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Federal grand jury indicts Youngstown man
cleveland A federal grand jury in Cleveland returned a two-count indictment charging Daquann R.
John Gulas named new chief executive, president of Farmers National Bank
John Gulas named new chief executive, president of Farmers National Bank
Western Reserve baseball falls in regional semifinal
LORAIN — Western Reserve lost to Cuyahoga Heights, 9-2, in a Division IV baseball regional semifinal
DeCenzo seeks Mahoning Democrat chair
A newly-elected state central committeewoman is challenging incumbent David Betras for the
State Senate passes changes to concealed carry law
The Ohio Senate passed legislation Thursday that would allow permit holders to carry concealed
Sleeping woman left on plane in Philly for 4 hours
Sleeping woman left on plane in Philly for 4 hours
Pa. Gov. Rendell abandons sales-tax overhaul proposal
Pa. Gov. Rendell abandons sales-tax overhaul proposal
Pa. town's tax collector gambled away stolen $200K
Pa. town's tax collector gambled away stolen $200K
Bond at $100K for Ohio farm worker in cruelty case
Bond at $100K for Ohio farm worker in cruelty case
2 Mahoning Valley projects vying for regional collaboration funding
2 Mahoning Valley projects vying for regional collaboration funding
Suspect in Pa. Nativity desecration gets sentencing alternative
Suspect in Pa. Nativity desecration gets sentencing alternative
Tight-pants ban takes effect today in Indonesian province
Tight-pants ban takes effect today in Indonesian province
Stocks jump after China shows confidence in Europe
Stocks jump after China shows confidence in Europe
Alcohol, drug treatment grant for vets, prisoners a success
A federal grant that funds alcohol and drug treatment in Mahoning County is paying off, officials said.
Wedding planned by Miss Frank, Mr. Tiratto
Plans for the wedding of Marianne Frank and Robert F. Tiratto, both of Youngstown, are being
Miss Moran, Mr. Murnane to wed on beach
Announcement is being made of the engagement of Heather Moran and Thomas Murnane, both of Columbus.
Parents announce Lange-Hollender engagement
Newton Falls Werner and Roxanne Lange of Newton Falls are announcing the engagement of their
HELOISE: Uses for old books: Ideas abound
Dear Readers: A recent column asked readers for suggestions concerning the disposal of old
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Website, excuses disturb his wife
Dear Annie: The other day my 2-year-old son picked up his father’s BlackBerry and gave it to me.
SOCIETY DIGEST | Correction
Correction Paul R. Rogers, who will be married to Jessica L. Franchi on April 30, 2011, is a
Sign-up by Friday for free continuing education for social workers
Community Legal Aid, an Akron-based nonprofit law firm serving the legal needs of low-income residents in Northeast Ohio, is hosting free continuing-education training for social workers in each of the eight counties the organization serves, including Mahoning, Columbiana and Trumbull.
Study: Ohioans with pre-existing conditions to benefit from health reform
About 2.4 million Ohioans younger than 65 have been diagnosed with a pre-existing medical condition that could prevent them from obtaining health insurance, according to a report from Families USA, a consumer health-care advocacy group.
Officials react to Oakhill dissent
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Tuesday news conference by three men
Regional track day one: another hurdle
By Jon Moffett jmoffett@vindy.com AUSTINTown Fitch High junior Jen Shiley hopes the third time
Inmate to serve time for Obama threat
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A federal prisoner who threatened to kill
Mathews falls to E. Canton in Div. IV
By Jim flick sports@vindy.com KENT Despite holding East Canton without an earned run, the
City program targets rental properties
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A rental-registration program will improve the
Brocker, Fredericka excited for weekend
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com After advancing to the second round of the Division II state
Library officials discuss ideas for keeping system sustainable
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Poland romps in rematch with Tallmadge
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com AKRON For three hundred and sixty one days, the Poland High
DeRose is dominant in South Range win
STAFF report sports @vindy.com MASSILLON South Range freshman pitcher Carly DeRose was a
Summer offerings OK’d for schools
City district awaits state’s academic plan By HAROLD GWIN gwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The
Campbell addresses its financial crisis
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com campbell Council took some steps at a finance-committee
Spartans return to regional
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com BOARDMAN When Boardman High softball player Alex DiDomenico
Kent State tuition to increase 3.5 percent in fall
Staff report KENT Student tuition at Kent State University will increase 3.5 percent this fall.
Columbiana Co. simulation event to help the needy
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON Officials hope to get more volunteers to take
Great time for cookouts & more
Whether you’re traveling, staying home with family or taking in holiday festivities, the weekend has a lot to offer. Gas prices are down about 12 cents in the area, compared to a week ago, according to AAA. The weather forecast calls for sunshine and temperatures in the mid-70s to low-80s through most of the weekend, with just a chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday only.
