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UPDATE: Man killed, woman injured in double shooting in Sharon hospital parking lot
The shootings took place shortly after 6 p.m.
Water-conservation request could be lifted Monday in Shenango Valley
Aqua Pennsylvania is waiting to evaluate the effect of Sunday’s heavy rains
Danielle Pecchia, John Virostko to marry Aug. 22
COLUMBUS Danielle Marie Pecchia and John Virostko, both of Columbus, will exchange wedding vows
Jonnah Gargano, Eric Anderson are engaged
NILES Jonnah Gargano and Eric Anderson, both of Niles, are announcing their engagement and
Guittar-Reese wedding plans announced
AUSTINTOWN Jeanette and Jack Guittar of Austintown are announcing the engagement and upcoming
DAR chapter asks women to its Fun Brunch Social
The Daughters of the American Revolution plans a social and invites women in the community.
Angels of Easter Seals welcomes new president, members
Debbie Wilson was recently installed as president of Angels of Easter Seals.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Summer Serenade to benefit education outreach program
Benefit set for Aug. 15 will support Youngstown Symphony Society’s education outreach program.
Jamail Johnson golf outing scheduled for Pine Lakes
A fraternity will sponsor a memorial golf outing for a student shot to death in 2011.
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
Garden club marks 100th anniversary
The club started as a small group of women with an interest in Mill Creek Park.
SOCIETY DIGEST || Hubbard pool plans its Summer Sizzler
Hubbard pool plans its Summer Sizzler HUBBARD Hubbard Community Pool, 200 Hall Ave., will have
Iraqi forces defeat Islamic State, recapture key university
US forces have launched 3,000 airstrikes in Iraq to help repel IS
More than 530,000 people visited YSU in 2014-15 school year
The figure does not include students or staff
Worker shortage prompts Giant Eagle to offer $400 hiring bonuses
To receive the cash, the workers must stay on the job at least 90 days
New animatronic Smokey the Bear to greet Ohio State Fair visitors
The fair opens this week and runs through Aug. 9
Beaver Local superintendent in Columbiana County resigns
Philosophical differences with board members were cited as reasons
'Ant-Man' inches above critically panned 'Pixels' for top spot at box office this weekend
'Southpaw' surpasses expectations
Kasich: No 'hot rhetoric' from me in presidential campaign
The GOP Ohio governor is gaining ground in presidential polls
Yellow wins the day - and Tour de France - for British cyclist
Britain has won three recent tours, on par with the US, discounting Armstrong
Greatest Golfer adds adult divisions for August event
We hope your summer is a Greatest one – especially that we’re finally drying out a smidge. We’re told you’ve missed us? Really? We’ve had about 10 golfer emails asking “where are the emails?”
Search ends in new concertmaster
Rachel Stegeman of Pittsburgh has been appointed concertmaster of the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra.
Lees: Drug dealers work up to 'Ph.D'
Several indicted for heroin ring last week have significant record
Trip from Youngstown to Ashtabula and back was a step back in time
People lined the intersections to see No. 765 come by
Visiting Kenya
Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya President Barack Obama mixed blunt messages to Kenya’s leaders
Abundant Life Fellowship plans August Overflow
School supplies, clothing and fresh produce will be distributed at the Saturday event.
‘Step Up to Vote’ program planned by MLK Planning Committee
The program is planned Aug. 6 at Mill Creek Community Center in Youngstown
Portman should lead fight to keep Valley’s base open
Editorial: In the not so distant past, state and national officeholders – and candidates for the positions –
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. What ever happened to the guy who played the lead role on the “Prison Break”
25 Under 35 Awards
25 Under 35 Awards YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Young Professionals, in partnership with the
Lepore-Hagan lashes out at marijuana editorial; Swastika belongs in museums too; City schools takeover hailed; No plan can save city schools without parental support
Opinion: State rep claims marijuana editorial distorted her view In response to The Vindi- cator’s
Can you afford to live to 100?
