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Glenn Beck has last Fox News Channel show

NEW YORK (AP) — Glenn Beck said goodbye to Fox News Channel today, airing his final show before


Was woman’s body left in Mass. pool for 2 days?

FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — A woman’s body might have been left in the cloudy water of a public


Geithner says he’ll stay for ’foreseeable future’

CHICAGO (AP) — Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said today he’ll stay in his job for the


Senate cancels July 4 recess to work on debt limit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate canceled its planned July Fourth recess today, but partisan divisions


NBA to lock out players at 12:01 a.m.

NBA to lock out players at 12:01 a.m.


Feds shutter bus company in fatal Pa. crash

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Federal transportation officials have shut down a bus company involved in a


Ohio lawmaker faces drunken-driving charge

Ohio lawmaker faces drunken-driving charge


NBA in lockout after sides fail to reach new deal

NBA in lockout after sides fail to reach new deal


Mahoning Co. official recommends loan for additional Oakhill renovations

Mahoning Co. official recommends loan for additional Oakhill renovations


Stocks rise as Greece clears final bailout hurdle

Stocks rise as Greece clears final bailout hurdle


Fireworks in downtown Youngstown on Monday night

Fireworks in downtown Youngstown on Monday night


'Transformers' hit lower orbit with $37.3M launch

'Transformer' hit lower orbit with 37.3M launch


Casey Anthony won't testify; defense rests

Casey Anthony won't testify; defense rests


Mahoning voters to see renewal levy on fall ballot for disabilities board operations

Mahoning voters to see renewal levy on fall ballot


Tour of the Valley adds YSU to course

The biggest change to this year’s Tour of the Valley cycling event is a criterium course that


Warren hires Thomas as schools superintendent

WARREN The Board of Education of Warren City Schools approved a three-year contract Thursday that


Oil prices rise above $95 a barrel

Oil prices rise above $95 a barrel


Higher age limit for Ohio judges to go before voters

Higher age limit for Ohio judges to go before voters


Cleveland files federal lawsuit over hospital closing

Cleveland files federal lawsuit over hospital closing


OSHP warns against holiday drinking while driving

OSHP warns against holiday drinking while driving


Murder charge expected after woman dies

Murder charge expected after woman dies


Alliance hospital sets Saturday events

Alliance hospital sets Saturday events ALLIANCE Alliance Community Hospital is announcing back-


Canfield Lions welcome new officers for 2011-2012

CANFIELD The Canfield Lions have installed new officers for the 2011-2012 term, which begins

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Ikebana club highlights Japanese floral designs

YOUNGSTOWN Ikebana Youngstown presented its yearly exhibit of Japanese floral design June 4 and 5


Pavlik moves fight, finds opponent

By ROB TODOR todor@vindy.com Youngstown Kelly Pavlik has an opponent for his August fight at


Unveiling of Tech Belt center in Warren energizes leaders

By Karl Henkel khenkel@vindy.com WARREN John Pogue, board chairman of the Tech Belt Energy

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Adduci: Taxpayers share my outrage

Criticism of Niles BOE over salary spreads BY JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Retiring

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Blaney team adds sponsor

Staff report MOORESVILLE, N.C. Keeping Dave Blaney racing in NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series took


Is liquor now a no-no at Austintown’s Go Go?

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Austintown Whether the Go Go Girls Cabaret on Clarkins Drive

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Gratefulfest at Nelson Ledges Rusted Root loves the vibe at music festival

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Being one with nature, becoming one with fans is the idea

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Public weighs in on zoning changes

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In the last four decades, the city has undergone


Ex-YSU union official files suit against two

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A former president of the classified

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Scrappers hurt by 4 errors

Staff report STATE COLLEGE, PA. Despite being limited to five hits on Wednesday, the State


Man guilty of assaulting officer

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man could spend more than 11 years

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City gets state funds to demolish theater

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city is receiving $803,490 from the state

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Music festival will bring an explosion of hope

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Niki Feezle was alive for just 24 years, but she packed a


Behind Carlos Carrasco, the Indians win a series on the road

Behind Carlos Carrasco the Indians win a series on the road Associated Press PHOENIX Chalk up

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173 seek jobs with fire department

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s a dangerous job with a starting annual


Ohio budget heads to Kasich’s desk

Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich is ready to sign Ohio’s nearly $56 billion state


Small Ships Revue returns

Staff report sharon, pa. Quaker Steak & Lube’s annual Small Ships Revue returns this Friday with


Pens make offer to Jagr, await answer

Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Penguins have offered former NHL MVP Jaromir Jagr a one-year

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Austintown board OKs contract

By CHRISTINE KEELING ckeeling@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Board of Education approved


Bank of America still faces problems

Bank of America still faces problems new york Bank of America’s $8.5 billion settlement with


Niles school board’s pact with new superintendent is baffling

Editorial: It’s a question we would rather not ask, yet find ourselves posing more often than we’d like: What


Sentencing date set for woman in theft

Staff report Youngstown A Canfield woman will be sentenced Aug. 10 for stealing $30,000 from a


In politics, money = free speech

Opinion: WASHINGTON The fate of Arizona’s Clean Elections Act, which the Supreme Court on Monday declared


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


1.3 million seek vote on SB 5

Opponents of Senate Bill 5 lead a parade through downtown Columbus to the Secretary of State’s Office on Wednesday to turn in nearly 1.3 million petition signatures seeking to repeal Ohio’s controversial collective bargaining law.

