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Great weather helped boost 2015 Italian Festival attendance by 20 percent
Police reported very few problems during its three-day run in downtown Youngstown
Two teen boys drown in Lawrence County
Their bodies were found tonight in the Little Neshannock Creek
Youngstown cops make seven arrests on drug charges this weekend
The latest incident occurred Sunday morning
Signing up prison inmates for Medicaid becomes priority in Ohio
The state prison director says Medicaid should reduce number of people returning to lockups
Obama to implement steeper cuts than expected on power-plant emisions
GOP presidential candidate Marco Rubio calls the president's plan 'catastrophic' for consumers
Kent targeted as most racist city in Northeast Ohio
Faith leaders in the city and nearby communities are taking steps to fight it
Three 2016 candidates for Trumbull sheriff dominate fundraising
Incumbent Thomas Altiere changed his mind and has decided to seek re-election
NE Ohio baby born after mother was fatally shot last week dies today
The woman's domestic partner shot her to death and then killed himself
Tom Cruise carries 'Mission Impossible' to top of box office this weekend
In a distant second place was the comedy 'Vacation'
Monday reports on July vehicle sales expected to be solid
One analyst estimtes 210,000 compact cars, which includes the Valley-built Cruze, were sold last month
Joe Biden for president? Allies consider challenge to Clinton
His renewed consideration comes at a time filled with problems for Hillary
'Person of interest' questioned in shooting death of Memphis police officer
The shooting took place during a traffic stop in a working-class neighborhood Saturday night
Former Canfield star Italiano brings brains to KSU defense
Jordan Italiano is a pre-med/biochemistry major with a 3.978 grade point average.
Rich memorial tournament will help fund autism center
An evening dinner event accompanies a day of golf to aid the Rich Center for Autism.
DiFabios mark 60th anniversary with dinner
AUSTINTOWN Nick and Carol DiFabio of Austintown were honored for their 60th anniversary during a
Meritage of Miracles to assist care program
Meritage of Miracles to assist care program AUSTINTOWN The second annual Meritage of Miracles
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will have its club picnic. The hostess, place and time will be announced.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Ajax Magnethermic Retirees will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Station Square, 4250 Belmont Ave. Guests
Miss DelSignore, Mr. Sood plan Sept. wedding
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. DelSignore of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Katie Hurbean, Andrew Backur plan wedding
YOUNGSTOWN Katie Hurbean and Andrew Backur, both of Barberton, are engaged, the mother of the
Miss Panagis Mr. Giovannone are engaged
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Katie Lynn Panagis and Brandon Michael Giovannone, both of
Kristina Rendle, David Dugan set Oct. wedding
MCDONALD John and Denise Dugan of McDonald are announcing the engagement of their son, David
Renee Merlo | Nicholas Cerimele
YOUNGSTOWN Nicholas Patrick Cerimele and Renee Lyn Merlo were married in a 2 p.m. ceremony May 30
Ruth Madden | Peter Rassega II
YOUNGSTOWN Ruth Ann Madden and Peter Joseph Rassega II were united in marriage in a 2 p.m.
Rachel Stanko | Kyle Sheehan
BOARDMAN In a noon ceremony May 30, Rachel Stanko of Boardman and Kyle Sheehan of Canfield
Dorothy Bada | Matthew Martini
HUBBARD Dorothy Bada, the daughter of Stephen Jr. and Pennie Bada of Girard, exchanged wedding
Marensenla Jamir | Michael Gans
KOHIMA, INDIA Marensenla Jamir of Kohima, Nagaland, India, and Michael L. Gans of Delhi, India,
Browns bear down in practice
But today’s training camps are kinder, gentler versions of previous incarnations.
Final days of ‘fake news’ for Jon Stewart
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK After more than 16 years and nearly 2,600
High E. coli levels found near Mill Creek’s origin
The high E. coli sewage bacteria readings along Mill Creek indicate a broad watershed quality problem, officials say.
