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Powerful congressman to speak at annual Dem dinner
U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, will be keynote speaker at the Mahoning County Democratic Party’s chairman’s dinner.
More discipline expected in YPD case involving paraplegic
Police Chief Jimmy Hughes said two more officers face possible disciplinary action in connection with a suspected Feb. 27 assault on a paraplegic by a police officer.
New oil spill total is bad news for BP, wildlife
GRAND ISLE, La. (AP)— The astonishing news that the oil leak at the bottom of the sea may be twice
Nurses file objection to creditors' plan for Forum
The Ohio Nurses Association has filed an objection to the stand-alone reorganization plan for Forum Health proposed recently by the bankrupt health care system’s major secured creditors.
Future classmates strike new friendships
What better way is there to make new friends than through a competitive game of bowling. Fourth-
Rewarded for granting wishes
Poland North Elementary School students were surprised and rewarded for their fundraising.
Dobbins’ students showcase the magic of science
Dobbins’ students packed their backpacks with black cloaks, top hats and magic wands for a day of
Mooney speech duo second at national competition
Cardinal Mooney High School speech team members Patrick Hobby and Carly Carano competed against more
Pajamas and pancakes at Dobbins
The halls of Dobbins Elementary were filled with the smell of freshly-cooked pancakes during Pajama
Celebrate Poland adds more festivities
Celebrate Poland is just two weeks away and there is plenty of entertainment lined up for the whole
Three cheers for the Bulldog Association
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM sbhakeem@vindy.com Have you ever wanted to participate in something, but
Union and Dobbins pen pals unite
Instead of sending e-mails and instant messages, third-graders from Dobbins and Union Elementary schools took a more traditional route to communicate with each other.
St. Luke students win Archie Griffin sportsmanship awards
Two athletes have been rewarded for being good sports. St. Luke School eighth-grade students
Boardman resident ordained as deacon
Christopher Zeke Coughlin of Boardman was ordained as a transitional deacon by Bishop Mark
Boardman library offers family events
Boardman Library held its weekly Family Story time June 2 for the whole family. The children
Staff beats students in Market Street kickball game
Kickball isn’t just a game for kids — adults can play, too.
Hood earns All-Ohio honors at state
Boardman senior Valerie Hood earned All-Ohio honors in the shot put and discus at the state track
Boardman seniors make one final splash
Boardman High seniors made one final splash June 3. Not in the classroom, but in the pool. Seniors
Boardman jazz bands present spring concert
The jazz bands at Boardman High School performed June 4 to an almost sold-out crowd. Jazz I
Events planned for McGuffey Centre anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN – The McGuffey Centre’s been around for 70 years and that calls for a celebration – or
Teddy Bear motorcycle fundraising event Sunday in Boardman
Teddy Bear motorcycle fundraising event Sunday in Boardman
Lisbon man charged in 4-car accident in Austintown
Lisbon man charged in 4-car accident in Austintown
Orders being accepted for Angel Food Blessings
Crossroads Church is taking orders for Angel Food Blessings in a Box
CLUB CALENDAR | Local organizations plan meetings
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard Golden Eagles will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Girard Free Library, 105
Yo-Mah-O chapter names ‘2010 Member of the Year’
Yo-Mah-O chapter names ‘2010 Member of the Year’ YOUNGSTOWN Yo-Mah-O-Chapter of the
HELOISE: Tips help maintain healthy lawns
Dear Readers: How does your lawn look? Here are some helpful hints for maintaining a healthy lawn.
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: ‘James’ isn’t fully committed to her
By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR Dear Annie: I am 60 and have been in a relationship with “James”
South High School reunion will bring alumni together
YOUNGSTOWN South High School Alumni Association will have its 36th annual alumni reunion June 25
Nolan Cubellis takes charge of Girard basketball
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Girard Nolan Cubellis admitted he didn’t contribute a lot of
New car sales in Valley build momentum
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown Mahoning Valley auto dealers saw new-car sales
Fleas, mice & snakes? Union leader assails conditions at Oakhill
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Leaders of unions representing Mahoning
Gora’s six-hitter leads Wharmby
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com STRUTHERS JW Gora tossed a six-hitter, shutting out Wharmby over
Cavaliers court Izzo, but keep Scott close
Associated Press CLEVELAND Tom Izzo has flirted with the NBA before. He may finally be ready to
Valley boy, 5, to lobby in D.C. for health care
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com BOARDMAN Mikey Howard is not your typical 5-year-old
OHSAA doesn’t vote on site for football
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio High School Athletic Association did not award
Are you ready for some futbol?
