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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 ...
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Major fire damages downtown New Castle building extensively tonight
Major fire damages downtown New Castle building extensively tonight Staff report NEW castle, pa
Motorist hits gas line; 9 homes in Hubbard evacuated
Motorist hits gas line; 9 homes in Hubbard evacuated Staff report Hubbard A motorist lost
The Open and my pal, Ben
From a history standpoint, The British Open is truly the “granddaddy of them all.” First contested in 1860 (74 years before the first Masters), the list of British Open champions quite literally contains almost every great golfer from, well, ever.
Beaver residents seek to change government structure to fight fracking
Beaver residents seek to change government structure to fight fracking By DAVID SKOLNICK
Woman tries to run over two city cops on South Side today, police report
Woman tries to run over two city cops on South Side today, police report Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
Civil War re-enactors set up camp, battle it out in Canfield
Civil War re-enactors set up camp, battle it out in Canfield By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK
Youngstown soldier goes on trial on negligent homicide charges
Youngstown soldier goes on trial on negligent homicide charges Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C.
Stepson of Usher dies in lake accident
Stepson of Usher dies in lake accident Staff report ATLANTA The stepson of the Grammy award-
Trumbull sanitary engineer lifts boil alert for Brookfield
Trumbull sanitary engineer lifts boil alert for Brookfield Staff report WARREN The Trumbull
Multi-tasking Russian wins today’s YMCA Triathlon in Youngstown
Multi-tasking Russian wins today’s YMCA Triathlon in Youngstown Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Roman
Mahoning Valley braces for invasion of mosquitoes
Mahoning Valley braces for invasion of mosquitoes By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com
Hash over social media for revenue growth at Metro College breakfast
Hash over social media for revenue growth at Metro College breakfast Staff report YOUNGSTOWN
University investigates Colo. shooter’s deliveries; Obama visits today
University investigates Colo. shooter’s deliveries; Obama visits today Associated Press AURORA,
Paterno statue removed; NCAA will slap sanctions on Penn State football
Paterno statue removed; NCAA will slap sanctions on Penn State football Associated Press STATE
British cyclist Wiggins wins Tour de France
British cyclist Wiggins wins Tour de France PARIS (AP) — Bradley Wiggins became the first British
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Yankowski-Lytle wedding vows planned for Oct.
Gary and Joyce Yankowski of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Stacey M. Yankowski, to Lance J. Lytle, both of Boardman.
Kratsas-Boyer wedding planned for September
The parents of Nicole Kristen Kratsas and Charles Andrew Boyer are announcing the couple’s
Tiffany Talarico, Kenneth Williams to wed in October
The parents of Tiffany Talarico and Kenneth Williams are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Miss Winkle to wed Mr. Adams in September rite
AUSTINTOWN John and Natalie Winkle of Austintown are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Autumn wedding for Miss Rossetti and Mr. White
KaiLoni Rai Rossetti of Youngstown and Eric Michael Ross White of Austintown have chosen Oct. 27 as
Amanda Bishop, Jesse Lovell plan October rite
Announcement is being made of the engagement of Amanda Bishop of Struthers and Jesse Lovell of
Kristen Melnek, Chase Colantuoni plan Oct. nuptials
Kristen Lyn Melnek and Chase Anthony Colantuoni, both of Brunswick, Ohio, are engaged, their parents
Kunkle-Porinchak wedding plans are revealed
CANFIELD Andrea Kunkle and Michael Porinchak, both of Streetsboro, are engaged, their parents are
Rozzis mark golden milestone with their family
AUSTINTOWN Victor and Rose Rozzi of Austintown celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding at
Coes celebrate 55th anniversary at family party
YOUNGSTOWN Donald and Lillian Coe of Youngstown celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary June 28
Paulines celebrate 50th anniversary at Alberini’s
STRUTHERS Dominic and Elizabeth Pauline of Struthers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Festivities honor the Wolfords for 60th anniversary
NEW CASTLE, PA. On June 20, 1951, Glenn Wolford and Martha Van Meter exchanged wedding vows at the
Happy birthday Marjorie, who is 90
Happy birthday Marjorie, who is 90 YOUNGSTOWN Marjorie Rudzenski, who lives on Indianola Road,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Maine agency aims to improve Youngstown schools
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school administrators, teachers, staff
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4 earn titles of 2012 Greatest
Taking on a demanding golf course (tight and twisting fairways, sharp and undulated greens and occasionally an unforgiving rough) is difficult in itself.
Urban development sprouts up in Warren with Gregg’s Gardens
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Dennis Blank says vacant lots in parts of Warren are like
Canfield schools chief prepares for retirement
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Dante Zambrini, who leaves his post as Canfield
Jammers hurlers tame Scrappers
Staff report Niles The Mahoning Valley Scrappers were unable to solve Jamestown starter Ramon
Mastropietro Winery has 4th rib festival
By Ashley LUTHERN aluthern@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER Wine pairs with cheese, but barbecued ribs?
