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Closed Warren massage parlor ransacked
A representative for Hong Kong Spa, 2019 W. Market St., reported that the former massage parlor was broken into sometime Wednesday evening and ransacked, but nothing appeared to be missing.
Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 counts
CNN is reporting that a jury here has found former Penn State assistant coach Jerry Sandusky guilty on 45 of 48 counts in his child sexual abuse trial.
Big Brothers, Sisters get $10K from Home Savings foundation
Home Savings Charitable Foundation donated $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mahoning Valley.
Kennedy Catholic's Reimold facing season-ending neck surgery
Kennedy Catholic graduate Noland Reimold facing season-ending neck surgery.
Record hits on magazines "Can't Have It All' story
Record hits on magazines 'Can't Have It All' story
KOKRAK PGA LIVE | Kokrak 2-over at Travelers
Warren native Jason Kokrak is competing at this week's Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands.
Government in NY seizes ‘Ty’ the dinosaur
Government in NY seizes ‘Ty’ the dinosaur NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government has seized a
Western Pa. cardiology practice settles harassment lawsuit
Western Pa. cardiology practice settles harassment lawsuit
Sandusky jurors rehear McQueary testimony, resume deliberations
Sandusky jurors rehear McQueary testimony, resume deliberatins
Pittsburgh-area transit agency OKs cuts, fare hike
Pittsburgh-area transit agency OKs cuts, fare hike
Man charged with burglary in Howland
Man charged with burglary in Howland A 34-year-old city man will be arraigned Monday on aggravated
Plea deal for man accused in US Capitol bomb plot
Plea deal for man accused in US Capitol bomb plot ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man accused in
Maldonado acquitted of all charges in YSU payroll scandal
Maldonado acquitted of all charges in YSU payroll scandal
Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down execution law
Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down execution law LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme
Ohio preps 1st casino cheating cases from two sites
Ohio preps 1st casino cheating cases from two sites
Kansas revokes doctor’s license in abortion case
Kansas revokes doctor’s license in abortion case TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas regulators have
Ex-Tropical Storm Chris weakens, advisories stop
Ex-Tropical Storm Chris weakens, advisories stop MIAMI (AP) — A day after spending mere hours as a
Temp U.Va. head on hold in case president returns
Temp U.Va. head on hold in case president returns CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — The possible return
Struggling jury returns to work in Pa. priest case
Struggling jury returns to work in Pa. priest case PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A struggling jury in
Vision Airlines ends NW Ohio route to Myrtle Beach
Vision Airlines ends NW Ohio route to Myrtle Beach
US stocks open higher, buck global market trend
US stocks open higher, buck global market trend NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are bouncing back at the
Trumbull woman injured in collision with donkey has died
Trumbull woman injured in collision with donkey has died
Youngstown police investigating city's 16th homicide
Youngstown police investigating city's 16th homicide
Delta gets approval for pipeline transfer
Delta gets approval for pipeline transfer HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — State regulators have approved a
3 teens charged in fatal Pa. shooting
3 teens charged in fatal Pa. shooting CORAOPOLIS, Pa. (AP) — Three teenagers are in custody facing
Gettysburg electric map to be auctioned off
Gettysburg electric map to be auctioned off GETTYSBURG, Pa. (AP) — The light-up map depicting the
Watercolor painting program offered
Watercolor painting program offered LIBERTY A free program on watercolor painting will be
Newton Falls Library offers free summer programs, events
Summer activities at the Newton Falls Library follow: Staff will assist patrons who want to
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Sulmona Valley Auxiliary will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Bogey’s, 3535 Upland Ave.,
Special Olympics torch makes trip through Valley
The Special Olympics State Summer Games open today, and the “Flame of Hope” — the Special Olympics torch — will be there after a little help from local law enforcement.
STORIED CAREER
As he reflects on his 15 years as Mahoning County library director, the retiring Carlton Sears modestly refers to himself as a facilitator of possibilities for the 16-branch library system.
County presses city for 1 building-inspection unit
Mahoning County commissioners have backed off their proposal to raise the city of Youngstown’s fee from $60 to $100 per building inspection.
Diocese stands by priest in rape case
The Diocese of Youngstown has issued a statement saying a priest was not wrong for failing to notify police about information he received years ago concerning the molestation of an underage girl.
City activist spearheads petition drive to make police chief an elected position
Local activist Maggy Lorenzi is coordinating a citizens initiative drive to get a charter amendment on the November ballot making the job of police chief an elected position rather than appointed by the mayor.
A Place To Call Home
Janet Stone’s desire to help women brought her back to the Mahoning Valley from California to fulfill her dream of running her own transitional home.
3 arrested after standoff in Boardman
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Township police arrested three people after a
ONE FOR LEBRON heat wins; james gets championship ring
The decision is final: LeBron James made the right call coming to Miami.
Hopefuls include 6 with ties to Valley
Several hockey players with Mahoning Valley connections are hoping to hear their names called this weekend when the NHL Draft is conducted at Pittsburgh’s CONSOL Energy Center.
Former director files suit against school
The former short-term executive director of Millcreek Children’s Center has filed a lawsuit against the school, citing breach of contract.
