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Man arrested in murder of Daniel Watkins
Police arrested 20-year-old Michael D. Brown of Youngstown in the aggravated murder of a Boardman man who was found shot in a Loveland Road driveway last week.
Charges reduced for Ohio teen in classroom brawl
Charges reduced for Ohio teen in classroom brawl CINCINNATI (AP) — A Cincinnati teenager has
Jazz artist Alton Merrell in concert tonight in Warren
Jazz artist Alton Merrell in concert tonight in Warren
Mahoning County Mental Health Board approves $7.3M budget
Mahoning County Mental Health Board approves $7.3M budget
Ohio man gets maximum 8-year sentence in fatal crash
Ohio man gets maximum 8-year sentence in fatal crash
Ex-Philly official blasts city at collapse hearing
Ex-Philly official blasts city at collapse hearing PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A former licenses and
US factory means buyers can customize Google phone
US factory means buyers can customize Google phone
Mahoning Co. commissioners back Coitsville sewer extension
Mahoning Co. commissioners back Coitsville sewer extension
Lawyers sum up their cases in Pa. voter ID trial
Lawyers sum up their cases in Pa. voter ID trial HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Lawyers summed up their
Mahoning CSEA offers suspended driver's license-renewal program in August
Mahoning CSEA offers suspended driver's license-renewal program in August
Fed court revives Pa. soldier electrocution suit
Fed court revives Pa. soldier electrocution suit PITTSBURGH (AP) — A federal appeals court has
UPDATE: Beach Club at historic Pa. amusement park burns
UPDATE: Beach Club at historic Pa. amusement park burns CONNEAUT LAKE, Pa. (AP) — Fire destroyed a
Bands perform Saturday at Columbiana arts festival
Bands perform Saturday at Columbiana arts festival
Archaeologists go back to historic Pa. cave
Archaeologists go back to historic Pa. cave PITTSBURGH (AP) — A team of archaeologists is doing a
Snowden leaves airport after Russia grants asylum
Snowden leaves airport after Russia grants asylum MOSCOW (AP) - National Security Agency leaker
Cleveland kidnapper: I’m not a monster, I’m sick
Cleveland kidnapper: I’m not a monster, I’m sick CLEVELAND (AP) - The man convicted of imprisoning
Cause of South Side house blast ruled arson
Cause of house blast ruled arson youngstown The cause of an explosion that leveled a 535
30 cameras to monitor football Hall of Fame events in Canton
30 cameras to monitor football Hall of Fame events in Canton
Beach Club at Conneaut Lake Park amusement park burns
Beach Club at Conneaut Lake Park amusement park burns
Pa. woman gets prison term in crash that killed beau
Pa. woman gets prison term in crash that killed beau
Ohio teacher pleads not guilty to sex charges with students
Ohio teacher pleads not guilty to sex charges with students
Police: Pa. boy, 12, robs lemonade stand with BB gun
Police: Pa. boy, 12, robs lemonade stand with BB gun
GM Cruze sets another sales record
GM Cruze sets another sales record For the third straight month, the Lordstown-built Chevrolet
Gay couples get married in Minnesota, Rhode Island
Get couples get married in Minnesota, Rhode Island
Hearing today in Ohio Guard officer sex-crimes case
Hearing today in Ohio Guard officer sex-crimes case
North Side bar hit by arsonist
North Side bar hit by arsonist youngstown Firefighters found a flammable substance was thrown
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Jason and Catherine (Crowe) MacCartney of Jacksonville, Fla., are announcing the birth of their
Library will feature classes on crocheting
Library will feature classes on crocheting LEETONIA Julie Jasiota will teach two crochet classes
‘Major’ development in Kokrak’s career
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak will play in the PGA Championship next week.
Fitch graduate Gerberry in camp with Jaguars
Dan Gerberry attended a Jaguars minicamp in April and finally signed in May.
