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Homicide ruled in city’s lastest shooting death
The Mahoning County Coroner’s office has ruled Friday’s death of Adrian Johnson, 38, of East Boston
Yemma gets nod for Mahoning treasurer’s post
YOUNGSTOWN — Dan Yemma can remove interim from his title of Mahoning County interim treasurer.
Democrat committee members pick Yemma for treasurer’s post
YOUNGSTOWN — Dan Yemma can remove interim from his title of Mahoning County interim treasurer.
Guilty plea in 2010 shooting death in western Pa.
BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A Connecticut man about to go on trial in a shooting death in western
Warren school board to name new schools superintendent Tuesday
Warren school board to name new schools superintendent Tuesday
Mahoning coroner issues homicide ruling in death last week
Mahoning coroner issues homicide ruling in death last week
Guilty plea in Pa. theft of almost $2.5 million
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman has pleaded guilty to taking part in a theft of
US seeks prison for Pa. execs over medical trials
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Four pharmaceutical executives from Pennsylvania may learn Tuesday if they’ll go
Youngstown health board approves health commissioner severance package
Youngstown health board approves health commissioner severance package
Youngstown girl dies after being rescued from Trumbull pool Sunday
Youngstown girl dies after being rescued from Trumbull Co. pool Sunday
How to help Habitat for Humanity of Lawrence County
How to help Habitat for Humanity of Lawrence County
Former Pa. Sen. Rick Santorum enters 2012 GOP presidential race
Former Pa. Sen. Rick Santorum enters 2012 GOP presidential race
$3.75M settlement reached over Pa. coal discharges
$3.75M settlement reached over Pa. coal discharges
Sprouts not apparently the cause of E.coli outbreak
Sprouts not apparently the cause of E.coli outbreak
Story of sextuplets born to Pa. couple to be told today
Story of sextuplets born to Pa. couple to be told today
Ohio urban county owes more than $1K for slain sheep
Ohio urban county owes more than $1K for slain sheep
WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS Vendors are needed for the 24th Annual Arts & Crafts in the Park, to take place from 9
Train club plans an open house
Train club plans an open house WArren Riverside Railroad Train Club, Mahoning Valley’s only
HELOISE: Wine labels have appeal
Dear Heloise: I want to know the best and cheapest way to remove labels from wine bottles. Debbie
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Nosy relative seems envious
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I have lived across the street from my husband’s
Girl, 5, nearly drowns at Trumbull County water park
Staff report CHAMPION A 5-year-old girl was flown by helicopter in critical condition to Akron
Survivor succeeds
Shavai D. Owens proudly walked across the stage to receive her diploma — even though just four short months ago, it appeared she might never walk again.
Hospitals embrace promising treatment for heart attacks
By CHELSEA MILLER TheNewsOutlet.org CANFIELD Pete Widera remembers last Aug. 30 well. At
Driver dies after high-speed crash into landmark Youngstown church
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A speeding car being chased by police
Mystery shrouds tapes tied to Oakhill
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Defense lawyers in the Oakhill Renaissance
Heat on Mavs after defeat
Associated Press DALLAS The Miami Heat didn’t blow this one. Now they’re just two wins from
Championship-caliber teams sprout on diamonds
By Tom Williams williams@vindy.com The rainiest spring in memory delivered a bumper crop of
Bark for Life: Dogs, owners battle cancer
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The dogs participating in Sunday’s downtown
YSU panel hopes to drive students to consider all forms of commuting
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A committee at Youngs-town State University is
Celebrating spring feats
Track’s top notes, quotes & anecdotes RECIPE FOR RE-CREATING STATE TRACK MEET (Sports Media
9 academy boys selected for 2-week study-skills camp
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN Nine Stambaugh Charter Academy students are
Parting ways
166 graduates embark on a new journey By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com STRUTHERS
Union looks to change pact date
By ROBERT GUTTERSOHN rguttersohn@vindy.com POLAND Both Poland schools Superintendent Robert
Cleveland trial opens for man held in 11 deaths
Associated Press CLEVELAND The bodies were removed many months ago, but the stench of them still
