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Driver draws weapons, alcohol charges in Boardman
Markus A. Dawson, 26, of Youngstown, was arrested at about 3 a.m. Wednesday near the area of Market Street and Midlothian Boulevard and charged with carrying a concealed weapon, using weapons while intoxicated, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and driving under suspension.
2 injured in crash tonight in Austintown
A man and a woman were injured when their vehicle crashed into a utility pole just after 7 p.m. Wednesday along Mahoning Avenue near Wickcliffe Circle, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Phillips latest 'Idol' winner; show marks new first
Philip Phillips won “American Idol's” season 11 just minutes ago, drawing a record 1. million votes.
Unabomber submits update to Harvard alumni book
Unabomber submits update to Harvard alumni book CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University’s
Somali man charged with 4 murders in North Dakota
Somali man charged with 4 murders in North Dakota MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Somali man accused in the
NV wildfire guts homes, casts haze over wide area
NV wildfire guts homes, casts haze over wide area HOLBROOK JUNCTION, Nev. (AP) — Rugged terrain is
Man breaks into Kansas TV station, stabs 2 workers
Man breaks into Kansas TV station, stabs 2 workers TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A man wielding a knife has
Another FAMU drum major describes being beaten
Another FAMU drum major describes being beaten ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A Florida A&M drum major says
Obama to address Air Force graduates in Colorado
Obama to address Air Force graduates in Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — President Barack
New charges for Indiana man suspected of killing 3
New charges for Indiana man suspected of killing 3 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A court official says
NJ stabbing victims were elderly mother, daughter
NJ stabbing victims were elderly mother, daughter ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — Authorities
Mom of deported teen runaway files federal lawsuit
Mom of deported teen runaway files federal lawsuit HOUSTON (AP) — The mother of a teenage Dallas
Crude oil falls below $90 a barrel
Crude oil falls below $90 a barrel NEW YORK (AP) — Price of benchmark crude drops below $90 for
11 charged in union-led Pa. education cuts protest
11 charged in union-led Pa. education cuts protest
Mill Creek Park roads closed Saturday morning for YMCA run
Mill Creek Park roads closed Saturday morning for YMCA run
Defendant: FAMU band drum major wanted to be hazed
Defendant: FAMU band drum major wanted to be hazed
Egyptians vote in first free presidential election
Egyptians vote in first free presidential election
Ohio restaurant owner convicted of insurance fraud
Ohio restaurant owner convicted of insurance fraud
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Habitat’s ReStore plans annual tent sale
Habitat’s ReStore plans annual tent sale struthers Habitat for Humanity ReStore, 480 Youngstown-
Ursuline, Canfield face tough opponents
With both clubs facing week-long layoffs between their respective district championships and regional play, two of the Valley’s most successful prep baseball programs thought an early-week game might be to their benefit.
Valley leads state in economic growth, analyst says
The Mahoning Valley’s economy is growing faster than any other part of Ohio, at least one analyst says.
Chatter over Youngstown charter
At times, the crowd at the city charter-review committee’s public meeting was loud, impatient and more than willing to share opinions.
Poland and Champion continue title quests
So exactly how does a team tune up for its upcoming regional competition?
Banks, Dosch named All-HL
Staff report Despite a last-place finish, Youngstown State placed Jeremy Banks and Drew Dosch on
Workers for Youngstown face more oversight
As part of his accountability policy, Mayor Charles Sammarone said all city cars will have GPS tracking systems and every department will have time clocks.
Occupy Youngstown rallies to promote use of land banks
After having lived in Youngstown for a year, Joshua Kesner wanted to own a home in the city, but too much urban blight put a damper on those plans.
5 finalists vie for director of Mahoning library system
Of the five finalists for director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County, four serve as high-level administrators in library systems and two work in Ohio, including the current director of Cuyahoga County Human Services.
Fujita vows to prevail in Saints’ bounty scandal
Associated Press BEREA Forced to fight for his name in a “public trial” against the NFL, Browns
Steelers missing Wallace
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Mike Wallace has one of offensive coordinator Todd Haley’s
Youngstown schools expect interim treasurer this week
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com Youngstown City school officials expect to have an
Field pact divides Canfield trustees, soccer club
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Canfield Township trustees and Canfield Soccer Club must
Anti-SB 5 group plays role in initiative to revamp redistricting
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A coalition of good-government groups, looking
Dany On Duty
Springfield Township’s first police dog, Dany, pictured here with his handler, Officer Glenn Corey, reported for duty Tuesday.
Campbell school kids get 2-year, $600K charity boost
A collaboration that began last year to boost student achievement at Campbell Elementary School worked so well it’s getting funding for two more years.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Marvel Comics plans wedding for gay hero PHILADELPHIA Wedding bells will ring this
Ohio doctors cannot reveal drilling chemicals to public
Associated Press COLUMBUS Doctors given new access to the proprietary chemical recipes that oil
Newgarden is a fan favorite at Indy 500
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Josef Newgarden stood outside the Indianapolis 500 rookie
NC pastor’s anti-gay sermon sparks plans for protest
McClatchy Newspapers CHARLOTTE, N.C. A North Carolina pastor’s sermon in which he called for
One power subsidy too many
Opinion: One power subsidy too many Charleston (W.Va.) Daily Mail: Everyone wants Century Aluminum to
SWAT team kills man in Columbus
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say a man was fatally shot by SWAT officers after a domestic
Donations pour in for Rayen Stadium
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Board of Education learned of more donations for the
Romney sweeps Ark., Kentucky primaries
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mitt Romney swept the Kentucky and Arkansas Republican presidential
Committee on gambling bill set to meet today
Associated Press COLUMBUS Compromise continues to elude state lawmakers on a wide-ranging
Joplin remembers victims of tornado
Associated Press JOPLIN, Mo. Carrying small American flags and wearing T-shirts bearing the
Remote-control inventor dies at 96
Chicago Tribune CHICAGO Television watchers have cause to lift their remote controls for a
Toyota unveils new car
By Reid Spencer NASCAR Wire Service SALISBURY, N.C. Through the open bay on the side of
Legislature OKs penalties for campaign-funding irregularities
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Legislation increasing criminal penalties against public
Haneke has them talking at Cannes
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer CANNES, France The first half of the 65th annual Cannes
Regulators: We learned of JPMorgan loss through media
Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON Two key financial regulators told senators Tuesday that they
Perez gets a save and cheers
By Paul Hoynes Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Closer Chris Perez, three days after
Home sales rise in Ohio, US
Home sales throughout the state continued to grow in April, making it 10-consecutive months of improving sales.
