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Greatest Golfer 2013 Winners
...and the winners for the 2013 Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament are...
Vechiarelli unseats champ in Super Seniors
Bob Leonard won the Senior division with a final round 71.
Stories published August 25, 2013
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Panerathon fundraiser for breast-care center draws 8,000 participants
Panerathon fundraiser for breast-care center draws 8,000 participants YOUNGSTOWN It didn’t take
Greatest Golfer 2013 Winners
...and the winners for the 2013 Greatest Golfer of the Valley tournament are...
Green Team looks to lower annual cost for recycling sites
Green Team looks to lower annual cost for recycling sites The Mahoning County Recycling Division
Youngstown to start junior firefighter program
Youngstown to start junior firefighter program YOUNGSTOWN It’s difficult to recruit city
Kokrak eyes top 10 finish after strong final round
Kokrak eyes top 10 finish after strong final round
NEW: Saturday-Friday scores, Greatest Golfer
Saturday scores are complete FRIDAY SCORES for the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Mill Creek Golf Course Par 70
Hassays observe 50th anniversary; celebration to take place at later date
LIBERTY Frank and Jessica Hassay of Liberty marked their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 24, and a
Martzes observe 50th with trip from children
SALEM Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Martz of Salem celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 3. Their
Wertmans’ 50th honored with dinner party
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Charles Wertman of Boardman were honored for their golden jubilee
Open house honors Rhodeses’ 50th anniversary
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Norman Rhodes of Canfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Aug. 3
Vicarels celebrate 60th anniversary with family
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vicarel of Boardman celebrated their 60th anniversary July 5 with a
Trash, treasure sale is set as fundraiser
Trash, treasure sale is set as fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN Metropolitan Baptist Church, 351 W. Rayen
Links will sponsor breakfast to honor men
Black Diamonds, a breakfast to honor black men, will take place Oct. 12.
Area Mason honored for leadership
Russell W. Gillam III received 33rd degree Aug. 20 in Washington, D.C.
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY Agnes Gabler
HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Aug. 7, 1923, Oil City, Pa. FAMILY Parents: The
National Hamburger Festival puts Guyz in burger bliss
With each bite of the more than 30 burgers we judged, we kept hearing in the back of our minds -- “Do it for the children!”
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
A Mexican Fiesta Garden? Yes! Go and sî for yourself
Every year, the Toths of Hubbard share their beautiful gardens with the public.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at the Kyle Pavilion in Hubbard Park for a
Never skipping a beat, Heart Walk 2013 is set
The fundraising goal for this year’s Heart Walk is $250,000.
Racewalker Michael Mannozzi pursues Olympics
The Boardman native wants to compete in either the 2016 or 2020 Games.
The third adult member of the Niles gang called Savage Inc., has been sentenced to prison.
The third adult member of the Niles gang called Savage Inc., has been sentenced to prison.
2nd Annual Arab American Festival of Youngstown educates and
Nawal Picard, an Iraqi native who has lived in the Youngstown area 24 years and is married to a Christian pastor, understands that it’s not easy for average Americans to understand her culture. At the 2nd Annual Arab American Festival of Youngstown Saturday, Picard said there’s diversity in the Arab world, but also simplicity.
Cool weather, excessive rain affect area farmers
With the excessive rain, especially in June and July, and cool temperatures, this summer has given area farmers a more difficult time than last year’s drought.
Local companies upset about construction rule changes
New rules for construction are alleged to eliminate smaller companies from consideration on most jobs
Marching 50 years later for King’s dream: ‘The task is not done’
Staff and wire report WASHINGTON Tens of thousands of people marched to the Martin Luther King
Oakhill vs. county leases elsewhere poses cost dilemma
Mahoning County spends more than $700,000 a year on leases, but moving offices to Oakhill costs more than renting elsewhere, a commissioner says.
Can Buckeyes’ Meyer snap SEC streak?
He started the conference’s streak when he led Florida past OSU seven seasons ago.
The real McKoy: YSU transfer steps in
Less than two weeks after transferring, CB DeVon McKoy has earned a starting spot.
Two more indicted in Warren Ponzi scheme
Keelan Harris, 37, of Warren, is in federal custody, detained by U.S. officials after he was indicted last week by a federal grand jury in the Ponzi scheme for which his brother, Kevin Harris, was sent to prison in 2012.
mahoning County leases
children services group homes Location: Broadway boys group home. Landlord: William Swanston
A list of band nights as submitted to The Vindicator:
A list of band nights as submitted to The Vindicator: Trumbull Hubbard: The Hubbard High School
Syria warns US not to intervene
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria The Syrian government accused rebels of using chemical
City man charged in theft of OVI sign
City man charged in theft of OVI sign YOUNGSTOWN William Toth, 42, of 1694 Mahoning Ave., was
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, 6 p.m., Poland township hall, 3339 Dobbins Road. Action may
3 dead, 2 wounded in Florida shootings
3 dead, 2 wounded in Florida shootings LAKE BUTLER, Fla. A longtime employee of a Florida
Mother, son memorialized
Associated Press SANTEE, Calif. Calling their deaths “an abomination,” a priest memorialized a
LEGENDS OF THE FALL: The vindicator’s 44 TOP players to watch in 2013
SchoolPlayerPositionNumberYearThe skinny Austintown FitchDarrin HallRB24Jr.Falcons’ top returning
2012 Playoffs
Division I Regional Quarterfinals Region 1 1 Lakewood St. Edward 50, 8 Mayfield 27 2 Cle.
