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Stories published September 1, 2013

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Energy-efficiency program targets NE Ohio homes

Energy-efficiency program targets NE Ohio homes A little-known energy-efficiency program that has


Cardinals top Pirates 7-2, tie for NL Central lead

Cardinals top Pirates 7-2, tie for NL Central lead PITTSBURGH (AP) — Matt Holliday and David


Aviles’ grand slam lifts Indians over Tigers 4-0

Aviles’ grand slam lifts Indians over Tigers 4-0 DETROIT (AP) — Mike Aviles hit a grand slam in


Strollo gets extended completion date for Wells project

Strollo gets extended completion date for Wells project YOUNGSTOWN As long as Strollo Architects


Hanns will mark 65th anniversary at dinner in Fla.

AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Howard Eugene Hann of Austintown will celebrate their 65th wedding

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Matises honored with dinner for 50th anniversary

POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matis of Poland were honored Aug. 31 for their 50th wedding

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Vacations mark golden milestone for Appuleses

AUSTINTOWN Dominic J. and Mary Ann Appulese of Austintown celebrated the 50th anniversary of their

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Family hosts a dinner celebration for the Orofinos’ 50th anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN A dinner celebration Aug. 24 at Johnny’s in Boardman marked the 50th wedding


Isaacsons’ 50th celebrated with dinner and party

POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Gary Isaacson of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a dinner

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Family dinner honors Ryans for golden milestone

HUBBARD Invitations were extended for a family dinner Aug. 11 at The Lake Club in Poland to honor

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Family dinner honors Wellses’ 70th anniversary

STRUTHERS Former Struthers residents Norma and Jerry Wells, now of Largo, Fla., were honored for

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Michaelses’ 50th celebrated at T.J.’s, Holiday Inn

YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Glen Michaels of Youngstown celebrated their 50th anniversary Aug. 25 at

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Surprise dinner for Pannunzios marks 60 years

CANFIELD The family of William and Rose Pannunzio of Canfield honored the couple with a surprise

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SOCIETY DIGEST || TGI Friday's announces 4th annual food drive

TGI Friday’s announces 4th annual food drive BOARDMAN The Bistro Group of Cincinnati, the


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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


Deltas to honor excellence at centennial

Delta Sigma Theta is marking 100 years of excellence.

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SENIOR MENUS

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


SENIOR CITIZENS

55-Plus Club of Mineral Ridge will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Hostess is Vera Fry.


GARDEN CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon at 4431 Crestview, Leetonia, for a sack lunch. A tour of


Mooney can’t catch up

Philadelphia’s Imhotep Institute pulls past Cardinals, 49-21.


Most local dealers will get diesel Cruze in September

A handful are already selling the model and they can't keep it in stock


Gamble pays off for South Range

Billy Goodall scored from 5 yards out in the closing seconds for the Raiders.


Valley blacks check health numbers at first Wellness run/walk

Diabetes, prostate cancer and other leading diseases kill greater percentage of black men than their white counterparts.


Why doesn’t YSU play MAC football teams?

The answer: because MAC teams won’t play YSU, at least on the road.


Cleveland to Austintown motorcycle run benefits bone marrow registry

The run started at the Rock Hall of Fame and ended at the Austintown Harley store.


Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell retiring from Chautauqua Institution

The native of Youngstown has been a leader in the ecumenical and interfaith movements


Gerberry, Vallos survive NFL cuts, 4 Mahoning Valley players released

Four Mahoning Valley players were released on NFL cutdown day.


Vintage car show collects school supplies in Boardman

Attendees donated school supplies for Boardman students, examined vintage cars and listened to oldies played by a DJ.


Puskas: Boardman grad Campbell lives out dream

The Boardman High graduate had a key catch-and-run for Buffalo against Ohio State.


Nike plans ‘birthday party’ for Spartan Invitational

The shoe company will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its iconic running show, the Pegasus.


'Go Orange Day' is Thursday to support fighting hunger

Second Harvest is seeking companies, organizations and schools to conduct food drives and/or fundraisers throughout the month.


