Vindy.com for July 20, 2014
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Tracks run short on horses, long on worries
Mark Maddox, owner of M&M Stables in Garrettsville, with one of his horses.
Stories published July 20, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
NE Ohio couple survive car plunge 70 feet off cliff
Alcohol is believed to have played a role in the accident
Ex-Cuyahoga County commissioner wants high court to hear corruption case
He is serving a 28-year sentence
Austintown group plans to deck the township in American flags
The project began on the Fourth of July
James Garner, star of 'Maverick' and 'Rockford Files,' dies at 86
He was found dead of natural causes
ODNR upgrades website on drilling in Buckeye State
Officials have no timetable for debut of the upgrade
Israeli offensive in Gaza intensifies; Casualty toll: 435 Palestinians, 18 Israelis killed
At least 35,000 Palestinians have been displaced
Rebels take full control of crash site; Kerry accuses Russia of complicity
U.S., Europe leaders call for access to full impartial investigation
Cicatiellos mark golden milestone with family party
PORT ST. LUCIE, FLA. Thomas F. and Patricia A. Cicatiello of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and formerly of
Mr., Mrs. Rentas take trip, renew vows for 50th
CAMPBELL Mr. and Mrs. John A. Rentas of Campbell have been celebrating their 50th wedding
Chelsea Muyskens | Peter Simko
COLUMBUS Chelsea Muyskens and Peter Simko exchanged wedding vows in a Jan. 19 afternoon ceremony
Theresa Mottle | Thomas Smith
YOUNGSTOWN Theresa Ruth Mottle of Boardman and Thomas Christopher Smith of Poland exchanged
Emily Russo | William Rusu Jr.
YOUNGSTOWN Emily Russo and William J. Rusu Jr. exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony the afternoon
Katherine Britton | Paul Gaige
WASHINGTON, D.C. Katherine Britton and Paul Gaige were united in marriage May 3 during an 11 a.m.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Mahoning County Courthouse parking authorization is murky
Mahoning County officials have differing interpretations of who’s entitled to park in police-only zones along the courthouse perimeter.
Reading life’s breaks: Cameron Gumble’s path to acceptance
It’s impossible to imagine being a teenager, and just as you start adjusting at a new school, you’re told you have Type 1 diabetes.
Youngstown Distress Commission’s new chairman urging urgency
The president of the school board from the district where Joffrey Jones was superintendent for 10 years described him as open and honest
Johnson’s camp had YSU pride theme
Former YSU football coach and current school president Jim Tressel always knew there was something special about Tim Johnson.
Canine Therapy
Last year, a Trumbull County elementary-school girl spoke in her class for the first time.
McIlroy widens Open lead to six strokes
Rory McIlroy looked as though he had just thrown a knockout punch at the British Open, and it was only Saturday.
Bikers Against Child Abuse group in the works
Shannon Benzenhoefer is well aware that membership in the local chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse International that she is working to start will be the furthest thing from easy.
Zimmer’s first pro homer helps Scrappers top ’Birds
Mahoning Valley Scrappers batter Bradley Zimmer knew right away the ball was going over the fence.
Packard car collectors converge on Warren for national meet
This was the first year since ‘99 that the show took place in Warren, where Packard was born.
Boardman’s bats get hot after rain delays
Boardman’s 10-11 baseball team will compete in the state tournament in North Canton.
SPORTS DIGEST || Trumbull Hall of Fame to add 16 in October
Trumbull Hall of Fame to add 16 in October WARREN The Trumbull County Sports Hall of Fame will
Mount Carmel festival will salute late founder, 2 others
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 16th annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival will open
METRO DIGEST || Neighborhood SUCCESS, leadership open house
Success, leadership open house Tuesday WARREN The Raymond J. Wean Foundation’s Neighborhood
HOLES IN ONE || Jim Houp of Columbiana
Jim Houp of Columbiana aced the 140-yard No. 4 at Valley Golf Club. He used an 8 iron. Witnesses
METRO DIGEST || Two injured in crash
Two injured in crash SANDY LAKE, PA. The driver and a passenger were injured when their Ford
Austintown Township uses $2 million from racino for infrastructure
Communications system debt paid off, more money for paving program
Tracks run short on horses, long on worries
Mark Maddox, owner of M&M Stables in Garrettsville, with one of his horses.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus at 6 p.m. with meeting to follow, administration
Elliott holds off Bayne to win at Chicagoland
Associated Press JOLIET, Ill. Chase Elliott held off Trevor Bayne to win the Nationwide Series
High winds push growing wildfire
High winds push growing wildfire WINTHROP, Wash. Pushed by howling, erratic winds, a massive
House explosion in Northeast Ohio is ruled accidental by fire marshal
Associated Press ORWELL A house explosion that killed a Northeast Ohio woman and critically
Israel’s challenge; Our do-nothing Congress; Anticipating racino; Where’s outrage toward tea party?
