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2 friends of Boston Marathon bomb suspect indicted
2 friends of Boston Marathon bomb suspect indicted
Ohio clergy complain about Internet cafe petition drive
Ohio clergy complain about Internet cafe petition drive
New concealed weapons licenses in Ohio on the rise
New concealed weapons licenses in Ohio on the rise
Youngstown delays putting traffic cameras in school zones
Youngstown delays putting traffic cameras in school zones
Woman pleads not guilty to shooting friend at birthday party
Woman pleads not guilty to shooting friend at birthday party
Youngstown man wants to withdraw plea in shooting death of boy in 2012
Youngstown man wants to withdraw plea in shooting death of boy in 2012
Fort Hood trial resumes as lawyers demand removal
Fort Hood trial resumes as lawyers demand removal FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) - The soldier on trial for
Kokrak 4-over par in first round
Warren JFK graduate Jason Kokrak shot a 4-over par 74 Thursday in the first round of the PGA Championship.
Minn. dad claims third of $448M Powerball jackpot
Minn. dad claims third of $448M Powerball jackpot ROSEVILLE, Minn. (AP) - A 45-year-old suburban
Mahoning commissioners make plea to retain federal prisoners in Youngstown
Mahoning commissioners make plea to retain federal prisoners in Youngstown
‘Amish Mafia’ star gets prison time for car chase
‘Amish Mafia’ star gets prison time for car chase NEW BLOOMFIELD, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania man
Ohio man badly beaten in dispute for 75 cents dies
Ohio man badly beaten in dispute for 75 cents dies
New SSHE chancellor to get $622,000 pension payout
New SSHE chancellor to get $622,000 pension payout HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — The newly selected
Police: Suspect told witness he shook baby to death
Police: Suspect told witness he shook baby to death YORK, Pa. (AP) — A man accused of kidnapping
2 northern Ohio hospital systems announce alliance
2 northern Ohio hospital systems announce alliance
Banks looted in Kenya airport fire
Banks looted in Kenya airport fire NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Officials in Kenya investigating the
Exotic animals removed from Canada pet shop
Exotic animals removed from Canada pet shop TORONTO (AP) - The manager of a Canadian zoo says
Block party kicks off city elementary sports program
The program begins with girls volleyball this fall with other sports added as the year progresses
Egypt’s coup puts fearful Christians in a corner
Egypt’s coup puts fearful Christians in a corner ASSIUT, Egypt (AP) - It was nighttime and 10,000
Detention officer killed in Arizona shooting
Detention officer killed in Arizona shooting PHOENIX (AP) - A detention officer with the Maricopa
Jim Furyk seizes PGA lead with 65; Tiger Woods at 71
Jim Furyk seizes PGA lead with 65: Tiger Woods at 71
Ellises celebrate 50th with family at Nicolinni’s
BOARDMAN Edwin and Linda Ellis were honored with a dinner at Nicolinni’s Ristorante II on Saturday
Bomber kills 30 at Pakistan police funeral
Bomber kills 30 at Pakistan police funeral QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A Taliban suicide bomber
Vice officers serve three warrants
Vice officers find scales, cash, and drugs Staff report youngstown Police arrested several
Ohio State University's tobacco ban begins with fall classes
Ohio State University's tobacco ban begins with fall classes
2 suspected US drones kill 9 militants in Yemen
2 suspected US drones kill 9 militants in Yemen SANAA, Yemen (AP) - Two U.S. drone strikes killed
Man convicted of carjacking bank employee
Man convicted of carjacking bank employee WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A man has been convicted of
Streets closed in downtown Youngstown for weekend activities
Streets closed in downtown Youngstown for weekend activities
Canfield advances to Junior League World Series
Canfield advances to Junior League World Series AKRON — Maddy Johns singled in the bottom of the
Man gets fed prison in sports novelty scam
Man gets fed prison in sports novelty scam PITTSBURGH (AP) — A partner in a Pittsburgh business
Hunt widens for suspected Calif. killer, abductor
Hunt widens for suspected Calif. killer, abductor LAKESIDE, Calif. (AP) - Amber Alerts expanded to
Mahoning commissioners support keeping federal prisoners
Mahoning commissioners support keeping federal prisoners YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
Hundreds flee, homes burn, 3 hurt in Calif. fire
Hundreds flee, homes burn, 3 hurt in Calif. fire BANNING, Calif. (AP) - A thousand firefighters
Austintown cops believe robbery suspect was shot in Columbus
Austintown cops believe robbery suspect was shot in Columbus Staff report AUSTINTOWN
Muslims celebrate Eid with prayers, feasts
Muslims celebrate Eid with prayers, feasts JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Millions of Muslims began
Winning tickets for $448M Powerball in NJ, Minn.
