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Summit County deputy sheriff faces marijuana charge in Youngstown

Summit County deputy sheriff faces marijuana charge in Youngstown Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A


Navarro lifts Cubs to 4-3 victory over Pirates

Navarro lifts Cubs to 4-3 victory over Pirates CHICAGO (AP) — Pinch hitter Dioner Navarro had a


Brantley’s second homer lifts Indians past Tigers

Brantley’s second homer lifts Indians past Tigers CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Brantley’s two-run


UPDATE: Asiana flight pilots tried to abort landing

UPDATE: Asiana flight pilots tried to abort landing Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A


Longing for an old-fashioned Strouss’ malt? New Valley shops have you covered

Longing for an old-fashioned Strouss’ malt? New Valley shops have you covered austintown Every


Cleveland defeats Detroit 8-6 today, ending Tigers’ winning streak

Cleveland defeats Detroit 8-6 today, ending Tigers’ winning streak Associated Press CLEVELAND


Questions on Ohio’s new abortion law? Here are answers

Questions on Ohio’s new abortion law? Here are answers Associated Press COLUMBUS A new law on


NE Ohio racino completing $1M renovation, update

NE Ohio racino completing $1M renovation, update Associated Press NORTH RANDALL, Ohio A $1


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Miss de Barros and Mr. Horvath plan a fall rite

The parents of Fernanda Leite de Barros and Zachary Horvath, both of Orlando, Fla., are announcing

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Sullivan Parkes, Mr. Doumont are engaged

WINCHESTER, VA. Scott and Cynthia Parkes of Winchester, W.Va., are announcing the engagement of

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Wedding date set for Kelly Pfau, Brandon Slatcoff

BOARDMAN John and Diane Pfau of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelly

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Ring-Brzezicki wedding date is announced

Ron Ring of Poland and Debby Giampietro of Millsboro, Del., are announcing the engagement of their

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Scotts’ 50th celebrated with family dinner

YOUNGSTOWN The children of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Douglas Scott of Youngstown honored them for their

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Schmidts mark their golden milepost

WARREN Karl R. and Patricia Schmidt of Warren marked the 50th anniversary of their marriage July


Dinner honors Woodruffs for 60th anniversary

AUSTINTOWN A dinner took place May 2 at Buca di Beppo in Columbus to honor Mr. and Mrs. Carleton

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Luptaks’ 50th anniversary is celebrated

NEW BEDFORD, PA. Sam Sr. and Roberta Luptak were honored for their 50th anniversary at a party May

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Legal Creative goes past fundraising goal

Legal Creative goes past fundraising goal YOUNGSTOWN The Legal Creative set out to raise $1,500


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Weavers Guild plans Wednesday meeting

Weavers Guild plans Wednesday meeting HUBBARD Youngstown Area Weavers Guild will meet at 10 a.m.


SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Great Hall on Fifth Street in


HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY | Ruth L. Krause

HONOREE Residence: Liberty. Had lived on Patricia Drive in Girard for 38 years. Date of birth:

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise


Summer programs for kids start July 15

Munnell Run Farm, 753 Greenville Road, has teamed with the Mercer County Conservation District to host informational summer programs for children age 5 to 8.


Learn how to use wildflowers at July 17 program

Mercer County Conservation District will offer the program “Myths, Legends, and Lures of Pa. Wilfowers,” teaching guests to identify and understand the uses of wildflowers.


Citizens coalitiion hosting cleanup on Mahoning Avenue

Westside Citizens Coalition will host a cleanup event along Mahoning Avenue from 9 a.m. to noon July 20.


2nd Farm to Fork Dinner set at White House Fruit Farm

The second annual Farm to Fork Dinner, presented by Covelli Enterprises, will take place at White House Fruit Farm at 5 p.m. July 28.


UK deports radical Muslim after inking anti-torture pact with Jordan

Radical Muslim preacher Abu Qatada was deported early Sunday from the U.K. to Jordan to face terror charges, ending a more than decade-long battle to remove a man described as a key al-Qaida operative in Europe.


Former Penguins pitching in Double A

Former Penguins pitching in Double A


Lordstown well a sign of things to come?

As operators move into urbanized area, disputes like those in Lordstown could become more commonplace


Scrappers lack bite; Cutters finish sweep

Cutters finish sweep


Closeup look at the ways Ohio budget will affect you

Officially known as House Bill 59, there’s something in it for everyone.


