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Vindy.com for June 8, 2012
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Free viewing of documentary on Warren
A Point Park University in Pittsburgh television broadcasting student completing her senior film project has filmed a 40-minute documentary on the blight and housing problem in Warren.
Women guilty in case alleging attacks by Youngstown police
A jury returned guilty verdicts for two women involved in an altercation with city police officers at a 2011 traffic stop.
Youngstown police to step up efforts against violent crime
Youngstown police to step up efforts against violent crime
Navy blames sub fire on heat source in vacuum cleaner
Navy blames sub fire on heat source in vacuum cleaner KITTERY, Maine (AP) — A fire that caused
UPDATE: I’ll Have Another scratched from Belmont Stakes
I’ll Have Another will not run in Belmont Stakes NEW YORK (AP) — Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have
Youngstown to start saturation patrols
Youngstown to start saturation patrols YOUNGSTOWN — Trying to reduce violent crime, the city will
Documentary on housing problems in Warren to be shown
Documentary on housing problems in Warren to be shown WARREN A Point Park University in
Chesapeake Energy Corporation to sell $4 billion in assets
Chesapeake Energy Corporation to sell $4 billion in assets oklahoma city Chesapeake Energy
Arrest made in killing of man found in New Castle fire
Arrest made in killing of man found in New Castle fire NEW CASTLE, Pa. (AP) — A man has been
Highway patrol investigating two fatal accidents
Highway patrol investigating two fatal accidents SOUTHINGTON The Ohio State Highway Patrol is
Hearing scheduled in $2.3M armored car heist
Hearing scheduled in $2.3M armored car heist PITTSBURGH (AP) — The armored car guard accused of
Police seek elderly woman in bank heist
Police seek elderly woman in bank heist BELLEVUE, Pa. (AP) — Police are searching for a woman they
Buy dog licenses online in Lawrence County
Lawrence County, Pa., residents will be able to buy dog licenses online beginning Monday.
Program planned at Baptist church
Program planned at Baptist church YOUNGSTOWN A musical program will be presented at 4 p.m.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mahoning/Shenango Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will host
Recycle old tires Saturday at Covelli
A tire recycling drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Covelli Centre.
Stroke Awareness Day Saturday at church
A Stroke Awareness Day is planned at 11 a.m. Saturday at Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.
Miss Trumbull County pageant set for July 3
The Miss Trumbull County Fair pageant will be at 7:30 p.m. July 3 at the Historical Stage at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds.
Safety Day at Mosquito to have events for kids, adults
The Bazetta Township Police Department and Mosquito Lake Marina will have its 10th annual Safety Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Mosquito Lake State Park.
New library director expected to be named Monday
Trustees of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County are expected to choose a new library director to succeed the retiring Carlton Sears in a special meeting at 4 p.m. Monday at the Newport Library, 3730 Market St.
Columbiana County residents seek law imposing minimum royalties
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com As some in Columbiana County watch their neighbors
Pavlik looks to improve to 12-0 in Las Vegas
The city of sin has been pretty sweet to Kelly Pavlik. The former middleweight champ has amassed a perfect 11-0 record and recorded arguably the biggest moment of his career, outside beating Jermain Taylor the first time, in Las Vegas.
Youngstown plans to raze 500 structures by ’14; hires anti-violence coordinator
Between now and the time he leaves office Dec. 31, 2013, Mayor Charles Sammarone wants 500 vacant residential structures to be demolished.
Lake Club hosts Miller practice session
In making the U.S. Open golf championship next week, Mill Creek Metro Parks director of golf Dennis Miller realized a dream. But he also took on a $20,000 tab for he and his caddy for the week.
Wheelchair events added to state track
Staff report COLUMBUS At next spring’s state track and field meet, the best wheelchair athletes
Death leads to scrutiny of Grace Woods senior facility
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NILES A state investigation into the April 9 death of an
Campbell confers 86 diplomas
Jada Colon and Anthony Clinkscale expressed mixed emotions about leaving the halls of Campbell Memorial High School. The two members of the school’s Class of 2012 plan to further their education away from home next year.
James, Heat rise to force Game 7
LeBron James refused to let another season end in Boston. The Eastern Conference finals, and his chase of an NBA championship, are headed back to Miami for a Game 7.