Winning tickets for $448M Powerball in NJ, Minn. LITTLE EGG HARBOR, N.J. (AP) - At least three
Police: 4 dead, 4 wounded in Dallas-area shootings
Police: 4 dead, 4 wounded in Dallas-area shootings DALLAS (AP) - A suspect in the fatal shootings
Daughter of cyanide suspect with grandparents
Daughter of cyanide suspect with grandparents PITTSBURGH (AP) — A western Pennsylvania judge says
Firefighters fight second blaze at former library
Firefighters fight second blaze at former library youngstown For the second time in less than a
Pittsburgh’s Warhol Bridge set for ‘yarn bombing’
Pittsburgh’s Warhol Bridge set for ‘yarn bombing’ PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Andy Warhol Bridge in
Suspected US drone kills 6 militants in Yemen
Suspected US drone kills 6 militants in Yemen SANAA, Yemen (AP) - A suspected U.S. drone strike in
Unruly passenger forces flight back to Philly
Unruly passenger forces flight back to Philly PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Officials say a flight bound for
Police: Baby remains missing after kidnapping
Police: Baby remains missing after kidnapping COLUMBIA, Pa. (AP) — Authorities say a 7-month old
Judge: Philly must put $6.7M into firefighter fund
Judge: Philly must put $6.7M into firefighter fund PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A judge has ordered
Trumbull Mobile Meals looking for volunteer drivers
Trumbull Mobile Meals is looking for people interested in joining the network of 50 or so volunteers who deliver meals to more than 200 people.
Michele Bloom, Daniel Sawonik will wed in Oct.
Walter and Rita Ann Bloom of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Michele L. Bloom, to Daniel R. Sawonik, both of Chagrin Falls, Ohio.
Britini Brocker, Brent Maimone to wed Sept. 20
POLAND Brad and Heidi Brocker and Bud and Sonja Maimone, all of Poland, are announcing the
Kimberly Nyers, Josh Motley plan to wed Sept. 14
CANFIELD John and Beth Nyers of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kimberly
Emily Koebel, Matthew Novotny to be married
CANONSBURG, PA. Emily Koebel and Matthew Novotny, both of Canonsburg, are engaged and planning a
Erica Leskovec and Greg Cook plan Sept. vows
GIRARD John and Sue Leskovec are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Erica Leskovec, and
Part of Route 46 closing today for 2 weeks
A stretch of state Route 46 between Cook and West Middletown roads in Beaver Township will close for 14 days starting today as a culvert is replaced.
Reunion will be Sunday in Leetonia
Reunion will be Sunday in Leetonia LEETONIA Salem Bliss Reunion will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday
Akron woman cited for leaving accident near Midlothian
Police cited an Akron woman about 2:10 a.m. Wednesday for leaving the scene of an accident and driving with a suspended license.
East Side man discovers cache of guns behind garage
An East Side man told police he found several weapons behind his garage about 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Reforming Fannie, Freddie could boost mortgage rates
Homebuyers could feel the pinch if Congress follows through on plans to shut down Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the government- controlled mortgage- guarantee giants that were rescued by a $187 billion taxpayer bailout during the financial crisis.
