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Late teacher loomed large in minds of Campbell High grads tonight
Tom Pulice of the Campbell Memorial Class of 2011 plans to study history education this fall at Thiel College.
Repeat drunken driver now charged with killing her unborn child, another woman
A Canfield woman is indicted on aggravated vehicular homicide charges in the April deaths of her unborn child and another woman.
Benefit tonight honor's Youngstown's first female firefighter
When Sharyl E. Frasier died earlier this year, she left a legacy that exceeded having been the city’s first female firefighter.
MTV pulls plug on racy drama ‘Skins’ for season 2
NEW YORK (AP) — MTV says it won’t be bringing back its racy teen drama “Skins” for a second season.
Court: Detroit-area mayor can keep age private
WARREN, Mich. (AP) — The mayor of Michigan’s third-largest city doesn’t have to reveal his age.
Space station gets 3 new tenants from 3 countries
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s a full house again at the International Space Station. A Russian
Gingrich campaign reeling after mass exodus of top staff
The entire top echelon of Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign resigned on Thursday, a stunning mass exodus that left his bid for the Republican nomination in tatters. But the former House speaker vowed defiantly to remain a candidate.
Power system failure forces evacuations in Detroit
DETROIT (AP) — Sections of downtown Detroit lost power this afternoon after high demand for energy
Malcolm X daughter pleads guilty in NYC to theft
NEW YORK (AP) — A daughter of slain civil rights leader Malcolm X was released from jail Thursday
Calif man found guilty in murder of journalist
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A former Oakland community group leader has been found guilty of ordering the
Mississippi judge reprimanded over Pledge jailing
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi judge will be publicly reprimanded for jailing an attorney who
Passenger traffic at Pittsburgh International Airport grows
PITTSBURGH — Passenger traffic at Pittsburgh International Airport grew 2 percent in April, the 13th
Mahoning commissioners advertise for bids for road-paving program
Mahoning commisisoners advertise for bids for road-paving program
Youngstown man heads to prison for dealing drugs in Warren
Youngstown man heads to prison for dealing drugs in Warren
2 men charged in Ohio in counterfeiting conspiracy
2 men charged in Ohio in counterfeiting conspiracy
Windham motorcyclist injured in Trumbull Co. crash
Windham motorcyclist injured in Trumbull Co. crash
Warren Police chief: No action taken against officers in May chase
Warren Police chief: No action taken against officers in May chase
Ohio juror inaugurates new courthouse for a 2nd time
Ohio juror inaugurates new courthouse for a 2nd time
Deadline to attend OMEGA meeting in East Liverpool is Friday
Deadline to attend OMEGA meeting in East Liverpool is Friday
Macy's at Eastwood Mall getting multimillion-dollar makeover
Macy's at Eastwood Mall getting multimillion-dollar makeover
Reminder: Barry Manilow tickets go on sale Saturday
Reminder: Barry Manilow tickets go on sale Saturday
Group promoting air-travel service at airport meets tonight
Group promoting air-travel service at airport meets tonight
Unemployment aid applications stuck at high levels
Unemployment aid applications stuck at high levels
LOUIE TODAY: New time, new station
Louie Free, Vindy.com's news radio partner, is moving to WYCL 1540 AM beginning today.
Heat gripping half of US expected to last for days
Heat gripping half of US expected to last a few days
Mental health board in Cleveland slashing services
Mental health board in Cleveland slashing services
Church taking orders for discounted groceries
Crossroads Church is taking orders for the Angel Food program.
Baby raccoons rescued, released at farm
Several month-old raccoons are now safely at a local farm, New Middletown police said.
1 more protection order in Hubbard horn-honking case
Garrick Krlich of Hubbard was back in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court on Wednesday seeking a civil protection order against one of the dozens of people who he says have been causing a disturbance at his house by honking their car horns.
Gov. Kasich appoints Republican Dave Johnson to BWC
Gov. John Kasich has appointed Dave Johnson, Columbiana County Republican Party chairman, a member of the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation board of directors.
Katie Reardon, Collin Lawson to wed in July
POLAND Tom and Paula Reardon of Poland are announcing the engagement and wedding plans of their
Christina Bilyk, David Hughes plan wedding
NILES Christina N. Bilyk and David M. Hughes II, both of Columbus, are engaged and planning a
Summer wedding for Miss Gibbons, David Sypert
BOARDMAN David and Janet Sypert of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, David
Kroynovich, Stiver vows planned for July
YOUNGSTOWN Kelly L. Kroynovich and Kenneth S. Stiver II, both of Youngstown, are announcing their
Hanrahan-Racz wedding to unite Boardman teachers
Stephanie Lynn Hanrahan and Brian Edward Racz, both of Boardman, and their parents are announcing
Miss Martinko, Mr Turjanica to wed in 2012
The engagement of Audrey Martinko of Auburn, Ala., daughter of Gerald Martinko of Campbell and Mary
Volunteer Council plans to sponsor fish fry in Warren
WARREN The Community Volunteer Council will sponsor a fish fry from noon to 5 p.m. Friday at the
Boardman BOE meets tonight
Board of Education will meet in special session at 6:30 p.m. today in the superintendent’s office at Boardman Center Middle School, 7410 Market Street.