United States and England — who both have high hopes for this tournament — meet Saturday
Citing conduct, Hughes fires 2 officers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police Chief Jimmy Hughes has fired two
Chaney ’10 grads told to focus on the positive
By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mallory Kimble said she’s learned a “valuable life
Branyan’s two-out hit rallies Indians to win
Associated Press CLEVELAND Russell Branyan hit a two-out, two-run single in the ninth inning
Y-town/Mah library to seek new levy
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
City plans to act on Paramount, Erie Terminal
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city plans to apply for about $500,000 in
What's next for Forum?
A $69.8M purchase offer for Forum Health from the Nashville-based Ardent Health Services has produced excitement for many, disappointment for some.
Campbell salutatorian: Difficulties made result rewarding
Staff report campbell Angello Astorga didn’t have an easy four-year journey toward the podium
Colorado heads to Pac-10 for 2012
Associated Press denver The college sports landscape began a much-anticipated shift Thursday
Austintown community briefs
Virtual school honors graduate Austintown resident James Loveland was a member of the class of
Poland community briefs
Raise funds with bread The Easter Seals Baker of the Day event will take place at the Great
Jackie Chan hits hard in ‘Karate Kid’
By Robert W. BUTLER Kansas City Star Jackie Chan, Oscar nominee? Not as farfetched as you
BIRTHS
BIRTHS Forum Health Northside Medical Center Shaun and Joanna Fenneken, Girard, girl, June 9.
Canfield community briefs
Raise funds with bread The Easter Seals Baker of the Day event will take place at the Great
Blast kills 40 at Afghan wedding
Blast kills 40 at Afghan wedding NADAHAN VILLAGE, Afghanistan Body parts in trees. Mud walls
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2010. There are 203 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Film triggers censorship debate
Associated Press TOKYO Controversy over “The Cove,” an Oscar-winning documentary about the
USC hit hard with NCAA sanctions
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The NCAA threw the book at storied Southern California on Thursday
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: vSt. Joseph the Provider parish festival: Church festival season is
Ardent oversees growth at its hospitals in Okla., NM
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com youngstown The hospital operator that has agreed to purchase
Hypothermic patient case settled
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has settled a lawsuit
Singing talent competition at MetroPlex
Staff report LIBERTY A singing competition will begin next week at the MetroPlex Hotel, with a
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert P. Antal, 62, of North Jackson and Josephine
Parties take easy way out
Opinion: The Ohio Democratic Party apparently believes it’s best for everyone to think alike and say the same
Riverside picnic party planned
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning River Consortium Board is sponsoring a 31-mile riverside
Go & Do || Things to see around the Valley
today Dances Eddie & the Edsels, 8 p.m., Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St, Girard; 330-545-8995.
Rescuing oiled birds: Poignant but futile?
