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President: Recession didn't happen overnight; recovery takeS time
President Barack Obama says people need to be patient about the economic recovery and that training workers for manufacturing jobs will help with the turnaround.
4 journalists among 32 dead, 100 injured in Pakistan blasts
Two explosions went off minutes apart in the northwest Pakistani city of Peshawar Sunday, killing 34 people and injuring nearly 100 in one of the deadliest attacks since the U.S. raid that killed Osama bin Laden last month, officials said.
Andrea Fabian | Adam Kyle
YOUNGSTOWN Adam Kyle of Canfield and his bride, the former Andrea Fabian of Howland, honeymooned
Courtney Skruck | Mark Dever
GALLOWAY, OHIO Courtney Skruck became the bride of Mark Dever during a May 28 ceremony at
Stacey Cleland | Michael Pesce
LIBERTY Stacey Marie Cleland and Michael Robert Pesce, both of Liberty, were joined in marriage in
K. of C. Council honors Lady and Knight of Year
CAMPBELL Knights of Columbus Council Marian 3813 received two Diocesan Awards for the Diocese of
Another al-Qaida mastermind killed by Somalians
The al-Qaida mastermind behind the 1998 bombings of U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania was killed this week at a security checkpoint in Mogadishu by Somali forces who didn't immediately realize he was the most wanted man in East Africa, officials said Saturday.
Weiner taking leave from Congress, seeking treatment
Under fierce pressure from fellow Democrats to resign in a sexting scandal, Rep. Anthony Weiner announced Saturday he was entering professional treatment at an undisclosed location and requested a leave of absence from Congress.
Hundreds line up for tickets for Barry Manilow, YSO concert
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Barbie DeLucia had no luck getting tickets to the
Hundreds pay respect to New Castle hero killed in Afghanistan
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com NEW CASTLE, Pa. Staff Sgt. Edward Mills Jr. didn’t become a
Police, K-9 unit in Boardman search for armed robbery suspect
boardman Police are investigating an armed robbery today at the Check into Cash on U.S. Route 224
Sunday strawberry fest will benefit the Alzheimer's Association
Sterling House Assisted Living of Youngstown, 2300 Canfield Road, will have a strawberry festival from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Today’s Belmont Stakes features top seven finishers from Derby
Today’s Belmont Stakes features top seven finishers from Derby Associated Press new york
Salmonella illnesses reported in NE Ohio
OUTBREAK TIED TO POULTRY FROM THE CINCINNATI AREA By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com
Judge: Ford must pay West Gate, others $2B
Associated Press YOUNGSTOWN Ford Motor Co. must pay nearly $2 billion in damages to thousands of
Mavericks wound Heat, and James’ reputation
Associated Press miami LeBron James came to Miami last summer for the chance to be a champion.
4 from different branches of military gather for a reunion
4 from different branches of military gather for a reunion By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com
Skidding Indians show little fight against Yankees
Carmona clears benches after plunking Teixeira but skidding Indians show little fight against
Disability strengthens South Range grad’s drive
By Robert guttersohn rguttersohn@vindy.com boardman On the wall next to 19-year-old Anthony
Lowry to speak at Bryant gathering
By Greg Gulas sports@vindy.com CANFIELD While Paul “Bear” Bryant is easily recognized as the
New library pact includes wage freeze, cuts in vacation time
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The board of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County has
Gee whiz: Mets ace stymies Pirates
Associated Press pittsburgh Although rookie Dillon Gee may not be perfect his record still is.
Canucks move to brink of first Cup
Associated Press vancouver, british columbia With a fortunate bounce and a flawless goalie, the
Hundreds gather for Austintown Relay
Mother shares pain in telling kids she had cancer By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN
Graham, Franklin close in spending
Girard judge race proved most costly By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Though it looked
Pa. health agency doesn’t keep Marcellus database
Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said Friday that it does
Ceremony celebrates life of 'lovely little girl’
An empty chair with a bouquet of flowers marks the seat where Unique Moore would have sat at Mill Creek Children's Center preschool graduation Friday. The 5-year-old girl drowned Monday at a Champion campground.
