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Durant powers Thunder past LeBron’s Heat 105-94

Durant powers Thunder past LeBron’s Heat 105-94 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kevin Durant scored 17 of

Roberts returns to help Orioles beat Pirates 8-6

Roberts returns to help Orioles beat Pirates 8-6 BALTIMORE (AP) — Brian Roberts returned from a

Youngstown school board weighs levy, haggles over finance meeting

Without a November levy renewal, the city school district will start deficit spending in fiscal year 2013, according to the latest five-year forecast.

Cueto, Votto lead Reds over Indians 7-1

Cueto, Votto lead Reds over Indians 7-1 CINCINNATI (AP) — Johnny Cueto allowed only one runner to

Teen girl testifies in murder trial

Soldier found guilty of murder in Iraq shootings

Dentist gets 15 years on Pa. child-porn charges

More than 7 in 10 US teens jobless in summer

All Ohio voters to receive absentee applications

Firefighters make progress on Colo., NM wildfires

Firefighters make progress on Colo., NM wildfires LOVELAND, Colo. (AP) — Firefighters in Colorado

Pa. governor signs bill to repay jobless benefits debt

Walker angers temperance union by serving beer

Walker angers temperance union by serving beer MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s

Ohio House clears bill to curb scrap-metal theft

Lawyers advise Trumbull Co. leaseholders about oil, gas production issues

Doctors: Face-chewing victim ‘awake and alert’

Doctors: Face-chewing victim ‘awake and alert’ MIAMI (AP) — A homeless man whose face was mostly

Texas sheriff: Fathers kills daughter's suspected abuser

Texas sheriff: Dad kills daughter's alleged attacker

Prosecutor clears U. of Cincy police in teen's death

Youngstown men get probation for posing as fed cops

Pittsburgh man goes to prison for Father's Day shooting in 2011

Survey: Pa. Gov. Corbett's job-approval rating lowest yet

Anti-litter group drops Pittsburgh Steeler player over past citation

Leaseholders told to be cautious during legal seminar

Hundreds participate in Ohio Police and Fire Games

Condemned Mahoning County man asks parole board for mercy

Austintown busing decision draws parent protest

Austintown busing decision draws parent protest AUSTINTOWN About 80 people attended a morning

Federal court rules in favor of Pa. gas pipeline

Ohio expects economic boost from Jehovah's Witnesses confab

Paramount Theatre facade to be reserved in demolition

Verizon to ditch most phone plans for shared ones

Ohio Legislature scheduled to finish work on education bills

Beer battle in Ohio marks War of 1812 anniversary

2nd accuser tearfully details Sandusky abuse

Beaver Local school board has special meeting Wednesday

Akron Jail fights women guard's discrimination suit

Akron jail fights women guard's discrimination suit

Two hospitalized after South Side shooting

Two hospitalized after South Side shooting YOUNGSTOWN Police continue looking for suspects in a

Red Cross recognizes local heroes

Red Cross recognizes local heroes HUBBARD The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley will

Friday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Friday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Youngstown Mahoning County’s Job and Family Services

REUNIONS

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1972 has planned its 40th class reunion, which will take place

Trumbull County 4-H drill team rides in competition

The recently formed Trumbull County equine 4-H club, dubbed the Boot Scootin’ Buckeyes, recently

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Youngstown Links conduct Installation

LIBERTY The Youngstown Chapter of The Links, Inc., recently installed officers for the 2012-2014

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Boy Scout Council plans golf outing

WARREN The Greater Western Reserve Boy Scout Council is taking registration for its Links Classic

STUNNED AND SHAKEN

Tyrell Freeman graduated from Campbell Memorial High School on Thursday, and he already was enrolled at Youngstown State University.

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Kasich: Bill is tough but fair

Gov. John Kasich touted energy legislation signed into law Monday as tough but fair, protecting the environment while setting the stage for economic development.

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Kasich signs ‘racinos’ bill

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has signed legislation accommodating

Workers to get funds for retraining

Staff report WARREN RG Steel workers will receive additional funds from the U.S. Department of

Heartfelt Celebration

St. Elizabeth Health Center marks 50th anniversary of the Mahoning Valley’s first open-heart surgery

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Library board hires new director

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Heidi M. Daniel of Sugar Land, Texas, will

‘LONG, CRAZY DAY’

Youngstown’s Dennis Miller has a full day of interviews, live TV coverage — and some actual practice time

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Williams appointed to a new position

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Former Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams has a new

Hvisdak earns chance at dream

Lowellville graduate will walk on for Youngstown State women’s basketball

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Gregory, Admirals hoist Calder Cup

By TOM WILLIAMS williams@vindy.com Hockey’s Calder Cup has a Youngstown connection. Saturday

Agencies join together to help reduce crime

By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County, state and federal law-

The state’s case against two teenagers in the shooting death of another teen almost a year ago on the city’s South Side will rely on eyewitness testimony and photo lineup identification, the prosecutor said.

