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Power back on for 280 in Canfield

Power back on for 280 in Canfield CANFIELD About 280 First Energy customers in Canfield were


Masterson snuffs Reds in Indians’ 8-1 win

Masterson snuffs Reds in Indians’ 8-1 win CLEVELAND (AP) — Justin Masterson pitched a three-hitter


Pens’ Malkin is NHL’s MVP

Pens’ Malkin is NHL’s MVP LAS VEGAS (AP) — Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin has won the


Council clears much legislation before summer break

Council clears much legislation before summer break YOUNGSTOWN During its last regularly-


Neighbor, smoke detector credited for saving lives in Girard blaze

Neighbor, smoke detector credited for saving lives in Girard blaze GIRARD A Girard man is being


Accused Chardon shooter in youth facility, not jail

Accused Chardon shooter in youth facility, not jail CHARDON T.J. Lane has avoided a Geauga


Poland council votes against placing levy on ballot

Poland council votes against placing levy on ballot POLAND Village council unanimously voted


Bank robber gets 70 months

Bank robber gets 70 months CLEVELAND A federal judge has sent a 29-year-old Niles man to prison


Five Valley rail sites recommended for improvement

Five Valley rail sites recommended for improvement VIENNA A study conducted by Cleveland-based


Youngstown students may get free lunches this fall

Youngstown students may get free lunches this fall Youngstown It turns out there is such a thing


Erie man sentenced for staging series of crashes

Erie man sentenced for staging series of crashes


Niles man gets 70 months in prison for bank robberies

Niles man gets 70 years in prison for bank robberies


Pa.-based builder fined $741K for pollution

Pa.-based builder fined $741K for pollution


Yahoo, Liquid set to publish motion comics

Yahoo, Liquid set to publish motion comics


Duquesne U. in Pittsburgh appeals NLRB order for union vote

Duquesne U. in Pittsburgh appeals NLRB order for union vote


NBA Game 4 preliminary TV rating best since 2004

NBA Game 4 preliminary TV rating best since 2004


Pa. House panel OKs immigrant-verification bill

Pa. House panel OKs immigrant-verification bill


Ohio man accused of Internet threats at Pitt

Ohio man accused of Internet threats at Pitt


Fla. widow convicted in hotel heir’s NY killing

Fla. widow convicted in hotel heir’s NY killing WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) — A federal jury in New


Near-record heat expected for northern Ohio

Near-record heat expected for northern Ohio


Southern Baptists debate gay vs. civil rights

Southern Baptists debate gay vs. civil rights NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A day after electing their first


Deadline extended to complete WRTA survey

Deadline extended to complete WRTA survey


Ohio attorney general creates public-records mediation program

Ohio attorney general creates public-records mediation program


HHS’ Sebelius announces $128M in federal grants

HHS’ Sebelius announces $128M in federal grants DETROIT (AP) — The Obama administration will


Lexus tops auto-quality standard as industry improves

Lexus top auto-quality standard as industry improves


Special Olympics event is tonight in Boardman

Special Olympics event is tonight in Boardman


Ohio museum to return possibly looted jug to Italy

Ohio museum to return possibly looted jug to Italy


Laying of the Roses ceremony is Sunday in Austintown

Laying of the Roses ceremony is Sunday in Austintown


Stocks little changed after Fed announcement

Stocks little changed after Fed announcement The Federal Reserve didn’t say anything to change


Pa. auditor general renews criticism of charter-school funding

Pa. auditor general renews criticism of charter-school funding


Fed highway officials approve Pa.-NJ toll-bridge plan

Fed highway officials approve Pa.-NJ toll-bridge plan


Fed judge signs western Pa. pledge lawsuit settlement

Fed judge signs western Pa. pledge lawsuit settlement


Sandusky defense rests; ex-coach won't testify

Sandusky defense rests; ex-coach won't testify


Girard man helps rescue neighbors from their burning house

Girard man helps rescue neighbors from their burning house


Pa. man gets prison for hydroponic pot growing

Pa. man gets prison for hydroponic pot growing


Parole Board: No clemency for convicted murderer John Eley

Parole Board: No clemency for convicted murderer John Eley The state parole board is recommending


People, animals flee floods in NE Minnesota city

People, animals flee floods in NE Minnesota city DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — Floods fed by a steady


Pa. woman pleads guilty in boyfriend's DUI crash death

Pa. woman pleads guilty in boyfriend's DUI crash death


1 dog put down as 5 poisonings reported in western Pa.

1 dog put down as 5 poisonings reported in western Pa.