Manilow tickets
Manilow tickets YOUNGSTOWN Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. today for the Aug. 27 Barry Manilow
Inspiring principal leaves legacy at Cardinal Mooney
Editorial: Cardinal Mooney High School on Youngstown’s South Side has stood as a proud beacon of quality
Latest data breach hits financial security
Associated Press NEW YORK Citigroup’s disclosure that the names, account numbers and email
Trophy tattoo looks prophetic for Mavs’ Terry
Associated Press dallas Jason Terry put his faith in these Dallas Mavericks in ink. On the
Pastor installation
Pastor installation poland Poland Village Baptist Church, 79 Hill Drive, celebrated an
Gingrich’s wife described as factor in campaign defections
Associated Press ATLANTA Callista Gingrich has been a near-constant presence at her husband’s
Ursuline Preschool principal goes for a spin
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com At the beginning of the school year, Sister Charlotte Italiano,
Students express themselves through art
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com More than 1,200 pieces of art from 19 different classes
Catholic war vets award scholarships to area students
St. Stanislaus Post 1222 of the Catholic War Veterans hosted its 55th annual awards breakfast May 15
Fitch and Boardman students headed to Germany
The end of the school year usually means saying goodbye to school friends, teachers and the usual
Canfield briefs
Canfield alum graduates magna cum laude Amanda Hardy, Canfield Class of 2007, graduated magna cum
Catholic war vets award scholarships to area students
St. Stanislaus Post 1222 of the Catholic War Veterans hosted its 55th annual awards breakfast May 15
Boardman briefs
BHS alum earns Doctor of Pharmacy Boardman High School graduate Holly Holman earned her Doctor of
Catholic war vets award scholarships to students
St. Stanislaus Post 1222 of the Catholic War Veterans hosted its 55th annual awards breakfast May 15
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kenneth S. Stiver II, 28, of 3819 Loveland Road,
Career Day offers a glimpse at future careers
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For more than 20 years, the Austintown Middle School PTA and
Event proceeds benefit Special Olympics
The Mahoning County DD Special Olympics will host a fundraiser at Inner Circle Pizza of Poland June
Preschoolers bond at beach day
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although the staff and students of Poland Presbyterian
Bouncing ball leads to science fair success
Holy Family School student Brennan Bizon turned his love of basketball into an experiment and his
Sports briefs
Poland golfer fares well on course Allison Mitzel carded a 72 and a first-place finish in the
Valley students to visit British Isles
Ten local youth from area high schools will join another 10 from Akron to tour the British Isles for
Holy Family students go on heritage hunt
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Before finishing his International Day report, Holy Family
Catholic war vets award scholarships to students
St. Stanislaus Post 1222 of the Catholic War Veterans hosted its 55th annual awards breakfast May 15
Poland briefs
Poland grad earns master’s degree Allison L. Begezda graduated with a master’s degree in
Sports briefs
Boardman golfer fares well on course Jake Fait of Boardman tied for first in the boys 16-19
Event proceeds benefit Special Olympics
The Mahoning County DD Special Olympics will host a fundraiser at Inner Circle Pizza of Poland June
Austintown briefs
Yard sale to benefit local day camps Glenwood Christian Fellowship, 7872 Glenwood Avenue, will
Sports briefs
Prepare for the winter swim season Falcon swimmer ages 8-18 can join the Youngstown Swim League
Bouncing ball leads to science fair success
Holy Family School student Brennan Bizon turned his love of basketball into an experiment and his
Palin’s Alaska emails show obsession with her image
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON Emails released Friday from Sarah Palin’s time as Alaska’s
Seniors face off in Wii bowling tournament
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For weeks, seniors at the Austintown Senior Center have been
West fourth-graders exhibit science projects
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Although the fourth-graders at West Boulevard Elementary learn
Boardman Italian teacher earns national honor
Maddalen Amero, a teacher and Foreign Language Department Chair from Boardman High School, has been
Bouncing ball leads to science fair success
Holy Family School student Brennan Bizon turned his love of basketball into an experiment and his
WFMJ helps Watson celebrate reading
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Many Watson students watch Laura Lindvig on WFMJ Today in the
Ohl students learn positive lessons
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 17, Frank Ohl Intermediate students met a new friend
Moms find bargains at baby boutique
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Anyone with a baby or a toddler can agree that the little ones can
Valley students to visit British Isles
Ten local youth from area high schools will join another 10 from Akron to tour the British Isles for
Flag football playoff champs crowned
More than 50 teams competed for bragging rights and trophies during the Youngstown Youth Flag
YMCA preschool celebrates young graduates
The graduates walking across the stage on May 25 weren’t the ones you might expect, but their graduation was just as important as any student three times their age.
Students celebrate famous Ohioans
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 18, Lloyd third-graders impersonated astronauts,
Dentist makes house calls at Market Street
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Walking past Market Street Elementary’s multi-purpose room on May
Block Watch to crown hot dog champ
The Wickliffe Block Watch will sponsor an Austintown Championship Hot Dog Eating Contest at its
Preschoolers learn bike safety
Hitchcock Woods Preschool and Kindergarten hosted its 28th Annual Bike Day for the students May 20.
Valley students to visit British Isles
Ten local youth from area high schools will join another 10 from Akron to tour the British Isles for
Fitness is fun at Market Street Elementary
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com With the temperatures rising and summer break on its way, Market
Hilltop students sing for Canfield Rotarians
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Forty-eight third-grade students from five classes at
Readers rewarded with pizza from Scrappy
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com At an age when they’re only required to know certain letters of
Author, illustrator inspire students
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Author Sandra Philipson and her illustrator Jenny Campbell
Dobbins celebrates Right to Read Week
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com From May 16 to 20, the teachers at Dobbins Elementary implored
Preschoolers create teddy bear holiday
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com By May 24, the students in Joy Bucci’s Union Preschool
CHC third-graders learn Canfield history
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School third-grade students learned
Dobbins kindergartners become pretzel pros
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com During a visit from Auntie Anne’s Pretzels to Dobbins
Elementary students meet future classmates
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School and C.H.
