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Stories published July 27, 2014

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Fire causes extensive damage to Boardman home

Several fire departments responded to the blaze


Two arrested downtown after being found asleep in car with weapons

The men had reportedly left a Gibson Street bar at 6 a.m.


'Lucy' handily defeats 'Hercules' at theaters this weekend

This summer's box-office slump continues.


Italian wins Tour de France, bicycling's greatest race

The Sicilian crusaded against doping


Weeklong Columbiana County Fair opens Monday with new grandstand

A preview night is set Monday after 3 p.m.


Girard judge provides funds to arm police with new Glocks

Funding comes from the municipal court's court-cost fund.


Two killed in Ohio plane crash

The FAA is investigating.


Israeli leader says nation is not targeting Gazan civilians

Benjamin Netanyahu pressed his nation's case on American television today.


Mahoning Valley under tornado watch until 9 p.m.

Large hail is possible


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Rena Passas, Gregory Shak are engaged

Michael and Claire Passas of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Rena Passas, and Gregory Shak, both of Columbus.

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Jessop-Toepfer vows will be said in Oct.

Amy Jo Jessop of New Waterford and Jim Toepfer of Hubbard are engaged, her parents are announcing.

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Tyma-Gonzalez wedding vows are scheduled

Jocelyn Marie Tyma of Boardman and Paul Gonzalez Jr. of Youngstown are engaged, their parents are

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Jeannie King, Gary Mottram are engaged

Jeannie Marie Louise King and Gary James Mottram, both of Austintown, are engaged and are announcing

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Miss Cosgrove, Mr. Mastrovito plan Aug. rites

Jessica Cosgrove, daughter of Michael and Wendy Cosgrove of Salem, and Michael Mastrovito, son of

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Africas celebrate 50th anniversary with trip, cruise

CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. John Africa Sr. of Canfield began their 50th anniversary celebration with a

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Bankses’ 50th honored with party and trip

POLAND George and Barbara Banks of Poland were honored for their golden anniversary at a party

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Delsignores mark 50th at family dinner

struthers Mario and Julie Delsignore of Struthers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July

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Askeys celebrate 50th mark with family dinner

WARREN Mr. and Mrs. Dale D. Askey of Warren celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 9

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Annual Tri-county walk will get hearts pumping

A major fundraiser of the American Heart Association will happen Sept. 20.

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Church to host community camp


Grow Youngstown teams up with YSU

Grow Youngstown teams up with YSU YOUNGSTOWN Farm to YOU is opening a mid season share from


HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY || Jessie Howell Washington

HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: July 27, 1914 in Tchula, Miss. FAMILY Parents:

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise


SENIOR CITIZENS

Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet for their annual picnic at noon Friday at Giannos Catering


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Breast cancer survivors invited to Pink Ribbon Tea

This is the 20th anniversary of the Pink Ribbon Tea.

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Maker City event is next Sunday in downtown Youngstown

Maker City event is next Sunday in downtown Youngstown


around the horn

around the horn Saturday’s other games National League Reds 1, Nationals 0 CINCINNATI


Phantoms follow specific concussion protocols

Phantoms follow specific concussion protocols


Butler bashes Indians

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Billy Butler and the surging Kansas City Royals wrecked things


Roethlisberger not worried about future

While he understands the NFL is a business, Ben Roethlisberger has no plans to entertain the idea of taking his business somewhere other than Pittsburgh.


Helmet effectiveness comes down to fit

Helmet effectiveness comes down to fit


‘Pastor Julia’ and her ministry takes to the streets to aid those in need

It’s was 8:30 Friday night, and Pastor Julia Wike was driving a large, maroon van marked on the side with the words “The Basement Outreach Ministries” on some of the more dangerous streets north of downtown, looking for people who needed her help.


Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival prince proudly wears crown

The festival continues from 1 to 10 p.m. today


Concussion costs usually passed on to families

Concussion costs usually passed on to families


Gym has grown along with CrossFit trend

Three years after opening, Reaction teaches 10-12 fitness classes per day


Caitlin Yager remembered for her philanthropy

The Canfield woman died in an automobile accident late last year.


Ursuline falls in Panera Bread Soccer Classic

Gianni Quattro scored both goals in Ursuline’s 3-2 loss.


Pirates’ struggles at Coors Field continue

Associated Press DENVER Nolan Arenado bounced back from a benching with three hits, including a


Canfield’s Fitzgerald, Castronova combine for no-hitter vs. Kingsville

One of the hardest decision a manager faces is whether it’s OK to lift your starting pitcher during a no-hitter.


Scrappers top Crosscutters in 10 innings

Taylor Murphy’s RBI single in the 10th inning propelled the Mahoning Valley Scrappers to a 5-1 victory.


Layoff does in DeFrank

It’s been two years since Girard’s Alecia DeFrank last fought.


State champions: Canfield 11-12 team wins Ohio Little League state title

It wasn’t the way Canfield’s 11-12 baseball team wanted it to happen, but the end result was just as satisfying.


