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Authorities search pond for 2 missing Valley men
Rescue operations have been ongoing since Saturday night at Rankin Pond near railroad tracks off of Miller Graber Road for two missing Mahoning County men.
Iarussi takes on double duty as education leader in Mahoning County
The move is part of an ongoing consolidation effort.
Thousands of Palestinians flee northern Gaza Strip
The Israeli prime minister says the military is set for "all possibilities''
Protest against Israel planned Monday in downtown Youngstown
The Palestinian death toll from a week of confrontations has surpassed 150
Miss Gottschling and Mr. Schnall to wed in Sept.
YOUNGSTOWN Jerry and Jan Schnall of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their son, Jeffrey
Miss Crossen, Mr. Lawson will exchange vows
Courtney Crossen and David Lawson, both of New York City, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Alexoff-Cochren wedding plans are revealed
POLAND Randall and Beth Alexoff of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of
Allison Parry, Christopher Diehl to exchange vows
YOUNGSTOWN Richard and MaryAnn Parry of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their
Shannon Roeder, Gregory Bush plan wedding
Forest and Sarilee Roeder of Boardman and Jerry and Karen Bush of Hermitage, Pa., are announcing the
Testa-Bartos wedding plans are announced
The parents of Andrea Celeste Testa and William Lawrence Bartos, both of Canton, are announcing the
Mr., Mrs. Perkins celebrate 50th at reception
AUSTINTOWN John and Anastasia Perkins of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a
Beggses' 50th honored with celebration
BOARDMAN John and Theresa Beggs of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 13 with
Greenes cruise to Bermuda to mark 50th
NEW MIDDLETOWN William and Crystal Greene of New Middletown and Largo, Fla., marked their 50th
Friends of Fellows to host garden party
Friends of Fellows Gardens will host its annual fundraiser, The Summer Garden Party, on July 25.
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Trailwood Gardeners will meet at 11:30 a.m. for a luncheon at Reserve Run. Linda DeLost
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Past Matrons of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park in Austintown.
Guild announces scholarship winners
Guild announces scholarship winners LORDSTOWN Lordstown Garden Guild met June 23 and presented
SENIOR CITIZENS
60-Plus Club of St. Brendan Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Maxwell Hall. Ann Smith will
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Mystery of Champion man’s dad in WWII solved 61 years later
Russ Sr. drowned in a tank accident after surviving the Battle of the Bulge
No age limit in baseball: DiVincenzo, Harris have played 60 years
Ron DiVincenzo’s age never tempered his inspiration to play baseball.
LeBron signs two-year contract
The deal provides flexibility for the NBA’s biggest star with the league’s maximum salary expected to rise in the future.
Summer Festival of the Arts opens 16th year, continues today
The festival, located on the campus of Youngstown State University, will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, and admission is free.
Businesses in Struthers come together to help one of their own
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com STRUTHERS A local business experienced a significant
7th Ward residents celebrate community
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Starting next spring, a community garden will take
Fitch grad Matasy hopes to bring golf lessons home
Matt Matasy wasn't sure what the next step for him entailed, but he knew it had to include golf.
Struthers athlete sues over eligibility
With his high school football career in doubt, Struthers senior Luke Witkowski is attempting one last Hail Mary — by appealing to a different higher power.
Race will fund Mooney scholarships
The race will be in memory of Caitlin Yager, who was killed at age 19 in a Dec. 26 car crash on an icy road.
‘Strain’ star speaks
IF YOU WATCH What: “The Strain” Where: FX When: 10 tonight By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television
‘Fat N’ Furious’ pays a visit to ‘Atomic Bob’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Combining his love of muscle cars and his talent for art,
Warren-based bike shop builds Knievel tribute bike
David Cook and his team at Sledgehammer Bobbers in Warren are in the process of building the tribute bike for Evel Knievel.
Liberty man charged with adding fluids to boss' soup, theft at workplace
Staff report STRUTHERS A 27-year-old Liberty Township man accused of videotaping himself adding
O’Horo’s homer helps Boardman advance
Boardman scored two runs in the first inning, added another in the second and took an insurmountable 10-0 lead in the third after plating seven runs in the third.
Canfield softball all-stars facing elimination in state tournament
The Canfield 11-12 softball all-stars team went 1-1 on Saturday at the state tournament at Cederquist Park.
2 Campbell teenagers arrested after chase
Staff report CAMPBELL Two Campbell teenagers remain in the Mahoning County jail after leading
METRO DIGEST || Fair will cover infant sleep positions, biking, car seats
Learn safe biking, baby sleep positions YOUNGSTOWN Eagle’s Christian Preschool on Market Street
Fossil-free Energy Fair is July 26 at SRU
The event is dedicated to educate the public to the economic and climate benefits of alternate forms of energy.