Local union official blasts Romney on jobs, supports Obama plan

Local union official blasts Romney on jobs, supports Obama plan


Salvation Army health fair continues until 2 p.m. today

Salvation Army health fair continues until 2 p.m. today


NATO protesters indicted on 11 countss

NATO protesters indicted on 11 countss CHICAGO (AP) — A grand jury in Chicago has handed down an


BREAKING NEWS: Teens get 28 years to life for killing Brandon Adkins

Teens get 28 years to life for killing Brandon Adkins


Ohio Coast Guard reserve unit heads to Middle East duty

Ohio Coast Guard reserve unit heads to Middle East duty


Airport community group will meet Thursday

Airport community group will meet Thursday VIENNA — YNGAir Partners host their June 2012 meeting


Lorain candy thief targets peanut butter cups

Lorain candy thief targets peanut butter cups


White Castle chain plans SW Ohio plant, 120 jobs

White Castle chain plans SW Ohio plant, 120 jobs


Developing countries to the rescue at G-20

Developing countries to the rescue at G-20 LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — The scene at the just-


Police find crying toddler alone on Columbus porch

Police find crying toddler alone on Columbus porch


Egypt’s Mubarak reported in coma, off life support

Egypt’s Mubarak reported in coma, off life support CAIRO (AP) — Hosni Mubarak was in a coma today


3 former execs of Consol Energy sued for trading

3 former execs of Consol Energy sued for trading PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Securities and Exchange


Teen convicted in Pa. lawmaker mugging try

Teen convicted in Pa. lawmaker mugging try HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania teen has been


Gary Sinise plans benefit show for veteran

Gary Sinise plans benefit show for veteran EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Actor Gary Sinise will bring his


A royal return to Pa.? Ambassador says not so fast

A royal return to Pa.? Ambassador says not so fast EASTON, Pa. (AP) — Ghana’s ambassador to the


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve


Summer Adventures planned in park

YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetropParks is planning Summer Adventures for July. The following camps are


Student receives Whopper of a prize

Student receives Whopper of a prize BOARDMAN Kyriakos Theophanous, a senior at Boardman High

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COLUMBUS-BOUND

Mahoning County’s Special Olympians prepare for 2012 Ohio Summer Games

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Boardman athletes fare well at nationals

Fifteen members of the Boardman High track team — seven boys and eight girls — competed at last weekend’s New Balance outdoor national track and field championships at North Carolina A&T.


Sandusky’s wife defends his contact with boys

Associated Press bellefonte, pa. Jerry Sandusky’s wife smiled as she took the witness stand on


Doctor failed to follow through, estate’s lawyer says

By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 31-year-old man died of a heart attack


Pastor pleads innocent in rape case

Staff report Youngstown Ronald L. Pyles, pastor at a North Jackson church, entered innocent


Romero homers again but Scrappers fall to Jammers

Staff report jamestown. n.y. Juan Romero connected for his third home run of the young season


Cabrera’s 2-run homer in 10th lifts Indians

Associated Press cleveland Asdrubal Cabrera hit a two-run homer with one out in the 10th inning


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Youngstown teens may face life in prison after conviction in 2011 murder of Adkins

More than a dozen family members and friends openly cried when a judge announced two teen boys had been found guilty of aggravated murder.

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Ohio high court to decide local eminent-domain issue

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether a Trumbull


MARINE CORPS RECRUITS’ FATALITIES Sides seek sentences in deadly crash

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The prosecution says Donald P. Williams Jr. of Austintown


Don’t get duped in scam for unclaimed state funds

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS State officials are warning Ohioans to beware of online


Hangar project to begin

Hangar project to begin VIENNA The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport will break ground for the


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, June 20, the 172nd day of 2012. There are 194 days left in the year. Summer


This time, do play with your food

Family Features Summertime means plenty of play time — so why not play with your food? Finding


Dressing it up a bit

Dressing it up a bit “I’m still cleaning barbecue from my last feast, so I think it’s time I trade


Zorn to retire as Poland schools chief after 37 years

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND The board of education is expected to accept the


FreshOver Project offers a fresh-food makeover

Family Features To help families transform ordinary meals into fresher versions that the whole


courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph A. Cirelli III, 24, of 21 Newton Square Drive,


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Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 4 p.m., Lordstown Administration Building,


County challenge

County challenge After a tasty find last month at Mike’s Penn Ave. Grille, can Columbiana County


oddly enough

oddly enough Era Alaska modifies ‘free beer’ promotion KODIAK, Alaska It turns out, there is


Egypt’s Mubarak on life support in midst of crisis

Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s Hosni Mubarak was on life support after suffering a stroke in


newsmakers

newsmakers Johnny Depp splits from Vanessa Paradis LOS ANGELES Johnny Depp and his longtime


US ‘encouraged’ by Europe’s plan to stem financial crisis

Associated Press LOS CABOS, Mexico Seeking to sooth global economic fears, U.S. officials said


Stay Cool

Stay Cool Giant Eagle’s choices for cool summer drinks: Frozen Cocktail Pouches from Dailey’s,


Possible tsunami debris in Wash.

Possible tsunami debris in Wash. SEATTLE Kayakers surveying Washington state’s most remote


Retired judge isn’t giving up on schools

A retired federal judge and city native says he’s not giving up on the city schools.

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City man pleads guilty in shooting

By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A 19-year-old city man likely will be


Food & Free dinner

Food & Free dinner Smith Corners United Methodist Church, corner of Kirk Road and state Route


It’s a date!

