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4 Valley ministers share how MLK changed their lives
Aug. 28 will mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, delivered from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and best ...
Stories published August 18, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Indians fall to Athletics
Indians fall to Athletics OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chris Young and Alberto Callaspo homered in the
Plane registered to Youngstown company crashes in Kansas City; 2 killed
Plane registered to Youngstown company crashes in Kansas City; 2 killed Associated Press KANSAS
Man charged in assault with beer mug at South Side bar
Man charged in assault with beer mug at South Side bar YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man was charged
Three people robbed at gunpoint on North Side
Three people robbed at gunpoint on North Side YOUNGSTOWN Three people were robbed at gunpoint
Pirates fall in 16th
Pirates fall in 16th PITTSBURGH (AP) — Adam Eaton’s bloop double in the 16th inning drove in two
Congress divided over cutting off US aid to Egypt
Congress divided over cutting off US aid to Egypt Associated Press WASHINGTON Members of
Elizabeth Getsy | Dalton Gbur
SALEM St. Paul Church was the setting of the 3 p.m. July 19 exchange of vows of Elizabeth Ann
Adeline Balzic | William Bakos
AUSTINTOWN Adeline Balzic and William Bakos, both of Austintown, exchanged wedding vows at 2 p.m.
Kristen Rozzo | Ryan Ditchey
GIRARD Kristen Rozzo and Ryan Ditchey exchanged vows at 2 p.m. June 15 at St. Rose Church.
Kelly Meehan | Michael Doig
NEW YORK The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral was the setting of the June 1 wedding of
Dinner honors McBride anniversary
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McBride of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 11
Brintzenhofes’ honored with dinner
NORTH LIMA Richard and Delores Brintzenhofe of North Lima were honored with a dinner at Steamer’s
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus Club-Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Tuesday at Eat’n Park Restaurant in Austintown.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
SOCIETY DIGEST | Dahlia show set for Davis Center
Dahlia show set for Davis Center YOUNGSTOWN Many varieties of dahlias will be on display at the
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Daisy Dozen members will meet for a summer social at 6:30 p.m. at Squaw Creek Country
Ohioan finds $420K in marijuana inside safe ordered online
Ohioan finds $420K in marijuana inside safe ordered online Associated Press SIDNEY, Ohio
Boardman, Poland school leaders confident 224 work won’t affect student transit
Boardman, Poland school leaders confident 224 work won’t affect student transit boardman Road
YSU Marching Pride to give free performance Saturday night at Stambaugh
YSU Marching Pride to give free performance Saturday night at Stambaugh YOUNGSTOWN Get a sneak
The Browns sign former YSU standout Jamaine Cook to fill roster spot
The Browns sign former YSU standout Jamaine Cook to fill roster spot Associated Press CLEVELAND
Columbiana County teen found injured, lying on road after crash
Columbiana County teen found injured, lying on road after crash Associated Press WINONA A teen
Egypt’s military chief: We won’t seize power, rule nation
Egypt’s military chief: We won’t seize power, rule nation Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s
Zopittybop-bop-bop arrested on pot charges
Zopittybop-bop-bop arrested on pot charges Associated Press MADISON, Wis. A Madison man
First multimillion-dollar settlement reached in PSU-Sandusky cases; 25 more expected
First multimillion-dollar settlement reached in PSU-Sandusky cases; 25 more expected Associated
Deadline for Allegiant dodgeball tourney extended to Tuesday
Deadline to register for the 2013 Allegiant Air “Dodge High Fares” Dodgeball League Tournament has been extended to Tuesday.
New buildings, programs await Valley students for 2013-14
Austintown schools has two new buildings and Youngstown offers several new programs for students
Teenage girls arrested in Campbell armed burglary
Campbell police arrested three girls ages 15-16 for armed robbery after they entered a residence on Whipple Avenue at 2 a.m. Friday with a 9 millimeter handgun and stole an iPhone and several pieces of jewelry.
At YSU’s summer commencement, 400 receive their degrees
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Breathe in, breathe out. Move on.” That quote from
Brier Hill Festival reunites community
Braciole, sausage sandwiches, cavatellis and cannolis mixed with the sounds of Italian music pack Victoria and Calvin streets on Youngstown’s North Side for four days, but mostly the crowds come to reunite with family and friends.
GLENDI event It’s all Greek — and all good
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com BOARDMAN St. John Greek Orthodox Church’s annual
Local manager honored as best at national company
After seven years with Edible Arragnements, Shakera Brown figures out a way to get things done
METRO DIGEST || First Night Youngstown seeking staff
First Night staff needed for event YOUNGSTOWN First Night Youngstown is seeking event staffers
METRO DIGEST || Donations of school supplies needed
School supplies needed WARREN The Warren Family Mission will accept school supplies from 9 a.m.
