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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Vindy spelling champ is out of national bee

YOUNGSTOWN While “a little bit disappointed” that she won’t be competing in today’s Scripps Howard


Congratulations times 6! Sextuplets born in Pa.

Sextuplets born in Pa.


Man uses online sleuthing to track stolen laptop

Man uses online sleuthing to track stolen laptop


Obama health overhaul argued in Ohio federal court

Obama health overhaul argued in Ohio federal court


Ohio to alter execution for cancer-stricken inmate

Ohio to alter execution for cancer-stricken inmate


US to boycott world racism conference at UN

US to boycott world racism conference at UN


NEO gas prices increase 2 cents

NEO gas prices increase 2 cents


Howland trustees begin search for new fire chief

Howland trustees begin search for new fire chief


Republicans press Obama on spending

Republicans press Obama on spending


Fed judge OKs J.J. Cafaro trip to Italy

Fed judge OKs J.J. Cafaro trip to Italy


Pa. eighth-graders' field trip includes lunch at Hooters

Pa. eighth-graders' field trip includes lunch at Hooters


CBS, Fox on top as television season ends

CBS, Fox on top as television season ends


Pa.'s DC House members had $5M in expenses

Pa.'s DC House members had $5M in expenses


Toyota's US sales drop 33 percent in May

Toyota's US sales drop 33 percent in May


Pa. man gets new trial in neighbor's shotgun death

Pa. man gets new trial in neighbor's shotgun death


Air show wants Ohio hero for ride on Thunderbird

Air show wants Ohio hero for ride on Thunderbird


Ohio couple gets 15 years to life for starved baby

Ohio couple gets 15 years to life for starved baby


Toyota recalls 106,000 Prius cars

Toyota recalls 106,000 Prius cars


US shuts down bus line after Va. crash kills 4

US shuts down bus line after Va. crash kills 4


Ohio zoo optimistic about giraffe that broke leg

Ohio zoo optimistic about giraffe that broke leg


OSHP seizes pills during traffic stop

OSHP seizes pills during traffic stop


More than 22,000 Chevy Cruzes sold in May

Chevy Cruze sales continue their upward trend


Pa. school bus driver enters DUI plea

Pa. school bus driver enters DUI plea


Police: Pa. man, 28, solicited 12-year-old girl for sex

Police: Pa. man, 28, solicited 12-year-old girl for sex


Ohio man upset that police shot his injured cat

Ohio man upset that police shot his injured cat


Budget proposal would allow beer with bigger buzz

Budget proposal would allow beer bigger buzz


Judge: Woman in school case not close to teaching

Judge: Woman in school case not close to teaching


Budget cuts takes Ohio coroner's grief counselor

Budget cuts takes Ohio coroner's grief counselor


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

WEDNESDAY Southington United Methodist Church, state Route 305 at 534, will have a chicken dinner


Shannon Huzicka, Don Jones plan wedding in July

Shannon Huzicka of Youngstown and Don Jones of Canfield are engaged and planning a July wedding,

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Loomis-Franks wedding plans are announced

AUSTINTOWN Amanda B. Loomis and Barry J. Franks, both of Austintown, are engaged, her parents

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Laufman-Kenyon wedding plans are announced

The engagement and plans for the summer wedding of Melissa Ann Laufman of Canfield and Gregory Alan

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Amanda Green, Joshua Camuso to wed in August

MCDONALD Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Green of McDonald are announcing the engagement and upcoming

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Mallory Shields to be June bride of Adam Capretta

The engagement and wedding plans of Mallory Dawn Shields of Poland, daughter of Penny Jo and Gary

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HELOISE: Chopping onions? Try this method

Dear Heloise: I use a lot of chopped onions and have found a good way to dice, chop or slice. Cut


GOP group to meet


WellnessOne plans Relay for Life event

WellnessOne plans Relay for Life event BOARDMAN WellnessOne of Boardman, 843 Boardman-Canfield


