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Tools for Schools bus and motorcycle run starts Thursday
Jamz 101.9 is hosting its second annual Tools for School Fill the Bus Campaign and Tools for School Motorcycle Run to benefit Youngstown City Schools.
Motorists advised of road work near Glenwood-U.S. Route 224 intersection
Motorists should take care near the Glenwood Avenue-U.S. Route 224 intersection, where the Mahoning County Engineer’s Office has a paving project under way.
Northside nurses plans to community outreach on contract talks
Contract negotiations between registered nurses at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center and the hospital’s owner are scheduled for Aug. 15 and 16.
Boardman Chick-fil-As draw droves supporting owner's anti-gay stance
The U.S. Route 224 Chick-fil-A was nearly overrun Wednesday with droves of customers coming out to support the fast-food restaurant after its president, Dan Cathy, voiced opposition to same-sex marriage in July.
San Antonio airport terminals reopen after threat
San Antonio airport terminals reopen after threat SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A bomb threat temporarily
NJ’s MetLife Stadium site of Talmud celebration
NJ’s MetLife Stadium site of Talmud celebration EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey law
McKenry, Marte homer to help Pirates beat Cubs 8-4
McKenry, Marte homer to help Pirates beat Cubs 8-4 CHICAGO (AP) — Michael McKenry and Starling
San Antonio airport evacuated after bomb threat
San Antonio airport evacuated after bomb threat SAN ANTONIO (AP) — San Antonio International
Youngstown's Central Square closed to accommodate Italian Festival vendors
Youngstown Central Square closed to accommodate Italian Festival vendors
July was hot in the Mahoning Valley, but not that hot
July was hot in the Mahoning Valley, but not that hot While it was unbearably hot at times, last
UPDATE: McDonald boil alert may be lifted later today
UPDATE: McDonald boil alert may be lifted later today
Caution urged for motorists near Glenwood-224 intersection
Caution urged for motorists near Glenwood-224 intersection BOARDMAN Motorists should take care
Murder suspect told deputies his house was being watched
Murder suspect told deputies his house was being watched SOUTHINGTON The Trumbull County
Ohio sheriff says this year's pot plants are 'puny'
Ohio sheriff says this year's pot plants are 'puny'
1st-degree murder charge OK'd in Pa. son-starving case
1st-degree murder charge OK'd in Pa. son-starving case
Road repairs on Glenwood Avenue in Boardman has traffic tied up
Road repairs on Glenwood Avenue in Boardman has traffic tied up
19-year-old Pittsburgh woman dies from being hit by tire
19-year-old Pittsburgh woman dies from being hit by tire
DA identifies remains as alleged Pa. murder victim
DA identifies remains as alleged Pa. murder victim
3 outdoor church statues vandalized in South Euclid
3 outdoor church statutes vandalized in South Euclid
Cruze sales fall compared to last year’s record
Cruze sales fall compared to last year’s record youngstown Sales of the Lordstown-built
Canfield Council sets 7 a.m. Thursday session
Canfield Council sets 7 a.m. Thursday session Canfield The Canfield City Council is hosting a
Michael Jackson's siblings resume attack on his will
Michael Jackson's siblings resume attack on his will
Niles man pleads innocent in break-in at Warren laundromat
Niles man pleads innocent in break-in at Warren laundromat
Parents announce Whitehouse and Markota plans
The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Carissa Leigh Whitehouse of Poland and Joshua David
Kimberly Fox, Brent Long plan September rite
CORTLAND Robert and Patricia Fox of Cortland are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage
Tina Palumbo to become bride of Fred White Jr.
Tina Palumbo and Fred White Jr., both of Struthers, are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Kristy Foster to be bride of Kurt Seachrist
EAST PALESTINE Glen and Sherl Foster of East Palestine are announcing the engagement of their
Parents reveal Blakeman and Hether plans
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Michelle Blakeman and Jeff Hether, both of Girard, are being
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Poland United Methodist Church, 1940 Boardman-Poland Road, will have takeout dinners
Kelly Jackson, Richard White to wed in Sept.
Gloria Fairfield of Cape Coral, Fla., and Dolores White of West Middlesex, Pa., are announcing the
Zion golf outing is set for Friday
Zion golf outing is set for Friday CANFIELD Zion Lutheran Church is planning its Third Annual
Author. commentator Gore Vidal dies Tuesday
Gore Vidal, the author, playwright, politician and commentator whose novels, essays, plays and opinions were stamped by his immodest wit and unconventional wisdom, died Tuesday, his nephew said.
911 caller says he killed his wife in Southington
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com SOUTHINGTON A Southington man called 911 shortly after 1 p.m.
