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LeBron James still without a title
MIAMI (AP) — Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks are NBA champions, and they went through LeBron
Happiness, sadness mix for graduating triplets from Lowellville
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com LOWELLVILLE It’s been said that good things come in threes and
Austintown Relay for Life raises $93,726, deemed a success
Staff Report AUSTINTOWN The 2011 Austintown Relay for Life was a success in a variety of ways,
Girard High graduates mark milestone, praise school leaders
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com GIRARD It was a milestone graduation at Girard High School
Canfield grads get life lessons from 1972 alumnus
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield High School graduate Dr. Robert G. Duffett had
Impressive numbers bedazzle Poland Seminary grads
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Senior members of the Seminary Singers walked out
Poland school board delays action on contracts, discusses pay to play
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The Board of Education did not take any action at
GM Lordstown to shut down operations July 4 to July 18
lordstown General Motors Co will go ahead with two vacation shutdown weeks this summer, according
Boehner to 9,700 Ohio State graduates: Be humble
Associated Press COLUMBUS U.S. House Speaker John Boehner’s (BAY’-nurz) commencement speech to
Skebos, family celebrate 55th anniversary
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Skebo of Youngstown are observing their 55th wedding anniversary
Criminals in Ohio retire with lucrative public pensions, report says
Associated Press DAYTON A newspaper says the public employee pension system in Ohio has allowed
Dr., Mrs. Gregori celebrate 50th year of marriage
YOUNGSTOWN A private dinner-dance cruise on the Gateway Clipper in Pittsburgh, along with the
Friends, family honor Grischows for 60th milestone
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Grischow of Austintown were honored at a luncheon reception June
Trial to begin for NE Ohio man charged in beating, raping, strangling, killing of woman
ERIE, Pa. Jury selection is slated to begin Monday in the trial of a Northeast Ohio man charged
Children host luncheon for Lattros’ 60th
YOUNGSTOWN Eugene and Anna Lattro of Youngstown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary during a
Vollmers mark 60th anniversary at family dinner
YOUNGSTOWN Eugene and Harriet L. Vollmer of Youngstown are celebrating their 60th wedding
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Federation will meet for a noon luncheon. The program will be a YAFWC Board
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Moccasin will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Hartford Greenhouse. The project will be a hypertufa
Youngstown to give firefighter test Aug. 6
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city will give a firefighter test Aug. 6
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, outdoor walking
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP Chapter 4339 will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1612 Raccoon Road,
YSU, Wick Neighbors work to redefine their relationship
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youngstowN A Youngstown State University committee
SENIOR MENUS
MAHONING COUNTY Celtic Healthcare offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays at eight locations in
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY L.B. Circle, an auxiliary of Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will meet at noon at Eat’n Park with
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY || William Briggs
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY William Briggs Address: Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, 301 W. Western
Pa. parents charged with killing, hiding their newborn baby
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The parents of a newborn girl found buried in the woods in
Ohio corn, soybean crops face $1B in losses due to heavy rains
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio corn and soybean farmers whose planting was delayed by the cold,
ODOT leader: Leasing turnpike would benefit northern Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio might get several billion dollars if it leases the Ohio
Two men shooting at police killed in crash
Associated Press COLUMBUS Authorities say two men shot at police officers outside a Columbus
NFL-er Brad Smith to appear at food giveaway
The Salvation Army and Feed the Children are joining forces to distribute food, box of Avon products, and personal items.
Conneaut motorcyclist killed
Scott Barnes, 48, of Conneaut, Ohio, was killed after he lost control of his motorcycle between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m.