Hilltop showers students with appreciation
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Most everyone will agree it’s nice to be appreciated and
Hilltop throws party for PTO volunteers
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com There are many ways to say “thank you” and Hilltop
Artist influences first-graders
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com First-grade students in Karen Penner’s class at Hilltop
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.36 —.16 Avalon
Saudi Arabia boosts oil production
Saudi Arabia boosts oil production NEW YORK Saudi Arabia’s still the boss when it comes to oil.
Thorn in Gov. Kasich’s side
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich must be getting sick of ProgressOhio, capital city-based liberal policy
Cruze drives investment at Ohio plant
PR Newswire DEFIANCE, Ohio, General Motors Co. intends to invest $47 million in its Defiance
Shifting sands of religion, politics
Opinion: Of the 44 U.S. presidents, all but a handful have been affiliated with a relatively narrow list of
Duchess doubts her new TV show ever will air in Britain
Associated Press NEW YORK The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson says it’s doubtful her new
An assault on democracy
Opinion: The Miami Herald: That Gov. Rick Scott had the temerity to cast the $615 million in projects he
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Thunderstruck, 6 p.m.: AC/DC tribute band, with opening act
news shows
news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Labor Secretary
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold: x7 3 uQ 8 6 5 vK 10 6 2 w7 6 4
Global Day of Prayer set for Sunday
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com cortland Dan Barker, pastor of Cortland Trinity Baptist
Crestview School District honors teacher
Staff report columbiana The Crestview School District honored the life of Becky Garrod, a
ESPN report: Pryor and Talbott friends since 2008
Associated Press columbus The relationship between former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor
Principal from Columbiana chosen Girard schools chief
New superintendent will earn $93,000 By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com girard David M.
Twister survivors have rare infection
Associated Press JOPLIN, Mo. In the aftermath of the Joplin tornado, some people injured in the
birthdays
birthdays Actor Gene Wilder is 78. Actor Chad Everett is 74. Comedian Johnny Brown (“Laugh-In”) is
God’s Girls Ministry
Nonprofit, nondenominational group helps women connect, heal and restore McClatchy Newsppers
2011 scholarships
MAHONING COUNTY AUSTINTOWN FITCH Alicia Balog: Kent State University, Fern E. Welling
Exal to hire 35 new employees
Youngstown board approves real-property tax abatement By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
God is constant amid change
If one can allow God to be God, it’s not too difficult or incomprehensible to embrace the phenomena
Protesters demand leader’s ouster
Protesters demand leader’s ouster SANAA, Yemen Nearly 100,000 Yemenis protested Friday in a main
Youngstown police probe assaults of Hubbard man, 16-year-old girl
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are investigating two assaults
Language is a gift of God to man
Babel and Pentecost. The Bible registers two incidents regarding the language of man. One in the Old
‘Tricky Triangle’ to test Stewart’s multitasking
By Jim Pedley Special to Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service It’s been a busy week for Tony
Drivers quiet as off-track fights, fines hit NASCAR
Associated Press long pond, pa. Richard Childress refuses to talk about what he did to Kyle
Stewart out, Holgorsen in at WVU
Associated Press morgantown, w.va. West Virginia football coach Bill Stewart has resigned and a
PSU’s McGloin hones QB leadership skills
Associated Press state college, pa. With two months to go before training camp, the Penn State
Source of E. coli traced to sprouts from German farm
Associated Press BERLIN After a month of searching and testing thousands of vegetables, simple
Boxing gets boost from Pacquiao, matchups
Associated Press new york Manny Pacquiao never has trouble finding a fight. Anybody with a shred
L.A. stadium planner has talks with 5 NFL teams
Associated Press los angeles The head of the sports and entertainment firm that wants to build
ALL-OHIO TENNIS
ALL-OHIO TENNIS The 2011 boys tennis All-Ohio team, selected by the Ohio Tennis Coaches
Gates: NATO’s future in doubt
Associated Press BRUSSELS In a stern rebuke, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates warned Friday
Anthony testimony focuses on duct tape
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Prosecutors focused Friday on what they believe killed 2-year-
203 marijuana plants seized at Auburndale Avenue home
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A South Side couple soon may face felony
New Castle police moving to larger space
Staff report new castle, pa. The police department is moving in August from its old quarters in
Boardman burglary
Boardman burglary Boardman Township police are searching for whoever stole items worth several
Ohioan sentenced to life for rape of 10-year-old
Associated Press TOLEDO, Ohio An Ohio man convicted of the 1993 attack and rape of a 10-year-old
Youngstown OKs work for V&M Star expansion
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will pay $394,584 to a company to
United Way comes out a winner at pro-am
There were winners aplenty last Saturday as the 12th annual Muransky Companies Bass Classic crowned
Witness can prove he was framed
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man convicted in the 2005 arson deaths of eight children and a
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Who: Church Hill United Methodist Church. What: “Panda Mania” is the theme. When: 9 a.m. to noon
BW3 plans updating project
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com BOARDMAN Buffalo Wild Wings, 7401 Market St., is set to
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