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Greatest Golfer registration is closed; waiting list only
Entry to this fourth annual event will close at 4 p.m. this Wednesday.
Rockies sweep NL Central-leading Pirates
Rockies sweep NL Central-leading Pirates DENVER (AP) — Nolan Arenado hit a go-ahead double in the
Dufner beats Furyk at PGA for 1st major title
Dufner beats Furyk at PGA for 1st major title PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — Jason Dufner has won his
Indians rally from 5-run deficit, beat Angels 6-5
Indians rally from 5-run deficit, beat Angels 6-5 CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Bourn drove in the go-
Kyle Busch finally wins again at Watkins Glen
Kyle Busch finally wins again at Watkins Glen WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (AP) — Kyle Busch won at Watkins
Three counties seek $300,000 for study on coordinating school-bus services
Three counties seek $300,000 for study on coordinating school-bus services NILES The educational
Ohio flooded with applications for vouchers for private schools
Ohio flooded with applications for vouchers for private schools Associated Press COLUMBUS The
Social-service programs in the Valley bulge with heroin addicts
Social-service programs in the Valley bulge with heroin addicts youngstown Drug-treatment
Prosecutors get tough against heroin dealers, suppliers
Prosecutors get tough against heroin dealers, suppliers Associated Press TOMS RIVER, N.J. With
3 more NATO troops killed in Afghanistan conflict
3 more NATO troops killed in Afghanistan conflict Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan NATO
Ohio gets $4M grant to help young adults with mental illness
Ohio gets $4M grant to help young adults with mental illness Associated Press COLUMBUS The
Fellows Gardens in Mill Creek Park keeps on growing
Fellows Gardens in Mill Creek Park keeps on growing youngstown The Mill Creek MetroParks’
Storey-Cornelius engagement is announced
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mays of Youngstown and Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Cornelius of Hermitage, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their children April L. Storey of Liberty and Jermaine L. Cornelius of Hermitage.
Estok-Case vows set for September
LOWELLVILLE Michael and Carol Estok of Lowellville are announcing the engagement of their
Yuhases celebrate 60th with Mass and dinner
STRUTHERS Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Yuhas of Struthers celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Aug.
Piergiovanni’s 65th anniversary marked by family
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Peter Piergiovanni of Austintown celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary
Nemciks’ 50th marked July celebration
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nemcik of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY | Lorenzo DeSantis
HAPPY 97TH BIRTHDAY HONOREE Residence: Youngstown. Date of birth: Aug. 10,
TWIN SISTERS MARK 90TH BIRTHDAY
TWIN SISTERS MARK 90TH BIRTHDAY Yolanda Bologna Labate and Mafalda Bologna Michaels (Also known as
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Coitsville will meet at 6 p.m. for a picnic at Marlene’s. SATURDAY Sunflower will
Animal Rescue will sponsor pasta dinner
Animal Rescue will sponsor pasta dinner AUSTINTOWN Second Chance Animal Rescue will sponsor a
SENIOR CITIZENS
Coitsville Seniors’ summer picnic luncheon will take place at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at the Bedford
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. at Ruby Tuesday in Canfield.
Landfills hope for oil and gas drilling waste bonanza
“We’re on the cusp of things breaking,” one Mahoning County landfill manager observed.
Webb leads YSU's talented group of freshmen running backs
The Toledo native walked on to YSU after sitting out last season.
Bigfoot presentation draws a big crowd
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com LEETONIA They came in surprising droves, driving Harleys and
Scrappers benefit from 6 errors by Renegades
Scrappers benefit from six errors by defensively challenged HV By Steve ruman sports
Let's Move effort comes to Youngstown to get children active
Over several hours hundreds of people came to East Federal Plaza as part of an effort to get kids to be more physically fit.
Rams fire back after Kosar’s TV criticism
Quarterback Kellen Clemens, who got the worst of Kosar’s remarks, said he’s never met the former Browns quarterback.
Groups provide school supplies, food and fun at Covelli Centre
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Several organizations came together
Teen, 15, killed by car while fishing at family pond in Mercer
Staff report MERCER, Pa. A 15-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a driver while fishing
Angels send Indians to sixth straight loss
Ubaldo Jimenez allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings for the Tribe.
Artist/educator is YSU commencement speaker
Alfred L. Bright was the first full-service faculty member at Youngstown University
A-Rod 'overwhelmed' by fans
Alex Rodriguez had a day off to think about the “overwhelming” reception he received in his season debut at Yankee Stadium.
METRO DIGEST || Learn about Groening alternative healing techniques
Alternative healing CANFIELD “Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path Through the Teachings of
METRO DIGEST || Sports, food, games at event to honor vets
Event to honor vets LOWELLVILLE The Lowellville Rod and Gun Club will host a free event for the
Valley's heroin comes from Mexico, South America and Southwest Asia
Valley's heroin comes from Mexico, South America and Southwest Asia
Cheap, deadly heroin is back, and use is on rise
This block of heroin, seized by Youngstown police, has a street value of about $9,000.