Addiction led to death’s door, ex-clerk says
City man apologizes for hiding OVI ticket, gets treatment for alcoholism By Ashley Luthern
Phantoms begin determining roster
Phantoms begin week-long process of determining the roster for the 2011-12 United States Hockey
Looks like they made it: Early risers get Manilow seats
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Barbie DeLucia had no luck getting tickets to the
Long-shot Ruler on Ice wins Belmont; Animal Kingdom stumbles
Long-shot Ruler on Ice claims third jewel of Triple Crown; Animal Kingdom stumbles, never a factor
Public tries out for Sky Ball team
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Covelli Centre was filled with more than 100
Dove nests in tomato plant
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The “12 Days of Christmas” song talks about two turtle
Talbot ejected in Tribe’s loss to Yankees
Associated Press NEW YORK Mitch Talbot was almost keeping up with Bartolo Colon, holding the
Western Reserve district weighs options on windmill problem
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Berlin Center Local school officials met with prosecutors to
NFL lockout affects businesses at training camps
Associated Press LaTrobe, Pa. It could be easier to get a table at Sharky’s Cafe in Latrobe this
Markers denote historical homes
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND It’s not unusual to see Ohio-shaped plaques
Pirates win, one game below .500
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James McDonald wasn’t as good as he usually is when he wins for the
Man arrested; reportedly had assault rifle
Staff report youngstown Members of the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force arrested a man after he
South Range class boasts 8 valedictorians
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com north lima Before the mortar boards flew in the
A humble American hero laid to rest
Lawrence County fire departments drape a flag between two ladder trucks Saturday as the funeral procession of Staff Sgt. Edward Mills Jr. passes below. Hundreds turned out to honor Mills, who was killed in an attack May 26 in Afghanistan, .
Device accepts credit cards on iPhone, iPad, Android
There are all kinds of ways to accept money these days. Running a business requires you to make it
Looking for answers
Bin Laden’s death boosts interest in Navy SEAL’s national museum Associated Press FORT PIERCE,
Predicting who will emerge victorious
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK It was a season on Broadway that was bursting with
Man, 88, revisits motor track
By Katie Libecco klibecco@vindy.com HARTFORD Ed Winner hasn’t raced in more than 50 years, but
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Flag disposal CANFIELD On Flag Day, Tuesday, AMVETS Post 44 and the
Health-care event set at Salvation Army
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Getting Your Health On,” a major event for the aged, blind and disabled
NCAA begins hearings on Tenn. case
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Former Tennessee coaches Bruce Pearl and Lane Kiffin finally got
Years Ago
Today is Sunday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2011. There are 202 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Film crew in town for Mancini movie
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A film crew will be in Youngstown this week to
birthdays
birthdays Singer Vic Damone is 83. Actor-singer Jim Nabors is 81. Jazz musician Chick Corea is 70.
Weiner seeks treatment, leave of absence
Associated Press WASHINGTON Under fierce pressure from fellow Democrats to resign in a sexting
Texas A&M sweeps NCAA outdoor track titles
Associated Press DES MOINES, IOWA Texas A&M’s dream of becoming the first school with three
Autofill needs fulfilled
Q. This is probably easy, but I can’t find it. When I fill in a blank, such as an email login,
Collectors seek stars-and-stripes flag items
Flag Day was celebrated first on June 14, 1889, in a public school in Fredonia, Wis. The teacher
Grabbing greenery
An annual, if not perennial, crime wave Philadelphia Inquirer In Philadelphia, people pilfer
IMF targeted in computer attack
IMF targeted in computer attack NEW YORK The International Monetary Fund, already reeling from
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Kinsman Township trustees, 6 p.m., township garage, 6380 state Route 87.
Restrictions to access sought
By Alan Johnson Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS At a time when people are more distrusting of their
Route 170 to be closed Tuesday
Staff report EAST PALESTINE State Route 170 will be closed Tuesday during daytime hours south of
No clear favorite for the US Open
Associated Press Four players have taken their turns at No. 1, the highest number between U.S.
