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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 ...
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
Erika Platton, Stephen Mapus are engaged
Erika Platton of Canfield is announcing her engagement to Stephen Mapus, also of Canfield.
Miss Navarro, Mr. Balderston to exchange vows
BOARDMAN Nelson and Mary Ann Navarro of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Belser-Metzinger engagement announced
Don and Mona Belser of Westlake, Ohio, and Richard and Patricia Metzinger of Boardman, formerly of
Matula-Baker engagement announced
CANFIELD Shirley and John Matula and Lisa and Kirk Baker, all of Canfield, are announcing the
Miss Schoenfeld, Mr. Anderson are engaged
CANFIELD William and Andrea Schoenfeld of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their
The Niemis celebrate their 60th anniversary
BOARDMAN The Rev. and Mrs. Wayne Niemi of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary July
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.
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.
Italians of the year to kick off festival
Our Lady of Mount Carmel's popular Italian Festival will begin this week.
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.
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”
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
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;
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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