It’s a date! “This heat is starting to get to me, and I think it’s time I move my party from the


Trumbull Co. officials to OK hiring dispatcher

Staff report WARREN Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve the hiring today of a


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Going green

Lynn Cardwell’s students spent the eve of the summer solstice being inspired by the beauty of nature to create a “green man” wall hanging.

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Play with your food

Play with your food Summertime means plenty of play time — so why not play with your food? Finding


Assange takes refuge in Ecuador embassy in UK

Associated Press LONDON Embattled WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange took refuge Tuesday in


BOARDMAN SCHOOLS Board doesn’t say ‘levy,’ does project deficit

By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Like its neighboring school districts along


Arson makes hazard worse

Staff report WARREN A Monday night fire in one of the two Pamela Manor apartment buildings on


A father’s justice

Associated Press SHINER, Texas A young Texas father who beat to death with his fists a man


summer solstice | In the Valley

Celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. The Old Farmer’s Almanac website,


Coroner: Infant in freezer had been strangled

Associated Press TOLEDO An Ohio coroner says a newborn found dead in an apartment freezer had


Brothers sentenced in Rite Aid robbery

Brothers sentenced in Rite Aid robbery WARREN Two brothers are going to prison for two years for


Drones at home raise fears of surveillance society

Associated Press WASHINGTON Thousands of drones patrolling U.S. skies? Predictions that


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Gloria Santiago and Carlos Rodriguez, Campbell, boy, June


AUSTINTOWN SCHOOLS Officials seek solution to busing issue

By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Administrators with the Youngstown Catholic


Canfield’s Turocy enjoying breakout season with Class-A Greenville

The best hitter on the Class-A Greenville Drive arrived about a month late this season.

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LOTTERY

LOTTERY TUESDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions11-21-27-30-53 Mega Ball11 Megaplier2


“Baby Daddy” (8:30 P.M., ABC FAMILY): Cue the poopy-diaper jokes. “Baby

“Baby Daddy” (8:30 P.M., ABC FAMILY): Cue the poopy-diaper jokes. “Baby Daddy” is a new sitcom about


The following video games were released this week, according to Gamestop.com:

The following video games were released this week, according to Gamestop.com: v “Steel


Millions in US still will go uninsured if law remains

Associated Press One of the biggest misconceptions about President Barack Obama’s health-care


US builders start work on more single-family homes

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. builders started work on more single-family homes in May and


Agreement on building inspections may collapse

A proposal to have Mahoning County inspect buildings in the city may be in jeopardy with the two sides disagreeing on the cost and time frame of the deal.

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Rodney King, like Rosa Parks, was icon of ongoing struggle for racial justice in America

Editorial: Few would consider nominating Rodney Glen King for civil-rights sainthood. He was, of course, no


‘Crippled’ quip puts comedy promoter in Cincinnati court

By LISA CORNWELL Associated Press CINCINNATI A man who says he was charged with disorderly


What will it take for Russian leader to change?

Opinion: Last week — just as new revelations emerged of Syrian regime massacres of women and children —


Summer sizzles in

Though the temperature makes it feel as if we’re in the middle of summer, the season doesn’t officially start until 7:09 p.m. today.

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War on drugs is just dumb

Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords America recently commemorated the 40th year of its “War on


Medical society honors Dr. Albani

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Thomas E. Albani Jr. was recognized as


Valley’s jobless rate drops

By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown The unemployment rate for the Mahoning


SEIU to focus on 8 states in election

SEIU to focus on 8 states in election WASHINGTON One of the nation’s most politically active


LeBron, Heat move one win from crown

Leading 3-1, Miami can close out the series at home on Thursday Associated Press MIAMI LeBron


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.34 —.01 Avalon


School district votes to approve cyber curriculum

By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers To lure students back from cyber schools, the


Pirates drop Twins for third straight victory

Associated Press pittsburgh Even as Kevin Correia struggled, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint


With heavy heart, Bagoly comes up big

By ELTON ALEXANDER Cleveland Plain Dealer omaha, neb. Jason Bagoly stood outside the Kent


M.V.’s Kubiak: In it to win it

The veteran manager believes winning aids player development

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Magician-in-chief?

Opinion: By Donald Kaul OtherWords Our long national nightmare is over. Mitt Romney has won the


Obama plays games with illegals

Opinion: President Obama’s latest political ploy — granting new ”rights” out of thin air, by executive order,


Arsenio: There’s room for new late-night show

By Scott Collins Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES The Dog Pound will woof again: Arsenio Hall is


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A giant selection and uncommon service

When I talk with Mahoning Valley wine and beer lovers about where they make their purchases, there is always a wide variety of answers.

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On summer vacation, don’t break from good nutrition

Family Features While students are enjoying summer break, parents should make certain their


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Group gains a worldly view on trip

Dr. Doran M. Duke went to Barahona, Dominican Republic, where he was greeted by what many Americans might view as abject poverty, ramshackle housing and poor health and medical care, not to mention a lack of electricity and sanitation.

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Local leaders seek details on Clean Ohio

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN It didn’t take long for local economic- development