Lightning suspends Class B game

The game was twice interrupted by Mother Nature


Thousands attend concert, fireworks in Boardman Park

The Youngstown Symphonic Band played in front of thousands of spectators followed by a fireworks show Saturday night.


UPDATE: 2 dead in crash found outside Asiana jet

San Francisco's fire chief says the two people who died in the Asiana airlines crash were found outside of the heavily damaged jetliner.


Walgreens, MYCAP team up to help people take charge of their well-being

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Bruce Tod was concerned about his weight, but after


Inside the ropes with JASON KOKRAK

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 68 to


Soriano shots spill Pirates

The Cubs’ snapped the Bucs’ road-winning streak


Trumbull County Fair starts Tuesday

There is a fireworks grand finale on Sunday


Tigers dominate Tribe again

Detroit has a 3 1/2 game lead on Cleveland


Munnell Run Farm hosts sportsmen's flea market Saturday

Vendors must bring tables and most of their own supplies for setup, which starts at 8 a.m. General admission is free.


Andrettis dominate Pocono qualifying

Three will be in the front row for Sunday’s IRL race


Trumbull tourism bureau honors local man

Adam Gregory, a photographer, received the bureau's Good Neighbor Award


Niles church hosts Smart Choice Food distribution

Boxes range in size from $24 to $36 and include meat, vegetables, convenience meals, kids box, fish stick box, grill box and chicken breast box.


UPDATE: All Asiana crash passengers accounted for, 2 dead, 181 injured

San Francisco’s fire chief says authorities have accounted for all the passengers and crew members who were about the jetliner that crashed at San Francisco International Airport.


Confederates made only one major attack in Ohio

On July 8, 1863, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan, a Confederate cavalry leader, led 2,000 soldiers across the Ohio River into southern Indiana. His raid continued until his surrender near West Point in Columbiana County. It was the farthest point north the Confederates ever reached during the entire Civil War.


Djokovic-Murray rivalry growing

They’ll face off again for a Wimbledon title


MEN

MEN Mahoning Valley League (Bedford Trails) — Low gross: Gary Gulu 34, Dennis Gaume 35, Joe Alfano


ROSEMOND: Parents shouldn't expect much in return

McClatchy Newspapers I often hear real-life parenting stories that evoke two equally strong


METRO DIGEST || Kids programs start with basket-weaving

Programs for kids Mercer, pa. Munnell Run Farm, 753 Greenville Road, has teamed with the Mercer


Bartoli wins Wimbledon her way

She defeated Sabine Lisicki in two sets


Scuderi thrilled by return to Pens

The defenseman helped the Kings win the Stanley Cup in 2012


RUNNING CALENDAR/Upcoming events

July Saturday — YSU & Smoky Hollow 5K at YSU’s WATTS. Registration is at 7:15 a.m. with the race


30 killed in school attack in Nigeria

Associated Press POTISKUM, Nigeria Islamic militants attacked a boarding school before dawn


District data scandal costs $500K

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s largest school district is spending more than $500,000 for


RACE Time

RACE Time What: Indy Racing League Where: Pocono Raceway When: Today, noon TV: ABC (WYTV


MILLER 64 GREATEST SCRAMBLE CHALLENGE CALENDAR

New this year to Farmers National Bank’s Greatest Golfer of the Valley is the addition of the Miller


Authorities confirm 2 dead; all others are accounted for

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco’s fire chief says authorities have accounted for


MARK YOUR Calendar | Upcoming outings

July Today — Eighth annual Hubbard Lions Club Breast Cancer Scramble at Bedford Trails Golf


MINORS | Area players

CANFIELD Drew Turocy, of, Greenville (S.C.) Drive (A): Turocy was drafted by the Red Sox in the


Egypt’s new president asserts his authority

Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s new president moved to assert his authority and regain control of


Flood warnings still in effect in Ohio

Associated Press COLUMBUS Flood warnings are in effect in several Ohio counties as rain


More people are comfortable with donating bodies

Dayton Daily News FAIRBORN, Ohio Gabriele Carroll was uncomfortable when her father first


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center James and Carmelena Fleet, Youngstown, boy, July 5.


