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Southwest's Facebook fare promotion racks up multiple charges for customers
Southwest Airlines' attempt to thank its Facebook friends with a half-price ticket sale backfired when customers were inadvertently billed multiple times for a single flight - they're not feeling the "luv."
Sources: Loughner to plead guilty in Ariz. shootings of Rep. Giffords, others
Jared Lee Loughner is set to plead guilty Tuesday in the shooting attack that severely wounded then-Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, according to knowledgeable sources, as mental health officials believe he is now competent to understand the charges against him in the assault, which killed six people and injured 13 at a gathering with the congresswoman’s constituents in Tucson.
Brookfield BOE places 5-year income tax on fall ballot
Brookfield Board of Education has voted to place a 1 percent, 5-year income tax on the fall election ballot to offset projected budget deficits. The levy would generate $1.4 million annually.
Protester: Chick-fil-A CEO crossed line by supporting hate group
The fact that many gay and transgender people still suffer discrimination and persecution for who they are is something David Barnes, Bonnie Humphrey, Carrie Gray and Alex Barnes find hard to swallow.
Phelps goes out on top, saying 'Time for other things"
The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest. Michael Phelps headed into retirement the only way imaginable - with another gold medal.
Financial Peace U classes start Sept. 18 at Church Hill UMC
Church Hill United Methodist Church, 189 Churchill-Hubbard Road, will host Financial Peace University classes beginning Sept. 18.
State Supt. Heffner resigns today amid growing controversy
Ohio’s top education official resigned today amid ethical questions about his work for an educational testing contractor.
Register for 'Down on the Farm' pre-school program by Tuesday
Children 4 to 6 are invited to register for the Mercer County Conservation District’s “Down on the Farm” pre-school program.
Gina Dowell | Brad Palmer
YOUNGSTOWN The Rev. John Wigle officiated at the May 5 wedding of Gina Dowell and Brad Palmer,
Jamie Grover | Craig Hodgkinson
NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Mr. and Mrs. Craig Allen Hodgkinson are making their home in North Ridgeville,
Sarah Esfahani | Anthony Tringhese
NEW ORLEANS The Sculpture Garden of New Orleans Museum of Art provided the setting for the May 12
Michelle Nelson | Michael Fawcett
YOUNGSTOWN Michelle Nelson of Youngstown became the bride of Michael Fawcett of Youngstown during
Rally for a cure set at Squaw Creek
Rally for a cure set at Squaw Creek VIENNA The third Annual Rally for a Cure event will take
Accident at motocross event at Columbiana fair critically injures man
Accident at motocross event at Columbiana fair critically injures man Associated Press LISBON
Couple rob tip jar at Midlothian Subway
Employees of Subway restaurant, 830 East Midlothian Blvd., reported that a black male with shoulder-length dreadlocks took about $2.50 from the tip jar at 3:04 p.m. Friday while disputing the amount of change he and a black female received from the clerk.
I-76 ramp to SR 534 closed for construction
The Interstate 76 westbound exit ramp to state Route 534 is closed through mid-August for roadway construction, according to the Ohio Department of Transportation District 4.
Youngstown police seeking female in shooting of boyfriend
Police are looking for a city woman who reportedly fired a shot at her boyfriend during an argument with the 61-year-old man.
Planning meeting for Invasion of Hope Aug. 10
Agape Assembly Church, 426 Nevada Ave. SW, will host a planning meeting at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 10 for a community outreach effort, Invasion of Hope 2012.
National Night Out at Harding Park in Hubbard Tuesday
City and township police are inviting residents to join them at Harding Park at 6 p.m. Tuesday for National Night Out.
Analysts: GM still on course despite profit plunge
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com LORDSTOWN Concerns about the future of General Motors
Memory of the Penguins’ final game haunts returning players
UNFINISHED BUSINESS Memory of the Penguins’ final game haunts returning players By JOE SCALZO
Phelps enjoys victory lap
Franklin sets world record; Ledecky breaks hallowed mark Associated Press LONDON Michael
Clinton critic manages Agana campaign against Ryan
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The relatively quiet campaign of Republican
Browns owner pledges better days
Jimmy Haslam says new uniforms are possible Associated Press BEREA The new owner of the Browns
Mandel favors closing bases in Germany, Italy, Japan; courting Kuwait
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN American “troops are misdeployed” by being
Scrappers take series against Lake Monsters
Staff report BURLINGTON, VT With their 2-0 victory over the Lake Monsters on Friday night, the
Salem plant closing shocks workers
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com salem Miller-Holzwarth Inc. workers were told Monday
Students, employers sing praises of STEM intern program
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com youNgstown Four city high school students have spent six
Indians release struggling Damon
Associated Press Detroit Johnny Damon was cut by Cleveland on Friday after struggling through 64
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot 72 in Friday’s second
Heat fails to curb residents’ appetite for Italian Fest
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Even though the mercury rose to about 93
Youngstown schools count on treasurer by Sept. 1
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Lock P. Beachum Sr., city school board
Romanian-American veterans share bonds in their experiences, heritage
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Legion of Romanian-American Volunteers, a
Volunteer-led mural project to depict Struthers landmarks
Marian Kutlesa and John McCormick demonstrate their artistic talent on a mural being painted on a wall along State Street near Bridge Street in Struthers. The mural was the brainchild and design of Rachell Joy, center, at left, a graphic artist at Youngstown State University and a member of First Ward Block Watch. The mural is a Block Watch beautification project
Summerdance electrifies Nelson Ledges
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Over the past few years, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park has
Report: New details on military scandal
Report: New details on military scandal WASHINGTON A dozen U.S. service members brought women,
