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Garden guild arranges event with 5 floral artists
St. Michael Garden Guild has a flowery evening in store.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Lordstown will meet at 6 p.m. for a covered dish picnic at the home of Doris Hays, 7517
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Gurska, Rogner lead Greatest Golfer 2014
The 5th Annual Greatest Golfer of the Valley adult tourney presented by Farmers National Bank closed Sunday afternoon at The Lake Club, crowning 8 champions, led by Katie Rogner and Brian Gurska as the women's and men's Open champions.
White House climate-change leader to lead public roundtable at YSU on Monday
The discussion takes place at 4:30 p.m. in Kilcawley Center
Harsh weather in Ohio devastates peach crop
Ohio farmers must rely on peaches shipped in from other states
Cost fluctuations for wastewater-treatment plant in Niles anger leaders
A recent estimate was 70 percent higher.
10,000 run, walk for breast-cancer center in Youngstown's Panerathon
Organizers call it the largest community fund-raising event in the Valley
Michael and Marjorie Lukon celebrate 50th
LAS VEGAS Michael and Marjorie Lukon of Las Vegas, formerly of Austintown, celebrated their 50th
Mr., Mrs. Pratt observe 56th anniversary
COLUMBIANA Lee and Ruth Anne Pratt of Columbiana marked their 56th anniversary Aug. 23. The couple
Joseph and Rose Sculli celebrate 70th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Joseph and Rose Sculli of Youngstown celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Aug.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Time is growing nearer to view Toths’ garden
Where can you see a grandchildren's garden?
HAPPY 93RD BIRTHDAY | William Z. Pallay
HONOREE Residence: Poland Date of birth: Aug. 4, 1921, in Youngstown FAMILY Parents: Mr. and
SOCIETY DIGEST
Ham radio classes are being offered AUSTINTOWN Western Reserve Amateur Radio Club will conduct
Noted author to highlight literary society event
A noted author will speak at The Lake Club.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at the Kyle Pavilion in Hubbard Park for a
Book bags and inspiration ready inner city kids for school
Book bags and inspiration ready inner city kids for school
Hill, Scott give Hubbard a 1-2 punch
After committing to Ohio State and Michigan State, the talented running backs are looking to lead Hubbard into Week 15.
Plans for the Clarence Smith property begin to take shape
Boardman Township continues work on planned historic district
Arab-American Community Festival fills downtown
This marks the third year for the festival in downtown Youngstown
The Blowout: Gladiators crushed in Arena Bowl
The Cleveland Gladiators lost ArenaBowl XXVII to the Arizona Rattlers, 72-32.
Stella: A running dog’s tale
Oct. 12, 2008, a homeless girl finished the Youngstown Peace Race in less than 45 minutes.
Rust Belt revives ‘Electra’
By LORRAINE WARDLE entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Four years ago, Robert Dennick Joki took
West Branch wants to erase bad taste
The Warriors have nine returning starters on both sides of the ball.
Veterans wrapped in love
Veterans get warm receptions when members of a group of women enounter them.
Better leadership has Ursuline thinking big
The Irish were hurt by a tough schedule and bad chemistry in 2013.
‘The Tapes’ would make an ideal gift
Opinion: Talk about the perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas: Copies of The Tapes made by the FBI during
Airlines on alert as eruption begins
Airlines on alert as eruption begins REYKJAVIK, Iceland Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano burst
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, Aug. 24, the 236th day of 2014. There are 129 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Realizing the global village
It’s difficult for me to imagine life without the Internet and social media. While it’s not the same
Rise Pies wants to take Valley pizza national
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com BOARDMAN Rise Pies is attempting to get a slice of the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Rod Stewart, 8 p.m.: The classic rock legend plays at Covelli
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even-par 70 in
How to decode soundalike food labels
You read labels at the supermarket so you can make the healthiest choices. But how do you decide
if you watch
if you watch What: The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Seth Meyers (right) When: 8 p.m.