BAND NIGHTS in the valley

BAND NIGHTS in the valley A list of band nights as submitted to The Vindicator: Trumbull


TRUMBULL COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS

The Ohio Department of Transportation issued these updates on several road projects in Trumbull


4-H offers valuable experiences

Taylor Casanta, 12, and J.R. get a little help from Mom Jennifer as they enter the Pleasure Versatility Class at the 4H horse show Saturday at the Canfield Fair.


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Stand Down event set YOUNGSTOWN The inaugural Mahoning and Trumbull


Browns need kicker after cutting Graham

Cleveland is carrying 12 offensive linemen and four wideouts.


Seeing Google Glass through the eyes of users

MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer SAN FRANCISCO Geeks aren’t the only people wearing


Ainsley’s return sparks Lakeview soccer

Colton Ainsley returned from a foot injury and scored three goals for the Bulldogs in a 6-0 win.


The 5

With Labor Day arriving Monday, our thoughts turn to the hard-working sitcom characters we’ve


Apprentice program takes applications

Apprentice program takes applications VIENNA The Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties


area lawmakers

A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and Congress members:


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even-par 71 in the


Area golf league scores

MEN Immaculate Heart (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Dave Homer, Jason Lenzi 39. Low net: Gregg Melfe


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Fortis Capital IV LLC v. Mark Keller, money. BT


METRO DIGEST || Show to benefit dogs

Run/walk-a-thon Youngstown The annual Otis Christian run/walk-a-thon will be at 3 p.m. Sept. 18


YSU sets State Farm Kids Tailgate Days

YSU sets State Farm Kids Tailgate Days youngstown The Youngstown State University Athletic


IN THE CUP!

IN THE CUP! Area aces Tom Couche of Columbiana aced the 148-yard No. 2 at The Links at Firestone


‘the Simpsons’ Co-creator finds the funny in his cancer fight

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES Since word got out about Sam Simon’s cancer,


Missing persons program unveiled at Canfield Fair

Unveiled at fair YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office has unveiled a new program at


Rees leads Notre Dame past Temple

Irish coach Brian Kelly signed a new five-year contract.


Pennsylvania landman indicted

Forged signatures, faked companies and forged notary stamps to acquire mineral rights


3-day fair attendance declines from 2012

3-day fair attendance declines from 2012 Fair attendance on Friday was 44,216, which brings the


SYRIAN CRISIS ELSEWHERE

SYRIAN CRISIS ELSEWHERE THE NETHERLANDS: U.N. chemical weapons inspectors arrived in the


ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER

ST. JOSEPH HEALTH CENTER Dagny Gleason and Edward Humphreys of Hubbard, girl, Aug. 29. Amanda


Buckeyes start strong, struggle late

Braxton Miller threw two TD passes for Ohio State.


New therapy cuts drugs among Alzheimer’s, dementia patients

By Meagan Pant Dayton Daily News DAYTON Three years ago, Wright State University professor


dft/Try your hand at milking cow

When I asked Howard Moff, director of dairy and beef cattle at the Canfield Fair, if he had any cow-milking wisdom to impart, he chuckled, then rather succinctly explained what to do.


Try your hand at milking cow

When I asked Howard Moff, director of dairy and beef cattle at the Canfield Fair, if he had any cow-milking wisdom to impart, he chuckled, then rather succinctly explained what to do.


Pipeline running through Valley stirs controversy in Kentucky

Groups protest gas pipeline at Ky. Capitol


A Comparison of the Utica and Marcellus Shale Plays

Their differences and similarities and how companies are developing them


ND makes list of sites threatened by oil drilling

Drilling activity forces lawmakers to consider protecting parks and wildlife


Winfrey revels in OWN profitability, ratings OPRAH SCORES

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES “Oh my God, worst hairdo ever,” exclaims Oprah


Gordon Brothers has been in the water business 68 years

Company handles Kinetico water treatment systems


Oil and gas industry turns attention to Upper Devonian shale formation

Companies in Ohio, Pa. try to determine formation’s potential


Working through Tuscaloosa shale’s complexities

The formation could hold up to 7 billion barrels of oil, but operations are slow to get started there


Comments pan ocean gas terminal planned for NJ, NY

Environmentalists opposed to terminal that would export natural gas from Pennsylvania


EPA denies request for dredging extension

EPA denies request for dredging extension COMSTOCK, MICH. The U.S. Environmental Protection


