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19-year old recent high school grad takes on harness racing
Sierra Graham obtained license for harness racing this year, plans to race at Canfield Fair this summer
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South Range student in 2014 seeks seat on school board in 2015
The valedictorian played a role in a campaign in the spring, questioning a tax issue for the schools
UPDATE: Cosby detailed his womanizing, secrecy efforts a decade ago
The Associated Press obtained a copy of his deposition Sunday.
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Valley until 11 p.m. today
Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds
Father of Ohio soldier killed in Tennessee explains irony of son's death
His son fought to liberate Kuwait; a Kuwaiti killed him and four others in Chattanooga
Sound barrier sought for Austintown neighborhood
The township seeks to preserve the integrity of the North Wickliffe neighborhood
Former President Bush leaves hospital after fall
The former president suffered a broken bone in his neck
70th anniversary draws loved ones of Mikaciniches
GIRARD Mr. and Mrs. John Mikacinich of Girard celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with
Surprise party honors Castros’ 50th milestone
POLAND A surprise party June 7 at the Elm Tree in Struthers honored Frank and Janice Castro of
50th anniversary dinner honors Mr., Mrs. Burky
AUSTINTOWN The children of David and Karen Burky of Austintown hosted a buffet dinner June 28 at A
Felgers’ 60th honored with surprise dinner
BOARDMAN Don and Donna Felger of Boardman were recently surprised with a family dinner at
Fellows friends plan garden party
The annual Garden Party is set for July 31 at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Angels for Animals plans 25th anniversary dinner
Angels for Animals will look to its past and future at 25th anniversary dinner.
Men’s garden club members plan to show what they grow
MGCY will sponsor its 51st annual horticulture show Aug. 22 and 23.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Trailwood will have a luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Reserve Run. Hostesses are Sally
SENIOR CITIZENS
Girard Oldtimers will gather for a luncheon and meeting at 11:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lamancusa
DeBartolo York will lead annual Pink Ribbon Tea
The 21st annual Pink Ribbon Tea celebrates breast cancer survivors.
Shaun Lane perseveres since losing use of arm in last game
Hubbard High product Shaun Lane suffered a devastating injury in his final game at Ohio State.
Water suppliers closely watch algae
Aqua Ohio and the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District thoroughly monitor water quality.
Saturday on the links | More professional golf results
PGA BARBASOL CHAMPIONSHIP OPELIKA, ALA. Playing partners Ricky Barnes and Scott Piercy each
Comic books, artists bring out aficionados and costumes
One teen said it took her four hours to get her costume together
Johnson braves St. Andrews’ winds for lead
Even with 155 years of history, the British Open can still serve up some strange twists at St. Andrews.
19-year old recent high school grad takes on harness racing
Sierra Graham obtained license for harness racing this year, plans to race at Canfield Fair this summer
Schools plan still draws criticism
A 2009 Chaney graduate points out that the schools have been troubled for years but didn’t draw much outside interest
NATIONAL MIDYEAR
Works selected by 85 artists from several states Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The winners of the
Creekside storms back from 10-1 deficit
Creekside Fitness scored 10 unanswered runs to defeat the Ohio Longhorns, 11-10 in nine innings.
Steam train excursion set
A historic steam-powered locomotive will pull a Youngstown-Ashtabula excursion train next weekend.
