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Orders being taken for Smart Choice Food
New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., is accepting orders for Smart Choice Food on June 6 from 11 a.m. to noon and June 14 from 7 to 8 p.m.
Man dies on Federal Street tonight
Police and the Mahoning County Coroner are investigating the death of a man on Federal Street.
Teen injured in South Side robbery this evening
A 14-year-old boy was slightly injured when he was the victim of an armed robbery around 7:45 p.m. Thursday.
Animal Charity dedicates new bench, steps honoing helpers
Animal Charity Humane Society will dedicate its new “Bench of Giving and Paw Steps of Love” at 12:30 p.m. Sunday.
Man dies in Austintown while working on tree
Man dies in Austintown while working on tree austintown A man died after he fell while cutting
BULLETIN Edwards not guilty on 1 count, mistrial on other 6
BULLETIN Edwards not guilty on 1 count, mistrial on other 6 GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Former
Two legislators ask governor not to replace judge
Two legislators ask governor not to replace judge YOUNGSTOWN — Two Democratic state House members
Emmys to combine acting awards for movies, minis
Emmys to combine acting awards for movies, minis LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Emmy Awards competition
Calif. inmates file lawsuit over solitary cells
Calif. inmates file lawsuit over solitary cells SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hundreds of prisoners who
Partial verdict in John Edwards trial
Partial verdict in John Edwards trial GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Judge: Jury has reached verdict on 1
Boil water advisory issued in Columbiana
Boil water advisory issued in Columbiana The City of Columbiana has issued a “boil advisory” from
NY begins $5M tourism push; revives ‘I Love NY’
NY begins $5M tourism push; revives ‘I Love NY’ ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York is dusting off its 40
Too soon to gauge shale success, forum speaker says
Too soon to gauge shale success, forum speaker says YANKEE LAKE Two of the biggest players in
Ex-priest: Archdiocese payment helped in new life
Ex-priest: Archdiocese payment helped in new life MILWAUKEE (AP) — An ex-priest who received
NYC DA: Too soon to say how confident in Patz case
NYC DA: Too soon to say how confident in Patz case NEW YORK (AP) — Manhattan’s top prosecutor says
Vindy champ misspells big word at national bee
Vindy champ misspells big word at national bee WASHINGTON, D.C. Max Lee, who won the Vindicator
Ex-Rutgers student reports for jail in webcam cases
Ex-Rutgers student reports for jail in webcam cases NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — A former Rutgers
Lee advances in national spelling contest
Lee advances in national spelling contest WASHINGTON, D.C. Max Lee, who won the Vindicator
Burned out house was home to history
Burned out house was home to history YOUNGSTOWN The house at 343 Falls Ave. was home to one of
SCOPE can keep senior centers open
SCOPE can keep senior centers open WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners have awarded SCOPE
Mahoning County Planning Commission sets special meeting
Mahoning County Planning Commission sets special meeting AUSTINTOWN A special meeting of the
City fires endanger firefighters
Firefighters continued to battle city blazes this morning, including one at this house at 620 Almyra Ave.
RG Steel files for bankruptcy
RG Steel files for bankruptcy WARREN RG Steel has filed petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in
Mass. says lottery winners still collected welfare
Mass. says lottery winners still collected welfare BOSTON (AP) — Authorities say winning hundreds
Alabama teacher facing drug, moonshine charges
Alabama teacher facing drug, moonshine charges DOTHAN, Ala. (AP) — Officials say a south Alabama
Mayflies invade Pittsburgh ballpark, other venues
Mayflies invade Pittsburgh ballpark, other venues PITTSBURGH (AP) — Some riverside venues in
Philly ban on outdoor food programs set for Friday
Philly ban on outdoor food programs set for Friday PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A ban on feeding the
Reds pitcher’s girlfriend questioned in Pa. heist
Reds pitcher’s girlfriend questioned in Pa. heist PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police have
Allison Dillon, Matthew Young plan Sept. rite
Allison C. Dillon and Matthew E. Young, both of Columbus, are engaged to be married, her parents, Kenneth and Sandra Dillon of Cortland, are announcing. He is the son of Marjorie Young of Upper Sandusky and the late Neil Young.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Mark and Molly (Hartman) Selak of San Diego are announcing the birth of a son, William Patrick, on
St. Rose center plans annual fundraiser
St. Rose center plans annual fundraiser GIRARD The St. Rose Sunny Days Child Care Center, 61 E.
