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Search for missing 12-year-old Sharon boy to resume in morning
The search for a missing 12-year-old Sharon boy will continue Saturday morning, after a full day of searching today by family members, friends and law enforcement.
Oscar-winning producer Richard Zanuck dead at 77
Oscar-winning producer Richard Zanuck dead at 77 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Film producer Richard Zanuck,
Judge allowing Miss. abortion clinic to stay open
Judge allowing Miss. abortion clinic to stay open JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A federal judge says
Police: Kerry Kennedy, NY gov’s ex-wife, arrested
Police: Kerry Kennedy, NY gov’s ex-wife, arrested NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. (AP) — Police say New York
"Bury the Violence' event set for Saturday is canceled
'Bury the Violence' event set for Saturday is canceled
Youngstown police investigating South Side robbery
Youngstown police investigating South Side robbery
No harm suspected from Mercury found in Champion
No harm suspected from Mercury found in Champion Staff report CHAMPION The Trumbull County
Man falsely accused in Dodger Stadium beating sues LAPD
Man falsely accused in Dodger Stadium beating sues LAPD LOS ANGELES - The name who was falsely
Police seeking man who robbed West Middlesex, Pa., bank
Police seeking man who robbed West Middlesex, Pa., bank west middlesex, pa. A man who robbed the
Dark-matter detector has new home in South Dakota
Dark-matter detector has new home in South Dakota LEAD, S.D. (AP) — Scientists in Lead have moved
Ohio has 667 Internet cafes with games, AG reports
Ohio has 667 Internet cafes with games, AG reports
OSHP seizes pills, liquid codeine during traffic stop
OSHP seizes pills, liquid codeine during traffic stop
Service restored after Ohio train crash, explosion
Service restored after Ohio train crash, explosion
UPDATE: More details on fatal crash at Five Points
UPDATE: More details on fatal crash at Five Points
Ohio police: Girl was locked in basement for weeks
Ohio police: Girl was locked in basement for weeks
UPDATE: Man involved in fatal accident at Five Points was being pursued by police
UPDATE: Man involved in fatal accident at Five Points was being pursued by police
Shale development in Trumbull County part of BP presentation in Cleveland
Shale development in Trumbull County part of BP presentation in Cleveland
Fatal accident at Five Points knocks out power, stalls traffic
Fatal crash at Five Points knocks out power, stalls traffic
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Sunday at the high school. CLASSES
Bike run to benefit United Way, AFL-CIO
Bike run to benefit United Way, AFL-CIO BOARDMAN The Western Reserve Building and Construction
Probe accuses Paterno, other officials of cover-up
Penn State probe accuses Paterno of cover-up
Nurses at Northside OK strike notification
Northside Medical Center nurses, upset about the lack of progress in contract talks with ValleyCare Health System of Ohio, have authorized the union negotiating team to give a 10-day strike notice to the hospital system.
Youngstown council still finds flaws in many charter proposals
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council’s legislation committee supports
YSU pair selected for the Payton Watch List
The Youngstown State football program is one of two FCS squads with two players on this year’s Walter Payton Award Watch List.
Hall of Famer Warfield reflects on his upbringing in Warren
By JOHN BASSETTI bassetti@vindy.com WARREN The place, the player and the person all formed the
Chambers revive plan to consolidate school administrations in the Valley
Staff report youngstown A combined report by Ohio’s chambers of commerce has rekindled a
Brine spill in Fowler Township concerns Trumbull County official
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A spokesman for the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Cyclists ready for 4th annual Valley tour
The Mahoning Valley’s celebration of the Tour de France gets started today with a taste of Italy.
Lowell spins another win over Scrappers
Staff report LOWELL, MASS. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers dropped their second straight game to
Experienced puppet designer lends her talents to local theater
Experienced puppet designer lends her talents to local theater By DENISE DICK
Youngstown officials, pastors coordinate efforts
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN For the city’s initiative to give younger
TV show puts focus on man’s ’88 murder in Mercer County
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com greenville, pa. Ed Swiger was the last person, Mike
Campbell man needs transplant of bone marrow
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com CAMPBELL Chris Gonzalez, husband, father and
Hendrix verdict produces relief for 1 family, tears for another
Terrance Woodall, uncle of 17-year-old murder victim Braylen Collins, takes a prayer position upon hearing the not-guilty verdict the jury handed down to Shonqualin Hendrix, 16, who had been on trial in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for Collins’ murder.