Volunteers filling gaps in summer food service to low-income kids
About 800,000 Ohio children receive free and reduced-price lunches at their schools, but only 10 percent of those students receive that sustenance during summer months.
Boardman teen accused of stealing cash from Giant Eagle
An 18-year-old township man is accused of stealing more than $1,000 from his employer, Giant Eagle.
2 plead guilty to embezzling $1.3M
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown The Canfield couple accused of an embezzling
Youngstown Playhouse closes out season with ‘Dixie Swim Club’
By MILAN PAURICH entertainment@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse closes out the 2010-11 season
Valley-record five baseball players drafted
Valley-record five players drafted By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com After several hours of
13 area softball players named All-Ohio
Staff report State champions Erin Gabriel, Jenna Modic and Lindsay Swipas have been selected to
Relentless dedication leads to state recognition for Valley senior
Valley volunteer inducted into seniors HOF By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN Jean
Victorian presents ‘Camille’
Staff report Youngstown Carol Weakland stars in “Camille,” which opens Friday at The Victorian
Judge orders new hearing for juvenile in Pa. murder case
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. A new hearing has been set for 9:30 a.m.
Black Jet Radio: Hear it and feel it
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Fort Wayne, Ind., may not be a perceived bastion of
Pryor: Big numbers, yet …
Gifted QB always attracted controversy By Ken Gordon The Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS If one
Poland Middle School teacher writes book on encouragement
Poland Middle School teacher writes book on encouragement By robert Guttersohn
Clarett: Athletes are to blame
Associated Press COLUMBUS Former Ohio State running back Maurice Clarett blames athletes rather
Cycle-show host to ride moped around Lake Erie
Staff report Larry Ward, host of “The 2-Wheel Power Hour” motorcycle radio show on WKBN-AM 570,
Man accused of vicious attack, rape of acquaintance
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man is in the Mahoning County jail
Tribe officially in ‘June Swoon’
Associated Press CLEVELAND Their home-field magic has disappeared, vanishing almost as
Boy, 13, accused of crashing car into house
Staff report BOARDMAN Police arrested a 13-year-old boy who is accused of crashing his mother’s
Lordstown police dispatcher fired
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Jim Luonuansuu, a Newton Falls city councilman who
Yemma to formally withdraw
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com STRUTHERS Mahoning County Treasurer Dan Yemma will
Brad Paisley project explores country music roots
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer FRANKLIN, Tenn. Brad Paisley began the journey to
Valley residents look for relief from the heat
Mosquito Lake was a popular spot to try to beat the heat Wednesday. Hot and humid weather is expected to continue today.
With future at stake, Klein chooses steak
By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com With draft fatigue setting in and Phil Klein facing the growing
ACS free class for cancer patients
ACS free class for cancer patients YOUNGSTOWN The American Cancer Society is offering a free
Grads recognized
Grads recognized FARRELL/GREENVILLE, Pa. UPMC Horizon recently recognized three residents from
Onion cuts pain from sting
Q. Last week, a red wasp stung my finger. It had gotten in one of the drawers in my bathroom and
Delta bag fees for troops spark backlash
Associated Press WASHINGTON Delta Air Lines hastily changed its baggage fees for troops
Kingdom is made favorite for Belmont
Associated Press NEW YORK The 1-2 finishers in the Kentucky Derby are 1-2 on the morning line
Unlike his character, ‘Glee’ actor can sing
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The first thing “Glee” actor Harry Shum Jr. wants
New This week
New This week Judy Moody & the Not Bummer Summer (PG) When her carefully laid summer plans go
‘All-natural’ bodybuilders don’t use performance-enhancing drugs
‘All-natural’ bodybuilders don’t use performance-enhancing drugs St. Louis Post-Dispatch ST.
‘Youngstown’ singer in hometown debut
Youngstowners are familiar with budding country singer Sarah Turner, thanks to the airplay her song
Vieira ends her run on ‘Today’ show
Associated Press NEW YORK Meredith Vieira has spent her last morning hosting TV’s most-watched
Relay for Life events to be Friday, Saturday
Staff report The Austintown and Lordstown/Newton Falls American Cancer Society Relays for Life are
Grant to aid renovation of Dairy Farmers plant
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. A $2.5 million grant will help renovate the Dairy Farmers of
Officials OK purchase of repair device
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County commissioners have approved a proposal by
Are entire agencies needless?
