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Stories published August 11, 2014
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Geese kill will be handled differently next time, park board says
Geese kill will be handled differently
Austintown trustees discuss gambling addiction program
Austintown trustees discuss gambling addiction program
Mourners have funeral for Pa. jogger killed last week
Mourners have funeral for Pa. jogger killed last week
UPDATE | Witnesses said teen had his hands raised when he was shot in Mo.
Witnesses said teen has his hands raised when he was shot in Mo.
Outdoor movie at Covelli Centre cancelled due to weather
Outdoor movie at Covelli Centre cancelled due to weather
Mahoning GOP auditor candidate had ties to Steelers
Mahoning GOP auditor candidate had ties to Steelers
WORTH A LOOK
BOOK SALES Rodman Public Library, 215 E. Broadway St., Alliance, is having its annual sale through

Andrea Bovo, Mark Mehalco to wed in Sept.
Andrea Bovo and Mark Mehalco, both of Boardman, and their parents are announcing their engagement
Miss Macovitz, Mr. Bright will exchange vows
YOUNGSTOWN Amanda Marie Macovitz and Ryan Keith Bright, both of Youngstown, plan to marry on Aug.
Tawny Taylor, Daniel Miller plan Sept. rites
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS Tawny Taylor and Daniel Miller, both of Mayfield Heights, are planning a Sept. 6
Christina Meyer, Jeffrey Porter plan nuptials
BOARDMAN Mark and Mary Ann Meyer of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Lauren Jacobs, Matt Roscoe plan wedding
Lauren Jacobs of Girard and Matt Roscoe of Warren are engaged, their parents are announcing. Her
Sable Beshara, Benjamin Kyle plan wedding
CANFIELD Fred and Kathleen Beshara of Canfield are announcing the engagement and coming wedding of
Miss Bryant, Mr. Johnson will marry
Kimson Elizabeth Bryant of Gahanna, Ohio, and Edgar Johnson III of Ann Arbor, Mich., will be married

Arrivederci till next year
Sporting a shiny navy and light-blue jersey emblazoned with “Italia,” Jimmy Metter of Warren said his late father would be proud of the community’s support of the 30th annual Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival.

McIlroy holds off Mickelson to win PGA
He became the fourth player in the last century to win four majors at 25 or younger.
Motley Crue is going out on top
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For more than three decades, Motley Crue has been the
Loving TV again
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Manjula Stokes has twice sworn off television,

Hungarian Day fest celebrates heritage
Anyone who watched Paula Horvath dance gracefully to a slow rhythm might be tempted to think that gravity had taken the day off.
New elementary- and middle-school principal begins at Campbell
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com CAMPBELL Jim Klingensmith hadn’t necessarily planned to
Former Youngstown school board member earns national recognition
Lock P. Beachum Sr. recognized for commitment to urban school children
Mahoning County GOP nominates Meacham as auditor candidate
The committee also endorsed Rusu, independent candidate for probate court judge
YSU’s Page ready for (comedy) spotlight
The senior center is the heir apparent to past funny linemen.

Carrasco, Indians slow down Yanks
The Tribe finished 4-3 against New York this season.
Pettine wants to name QB starter soon
The Browns coach said it’s likely he’ll make his choice after the Aug. 18 preseason game against the Redskins.
YSU’s President Tressel delivers keynote at summer commencement
Kenzie Ellise Black, a Texas native, is the student speaker
Lordstown mayor estimates legal costs for sewer lawsuit at $1 million
Lordstown mayor estimates legal costs for sewer lawsuit at $1 million

