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Warren man indicted on federal cocaine, heroin charges
A federal grand jury has indicted a Warren man on a charge that he possessed with intent to distribute crack cocaine and heroin.
Thursday meeting in Lordstown rescheduled
Lordstown Board of Public Affairs has canceled its meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday at the administration building, 1455 Salt Springs Road.
Salvation Army dinner notes achievements, recognizes community leaders
Many of those who live in Kenya’s slums subsist on less than $2 a day and are surrounded by disease, abject poverty, hunger, squalor and ramshackle housing.
City commission wants comprehensive parks plan
City commission wants comprehensive parks plan YOUNGSTOWN City council gave permission today for
Coroner’s office has theory of dead person’s identity
Coroner’s office has theory of dead person’s identity Coroner’s office has theory of dead person’s
Jury deliberates charges against Youngstown man charged in overdose death
Jury deliberates charges against Youngstown man charged in overdose death Jury deliberates charges
Jodi Arias eligible for death penalty, jurors find
Jodi Arias eligible for death penalty, jurors find PHOENIX (AP) Jurors in Jodi Arias’ trial on
Auction set Saturday in Lordstown to help Challenger Baseball League
Auction set Saturday in Lordstown to help Challenger Baseball League
Tuesday set to discuss Mahoning County JFS, CSB merger
Tuesday set to discuss Mahoning County JFS, CSB merger
Ohio House tries again with Nitro’s Law
Ohio House tries again with Nitro’s Law COLUMBUS The Ohio House has again passed legislation
Judge declines to nix ’79 NYC child-killing case
Judge declines to nix ’79 NYC child-killing case NEW YORK (AP) — A judge has declined to throw out
Conn. chef set to feast on cicadas during invasion
Conn. chef set to feast on cicadas during invasion
Polar bear cub orphaned in Alaska lands at NY zoo
Polar bear cub orphaned in Alaska lands at NY zoo BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A polar bear cub that was
Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos
Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have recovered stem
Regulators: Water leak at SC nuclear plant
Regulators: Water leak at SC nuclear plant LAKE WYLIE, S.C. (AP) — Federal regulators say more
OJ Simpson testifies in bid to win freedom
OJ Simpson testifies in bid to win freedom LAS VEGAS (AP) — O.J. Simpson has begun testifying in
Texas man convicted in drowning deaths of 2 sons
Texas man convicted in drowning deaths of 2 sons DALLAS (AP) — A jury took less than 10 minutes
BREAKING NEWS: 2 suspects killed in shootout with Columbus cops
2 suspects killed in shootout with Columbus cops
NYC’s Columbia seeks to alter whites-only bequest
NYC’s Columbia seeks to alter whites-only bequest NEW YORK (AP) — Columbia University is seeking
Wisconsin wildfire consumes 8,700 acres
Wisconsin wildfire consumes 8,700 acres TOWN OF GORDON, Wis. (AP) — A smoky wildfire in
Youngstown man claims hookers gave him drugs
Youngstown man claims hookers gave him drugs austintown Austintown police arrested Erick
Former deputy’s condition is upgraded
Former deputy’s condition is upgraded HILLSVILLE, Pa. -- The condition of a former Mahoning
Lawyer: NJ dad of boy who shot pal is cooperating
Lawyer: NJ dad of boy who shot pal is cooperating TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — The lawyer for a New
Lordstown public affairs board reschedules meeting
Lordstown public affairs board reschedules meeting
Court denies asylum to German home-schoolers
Court denies asylum to German home-schoolers NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has
Candlelight vigil at YSU in memory of Brandy Stevens-Rosine is Friday
Candlelight vigil at YSU in memory of Brandy Stevens-Rosine is Friday
Arias back in court as jury ponders death option
Arias back in court as jury ponders death option PHOENIX (AP) — Jodi Arias heads back to court
Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case
Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers say they’re outraged
Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party
Justice investigating IRS targeting of tea party WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department is
Set your watch for a clock show Saturday in Kirtland, Ohio
Clock show set Saturday in Kirtland, Ohio
Sheriff’s deputy charged with drunk driving
Sheriff’s deputy charged with drunk driving YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department
No smoke detectors found after fire kills 6
No smoke detectors found after fire kills 6 POTTSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Code enforcement officials in
School sets friendship bracelet record
School sets friendship bracelet record SWEET VALLEY, Pa. (AP) — Students and staff at a
Lawsuit filed in Ohio classroom brawl
Lawsuit filed in Ohio classroom brawl CINCINNATI (AP) — A woman facing misdemeanor charges for
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd., Boardman, will serve a free community
Committee correction
Committee correction Among those planning the Teddy Bear Golf Classic on Friday are Elio
Warriors Inc. mentors youth and builds community
The faith-based organization engages youth through recreational activities to develop life skills.
Niles edges Canfield in sectional final baseball game
Tyler Wiery threw a shutout and Ian Hilamn doubled in the game’s only run.
Some Youngstown school principals to be in new posts next year
The moves are part of the district’s revitalization plan
New downtown bar to be like a ‘street festival’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN When Warehouse 50 opens next month in the site
Austintown house blast prompts talk about vacant home safety
With the unfortunate increase in foreclosures and a very active housing market, vacant homes are on many streets.
Warren JFK tennis team on a roll
JFK begins Division III sectional play today, with singles at Boardman High School and doubles at Mill Creek Park.
Youngstown council considering citywide park plan
The plan would examine the park department’s 45 properties
Fitch sweeps AAC American team championships
The Falcons’ boys and girls each won 10 of the 17 events.
Youngstown prepares to hire a firm to provide planning services
The city has been without a planner for more than four years
Familiar issues cost Penguins in home-finale loss
YSU will close out the regular season at Valparaiso this weekend.
