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Vindy.com for June 16, 2012
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Stories published June 16, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Downtown fest of all things Slavic doubles in size this year
For Dinah Fedyna, taking her daughter, Natalia Novicky, to Simply Slavic on Saturday was about much more than just getting a chance to see Natalia dance on stage, or sampling the wide range of ethnic foods that were available.
Violence spikes lead U.N. observers to stop patrols in Syria
U.N. observers suspended their patrols in Syria today due to a recent spike in violence, the strongest sign yet that an international peace plan was unraveling despite months of diplomatic efforts to prevent the country from plunging into civil war.
Radiohead concert canceled after stage collapse kills one, injures another
Toronto paramedics say one person is dead and another is seriously hurt after a stage collapsed while setting up for a Radiohead concert.
Pezzuolo-Donston wedding planned for Aug. 3, 2013
Larry and Darlene Pezzuolo of Bessemer, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amy Rose Pezzuolo, to Jeffrey Daniel Donston of New Castle, Pa. Parents of the future groom are Judith Hoffman of Cortland and James Donston of New Castle.
Miss Biblis will become bride of Mr. Manofsky
Nicole Lee Biblis and Raymond Charles Manofsky Jr. are engaged and planning to marry at Our Lady of
Autumn wedding set by Amy Algeo, Billy St. Germaine
NORTH LIMA Janet and Arthur Ruffner of North Lima are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
October date set for Miss Pryjma, Mr. Tomidajewicz
YOUNGSTOWN John and Mary Pryjma are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Venice Valanta
Plans announced for Beard-Smith wedding in 2013
BOARDMAN Cynthia and Ron Carter of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Patrick
Adams-Stamm wedding will be an event of 2013
NORTH JACKSON Ron and Missy Adams and Mark and Sherry Pratt, all of North Jackson, are announcing
Morningstar-Roe wedding planned for July 2013
Courtney M. Morningstar and Brett Roe are engaged, her parents are announcing. The bride-elect is
Jessica Hurd, Joe Meyer plan October nuptials
BOARDMAN Gary and Kathy Hurd are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Hurd, to Joe
WRTA survey seeking public's input
The Western Reserve Transit Authority is asking for input from riders and Mahoning County residents with an online survey.
YPD seeks suspect in South Side shooting death
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for a 26-year-old man they
‘An uphill, tough battle’
Mill Creek’s Dennis Miller has experience of a lifetime at US Open By matthew Peaslee
Unique tribute idea’s got rhythm
‘World’s largest’ drumsticks to honor native son Grohl By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN
Houser (goal) tends to business on the ice
Boardman native among top goalie prospects for next week’s NHL Draft By TOM WILLIAMS
Kent St. catcher Lyon key to team’s success
He has kept pitchers settled and made plays By Elton Alexander Cleveland Plain Dealer
Higher fuel costs force city to curtail summer paving
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The increased costs for petroleum and diesel
Boardman faces increased paving costs
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township trustees, like many area government
JUSTIN MASTERS ’EM
Indians, Masterson shut out Pittsburgh Associated Press CLEVELAND The Indians can’t score for
RECRUITING BATTLES
RECRUITING BATTLES Urban Meyer, Bill O’Brien among coaches at Big 33 event Associated Press
Ceremony in Youngstown focuses on abuse of elderly
By CHRIS COTELESSE TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Krishmu Shipmon, administrator for the
NFL turns over some evidence prior to appeals
Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL turned over some evidence to the four players suspended for
Kasich taps Greene for YSU trustee
Staff report Canfield The newest member of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees
Biden: Voters have clear choice in 2012 election
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Vice President Joe Biden said the presidential election comes down to
130 attend summer institute for school psychologists at YSU
By LEE MURRAY TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN School psychologists, counselors, educators, and
Poland bridge to honor 2 fallen soldiers
Gene McCullough has petitioned Poland City Council to rename the Main Street Bridge near the Poland Library after deceased Poland military veterans Pfc. Edward A. “Skip” Horn Jr. and Sgt. Howard B. Carpenter II. The mayor and council approve of the project.
NBA Finals moves to South Beach for Game 3
Associated Press Kevin Durant had the ball in his hands and LeBron James in his face. With 10
Romney begins tour
McClatchy Newspapers STRATHAM, N.H. Mitt Romney plunged into Obama country Friday as he began a
Obama: Foreign youths can stay
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama eased enforcement of immigration laws
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
Romney silent on his faith
Opinion: Professor J. Spencer Fluhman, a Mormon scholar, recently published an article in the New York Times
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, June 16, the 168th day of 2012. There are 198 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
STILL ROCKIN’ AGES
IF YOU GO What: Rock of Ages tour, with Def Leppard, Poison and Lita Ford When: Cleveland, July
Furyk ‘plods’ way to share of lead at Open’s halfway
By Joe Juliano The Philadelphia Inquirer SAN FRANCISCO Jim Furyk doesn’t think it’s
MLB boxscores
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President interrupted during immigration-policy remarks
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama responded angrily to a reporter from a
Dale Jr. is most consistent driver, but remains winless
Associated Press BROOKLYN, Mich. Eleven top-10 finishes. Second place in the Sprint Cup
Apartment put up as bail in NY prostitution case
Apartment put up as bail in NY prostitution case NEW YORK A suburban New York mother accused of
Vienna man faces drug charge, gets $50K bond
VIENNA Craig Hoffman, 33, who suffered gunshot wounds of the thigh and shoulder Wednesday in a
UCLA jumps out fast, beats Stony Brook in CWS opener
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. So much for shocking the world. This time Stony Brook got zapped.
