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Butler man drowns today in Slippery Rock Creek
Pennsylvania State Police reported Mazzarney Kiyham Sanford, 22, of Butler, Pa., drowned at about 6:20 p.m. Wednesday in Slippery Rick Creek, about 300 yards below Kennedy Mills Bridge. He was swimming with friends.
Hundreds attend rally aimed to start anti-violence movement for youth
A mix of message and music promoted the “Love and Protect Our Children” movement during an anti-violence rally Wednesday night at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St.
Austintown schools receive top award, but board member lashes out
Austintown schools have been awarded an “Excellence with Distinction” rating by the Ohio Department of Education.
Animal Welfare League to have groundbreaking ceremony
The $4.5 million building project is at the former ThunderPlex on Youngstown-Kingsville Road in
Arrest in Beaver Township third in month for prostitution
Arrest in Beaver Township third in month for prostitution Arrest in Beaver Township third in month
Mathews advances; Canfield falls
The Mustangs beat Cuyahoga Heights, 1-0, while the Cardinals fall to Navarre Fairlesss, 6-2.
Vindy champ Max Lee fails to advance in national spelling bee
Vindy champ Max Lee fails to advance in national spelling bee oxon hill, md. Max Lee missed
Grandma finds gun on seat of Disney World ride, owner pleads ignorance
A Walt Disney World patron on a ride with her grandson found a loaded gun on her seat.
Like your health-care policy? You may be losing it
Like your health-care policy? You may be losing it
Ohio court rejects use of wildlife worker answers
Ohio court rejects used of wildlife worker answers
Vindy speller makes it through 1st round of national spelling bee
Vindy speller makes it through 1st round of national spelling bee
Judge gives Ohio city OK to close troubled nightclub
Judge gives Ohio city OK to close troubled nightclub
West Branch school board has work session Thursday
West Branch school board has work session Thursday
Farmer's markets start in Youngstown, Warren next month
Farmers’ markets are planned for St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown and on Courthouse Square in downtown Warren.
4 Youngstown police officers promoted
The police department promoted four officers Tuesday in a ceremony in city council chambers.
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Assoc. meeting Thursday
The Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association will have its monthly meeting Thursday at Faith Community Church, 1919 E. Midlothian Blvd.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
At Quench, burgers are baked, hunger slaked
A Boardman bar and grill has all you need to enjoy burgers, beers and ballgames.
Black Firefighters anniversary banquet Friday
The Youngstown Association of Black Professional Firefighters will host a 20th anniversary banquet 7 p.m. Friday at the Regency House, 3704 Mahoning Ave.
Man shot in South Side ambush
Police say a man drove himself to St. Elizabeth Health Center Tuesday afternoon after he was shot in both arms.
Liberty in Bloom works to beautify township
Liberty volunteers plant, maintain local flower beds
Six softball teams in regionals
Canfield, Mathews play today and the others are in action Thursday.
Youngstown fourth best for baby boomers
Cost of living, crime rates make Youngstown metro attractive for retirement
Halcon's test wells miss expectations
The company's results in Mercer and Venango County could signal what's ahead in Trumbull
Reds hand Tribe fifth loss in a row
The intrastate rivals headed to Cleveland for two more games. The Indians lead the all-time series 42-41.
Boston's aging Jagr set to face his old team
The speed and scoring touch that made Jagr one of the NHL’s best players are gone.
Second Harvest food bank sends truck of food to Oklahoma
Second Harvest Food Bank sends snacks and energy drinks to Oklahoma City
Jim Brown back with Browns
The Browns will formally reunite with the Hall of Fame running back at a news conference today.
Struthers considers drug tests for athletes
Struthers Board of Education to host forum on drug testing athletes in June
Steelers receivers moving forward
The departure of Pro Bowler Mike Wallace leaves Brown and Emmanuel Sanders as the longest tenured wideouts in Pittsburgh.
Austintown trustees approve joint paving program
Austintown trustees approved a joint paving program.
Walker’s 11th-inning homer lifts Pirates, 1-0
The game was scoreless until Walker — the brother-in-law of Tigers center fielder Don Kelly — homered off Jose Ortega (0-2).
Poland man arrested for dumping garbage on neighbor's property
A Poland man was arrested after police witnessed him dumping garbage on his 81-year-old neighbor's property.
Penn National to break ground Thursday for $125M racino
Groundbreaking is set for 1 p.m. Thursday for the Hollywood at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
Boardman girl battling chordoma
Marissa Salus learned recently that some neck pain and numbness and tingling in her hands was caused by chordoma, a rare cancer that occurs in the bones of the skull and spine. Friends have planned a dinner to assist her family in paying for delicate, specialized treament needed to fight the disease.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Guilford Lake Civic Association, 7 p.m., Guilford Ruritan Building, 33554 state
Fruits of summer
Fruits of summer There are a lot of fruit- infused beers in stores and bars these days. Drinks
Some like it hot
Some like it hot Or not. We’ll see what Rebecca Sloan thinks of the various levels of spices
Woefully low graduation rates in America must be reversed
Editorial: Thousands of high school seniors in the Mahoning Valley are proudly walking across stages this month
Confidence at 5-year high
Home prices are surging, job growth is strengthening and stocks are setting record highs. All of which explains why Americans are more hopeful about the economy than at any other point in five years.
