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Stories published June 22, 2014

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

Americans tie Portugal in World Cup

Americans tie Portugal in World Cup.


Medical care for women vets lags at VA facilities

The AP reviewed VA documents and studies.


Israel attacks Syria, striking nine targets

The attack is the most recent example of the surge in violence in the Mideast.


Man fatally shot outside after-hours nightclub

After-hours clubs are legal because no alcohol is sold; customers bring their own


Detroit Tigers sweep three-game series against Indians

Detroit has now won four in a row.


'Think Like A Man Too' whips 'Jersey Boys' at weekend movies

'Jersey Boys,' which documents the rise of the Four Seasons, came in fourth place with $13.5 million


Registration continues for Youngstown Y's triathlon July 20

Registration ends at noon July 18.


Youngstown charter school decides to close, reopen as private school

Scholarships have been awarded to current enrollees.


Reopening Volney to cost Youngstown schools $900,000

The former middle school closed last year.


Know outstanding veterans? Nominate them for Ohio Hall of Fame

The hall was established in 1992.


Islamic militants capture border crossings to Jordan, Syria

The ISIS gains represent a setback for the Iraqi president.


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Miss Meehan, Mr. Calderon are engaged

Paul and Patty Meehan and Charlie and Joyce Calderon are announcing the engagement and upcoming nuptials of their children, Kristin Marie Meehan and Jonathan Edward Calderon, all of Lowellville.

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Megan Cunning, David Rankin to exchange vows

CAMPBELL Atty. Patrick and Mary E. Cunning of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their

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Basile-Lewis wedding plans are announced

Samantha Basile of Poland and Jim Lewis of Girard are engaged, their parents are announcing. Her

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Miss Villaplana, Mr. Frasco set Aug. ceremony

Justina Villaplana of Youngstown and Andrew Frasco of Liberty are engaged, their parents are

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Anna Flowers, Adam Stansbury set July wedding

FOLSOM, CALIF. Announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding are Anna Gabriella Dante Flowers

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Daly-Belyusar wedding plans are announced

BOSTON Maureen Daly and Daniel Belyusar, both of Boston, are announcing their engagement and

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

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


SOCIETY DIGEST

Library will host photography class SALEM Go Wild in the Park, a nature photography class and


SENIOR CITIZENS

Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.


GARDEN CLUBS

MONDAY Lordstown will meet with scholarship winners Hanna Bond and Louis Liming, who will share


HAPPY 94th BIRTHDAY || Ursula Ruggiero

HONOREE Date of birth: June 17, 1920, in Girard FAMILY Parents: Joseph and Nellie Caputo


SENIOR MENUS

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


Tea party will be steeped in herbs and history

Herb growers guild plans its annual Garden tea party.

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Reception set to honor 50th of Mr., Mrs. Woods

INDIAN LAND, S.C. Margaret Woods and James R. Woods Jr. of Indian Land, S.C., formerly of Poland,

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69th anniversary of Terletskys to be celebrated

YOUNGSTOWN Peter and Angeline Terletsky of Youngstown will celebrate the 69th anniversary of their

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Carters to honor 60th anniversary of their wedding

POLAND Joseph and Josephine Carter of Poland were married June 26, 1954, at Sacred Heart Church

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Secrecy shrouds talks on Sciortino

The closed-door process by which a panel of three retired judges decides whether to suspend Ohio public officeholders charged with job-related felonies is shrouded in secrecy until the panel makes its final determination, state and local officials say.


Fitch’s Ortz made impact on field, track

The senior standout was named The Vindicator’s Male Athlete of the Year.


Hefty Boardman crew revs up for reality show

IF YOU WATCH What: “Fat & Furious: Rolling Thunder” When: 10 p.m. Monday Where: Discovery


Lakeview’s Pavlik sets records to remember

Vindicator’s top female athlete excelled at soccer, basketball


Brad Smith’s camp has ‘true foundation’

More than 300 kids received instruction on life, football at Saturday’s event at YSU.


Race is on at Steel Valley Super Nats in Salem

By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com SALEM Bob Stowe knows his teenage daughter, Katie, has a lead


Manningham’s special number

The former Warren Harding standout gets his number retired


NFL's Brad Smith blends in with crowd at South Side block party

After first helping 300 kids learn about football and life at the True Foundation camp which Brad Smith and his wife Rosalynn offered at YSU Saturday, it was time for some fun Saturday evening.


YSU’s Perry eyes NBA chance

The standout guard hopes to either be drafted this week or sign as an undrafted free agent.


Annual Slavic festival draws crowds for ethnic food and fun

Annual festival draws crowds for ethnic food and fun By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN


Cascade Warner Theater will get historical marker

Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. A historical marker will be unveiled Thursday in front of the


Killer who lived in Howland charged in Michigan robbery, sexual assault

A former Farrell, Pa., man convicted of killing an elderly woman in 1982, then paroled last year to live in Howland with his parents has been arrested on charges that he robbed and assaulted an elderly Michigan woman.


Zallow leads area athletes at nationals

Valley athletes performed well at the prestigious track and field meet.


Record reviews

Sam Smith Album: “In the Lonely Hour” (Capitol) Grade: A “Why am I so emotional?” newcomer Sam


Safe, Clean and Green expo is Tuesday

The event will be at the Wean Foundation on West Market Street in Warren


TLC Rocks motorcycle, car cruise is Saturday in Grove City

The motorcycle car and cruise show will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.


Steelmaking legacy crashing down in Warren

In this Vindicator file photograph from 1960, crews work on expanding the Republic Steel mill in Warren. Republic added a 56-inch strip mill at a cost of $45 million that year. After many changes in ownership since the early 1980s, the mill closed in 2012.