Salute farmers at Canfield Fair
Editorial: Hearty bites of DELIGHTFUL deep-fried Twinkies and topsy-turvy twists aboard high-flying amusement
State audit of engineer’s office should not be political football
Editorial: Mahoning County Engineer Patrick Ginnetti is suggesting that a state performance audit of his office
Race for China
Royal Caribbean’s newest ship has attractions not usually seen on cruise liners, including bumper cars, a skydiving simulator and a glass observation capsule on a mechanical arm that lifts its passengers high into the air.
Chamber cancels YOUNG conference
Chamber cancels YOUNG conference YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber last week
Limelights, career paths
AWARDS Rex Ferry, owner and CEO of VEC Inc., was presented the National Electrical Contractors
McDonald’s confronts its junk-food image
Associated Press NEW YORK At a dinner McDonald’s hosted for reporters and bloggers, waiters
Depth, inexperience challenge Struthers
The Wildcats return just five starters from last year’s playoff team.
Ex-Youngstowner releases new book
Ex-Youngstowner releases new book ATLANTA Cynthia Brooks, formerly of Youngstown but now of
Bayuk wants to add strength to JFK’s spread
The veteran coach has a long track record of success in the Valley.
Better numbers, better outlook for Boardman
The Spartans have 65 players in their top three grades — about 30 more than last year.
Southington looks to build on playoff berth
The Wildcats want to contend for league titles and the postseason every year.
After playoff berth, Lowellville wants more wide-open offense
The Rockets made their first trip to the postseason since 2002.
Sebring changing for the better
Fifth-year coach Scott Springer said the team’s attitude is improving.
After tough 2013, Howland has something to prove
The Tigers went 4-6 last year, with four losses to end the season.
Talented offense could lead South Range back to postseason
The Raiders return All-Ohioan Joe Alessi at running back.
Altomare looks to change perception of Leetonia football
After a strong start, Leetonia’s 2013 season was derailed by injuries.
Experienced McDonald expects success
The Blue Devils returned the playoffs last year after a two-year drought.
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For week ending Aug. 17
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Colorless Tsukuru Tazaki and His Years of Pilgrimage,” by Haruki Murakami
Israeli airstrike collapses apartment tower in Gaza
Associated Press GAZA CITY, GAZA STRIP Israel bombed an apartment tower in downtown Gaza City on
Inexperienced Fitch battling growing pains
The Falcons return plenty of talent, but will be hard-pressed to repeat last year’s success.
Tough schedule will challenge Youngstown Christian
The Eagles are young and inexperienced after graduating 16 seniors.
With young offense, Girard turns to D
The Indians have historically made headlines on offense, but new coach Pat Pearson wants to emphasize the other side.
After winless 2013, East Palestine emphasizes strength, conditioning
The team wore down in the second half of most games.
Whittaker excited about Mineral Ridge chances
The longtime Liberty and Conneaut coach is back at his alma mater.
Springfield looks to build off solid 2013
The Tigers will try to run the ball on offense, and run to the ball on defense.
Success becomes expectation at Western Reserve
The Blue Devils have plenty back from last year's state semifinal team.
Newton Falls hopes more experience leads to more wins
The Tigers have not won more than two games in the last three years.
Canfield wants to finish close games
The Cardinals lost three games by a combined eight points in early 2013.
Young Niles must grow up quickly
The Red Dragons have just seven starters back from last year’s 5-5 team.
Early season schedule key for Wellsville
The Tigers graduated 14 seniors from last year’s playoff team.
Karzmer: Swing wasn’t Greatest, event was
Today is the final round of The Greatest Golfer of the Valley 5.0.
State to mail voters applications for absentee ballots
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio voters with up-to-date addresses will soon get an absentee ballot
Campbell eyes improvement under Rozum
After a successful 14-year stint, Rozum is back on the Campbell sideline.
