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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
TransCanada gets OK for south part of oil pipeline HOUSTON (AP) — A Canadian company that wants to
TSA Chief: Al-Qaida altered underwear bomb formula
TSA Chief: Al-Qaida altered underwear bomb formula ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — Transportation Security
Feds, Seattle to announce police reform agreement
Feds, Seattle to announce police reform agreement SEATTLE (AP) — Federal officials will announce
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
Defendant took cyanide after guilty verdict PHOENIX (AP) — A former Wall Street trader who
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
$75M lawsuit claims casino let man drink himself to death JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A lawsuit claims a
Suit claims Cardinals DE Talley beat bar patrons
Suit claims Cardinals DE Talley beat bar patrons PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A man says Arizona
Anaheim police shoot at burglary suspect
Anaheim police shoot at burglary suspect ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Anaheim police have opened fire on
2 families reach deals in Calif. pipeline blast
2 families reach deals in Calif. pipeline blast REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) — The families of five
Churches fix up home for ailing woman
Churches fix up home for ailing woman YOUNGSTOWN — Members of a Virginia and a Cornersburg church
Facebook shares sink to new low after 2Q results
Facebook shares sink to new low after 2Q results NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook’s stock has hit a new
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
PennDOT finds no dynamite at West Middlesex, Pa., bridge site WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. (AP) — A
LOUIE TODAY: Oak HIll, Casey Anthony, Covelli Centre
Vindicator Editor Todd Franko joins Louie, Vindy.com's news radio partner, for Franko Friday, on Thursday's release of the sealed documents in the Oak Hill case.
Inmate charged with killing at W. Pa. state prison
Inmate charged with killing at W. Pa. state prison SOMERSET, Pa. (AP) — State police have charged
Columbiana lifts boil-water advisory
Columbiana lifts boil-water advisory COLUMBIANA — The boil advisory issued earlier this week for
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
Wrestler ‘The Great Khali’ undergoes gland surgery PITTSBURGH (AP) — World Wrestling Entertainment
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
P.E.R.I. 18 picnic planned at Saxon Club AUSTINTOWN Public Employees Retirees Inc., Mahoning
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.
London looks to wow world with opening ceremonies
London looks to wow world with opening ceremonies
Scrappers come around
After a slow start, M.V. is getting used to the pros — and manager Ted Kubiak By steve Wilaj
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
the summer olympics (7:30 P.M., NBC): The Summer Olympics — It’s game on as elite athletes from
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
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival, 4 to 11 p.m.:
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”
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.18 —.12 Avalon
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 27, the 209th day of 2012. There are 157 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘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
Opinion: Change the error of our ways About the Colorado ram- page, we ask why? Could it be that Mr. Holmes
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
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