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Willie J. Chatman III, 24, 614 Delaware Ave. SW,


METRO DIGEST || Safety Day at Berlin Lake Saturday

Safety Day at lake BERLIN CENTER The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host its eighth annual


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday’s numbers OHIO Evening drawings: Pick 30-1-9 Pick 43-5-7-9 Pick


Putin supports Ukraine cease-fire

Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support Saturday for


Scrappers pitchers struggle against Batavia

Mahoning Valley gave up 14 hits in Saturday’s 10-6 loss.


Warren curriculum specialist named East Liverpool superintendent

Melissa Watson, director of teaching and learning for Warren City Schools, will officially become superintendent of East Liverpool City Schools Aug. 1.


SA Christmas in July program registration

The first 450 children registered will be eligible for backpacks will school supplies for grades K-8; new winter coats for ages 3 to 18; Christmas toys for ages up to 12; and Christmas food voucher for singles and families.


Youngstown Playhouse ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’ provides near-perfect close to great season

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Don’t let go too soon, but don’t hang on too


Howland offers youth recreation and sports camps over the next two weeks

Howland offers youth recreation and sports camps over the next two weeks


Karzmer: Can Tiger still catch Jack?

The writer believes the answer is still yes.


‘Dan + Sis’ forever

Opinion: NOTE**** THIS STORY HAS TWO PHOTOS TO GO WITH IT ... WERE SCANNED IN THURSDAY NIGHT. TODD The


Gay pride parade in Ohio led by ‘Star Trek’ actor

Associated Press COLUMBUS “Star Trek” actor and gay activist George Takei kicked off a gay pride


Cincinnati Enquirer

Cincinnati Enquirer CINCINNATI No trophies? No problem! Eric Hansford won’t be disappointed if


Tigers topple Tribe in 10th

Miguel Cabrera hit a game-winning RBI double to lift Detroit.


Local innovators use Kickstarter for exposure, support

Whether it be to perfect the golf game or master the model railway, Kickstarter campaigns served two local product developers with a goal in mind.


Blood Drives

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


Poland woman finds her niche MODEL BEHAVIOR

A Poland graduate has found her niche after attending Barbizon of Akron.

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US can advance with win over Portugal

The Americans will face off against the reigning world player of the year: Cristiano Ronaldo.


Arby’s reunion

Arby’s reunion YOUNGSTOWN In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Arby’s restaurants, a


Agenda Monday

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


Ineptitude of Board of Elections keeps ward redistricting on hold

Editorial: There’s a cautionary tale in the Mahoning County Board of Elections’ inept handling of the


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES PROMOTIONS New colonel Ohio Army National Guard Col. Scott Jonda, son of Ronald


MILESTONES

MILESTONES Doctorates Christopher J. Elias, son of William and Janet Elias of Austintown,


Youngstown Diocese has mishandled school closings

Opinion: The Diocese of Youngstown website states, “We are a vibrant community of believers ...” However,


newsmakers

newsmakers Seeger honored at New York folk festival CROTON-ON- HUDSON, N.Y. Music luminaries


Guarantee passes its first test

Editorial: Surprisingly strong results from third-grade students across Ohio on year-end reading tests should


CAREER PATHS & LIMELIGHTS

BANKing First National Bank of Pennsylvania, the largest subsidiary of F.N.B., has announced


Iraq and Syria conflicts feed off each other

Associated Press BEIRUT In a reflection of how intertwined the Syria and Iraq conflicts have


A scripted season

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Doctors warn against getting too much sun.


publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 15

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Written in My Own Heart’s Blood” by Diana Gabaldon (Delacorte Press) 2.


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, June 22, the 173rd day of 2014. There are 192 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Mass immigrant graves uncovered in Texas cemetery

Mass immigrant graves uncovered in Texas cemetery FALFURRIAS, Texas Volunteer researchers have


Spruce up your home and deck

Your grill (and what’s on it) may be the star of your next barbecue, but your house and deck could


Best hope for Iraq may be partitioning

Opinion: In coping with overseas debacles, American politicians often fare better at playing the Blame Game


Curbstone Coaches honor track champions

Curbstone Coaches honor track champions AUSTINTOWN Area athletes who won state track


Vizquel inducted into Indians’ Hall of Fame

He played in the major leagues for 24 seasons, including11 years in Cleveland.


World Cup soccer | Saturday’s matches

Germany 2, Ghana 2 FORTALEZA, BRAZIL Miroslav Klose rescued a point for Germany, and tied the


television Q&A

By Rich Heldenfels Q. Can you tell me what happened to Lawrence O’Donnell of “The Last Word?” The


Children’s author sets book signing

Children’s author sets book signing COLUMBIANA West Salem author BreAnn Fennell will have a


It’s all weather, all the time

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Seven thousand lightning strikes in 15 minutes!


Dem leader Betras doth protest too much

Opinion: Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras got on his political high horse last week to


TOGETHER TIME

McClatchy Newspapers Joe “J.C.” Ganote cele- brated Father’s Day with his son and grandchildren at


Area golf league scores

MEN North Side Jewish League (Pine Lakes) — Low Gross: Jack Ulansky 38. Low Net: Bill Pompoco


City school board member says district can’t afford pay raises

Opinion: City school board member says district can’t afford pay raises In response to your editorial


Small businesses profit off Instagram

Associated Press NEW YORK A picture is worth thousands of dollars for Limelight Extensions.


Puskas: Vizquel’s shadow still looms at short

Cleveland’s latest shortstops, Jhonny Peralta and Asdrubal Cabrera, still suffer from the comparison.


Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. In the beginning of the 2014 movie “Pompeii,” there is a statement by someone named Pliny who


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