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Included in President Barack Obama’s plan to lessen the cost of government
New-car sales in region up 21%
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN New-car sales in Northeast Ohio jumped 21 percent in May and are up 46
OPEC declines to raise output; prices up
Associated Press NEW YORK A contentious meeting of oil ministers ended Wednesday with a clear
oddly enough
oddly enough Dress-wearing Ohio judge sees peeping peril in court stairs COLUMBUS An Ohio
When liberty was on trial
Opinion: By Scott Martelle Los Angeles Times On the first Monday morning of June 1951, the U.S. Supreme
Officials trying to reduce costs for treatment
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Lawrence County Commissioners are trying
Zoldan to ring bell at stock exchange
Zoldan to ring bell at stock exchange YOUNGSTOWN Bruce Zoldan, Phantom Fireworks president and
Jerrod Niemann finds success by being himself
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com After his two record-label deals fell apart, country
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Hairspray,SDRq by Top Hat Productions at Fairview Arts and Outreach Center,
Merchants win in Senate vote on debit-card fees
Associated Press WASHINGTON Merchants triumphed over bankers in a battle for billions Wednesday
Officials discuss summer food program
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN About 800,000 Ohio children receive free and
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Bryan A. Layton, 25, of 380 Jackson St., Campbell,
US presses allies to do more in Libya
Associated Press BRUSSELS The Obama administration challenged five key military allies Wednesday
Lawyer urges caution in transfer of mineral rights
Staff report SALEM A local attorney is urging landowners to use caution when it comes to signing
Public and private are different
Opinion: Public and private are different In 1935, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Wagner Act,
Several Dems call for Weiner to resign
Associated Press WASHINGTON Embattled New York Rep. Anthony Weiner’s prospects for political
Developer notes changes in plan
By jeanne starmack starmack @vindy.com struthers A developer that wants to build senior-
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, June 9, the 160th day of 2011. There are 205 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Girard, Hubbard and Liberty police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD June
newsmakers
newsmakers Redesigned Rock Hall opens Beatles exhibit CLEVELAND The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Heat grips much of US
Associated Press WASHINGTON The mercury climbed into the 90s across half the country Wednesday
birthdays
birthdays Keyboardist Jon Lord of Deep Purple and Whitesnake is 70. Actor Michael J. Fox is 50.
Ballots probe clears board
Sheriff’s office OKs absentee submissions By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An
Anthony trial focuses on searches on family computer
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Internet searches for how to make chloroform and neck-breaking
Ariz. fire threatens transmission lines
Ariz. fire threatens transmission lines SPRINGERVILLE, Ariz. A raging forest fire in eastern
NIGHTLIFE
Ballbusters Sports Bar, 3661 Mahoning Ave., Austintown; 330-793-2778 Fri: Dick and Jane Show, 8
Jobless lack political clout
Opinion: By Robert B. REICH Los Angeles Times Jobs are slowly coming back, but that’s small comfort to
Poland, Champion, McDonald enjoy wet, wild championships
Editorial: Spring 2011 in the Mahoning Val- ley will go down in the history books as one of the soggiest in
LeBron admits he needs to play better
Associated Press DALLAS For nearly a year, LeBron James has shaken off the criticism, laughed
McCutchen’s homer wins it for Pirates in 12th inning
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Andrew McCutchen led off the 12th with a home run and the Pittsburgh
Ohio Senate passes $55.7B state budget
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate passed a state budget Wednesday night that would spend
Officials to attend Community Day
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN The second annual Community Day will offer
Bruins win in a rout, even series
Associated Press BOSTON Just three days after the Bruins staggered back to Boston, they’ve
METRO DIGEST || License suspended
License suspended COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has suspended the law license of Richard V.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.30 —.06 Avalon
Kasich appoints Johnson to board
Staff report COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich appointed Dave Johnson, Columbiana County Republican
Niles police hope arrest will halt burglaries
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES Police are hoping the arrest of a 25-year-old Niles man in
Obama bowing to labor, again
Opinion: WASHINGTON Because government is inherently dangerous and often mischievous, the Constitution’s
Afghan peace at what cost?
Opinion: By Mina Habib Institute for War & Peace Reporting KABUL, Afghanistan Afghan women’s groups are
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Honking problem better, not fixed
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Garrick Krlich of Hubbard was back in Trumbull County
Taylow Swift's 'Mine' wins fan-voted CMT award
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. The fans have given Taylor Swift another trophy. The pop
Crossroads Church taking food orders
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Crossroads Church is taking orders for the Angel Food program. The
Irish festival canceled
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s Irish festival will not
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