How long will you live? It’s a key question in retirement planning – and one many of us answer with
Trump's outrage familiar
Opinion: Twenty-eight years ago, this writer followed a loudmouth, profane, self-assured, flamboyant
Youngstown Playhouse and family remember Bentley Lenhoff
Youngstown Playhouse and family remember Bentley Lenhoff
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Shelton, Lambert tweet playfully after announcing divorce LOS ANGELES Just because
JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR
JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR Rich Melvin of Struthers, top, engineer of the Nickel Plate Road No.
JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR
JEFF LANGE | THE VINDICATOR Above, Nickel Plate Road No. 765, a 71-year-old steam powered
DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR
DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR Matt Scott of Boardman nails a board to the door frame of an
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Reunion banquet austinTOWN The Marine Corps League Tri-State Marine
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
REAL ESTATE Michael Teutsch Jr. of Canfield has joined Real Living Volpini Realty Group as its
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending July 19
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Go Set a Watchman,” by Harper Lee (Harper) 2. “The Girl on the Train,” by
Videos put group on the defensive
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two stealthily recorded videos show Planned Parenthood officials
Website promotes bicycle tours
Website promotes bicycle tours ALBANY, N.Y. There’s more than one way to travel the Erie Canal
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Judge: Detentions violate settlement
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice’s
Well-rounded destination
By Josh Noel Chicago Tribune (TNS) For the oldest town in America, St. Augustine has sure come a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel festival, 5-11 p.m.: Italian singers, food
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Newton Township trustees, 6:30 p.m., administration building, 4410 Newton Falls-
Today is Sunday, July 26, the 207th day of 2015. There are 158 days left in the year.
Today is Sunday, July 26, the 207th day of 2015. There are 158 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Dairy tour planned
Dairy tour planned SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. The Penn State Extension is hosting a Dairy Twilight Tour
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.89 0.09 Avalon
Mental problems didn’t prevent shooter from buying handgun
Associated Press LAFAYETTE, La. John Russell Houser was deeply troubled long before he shot 11
Ohio county gets $100K grant to fight growing heroin epidemic
Associated Press CHILLICOTHE A southern Ohio county hit hard by the state’s heroin epidemic has
Week of July 26, 2015
Elizabeth C. Zajac to Craig E. Rodik, Ivanhoe Ave., Youngstown, $22,000. Thomas G. Clarke et al to
MILESTONES
MILESTONES STATE PATROL Patrol award Benjamin M. Barnard of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s
Wis. town says goodbye to Marine slain in Tennessee
Wis. town says goodbye to Marine slain in Tennessee GRANTSBURG, Wis. A small Wisconsin town
Easy to get distracted by ADHD ‘bad science’
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. Our 8-year-old is scheduled to enter third grade at a public school
area golf league scores
MEN Bedford Trails GOLF COURSE Conrail Thursday — Low Gross: Barry Glenn 42, Gene Delisio 44,
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in one
Gary Anderson of Warren aced the 94-yard No. 5 hole at Tamer Win Golf & Country Club. He used a gap
major league baseball standings, boxscores & leaders
standings American League East Division WLPctGB New York5442.563— Toronto5049.50551/2
How social media saved my tomatoes
It’s about this time each year that I wonder why I ever plant a garden. I love the outdoors, and I
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
August Saturday — Star Trax Night Run at Reilly Stadium. Race begins at 9 p.m. Visit
By Bill Mooney
By Bill Mooney sports@vindy.com CHESTER, W. VA. Usually, not much notice is made of a 3-year-
DIAMONDS | How area baseball teams fared
Little League Ages 11-12 Canfield 11, New Albany 6 PAINESVILLE Brandon Mikos, Mike Pelini
around the horn
around the horn Saturday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 2, Astros 1, 10 Innings
PRO GOLF Saturday’s other events
SENIOR BRITISH OPEN SUNNINGDALE, ENGLAND Colin Montgomerie and Marco Dawson share the lead at
Cavaliers re-sign veteran James Jones
Cavaliers re-sign veteran James Jones The Cavaliers have re-signed small forward James Jones, who
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