Brazil revokes citizenship of Valley fugitive Claudia Hoerig
Fled to native Brazil to avoid prosecution for husband’s murder
Youngstown cops urge 13 boys with records to turn lives around
Police say they are ‘tracking’ the boys
Former Harding football player to fight on ESPN2
Marco Hall (2-0-1) will meet Cody Fuller (0-1) in Miami, Okla.
'The best' chief retiring Friday in Lowellville
Vance served department for 27 years
ODOT announces 2015 go-ahead for Interstate 80 widening project
$116 million project will create jobs and growth opportunities for cities and townships along the route, officials say.
Hall of Famer praises Browns running back Richardson
One of Trent Richardson’s goals is to be one of the best running backs in NFL history, a Hall of Famer like Marshall Faulk.
High school for autistic teens to open in Youngstown
The Potential Development High School for Autism will open in the former Anthem building on Market Street
Federal grant to help YNDC teach food entrepreneurship
Money to teach food entrepreneurship in Youngstown
Festival will feature singer Micheal Castaldo ITALIAN INVASION
The Greater Youngstown Italian Festival had been trying to book singer Micheal Castaldo for several years, but the timing was never right — until this year.
Source: A-Rod threatened with lifetime ban
The number of players likely to be disciplined stood at 14 Wednesday.
WaterFire arts event will light up city
Staff report SHARON, PA. WaterFire, a unique arts event, will make its Sharon debut this
Proposed changes would make Youngstown wards’ population more balanced
The 1st Ward councilwoman objects to the proposed changes
Police: Saggy pants may have contributed to Youngstown man's fall
Police said the man was drinking when he was injured.
Explosion levels vacant South Side home; gas still on
Debris litters the street after a vacant house at 535 W. Cohasset Drive on Youngstown's South Side exploded Wednesday morning, damaging the house next door at 539 W. Cohasset and breaking windows in at least four homes across the street. Little is left of the house, which looked well maintained before the explosion. The house was built in 1996 and owned by CHOICE Homes.
Mahoning Valley Players Troupe to present Shakespeare's ‘Shrew’ in park
The Mahoning Valley Players will again bring Shakespeare to the park, and, as always, they will do it their own way.
Time away gave Judd a look at "real life"
It’s no secret Wynonna Judd has taken her time recording what will be her eighth studio effort.
Salem Community Theater "Hairspray" will feature a cast of 40
Salem Community Theater will present the musical romp “Hairspray” this weekend and next, with John Zamarelli, West Branch High School’s ambitious theater and choir chief, as director.
US policy in Syria a failure
Opinion: Anyone who doubts the dangerous consequences of White House waffling on Syria should note some
Dog-day cicadas
Dog-day cicadas The annual cicadas (not those that arrive in droves) have started singing to us
Got ‘extra’ plants?
Got ‘extra’ plants? You should! Get ready to exchange healthy plants and take home some new ones.
Norris, Peavy biggest names moved before deadline
The Baltimore Orioles made the biggest move on a quiet trade-deadline day, acquiring Bud Norris.
Get real about repealing Obamacare
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly Kansas City Star OK, class, let’s talk about repealing Obamacare. Some of us
Concert band to perform on Green
Staff report CANFIELD The Canfield Community Concert Band will present a free concert at 7 p.m.
Succession planting provides fresh veggies in October
By Barb Delisio OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer By the time August comes around, I’m
METRO DIGEST || Training for vacant lot competition
Training for contest YOUNGSTOWN The last training workshop for the Lots of Green 2.0 program
Cut in mornings for most-intense flavors HEALTHY HERB HARVESTING
One of the joys of gardening is using your fresh produce. Whether you use it fresh or process it for winter, the smell and flavor of homegrown herbs is delectable. Unlike some vegetables, herbs can be harvested throughout the growing season.
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: The DT’s Band, 7 p.m.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Judith Sterbian and Perry Braxton, Youngstown, girl, July 29.