ANNIE'S MAILBOX: School lunches don’t cut it

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: Our nation’s schools provide the majority of


Youngstown, 2010 plan feel absence of chief planner

officials: money woes prevent hiring for post By Doug Livingston TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN


Pavlik won’t rule out a title bout but may opt for another tune-up

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It took Kelly Pavlik about eight rounds to shake off

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Valley VIPs come to Tressel’s defense

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former Youngstown State University President

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Poland softball ready to rewrite history

By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Poland It was June 5, 2010. Erin Gabriel was dominant, as

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Physical challenges don’t keep teen from achieving

By ROBERT Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com Poland Using fingers and palms, Fred Seitz, 18,

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Hagan blasts chamber for SB 5 support

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN State Rep. Robert Hagan of Youngstown, D-60th,

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YSU, startup team on energy research

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Converting plastic and rubber waste to


Jim Tressel’s resignation is just the first domino to fall at Ohio State

Jim Tressel’s resignation is just the first domino to fall at Ohio State. Other college coaches say

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Judge Wolff defends sealing of Oakhill bills

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNSTOWN The trial judge in the Oakhill Renaissance

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Pavlik, Loew set card for first show

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “Ghost Productions” is pulling no punches for its

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On the bright side, 10 of last 61 days were dry

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN While it seemed like it rained every day in

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Salem prepares for 2011 cruise, Supernationals

Staff report SALEM The Quaker City Weekend Cruise 2011 is ready to roll in three weeks. Steve


Hearing postponed in woman’s killing

Staff report New castle, pa. A preliminary hearing has been postponed for a man accused of


LeBron scores 24 to lead Heat over Dallas in Game 1 of finals

By Ira Winderman Sun Sentinel MIAMI After five grueling games against the Chicago Bulls in the


Tressel drops the ball, loses what was the job of a lifetime

Editorial: About 15 years ago, comedian Jay Leno was sitting across from a Hollywood star who had be caught in

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Canfield to graduate 10 sets of twins and a set of triplets

From left: Alex and Christian Syrianoudis; Richard and Andrew Rapone; Amanda and Nathan Mosure; Bree and Mike DeRose; Katie and Nicole Tiberio; Robert, Meredith and Emily Gleichert; Natalina and Karlina Valley; Alyssa and Alexa Pool; Megan and Sarah Celedonia; Jean and John Deibel; and Anthony and Jesse Ferraro.


‘Top Chef’ fan fave reels in some healthy dishes

‘Top Chef’ fan fave reels in some healthy dishes Family Features Fish is both a delicious and


iTunes’ top-5-selling singles and albums of the week ending May 30:

iTunes’ top-5-selling singles and albums of the week ending May 30: Singles: v “Rolling In the


Cable channels offer new faces SUMMER TV

By Chuck Barney Contra Costa Times At USA Network, as the slogan insists, characters are


Reminder for public art project

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Artists who want to participate in the Here Comes the Sun public art


Romano matures on ‘Men’

Associated Press NEW YORK On today’s return of “Men of a Certain Age,” mild-mannered party-store


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Neither vulnerable. East deals. NORTH x6 5 u9 6 4 2 vA 9 5 4 wA 9 2 WEST EAST


Wine of the week

Wine of the week What: 2009 Francesco Rinaldi Dolcetto d’Alba “Roussot” Info: Francesco Rinaldi,


Chiffon goes from retro to nouveau

By Noelle Carter Los Angeles Times Heralded as “the first new cake in 100 years” when it was


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2011. There are 213 days left in the year.


