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Stories published July 21, 2013

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Homicide victim ID’d

Homicide victim ID’d CENTER The Columbiana County Sheriff’s office identified the victim of


Village at Arlington nears dedication

Village at Arlington nears dedication The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority will soon


Fundraiser for Valley native with cancer draws crowd

Fundraiser for Valley native with cancer draws crowd Youngstown Heather Hoffman-Blois was


Masterson, Brantley lead Indians past Twins 7-1

Masterson, Brantley lead Indians past Twins 7-1 MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Justin Masterson took a no-hit


Pirates avoid sweep, defeat Reds 3-2

Pirates avoid sweep, defeat Reds 3-2 CINCINNATI (AP) — Jeff Locke allowed only an infield single


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Erika Platton, Stephen Mapus are engaged

Erika Platton of Canfield is announcing her engagement to Stephen Mapus, also of Canfield.

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Miss Navarro, Mr. Balderston to exchange vows

BOARDMAN Nelson and Mary Ann Navarro of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Belser-Metzinger engagement announced

Don and Mona Belser of Westlake, Ohio, and Richard and Patricia Metzinger of Boardman, formerly of

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Matula-Baker engagement announced

CANFIELD Shirley and John Matula and Lisa and Kirk Baker, all of Canfield, are announcing the

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Miss Schoenfeld, Mr. Anderson are engaged

CANFIELD William and Andrea Schoenfeld of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their

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The Niemis celebrate their 60th anniversary

BOARDMAN The Rev. and Mrs. Wayne Niemi of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July

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SENIOR CITIZENS

Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has scheduled the following activities: Monday,


Library schedules summer fun picnic

Library schedules summer fun picnic LEETONIA At 1 p.m. Wednesday, there will be a summer picnic


South Range senior plans car show as school project

The goal for his school project is to raise at least $500 for Easter Seals.

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SENIOR MENUS

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


Mission College receives $5K grant

The Sisters of Charity have given $5K to Mission College.

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Italians of the year to kick off festival

Our Lady of Mount Carmel's popular Italian Festival will begin this week.

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YSU improves facilities, title hopes

YSU improves facilities, title hopes


Four suffer serious injuries in Campbell shooting

Two Campbell police officers responded to a chaotic scene at 1:04 p.m. Saturday, finding four shooting victims inside a Seventh Street home and an injured suspect fleeing through back yards.

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Youngstown has collected $480K, awaits more with new foreclosure-bond law

The head of a large property management company calls the city’s law “overblown”


Westwood closing in on elusive major victory

His 20-year pursuit could end today


BARK provides in-home vet care

BARK Mobile Pet Vet provides in-home veterinary care


YSU's Perry focused on health, winning

The Penguins’ senior is hoping for a Horizon championship


Half marathon set Sept. 15 as Mill Creek fund-raiser

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Runners like to say a marathon is just a 10K with a


Meaty merriment at Eastwood Rib Fest

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Despite stifling heat and humidity Friday and rain

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Notable changes in Youngstown-Mahoning library director’s first year

Enhancements in the summer reading program have occurred; and technological service improvements are planned.


Sandlot roundup | Youth baseball and softball results

BASEBALL COLT 16U Select 12, Boys of Summer 8 Devin Cunningham hit two homers, Brian Genco had


League scores

MEN Boys of Summer (Reserve Run) — Low gross: Larry Tusinac 36; Jim Scharville, Len Granitto 37;


Trumbull group helps seniors get medication

Avamar’s annual fund-raiser is Aug. 16, 17


Two injection wells proposed for Vienna Township

Township trustee Phil Pegg is raising concerns about the impact an injection well at the corner of state Route 82 and Sodom Hutchings Road would have on traffic.


Correia, Twins tame Tribe bats

Jason Kipnis hit a two-run homer for the Indians


Pirates stumble as Reds move closer

The Bucs stranded the tying run at third base in the ninth inning


Senior Follies gets ready for shows in Aug.

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com HERMITAGE, Pa. It’s quite fitting that the theme of next


300 attend Youngstown rally to protest Zimmerman acquittal

Residents of all ages joined the Saturday rally downtown Youngstown as part of a national network of rallies protesting the not guilty verdict awarded to George Zimmerman and the self-defense law that enabled it. Speakers encouraged protesters to register to vote to as a way to express their feelings about such laws.

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Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Juanida and Bryan Layton, Campbell, girl, July 19.


Martz facing major decisions

The West Virginian works with trainer Jack Loew


Pioneering reporter became a legend in D.C.

