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Indians blank Pirates 2-0
Indians blank Pirates 2-0 CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Masterson pitched seven sharp innings and the
Driver who killed Marines recruits to be sentenced June 27
Donald P. Williams Jr., of Bainbridge Avenue in Austintown, who pleaded guilty Feb. 17 to 10 charges in connection with the deaths of three Marine Corps recruits in 2010, will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. June 27.
Pavlik has fight scheduled for July 7
Pavlik has fight scheduled for July 7 Kelly Pavlik is jumping right back in the ring. Pavlik
Chowchilla ‘busnapper’ wins release from prison
Chowchilla ‘busnapper’ wins release from prison SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — One of three men who
Teachers on leave for ordering class to hit 6-year-old they considered a bully
Two Texas teachers have been placed on leave after school officials say one of them ordered more than 20 students to line up and hit a boy accused of being a bully, a district spokesman confirmed Friday.
Biden: Election is about visions
Biden: Election is about visions YOUNGSTOWN — Vice President Joe Biden said the
Los Angeles County courts begin downsizing
Los Angeles County courts begin downsizing LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles County court system
Puerto Rican takes plea deal in 1983 Conn. robbery
Puerto Rican takes plea deal in 1983 Conn. robbery
Summations in murder trial, opening statements in Maldonado case on Monday
Summations in murder trial, opening statements in Maldonado case on Monday
Montana authorities say hitchhiker shot himself
Montana authorities say hitchhiker shot himself BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Authorities say a West
Unemployment rates rose in 18 US states last month
Unemployment rates rose in 18 US states last month
Plague confirmed in Oregon man bitten by stray cat
Plague confirmed in Oregon man bitten by stray cat BEND, Ore. (AP) — Health officials have
Katrina flood levees won’t get historic listing
Katrina flood levees won’t get historic listing NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The National Parks Service has
Police: Man tries to board plane with explosive
Police: Man tries to board plane with explosive REDMOND, Ore. (AP) — A man who was discovered to
Police: Body is likely doctor linked to NY slaying
Police: Body is likely doctor linked to NY slaying BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Police believe a body
Western Pa. molester blames lifelong rebellious streak for his actions
Western Pa. molester blames lifelong rebellious streak for his actions
Police: Pa. man molested 4-yeaer-old girl on transit bus
Police: Pa. man molested 4-year-old girl on transit bus
Ohio judge rules condemned killer not competent to be executed
Ohio judge rules condemned killer not competent to be executed
BREAKING NEWS: Police name Walter Drake as suspect in city's 15th homicide
Police name Walter Drake as suspect in city's 15th homicide
Buffalo Wild Wings closing June 22 in Youngstown
Buffalo Wild Wings closing June 22 in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN Efforts to offer more things to do
Ohio unemployment rate down for 10th month in a row
Ohio unemployment rate down for 10th month in a row
EPA proposes stricter standards for soot pollution
EPA proposes stricter standards for soot pollution
Pa. lawsusit: County wrongly jailed man for 6 months
Pa. lawsuit: County wrongly jailed man for 6 months
Meeting on improving Youngstown schools is Monday
Meeting on improving Youngstown schools is Monday Youngstown A town hall meeting regarding the
Abortion limit, voter ID await action in Ohio Legislature
Abortion limit, voter ID await action in Ohio Legislature
Elderly mom's decomposed body found in western Pa.
Elderly mom's decomposed body found in western Pa.
4 former JFS workers file reverse-discrimination suit
Mahoning County commissioners have been hit with a reverse-discrimination lawsuit exceeding $1 million.
Miss Krygowski, Mr. Homer to wed in open ceremony
Walter and Mary Krygowski of Liberty are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kathryn Krygowski, also of Liberty, to Michael Douglas Homer of Hubbard.
Parents announce Krings-Ciccone wedding plans
The parents of Kattina Krings and Michael Ciccone are announcing the engagement and upcoming
Bristol Library plans summer reading event
Bristol Library plans summer reading event BRISTOLVILLE The Bristol Public Library will host the
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES South High School Class of 1953 will meet for lunch at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Johnny’s.
Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities annual meeting
Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities’ annual planning meeting for parents, guardians, caregivers and staff will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at the board’s offices, 4791 Woodridge Drive.
Lordstown man indicted on securities fraud
A 52-year-old Lordstown man has been indicted on three counts of securities fraud.
2 charged with scrap metal theft
Two New Castle men have been charged with stealing scrap metal from the New Wilmington, Pa., borough maintenance garage.
4 white women claim racial discrimination at JFS
Mahoning County commissioners have been hit with a reverse-discrimination lawsuit exceeding $1 million.
Mill Creek’s Miller struggles on Day 1
By Matthew Peaslee mpeaslee@vindy.com The Mahoning
Odds don’t faze Baker
The Canfield High graduate is trying to make the Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent By JOE
KnowledgeWorks acknowledges it won’t work in Youngstown
Whatever the immediate future holds for the city school district, it won’t involve KnowledgeWorks.
Kent State beats odds — and cold
Associated Press omaha, neb. Kent State coach Scott Stricklin says his team and fellow College
Family, friends and colleagues of Marc Titus lay him to rest
In a world full of fancy titles, Marc Titus was interested in only two simple ones: Dad and firefighter.
New YSU police chief settles in
Sitting in his office at the university, new Youngstown State University police Chief John Beshara is surrounded by reminders of some of the most significant things in his life.
Sandusky accuser: My screams went unheard
Associated Press bellefonte, pa. The prosecution’s case in Jerry Sandusky’s sex abuse trial
Ohio State football earns academic honor from NCAA
Associated Press indianapolis The NCAA just gave the football programs at Miami and Ohio State a
Warren woman worked as LPN without license
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A woman who the Ohio Department of Aging said worked for
Police have ‘strong suspect’ in Youngstown's 15th killing
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police have a “strong suspect” in the
On area diamonds || Youth baseball & softball
BASEBALL TRI-T COLT Boardman Gia Russa 10, Boardman Boosters 7
Howland couple donates vests to protect K-9 officers
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES Suzanne and Bill Hunter of Howland wanted to do something
Lordstown man faces securities fraud charges
Staff report WARREN A 52-year-old Lordstown man has been indicted on three counts of securities
Penn National predicts 2014 opening of racino, 1K jobs
Eric Schippers, senior vice president of public affairs for Penn National Gaming Inc., right, and Chris McErlean, VP of racing, left, provide details of the proposed Austintown racino to government leaders, business owners and residents who gathered Thursday at the Austintown Township building to learn about the thoroughbred racetrack and casino. The company expects a fall groundbreaking and an early 2014 opening of the facility, to be called The Hollywood Slots at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
Carrie Steele earned Magna Cum Laude
Carrie Steele earned Magna Cum Laude Carrie Steele graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State
Golf benefit set for cancer patients
Golf benefit set for cancer patients The seventh annual Sunshine Benefit Golf Outing to defray the
Consumer borrowing key to economic recovery
Opinion: By Polina Vlasenko McClatchy-Tribune One of the main reasons efforts to stimulate the economy
ROCK OF AGES
ROCK OF AGES Grade: D Cast: Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Alec
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 15, the 167th day of 2012. There are 199 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Parents fight proposed WRTA busing plan
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com A committee of concerned parents says its Tuesday news
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Poland school board, special meeting, 9 a.m., 3199 Dobbins Road. AGENDA runs
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities,
Hey, Jay, remember me?