4 Valley ministers share how MLK changed their lives
Aug. 28 will mark the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, delivered from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and best known for these lines: "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today.”
YSU roundup More from Stambaugh Stadium
Familiar face: Former YSU quarterback Tom Zetts (2003-07) was one of the officials at Saturday’s
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Green Tree Servicing LLC v. Greg McDevitt et al,
on your mark …
on your mark … Running calendar August 25 — Panerathon 10K and two-mile fun run/walk at
newsmaker
newsmaker No charge for Kanye in paparazzi scuffle LOS ANGELES Kanye West won’t face felony
Ohio lawmaker wants to to expand death penalty
Associated Press CLEVELAND An Ohio lawmaker wants to expand the state’s death-penalty law to
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus at 6 p.m., followed by regular meeting, village
Event to offer authentic lunches
Staff report Polish Days heritage festival will again offer authentic lunches on Friday.
Oprah Winfrey’s interview tonight of Lindsay Lohan (9 p.m., OWN) is sure to attract a huge
Oprah Winfrey’s interview tonight of Lindsay Lohan (9 p.m., OWN) is sure to attract a huge audience,
Questions remain, but Browns look better
Will the preseason progress spill over into the real games?
Farmers Greatest golfer of the Valley tee times
TUESDAY Seniors Trumbull Country Club 1 p.m. Dominic Petrarca, Mill Creek Robert Leonard,
MSWCD will host fall fish sale for local pond, lake owners
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Soil and Water Conservation District will host a fall sale
FAMOUS LINES FROM DREAM SPEECH
FAMOUS LINES FROM DREAM SPEECH Given Aug. 28, 1963, in Washington D.C., by Dr. Martin Luther King
In the cup! Area aces
In the cup! Area aces Marilee Pilkington of Lowellville made her first hole-in-one on the 110-yard
Mapping the miles
Associated Press PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. Gregg Matthews fancies himself a lumbering Star Wars
New theater company to host auditions
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Pied Piper Theatre, a new and professional theater company that targets
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
SCHEDULE
SCHEDULE vMONDAY — Miller 64 Greatest Scramble Challenge at 1 p.m. vTUESDAY — Greatest Seniors
MLK CELEBRATION | Events and other comments
mlk celebration Events and other comments Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his now famous “I
Greatest tournament interest continues to grow
Competition begins Friday to determine Valley’s best golfer
Liberty Mutual shuts down after finding bacteria
Bacteria infected water has caused Liberty Mutual in Neshannock Township to shut down until at least Aug. 22.
Today in history
Today is Sunday, Aug. 18, the 230th day of 2013. There are 135 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ex-nuke chief: Iran has 18,000 centrifuges
Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran Iran’s outgoing nuclear chief says Tehran has a total of 18,000
Memorial work to be done for anniversary
Associated Press WASHINGTON Officials say refinishing work on the Martin Luther King Jr.
Iraqi premier warns of weapons being smuggled from Syria
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq’s prime minister warned Saturday that weapons and fighters flowing
UK police checking new information on Diana’s death
UK police checking new information on Diana’s death LONDON British police say they are examining
Golf calendar
Golf calendar Upcoming outings August Saturday — YSU women’s basketball outing at Knoll Run.
Another crisis
Associated Press WASHINGTON A resurgence of violence and a renewed threat from al-Qaida have
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Chosen for fellowship Dr. Adam Luchey has been selected for a fellowship at
GermXterm opens
GermXterm opens POLAND GermXterm has opened in Poland offering disinfectant services to homes
Marquee winners revealed
Staff report CANFIELD Salem Community Theater has won the Marquee Award for Best Musical for
Birthdays
Birthdays Movie director Roman Polanski is 80. Actor Robert Redford is 77. Actor Christopher Jones
Another ominous start for Johnson at Michigan
Another ominous start for Johnson at Michigan The five-time Sprint Cup champion crashed during
Polish Days party returns
The event is looking for a man who has pierogi-like qualities By GUY D’ASTOLFO
Car owners prefer independent shops
A common misconception is that you have to take your car to a dealer for maintenance and repair work
career paths & limelight
medical Sharon Regional Health System had added board certified medical oncologists Mukhtar
SPORTS DIGEST || Reporting results
Reporting results Coaches and statisticians are encouraged to report prep results via email
When it comes to adopting a cause, she’s ‘The Mighty Quinn’
The 11-year-old Poland girl became interested in adopting sea turtles while visiting relatives in Florida.
Egyptian forces storm protester-held mosque
Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian security forces stormed a Cairo mosque Saturday after a heavy