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Vindy.com for July 11, 2014
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GM may be grabbing attention, but 11 others have recalled vehicles too
It’s only July, yet vehicle manufacturers have already recalled more vehicles in 2014 than any other year in history.
15 teams walking for cancer research in Poland's Relay for Life
Andrea Mochtyak enjoys working two jobs and living a typical life in most respects, which makes it difficult to fathom that she had been diagnosed nearly eight years ago with advanced Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Lowellville Garden Club grows flowers, friends
Roots of friendship sometimes spring up in the most unlikely places.
African American Male Wellness run is community event
The second annual African American Male Wellness 5K Walk/Run on Aug. 2 is for everybody in the Mahoning Valley.
You can help with hats for kids and soldiers
On the second floor of the Hubbard Public Library, there is a bust of the distinguished William Shakespeare.
Anyone interested in judgeship must contact Betras by Friday
Those interested in seeking the Mahoning County Democratic Party’s nomination on the Nov. 4 ballot to succeed Judge James C. Evans of common pleas court have until 5 p.m. Friday to tell the party chairman.
Valley arts supporters want state approval for cigarette tax for arts
It’s been almost five years since the Power of the Arts organization was formed to encourage and fund arts and culture in the Mahoning Valley.
McNally, Sciortino ask for grand jury transcripts in corruption cases
Attorneys for Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally and Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino, who are facing political corruption charges, filed a motion asking for transcribed minutes of the grand jury that indicted their clients for review.
Staff Right Services job fair is Tuesday in Austintown
Staff Right Service job fair is Tuesday in Austintown
Democratic judge hopefuls have week to notify party chairman
Democratic judge hopefuls have week to notify party chairman
DA hiring doctor to to study suspect in Pa. school stabbing
DA hiring doctor to study suspect in Pa. school stabbing
Ohio man sentenced for fatal drunken-driving crash
Ohio man sentenced for fatal drunken-driving crash
Israel leader: World pressure won't stop offensive
Israel leader: World pressure won't stop offensive
Ohio Dem gubernatorial candidate sees economic plus in LeBron James' return
Candidate sees plus in LeBron James' return
Pa. woman gets probation in child-cancer fundraiser scam
Pa. woman gets probation in child-cancer fundraiser scam
UPDATE | Traffic flowing again after accident on state Route 11 in Liberty
UPDATE | Traffic flowing again after accident on state Route 11 in Liberty
1 year and 1 day in prison for Ohio doc in child-porn case
1 year and 1 day in prison for Ohio doc in child-porn case
CAVS CELEBRATE | 'I'm coming home,' Lebron tells Sports Illustrated
CAVS CELEBRATE | 'I'm coming home,' Lebron tells Sports Illustrated
Decision due on landscaping for former Paramount site
Decision due on landscaping for former Paramount site
Boardman police charge man with theft by deception
Boardman police charge man with theft by deception
Anita Lin, director emeritus of Ballet Western Reserve in Youngstown, named to Kennedy Center committee
Anita Lin, director emeritus of Ballet Western Reserve in Youngstown, named to Kennedy Center committee
Nearly 10 percent of vehicles on road have been recalled
Nearly 10 percent of vehicles on road have been recalled
Leone-Velichko wedding is set at Mount Carmel
BOARDMAN Mark and Barbara Leone of Boardman are announcing the upcoming wedding of their daughter,
Montgomery, Boyd wedding plans are made
Martina Montgomery and Marcus Lee Boyd, both of Youngstown, are planning to marry July 19 at the
Wise-Kenreigh wedding is set for August 2
BOARDMAN The parents of Nicole Leigh Wise of Boardman are announcing her upcoming marriage to Noah
Ms. McKnight, Mr. Krolopp to exchange vows
CANFIELD Dave and Nannette McKnight of Canfield are announcing the upcoming wedding of their
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Guilford Lake Civic Association will have its annual covered dish picnic at 4 p.m.
Creekside wins Class B title
Jim Kenosh, who just completed his freshman year at Heidelberg University, scattered five hits and struck out eight en route to his fifth victory of the season.
Two cities, NBA still waiting on LeBron’s choice
A rumored announcement Thursday night never came.
Hummer's run-in with Liberty graveyard leaves it in pieces
The township owns the cemetery.
Giuriceo set to end 19-month hiatus
Giuriceo suffered a torn retina during his last fight against Peter Oluoch on Dec. 1, 2012.
Suspect in Gina Burger killing faces death penalty
Case directly presented to grand jury
SPORTS DIGEST || Hubbard’s Scott makes Spartans his choice
Hubbard’s Scott makes Spartans his choice Hubbard Hubbard Eagles running back LJ Scott has
Casino payouts to Valley up slightly this year
The slight rise in casino tax revenues to counties and cities follows three consecutive quarters of decline.
Allen supplies lone run as slumping Scrappers fall again
The Scrappers (8-19) managed just three hits on the night.