Stoops brothers and Pelini zoom to top of OSU fans’ wish list

Associated Press COLUMBUS No sooner had the ink dried on Jim Tressel’s resignation than

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newsmakers

newsmakers Opera stars bow out of Japan concerts TOKYO Two of the biggest stars of New York’s


Endeavour, crew head to landing

Endeavour, crew head to landing cape canaveral, fla. Endeavour and its crew of six zoomed toward


Better late than never

Opinion: Better late than never Akron Beacon Journal: For 16 years, Gen. Ratko Mladic evaded arrest on war


Luxury condos for rent

Associated Press The Rental Class has never had it so good. Due to a glut of glitzy condo

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Winnipeg’s new team faces economic realities

Associated Press WINNIPEG, Manitoba The NHL is returning to Winnipeg with a hefty price tag


Glaciers win Icebreaker tournament

Staff report The Ohio Glaciers, a 12U baseball team, remained unbeaten on the season with the


Republicans are on the rise

Opinion: Republicans are on the rise The minds in the Valley are changing, and Democratic Party leadership


Oakhill workers await cooling unit

Oakhill workers await cooling unit youngstown Mahoning County employees at Oakhill Renaissance


Stanley Cup begins tonight

Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia Daniel Sedin absently scratched his red playoff


E. coli outbreak stuns

Associated Press BERLIN The foodborne bacterial outbreak that has hit Germany and other European


Bartoli hops her way into French semifinals

Associated Press PARIS Hopping around between points to psych herself up. Swinging away at


Scientists say cellphones are a ‘possible’ carcinogen

Associated Press LONDON A respected international panel of scientists says cellphones are


Harrison makes awesome debut for Pirates

Associated Press NEW YORK Josh Harrison’s first major league hit prompted hugs from his


House rejects debt-limit hike without cuts

Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans dealt defeat to their own proposal for a $2.4


US plays with fire

Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY McClatchy-Tribune COLUMBUS, Ohio The Obama administration should not veto


Consumer confidence falls unexpectedly

Associated Press NEW YORK Americans are losing faith that the economy will keep improving,


Ploy would push Israel to the brink

Opinion: By Lawrence J. HAAS McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON The Palestinian push for U.N. recognition of


Springfield students learn science in the great outdoors

Students learn science in the great outdoors By Robert Guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com new

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City council to mull tax abatement for food store

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider legislation today


Clinging to seductive beliefs

Opinion: One of the painfully revealing episodes in Barack Obama’s book “Dreams From My Father” describes his


Stern: Getting a new NBA deal before deadline will be ‘challenge’

Associated Press MIAMI David Stern has added another negotiating session to the two already


Fickell is right man for the job, say colleagues

By Tim May The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS For most of the past decade, Luke Fickell was not

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Talbot pitches Indians to win

Associated Press TORONTO The Cleveland Indians brought a quick stop to their slide. Mitch


Emotional testimony marks 6th day of Anthony trial

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The mother of a Florida woman charged in the death of her 2-year-


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Steven and Kimberly Criado, Youngstown, twin girls, May 28.


Niles board selects schools superintendent

Niles board selects schools superintendent By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Mark


Austintown board fires school-bus driver

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown An Austintown schools bus driver was fired after


Bridge work begins on Route 30 in Columbiana Co.

Staff report LISBON Work begins today to repair dual bridges on U.S. Route 30 located over


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Beaver school board, special session, 6 p.m., administration building conference


Remember the case of Einhorn?

Opinion: Philadelphians know better than anyone why Dominique Strauss-Kahn should remain anchored to New York


5 face charges after brawl at park

YOUNGSTOWN Five men are expected in Austintown Area Court today facing charges of rioting,


Karzai: NATO, stop bombing

Associated Press KABUL Afghanistan’s president on Tuesday ordered NATO to stop bombing homes,


Youngstown police investigate cases of felonious assault

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City police are investigating multiple


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald G. Lovelace Jr., 36, St. Louis, Mo., and


Pryor’s OSU future more cloudy

By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain Dealer COLUMBUS Terrelle Pryor’s Ohio State career is over

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Cities that weathered housing bust now suffer

Cities that weathered housing bust now suffer Associated Press WASHINGTON Even cities that

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Canfield and Austintown police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD May


Charges against Youngstown man amended after woman changes account

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Charges were amended against a city man


Mahoning treasurer to be chosen Monday

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Democratic precinct committee

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