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Suspects arrested in slaying of Chaney student
Police have arrested two juveniles charged in the shooting death of a 16-year-old Chaney High School student earlier this month.
Scrappers shut out Auburn 2-0
Staff report AUBURN, N.Y. Rob Nixon and three relievers combined on a four-hit shutout to lead
No injuries in Warren house fire tonight
Firefighters were called to a fire this evening at a mobile home off South Street.
Grammy-winning blues legends performing on Covelli lawn tonight
Blues fans brought their lawn and camp chairs — and coats and sweatshirts — to hear two blues legends rock the Covelli Centre.
Valley residents access C-Span technology today at OH WOW! children's center
The dark-blue coach bus parked on West Federal Street may have lacked travelers, but was packed with technology.
Ed Port now in regular room after 12-hour surgery in Chicago
Ed Port of Austintown was in a regular room at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago Saturday after a 12-hour surgery Wednesday to remove a tumor that covered the left side of his face.
NY sizzling with wedding plans after state legalizes gay marriage
As the news flashed around the globe that New York state had legalized gay marriage, New York fashion designer Malcolm Harris didn't waste any time. He dashed off a Twitter message to his boyfriend of nine years: "`Will you marry me?"
Crowds drawn to Celebrate Poland today
The many activities of Celebrate Poland drew people to the center of the village Saturday.
Phantoms' Mayfield, Saad reach NHL dreams; Pens add another D
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected Joseph Morrow, a defenseman from Sherwood Park, Alberta, with the
Miss Felice, Mr. Cappuzzello to wed Dec. 31
GIRARD Joseph and Ruth Cappuzzello of Girard are announcing the engagement of their son, Nicholas
Oct. rite planned for Miss Frank, Mr. Schneeberger
BOARDMAN James and Janice Frank of Boardman announce the engagement of their daughter, Dana Lynn
Miss Ginnetti, Mr. Antonucci plan Oct. rite
POLAND Krista Ginnetti and Vincent Antonucci, both of Columbus, are engaged to be married in an
Chopp-Housteau wedding plans are announced
AUSTINTOWN The engagement and wedding plans of Amanda Marie Chopp of Columbus, daughter of Mark
Miss Worona, Mr. Neutzling plan Oct. rite
Cheryl Lynn Worona and Zachary P. Neutzling, both of Washington, Pa., are engaged to be married at 4
Nichole Mellott, Eric Shafer plan October wedding
AUSTINTOWN Richard and Denise Mellott of Austintown are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Canfield Rotary to sponsor fireworks
Canfield Rotary to sponsor fireworks CANFIELD Canfield Rotary Club will sponsor a fireworks
Oops! Brookings says we’re not that bad after all
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Economist George Zeller said he didn’t think a
Peoria’s (batting) chief
South Range grad Greg Rohan enters the second half of the year leading the Midwest League in batting
Threats alleged in Adkins murder
BOY TELLS MOM HE HEARD OF ‘HIT OUT’ ON WITNESSES By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com
Lowery, M.V. drub Doubledays
Staff report auburn, n.y. Jake Lowery went 3-for-5 with a double and two homers to power the
Driving less may mean paying less for insurance
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN High gas prices have eaten away at disposable
First-round draft picks Irving and Thompson welcomed to Cleveland
First-round draft picks Irving and Thompson welcomed to Cleveland By JODIE VALADE Cleveland
Leader in Mahoning Valley mortgage fraud case to be sentenced
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com youngstown The man accused of leading a complex mortgage-
Ohio State trustees disagree over university’s handling of scandal
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State needs to do a lot of “soul-searching” in the wake of the
Patrell Scott charged with shooting girlfriend
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 21-year-old city man remains in
E. Palestine native taken by NYR in NHL draft
Staff/wire report ST. PAUL, MINN. The New York Rangers went with Jonathan (J.T.) Miller, a
Indians unable to start Hafner
By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer If the TV cameras happen to pan the dugout at AT&T Park
Candlelight Walk is set for Sunday night
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Local clergy and safety forces will lead a
Man sues Youngstown officer who shot him
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Lowellville man shot by a Youngstown
MYCAP cleared by agency; still faces another
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action
Western Reserve Road project to begin after July 4 holiday
Marilyn Kenner, Mahoning County deputy engineer, and Richard Marsico, county engineer, talked to reporters Friday about the start of a $4 million road-widening project on Western Reserve Road.
Boardman briefs
Play global games Children of all ages can play games from other lands July 19 at 2 p.m. at the
METRO DIGEST || Ed Port up and around
Port up and around chicago Ed Port, the Austintown man who underwent surgery to remove a tumor
Life filled with lessons
There are many lessons in life. Some are easily taught while others are learned the hard way.
NY votes lining up for gay marriage
NY votes lining up for gay marriage ALBANY, N.Y. A veteran New York Republican senator who had
Voices of Faith q & a
McClatchy Newspapers Q. Why do some people experience a lot of bad things and others hardly any?
