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Vindy.com for June 28, 2015
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OVI Task Force teaches and enforces at same time in Mahoning County
Friday checkpoints nets one OVI arrest, one arrest on three warrants
Stories published June 28, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Kasich to announce his plans for presidency July 21
Senior advisers expect him to join the crowded field of 2016 GOP candidates
Torrential rain can't spoil hot-diggety fun at Niles Hot Dog fest
At least 1,500 turned out for the annual rite of summer
LeBron opts for free agency but expected to re-sign with Cavs
LeBron James opts for free agency but expected to re-sign with Cavs.
Dispute over $2.6M 'M-A-S-H' hot-dog recipe creates hot legal mess
The recipe is for a Hungarian weiner with chili
Paradox in Valley: Population declines, but traffic increases
Our region remains a popular "convergence point" for traffic from both sides of the nation
Second escaped murderer is shot, captured near Canada border
His capture comes two days after the killing of his fellow escapee
YSU lands $365K grant from US Defense Department for state-of-art 3-D printer
The printer will enhance YSU’s additive manufacturing research and education capabilities
Middlefield man, 35, killed in Trumbull County vehicle crash
SOUTHINGTON TOWNSHIP The Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal one-vehicle car crash that occurred Saturday night. Troopers responded to the scene at state Route 534 and Warren Painesville Road in Trumbull County at about 9:12 p.m. Aaron D. Smith, 35, of Middlefield was the driver and only occupant of the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Smith was heading wesbtound on Warren Painesville. The patrol’s preliminary investigation shows “unsafe speed” to be the cause. The patrol believes that alcohol was also a factor. The Trumbull County Sherrif’s office, the Ohio Department of Transportation, Southington Fire Department and Champion Fire Department were also on scene as assisting agencies.
VP Biden joins black Charleston church congregation in 'We Shall Overcome'
Biden wanted to show solidarity with the victims of the massacre
NASA's SpaceX launch ends in failure today; rocket erupts
It's the latest in a series of problems with the mission to supply International Space Station
Mr., Mrs. Brine will celebrate 65th anniversary
girard Louis and Ruth Brine of Girard were married in 1950 at St. Rose Church, where they are
Party, renewal of vows honor Jones milestone
POLAND Mr. and Mrs. James Jones of Poland celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal
Becks mark 60th anniversary with vow renewal
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. M. Frank Beck of Boardman celebrated 60 years of marriage by renewing their
Parents announce Frank-Jadallah engagement
Erin Frank and Aref Jadallah, both of Boardman, are engaged, their parents are announcing. She is
Schneider-Weiss vows set for September 12
EAST LIVERPOOL Larry and Susan Schneider of East Liverpool are announcing the engagement of their
Frammartino- Kiraly wedding set for Oct. 24
MCDONALD George W. Sr. and Jeanne M. (Stein) Kiraly of McDonald are announcing the engagement of
Miss Feret, Mr. Gebert set Sept. 4 wedding
POLAND Jacquelyn Marie Feret of Dayton and Kelly Mitchell Gebert Jr. of New York City are engaged
Kathryn Cerni, Joseph Swantek to marry Sept. 5
Kathryn Cerni of Poland and Joseph Swantek of North Lima are engaged and planning a Sept. 5 wedding.
Miss Benson, Mr. Frangopoulos announce plans
POLAND Michelle Elizabeth Benson and Alexandros Frangopoulos, both of Austin, Texas, are engaged.
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning will meet at noon at the Davis Education and Visitor Center, Tyler classrooms,
Book group’s topic to be ‘Beautiful Ruins’
Book group’s topic to be ‘Beautiful Ruins’ SALEM “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter will be the
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Natalie Morello, Stuart Luyckx to marry Aug. 15
MCDONALD Ray and Jean Morello of McDonald are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Natalie
Yarn, Needle Club to meet at library
Yarn, Needle Club to meet at library LEETONIA Crafters using yarn and thread will combine their
SENIOR CITIZENS
Cornersburg Happy Seniors will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at A La Cart Catering in Canfield for
Named in honor of Alexis Caroline Watanakunakorn
Million dollar gift from Eleanor Watanakunakorn help pay for the project
Phantoms soak up moment
Kyle Connor and Chase Pearson were roommates on the road last season with the Youngstown Phantoms.
Mahoning County OVI Task Force funding being "phased out"
Task force no longer meets threshold of alcohol-involved fatal crashes for funding
OVI Task Force teaches and enforces at same time in Mahoning County
Friday checkpoints nets one OVI arrest, one arrest on three warrants
Weather brings down trees, floods and outages in Valley
Weather brings down trees, floods and outages in Valley
Worn-out flags honorably disposed
American flags that have served their time as a beacon of hope, freedom and home, were honorably disposed of Saturday night
Senior citizen artists display works at exhibit
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com BOARDMAN Residents of nine area senior living centers are
Canfield’s Tinkey excels in competition & classroom
The Vindicator Female Athlete of the Year will play basketball at Mount Union.
McCutchen bruises elbow in Pirates’ win
The X-rays were negative but he could miss today’s series finale.
Same-sex couples must get benefits
Employers who offer benefits to spouses will need to include same-sex spouses, if they do not already
Poland native Marino finishes nationwide ride
Former Poland resident Jessica Marino enjoys a challenge.