Steelers embrace nastiness
Associated Press LaTrobe, Pa. Ramon Foster gives a wide smile, looks to the ground sheepishly
There is the well-honed Marilyn Monroe screen persona — the breathy, girlish voice, the
There is the well-honed Marilyn Monroe screen persona — the breathy, girlish voice, the glamorous
Money for Iraq’s rebuilding has vanished into thin air
Editorial: Where’s the outrage from the self-styled paragons of budgetary virtue, led by tea party adherents
Dismissing Portman as boring is a mistake
Opinion: While politicians and journalists may sometimes be friendly, journalists need some distance to
Furyk scrambles to keep Bridgestone lead
Associated Press AKRON Jim Furyk and Tiger Woods each carried momentum into the second round of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 25.82 .10 Avalon
No growing pains
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service Kids, even the wimpy ones, grow up so fast. It’s
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Rep. Debbie Wasserman
Nealon takes on phobias
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Kevin Nealon comes across as a mellow guy, which makes the title of
Romney-Obama a great guy
Opinion: COLUMBUS I received a call from a disgruntled reader the other day. She wasn’t happy that I
METRO DIGEST || Talk kicks off walk for mental health
Talk kicks off walk for mental health AUSTINTOWN The National Alliance of Mental Health Illness
Police find suspect in candy thefts
Associated Press LORAIN, Ohio Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy suspected of stealing
Coitsville seeks additional 1.5 mills for police service
Staff report coitsville Coitsville residents will decide this November whether to increase the
METRO DIGEST || Hubbard’s Main Street closing for repairs
Main Street closing HUBBARD Beginning Monday, U.S. Route 62 (Main Street) between state Route
Valley mothers will join effort to break breast-feeding record
Staff report CANFIELD Local moms and families will try to break a world record today. For the
Latos, Reds blank Bucs in big showdown
Associated Press CINCINNATI Clint Hurdle was disappointed with the loss. He was excited, at
Ohio Glaciers capture series in Colo.
Staff report youngstown The Ohio Glaciers 13U baseball team, which includes six Mahoning Valley
WEATHERSFIELD LOCAL SCHOOLS District OKs $25M plan for major renovations
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield school board formally has
Ohio's only life-size wax museum, will celebrate 25th anniversary
BibleWalk, Ohio’s only life-size wax museum, will celebrate its 25th anniversary by offering 25-cent tours from Aug. 12-17. Also known as the Living Bible Museum, the facility is located at 500 Tingley Ave., Mansfield.
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: MIAMI
MAHONING COUNTY This week’s grand jury indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury this week handed up indictments against these people on these charges:
Good times: London has fast track
Associated Press London Well, that sure was fast. Expectations that the London Olympics track
Nuns mark 50th jubilees
Staff report CANFIELD The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown will celebrate as three members of the
Concert at center
Concert at center girard Brian Henke, an award-winning guitarist, will play during a service at
This scene shows the court of King Solomon, where the monarch devised a ruse to discover the true
This scene shows the court of King Solomon, where the monarch devised a ruse to discover the true
KSU student won’t face felony over threat
Associated Press KENT A Kent State University student accused of posting on Twitter that he
Electrician on EGCC project also is a student
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown An electrician foreman who attends Eastern
Better drones can help find Kony, Clinton hopes
Associated Press ENTEBBE, Uganda U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday
Stumbling Indians pummeled by Tigers
Associated Press DETROIT Anibal Sanchez watched Prince Fielder crush a couple of balls — and the
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, Aug. 4, the 217th day of 2012. There are 149 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mahoning, Trumbull educators participate in national conference
Staff report Baltimore As states across the nation move toward a “common core” of educational
CDC issues swine-flu warning
Associated Press ATLANTA It’s the season for state and county fairs, and health officials are
Romney: I’ve paid taxes every year
Associated Press NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney declared
Economy generated 163,000 jobs in July
Economy generated 163,000 jobs in July WASHINGTON The U.S. economy generated jobs last month at
Gay marriage supporters stage kiss-in at 2 Boardman Chick-fil-A restaurants
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BOARDMAN About 20 people showed up to participate in the Same
It’s about saving lives
Opinion: Chicago Sun-Times: As the states debate whether to expand Medicaid to more poor people, as called
Robbery, beating reported downtown
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A 39-year-old man is in police custody, charged with aggravated robbery
UN General Assembly denounces crackdown
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly denounced Syria’s
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
Kasich names new member to KSU Board of Trustees
Staff report Kent Gov. John Kasich has named Ralph M. Della Ratta Jr. of Gates Mills to serve on
Did school drop the ball in theater attack?
Associated Press DENVER In the wake of the Virginia Tech tragedy five years ago, the University
LTI team recognized for its accomplishments at conference
Staff report sharon, pa. The Health Occupations Students of America team from Laurel Technical
2012 scholarships Trumbull, Mahoning counties
This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on
Eastern Gateway awards free-tuition grants to 16 students
Staff report youngstown Eastern Gateway Community College has awarded the first free- tuition
OSU players: First practice was intense
Associated Press Columbus At daybreak, a new era dawned for Ohio State football. Urban Meyer’s
Fighting AIDS in black community requires educating our young
Opinion: One of my best friends died from complications of AIDS in San Diego, Calif., three years ago. He
4 chosen as finalists for city civil-service chief
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Charles Sammarone said he’ll hire a new
newsmakers
newsmakers Stevie Wonder files for divorce LOS ANGELES Stevie Wonder is ending his 11-year
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