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New photo raises calls for Weiner to resign, as officials say wife pregnant
Embattled New York Rep. Anthony Weiner's prospects for political survival dimmed precipitously on Wednesday with the appearance on the Internet of an X-rated photo said to be of the congressman - and the first calls from fellow Democrats for him to step down.
LGBT youth group dance June 17
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Youngstown has received a matching grant of $1,560 from Neighborhood Success, a program of the Raymond John Wean Foundation.
Greatest: Jonah takes on the Copeland monster
When we look at the tenth hole at Copeland, it’s obvious that the hole is a monster. At almost 500 yards from the back tee, this par four actually plays longer than the yardage on the card because the second shot is straight uphill!
Springfield BOE meeting canceled
Springfield Board of Education's special meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday in the high school auditorium has been canceled.
Atty. Hoppel's law license suspended
The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Richard V. Hoppel of East Liverpool for two years, with the final 18 months of that term stayed on conditions.
1st hurricane of season forms in Eastern Pacific
MIAMI (AP) — Forecasters say Hurricane Adrian has formed in the Eastern Pacific, making it the first
Delta boosts bag limit after soldiers complain
Reacting to public outcry, Delta says it will allow members of the military to check four bags for
San Francisco supervisors OK Treasure Island plan
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Supervisors approved a gigantic redevelopment project for Treasure Island that
Lawsuit against Palin moved to federal court
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A civil lawsuit alleging Sarah Palin undertook a campaign to embarrass and
Pa. district in spying scandal hit with 2nd suit
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A school district near Philadelphia that paid out $610,000 to settle a complaint
Pilot suffered minor injuries in Wis. jet crash
NEW CHESTER, Wis. (AP) — The pilot of an F-16 fighter jet that crashed in central Wisconsin has been
Construction begins to replace burned Jesus statue
MONROE, Ohio (AP) — Construction has started on a giant Jesus statue to replace one destroyed by
Woman has baby after husband, a deputy, is slain
UTICA, N.Y. (AP) — A New York sheriff says the wife of a deputy gave birth to their second child
Ohio judge sees peeping peril in court stairs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio judge who wears dresses has rendered a verdict on the airy staircase
Lawyer: Barefoot Bandit’s plea talks hit snag
SEATTLE (AP) — The lawyer for the young man known as the Barefoot Bandit says plea negotiations have
Obama promotes job training as economic imperative
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — President Barack Obama says the growth of the U.S. economy will depend in
Poker case defendant in NYC loses bid for bail
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York judge has denied bail for a U.S. citizen living in Costa Rica who was
Calif. pipe that blew had prior leak
SAN BRUNO, Calif. (AP) — A top safety official says a pipeline that exploded in a San Francisco
Kasich: Ohio Senate, House not far apart on budget
Kasich: Ohio Senate, House not far apart on budget
Ohio tree that predated Christopher Columbus falls
LANCASTER, Ohio (AP) — A storm has brought down a tree in central Ohio thought to predate
Relays for LIfe in Austintown, Lordstown/Newton Falls on Friday
Relays for Life in Austintown, Lordstown/Newton Falls on Friday
North Vegas candidate credits neighbor for win
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. (AP) — Wade Wagner appears to have won a nail-biter of an election in Nevada,
Cardiac cells might help fix heart attack damage
NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists say they’ve found cells in the hearts of mice that can make new muscle
Man charged with stealing from his employer
BOARDMAN An 18-year-old township man is accused of stealing more than $1,000 from his employer,
Unlicensed dentist: Self-defense in shooting death
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A Russian-speaking immigrant accused of practicing dentistry without a license
RI mill fire leaves historic, economic loss
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) — Firefighters have contained a massive blaze that destroyed a 112-year-old
Oregon man says electric bike is a bike, not a car
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. (AP) — When Paul McClain had his driver’s license suspended for driving a car
Bruce Zoldan, Phantom Fireworks CEO, to ring Nasdaq's opening bell
Bruce Zoldan, Phantom Fireworks CEO, to ring Nasdaq's opening bell
Mahoning Valley's Irish festival canceled this summer
Mahoning Valley Irish festival canceled this summer
Springfield school board Thursday meeting canceled
Special Springfield school board meeting canceled
Pittsburgh-area teacher charged with sexting teens
Pittsburgh-area teacher charged with sexting teens
Ohio councilman clips wings on bird feeder proposal
Ohio councilman clips wings on bird feeder proposal
Oho coin dealer, GOP fundraiser appeals his conviction
Ohio coin dealer, GOP fundraiser appeals his conviction
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have a drive-
For the Dogs, theater team up for fundraiser
For the Dogs, theater team up for fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse and For the
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Express concern without judgment
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: My best friend, “Jamie,” lives five hours away.
