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Poland school board OKs placing levy on ballot
Poland school board OKs placing levy on ballot POLAND The Poland board of education has agreed
D.C. event to honor Valley Vietnam vet
D.C. event to honor Valley Vietnam vet YOUNGSTOWN James “Jimmy” H. Brahney, Vietnam War hero and
Conrad-West wedding planned for rose garden
John and Terry Conrad of Lake Milton are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kara Conrad, to David West Jr., both of Canfield.
Jazzmine Hall, Luis Guzman plan July rite
YOUNGSTOWN Shane and Gloris Griffin are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jazzmine
Couple mark 50th at celebration in McDonough, Ga.
YOUNGSTOWN Harold Jr. and Minnie Queener of Youngstown were honored June 8 at a celebration in
Celebration fetes Mr., Mrs. Jones for 65th event
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Jones, residents of Guardian Health Care Center on Belmont Avenue,
Family, friends help Denmeades celebrate 50th
POLAND Ray and Judy Denmeade of Poland celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding at a party
Children to host open celebration for McCowins
VIENNA Kenneth and Georgia McCowin of Vienna will mark the 50th anniversary of their marriage in
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Daisy Dozen will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Joshua Tree, 4416 Market St., with dinner at
Medical Society Alliance installs Duffett as president
AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Medical Society Alliance installed Michele Duffett as the 72nd
SENIOR CITIZENS
Austintown AARP Chapter 4339 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1612 Raccoon
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
South High reunion is open to all alumni
South High reunion is open to all alumni AUSTINTOWN At the upcoming South High School all-alumni
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY LB Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park.
HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY | Carmela Anne Jeswald
HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY Carmela Anne Jeswald Nickname: Clara. Residence: Austintown. Date of
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY | Harold Beda
HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Harold Beda City: Clearwater, Fla. Date of birth: June 12, 1922, in
Men's conference Friday at Oakhill Place
The Men’s Health Awareness and Workforce Conference will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Oakhill Renaissance Place, 345 Oak Hill Ave.
Rally next Sunday for Obama
Simply United Together will host a rally next Sunday for the re-election of President Barack Obama.
Lack of clean drug tests to hold back Valley hiring
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com boardman Mass hiring for oil and gas jobs is expected
Six more kids qualify for 'Greatest Golfer' finals
A fresh crop of young golfers punched their tickets to The Vindicator’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley Juniors Competition finals with their performances Saturday.
Pavlik: ‘I did what I had to do’
Pavlik satisfied with win, eyes better competition next By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com In some
Warren Police Department hiring, promoting officers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The Warren Police Department is in the midst of a small
Trumbull begins building projects
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The national recession of 2008-09 took a toll not only on
Big 33 Game will feature Canfield’s Jimmy Rousher
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com As Jimmy Rousher stood on the sidelines watching the spring
Tech-savvy South Range grads get age-old advice
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com CANFIELD The new high school is surrounded by wide-open spaces,
Jenna Vivo, 12, earns player of the year honor
Jenna Vivo, 12, daughter of Jim Vivo and Nadine and Nick Colla, has been named Player of the Year
Derby returns to Cortland
BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com CORTLAND Lia Brammer of Poland is a veteran Soap Box Derby
Indians are shut out for first time
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Carlos Beltran would prefer to hit in one spot every day. No matter
Large crowd attends library opening in Cortland
By HILARY CRISAN news@vindy.com CORTLAND Judging by the size of the crowd gathered for
James, Heat move on to finals
Associated Press MIAMI LeBron James finally got a Game 7 victory, on his third try. Next up,
Niles schools chief to resubmit resolution
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES School Superintendent Mark Robinson plans to resubmit his
Sharon man arrested in homicide
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a 21-year-old Sharon man at the WRTA Bus Station in
Seditias discover a kindness in cancer
Lucy Seidita, 54, of Boardman is in remission from oral cancer. She and her husband, Carl, 54, who is battling pancreatic cancer, have been chosen as honorees for the Sunshine Benefit Golf Outing hosted by Ball Busters Sports Bar in Austintown. Between them are their daughter, Kimberly, 17, and son, Carl, 15.