Golf calendar
Golf calendar Upcoming outings August Today — Michael Robison Memorial Golf Outing at Bedford
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Vexfest, 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.: A full day of rock music on East Federal
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I once read that the Bee Gees never recorded a song that they did not write themselves. Is this
Death penalty’s arbitrary nature seen in two executions
Opinion: Life ended recently for two men on death row, one in Texas and one right here in Ohio. The deaths
YSU starts new year in state of flux
Opinion: As he settles into the office of president of Youngstown State University in Tod Hall, Dr. Randy
Much more than a ski town
By JOHN MARSHALL Associated Press BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. Some mountain towns are touted for their
Singer will mark milestone on home turf
Dominic Tocco’s music career has spanned 50 years By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mill Creek MetroParks board of park commissioners, 6 p.m., Davis Center, Fellows
Electrical grid still vulnerable decade after big blackout
Associated Press The U.S. electrical grid is better managed and more flexible a decade after its
Puskas: Irate Rams fans should lighten up
St. Louis coach Jeff Fisher was upset over comments made by Browns analyst Bernie Kosar.
birthdays
birthdays Songwriter Kenny Gamble of Gamble and Huff is 70. Bassist Jim Kale of the Guess Who is
Firms compete to expand Air Force museum
Associated Press DAYTON Five companies will compete to build a new $46 million aircraft and
BOOKS DIGEST || ‘Life of Pi’ to be discussed
‘Life of Pi’ to be discussed SALEM Author Yanni Martel’s book “The Life of Pi” will be discussed
newsmakers
newsmakers Chris Brown suffers seizure from stress LOS ANGELES Chris Brown’s publicist says
First family starts vacation
Associated Press EDGARTOWN, Mass. President Barack Obama opened the first summer vacation of
GGOV Schedule
Schedule Aug. 19: Miller 64 Greatest Scramble Challenge at 1 p.m. Enter via charity qualifiers.
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one
Robert Nacarato of Youngstown aced the 147-yard No. 12 at Boulder Creek Golf Course on Aug. 2. He
Area golf league scores
MEN St. Christine (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Dave Ross 36, George Basista 36, Jerry Ferrell Jr. 37,
Karzmer: It’s time to do more for YSU golf team
The former Penguin golfer has a plan for upgrading the program.
Logan converts cardboard to art
Logan turns common cardboard into interesting replicas, using his talent and attention to detail.
Teen found safe; suspected abductor killed
Associated Press CASCADE, Idaho A man suspected of killing a California woman and her young son
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Virginia boy’s death puts focus on celebratory gunfire
Associated Press MIDLOTHIAN, Va. When a stray bullet pierced the top of Brendon Mackey’s head,
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Evan E. Simpson, 27, of 647 Hazellon St., Masury,
Human-trafficking fight intensifiesSFlb
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio is stepping up its fight against human trafficking by raising
OSU wideouts no longer washouts
The receivers have escaped Urban Meyer’s glare and become playmakers.
Greatest Scramble Challenge calendar
New this year to Farmers National Bank’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley is the addition of the Miller
Pilot in Conn. crash survived ’09 crash
Pilot in Conn. crash survived ’09 crash HARTFORD, Conn. The plane accident that killed four
Cruz in midseason form as Giants top Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger completed 4 of 8 passes for 36 yards for Pittsburgh, leading the Steelers to a field goal on their second possession.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
Attorney Samuel G. Amendolara of Youngstown has been honored for his outstanding work by being recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” by the Mahoning County Bar Association.
Fire Sunshine Law violators
Editorial: We have long been champions of the public’s right to know. Toward that end, we’ve also long been
Insight into saving big on eyewear
If you’re like many of Consumer Reports’ readers, you’re buying prescription glasses from your eye
Health districts’ consolidation will occur one way or another
Editorial: It’s just a matter of time before the health agencies in the city of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Victorian Players youth offer fractured fairy tale
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players’ new youth theater will present its first
PBS examines 5 centuries of black history
Documentary series was produced by scholar-filmmaker Henry Louis Gates Jr. By FRAZIER MOORE AP
2-year-old best man remembered as ‘fighter’
Associated Press JEANETTE, Pa. In his short life, the 2-year-old Pennsylvania boy who died days
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2013. There are 142 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Obama: Progress made on backlog of veterans’ claims
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. President Barack Obama assured disabled veterans Saturday that
69 killed at Ramadan's end shows Iraqis' lack of authority
Associated Press BAGHDAD A wave of car bombings targeting those celebrating the end of Ramadan
Parent of ‘Hairspray’ performer calls Vindy review ‘amateurish’
Opinion: Parent of ‘Hairspray’ performer calls Vindy review ‘amateurish’ My 12 year-old daughter, along
Police decry Belfast violence
Associated Press DUBLIN Northern Ireland’s police chief vowed Saturday to hunt down and
2nd Business Expo
2nd Business Expo NORTH LIMA The North Lima Business Shopping Complex is hosting its second
Mystery of grave next to Oswald’s in Texas is solved
Associated Press NEW YORK For years, curiosity seekers visiting the Fort Worth, Texas, grave of
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Physical-therapy degree Lauren Blase, daughter of Rick and Joni Blase of
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