New developments shine more light on Youngstown quakes

Columnist questions two new injection wells and wonders about an old one


Surprising ways to cut your drug costs

Many Americans, even those who have insurance coverage, spend more than they need to on prescription


newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Breaking Bad’ free rehab offered by clinic ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. An Albuquerque


An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal

An update on lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to horizontal


MILESTONES

MILESTONES LEADERSHIP OARP elects new president YOUNGSTOWN Larry Moliterno, president and


FRANZ FERDINAND

FRANZ FERDINAND Album: “Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action” (Domino) Grade: A- It’s


Economy slows with Fayetteville Shale drilling lag

Business owners remember better times


Calif. panel launches probe into offshore fracking

Practice has been banned for two decades now


As fracking debate grows, both sides talk differences

Many believe agreeing on anything is difficult


Two-pronged strategy proposed to lessen Valley’s heroin epidemic

Opinion: Two-pronged strategy proposed to lessen Valley’s heroin epidemic Thank you for spotlighting the


Scary thought: Microwave can turn itself on, set house on fire

Here’s a scary thought: Your microwave can suddenly turn itself on and set the house on fire. It


Don’t panic over ACT results

Editorial: R ecently released college-readi- ness results for this year’s crop of high school graduates do


Ohio is not depriving locals

Opinion: By Lt. Gov. MARY TAYLOR Special to The Vindicator Just as a harbor lighthouse signals storm-


Cities need boost in funding to make a dent in demolition

Editorial: There are nearly 6,000 vacant homes in Youngstown and Warren that must be demolished, but like most


A new ‘dreamer’ needed

Opinion: If the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. were alive today — he undoubtedly would be a spry 84-year-old —


Any idea if, or when, a well will be drilled on or near 7473 Lusk Lock Road in Elk Run Township,

Any idea if, or when, a well will be drilled on or near 7473 Lusk Lock Road in Elk Run Township,


Judge dismisses suit

Judge dismisses suit HASTINGS, MICH. A judge has dismissed a lawsuit by opponents of oil and


Mahoning County

Mahoning County Campbell HILCORP ENERGY I LP Creekside Mortgage dba Premier Mortgage Funding


SNAPZ: BE A SPORT

Here are just a few of the pictures sent to us by good sports who wanted to show us their favorite


Survey shows majority local work force in Marcellus Shale industry

Marcellus Shale Coalition reports 96 percent of workers come from region


birthdays

birthdays Comedian-actress Lily Tomlin is 74. Singer Archie Bell of Archie Bell and the Drells is


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

FUNERAL HOMES Anthony J. Quahliero Jr. has been hired as the funeral director and manager of


Sergio surges to lead at Deutsche

Phil Mickelson somehow shot even par during a wild round.


Today in history

Today is Sunday, Sept. 1, the 244th day of 2013. There are 121 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


LABOR DAY CLOSINGS

LABOR DAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


Steelers cut Dwyer, activate Miller

Tight end Heath Miller had been on the PUP list with a knee injury.


Pirates knock Cards to second place

Martin’s three-run homer powered Pirates


Blood Drives

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


Southington rallies to edge J-Milton

Staff report NORTH JACKSON Austin Casper completed 17 of 31 passes for 190 yards as the


Excavation begins at reform-school site

Associated Press MARIANNA, Fla. University of South Florida researchers began exhuming dozens


Dozens of aftershocks expected in Alaska

Dozens of aftershocks expected in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska Dozens of noticeable aftershocks


High School volleyball results

Hubbard 25-25, Bishop Canevin 23-20 PITTSBURGH Macey Sarisky made four kills and two blocks for


More prep girls soccer results

Ursuline 3, Springfield 2 YOUNGSTOWN Erica Lehn, Angela Bowell and Jen Woodford scored for the


As Americans, we’ll always have more to do

Opinion: With kids’ activities these days, it seems they are always being entertained. My kids are no


Canfield Fair Truck and Tractor Pull rated among best

For the past 14 years, Rick Humphries and Mel Miller of Orwell have made their way to the Canfield Fair for what they consider to be the best truck and tractor pull in the nation.


Infante, Tigers clobber Indians

Associated Press Detroit Omar Infante homered twice and drove in five runs and the Detroit


2 early goals lift Walsh over Canfield in rematch

Paige Bidinotto scored for the Cardinals