Associated Press FORT JACKSON, La. Inside a warehouse-turned-refugee encampment for animals
Hess wins E-Mods at Sharon
STAFF REPORT sports@vindy.com HARTFORD Tuesday night at Sharon Speedway brought together All
Army acknowledges mix-up at Arlington
Associated Press WASHINGTON An Army investigation has found that potentially hundreds of remains
City awards contract for YS&T razing
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The low bid of $72,000 to demolish the former
Mahoning Republicans cited for illegal alcohol purchase
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Republican Party “illegally” spent $60 on alcoholic
GM: ‘Chevy’ still OK
Associated Press DETROIT Relax, Chevrolet fanatics. Turns out you can take your “Chevy to the
2 Trumbull men appointed to port authority
Staff report WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners have appointed two men to fill the
Obama meets with families
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Thursday consoled relatives of the 11
Oil spill may be double original estimate, team says
Associated Press HOUSTON Researchers studying the flow of oil from the blown-out well at the
Yeley hopes to make a splash again in Cup
Associated Press LONG POND, Pa. JJ Yeley thought he’d be back before now. When Yeley was
Oakhill was a good deal for the county from the beginning
Opinion: Oakhill was a good deal for the county from the beginning I’m writing this letter about the
Ceremony to honor heroes of War on Terror
Staff report SLIPPERY ROCK, PA. The fifth annual Western Pennsylvania Families of Fallen Heroes
First flight is a step forward
Opinion: First flight is a step forward Kansas City Star: It was a nearly flawless initial flight: The
Dems Betras, Aey decide to put aside differences
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Democratic Chairman David
Engineering students connect across airwaves
Students in the X-treme Engineering Technology program at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Mosquito Lake support group plans social, breakfast, show show
Staff report CORTLAND The newly formed Friends of Mosquito Lake State Park Campgrounds is
Urso’s blood test, admission of guilt allowed, judge says
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The judge presiding over the felony drunken- driving case
Free to be sentenced
Free to be sentenced CLEVELAND Louie B. Free of Boardman, a self-employed radio talk show host
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ardent HEALTH SERVICES’ offer to buy Forum
Rescue launched for girl on solo world sail
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A 16-year-old Southern California girl attempting a solo sail
Conference chaos
Nebraska’s expected move to Big Ten could trigger an avalanche of change Associated Press KANSAS
Police: Hubbard Twp. man grew marijuana at home
Staff report hubbard A Hubbard Township man faces multiple drug charges that township police
Edwards wants a win at MIS
By Jim Pedley Special to the Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service Carl Edwards will not just be
Two injured in Youngstown drive-by
youngstown Two people were hurt in a drive-by shooting at the Plaza View apartments on McGuffey
Nationals defeat Bucs for 1st sweep
Associated Press WASHINGTON Adam Dunn homered for the third straight game, Livan Hernandez made
Steelers to work 2 QBs in camp
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback going into training
Fitch Interact Club sponsors food drive
By SHAIYLA HAKEEM shakeem@vindy.com Fitch High students collected hundreds upon hundreds of non-
Israel-Gaza debate is surreal
Opinion: When Israel boarded another ship bound for Gaza last weekend and escorted it to an Israeli port
Where have fathers gone?
Opinion: By Charles A. DONOVAN Heritage Foundation Over the past few months the District of Columbia has
East High speaker: ‘Follow your passion’
“Follow your passion,” Sheree Allen advised East High Schools’ graduating seniors.
A laudable vote
Opinion: By Kathi Wolfe McClatchy-Tribune I applaud Congress’s recent historic votes to repeal “don’t
Celtics draw even
NBA Finals now a best-of-3 with series tied at 2-2 Associated Press BOSTON The Boston Celtics
It felt good not to be at the top of the economic stress list
Editorial: It was nice for a change to see a story that listed 20 — yes, 20 — of the most economically stressed
Blackhawks, Chicago bask in NHL title glory
Associated Press CHICAGO From the first day of training camp nine months ago, the Chicago
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.00 .27 Avalon
Middle school students win recycling award
By ELISE FRANCO efranco@vindy.com Students at Canfield Middle School have doubled the fund for a
Twirlers earn spots on high school, college squads
Northern Strut twirling teams marked their 15th season by sending several members off with
Art contest features recycled materials
Creating art out of recycled materials has been occurring for years, but the emphasis on “greening”
Tolich, Lawrence earn Federal League honors
Two Fitch track and field athletes received Federal League Athlete of the Year honors. For the
Austintown Rotary welcomes new member
The Rotary Club of Austintown welcomed Cecilia Ragozzino into membership May 24 at an induction
Canfield scholars honored at senior assembly
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School honored the class of 2010 at its annual
American Legion celebrates Poland
The Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 will conduct its ninth annual flag
