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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

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Adeline Balzic | William Bakos

AUSTINTOWN Adeline Balzic and William Bakos, both of Austintown, exchanged wedding vows at 2 p.m.

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Kristen Rozzo | Ryan Ditchey

GIRARD Kristen Rozzo and Ryan Ditchey exchanged vows at 2 p.m. June 15 at St. Rose Church.

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Kelly Meehan | Michael Doig

NEW YORK The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral was the setting of the June 1 wedding of

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Dinner honors McBride anniversary

BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McBride of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 11

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Brintzenhofes’ honored with dinner

NORTH LIMA Richard and Delores Brintzenhofe of North Lima were honored with a dinner at Steamer’s

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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.


YSU line experiment working

Newcomers are blending in well with the returning defenders


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.


Alabama, Ohio State 1-2 in AP poll

The Buckeye received one first-place vote.


Canfield softball finishes third

Ohio’s state champion defeated a team from the Philippines


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


Scrappers fall in 10th to Auburn

Mahoning Valley was held to just three hits and two walks.


YSU gets money for STEM scholarships

Scholarships range between $1,500 and $5,200


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.


OSU’s Roby, Smith to sit out opener

The cornerback could face an additional penalty


Steelers’ Brown ready to take over at top spot

He has more than 2,000 yards in his three seasons


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.


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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 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.”

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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


Browns’ Mingo released from hospital

Mingo tried to downplay an injury that could have been worse.


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.


Athletics’ speed pays off against Indians

Swisher drove in one of the Indians’ runs


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 kickoff

Scramble teams prepare for inaugural golf showdown


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.


Snakes clobber Pirates with 20 hits

Locke shelled for 8 runs early


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Loreen Funaro and Michael Malutic, boy, Girard, Aug.15.


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 34-6-0 Pick 45-3-4-8 Pick


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


Huh, Reed share Wyndham lead

Rain is playing havoc with the North Carolina tournament


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.

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Egyptian forces storm protester-held mosque

Associated Press CAIRO Egyptian security forces stormed a Cairo mosque Saturday after a heavy


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