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Cavs start new era with Irving
Former Duke basketball player Kyrie Irving signals to the crowd after being selected as the No. 1 pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA ...
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Steel Valley Super Nats get under way tonight in Salem
The Steel Valley Super Nationals began much like the 2011 race season: wet and gray.
East Palestine native selected in NHL draft
Jonathon Miller, 18, a native of East Palestine, was selected in the first round of the NHL draft on
Egyptian pleads guilty in NYC hotel sex assault
NEW YORK (AP) — A prominent Egyptian businessman admitted Friday to kissing and groping a hotel
City man arraigned on charge he shot girlfriend in the neck
City man arraigned on charge he shot girlfriend in the neck
Conn. unions still hope to avoid massive layoffs
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut union officials say they hope 7,500 state employee layoffs can be
Ed Port is ‘up and around,’ hospital spokeswoman says
chicago Ed Port, the Austintown man who underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his face, remains
Small asteroid to zip harmlessly past Earth Monday
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — NASA says a newly discovered asteroid will have a close encounter with Earth
Judge dismisses Prince from Blackwater suit
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed Blackwater founder Erik Prince from a civil
Sarah Palin film premieres in Iowa theater Tuesday
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A public relations firm says a film about former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
Jury set for trial of Ohioan charged in 11 deaths
CLEVELAND (AP) — A jury has been seated in the Cleveland trial of a man charged with killing 11
Peter Falk, ‘Columbo’ star, dead at 83
(CBS) A family spokesman confirmed to CBS News that actor Peter Falk died in Los Angeles Thursday
After delays, Confederate submarine turned upright
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The Confederate submarine H. L. Hunley is upright for the first time
Arizona police checking computer system after hacking
Phoenix (AP) — Arizona state police say security checks are under way to determine the extent of an
Lawyer: LL Bean workers fired after big markdown
AUBURN, Maine (AP) — A lawyer says several L.L. Bean call center employees were fired after buying a
Greatest: Junior golfers get first test; Sign up today
We're at the turn for our 2011 "18 Greatest Golf Holes of the Valley - Reader's Choice" edition.
NH complex with lax pet owners to test dog doo DNA
LEBANON, N.H. (AP) — The manager of a New Hampshire apartment complex says she’s going to test dog
Souris River ties record at Minot, keeps rising
MINOT, N.D. (AP) — The flooding Souris River has tied its record level at Minot and continues to
US rep. to introduce online poker bill in Congress
LAS VEGAS (AP) — U.S. Rep. Joe Barton of Texas planned to introduce a federal bill Friday to
Maryland dog escapes, joins charity half marathon
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (AP) — A Maryland dog is raising money for cancer after escaping from his yard
Ohio pair accused of duct-taping, recording child
DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio man and woman have been jailed after being accused of duct-taping the
Casey Anthony’s brother testifies on stains in car
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Casey Anthony’s brother is testifying about stains found in the trunk of the
NJ governor suggests Washington follow NJ’s lead
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Gov. Chris Christie thinks politicians in Washington could learn a thing or two
Roddick upset at Wimbledon; Venus Williams advances
Roddick upset at Wimbledon; Venus Williams advances
Bell made by Paul Revere’s company moves to Boston
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — One of the 23 surviving bells cast by Paul Revere has been moved to a new
Wife of NY pharmacy killings suspect to face judge
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) — The wife of the man accused of killing four people during a robbery for
US stocks open lower on weak technology earnings
Stocks are edging down at the start of trading. Technology companies had the greatest losses.
Gay marriage bill gets an extended run in NY
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — A coalition of gay rights advocates is demanding that New York’s Senate allow a
BP: Don’t give Gulf fail-safe device to Transocean
ATLANTA (AP) — BP and Transocean are at odds over who should get possession of a key piece of
With Afghan withdrawal, US focus turns to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (AP) — As the U.S. looks ahead to its phased withdrawal from Afghanistan, even more
Comic book artist Gene Colan dies at 84
NEW YORK (AP) — Comic book artist Gene Colan, whose career spanned seven decades chronicled the
Casey Anthony’s mom resumes testimony in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — The mother of a Florida woman charged with killing her young daughter is back
Dayton says $3.9 million unpaid in red-light fines
Dayton says $3.9 million unpaid in red-light fines
Flag-disposal ceremony set for this evening in Poland
Poland Sons of the American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 will sponsor its 10th annual flag-
Some TMI alert sirens don’t work on first try
LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — All warning sirens in one central Pennsylvania county failed to work properly
DNA experts still to come in Pa. cop death trial
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prosecutors say they’ve got 11 witnesses left to present in the murder trial for a
Youngstown man reports bat, knife attack over rent money
A man was arrested after he and another man fought over rent money, police said.
