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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 ...
Stories published June 22, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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
'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
Youngstown charter school decides to close, reopen as private school
Scholarships have been awarded to current enrollees.
Islamic militants capture border crossings to Jordan, Syria
The ISIS gains represent a setback for the Iraqi president.
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.
Megan Cunning, David Rankin to exchange vows
CAMPBELL Atty. Patrick and Mary E. Cunning of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their
Basile-Lewis wedding plans are announced
Samantha Basile of Poland and Jim Lewis of Girard are engaged, their parents are announcing. Her
Miss Villaplana, Mr. Frasco set Aug. ceremony
Justina Villaplana of Youngstown and Andrew Frasco of Liberty are engaged, their parents are
Anna Flowers, Adam Stansbury set July wedding
FOLSOM, CALIF. Announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding are Anna Gabriella Dante Flowers
Daly-Belyusar wedding plans are announced
BOSTON Maureen Daly and Daniel Belyusar, both of Boston, are announcing their engagement and
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.
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,
69th anniversary of Terletskys to be celebrated
YOUNGSTOWN Peter and Angeline Terletsky of Youngstown will celebrate the 69th anniversary of their
Carters to honor 60th anniversary of their wedding
POLAND Joseph and Josephine Carter of Poland were married June 26, 1954, at Sacred Heart Church
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
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
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
‘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
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.
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