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Warren man charged with embezzling union funds
Brian R. Wilson, 39, of Warren, has been charged with embezzling $10,500 from American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 2804 while serving as the union’s secretary-treasurer.
East Side bar closed, headed for demolition
Jitso’s Place, an East Side bar declared a nuisance by a court magistrate, is permanently closed and likely will be demolished.
Youngstown students seek annual 'Nonviolence Week'
Ten city high school students want the Youngstown school board to declare an annual “Nonviolence Week” each October.
State BOE to appeal Coitsville ruling
The Ohio State Board of Education will appeal a Franklin County Common Pleas Court ruling that would allow Coitsville Township to break away from the Youngstown City School District.
Juvenile shot after gunman confronts gathering on street
A juvenile was in critical condition Tuesday night in St. Elizabeth Health Center after being shot multiple times during an altercation just before 7 p.m. in front of 46 N. Lakeview Ave. on the city’s West Side.
Mathews BOE eyeing another bond issue
Mathews Board of Education is considering another bond issue to finance a new school building, despite overwhelming voter rejection of an issue for a kindergarten-through-12th-grade structure last November.
YSU’s Healey, Marzek selected in baseball draft
Youngstown State senior Jacke Healey was selected by the Houston Astros in the Major League Baseball
Mahoning to cut at least 37 voting precincts
The Mahoning County Board of Elections will eliminate at least 37 precincts by the November election
First Place Bank starts rehab on Canfield home once called 'deplorable'
First Place Bank starts rehab on Canfield home
Judge tosses suit against officer in jail shooting
Judge tosses suit against officer in jail shooting
Line drive fractures girl's skull during Dodger batting practice
Line-drive fractures girl's skull during Dodger batting practice
GM to keep 900 more dealerships than planned
DETROIT (AP) — About 900 General Motors dealerships that the company had planned to cut loose appear
Man who posed as Texas student faces 6 felonies
ODESSA, Texas (AP) — A 22-year-old man accused of posing as a West Texas high school basketball star
Third person in Lloyd McCoy Jr. shooting death gets one year, released from custody
Third person in Lloyd McCoy Jr. sentenced
Ohio Supreme Court: Trafficking charge applies without drugs
Ohio Supreme Court: Trafficking charge applies without drugs
Video appears to show tot boozing at Phillies game
Video appears to show tot boozing at Phillies game
Judge denies Ohio librarian's discrimination claim
Judge denies Ohio librarian's discrimination claim
Cafaro sentencing today
John J. Cafaro, retired Cafaro Co. vice president, is to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kathleen O’Malley at 12:30 p.m. today.
Shrimp farmer shut down on East Side
Magistrate Dominic DeLaurentis has denied Ronald S. Eiselstein’s request for a preliminary injunction to keep the city from interfering with Eiselstein’s shrimp farm on the city’s East Side.
Rep. Wilson pushing fiscal restraint
U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson said he wants Congress to pass legislation that would put the country back on a path of fiscal responsibility.
St. E's contract talks stalled over health care costs
Contract negotiations between St. Elizabeth Health Center and Teamsters Local 377, which represents 708 service and maintenance employees at the Youngstown hospital, are stalled over health benefits.
REUNIONS | Former classmates plan to meet
The 88th annual Isaac Anderson and Lydia Warner reunion will be June 26 in the Memorial Shelter at
GM retirees to meet
GM retirees to meet AUSTINTOWN General Motors Lordstown Salaried Retirees Club will meet for
'Alice in Wonderland' tea, garden tour set
‘Alice in Wonderland’ tea, garden tour set COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Women’s Club will sponsor
HELOISE: Wasted food bothers widow
Dear Heloise: When my husband passed away unexpectedly, people brought me enough food to feed two
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Cousins deserve to know situation
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have two cousins, a brother and sister related to
New Columbiana County property taxes to be revealed this fall
Property owners in Columbiana County will get a glimpse of their new property taxes later this year.
Former Salem man convicted of murder, conspiracy in Calif.
A man who led a quiet life in Salem is facing decades in prison for murder and conspiracy in California.
South Range team win national competition
Do you know the type of reactions that decompose hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen?
Law change would speed cleanup of nuisance in townships
Lawmakers have finalized a law change that would allow townships to clean up repeat nuisance properties more quickly but not before adding a number of provisions, including one honoring bullfrogs and spotted salamanders.
Mooney grad is named at Sebring
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com SEBRING Over a 16-year period, Steve Beshara’s basketball
Teamsters labor talks hit snag at St. E’s
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Contract negotiations between St. Elizabeth
YSU celebrates job done well
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prospective students, visitors and others will be
Napolitan buoyed by new sponsor
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Something coveted just fell into
Tribe gets lefty in first round
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians got the guy they wanted all along. Needing a
Federal judge to sentence Cafaro today
John J. Cafaro, retired Cafaro Co. vice president, is to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Kathleen O’Malley at 12:30 p.m. today.
Academic team wins US tourney
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com north lima Do you know the type of reactions that
Lakers faced with trying to regain home-court edge
Associated Press BOSTON Chin resting in his hand, mouth barely moving as he spoke, Kobe Bryant
Stampede is a wake-up call at World Cup
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG No one was killed. Most of the injuries were minor. Yet a stampede
Recovery plan may strike teacher rights
Youngstown city schools teachers could lose their seniority rights on classroom assignments under terms of a proposed academic-recovery plan for the district.
YSU women sign PG from Reading
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com Youngstown Elizabeth Hornberger, a point guard from Reading,
Funding for pool opening awaits OK from state
A nonprofit organization wants to use federal stimulus funds to pay to open the city-owned North Side Pool and for Youngstown’s summer youth recreation programs.
