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Man shot in head in Warren
Jamaal Manson, 34, of Stiles Street Northwest was in a room on the surgical floor of ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital Wednesday after walking into the hospital Tuesday night reporting that he had been shot in the head.
Tablack offered job in bankrupt Alabama county
Former Mahoning County auditor and administrator George Tablack is being offered a job that will require him to wrestle with more than $4 billion in debt.
Former student can sue over pepper spray incident, court rules
Former student can sue over pepper spray incident, court rules LOS ANGELES - A federal appeals
Columbiana County has its first producing well
Mahoning Valley's first producing well in Columbiana County
Pa. Spanish website covers voter ID law in English
Pa. Spanish website covers voter ID law in English
Owners of vacant properties must pay fee
Owners of vacant properties must pay fee Youngstown is requiring owners of vacant properties to
Ohio judge denies new trial in septic-tank slaying
Ohio judge denies new trial in septic-trial slaying
Illegal kidney broker faces sentencing in NJ
Illegal kidney broker faces sentencing in NJ TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — A New York man who admitted
Suit says Hyundai inflated gas mileage claim
Suit says Hyundai inflated gas mileage claim SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A California lawsuit says
Hubble telescope spies fifth moon around Pluto
Hubble telescope spies fifth moon around Pluto LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s something lurking around
Double-murder trial postponed till March
Double-murder trial postponed till March WARREN At the request of the defense, the trial for a
NTSB to probe derailment of freight train carrying ethanol
NTSB to probe derailment of freight train carrying ethanol The National Transportation and Safety
Man charged with felony over fireworks
Man charged with felony over fireworks CORTLAND A Ripley, Ohio, man who allegedly ignored
Trial set for father, daughter in baseball scuffle
Trial set for father, daughter in baseball scuffle
Snack theft leads to Cincy police car chase, crash
Snack thefts leads to Cincy police car chase, crash
Anti-violence tour to visit Valley Saturday
The “Let’s Bury Violence” summer tour 2012 will be coming to the F.D. Mason Funeral Home, 511 W. Rayen Ave., at 6 p.m. Saturday. All teens and young people are invited to attend.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Cortland United Methodist Church, 155 N. High Street, will serve drive-through chicken
Baby, Toddler Olympics planned
Baby, Toddler Olympics planned SALEM Salem Public Library will host the Baby and Toddler
Civil War reenactment planned July 21 and 22 in Argus Park
canfield The 105th Ohio Volunteer Infantry will host the seventh biannual Civil War reenactment on
Trumbull parks to close Monday to Wednesday
Trumbull County MetroParks will close these parks Monday to Wednesday for parking lot maintenance: Canoe City MetroPark, North Leavitt Road, Leavittsburg; Clarence Darrow MetroPark, Educational Highway, Champion Township; Oakfield Trailhead on the Western Reserve Greenway Bike Trail, Hyde-Oakfield Road, Bristol Township; and the Western Reserve Greenway from Hyde-Oakfield Road north to the Trumbull/Ashtabula County line.
Warren Salvation Army designated cool spot
The Salvation Army, 270 Franklin St. SE, will provide a place to keep people out of the heat.
Grow Youngstown's 2nd annual 'Meet the Growers' fundraoser Sunday
Grow Youngstown will have its second annual “Meet the Growers” summer fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Vintage Estate Wine and Beer, 7317 South Ave., Boardman.
Chamber: Put all 17 charter proposals on ballot
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s board of directors is urging city council to give voters the opportunity to consider all 17 proposed charter amendments on the Nov. 6 ballot.
Blaney: ‘I think it’s the best event we have’
It may have been Sprint Cup drivers who stole fans’ hearts at Sharon Speedway Tuesday evening, but it was their sprint-car experiences that stole the show as part of a night dedicated as the Lou Blaney Memorial.
Shale study shows brine migration that’s natural, not caused by fracking
Natural underground pathways could allow salts and gases from deep Marcellus Shale formations to migrate into shallow drinking water aquifers, according to a Duke University study.
UHS binds past to present
The similarities between current Ursuline High quarterback Chris Durkin and former Fighting Irish signal caller Josh Swogger are all too familiar.
PSU scandal report due Thursday
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. A potentially explosive report into whether football coach
Lawmakers from region rip Obama over Delphi
Two area U.S. House members accused President Barack Obama’s administration of picking winners and losers at a congressional hearing to discuss the inequitable treatment given to Delphi retirees.
Armstrong associates get lifetime sports bans
Associated Press With Lance Armstrong still digging in for a legal fight, the U.S. Anti-Doping
Racino takes step closer to Mahoning Valley
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The state racing commission signed off on rules Tuesday
Bannister carries torch on 4-minute mile track
Associated Press OXFORD, England Roger Bannister returned to the track where he broke the
Autopsies confirm Newton Falls shooting deaths
Staff report NEWTON FALLS Autopsies have confirmed that four people killed Friday in the East
OLYMPIC ROUNDUP || News and notes
U.S. women outnumber men: During this, the summer of the 40th anniversary of Title IX, American
Kasich grants clemency to Eley
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has commuted the death sentence of a
Hubbard Block Watch learns of recent increase in cold-medicine abuse
By DANNY RESTIVO drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD City police addressed residents regarding a recent
Canfield board will seek public’s input
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Canfield Board of Education members agreed that
Warming to semiretirement at 93
After more than 60 years as an HVAC technician, Robert Thomas of Canfield now just goes out and helps people. He insists he hasn't quite retired yet.
