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Kelly, Giffords reunite, hold hands for 2 hours
HOUSTON (AP) — Endeavour commander Mark Kelly and wounded Rep. Gabrielle Giffords are back together
Indians lose to Texas 7-4
CLEVELAND (AP) — Endy Chavez had four hits and the Texas Rangers overcame a three-run deficit to
Alabama budgets wait while immigration passes
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Alabama Legislature passed an Arizona-style immigration law and approved
Chrysler to sever US government ties
DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler Group will soon sever its ties with the U.S. government. Italian automaker
Finals under way at National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The finals are under way at the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Thirteen
Top 20 Concert Tours from Pollstar
The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average
New treasurer should back land banks, MVOC says
The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative wants the next county treasurer to support land banks.
Auction of Unabomber mementos net $175K so far
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The very technology that the Unabomber railed against during his murderous
Workers find crashed car, victim off Skyline Drive
WAYNESBORO, Va. (AP) — A Shenandoah National Park official says a maintenance crew working along
Valesky closer to Warren council seat
WARREN James Valesky is one step closer to his first election win, as an at-large member of Warren
Warren committee debates massage parlor regulations
WARREN Officials would like the 10 massage parlors in Warren to be gone, but to establish laws
Poland softball updates - Bulldogs win 14-2
Poland leads Tippecanoe 5-0 after one inning. The Bulldogs opened the game with six straight hits.
Gay softball league limit on straight players OK’d
SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge in Seattle says a gay softball organization can limit the number of
Wildlife officials warn of rabid beavers in Philly
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Wildlife officials are warning Philadelphia park visitors about possibly rabid
Wegmans pulls plug on wine sales through kiosks
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is telling Pennsylvania’s government liquor agency
Appellate court turns down prisoner request to exhume body of slain Youngstown cop
Appellate court turns down prisoner request to exhume body of slain Youngstown cop
Bedbugs going to the dogs at Philadelphia event
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dozens of dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds are in Philadelphia to see if
DeNiro out of treasurer’s race
YOUNGSTOWN Roxanne DeNiro, a candidate for Mahoning County treasurer, is no longer in the race.
Springfield baseball updates - Tigers win 9-2
The Springfield High baseball team leads Delphos St. John’s 3-1 after the first inning of Thursday’s
Champion softball advances to title game
Champion will play Liberty Union for the Division III state championship game in softball on
Mahoning treasurer hopefuls at forum tonight
CAMPBELL A candidate forum for those seeking appointment as Mahoning County treasurer will be at 7
Police shoot gator twice, then realize it was fake
Police shoot gator twice, then realize it was fake
Joint Chiefs chairman: Pace of Afghan withdrawal undecided
Joint Chiefs chairman: Pace of Afghan withdrawal undecided
Wrongful-death lawsuit filed against Boardman company
Wrongful-death lawsuit filed against Boardman company
3 Ohio students make National Spelling Bee semifinals
3 Ohio students make National Spelling Bee semifinals
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Noah and Jennifer (Meyers) Hershey of University Heights, Ohio, are announcing the birth of a
ANNIE'S MAILBOX: Husband has turned into lazy slob
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I am down to my last nerve with my husband of 30
HELOISE: Vinegar aids in cooking, cleaning
Dear Readers: We use different types of vinegar in our daily lives, such as for cleaning and in
Trumbull judge sends Warren man to prison for 32 years in drug case
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Common Pleas Judge Peter Kontos sentenced drug dealer
Maurice Clarett speaks
— just not about Ohio State or his former coach Jim Tressel By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com
Rupe retiring after 32-year career as Maplewood cross country coach
Rupe retiring after 32-year career as Maplewood cross country coach By JOE SCALZO
