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Wine descriptors – the soft and sensuous ‘S’ words

There are scores of “S” words used by wine lovers to describe their favorite beverage and the methods used in its production. Here are just a few. Secondary fermentation: This is an additional fermentation which occurs after the first fermentation [the one that converts grape sugars into alcohol]. It is used to create the effervescence in sparkling wines [this is a whole column in itself.] In addition, it occurs in malo-lactic fermentations where harsher ‘apple’ acids are converted to softer ‘milk’ acids [ML deserves another whole column someday.] Settling: This is the ...

More memories from Ben and Joanna’s wedding

Tim and Ervin seated the guests at the tables. The table closest to the “Eck” (which is where the bride and groom and their four witnesses sat) was seated with family such as the parents, grandparents, siblings (that didn’t have part in serving) and Day Brighteners. We were served by Joanna’s brother, Jon Mark, and her cousin Myrna. As the bowls of food were being filled, the guests sang “How Great Thou Art.” After everyone was done eating, the guests all filed through to shake hands with the bride, groom and both parents and congratulated the couple. Since we never met ...

Lotteries

Tuesday Ohio DAY Pick 3: 7-6-4 Pick 4: 9-7-0-0 Pick 5: 9-6-2-9-8 NIGHT Pick 3: 0-9-1 Pick 4: 0-7-9-8 Pick 5: 4-7-2-0-5 Rolling Cash 5: 9-12-16-17-31 Monday’s Powerball: 8-31-32-42-48 Power Ball: 23 Power Play: 4 Pennsylvania DAY Pick 2: 8-3 Wild: 6 Pick 3: 3-8-0 Wild: 6 Pick 4: 7-1-3-1 Wild: 6 Pick 5: 5-1-6-3-7 Wild: 6 Treasure Hunt: 3-11-12-16-17 NIGHT Pick 2: 4-0 Wild: 8 Pick 3: 1-5-6 Wild: 8 Pick 4: 2-2-5-3 Wild: 8 Pick 5: 7-9-3-1-8 Wild: 8 Cash 5: 1-6-16-22-24 Match 6: 16-21-22-31-41-43 NOTE: The Tribune Chronicle and The Vindicator obtain lottery ...

10/21/26 BRIDGE — BY STEVE BECKER

Webster defines a coup as a sudden, successful move or action; a brilliant stroke; a clever stratagem. It is therefore not at all surprising that a bridge play that satisfies this definition is also called a coup. Indeed, there are several different types of coups in bridge. Today's hand ...

‘Early detection is so important’

For Susan Morley, a routine mammogram in May 2026 became a life-changing moment and a powerful reminder of the importance of early detection. The 65-year-old Youngstown native had faithfully scheduled her annual mammograms because of her family history of breast cancer. When a radiologist ...

Mercy Health mobile mammography van visiting Valley

YOUNGSTOWN — The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC) Mobile Mammography Unit will be traveling around Northeast Ohio throughout the month of October. The JACBCC was created to deliver the most accurate prevention, early detection, diagnosis and support services in the region, and the Center’s mobile unit provides easier access to quality care to women all over the Mahoning Valley. The state-of-the-art mobile unit uses the same high-quality technology and equipment to perform the mammogram that can be found in the JACBCC. It was also the first mobile unit in ...