Nadal ousted from Gerry Weber Open; Federer advances
Associated Press HALLE, Germany Rafael Nadal lost in the quarterfinals of the Gerry Weber Open
Sunday News Shows
Sunday News Shows Guest lineup Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Kent/Blossom Music Festival program toasts 45 years
Staff report Kent The Kent/Blossom Music Festival is an advanced training institute operated by
v Simply Slavic Festival, noon to midnight: Harmonia, an Eastern European traditional folk ensemble,
v Simply Slavic Festival, noon to midnight: Harmonia, an Eastern European traditional folk ensemble,
2013 model of Cruze to have new features
Staff report LORDSTOWN The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze has several new features for 2013
Educational murals embellish juvenile court
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Bare walls at the Martin P. Joyce Juvenile
Ministries chapter
Ministries chapter boardman Prophet George Perez and his wife, Yvette, will be guests when
Bishops’ stand praised at Atlanta conference
Associated Press ATLANTA The pope’s U.S. ambassador praised American bishops Wednesday for
4 area students receive Saint Michael’s award
Staff report Four Mahoning and Shenango Valley high school students were awarded the 2012 Saint
Popular sports bar prepares for last call
Buffalo Wild Wings to close next Friday By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
On Christian music
On Christian music youngstown Greater Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave.,
Science & arts thrive in garden
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown It’s A PLACE FOR QUIET reflection, chatting
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June
Police probe fatal I-680 accident
Youngstown City police continue to investigate the accident that killed a 56-year-old Struthers
WRTA seeks riders’ views
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Western Reserve Transit Authority is asking for input from riders
Closings set for murder trial while Maldonado trial to openSFlb
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Closing arguments by prosecuting and defense lawyers will be at 9 a.m.
Wilson criticizes Romney, opponent Johnson
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com Ex-U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson, a Democrat running to return
‘Falling Skies’ returns
McClatchy Newspapers An alien race made up of “skitters,” “mechs” (armed-and-dangerous ’bots) has
Furniture store
Furniture store boardman American Freight Furniture and Mattress has opened a new location in
Russia denies talk of post-Assad future
Associated Press MOSCOW Russia’s foreign minister said Friday that Moscow isn’t discussing
Enforce low-octane gas law
Opinion: Argus Leader, Sioux Falls, S.D.: Recently, Gov. Dennis Daugaard issued an emergency order to allow
YSU Alumni to join national event to network
Staff report Youngstown Dozens of Youngstown State University alumni in 15 cities from
Boardman man charged in hoax over kidnapping
Staff report BOARDMAN A 44-year-old Youngstown man is facing an extortion charge after police
At YSU, Kassis takes role as trade adviser
Staff report Youngstown Mousa Kassis, director of exports for Global Equipment and Connections
Forum on future of city schools is Monday
Staff report Youngstown A town-hall meeting on improving the city schools is set for 6:30 p.m.
Jobless rate in Ohio declines as US unemployment rises
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio’s unemployment rate dropped again in May to its
MAHONING COUNTY GRAND JURY This week’s indictments
A grand jury handed up indictments this week against these people on these charges: Crispulo
Columbiana receives $100K loan to digitize land records
Staff report lisbon The Columbiana County Recorder’s office was provided a $100,000 loan to
Talented cast enlivens ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
By Stephanie Ottey entertainment@vindy.com lisbon The productions of the Stage Left Players
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Dennis Miller Friday: The Mill Creek golf pro shot a 12-over 82 in the
METRO DIGEST || Volunteers needed today for Keep America Beautiful Day
Volunteers needed YOUNGSTOWN Today is Keep America Beautiful Workday, and the public can
Niles student will compete nationally
Niles student will compete nationally NILES Stephanie Yasechko, a high school student from
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon W. Barker, 21, of 4479 Kirk Road, Unit 8,
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
Interfaith collaboration
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com boardman Teaching children that “all things are
wedding anniversaries | Mass and reception
Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown will celebrate a special Mass at 2 p.m. June 24
Do children need both, a mother and father?
Opinion: By Jennifer A. MARSHALL The Heritage Foundation A pair of federal court decisions between
North Side Pool opens for the summer
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN North Side Pool, the only public pool in the city, is open and averaging
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: xK Q 10 6 4 3 u8 5 2 vK 9 w9 6
Doctor of Medicine degrees:
Doctor of Medicine degrees: Baldwin, N.Y.: Adesuwa Lenora Obasuyi, psychiatry, Hofstra North
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 23.93 —.12 Avalon
God is with us during trials
The battles we face in this world are causing many to be weary. The enemy’s attacks are getting
Mayor pursuing aggressive demolition plan; goal is 500
Editorial: Youngstown Mayor Charles P. Sammarone has 18 months before his tenure ends, and he’s determined to
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