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Mahoning Republicans select Meacham for auditor, back Rusu for probate judge
Monday was the deadline to find a replacement candidate.
Obama welcomes 8,000 Gay Games athletes to Cleveland
Akron and Cleveland will host events in the Gay Games 2014
With US help, Kurdish forces reclaim territory from militants in Iraq
The US is protecting American personnel near the Kurdish capital.
Gov. Kasich to give keynote speech at installation of Tressel as YSU president
It is free and open to the public.
YSU President Tressel to address summer graduates Saturday
Kenzie Ellise Black will be the student speaker at the ceremony.
Mr., Mrs. Brooks were honored for 50th at gathering
CANTON, OHIO William and Susan Brooks of Canton, formerly of Canfield and Lake Milton,
Dobsons mark 60th milestone at family picnic
NEW MIDDLETOWN Mr. and Mr. Alton P. Dobson of New Middletown were honored for their 60th
Chismars’ 50th anniversary observed Aug. 3
BOARDMAN John and Elizabeth Chismar of Boardman marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a
Mr., Mrs. Ulicny celebrate 50th with dinner
STRUTHERS The family of William and Dolores Ulicny of Struthers honored the couple for their 50th
Private dinner honors Lames for golden event
MINERAL RIDGE Donald and Patricia Lame celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary during a private
Purnells mark golden wedding anniversary
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James Purnell of Austintown, marked their golden wedding
AJWL will host An Evening with Ray
Austintown Junior Women's League will present an evening with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini on Aug. 16.
Inaugural golf outing to aid local soldiers
Local soldiers will benefit from a new golf outing.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Golf outing will take place Friday
Golf outing will take place Friday YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown CityScape is sponsoring Streetscape —
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Church, Fifth Street,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Daisy Dozen members will meet at the Gubany residence for a summer picnic. Cocktails at 6
HAPPY 97th BIRTHDAY | Scott (Bud) Miller
HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: Aug. 11, 1917, in Youngstown FAMILY Parents:
Men's Garden Club plans for 50th Horticultural Show
Coming up in August is the 50th Men's Garden Club Show.
Butler announces art educational programs
The Butler Institute of American Art offers many educational programs for the public.
Senior Olympics will donate to Alzheimer's
Senior Olympics will donate to Alzheimer’s AUSTINTOWN Brookdale Senior Olympics will take place
Tony Stewart hits, kills driver at New York dirt track
A video of the crash Saturday night at Canandaigua Motorsports Park showed driver Kevin Ward Jr. stepping toward Stewart's car before being hit and hurtled 50 feet.
Hoyer, Manziel solid in preseason opener
The Browns quarterbacks had their moments but failed to lead Cleveland to a touchdown in a 13-12 loss to Detroit.
Ernie Hall Aviation Museum honors local aviation pioneer
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com HOWLAND He flew with the Wright Brothers, gave Neil Armstrong
‘Boom Boom’ gets his bobblehead
The former lightweight champion returned to Eastwood Field for Saturday’s Scrappers game.
Mill Creek has first ever family 'camp in'
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek Park has hosted a lot of events over the
2,000 take part in Buddy Walk
Curtis Herman might not be a household name like LeBron James, but he often receives celebrity treatment when he visits one of Austintown’s big-box stores.
Several houses in Boardman Township to be demolished before year's end
The township Zoning Department continues to demolish vacant houses as part of an effort to clean up neighborhoods, say zoning inspector Sarah Gartland and assistant inspector Marilyn Kenner.
With 3 more this summer, Youngstown’s Silvestri racks up 8 aces
They say that your second hole-in-one comes faster than your initial ace.
Brier Hill Italian Fest returns this week
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Brier Hill Italian Fest will return this week for its 23rd
Compco celebrates 60 years focusing on teamwork, American materials
One room REFLECTs American pride with numerous bald eagles on shelves, the wall and floor at Compco Industries
Giants rally past Steelers in opener
Ben Roethlisberger played just one series, leading Pittsburgh to a field goal.
ValleyCare to host Senior Day event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN ValleyCare Health System of Ohio will host a Senior Day Celebration from
METRO DIGEST || Free school supplies
Free school supplies AUSTINTOWN The Carousel Center will be donating school supplies to local
Youngstown woman needs help to bring sick brother home from China
Dawn Borosko, 40, of Youngstown, holds photos of her brother, teacher John Berisford, who has been in a coma in China since the day he was trying to leave that country. Borosko has been unable to determine what caused his condition, and has been trying to raise the $100,000 to bring him back to the U.S.