Wilson targets national spending
Staff report LISBON U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson said he wants Congress to pass legislation that
Provisions added to Ohio’s nuisance bill
Lawmakers have finalized a law change that would allow townships to clean up repeat nuisance properties more quickly but not before adding a number of provisions, including one honoring bullfrogs and spotted salamanders.
Lifting spirits
Assisted by her trainer, Brian Raneri, Chelsi Figley prepares to complete a bench press. The 27-year-old East Palestine resident, who has spina bifida, will compete in the Paralympic games in Malaysia later this year.
Afghan attacks kill eight from US
Associated Press KABUL Ten NATO service members, seven of them American, were killed in separate
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, clothing giveaway, 9
Sheriff’s deputies should extend wage concessions
Editorial: During the campaign for the renewal of the half-percent sales tax in the May primary election,
Israeli blockade untenable
Opinion: What do you do when an ally keeps digging itself into a hole — and is pulling you in with it? I’m
Justin Rose misses US Open
Associated Press COLUMBUS Justin Rose now has plenty of time to celebrate his big win at the
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District trustees, 7 p.m., Poland Township Government
Warriors Inc. offers social and economic programs
Bike club: This club educates youths on safe bicycle riding and prepares them physically to ride
Joey Logano growing up fast
Associated Press Joey Logano made it clear on pit road at Pocono that he’s sick and tired of being
Watch that salt
Editorial: The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, N.Y.: One week after the federal Institute of Medicine issued a
Don’t regulate the Internet
Opinion: By Phil Kerpen McClatchy-Tribune In its effort to impose heavy-handed regulations on the
Titan owns Denman Tire
Titan owns Denman Tire youngstown Titan Tire has completed its purchase of Denman Tire. The
U.S. needs immigrant labor
Opinion: By Winifred Chin McClatchy-Tribune Arizona’s new immigration law is reminiscent of the Chinese
China is enabling N. Korea
Opinion: Over the last several years, China has given North Korean government officials jewels and precious
NE Ohio is ready to make materials, Ryan says
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The United States is on the brink of a green-
Ohio plans assault on gypsy moths
Associated Press REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio Ohio is about to start an aerial assault on destructive
Library program
Library program YOUNGSTOWN “Using Newspapers in Genealogy Research” is the theme of a program
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 8, the 159th day of 2010. There are 206 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Flyers need 1 more rally
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA His Flyers were dominated from the faceoff to the closing seconds.
Farmer’s request is denied
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Magistrate Dominic DeLaurentis has denied
Columbiana Co. officials prepare new property taxes
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Property owners in Columbiana County will get a
Obama vows fast Ohio aid
Associated Press COLUMBUS President Barack Obama is promising a quick turnaround to requests
Defense biggest worry for US
Associated Press PRETORIA, S. Africa Instead of worrying where the goals are going to come from,
Israel responds to Gaza’s threats
Opinion: Israel responds to Gaza’s threats The recent shipboard riot on a Gaza-bound flotilla and its
Jewel: Country act isn’t a fake
McClatchy-Tribune News Service Singer-songwriter Jewel went country a few years ago, and she’s
Sheen to plead guilty in assault case
Associated Press DENVER Charlie Sheen has agreed to plead guilty to a misdemeanor assault charge
Cavs-Izzo talks heat up
Associated Press Tom Izzo has another suitor. Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis told
Entertainment series sells out the season
Entertainment series sells out the season WARREN Warren Civic Music Association’s 2010-11 season
Tiger still working on ‘rep’
By Bill Livingston The Cleveland Plain Dealer DUBLIN Wounded in more than reputation this
Best Bets on TV Tonight
“Kathy Griffin Does the Bible Belt” (10 p.m., Bravo): “Kathy Griffin Does the Bible Belt” is a new
Thinner, clearer iPhone rings in June 24
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The next iPhone comes out June 24 and will have a higher-
Astro, Roth win in ‘B’ challenge
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com Kyle Allen and Kolin Stanley pitched Astro Falcons past J&A
Jaden Smith gets kicks in ‘Karate Kid’
McClatchy-Tribune News Service “The kid” won’t turn 12 until July. But he’s his old man’s son.
Damage fears mount
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The cap on the blown-out well in the Gulf is capturing a half-
Weekend box-office revenues for movies playing in theaters in the United States and Canada,
Weekend box-office revenues for movies playing in theaters in the United States and Canada,
Surgery for back pain often is unnecessary
Associated Press WASHINGTON Even though only a fraction of people with back pain are good
No charges likely in Packer’s assault case
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Police don’t plan to recommend pressing charges against a Green Bay
YSU football has clinic for women on Friday
YSU football has clinic for women on Friday Youngstown The Youngstown State football coaching
Parks board honors Nunziato
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Boardman The guest of honor turned the tables and thanked
Canfield and Austintown police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard J. Rogers Jr., 25, of 8243 Glenwood Ave.
21 HD TVs for viewing in new sports restaurant
Staff report liberty All Starz Sports Grille, located in the Quality Inn and Suites, 4055
Dice-K extends his scoreless streak
Associated Press CLEVELAND Daisuke Matsuzaka pitched eight shutout innings and pushed his
Reporter Thomas retires amid uproar
Associated Press WASHINGTON Helen Thomas, the opinionated White House correspondent who used
Cubs’ Silva beats Bucs to improve to 8-0
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Carlos Silva’s stomach gave out early, and he lost his game legs
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