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YSU's Stubbs named MVFC's offensive player of the week
YSU's Stubbs named MVFC's offensive player of the week.
Dr., Mrs. Hanzely mark 50th year of their marriage
POLAND The family of Dr. Stephen and Brigitta Hanzely of Poland honored the couple with an outdoor
Yannones mark 50th anniversary with family in Fla.
BOARDMAN Richard and Mary Yannone of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by
Wedding date set by April Walla and Jeff Michael
JEFF MICHAEL APRIL WALLA RAVENNA April Walla and Jeff Michael, both of Ravenna, are announcing
DiTommaso, Klein wedding set for Sept. 22
Liberty Dr. Pat and Charlotte DiTommaso of Liberty are announcing the engagement of their
Renninger, Christoff rite set for Oct. 6
POLAND Michael and Teresa Renninger of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding
Church will sponsor 5th annual dinner
Church will sponsor 5th annual dinner YOUNGSTOWN St. Mark Antiochian Orthodox Church, 3560 Logan
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Hostesses are Vira
Beer, Burgers and Bocce will bind community for books
YOUNGSTOWN The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has scheduled its annual Beer,
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon for a sack lunch at Toth Gardens, 5637 W. Liberty St.,
Area Masons degrees conferred
CLEVELAND At its annual session Aug. 28 in Cleveland, the Supreme Council of the Ancient Accepted
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, closed for
Deltas will honor dedication at annual event
GIRARD The Youngstown Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has scheduled its 11th
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Miller, Smith ignite Buckeyes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Devin Smith made the catch of his life to finally light the fuse for
Ed Schaefer says his shuttle service at the Canfield Fair is ... A well-oiled machine
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Every Canfield Fair patron’s worst nightmare as
Ursuline leads Valley schools with 9 AP courses
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Twelve seniors sit in a third-floor classroom
Fugitive Safe Surrender event set
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Fugitive Safe Surrender event in Mahoning County takes place from 9
Recycling department offering waste-reduction seminar in Sharon
Staff report SHARON, PA. The Lawrence-Mercer Recycling/Solid Waste Department is offering a
Notre Dame dominates Navy, 50-10, in Ireland
Associated Press DUBLIN, ireland Notre Dame’s trip to Ireland could not have gone much better.
Pestano helps Indians hang on to a rare victory
Associated Press CLEVELAND Vinnie Pestano took advantage of his chance to save a Cleveland
Serena avenges Aussie defeat
Associated Press NEW YORK Serena Williams does not enjoy viewing videos of her losses. Not one
First comes trust, then comes theft
A system of checks and balances can aid in maintaining workplace honesty By Ashley Luthern and
Hart’s ninth-inning homer defeats Pirates
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Corey Hart homered to lead off the ninth inning and lift the
Traficant: America’s con man
Opinion: First a confession: This writer has not read James A. Traficant Jr.’s book, does not intend to read
Penn State stunned; OU rallies for upset
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. A white towel draped over his shoulder, the new Penn State
How is the Canfield Fair the biggest in the state?
Opinion: Labor Day weekend closes the summer with a bang. And for us in the Valley, we have the Canfield Fair
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Eddie Money with the Gary Maransky Project, 6 p.m.: Enjoy the last
Vindicator file photo | August 29, 1957
Vindicator file photo | August 29, 1957 Leslie Pritchard, 3, had no qualms about feeding some
Error delays benefits for Ohio student veterans
By KANTELE FRANKO Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s governor, higher education chief and
Riding with …
Riding with … Dave Blaney Last week: Blaney finished 26th in the IRWIN Tools Night Race at
166th canfield fair schedule
Sunday Gates open at 8 a.m. Blake Shelton with The Lost Trailers: Grandstand, 8 p.m.
Pressure will be on to make Chase
Associated Press HAMPTOn, ga. Tony Stewart and Matt Kenseth have smoothed things over after
10th annual event to screen 6 films
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Area Jewish Film Festival will mark its 10th anniversary
Bob Odenkirk lays down the law on ‘Breaking Bad’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Albuquerque lawyer Saul Goodman isn’t picky.
‘Dynamic Duos’ misses a few
By Diane Werts Newsday The greatest twosomes in television history? That’s what Robin Roberts
TV’s Most Dynamic Duos Presented by The Paley Center for Media” (9 p.m., ABC): Archie
TV’s Most Dynamic Duos Presented by The Paley Center for Media” (9 p.m., ABC): Archie and Meathead.
