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Judge won't dismiss charges against former YSU employee
Judge won't dismiss charges against former YSU employee
Dennis Miller to tee off at 3:45 p.m. on Open's first day
Dennis Miller to tee off at 3:45 p.m. on June 14
Strickland, Democrats praise Obama energy policies
Strickland, Democrats praise Obama energy policies YOUNGSTOWN — With Barack Obama facing criticism
Lake Club hosts Miller golf session as fundraiser
On Saturday night at Austintown’s Barry Dyngles, there will be a $10 per person Dennis Miller social. All proceeds will go to Miller. A buffet dinner will be provided as part of the $10. That event starts at 7 p.m.
Grand jury indicts Boardman man on attempted murder, assault, kidnapping charges
Grand jury indicts Boardman man on attempted murder, assault, kidnapping charges
Police: Teen accidentally shot self in webcam chat
Police: Teen accidentally shot self in webcam chat PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Investigators say a
Safety Day Saturday at Mosquito Lake State Park
Safety Day Saturday at Mosquito Lake State Park BAZETTA The Bazetta Township Police Department
Feds break international child porn operation
Feds break international child porn operation INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Federal prosecutors in
Deadline is Friday for Miss Trumbull Couny Fair applications
Deadline is Friday for Miss Trumbull County Fair applications
Mahoning Commisssioners allocate funds for summer youth employment program
Mahoning Commissioners allocate funds for summer youth employment program
Mobster gets 3 years, 10 mos. in RI extortion case
Mobster gets 3 years, 10 mos. in RI extortion case PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A New England Mafia
Tire recycling drive is Saturday at Covelli Centre
Tire recycling drive is Saturday at Covelli Centre
Ohio bishop wants to fix relationship with priests
Ohio bishop wants to fix relationship with priests
Toledo mayor vetoes benefits plan over single provision
Toledo mayor vetoes benefits plan over single provision
Mayor’s goal: 500 vacant houses demolished
Mayor’s goal: 500 vacant houses demolished YOUNGSTOWN — Between now and the time he leaves office
NY court: HIV-infected man’s saliva not a weapon
NY court: HIV-infected man’s saliva not a weapon ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s top court says the
Singer Lauryn Hill faces federal tax charges
Singer Lauryn Hill faces federal tax charges NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged
Sleepwalking used as defense in attempted robbery
Sleepwalking used as defense in attempted robbery NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man
New bond hearing set for Trayvon Martin shooter
New bond hearing set for Trayvon Martin shooter ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A new bond hearing is set for
YSU names new education school dean
YSU names new education school dean Charles L. Howell, associate professor and chair of the
Mega-lawsuit says NFL hid brain injury links
Mega-lawsuit says NFL hid brain injury links PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A lawsuit bringing together
Ex-Pa. school chief gets tougher bail conditions
Ex-Pa. school chief gets tougher bail conditions SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — A retired school
Police: Ex-school board member sent racy texts
Police: Ex-school board member sent racy texts CLAYSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A school board member has
Woman drowns after backing ATV into creek
Woman drowns after backing ATV into creek AIRVILLE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a woman drowned after
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Adam and Angela (Pitchford) Gesacion of Everett, Wash., are announcing the birth of their third
New bus plan to send Austintown kids on WRTA
District will no longer bus students to private schools By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com
THE KINGS OF THE POOL
As a kid, Tyler King looked up to his older brother, Nate. “He was more passionate about swimming than I was,” Tyler said. “I saw how hard he worked and the dedication he put into it. He got me into the sport, originally.
Pavlik arrives, ready to impress
‘The Ghost’ meets Scott Sigmon Friday By JOE SCALZO scalzo@vindy.com For the second time in
Prayer, police, social services aim to calm Youngstown streets
A three-faceted effort involving prayer, police and social services will strive to quell the violence and calm the city streets.
CLASS B baseball results
Creekside 6, Roth Brothers 0 — Hank Schleuter went the distance, allowing just three hits for Creekside. He struck out three. Joe Killian and Dan Ferguson had two hits each for the winners. Killian and Zarley Zalenski had RBIs in a three-run first inning.
Fired or retired? Sister Jerome: ‘It’s not pleasant’
After 35 years, Sister Jerome Corcoran is out as the head of Millcreek Children’s Center. Sister Jerome says she was fired May 25.
Chaney STEM kids get inventive at summer camp
Seventh-grader Silas Elder has an idea for a great invention. He can’t say it out loud, but he’ll whisper it in your ear.