Matt Weymer and Tigers ready for state tournament
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com New Middletown Matt Weymer makes no bones about his
Cochran calls quote ‘fabricated;’ SI holds firm
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Leslie Cochran was surprised when he read Sports
Pop star Manilow to tour with Youngstown Symphony
COVELLI CENTRE TO HOST AUG. 27 PERFORMANCE By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ Back to rock roots
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com SALEM Even though Salem Community Theatre’s production of
Rumors abound regarding the 2012 Cruze
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN The Chevrolet Cruze won’t be built in Michigan. The
Unconventional approach helps Flashes flourish
By JON MOFFETT jmoffett@vindy.com Champion The Champion High softball team has one rule: you
EPA rules to lessen demolition in Youngstown
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One federal agency is permitting the city to
Actor from Poland cast in comedy film ‘Fun Size’
Staff report Jeff Hochendoner of Poland has landed a role in the movie “Fun Size,” directed by
Breaking Laces ties up different soundscapes
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The first thing you notice when listening to Brooklyn,
Grace Potter: glammed up with a guitar
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK Grace Potter is in the middle of an
Middle-school students pay homage to Mill Creek founder
Middle-school students pay homage to Mill Creek founder By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com
Dunlap aims for state gold
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Maybe the best way to start a Miles Dunlap story is to go back
Warren mother who stabbed son jailed for 6 months
Staff report WARREN A 27-year-old Warren woman who stabbed her 11-year-old son in the forearm
Vindy speller misses the cut
7th-grader sets her sights on 2012 DC bee By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN
GOP presses Obama on Medicare issue
GOP presses Obama on Medicare issue WASHINGTON Face to face at the White House, GOP leaders
GOP gets wake-up call on Medicare
Opinion: By Dick Polman Philadelphia Inquirer The conservative ideologues in Washington discovered last
A loss of potential leaders
Opinion: Mitch Daniels would have added some much-needed substance to the national dialogue. His reason for
New This week
New This week X-Men: First Class (PG-13) This prequel chronicles the early days of the “X-Men”
Where To Go
Today Fairs, Festivals Parish Festival, St. Joseph the Provider, 633 Porter Ave., Campbell;
Let’s tackle SS now
Opinion: By Bruce Ramsey Seattle Times “I paid cash for my Social Security insurance!!!!,” read the
Car explodes in Libyan rebel capital
Associated Press BENGHAZI, Libya A car exploded Wednesday in front of a hotel where foreign
Taxpayer ID theft on rise, GAO says
Taxpayer ID theft on rise, GAO says WASHINGTON Imagine filing your tax return and learning that
New budget deficit projection requires independent review
Editorial: Given that Republican Gov. John Kasich and the GOP majority in the House and Senate are using the $8
Will GOP embrace Huntsman?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s pathological political exhibitionism has ended, Newt Gingrich has
Remove Syria from council
Opinion: The Watertown Daily Times: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s bloody crackdown on his own people has
US schools, lawmakers, worry about food costs
Associated Press WASHINGTON Eating healthful food isn’t always cheap, and some conservatives in
Spotlight Players to present ‘Hamlet’
Staff report SALEM Spotlight Players will present Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” directed by Ryan
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 22.16 —.61 Avalon
Signs point to slowing of growth
Associated Press WASHINGTON The economy is tiring again. Reports Wednesday on manufacturing
Avalon at the Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-6700
Avalon at the Buhl, 1030 Forker Blvd., Hermitage, Pa.; 724-981-6700 Fri: Groove Clinic, 7 p.m.
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
‘Waiting for Superman’ was an eye-opener for school supporter
Opinion: ‘Waiting for Superman’ was an eye-opener for school supporter I recently attended the state- wide
Shortages lead to reduced auto sales in May
Associated Press DETROIT U.S. auto sales cooled off in May as dealers started running short on
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Fiddler on the Roof,SDRq Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem.