Will Smith and his son, Jaden Smith, star in the new sci-fi thriller “After Earth,”
Will Smith and his son, Jaden Smith, star in the new sci-fi thriller “After Earth,” which opens in
Government delights in bullying Americans
Opinion: We have truly entered the world of ”Alice in Wonderland” when the CEO of a company that pays $16
Booksellers gather as industry plot thickens
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK After decades of decline, independent bookselling
Grace led actor to role in series
McClatchy Newspapers PASADENA, Calif. It’s not just a coincidence that actor Daniel Sunjata is
Inside the cozy rich Dems’ club
Opinion: By Dana Milbank Washington Post Call it the revenge of the 1 percent. President Obama bested
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.45 .14 Avalon
CORRECTION
CORRECTION In an item on page C2 in the Sunday Business section, the name of Matthew M. Ries was
Sizzling with savory and sweet
Sizzling with savory and sweet When savory meets sweet, it’s simply a perfect union — especially
newsmakers
newsmakers Broadway box office and attendance dip NEW YORK Broadway got two pieces of bad news
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jerry F. Lester II, 31, of 968 Cinnamon Drive,
Why the attack on food stamps?
Opinion: Why the attack on food stamps? Cleveland Plain Dealer: If it’s not broke, Congress shouldn’t try
oklahoma tornado Debris could create mile-high pile
Associated Press MOORE, Okla. Before residents of Moore can rebuild, they’ll have to deal with
Wal-Mart pleads guilty in hazardous-waste case
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will pay $81.6 million after pleading
birthdays
birthdays Actor Kevin Conway (“Gods and Generals”) is 71. Singer Gary Brooker of Procol Harum is
Will Smith joined by his kids in movie biz FAMILY FAME
By RYAN PEARSON AP Entertainment Writer TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, N.M. Will Smith has a new
Silent generation’s call to arms
Opinion: Silent generation’s call to arms We are called the silent generation, those of us born between
Shareholders approve two key stock offerings at Home Savings
Approval means the bank can continue raising $47.1 million
7 charged in $6 billion online money-laundering scheme
Associated Press NEW YORK Calling it perhaps the biggest money-laundering scheme in U.S.
Brookfield levy still winning, but automatic recount to be held
Brookfield Superintendent Tim Saxton said the apparent passage of the school district’s 4.85-mill additional, continuous levy at the May 7 primary election is a “shot in the arm” for the financially troubled district.
State Senate unveils biennial budget bill
The budget cuts taxes for small businesses as requested by the governor
Duncan eyes his fifth NBA title
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. Tim Duncan is so close to his first NBA championship in six long
Employer program on internships
Employer program on internships youngstown The Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education will
Md. train derailment
Md. train derailment ROSEDALE, Md. A CSX freight train crashed into a trash truck and derailed
YSU degrees earned
YSU degrees earned youngstown The Youngstown State Athletic Department announced that 30 former
Moms top earners in 40% of US families
Associated Press WASHINGTON A record number of American women are the sole or primary
NBA | News & notes
Suns hire Hornacek: One of the most popular Phoenix Suns players from the franchise’s past will
Obama, Christie praise federal storm response
Associated Press ASBURY PARK, N.J. President Barack Obama and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie
MATCHUPS
MATCHUPS Today: Divison II — Canfield (18-8) vs. Navarre Fairless (24-4), 5 p.m., Firestone
OSHA cites Quality Trailers with 15 violations
OSHA proposes $55,300 in fines to Salem trailer company
oddly enough
oddly enough Fugitive in attempted-murder case out of LA held in Colo. LOS ANGELES A man
IDs unavailable for 2 in fatal Berlin Center accident
The driver and passenger trapped in a rental truck died at the scene of the fiery collision with a tractor-trailer on state Route 534.
TOP 10 CITIES | Baby boomers
TOP 10 CITIES | Baby boomers The top 10 cities for baby boomers, according to lifegoesstrong.com:
Weekend incidents injure two women
Shakir A. Provitt is charged with aggravated burglary for purportedly breaking into his child’s mother’s home, hitting her in the back of the head.
mlb roundup | Tuesday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Mets 2, Yankees 1 NEW YORK David Wright and Lucas Duda hit RBI singles off Mariano
Warren man charged in Niles with weapons charges
Anthony Rivera, 32, of Eastland Avenue Southeast, Warren, was charged with improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and using weapons while intoxicated early Saturday.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Quintia Dothard and Alonzo Ezell, Youngstown, boy, May 27.
nhl roundup | Tuesday’s game
Kings 2, Sharks 1 LOS ANGELES Justin Williams scored two goals in the second period, and the
Ohio Attorney General issues opinion on donated sick-leave
Trumbull County commissioners have the authority to establish a sick-leave policy that would apply to other elected officials, such as the county engineer or sheriff.
Indiana outlasts Miami to tie series
LeBron James led the Heat with 24 points before fouling out with 56 seconds to go.
South Side ambush
South Side ambush YOUNGSTOWN Police say a man drove himself to St. Elizabeth Health Center on
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