Scrappers catcher active in pro debut
Years from now, when Scrappers catcher Jeremy Lucas regales his family with the tale of his professional baseball debut, he’s unlikely to focus on his team’s 6-2 loss to Jamestown Thursday at Eastwood Field.
Contract ratified with CSB workers
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County commissioners have
At least $275,000 raised for bullied school-bus monitor
Associated Press A video of a 68-year-old school-bus monitor mercilessly taunted by seventh-
Zalac set for MMA fight at Mountaineer
By Greg gulas sports@vindy.com Youngstown You might say Kevin Zalac has a dual personality —
One dull apocalypse
By Colin Covert Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Nobody underplays forlorn, vulnerable guys better
Area Agency on Aging 11 seeks 1-mill levy
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The director of Area Agency on Aging 11 is
Hilltoppers salute famous Americans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families and friends of Hilltop Elementary School third-
Why not let public hear ACA ruling?
Opinion: It’s bad enough that all most people know about Supreme Court rulings is what TV talking heads say
Board wonders about effect of merger
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Mental Health Board wants
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Ralph Waite is 84. Singer-actor Kris Kristofferson is 76. Movie director John
Weak job market weighs on economy
Weak job market weighs on economy WASHINGTON The sluggish job market is weighing on the U.S.
Try a little sharing
Opinion: (Findlay) Courier: As school, city and county government leaders struggle to balance their budgets
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, food
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Planning and Zoning Commission, 2 p.m., Village Municipal Building,
Chesapeake appoints new chairman
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Chesapeake Energy Corp. has appointed a new chairman to replace
Explosives found near nuke plant in Sweden
Associated Press STOCKHOLM Sweden ramped up security at its three nuclear power plants
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 24.01 —.16 Avalon
‘Brave’ is a powerful story of transformation Let’s hear it for THE GIRL
By Steven Rea The Philadelphia Inquirer It’s been a good couple of months for strong-minded
Regional home sales up 33 percent
Staff report Columbus The Northeast Ohio Real Estate Exchange, which includes the Mahoning
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 22, the 174th day of 2012. There are 192 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
“Don Friesen — Ask Your Mom” (10 p.m., Showtime): Don Friesen, a two-time winner
“Don Friesen — Ask Your Mom” (10 p.m., Showtime): Don Friesen, a two-time winner of the San
Romney sits down for Q&A
Opinion: So how did I end up in a place I had previously never heard of, stand in the pouring rain and then
“Don Friesen — Ask Your Mom” (10 p.m., Showtime): Don Friesen, a two-time winner
“Don Friesen — Ask Your Mom” (10 p.m., Showtime): Don Friesen, a two-time winner of the San
‘Vampire Hunter’ is bad in all aspects
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Hollywood has a long, rich tradition of historical
Health-care law has key elements
Opinion: By Theda Skocpol and Lawrence R. Jacobs Los Angeles Times Speculation about the likely death of
Poland board members have their work cut out for them
Editorial: News earlier this month that the Poland Board of Education will place a five-year, 5.9-mill
Child abuse not soap opera
Opinion: By John Kass Chicago Tribune An accusation of serial child abuse — and a Penn State football
Tom Sowell forgets his history
Opinion: Tom Sowell forgets his history Once again, a member of the Hole-in-the-Head gang picks up a quill
ODNR issues 3 new permits for Columbiana County wells
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has issued three new
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Steel Valley Super Nationals, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Hot rodders and
Judge to render verdict in YSU payroll-scandal case
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Visiting Judge Thomas Pokorny of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court will
Candidate criticizes judges
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A judge running for a seat on the Ohio Supreme
Syrian fighter pilot defects to Jordan
Syrian fighter pilot defects to Jordan BEIRUT A Syrian fighter pilot on a training mission flew
Video shows Zimmerman’s account to police of fatal fight
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Detectives who questioned George Zimmerman in the days after he
Village responsible for medical bills
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN A common-pleas court judge has ruled in favor of Jim
Poll: Romney closes in on Obama
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fighting a swell of economic anxiety, President Barack Obama has
Couple file charges against each other
Staff report BOARDMAN A woman who called police to report domestic violence was charged herself
oddly enough
oddly enough Alaska man climbs tree but gets stuck upside down FAIRBANKS, Alaska An Alaska
Lease agreements
Lease agreements COLUMBIANA A new shale-gas lease agreement signed by Columbiana County
Ex-Campbell mayor pleads not guilty to OVI in Beaver Twp.
Staff report CANFIELD An ex-Campbell mayor has pleaded not guilty to a charge of operating a
Romney: I’ll deal with immigration in ‘civil’ way
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Backing off the harsh rhetoric of the Republican
After loss, Flashes believe they’ll be back
Associated Press omaha, neb. Kent State’s first appearance in the College World Series is over.
