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Stories published June 24, 2012

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Youngstown woman charged in beating of 6-month-old; baby in serious condition

Youngstown woman charged in beating of 6-month-old; baby in serious condition Staff report


Man, 24, killed when car hits pole in Lawrence County today

Man, 24, killed when car hits pole in Lawrence County today Staff Report North Beaver, Pa. A


Roses pay tribute to the Valley’s 122 dead in Korean War

Roses pay tribute to the Valley’s 122 dead in Korean War By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com


NATO sets emergency talks on Turkey, but military action not expected

NATO sets emergency talks on Turkey, but military action not expected Associated Press ANKARA,


Alex Trebek, 28-year host of Emmy-winning ‘Jeopardy,’ has heart attack

Alex Trebek, 28-year host of Emmy-winning ‘Jeopardy,’ has heart attack Associated Press NEW YORK


Downsizing of Youngstown Diocese parishes from 113 to 87 is complete; What’s next?

Downsizing of Youngstown Diocese parishes from 113 to 87 is complete; What’s next? By LINDA M.


High school students from throughout Ohio attend Business Week in Youngstown

High school students from throughout Ohio attend Business Week in Youngstown Staff report


GOP leader: No evidence so far of White House coverup in Fast and Furious

GOP leader: No evidence so far of White House coverup in Fast and Furious Associated Press


Boaters, watch for alcohol checkpoints on Ohio waters

Boaters, watch for alcohol checkpoints on Ohio waters Associated Press DAYTON Ohio is stepping


Mohammed Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood candidate, elected Egypt’s president

Mohammed Morsi, Muslim Brotherhood candidate, elected Egypt’s president Associated Press CAIRO


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Trisha Cameron, James Kusiowski to wed in August

Robert Cameron of Mineral Ridge and Terri Ciminero of Niles are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Trisha Rae Cameron of Boardman, to James Walter Kusiowski of Salem. The prospective groom is the son of Thomas and Georgia Kusiowski of Salem.

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Miss Thomas, Mr. Losnegard to wed in Calif.

WARREN Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Thomas of Warren are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding

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Stephanie Gasper, Zakary Raynish plan July nuptials

ELLSWORTH Mrs. Diann Fenstermaker of Ellsworth is announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding

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Jessica Powers, Gary Knittle to wed in August

SALEM Charles and Paula Powers of Salem are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of

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Lindsay Drews and Craig Lutsi plan Aug. vows

Lindsay Drews of Crescent Springs, Ky., and Craig Lutsi of Cincinnati, along with their parents, are

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Sahli-McCallister wedding vows planned in July

NEW MIDDLETOWN Myron and Debbie Sahli of New Middletown are announcing the engagement and

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Shannon O’Hara, Joseph Seifert planning to wed

The parents of Shannon M. O’Hara of Youngstown and Joseph L. Seifert of Liberty are announcing the

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Jessia Balassone | Kenneth E. Pasco Sr.

BOARDMAN Jessica L. Balassone of New Waterford became the bride of Kenneth E. Pasco Sr., also of

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Christina Gavala | Dr. Jared Bunevich

YOUNGSTOWN Christina Maria Gavala became the bride of Dr. Jared Daniel Bunevich during an

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Hayden-Nuzzi August wedding plans announced

The parents of Jessica L. Hayden and Matthew J. Nuzzi are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY William ‘Bill’ O’Leary Date of birth: June 25, 1922. Place of birth: New

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SENIOR CITIZENS

Canfield AARP will meet at 1 p.m. July 2 at A La Cart for a luncheon. Call 330-533-3528 by June 27


GARDEN CLUBS

THURSDAY Hubbard Junior’s members and guests will meet at 6 p.m. at the Hubbard Public Library,


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at


Masons select 2 men for coveted award

Masons select 2 men for coveted award AKRON At its annual meeting June 2, the Ohio Council of


All AmeriCon 2012 set for next Sunday

All AmeriCon 2012, an annual show featuring comic books, toys, and collectible and role-playing card games, has been scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. July 1 at the Comfort Inn on North Park Avenue.


Carnival, talent show to focus promoting nonviolence in Youngstown

St. James Church of God in Christ, 75 S. Prospect St., will sponsor a three-day youth carnival and gospel talent show with the theme, “Bring Da Fire.”


Honoring top prep players

The Vindicator is pleased to announce its Spring Sports Athletes of the Year.