Thome homers; Tribe stumbles
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jim Thome is still leaving his mark at Progressive Field. A day
Warren show really packs in the Packards
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com WARREN Would you buy a vehicle that you have to crank to start,
Burnett extends home streak; Jones drives in two for Pirates
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A.J. Burnett remained undefeated at home by pitching 7 2/3 strong
Rock-a-Thon raises epilepsy awareness
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Clowns and music lent a partylike feel to
Celebrities descend on London for Olympic parties
Associated Press LONDON The athletes and the Olympic torch have arrived in London — and so has
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.
Mount Carmel festival to open
1-18-3 feature subhead goes here and goes here Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 14th annual Our
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, July 22, the 204th day of 2012. There are 162 days left in the year. Associated
Farm Labor
Seattle Times OUTLOOK, Wash. When a 1,200-pound or 1,300-pound dairy cow is giving birth to an
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Cross Roads at Beaver Creek Inc. v. Dr. Albert Buch
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
HIGH-TECH TREASURE HUNTING
McClatchy Newspapers SEATTLE Historical sightseeing may never be the same again. Now parents can
Scion iQ not such a wise choice
Consumer Reports’ recent tests of the tiny Scion iQ found it to be slow, uncomfortable and noisy,
Letter carriers should stick to a schedule — or risk getting bit
Opinion: Letter carriers should stick to a schedule — or risk getting bit My dog and I went out on our
Students of Ikebana have class
Group members who create Japanese floral arrangements are ... By JoAnn Jones Special to The
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Ohio House must finish pension reform in state
Opinion: Thanks to an extraordinary bipartisan effort, the Ohio Senate has completed work on legislation to
DELIGHTFUL DAHLIAS
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) There’s something delightful about
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vLittle Shop of Horrors,” 3 p.m.: A story of a plant that grows on
career paths & limelight
construction Tony Petergal has been promoted to general manager of Simon Roofing’s northeast
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
armed forces digest
armed forces digest VETERANS Akron Two Boardman women, Jennifer Baun and Marlana Robertshaw,
Competitors benefit from J.C. Penney’s struggles
By Kavita Kumar St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis In most of the small towns where Glik’s
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
‘Warehouse 13’ season to begin
By Rich Heldenfels Akron Beacon Journal The Syfy series “Warehouse 13” begins its fourth season
Back to the grind ...
Opinion: ... back from vacation, and what a time. I’ll feature the Ireland trip next Sunday as it was a
Calls for gun control in US stir little support
Associated Press WASHINGTON Gun-control advocates sputter at their own impotence. The National
Accident at Berlin? Who do you call?
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com DEERFIELD The township fire chief and trustees say
Taco Bell joins team
It takes a deep team to produce the Greatest. We’re blessed to have a solid crop of courses — from
Older models now in fashion
Sun Sentinel FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. Hey, baby boomers and retirees. If you think you’re seeing
Ohio union leader drowns in NC
Associated Press OCRACOKE, N.C. A union leader from Ohio who went swimming with his wife after
Norway’s tolerance tested on massacre anniversary
Associated Press OSLO, Norway Norway’s commitment to face xenophobia with tolerance on the
Obama to visit victims, families
Obama to visit victims, families WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will fly to Colorado today to
MORE MAYHEM
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Taking things head-on has been alternative metal act
CORRECTION
CORRECTION The age and spelling of the first name of a toddler who drowned in a Youngstown
birthdays
birthdays Actor Orson Bean (“Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman”) is 84. Actress Louise Fletcher is 78.
Anti-crime battle needs new weapon
Opinion: As someone who has spent an inordinate amount of time answering questions from officious customs and
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I am looking for two movies with Dick Shawn. One starred
Union chief: Police can’t second guess
Associated Press COLUMBUS A rash of police-involved shootings shouldn’t create a situation where
Ohio girl overcomes crash to win at derby
Associated Press AKRON Kallie Myers overcame a scary crash Saturday to race to victory at the
Area running calendar
Area running calendar JULY Monday — FCA Twilight 5K at 6:45 p.m. at Old North Church. Visit
Some targets are obvious
Editorial: Some targets are obvious The news that Youngstown is going to lose more than $1.5 million next
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
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.
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.”
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
Britain’s Wiggins all but clinches Tour
Associated Press Chartres, France Bradley Wiggins all but sealed the Tour de France title
‘5 One Acts’ shows creativity
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown We’ve always known that there is
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
Blimey! Sun greets torch’s arrival in London
Associated Press London The Olympic torch has begun its tour of London — and to everyone’s
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
‘Dog Days’ is thoroughly engaging
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com youngstown Sometimes the truth is more amazing than
Police: Shooter planned rampage for months
Associated Press AURORA, Colo. The Colorado shooting suspect planned the rampage that killed 12
Stallings jumps into lead at True South
Associated Press Madison, Miss Scott Stallings trudged back to the clubhouse after making par
FBI thinks Iowa girls are alive
Associated Press Authorities searching for two missing Iowa cousins have information that leads
School leaders in Columbus wipe out 2.8 million absences
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Columbus City Schools officials wiped 2.8 million student absence
shooting victims
shooting victims Twelve people who died in the Colorado movie shooting have been identified by the
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
Police identify victims
Associated Press AURORA, Colo. Ashley Moser drifted in and out of consciousness in the ICU, a
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.