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Federal judge denies Chesapeake injunction, clearing way for Friday meeting
A federal judge today denied a shareholder request to postpone the annual meeting of Chesapeake Energy Corp., clearing the way for the nation's second-largest natural gas producer to convene the shareholder's meeting on Friday as planned.
Campbell still haggling with AT&T over phone bill
Campbell administrators are still negotiating over an AT&T phone bill, but at least they can negotiate with the company instead of its collection firm, said Law Director Brian Macala.
Smelly Campbell house even more a nuisance, resident says
A councilman says he’d like to see Mahoning County tear down a Porter Avenue house that’s been left to deteriorate.
Scouts to review resolution to allow gay troop leaders
The Boy Scouts of America will review a resolution that would allow individual units to accept gays as adult leaders, but a spokesman says there’s no expectation that the ban on gay leaders will in fact be lifted any time soon.
Youngstown council plans to speed up demolition process
Youngstown council plans to speed up demolition process
Agreement reached for second Ohio horse track with slots-like gambling
Agreement reached for second Ohio horse track with slots-like gambling
Canfield school board mulls putting on property-tax levy
Canfield school board mulls putting on property-tax levy
Ohio officials seeks Medicaid eligibility overhaul
Ohio officials seek Medicaid eligibility overhaul
New AMA chief: No chaos with court’s health ruling
New AMA chief: No chaos with court’s health ruling CHICAGO (AP) — The incoming president of the
Ohio Supreme Court sets new execution date for reprieved inmate
Ohio Supreme Court sets new execution date for reprieved inmate
Opponents place Wash. gay marriage law on hold
Opponents place Wash. gay marriage law on hold OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Washington’s gay marriage law
Ohio Supreme Court: Cincy school district must allow charter school
Ohio Supreme Court: Cincy school district must allow charter school
Google adds warning of ‘state-sponsored attacks’
Google adds warning of ‘state-sponsored attacks’ BEIJING (AP) — Google said today that it has
Mercer County emergency-warning siren test is Thursday
Mercer County emergency-warning siren test is Thursday
NJ Muslims file federal suit to stop NYPD spying
NJ Muslims file federal suit to stop NYPD spying WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight Muslims filed a federal
Ray Bradbury, author of ‘Fahrenheit 451,’ dies
Ray Bradbury, author of ‘Fahrenheit 451,’ dies LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ray Bradbury, the science
Ark. teen pleads guilty in sister’s shooting death
Ark. teen pleads guilty in sister’s shooting death RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A 15-year-old accused
Ohio school withholds diploma because of cheerings
Ohio school withholds diploma because of cheerings CINCINNATI (AP) — A suburban Cincinnati high
Ex-NHL player McCarty, wife get protection orders
Ex-NHL player McCarty, wife get protection orders PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — Court records show retired
Space shuttle Enterprise heading to Manhattan
Space shuttle Enterprise heading to Manhattan NEW YORK (AP) — The space shuttle Enterprise is
Youth coach cleared of gun-brandishing charge
Youth coach cleared of gun-brandishing charge SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A youth baseball coach has
Police arrest under investigation
Police arrest under investigation PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say they are
Miss Freebourn, Mr. Corpa plan July wedding
BOARDMAN Jasmine R. Freebourn and Joe E. Corpa, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement.
Miss Pilch to wed Mr. Abruzzino in sunset ceremony
SALEM Louis and Robin Pilch of Salem are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Courtney
Florida couple will marry in North Lima rite
STEPHEN F. MILLER TALLEY B. FELGER PETERSBURG Bartley and Penny Felger of Petersburg are
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Southington United Methodist Church, 4348 Smith-Nelson Road, will sponsor a chicken
Mini market planned
Mini market planned YOUNGSTOWN VFW 6488 Auxiliary will have a mini flea market from 10 a.m. to 5
YSU panel OKs 3.5% tuition increase
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown With a projected reduction of an additional
Mill Creek's Miller — from frustration to jubilation — in 5 seconds
Dennis Miller will get his first glimpse of San Francisco next week. More importantly, he’ll get to play in his first U.S. Open.
Hundreds still await layoff fate at RG Steel
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN So far, 263 of RG Steel’s 1,135 workers have been laid
Koch, Campbell contribute for KSU
In the movie “Moneyball,” Oakland Athletics General Manager Billy Beane, portrayed by Brad Pitt, hypothetically asked, “How can you not be romantic about baseball?”
Cody Beemer pleads guilty in infant daughter's rape, gets life sentence
Cody A. Beemer, who raped his infant daughter during a visit at the Trumbull County Children Services offices last year, pleaded guilty Tuesday to 10 charges and has been sentenced to life in prison
Bridge walkway will link Butler, education center
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art will be
Browns LB Fujita still ready to fight
Associated Press BEREA Browns linebacker Scott Fujita admitted being in New Orleans’ locker room
Indians, Pirates earn victories on the road
Associated Press DETROIT Ubaldo Jimenez had walked more hitters than anybody in baseball this
YSU speaker: Small nuke plants may be in Ohio’s future
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown The next generation of nuclear-power plants
At Wean Foundation forum, residents discuss education in Youngstown
By CHRIS COTELESSE TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN Four plastic folding tables form a square in
Celtics stun Heat for series advantage
Associated Press MIAMI Paul Pierce watched the shot sail just over LeBron James’ outstretched
Trial to begin for 2 women in police assault case
By John W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A jury trial begins Thursday for two
South Range students study, impersonate Hall of Fame inductees
South Range students study, impersonate Hall of Fame inductees By Ashley Luthern
Valley viewers miss out on Transit of Venus
Area residents hoping to see the rare Transit of Venus across the face of the sun through filtered telescopes at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm early Tuesday evening were disappointed because the sun was obscured by clouds.
