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Cavs turn attention back to Byron Scott

On the eve of LeBron James’ exalted entrance into free agency, the Cleveland Cavaliers gave him


Man shot on Youngstown's East Side tonight

A man was shot on Youngstown’s East Side Wednesday night.


Giuriceo and Hazimihalis win fights in Pittsburgh

The Heinz Field VIP Tent treated two Mahoning Valley boxers very well on Wednesday evening.


Greenville extrusions plant to restart

A Cincinnati-based supplier of mechanical connectors has acquired a shuttered extrusions plant in Mercer County.


Fire at pallet shop

City firefighters were dispatched about 30 minutes ago to a blaze at a local pallet shop on Grant Street.


Scrappers nearly get no-hit, lose 3-0

One by one, the Mahoning Valley Scrappers came to bat on Wednesday night. One by one, they made


House passes massive financial overhaul bill

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly two years after a Wall Street meltdown left the economy reeling, the House on Wednesday passed a massive overhaul of financial regulations that would extend the government’s reach from storefront thrifts to the executive suites of Manhattan.


YSU football gets recruit from Warren Harding

After a three-year, 225-mile detour, Pat White discovered his college future was fewer than 20 miles


Cafaro foundation donates $100K to children's center

Flora Cafaro of the Cafaro Family Foundation presented at $100,000 check to the OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology in the historic McCrory’s Department Store on Central Square downtown.


Mahoning commissioners endorse plan to bring back laid-off deputies

Mahoning commissioners endorse plan


Pa. state police investigating shooting of 14-year-old boy

Pa. state police investigating shooting of 14-year-old boy


Terror chief defends targeting rebel US cleric

ASPEN, Colo.(AP) — National Counterterrorism Center director Mike Leiter says the targeting and


Aretha Franklin, Condoleeza Rice team up for Philly show

Aretha Franklin, Condoleeza Rice team up for Philly show


Hurricane Alex churns toward Texas, Mexican coasts

Hurricane Alex churns toward Mexico, Texas coasts


Pa. budget bill passes state Senate

Pa. budget bill passes state Senate


Judge delays trial in Ohio fire that killed 9

Judge delays trial in Ohio fire that kills 9


Canfield names Todd Muckleroy basketball coach

Canfield hires Todd Muckleroy as boys basketball coach


New YSU president ready to roll

It may not be on a sign outside her door just yet, but Cynthia E. Anderson said “Student Success


Ohioans not happy with president, Afghan war

COLUMBUS — Ohioans aren’t happy with Barack Obama’s work as president, U.S. military involvement in


Williams sisters out in doubles at Wimbledon

Williams sisters out in doubles at Wimbledon


Senate confirms Petraeus as Afghan war chief

Senate confirms Petraeus


Report: Ohio foreclosures offer best discounts

Report: Ohio foreclosures offer best discounts


Ohio man accused of locking woman in hot attic

Ohio man accused of locking woman in hot attic


Cedar Point water ride gets rolling

Cedar Point water ride gets rolling


Earthquake today in Mexico; see Todd Franko's blog below

There was an earthquake today in Mexico, see Todd Franko's blog below


Thursday blood drive at Hermitage church canceled

Thursday blood drive at Hermitage church canceled


Route 30 in Hanoverton to be restricted Thursday for road work

Route 30 road work in Hanoverton


Summer lunch program closed Monday

The Camp Woodside Summer Lunch Program at Woodside Elementary School, 4105 Elmwood Ave., will be closed Monday for the holiday and reopen at 11 a.m. Tuesday.


Judge to rule on evidence in case against former DQ owner

Judge Maureen Sweeney will rule in the next two weeks on whether evidence gathered on a search warrant will be suppressed in a case against a former Canfield businessman.


Date announced for Bannon-Flis summer rite

Date announced for Bannon-Flis summer wedding COLUMBUS, Ga. Kelin A. Bannon and Jonathan R.