greatest golfer scores
PETE MOLLICA Open Division Jonah Karzmer, Lake Club 72-73—145 Tim Morrow, Avalon Lakes73-74—147
2012 Final computer rankings
Division I Region 1 — 1. Lakewood St. Edward (10-0) 39.9314, 2. Cle. St. Ignatius (9-1) 32.5158,
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
High school football 2013 | Week by week schedule
(All games 7 p.m. unless noted) WEEK 1 Thursday, Aug. 29 Non-conference Leetonia at Lisbon,
newsmakers
newsmakers Linda Ronstadt: I have Parkinson’s LOS ANGELES Linda Ronstadt says she suffers
Champion Flashes
By DOUG CHAPIN dchapin@vindy.com CHAMPION It’s what’s up front that counts for the Champion
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2013. There are 128 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
By Greg Gulas
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com North Jackson Jackson-Milton has never qualified for the
Newton Falls Tigers
By Kevin Connelly kconnelly@vindy.com Newton Falls Jon Culp got his first taste of what it’s
By Kevin Connelly
By Kevin Connelly kconnelly@vindy.com Youngstown The Liberty Leopards have a history to be
Canfield Fair’s rich rural roots
Editorial: Hearty bites of deep-fried Twinkies and topsy turvy twists aboard the Zipper ride rank among
Actor ‘blessed’ by good directors
McClatchy Newspapers Ask any actor to name the directors they would like to work with and the
Boardman coach finds inspiration from Meyer
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com boardman Faced with dwindling numbers and a brutal fall
Complicated fun
Associated Press WINTER HAVEN, Fla. Boasting obscure characters and detailed story lines,
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS Financial Mark Cole, financial services specialist, of Austintown,
Mafia-books author to discuss works
Mafia-books author to discuss works Allan R. May, author of the new book “Crimetown U.S.A.,” which
Superintendent, state panel own city’s latest report card
Editorial: What do you call five F’s, two D’s and two C’s on a report card? If shameful is too harsh a word,
TiVo refreshes lineup with 6-tuner Roamio DVRs
Associated Press NEW YORK TiVo Inc. wants to give television viewers more control over what they
Family of child-abuse victim seeks support for ‘Teddy’s Law’
Opinion: Family of child-abuse victim seeks support for ‘Teddy’s Law’ The Teddy Foltz-Tedesco Memorial
area Golf calendar | Upcoming outings
AUGUST Today — Inaugural Fraternal Order of Police Trumbull South Lodge #115 Golf Outing at
More schools using armed security after Conn. tragedy
Associated Press MIAMI In the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Pembroke Pines, students returning to
Karzmer: A trip through the GGOV’s first round
The writer details his Friday round at Mill Creek North.
Four part-time court leases cost $408,218 annually
Rents for the area courts in Austintown, Boardman, Canfield and Sebring don’t include $43,809 in annual utility costs.
Arnold, Harding look to build on surprising 2012
The 2012 season had "transition" written all over it for Warren Harding.
Vechiarelli unseats champ in Super Seniors
Bob Leonard won the Senior division with a final round 71.
By STEVE RUMAN
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE A new era begins for Mineral Ridge this fall, as
Youngstown Christian on a roll
The Youngstown Christian Eagles are 19-5 the last past two seasons with back-to-back playoff appearances under head coach Brian Marrow.
Southern Local Indians
By ryan buck rbuck@vindy.com salineville Painted across the locker room wall at Southern’s
By Steve Wilaj
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com BERLIN CENTER When Western Reserve quarterback Nick Allison
Sebring football looks to improve
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com SEBRING If the best lessons are learned through failure, then
Trump lawyer denies AG claims
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Donald Trump’s attorney accuses New York Attorney General Eric
By STEVE RUMAN
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com NILES Niles McKinley High coach Brian Shaner enjoyed historic
Brookfield Warriors
By ryan buck rbuck@vindy.com brookfield Perhaps no team in the area needs to replace as much
Salem learned from 2012 struggles
The Salem football team was winless in 2012, but enduring an 0-10 season may have motivated the Quakers to push forward and improve.
Panthers waive Mooney’s Zordich
Panthers waive Mooney’s Zordich CHARLOTTE, N.C. The Carolina Panthers waived 11 players on
GGOV Final tee times
TEE OFF NO. 1 12:30 — Toni Notaro Salem Golf Club 2013-women-open-to-8-handicap Joan Ash
High School Football 2013 from A to Z
The only thing this year’s preview is missing is Angle (i.e. former Howland coach Dick Angle) and Zzzz’s.