Taking politics to the web
Opinion: Hillary Clinton did it and it worked for her when she ran for the Senate in New York, so now
Super-Massive mixes roots, rock, reggae, more
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When Super-Massive bassist/ singer Nick Blasky attempts
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, May 27, the 147th day of 2010. There are 218 days left in the year. Associated
Reform immigration one step at a time
Opinion: By Stewart J. LAWRENCE Los Angees Times During the health care reform debate, some observers
Best Bets on TV tonight
“So You Think You Can Dance” (8 p.m., Fox): The summer months provide no relief from dance fever as
Clinton: World must act on Korean ship sinking
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD May
Two almonds put stop to heartburn
Q. I have a new patient with severe heartburn. As a naturopathic physician, I find taking a person
BP: Spill effort going as planned
Associated Press COVINGTON, La. BP started pumping heavy mud into the leaking Gulf of Mexico
Officials: Federal grant paying off
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown A federal grant that funds alcohol and drug
TV host Art Linkletter dies at 97
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Art Linkletter, who as the gently mischievous host of TV’s “People
Great time for cookouts & more
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com The long weekend has a lot to offer — whether you plan to
US among those cited on rights
US among those cited on rights LONDON Amnesty International accused the United States, Russia
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Campbell town-hall meeting, 7:30 p.m., city hall courtroom. Lowellville school
Atlantis ends final flight
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. How would you look after 120 million miles? Atlantis
RAIN MAN
Roger Federer seeks advice from Davis Cup teammate during weather delays at French Open Associated
Ambrosini’s Restaurant & Lounge, 10826 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-9898
Ambrosini’s Restaurant & Lounge, 10826 Market St., North Lima; (330) 549-9898 Wed: DJ/Karaoke, 8
Last walk-through
Last walk-through GIRARD The Girard City School District will have an open house at the “old”
Penguins upend UIC in Horizon tourney opener
Staff report GARY, IND. Senior Aaron Swenson pitched seven solid innings, and the Youngstown
Elton John concert causes outcry in Morocco
Associated Press RABAT, Morocco A concert by Elton John has tested the limits of Morocco’s drive
The Kellys will kick off Party on the Plaza season
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Party on the Plaza, the Friday-night blowouts
New This Week
New This Week Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG-13) sss A rogue prince reluctantly joins
RiverWalk fest: Beautiful art in a beautiful setting
By REBECCA SLOAN entertainment@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. The city’s scenic riverside will
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,SDRq New Castle Playhouse Annex Theater, 212 E. Long
Diabetes education
Diabetes education youngstown Diabetes Health Education and Lifestyle Program, an educational
Ripped from the headlines of the Cook County Vindicator
The April 27 episode of “The Good Wife” raised a few eyebrows in Youngstown, and for a good reason.
Teen ‘sexting’ not a crime under House bill
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Teens who use electronic devices to send pictures of
Events offer variety for July 9-11 weekend
YOUNGSTOWN The July 9-11 weekend is shaping up to be very busy, filled with a variety of
Cancun mayor’s arrest sparks fears
Associated Press MEXICO CITY The arrest of Cancun’s mayor on suspicion of protecting two violent
Amusement park guide What’s new at region’s day-trip fun spots
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com With school almost out and Mother Nature teasing us with
Strickrath chosen for safety post
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. Ted Strickland moved quickly Wednesday to choose a
North Korea scares everyone
Opinion: North Korea scares everyone Seattle Times: North Korea has so little in the way of an economy or
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Philip D. Hobbins, 26, of 8250 Bent Mountain Road,
Saturation patrols take place on all sides of town
Opinion: Traffic patrols were everywhere I beg to differ with the man who wrote about the stepped-up
Annual Jonesfest to hit Nelson Ledges
GARRETTSVILLE Jonesfest, the annual music festival fronted by Youngstown jam band Jones for
US mines face shortage of emergency air packs
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. One of just two major makers of emergency air packs for U.S.
Red Cross classes
Red Cross classes Boardman In honor of CPR/AED Awareness Week, the American Red Cross Mahoning
Overtraining Syndrome
How much exercise is too much of a good thing? McClatchy Newspapers What made Larry Brown’s
Access to Recovery Grant
Sources: The Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services and The Mahoning County Alcohol
YOUTH ACTING CLASSES Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater
The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater will have a series of classes June 21-25 for students in
Tayala plays it safe, then lets loose in discus
By joe scalzo scalzo@vindy.com NAVARRE When Matthias Tayala was a freshman two years ago, he
Orlando extends series to Game 6
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Not ready to go home just yet, the only place the Orlando Magic
Illinois contestant is new ‘Idol’
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Lee DeWyze, a paint-store clerk who overcame his shyness to
Blinders in the Arctic
Opinion: By BUCK PARKER McClatchy-Tribune It’s hard to fathom how this could happen, but the Interior
Advocates, elected officials promote health-reform law
By GRACE WYLER gwyler@vindy.com About 2.4 million Ohioans younger than 65 have been diagnosed
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .58, 17.15 .14 Avalon
Factory orders, home sales rise
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economic recovery got a lift in April as orders for large
Mike Brown says thanks to Cavs
Associated Press CLEVELAND Mike Brown took the high road out of town. Fired by Cleveland after
Social-worker training available
Staff report Community Legal Aid, an Akron-based nonprofit law firm serving the legal needs of
Push to pass could give Indy 500 different look
Associated Press Indianapolis Helio Castroneves has everything he needs to win another
Reds’ Arroyo, Cabrera beat Bucs
Associated Press CINCINNATI Bronson Arroyo’s pitches were moving so unpredictably to the first
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Brochure designed to lure tourists
By D.A. WILKINSON wilkinson@vindy.com LISBON A new group has created a new brochure to lure
oddly enough
oddly enough Lip tattoo leads to arrest in home invasion in Colorado PUEBLO, Colo Police say a
Future of energy isn’t in the wind
Opinion: By BEN LIEBERMAN Heritage Foundation Think Washington can’t get any more out of touch? Well,
Facebook to simplify privacy controls in wake of criticism
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is simplifying its privacy controls amid growing unrest from
Ohio Senate must not bulldoze taut reforms for payday lenders
Editorial: Some payday lenders in the Mahoning Valley and throughout Ohio are no doubt sitting pretty these
Chevrolet gives gifts to new mom
Chevrolet gives gifts to new mom Detroit Amanda McBride, a Minnesota woman who gave birth behind
Indians balk at chance to win game
By DENNIS MANOLOFF The Cleveland Plain Dealer Cleveland For a team desperately seeking
Joy Cone Co. plans $10 million expansion
Staff report HERMITAGE, pa. Joy Cone Co., the nation’s No. 1 supplier of ice-cream cones, is
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