Horn-honking brouhaha leads to Hubbard couple’s suit
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The recently retired chief of the Eagle Joint Fire
Tigers rough up Lowe, avoid sweep
Associated Press detroit Derek Lowe’s rough day on the mound was only the beginning of his
Colleges and universities sponsor fair in Youngstown
More than 20 universities, community colleges and other educational organizations set up information tables in the lobby of 20 Federal Place to attract potential students.
Jury seated in trial alleging Youngstown police attack
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A jury of eight men and women have been
Man who threatened to jump off Market Street bridge indicted
By John W. GOODWIN JR. and PETER H. MILLIKEN news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County
Solar-powered Volt stops in Valley
Greg Kuss of Green Energy Ohio opens the hood of a Chevy Volt during a Green Energy of Ohio demonstration Thursday in Champion.
Boardman church offers Bible school
Boardman church offers Bible school Evangel Baptist Church, 5248 Southern Blvd., in Boardman will
Girard emerges from fiscal emergency
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com GIRARD The Ohio Auditor’s Office, which released Girard from
Fed Reserve chief signals no imminent aid for economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Slumping job growth has alarmed some economists who fear the U.S.
‘Made in Ohio’
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN With Barack Obama facing criticism for his
Political sparks fly over judgeship
Opinion: The selection of the next Youngstown Municipal Court judge is almost being overshadowed by the
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 8, the 160th day of 2012. There are 206 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
US officials worry about creatures on tsunami dock
Associated Press When the tsunami hit the northern coast of Japan last year, the waves ripped four
‘Prometheus’ can’t top ‘Alien’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus” plays like the “Alien”
Probe of massage parlors continues
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Just because none of the women working in the massage
Man acquitted of child endangering
By Peter H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A jury has acquitted an Austintown man of
Busch captures charity race
Associated Press ROSSBURG Kyle Busch stayed out of trouble to win fellow NASCAR Sprint Cup
Cost of war
Associated Press WASHINGTON Suicides are surging among America’s troops, averaging nearly one a
Trethewey is named U.S. poet laureate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Natasha Trethewey began writing poems after a personal tragedy.
CDC: More teens smoke marijuana than cigarettes
CDC: More teens smoke marijuana than cigarettes ATLANTA A government survey shows more teens
Opening statements to be Monday in homicide trial
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Jurors are expected to hear opening statements Monday in the trial of
Campbell man gets maximum sentence
Prosecutors in court Thursday laid out the lengthy record of sexual abuse for a Campbell man convicted of the gross sexual imposition of an 8-year-old girl before asking the court to impose a maximum five-year sentence.
newsmakers
newsmakers Ex-Fleetwood Mac member Welch dies NASHVILLE, Tenn. Nashville police say Bob Welch,
Sharapova, Errani advance to final
Associated Press PARIS Wind blew in her face, kicking up flecks of clay, and Maria Sharapova
Breeding, distance, luck make it tough to Triple
Associated Press new york The Triple Crown. Three races in a five-week span at varying
McNamee echoes husband’s fury at Clemens
Assocaited Press washington Eileen McNamee’s story differs with her husband’s in several ways,
CDC: Teens often text while driving
Associated Press ATLANTA Think your teen would never text while driving? More than half of high
Youth dancer earns spot at nationals
Youth dancer earns spot at nationals Fourth-grader Kate Constantini of Jamie’s Dance Force was
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board, finance committee, 9 a.m., main office conference room,
“vh1 storytellers” (11 p.m., vh1): “VH1 Storytellers” turns its focus on
“vh1 storytellers” (11 p.m., vh1): “VH1 Storytellers” turns its focus on Norah Jones, who broke big
Penguins come to the rescue once again in ‘Madagascar 3’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted” is a riot of splashy
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian Jerry Stiller is 85. Comedian-talk-show host Joan Rivers is 79. Actor James
Americans shunning both parties
Opinion: In his 2007 book, “The Great Upheaval: America and the Birth of the Modern World, 1788-1800,”
MVOC selects director
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Organizing Collaborative has chosen Heather McMahon
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Immaculate Heart of Mary festival, 6 p.m.: Rides, music and more at
oddly enough
oddly enough Boston transit workers save stuffed animal on tracks BOSTON A woman is praising
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James S. Gotch, 24, 2509 Evergreen Road, Pulaski,
POLICE CALLS in Girard, Liberty
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD June 2
Judge overrules motion in Maldonado case
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A visiting judge has overruled a defense motion to dismiss some of the
Anger at Austintown bus plan
Opinion: Anger at Austintown bus plan As the parents of a St. Chris- tine student, we are writing to
YSU appoints dean for college of education
Staff report Youngstown Charles L. Howell, associate professor and chairman of the Department of