Five-time French champ to face Murray in semis
Associated Press paris At last, Rafael Nadal sounded satisfied. Then again, what could he
Storm rages over lewd photo
Associated Press WASHINGTON New York Rep. Anthony Weiner denied Wednesday sending a lewd photo
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, June 2, the 153rd day of 2011. There are 212 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pryor driving with no license
Associated Press columbus The NCAA is interested in Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor’s
Hero pilot is now CBS News expert
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Retired pilot Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger
Mary Chapin Carpenter tickets on sale
Staff report KENT Country-folk singer Mary Chapin Carpenter will come to the Kent Stage, 175 E.
newsmakers
newsmakers Italian police revoke Snooki’s license ROME Italian police say they have revoked
oddly enough
oddly enough Mallard duck nesting in Maine Home Depot garden BANGOR, Maine A mallard duck is
New law targets song, film Web theft
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. State lawmakers in country music’s capital have passed a
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Austintown Township trustees, special meeting, noon, 82 Ohltown Road, Austintown.
Ballroom dancer takes shot at Fox competition show
As a matter of fact, Kristin Dobson of Howland does think she can dance — and apparently, so do a
Man to be sentenced in July in Canfield stalking case
Staff report Youngstown A Painesville man accused of stalking and harassing a Canfield woman
Suspect pleads not guilty in robbery of woman, 74
Staff report boardman A man accused of fleeing 700 miles after robbing an elderly woman in July
Huge lead helps Tribe drop ’Jays
Associated Press toronto Matt LaPorta hit a three-run homer and Cleveland built a big lead from
Sebring man sentenced on drug charge
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A man who was on probation for nonsupport of a dependent has been
Correia wins 8th; pesky Pirates top Mets
Associated Press New york Kevin Correia became the first eight-game winner in the majors and the
Valley seniors appeal to Brown to keep Social Security intact
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Gloria Hobbs passed out stickers reading
Canucks win with 18.5 seconds left
Associated Press vancouver, british columbia Raffi Torres scored on an exceptional pass from
Highway patrol arrests more drug suspects in ’11
Staff report WARREN Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers seized 4,063 pounds of marijuana in the
At least 2 twisters hit Mass., killing 4 people
Associated Press SPRINGFIELD, Mass. Four people died Wednesday when at least two tornadoes
Ohio woman dies after falling into Cuyahoga River
Associated Press CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio Authorities say an Ohio woman who fell into the Cuyahoga
Campbell fails to vote on plan to offset $96K loss in funding
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell A plan the city’s finance director has to
Sentencing delayed
Sentencing delayed CLEVELAND Kevin L. Harris, 46, of Warren, who was expected to go to prison
Ohio to alter execution for cancer-stricken inmate
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio will make it easier for a condemned inmate who lost his larynx to
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Wayne and Rebecca Greathouse, New Middletown, girl, May 21.
Judge denies request to postpone trial in 11 Cleveland deaths
Associated Press CLEVELAND The trial of a Cleveland man charged with killing 11 women and hiding
Keep teacher pay based on merit, speaker says
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio House Speaker William Batchelder on Wednesday panned a move by
Casey Anthony’s brother testifies
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Prosecutors in the murder trial of a Florida woman charged with
Nowitzki on finger: I’m not worried
Associated Press miami Brian Cardinal took one look at Dirk Nowitzki’s injured finger, turned to
Chaney Class of 2011 graduation marks a new beginning
Chaney High School’s graduating seniors practice the procession into Stambaugh Auditorium, where they will receive their diplomas today.
‘X-Men’ prequel Exploring mutants’ origins
By GREGORY KATZ Associated Press LONDON They are a merry band of mutants, at least when the
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel J. Daugherty, 31, of 738 Cambridge Ave.,
134 confirmed dead in tornado
Associated Press JOPLIN, Mo. Everyone reported missing since last week’s massive tornado in
Judge permits Cafaro to go to Italy, England
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A federal judge in Cleveland has given John J. Cafaro, former Cafaro
US Cruze sales speed toward 100,000 for ’11
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com LORDSTOWN The only thing hotter than the recent weather is
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