More potential trouble for OSU
Photographer’s dealings with players no secret to Ohio State By Doug Lesmerises Cleveland Plain
Kurt Busch wins pole for Pocono
By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service LONG POND, Pa. Kurt Busch has found a
Arizona fire spreads, bringing health risks
Associated Press SPRINGERVILLE, Ariz. An eye-stinging, throat-burning haze of smoke spewing
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Packard Concert Band, 7 p.m.: Bring lawn chairs or blankets to this
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST-SELLERS | For the week ending June 4
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “The Fifth Witness,” by Michael Connelly (Little, Brown) 2. “Dead
newsmakers
newsmakers Jolie-Pitt Foundation gives $500K to Joplin JOPLIN, Mo. Brad Pitt and Angelina
Ohio Senate leader calls for review of true scope of state budget deficit
Opinion: Ohio Senate leader calls for review of true scope of state budget deficit I applaud a recent
34 die in blasts in Pakistan
Associated Press PESHAWAR, Pakistan Two explosions went off minutes apart in the northwest
Mavs one win from NBA title
Associated Press MIAMI The hammer Dirk Nowitzki is so close to escaping is pounding away harder
Man hurt in New Castle fire
new castle, pa. A man was injured after a grease fire got out of control, the fire department
Pop culture Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels McClatchy Newspapers Q. Is it true that they are taking “America’s Most
the tony awards College roomies find stardom
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK After every performance of the hit Broadway
6 people found riding in luggage area of bus
Associated Press GLADWIN, Mich. A tour company based in northern Michigan has been ordered by
YP’s ‘Swim Club’ dives into the heart
By MILAN PAURICH news@vindy.com If you want to see a truly sophisticated adult comedy that makes
Mom ascribing too much ‘inner meaning’
McClatchy Newspapers Q. My son will be 4 years old in a couple of months. He is having problems
The long arm of the Internet ...
Opinion: The always and instantly available world on Facebook, on Twitter and online causes some embarrassing
Bruins wasting goalie Thomas’ masterful play
Associated Press VANCOUVER, British Columbia Tim Thomas is giving a masterful performance in his
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Franchitti takes first of dual Indycar races
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas Dario Franchitti held off teammate Scott Dixon in a 10-lap
Robbery probed in Boardman
BOARDMAN Police investigated an armed robbery at 12:48 p.m. Saturday at the Check into Cash on
A HANDLE ON LIFE New version of ‘Niles Nicknames’ booklet published
New version of ‘Niles Nicknames’ booklet published By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com NILES
Grim month in Afghanistan
UN: Violence claimed the lives of 368 civilians in May Associated Press KABUL May was the
Testimony: Caylee’s remains found near road
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Caylee Anthony’s skull and most of the rest of her remains were
MILESTONES
MILESTONES SCOUTS Twin brothers Thomas J. Jr. and Joseph T. Groves, sons of Thomas Sr. and
record reviews
Seasick Steve Album: “You Can’t Teach an Old Dog New Tricks” (Third Man Records) Grade: B It
Writing contest accepting entries
Writing contest accepting entries CANTON The Greater Canton Writers’ Guild is accepting entries
Local Dems uncertain about prez
Opinion: If applause is an indication of the level of political support, here’s what can be said about the
You’ve earned your vacation
Opinion: By David A. LOVE McClatchy-Tribune You work too hard. You deserve a vacation. Summer used to
What sacrifices are YSU’s faculty and staff making?
Editorial: Before the board of trustees of Youngstown State University slaps another 3.5 percent tuition
State forces church to choose
Opinion: By Charles A. DONOVAN The Heritage Foundation Our nation’s simmering conscience wars have
CURRENT PRICES FOR ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES
Betty Crocker booklet, “New Method Cake Recipes,” 54 party-cake recipes, black cover picturing
METRO DIGEST || Motorcyclist killed
Motorcyclist killed mercer, pa. Scott Barnes, 48, of Conneaut, Ohio, was killed after he lost
Trumbull, Columbiana county courts
COURTS Columbiana County Divorces Granted Brenda Rhodes v. Thomas Rhodes. Charlene
GO & DO
TOday Dances George Suhon’s Silver City, 3 to 7 p.m., SNPJ Recreation Center, 270 Martin Road,
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