City plans to speed up demolition process
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown is changing how it handles a key
Jason Kokrak part of golf fundraiser
Staff report WARREN PGA Tour rookie Jason Kokrak will headline the Greater Western Reserve Boy
Officials in Campbell negotiate over AT&T bill
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell administrators still are negotiating
Cleveland continues mastery of division rival
Cleveland manager Manny Acta watched his team pummel the Detroit Tigers once again — then sounded a note of caution.
Elections board to replace bags used for 58 years
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Korean War surplus bags, used by the
Youth program to begin in New Castle
Staff report new castle, pa. City police will kick off their new youth program with a lock-in
Youngstown students learn community problem-solving
Students from Rayen Early College Middle School, from left, Robert Soto, Waldermar Cruz, Garfield Johnson and Mya Rios, paint messages on public property to remind people not to dump materials down storm drains that could pollute area water. Their efforts Wednesday were part of an Earth Force project put together by their teacher Debbi Rogers.
NEw this week
NEw this week Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG) In this animated film, a group of animals
A check on regulatory state
Opinion: All legislative powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress ... The Constitution,
New Castle police arrest homicide suspect
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. New Castle police have arrested a man in the homicide of a man
Changing of the guard at Oakland
After one year in the post, Denise Bayer will step down as president of the Oakland Center for the
Underwood takes 3rd video of year at CMTs
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena is turning into quite a
NY judge strikes down part of US ban on gay marriage
Associated Press NEW YORK A federal judge in Manhattan joined a growing chorus of judges across
Campbell house’s deterioration continues
By JEANNE STARMACK starmack@vindy.com CAMPBELL A councilman says he’d like to see Mahoning
Man acquitted of rape charge
A 35-year-old Campbell man will be sentenced today on a sex charge, but he was acquitted on a rape charge involving an 8-year-old girl.
Private prison in Youngstown isn’t being asked for the moon
Editorial: Remember when the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center on Youngs-town’s North Side was being
Taco Bell to introduce more-upscale menu items
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Taco Bell, often a late-night indulgence with its inexpensive
Walker win is big union loss
Associated Press WASHINGTON Gov. Scott Walker’s definitive victory in Wisconsin’s recall
Ohio transportation project list accelerated
Associated Press COLUMBUS Several big-ticket Ohio transportation projects, including a major
Nadal wins 50th in Paris
Associated Press PARIS It was about time Rafael Nadal faced some sort of test at the French
Siren test planned
Siren test planned Hermitage, Pa. Hermitage Fire Department will conduct its monthly test of the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.39 .30 Avalon
Spa tries to reopen, gets cited
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The manager of the Sun Spa, one of the eight massage
System gets unplanned test
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN As the list of Trumbull County communities giving thought
Consortium aims to improve life in Youngstown
By LEE MURRAY TheNewsOutlet.org YOUNGSTOWN The Northeast Ohio Sustainable Communities
Miss Pennsylvania USA: Pageant is rigged
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The Miss USA pageant representative from Pennsylvania resigned her
In Memphis, McIlroy looks for his game
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. Rory McIlroy tends not to play a tournament the week before a
Storm clouds are gathering
Opinion: As the November elections approach, one question jumps to mind: Why does anyone want to be
School withholds diplomas over cheering
Associated Press CINCINNATI A suburban Cincinnati high school held onto four graduates’ diplomas
Sandusky jury seated; trial starts Monday
Associated Press BELLEFONTE, PA. A jury dominated by people with Penn State loyalties was
2 Calif. cities’ voters OK pension cuts
Associated Press SAN DIEGO Voters in two major California cities overwhelmingly approved cuts
Founder of rock band Television at Lemon Grove
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Richard Lloyd, one of the founding members of influential rock band
Muslims sue to stop NYPD surveillance
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Muslim civil-rights group that has worked closely with the Obama
Scores of Afghans die in violence across the nation
Associated Press KANDAHAR, Afghanistan Scores of Afghans were killed Wednesday in Taliban
EU proposal seeks to shield taxpayers
EU proposal seeks to shield taxpayers BRUSSELS European officials proposed Wednesday a new
I’ll Have Another is favorite; will start from the No. 11 post
I’ll Have Another went into lockdown on Wednesday, moving into a secured barn shortly after the colt was made the early 4-5 favorite to win the Belmont Stakes in his quest to become the 12th Triple Crown champion and first in 34 years.