YSU president to speak at Salvation Army civic dinner
Cynthia Anderson, Youngstown State University president, will be keynote speaker at the Salvation Army Mahoning County Area Services’ annual civic dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lake Club, 140 Paulin Road.
Facebook helps Hubbard cops catch suspect
Hubbard Township police say their Facebook page helped them catch two burglars.
Houser says his life will never be the same
After spending more than two years in the Mahoning County jail on a capital- murder charge, Jamar Houser said the publicity centered on the now-dismissed case has ruined his life and family name.
Destinee Snyder is YCS’ first state track qualifier
Destinee Snyder is YCS’ first state track qualifier
4 downtown Youngstown peregrine chicks banded for tracking
The whereabouts of four newly hatched peregrine falcon chicks can be monitored now that state wildlife officials have placed identification bands on their legs.
EGCC president: Downtown gives us room to grow
Even with a new, larger facility in the city’s downtown, Eastern Gateway Community College expects to outgrow it within five years.
Suit ruling gives Valley a leg up in track plan
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN A Franklin County judge’s dismissal of a
Short-handed Indians lose again to Kansas City
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Cleveland Indians can’t seem to catch a break right now, but
YSU event honors students, employees who've died on active duty
Fallen service members were remembered Wednesday at Youngstown State University’s 15th annual Reading of the Names.
A.J. Burnett tough on Reds; Pirates back to .500
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A.J. Burnett doesn’t have a trophy case filled with awards or a
Mahoning elections board institutes changes
The Mahoning County Board of Elections is tightening work rules for its employees, including a new face-recognition time clock, requiring workers to contact the director or deputy director when leaving the office, docking pay for being late and restricting cellphone use.
Browns’ Benard feels ‘blessed’
As sweat beads streaked his cheeks, defensive end Marcus Benard looked out at the green practice fields behind the Browns’ training facility.
Poland students to benefit from sidewalks
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com POLAND A long-awaited sidewalk project on state Route 170
Struthers officials close skate park
By jeanne starmack starmack@vindy.com struthers The city has closed its skate park. The
Cops raid 8 massage parlors in Warren
Agents with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation and Warren police are shown at Moon Night Spa, 3875 Youngstown Road SE, on Wednesday morning after officers searched the business and seven other massage parlors in the city looking for evidence of prostitution, human trafficking and money laundering. The raids followed a one-year investigation.
‘Greater Glory’ looks at a little-known warSFlb
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service “For Greater Glory” is a meandering, malnourished
Colleges press students into using costly payment cards
Associated Press WASHINGTON As many as 900 colleges are pushing students into using payment
Many doctors, hospitals offer discounts for paying in cash
Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES A Long Beach hospital charged Jo Ann Snyder $6,707 for a CT scan
Top players advance in Paris
Associated Press PARIS The top-seeded players had early starts at the French Open on Wednesday,
Plea deal nets former DQ owner 5 years’ probation
By Elise Franco efranco@vindy.com Youngstown Trent Rapp, former owner of the Canfield Dairy
POLICE CALLS for Canfield, Austintown
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield city and Austintown: CANFIELD
Leadership class
Leadership class salem Leadership Columbiana County had its 2012 graduation ceremony and dinner
Romney campaign app carries typo in ‘America’
Associated Press NEW YORK Mitt Romney says he believes in America. For a while, his campaign’s
Police: Cafe shooter may have shot self
Police: Cafe shooter may have shot self SEATTLE A gunman killed four people in Seattle on
One-vehicle crash forces 3-hour closure on I-80
Staff report Hubbard The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating a one-vehicle crash that
9/11 first responders honored
Associated Press NEW YORK The National September 11 Memorial and Museum on Wednesday marked the
Tree to be removed from bridge in park
Tree to be removed from bridge in park STRUTHERS Mill Creek MetroParks is clearing a tree from a
McIlroy hopes to make cut
Associated Press DUBLIN, Ohio Rory McIlroy is playing more golf than he planned going into his
US levies new sanctions on Syrian bank
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration added new sanctions on a Syrian bank
Pope says scandal has saddened him
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Benedict XVI broke his silence Wednesday over the leaked-
newsmakers
newsmakers Funeral next week for Robin Gibb LONDON A private funeral for Bee Gees star Robin
A likable and good coach
Opinion: The Inter-Mountain, Elkins, W.Va.: Many Mountain State residents genuinely liked former West
Decoding the diabetic diet
By Alexia Elejalde-Ruiz Chicago Tribune A crucial tool in controlling diabetes is being vigilant
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 31, the 152nd day of 2012. There are 214 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Tour the food bank
Tour the food bank youngstown Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley invites residents
Library trustees hear finalists at public forum
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County library trustees may decide
It defies logic to charge Amish 7 with committing a hate crime
Opinion: It defies logic to charge Amish 7 with committing a hate crime Why have seven Amish men,
Lady Antebellum's group dynamic
It was a quarter after 3, and I needed Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott to call me now.
