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Celtics beat Heat 94-90
Celtics beat Heat 94-90 MIAMI (AP) — Kevin Garnett finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds, Paul
Picture of local poverty painted at Salvation Army dinner
Those who are fortunate, who had food in the refrigerator this morning and have a place to sleep tonight need to share their good fortune, said Dr. Cynthia Anderson, president of Youngstown State University.
Woman shot during fight on South Side
Police continue to look for leads to find whoever is responsible for shooting and wounding a female on the South Side during a fight.
Clouds obscure Venus for hundreds in MetroParks Farm this evening
Area residents hoping to see the rare Transit of Venus across the face of the sun through filtered telescopes at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm this evening were disappointed because the sun was obscured by clouds.
Wis. governor survives recall vote, defeating Dem, union antagonists
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge Tuesday, winning both the right to finish his term and a voter endorsement of his strategy to curb state spending, which included the explosive measure that eliminated union rights for most public workers.
Indians hit 3 RBI triples in 4-2 win over Tigers
Indians hit 3 RBI triples in 4-2 win over Tigers DETROIT (AP) — Ubaldo Jimenez pitched
Trumbull Co. to get $1.2M from state for home demolitions
Trumbull Co. to get $1.2M from state for home demolitions
Campbell man already serving prison time on trial for child rape
Campbell man already serving prison time on trial for child rape
Business incubator will host a workshop on global tax consulting
Business incubator will host a workshop on global tax consulting youngstown The Youngstown
YSU trustees committee OKs 3.5 percent tuition hikes
YSU trustees committee OKs 3.5 percent tuition hikes YOUNGSTOWN — Youngstown State University’s
Youngstown collecting scrap tires
Youngstown collecting scrap tires YOUNGSTOWN The city’s litter control and recycling division is
Campbell city building to reopen Wednesday
Campbell city building to reopen Wednesday campbell The Campbell city building was closed today
ACLU: Conn. school wrong to outlaw anti-gay T-shirt
ACLU: Conn. school wrong to outlaw anti-gay T-shirt
Paul supporters say RNC is blocking festival plans
Paul supporters say RNC is blocking festival plans TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Ron Paul supporters are
Boardman police seek man who tried to steal golf clubs
Boardman police seek man who tried to steal golf clubs
Philadelphia archdiocese legal bill: $11.6M
Philadelphia archdiocese legal bill: $11.6M PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of
Seattle terror suspect wants evidence tossed
Seattle terror suspect wants evidence tossed SEATTLE (AP) — Lawyers for a man accused of plotting
Damage estimate from Austintown restaurant fire is $75K
$75K is damage estimate of Austintown restaurant fire
PUC: West Penn Power to blame in Pa. electrocution
PUC: West Penn Power to blame in Pa. electrocution
US Rep.: Early estimate is $400M to repair sub
US Rep.: Early estimate is $400M to repair sub KITTERY, Maine (AP) — U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree of
Man pleads to raping daughter, gets sentenced
Man pleads to raping daughter, gets sentenced Cody A. Beemer, who raped his daughter during a
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,870
US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,870 By The Associated Press As of Tuesday, June 5, 2012,
Ohio teen indicted in Chardon school shooting deaths
Ohio teen indicted in Chardon school shooting deaths
Gas leak forces closing of Campbell city building
Gas leak forces closing of Campbell city building campbell A gas leak around 11:30 a.m. today
US stocks waver as emergency call on Europe starts
US stocks waver as emergency call on Europe starts NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are struggling for
Butler museum and Butler North to get connecting walkway
Butler museum and Butler North to get connecting walkway The Butler Institute of American Art will
Wife of Etan Patz suspect speaks out
Wife of Etan Patz suspect speaks out NEW YORK (AP) — The wife of the man who’s confessed to
3 dead after strong storm in southern Missouri
3 dead after strong storm in southern Missouri ST. LOUIS (AP) — A sudden, violent storm in
Police: Man attacked child after water fight
Police: Man attacked child after water fight SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A man faces charges he assaulted
Fire, explosions level Mercer sandblasting firm
Fire, explosions level Mercer sandblasting firm MERCER, Pa. (AP) — The owner of a western
Bond set at $2 million in attempted murder case
Bond set at $2 million in attempted murder case BOARDMAN Bond was set at $2 million for a man
Zippo set to produce 500 millionth lighter
Zippo set to produce 500 millionth lighter PITTSBURGH (AP) — The family-owned Zippo Manufacturing
Penn State child sex abuse trial about to start
Penn State child sex abuse trial about to start BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — Ex-Penn State assistant
Teachers will exchange vows in open June rite
Thomas and Sylvia Shirilla are announcing the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Erin Shirilla, to Michael Broderick, all of Struthers. The prospective groom is the son of Darlene and James Palmer of Struthers, and Douglas and Melody Broderick of Austintown.
Gallo-Clarke rite will take place at the Butler North
BOARDMAN Al and Patricia Gallo of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Lauren
Friends of Boardman Library seek donations
Friends of Boardman Library seek donations BOARDMAN Friends of Boardman Library, 7680 Glenwood
Mill Creek’s Dennis Miller qualifies for the US Open
Dennis Miller, 42, the Golf Director at Mill Creek, advanced to the U.S. Open next week in Sectional qualifying on Monday.
Jury selection begins in Jerry Sandusky trial
Associated Press BELAFONTE, PA Picking 12 people to decide Jerry Sandusky’s fate in the child-
Astros, Bucs and Tribe add pieces in draft
The Houston Astros selected 17-year-old shortstop Carlos Correa with the No. 1 pick in the baseball draft Monday night, making him the highest selection ever to come from Puerto Rico.
