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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.
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.
Israeli leader says nation is not targeting Gazan civilians
Benjamin Netanyahu pressed his nation's case on American television today.
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.
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.
Tyma-Gonzalez wedding vows are scheduled
Jocelyn Marie Tyma of Boardman and Paul Gonzalez Jr. of Youngstown are engaged, their parents are
Jeannie King, Gary Mottram are engaged
Jeannie Marie Louise King and Gary James Mottram, both of Austintown, are engaged and are announcing
Miss Cosgrove, Mr. Mastrovito plan Aug. rites
Jessica Cosgrove, daughter of Michael and Wendy Cosgrove of Salem, and Michael Mastrovito, son of
Africas celebrate 50th anniversary with trip, cruise
CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. John Africa Sr. of Canfield began their 50th anniversary celebration with a
Bankses’ 50th honored with party and trip
POLAND George and Barbara Banks of Poland were honored for their golden anniversary at a party
Delsignores mark 50th at family dinner
struthers Mario and Julie Delsignore of Struthers celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July
Askeys celebrate 50th mark with family dinner
WARREN Mr. and Mrs. Dale D. Askey of Warren celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on May 9
Annual Tri-county walk will get hearts pumping
A major fundraiser of the American Heart Association will happen Sept. 20.
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:
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.
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
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.
‘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
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.
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.
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
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
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