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DOWNTOWN REBOUND || Signs of new life in Youngstown
Erie Terminal Place, a 65-bed apartment complex at 112 W. Commerce St., is expected to be completed in a month. Owner Dominic Marchionda then will ...
Stories published June 17, 2012
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Simpson outlasts McDowell, Thompson to win US Open
Simpson outlasts McDowell, Thompson to win US Open SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Webb Simpson has won the
Alvarez’s six RBIs power Pirates past Indians 9-5
Alvarez’s six RBIs power Pirates past Indians 9-5 CLEVELAND (AP) — Pedro Alvarez drove in a
South Side rally urges black residents to register, vote for Obama
South Side rally urges black residents to register, vote for Obama Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A
Youngstown steel museum plans events Tuesday to mark ‘Battle of Youngstown’
Youngstown steel museum plans events Tuesday to mark ‘Battle of Youngstown’ Staff report
YSU appoints Kevin Ball as associate provost
YSU appoints Kevin Ball as associate provost Staff report Kevin Ball, coordinator of composition
Medical group offers rabies vaccinations at 12 places Wednesday
Medical group offers rabies vaccinations at 12 places Wednesday Staff report WARREN The
Republicans plan swift attack on any parts of health-care law that survive ruling
Republicans plan swift attack on any parts of health-care law that survive ruling Associated Press
Niles cops plan get-tough policy on juvenile offenders
Niles cops plan get-tough policy on juvenile offenders Staff report NILES The Niles Police
Obama re-election rally, voter registration today in Youngstown
Obama re-election rally, voter registration today in Youngstown Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Simply
Hundreds of fracking protesters expected at Columbus rally today
Hundreds of fracking protesters expected at Columbus rally today Associated Press COLUMBUS
Ex-‘NYPD Blue’ writer punches poodle to death, faces year in prison
Ex-‘NYPD Blue’ writer punches poodle to death, faces year in prison Associated Press NEW YORK
Romney makes stops in Ohio, stays noncommittal on reversal of new immigration plan
Romney makes stops in Ohio, stays noncommittal on reversal of new immigration plan Associated
Rodney King, subject of videotaped beating by cops, dies at 47
Rodney King, subject of videotaped beating by cops, dies at 47 Associated Press LOS ANGELES
Williotts’ 60th to be celebrated at family event
YOUNGSTOWN A family dinner will honor Mr. and Mrs. Tony Williott of Youngstown today at
The Wolfords mark 50th event at family dinner
POLAND Bob and Carol Wolford of Poland were the guests of honor at a family dinner June 16 at
Family dinner fetes Yohmans for 55th anniversary
AUSTINTOWN A family dinner May 26 at the Saxon Club honored Mr. and Mrs. John Yohman of Austintown
Dr. & Mrs. Sobota celebrate their 50th anniversary
POLAND Dr. Anthony and Barbara Sobota of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 10
Laykos celebrate 50th anniversary and renew vows
AUSTINTOWN Ron Sr. and Nancy Layko of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and
Family festivities mark golden year for the Cutlips
NEW SPRINGFIELD Marking the 50th anniversary of their wedding on June 23 will be Mr. and Mrs.
Allison Horvat to be aided by benefit
Allison Horvat to be aided by benefit YOUNGSTOWN Golden String Inc. will sponsor a pasta dinner
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY White Shrine of Jerusalem will have its monthly meeting and ceremonial initiation at 7:30
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church in Mineral Ridge. Members will dine
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for a noon luncheon at Reserve Run, 625 E. Western
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY East will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Davis Center in Fellows Riverside Gardens for a
File employment discrimination complaints Friday
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile outreach center will visit the Youngstown unit of the NAACP from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to accept complaints of employment discrimination based on race, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 and older), disability or retaliation.
Tyler Naquin on display as Indians' top draft pick
The most visible player on the Mahoning Valley Scrappers’ roster carries an invisible target on his back that reads, “$1.75 million.”
Warren steel plant regarded as ‘a gem’
USW holds out hope for a buyer By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com warren The uniqueness
Scrappers notebook More from Eastwood Field
Welcome back: Mahoning Valley manager Ted Kubiak is entering his fourth year as the team’s manager.