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Sandusky accuser paints graphic picture

Testimony phase of sexual-abuse trial underway Associated Press BELLEFONTE, Pa. Jerry

oddly enough

oddly enough Pa. school union wins ‘right’ to eat expired food SHARPSVILLE, Pa. Unionized

TRIBE’S MANE MAN

Closer Chris Perez backs up talk Associated Press CLEVELAND Bored by 40-year-old artifacts

Workshop for teachers

Workshop for teachers CORTLAND Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District and Ohio State

Going bananas about series

By Scott Collins McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES It’s logged more than 1 billion views on

How to fight cancer

Opinion: By Jonny Imerman People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals June 11-17 is Men’s Health Week — a

Martin makes a triumphant return

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Casey Martin has never allowed himself to look too far into the

Joey Logano, Kurt Busch are key free agents

Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. The free agent picture in NASCAR got a whole lot murkier over

Rafael Nadal proves his dominance on clay

Associated Press PARIS Rafael Nadal was worried. A guy so unflinching, so nearly unbeatable,

Apple integrates Facebook into new software

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Fresh off a disappointing initial public offering, Facebook is

NBA finals is more than James against Durant

Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY LeBron James is quickly racking up MVP awards while Kevin Durant

Investigation deemed ‘model’

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN It has taken a year, but taking the time to conduct a

newsmakers

newsmakers Oprah interviews Kardashian-Jenners LOS ANGELES Oprah Winfrey talks to eight —

Warren man pleads not guilty to assault

Staff report WARREN Omar R. White, 40, of Parkman Road Northwest, pleaded innocent to felonious

Gaming-company meeting with officials is postponed

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com AUSTINTOWN An expected presentation from Penn National

Surprise! Kent State wins, headed to CWS

Associated Press EUGENE, Ore. Jimmy Rider drove in the winning run with a shallow pop fly that

Australian coroner agrees dingo took baby in notorious 1980 case

Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia Settling a notorious 1980 case that split the nation and

Trumbull board acquires land

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com BLOOMFIELD The Trumbull County MetroParks Board has acquired

Contempt vote set for AG Holder

Contempt vote set for AG Holder WASHINGTON A House committee looking into a flawed gun-

NATO limits airstrikes on Afghan homes

Associated Press KABUL The U.S.-led military coalition in Afghanistan is limiting airstrikes

Give the bison its due

Opinion: The Daily Republic, Mitchell, S.D.: A “national mammal” for the United States? We like the idea, and

Campbell OKs tax amnesty

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com campbell Campbell is planning a tax-amnesty program that

Leaders update plans for World Choir Games

Associated Press CINCINNATI City officials are trying to make sure Cincinnati will be welcoming,

Trumbull Co. man asks for release from prison

Staff report WARREN Thomas Altiere Jr., 33, the son of the Trumbull County sheriff, has asked a

new middletown Panel OKs store’s requests

By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW MIDDLETOWN The village has reduced the number of

Man, 22, sentenced in death of teenager

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 22-year-old Halleck Street man who

Royal flush — Kings net Cup

Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles Kings’ 45-year Stanley Cup quest ended in a

Valley car sales up over May ’11

Staff report youngstown Sales of new and used cars in the Mahoning Valley continue to outpace

Students concerned about interest rates

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Cary Dabney is looking forward to entering graduate

Suspect waives extradition, faces homicide charges

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com youngstown A man who is charged in the death of a

Romney keeps secrets — unless the law says he can’t

Associated Press BOSTON Keeping his secrets, Mitt Romney tends to lift the veil on his finances

Officials: Cabinet member suffered seizure

Associated Press SAN GABRIEL, Calif. A succession of small fender benders over the weekend

courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian P. Barth, 29, of 9830 Unity Road, Poland, and

Transformer blowout causes outage at YSU

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A power outage at Youngstown State University on Monday has delayed

Board promotes coach to athletic director

Special to The Vindicator McDONALD The board of education Monday named varsity football coach

British prime minister mistakenly leaves daughter, 8, in pub near home

Associated Press LONDON Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife got home from lunch with

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 23.90 —.16 Avalon

2 model-years added to Liberty recall

2 model-years added to Liberty recall DETROIT Chrysler has added more than 137,000 Jeep Liberty

Youngstown school district must get handle on finances

Editorial: When the president of the Youngstown Board of Education used the word “yet” in talking about the

Farmers National Bank to join Russell Microcap Index

Staff report canfield Farmers National Bank will join the Russell Microcap Index when it

Western wildfires out of control

Associated Press BELLVUE, Colo. Massive wildfires in drought-parched Colorado and New Mexico

Sheriff: W.Va. man writing book on kindness is shot in Montana

Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. A West Virginia man who told authorities he was hitchhiking

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shateiya Harris, Youngstown, boy, June 9. Walter and Jane

ABC’s Robin Roberts to start chemo for blood disease

Associated Press NEW YORK “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts said she is starting

Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, June 12, the 164th day of 2012. There are 202 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Whence Walker’s victory?

Opinion: By James Sherk The Heritage Foundation The roots of Gov. Scott Walker’s recall victory in

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birthdays

birthdays Singer Vic Damone is 84. Disney composer Richard Sherman is 84. Actor-singer Jim Nabors

Bows and arrows go mainstream in movies Bull’s Eye for Archery

By BETSY BLANEY Associated Press Two-time Olympian Jennifer Nichols’ eyes light up with she

Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Western Reserve Joint Fire District, regular meeting at 7 p.m., Poland Township

If it seems like Mark Duplass is everywhere these days, it’s probably because he is. He stars

If it seems like Mark Duplass is everywhere these days, it’s probably because he is. He stars in

Reacting to news of recent days

Opinion: Reacting to news of recent days What is going on? REcent stories report that Boardman wants to

Mideast peace is paper thin

Opinion: We have always known that the rare examples of peace between Arabs and Israelis were built on a

Cycle hits donkey; couple are injured

Cycle hits donkey; couple are injured BRISTOLVILLE A man and woman on a custom-made motorcycle

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