Spinners rough up NY-PL All-Star Lugo, Scrappers
After winning 10 of 12, the Scrappers have now lost three straight.
Turning Technologies acquires its biggest competitor
The company will now open a 40,000 square foot warehouse and add some jobs in Youngstown
Talks continue between Youngstown teachers and district
Salary and health insurance are the stumbling blocks
Northside nurses want to resume talks with ValleyCare
Nurses believe reasonable solutions are possible By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com
Ex-YSU WR Jones retires from NFL
A kidney disease has forced former YSU WR Donald Jones to retire from the NFL.
Canfield softball team rained out
Junior League officials postponed the game until 9 a.m. today.
Furlough days reduced at Youngstown air base
Full-time civilian employees will complete furlough days by Aug. 19
OSU: Miller cleared in autograph probe
OSU AD Gene Smith said Braxton Miller had been cleared of breaking any NCAA bylaws.
Youngstown voters to decide fate of park and rec panel
City council is expected to vote Aug. 21 to put it on the general-election ballot
Reggae Fest comes back to the Ledges
A learning experience is how Promoter/Producer Patrick “Packy” Malley chalks up last year’s decision to take his annual Midwest Reggae Fest, which took place for years at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, to Cleveland’s Whiskey Island.
2013-14 Season Theater, music, dance and more Mahoning Valley performing ARTS
THE YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE
Charlie Daniels: No pressure, no stopping
Nearly 35 years have passed since Charlie Daniels took country music to the mainstream with his career- defining song “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”
Niles man who killed purported burglar won’t be charged
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins has advised the Niles Police Department that the actions of a Niles man who killed a purported burglar July 12 were justified, and he won’t be charged with a crime.
Salem International Festival Saturday
Salem International Festival, also known as the I’Fest, will be from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday
Police charge birthday girl with involuntary manslaughter
Police say Lakeisha Bell accidentally shot her friend McKayla Hopkins Friday night at Bell’s birthday party in Perkins Park, killing her.
Long-time owner, bookkeeper retire from Elmo Tire Center
Tire business will stay in the family
Campbell teachers begin academic year with new contracts
Board, teachers union approved two-year contract last week
Youngstown school district addresses loss of federal money
The three schools met their growth targets this past school year
Inasmuch Day based on scripture
Beth Monroe, a 40-plus year member of First Christian Church in Girard, holds one of the jackets that will be distributed along with other free clothing during Inasmuch Day Saturday at the church. Church members offer the day as an outreach to the community.
Valley must go on offensive against youth gun violence
Editorial: The summer of 2013 has brought good news and bad news in the volatile arena of young people and gun
Public learns more about proposed Bluegrass Pipeline
The line will cross seven states and make its way through 16 Ohio counties
Entrance to lot at airport to be closed
Entrance to lot at airport to be closed PITTSBURGH On Monday, the south entrance to long-term
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
powerball More players seek big jackpots only
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa The allure of capturing the estimated $425 million Powerball
Morton finishes strong in Pirates’ victory
Andrew McCutchen homered for the Pirates (69-44), who have won four straight and are a season-high 25 games over .500.