Good buy: GE auction brings back memories
A mixture of strangers and locals climbed the creaky, wooden steps of the three-story 100-year-old GE Ohio Lamp Plant on Dana Street Northeast on Thursday to acquire items during an auction or see the place one more time before it fades away.
‘Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Digital characters have by now long populated our movies like
Former murder suspect Jamar Houser in trouble again
A man who once faced the death penalty for the murder of an elderly woman in the parking lot of a South Side church has been arrested for the third time since those charges were dropped.
Differing theories for why wheels came off Tour of Valley
With its major sponsorship yanked, the area’s annual bicycle stage race has ended its run of consecutive summers at five.
Man charged with falsifying discharge papers to get Purple Heart license plates
A Kinsman Township man pleaded not guilty Thursday in Warren Municipal Court to a felony falsification charge for purportedly doctoring his military-discharge papers to obtain license plates saying he had received a Purple Heart.
Man shot by officer sues Youngstown from prison
A man who was shot by a city police officer he allegedly tried to run down with his car has sued the city for $6.7 million from prison.
Mahoning Republicans recommend 3 for court position
The replacement could be named before current judge retires Sept. 1
Animals and family make this a ‘pretty fair week’
Jamie Lewis is only 3 1/2 years old, but she’s fully immersed in the lifestyle of the Trumbull County Fair.
Police seek help finding missing Warren woman
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a South Street woman who has been missing for two months.
Hathorn's comment cut; attorney calls it unlawful, deceptive
This negative comment by Supt. Connie Hathorn at the bottom of his evaluation by the school board was included in the original that goes into his personnel file, but was cut from copies given to media.
Upgrades to sex-offender list will offer greater protections
Editorial: For the past two decades, Ohio has acted to streamline and toughen its online registry of all sex
Boardman Community Briefs
First Night Youngstown seeking artists First Night Youngstown is calling for local and regional
Germany kicks out top US spy
Germany kicks out top US spy BERLIN Germany on Thursday demanded Washington’s top spy in Berlin
Agency ordered to explain lost emails
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge on Thursday ordered the IRS to explain, under oath,
Redford to play Rather in film
Associated Press NEW YORK Robert Redford will play Dan Rather in a film about the former CBS
FTC sues Amazon over app charges
Associated Press NEW YORK The Federal Trade Commission is suing Amazon over charges that the
newsmakers
newsmakers Graham Nash sees young people as saviors of the future NEW YORK Graham Nash feels
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Trumbull County Fair, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.: The Bullride Mania Rodeo
festival SCHEDULE
festival SCHEDULE The Girard Mount Carmel Festival begins tonight and continues through Wednesday
5 men sue over terror program
Associated Press WASHINGTON Five California men who say they came under police scrutiny for
Plans for future Youngstown business park revealed
CEO of Youngstown-based manufacturing company M-7 Technologies Mike Garvey said during the panel architecture and building plans are underway for the park that would be in Youngstown.
Ohio seeks dismissal of suit on denial of rights to executed inmate
By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS A lawsuit alleging an executed inmate
Helton: Talladega races have big impact
Talladega, meanwhile, is adapting to the times — and the dwindling, if still impressive, crowds.
High court upholds death sentence in Butler case
Associated Press COLUMBUS A divided Ohio Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of a man
Movies 8 to reopen
Movies 8 to reopen BOARDMAN Movies 8, commonly referred to as the “cheap seats,” will reopen
Winning Powerball ticket sold at store in Conneaut
Associated Press CONNEAUT, Ohio Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Northeast Ohio picked
Man who escaped from hospital found
Man who escaped from hospital found YOUNGSTOWN A man police were looking for who escaped from
Sterling trial delayed until after sale deadline
Donald Sterling has vowed never to sell the team and he’s trying to block his wife’s single-handed deal.
World Cup final about more than Messi vs. Germany
The best player in the world goes up against the ultimate team machine, on the world’s biggest stage.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Daniel and Rachel Garcia, Columbiana, boy, July 9. Charles
Compromise possible on immigration crisis
Associated Press WASHINGTON Outlines of a possible compromise that would more quickly deport
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 11, the 192nd day of 2014. There are 173 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
OSU chief: Athletics one of many successes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State hasn’t always gotten enough credit for the “98 percent” of
Prostitute in Google exec case linked to death of boyfriend
Associated Press MILTON, Ga. Two months before police say a high-priced prostitute calmly left
New principal
New principal warren Joshua Stutz has been hired as principal of John F. Kennedy’s Lower Campus
Agriculture industry seeks to turn farming into a right
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. In the nation’s agricultural heartland, farming is more
oddly enough
oddly enough Great fall was too much — Humpty Dumpty to be rebuilt SALEM, Ore. The nursery
Obama offers help in negotiating cease-fire
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama offered the help of the United States on
Sen. Portman could consider presidential bid in2016
Associated Press CINCINNATI U.S. Sen. Rob Portman says he could end up making a 2016
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Correction: Dominic Anthony Leombruno, 29, of 103 N.