Hospice of Valley expands, opens office at Villa Maria center
Located in the Sisters of Humility’s Villa Maria Community Center
YSU football tickets
YSU football tickets Youngstown Single-game tickets for the 2013 Youngstown State football
PUCO defers vote on FirstEnergy issue
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio utility regulators have delayed action in a case affecting
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Hollywood to explore Manning, WikiLeaks LOS ANGELES The story of WikiLeaks is the
OHIO LEATHERWORKS Girard plans to buy property
By Lee Murray TheNewsOutlet.org Girard Girard City Council passed an ordinance last week to
US economy may need more support from Fed
Associated Press WASHINGTON A key government report and a statement from the Federal Reserve
Woman charged in carport collapse
Dilnoza Parpieva, 23, was charged with driving without a license and reckless operation of a vehicle
major leagues baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Indians 6, White Sox 5 10 innings ChicagoCleveland abrhbiabrhbi DeAza cf-
Not all are thrilled by pope’s revolution
Associated Press VATICAN CITY The Francis Revolution is underway. Not everyone is pleased.
Pirates take fourth straight from Cardinals
Russell Martin drove home Neal Walker with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning.
METRO DIGEST || Street closings fopr Italian fest
Street closings Youngstown Due to the Greater Youngstown Italian Festival, these streets will be
Youngstown cops sweep city for curfew violators
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police will have the answer — if parents don’t — to the question: “Do
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Marc J. Brickley, 30, 1601 Meadowbrook Ave.,
Santana’s 10th-inning blast lifts Indians
Carlos Santana’s leadoff home run in the 10th inning gave the Cleveland Indians their seventh straight win.
Opponents urge Ohioans to 'think twice' before legalizing medical marijuana
Call undermining of prevention principals
Plain Dealer lays off about 50 journalists from its newsroom
By Betty Lin-Fisher Beacon Journal business writer The Cleveland Plain Dealer on Wednesday
With 3 ‘hops,’ NSA gets millions of phone records
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s national security team acknowledged for
British Soccer Camp teaches game skills along with sportsmanship
The session at Mill Creek MetroParks attracted 39 players from 3 to 16 years old.
Time to move on?
Opinion: When it comes to Vietnam, I’m all for moving on, putting the past behind us, looking forward,
BUSINESS DIGEST || Billboard makeover
Billboard makeover canfield The Farmers National Bank billboard on U.S. Route 224, which
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 2 Guns (R) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Tue. (1) 4:10, 7:40, 10:15 Regal Niles:
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Girard City Council, special meeting, 4 p.m., council chambers, justice center,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Edgar Allen Poe’s The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar,SDRq presented by
Fight against crime gets boost
Opinion: American Press, Lake Charles, La.: The never ending fight against crime in Louisiana got a boost
Steelers glad to have Gay back in secondary
William Gay is back with the Steelers after one season with the Arizona Cardinals.
“Our Nixon” (9 p.m., CNN): “Our Nixon” is a compelling new documentary that
“Our Nixon” (9 p.m., CNN): “Our Nixon” is a compelling new documentary that offers a very different
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Aug. 1, the 213th day of 2013. There are 152 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Prune trees to avoid black knot
Q. My tree is losing its leaves and it has black stuff growing on the branches. I know it’s
FAMILY FARM VISITS
FAMILY FARM VISITS When: Thursday, 11:30 a.m. What: Guided tour of MetroParks Farm, including
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Missing high-school ring discovered after 65 years MATTOON, Ill. If finding a
YSU students talk about STEM internships
Seventy-nine YSU STEM students will deliver presentations about the internships
OHIO Lawyer: Kidnapped women kept diaries
Associated Press CLEVELAND Three women held captive in a run-down home for a decade kept
Man pleads not guilty to killing 3 women
Man pleads not guilty to killing 3 women cleveland A man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to
LITTLE LEAGUE STATE TOURNAMENT | Wednesday’s results
AGES 9-10 BASEBALL Canfield 7, New Albany 6 HAMILTON Luke Holland allowed just two runs in
A comic-book clash
Chris Yambar isn’t trying to be a superhero. He’s just standing up for his rights — and some
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