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Health care gives regional economy shot in the arm, NE Ohio report finds
Health-care research also has skyrocketed
Group seeks law change to implement cigarette tax to fund Valley arts
The meeting will seek ways to propel arts and culture in the Mahoning Valley
Handel's gives free ice cream to Mahoning police officers
Officers will receive a pint of their choice flavor
American Legion comes to rescue of veterans with medical needs
The effort is in response to an ongoing VA scandal
Work to begin on roof replacement, new boilers for Boardman Library
The contracts total more than $300,000
Residential property values remain stagnant in Mahoning County
The county auditor opposes rise in agricultural values
Prayer, brunch honor Rusnaks’ golden milestone
POLAND Dr. Walter and Laurissa Rusnak of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a
Trip to Aruba will celebrate Samblanets’ 50th
LAKE MILTON Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Samblanet of Lake Milton will celebrate their golden anniversary
Children honor the Martins for 60th anniversary
GIRARD Frank and Louise Martin of Girard were the guests of honor June 28 as they celebrated their
Griffithses’ 50th will be honored at family dinner
YOUNGSTOWN Charles and Carolyn Griffiths of Youngstown will celebrate their 50th anniversary July
Kocherts mark 60th with family at Oglebay Park
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. Milton R. Kochert of Canfield celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary as
Family dinner honors Porters for their 50th
CANFIELD Richard and Janet Porter of Canfield celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 28 at
Samuelses celebrate 50th at reception
POLAND Terry and Marilyn Samuels of Poland celebrated 50 years of marriage on June 8 when family
Brunch honors Carissimos’ 50th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Robert and Barbara Carissimo of Youngstown were honored June 29 for their 50th
Golf outing will benefit hearing needs
The fifth annual Drive for Hearing golf outing will take place Aug. 27 at Mill Creek Golf Course.
Hubbard pool plans free swimming day
Hubbard pool plans free swimming day HUBBARD Hubbard Community Pool, Hall Avenue, is hosting the
JCL installs president for second term
The Junior Civic League of Youngstown has installed officers.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Lordstown will display a flower show, “Beauty and the Beast,” at Trumbull County Fair
SENIOR CITIZENS
1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Nicholas Church, Fifth Street,
Scrappers’ hitting woes continue in loss
There was a time when Eastwood Field held a true home field advantage for the Mahoning Valley Scrappers. For more than a decade, the Scrappers regularly posted winning records at home, even in seasons in which they otherwise struggled.
Big Brothers Big Sisters program helps children of parents in prison
Mentors don't function as parents or teachers, just adult friends
PUSKAS: Will LeBron, Cleveland reunite?
He wasn’t the first star athlete to leave Cleveland. Will he be one of the few who returns?
Students could earn elective credit for religious classes
Students could earn elective credit for religious classes offered away from school property, under legislation recently approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. John Kasich.
Girard group clears path for canoe launch
The group and the city have applied for a grant to build a launch, but the area is clear and the river is accessible now.
Smida set for Super Gas semis
Edward Toolis Jr. of Lisbon advanced to the semifinals in the Top Dragster event.
MCCTC superintendent retiring after 39 years in education
Roan Craig started her career at the center, spent eight years in Youngstown City Schools and returned to the career center
Boardman Township hires new fire chief
Leading a fire department has always been a dream of Mark Pitzer’s, and that dream came true Thursday when the board of trustees announced its decision to hire Pitzer as the township’s new fire chief.
AREA RUNNING CALENDAR
July Saturday — Run for Your Heart and Jameson’s Fireworks Day 5K/10K in New Castle. Registration
METRO DIGEST || Woman says she shot herself
Woman tells cops she shot herself YOUNGSTOWN A woman was hospitalized after being wounded in a
YSU’s Perry sits in summer league opener
YSU’s Perry sits in summer league opener ORLANDO Youngstown State graduate Kendrick Perry did
Campaign underway to fund public art display downtown Youngstown
NEXT Best Art is working to create a window gallery in the westward-facing window of Silver’s Vogue Shop at the corner of West Federal and Phelps streets.
Despite recalls, Valley stays committed to General Motors
GM spokeswoman Katie McBride said of the Valley's local plant: ''The outstanding focus on safety and quality at Lordstown helped earn these investments and support the future of GM’s footprint in the Mahoning Valley.”