Small nuke plants may be in Ohio’s future
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN 11At Monday’s Sustainable Energy Forum at
oddly enough
oddly enough Amorous bovines block traffic on W. Pa. highway KITTANNING, Pa. State police
Are we a ‘noodge’ nation?
Opinion: WASHINGTON Judging the wisdom of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban on super-size sugary sodas
Nature fights back
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Rather than find ways to cooperate with the natural world, America’s
‘Prometheus’ hints at ‘Alien’ egg origins
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Since hatching “Alien” 33 years ago, Ridley Scott has hoped no
Remember the significance of D-Day
Opinion: By Marvin Folkertsma Special to The Vindicator At 0227 hours on the morning of June 6, 1944, Lt.
Alan Jackson gets personal on song about wife’s cancer
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Alan Jackson is not one to
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown Property Maintenance Appeals Board, 6:30 p.m., sixth floor, Youngstown
Willie Nelson is ready to go viral at tonight’s CMT awards show
Willie Nelson’s marijuana song goes live at CMT Awards By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Entertainment Writer
In the latest iHeartRadio HeartBeat report, listeners of the Internet-based radio-streamer
In the latest iHeartRadio HeartBeat report, listeners of the Internet-based radio-streamer
A tame response to Syria
Opinion: Latin America’s response to the massacre of more than 100 civilians, including 49 children and 34
cmt music awards (8 p.m., cmt): Toby Keith and Kristen Bell are the hosts for the 2012 CMT Music
cmt music awards (8 p.m., cmt): Toby Keith and Kristen Bell are the hosts for the 2012 CMT Music
Chris Rock keeps edge outside ‘Madagascar’
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. Chris Rock may be 47 and family-
Wis. governor survives recall vote
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker beat back a recall challenge Tuesday,
Senate Republicans block Dems’ equal-pay measure
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans on Tuesday blocked a Democratic bill calling
Romney adds more delegates
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mitt Romney has won the New Mexico Republican presidential primary,
birthdays
birthdays Singer-songwriter Gary “U.S.” Bonds is 73. Country singer Joe Stampley is 69. Actor
Ohio Supreme Court settles bar fight over smoking ban
Editorial: That relatively small minority of taverns and restaurants that gambled that Ohio’s five-year-old
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.09 .53 Avalon
Judge to decide in man’s rape trial
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County judge will decide later
Tax workshop
Tax workshop youngstown The Youngstown Business Incubator will host a workshop on global tax
Bond is set at $2M for Boardman man accused in stabbing
Staff report BOARDMAN Bond was set at $2 million for a township man accused of attempted murder
US service companies expanded in May
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. service companies, which employ roughly 90 percent of the work
YSU president urges salvation for Valley’s Army
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.
Gay-marriage ban backers look to Supreme Court
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Gay marriage took another step Tuesday on its march to the U.S.
Chardon teen indicted in murders
Chardon teen indicted in murders CLEVELAND A 17-year-old boy has been charged with three counts
Hilltop students take walking tour of Canfield
Students from Hilltop Elementary School here took part in a walking tour of their city.
Former Scacchetti’s called a total loss
Former Scacchetti’s called a total loss AUSTINTOWN Firefighters have estimated damage to the
Greatest Golfer | Junior events
Here are the remaining events set for the Greatest Golfer of the Valley Juniors:
Stocks higher; investors await news on Europe
Associated Press NEW YORK As world leaders searched for a way out of Europe’s mounting debt
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, June 6, the 158th day of 2012. There are 208 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
UN: Syria allows aid workers
Associated Press GENEVA Syria has agreed to allow humanitarian workers and supplies into four
A flawless space mission
Opinion: A flawless space mission Chicago Tribune: The latest mission of an American spacecraft to the
Ambrosia receives USHL’s Curt Hammer Award
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms captain Mike Ambrosia has been named the 2011-12
Police probe South Side shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police continue to look for leads to find whoever is responsible for
U.S. OPEN Top amateurs over the years
Here’s how the best amateurs have fared since 1970 at the U.S. Open golf tournament:
Don’t wait for another accident
Opinion: Don’t wait for another accident I am a frequent visitor to the Boardman YMCA on McClurg Road. On a
Disney to ban junk-food ads from kids shows
Associated Press NEW YORK Disney says its programming no longer will be sponsored by junk food.
Defendant in LSP gang RICO case sentenced
Staff report CLEVELAND One of 23 defendants in a 42-count federal indictment targeting the LSP
Cuisines come together at the Phoenix
When I started this gig I was wondering when a restaurant was going to deny the fact that it has one dish that is considered the best and not a bunch. That’s exactly what executive chef and owner Brant Newton of the Phoenix Fire Grill and Bar had in mind.
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