Associated Press WASHINGTON Covering 10 presidents over five decades, Helen Thomas aged into a


An empty nest test

Opinion: Our three cats got yelled at a bit more. They also got a bit more pampered, too. And my wife


IN THE CUP! Holes-in-one

Bill Schneidmiller of Columbiana aced the 140-yard No. 4 at Valley Golf Club on July 15. He used a


Leading the way

Associated Press DETROIT Seven governors came and went during the decades-long decay of


Investigation seeks cause of Six Flags coaster death

Associated Press ARLINGTON, Texas Investigators will try to determine if a woman who died while


MILESTONES

MILESTONES DOCTORS Research at clinic Dana (Frank) Schneeberger has received her doctorate in


Blood Drives

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


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA Q 10 uQ 4 2 v10 9 8 2 wJ 6 2 WEST EAST


TRUMBULL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Calvary SPV I LLC v. Sandra Solomon, money. Gail


Birthdays

Birthdays Singer Kay Starr is 91. Movie director Norman Jewison is 87. Actress Patricia Elliott


17-year-old Cleveland boy dies after being shot in back

Associated Press CLEVELAND A 17-year-old Cleveland boy has been fatally shot in the back. The


A year after shooting, Colo. seeks healing

Associated Press AURORA, Colo. Some recited the names of the dead. Some did good deeds for their


Inspectors probe Cedar Point accident

Associated Press SANDUSKY State inspectors are at a popular Ohio amusement park to figure out


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Reunion at Saxon Club AUSTINTOWN The Tri-State Detachment Marine Corps


Woman who caused fatal crash wants license back

Associated Press AKRON A judge is considering whether to restore the driving privileges of an


Non-playing spouses deserve day of honor

Look out Hallmark, competition had arrived


Money is not the primary factor in decision on Mooney, bishop says

Opinion: Money is not the primary factor in decision on Mooney, bishop says Bertram de Souza’s July 14


Official suspended after road rage

Associated Press COLUMBUS A Columbus arson investigator who ordered a driver out of his car at


British Open Leaderboard

British Open Leaderboard Round 3 Muirfield, Gullane, Scotland Par 71 Yardage: 7,192 Leader


Bang for your buck? YSU ranks high

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University ranks among the top colleges and


Twist of fate changes Santor’s life

The former Youngstown caddie earned a scholarship to Northwestern in 1961.


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 37-4-7 Pick 49-3-7-2 Pick


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center GBOE meeting, noon, first floor conference


Froome is all but assured of celebrating first in Paris

He’ll be Great Britain’s second successive champion


Ex-Expos fans trek for new MLB team

A group of 1,000 supporters from Montreal traveled to Saturday’s game in Toronto.


Palestinians: ’67 borders basis for talks

Associated Press JERUSALEM Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas agreed to resume peace talks with


Penguin Club members eligible for YSU prizes

Penguin Club members eligible for YSU prizes YOUNGSTOWN To show gratitude for its members’


Bike rider struck, injured in Hubbard

Bike rider struck, injured in Hubbard HUBBARD A bicycle rider was injured and taken to the


Thousands gather nationwide to press for federal charges

Associated Press ATLANTA One week after a jury found George Zimmerman not guilty in the shooting


Pope prays at Rome basilica for World Youth Day

Pope prays at Rome basilica for World Youth Day VATICAN CITY Some lucky faithful got a surprise


Greatest Scramble Challenge calendar

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


ROSEMOND: Today's moms are trying not to be mean

McClatchy Newspapers “I’m a yeller,” she said, she being the mother of three young children.


Not-so-rosy future

By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Carole and Wiley Waters are longtime rose


Poor directing mars Victorian’s JFK-themed show

By DAVID L. MUNNELL entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Sparky … from Chicago” marks the third


Pop culture Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels Q. Who was the young actor who portrayed S.J. in the movie “The Blind Side?” He


DESERT DEALS

Associated Press PHOENIX Winter turns the Valley of the Sun into a destination, luring visitors


newsmakers

newsmakers Prepon: ‘Orange’ role for Netflix scared her NEW YORK Laura Prepon felt intimidated


Rock Hall can’t deny it ... You gotta have Heart

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Despite its multi-platinum success, classic rock band


YEARS AGO

Today is Sunday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2013. There are 163 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Recipe for solving cold cases

Editorial: The recent indictment of 64-year- old James Ferrara for a triple homicide in 1974 in Canfield


Penn National can be mediator in Y’town-A’town JEDD battle

Editorial: Left to their own devices, Youngstown and Austintown government officials will not find common


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Eastwood Rib Fest, noon to 8 p.m.: Stick around for Fran Cosmo,


Wanted: A better reputation

Associated Press PARIS There are no trash cans on the Champs-Elysees. Paris’ department stores,


Betras can’t be blind to the scandals

Opinion: From the time he was chosen to lead the Mahoning County Democratic Party four years ago, David

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Table is set for Mount Carmel Italian fest

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival opens Thursday at 4


METRO DIGEST ||Lake Milton fatal

Lake Milton fatal Lake MILTON Dylan C. Crump, 21, of Berlin Center, died in a single-car