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Stories published September 22, 2013

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

Two men shot in Castle Rock Avenue area

Two men shot in Castle Rock Avenue area Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two men were injured in


Blacks continue to lag behind whites in test scores in Ohio, analysis says

Blacks continue to lag behind whites in test scores in Ohio, analysis says Associated Press


Hillary Clinton: ‘Pragmatic and realistic’ about 2016

Hillary Clinton: ‘Pragmatic and realistic’ about 2016 Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary


Hugh Jackman’s ‘Prisoners’ tops weekend box office with $21.4M

Hugh Jackman’s ‘Prisoners’ tops weekend box office with $21.4M Associated Press NEW YORK The


Enrollment of graduate students rises this fall at YSU

Enrollment of graduate students rises this fall at YSU Staff report YOUNGSTOWN While


YSU ranks in top third of another survey of US universities

YSU ranks in top third of another survey of US universities Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown


Dinner at inn honors couple for 65th anniversary

BOARDMAN Paul and Peggy Lesigonich of Boardman celebrated their 65th anniversary at the Welshfield

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Bagnolas mark 65th anniversary at Fifth Season

CANTON The family of Dominic and Beverly Bagnola honored the couple for their 65th wedding

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Wolves Club installs new officers

Wolves Club of Youngstown installed new officers Sept. 11.

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Canfield's Parker installed as president

A Canfield man was installed as president of High Twelve International.

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Granddaughter of Warner Bros. to speak


Yoga studios "Stretch to the Cure"


MASCO will sponsor classic car show


Pat Catan's to offer cheer to soldiers


Mended Hearts will feature panelists

Mended Hearts will feature panelists BOARDMAN Mended Hearts, a support group for heart disease


Kenya launches major assault today on shopping mall where 68 were killed

Kenya launches major assault today on shopping mall where 68 were killed Associated Press


Ohio bill calls for end to teens driving buddies, seeks 10 p.m. curfew

Ohio bill calls for end to teens driving buddies, seeks 10 p.m. curfew Associated Press COLUMBUS


SENIOR MENUS

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


Hoyer helps Browns stun Vikings

Hoyer helps Browns stun Vikings.


Indians rock Astros, complete sweep

Indians rock Astros, complete sweep.


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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


MASONIC GROUPS

TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Masonic


HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY Angelo Cercone HONOREE Residence: Liberty. Date of birth: Sept. 20,

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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY

HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Catherine L. Willison HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth:

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SENIOR CITIZENS

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


Youngstown Symphony will host fundaiser

Youngstown Symphony will host its annual trunk show and sale Oct. 5 at Holy Family Parish Center in Poland.

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Questions, controversy permeate mandate

Here’s how the Affordable Care Act works


Valley woman hopes Affordable Care Act will help with insurance

The six-month enrollment period begins Oct. 1


Indians stay in wild-card chase

A playoff contender in September, the Indians drew their largest crowd in almost a month and gave fans something to cheer about.


Rain doesn't stop Girl Scouts Family Fun Day in Boardman

The event included free crafts and activities, a rock wall, free cookie samples, music, and more.


Burnett pitches Bucs over Reds

Burnett (9-11) struck out a season-high 12 as the Pirates moved a game in front of Cincinnati for the top spot in the NL wild-card race.


Guiton, Buckeyes rattle FAMU

Urban Meyer couldn’t say for certain that his Ohio State team got a lot out of its meek non-conference schedule.


Stenson leads Tour Championship

The Swede just made the final day of the PGA Tour season a little more interesting over the last two hours of a dreary Saturday morning.


Idorafest shows off rejuvenated South Side neighborhood

Several children and teens also enjoyed the fest’s activities, such as face painting as well as assembling pencil boxes, napkin holders and castles from small building kits.


Agencies scramble to get info to help clients

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Area agencies are scrambling to gear up to


Rallying for Recovery says recovery is working for addicts

Among those attending was state Rep. Tom Letson of Warren, who is attempting to overcome alcoholism.


Adams, Hess power Penguins over Dukes

Thanks to a dominating finish over the final 25 minutes, Youngstown State coach Eric Wolford stayed perfect against Pittsburgh-area teams.


Despite shoring work, engineer warned of courthouse peril two years ago

Courthouse restoration is still awaited, and a temporary roof remains where statues were removed nearly three years ago

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Puskas: Timing of trade fishy

The timing and execution of the trade raise serious questions about the franchise’s attitude toward its long-suffering fans, many of whom feel betrayed by the move.


Frightmare Forest Haunted Hayrides begin in October

There is also contest for a Pumpkin People display.


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, Sept. 22, the 265th day of 2013. There are 100 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


TOP hat productions ‘Blood Brothers’ boasts strong singing, convincing characters

By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com Top Hat Productions kicks off its new season with an


Hubbard native tells her moving stories

hHubbard native tells her moving stories Hubbard native Diane Laney Fitzpatrick, who has moved


Tourists still welcome

Associated Press DENVER A little more than a year after Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper insisted


3 US troops killed in insider attack

3 US troops killed in insider attack KABUL, Afghanistan An Afghan wearing a security forces


Youngstown cops probe shooting

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating a shooting on Dewey Avenue on the city’s South


Penn State backfield tandem dominates

Bill Belton put the Nittany Lions into scoring position, and Zach Zwinak finished the job.