Vehicle swap leads to trouble for Gordon, Hairston
Charlotte Hornets rookie P.J. Hairston says he and Cleveland Browns Pro Bowl receiver Josh Gordon decided to swap vehicles following a chance meeting at a grocery store.
Irving inks contract extension with Cavs
Kyrie Irving signed his contract. The Cavaliers now hope LeBron James will accept one from them.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Village Council, planning and zoning commission meeting, 9 a.m.,
Misunderstandings abound with group health insurance
Opinion: Misunderstandings abound with group health insurance After group health in- surance is abolished
Rookie Perez homers as Tribe rips Yankees
Carlos Carrasco (2-3) pitched a scoreless inning to help the Indians gain a four-game split.
Prep standout has Ohio Amateur lead
Boo Timko of Girard had a 68 for the best round of the day Thursday.
Belinky’s obsession was his undoing
Opinion: I first met Mark Belinky in early 2001, a few months after I became The Vindicator’s politics
Boardman High School takes top honors at Envirothon
A five-member team of students from Boardman High School out scored 19 other teams at the 2014 Ohio
Fundraiser put on for Terlesky in her fight against ALS
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Since she was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral
Austintown Community Briefs
Quilt group to meet That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its next meeting on July 15 at Fair
Farmers National Bank gives back
Farmers National Bank has multiple giving campaigns taking place in the month of July. First,
Staff Sgt. Davis to tell his WWII story
Members of the World War II Heritage Society will hear from William L. Davis on July 21 at A La Cart
Austism Society announces summer camp
The Autism Society of Ohio Mahoning Valley office, in collaboration with the Youngstown YMCA and
Troop 115 honors most recent Eagle Scouts
A Court of Honor was hosted by Boy Scout troop 115 at St. Michael Catholic Church to honor the most
Sracic scores among top nationally on PSAT
While there are many high school students through the area and even the country with outstanding grades, very few earn recognition to put them among the elite.
Robinwood Lane hosts Fun Day
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With the school year ending soon, Robinwood Lane
Farmers National Bank gives back in July
Farmers National Bank has multiple giving campaigns taking place in the month of July. First,
Free program to offer reading tools
Parents and their children are invited to the Austintown library for Imagine with Us July 17 from
Shepherd of the Valley honors military members
At a recent Scrappers game, attendees remembered those that have served in the military. Staff from
Mr. Puppet brings act to Poland library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Attendees of Poland library on June 16 got something a
Boardman Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a summer sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Boardman library hosts family story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 11, Boardman library hosted a family story time
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a summer sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Shepherd of the Valley honors military members
At a recent Scrappers game, attendees remembered those that have served in the military. Staff from
Union Elementary hosts annual Fun Day
Like other local elementary schools, Union Elementary hosted its annual Fun Day on June 10, giving its students a fun way to end the school year.
Andrews bowls for the first time in 40 years
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For more than 20 years, Mafalda “Muffy” Andrews
Farmers National Bank gives back
Farmers National Bank has multiple giving campaigns taking place in the month of July. First,
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch basketball to host golf outing The Austintown Fitch boys’ basketball program will be hosting
YSU students named to Dean’s List
Youngstown State University has announced the students who have been named to the Spring 2014 Dean’s
Farmers National Bank gives back in July
Farmers National Bank has multiple giving campaigns taking place in the month of July. First,
Hilltoppers are appreciated
Hilltop Elementary School students were feeling love and appreciation during the school’s annual PTO-sponsored Student Appreciation Day June 4.
Doug Evans helps plants grow at CHC
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School has had a special volunteer
Poland Community Briefs
Quilt group to meet That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its next meeting on July 15 at Fair
Boardman library hosts family story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 11, Boardman library hosted a family story time
Shepherd of the Valley honors military members
At a recent Scrappers game, attendees remembered those that have served in the military. Staff from
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a summer sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Poland Sports Briefs
Boys tennis players make districts The Poland boys tennis team, coached by Anne Marion, had a
Austintown library hosts Gotta Move story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Most story times that area libraries host consist of a
Canfield Swim and Tennis Club defeats Applewood
The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club defeated the Applewood Swim Club on June 25 with a score of
Canfield swim club defeats Warren
The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club defeated Youngstown Swim League perennial power Warren Olympic
Canfield Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meeting scheduled Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited
Boardman library hosts family story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 11, Boardman library hosted a family story time
Boy Scout Troop 115 honors most recent Eagle Scouts
A Court of Honor was hosted by Boy Scout troop 115 at St. Michael Catholic Church to honor the most
Austintown library hosts Lego my Library event
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Local libraries offer many activities to spark and enhance children’s creativity. One such event was Lego my Library at Austintown library on June 4.
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