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Beaver Twp. police line malfunctioning
Beaver Township police dispatch is having technical difficulties with the main police line, 330-549-5338, on incoming calls from some 549 exchanges.
Niles hires new coach as social studies teacher
Two members of the board of education were not happy with a recommendation to pay more than $49,000 to Brian Shaner, the new head football coach, as a social studies teacher at Niles McKinley High School. The board, however, approved the hiring Wednesday in a split vote. The three remaining board members voted in favor.
Discount spay/neuter clinic for cats
TNR will have a mobile spay and neuter clinic for cats Aug. 4 and 5 at Tractor Supply, 3800 Elm Road.
Portion of Rapp Road to close for a month
Portion of Rapp Road to close for a month NEW SPRINGFIELD Rapp Road between Middletown Road and
Penn State's Zordich: "We're proud of who we are"
Penn State's Zordich tells nation: "We're proud of who we are."
Dad of missing Iowa girl faces trial amid search
Dad of missing Iowa girl faces trial amid search IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The father of one of the
Kasich signs exec order to help Ohio farmers struggling with drought
Kasich signs exec order to help Ohio farmers struggling with drought
Mahoning County Adult Day Services program to move to Austintown
Mahoning County Adult Day Services program to move to Austintown
Funerals begin for Colo. theater shooting victims
Funerals begin for Colo. theater shooting victims DENVER (AP) — A Colorado father killed in last
Talisman Energy to pay $62K fine for Pa. violations
Talisman Energy to pay $62K fine for Pa. violations
Ohio man charged with hitting officer, bystander with his SUV
Ohio man charged with hitting officer, bystander with his SUV
Penn State's Stanko: "I'm staying"
Howland High graduate Anthony Stanko says he'll stay at Penn State.
Mary Kennedy’s son, 18, enters NY estate dispute
Mary Kennedy’s son, 18, enters NY estate dispute WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — The 18-year-old son of
Stewart, Colbert re-up with Comedy Central
Stewart, Colbert re-up with Comedy Central NEW YORK (AP) — Comedy Central’s late-night duo is
Parachutist Fearless Felix jumps from 18 miles
Parachutist Fearless Felix jumps from 18 miles By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer Skydiver
Woman’s accused shooter faces two charges
Woman’s accused shooter faces two felonious assault charges GIRARD Tadarrell Mason was arraigned
Calif. couple hospitalized after bee attack
Calif. couple hospitalized after bee attack INDIO, Calif. (AP) — Killer bees have swarmed a
Magnitude-3.8 earthquake jolts Southern California
Magnitude-3.8 earthquake jolts Southern California MARINA DEL REY, Calif. (AP) — Seismologist say
24 arrested at police protests in Anaheim, Calif.
24 arrested at police protests in Anaheim, Calif. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Police in Anaheim,
Woman trapped in water, sewage for 3 days
Woman trapped in water, sewage for 3 days BOYERTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Emergency officials say a
Man stabbed twice crashes into church, dies
Man stabbed twice crashes into church, dies PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Homicide detectives are
Hit-and-run crash kills bicyclist
Hit-and-run crash kills bicyclist PITTSBURGH (AP) — Police in Pittsburgh say they’re looking for a
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Bristolville United Methodist Church, at the corner of routes 45 and 88, will serve a “God
Nonprofit group offers disaster response class
Nonprofit group offers disaster response class GIRARD To help prepare and serve the community in
Scrappers rip Williamsport
Staff report WILLIAMSPORT, PA. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers plated runs in the first, third,
RG Steel layoffs raise jobless rate in Valley to 8%
The jobless rate is rising for the first time this year in the Mahoning Valley, but overall the economy appears to be a of mix of good and bad.
Tribe slips past Tigers
Associated Press CLEVELAND Aaron Cunningham ignored the squeeze on his job and instead put one
Proposed trade pact with Asia produces hope, fear among Ohio manufacturers
Fearful that the United States may be brushed aside and overshadowed by China in Asian and South Pacific markets, the Obama administration last November moved to embrace a new trade agreement with several countries there, creating both concern and optimism within the U.S. manufacturing industry.
Maholm, Cubs subdue Bucs
All the trade speculation concerning Chicago Cubs pitchers seems to center around Ryan Dempster and Matt Garza.
Sebring chief faces no charges in sand snafu, FBI says
An investigation into beach sand sent in unmarked envelopes is closed, and the local fire chief who mailed the sand will not face any charges.
Young leaders brainstorm downtown Youngstown
With funding from a $4.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 32 regional organizations have come together across Northeast Ohio with an ambitious plan to capitalize on what the region has to offer and improve its future.
New offense awaits Steelers
Ben Roethlisberger likens offensive coordinator Todd Haley’s versatile playbook to learning a new language.
PSU loses 1 sponsor; others could follow
Associated Press STATE COLLEGE, Pa. State Farm is pulling its ads from Penn State football
Youngstown man goes before military court in hazing death
Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. Defense attorneys argued as an army officer’s court-martial
USA basketball handles Spain in exhibition
Associated Press BARCELONA, Spain Gold medal at stake or nothing at all, the U.S. Olympic
Mahoning deputy is FOP member of year
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Deputy Lisa Beam of the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office has received
Youngstown school board OKs 2 new contracts
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown The school board approved two new contracts
Judge denies request for early release of Adair
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A judge has denied a request for early release from prison by a
Burglary ring sting
The Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force displays evidence it retrieved while executing search warrants in Poland Township, Springfield, New Middletown and Youngstown. The items are believed to be stolen from 16 residences in Poland, Springfield, Struthers, Boardman, Youngstown, New Middletown and Girard.