Lawrence Co. man kills stepfather, self
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. Police continue to investigate an apparent murder-suicide that
Hotel owner tries to put strip club past behind him
Hotel owner tries to put strip club past behind him
Lavish $4M renovation to offer fine dining, comedy club
Poland attorney and developer Sebastian Rucci is counting on some southern California ambiance — including $120,000 worth of (faux) palm trees — and a location close to the new Hollywood Gaming racino to make his Hotel California into a resort destination.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Last original member of the Ramones dies at 65 NEW YORK Tommy Ramone, a co-founder
Belinky worst of the worst
Opinion: There’s a cautionary tale from Mark Belinky’s fall from judicial grace: a politician who has larceny
Guard your credit from thieves
After Target and Neiman Marcus told tens of millions of shoppers that their credit- and debit-card
The selfie won’t soon fade
Selfies — those slightly blurred, self-portrait photos we take with front-facing cameras on our
Book discussion meeting planned at Salem Public Library
Book discussion meeting planned at Salem Public Library SALEM The featured book for the Salem
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Summer Festival of the Arts, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Highlights include
Salem chamber plans luncheon event
Salem chamber plans luncheon event SALEM The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will have a
YNG numbers keep on soaring
Editorial: In yet another sign of accelerated momentum and heightened fortunes at the Youngstown-Warren
Unique destination
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor WASHINGTON When World War I began in 1914, President
UN Security Council urges Gaza truce; no sign of lull
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Ignoring international appeals for a cease-fire, Israel
Ohio opens multiservice prison inmate rehabilitation center
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE, Ohio Ohio has opened a multi-agency, multiservice facility aimed
There isn’t a lot of time to sell Mahoning sales tax to voters
Editorial: The general election is Nov. 4, and on the ballot will be a sales-tax issue that has become an
Theme-park CEO: Job is about making memories
Associated Press SANDUSKY, Ohio Standing in the shadows of a $30 million roller coaster that
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, July 13, the 194th day of 2014. There are 171 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Will raccoons be next endangered species in Mill Creek MetroParks?
Opinion: Will raccoons be next endangered species in Mill Creek MetroParks? Although I have already seen a
Cavaliers get Powell, Haywood in trade
The Cavs announced the move Saturday, one day after LeBron James said he’s returning to Cleveland.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Donald Stauffer v. Alvin Pugh, personal injury.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
SCIENCE Robert Markwell Jr. has been named an associate of the Casualty Actuarial Society. He was
Germany looks to make history today
No European team has ever won a World Cup played in the Americas.
100 years of Rotary’s great service
Opinion: February 1915 is a faraway time. Big news of the day was World War I raging and Poland — the
On the links Saturday’s professional golf results
WOMEN’S BRITISH OPEN SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND Inbee Park shot a 4-under 68 and took the lead Saturday
Korean official to give medals to Ohio vets
Associated Press DAYTON A medal of appreciation from the Korean government to U.S. service
Abreu’s 29th homer helps Sox top McAllister, Indians
Chicago managed just four hits off McAllister (3-5) in seven innings.
YWCA hosts summer broadcast camp
The youngsters will learn about the broadcasting field and meet local broadcasters.
UN warns Iraq of possible ‘chaos’
Associated Press BAGHDAD The U.N. urged Iraq’s leaders Saturday to overcome their deep divisions
Kerry brokers deal between Afghan rivals
Associated Press KABUL Afghanistan’s two rival candidates reached a breakthrough agreement
Bianco powers Creekside past Bel-Park in NABF final
Last summer, Nick Bianco was a member of the Creekside Fitness 14-and-under team that advanced to the NABF Sophomore Division World Series.
2014 Greatest scramble Remaining qualifiers
JULY Friday — The First Tee of Mahoning Valley Scramble at Candywood. Cost is $65. Start time is 9
McCutchen’s home run lifts Pirates in 11th
The Pirates blew a four-run lead for the second straight night, but managed to come back behind McCutchen, who has more homers against Cincinnati than anyone else since 2009.
METRO DIGEST || Church day camp
Church day camp North Lima Good Hope Lutheran Church, 12030 Market St., will host a community
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Engineer gets award Bert Dawson of Lisbon has been awarded the Meritorious
Tournaments
Tournaments Juniors Remaining Qualifier Wednesday: Trumbull Country Club, 1:15 p.m. start
Scrappers end losing streak with 9-3 win
Scrappers end losing streak with 9-3 win lowell, mass. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers used clutch
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS VA clothing allowance YOUNGSTOWN The Department of Veterans Affairs
golf league scores
MEN The First Tee of Mahoning Valley (Candywood) — Low Gross: Joe Mastro 36, Vic Dechristifaro 38,
Guatemalan teen is buried in hometown
Guatemalan teen is buried in hometown SAN JOSE LAS FLORES, Guatemala A 15-year-old Guatemalan
2014 Pitch, Hit & Run FINALS
2014 Pitch, Hit & Run FINALS vMonday at 3 p.m. at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn.
Transgender women claim mistreatment at DMVs in WV
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.VA. Two transgender women say they were ordered to take off their
Columbus sends giant limestone couch for rehab
Associated Press COLUMBUS An 8,000-pound limestone sculpture of a sofa has been removed from its
Area golf calendar | Upcoming outings
July Wednesday — Junior independent insurance agents golf tournament at Mill Creek Golf Course.
Agency using new scale to grade Erie algae
Associated Press TOLEDO Researchers have come up with a new way to classify their forecast for
JJC bus trip planned for August
The trip will be to the Chautauqua Institute, where participants will hear a lecture on the Central Park Five.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., administration building, 6844 Strimbu Drive.