Defense expects to rest by Thursday
Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. A defense attorney for Casey Anthony told Chief Judge Belvin
Let’s get moving
Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: “We take pretty good care of our state, and we take offense when
First Friday
First Friday boardman Dr. Mary L. Gautier will be the guest speaker when the First Friday Club
At 70, Cheerios brand endures
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Here’s a little quiz for the breakfast table: What is the most-
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU puts 57 athletes on Horizon honor roll
YSU puts 57 athletes on Horizon honor roll Indianapolis Fifty-seven Youngstown State student-
newsmakers
newsmakers Jackson feared he’d be killed, sister says NEW YORK Michael Jackson spent the last
New lounge set for downtown
By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A new lounge is coming to downtown Youngstown as
Antitrust inquiry turns up heat on Google
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google may be entering a make-or-break phase in its colorful
Stocks end another week lower
Associated Press If weak financial results from big tech companies are a sign of what’s to come,
New Castle man wanted in shooting
Staff report new castle, Pa. Todd Walker, 24, whose last known address was on Glenn Avenue, is
Peter Falk’s appeal was no mystery
By Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Just one more thing. Peter Falk, who died
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Mahoning County Court filings
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas L. Hall, 52, of 391 Jackson St., Campbell, and
Family of faith
Rev. Dr. Robin Woodberry represents fourth generation in ministry By LINDA M. LINONIS
House denies extension of Libya operation
McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON The House of Representatives sent President Barack Obama a
Trumbull County Fair Schedule of events
Admission Gate C opens Wednesday through Monday at 8 a.m. with the other gates opening at 10 a.m.
Drivers catch a break as gasoline prices fall
Associated Press NEW YORK A summer road trip may not be such a bad idea after all. Gasoline
Syrians march, calling for ouster of President Assad
Associated Press BEIRUT Defying government guns, thousands of Syrian protesters poured down city
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
news shows
news shows Guest lineup for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Senate Minority Leader
2,500 homes flooded in ND
Associated Press BISMARCK, N.D. The Souris River’s full weight hit Minot on Friday, swamping an
Kasich advocating political fun
Opinion: COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich isn’t sharing any details of what he, President Barack Obama, Vice
Ohio lawmakers eye budget compromise
Associated Press COLUMBUS State legislative leaders were considering a version of Ohio’s budget
Kirkmere youth leaders mark a successful year of service
Staff report youngstown Each year, Kirkmere’s Youth Leadership Team devotes time to helping
One of life’s great wonders
Opinion: Recently I looked up “pollinate” for the first time. Quite interesting. Quoting Websters New World
Harding Class of ’50 pays it forward
The Warren City Schools Foundation recently received a $500 donation from the Warren G. Harding
Anything goes at the FBI
Opinion: By Michael Ratner and Margaret Ratner Kunstler McClatchy-Tribune The FBI should not be given
Vote on design for Giant Eagle bag
Vote on design for Giant Eagle bag YOUNGSTOWN Giant Eagle is asking customers to help choose the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .62, 21.43 —.03 Avalon
Disappearance of $6.6 billion in Iraq can’t be shrugged off
Editorial: It didn’t take long for an Iraqi government official to raise the stakes in the great mystery of the
Tseng shoots 70 despite bad ninth hole to lead LPGA Championship
Associated Press PITTSFORD, N.Y. After seeing her lead disappear in the morning session, Yani
Dominoes waiting to fall
Carl Edwards is the key to where many drivers will end up for the 2012 season. Associated Press
Roddick bounced from Wimbledon
Associated Press WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND Three-time Wimbledon runner-up Andy Roddick was eliminated
Amateur Cantlay shoots 60 to lead at Travelers
Associated Press CROMWELL, CONN. Nineteen-year-old Patrick Cantlay has insisted he has no
No counteroffer by NBA players
Associated Press NEW YORK With their turn, the players passed. NBA players declined to present
2011 scholarships Mahoning, Trumbull counties
This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on
Florida, S. Carolina advance to CWS finals
Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Adam Matthews scored in the bottom of the 13th inning after
Maholm and bullpen lead Bucs past Boston
Associated Press PITTSBURGH David Ortiz walked to the plate representing the go-ahead run in the
NFL labor talks to resume next week
Associated Press With training camps set to open in another month, NFL owners and players will
NEOUCOM Pharmacy graduates
Northeastern Ohio Universities Colleges of Medicine and Pharmacy in Rootstown welcomed Ohio’s newest
Patrick on front row for today’s IndyCar race
Associated Press NEWTON, IOW Takuma Sato and Danica Patrick will form an unlikely duo on the
German national team has money riding on World Cup
Associated Press FRANKFURT, GERMANY When Germany won its first major title in women’s soccer,
Wet conditions put a drag on Super Nationals
By Katie Libecco klibecco@vindy.com SALEM The Steel Valley Super Nationals began much like
Poland says goodbye to its ‘Jolly Rancher’
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com For the last 42 years, the fifth-grade students in the Poland
Boardman Center Middle School honor roll
GRADE 5 High honor roll Abu-Oraq, Yusra Barnett, Daniel Beil, Isabel Brewer, Hannah Cardillo,
Poland ready for Relay for Life