Years Ago
Today is Monday, June 6, the 157th day of 2011. There are 208 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Nadal wins French Open
Associated Press PARIS Regardless of the setting or the surface, Rafael Nadal confounds Roger
Oddly enough
oddly enough Man cited after paying bill with 2,500 pennies VERNAL, Utah A Utah man has been
Big Ten boss foresees tough questions for OSU
Associated Press CHICAGO Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany figures Ohio State is in for some tough
Parties maneuvering on debt and Medicare
Associated Press WASHINGTON The threat of a first default by the federal government is pushing
Rejoicing in Yemen
Exit of wounded leader sets off celebration Associated Press SANAA, Yemen The departure of
The NFL is having labor pains
Opinion: NEW YORK Although his Park Avenue office is as quiet as an empty stadium, NFL Commissioner Roger
Budget is supreme among the mysteries of government
Editorial: The Senate will be passing its ver- sion of Ohio’s $55 billion two-year budget this week, and then
Robert Pattinson sinks teeth into MTV Movie Awards
Robert Pattinson sinks teeth into MTV Movie Awards AP Photo CADC175, CADC141, CADC129, CASH174,
Cellphone cancer warning falls on deaf ears
Associated Press NEW YORK News last week that an arm of the World Health Organization said
Records link House GOP, charter-school lobby
Associated Press COLUMBUS Records show lobbyists for an Akron charter-school magnate who is a
A wide gulf for two allies
Opinion: Can the shaky antiterror alliance between Pakistan and the United States be saved? Secretary of
Good night for ‘Twilight’
Robert Pattinson sinks teeth into spotlight Associated Press UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. The MTV
College for all? Let’s think about that
Opinion: Education reformers are right to promote college as a logical extension of high school, but they —
Nintendo to unveil successor to Wii
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Almost six years ago at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo,
Experts: Anthony defense team faces uphill battle
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Legal experts say prosecutors’ meticulous murder case against
Are companies that are spending a good investment?
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s not easy being the most optimistic guy in the room. Most
Ohio officers get a livestock lesson
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University Police Capt. David Rose did everything
Improving Ohio elections
Opinion: Improving Ohio elections Findlay Courier: During a successful campaign for Ohio Secretary of State
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted
U.S. Marshals Most Wanted The U.S. Marshals Service in Northern Ohio is asking the public to help
Keselowski captures Sprint race in Kansas
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, KAN. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was charging again, hoping that this time
Phillies beat Bucs, snap skid
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James McDonald’s control problems on Sunday made it nearly
Rangers sweep Tribe
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland Indians manager Manny Acta has tried everything to get his
Sandlot roundup
Class B League Youngstown Express 2, Roth Brothers 1 Matt Germanski doubled and scored a run
Homicide victim ID’d as 38-year-old city man
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has identified a homicide victim,
Focus on the majority of workers
Opinion: Focus on the majority of workers Republicans cheating the “working man?” I have to disagee with
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, workshop, 7 p.m., township administration
Israeli troops battle protesters in Syria
Israeli troops battle protesters in Syria MAJDAL SHAMS, Golan Heights Israeli troops on Sunday
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer-songwriter Gary “U.S.” Bonds is 72. Country singer Joe Stampley is 68. Actor
E. coli outbreak blamed on German veggie sprouts
Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany The terrifying E. coli outbreak in Europe appears to have
Stricker overcomes delay to win Memorial
Associated Press DUBLIN The toughest test Steve Stricker faced Sunday at the Memorial was when
Girl, 5, nearly drowns at Willow Lake Park
Staff report CHAMPION A 5-year-old girl was flown by helicopter in critical condition to Akron
Pedestrian killed; woman charged
Pedestrian killed; woman charged BOARDMAN One man is dead and a woman is charged with driving
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