Heavy-handed war on leaks
Opinion: Heavy-handed war on leaks Los Angeles Times: Leaks of confidential government information are
Banking industry in region realizes a surge in deposits because of shale
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown As people look for evidence of an increase
Jury chosen in Drew Peterson trial
Jury chosen in Drew Peterson trial JOLIE T, Ill. A poet, letter carrier and motorcycle
GANG’S ALL HERE
The Browns won’t have to wait even a day to begin installing Brandon Weeden as their starting quarterback.
Steelers, Tomlin agree on five-year extension
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin agreed to an extension
METRO DIGEST || Man charged with assault
Assault charge YOUNGSTOWN A 26-year-old city man is facing a felonious assault charge, accused
Murder charge against New Castle man dropped, filed against brother
Staff report new castle, pa. New Castle, police have dropped a homicide charge against one man
Despite sanctions, PSU far from dead
penn state football Associated Press The mere suggestion that NCAA sanctions against Penn State
Ready for the next one
Ready for the next one Now that Ross Morrone is finally getting hungry again after his huge meal
Most would avoid higher taxes with GOP, Dem bills
Associated Press WASHINGTON Do you make more than $200,000 annually, or $250,000 between you and
Romney seeks probe of WH leaks
Associated Press RENO, Nev. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney on Tuesday called for
Penney’s vision of shops set to debut
Penney’s vision of shops set to debut DALLAS After six months of talking about it, the first
French official endures catcalls from lawmakers
Associated Press PARIS The hooting and catcalls began as soon as the Cabinet minister stood,
The penalty on Penn State is severe, which it should be
Editorial: It wasn’t the “death penalty,” but for some it’s death by a thousand cuts. The NCAA did not shut
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.47 —.07 Avalon
Many schools fail to file safety plans
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS More than 150 schools across the state have failed to
Ariz. sheriff shows none of typical swagger at trial
Associated Press PHOENIX There were no TV cameras, no scrum of reporters, no protesters — and
A broken heart — literally, figuratively
Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords I celebrated the Fourth of July this year by having a heart attack.
Romney fighting cold war
Opinion: Foreign policy hasn’t figured much in the presidential campaign, which is lucky for Mitt Romney.
Extraordinary sides for a red-hot BBQ
Family Features When it’s time for a backyard barbecue, you want the side dishes to get just as
birthdays
birthdays Actress Barbara Harris is 77. Drummer Jim McCarty of The Yardbirds is 69. Bassist
F.N.B. Corp. reports strong 2nd-quarter gains
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN F.N.B. Corp., the holding company for
Hollywood cautiously navigates shootings
By CHRISTY LEMIRE AP Movie Critic LOS ANGELES There seems to be very little of the blame-it-
Award winners
Award winners Drink columnist Brian Fry takes a look at Washington state’s oldest winery and
New albums in stores this week:
New albums in stores this week: v The Gaslight Anthem: “Handrwitten” (Mercury) v Passion Pit:
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, study session at 6 p.m. followed by regular meeting at
3 local hospitals make rankings
Staff report youngstown Three area hospitals appear in the rankings from U.S. News and World
Pop music will have Olympic role
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Music fans may want to pay close attention to the London 2012
Grill scores a char-leading victory
A good leader leads by example, and if the Iron Bridge Inn’s burger is any indication of the Springfield Group, then they have created a formidable empire.
Safe Surrender
Safe Surrender YOUNGSTOWN Fugitives in Trumbull and Columbiana counties with warrants charging
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jerrod K. Plate, 25, of 2783 Highland Road,
State to cover cost of Girard bridge repairs
By Danny restivo drestivo@vindy.com Girard The city is getting some repairs to its bridges
newsmakers
newsmakers Jackson dispute turns nasty LOS ANGELES The executors of Michael Jackson’s estate
All quiet on the war front
Opinion: Here’s an important fact you haven’t heard much about in the presidential campaign: The armed forces
Car show in McDonald set for Sunday
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The 2012 “Thunder in The Park” car show sponsored by
‘Goat man’ in Utah identified as hunter
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY A man spotted dressed in a goat suit among a herd of wild goats
“the clios — world’s best commercials” (8 p.m., nbc): “The CLIOS:
“the clios — world’s best commercials” (8 p.m., nbc): “The CLIOS: World’s Best Commercials” is a
Welfare haunts US
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: Even squirrels know enough to store nuts, so that they will
Attack on Paterno is unfair
Opinion: Attack on Paterno is unfair I am very upset how Joe Pater- no, a loving and kind man who cared
The evolution of Matisyahu
Hasidic reggae superstar changes direction By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK
Cool place to eat
Cool place to eat As the summer keeps heating up, food writer Ross Morrone and his wife, Steph,
President of Schwebel Baking dies
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley lost one of its longtime business leaders with the
SPICE UP THE GRILL
SPICE UP THE GRILL Family Features If you’re tired of flipping burgers, put some sizzle on the
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