Drilling won’t threaten Pa. parks, officials say
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com ellwood city, pa. Not far from each other, alongside the
Ohio rallies to win Big 33 in OT
Associated Press HERSHEY, PA. Ohio won its fourth consecutive Big 33 Football Classic by edging
Simply celebratory: Slavic festival keeps culture ‘alive’
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For Dinah Fedyna, taking her daughter, Natalia
Celebrate Poland adds events, changes night of its fireworks
Staff report POLAND As Celebrate Poland enters its sixth year, a mix of new and old events is
Greatest Juniors tournament moves to Salem Golf Club
By RYAN BUCK sports@vindy.com SALEM Mike Shulas has taken an unusual path to his dream job as
Local loyalty, far-out goods at French Market in Canfield
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com CANFIELD It isn’t Paris, but the streets of the
Porters nurture a tradition
Hello again Valley golfers! Today is one of the “big four” golf days of the year. And for those
Participants sought for 4-H Day Camp and Junior Camp
Staff report CANFIELD On July 2, the Mahoning County 4-H program will have its annual 4-H Day
Thanks for the memories, Y-town
The scene: St. John Arena in Columbus, March 1994, just after the Ursuline boys basketball team
McDowell, Furyk share US Open lead
Tiger Woods falters with a 75 in third round to fall five shots off the pace Associated Press
METRO DIGEST || Facing discrimination?
Facing discrimination? YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mobile
Chardon victim throws 1st pitch
Associated Press EASTLAKE, Ohio A student in Geauga County injured in a school shooting this
DOWNTOWN REBOUND || Signs of new life in Youngstown
Erie Terminal Place, a 65-bed apartment complex at 112 W. Commerce St., is expected to be completed in a month. Owner Dominic Marchionda then will shift his focus to developing the vacant Wick Building at 34 W. Federal St.
For paints and stains, don’t buy by price only
Who has the best exterior paint? Consumer Reports’ new winner among satin and semigloss finishes is
YBI-aided company develops software
YBI-aided company develops software youngstown WiTuners, a company receiving assistance from the
‘Wage theft’ besets workers
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON For nearly a year, unemployed home-health worker Leslie Gilbert
Girard sheds fiscal emergency and is in strong fiscal position
Editorial: In the aftermath of the May 2003 Democratic primary for mayor of Girard, we opined that the reason
American Apparel struggles in America
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Ofelia Lopez scrutinizes the hem on a hot-pink shirt fresh off the
Change in education coming
Opinion: By Jan Strasfeld and Jeffrey M. GLEBOCKI Special to The Vindicator The philosopher Aristotle
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
Financial The Prodigal Co. a branding, marketing and interactive agency, has hired Keith
Exports crucial for growth
Opinion: It’s no secret to anyone in Northeast Ohio that the Mahoning Valley is experiencing a rebirth. While
Visits offered to families of Ohio’s detained youths
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state is using a federal grant to provide free bus rides to
Holocaust survivor highlights exhibit
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Cleveland in 1951 is the only
“FALLING SKIES” (9 p.m., TNT): - We had hoped that the aliens depicted in Steven
“FALLING SKIES” (9 p.m., TNT): - We had hoped that the aliens depicted in Steven Spielberg’s sci-
“I have a feeling that Youngstown will be strong again. Compare downtown to a few years ago.
