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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


Pirates pick UCLA pitcher Cole

Pirates pick UCLA pitcher Cole.


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


Warren man charged in weekend shooting

Warren man charged in weekend shooting


Youngstown health board approves health commissioner severance package

Youngstown health board approves health commissioner severance package


Ohio auditor probing tutoring program

Ohio auditor probing tutoring program


Defense in Ohio murder trial challenges gag order

Defense in Ohio murder trial challenges gag order


Fire departments search river for Ohio toddler

Fire departments search river for Ohio toddler


Katie Couric makes move to ABC for talk show

Katie Couric makes move to ABC for talk show


Apple's Jobs, on medical leave appears on stage

Apple's Jobs, on medical leave, appears on stage


Youngstown girl dies after being rescued from Trumbull pool Sunday

Youngstown girl dies after being rescued from Trumbull Co. pool Sunday


Ohio couple finds tear gas in basement

Ohio couple finds tear gas in basement


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


What's an acceptable price for a gallon of gas?

What's an acceptable price for a gallon of gas?


Ohio woman, 94, designed Electoral College game

Ohio woman, 94, designed Electoral College game


$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


Pa. man drowns after lawnmower rolls into creek

Pa. man drowns after lawnmower rolls into creek


Ohio urban county owes more than $1K for slain sheep

Ohio urban county owes more than $1K for slain sheep


OSHP to put 3-day focus on trucks, buses

OSHP to put 3-day focus on trucks, buses


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


COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY New complaints Wells Fargo Bank NA et al v. Larry J. Hoffman et al,


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


LOTTERY

LOTTERY Saturday drawings Powerball17-19-39-41-58 Red Ball21 Power Play5 Jackpot in


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


Newsmakers

newsmakers ‘Dallas’ star Hagman auctions memorabilia BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. J.R. wasn’t