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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
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
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
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
Lawyers advise Trumbull Co. leaseholders about oil, gas production issues
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
Prosecutor clears U. of Cincy police in teen's death
Youngstown men get probation for posing as fed cops
Youngstown men get probation for posing as fed cops
Pittsburgh man goes to prison for Father's Day shooting in 2011
Pittsburgh man goes to prison for Father's Day shooting in 2011
Survey: Pa. Gov. Corbett's job-approval rating lowest yet
Survey: Pa. Gov. Corbett's job-approval rating lowest yet
Anti-litter group drops Pittsburgh Steeler player over past citation
Anti-litter group drops Pittsburgh Steeler player over past citation
Leaseholders told to be cautious during legal seminar
Leaseholders told to be cautious during legal seminar
Hundreds participate in Ohio Police and Fire Games
Hundreds participate in Ohio Police and Fire Games
Condemned Mahoning County man asks parole board for mercy
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
Ohio expects economic boost from Jehovah's Witnesses confab
Ohio expects economic boost from Jehovah's Witnesses confab
Paramount Theatre facade to be reserved in demolition
Paramount Theatre facade to be reserved in demolition
Ohio Legislature scheduled to finish work on education bills
Ohio Legislature scheduled to finish work on education bills
Beaver Local school board has special meeting Wednesday
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
Youngstown Links conduct Installation
LIBERTY The Youngstown Chapter of The Links, Inc., recently installed officers for the 2012-2014
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.
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.
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
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
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
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-
Murder trial begins for teens
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.
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
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
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
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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