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Summer solstice marked with celebration tonight in Liberty
Summer stormed into the Mahoning Valley Tuesday with heat, humidity and scattered showers, as if to say “take notice, a new season has arrived.”
McDonald hire East Liverpool superintendent as interim superintendent
McDonald Board of Education has hired East Liverpool schools Superintendent Ken Halbert Jr. of New Springfield to be the new part-time superintendent of schools.
200 attend neighborhood vigil for 6 fire victims
The scene of a tragic fire that killed six people last Thursday turned into a scene of love and honor during a candlelight vigil for the victims Tuesday night.
Beatriz weakens to tropical storm off SW Mexico
MIAMI (AP) — Beatriz is losing steam and has weakened to a tropical storm after pounding the Pacific
Yale starts program to study anti-Semitism
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Yale University is starting another initiative to study anti-Semitism after
Poland man's bond set at $100K for vehicular homicide
Poland man's bond set at $100K for vehicular homicide
Gov. Kasich expected to allow drilling in state parks
Gov. Kasich expected to allow drilling in state parks
Former Ghana, Brazil presidents awarded food prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former presidents of the Republic of Ghana and Brazil are this year’s
Prosecutors: NYC mom fatally beat son who broke TV
NEW YORK (AP) — A 21-year-old mother angry her little boy broke their television while playing a
Soldier, 25, from Dayton suburb, dies after atttack in Afghanistan
Ohio solider dies in Afghanistan attack
Gingrich campaign finance team quits
ATLANTA (AP) — The top fundraisers for Newt Gingrich’s presidential campaign have abandoned his
4 offered probation deals in Columbia U. drug case
NEW YORK (AP) — New York prosecutors are offering no-jail plea deals to four of the five Columbia
Funeral arrangements set for six fire victims
WARREN When presented with the problem of how to provide a burial to the six people killed in
Blagojevich jury in 7th day of deliberations
CHICAGO (AP) — Jurors at former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s second corruption trial have
Ohio House passes bill on school-bullying policies
Ohio House passes bill on school-bullying policies
Oil higher as markets awaits vote in Greece
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil is moving higher on a weaker dollar and ahead of a key development in Greece’s
Anthony jury back in courtroom after 1-day delay
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A forensic botanist is testifying that 2-year-old Caylee Anthony’s remains
NTSB: Culture of driving with phones must change
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal transportation officials investigating a deadly Philadelphia tour-boat
Youngstown Academy of Excellence annual board meeting is Wednesday
Youngstown Academy of Excellence annual board meeting is Wednesday
Housekeeper sues Indian diplomat in NYC over wages
NEW YORK (AP) — The top diplomatic official at India’s consulate in New York is being sued by a
Huntsman getting into race, promises new jobs
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) — Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman says he will run a campaign that is based on
2 rangers killed battling Florida wildfire
JASPER, Fla. (AP) — Officials say two state forest rangers died and two others were injured fighting
Charges possible in Calif. yearbook sex act photo
BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) — Detectives say child sex charges could be filed against a Southern
New swing ride opens at King's Island amusement park
New swing ride opens at King's Island amusement park
City, Aqua Ohio sign no-compete water contract
YOUNGSTOWN — The city’s board of control approved a contract today to sell up to 2.2 million gallons
NJ professor accused of running prostitution site
MADISON, N.J. (AP) — A New Jersey college professor has been arrested in New Mexico and accused of
Tornado sirens force evacuation of Omaha stadium
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Thousands of fans watching a College World Series game evacuated an Omaha stadium
Hubbard civil-service tests set next month, app deadline is July 8
Hubbard civil-service tests set next month
Jury selection resumes Wednesday in Cleveland over 11 slain
Jury selection resumes Wednesday in Cleveland over 11 slain