Property owners in Ohio seek to block pipeline
Associated Press CLEVELAND The company planning to build an industrial-sized natural-gas
Poll: Americans are divided over gay marriage
Associated Press NEW YORK The Supreme Court’s ruling last month legalizing same-sex marriage
Mathias’ extra-base hits power Scrappers’ win
Mahoning Valley scores three in first inning of 4-1 victory
Steel Valley Cluster will host four dog shows
Four American Kennel Clubs will come together at the Canfield Fairgrounds beginning this Thursday
Weapons charges
Weapons charges YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested James Kennedy Jr., 49, of Youngstown on a charge of
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Crestview school board, 6 p.m., high school, 44100 Crestview Road, Columbiana.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Poll: Gay marriage still divisive issue
Poll: Gay marriage still divisive issue NEW YORK The Supreme Court’s ruling last month
Rain calms Calif. wildfire that jumped interstate
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A fast-moving wildfire that swept across a packed California
Gulf oil wells lingering with temporary seals
Associated Press Five years after the Obama administration promised to move swiftly to permanently
Military-site shootings crystallize FBI’s concerns about spread of terrorism
Associated Press WASHINGTON The deadly shootings at military sites in Tennessee illustrate the
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings & scrambles
JULY SATURDAY — 12th annual First Tee of Mahoning Valley Two-Player Ryder Cup Challenge at
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS FBI teams are continuing to collect and process evidence collected at the two
Chattanooga Muslims mourning, upset after military-site shootings
Associated Press CHATTANOOGA, TENN. As the death toll rose to five, a handful of governors
Puskas: Tiger no longer lurking for the weekend
It’s hard to win a golf tournament — let alone a major — when your game no longer lends itself to four-day weekends.
Area golf league scores
MEN BEDFORD TRAILS GOLF COURSE Conrail — Low gross: Barry Glenn 41, Larry Brown 42, Tom
Hot dog fundraiser supports dogs
Dog supporters and hot dog lovers came together for one local fundraiser, which offered something for both groups
Saudi Arabia says it broke up planned attacks by IS
Associated Press RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia announced Saturday it has broken up planned
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
hTabloid publishes images of future queen giving Nazi salute
hTabloid publishes images of future queen giving Nazi salute LONDON Buckingham Palace expressed
Escape boosts sales for novel
Escape boosts sales for novel NEW YORK The escape of Mexican drug lord “El Chapo” has meant more
New seat design
New seat design After years of financial struggles, the nation’s airlines are now collecting hefty
Serving up strategies for toddler who won’t eat
Tribune News Service Q. Our 4-year-old daughter will not eat dinner, no matter what. At most,
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
INSURANCE The Rossi Insurance Agency Warren firm recently hired Marc Rossi as the fourth Rossi to
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending July 12 HARDCOVER FICTION 1.
Youngstown Plan is law; time to give up the fight
Editorial: No one who has heard Gov. John Kasich’s comments about the academically challenged Youngstown City
Facebook news feed preferences boost experience
It seems as though every time Facebook makes some significant change, the world responds in mass
Document: Cosby paid women to keep quiet
Associated Press NEW YORK Bill Cosby, in sworn testimony a decade ago, said he had paid women
Kasich needs to go big
Opinion: If Ohio Gov. John Kasich wants to be more than an “also” in the Republican presidential sweepstakes,
New ways to protect your credit cards
After the rash of retailer data breaches this year, you may be tempted to stash your credit cards
Harding home chronicles 29th president
Ninety-five percent of the furnishings in Harding’s 1891-vintage home are original.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS NEOMED graduate John C. Lisko III of Canfield has earned his doctor of
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, July 19, the 200th day of 2015. There are 165 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
ARC offers learn-to-swim program in Warren
The summer learn-to-swim program, offered through Warren City Schools, runs July 27 through Aug. 6.
IF YOU GO
IF YOU GO What: Warren G. Harding Home Address: 380 Mount Vernon Ave., Marion, Ohio Hours:
Airlines get new tools to avoid turbulence
Los Angeles Times (TNS) Airlines are using new software that transmits weather data from planes in
Women’s Business Expo is scheduled
Women’s Business Expo is scheduled YOUNGSTOWN A Women’s Business Expo will take place from 11
Gov. Walker tests tea party
Opinion: By Jonathan Bernstein Bloomberg View Scott Walker, who formally entered the 2016 presidential
Week of July 19, 2015
Joan Blazek et al to Jack L. Vining, S. Pricetown Road, Berlin Center, $170,000. Hillcrest
columbiana, TRUMBULL, Mahoning COUNTY courts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Greg Hoprich et al v. Kelly Hough et al, personal
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Trumbull County Fair, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Modified series and stock
Unelected grab too much power
Opinion: By U.S. REP. BILL JOHNSON Special to The Vindicator The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that
Fixing lakes in 15 years shows government’s flaws
Opinion: Fixing lakes in 15 years shows government’s flaws First of all, what a shame with the closing of