Pirates' POWER OF ‘Z’
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Forget about Andrew McCutchen’s MVP-caliber season. Or the emergence
Thousands fall victim to utility-bill scam
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. As much as President Barack Obama wants your vote, he’s not
NCAA looks to PSU for answers
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS The NCAA said Thursday it expects Penn State to answer a handful
Matteson soars to 3-stroke lead
Associated Press SILVIS, Ill. Troy Matteson scored 10 birdies Thursday en route to a bogey-free
Warren police, fire departments promote 2
Staff report WARREN The first of several likely promotions in the Warren Police Department took
Syrian regime forces kill more than 100, activists say
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian activists reported a new massacre late Thursday in the central
Suspended driver favors own testers
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Suspended NASCAR driver AJ Allmendinger has elected to bring
Documents conflict on when Romney left Bain Capital
Associated Press WASHINGTON Documents filed by Mitt Romney’s former company conflict with the
SANDLOT ROUNDUP | CABA World Series
Astro Falcons 7, Ohio Yankees 2 Alex Bell’s two-out, two-run single was a key hit in the
Local governments warm up to consolidation
Staff report youngstown There is much less opposition to the ideas in the report from Ohio
GOP presses on with contraception suit
Associated Press LINCOLN, Neb. Seven states trying to block part of the federal health care law
Insurer won’t cover fracking damage
Insurer won’t cover fracking damage ALBANY, N.Y. National Casualty Company, part of the
Gas-industry contributions to Pa. politicians are down
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The gas-drilling industry gave less money to Pennsylvania
‘Moonrise’ is vintage Wes Anderson
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Wes Anderson, the cinema’s Tsar of Twee, takes on young-
Boardman Community Baseball awards scholarships
Boardman Community Baseball annually chooses two students to receive $2,500 scholarships toward
New recordings: Fla. shooter called police many times
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Former neighborhood- watch volunteer George Zimmerman called
BOARDMAN schools Board agrees to put levy on ballot
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@viindy.com BOARDMAN The board of education took the first step
Legendary Paterno loses the benefit of the doubt
There is no benefit of the doubt any longer because, well, because there should no longer be any
Paterno’s legacy may be damaged beyond repair by Sandusky scandal
Associated Press For decades, Penn State was considered special, immune from the corruption of
‘Offshoring’ debate heats up
Opinion: By ROBERT J. SAMUELSON Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON Between now and the election,
US records budget deficit of $904.2B through June
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. budget deficit grew by nearly $60 billion in June,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.25 .29 Avalon
Police await ID of man’s body in Warren Twp.
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Warren Township police are not ruling out the
Fewer auto-plant closings reduce unemployment claims
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment benefits plunged last
“Comic Store heroes” (8 p.m., national geographic): “Comic Store Heroes”
“Comic Store heroes” (8 p.m., national geographic): “Comic Store Heroes” is a fun-filled hourlong
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Summertime, 6 p.m.: This Kenny Chesney tribute band will headline
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 13, the 195th day of 2012. There are 171 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Car sales in Valley decrease compared with first half of ’11
Staff report youngstown Car sales are down for the year in the Mahoning Valley compared with the
Focus is on cause of Ohio train crash
Associated Press COLUMBUS A train that partly derailed and exploded north of downtown was
Former St. Charles student signs with Panthers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN After being passed over in last month’s NHL draft in Pittsburgh, former
birthdays
birthdays Actor Patrick Stewart is 72. Actor Robert Forster (“Banyon”) is 71. Singer-guitarist
CAMPBELL Council to vote on leasing mineral rights
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell City council will meet Monday morning to vote
ON THE TRACKS | This weekend’s races
NASCAR LENOX INDUSTRIAL TOOLS 301 Site: Loudon, N.H. Schedule: Today, practice (Speed,
oddly enough
oddly enough SC funeral home to offer Starbucks coffee, food EASLEY, S.C. A funeral home in
Stones mark 50 years
Associated Press LONDON Mick Jagger may rethink the words he sang more than 45 years ago — “What
Activists need US
Opinion: By Lawrence J. HAAS McClatchy-Tribune WASHINGTON Recent developments in Egypt, Syria, and
Browns pick former Baylor WR Gordon
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Browns have selected former Baylor wide receiver Josh Gordon in
Campaign ads are an American art form
Opinion: Today’s topic: the billions (yes, with a “b”) that will be spent on advertising in this year’s
Shell’s Arctic gamble
Opinion: Shell’s Arctic gamble Los Angeles Times: The proposal by Shell Alaska to drill for oil in the
‘Ice Age’ still splits sides
few mammoth laughs but plenty of chuckles By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers There’s
Friday the 6th was a lucky day
Opinion: Friday the 6th was a lucky day Once again, The Vindicator had a banner day on last Friday’s
Cleanup event set
Cleanup event set Youngstown The Westside Citizens Coalition will host a cleanup event along
Mother of slain YSU student attends hearing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The mother of a murdered Youngstown State University student said she is
IRS: Not too late to file amended return
Staff report youngstown The IRS is recommending the public check their financial records for
Tunnel reopens after bomb threat
Tunnel reopens after bomb threat DETROIT An international commuter tunnel connecting Detroit to
E. coli outbreak after picnic rises to 55 cases
Associated Press GERMANTOWN, Ohio Health officials investigating an E. coli outbreak among
Democracy is hard
Opinion: By John B. QUIGLEY McClatchy-Tribune COLUMBUS, Ohio Democracy is easier to espouse than to
A lot of winners have become losers in not-so-Happy Valley
Editorial: The report released by former FBI director Louis Freeh on Thursday excoriated top-ranking Penn State
MAHONING COUNTY Director of OMB is appointed
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners have appointed a full-
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert A. Litch, 43, of 400 Coitsville Road,
After fire, bank reps discuss downtown branch
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Huntington Bank representatives say the downtown branch of the bank will
Rep. Ryan will play it safe
Opinion: You could see U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-17th, was feeling the heat. The congressman was
Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie in Covelli concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Twins of Evil Tour, with headliners Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie,
Jennifer Watson v William Farr
Jennifer N. Watson and William S. Farr, both of Austintown, were united in marriage in an afternoon
Sahli-McAllister wedding vows planned in July
Myron and Debbie Sahli of New Middletown are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Day
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com Senior Fun Day at Boardman Park offered older adults in the
Mandy Tyree v Nic Moga
Mandy Tyree and Nic Moga were united in marriage during an afternoon ceremony Oct. 14, 2011, at St.