Opinion: Israel must work to win the battle for hearts, minds of Palestinians It seems to me that in the
Cavaliers’ Irving: offseason ‘exciting’
Northeast Ohio Media Group INDEPENDENCE It’s been an exciting off-season for Cavaliers fourth-
Indians sweep Motown twinbill
The Indians have won four straight, three in a row at Detroit, to pull within 4 1/2 games of the AL Central-leading Tigers.
birthdays
birthdays Actress Diana Rigg (“The Avengers”) is 76. Bassist John Lodge of the Moody Blues is 71.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Israeli bulldozers destroy Hamas tunnels in Gaza
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israeli bulldozers demolished more than a dozen tunnels
Arby’s to kick off its 50th anniversary
Arby’s to kick off its 50th anniversary YOUNGSTOWN Arby’s will be kicking off its 50th
Aronia berry gains a foothold in US
Associated Press MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa A new fruit that research says packs more antioxidants
State parks offer military discounts
State parks offer military discounts COLUMBUS Ohio is offering a 10 percent discount to active
To afford to go digital, drive-ins use their creativity
Associated Press SACO, Maine Many in the movie industry feared the need to convert to digital
Toronto’s IndyCar race rained out on Saturday
IndyCar’s weekend doubleheader will be crammed into one day because Saturday’s race was called because of rain.
Pace, Diaz share LPGA Marathon lead
Lee-Anne Pace shot a 3-under 68 on Saturday to grab a share of the third-round lead with Laura Diaz in the Marathon Classic
Without radar, missile may not have been able to ID passenger jet
Associated Press LONDON If Ukrainian rebels shot down the Malaysian jetliner, killing 298
Slain WWII vet’s family renews offer of reward
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE The family of a World War II veteran and great-great grandfather
Monitors try to secure Ukraine crash site
Associated Press HRABOVE, Ukraine International monitors moved gingerly Saturday through fields
Nancy Christie gets stories in journals
Nancy Christie gets stories in journals YOUNGSTOWN Local author Nancy Christie recently had two
Fla. jury: R.J. Reynolds must pay smoker’s widow $23.6B
Associated Press MIAMI A Florida jury has slammed the nation’s No. 2 cigarette maker, R.J.
Mercer’s double propels Pirates
Jared Hughes (5-2) earned the win after escaping a two-on, one-out jam in the 11th by snagging a line drive from Charlie Blackmon and turning it into a double play.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Hairspray, the Musical,” 3 p.m.: The fun musical with a social
Public hearings should have preceded decision on geese
Editorial: Is wildlife preservation and wild- life management one and the same thing? That question goes to the
publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For week ending July 13
HARDCOVER FICTION 1.“The Silkworm,” by Robert Galbraith (Mulholland Books) 2.“The Goldfinch,”
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
HEALTH CARE WorkLife by Meridian, an occupational health and wellness division of Meridian
newsmakers
newsmakers $10,755 bid wins 1937 ‘Snow White’ billboard DALLAS A large, colorful billboard
Banish un-American US flags
Editorial: Imagine, if you will, joining a Fourth of July extravaganza on the National Mall or the town square
Museum’s Johnny Appleseed exhibit to set record straight
Associated Press CINCINNATI If you picture Johnny Appleseed as a loner wearing a tin pot for a
Diabetic Alert Dog for Cameron Fundraiser
Diabetic Alert Dog for Cameron Fundraiser There’s a local fundraiser accepting donations and
Can new violence bring peace?
Opinion: By Sam Bahour Special to The Vindicator The reignited cycle of violence in Palestine and Israel
'It's Complicated' in Vegas social test
In 2011, my wife and I went to Las Vegas. While we were there, we decided to renew our vows.
How to live well into your 80s and beyond
Sixty years ago, an American who made it to 65 could expect to live an additional 14 years. Today,
Cole Valley celebrates 100 years
Despite ups and downs of auto sales Cole Valley Auto Group has remained in the Cole family for four generations.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Erie Insurance Company v. Inti Cardo Marchante et al,
Today is Sunday, July 20, the 201st day of 2014
Today is Sunday, July 20, the 201st day of 2014. There are 164 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Woods struggles in third-round 73
He was starting on the 10th tee in last place. And this third round didn’t get much better.
Turkish charters haunt GOP
Opinion: Just when it appeared that Democrats in Ohio were heading into the statewide election in November
Just when it appeared that Democrats in Ohio were heading into the statewide election in November
Opinion: Just when it appeared that Democrats in Ohio were heading into the statewide election in November
A tour that teaches a life lesson
Opinion: A tour of The Vindicator building is kind of cool — even for me who walks the halls every day and
The suite life
Associated Press LOS ANGELES These homes are set apart by their amenities — for dogs.
Israelis live in constant fear
Opinion: By Elior and ERan Liss Special to The Vindicator How would you feel if missiles were raining