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Sarah Brown-Clark elected to electoral college today
Sarah Brown-Clark was elected an elector of the 13th Congressional District electoral college today during the Ohio Democratic Party convention in Columbus.
22-year-old dies after falling asleep behind wheel
A 22-year-old city man died Saturday morning after falling asleep while driving home.
OVI checkpoint till 11 tonight
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol, is conducting an OVI checkpoint until 11 p.m. today at the intersection of state Routes 534 and 14.
Cirque du Soleil performer offering juggling workshop Wed. at OH WOW!
Performer Jeff Raz will host a juggling workshop at OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology, 11 W. Federal Street, at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Triple murder/kidnapping suspect captured in Austintown
Township police arrested a man early Saturday who is a person of interest in a triple homicide investigation in Chambersburg, Pa.
Jennifer Green | Donald Powell Jr.
MADISON, OHIO Jennifer Green and Donald Powell Jr., both of Boardman, exchanged wedding vows
Janna Reams | Robert Wilson Jr.
ASHTABULA Janna Reams of Ashtabula and Robert Wilson Jr. of Canfield exchanged marriage vows
Dr. Meredith Konya | Michael MacEwen
BOARDMAN St. Charles Church provided the setting for the May 26 wedding of Dr. Meredith Konya and
Jaime Filo | James Gillen
WARREN Jaime L. Filo of Hubbard and James M. Gillen of Warren were united in marriage by the Rev.
Author plans book signing
Author plans book signing COLUMBIANA Author Stephanie Lawton, formerly of Leetonia and now a
Mercer man to serve 35 years for child sex crimes
A Mercer, Pa., man pleaded guilty in federal court to two charges of producing child pornography, U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton said Friday.
Neighbor protects home from vacant house fire in Youngstown
Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that broke out at about 5:30 a.m. Friday at 91 E. Evergreen Ave.
Beaver police, fire lines functioning properly
Beaver Township police say a new telephone system appears to be functioning properly now for calls to the Beaver police and fire departments.
Pair claims Boardman levy ad damaged reputation
A lawsuit is pending against the levy committee that advocated passage of a Boardman police levy in August 2011, with the plaintiffs claiming their reputation was damaged by campaign literature.
Staten Island can’t stop M.V., but Scrappers can’t stop rain
By STEVE WILAJ sports@vindy.com niles On Friday night at Eastwood Field, Mahoning Valley
After probe, Boardman chief calls force charge ‘unfounded’
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN An outside investigator’s report on a complaint
YSU women’s hoops adds two transfers
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Wendi Mitchell and Janae Jackson have signed a grant-in-aid form to join
YSU trustees approve APAS pact
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Youngstown State University trustees voted 5-4
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under 67 at the Canadian Open to lower his two-round score
Olson. Allen sentenced for fraud
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Two Lakeland, Fla., men were sent to federal prison after pleading
QUEEN ELIZABETH and the band queen help kick off games
QUEEN ELIZABETH and the band queen help kick off games Associated Press london The queen and
SOLD? Browns may get a new ‘Pilot’
Lerner eyes sale to Pilot’s Haslam Associated Press cleveland Browns owner Randy Lerner has
Valley Rescue Mission seeks support for Like-A-Thon
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The community is invited to help the Rescue
Sales of commercial properties lag in Valley
By JAMISON COCKLIN jcocklin@vindy.com youngstown Though sales for new and existing homes
Steelers sign WR Brown to 5-year contract extension
Associated Press latrobe, pa. The Steelers signed wide receiver Antonio Brown to a five-year
Mahoning County education centers to share treasurer
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN Beginning Wednesday, the Mahoning County Career
Hubbard police use Facebook, Twitter to solve crimes
By Danny Restivo drestivo@vindy.com HUBBARD The advent of social media is having a positive
3-year-old with rare disorder to benefit from Valley car show
Lynn and Derek Novello of Mineral Ridge said their son Mario Novello, 3, was diagnosed shortly after birth with Chromosome 4q Deletion. This means that Mario can’t walk, talk, sit up or eat on his own and has to undergo weekly therapy and monthly doctor appointments.
Workers’ comp pays for a third of painkillers
Associated Press COLUMBUS Nearly a third of the prescriptions the state’s insurance fund for
Obama speeches touch on nostalgic themes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barack Obama reminisces about taking a wrong turn and getting lost.
columbiana county fair Schedule of events
The fair officially starts Monday at 3 p.m. and will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday through
Fears grow over fate of Aleppo, Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT International concern was mounting Friday over a potential massacre as
Airport official turns down bonus
Staff report Warren Dan Dickten’s refusal of a $7,500 bonus may lead Trumbull County
CNN chief leaving
CNN chief leaving ATLANTA CNN Chief Jim Walton said Friday that he is leaving the struggling
Pirates win wild one in the 9th
Associated Press houston Drew Sutton scored on a wild pitch in the ninth inning to propel the
How are schools in Ohio doing?