Relay For Life volunteers will “paint Poland purple” June 25-26. Volunteers will work with
Sports briefs
Classes offered for football officials The Youngstown District Football Officials Association is
Rotary sponsors Fireworks Fest at fairgrounds
If you’ve attended the Fourth of July fireworks display at the Canfield Fairgrounds in years past,
Heat 13U continues winning tradition
The Mahoning Valley Heat 13U travel baseball team is picking up where it left off in its last three
Vietnamese exchange student reflects on time in Canfield
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com For 18-year-old Ha Le, the start of a new school year at
Skripac masters math at Hilltop
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School put
Canfield Community Band offers free concerts
The Canfield Community Concert Band will entertain area residents with its continuing series of
Boardman Tennis and Swim Club offers family fun
By ERIC HAMILTON ehamilton@vindy.com The Boardman Tennis and Swim Club is about a lot more than
Rotary sponsors 2011 Fireworks Fest at fairgrounds
If you’ve attended the Fourth of July fireworks display at the Canfield Fairgrounds in years past,
Squadron 15 raising funds through flag sponsorships
Sons of The American Legion Mahoning Valley Squadron 15 in Poland is kicking off Round Two of its
Rotary sponsors Fireworks Fest
If you’ve attended the Fourth of July fireworks display at the Canfield Fairgrounds in years past,
Sports briefs
Team wins Triple Crown The Ohio Glaciers 12U traveling baseball team went 6-0 and won the Triple
Canfield briefs
Canfield alum graduates with honors Kirsten Joan Midgley graduated Summa Cum Laude with Biology
Heat 13U continues winning tradition
The Mahoning Valley Heat 13U travel baseball team is picking up where it left off in its last three
Boardman Police Blotter
May 22 Counterfeit: A fake $10 bill was passed in the Taco Bell drive-through, 458 Boardman-
Irish dancers raise funds through Relay for Life
Despite drenching rains and cool temperatures, 13 girls ages 10-19 spent 24 hours taking turns
St. Christine students enjoy fun fiesta
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 27, St. Christine School looked a lot different than it
Sports briefs
Sign up for annual tournament Austintown Community Baseball is hosting its annual Recreational
Rotary sponsors fireworks at fairgrounds
If you’ve attended the Fourth of July fireworks display at the Canfield Fairgrounds in years past,
Heat 13U continues winning tradition
The Mahoning Valley Heat 13U travel baseball team is picking up where it left off in its last three
POLICE REPORTS
June 11 Disorderly conduct: Rudolf Jackson, 31, of 63895 Calvary Court, Youngstown, was arrested
POLICE BLOTTER
June 7 Assault: An 11-year-old boy reported an acquaintance assaulted him at a Clingan Road
Local pianists perform in Canfield
The Fanny DeDomenico Piano Studio recently hosted its annual recital and awards ceremony at the
Middle school students’ poems chosen for publication
Seventh and eighth-grade students at Polnd Middle School recently participated in Creative
Fourth-graders say aloha to Hawaiian history
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 27, the fourth-graders at Dobbins Elementary were
Poland briefs
Bond with books The Poland branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will
First-grade authors share stories
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com In the minds of Lynn Kirk first-graders, there are imaginary
St. Christine students enjoy fun fiesta
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 27, St. Christine School looked a lot different than it
Austintown briefs
DQ Æ/Orange Julius Æ received pride award The Dairy Queen Æ/Orange Julius Æ restaurant, located at
Irish dancers support Relay for Life
Despite drenching rains and cool temperatures, 13 girls ages 10-19 spent 24 hours taking turns
Exchange student shares experience
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This year, Dobbins second-grade teacher Chris Roussos has taught
Students trade plants for pizza
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Since moving into its new location at 18 McKinley Way in Poland,
Remias crowned Hilltop spelling bee champion
„ÄÄBy ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fifteen fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary
Canfield swimmers almost FAST enough
The Canfield Swim Club had plenty of event winners, but the team fell short against FAST, losing a
Irish dancers raise funds through Relay for Life
Despite drenching rains and cool temperatures, 13 girls ages 10-19 spent 24 hours taking turns
St. Christine students enjoy fun fiesta
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On May 27, St. Christine School looked a lot different than it
Hilltop third-graders portray famous Americans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Historical and famous figures came to life with the help of
West fourth-graders survive Sleepover 2011
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Before the fourth-graders at West Boulevard Elementary head to
Library offers fun for the whole family
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com This summer, the Boardman library will focus on family during its
Boardman runner honored at banquet
The Greater Youngstown Track and Cross Country Officials Association hosted its 22nd annual awards
Market Street families explore Boardman
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com If you happened to run into a Market Street Elementary family on
Lynn Kirk takes the fun outside
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com On June 1, all the fun that usually happens inside Lynn Kirk
Woodside celebrates third-grade graduates
By SARAH FOOR sfoor@vindy.com Even though they were only graduating from elementary school,
Work continues on new school site
The Austintown School District had a natural gas well located near the soccer field between Frank