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August wedding for Miss VanRees, Mr. Commesso

August wedding for Miss VanRees, Mr. Commesso CANFIELD The engagement of Brie VanRees, a

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Parents reveal date for DeVault, Malleske rite

Parents reveal date for DeVault, Malleske rite YOUNGSTOWN The engagement of Nicole DeVault and

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Date announced for Shonk-Malott autumn wedding

Date announced for Shonk-Malott autumn wedding Jennifer Ann Shonk of Pulaski, Pa., and Michael

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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman Poland Road, Poland, will have take-out


Newton Falls reunion honors classmates

NEWTON FALLS The Newton Falls Classmates and Friends 91st reunion was celebrated June 19 at


Humane Society offers special fee

Humane Society offers special fee SALEM Humane Society of Columbiana County, in a patriotic


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Reaction to fear of birds hurts her

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am a 14-year-old girl who suffers from


HELOISE: Fruitful hints for strawberry season

Dear Readers: Strawberries are delicious and colorful, and they are a great snack! One cup of


Car believed involved in pedestrian fatal being analyzed

The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the early Friday hit-and-run accident that killed a 19-year-old Leavittsburg man by sending a vehicle believed to have been involved in the accident to a lab in Columbus for analysis.


Paramount plan focus of Thursday meeting

A group will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Lemon Grove Cafe, a downtown restaurant at 122 W. Federal St., to develop a plan to turn the former Paramount Theatre into an outdoor entertainment venue.


18 leave Valley for Afghanistan

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com VIENNA “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” the title of a

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Nebraska’s Bo Pelini stresses the values of his Valley home

Nebraska’s Bo Pelini stresses the values of his Valley home By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com

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Youngstown council, city execs clash over demolition

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the second straight day, city council


McCarthy’s next mission: Rocky Mountain Way

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN Denver Broncos rookie safety Kyle McCarthy says

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Cop’s uniformed support prompts policy change in Milton Twp.

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com MILTON A Milton Township police officer’s support for Jim

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Rondinelli edges Astro in Class B

Staff report STRUTHERS Rondinelli Tuxedo scored four runs in the third inning and held off a


Scrappers rally for a victory

Staff report Batavia, N.Y. Jordan Casas hit a one-out, two-run double in the sixth inning that


Youngstown police investigate theft of grates downtown

By Doug Livingston TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating the theft of 30 steel

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Bear that wandered area dies from fall

By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com STREETSBORO The young black bear that spent several days

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Indians beat Toronto for third straight win

Associated Press Cleveland Fausto Carmona remained well-grounded and bounced back from his worst


Cubs hold down Bucs

Associated Press Chicago Alfonso Soriano hit two solo home runs and Ted Lilly pitched seven


Trumbull gets funds for solar energy

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Sometime late this year or early next year, Trumbull

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Group to meet regarding plan for Paramount Theatre

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A group will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the Lemon Grove Cafe, a downtown


New members welcome at Logan Swim & Tennis Club

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Exercise and entertainment. That’s what’s

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Cruze on in to Trumbull County Fair

Sunny skies brought out a good crowd for the opening of the 164th Trumbull County Fair on Tuesday.

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Judge to rule on evidence

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Judge Maureen Sweeney will rule in the next two

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‘Tourism’ video maker at Improv

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s a self-deprecating streak that runs through local


South Carolina wins CWS

Associated Press Omaha, neb. Whit Merrifield’s RBI single with one out in the bottom of the 11th


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.20 —.42 Avalon


Felons have lost their right to vote

Opinion: By Sharon Browne and Roger Clegg McClatchy-Tribune Every state in the country except two — Maine


Good news for Valley was millions of years in the making

Editorial: The most recent chapter in Ma- honing Valley industrial history began about 400 million years ago.


US works to deport one of the good guys

Opinion: What should be done with a man who infiltrated the terrorist group Hamas, spied for Israeli


China, Taiwan sign trade pact

China, Taiwan sign trade pact BEIJING A historic trade deal between China and Taiwan will ease


Obama’s changed view on drugs is welcome

Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune President Obama is moving in the right direction in the war


Metro digest || Sawed-off shotgun confiscated from teen

Sawed-off shotgun confiscated from teen YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested Darius Wilson, 18, of


Trumbull County Fair | Calendar of events

Admission prices: daily ticket, $7 (includes rides); senior citizens $3; weekly pass, $18 (does not