Exalted institutions violate moral code
Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords In one of those strange coincidences that make life read like a cheap
More bad news for president
Opinion: President Obama’s attempt to spin the latest discouraging unemployment numbers as “a step in the
Fines hurt, but there may be stronger medicine for abuse
Editorial: There’s no question that $3 bil- lion is a lot of money for a drug company to pay in fines and
Hamburger fest next month
Hamburger fest next month The city of Akron will be hosting the National Hamburger Festival on
“damages” (9 p.m., directv): As if things could get any more intense on
“damages” (9 p.m., directv): As if things could get any more intense on “Damages,” the legal
Ohio’s 1st-month casino betting tops $417M
Associated Press CLEVELAND Gamblers bet more than $417 million in the first full month in
‘Damages’ comes full circle in final year
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK They created “Damages” as a coming-of-age story
It’s pizza with a purpose: Franchise owner gives back
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com BOARDMAN For about four years, he tinkered with the
Spike Lee using rare footage in Jackson documentary
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer NEW YORK Spike Lee worked with Michael Jackson and
A major triumph
Opinion: By Paul Tipton Los Angeles Times The announcement last week of the first definitive evidence of
Judge: Environmental appeal involving RG Steel can proceed
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Del. A Delaware bankruptcy judge ruled Tuesday that
AVI acquires Serex
AVI acquires Serex warren AVI Foodsystems of Warren has acquired Serex Vending, the largest
Seance over the Constitution
Opinion: The Framers created a Federal Government of limited powers, and assigned to this Court the duty of
With Wade out, Westbrook may fill his role
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Russell Westbrook was so good in Game 4 of the NBA Finals that Kobe
NTSB: Neglect caused spill
Associated Press DETROIT The Canadian operator of an oil pipeline that ruptured in southwestern
YGDNA: Staffing levels are unsafe
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown General Duty Nurses
Let’s hear more specifics
Opinion: Let’s hear more specifics Toledo Blade: President Obama’s campaign swing through northwest Ohio
The Rolling Stones played their first gig 50 years ago this week — July 12, 1962, at
The Rolling Stones played their first gig 50 years ago this week — July 12, 1962, at London’s
4 escape injury in Austintown crash
Staff report Austintown Four people escaped a two-car crash without major injury. The
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Peter O’Toole retires from show business LOS ANGELES Peter O’Toole is retiring from
Tour to visit area
Tour to visit area YOUNGSTOWN The “Let’s Bury Violence” summer tour 2012 will be coming to the
HEALTHFUL EATING Organic meat can’t be beat
For the past few months I have had the opportunity to eat at some new places in the area. What I am learning along the way is how to tell what makes a restaurant unique.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason J. Bernat, 30, of 1677 Westhampton Drive,
Tax money shouldn’t go to the dogs
Opinion: Tax money shouldn’t go to the dogs I opened up The Vindicator the other morning and read about
A new option
A new option Drink’s columnist Brian Fry takes a closer look at Gray’s Brewing Co., the
Getting fresh
Getting fresh Last week’s sig dish was a great example of what fresh organic ingredients will give
Easy, breezy entertaining
Family Features Whether you’re having a friend or two over for a casual lunch, or hosting a
Baseball cards in Ohio attic prove rare, could fetch millions
Associated Press DEFIANCE, Ohio Karl Kissner picked up a soot- covered cardboard box that had
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD July
Tantalizing tomato tidbits
Family Features Great appetizers are full of flavor to stimulate the appetite, but not so rich
Senate Dems want tax cuts for businesses that hire
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democrats began trying to push a bill through the Senate on Tuesday
Patrol post focuses on violations that cause fatal crashes
Staff report SOUTHINGTON In response to the significant number of traffic fatalities so far this
Sports Grille to open in Cranberry
Staff report A new restaurant will open in Cranberry, Pa., by September, says the former owner
Austintown man is charged in break-ins
Staff report LORDSTOWN Anthony J. Fossaceca, 35, of Willow Crest Avenue, Austintown, has been
Man brought to ER with gunshot wound
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police are trying to determine how and why a man arrived in the
Biden faults Romney over tax returns
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Vice President Joe Biden denounced Republican presidential challenger
K.C. criticized for booing Cano
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. The relentless booing of the Yankees’ Robinson Cano by Kansas
HEALTH CARE Options for young, healthy, broke
Associated Press WASHINGTON They’re young, healthy and flat broke — and now the government says
Poland Township Park to add four baseball fields
It’s quiet during the week at Poland Township Park, with only the songs of birds and rustling breeze disturbing the silence.
Cavs pull out of multiteam trade talk
Akron Beacon Journal LAS VEGAS Shortly after reports began circulating Tuesday that the
Face-off growing sharper in Egypt
Face-off growing sharper in Egypt cairo The face-off between Egypt’s new Islamist president and
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Eastgate Regional Council of Governments, technical advisory committee, 10 a.m.;
Teen’s murder trial begins
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Prosecutors and defense attorneys, during
Royal beating
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Pablo Sandoval and Melky Cabrera turned the All-Star game into
Family has had lasting role at festival
Fred Ragozzine is a lifelong resident of Girard. The 86-year-old’s memory of the annual local Mount Carmel festival stretches as far back as he can remember.
Ohio to combat drug theft in nursing homes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Attorney General Mike DeWine on Tuesday announced a plan to combat the
METRO DIGEST || Missing cousin sought
Missing man sought WARREN Roderick Lewis is asking for the public’s help to find his 28-year-old
Hagadone grievance possible
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. The baseball players’ union may file a grievance against the
Vindicator seeks prep schedules
Vindicator seeks prep schedules YOUNGSTOWN The Vindicator seeks fall schedules from area high
Board considering renewal levy
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school board members expect to decide
Heat affected attendance at Trumbull County Fair
Staff report BAZETTA Attendance was down 10,000 people at this year’s Trumbull County Fair,
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