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Stories published June 15, 2014

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

Spurs oust Heat

Spurs romp past Heat for third straight game


Discount store in Struthers expands, moves to new storefront

The store is open Tuesdays through Sundays at 563 Fifth St.


US beefs up security at embassy in Baghdad

The actions come as an al-Qaida splinter groups is taking control of major Iraqi cities


Ex-NFL tackle Brent released from jail

His blood-alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit


'American Top 40' host Casey Kasem dies at 82

He had suffered from dementia in later years


Attorney general to Ohioans: Beware of puppy scams

The average loss from such scams is more than $1,000


2-year-old boy shot in back in Columbus drive-by

The boy's condition has been upgraded since the shooting last night.


YSU begins summer of construction totaling $10 million

Many roof repairs will be undertaken before the start of fall semester.


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Miss Pavlov, Mr. Pungratz plan wedding

Allison Pavlov and Todd Pungratz, both of Pittsburgh, are announcing their engagement and plans for an August wedding.

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Miss VanFossan, Mr. Taylor plan Aug. wedding

Gerald and Nancy VanFossan of Leetonia, and Berry and Brenda Taylor of Grafton, Ohio, are announcing

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Tiffany Rivers, Patrick Allen are engaged

YOUNGSTOWN Tiffany L. Rivers and Patrick J. Allen, both of Youngstown, are engaged, their families

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Miss Gluszik, Mr. Kuchmaner plan wedding

CANFIELD Andrew and Lauri Kuchmaner of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Ryan

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Mr., Mrs. Antos and family honor golden milestone

AUSTINTOWN Martha and Walter Antos recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a

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Party honors Chmeliks for 50th anniversary

AUSTINTOWN Robert and Marsha Chmelik of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary March

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Clubs for Kids Classic will benefit hospital

A Youth Clinic will accompany the Clubs for Kids Golf Classic.

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Masons honor 2 members for meritorious service

The Meritorious Service Award is one of Masonry's most prestigious.


HAPPY 89TH BIRTHDAY || Mozelle Tarver

HAPPY 89TH BIRTHDAY Mozelle Tarver HONOREE Residence: Youngstown Date of birth: June 21,

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HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY || Mary Russo

HONOREE Residence: Struthers Date of birth: June 15, 1924, in Youngstown FAMILY Parents:

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Garden forum rewards winners


SCOPE will celebrate 20 year anniversary

SCOPE will celebrate 20 year anniversary NILES Niles S.C.O.P.E. Senior Center, 14 E. State St.,


SENIOR MENUS

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


FEDERATED CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet for a noon luncheon at Whitefire


SENIOR CITIZENS

1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Nicholas Church in the Great Hall on


MASONIC GROUPS

WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter 458, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Masonic


GARDEN CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Daisy Dozen will meet at 4 p.m. at Fire Grill Barbecue, 30 N. State St., Girard, for a


Pro-Russia rebels shoot down Ukraine military plane

Five border guards also killed


EGCC plans more Valley growth

The college is applying for a federal grant for a manufacturing college


Jennings celebrates 20 years of sobriety

Local referee credits father for inspiration for a turnaround


Fathers: Being there matters

Dads play big roles in their children’s futures


Phantoms’ Loney happy to watch some hockey

New owner trades front office for ice time


WORLD CUP Saturday’s games

Costa Rica upsets Uruguay, 3-1 Mogi Das Cruzes, Brazil For a second day running, this


Color run benefits Akron Children’s Hospital of the Mahoning Valley

Color run benefits Akron Children’s Hospital of the Mahoning Valley


Regional port authority worth exploring, officials say

A business leader and a county commissioner say a four-county Lake-to-River port authority is worth considering.


RECORD REVIEWS

Jack White Album: “Lazaretto” (Third Man/Columbia Grade: A Jack White’s second solo album is


Warren City Schools announce summer food program

Warren City Schools will have a children’s summer food program and a summer backpack program in Warren and elsewhere in the county.


OAKHILL CORRUPTION CASE: Dozens of documents 'concealed' from judge in 2006

‘There are scores of pages of handwritten notes’


Idea for job creation on hold due to WRPA squabble

The idea involves use of the state right of way along state Route 11 from Lake Erie at Ashtabula to the Ohio River at East Liverpool to provide a pathway for gas and oil in the Utica shale play to be turned into usable products.


Youngstown All Breed Training Club has new $1 million facility

This is the first facility owned by the club in its 60-year history


Bigfoot Festival in Leetonia draws noted researcher

Bigfoot researcher has more than 250 footprint impressions


New-look Phantoms

Final roster decision due Sunday


Bazetta well targeted as high pollution risk

Associated Press WASHINGTON Ohio is among 19 states with an oil or gas well recently drilled on


Area golf league scores

MEN Transit Service (Knoll Run) — Low Gross: Chris Beil 38, Leo Morris 38, Larry Tusinac 38, Ray


U.S. OPEN LEADERBOARD

U.S. OPEN LEADERBOARD Round 3 Pinehurst Golf & Country Club No. 2, Pinehurst, N.C. Par 70


Fathers’ Day extra special for first-timer

Golfer offers advice to his youngest fan


Pikunas breaks through at Hudson

Boardman freshman wins junior tournament


Mendoza’s two-run homer powers Jammers past MV Scrappers

Santana takes the loss for Mahoning valley


Runners to your marks … Upcoming races and walks

June Saturday — Run with the Deputies 5K at Courthouse Square in Warren. Registration begins at


Brad Smith football camp Saturday at YSU

Brad Smith football camp Saturday at YSU youngstown Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Brad Smith


Earnhardt seeks rare winning streak

Keselowski expected to challenge in Michigan race


Like father, like son

Ryan Blaney continues family tradition of auto racing


Montalbano triggers Mahoning victory

Ursuline graduate had two extra-base hits during All-Star Game


IN THE Cup! Area holes-in-one

Chris Knox of Columbiana aced the 145-yard No. 2 hole at Valley Golf Club. He used a 9 wood.