Opinion: The Mahoning Valley now has one of its own in the White House. Well, at least former Youngstown
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, June 7, the 159th day of 2012. There are 207 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Canfield Fair taps Shelton
Staff report Blake Shelton, country music artist and breakout star of NBC’s “The Voice,” will
’Rock of Ages’ shows little ’Glee’ for the hair-metal era
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Most movie musicals, even in the age of “Glee,” still face
newsmakers
newsmakers Jury sides with Costner in lawsuit NEW ORLEANS A federal jury has rejected claims
Today’s top entertainment picks:
Today’s top entertainment picks: v Pottery Festival, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.: The event, which
Lightning strikes twice at state for Champion’s Golden Flashes
Editorial: Those awe-inspiring Golden Flashes once again have bolted out lightning-powered talent, speed and
THAT’S MY BOY
THAT’S MY BOY Grade: D Cast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Vanilla Ice, James
Let ‘deer czar’ do his work
Opinion: The (Appleton, Wisc.) Post-Crescent: The “deer czar” that Gov. Scott Walker appointed to review the
Battleground Ohio
Associated Press CLEVELAND From opposing ends of battleground Ohio, President Barack Obama and
Some steel retirees eligible for credit
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A trust is available for some former steel
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.06 .22 Avalon
House OKs SB 309
House OKs SB 309 columbus The Ohio House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 309, which
Funds to help train workers in Ohio, Pa. for factory jobs
Staff report washington There will be $6 million in funding coming to the area to train workers
‘That’s My Boy’ is a bad dad flick
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Vanilla Ice is back, back baby. And for that crime alone,
“megastunts — highwire over niagara falls live!” (9 p.m., abc): We expect gasps
“megastunts — highwire over niagara falls live!” (9 p.m., abc): We expect gasps to emanate from
Laboratory of liberalism
Opinion: WASHINGTON Montgomery County, Md., on the District of Columbia’s northern border, is a dormitory
Take a cue from Sweden
Opinion: By E. THOMAS McCLANAHAN McClatchy Newspapers There’s little argument that the $800 billion-plus
Cain is able: Pitcher gives Giants first perfect game
Associated Press san francisco Matt Cain tossed and turned and managed all of about four hours
Egypt court rulings seen as reversal of revolution
McClatchy Newspapers CAIRO With a pair of court rulings, forces aligned with fallen former
Smell of death greets UN monitors
Smell of death greets UN monitors BEIRUT Smoldering buildings, looted shops, smashed cars and a
Manhunt for NY trauma surgeon goes nationwide
Associated Press BUFFALO, N.Y. Surgeon Timothy Jorden saved the lives of patients with gunshot
Polish festival features polkas
Roberto Rijavec was listening to a five-piece polka band before he became something of a sixth member.
Orioles cruise past Bucs for sweep
Associated Press baltimore The Baltimore Orioles have been smacking the baseball all over the
Low prices, weak hiring raise odds of Fed action
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. job market is flagging, and consumer prices are barely
Feds are against dismissal of Ohio pill-mill charge
Associated Press COLUMBUS A woman convicted of running a pill mill that illegally prescribed
Bipartisan legislation What’s passed
Major bills that have passed the Legislature in recent weeks with bipartisan support included: SB
Reds complete sweep of Indians
Associated Press cincinnati The Cleveland Indians reached the midpoint of their annual
Holmgren plans to be more visible
Some have questioned his commitment to Cleveland Associated Press berea Mike Holmgren plans a
State GOP touts bipartisanship; Dems don’t quite see it that way
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A year ago, Gov. John Kasich and the Republican
Town settles lawsuit in Taser death
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A Pittsburgh suburb has agreed to pay $100,000 to settle the lawsuit
Testimony heard about condemned killer
Associated Press CLEVELAND Two psychiatrists testifying for the state said Thursday that a
Students’ data posted after breach
Associated Press FLEETWOOD, Pa. An eastern Pennsylvania school district says a security breach
Court: Scouts’ molester files to be public
Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. The Oregon Supreme Court’s decision Thursday to approve the
CDC: Motorcycle-helmet laws reduce deaths
Associated Press ATLANTA Fewer motorcyclists die in states that require helmets, and the costs
Drivers top 200 mph at Michigan Speedway
Associated Press brooklyn, mich. Speeds high during NASCAR After four drivers posted laps of
METRO DIGEST || Wife stabbed to death
Wife stabbed to death new castle, pa. A New Castle, Pa., man is charged with criminal homicide
Springfield officials can use settlement for roads, bridges
By MARY GRZEBIENIAK news@vindy.com NEW SPRINGFIELD Township officials were informed by the
Case closed
Case closed BOARDMAN Boardman police have closed the case of a missing township woman who was
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
oddly enough
oddly enough Stun gun, lasso used to round up horse on Pa. road CALIFORNIA, Pa. State police
Ohio prepares for drilling on state land
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio officials are cataloging how much state property sits above the
birthdays
birthdays Bassist Lee Dorman of Iron Butterfly is 70. Singer Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply is
Couple in shooting charged
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Police have charged both the man and woman involved in
“He would be astonished by how [highly] people thought of him.”