Meyer responds to Hernandez connection

The former Florida coach says the tight end did not receive special treatment


New Tour de France leader says he’s for real

New Tour de France leader says he’s for real AX 3 DOMAINES, France At his first real


Wagner leads Greenbrier

He’s two strokes ahead of Jimmy Walker


Chance to make up ground crucial for a favorite ninth

Surroundings and history also play a role


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Ohio Superman license plates will be available in October CLEVELAND Ohioans will


Able-bodied drivers lack integrity when using handicapped spaces

Opinion: Able-bodied drivers lack integrity when using handicapped spaces As I have waited in the car for


Jagr’s agent claims multiple interest

Anaheim traded Bobby Ryan to Ottawa


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, July 7, the 188th day of 2013. There are 177 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Zoo’s baby gorilla ventures outdoors

Associated Press CINCINNATI An abandoned baby gorilla has ventured outdoors at the Cincinnati


Why did FBI interview Sciortino?

Opinion: It was just five lines in the 21-page report on the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Internal


TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR

TRUMBULL COUNTY FAIR If you go The Trumbull County Fair is Tuesday through next Sunday at the


RECORD REVIEWS

PRETTY LIGHTS Album: “A Color Map of the Sun” Grade: A- The buzz about the new Pretty Lights


Volunteering

Volunteering HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engaging 21st-century volunteers to improve


PUPPET KING

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com On the surface, a stage musical based on a children’s


Tam O’Shanter represents a multitude of luck for many

Opinion: Shamrocks dot the rolling hills of Tam O’Shanter Golf Course in Hermitage. They’re even the shape


CAREER PATHS, limelights

accounting Mike Kolk, a tax partner at regional CPA and business advisory firm Cohen & Company,


Singer honors father's legacy

Grammy-winning singer’s new album titled ‘spirityouall’


BOOKS DIGEST || Local author writes children’s picture book

Local author writes children’s picture book POLAND Poland Township author Carmen Leone has


Oil train derails, leaving 1 dead

Oil train derails, leaving 1 dead LAC-MEGANTIC, Quebec A train carrying crude oil derailed


Blood Drives

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


‘Gasland’ sequel asserts that drillers corrupt government

By MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Josh Fox galvanized the U.S. anti-fracking movement with


Rapper Mac Miller turns heads

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Mac Miller had a quick decision to make when


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Christine’s Festival, 4 to 11 p.m.: The parish grounds become


At half the price, Panasonic plasma TV takes the prize

Q. I am in the market for a high-end 55-inch TV. What do you recommend? Do you think the 55-inch 4k


Easy Street offers vocal workshop for adults

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Easy Street Productions will present Belt It Out, a vocal workshop


publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 30

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Second Honeymoon” by Patterson/Roughan (Little, Brown) 2. “Inferno” by Dan


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Harvest Credit Managament VII v. John Sampedro, money.


Expand Medicaid to prisoners

Opinion: An inmate in county jail costs local taxpayers about $65 a day or about $24,000 a year. That price


Pop culture Q&A

Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I enjoy “Iron Chef America” on the Food Network and was


MILESTONES

MILESTONES LAWYERS Bar association head Atty. Edward J. Hartwig was installed recently as


Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. Is Jim Nabors still alive? What is he doing now? M.U., Charles City, Iowa A. James Thurston


Youngstown council pretends ward redistricting is solution

Editorial: Watching Youngstown City Council members recently discuss the realignment of the seven wards brought


Weekend of greatness in Valley

Editorial: Excitement is mounting for The Greatest Weekend of Summer in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley


IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one

Ed Senior aced the 228-yard No. 16 at Salem Hills. He used a driver. Witnesses were Matt Senior,


Save time and money with these bank perks

Paying your bills and taking care of other banking chores is a pain. Even more painful: the fees


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xJ uA 8 vQ 9 8 7 6 2 wK Q 6 3 WEST EAST


Caution: Spend wisely

PRNewswire According to the Census Bureau, a 28.9 percent rise in new home sales since last year —


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, justice center, 100 N. Market St.


Chamber seeks data to update report

Chamber seeks data to update report youngstown Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is sending a


Kalitta guns for first victory of 2013

Cortland’s Frech won his heat


New Castle fire

New Castle fire NEW CASTLE A fire was quickly put out early Saturday on the 1400 block of North


mlb roundup | Saturday’s other games

INTERLEAGUE Reds 13, Mariners 4 CINCINNATI Cesar Izturis drove in three runs, matching his


Johnson sweeps Daytona in ‘13

He’s the first to do it 31 years


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