HELOISE: Pitch the condiment packets after six months
Dear Heloise: I love your column! My question: We get a lot of condiments from fast-food places. How
Gruver, Turocy, Klein selected for big league teams
— MLB DRAFT — Gruver, Turocy, Klein selected By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com CANFIELD
YSU readies tuition increase
Trustees panel OKs 3.5% jump this fall By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN
Scandal igniter Pryor moves on
Associated Press COLUMBUS Terrelle Pryor’s career at Ohio State, which started with so much
Halo one of injured strays who get little care
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Before she was Halo, the 2- to 3-year-old,
Mayor takes exception to renaming bar ‘Xclusive’
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Love Lounge’s manager wants to rename the
Ailing Nowitzki ignites Mavs
Associated Press DALLAS Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have pulled off another stunning
Warren board favors Marietta educator for chief
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Though the choice doesn’t become official until the
Howland’s Bogan catching up
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com HOWLAND Since having been named Howland’s boys basketball
2 report being robbed of Xanax
Staff report WARREN Two men reported having their prescription of Xanax medication stolen from
Horse owners talking trash
Associated Press NEW YORK Nothing like a little Triple Crown trash talk a few days before the
Indians blank Twins, snap streaks
Associated Press CLEVELAND Carlos Carrasco got the Cleveland Indians back on track exactly the
Harding's Class of 2011 eager to begin new journey
Class of 2011 eager to begin new journey By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Amber Russell
Poland police seek to identify suspect
By Ashley luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village police are asking for the public’s help to
3 appear in court on charges of murder
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. and PETER MILLIKEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Three men charged with
Inflatable castles invite serious danger
Associated Press OCEANSIDE, N.Y. They look like harmless fun — fluffy castles, ships and
NEWS MAKERS
NEWS MAKERS Jon Stewart gashes wrist in Weiner skit NEW YORK The story about U.S. Rep. Anthony
Missouri cicada ice cream seller told to cool it
ODDLY ENOUGH Customers cannot get enough of cicada-filled ice cream COLUMBIA, Mo. A public
New York congressman followed a too familiar path
Editorial: We’re going to resist making weiner jokes, because there is nothing funny about what we now know
Stabilize Afghanistan to prop up Pakistan
Opinion: President Obama has pledged to start withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan next month, with a
Commanding performance lifts ‘Rose Tattoo’
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Director Lester Malizia always seems
Woods withdraws from US Open
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Tiger Woods pulled out of the U.S. Open on Tuesday because
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.36 —.16 Avalon
Festival seeks ethnic groups
Staff report Youngstown The Summer Festival of the Arts at Youngstown State University on July
As Britain goes, so goes US?
Opinion: BELFAST, Northern Ireland The extinct political slogan “As Maine goes, so goes the nation,” may be
Don’t panic over slow pace of recovery, Obama tells US
Associated Press WASHINGTON With few options at hand and his poll numbers sagging, President
A deadly business
Opinion: By Jennifer O’Connor McClatchy-Tribune Authorities at Bangkok’s international airport recently
iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending June 6:
iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending June 6: Singles: v “Rolling In the
Europe slumming in America
Opinion: By Harold Meyerson Los Angeles Times The newest slumlord in Los Angeles is a pillar of German
J.J. Abrams teams with his hero, Steven Spielberg
By Geoff Boucher Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES There are plenty of sto- ries with Hollywood
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youth Council meeting, 3 p.m., Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery
Dems refuse to defend Weiner; Republicans seek resignation
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fellow Democrats pointedly refused to defend Rep. Anthony Weiner on
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ross L. Morrone, 26, of 6715 Appleridge Circle,
Curry is ready for the top spot on ‘Today’
Associated Press NEW YORK Ann Curry, who has been the news anchor of “Today” since 1997,
Cake pops are tops
McClatchy Newspapers Cake pops — those colorful dipped and decorated golf ball-sized rounds of
METRO DIGEST || Fire guts Frankie’s kitchen
Frankie’s burns HUBBARD A grease fire destroyed the kitchen of a local eatery Tuesday afternoon.
Is Internet sex cheating?
Associated Press WASHINGTON Jon Austin’s wife, Amy, had a blunt assessment for her husband as
Jury to be picked in Pittsburgh police deaths
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Three jurors were selected Tuesday for the trial of Richard
Bucs rally past D-backs
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pirates couldn’t find a way to get to Daniel Hudson. They
Cubs select Gretzky’s son
Associated Press NEW YORK The Chicago Cubs hope they’ve drafted a Great One. Trevor Gretzky,
After psychic tip, cops find no mutilated bodies
Associated Press HARDIN, Texas No bodies were found Tuesday at a Texas farmhouse where a person
Gadhafi stays defiant
Gadhafi stays defiant TRIPOLI, Libya Moammar Gadhafi stood defiant Tuesday in the face of the
Anthony testimony focuses on bag of garbage inside car
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. An attorney for a mother charged with killing her 2-year-old
Seasonal salads Dressed to fill
McClatchy Newspapers This is the season for beautiful greens, soft lettuces, fresh herbs and
Don’t lay all blame on Tressel
Opinion: Don’t lay all blame on Tressel Steubenville Herald Star: Jim Tressel isn’t the problem with major
GM, Ford leaders try to calm jitters
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors and Ford are trying to reassure investors that their
Goalies sticking to different styles
Associated Press BOSTON Robert Luongo and Tim Thomas have drastically different styles with one
Probe into fatal crash continues
Probe into fatal crash continues BOARDMAN The Ohio State Highway Patrol is still investigating a
Man found dead at Ohio state park
Associated Press HILLSBORO Authorities say an 18-year-old man has been found dead in the water
BCS selects dates for bowl games
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS The Bowl Championship Series has chosen dates for its five bowl
NBC retains Olympics rights
Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland Bob Costas made the pitch and NBC met the price. The
Violence still an issue for NHL
Associated Press BOSTON Two players made two bad decisions in an instant, something that happens
YSU should invest in parking
Opinion: YSU should invest in parking The meter has run out on Youngstown State University’s M-2 parking
Sandlot roundup
Class B Sam Pitzulo Homes 6, Wharmby Sports 5 Mike Kunzer had four hits, including a double and
‘Monumental’ deal is reached to sell Valley Delphi plants
By ED Runyan runyan@vindy.com BAZETTA TOWNSHIP Trumbull County Commissioner Paul Heltzel says
Family opens Mexican eatery in Liberty
Staff report liberty Casa Ramirez, a Mexican restaurant and cantina, has opened at the Quality
Woman pleads not guilty in death of her boyfriend
Staff report BOARDMAN A township woman pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from a weekend
Chase reports reveal differing opinions
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A police chase started May 8 as an attempted traffic stop
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