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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

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
Sullivan Parkes, Mr. Doumont are engaged
WINCHESTER, VA. Scott and Cynthia Parkes of Winchester, W.Va., are announcing the engagement of
Wedding date set for Kelly Pfau, Brandon Slatcoff
BOARDMAN John and Diane Pfau of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelly
Ring-Brzezicki wedding date is announced
Ron Ring of Poland and Debby Giampietro of Millsboro, Del., are announcing the engagement of their
Scotts’ 50th celebrated with family dinner
YOUNGSTOWN The children of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Douglas Scott of Youngstown honored them for their
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
Luptaks’ 50th anniversary is celebrated
NEW BEDFORD, PA. Sam Sr. and Roberta Luptak were honored for their 50th anniversary at a party May
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:
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.
Lordstown well a sign of things to come?
As operators move into urbanized area, disputes like those in Lordstown could become more commonplace
Closeup look at the ways Ohio budget will affect you
Officially known as House Bill 59, there’s something in it for everyone.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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