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Stories published September 8, 2013

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

Salem police probe apparent murder-suicide

Salem police probe apparent murder-suicide SALEM — The apparent murder of a 37-year-old Canfield


Dogs have their day at Pooch Pentathlon

Dogs have their day at Pooch Pentathlon BOARDMAN Wet footprints were scattered on the concrete


3rd annual Utica conference set this week

3rd annual Utica conference set this week YOUNGSTOWN The third annual Youngstown, Ohio Utica


Peace vigil set for 7 p.m. Monday on Central Square, Youngstown

Peace vigil set for 7 p.m. Monday on Central Square, Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN Local peace


2 found dead in Salem Walmart parking lot

2 found dead in Salem Walmart parking lot


Jim, Mary Rich mark 60th with celebrations

austintown Jim and Mary Rich of Austintown marked their 60th wedding anniversary with two days of

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Kysers celebrate 50th with family, friends at picnic

LEETONIA Ronald and Loretta Kyser of Leetonia recently celebrated their 50th anniversary at a

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Kopcashes' 50th celebrated at Springfield Grille

MR. AND MRS. TIM KOPCASH POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kopcash of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding

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Family honors Marshes with dinner for 50th anniversary

LIBERTY Arthur L. and Margaret Marsh of Liberty celebrated their golden anniversary with a dinner

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Laczkos' 50th honored with dinner, reception

MR. AND MRS. JOHN J. LACZKO AUSTINTOWN John J. and Evelyn Laczko of Austintown were honored for

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Golden jubilee dinner celebration surprises Mr. and Mrs. James Francis

COLUMBIANA A surprise dinner Sept. 7 at New Life Christian Church in Poland honored Mr. and Mrs.

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Mr. and Mrs. Ken Barth celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary

new middletown Mr. and Mrs. Ken Barth of New Middletown marked their 50th wedding anniversary Aug.

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Eddy-Verostko wedding set for November 2

CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Eddy Jr. of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their

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Roman-Schulte wedding vows are set for Oct. 5

CANFIELD Planning an Oct. 5 wedding are Jaclyn Roman, daughter of Lynn and Ron Roman, and Michael

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MetroParks Farm will host tasty event

MetroParks Farm will host the Farmer & the Chef tasting event and fundraiser Sept. 21.

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MASONIC GROUPS

MONDAY LB Circle will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown. Merry Beth Vargo is hostess. Mau


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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


SENIOR CITIZENS

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


SENIOR MENUS

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


FEDERATED CLUBS

THURSDAY Past Officers of the Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will gather for a


Airport parking revenue hits $36,133 in July, an all-time high

Airport parking revenue hits $36,133 in July, an all-time high


YSU sets school record in victory

So, there probably won’t be any questions about Youngstown State’s offense this week.


Niles council has second thoughts about anti-drilling ordinance

The city couldn't even sell water or electricity to drillers


Mistakes doom Ursuline in loss to Lake Catholic

The Irish erased deficits of 21-0 and 28-21 before falling to the Cougars, 42-7.


Peace Race prepares for 39th

On Oct. 13, runners will enjoy Mill Creek’s fall splendor


Downtown event gives homeless, jobless vets information

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It seemed like a party: a giant tent in


LaBrae’s Aldridge commits to Davidson

Akron and Kent State were considered


Hundreds help disabled at Royal Oaks' Pabstolutely Festival

Hundreds party as bands play


SPORTS DIGEST || Hundelt sets record in YSU volleyball setback

Hundelt sets record in YSU volleyball setback youngstown Youngstown State senior volleyball


Nurses, allies picket Northside

Contract talks scheduled for Wednesday


Boardman, Poland to add to their halls of fame

Seven Bulldogs will be inducted on Friday


Three killed in 2-car crash on I-79 in Mercer County

All of the victims wore seat belts


Making Kids Count needs volunteers in Struthers

Volunteers work with fourth-grade students from Struthers Elementary School, 520 9th St., on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:05 to 3:15 p.m.


24th Annual Community Cup

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Carla Durina and Dave Trimble didn’t know each other


Sept. 28 entry deadline for 'Expressions of Courage' photo competition

Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Hoyt Center for the Arts is sponsoring “Expressions of


Annual Villa Maria Harvest Day is Oct. 5

Vendors are still needed for the event, which features farm-fresh food, music and a variety of baked goods.


Two-day Johnny Appleseed Fest in Lisbon begins Sept. 21

Opening-day events include a 1950s car cruise from noon to 4 p.m.


Costs are still exceeding lease revenue

Officials continue to debate whether the purchase of the former Southside Hospital was a wise move for Mahoning County.


Cabrera, Swisher power Tribe

Cleveland has won four in a row.


Kopcashes’ 50th celebrated at Springfield Grille

POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Tim Kopcash of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 6 at


Ginny Maikranz's lesson: You're never too old ...

Opinion: At almost 86 years old, Ginny Snyder has lived a life of one momentous event after another. Yet


Djokovic, Nadal advance to Open final

The Serb worked much harder in Saturday’s semifinals


Barths mark 50th wedding anniversary

MR. AND MRS. KEN BARTH new middletown Mr. and Mrs. Ken Barth of New Middletown marked their 50th


Tell Congress to stay out of Syria, bring other troops home quickly

Opinion: Tell Congress to stay out of Syria, bring other troops home quickly There were about 60 individ-


Nine Inch Nails

Nine Inch Nails Album: “Hesitation Marks” (Columbia) Grade: B+ Sun-kissed harmonies, funk-


Area golf leagues

MEN Saxon Club Golf League (Mahoning Country Club) — A Flight Champs: Bryon Smith, Paul Harris,


Backup QB gives Buckeyes insurance

Guiton did fine replacing Miller


1 dead, 2 hurt in Dayton shooting

Associated Press DAYTON One person was killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in


’Other’ QBs share stage as Dolphins open at Browns

Weeden and Tannehill are hoping to take giant strides this fall


Titans, Steelers looking for early momentum

Pittsburgh will be focused on stopping Chris johnson


Blood Drives

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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Natalie Smith and Jeff Duda, Youngstown, boy, Sept. 6.