Street dance this evening kicks off weekend celebration
Bands Fast Lane and Three Miles Out will be playing at a street dance at 6 p.m. today downtown.
Pet Fashion Show at Shepherd-Poland
Pet Fashion Show at Shepherd-Poland POLAND Shepherd of the Valley-Poland, 301 W. Western Reserve
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1942 will meet at 10:30 a.m. Monday at
Police seeking street light vandals in Boardman
Police are searching for who is responsible for knocking down or damaging five light posts on Lost Creek, Caribou, Stoney Creek and Gardenwood drives.
100th anniversary Mass today at Sts. Peter and Paul
Sts. Peter and Paul Croatian Church, 410 Covington St., will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Mass at 4 p.m. today with Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown.
Another meeting set on combined fire district proposal
The township hosted another meeting Wednesday on the possibility of forming a fire district from the departments in Liberty, Hubbard city and township, Girard and Vienna.
Copper pipe theft reported in Girard
A city woman reported to police that a house she owns in the 100 block of East Main Street had been broken into and the copper pipes in the basement torn out. She made the report about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Gunfire reported in Boardman
Police are investigating reports of gunfire near Mill Creek Boulevard and Brookfield Avenue.
Smith hopeful as NFL lockout lingers
By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Boardman Well, at least the University of Missouri isn’t going
1,000 pay respects to four children, two adults killed in Warren house fire
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND A thousand people and six coffins filled the Believers
Bill ‘tailored’ to Valley racino speeds to Senate
By DAVID SKOLNICK and MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A bill making it easier for horse
Simon eager to forget OSU scandal, look ahead
A few months ago, when the United Way planned its guest speakers for their annual “Champions Among Us” banquet, event organizers targeted Ohio State junior John Simon, a Cardinal Mooney High graduate who was going to be honored “as a local champion who has represented the Valley in a positive manner.”
Youngstown murder victim, suspects have lengthy crime backgrounds
Chaney student BELONGED TO street gang, reports say BY JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com
Shiley, Martin commit to YSU
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Fitch High track standouts Makayla Martin and Jen Shiley will continue
Youngstown residents urged to speak up on zoning
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City officials are inviting Youngstown
Mix and match: Indians’ Acta experiments with different lineups
By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer The experimenting continues for manager Manny Acta and
Port in stable condition 24 hours after surgery
By CLIFF WARD news@vindy.com CHICAGO Austintown resident Ed Port was in stable condition
Dale Blaney wins Ohio Speedweek
The victory was Blaney’s second straight in Speedweek action at Sharon Speedway Staff report
Doubledays pound Scrappers
Staff report AUBURN, N.Y. After a wild first outing, Auburn pitcher Wirkin Estevez was too much
Warning: Officials to watch for illegal dumping
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mari Wren Petrony wants those who intend to dump
Poland event to highlight ties to wars
Staff report POLAND Though last year’s Celebrate Poland festivities centered on Civil War
Special day for ABLE graduates
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown Donald Robinson had family members who came
Cavs start new era with Irving
Former Duke basketball player Kyrie Irving signals to the crowd after being selected as the No. 1 pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Draft Thursday.
'Bad Teacher’: Film barely gets passing grade
“Bad Teacher” is exactly the one-joke movie that you probably expect it to be, but there are enough variations and shadings of that one joke to sustain its brief running time — just barely.