Juice targeted in the war on obesity Fatty fruits
By Monica Eng Chicago Tribune Over the last decade, the nation’s war on obesity has targeted
Natural pest prevention
BY JOE GRAEDON, M.S., AND TERESA GRAEDON, Ph.D. Q. Is there anything natural that I can use to
Boardman takes step toward land bank
By Ashley Luthern aluthern@vindy.com BOARDMAN Trustees took the first step toward creating a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Walter E. Zyvith, 69, 765 Ewing Road, Youngstown. and
Tracking the toolsSFlb
By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com Youngstown Efficiency has become one of the most
Chris Yambar Pop artist marks 25 years with retrospective show
Chris Yambar has created more than 2,500 works of art in the past quarter-century.
birthdays
birthdays Actor-director Clint Eastwood is 82. Singer Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary is 74.
At the bee
At the bee Max Lee, 12, winner of the Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee, correctly spelled “gauche”
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: First Degree, 9
If you go
If you go Who: Shovels & Rope, with Katianne Timko, Khaled of The Zou and Big River When: 10
Playhouse to launch 2012-13 ticket campaign
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse next week will kick off of a ticket-sales
Car, custom-cycle show will benefit food bank
Staff report BOARDMAN The Armstrong Street Scene Car & Custom Bike Show will be from noon to 4
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .66, 23.00 —.16 Avalon
Kings win on breakaway goal by Kopitar in OT
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Anze Kopitar scored a spectacular goal on a breakaway with 11:47
Mahoning County’s absence from AG initiative a travesty
Editorial: Attorney General Mike DeWine’s words about Mahoning County not participating in the “Fugitive Safe
Stop military spending spree
Opinion: By Elizabeth Rose OtherWords Are you wondering where your tax dollars are going? Then take a
Hornets win NBA draft lottery; Cavs are No. 4
Associated Press NEW YORK New owner, and now a new star player coming to New Orleans. And yet
Pragmatic approach to war
Opinion: On Sunday, Sept. 2, 1945, aboard the battleship USS Missouri at the end of ceremonies marking the
Comic strip, creator age gracefully
By THOMAS J. SHEERAN Associated Press MEDINA, Ohio Like two aging baby boomers, “Funky
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Montana bucks the High Court
Opinion: WASHINGTON Montana uses an interesting argument to justify defiance of a Supreme Court decision:
Steering his career in new direction
With his career at a crossroads, Matt Palka is taking the road to Nashville.
New this week
New this week Battlefield America (PG-13) A young businessman hires an instructor to turn a
Poland criticizes Obama’s ‘Polish death camp’ remark
McClatchy Newspapers WARSAW, Poland President Barack Obama drew criticism from Poland on
Obama attacks Romney’s economic record in Mass.
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama on Wednesday congratulated Mitt Romney on
Shovels & Rope hopes audience digs its sound
Shovels & Rope’s Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent admittedly have no idea how their unique brand of South Carolina folk rock ’n’ roll will be accepted in the Midwest. Especially at their Youngstown debut Friday at Cedars.
292 graduate from Warren G. Harding
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com WARREN Moving on to the next stage of life is a common
oddly enough
oddly enough Drivers see scarf-wearing pig on Pittsburgh road PITTSBURGH Motorists have
Freedom from our devices
Opinion: WASHINGTON Google executive Eric Schmidt offered some seemingly simple advice in his commencement
Historical photos online through Trumbull library
Staff report WARREN Historic photographs from the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library’s
Miami survives in overtime
Associated Press MIAMI The biggest postseason comeback in Miami Heat franchise history wasn’t
Homestead exemption available to Columbiana senior citizens, disabled
Staff report LISBON Columbiana County Auditor Nancy Milliken announced that senior citizens at
YSU festival seeks entries for public art project
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Summer Festival of the Arts is again collaborating with Art
Pending home sales increase in Ohio
Staff report Columbus For the 12th-straight month, the number of single-family homes and
Teamsters have new officers
Staff report youngstown The Chauffeurs, Teamsters, Warehouseman & Helpers Local Union No. 377
Warren organization to sponsor program
Staff report WARREN A free, six-week summer enrichment program through Inspiring Minds, a Warren
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