Senior artists show off paintings
The second annual senior citizen art show was held at the Davis Family YMCA on June 24. More than
Trustees pave way for resurfacing project
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Nearly four miles of township roads are included in this
Nicole Kocanjer v Adam Carano
United in marriage on Nov. 5, 2011, were Nicole Kocanjer of Boardman and Adam Carano of Hubbard. The
Canfield Sports Briefs
Old Dutch Mill to host charity scramble A golf scramble will be held on July 28 at the Old Dutch
Tara Maine v Robert C. Peet
United in marriage Oct. 22, 2011, were Tara Lynn Maine and Robert C. Peet, both of Canfield.
Hilltop Elementary third, fourth-graders earn awards
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School held its annual Third and Fourth
Sudano-Pichitino wedding plans are revealed
Sarah Sudano and Jay Pichitino, both of Columbus, are announcing their engagement and plans for a
Campfire sparks interest in reading
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Austintown library created a full-fledged outdoor
Canfield Community Briefs
Whitehead named to UMU Dean’s List Zachary Whitehead, a 2011 graduate of Canfield High School, was
Yellow Creek Theater begins summer season
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Jazz music filled the air as patrons enjoyed the serenity
Farm to Fork Dinner to benefit United Way
The first Farm to Fork Dinner, presented by Key Bank, will take place at White House Fruit Farm in
Senior artists show off paintings
The second annual senior citizen art show was held at the Davis Family YMCA on June 24. More than
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch wrestlers compete in AAU tourney Three area high school teams competed in the AAU scholastic
14U softball team advances to nationals
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The 14 and under Ohio Magic Travel Softball team created
Nesnidol places at national Forensics tournament
Canfield’s Tim Nesnidol completed an accomplished junior year by competing in the national Forensics
Zombies conquer Poland library
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Poland library looked more like a scene from a horror
Couple’s Lincoln Zephyr is award-winner
Canfield’s Ron and Bonnie Dycman had been going to car shows for years before deciding it was time
Mad Science invades the Canfield library
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield library’s summer reading club, Dream Big –
Aviation student second in the nation
Garrett Tanner, a senior in the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at the Mahoning County
St. Christine’s brings community together
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families, friends and neighbors from all walks of life came
VBS children walk a mile in someone else’s shoes
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children gained a greater appreciation for the simple
Farm to Fork Dinner to benefit United Way
The first Farm to Fork Dinner, presented by Key Bank, will take place at White House Fruit Farm in
Boardman aims for two no-raise worker contracts
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com With the ink barely dry on one contract, the township now
Boardman Community Briefs
Good Hope Lutheran Church to host children’s event Good Hope Lutheran Church in Boardman invites
Poland Police Blotter
June 25 Breaking and entering: Three chain saws, an air compressor and other tools were stolen
Poland Community Briefs
Share memories with the Poland Historical Society The Poland Historical Society will meet on
New farmer’s market open in Poland
A new Farmers Market will continue in Poland Village each Saturday through Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. until
Raubenstraw restores Harley Davidson Superglide
Canfield’s Ron Raubenstraw has owned his 1972 Harley Davidson Superglide for the past 25 years.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman wrestlers compete in AAU tourney Three area high school teams competed in the AAU
SOV celebration takes stroll down memory lane
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Shepherd of the Valley employees and residents
Sushi, Disney and Austintown – a perfect fit
Joe Koch Jr. Age: 23 Family: Single. Parents are lifelong residents of Austintown. Extended
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown native to host book signing Lori Whited Neidlinger, author of “I Banish You, Pink,”
Boardman Park offers adventures in learning
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Kids received a crash course in the outdoors during
Austintown’s Hood studies in Europe
Trine University sophomore exercise science major Lauren Hood, of Austintown, traveled to Kalovy
Kids become Olympic champions at library
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children got a chance to be Olympic gold medalists for a
St. Christine’s brings community together
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Families, friends and neighbors from all walks of life came
Campers make a splash at science camp
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children enjoyed summer fun and almost forgot they were
Canfield swimmers beat Applewood
The Canfield Swim Club beat Applewood 309-192 in a meet swim team on July 3 at the Canfield Swim
Accordino is Hilltop’s Queen bee
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twelve fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School
Bible school based in Babylon
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children visited Babylon as part of the Holy Family Parish
Poland Relay for Life making an impact
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Hundreds of people from all different backgrounds gathered
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