Menard wins after Logano’s mishap

Junior, Kyle Busch and Scott were next


Chuck noll No-nonsense coach was great teacher

Steelers coach was first to win four Super Bowls


Scholarship named for hero in shooting

Scholarship named for hero in shooting SEATTLE The president of Seattle Pacific University


Stars campaign to keep kid shots out of media

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Suri Cruise did not ask for fame. Yet


Torrid bats raise Pirates to .500

Homers by McCutchen, Mercer lead Bucs


Law firm releases energy report

Law firm releases energy report PITTSBURGH The law firm of Babst Calland released its fourth-


Man arrested after drug overdose

A 29-year-old man was arrested on child endangering and drug charges after his young son found him overdosed on heroin.


COMMERCIAL sales

COMMERCIAL sales Flack Steel, a steel service center headquartered in Cleveland with offices in


Dads deserve respect, thanks

Opinion: Since time immemorial, American dads have gotten a bad rap. They typically play second-fiddle to


FATHER’S DAY CONTEST Hands down, the winning photo shows they’re ... Ready to Rock & Roll

222Kurt’s wife, Jennifer, submitted the winning photo. The family lives in Canfield. As the


newsmakers

newsmakers Queen marks birthday London Hundreds of soldiers in ceremonial dress marched in


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Nicholas Parish Festival, 6 to 11 p.m. v Janis Jones, 5


Museum gets desk used by McKinley

Associated Press CANTON A small desk that was passed down to President William McKinley by his


HISTORY

HISTORY Western Reserve Port Authority Significant dates associated with the Western Reserve


Man, 18, faces burglary charge

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An 18-year-old man was arrested on a burglary charge and a 40-year-old


Probe the quality of medical care for active-duty military personnel

Opinion: Probe the quality of medical care for active-duty military personnel So much is being reported on


MILESTONES

MILESTONES DOCTORATE Doctor of pharmacy Sara N. McAllister, daughter of Greg and Rhonda


LOTTERY

LOTTERY saturday’s numbers OHIO Evening drawings: Pick 33-9-9 Pick 45-7-4-6 Pick


Blood Drives

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


Benefit hockey game, open skate planned

Benefit hockey game, open skate planned BOARDMAN A hockey game and open skate to benefit Dean


ETHICS ISSUES, BOARD FEUDS, FEW RESULTS DAMAGE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY

Is the agency shattered beyond repair?


Iraqi men answer call by the thousands

Associated Press BAGHDAD Thousands of Shiites from Baghdad and across southern Iraq answered an


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, caucus, 6 p.m. with meeting to follow, administration


Births

Births St. Elizabeth BOARDMAN Health Center Christy Roberts and Robert Jefferson, Youngstown,


Make the best of the feet you’re dealt

Opinion: Nick Mishko’s musician-management company is called 10 and 8 Management. It’s a name that always has


Poland Forest Friends has 2nd annual photo comp

The entry fee is $10 per person for up to two entries.


Birthdays

Birthdays Singer Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply is 65. Singer Steve Walsh of Kansas is 63. Actor


Society sets lectures schedule

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has set its summer and fall


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, June 15, the 166th day of 2014. There are 199 days left in the year. This is


Bazetta well targeted by feds as high risk for pollution

Eighteen other states have wells with higher risks of pollution, the AP found.


Kings set up to again challenge for Cup

Los Angeles has just three unrestricted free agents


Kaymer stumbles but maintains big lead

Heart transplant recipient Compton is 5 strokes back


Are we still in 'crappy' Valley?

Opinion: Before you get all hot and bothered over the use of the “c” word in the headline, consider this:


Public hearings on sales tax as important as casting a vote

Editorial: It would be a mistake for Mahoning County officials, especially the commissioners, to find solace


Kipnis uses bat, glove to help Tribe snap skid

Cabrera, Brantley each had two hits at Fenway Park


Author seeks photos for small-town book

Author seeks photos for small-town book FRANKLIN, PA. Franklin resident Sarah Ann Benton will be


Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. I was watching a mystery show on TV, and the lead detective said, “Issue a BOLO.” I have no idea


AUTOMOBILES Industry is serious about lighter materials

Associated Press DEARBORN, Mich. Roofs made of carbon fiber. Plastic windshields. Bumpers


Despite odds, James believes Heat can make history

Spurs can clinch title in tonight’s contest


Hiring photographers to shoot everyday life

Associated Press When Anzalee and Kristain Rhodes look back at their daughter’s first year of


UC Irvine rides 3-run 8th to win over Texas

Anteaters were among last teams selected for tournament


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints David Lanam v. Evelyn Hochmann, personal injury.