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Officials: Watch out for bike-path dangers

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Motorists speeding across the Mill Creek


HBO offer has Pavlik getting ready

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com The last time Kelly Pavlik only took a month off between fights,


Romney: Energy holds key to manufacturing rebirth

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN President Barack Obama has put obstacles in


Perseverance pays off for 3 graduates

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Raised by a single father, Devonta Fleetion


Mooney, Smith football camps set

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Nebraska coach Bo Pelini, Florida State defensive coordinator Mark


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Valley’s McGee lived golfer’s dream

Over the last several years, I have been lucky enough to get to know Jerry McGee and his wife, Jill.

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Many ham-radio operators have a Field Day at MCCTC in Canfield

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD While in Afghanistan a few years ago, Les Benson was


Campbell gets 4 bids on cleanup for factory

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell The city received four bids for the job of


Shero has no regrets on trades

Staff/wire report PITTSBURGH No seller’s remorse for Ray Shero. The Pittsburgh Penguins


Youths learn valuable lessons at Canfield show

By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com CANFIELD To a casual observer, the goings-on Saturday at


Scrappers drop third straight

Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA The Mahoning Valley Scrappers struck first in their New York-Penn


Explosion rocks house in Warren

Explosion rocks house in Warren WARREN An explosion at a Warren home Friday night was enough to


Suspicious fire destroys former Sprinkler plant

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The former Automatic Sprinkler Corp. building at Brittain and Jones


LOOKING after BERLIN LAKE

Deputy Steve Morlan summons Pat Diiullo of Canfield to steer his boat up next to the patrol boat to receive a random safety and law inspection on Berlin Lake.


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Lindsay Swipas Champion pitcher

Softball It’s more than just school spirit that lines Mahoning Avenue through Champion — it’s

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Disheartening but inevitable

By Hugo Martin Los Angeles Time LOS ANGELES Alhambra, Calif., secretary Laurie Casado


NFL players to play for kids

hjdkljdfsksdfjk;df jklfdskjlsdfkjls Staff report POLAND NFL players John Greco (Cleveland


YBI, Case Western officials to get award

YBI, Case Western officials to get award Youngstown Dr. Marv Schwartz, the Youngstown Business


Pop culture Q&A

Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I’ve been wondering for quite some time why one-hour TV


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, speical meeting, 11:30 a.m., Boardman Government


Ask Mr. Know It All

By Gary Clothier Q. I’m reading a novel that mentions “liar’s dice.” I’m not sure if it’s a game


Jobs for skilled workers going unfilled

Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES With more than 12.7 million Americans unemployed, companies have


Do dishwasher detergents have a tarnished reputation?

When it comes to dishwasher detergents, few leave dishware sparkling, according to Consumer Reports’


MILESTONES

MILESTONES SCOUTS Austintown Eagle Award Joshua Reid, the son of Jerry and Mary Reid of


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, June 24, the 176th day of 2012. There are 190 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS

financial Sarah Chronister has been hired as assistant agricultural loan officer at Consumers


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v New Castle Italian Festival, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.: Food, music,


New buildings and latest technology don’t guarantee academic success

Opinion: Abraham Lincoln said, “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.” I can honestly


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MEN

MEN Slovak Catholic Sokol (Mill Creek) — Low gross: John Sostaric 37, Jim Dodge, Joe Conroy 39.


PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 17

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Calico Joe” by John Grisham (Doubleday) 2. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn


The art of life and death

Opinion: Dorothy Dell Dennison was a Youngstown-born artist who lived an artist’s life: Colorful and


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LAUREN SCHATTINGER Lakeview sprinter

Track Make no bones about it, Lakeview’s Lauren Schattinger is a sprinter. She’s won her fair

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Jad Abdul-AAL Warren JFK singles

Tennis A normal warm spring or summer evening was usually spent at the Howland tennis courts.

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A handle on a new opportunity

East Liverpool company lands Starbucks’ line By JAMSION COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com EAST


It’s a choice: Work or toke

Editorial: It’s a choice: Work or toke Water and oil don’t mix. It should be equally obvious that


Tam O’Shanter next for juniors

The fourth leg of the junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley qualifier circuit tees off Wednesday at


Title IX is a winner

Opinion: By Judy Vredenburgh McClatchy-Tribune On Saturday, our nation marked the 40th anniversary of


Pirates 4 Tigers1

Pirates 4 Tigers1 Next: Tigers at Pirates, today, 1:35 p.m.


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Stephen Lyons Springfield thrower

Field For those that have never experienced what it’s like to be a state champion in any sport,

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Will the real Mitt stand up?