Controversial police shootings not new to New York City
Opinion: Two New York City police officers opened fire Aug. 24 on a man armed with a .45 caliber handgun who
Youngstown schools super will fight takeover by state
Editorial: If there’s a word that describes Dr. Connie Hathorn, superintendent of Youngstown city schools, it’s
Back with a vengeance
By Debra D. Bass St. Louis Post-Dispatch (MCT) ST. LOUIS After the bloated siege of the
Cortland author writes new novel
Cortland author writes new novel CORTLAND Cortland author Judy Lennington has written three
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Is that William R. Moses’ voice in the Aleve commercials? And this might
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. What is Richard Thomas of “The Waltons” doing these days? Did he remarry? B.M., Western Grove,
Soleil Cafe opens near YSU campus
Soleil Cafe opens near YSU campus YOUNGSTOWN A new dining option has opened on Lincoln Avenue
By Elise Franco
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield HE CANFIELD FAIR IS MORE THAN JUST food, animals
Electronics recycling
Electronics recycling YOUNGSTOWN An electronics recycling drive will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Auburn romps over MV
Staff report NILES The final home game of the 2012 season was a tough one for the Mahoning
Tensley, Humphrey power East to win
By John Bassetti bassetti@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN East hasn’t started classes yet, but the
Volunteering
Volunteering HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley engages 21st-century volunteers to improve
OSU moves ahead on dorm expansion
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University trustees have cleared the way for a $396 million
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
Monster-truck mishap in Ore. sends 3 to hospital
Monster-truck mishap in Ore. sends 3 to hospital HARRISBURG, Ore. Authorities in Oregon say
Like lightning, YCS offense strikes often in blowout
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com POLAND Heads up. Earbuds in. Stomachs growling.
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Sam Gooden of The Impressions is 73. Singer Jimmy Clanton is 72. Singer Rosalind
YSU-Pitt notes | More from Heinz Field
Key play replay: On a night filled with creative play calls, Youngstown State saved its best for its
A day at the races: A sure bet for an exciting time
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Canfield I’m not a gambling person, but I was assigned to
Meyer’s Buckeyes play with an edge
Urban Meyer has said almost from the beginning — and increasingly lately — that he wants his first
Area golf calendar
SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY — Friends of Stambaugh 3-man scramble; call Dave Boos at 330-743-5370.
Inappropriate billboard trivializes 17th District congressional race
Opinion: As I drove on I-680 the other day, I saw a political ad on a billboard (just before the Glenwood-
What’s ‘open’ isn’t a question
Editorial: What’s ‘open’ isn’t a question One of the great mysteries of life — at least from the viewpoint
Racing to bright future
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Canfield As horses sped around the Canfield Fair’s half-
40,562 on Friday
40,562 on Friday CANFIELD Thirty-four more people attended the Canfield Fair on Friday than the
Beware of the newest invaders
Opinion: Beware of the newest invaders Our land is being invaded, not by a foreign army but by a domestic
RECORD REVIEWS
ALANIS MORISSETTE Album: “Havoc and Bright Lights” Grade: C Alanis Morissette is happier now.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Aug. 25
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Gone Girl” by Gillian Flynn (Crown) 2. “The Inn at Rose Harbor” by Debbie
Switching between signals
Q. I have a new HDTV with a whole bunch of input connections on the back, but only one audio output,
HATS OFF TO HATS
Hats off to these entries for this month’s Snapz feature. Every one of the pictures we received
CAREER PATHS & LIMELIGHT
community Agata Lyda Khoury has been selected from hundred of applicants in the United States,
Business Thefts in the Valley
Resolved Scott Adair: Sentenced in August 2011 to four years in prison after he was convicted of
Video when you want it
Millions of Americans now watch video that’s delivered to their TV screens over the Internet.
In the Cup! Area holes in one
Jackie Downey of Poland aced the No. 5 hole at Olde Stonewall in Ellwood City, Pa. She used a 9 wood
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Sept. 2, the 246th day of 2012. There are 120 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
YSU Diversity Council plans community program series
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Marriage, nonviolence, community safety and women of color are among the
Honing skills
Miami Herald MIAMI The glossy brochure promoting Miami Dade College’s School of Science begins
wanxiang group corp. Chinese company is facing scrutiny
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO A Chinese industrial conglomerate with Chicago-area ties has
Area golf scores
MEN Mahoning Valley League (Bedford Trails) — Low gross: Mickey Hammond 36, Ed Romack 37, Gary
Military returns to Colt sidearms
Hartford Courant WEST HARTFORD, Conn. The newest Colt .45-caliber pistol is touted for its
High school soccer results
BOYS Lakeview 8, Hubbard 0 Colton Ainsley, Jake Colbrunn, A.J. Miller, Matt Pasternak, Anthony
By JOE SCALZO
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com PITTSBURGH Around 9:10 on Saturday night, less than five
Area running calendar
SEPTEMBER MONDAY — Castle Run 10K and two-mile race at 9 a.m. at Alliance High School. Visit
Police defuse situation involving man with shotgun
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police quickly ended what initially was thought to be a hostage
Doctor, hospital sued over stents
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland man who is suing his cardiologist and hospital over
Obama to try to make case for his re-election
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Don’t expect President Barack Obama to try to reinvent himself
UN envoy puts pressure on Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT The U.N.’s new envoy to Syria told President Bashar Assad’s regime
BCS BUSTERS
BCS BUSTERS Stubbs helps YSU to biggest victory in a decade By Joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com
OVARIAN CANCER
OVARIAN CANCER Knowing what to look for More than 20 volunteers tied hundreds of teal-blue
Playing for the Plaid
Last weekend was Greatest Golfer of the Valley 3.0 and I wanted to thank The Vindicator, the
As Isaac pushes north, Gulf Coast slowly recovers
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS As the remnants of Hurricane Isaac pushed their way up the
Monster-truck mishap sends three to hospital
Monster-truck mishap sends three to hospital HARRISBURG, Ore. Authorities in Oregon say three
Jennings center to offer workshop on orienteering
Staff report Slippery Rock, Pa. The Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Road,