US wins first Olympic gymnastics title since ’96
One by one, the Americans thundered down the runway, soared high above the vault and slammed into the mat. Boom! Boom! Boom!
Phelps sets record with 19th medal
Michael Phelps lingered on the blocks, not wanting to make another shocking blunder. The 19th medal was his. All he had to do was avoid a DQ, then set off on what amounted to four victory laps.
Sgt. Holcomb sentenced to 30 days, rank lowered over soldier’s suicide
Army Sgt. Adam Holcomb of Youngstown was sentenced to 30 days in prison Tuesday and was reduced in rank for assaulting and maltreating Pvt. Danny Chen, 19, a Chinese American who endured abuse and ethnic slurs before committing suicide in Afghanistan on Oct. 3.
Olympics awash in Twitter
Associated Press LONDON It’s amazing how much trouble can be stirred up in 140 characters.
Transfer of mineral rights may mean windfall for Valley property owners
For 7,000 property owners in Mahoning County, 7,000 in Trumbull and 450 in Columbiana whose “deep” mineral rights were transferred June 26 from Everflow Eastern of Canfield to Chesapeake Energy of Oklahoma, the result could be — eventually — higher royalties for the property owners than they now receive.
Clacko’s role: Making announcers geniuses
Phil Clacko has been around sports all his life, officiating high school football, basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball for four decades.
Case closed: Judge Douglas retires
The Youngstown Municipal Court courtroom of Judge Robert A. Douglas Jr. is usually busy with legal activity, but the court papers and defendants were replaced with cake and well-wishers Tuesday.
Struthers cop files grievance over firing
A Struthers police officer who was fired after he was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired has filed a grievance with the city.
PSU tailback bolts to USC
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. Top tailback Silas Redd has bolted Penn State for Southern
Cubs get first hit in eighth in Pirates win; Tribe falls
Associated Press CHICAGO A.J. Burnett pitched a one-hitter, Neil Walker drove in five runs and
Wait for Route 224 soil cleanup continues
After waiting nearly 30 years for contaminated soil to be removed, residents and business owners along U.S. Route 224 between Stymie and Lowellville roads will have to wait a little longer.
Campbell to receive $836K windfall
The city council and mayor have not talked about what to do with an $836,000 windfall, but resurfacing streets is a possibility, Mayor Bill VanSuch said.
8 charged in burglary ring arraigned in Mahoning court
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The eight people charged for their
Canine co-workers lighten the load
Atty. Jack Vaughn’s dog, Mush, gets comfortable in Vaughn’s Boardman Township law office. Vaughn started bringing Mush to work because of the dog’s separation anxiety, and now he’s an office fixture.
Romney seeks to introduce himself to voters
Associated Press NEW YORK Mitt Romney has been on the national political stage for nearly a
Monthly siren tests Thursday in Mercer County
The Hermitage, Pa., Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of the area’s weather-warning sirens at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Cortland Bancorp posts $952K profit
Cortland Bancorp posts $952K profit Cortland Cortland Bancorp, the holding company for Cortland
GM ads fail to boost sales significantly
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors’ ads just aren’t getting the job done. Ever since the
McCarthy out with knee injury
Staff report Kansas City Chiefs safety Kyle McCarthy will miss the 2012 NFL season with a knee
Man continues fighting charges
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Duniek Christian has been fighting
Electric grids fail in half of India, affecting 620M
Associated Press NEW DELHI Electric crematoria were snuffed out with bodies inside, New Delhi’s
Ohio airbase facing cuts welcomes Obama today
Associated Press MANSFIELD The Air National Guard base in Ohio where President Barack Obama is
GOP to replace LaTourette
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com Republican officials replacing U.S. Rep. Steven C.
Judge strikes down EPA mining rule
Judge strikes down EPA mining rule CHARLESTON, W.Va. The Environmental Protection Agency
METRO DIGEST || After-school tutoring, music lessons
After-school program Youngstown The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., is inviting local
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Michigan piggy-bank robber is sent to jail for 4 months ITHACA, Mich. A central
Pirates acquire Qualls
Associated Press The Pittsburgh Pirates made two deals before Tuesday’s trade deadline. The
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.64 —1.03 Avalon
House votes to fire tax-delinquent federal workers
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON Attention, federal workers: Pay your taxes or lose your job.