Considering future risk at sentencing unfair, Holder asserts
Opinion: In 2010, then Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell signed into law a mandate that the Pennsylvania
Officials mull bankruptcy to stop amusement-park sale
Associated Press MEADVILLE, Pa. County officials have authorized a sheriff’s sale of a century-
Safety first
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Airlines Writer NEW YORK More travelers are flying than ever before,
Judge denies GM motion to dismiss wrongful-death case
Associated Press NEW YORK A Georgia judge has denied a motion by General Motors to dismiss a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Italian-American Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: John
‘Unholy Murder’ probed in new book
‘Unholy Murder’ probed in new book ERIE, pa. On January 3, 1983, The execution-style, gangland
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Dorothy Snedeker v. Dollar General et al, personal
Betras gets no respect from Dems
Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras has become the Rodney Dangerfield of
Tips for using social media, Internet for health support
Two years ago, my youngest daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic skin disorder. Like any
Anti-fracking charter issue will litter city ballot — again
Editorial: Given that Utica shale explora- tion is virtually nonexistent in Mahoning County, what purpose does
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Radcliffe has moved on into indies, but ‘Potter’ trails SAN DIEGO J.K. Rowling
Act quickly, deftly on SmartPark
Editorial: America Makes, the NaTIONAL Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has produced a powerfully
RICHARD SCARSELLA ‘Everybody enjoys a good story’
Richard Scarsella keeps Youngstown history alive.
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings
AUGUST Tuesday — 19th annual Medini Open at Deer Creek Golf Course in Hubbard. Dinner at 5 p.m.,
Area golf league scores
MEN Friday Jednota (Knoll Run) — Low gross: Ron Jonda 38; Chuck Dubos 39; Digger Graves 42; George
Moral concerns suggest banning youth football; take guns away from US agencies; illegal immigrants debate; bypass meat to save water supply
Opinion: Moral concerns suggest that we consider banning youth football Kudos to The Vindicator for its
DeWine: 3 purported human-trafficking victims rescued
Associated Press MARIETTA Ohio’s attorney general says authorities have rescued three women
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS AmeriCorps service Maggie Charles of Girard graduated late last month from
area lawmakers
area lawmakers A list of addresses and phone numbers for state representatives and senators and
Responsible Gaming Education Week
Responsible Gaming Education Week AUSTINTOWN Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course is
Today is Sunday, August 10, the 222nd day of 2014
Today is Sunday, August 10, the 222nd day of 2014. There are 143 days left in the year.
Drought lessons: Water wasters must attend Water School in Calif.
Associated Press SANTA CRUZ, Calif. Some overindulged their zucchini patch. Others didn’t bother
In the cup! Area holes-in-one
Bill Silvestri of Youngstown aced the 172-yard No. 13 at Salem Hills Golf Club on Aug. 3. He used a
After win, O’Bannon ready to keep fighting NCAA
His lawsuit could potentially reach the Supreme Court.
YSU roundup
Defense sharp: Youngstown State’s defense held the edge in Saturday’s scrimmage, holding the offense
Gaza talks put on hold
Associated Press JERUSALEM Egyptian-brokered talks between Israel and Hamas on a new border deal
Measure seeks changes for unmarked veterans’ graves
Associated Press CLEVELAND A U.S. Senate bill that would make it easier to get headstones for
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., administration building, 8299 Market St.
White students to no longer be majority at US public schools
Associated Press KENNETT SQUARE, Pa. For the first time, U.S. public schools are projected this
Aren’t you the newspaper guy?
Opinion: Running a newsroom is a unique gig in a community. I’m not sure when I learned it’s such. But no
Wash. teen arrested in death of girl, 6
Wash. teen arrested in death of girl, 6 BREMERTON, Wash. A 17-year-old was arrested Saturday in
As bombs fall, old emotions rise in US
Associated Press It was supposed to be over, America’s war in Iraq. So all the old emotions boiled
Anti-drug activists join churches for rally, parade
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio Activists trying to raise awareness of the heroin problem
Liberians to officials: Pick up Ebola bodies
Associated Press MONROVIA, LIBERIA Riot police raced to quell a demonstration blocking Liberia’s
Obama: Iraq a ‘long-term project’
Associated Press KHAZER CAMP, Iraq President Barack Obama justified the U.S. military’s return
Greatest Golfer of the Valley
Greatest Golfer of the Valley Tournament details Schedule Aug. 18: 2nd Annual Greatest
Paralyzed man relieved with prison sentence
Associated Press NEWARK, Ohio A central Ohio father of five who was paralyzed from the chest
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.