Week of June 28, 2015
Mafalda Morgante to Charles P. Barbush, Mathews Road, Boardman, $124,000. Jerelyn A. Pasternack to
Funerals go on for slain churchgoers; flag incident occurs
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. Speaking at the funerals for three of the victims of a deadly
Police: Surviving escapee may face harder time alone
Associated Press MALONE, N.Y. With his escape partner killed, the surviving convicted murderer
Pilot identified
Pilot identified SMITH township The Ohio State Highway Patrol on Saturday identified the pilot
As tourists flee, Tunisia mulls security approach
Associated Press TUNIS, TUNISIA Thousands of tourists fled from Tunisia on Saturday after the
About half of the deaths from heart and blood vessel disease, the nation’s No. 1 killer, are
About half of the deaths from heart and blood vessel disease, the nation’s No. 1 killer, are from
Wet weather may bring more Lake Erie algae
Associated Press TOLEDO Heavy rains that have fallen across northern Ohio in recent weeks are
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 69 in the
Scrappers-Spikes postponed on Saturday
Scrappers-Spikes postponed on Saturday niles Saturday’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers game vs. the
PRO GOLF roundup
PGA TOUR Harman overtakes Watson with late birdie in Travelers event CROMWELL, CONN. Brian
Penguins’ draft focuses on forwards
Pittsburgh was ecstatic to draft Daniel Sprong in the second round.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Greek parliament OKs referendum
Greek parliament OKs referendum ATHENS, GREECE Greece’s parliament has voted in favor of Prime
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, Justice Center, 100 N. Market St.
SPORTS fanfare
NO SHAME IN WAITING ’TIL NEXT YEAR FOR CAVS Fanfare: The NBA Finals are over — won by a team
New historical markers in downtown Youngstown
The four doubled-sided markers describe a variety of notable downtown features
COULMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Candace Grubbs v. Ryan Hull, personal injury.
Episcopal CHURCH 1st black presiding bishop is elected
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The Episcopal Church elected its first African-American
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Jessica Persson has been accepted into the University of Colorado Denver
Serena enters Wimbledon halfway to Grand Slam
No one has won all four majors in the same year since 1988.
USDA proposes more-healthful fare
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, MO. As teachers lament seeing toddlers too large to fit in
2015 ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
They are multi-sport standouts in an age of specialization, athletes capable of leading their teams
Runners TO YOUR MARKS … Upcoming races & walks
JULY WEDNESDAY — Run of the Mill one-mile foot race at Holiday Hot Tubs at the corner of Marshall
Girl Scouts seek nominations for awards of distinction
Girl Scouts seek nominations for awards of distinction
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings and scrambles
JUNE Today — Sponsors Classic Golf Association at Candywood Golf Club. Individual event. Email
staying HEALTHy What’s a guy to do?
For optimal health, men should have an annual physical and be screened for certain diseases and
In the cup! Area holes-in-one
Larry Heck of Columbiana aced the 154-yard No. 17 hole at the Links at Firestone Farms with a
Join racial reconciliation program for the Valley
Opinion: Join racial reconciliation program for the Valley As a retired, white campus minister, who has
Deformed mutt is World’s Ugliest Dog
Associated Press PETALUMA, CALIF. A 10-year-old mutt named Quasi Modo, whose spinal birth
On area links: golf league scores
MEN Bedford trails golf course Conrail Thursday — Low gross: Larry Brown 42, Barry Glenn 42,
After Charleston, out come the gun-control ‘whackos’
Opinion: After Charleston, out come the gun-control ‘whackos’ As we prepare to cele brate Independence Day,
Wisdom for taming the ‘terrible twos’
Tribune News Service Q. My 24-month-old is constantly wanting to be in her newborn baby brother’s
County fails to fix roads
Opinion: County fails to fix roads Slow down: county failure ahead. That is what should be posted on North
Celebrating Social Media Day
Social Media Day is Tuesday. Also know by the hashtag #SMDay, Social Media Day was launched in
YEA bristles at HB 70
The union says the state moved to take over Youngstown schools without teacher input
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Harry Stevens Hot Dog Day, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.: The third annual
Holiday travel
Holiday travel NEW YORK A stronger economy, rising consumer confidence and cheap gasoline will
Public pension system in Ohio is travesty
Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: While Vindicator Editorial Page Editor Bertram de Souza is on hiatus, we are
State takeover of schools in Youngstown is no surprise
Editorial: When we recently warned that the Youngstown City School District and the Youngstown community at
Today is Sunday, June 28, the 179th day of 2015. There are 186 days left in the year.
Today is Sunday, June 28, the 179th day of 2015. There are 186 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Michael J. LaCivita: The ups and downs of life in ’40s, ’50s fondly remembered
Opinion: Recently I visited downtown Youngstown, a not too common occurrence for me. I went to the WFMJ-TV
Raquel Welch talks Hispanic pride, refusal to change her name
Raquel Welch talks Hispanic pride, refusal to change her name LOS ANGELES Jo-Raquel Tejada
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
AUTO DEALERS Jerry Sandford, owner of Acura of Boardman dealership, 883 Boardman-Canfield Road,
Poland teen to attend prestigious dance academy Tiptoeing to success
By SEAN BARRON Special to The Vindicator POLAND Whether it’s taking part in efforts to help
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending June 21 HARDCOVER FICTION 1.
Traffic-camera battle speeds up in Ohio
Associated Press CINCINNATI The ongoing clash over traffic camera enforcement in Ohio isn’t
MICHAEL SMERCONISH: President Obama deserves more respect
Opinion: “Shame on you, you shouldn’t be doing this,” President Barack Obama said to a heckler who
DiRusso's serves savory sausage, sets sights on future
DiRusso's serves savory sausage, sets sights on future
Big & Beautiful
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Deal or no deal? When it pays to buy online
You can buy practically anything online, but that doesn’t mean you’ll always want to – or ought to,
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