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Accountability watchword of Sammarone’s 1st year
Youngstown Mayor Charles P. Sammarone says he has tried to change attitudes and old ways of doing things in his first year in the city's ...
Stories published July 29, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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.
Suspected killer of 3 captured in Austintown
Staff and wire reports Austintown Township police arrested a man early Saturday who is a person
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.
Remembering baby Aubrey with benefit golf scramble
Golf scramble proceeds will go for research of spinal muscular atrophy By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
Scrappy victory
Mahoning Valley overcomes elements, Cyclones By jon moffett sports@vindy.com Niles The
Lies, bribes, misconduct all alleged in Oakhill documents
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Current and former Mahoning County
Lochte outshines Phelps for gold in 400 IM
Associated Press LONDON Ryan Lochte strolled the deck of the Olympic Aquatics Centre wearing
In White House, Jay Williams puts top focus on reviving economy
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In his nearly one year of working in the
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over 72 in Round 3 of the RBC Canadian Open in Ancaster,
56% of YSU students are first-generation
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University has the highest
Rookie Gordon impresses Browns
Associated Press berea Josh Gordon is making a quick impact with the Browns. One day after
Mount Carmel Italian Festival features lots of food, fun
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The aroma of sausage, cavatelli, sauce and
Old and slow? DT Hampton vows Steelers aren’t done yet
Associated Press pittsburgh At 35 to begin the season, Casey Hampton, by NFL standards, is old.
Seed exchange set at Canfield fairgrounds
Staff report Canfield Ohio State University Extension Master Gardeners of Mahoning County will
Brown-Clark selected as elector
COLUMBUS Sarah Brown-Clark was selected an elector of the 13th congressional district electoral
Accountability watchword of Sammarone’s 1st year
Youngstown Mayor Charles P. Sammarone says he has tried to change attitudes and old ways of doing things in his first year in the city's top job.
Back to the ‘brotherhood’
Through generations, football ties the Mahoning Valley together COMING SUNDAY, AUG. 19
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. The modern Olympics first took place in 1896 in Athens, Greece. My question is
Stocks are less alluring to young investors
McClatchy Newspapers KANSAS CITY, Mo. The tech bubble wiped out Tyler Sadlow’s first foray into
A look back at the 2011 season — and beyond
STANDINGS DISTRICT AllPtsOP Brookfield91302151 Yo. Christian91314110 Mooney63272181
Let the games begin
Editorial: Let the games begin Every Olympics opening ceremo- ny in recent times has contained several
Juror sickness suspends testimony in soldier’s trial
Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. A juror’s illness led to a temporary suspension of
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I haven’t seen a new show of “Bones” in a long time.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival,1 to 10 p.m.: Final day
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending July 22
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Fallen Angel” by Daniel Silva (Harper) 2. “I, Michael Bennett” by
DeWine: Submit safety plans
Assoicated Press COLUMBUS Attorney General Mike DeWine says about 150 schools around Ohio have
Suspected killer of 3 captured in Austintown
3 shot dead in Pa.; girl taken, found safe in Ohio AP Photo NY108, GFX359
Backpack giveaway
Backpack giveaway Youngstown Mahoning County residents with children entering kindergarten
Sure Shot stays true to its aim
After last week’s opinion piece on what it was like to watch my friend win the British Open, I
Sony’s compact camera: worth the extra bucks
Q. Do you have any information on the new, $600+ Sony pocket-sized camera that is getting rave
Barajas rallies Pirates past Astros in the 8th
Associated Press houston Rod Barajas hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the
Enjoy summer’s top gadgets
The latest handheld devices are thinner, lighter and more powerful than those of even a year or two
Ohio project grows algae for energy
Akron Beacon Journal GREEN The crop, unaffected by the drought, grows strikingly green in the
Penn State chief: School is covered for lawsuits
Associated Press washington Penn State is adequately covered to handle lawsuits stemming from
Deduno, Twins roll over Masterson, Tribe
Associated Press minneapolis Samuel Deduno pitched seven strong innings for his second major
Hamlin captures pole position for Brickyard 400