Ex-convict faces charge of attempted murder
A township man who previously served time in prison for attempted murder is in Mahoning County jail and will be arraigned today on new charges of attempted murder and felonious assault.
OSU players suspended following their arrests
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two expected starters for Urban Meyer’s first Ohio State team have
3 suspects sought in shooting
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police are looking for three men who shot
Officer’s conduct deemed improper
youngstown By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Police Lt. John
Campbell man jailed for abduction, attempted rape
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Campbell man will spend the next 18
Santana likely to rejoin Indians after concussion
Associated Press CLEVELAND Indians catcher Carlos Santana will get at-bats in a minor league
Flames destroy former Scacchetti’s Restaurant
Plans to open a new restaurant at the site of one that closed several years ago likely will be on hold after flames destroyed the building Monday.
Voter-registration drive planned
Voter-registration drive planned Struthers A voter-registration drive by supporters of President
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 5, the 157th day of 2012. There are 209 days left in the year. 1794:
OSHP to train truck drivers to detect, report signs of crime
Associated Press GROVE CITY, Ohio The State Highway Patrol is renewing efforts to train
oddly enough
oddly enough Bank robber cut from air duct OAK LAWN, Ill. A wig-wearing man broke into a
Government’s role is key topic at YSU forum
The question of how active a role the government should take in the development of energy policy was a key point in Monday’s session of the Youngstown State University Sustainable Energy Forum.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 23.56 .40 Avalon
The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the
The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking the 60th anniversary of her accession to the
newsmakers
newsmakers Tony Awards promise many performances NEW YORK The Tony Awards will be heavy on
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Don Reid of the Statler Brothers is 67. Guitarist Fred Stone of Sly and
Changes at elections board necessary and long overdue
Editorial: When a public entity imple- ments changes to its operation that are far removed from the status quo,
Lesson learned from parents
Opinion: WASHINGTON You have to wonder what George and Lenore Romney would have made of their son the
Truly world-class chutzpah
Opinion: Attorney General Eric Holder recently told a group of black clergymen that the right to vote was
Saving ‘Whiskey Row’
Opinion: The (Louisville) Courier-Journal: Preservationists often lament the destruction of historic
US economic outlook darkens
US economic outlook darkens WASHINGTON Faced with a fizzling job market, many economists have
Youth voters grow in power
Opinion: By Heather Smith McClatchy-Tribune Young people aren’t going to show up in November. They’re
Peril speads with Syrian violence
Opinion: BIREH, Lebanon Sunni Arab leaders, in dark suits or long robes, were pulling up to the mosque in
Nintendo will introduce new titles at gamer expo You and Wii
DERRIK J. LANG AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Is the Wii U right for you? At last
Mixed close on Wall St. as calm returns
Associated Press Calm returned to the stock market Monday after a spasm of fearful selling last
Desormeaux back in saddle for Belmont
HOF jockey is ready after failed Breathalyzer Associated Press NEW YORK Kent Desormeaux has
Associated Press
Associated Press HANOI, Vietnam “If Dad calls, tell him I got too close to being dead but I’m
Sharapova stumbles, but continues
Nadal dominant and comfortable Associated Press PARIS On days like these, when so little goes
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Body-parts suspect arrested in Berlin
Associated Press BERLIN A Canadian porn actor suspected of murdering and dismembering a Chinese
Water quality passes tests
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Customers of the Youngstown Water Department were mailed a copy of a
Most in NYC object to large-soda ban
Most in NYC object to large-soda ban NEW YORK About half of New Yorkers say Mayor Michael
‘Socialist’ claim persists
Associated Press NEW YORK When President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign unveiled its new
Chesapeake to replace four board members
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Just weeks after taking a stake in Chesapeake Energy Corp.,
Miss USA winner admires Hepburn
Associated Press LAS VEGAS The nation’s newest Miss USA winner is a Rhode Island cellist who
Heat’s Bosh listed as day-to-day
Associated Press MIAMI Chris Bosh has been telling the Miami Heat that he’s ready to play. The
Remembering a special day
Opinion: Remembering a special day At McDonald’s Memorial Day observance, Mayor Holmes read information
OKC takes control of conference finals on road
OKC takes control of conference finals on road Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Kevin Durant
Blowout has LA Kings’ Cup hopes within reach
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Jonathan Quick made 22 saves in his third shutout of the
Sessions to discuss education, future
Staff report Youngstown As part of an initiative funded by the Wean Foundation and the
Man sentenced for embezzlement
Staff report CLEVELAND A Canfield man has been sentenced to a week of incarceration and ordered
Poll: Independents outweigh partisans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Call it a pox on both the Republican and Democratic houses. More
Suspect released due to lack of evidence
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The man who was a suspect in a series of overnight arsons last week was
Wis. recall battle goes to voters
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. The battle over Gov. Scott Walker’s agenda has attracted
Council to consider borrowing $7.75M
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN City council will consider legislation
Transit of Venus
Transit of Venus CANFIELD Early this evening will be the last chance of your lifetime to see a
By DENISE DICK
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown Armon Flores and Neshawn Cochrane, both 10,
Leaders urge bans on tobacco
Associated Press CLEVELAND A measure urging a ban on tobacco on Ohio’s public college campuses
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Summit Academy Board, 1400 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown. Youngstown City
Proposed Pa. tax break worth $67M per year
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett, who has been criticized for cutting state
Global Green partners with YSU
Staff report youngstown Global Green has partnered with Youngstown State University to
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