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UPDATE: Three dead in accident that closes I-80 near Hubbard

A mid-afternoon traffic accident eastbound on I-80 in Hubbard Township has closed traffic.


One lane of I-80 reopened

HUBBARD Interstate 80 eastbound between state Route 193 and U.S. Route 62 now has one lane open.


Brookfield meeting set Tuesday night

Brookfield meeting set Tuesday night


Henderson guilty in killing of Lloyd McCoy, 11

A jury found Eugene Henderson guilty of killing Lloyd McCoy Jr., 11, and Marvin Chaney, 26, at a


Mahoning Valley students start travel website

Mahoning Valley students start travel website


North Side Pool might open with state funds from MYCAP

A nonprofit organization will provide about $300,000 in state funds to allow Youngstown to open its


Greatest 18: Here's a hint at Tuesday's golf hole

What is Week 2's hole?


Ohio sheriffs told to stay in county seat

Ohio sheriffs told to stay in county seat


Federal grant provides Boardman police hiring money

A $524,246 grant will allow Boardman Township to hire two police officers with the federal


3 out-of-state men sneak into Heinz Field

3 out-of-state sneak into Heinz Field


Analysis: Children in rural areas just as likely to die by gunplay as in big cities

Children in rural areas just as likely to die by gunplay as in big cities


Tax credit and low mortgage rates boost home sales

Tax credit and low mortgage rates boost home sales


DUI suspect charged with smashing Pa. officer's bike

DUI suspect charged with smashing Pa. officer's bike


Road restrictions begin Tuesday on U.S. Route 422/Madison Avenue Expressway

Road restrictions begin Tuesday on U.S. Route 422/Madison Avenue Expressway


State Controlling Board approves more than $850K for repairs at state prison in Youngstown

State Controlling Board approves money for state pen in Youngstown


Report: Ohio forced to waste swine-flu vaccine

Report: Ohio forced to waste swine-flu vaccine


Looks like Berlin fire levy has passed for now

While a recount will be held June 1, the Berlin Township fire levy that was down by one vote is now


Cavs send Mike Brown packing

Cavs send Mike Brown packing


SOCIETY DIGEST

Agency sponsors grief workshops EAST LIVERPOOL Catholic Charities will sponsor two grief


HELOISE: Notebook helps with ‘final’ details

Dear Heloise: As an older, single woman, I wanted to make my final wishes known and help my children


ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Family’s ritual offends pagan

Dear Annie: I am a 37-year-old married witch. I do not hide my practice. After my grandfather’s


Preserving Ponderosa’s past

Former country-music park seeks home for star-studded panels By D.A. WILKINSON

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E. Side facility to mark 70 years

Events planned for McGuffey Centre By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In


Camp Liberty project helps veterans adjust

By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com liberty Randall “Randy” Cash takes the words of former

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Campfire Street Rodders gear up for holiday weekend ‘rod run’

Campfire Street Rodders gear up for holiday weekend ‘rod run’ By LINDA M. LINONIS

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Struthers schools anticipate deficit in ’14

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The school district’s latest five-year


SOBRIETY CHECKPOINT | Mahoning County

Number of OVI arrests (over the age of 21): 6. Average blood-alcohol count: 0.136. Driving under


A Rosy Graduation

When Ruth Williamson was giving birth to twins March 1, 1992, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, little did she know that one of her best friends, Laurie Coy, was in the room next door delivering her daughter.

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In the NICK of time

Columbiana’s top sprinter ran away with three titles last weekend at the Division III district meet

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YSU’s Stocke finishes 48th at regional

Staff report SOUTH BEND, IND. Youngstown State senior men’s golfer Ryan Stocke tied for 48th


Champion grad Beavers reflects on state crown

By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com CHAMPION Next month will mark 16 years since Jackie

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Oil spill soaks delicate marshes and birds

Associated Press BARATARIA BAY, La. As officials approached to survey the damage the Gulf oil


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH 1794 silver dollar sells for a record $7.85 million LOS ANGELES What may be


Strapped districts cut summer school

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Amber Bramble had to scramble to arrange summer plans for her


Day wins Nelson; teen 16th

Associated Press IRVING, TEXAS Jason Day knows all about being a young, up-and-coming golf star.


Howland house fire

Howland house fire HOWLAND Firefighters said no one was home when they were called to a house


Guns claim kids’ lives in all areas

Guns claim kids’ lives in all areas chicago Children in the most rural areas of the United


U.S. Marshals Most Wanted

U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help


Byfuglien propels Chicago’s sweep of San Jose Sharks

Associated Press CHICAGO Dustin Byfuglien has emerged as a force for the Chicago Blackhawks and


births

births St. Elizabeth Health Center John and Melissa Chetsko, Poland, boy, May 22. Marie L.