Associated Press indianapolis Denny Hamlin figures this weekend is when NASCAR’s real
Taking a threat seriously
Opinion: Taking a threat seriously After reading “Letter car- riers should stick to a schedule — or risk
We need to hear from feds
Opinion: If the FBI wants to avoid being ridiculed for its attempt to nab Anthony M. Cafaro Sr. on government
Don’t ignore Delphi truth
Opinion: We’ve heard a lot lately about retirees who worked at Delphi, an automotive parts supplier for GM,
McClatchy Newspapers
McClatchy Newspapers Jim Fusilli, rock and pop reviewer for The Wall Street Journal, recently
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
BRIGHTER IDEAS
McClatchy Newspapers ATLANTA Since relocating from California to Atlanta for her husband’s job,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center Governing Board, 4 p.m., Mill Creek Community
After 20 years, Bavarian Fun Fest returns
Staff report SHARON, PA. As part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the original Quaker
AUSTINTOWN FITCH FALCONS
school facts Address: 4560 Falcon Drive, Austintown 2011 season record: 6-4 League/division:
Author schedules book signing
Author schedules book signing BOARDMAN Jeanine Garsee, a noted author of young adult works, has
2012 high school football calendar
2012 high school football calendar Monday: First Day of Coaching Aug. 7-Aug. 18: Scrimmage dates
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, July 29, the 211th day of 2012. There are 155 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Summer Olympics (7 p.m., NBC): The Summer Olympics continue today and throughout the week on NBC
Summer Olympics (7 p.m., NBC): The Summer Olympics continue today and throughout the week on NBC
Green, green grass of home
Opinion: Cornelius Downey left Ireland for America in 1894. He wrote a modest, but longing, poem of his
2 Colo. victims mourned at funerals in Ohio, Texas
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio The woman whom Matt McQuinn loved and whose life he saved by
DIVISIONAL BREAKDOWN
DIVISIONAL BREAKDOWN Division I: Austintown Fitch, Boardman, Warren Harding, Youngstown East
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
Banking Consumers National Bank has appointed Greg Brokaw manager of its Jackson-Belden branch.
All she wants to do is DANCE
All she wants to do is DANCE All she wants to do is dance By JoAnn Jones Special to The
Mr. FOOTBALL WINNERS
Mr. FOOTBALL WINNERS 2011 — Maty Mauk, Kenton, QB 2010 — Akise Teague, Ursuline, RB 2009 —
Canned-food drive at Beaver Twp. Park
Staff report North Lima During August, the Beaver Township Park Board is asking residents
CORRECTIONs
CORRECTIONs The Education Page listing in Saturday’s paper gave incorrect scholarship information
Sebring garage sale
Sebring garage sale sebring The Sebring Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its 11th annual
Delphi retirees sacrificed
Opinion: While the auto bailouts were beneficial to the Valley and Lordstown continues to produce cars, the
Must-watch ads
Scott Porter thrusts up his arms. Mike Watson high-steps a putt. Billy Stanton yells at a shot. And
Burglary ring in suburbs reflects a spread of crime
Editorial: Last week’s announcement of a major crime bust was significant for a couple of reasons. First, it
Warm reception is expected as Romney arrives in Israel
Associated Press JERUSALEM Mitt Romney’s support for Israel will likely earn the presumptive
record reviews
THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM Album: “Handwritten” Grade: A The Gaslight Anthem live in a limited world
SYRIA Rebels survive regime onslaught
Associated Press BEIRUT The Syrian government launched an offensive Saturday to retake rebel-
Couple: Racism forced us to relocate wedding
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. A Mississippi couple says the church where they planned to get
Area golf calendar
JULY Today — Ursuline High boys golf team four-person scramble at Bedford Trails, $280 per team
Man crashes, dies after falling asleep at wheel
NEW CASTLE, Pa. A 22-year-old city man died Saturday morning after falling asleep while driving
Garrigus sets record, takes lead in Canadian
Associated Press ancaster, ontario Robert Garrigus broke the 54-hole scoring record at the
Officials: Disease that has killed 14 in Uganda is Ebola
Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda The deadly Ebola virus has killed 14 people in western Uganda
Jackson’s transfer may mean complications
Jackson’s transfer may mean complications chicago The announcement that Jesse Jackson Jr. had
FAIR INFO
FAIR INFO Hours, location, prices The Columbiana County Fair runs Monday through next Sunday.
For urban farmers, movement grows
McClatchy Newspapers RALEIGH, N.C. Collier Reeves has worked long enough in Durham, N.C., to
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