Ohio House approves tougher penalties for human trafficking
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Pimps would face increased criminal penalties and
Auction of blood vial said to be Reagan’s raises ire
Los Angeles Times VENTURA, Calif. A British online auction house is offering a glass vial that
Ohio General Assembly approves restrictions on owning exotic animals
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Over the objections of a few Republicans, the Ohio
Ukrainian Orthodox Church leader dies
Ukrainian Orthodox Church leader dies PITTSBURGH The Ukrainian Orthodox Church of America says
Farmers dividend
Farmers dividend Canfield The board of directors of Farmers National Banc Corp. declared a cash
Citizens must confront government
Opinion: In the Aesop Fable “The Grasshopper and the Ant,” there are moral, economic and political lessons
A grilling question
A grilling question “It’s summertime and I’m ready for some barbecue! Who is up for the
Austintown man faces 140-month prison term for child pornography
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A convicted sex offender from Austintown is headed back to prison for
Third-party movement collapses
Opinion: So Americans Elect wasn’t a subterfuge for Michael Bloomberg, Colin Powell or Jon Huntsman after
Mets score just enough to win
Associated Press PITTSBURGH James McDonald is evolving into a top-of-the-rotation starter in
Pacers are no match for Miami
Associated Press MIAMI Miami took a big step forward. Indiana lost two forwards. Suddenly,
Favorable feedback
Favorable feedback “Heard a lot of good feedback about Davidson’s. It seems their menu has touched
Attorneys, judges to be remembered
Attorneys, judges to be remembered YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Bar Association’s memorial
Cavs’ Kyrie Irving tops All-Rookie team
Associated Press NEW YORK Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving of Cleveland was the lone unanimous
Project promotes volunteerism
Staff report Youngstown Leadership Mahoning Valley Class of 2012 is participating in an
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 22.49 .23 Avalon
ON THE FAIRWAYS This week’s professional golf events
PGA TOUR CROWNE PLAZA INVITATIONAL Fort Worth, Texas Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course:
Covelli plans Canada growth
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com warren Covelli Enterprises announced plans for a
New era lacks the drama that defined legendary space race
Editorial: It will be 50 years in September since President John F. Kennedy gave a speech at Rice Stadium in
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Miranda Zullo, Youngstown, girl, May 21. Crystal Craft and
Ohio jeweler collects movie-star fashions
By Paula Schleis Akron Beacon Journal STOW Richard John has one of the most-interesting
Get the juicy details
Get the juicy details We received several comments to check out an “awesome” burger at
UN nuke chief: Deal reached on Iran probe
Associated Press VIENNA Despite some remaining differences, a deal has been reached with Iran
Jackson’s ‘Bad’ gets 25-year re-release
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES In the three years after Michael Jackson’s death, his estate has
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man wears briefs on head during Idaho burglary BOISE, Idaho Police in southwest
Ohio high-court justice to retire
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton
Ohio Legislature honors WGH team
Ohio Legislature honors WGH team COLUMBUS Members of the Warren G. Harding High School quiz bowl
New music available this week includes:
New music available this week includes: v Kimbra: “Vows” (Warner Bros.) v Kris Allen: “Thank You
Questioning Biden’s sincerity
Opinion: Questioning Biden’s sincerity Addressing a crowd at Youngstown’s M7 Technologies last week, Vice
Memorial day | Event schedule
Mahoning County Austintown: Memorial Day parade begins at 10:30 a.m. at Marc’s parking lot at
Army becoming more selective
Associated Press WASHINGTON Uncle Sam may not want you after all. In sharp contrast to the
Students searched after gun threat at Austintown Fitch
Staff report Austintown Students should notice an increase in security through the remainder of
Pivotal Game 5 in NHL tonight
Associated Press NEW YORK Practice for the New York Rangers went from optional to mandatory.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing E.B. Family Life Center, former building of Elizabeth Missionary Baptist
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday ABC Water and Storm Water District Board of Trustees, 1 p.m., Boardman Township
Latin America’s brain drain
Opinion: The appointment of Venezuelan-born Rafael Reif as president of the Massachusetts Institute of
Locals offer something to wine about
The growth of the wine industry in Ohio has been impressive and recently rapid, and the quality and variety of wines produced have also increased during this time.
Great gluten-free grilling options
Family Features Cookouts, picnics and barbecues mean sharing food and good fun with family and
Grilled potatoes please a crowd
Family Features Cookouts provide the perfect opportunity to gather friends and family in the
“AMERICAN IDOL” (8 p.m., fox): Power ballads. Teen divas. “Goosies.” Randy
“AMERICAN IDOL” (8 p.m., fox): Power ballads. Teen divas. “Goosies.” Randy Jackson’s hideous
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