South Avenue task forces to form, take action

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The South Avenue Area Neighborhood Development Initiative (SAANDI) is


Celtics grab brooms; Magic fear shutout

Associated Press WALTHAM, MASS. Playing better may not save the Orlando Magic’s season. Playing


School board needs to refocus

Opinion: School board needs to refocus The resignation of Dr. Wendy Webb saddens me. As a former school


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Answers to weekly quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xQ J 10 8 5 uA K 6 vA wA Q 10


Boardman man seriously injured in crash

Staff report NORTH LIMA The Ohio State Patrol said Thomas Vukovich, 44, of Boardman was


LOTTERY

LOTTERY sunday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 39-1-3 Pick 47-2-6-3 Rolling Cash 5


Renteria’s goal leads Columbus to a win

Associated Press KANSAS CITY, KAN. Emilio Renteria scored on a header in the 64th minute to give


Prep schedules

SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY SOFTBALL Division II At Firestone Stadium, Akron Poland vs. Tallmadge, 5


Kanaan overcomes crash to qualify for Indy 500

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Tony Kanaan spent all weekend cramming to get into the


Flyers poised to advance

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA One win away from the Stanley Cup Finals, the Philadelphia Flyers


Motorcyclist killed in Western Pa. accident

Staff report darlington, PA. Pennsylvania State Police said an East Palestine man was killed


Braves’ Lowe continues hold over the Pirates

Associated Press PITTSBURGH Derek Lowe was eager to deflect the credit for his latest win over


Go-ahead run by Peralta lifts Indians over Reds

Associated Press CLEVELAND Jhonny Peralta ended two long streaks with one swing. Peralta


Union offers to suspend strike

Associated Press LONDON Thousands of British Airways cabin crew looked set to go on strike at


US has uphill struggle in China talks

Associated Press BEIJING The U.S. hasn’t swayed China yet on the need to punish North Korea and


newsmakers

newsmakers Museums offer free admission to military WASHINGTON More than 600 museums


Years Ago

Today is Monday, May 24, the 144th day of 2010. There are 221 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Cleric: Kill US civilians

Associated Press CAIRO A U.S.-born cleric who has encouraged Muslims to kill American soldiers


Doctors OK swim lessons for toddlers

Associated Press CHICAGO The nation’s largest pediatricians group is relaxing its stance against


Jury selection begins in police-torture trial

Associated Press CHICAGO For decades, black men across Chicago described torture at the hands of


Bills stuck in Legislature as home foreclosures rise

Associated Press DAYTON About 90,000 foreclosures have been filed in Ohio in the past year while


Japan’s PM apologizes as US base stays on in Okinawa

Associated Press TOKYO Okinawans were outraged Sunday that Japan’s prime minister reneged on


Dutch boy faces long road to recovery

Opinion: By Norman Ollestad Los Angeles Times How does it feel? Everybody wants to know. How does it


Lobbyists swarm capital, weaken rules

Associated Press Lobbyists swarmed Capitol Hill as Congress debated the most sweeping overhaul to


Ban will target drop-rail cribs

Associated Press WASHINGTON The baby crib, usually a safe haven for little ones, became a death


End of an era in space travel is sneaking up on Americans

Editorial: This week the United States will come one step closer to one of those moments of sudden realization


Green is the color in rural China

Opinion: ANLONG, China This small village on the Zouma River — inside the municipal boundaries of Chengdu,


1. SAUDI ARABIA

Opinion: 1. SAUDI ARABIA Arab News, Riyadh, May 10: The massive 720-billion euro bailout for struggling


DVD RELEASES

The top 5 concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket


Behold, political egocentrism

Opinion: WASHINGTON In understanding the foibles of politicians, I’ve always found it is a benefit to have


An addiction to technology

Opinion: An addiction to technology Seattle Times: People are not shocked and amazed by technology like


Cable providers start to play nice

Associated Press PHILADELPHIA For far too long, cable customers fumed as they waited in vain for


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Trumbull County Board of Elections, special meeting, 1:30 p.m., board offices.


Pastor loses 9 children in war

Associated Press MWESO, Congo First, the rebels killed four of Joseph Munyaneza’s children in


Stoudemire, Suns rise to avoid sweep

Associated Press PHOENIX Amare Stoudemire answered his critics with an exclamation point, and


Questions persist in Mont. town ravaged by asbestos

Associated Press LIBBY, Mont. Gayla Benefield and Eva Thomson are sisters who have grown used to


Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness YOUNGSTOWN Health and Wellness Fair 2010, sponsored by Managed Care


Trumbull County Court filings

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Huntington National Bank v. John S. Doughton et al,


Doumit’s homer in 10th snaps Bucs’ skid

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Atlanta Braves are specializing in dramatic, final at-bat


Venus dazzles, cruises in Paris opener

Associated Press PARIS Whistles and whispers circulated through the stands at Court Suzanne


Disney is seeing green in ‘Iron Man’

McClatchy-Tribune LOS ANGELES Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger got right to the point in


Mathews schools project deficit of $3M

BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com VIENNA—A financial forecast compiled by the treasurer of the


Gibbs moves to defuse Busch-Hamlin tension

Associated Press CONCORD, N.C. The angry Kyle Busch was back. The driver who always seems to run


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