EGCC’s Laura Meeks retires
After 25 years as a college president, the last 16 at EGCC, Laura Meeks retired Friday
CEO could take away Youngstown school board’s authority
The new schools CEO could give board prominent role or assume its responsibilities
Canfield War Vet Museum undergoing renovations as Speece family continues to run the facility
Expected to be between $80,000 to $100,000 in renovation work
Food, fun, dance spice up Latino Food Festival
Customers were able to sample cuisine from Peru, Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, Cuba and Mexico.
NFL woes show few signs of slowing
The NFL’s endless aggravation raged through an offseason marked by more crime and punishment, rules violations by owners, and the never-ending “Deflategate” saga.
Family Camp a hit with attendees
Campers enjoy recreational activities at Mill Creek Park’s Judge Leo P. Morley Pavilion
Operation Impact community ministry gives free fuel
The occasion was the celebration of the seventh pastoral anniversary of Pastors Lock P. and Gloria Beachum of Victory Christian Center at Liberty.
Youngstown Cene wins PONY Palomino East Zone title
Youngstown will meet Puerto Rico in the Palomino World Series on Thursday in California.
Pelini’s promise: All eyes on the future
Bo Pelini made one thing clear: whatever happened during the Eric Wolford era, stays there.
Local pros are best people to grow golf
Golf professionals have been the second-biggest force behind golf’s growth over the last 100 years.
Reds continue to frustrate Cole, Pirates
Gerrit Cole (14-5) leads the majors in wins, but three of his five losses have come against the Reds, a team he has never beaten.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
The ARK at JFK
By VERENA DOBNIK Associated Press NEW YORK Jet-setting stallions and high-flying hounds at New
Was AG DeWine just coy?
Opinion: There was a noticeable difference in Attorney General Mike DeWine’s demeanor and attitude from May
Free college tuition highlights a new volunteer program
Opinion: By John Carey and Bonnie K. BURMAN Special to The Vindicator It can be said that a community’s
Trailside bicycle shop offers convenient stop
The newly-opened Canfield shop sells, rents and repairs bicycles.
Experts: Treaty is key in talk of dentist’s extradition
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Zimbabwe has called for an American dentist who killed a lion that
Week of August 2, 2015
Bank of New York Mellon to Sologuam Beach LLC, Wolcott Drive, Boardman, $60,909. Mary Ann Uhran to
Keep it fresh with new refrigerator features
Grocery shoppers are demanding more fresh foods, and retailers are responding by making more room
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Greater Youngs-town Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Today’s
Zombies on deck for upcoming theme cruises
By Richard Tribou Orlando Sentinel (TNS) What do zombies, ’80s big-hair bands and Super Bowl-
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending July 26
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Go Set a Watchman,” by Harper Lee (Harper) 2. “The Girl on the Train,” by
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.44 .17 Avalon
Survey reveals expensive locations
Survey reveals expensive locations Montauk, located on the eastern end of Long Island, N.Y., is
CAREER PATHS & LIMELIGHTS
AUTOMOBILEs Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC dealerships have been recognized by General Motors as
Breakfast program
Breakfast program CANFIELD The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will host a breakfast program
‘Marijuana cartel’ would make out like drug lords
Editorial: Here’s a question for the investors who are shelling out millions of dollars to persuade Ohio voters
birthdays
birthdays Keyboardist Garth Hudson of The Band is 78. Director Wes Craven is 76. Singer Kathy
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Council, public hearing at 5:30 p.m., caucus at 6, meeting to
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, August 2, the 214th day of 2015. There are 151 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Roving robot’s trip ends at hands of vandal
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A hitchhiking robot that captured the hearts of fans worldwide met
Youngstown man pleads guilty in heroin ring in New Orleans
Jason Payne was once charged with murder in Mahoning County
Zimbabwe restricts hunting after lion killing
Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe Zimbabwe has suspended the hunting of lions, leopards and
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Family feud evident at Brown funeral ALPHARETTA, Ga. The ongoing tensions between
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Academy graduate Atty. Donald P. Scott of Youngstown graduated from the 2015
Warren hoping to secure funding to construct Greenway trailhead at North River Road
City officials are applying to the federal Transportation Alternatives Program to acquire money to help with construction of a trailhead along side the Western Reserve Greenway
Firefighter dies in Calif. wildfire
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A firefighter evaluating a Northern California wildfire was
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Will new airline rise to success at Valley airport?