Kasich puts new limits on food-stamp eligibility

Associated Press COLUMBUS The administration of Ohio Gov. John Kasich plans to limit food


Time to rein in unlicensed, uninsured driving in Ohio

Editorial: Police, prosecutors and judges alike target driving without insurance or licenses as the most


Laczkos’ 50th honored with dinner, reception

AUSTINTOWN John J. and Evelyn Laczko of Austintown were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary


A sordid tale of two mob bosses

Opinion: James “Whitey” Bulger, murderous boss of the Irish-American organized crime gang in South Boston,


A criminal record should not be a sentence for life

Opinion: U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder recently announced that low-level, nonviolent drug offenders will


Southwest can compete with New England for falls colors

By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor TAOS, N.M. The Northeast is deservedly famous for its


Jim, Mary Rich mark 60th with celebrations

MR. AND MRS. JIM RICH austintown Jim and Mary Rich of Austintown marked their 60th wedding


Club tackles books — fine and clinker

A book club with no name has been around for 27 years.

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Samsung watch blends style, tech wizardry

By YOUKYUNG LEE AP Technology Writer SUWON, South Korea Samsung’s Galaxy Gear, a new


State treasurer should seek outside review of vehicle use

Editorial: Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel’s political operatives insist that state and federal campaign finance


Author will speak at main library

Author will speak at main library WARREN Allan R. May, Cleveland author and organized-crime


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2013. There are 114 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Family honors Marshes with dinner for 50th

MR. AND MRS. ARTHUR L. MARSH LIBERTY Arthur L. and Margaret Marsh of Liberty celebrated their

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Matthew T. Mangino

Opinion: Matthew T. Mangino 724-614-0738 Eliminate the collateral consequences of criminal


Golden jubilee dinner surprises Mr., Mrs. Francis

MR. AND MRS. JAMES FRANCIS COLUMBIANA A surprise dinner Sept. 7 at New Life Christian Church in

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Orlando visitors have option to rent electric cars

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Visitors to Orlando often try new things while on vacation:


Around the horn Saturday’s other baseball games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 4, Tigers 3 KANSAS CITY, MO. Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer off


Hackenberg’s 311 yards power Penn St.

The Nittany Lions stifled Eastern Michigan’s offense


IN THE CUP! / Areas holes-in-one

in the cup Area holes in one Johnny Millich of Canfield aced the 165-yard No. 2 at Mahoning


Area bowling scores

MEN Amron Lanes SRI Investment Seniors — Marshall McCree 236-675, Don Kane 214-624, David Jones


METRO DIGEST || Peace vigil Monday against Syria attack

Peace vigil Monday against Syria attack YOUNGSTOWN Local peace activists plan a peace vigil at


High School soccer results

BOYS Howland 2, Boardman 1 HOWLAND Benji Rush and Zack Sperling scored goals for the Tigers.


YSU notebook More from Stambaugh Stadium

YSU notebook More from Stambaugh Stadium Playing to his potential: YSU linebacker Travis Williams,


No Miller, no problem for OSU

Reliever Guiton passed for 152 yards and rushed for 83


On your mark … More area running events

September Saturday — Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 25K and 50K at Mill Creek Park. Race starts at


Greatest Golfer champion offers plenty of thanks

His list includes courses and sponsors


Edwards gets surprise victory in Richmond

Kurt Busch finished second


Penguins Vs. EAGLES | Saturday’s best

Player of the game: YSU quarterback Kurt Hess, who completed 16 of 19 passes for 282 yards, three


Three die in fiery crash near Springfield

Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Ohio Authorities say three people are dead and two are injured


Prep volleyball

Prep volleyball weekend Results Warren Harding 19-25-25-25, Brookfield 25-2-14-18


Upcoming golf outings and scrambles

September 16 — Youngstown Firefighters’ annual scramble at Salem Hills. Cost is $300 for foursome.


Pirates blanked by Cardinals

Bucs fall out of first place


BIRTHDAYS

BIRTHDAYS Comedian Sid Caesar is 91. Ventriloquist Willie Tyler (with Lester) is 73. Actor Alan


Airport support group gets nonprofit status

Staff report VIENNA YNGAir Partners, formed to help the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport


METRO DIGEST || Ghoul Mansion opening Friday

Ghoul Mansion set to open Friday in Sharon Sharon, Pa. Ghoul Mansion, 66 N. Main St., which has


Youngstown native is celebrity host at Sept. 22 event

Lydia Esparra, Emmy winning WOIO Channel 19 Action News anchor and internationally acclaimed author, will sign copies of her inspirational book, “Heaven is All Around You.”


MILESTONES

MILESTONES STATE PATROL Promoted A Youngstown native has been promoted to the rank of


Participants Youngstown Area Community Cup

The 24th annual event, which concluded Saturday in Mill Creek MetroParks’ James L. Wick Jr.


Columbiana, Trumbull COUNTY Courts

COURTS Columbiana COUNTY Dissolutions Asked Karen Hartman, of 2241 E. Garfield Road, New


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., Boardman Township Government Center, 8299


‘Nevermore’ a spooky success

By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown The Rust Belt Theater Company has never


Neighborhood Ministries marking 100th year with celebration

The Rev. A. Roy Medley is featured speaker at the Oct. 4 event.