West Virginia looks at schools
Opinion: West Virginia looks at schools Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W.Va.: One of West Virginia’s vexing
UN monitors in Syria shot at
Associated Press BEIRUT U.N. observers came under fire Thursday as they tried to reach the site
Game 4 win revives Devils’ faint hopes
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Winning Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals did more than keep the
Wean Foundation adds two to board
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Raymond John Wean Foundation has appointed two new members to its
Financing sought to build steel mill
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Sherman International is trying to get
METRO DIGEST || Tire recycling
Tire recycling YOUNGSTOWN A tire recycling drive will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the
Frustrated liberals want more from Obama
Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. They are trying to be hopeful, but the Democratic Party’s most
Ohio gets an overdue law to oversee wild-animal ownership
Editorial: At long last, Ohio has recognized what most other states already knew: Animals capable of easily
Officials allocate funds for youth-work program
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County commissioners allocated
Two tied atop St. Jude Classic leaderboard
Associated Press memphis, tenn. Jeff Maggert and John Merrick shot 4-under 66 on Thursday to
Federal officials step up effort to combat texting
Associated Press WASHINGTON Calling texting and cellphone use “a national epidemic,”
Poland has reading for two 2-mill levies
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND Village council had a first reading this week of
Suspects sought in theft of jewelry
Suspects sought in theft of jewelry BOARDMAN Police are looking for three suspects who might
Moms find bargains at Boardman Park’s Baby Boutique
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The hot weather did little to deter hundreds of moms from
St. Christine’s students spend day with grandparents
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Grandparents got the opportunity to experience what an
Methodist preschoolers show off artistic side
Students at the Canfield United Methodist Church Preschool gave their family and friends the gift of art during the school’s annual Art Show May 16.
Elementary students ride to school in style
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Both Union and Dobbins Elementary School students rode to
Students learn tolerance during Luau
The students in Sharyn DiMuzio and Elain Morlan’s fourth-grade classes at Dobbins Elementary School celebrated Hawaiian culture during their luau May 25.
Police Blotter
April 18 Auto theft: A 1999 Dodge Durango was stolen from the 900 block of Compass West.
Missions group raises funds for Togo trip
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Members from the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church sponsored
East High School Class of 1964 reunion set
East High School Class of 1964 reunion set The Class of 1964 has organized a reunion for all
Greenwood rewards Fitch students’ work
Each year, Greg Greenwood, Greenwood Chevrolet presents Doug McGlynn, principal of Fitch High
CHC celebrates Ohio through art and music
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
St. Christine’s annual picnic goes Hollywood
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Harsh winds and a cold rain couldn’t stop St. Christine’s
Italian Honor Society inducts new members
The Boardman High School Maria Montessori Chapter of the Italian National Honor Society held its annual induction ceremony May 11. Boardman High School is the only school in Ohio with a chapter of the Italian National Honor Society.
Dublin Grange honors Valley residents
Debbie Pifer, manager of White House Fruit Farm in Canfield, was honored as Outstanding Community
Union students get sensation of walking on water
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Union Elementary first-grade students gave walking on
YMCA running program targets youth
The Davis Family YMCA FasKidz program introduces young runners between the ages of 8 and 13 to
Diamondback hosts golfing courses
Diamondback hosts golfing courses Diamondback Golf Course will host courses for kids in grades
Chico’s donates to Akron Children’s Hospital
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Women’s clothing boutique Chico’s, located at 813 Boardman-
Community leaders give Hilltoppers civics lesson
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Third-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School received
Boardman runner sets record, places at state
Boardman runner sets record, places at state Boardman’s Mark Hadley set his second consecutive
Golf benefit set for cancer patients
Golf benefit set for cancer patients The seventh annual Sunshine Benefit Golf Outing to defray the
Austintown parents hosting press conference Tuesday
Austintown parents hosting press conference Tuesday The Austintown Parents for the Safe
St. Christine’s student wins fire safety contest
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com St. Christine’s School fourth-grade student Sydni
Hilltop students have a field day full of fun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com First- second- and third-grade students at Hilltop
Union students learn financial literacy
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Union Elementary School students gained a wealth of
Lynn Kirk students get physical
Lynn Kirk Elementary School students played games and enjoyed the nice weather during the school’s Field Day May 23.
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