“I have a feeling that Youngstown will be strong again. Compare downtown to a few years ago. It’s
SCRAPPERS 2012 SEASON SCHEDULE
June 18 — at Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. 19 — at Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. 20 — Jamestown, 7:05 p.m. 21
EARLA W. SMITH | A chronology
Several hundred people attended a recent party to celebrate Smith’s 104th birthday at his North
Area golf scores
MEN Monday Night Men’s (Valley Golf) — Low gross: Nick Bogdan 34. Low net: Chuck Beiling 29. First
Consider Ohio’s new energy law only the beginning for oversight
Editorial: Legislation signed into law last week by Ohio Gov. John R. Kasich provides tough but fair regulation
Try wireless surround-sound solution for $100
Q. The wife is “freshening” the family room/home theater area and took the area rug out. This rug
Softball all-stars play on Monday
Staff report The Mahoning/Trumbull Valley Senior All-Star softball games will be played on Monday
IndyCar win goes to Hunter-Reay
Associated Press WEST ALLIS, WIS. As long as his boss went to the trouble of bringing IndyCar
Ambrose obliterates MIS record
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service BROOKLYN, Mich. Marcos Ambrose has a new distinction —
Ask Mr. Know It All
By Gary Clothier Q. I was reading about an old cemetery in Colorado. The writer was attempting to
Juniors golf
Juniors golf The remaining events set: QUALIFIERS Monday: Salem Golf Club, 330-332-0111, 10
South Beach Factor no concern to OKC
Associated Press MIAMI It’s called the South Beach Factor. And it’s been a boost to the Miami
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 10
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Kiss the Dead” by Laurell K. Hamilton (Berkley) 2. “The Storm” by Clive
newsmakers
newsmakers Basketball star hurt in Drake-Brown brawl Professional basketball star Tony Parker
Madison Ave. boosts Sheen
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Just over a year ago, Charlie Sheen had been fired from his hit
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area aces Robert Smith of Austintown aced the 122-yard No. 6 hole at Kennsington
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Peter Lupus is 80. Actor William Lucking is 71. Singer Barry Manilow is 69.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, June 17, the 169th day of 2012. There are 197 days left in the year. This is
The many traits of a good father
Opinion: The many traits of a good father What makes a good father? I believe the first time a man holds
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Hubbard Public Library Board of Trustees, 5:30 p.m., Schafer Conference Room.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Sourcebook for public to aid history research
Sourcebook for public to aid history research YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Collecting Institutions
FATHER’S DAY PHOTO CONTEST Winner Tony Marzullo’s entry was ... Right Under His Nose
Tony Marzullo of Youngstown searched until he found this picture of himself horsing around with his
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food and clothing
Y’town lawmakers be warned
Opinion: If members of Youngstown City Council have the audacity to replace the judgment of the voters with
New Orleans’ effect on newspapers
Opinion: The shock and disappointment that echoed throughout New Orleans this week tugged at a core message
U.S. KIDS TOUR
U.S. KIDS TOUR Results Boys 13-14 Nathan Yoak 88, Zachary Jacobson 89, Cade Kreps 90. Boys 12
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana County New complaints Rental Truck Rental v. George Hartman, money. Marci
The Sleep Wars have begun
McClatchy Newspapers It looks like the Sleep Wars have begun. Several weeks ago, in a column on
Graceland marks 30th year as tourist attraction
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. When Graceland opened to the public 30 years ago this month,
40 years on, Watergate crime scene forgotten
Associated Press WASHINGTON When the Watergate complex was built in the 1960s, it was just a
Endearing eccentric
Associated Press NEW YORK Joel Kinnaman had his “aha” moment on “The Killing” while shooting an
Start from the bottom with tree care
By Neil Sperry McClatchy Newspapers There’s a lot of odd information out there in our big world
Hundreds mark Earla Smith’s 104th birthday ... Down on ‘The Farm’
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator NORTH JACKSON May 19, 2008, was a big day for Earla
Juniors to Salem
Salem Golf Club will take reservations through 5 p.m. today for Monday’s qualifier for Farmers
Concealed-carry bill eliminates testing
Concealed-carry bill eliminates testing COLUMBUS A bill would let concealed handgun permit-
Egyptians go to polls to vote for president
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptians voted Saturday to choose between a conservative Islamist and
Area golf calendar
JUNE TODAY — Boulevard Tavern 4-man scramble at Mill Creek North. Call 330-783-1641 or
Friends, family mourn Buffalo shooting victim
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Mourners gathered Saturday for the funeral of Jacqueline
UN suspends patrols in Syria
UN suspends patrols in Syria BEIRUT U.N. observers suspended their patrols in Syria on Saturday
Burnett stymies Indians, wins 6th straight
Associated Press cleveland A.J. Burnett was more concerned about stopping a team streak than
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Will “Sell This House” return? A. Sort of. After a long
Thanks to Todor, and good luck
Thanks to Todor, and good luck fanfare: Rob Todor will be missed as the Vindicator Sports
Kent State falls in CWS opener
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. Kent State knows it faces a daunting task to make its first
Today’s top entertainment picks:
Today’s top entertainment picks: v Father’s Day Car Show, noon to 4 p.m.: Shenango Valley Region
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Hubbard boy becomes Eagle Ryan Bosela of Hubbard, a member of Boy Scout
Playhouse’s ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ projects energy, fun
By STEPHANIE OTTEY entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ken Ludwig’s “Lend Me A Tenor” is