Annual M&M classic benefits children’s hospital

Special to The Vindicator Youngstown A field of 144 golfers participated in the 15th annual M&M


A pearl of a girl tweaks her twirl

This pearl of a girl with a twirl boasts a national baton title

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Questionable penalties help Irish

Cam McDaniel scored on a 7-yard run following a questionable pass interference call, one of several penalties that hurt Michigan State.


golf league scores

MEN Senior League Day (Valley Golf Club, Sept. 19) — Low Gross: Jim Houp 35, Rich Summers 38, Lee


Salem community theatre Pirates, pyros shine in ‘Treasure Island’

By ERIC MCCREA entertainment@vindy.com Salem Community Theatre opened its 37th season Friday


Hopes high ahead of UN gathering

Associated Press WASHINGTON After years of estrangement, the United States and Russia are joined


Judge Lioi will be on the hot seat

Opinion: By the time Lisa Antonini, former Mahoning County treasurer and ex-county Democratic Party


Emmy host Harris has something up his sleeve

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Neil Patrick Harris is magical, and not


NAMII open house

NAMII open house youngstown The National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute will have


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Divorces asked Stacy L. Kegelmyer, 7362 Eisenhower Drive, Boardman, v.


UNDERSTANDING THE ACA

UNDERSTANDING THE ACA Help is on the way Access Health Mahoning Valley and One Health Ohio


Birthdays

Birthdays Musician King Sunny Ade is 67. Actor Paul Le Mat (“American Graffiti”) is 67. Singer


What happened to Wolfy?

Opinion: Smoky Hollow is a name and a place that invites legends. It was a perfect place for Wolfy to die.


And the Emmy winner is ... Our best guesses

By LYNN ELBER AND FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writers Emmy Awards crystal- ball gazing was so


YCS bests Grand Valley for first win

By Eric Fortune sports @vindy.com POLAND After back-to-back playoff seasons, the Youngstown


Howland girls shut down Lakeview

Alli Pavlik, the area’s most prolific goal scorer, was held off the score sheet for the first time all season.


Youngstown firefighter injured on Hillman

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A firefighter was injured while fighting a blaze Saturday in a vacant


Phantoms fall 7-6

Phantoms fall 7-6 ANN ARBOR, Mich. The Youngstown Phantoms and Team USA combined for 12 goals


Value of college increases in Ohio

Opinion: By David R. HOPKINS and DAN E. KRANE Special to The Vindicator Never before has the value of a


What to consider when buying flood insurance

Meteorologists predict that the Atlantic hurricane season, which officially started June 1 and lasts


publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending Sept. 15

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “W Is for Wasted” by Sue Grafton (Putnam) 2. “Never Go Back” by Lee Child


Will defunct RG Steel mill come to inauspicious end?

Editorial: When Hilco Trading of North- brook, Ill., bought the steel-making assets at the former RG Steel mill


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Silly Science Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Kids will love this fun


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 36-0-0 Pick 46-9-0-1 Pick


Local travel agency provides alternative for travellers

Using a travel agency today may sound unnecessary with websites like Travelocity available for travellers, but Darlene Yozwiak, owner of Boardman Discount Travel, said when customers come to her they have more than a travel agent, they have a travel consultant.


Steelers at an early crossroads

The Steelers enter tonight’s game ranked near the bottom of the league in every major offensive category.


IN THE CUP!

IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Dave Johnstone of Columbiana aced the 199-yard No. 14 at Mill


Upcoming scrambles & outings

September 28 — Second annual Mahoning Valley Links to Education Golf Outing at Mill Creek Golf


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5 p.m., township government center, 8299 Market St.


Responsible zoning in suburbs

Editorial: The two largest suburbs in the Mahoning Valley — Austintown and Boardman — have long prided


Career paths & limelight

Akron-based accounting firm Cohen & Company has received the 2013 Cascade Capital Business Growth


Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. I have a question for you about the TV series “The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.” The actress who


Semi jackknifes on I-80

Semi jackknifes on I-80 AUSTINTOWN A jackknifed tractor-trailer backed up Interstate 80 for


FLU-SHOT CLINICS

FLU-SHOT CLINICS Mahoning County A summary of costs, times and places for flu shots in Mahoning


Blood Drives

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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Danielle Strickland and Edward Welsh, Youngstown, boy,


‘Cooking Healthy’ offered to residents

Staff report Salem Area residents are invited to participate in a six-week cooking class, “Start


Cops get 85,000 ‘likes’

Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio police chief who invited followers of his department’s


Inside: Applying for coverage; Full page Q&A explainer. A9

Inside: Applying for coverage; Full page Q&A explainer. A9 Monday: How will ACA affect hospital


At least 96 killed in attacks in Iraq

Associated Press BAGHDAD Two suicide bombers, one in an explosives-laden car and the other on


Wake up, electorate; don’t tolerate so many incompetent leaders

Opinion: Wake up, electorate; don’t tolerate so many incompetent leaders Let us discuss the problems facing


39 killed in attack; hostages still held

Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya Terrified shoppers huddled in back hallways and prayed they


Vikings host unsettled Browns

Adrian Peterson’s last game against the Browns produced one of the most breathtaking runs of his brilliant career.


on your mark … get set … go … Upcoming running events

September 28 — Pink Ribbon run/walk for Cancer Awareness at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.


More cracks found at Ohio nuke plant

Associated Press TOLEDO The operator of an Ohio nuclear plant along Lake Erie has found several


EEOC to visit NAACP

EEOC to visit NAACP YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Equal Employ- ment Opportunity Commission’s mobile-


Giant-pumpkin growers to host annual weigh-off

Staff report Canfield The Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers will host their 19th annual giant