Puskas: Smith’s ‘First Take’ may be last

It had been weeks since I even thought about “First Take.”


IN THE CUP!

IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Adam Sedzmak of Struthers aced the 285-yard No. 15 at


Today’s LPGA lacks star power

Tour has changed since days of Youngstown tournaments


Dillon kisses Indy bricks after first win

For a first time winner, Ty Dillon had the Brickyard’s winning tradition down as cold as the celebratory beer he chugged outside his car.


Austintown pays tribute to Wally Bell

The main field at Austintown Township Park is now known as Wally Bell Field.


Baseball honors stars off the field

Associated Press COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. Joe Garagiola couldn’t make the festivities in person. He


Browns get first look at Manziel

There were No. 2 jerseys everywhere, ringing the practice fields in various shapes, sizes and colors.


‘Tales From the Joint’ author plans signing

‘Tales From the Joint’ author plans signing YOUNGSTOWN Sean Dubois Day of Cleveland, author of


Wildlife saviors on a shoestring budget Animal attraction

Warren family saves wildlife on shoestring budget.


Police ID 3 children killed in crash of carjacked SUV

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Two carjackers who fled after ramming a stolen SUV into a family


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

REALTY Real Living Volpini Realty Group recently announced that Janine Furrie joined the company


N. Korea fires short-range missile into east-coast sea

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into


Marijuana seen as reason for rise in number of Denver homeless

Associated Press DENVER Officials at some Denver homeless shelters say the legalization of


Niles girl finishes third in Derby division race

Hailey Frederick of Niles took third in the Rally Masters Division


Dr. Renee Markovich is a past president of OAFP and a member since 1997.

Richard and Carol Markovich also to be honored Aug. 2


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Youngstown City Council CDA committee, 5 p.m., council caucus room, sixth floor,


Warren Township gets grant for truck

Warren Township gets grant for truck WARREN The Warren Township Fire Department has been awarded


Nigeria case shows Ebola can spread by air travel

Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria Nigerian health authorities raced to stop the spread of Ebola on


7 ex-NFL players appeal terms of concussion deal

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Seven former professional football players filed a court


Nissan expands recall for faulty air bag

Associated Press NEW YORK Nissan is recalling more than 226,000 additional vehicles over a


2 guns found at home of suspect in hospital attack

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Authorities found two more guns at the home of a man suspected of


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints National Collegiate Student Loan Trust v. Ashton


Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman Health Center Lechelle Hatcher, Youngstown, boy, July 25. Ashley


Welcome to the New (Social) World

In my classes at Youngstown State, we have a lot of really talented nontraditional-age students.


78th National Midyear Show opens

Staff report Youngstown The 78th National Midyear Show opens today at The Butler Institute of


Pope’s edict affects local Mafia boss

Opinion: Lost in all the news coverage about the Second Coming of the King — James, that is, he of the


Park board, other officials must stop treating the public like kids

Opinion: Park board, other officials must stop treating the public like kids Ever since the euthanasia of


INSIDE

INSIDE Phantoms’ concussion protocols. B1 Helmet effectiveness. B1 Monday Youngstown’s Bobby


Youngstown Maker City event is next Sunday

The family event is open to the public, and will feature local hobbyists and makers, 3-D printer demonstrations, and tours of the America Makes facility.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.33 —.37 Avalon


Special-project calls

Special-project calls YOUNGSTOWN America Makes announced two special-project calls on behalf of


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, July 27, the 208th day of 2014. There are 157 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Ariz. execution renews debate over method

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A third execution by lethal injection has gone awry in six


Don’t put savings above safety

Editorial: Advocates of loosening minimum mandatory prison sentences for drug offenders can quickly spout off


MILESTONES

MILESTONES DOCTORS Residency completed Luke Daniel Frank Krautter, son of Martha Krautter


5 skin-saving facts about sunscreens

Sunscreen may be big business, with sales topping $1 billion last year, but not nearly enough of us


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.


Nibali all but clinches Tour with one stage left

Nibali all but clinches Tour with one stage left PERIGUEUX, France Finally cracking broad smiles


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES VETERANS Marine reunion AUSTINTOWN Featured speakers for the 35th annual Marine


US evacuates embassy in Libya

Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States shuttered its embassy in Libya on Saturday and


Man charged with threatening flight

Man charged with threatening flight TORONTO A 25-year-old man charged for purportedly making


Concussions damage brains, change personalities

Concussions damage brains, change personalities


Ukraine launches offensive to retake Donetsk

Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine Ukrainian officials said their forces advanced to the


Obama should consider a visit to region for Maker City event

Editorial: President Barack Obama has pub- licly mentioned the Mahoning Valley’s trailblazing work in additive


By Eric McCrea

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com New Castle, Pa. Once in a great while, a movie gets


Here are today’s entertainment picks:

Here are today’s entertainment picks: v Serbian Day picnic: Enjoy ethnic foods and music from


golf league scores

MEN YMCA (Mill Creek) — Low gross: Mark Olbrych 33; Steve Svedas 34; Glenn Milton 35; Al Pacella