Autopsy: Palestinian teen burned to death
Associated Press RAMALLAH, WEST BANK An autopsy showed an Arab teenager who Palestinians say was
More people ban themselves from state’s gambling sites
Associated Press DAYTON More than a thousand potential gamblers are now banning themselves from
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Father of Nicole Brown Simpson dies at 90 DANA POINT, CALIF. Louis Brown Jr., the
Newtown victim’s dream turning real
Associated Press HARTFORD, CONN. Before she was killed in the Newtown school massacre, 6-year-
Life story of murdered Gina is hardly unique in the Valley
Opinion: Life story of murdered Gina is hardly unique in the Valley I imagine that many people after
More time to install GPS
Opinion: Last week a new state court rule of procedure, proposed by the Ohio Supreme Court, took effect. The
RECORD REVIEWS
BRIAN ENO AND KARL HYDE Album: “High Life” (Warp Records) Grade: B In the same way that
Suddenly, nostalgia for the 1990s seems to be all over the tube. There’s the Disney Channel
Suddenly, nostalgia for the 1990s seems to be all over the tube. There’s the Disney Channel sequel
Tressel’s presidency at YSU is off to an encouraging start
Editorial: There was never any doubt about Jim Tressel’s ability to positively connect with the Youngstown
Two hotels get overhauls in sign of upswing
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Two major Las Vegas resorts will be completely overhauled and
Are Dems headed for 1994 crash?
Opinion: It’s the kind of story that causes political operatives to have sleepless nights, party leaders to
Charter One branches will be rebranded
Charter One branches will be rebranded CLEVELAND Citizens Financial Group Inc.’s Charter One
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HEALTH CARE Dr. Mark Roth, a board-certified general surgeon, recently joined the medical staff of
All’s fair in Trumbull this week
Editorial: For the 168th consecutive year, the Trumbull County Agricultural Society will mix heaping helpings
8 home-insurance-policy shockers
You probably bought your home policy years ago, then stuffed it in a file somewhere. Will it be
Icing on the Cake
Every wedding carries spe- cial memories that will last forever. For our July Snapz feature, we
Hurley extends lead at Greenbrier
Associated Press WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. Billy Hurley III doesn’t plan to lose much rest
Facebook studied us without telling us
This week, Facebook found itself in ethical hot water (again) for messing around with user News
Diocese responds to criticism of Catholic school closing
Opinion: In response to the June 22 let- ter in The Vindicator, we would like to share factual information
7th Ward plans community picnic
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Sack races, three-legged races, hula-hoop contests, a checkers
Ukraine president hails ‘turning point’
Associated Press SLOVYANSK, Ukraine Ukrainian troops forced pro-Russian insurgents out of a key
IRAQ Video purportedly shows Sunni leader
Associated Press BAGHDAD A man purporting to be the leader of the Sunni extremist group that has
HANDS ON Volunteering
HandsOn Volunteer Network of the Valley, engages 21st-century volunteers to improve civic,health and
Convicted priest to get funeral Mass
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Roman Catholic priest convicted of stabbing and strangling a nun 34
Indians’ House gets first major league win
He pitched 6 2/3 innings as Cleveland defeated Kansas City 7-3.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
4 kids die in row-house fire
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Fire raced through a row of two-story homes in southwest
Dutch down Costa Rica on penalty kicks
Tim Krul made two saves in five chances to lift the Netherlands.
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, July 6, the 187th day of 2014. There are 178 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ohio Glaciers sweep Astro Falcons
The Glaciers will meet Creekside Fitness in the Class Be championship series.
What you must see at Diagon Alley at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
By Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel Universal Orlando’s new Diagon Alley is packed with thousands
Federer, Djokovic set for historic final
They’ve only met in one other major final: the 2007 U.S. Open.
NORTH CAROLINA Only road onto island reopening after Arthur
Associated Press KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. North Carolina’s popular beach towns began returning to
4 confirmed dead in Fla. boat collision
4 confirmed dead in Fla. boat collision MIAMI Three boats collided near a Miami marina around
Rain postpones race at Daytona
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. The day race at Daytona International Speedway ended up at
Volzquez survives bumpy start
He allowed just one run over seven innings in the Pirates’ 3-2 victory.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Witmer’s Feed and Grain Inc. v. Joy Schmidt Lost Acres
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown Board of Health, 8 a.m., conference room, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 200.
METRO DIGEST || Smart Choice Food orders being accepted
Food orders taken NILES New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders
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