SPORTS DIGEST || Former area swimmer Tyler King stands out at Masters
Former area swimmer stands out at Masters Former Warren Harding and Ohio State swimmer Tyler King
Mahoning children services loses staff, struggles financially
The Mahoning County Children Services Board accepted two retirements and five resignations.
Body found in burning car in Lordstown
Because of the extent of the burns it’s unknown if the deceased is a man or a woman
Former deputy Lupo not examined by coroner
There were media reports Tuesday that Lupo was still alive but police had not issued a correction to Monday’s news release which stated he had died.
YSU Foundation allocates additional scholarship funds
YSU Foundation scholarship funds jump 33 percent
Teens testify in heroin OD trial
Alexis Hugel of Girard cries on the witness stand Tuesday while testifying about the events of April 6, 2012, the day her best friend, Christine Sheesley, overdosed on heroin.
Pirates top Brewers in 12th
Andrew McCutchen homered leading off the bottom of the 12th inning to lift Pittsburgh.
Phillies rough up Kazmir, Indians
John Mayberry Jr. had three hits and three RBIs, including a go-ahead two-run double for the Phillies.
An attack on civil liberties is an attack on American ideals
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore McClatchy-Tribune Let’s not allow the tragic bombings in Boston to become an
Forgetting Watergate’s lesson
Opinion: “He has, acting personally and through his subordinates and agents, endeavored to ... cause, in
Stambaugh Chorus to mark 60th anniversary
Stambaugh Chorus will mark its 60th anniversary with a concert Sunday that will feature “The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace.” The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band will accompany the chorus.
Birthdays
Birthdays Counterculture icon Wavy Gravy is 77. Singer Trini Lopez is 76. Singer Lenny Welch is
Train, Sheryl Crow to play Canfield Fair
Concerts by Train on Sept. 1, and Sheryl Crow and Gary Allen on Sept. 2 will be the main grandstand headliners at the Canfield Fair this summer. Tickets will go on sale June 10 at canfieldfair.com.
Pa. deserves part of the blame in abortion doctor’s butchery
Opinion: Philadelphi Inquirer: Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty of the very savagery that legalized
IRS’ mirror-image scandal
Opinion: WASHINGTON Sputtering adjectives — outrageous, appalling, intolerable — can scarcely do justice to
The 5
After nine seasons, NBC’s “The Office” will say goodbye Thursday with a 75-minute final episode at 9
Chain-saw tree sculpture to depict Trumbull town history
Folks can watch the trunk of a 300-year-old oak tree be turned into a work of this weekend and next at End of the Commons General Store.
Home Savings foundation makes contribution to YSU
One $5,000 check is for YSU’s Summer Bridge Program for first-year students.
The Akron report
The Akron report The Akron Burger Guyz have their sights set on a University of Akron hot spot.
Oil boom transforming global market
Associated Press NEW YORK The surge in oil production in the U.S. and Canada and shrinking oil
On a roll, Marino's enjoys success
Marino's owner makes diners feel like her Italian family
New Honda plant
New Honda plant CINCINNATI The new version of Honda’s Acura NSX sports car will be produced
A rollicking trek ‘Into Darkness’
By Colin Covert McClatchy-Tribune The warp drives on the USS Enterprise are, as usual, on the
Let Exterran serve as model for accelerated Valley growth
Editorial: The official opening of Exterran Energy Solutions’ $13 million 65,000-square-foot advanced
Happy hour ideas
Happy hour ideas Happy Hour. A time of day renowned the world over for relaxing just before dinner
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 6 p.m., board room, junior high
newsmakers
newsmakers Bill Hader to exit ‘SNL’ after 8 seasons NEW YORK Bill Hader is leaving “Saturday
Next up
Next up Sig Dish reviewers Mark Smesko and Mike Vallas have their sights set on something special
Chardonnay for all!
Chardonnay for all! A recent tasting of 17 Chardonnays leaves Drinks Columnist Brian Fry
Poland Twp., school district to hire resource officer
Township police Chief Brian Goodin said he has sent the application to the federal Department of Justice for an officer to be placed in the district’s buildings.
Triple threat
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama seemed to lose control of his second-term
Learn how to help your neighbors
Opinion: Learn how to help your neighbors At the Mahoning-Youngs- town Community Action Partnership, we
Napravnik hopes to win at Pimlico
Associated Press BALTIMORE Rosie Napravnik’s motivation for winning the Preakness has little to
Pacers one win from first East finals since ’04
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS George Hill scored 26 points and Paul George added 18 points and
US diplomat ordered to leave Russia in spy case
Associated Press MOSCOW A U.S. diplomat was ordered Tuesday to leave the country after the
Abortion doctor gets life in prison
Abortion doctor gets life in prison PHILADELPHIA A Philadelphia abortion doctor convicted of
Governor to speak at Chardon’s graduation
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich plans to deliver the commencement address at the high
Justice Department to investigate IRS’ targeting of groups
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Justice Department is investigating the Internal Revenue Service
Boardman residents, fire department honored for life-saving efforts
State recognizes Boardman residents, firefighters
METRO DIGEST || Deputy OVI charge
Deputy OVI charge CANFIELD Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene has placed Deputy Kenneth J.
Penguins use power play to top Senators in Game 1
Paul Martin and Chris Kunitz scored power-play goals and Pascal Dupuis added his sixth goal of the playoffs.
Holder defends seizure of AP’s phone records
Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Eric Holder on Tuesday defended the Justice
METRO DIGEST || 2 in court on teen's murder
2 appear in court YOUNGSTOWN Zaryl G. Bush and Shain Widdersheim, charged in the death of 14
Stock market back into record territory
The stock market marched back into record territory Tuesday as investors seized on the latest encouraging news about the economy. This time, it was a report on the health of small businesses.
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