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Indians top Orioles, win series

Indians top Orioles, win series


‘Life in the Lung’ exhibit to open Friday at Youngstown museum

‘Life in the Lung’ exhibit to open Friday at Youngstown museum Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Life


Air-quality advisory issued for Mahoning Valley for Monday

Air-quality advisory issued for Mahoning Valley for Monday Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The


United Steelworkers to honor Tim Ryan for support of Bring Jobs Home Act

United Steelworkers to honor Tim Ryan for support of Bring Jobs Home Act Staff report Columbus


Memorial run for fallen Youngstown officer Michael Hartzell is next Sunday

Memorial run for fallen Youngstown officer Michael Hartzell is next Sunday Staff report


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


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Reiser-Brown nuptials set for August

Christy Ann Reiser and Emmanual U. Brown, both of Warren, are announcing their engagement and upcoming marriage.

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Shannon Rockwell, Michael Harley III to wed in August

YOUNGSTOWN Shannon Rockwell and Michael Harley III, both of Youngstown, are announcing their

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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,

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Kasey Cooper to wed Michael Weymer

The parents of Kasey Ann Cooper and Michael Paul Weymer are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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Delon-Kwolek wedding set for August

The parents of Elizabeth Anne Delon of Boardman and Nicholas John Kwolek of Morgantown, W.Va., are

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Ashley Basile, Aaron Oeken engaged

BOARDMAN David and Maria Basile of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of

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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

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Bertilaccis mark golden event with trips, new vows

AUSTINTOWN Michael and Donna Bertilacci of Austintown celebrated the 50th anniversary of their

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Seniors earn awards at annual YMCA art show

BOARDMAN The second annual “Centered: Slightly Off-Center” senior citizen art show took place June

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Group installs new president

BOARDMAN The Junior Civic League had its annual Scholarship Luncheon in June and installed Susan

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at


SENIOR CITIZENS

Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11:15 a.m. Thursday for a picnic lunch at A La Cart in


SENIOR MENUS

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

Ohio prisoners to begin roadside cleanup throughout state Monday Associated Press COLUMBUS The


700K in Ohio still without power; Romney campaign begins relief effort

700K in Ohio still without power; Romney campaign begins relief effort Associated Press COLUMBUS


Ex-Penn State president agreed not to report sex abuse, emails show

Ex-Penn State president agreed not to report sex abuse, emails show Associated Press STATE


US missile attack kills 8 suspected militants in Pakistan

US missile attack kills 8 suspected militants in Pakistan Associated Press DERA ISMAIL KHAN,


Change in latitude, change in attitude for Pavlik

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In early January, just after Kelly Pavlik moved to Oxnard,


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

A handful of NFL players join Chaney grad Brad Smith at his annual youth camp By MATTHEW PEASLEE


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.


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, July 1, the 183rd day of 2012. There are 183 days left in the year. This is Canada


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

Associated Press SANDUSKY The handwritten pages were sealed in a wine bottle when they first


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

HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, a United Way Agency, is the local resource for volunteer


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

King remembered as a forgiving man los angeles Rodney King was remembered in Los Angeles on


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

Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.


bridge

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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

Buckeyes RB Hall cuts foot, sidelined 10 weeks COLUMBUS Jordan Hall, No. 1 on Ohio State’s depth


MEN's Golf Leagues

MEN Boys of Summer (Reserve Run) — Low Gross: Larry Tusinac, Jim Scharville, Mark Isaacson 37,


Pop culture Q&A

Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. In the movie “Kindergarten Daycare” with Eddie Murphy, one


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

Gardening answers YOUNGSTOWN Ohio State University Extension office is sending experts to


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

“BET Awards 2012” (8 p.m., BET): Samuel L. Jackson is our host for the “BET Awards 2012” from Los


Open-mike poetry set for arts festival

Open-mike poetry set for arts festival YOUNGSTOWN At the YSU Summer Festival of the Arts on


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:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Quaker Steak Family Fun Day, noon to 4 p.m.: Games, face painting,


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

Opinion: More than she bargained for My wife, Jenny, and daugh- ter, Jaelyn, went to Target to purchase a


Births

Births ST. Joseph Health Center Angel Collins, Warren, girl, June 29. Shaniqua Harris,