Analysis shows flood of money flows to both political parties
Opinion: Analysis shows flood of money flows to both political parties Columbus Dispatch: Since the Supreme
Body pulled from car in Weathersfield
Staff report WEATHERSFIELD The Ohio State Highway Patrol says a car involved in a one-vehicle
Good reputation
Good reputation There is a little winery on Route 224 that is gaining a reputation for its new
Act now to protect women
Opinion: By Joe Biden Vice President of the United States I’ve spent a lot of years in Washington, and in
’50s-style burger
’50s-style burger Burger Guy Anthony takes his yearly pilgrimage to Geneva-on-the-Lake and gives
It’s time to talk to the Taliban
Opinion: On a May visit to Kabul, President Obama said “a negotiated peace” was a key part of his plan to end
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cuba Gooding Jr. sought on warrant NEW ORLEANS New Orleans police say an arrest
TRUMBULL COUNTY Recorder to residents: Don’t pay $86 for a copy of deed
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County Recorder Diana Marchese is warning county
ENTERTAINMENT DIGEST
Queen Elizabeth II became an unofficial Bond Girl over the weekend after parachuting out of a
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
2 accused of stealing village’s $260K
Associated Press CINCINNATI A mother and daughter have been charged with stealing some $260,000
Homemade quality does flavors for the palate
Before I started this Sig Dish tasting, I sat down at Michael Alberini’s with Exec- utive Chef Steve Zurkey to talk about his style and approach in the kitchen.
Ex-official in Ohio corruption case gets 28 years
Associated Press AKRON A former Ohio county commissioner who was convicted in a wide-ranging
Mahoning Farm Bureau to close Canfield office
Staff report CANFIELD The Mahoning County Farm Bureau’s central office in Canfield will close
Author Maeve Binchy dies at 72
By ROBERT BARR Associated Press LONDON Best-selling Irish author Maeve Binchy, one of
Fine wines
Fine wines Drinks columnist Brian Fry takes a look at one of Tuscany’s finest wineries, Villa
National Fuel raises gas-supply charges
Staff report youngstown National Fuel consumers in Mercer and Lawrence counties will see an
Have a ‘cat from hell’? Call Jackson Galaxy
By SUE MANNING Associated Press LOS ANGELES Many cats are tail talkers. If those tails start
Socialists feed dependency
Opinion: Socialists feed dependency A July 19 column by Jill “J.R.” Labbe was headlined, “Food stamp
Gays under attack
Opinion: By Lane Filler Newsday Lately I’ve found myself on the horns of a deep-fried dilemma. My
“necessary roughness” (10:01 P.M., USA): On “Necessary Roughness,” Dani
“necessary roughness” (10:01 P.M., USA): On “Necessary Roughness,” Dani (Callie Thorne) treats a
Chick-fil-A owner has right to opinion
Opinion: Chick-fil-A president Dan Cathy is in hot water with the LGBT community because he committed the
Jury to view scene
Jury to view scene YOUNGSTOWN The jury in the aggravated vehicular homicide and aggravated
Surrender days prove worth; coming now to Youngstown
Editorial: It’s not a Get Out of Jail Free card, but the safe-surrender days sponsored by Ohio Attorney
Ohio Dems give award to Betras
Staff report COLUMBUS The Ohio Democratic Party named Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman
Union: Potential RG auction has been delayed
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com warren The potential auction for RG Steel LLC-Warren
Group believes it has signatures to get redistricting issue on ballot
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A group hoping to persuade Ohio voters to change the
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 11 a.m., courthouse basement, 120 Market St.,
The goodness of Grapes
Family Features Grapes have been enjoyed for their taste and beauty for thousands of years. And
Pear perfection
Family Features For the more than 25 million Americans living with diabetes, food choices are
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James J. Ferraro Jr., 39, of 4040 Shelby Road,
Haley lighting up Roethlisberger’s eyes
Time will tell how the relationship between Todd Haley and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will evolve. But for now, the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator is making his quarterback’s eyes light up.
Al-Qaida, Taliban, Iran told to pay $6B
Associated Press NEW YORK Al-Qaida, the Taliban and Iran should pay $6 billion to relatives of
Kasich hopes to offer another tax cut
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich hopes to offer another income-tax cut
Howard Hanna: Optimistic on Valley housing market
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Howard Hanna, chairman and CEO of Pittsburgh-based Howard Hanna Real
Bombs kill 21, highlighting Iraq chaos
Associated Press BAGHDAD A double bombing struck at an upscale neighborhood Iraq’s capital
McDonald board appoints treasurer
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The board of education Monday appointed William A.
St. Patrick festival draws people home
Matt Fisher has attended the St. Patrick’s Parish Festival since he was a child. Even though he moved to Orlando, Fla., six years ago with his family, he finds time to return to his home for the annual event.
Check in and check out the art
By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ Associated Press DALLAS Hotel rooms are no longer just a place to shower,
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