East Panthers
By greg gulas sports@vindy.com Youngstown Losing 29 seniors was bad enough, but first-year
Mooney celebrates 40th anniversary of first title, best player
Mooney celebrates 40th anniversary of first title, best player By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 70 in the
league scores
MEN Holy Name (Mahoning Country Club) — Low gross: John Greene, Neil Guerrieri 36; Pepe Pomaro 38;
Mason, staff kept Red Dragons going despite graduation losses
GREAT TEACHERS By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com NILES By September of 1963, the Niles
167th Canfield Fair | Daily Schedule
Free Daily Happenings Baby Comfort Station: Next to Building 22, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Antique
Springfield has plenty of experience back
Springfield coach Sean Guerriero is a big fan of experience, whether it's on the football field or at some other athletic event.
Ameera Paone belly dances at the Arab American Festival of Youngstown on West Federal Street
Ameera Paone belly dances at the Arab American Festival of Youngstown on West Federal Street
By TOM WILLIAMS
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN Despite losing a defensive lineman to Ohio State
Mathews seeking leadership
The general consensus among Mathews football players is that the Mustangs lacked leadership during their 1-9 campaign last season.
IN THE cup!
IN THE cup! Area holes-in-one Frank Bellino of Columbiana aced the 150-yard No. 15 at The Links
Ursuline Fighting Irish
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In early January, a little more than a month after
Experienced backfield keys Poland
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com poland Yes, Poland football coach Mark Brungard lost eight
By ERIC FORTUNE
By ERIC FORTUNE sports@vindy.com EAST LIVERPOOL With just five victories in the last two
By TOM WILLIAMS
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com COLUMBIANA In his 20th season as Columbiana High’s head
By TOM WILLIAMS
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com NEW WATERFORD Winning five straight league titles brings
Leetonia has two early tests
It's been five years since Leetonia has made the playoffs but the Bears seemed to be on their way last year with a 3-1 start. A 2-4 finish wiped out those hopes but expectations are high again in the Inter Tri-County League's Tier Two.
Hubbard Eagles
By ryan buck rbuck@vindy.com hubbard A year ago, Hubbard running back L.J. Scott was a player
By Greg Gulas
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com Struthers Last season, the Struthers Wildcats finished 6-4
Howland Tigers
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com HOWLAND You would think that Dominic Menendez would feel the
Southington moving into refurbished stadium
The last high school football game played on a field in Southington was Week 9 of 2010 when the Wildcats lost to Mathews on the way to an 0-10 season.
United Eagles
By Brandon Judeh sports@vindy.com HANOVERTON United got off to a hot start during the 2012
In Lizzies, fun sprouts from Fellowship
A women’s social group loves Fellows Riverside Gardens.
By BRANDON JUDEH
By BRANDON JUDEH sports@vindy.com East Palestine After starting 0-6 — and finishing 2-8 — last
Campbell Red Devils
By GREG GULAS sports@vindy.com Campbell Campbell Memorial has missed the playoffs the last two
By TOM WILLIAMS
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com LISBON When the Ohio High School Athletic Association added
By JOE SCALZO
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com boardman Faced with dwindling numbers and a brutal fall
Local company to build Knievel tribute motorcycle
Sledgehammer Bobbers has quickly developed a reputation in the world of motorcycle builders
South Range Raiders
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com BEAVER TOWNSHIP Good is not good enough for South Range.
Lowellville wants to build on 2012 improvement
After a season in which Lowellville experienced a three-win improvement — 1-9 in 2011 to 4-6 in 2012 — head coach Jeff D’Altorio knows the reality of the situation.
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I’m trying to recall a movie I saw 30 years ago. It’s about a businessman traveling through the
Wellsville Tigers
By ryan buck rbuck@vindy.com wellsville First-year Wellsville coach Rich Wright likes many
Leadership, chemistry should aid Mooney
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Maybe the strangest thing about Cardinal Mooney
Cochran, Girard looking to rebound
Girard coach Nick Cochran is not only trying to rebuild his football program after a rare losing season, he is aiming to restore confidence.
By STEVE RUMAN
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com WARREN After a two-year hiatus from the postseason, Warren
Beaver Local football finds new opportunities
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com LISBON Dropping out of the All-American Conference means
LaBrae football looks ahead
By DOUG CHAPIN dchapin@vindy.com LEAVITTSBURG No one associated with the LaBrae High football
Chamber will host business breakfast
Chamber will host business breakfast Columbiana The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce will
Bargaining can reap big bucks
Hate to haggle? You’re not alone. Consumer Reports’ recent national survey found that just 48
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v ‘American Idol Live! Tour,’ 7:30 p.m.: Kree Harrison, second
West Branch looks to defend NBC title
Last season was a strange one for West Branch. In D.J. Dota'ss second year, the Warriors won the Northeastern Buckeye Conference, but missed the playoffs.
‘Use it or lose it’ must be enacted
Opinion: The recent act of generosity by Dr. Cynthia Anderson, retired Youngstown State University president,
2012 Team standings
2012 Team standings Independent All Pts Opp Brookfield 10-0464118 Austintown Fitch 9-142094
2012 Regular-season Leaders
INDIVIDUAL LEADERS RUSHING Att Yds Avg TD Nick Blower, Crestview 140172912.421 De’Veon
Mineral Ridge Rams
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com MCDONALD Over the years, the McDonald High football program
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