Opinion: COLUMBUS Our public school rating system in Ohio is a joke. Yes, I know, that’s a strong
‘Hobbit’ franchise could be a trilogy
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Warner Bros. and director Peter Jackson are seeking to turn the
Romney’s comments on Olympics rally formerly disgruntled Brits
Associated Press LONDON Mitt Romney may be just what the London Olympics needed. In little
Pair claims Boardman levy ad damaged reputation
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN A lawsuit is pending against the levy committee
COMPELLED TO CARE
Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is less than a two-hour flight from Miami. When our 13-member
Orientation to be Aug. 4 for LIMEX program
Staff report youngstown The Diocese of Youngstown Office of Religious Education will have an
Columbiana Co. Fair set to begin Monday
By CHELSEA WEIKART news@vindy.com LISBON The hot and parched conditions this summer aren’t
Man, woman face assault charges
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments against a 41-year-old
Unemployment could stay high as US economic growth slows
Associated Press WASHINGTON High unemployment isn’t going away — not as long as the economy
METRO DIGEST || Route 7 closing
Cause of fire probed YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire that broke
Sunken U-boat found off Nantucket
Sunken U-boat found off Nantucket BOSTON Divers have discovered a World War II-era German
Funerals set for 2 theater victims
Associated Press CINCINNATI Loved ones are planning to say goodbye today to two victims of the
Canfield speech team welcomes variety
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Students don’t have to be bookworms or budding
Women’s weekend
Women’s weekend warren The Women’s Ministry of Restoration Christian Fellowship Church, 151
newsmakers
newsmakers Past rivals will return to ‘Dancing with Stars’ BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. “Dancing with
birthdays
birthdays Actor Darryl Hickman is 81. Cartoonist Jim Davis (“Garfield”) is 67. Singer Jonathan
Woman charged in poisoning of fiance
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cleveland woman who coaches youth baseball has been accused of
‘Isles of Wonder’ and some British-sized outrage at Romney
The Olympics officially got under way Friday with the much-anticipated opening ceremony, titled
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 26.75 .57 Avalon
Union Baptist to host state session
Staff report youngstown The Ohio Baptist State Convention Inc. will conduct its 54th Congress of
Syria’s chemical weapons raise stakes in civil war
Editorial: When the secretary general of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, said it would be “reprehensible” if
Longtime PR man for Chick-fil-A dies
Associated Press ATLANTA The longtime spokesman for fast-food chain Chick- fil-A died Friday. He
Language of government
Opinion: The Watertown (N.Y.) Daily Times: Asking government agencies to write in plain English is a
No explosives found at site of West Middlesex bridge
Associated Press WEST MIDDLESEX, Pa. A contractor hired by the Pennsylvania Department of
Being a parent is a journey
Opinion: During a recent cellphone conversation, a new-father friend tried to stay on the line while tending
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Little Steel Derby Girls, 7 p.m.: The local roller derby teams take
2012 scholarships | Mahoning County
This list of high school graduates who have received scholarships is based on information provided
Cast rehashes familiar shtick in sci-fi comedy WATCH OUT
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer 11That’s the disappointing basis of “The Watch,” which
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ
BRIDGE WEEKLY QUIZ Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold: x7 uK 10 8 3 vA 10 7 5 wA K Q 3
Morley, Lucci take gold in Ohio Senior games
Morley, Lucci take gold in Ohio Senior games cleveland Michael Morley and Tom Lucci won tennis
Brewers trade Greinke to Angels for 3 players
Associated Press anaheim, calif. The Los Angeles Angels made their latest big move Friday,
Patrick savoring return to Indy
Charlotte Observer indianapolis Her appreciation for Indianapolis Motor Speedway hasn’t
Jackson kids investigation ordered
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A judge Friday ordered an investigation into the well-being of
Amazon CEO gives $2.5M for same-sex marriage
Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. Amazon.com founder and CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife, MacKenzie,
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
Diamond tosses gem as Twins crush Indians
Associated Press minneapolis Scott Diamond tossed a three-hitter, Justin Morneau and Josh
Separate agency to handle Medicaid
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Ohio’s 2 million-plus poor and disabled residents now have a separate
Defense: Colo. suspect was seeing psychiatrist
Associated Press DENVER The former graduate student accused in the deadly Colorado movie-
Md. man threatened shooting, officials say
Associated Press PALMER PARK, Md. Calling himself “a joker,” a Maryland man with an arsenal of
UN fails to reach arms-trade treaty
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Member states failed to reach agreement Friday on a new U.N.
Fire damages vehicles, garage in Howland
Staff report HOWLAND Fire damaged a detached garage on Shaffer Drive and several older vehicles,
Plans for Pa. voter ID questioned
Associated Press HARRISBURG Lawyers challenging Pennsylvania’s tough, new voter identification
Police: Suspect in hepatitis C cases wrote suicide note
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. A traveling medical technician accused of causing a hepatitis C
Churches’ members improve woman’s home
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Members of a Virginia and a Cornersburg church
Columbiana Co. receives 47th drilling permit
Staff report youngstown Chesapeake Energy has received another horizontal-drilling permit for
Phelps versus Lochte: Round 1 is on Day 1
Associated Press london The retiring star with more gold medals than anyone. The friendly rival
Dooney’s Downtown Grill opens, reinstates ‘Party’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dooney’s Downtown Grill & Bar opened its doors to the public Friday
Nuclear plant shuts reactor for repair
Associated Press LIMERICK, Pa. Officials at a nuclear power plant near Philadelphia have taken
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Hesham S.S. Lawansch, 34, of 4521 South Ave.,
McGirt, Piercy share lead at Canadian Open
Associated Press ancaster, ontario Scott Piercy is discovering that not everything you dislike
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