After murder of journalist, Obama feels pull of military action in Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON For three years, President Barack Obama has resisted the pull of
Beaver Local returns 15 starters, eyes better year
Running back/linebacker Kole McKenzie said the team will finish “well above .500.”
Columbiana challenged by tough offseason
In addition to nine graduates, the Clippers lost 14 players who could have returned.
Skrinjar brings culture change to Southern
The Indians went 2-8 last year, just their second losing season since 2008.
Lisbon expects to challenge for league title
The Blue Devils have 14 back on offense and 11 on defense.
RunnErs to your marks | Upcoming races and walks
August Today — Panerathon 10K and two-mile run/walk at the Covelli Centre. Race begins at 10 a.m.
Cavaliers (finally) complete Love trade
Cleveland added the All-Star forward to cap a spectacular offseason.
Few workers at military bases qualify for buyouts
Associated Press DAYTON Early retirement and buyout offers at Ohio’s largest military base will
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., administration building, 8299 Market St.
FERGUSON, MO. Protesters, police march peacefully
Associated Press FERGUSON, MO. A diverse group of protesters, many of them children, marched
Bowden’s transition crucial to Liberty’s hopes
The dynamic runner will shift behind center this fall.
168th canfield FAIR | Schedule of events
Free daily fair activities Antique equipment: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at southeast corner of
Anti-frack issue could pass this time; Not all Americans are lefties; Recalling better days near old St. Joe's; Death penalty and fairness; Valley drivers are the rudest
Opinion: Anti-fracking issue in city stands decent chance of passage this fall I offer a contrary analysis
Mooney driven by state final defeat
The Cardinals want to get back to Week 15 and finish with a win.
Brookfield wants to continue playoff streak
The Warriors have made the postseason each of the last three years.
Bombings kill 42 after attack at Sunni mosque
Associated Press BAGHDAD Bombings in Baghdad and the northern city of Kirkuk killed at least 42
Mays feels East is on the right track
The second-year coach wants to improve on last year’s 1-9 mark.
Economy shows signs of progress
Associated Press CINCINNATI Looking at a wide-screen view of Ohio’s economy, there are clear
Annual walk/run benefit set Oct. 11
The event is a fundraiser for The Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County
Prep football memories last a lifetime
The writer learned that you don’t have to play the game for it to have an impact on you.
Polar bear twins to leave Toledo
Associated Press TOLEDO Toledo will soon have to say goodbye to its twin polar bears, now nearly
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
YSU’s opening depth chart mixes old, new
The Penguins have are looking to end their playoff drought.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Eagle Award Kyle O’Brien, a son of Chris and Cindy O’Brien of Boardman, has
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses John J. Miller, 26, of 5419 Donley Road,
Greatest golfer of the valley Round 2 scores
Men’s Pete Mollica Open Matt Gurska 72 68 140 Josh Zarlenga 71 71 142 Tim Morrow 70 73 143
Cookie crumbles under government guidelines
Associated Press ELYRIA A favorite — and locally famous — cafeteria treat is off the menu
EEOC to visit, accept complaints of discrimination
EEOC to visit, accept complaints of discrimination YOUNGSTOWN The U.S. Equal Employment
Today’s parents face new challenges with ‘covert’ alcohol and drug use
It’s hard for parents today to know the best way to guide their children through the years of teen and young-adult alcohol and drug experimentation
Browns struggle in loss to Rams
Brian Hoyer finally led the offense to the end zone but it was too little, too late.
Prepping for the 168th Canfield Fair begins
Vendors and the fair board prep for the start of the Canfield Fair at 8 a.m. Wednesday.
WR Emans commits to Youngstown State
WR Emans commits to Youngstown State YOUNGSTOWN Ryan Emans, a senior wide receiver for Bowling
CANFIELD FAIR FUN FACTS AND Q AND A
The Canfield Fair is the largest county fair in the state of Ohio. Total paid 2013 fair attendance
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