to
32nd Ellwood City arts festival begins
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com ELLWOOD city, pa. It was shortly before 11 p.m. Friday,
Petras: Methods could help Olympians
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com With the Olympics on the horizon, is there a place for Dr.
Pride Festival draws crowds to downtown Youngstown
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN More than 200 people marched down Market
Boardman grad Mannozzi places 5th at Olympic Trials
Staff report EUGENE, ORE. Boardman High graduate Michael Mannozzi finished fifth in the
For ex-YSU QB Jaworski, golf’s a growing passion
McClatchy Tribune PHILADELPHIA Ron Jaworski got started in the golf business a little more than
Youngstown ranks lowest in state for business, job growth
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown was the lowest-rated city in Ohio in a study of the best
MILESTONES | HONORS
MILESTONES HONORS Teacher of the year The American College of Osteopathic Internists has
Storms buffet state; 900K without power
Associated Press CINCINNATI More than 900,000 Ohio residents faced a heat wave without power
Phantom Fireworks uses Nook tablets to assist customers
Brian Brindle, manager at Phantom Fireworks on Meridian Road in Youngstown, uses a modified Nook Color Tablet to show the company’s products to customers.
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Cavs make qualifying offer to Gee, 2 others
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cavaliers have extended a $2.7 million qualifying offer to
Document in bottle appears to be will
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COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana County New Complaints Asset Acceptance LLC v. Sarah Rowe, money. Jacob
Summer & travel & tunes
Opinion: Like many dads to their kids, I extract a special affection from mine. If I were to title it,
AREA ACES
AREA ACES Karen Peters of East Palestine aced the 115-yard No. 5 at the Lake Club. She used an
AREA LAWMAKERS
A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer
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Assad question open at Syria conference
Associated Press GENEVA An international conference Saturday accepted a U.N.-brokered peace plan
‘Golden set’ lifts Shvedova; Serena next
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Absolutely perfect — 24 points played, 24 points won.
King remembered as a forgiving man
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Freedom Center gets financial help
Associated Press CINCINNATI The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is getting help
Rise in violence spurs new fears in Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD A half year after the U.S. military left Iraq, dire predictions seem to
Gas under graveyards raises moral, money questions
Associated Press COLUMBUS Loved ones aren’t the only thing buried in the 122-year-old
Toyota tops Kuboff, wins B series
Staff report STRUTHERS Edmond Pilolli had two hits and scored two runs to lead fourth-seeded
Agenda Monday
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‘O’ leads to ‘W’: Choo, Indians drub Orioles
Associated Press BALTIMORE Shin-Soo Choo singled on the first pitch of the game, and the
Alvarez slam lifts Bucs to fourth straight win
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The Pittsburgh Pirates stuck with Pedro Alvarez, and now it’s paying
Phelps tops Lochte in 200 IM
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Michael Phelps 2, Ryan Lochte 1. In their most stirring duel of
Buckeyes RB Hall cuts foot, sidelined 10 weeks
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MEN's Golf Leagues
MEN Boys of Summer (Reserve Run) — Low Gross: Larry Tusinac, Jim Scharville, Mark Isaacson 37,
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SUMMER TRAVEL Higher airfares, crowded flights expected
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Here’s what airline travelers can expect this summer: higher
METRO DIGEST || Gardening answers
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Breaking the flow of hot metal
Editorial: Breaking the flow of hot metal In a flurry of activity before ad- journing for the summer, Ohio’s
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I have a question about the Pittsburgh Steelers. Why is the logo on one side
Star Spangled Snapz
111111WHATS NEXT? For those of you who love to have fun in the sun, surely some of your best
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 24
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Wicked Business” by Janet Evanovich (Bantam) 2. “Gone Girl” by Gillian
‘Gem’ of a facility in Warren should be able to get a buyer
Editorial: RG Steel LLC’s plant in Warren has ceased operations in the wake of the company’s filing for
Johnson launches his black-family channel
Associated Press NEW YORK As the crowd counted down, Magic Johnson pulled a large, silver lever
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jackie Kennedy exhibit opens HYANNIS, Mass. A special summer exhibit on Jackie
“BET Awards 2012” (8 p.m., BET): Samuel L. Jackson is our host for the “BET
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Open-mike poetry set for arts festival
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Maroon 5 face down identity issues on album
By RYAN PEARSON AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Adam Levine knows the game. Seconds
Obama can’t be that naive
Opinion: Perhaps he was still on cloud nine as a result of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that upheld the
Fueled for change
Local company has ‘compressor of choice’ for gas industry By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com
record reviews
Linkin Park Album: “Living Things” (Warner Bros. Records) Grade: A Talk about consistency —
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Aqua Ohio sponsors Struthers Day event
Aqua Ohio sponsors Struthers Day event struthers Aqua Ohio sponsored the 15th annual Struthers
Creating a fairy garden
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Susan Bradley loves
Retooled ride is a cool blast
By Martin Miller Los Angeles Times ANAHEIM, Calif. Steps away from the honking traffic jam of
Eternally yours, Rome
By PAOLA BARISANI Associated Press ROME Woody Allen’s newest movie “To Rome with Love” casts
Enjoying the best frozen treats for summer
When it comes to taste, offerings from 365 Everyday Value, Haagen-Dazs, Dove and Walgreens led the
Truckers scramble to find workers
McClatchy Newspapers RALEIGH, N.C. A job-seeker looking through classified advertisements in
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
Employment services Jane Roqueplot, owner of JaneCo’s Sensible Solutions Career Advancement firm
Book by Maraniss details history of Barack Obama’s early life
By RASHA MADKOUR Associated Press “Barack Obama: The Story” (Simon & Schuster), by David
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In a June 24 column on Page A2 by Todd Franko, Dorothy Butler Facciobene’s name was not
We are all in this together
Opinion: Dolak’s Grocery Store was only a block away from my home. It was one of those small neighborhood
Guard helps patrol Colo. fire damage
Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Making steady progress Saturday against the most
Tiger one shot behind after strange, silent day
Associated Press BETHESDA, Md. Saturday at Congressional was not the first time Tiger Woods has
Eastern US storms kill 13, cut power to millions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions across the mid-Atlantic region sweltered Saturday in the
Scrambling for funds for causes
Welcome back Valley golfers! Based on feedback from the last two weeks, it seems like we’re
AROUND THE HORN | Saturday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 4, White Sox 0 NEW YORK Hiroki Kuroda tied a career high by striking
More than she bargained for
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