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PNC Foundation presents grant to United Way

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The PNC Foundation today presented a $25,000 grant to help support the


Don’t underestimate Perry

Opinion: Let’s assume Rick Perry runs for president. Once a high-profile leader says he doesn’t want the job


Whitey Bulger’s capture stirs regret

Opinion: I’m sure I’m not the only person who entertained a momentary twinge of regret Wednesday night when I


Probe continues into cause of $750K fire

Staff report new castle, pa. The cause of a fire that burned most of the old Shenango China


7 nabbed on drug charges in Ellwood City

Staff report ellwood city, pa. Seven people were arrested and arraigned Monday on charges of


Defense in Anthony case prepares to wrap up

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Casey Anthony’s father broke into tears Wednesday when telling


Mahoning County Court filings

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason J. LoGiudice, 34, of 2560 Hamman Drive,


Report: Millions hit by chronic pain

Associated Press WASHINGTON Nearly a third of Americans experience long-lasting pain — the kind


Court upholds warrantless entry

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An appellate court has unanimously upheld


Fed to banks: Lower stores’ debit fees

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that banks can charge retailers


W. Va. mine faked safety logs

Associated Press BEAVER, W.Va. The owner of the West Virginia coal mine where an explosion


Defense files motions in death of man, wounding of his wife

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Attorneys are asking a Mahoning County


Sides far apart in NBA talks; deadline nears

Associated Press NEW YORK The NBA is headed to deadline day, with perhaps one last chance to


Greece approves steep cuts, tax increases

Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greece fended off a bankruptcy that threatened to roil global


Clashes reveal Egypt’s volatility 5 months later

Associated Press CAIRO Two days of street battles between security forces and protesters in


2 injured in single-vehicle accident

Staff report new castle, pa. Two people were taken to Pittsburgh-area hospitals after a single-


Kids see trial of ‘A. Wolf’

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN More than 100 children watched the trial of a

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Obama rebukes GOP on debt talks

Associated Press WASHINGTON In a blistering rebuke of Republicans, President Barack Obama on


Board to meet

Board to meet Youngstown The Youngstown Board of Education will have a special caucus meeting at


Hubbard, Liberty and Girard police calls

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD


Bar association elects new officers

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Bar Association has installed Atty. Robert N. Rusu


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Javier Colon wins ‘Voice’ competition los angeles Javier Colon is the winner of


Sharapova is veteran among women

Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England Once a teen sensation, Maria Sharapova is the elder


Sammy’s, Tap House get fresh start with new owners

New owners are injecting new life into two well-known area nightspots: Sammy’s in Austintown and the


Ohio court upholds health overhaul

Ohio court upholds health overhaul cincinnati In the first ruling by a federal appeals court on


Downtown bar dash will be Saturday

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Independence Day Dash will begin at 6:30 p.m. Saturday


New This week

New This week Transformers: Dark of the Moon (PG-13) sss The Autobots learn of a spacecraft


Today

Today Fairs, Festivals Trumbull County Fair, Trumbull County Fairgrounds, 899 Everett-Hull Road,


Jackie Evancho balances stardom and childhood

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK When Jackie Evancho was a young girl — well,


Hanks’ new film looks at starting over

By Roger Moore The Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. “I understand the concept of optimism,” Tom


New medical marijuana regs

Opinion: The (Ft. Collins) Coloradoan: New state regulations on medical marijuana that take effect Friday are


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Christina Scott and Seth Randolph, Boardman, boy, June 28.


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, June 30, the 181st day of 2011. There are 184 days left in the year.


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, 9 a.m., administration building, 3711 McCartney


Woods doesn’t set a timetable for return

Associated Press NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. Tiger Woods is no longer using crutches, a walking boot or


Bethpage gets FedEx event

Associated Press NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. Bethpage Black is back on golf’s landscape, this time as


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Lord of the Flies,SDRq Rust Belt Theatre Company, 755 Mahoning Ave.,


Holy kudzu! Vine in NC town said to resemble Jesus

Associated Press KINSTON, N.C. The Gospel of John quotes Jesus as saying “I am the true vine,”


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bridge Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA J 9 4 3 uK Q 5 vA J wK 4 3 WEST EAST


Pirates are shut down by Blue Jays, Morrow

Associated Press TORONTO Add another game to Paul Maholm’s run of rotten road luck. Yunel


Kahne looks to future with Hendrick team

By Reid Spencer Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service SONOMA, Calif. Kasey Kahne, at least, has


NFL labor talks resume

Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Roger Goodell and DeMaurice Smith took their new buddy act on the


Tarr accepts offer in Belize

By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com Soon after Bernie Tarr finished his second year as head coach at


Haye promises ‘brutal execution’ of Klitschko

Associated Press HAMBURG, Germany WBA champion David Haye promises a “brutal execution” of


Giffords’ care should be for everyone

Opinion: By Mike Ervin McClatchy-Tribune We all should be as lucky as Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. After


The Beach Club, Conneaut Lake Park, Pa.; 814-213-0144

The Beach Club, Conneaut Lake Park, Pa.; 814-213-0144 Sat: Hern Brothers Band, 9:30 p.m. Bella


Give young skaters a break

Opinion: Give young skaters a break The neighbors who claim to want and deserve “peace and quiet” at a


Tsonga pulls off big upset

Semifinalists are set in both divisions at Wimbledon Associated Press WIMBLEDON, England For


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