Opinion: The disturbing aspect of Mitt Romney’s take on the American auto industry is not his brazenness in


Book signings set at Poland Library

Book signings set at Poland Library POLAND Three local authors will sign copies of their books


Kelly Pavlik Fight night

Who: Kelly Pavlik (39-2, 34 KOs) vs. Will Rosinsky (16-1, 9 KOs) When: July 7 Where: Home Depot


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Jenna Modic Poland hitter

Softball When most girls her age were watching pre-teen dramas on television, 8-year old Jenna

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Panasonic’s replacement plasma HDTV is even better

Q. I have read your previous recommendation of the Panasonic ST30 plasma HDTV. These models are no


Ex-Mayor could help Valley secure fed funds for airport

Editorial: As the Western Reserve Port Au- thority steps up its lobbying effort for a $780,000 federal grant


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Sam Donko Ursuline pitcher

Baseball Opposing teams know Urusline’s Sam Donko as one of the most dominant pitchers in the

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‘Magic Mike’ puts twist on gender roles

By Julie Hinds Detroit Free Press What three words best describe “Magic Mike”? “Funny, sexy,


area golf calendar

area golf calendar JUNE Monday — Boy Scout Link’s Classic will be at Trumbull Country Club with


METRO DIGEST || All Americon 2012 next Sunday

Comic books, more set at Warren show WARREN All AmeriCon 2012, an annual show featuring comic


Crumbling morals take their toll

Opinion: Crumbling morals take their toll When a building develops cracks in the walls, the first priority


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Wyatt Hartman Maplewood distance runner

Track Although he was a state runner-up, school and state record holder in the 1600-meter run,

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Jai’lyn MoslEy McDonald thrower

Field Jai’Lyn Mosley first started throwing when she was in junior high. And she learned from

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Book showcases stylish kitchens

Book showcases stylish kitchens The place where everyone wants to hang out is elevated to the room


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Dan popio Boardman hitter

Baseball Dan Popio doesn’t have to take much thought when asked about his future. The recent

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SEEING A REVIVAL

By Norman Winter McClatchy Newspapers It can be the focal point to your backyard, a garden


Turkey threatens action after Syria downs jet

Turkey threatens action after Syria downs jet ankara, turkey Syria said Saturday it shot down a


Park grabs two-stroke lead

Associated Press WATERLOO, Ontario South Korea’s Inbee Park shot a 5-under 66 on Saturday to


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Busy day: The Warren JFK graduate finished his second


ASTROS8 Indians 1

ASTROS8 Indians 1 Next: Indians at Astros, today, 2:05 p.m.


Sandusky’s lawyers raise appeal issue on timing

Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. Jerry Sandusky’s lawyers said Saturday they tried to quit at


youth golf scores

U.S. KIDS TOUR Results Boys 13-14 Nathan Yoak 83, Aaron Brake 91, Anstine Patrick 92 & Caskey


Actress trades stage for TV

From Broadway to ‘Bunheads’ By Greg Braxton Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Sutton Foster —


There’s no place like home: Bucs tame Tigers on 2-hitter

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Familiar surroundings allowed Brad Lincoln to be aggressive in his


St. College9 scrappers 2

St. College9 scrappers 2 Next: Scrappers at State College, today, 6:05 p.m.


‘GH’ wins big with 5 Daytime Emmys

Associated Press BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. The Daytime Emmys showered “General Hospital” with five


AMATEUR RADIO

AMATEUR RADIO A brief look Members of the Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association are taking


Riding with …

Riding with … Dave Blaney Today’s race: The Trumbull County qualified 32nd for today’s


On AREA DIAMONDS Youth baseball and softball

BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Boardman Gia Russa 8, Lakeview Blue Jays 4 Boardman Gia Russa 16, Liberty


A perfect start evaporates

Associated Press HOUSTON Cleveland starter Jeanmar Gomez was perfect through four innings on


Tempers likely to be on rise

Associated Press SONOMA, Calif. It used to be that short tracks were the guaranteed place for


SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 6 Source: Associated Press

Wins by the Pirates in the past seven games


record reviews

Justin Bieber Album: “Believe” (Island Def Jam) Grade: B Because Justin Bieber is Justin


QUOTABLE JORDAN STAAL, former Pittsburgh Penguin, on being traded to Carolina on his wedding night:

“I found out, basically, in the middle of my reception. It was definitely some tough news to hear,


Around the Horn Saturday’s other MLB games

Reds 6, Twins 0 CINCINNATI Johnny Cueto remained unbeaten in June by pitching seven innings and


Art that can touch the soul

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art’s National Midyear exhibition


major league baseball boxscores

INTERLEAGUE Astros 8, Indians 1 ClevelandHouston abrhbiabrhbi Choo rf4010Altuve 2b4121


SANDLOTS Class B roundup

Roth Brothers 4, Creekside Fitness 0 Tylor Rhoads threw a two-hit shutout. He struck out six and


Davis, Thatcher tied for PGA lead

Associated Press CROMWELL, Conn. Englishman Brian Davis shot a 6-under 64, and Roland Thatcher


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