Bowling group meets with league secretaries
Bowling group meets with league secretaries YOUNGSTOWN The Greater Youngstown Bowling
Yemen: Al-Qaida plot uncovered
Yemen: Al-Qaida plot uncovered SANAA, Yemen Military and intelligence officials in Yemen said
Trucker gets probation in Club 76 case
By joe gorman jgorman@vindy.com youngstown Most public officials encourage people passing
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Roots-town; 330-325-1075 Sat: Rock
FirstEnergy ordered to reimburse Ohioans
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio utility regulators on Wednesday ordered FirstEnergy to credit
Air, sunlight reduce disease
Air, sunlight reduce disease August is famous for hot, humid days that can take a toll on your
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD Aug. 3
Campbell schools' new administrators transition into district
New hires include superintendent, principals, special services director
Learn how to divide plants to keep your garden lush Pampered perennials
Quite possibly there is more myth, folklore and hearsay about dividing perennials than most all other gardening topics.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shawntel Dodson and Ronald Hathman, Youngstown, girl, Aug.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 33.93 .04 Avalon
Today in history
Today is Thursday, Aug. 8, the 220th day of 2013. There are 145 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Pinching & deadheading
Pinching & deadheading Your annuals might look leggy if you forgot to water while you were out of
Oklahoma looks to improve defense sooner rather than later
Youngstown native Mike Stoops is counting on a heavy dose of familiarity this season to help improve an Oklahoma defense that withered down the stretch a year ago.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Elysium (R) In 2159, an ordinary man living on an overpopulated, ruined Earth
McIlroy in search of his old self
Rory McIlroy is looking for the kid who won last year’s PGA Championship.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Our Town,SDRq presented by Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5
Reinventor at work in Detroit
Opinion: DETROIT This city is the broken tooth in Michigan’s smile. Nevertheless, the preternaturally
METRO DIGEST || Man finds weapons behind his garage
Man finds weapons behind his garage youngstown An East Side man told police he found several
Vexfest will rock a new block
When Vexfest returns this Sunday after skipping a year, it will be streamlined and in a new
birthdays
birthdays Actor Richard Anderson (“The Six Million Dollar Man,” “The Bionic Woman”) is 87.
5th annual Mahoning County Senior Fair is Saturday
WRTA is offering free transportation starting at 10:30 a.m.
oddly enough
oddly enough Police charge W. Pa. couple with DUI in same car FREEDOM, Pa. Police say a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Timothy R. Bailey, 52, of 156 W. Vermont Ave.,
cleveland House in kidnap, rape case is razed
Associated Press CLEVELAND With several swipes from the arm of an excavator and a smattering of
Lawyers: Hasan intent on death sentence
Associated Press FORT HOOD, Texas On the first day Maj. Nidal Hasan went on trial in a fight for
Obama cancels Putin summit amid Snowden tensions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Already faltering, President Barack Obama’s five-year effort to
newsmakers
newsmakers Richie Havens tribute set at Woodstock site BETHEL, N.Y. The ashes of Richie Havens
hermitage, pa. Bolotin Furniture, founded in 1906, to close up shop
Staff report hermitage, pa. A Hermitage landmark store is closing after being open for more
Dry fresh herbs for year-round flavor
By Sheila Cubick Master gardener volunteer This week we move on from last week’s advice on
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Academy governing board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
Girard votes to add garbage renewal levy to November ballot
The levy, which has been in place for 36 years, is one of five garbage levies that pay most of the $485,235 cost for those services.
“Wipeout” (8 p.m., ABC): Contestants must defeat the Trippity Skippity Flippity Doo,
“Wipeout” (8 p.m., ABC): Contestants must defeat the Trippity Skippity Flippity Doo, which is either
Military-industrial complex has new battle cry
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords At last, both Republicans and Democrats are beginning to respond
Bugs give berries multicolors
Q. Why do my blackberries have cream-colored spots all over them? Oran from Alliance A. The
FAMILY FARM VISITS
FAMILY FARM VISITS When: Thursday, 11:30 a.m. What: Guided tour of MetroParks Farm, including
METRO DIGEST || 7-day closing of Route 644 starts Monday
Route 644 closing KENSINGTON State Route 644, east of Kensington in Columbiana County, will be
Burress embraces role of elder statesman
Plaxico Burress turns 36 next Monday, an age the Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver jokes makes him “grandpa” in the locker room.
Free food and back-to-school items will be given away Saturday
Various churches, faith-based and city groups are hosting the events
Tigers take another from Tribe
Prince Fielder hit a two-run double in the 14th inning as the Detroit Tigers won their 11th straight.
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