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Stories published August 4, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown metro ranks in top 10 for economic-growth potential
Youngstown metro ranks in top 10 for economic-growth potential A business publication has named
Valley residents warned about scam
Valley residents warned about scam A scam has been circulating in Northeast Ohio in which callers
Children honor Millers for their 70th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN The children of William and Elizabeth Miller of Youngstown honored their parents by
Higginses’ 50th celebration set for Aug. 9 and 10
NEWTON FALLS Shirl and Doris Higgins of Newton Falls will celebrate their 50th anniversary Aug. 9
Couches, family mark milestone at Dutch Village
Couches, family mark milestone at Dutch Village COLUMBIANA A celebration Aug. 3 in the Legacy
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Helen Theresa (Sedlacko) Cipkala
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Helen Theresa (Sedlacko) Cipkala HONOREE Residence: Shepherd of the
Kiwanis prepares for Aug. convention
Kiwanis prepares for Aug. convention CANFIELD Kiwanis of Western Mahoning County will be
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will have a club picnic and plant exchange. WEDNESDAY Men’s Garden Club of
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 20 in the Great Hall at St. Nicholas Church on
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
Date is growing close for horticulture show
Fellows Riverside Gardens will be the site of an annual horticulture show.
DQ Blizzard purchases Thursday will benefit children's hospitals
Dairy Queen and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals are celebrating DQ Miracle Treat Day on Thursday, when $1 or more of every Blizzard Treat purchased at participating Dairy Queen locations during store hours will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, including Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron and Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley.
I-376 resurfacing to start Aug. 19
About 4.4 miles of Interstate 376 in Shenango Township, Mercer County, will be resurfaced this year between the Interstate 80 interchange and the Lawrence County line, PennDOT has announced.
YSU QB Kurt Hess has unfinished business
He’ll likely graduate with every passing record in school history but it won’t mean as much if he can’t make the playoffs.
Warren councilman says teen's killing shows ease of getting guns
City council president says the death shows how ‘easy it is for teenagers to get guns’
Labor unions, UW give injured Canfield man his freedom
Wheelchair ramp built in a day by union volunteers
FBS split could hurt FCS, YSU
If the top half of the FBS goes its own way, it could create a perception that the FCS is little more than Division I’s third tier.
Ursuline students help children Keep Smart over summers
Ursuline student starts summer learning program for Youngstown youth
PUTTIN’ on the DOG at annual Canfield show
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD It won’t be long before the Canfield Fair shows its
Canfield softball opens regional with a win
The Cardinals scored three runs in the final inning to beat Indiana.
International Latino Food festival is Friday in Youngstown
The event will offer a variety of international Latino foods, soft drinks and beer for sale.
Whitenack, Heller help Scrappers win
Juan Romero hit his fourth homer of the season for Mahoning Valley.
Warren’s Hall defeats Fullers
Warren’s Hall defeats Fullers MIAMI, OKLA. Warren Harding High graduate Marco Hall stayed
METRO DIGEST || CASA volunteers needed in Mahoning County
Volunteers needed YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Juvenile Court’s court-appointed special-
METRO DIGEST || Apply to military academies
Military-academy applications WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon, is encouraging Ohio
Youngstown Italian fest feast of food, entertainment
Amber and Tara Fant, 8, of Youngstown take a spin on a carnival ride at the annual Greater Youngstown Italian-American Festival in downtown Youngstown. The annual fest concludes at 11 tonight.
area lawmakers
area lawmakers A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and
Brazil opens door for return of the accused killer of Hoerig
Editorial: There’s a glimmer of hope today that the seven-year ordeal of bringing to justice the accused killer
How to buy a coffee maker
You can spend $200 or more for a coffee maker with interactive displays and the stainless
InfoCision looks to hire 35 workers
InfoCision looks to hire 35 workers boardman InfoCision is looking to hire 35 call-center
Attack kills 9 Afghans
Attack kills 9 Afghans kabul Three suicide bombers tried to attack the Indian consulate in an
Puskas: Tribe, Bucs keeping us interested
The two teams have managed to hold their own during the start of football season.
Smell of success: Kids’ book a real gas
Smell of success: Kids’ book a real gas HUNTINGTON, Ind. A children’s book being created by a
5-year-old cancer survivor scores TD for Browns
It capped Cleveland’s “Family Night” practice, which drew more than 24,000 people.