Phantom opens new showroom
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Bruce Zoldan always had wanted to ring Nasdaq’s
OSU trustees to review athletic program
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University trustees will spend up to six weeks reviewing
Program in Howland teaches children how to stay safe
Program teaches children how to stay safe By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com HOWLAND The annual
Woman critically hurt in West Side shooting
Staff report youngstown A man was charged with felonious assault and a woman was in critical
Woman faces drug charges
Staff report liberty Crystal Michlich, 27, of 12th Street, Greenville, Pa., was bound over to
Top general sees risk in Obama plan
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s top military officer and its top diplomat made clear
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph R. Longo, 29, of 757 Teakwood Drive, Boardman,
Fight over rent money leads to arrest on W. Side
youngstown A man was arrested after he and another man fought over rent money, police said. Glen
Johnson excited about return to Infineon Raceway
Sporting News Self esteem and pride are built in pieces. In life and in racing. Triumphs add a
Boat tours offered at Cedar Point
Staff report SANDUSKY There are two new ways to experience Cedar Point. Based out of the Cedar
Volant Independence Festival set for Saturday
Staff report VOLANT, Pa. A Volant Independence Festival featuring an interactive Amish Wedding
Feds: Fort Hood inspired terror plot
Feds: Fort Hood inspired terror plot SEATTLE The massacre at Fort Hood, Texas, and the ongoing
GO & DO
TOday Children “Pinocchio,SDRq 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., Kent State University Trumbull Campus,
Gov. Kasich: Fireworks to return to Ohio State Fair
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s governor says fireworks again will light up the night skies
Bachmann, Pawlenty gain ground, poll finds
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans are starting to pay more attention to the candidates who
Clinton argues for Libya mission before House panel
Associated Press WASHINGTON Scrambling to turn back the fiercest congressional challenge to the
Cindy Anthony testifies
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The mother of a Florida woman accused of killing her 2-year-old
newsmakers
newsmakers Man issued summons at Justin Bieber event NEW YORK New York City police say a 47
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.46 .02 Avalon
Surplus food/ free meals
Surplus food/ free meals Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, various
Newton Falls events
Newton Falls events Newton Falls There will be a street dance at 6 p.m. today in downtown Newton
Mother, son face charges of theft
Staff report BOARDMAN A Campbell woman and her son are facing charges of felony theft after
IRS increases gas-mileage deduction in midyear
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service is increasing the tax deduction
Boardman clergy urge support for police levy at Sunday march
Opinion: Boardman clergy urge support for police levy at Sunday march The members of the Board- man
Will water wars end soon?
Opinion: Is Youngstown’s agreement, with a no-compete clause, to sell water to Aqua Ohio part of the city’s
Elderly couple hospitalized after accident
Staff report new castle, pa. An elderly couple remained in a Pittsburgh hospital Thursday after
New data point to chronic economic problems
Associated Press WASHINGTON Sour reports Thursday on the number of people who sought
America’s intervention is a vice
Opinion: WASHINGTON Elevating the fallacy of the false alternative to a foreign policy, John McCain and a
With withdrawal of troops set to begin next month, Afghans must be prepared to take over
Editorial: President Obama was speaking to two audiences when he addressed the nation Wednesday night about
US, others to release 60 million barrels of crude oil
Associated Press NEW YORK The United States and other nations that depend on oil imports will
Ex-governor fights Great Lakes water-use bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, a key figure in negotiation of the Great
No money to search for ET
Opinion: By CHRISTOPHER COKINOS Los Angeles Times In a country where some corporations do not pay taxes,
Man hospitalized after intervention
Staff report LIBERTY Township Police and Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team took a 71-year-old
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 24, the 175th day of 2011. There are 190 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Weak draft dominated by internationals
Associated Press Newark, N.j. Kyrie Irving traveled just a few miles down the road to become the
Poland and Boardman police calls
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average-box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average-box-office-gross per city. Includes the average ticket
oddlY enough
oddlY enough Hacked road sign warns of zombies in northern Ky. FLORENCE, Ky. The zombie
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Steel Valley Super Nationals, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Hot rodders and
Harry Potter going digital
Associated Press LONDON The secret of “Pottermore” has been revealed — Harry Potter’s wild
OSU TE coach upbeat amid recruiting setbacks
By Ken Gordon kgordon@dispatch.com COLUMBUS The immediate future of Ohio State football
video game review
‘duke nukem forever’ Grade: F Details: 2K Games, for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3; $59.99
Penguins will open in western Canada
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Penguins will open the 2011-12 season with a three-
BRIDGE Weekly quiz
BRIDGE Weekly quiz Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold: xJ 10 7 6 uQ 9 8 5 vK J 6 wQ 10
SPORTS DIGEST || Benefit hoops tourney set in Champion
Benefit hoops tourney set in Champion CHAMPION The “This Means War” benefit basketball
‘Citizen journalism’ is evolving, but law isn’t keeping pace
Opinion: By Edward Wasserman McClatchy Newspapers On March 3, 1991, from his apartment balcony a Los
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Blues Festival, 6:30 p.m.: Robert Cray and Buddy Guy
Cruze scores low in quality study
Cruze scores low in quality study LORDSTOWN The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze didn’t score
Attorneys: Continue lethal-injection lawsuit
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state doesn’t follow its execution policy faithfully enough to
Sandlot roundup
Class B Action Physical Therapy 5, Livi Steel 3 Darren Hamilton doubled for Action, Todd Gaisor
French champion knocked out early
Associated Press wimbledon, england After playing so well, so often, at this year’s first two
METRO DIGEST || C-SPAN digital bus
C-SPAN digital bus YOUNGSTOWN The C-SPAN digital bus will be in Youngstown from 10 a.m. to noon
Smith hopeful as NFL lockout lingers
Simon eager to forget scandal, look ahead By Joe Scalzo scalzo@vindy.com Boardman A few
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