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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 ...
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
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.
Miss Thomas, Mr. Losnegard to wed in Calif.
WARREN Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Thomas of Warren are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding
Stephanie Gasper, Zakary Raynish plan July nuptials
ELLSWORTH Mrs. Diann Fenstermaker of Ellsworth is announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding
Jessica Powers, Gary Knittle to wed in August
SALEM Charles and Paula Powers of Salem are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Lindsay Drews and Craig Lutsi plan Aug. vows
Lindsay Drews of Crescent Springs, Ky., and Craig Lutsi of Cincinnati, along with their parents, are
Sahli-McCallister wedding vows planned in July
NEW MIDDLETOWN Myron and Debbie Sahli of New Middletown are announcing the engagement and
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
Jessia Balassone | Kenneth E. Pasco Sr.
BOARDMAN Jessica L. Balassone of New Waterford became the bride of Kenneth E. Pasco Sr., also of
Christina Gavala | Dr. Jared Bunevich
YOUNGSTOWN Christina Maria Gavala became the bride of Dr. Jared Daniel Bunevich during an
Hayden-Nuzzi August wedding plans announced
The parents of Jessica L. Hayden and Matthew J. Nuzzi are announcing the engagement and upcoming
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Lindsay Swipas Champion pitcher
Softball It’s more than just school spirit that lines Mahoning Avenue through Champion — it’s
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’
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
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
LAUREN SCHATTINGER Lakeview sprinter
Track Make no bones about it, Lakeview’s Lauren Schattinger is a sprinter. She’s won her fair
Jad Abdul-AAL Warren JFK singles
Tennis A normal warm spring or summer evening was usually spent at the Howland tennis courts.
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
Stephen Lyons Springfield thrower
Field For those that have never experienced what it’s like to be a state champion in any sport,
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
Jenna Modic Poland hitter
Softball When most girls her age were watching pre-teen dramas on television, 8-year old Jenna
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
Sam Donko Ursuline pitcher
Baseball Opposing teams know Urusline’s Sam Donko as one of the most dominant pitchers in the
‘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
Wyatt Hartman Maplewood distance runner
Track Although he was a state runner-up, school and state record holder in the 1600-meter run,
Jai’lyn MoslEy McDonald thrower
Field Jai’Lyn Mosley first started throwing when she was in junior high. And she learned from
Book showcases stylish kitchens
Book showcases stylish kitchens The place where everyone wants to hang out is elevated to the room
Dan popio Boardman hitter
Baseball Dan Popio doesn’t have to take much thought when asked about his future. The recent
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
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
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