Sharapova wins first French title
Associated Press PARIS Sidelined in 2008 by a right shoulder that needed surgery, putting her
Farmers struggle with labor shortage
McClatchy Newspapers SACRAMENTO, Calif. Kevin Steward has spent more than a quarter-century in
Ceremony at Falcon
Ceremony at Falcon youngstown Falcon Transport Company is hosting a ribbon- cutting ceremony
Area golF calendar
JUNE MONDAY — Youngstown Jewish Community Center Suzi Solomon Golf Classic at Avalon Country Club
Parents should not tolerate misbehavior
McClatchy Newspapers I occasionally receive complaints from fellow mental-health professionals
‘Dallas’ returns with ... A new generation of bad blood
By JOANN Jones entertainment@vindy.com 11I also have a friend who, if she happened to be
Rahal hits the wall, Wilson wins
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Justin Wilson won in IndyCar for the first time since 2009
Church sponsors 29th festival
BY DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com It may have been easy to mistake the Immaculate Heart of
Pirates rally for win over Kansas City
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Neil Walker drove in the go-ahead run with a groundout during a
Crystal Cathedral gets a new name
Crystal Cathedral gets a new name GARDEN GROVE, Calif. Southern California’s landmark Crystal
Logano leads the way in record Pocono qualifying
Associated Press LONG POND, PA. Thanks to a repave that led to blistering speeds, Pocono
Six Seattle pitchers combine to no-hit Dodgers
Associated Press SEATTLE Mariners shortstop Brendan Ryan popped his head into the clubhouse
Union Rags rallies to Belmont win
Associated Press NEW YORK Union Rags picked up right where I’ll Have Another left off, coming
Devils win, force Game 6
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Bryce Salvador scored on a deflection off a defenseman and the New
Bailout of Spain could cost $125B
Associated Press MADRID Spain became the fourth and largest country Saturday to ask Europe to
Invasive species ride tsunami debris to US
Associated Press When a floating dock the size of a boxcar washed up on a sandy beach in Oregon,
Davis Love III among leaders
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. Davis Love III thinks he’s playing as well as he did earlier
YSU risks student backlash if tuition is raised — again
Editorial: Before Youngstown State Univer- sity trustees impose a 3.5 percent increase in tuition for the fall
A man’s dream deferred comes true
Opinion: I was cleaning up my files Monday from our Greatest Golfer of the Valley program. If you’re not a
Canfield author to sign copies of her book
Canfield author to sign copies of her book KENT Michele Gianetti of Canfield will sign copies of
US COMPANIES To cut oil, more use bioplastic items
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES After months of crude prices above $90 a barrel, many companies
Sheriff’s race in SC marred by allegations of various wrongdoing
Associated Press SENECA, S.C. Voters choosing a sheriff in one South Carolina county can pick
Public employees on notice
Opinion: What was the message delivered Tuesday by voters in Wisconsin, San Diego and San Jose? Quite simply
Take advantage of USB ports on Blu-ray players, HDTVs
Q. I have an iPhone 4 and I like to use it to make short video clips of friends and family. Is there
Trumbull MetroParks offers education programs for youths
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County MetroParks Board will offer free education programs for
Man puts small town in focus with museum
Associated Press ASHVILLE, Ohio An 80-year-old Ohio man is on a mission to save old and odd
Poll: Americans know how to save energy but balk
Associated Press WASHINGTON When it comes to saving energy, people in the United States know
Egyptian lawmaker accused of indecency
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian prosecutors intend to investigate an ultraconservative lawmaker
Soaring in popularity
Zip lining brings a rush to riders, a boom for business Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In the
Radio operators to sponsor Field Day
Staff report CANFIELD The Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Associa- tion will have its annual
Syrian rebels battle in Assad stronghold
Associated Press BEIRUT Bullets and shrapnel shells smashed into homes overnight Friday in the
Years Ago
Opinion: Today is Sunday, June 10, the 162nd day of 2012. There are 204 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