Western Pa. man gets prison for sex with MySpace teen
Western Pa. man gets prison for sex with MySpace teen
Stocks rise for fourth straight day on Greek hopes
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are rising at the opening of trading on hopes that a Greek vote scheduled for
Pa. budget negotiators press for deal with governor
Pa. budget negotiators press for deal with governor
Pa. slot machine pays $25,000, or $24,988 too much
PITTSBURGH (AP) — State regulators say a gambler won a $25,000 jackpot on a Pittsburgh casino slot
Valley’s unemployment rate is down slightly
The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate decreased slightly in May to 9.4 percent, the fourth
Trial opens for cops charged in Katrina killings
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A trial opens this week for five current or former New Orleans police officers
Ohio fire engine replaces truck lost to Ala. tornado
Ohio fire enginer replaces truck lost to Ala. tornado
Pa. capital’s mayor vows 3-day fast for unity
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The mayor of Pennsylvania’s capital is vowing to go on a three-day fast she
Edwards team due in NC courtroom for hearing
GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — John Edwards’ defense team is slated to be in a federal court in North
Victims applaud mortgage fraud jail term in Pa.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Victims applauded as a Pennsylvania man was sentenced to over 13 years in prison
Pa. bank robber holed up in Amish house
LEOLA, Pa. (AP) — Police say a bank robbery suspect is in custody after he barricaded himself inside
5 injured in crash involving W.Pa bus, truck
WHITAKER, Pa. (AP) — Five people are hurt after a crash involving a truck and a transit bus just
Pa. amusement park lists free-fall ride for sale
WEST MIFFLIN, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania amusement park is hoping someone takes the plunge
REUNIONS
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1943 and 1944 are planning their 67th and 68th class
‘Champions’ event to host Smith, Simon
‘Champions’ event to host Smith, Simon BOARDMAN The United Way of Youngstown and Mahoning Valley
Columbiana BPW inducts officers at May ceremony
WASHINGTONVILLE Barbara Fisher of Beatitude House was the guest speaker May 24 at Mason’s Steak
DAR chapter meets, installs officers
CANFIELD The Mahoning Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution met
Water deal dries up: Boardman, Canfield, Austintown won’t get Aqua Ohio service
Boardman, Canfield, Austintown won’t get Aqua Ohio service By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com
Errors doom Scrappers
Lost night on the diamond for Indians and their local farm club By JIM FLICK sports@vindy.com
Local flavor to NHL draft
By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Scott Mayfield said he is “more excited than
Patriot Water Treatment in Warren seeks rescue from state regulation
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN One month after an Ohio Department of Natural
Teacher pleads guilty to menacing
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown A Canfield man accused of having inappropriate
Hubbard police get fitness equipment
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com hubbard Greg Tarr, a Hubbard Township police officer
Clarett pleads guilty to felony charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Michael Clarett Jr. of Youngstown could face more than 20 years in
2 fights at Struthers bar net six arrests
Staff report struthers Two fights at a bar on Midlothian Boulevard resulted in an assault on a
Giambi’s 3-run homer smacks Indians
Associated Press CLEVELAND Jason Giambi couldn’t wait to get back to Cleveland. No joke. With
Downed lines close road
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A portion of South Avenue, one of the city’s
Inmate granted judicial release
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A man previously sentenced to prison for
Obama to announce next steps in war
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will announce the critical next steps in
High court sides with Wal-Mart Sex-discrimination lawsuit cannot proceed as class action
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court blocked the largest sex- discrimination lawsuit in
NFL owners to be briefed on negotiations
Associated Press CHICAGO One day of owners’ meetings could turn into two. Whether that’s a sign
Is Obama for missile defense?
Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN McClatchy Newspapers When President Barack Obama came into office, many
Fed chair acted in US interest
Opinion: By Nick Schulz McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Federal Reserve critics are upset over revelations
Tweets, texts and talking intrude on the movies
By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic LOS ANGELES It seems like such a quaint notion: Folks would
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.53 .01 Avalon
Rep. Weiner’s resignation best thing for the country
Editorial: Democrat Anthony Weiner had to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives — but not because
Gas prices drop
Gas prices drop YOUNGSTOWN Ohio gas prices have fallen 5 percent from last week as the cost of
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Jackass’ cast member is killed PHILADELPHIA “Jackass” cast member Ryan Dunn died
Syria’s leader says he’ll mull reforms
Associated Press BEIRUT Syria’s president promised a national dialogue Monday to consider
It’s time for Bernanke to go
Opinion: By Mark Weisbrot McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON The recent release of documents showing that the
Chase gift to help startups
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN JPMorgan Chase Foundation has awarded $20,000 to the Youngstown/Warren
Onstage meltdown wipes out comeback
Associated Press LONDON The video is painful to watch, an artistic train wreck for all to see.
PNC buying RBC banks in US
The acquisition will make PNC the fifth-largest U.S. bank Associated Press NEW YORK PNC
Judge recesses Anthony trial over behavior of attorneys
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Fed up with the constant bickering and legal posturing, the
Big coal buys access to kids
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords If some predator were stalking fourth-graders in your community,
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2011. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer
A reminder to be safe
Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: June is National Safety Month throughout the United States, and each
Valley can use its old technology to fuel new green-energy growth
Opinion: Valley can use its old technology to fuel new green-energy growth “Energy drives Valley native”
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, clothing giveaway, 9
Top guards in NBA draft all have some flaws
By Mary Schmitt Boyer Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND If you’re in the market for a point
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Kristopher J. Walsh, 28, Houston, Texas, and Julie A.
Boardman trustees reject 9 bids for project
Staff report BOARDMAN Township trustees rejected all nine bids that had been submitted for
Stern: Today’s NBA labor talks are ‘critical’
Associated Press NEW YORK The effort seems there in the NBA labor talks. Time might not be.
Man urinates in reservoir; city flushes 8M gallons
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. Call it the big flush. Because a 21-year-old man was caught
Ever cheerful, Cameron Diaz goes bad
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES After 17 years of winning over moviegoers with her breezy
Warren worker cleared of lawbreaking, but city plans administrative charges
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The FBI has concurred with two other investigative
oddly enough
oddly enough Rural Maine couple lives in two shipping containers ELLSWORTH, Maine A rural
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council finance committee, 4:45 p.m., council caucus room,
44 killed in crash of Russian jetliner
44 killed in crash of Russian jetliner MOSCOW A passenger jet crashed late Monday on a highway
Venus Williams, Rafael Nadal among Wimbledon winners
Venus Williams, Rafael Nadal among Wimbledon winners Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Back
Austintown hires teachers
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown The school district is welcoming six new teachers
Bucs’ Morton has bad outing
Associated Press PITTSBURGH For one night, Charlie Morton looked like his old self. That
Building owner sues Warren, official
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Sergio DiPaolo, the Girard man who bought the former
Bond is set for man accused of leading police on chase
Staff report WARREN Judge Peter Kontos of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court set bond at $75,000
Metro Digest || Road work
Road work YOUNGSTOWN Workers on an improvement project to the lower portion of Market Street
Police: Pakistani girl forced to wear suicide-bomb vest
Associated Press TIMERGARAH, Pakistan Police said Monday that militants kidnapped a 9-year-old
Youngstown cops have leads in Chaney student's killing
John R. Swierz, left, Youngstown’s 7th Ward councilman, takes part in the I.C.U. Block Watch meeting, which took place Monday night at The Metro Assembly of God youth facility on South Avenue. The weekend killing of a city teenager dominated the discussions at the meeting.
A grand finale
There’s a new 19th hole at Squaw Creek as they’ve just finished a mega expansion of the terrace that
McDaniel chosen as director of MYCAP
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning/Youngstown Community Action
Sports Digest || Westminster names coordinator
Westminster names coordinator NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. Mike Sandy has been named defensive