Bomb explodes outside US Consulate in Benghazi, Libya
Associated Press TRIPOLI, Libya Attackers set off a bomb next to a wall of the U.S. Consulate in
Bradley finally gets his big fight
Associated Press LAS VEGAS He’s a vegan in a sport where meat is king, a thinking man’s fighter
Ohio village is added to list of endangered historic sites
Associated Press A historic-place listing announced Wednesday for an eastern Ohio village
Pocono to feature new surface, shorter race
NASCAR Wire Service LONG POND, PA. It still measures 2.5 miles and has the same demanding
Taking a brave stand
Opinion: Star Tribune, Minneapolis: It isn’t much of a shocker that most of Minnesota’s liberal Lutheran
For LeBron, Heat, it’s win or else tonight in Boston
Associated Press BOSTON LeBron James saw his share of disappointment in Boston when he was with
US, allies to work on Syria transition plan
US, allies to work on Syria transition plan ISTANBUL The United States and its allies in Europe,
‘Band of Brothers’ honored on 68th anniversary of D-Day
Associated Press SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France With World War II-era military planes darting
Electric-car costs add up
Associated Press DETROIT At 118 miles per gallon, the Honda Fit electric vehicle is the most
Dow leaps 286 points for biggest day of ’12
Associated Press NEW YORK Hope that European leaders will take steps to ease the region’s debt
Canfield board awaits levy recommendation
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com CANFIELD The Canfield Board of Education will receive a
Seniors program set
Seniors program set WARREN St. Joseph Health Center’s seniors program is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.
By JOHN BENSON
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It shouldn’t come as a surprise that a band named The Van
Browns’ Massaquoi hopes to finally catch a few breaks
Associated Press BEREA Mohamed Massaquoi is changing a few things as he tries to help the
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
By JOHN BENSON
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Looking back at New Edition’s history, decades ago the
Trumbull to receive $1.2M for demos
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Trumbull County will receive the entire $1.2 million
Varicose-veins therapy
Varicose-veins therapy FARRELL/GREENVILLE, Pa. The UPMC Horizon Vascular Institute, with offices
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown City Council, safety committee, 10 a.m., caucus room, sixth floor, city
Chenoweth returns home to end tour
By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK Kristin Chenoweth is taking the long way home. The
“take me out” (9 p.m., fox): Dean Cain, Carmen Electra and Mike “The
“take me out” (9 p.m., fox): Dean Cain, Carmen Electra and Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino are among
Thursday
Thursday Fairs, Festivals Parish Festival, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4490
Reserve sacred honors for heroes
Opinion: Reserve sacred honors for heroes As A veteran I saw and expe- rienced a humiliation and disregard
In past, pushing vacuums whittled waistlines
By Kristin Tillotson Minneapolis Star Tribune In the 1950s, women didn’t need Pilates or yoga to
More advanced therapies are being aimed at cancer Smart drugs, smarter battles
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer CHICAGO New research shows a sharp escalation
Foster the People comes home
By BRANDON JUDEH entertainment@vindy.com Cleveland native Mark Foster, the do-it-all lead singer
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Voices of the Valley,SDRq Youngstown Playhouse, Glenwood Avenue. Auditions
Oakland revisits drama that played a key role in gay and lesbian theater
‘Last Summer at Bluefish Cove’ By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com “Last Summer at Bluefish
now youngstown | Summer on the Streets Summer on the Streets program, sponsored by Now Youngstown, will conduct community outreach events in high-crime areas in the city. Music, testimonies, drama,
Time: All activities will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday: Victory Estates, 690 Magnolia Ave.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Laxative doubles as poison-ivy remedy
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. I’ve used milk of magnesia to clear up
if you go
if you go What: Beach Boys with Foster the People When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Blossom
The Vic to present ‘The Lion in Winter’
Staff report Youngstown The Victorian Players will finish its season with James Goldman’s “The
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Earth, Wind & Fire ... and strings
Earth, Wind & Fire, the ’70s funk band whose string of hits include “Shining Star,” “September” and “Let’s Groove,” will come to Covelli Centre on Sunday night.
Tires being collected for recycling
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city’s litter control and recycling division is collecting used
Cueto, Chapman handcuff Bucs
Associated Press cincinnati Facing Johnny Cueto twice in a week was too much for the Pirates.
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak This week: The Warren native will take part in the St. Jude
Kevin Durant scores 34; OKC finishes off Spurs
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds while playing all of
Devils take Game 4, avoid sweep
The series returns to New Jersey for Game 5 Associated Press LOS ANGELES Adam Henrique scored
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