As probe begins, Stewart steps away
The driver was involved in a fatal accident on a dirt track Saturday night.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ax crashes through car windshield on highway TOPSFIELD, Mass. It was a scary
Staten Island stymies Scrappers
After scoring 11 runs on Saturday, Mahoning Valley lost 8-0 to the Yankees.
Local racers agree: Don’t leave your car
Kevin Ward was a victim of the “Red Mist,” according to one area driver.
Keep safety, cost containment priorities in courthouse work
Editorial: At long last, momentum is building for the long-delayed and much-needed renovation of the Mahoning
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Nathan M. Allen, 25, of 1229 North Road, Unit 207,
We can’t conquer nature
Opinion: WASHINGTON Although the Ebola virus might remain mostly confined to West Africa, it has infected
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average- box-office-gross per city. Includes the average
Studies on water focus on farms’ role
The findings of a toxin in the drinking water supply of 400,000 people in Ohio and southeastern Michigan a week ago is putting a big spotlight on how it got there.
Airport solicitor ban irks fliers
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Pittsburgh International Airport’s decision to ban solicitors has
Years Ago
Today is Monday, Aug. 11, the 223rd day of 2014. There are 142 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Helping Hands Closet provides personalized service
The very reasonably priced clothes and accessories are sold at Western Reserve United Methodist Church.
Iraqi PM to file complaint against new president
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq’s embattled Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, in a surprise speech
RECORD REVIEWS
Sinead O’Connor Album: “I’m Not Bossy, I’m the Boss” (Nettwerk) Grade: C After a rough few
Legislative panel to have hearings on drug epidemic
Associated Press COLUMBUS A legislative summer committee on Ohio’s drug epidemic plans four
Vandalism reported after vigil for unarmed black teen in Missouri
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Some incidents of looting and vandalism have been reported after
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Lordstown Village Council, finance committee, noon, council chambers, 1455 Salt
Winning ticket sold for $90M Powerball
Winning ticket sold for $90M Powerball DENVER Someone in Colorado is holding the winning
Ohio warns of government-impostor phone calls
Associated Press CINCINNATI State officials say Ohio residents should be on the lookout for
A corner cupboard displays jewelry and purses at the Helping Hands Closet. In addition to clothing,
A corner cupboard displays jewelry and purses at the Helping Hands Closet. In addition to clothing,
ohio gubernatorial campaign FitzGerald on defensive in race
Associated Press COLUMBUS Democrat Ed FitzGerald already had an uphill fight in his campaign to

LA woman punched by patrolman speaks
Marlene Pinnock said she thought she was going to die as a California Highway Patrol officer straddled her, repeatedly punching her head, on the side of a Los Angeles freeway.
Israel, Hamas accept cease-fire proposal
Associated Press CAIRO Israel and the Hamas militant group accepted an Egyptian cease-fire
Report cards to be delayed
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio Ohio school officials say the late release of district report
The Helping Hands Closet offers an array of clothing for men, women, teens and children. It’s
The Helping Hands Closet offers an array of clothing for men, women, teens and children. It’s been
helping hands closet
helping hands closet Helping Hands Closet offers clothing for men, women, teens and children along
Kasich to give keynote address at Tressel installation
Kasich to give keynote address at Tressel installation YOUNGSTOWN Ohio Gov. John Kasich will
Ursuline’s Hughes commits to WSU
Ursuline’s Hughes commits to WSU Youngstown Ursuline High point guard Mark Hughes has committed
Dancers from strip club protest topless at central Ohio church
Associated Press WARSAW, Ohio Exotic dancers from a central Ohio strip club protested topless
State Dept.: US ‘fully supports’ Iraq’s president
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States said Sunday it “fully supports” Iraq’s new
Woodley, Elgort among Teen Choice winners
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort of “The Fault in Our Stars” rode
Ukraine demands that rebels surrender
Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine Fighting raged in the city of Donetsk on Sunday, as government
PM wins Turkey’s 1st direct presidential vote
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan won Turkey’s first direct
Agency turning highway median in Ross County into a bee habitat
Associated Press COLUMBUS A state agency is turning a highway median in southern Ohio into a
In the huddle How area NFL players fared in Week One of the preseason
Atlanta Falcons Sean Baker, S, Canfield — Made three tackles and had a pass-defense in a 16-10 win
Meyer: Buckeyes much improved
He said this year’s Ohio State team is much faster than last year’s team.