Donation adds more parking at McCune Park
Parking at the ball fields just got a little easier. La Farge North America of Warren donated
Hilltoppers zig and zag through field day
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com First-, second- and third-graders at Hilltop Elementary
Camp Woodside serves free lunch this summer
Camp Woodside is the new name for the 2-year-old Summer Lunch Program the Greater Asutintown
Austintown sports briefs
Mill Creek hosts golf tournament Mill Creek Golf Course will host its People for MetroParks
Watson students display art this summer
Jennifer Houston, art teacher at Watson Elementary School in Austintown, entered two of her students
Preschoolers celebrate end of school year
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The students at the Canfield United Methodist Church
Canfield sports briefs
Junior golfer second Mill Creek event Canfield’s Whitney Graff shot a 37 to finish second in the
Students win recycling placemat contest
Eight students out of 1,822 entries from area Mahoning County public, private, and parochial schools
Twirlers earn spots on high school, college squads
Northern Strut twirling teams marked their 15th season by sending several members off with
Dublin Grange of Canfield honors local farmer with award
Local fruit and vegetable farmer John Huffman, from Greenford, was honored by Dublin Grange of
Girl Scouts garden for a good cause
Girl Scout troop 673 of Canfield has volunteered to help build and tend the “Forget Me Not” garden
Preschoolers experience farm life
The Poland Weekday Preschool visited the Canfield Educational Farm May 14. The children visited,
Twirlers earn spots on high school, college squads
Northern Strut twirling teams marked their 15th season by sending several members off with
Poland sports briefs
Poland junior golfer wins Mill Creek event Poland’s Maria Mancini shot a 1-over 36 to win the
Students win recycling placemat contest
Eight students out of 1,822 entries from area Mahoning County public, private, and parochial schools
Summer program for young actors
The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will hold a summer series of classes, June 21-25 for area
Boardman Police Blotter
June 4 Theft: A $500 laptop computer was taken from an apartment in the 1900 block of Wolosyn
Student’s passion extends beyond classroom
One Mahoning County Career and Technical Center student extends love of career into volunteer work.
Fitch senior earns full ride to Ohio State
Fitch High School senior Eric Crawford is the recipient of the Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship and
Students win recycling placemat contest
Eight students out of 1,822 entries from area Mahoning County public, private, and parochial schools
YMCA offering camps for children
The D.D. & Velma Davis Family YMCA is helping parents keep kids entertained and active this summer
Art contest features recycled materials
Creating art out of recycled materials has been occurring for years, but the emphasis on “greening”
Austintown Police Blotter
May 22 Drug offense: Mylindsie Allison, 19, 23 Fairview, Campbell, was issued a summons on a
Carnival season gets under way in Valley
It’s that time of year again. A carousel, rock climbing wall and games galore are all a part of
Boardman sports briefs
Boardman junior golfer fifth at event Boardman’s Joe Fait finished at 6-over to tie for fifth in
Summer program for young actors
The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre will hold a summer series of classes, June 21-25 for area
Stadium Drive fourth-graders graduate
Graduating from elementary school is an important academic achievement in Boardman. Stadium Drive
Stadium Drive fourth-graders graduate
Graduating from elementary school is an important academic achievement in Boardman. Stadium Drive
Art contest features recycled materials
Creating art out of recycled materials has been occurring for years, but the emphasis on “greening”
Still dealing
Most card clubs focus primarily on playing cards. This group focuses on maintaining a bond that has taken 50 years to establish.
Students win recycling placemat contest
Eight students out of 1,822 entries from area Mahoning County public, private, and parochial schools
Group to showcase what’s best about Boardman
Keeping a positive attitude and creating a new spirit of cooperation in Boardman Township just got a
Patent pending
There may be a few more patent requests this year at the United States Patent and Trademark Office — and a few might come from students in Canfield, Ohio.
Twirlers earn spots on high school, college squads
Northern Strut twirling teams marked their 15th season by sending several members off with
A piece of Poland history is for sale
The property that houses Poland’s Old Stone Tavern Antiques is for sale as of June 6. Built in
Boardman community briefs
Raise funds with bread The Easter Seals Baker of the Day event will take place at the Great
Youth program needs your vote
Help develop character and morale with one simple vote. The Bridge of Hope Church has entered its
Recycled art contest
Creating art out of recycled materials has been occurring for years, but the emphasis on “greening”
Dublin Grange of Canfield honors local farmer
Local fruit and vegetable farmer John Huffman, from Greenford, was honored by Dublin Grange of
Girl Scouts garden for a good cause
Girl Scout troop 673 of Canfield has volunteered to help build and tend the “Forget Me Not” garden
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