Rat Pack tribute show will return
Staff report BOARDMAN The Rat Pack will return Sept. 21 for a show at The Georgetown, 5945 South
Former OSU WR Carter part of 7-man HOF class
The former Ohio State Buckeye followed Jonathan Ogden, Dave Robinson, Larry Allen, Bill Parcells, Curley Culp and Warren Sapp.
Dems nervous about health plan
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Democratic governors say they are nervous about getting the new
Oil companies frack in coastal waters
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Companies prospecting for oil off California’s coast have used
‘Masters of Sex’ takes explicit look at pair
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. There’s so much sex depicted on a new
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 34.65 —.34 Avalon
One-man show in Motown reality check for residents
Opinion: DETROIT Gazing from the 14th floor toward the city center and the fragile sprouts of urban
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngstown Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: The
Fine crafts festival returns
The event is under new ownership but will remain the same Staff report COLUMBIANA The Shaker
Military executions prove rare
Associated Press DALLAS Hundreds of unarmed soldiers, some about to deploy to Afghanistan, were
Ohio State University returns $1 million in overcharges to students
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University has refunded $1 million to 20,000 summer-school
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. Back in the 1950s, there was a quiz show called “Haggis Baggis” on TV. Do you know how long it
Black lawmakers oppose gun plan
Associated Press COLUMBUS A group of black lawmakers in Ohio is circulating petitions to help
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana COUNTY New complaints Seven Seventeen Credit Union v. DPS Penn et al,
Social-media company wants to help small business prosper
IdentityBlend tries to help business create a conversation online with potential customers
Judge Sweeney’s stiff sentence reinforces basic judicial ideals
Editorial: In one seemingly small sentenc- ing decision last month, Mahoning County Common Pleas Court Judge
salem community theatre Acting is divine in ‘Hairspray’
By David L. MUNNELL entertainment@vindy.com SALEM I believe there are few people left in this
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Michigan man is arrested in burglary attempt of Kid Rock home DETROIT Tips from the
GOLF LEAGUES
MEN Jednota Golf League (Knoll Run Golf Course) — Low Score: Chuck Dubos 38, Digger Graves 39,
Avalon tennis team places eighth
They played in the 14-and-under division at the United States Tennis Association Midwest Regional.
MINI-COOPERSTOWN
GREEN DIAMOND GALLERY MINI-COOPERSTOWN Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ohio Shoeless Joe
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus at 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, village
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Marine reunion YOUNGSTOWN Marine Lt. Col. David D. Morgan, commanding
August
August Today — Bloody Mary Open at Tam O’Shanter of Pennsylvania Shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Call
Frack protesters: Facts or farce?
Opinion: It’s not often that you show up to a news event and find that you’re part of the news. Don’t Frack
Black Ohio lawmakers oppose stand-your-ground bill
Black Ohio lawmakers oppose stand-your-ground bill Eds: Updates with quotes from lawmakers,
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Justin Meserve of Boardman aced the 132-yard No. 7 at Rolling Hills Golf Course on June 15. He used
Don’t expect Youngstown lawmakers to do right
Opinion: Warning: Holding your breath in the hope that Youngstown City Council acts on proposed charter
ROSEMOND: Grandparents should known when to back off
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our daughter and son-in-law have consented to be the guardians of our
State law makes JobsOhio ethics complaint moot
Associated Press COLUMBUS An ethics complaint filed against Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s privatized
Outdoor dining
These pictures were submitted for this month’s Outdoor Dining feature to observe National Picnic
BUSY BLUEBIRDS
BUSY BLUEBIRDS By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) When my husband, Ken,
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
accounting Matthew Henderson and Bryan Visingardi have accepted positions at the associate level
Youngstown native publishes how-to book for brides over forty
"Marrying Later in Life" combines big questions and how-to lists for a complete guide to marraige
Make your own cards with help from craft book
Make your own cards with help from craft book A handwritten note takes on extra meaning when the
HANDS ON | Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engaging 21st-century volunteers to improve civic health
Today in history
Today is Sunday, Aug. 4, the 216th day of 2013. There are 149 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Blaney wins Trucks race with assist from dad
The 19-year-old drove a Ford into Victory Lane in the Truck Series for the first time in four years.
City Bill of Rights aims to help residents, not hurt businesses
Opinion: City Bill of Rights aims to help residents, not hurt businesses Your opinion piece of July 29
Greatest Scramble challenge Calendar
New this year to Farmers National Bank’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley is the addition of the Miller
Orders accepted Thursday for Smart Choice Food program
Boxes range in price from $18 to $38 and include meat, vegetables, convenience meals, kids box, sausage box, grill box and pork chop box.
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