Ticket brokers align with colleges

Associated Press LAWRENCE, Kan. College sports fans searching for a coveted ticket to a sold-out


1 of 14 jackpot winners buys new Corvette

Associated Press TOLEDO A group of Michigan autoworkers won a share of a Powerball jackpot, and


Petraeus leaves room for changes

Associated Press WASHINGTON Gen. David Petraeus left open the possibility of recommending that


US to get countries’ help with Gulf spill

Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The United States is accepting help from 12 countries and


Poland and Boardman police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


FIFA may finally study high-tech help for refs

Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Upon further review, soccer’s governing body now agrees that


Men plead guilty to reduced charges in death

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two city residents pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of involuntary


Venus stunned — and out — at tourney

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Venus Williams would shank a shot — and she shanked many on


Zero tolerance is a burden on residents of the city, not the thugs

Opinion: Zero tolerance is a burden on residents of the city, not the thugs I am a longtime resident of


Poll puts Strickland ahead of Kasich

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland continued to outpace


Kagan: I didn’t block military

Associated Press WASHINGTON Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan maneuvered carefully through tough


No offer, but Cavs like Shaw

Associated Press Cleveland The Cleveland Cavaliers are closing in on a coach. Los Angeles


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kevin J. Brogley, 49, of 536 Greenmont Drive,


Vehicle suspected in fatal accident being analyzed

Staff report SOUTHINGTON The Ohio State Highway Patrol is continuing to investigate the early


Ex-restaurateur gets prison time for illegal hiring

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com TOLEDO A federal judge has sentenced the former owner


The Senate loses another lion

Opinion: The Senate loses another lion Philadelphia Inquirer: The death of Sen. Robert C. Byrd, D-W.Va., on


Boardman officials want to re-sign

By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township officials want to replace signs near


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS CNN’s Larry King says he’s ending show NEW YORK Larry King says he’s stepping down


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning Soil & Water Conservation District, 7 p.m., board offices, 850


LeBron has not tipped his hand

Associated Press CLEVELAND As he dressed in his spacious corner locker, LeBron James glanced


Consumer confidence plunges

Associated Press NEW YORK Stung by falling stocks and sick of waiting for jobs to come back,


BIRTHS

BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Jennifer Figueroa and Fabian Aldeco, Youngstown, boy, June


A sweet way to be patriotic on July 4th

Cupcakes McClatchy Newspapers Celebrate the Fourth with a fabulous finale: Serve dessert while


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, June 30, the 181st day of 2010. There are 184 days left in the year.


Plan is to cut salt by 2014

By Sylvia Rector Detroit Free Press If you watch food TV, you soon realize that when chefs talk


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Berry tart has serious panache

By ALISON LADMAN Associated Press Like the classic French fresh fruit tarts you see in fancy


Stocks skid on renewed fears of global slowdown

Associated Press NEW YORK No matter where they look, investors are seeing economic trouble.


Hulu starts subscriber service

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Online video site Hulu, under pressure from its media company


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH New greeting cards come with flavor strips included CLEVELAND Move over, greeting


Versatile salad is perfect partner

By J.M. HIRSCH AP Food Editor No time for potato or pasta salad? Or just looking to mix it up


iTunes’ top 5 selling singles of the week ending June 28:

iTunes’ top 5 selling singles of the week ending June 28: v“Love the Way You Lie”: Eminem


Make your Fourth of July red, white and true blue

By Jenny Harper McClatchy Newspapers It’s true — the kitchen is the heart of the home. Ever


Canfield Fair pie contest

Staff report Something flaky is headed to the Canfield Fair this year, and it should sweeten the


Music veteran Tommy Chris explores world beats

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Veteran Youngstown area musician Tommy Chris is hoping


After 54 seasons, long-running CBS daytime drama wraps End of ‘World’

Associated Press NEW YORK You can view the clip on YouTube: Dr. Bob Hughes lunching with a


GM says it’s ripe for overseas growth

Associated Press DETROIT GM told potential investors Tuesday it will be the first global


Call to action

Call to action youngstowN ACTION and its Community Mobilization Committee have issued a “call to


Obama shows strength

Opinion: By Max Boot Los Angeles Times “Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back on himself. He


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