GOP groups top Democrats in TV spending by large margin
Associated Press WASHINGTON Independent Republican groups are heavily outspending their cross-
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending June 3
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Storm” by Clive Cussler (Putnam) 2. “11th Hour” by James Patterson &
Complicated ‘Lion’ is entertaining
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown “The Lion in Winter” has quietly lived
US, Pakistan looking more like enemies than allies
By SEBASTIAN ABBOT and REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press ISLAMABAD You know a friendship has
Amid Lake Erie search, man reports his boat was stolen
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Coast Guard says an Ohio man whose boat was found on Lake Erie
Obama campaign woos Hispanics with upbeat ads
Associated Press KISSIMMEE, Fla. Her Latin American background is clear in her speech as
Students provide the perfect ingredients for ... Cooking up a classroom project
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator YOUNGSTOWN Monica Shirilla said she had never drawn a
METRO DIGEST || Fire at former Pyatt St. Market
Pyatt Market fire Youngstown firefighters responded to a fire at the former Pyatt Street Market
Miller: Today’s Jack Fleck?
What a week it’s been for golf in the Valley. I’m sure by now you’re aware that Dennis Miller,
High School basketball
High School basketball Liberty needs to honor Pete Prokop Fanfare: Last summer, upon my
Film, exhibit features art of El Anatasui
Staff report KENT In celebration of the Akron Art Museum’s exhibition “Gravity and Grace:
‘Bluefish Cove’ at Oakland is timeless show
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown The 25th season at The Oakland Center
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Flag retirements set Several organizations are conducting or hosting
Karzai: US failed to consult on strike
Associated Press KABUL Afghanistan’s president said Saturday that the United States has put the
$5,000 scholarships
The Junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley event allows players a chance at sharing $5,000 in
Megachurch pastor charged with battery
Associated Press ATLANTA The 15-year-old daughter of megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar told
Single motherhood a major catastrophe
Opinion: By Kay S. HYMOWITZ Los Angeles Times The single-mother revolution shouldn’t need much
Red Cross taps national blood stash amid Northeast Ohio strike
Associated Press CLEVELAND A protracted strike by American Red Cross blood-collection workers in
Summertime brings violence
Editorial: Summertime brings violence The Youngstown Police Depart- ment will launch its campaign against
Dog left at rest area waits 2 days
Associated Press HANNIBAL, Mo. A 9-month-old Yorkie wasn’t about to leave a Missouri rest stop
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Earth, Wind & Fire, 7:30 p.m.: R&B-funk legends in concert at
Area golf scores
MEN Senior League Day (Valley) — Closest to the pin (2): Gary Wright, (4) Don Miller. Long drive
Drummer goes behind the scenes of rock’s elite
By STEVE PUTT For The Vindicator “JOE VITALE BACKSTAGE PASS” By Susie Vitale; published by Hit
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
record reviews
Beach Boys Album: “That’s Why God Made the Radio” (Capitol) Grade: A There’s a fine line
Gas grills give more features for less money
Sales of grills have been lackluster lately, but many of the models Consumer Reports tested were
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. In the movie “Charlie Chan at the Opera,” did Boris Karloff do his own
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
financial Bruce Flyak, CPA, has been promoted to manager. Flyak joined Bodine Perry, LLC in
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299
What a bunch of crybabies
Opinion: What a bunch of crybabies Quitters, criminals and loser crybabies. That’s what our local
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Victoria DiGennaro recently graduated from Ohio University Heritage College
SMALL ECOSYSTEM
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com youngstown Justin Rogers explained how a rain garden
In the cup
In the cup Area holes in one Dr. Tong Ham of Sharpsville, Pa., had his second hole-in-one of the
Best beaches in the US
Associated Press CORONADO, Calif. Like a Hollywood star, Coronado’s 1.5-mile-long beach
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