Opinion: Will new airline rise to success at Valley airport? While we patiently wait in much anticipated
Youngstown Cene one win from earning California trip
Dustin Lander tossed a complete-game, four-hit shutout and Riley Campbell went 4 for 4.
City will host March Against Crime
City will host March Against Crime YOUNGSTOWN The city of Youngstown will host a March Against
Kasich: Family worth $9M-$22M
Kasich: Family worth $9M-$22M COLUMBUS Ohio Gov. John Kasich, one of more than a dozen
New Taliban leader vows to continue fight
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan Political uncertainty inside the Taliban has cast doubt on
TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Docket US Bank NA v. George M. Glenn et al, foreclosure. Talmer Bank
Children's health fair at South Side center
The event was put on by a community group called Just Because
Answers to questions about homeschooling
Tribune News Service (TNS) With increasing frequency over the past 10 years or so, parents have
By Eric McCrea
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Salem Move over, “Annie,” the Salem Community Theatre
Poland, Canfield win big in state openers
Poland softball, Canfield baseball teams got off to rousing starts.
Social media photo tip: If you’re going to break the law, don’t take pictures or videos
Social media photo tip: If you’re going to break the law, don’t take pictures or videos to share
Gordon wants to wave goodbye to winless races
Gordon is 11th in the standings and a near lock to make the 16-driver field.
OSHP identifies victims in crash on Ohio Turnpike
A fatal multivehicle crash that occurred Friday afternoon on the Ohio Turnpike is still under investigation
On the links Friday | More professional golf results
WOMEN’S BRITISH OPEN TURNBERRY, SCOTLAND Norway’s Suzann Pettersen shot a 3-under 69 in windy
IN THE CUP! Holes-in-one
Nicholas Flaviano aced the 122-yard No. 8 at Diamond Back Golf Course. He used a pitching wedge.
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH …
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under 67 in the
Madefromlucky captures West Virginia Derby
The horse lost to American Pharoah in the Belmont Stakes.
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings & scrambles
AUGUST WEDNESDAY — 17th annual Beaver Police Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 201 Golf Outing
Big Ten touts plan for tougher schedules
Big Ten teams plan to play at least one nonconference game against a Power Five opponent and eliminate FCS schools from their schedules starting in 2016.
American Pharoah poised for more racing history
The Triple Crown winner will compete in today’s Haskell Invitational.
Howland angler juggles it all
Nick Prvonozac was still a teen when he won his first bass tournament, and now, more than 20 years
Scrappers explode in 1st, win fifth straight
Scrappers explode in 1st, win fifth straight troy, n.y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers won their
Ryan Blaney: Brickyard’s history makes it special
Dave Blaney’s son nearly won an XFINITY race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week.
Quicken Loans National Round 2 leaderboard
Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Va. Par: 71 Yardage: 7,385 Leader Ryo
Indians trade Rzepczynski to Padres for minor leaguer
Marc Rzepczynski was one of the Indians’ most-used arms out of the bullpen, leading the team with 45 appearances entering Friday night.
Marte’s defense saves the day for Bucs
With a perfect throw and a jarring dive, left fielder Starling Marte saved the Pirates’ rebuilt bullpen.
Farmer: Browns’ approach won’t change despite suspension
The league announced in March that Ray Farmer would be suspended four games for texting during games, which violates NFL rules on electronic devices.
Scrappers win, remain hottest team in NYPL
Scrappers win, remain hottest team in NYPL Troy, n.y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers are the
Woods shoots his best round of the year
Tiger Woods sank the 36-foot birdie putt, which broke hard to the right and trickled over a crest and into the hole.
Beachum proving worth on Steelers’ line
Kelvin Beachum hardly fits the profile of the guys usually put in charge of protecting a football team’s most valuable asset.
YWCA will offer ballroom dancing
YWCA will offer ballroom dancing YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., is
Jerry Suess and Myron Stallsmith grew up playing baseball and it remains in their blood
Both are still serious about the sport, whether it’s as a spectator or potential participant.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under par 68 in the
By Bill Mooney
By Bill Mooney Special to The Vindicator Tradition is a wonderful component of sporting events,
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