“He would be astonished by how [highly] people thought of him.” Jeff Younkins, a friend and co-
State takes 7,000 lbs. of illegal fireworks
Associated Press WEST ALEXANDRIA, Ohio Investigators say they’ve come across 7,000 pounds of
Luncheon planned for nonprofit groups
Staff report Youngstown The Mahoning/Shenango Valley Planned Giving Council will host a
Lessons from Sister Jerome
Opinion: Lessons from Sister Jerome When I opened last Thurs- day’s Vindicator, I thought I was
Diamondback hosts golfing courses
Diamondback hosts golfing courses Diamondback Golf Course will host courses for kids in grades
Class B league results
Diamond 9’s 6, Creekside Fitness 2 Anthony Clinkscale led the way for Diamond 9’s with two hits
Compco Industries defeated by Phantom Fireworks
Compco Industries defeated by Phantom Fireworks On June 2, Compco Industries suffered its first
Italian Honor Society donates funds
The 2011-2012 members of the Italian National Honor Society at Boardman High School, under the
Canfield U-13 soccer team wins tourney
The Simon Roofing Fairway Ford Canfield U-13 girls soccer team recently won the Medina Invitational
Glenwood eighth-graders say farewell
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Middle School eighth-grade students made
Your artwork could be ‘Runnin on Dunkin’
Grab a doughnut, a cup of coffee and a pencil and start drawing. Talented artists from across the
Glenwood dodgeball tournament helps beat cancer
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com With dodge balls flying and wallets opening, Glenwood Middle
Canfield honors seniors at assembly
By EMILY GIANETTI neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School honored its high-achieving seniors
Your artwork could be ‘Runnin on Dunkin’
Grab a doughnut, a cup of coffee and a pencil and start drawing. Talented artists from across the
CHC students sing through their subjects
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-grade students
St. Christine’s students welcome grandparents
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Grandparents got the opportunity to experience what an
Carrie Steele earned Magna Cum Laude
Carrie Steele earned Magna Cum Laude Carrie Steele graduated Magna Cum Laude from The Ohio State
Church celebrates anniversary with ice cream
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Poland Bethlehem Lutheran Church indulged in a guilty
Poland community briefs
Poland swim club to issue free guest passes Due to the unseasonably cold weather during the Poland
Boardman track standouts competing at nationals
Eight members of the Boardman girls’ track and field team have qualified in five different events to
Art show features top artists
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families, friends, students, community members and art
Historical Society to meet in June
The next meeting of the Poland Historical Society will be June 19 at the Little Red Schoolhouse,
St. Christine’s picnic goes Hollywood
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Harsh winds and a cold rain couldn’t stop St. Christine’s
Boardman jazz bands present spring concert
Boardman High School presented the 2012 Spring Jazz Concert June 1, featuring Jazz Ensembles 1, 2
Juniorettes’ event benefits animal charity
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The members of the Boardman-Poland Juniorettes Club took a
Festival brings community together
BY EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com People from all over the Valley came to enjoy food,
Canfield fireworks display to include music
Members of the Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest committee are hard at work preparing for this year’s
Hilltop monkey business yields book money
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To cap off Right to Read Week 2012, the students at Hilltop
St. Christine’s picnic goes Hollywood
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Harsh winds and a cold rain couldn’t stop St. Christine’s
Bonding with Babies and Books
Bonding with Babies and Books Babies 6-23 months are invited to join us July 5 at 10 a.m. at the
Students learn lessons through chocolate
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Frank Ohl Intermediate School fourth-grade students
Golf to benefit families of cancer patients
Golf to benefit families of cancer patients The Wilcox family of Austintown formed a new local
Heat (barely) holds on
Trailing by 13 in the fourth quarter, Oklahoma City made it interesting
Stadium Drive Fun Day finally comes
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Stadium Drive students stepped out of the classroom and
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