Former charter-school treasurer makes plea agreement in embezzlement case
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A former treasurer of charter schools in Youngstown
Secret Service agent involved in shooting
Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police say a U.S. Secret Service agent was involved in a
Man, 28, pleads guilty, will be sentenced in late August
By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. jgoodwin@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A city man charged with possession of
“I have a sense that I’ve given people a sense of what the possibilities are with
“I have a sense that I’ve given people a sense of what the possibilities are with libraries. If I
Decision time: Jurors deliberate Sandusky’s fate
Associated Press bellefonte, pa. Jerry Sandusky was either a “predatory pedophile” who lured
City firm to handle V&M design work
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The city’s board of control hired a Youngstown
Pitching pushes Bucs past Twins
Associated Press pittsburgh James McDonald gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a superb start on
Bike run planned
Bike run planned YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual Youngstown Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bike Run
Poland Class of 2012 scholarship winners
NAMEAMOUNTGRANTOR Jennifer Agnone$6,000Youngstown State University Red and White Scholarship
Boardman Community Fund awards scholarship
The Boardman Community Fund is one of the many foundations involved in the Community Foundation of
Boardman runners, throwers compete at nationals
Eight members of the Boardman girls track team traveled to Greensboro, N.C., to compete in the
Dobbins students have a ‘Minute to Win it’
BY EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Children at Dobbins Elementary School had only a short
Celebrate Poland changes schedule, adds events
For the first time, the Celebrate Poland planners have changed the schedule, moving the fireworks
Boardman grad earns Burger King scholarship
The Burger King Scholars Program has named Boardman’s Kyriakos Theophanous as one of three
Juniorettes’ event benefits animal charity
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The members of the Boardman-Poland Juniorettes Club took a
Canfield fireworks display to include music, food, fun
Members of the Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest committee are hard at work preparing for this year’s
Boardman Park concert series begins
By ALISA MANNA neighbors@vindy.com The Youngstown Symphonic Band, organized by Del Sinchak,
Poland’s Pogacnik earns service award
Poland’s Pogacnik earns service award University of Mount Union assistant professor of accounting
Zorn retires after long tenure
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com The board of education is expected to accept the early
Glenwood eighth-graders mentor younger students
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Middle School eighth-graders are more
Canfield fireworks display to include music
Members of the Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest committee are hard at work preparing for this year’s
Canfield students go the distance for teacher
Teenagers pulling all-nighters may be common these days, but walking 45 miles in 24 hours is a little more rare. But that’s exactly what four 14-year-old Canfield students did June 1-2 as part of the Austintown Relay for Life.
Bowling event strikes a chord with elementary students
Moving to a new school can be a bit intimidating for some students. That’s why the Poland schools decided to host an event to ease the fears of fourth-graders who will be moving to McKinley Elementary next year for fifth and sixth grade.
Robinwood students get Civil War lesson
Robinwood Lane Elementary fourth-grade students watched history come to life during the school’s annual Civil War reenactment June 6.
School board discusses financial deficit
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com Like its neighboring school districts along U.S. Route 224,
Senior orchestra students go out on high note
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com The Boardman High School orchestra impressed an audience
Ursuline Sisters Motherhouse project receives grant
Support Our Aging Religious, Inc. (SOAR!), a national grant-making organization based in Washington,
Fifth-graders battle to be Field Day victors
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fifth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School
Bennett calls it quits after 35 years
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com After 35 years of teaching inside and outside the
Canfield fireworks display to include music
Members of the Canfield Rotary Fireworks Fest committee are hard at work preparing for this year’s
Golf to benefit families of cancer patients
Golf to benefit families of cancer patients The Wilcox family of Austintown formed a new local
Community turns out for Relay for Life
Teenagers pulling all-nighters may be common these days, but walking 45 miles in 24 hours is a little more rare. But that’s exactly what four 14-year-old Canfield students did June 1-2 as part of the Austintown Relay for Life.
St. Christine’s hosts party with a purpose
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Parents, faculty and teachers brought as much change as
Canfield finalizes 47th annual Independence Day festivities
Planning for Canfield’s 47th annual Independence Day celebration is well under way and this year’s
Spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient
Spaghetti dinner to benefit cancer patient Boardman National Honors Society will be hosting a
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
Middle-schoolers make a mess at Old North
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Fire House Middle School Ministry at Old North Church
Students run the town for a day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The 32nd annual Civic Day, sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Fitch Class of 1992 to hold reunion
Fitch Class of 1992 to hold reunion The Fitch High School Class of 1992 will hold its 20-year
Seniors make final splash at pool party
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Members of Boardman High School’s senior class spent one
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
New Canfield baseball club for boys and girls
New Canfield baseball club for boys and girls Canfield Baseball Club will offer fall ball for boys
Golf benefit set for cancer patients
Golf benefit set for cancer patients The seventh annual Sunshine Benefit Golf Outing to defray
Myers and Takach of Canfield graduate from JMU
Myers and Takach of Canfield graduate from JMU Steven Myers and Mark Takach, both of Canfield
C.H. Campbell fourth-graders get big send-off
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School,
Hunger Games come to North Elementary
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com North Elementary students made memories for a lifetime
Babies sing their way to literacy at library event
By EARTHA TERRELL eterrell@vindy.com Babies 6-23 months proved you can never be too young to
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