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LaPolla, Martin qualify for Greatest Golfer
LaPolla, Martin qualify for Greatest Golfer CANFIELD — Warren JFK’s Daniel LaPolla and Cardinal
Loss in Vivo fire estimated at $55K
George Brown, Boardman Township fire chief, said damages from the electrical fire in the attic at Anthony Vivo’s home Monday afternoon total $55,000.
DUI patrols increasing in New Middletown over the 4th
Police will be increasing patrols for the July 4 holiday, to look out for drunk drivers.
Phillies snap Pirates’ 9-game win streak, 3-1
Phillies snap Pirates’ 9-game win streak, 3-1 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jonathan Pettibone pitched neatly
Bailey’s 2nd no-hitter sends Reds over Giants 3-0
Bailey’s 2nd no-hitter sends Reds over Giants 3-0 CINCINNATI (AP) — Homer Bailey has thrown his
Ex-clerk named to Poland Village Council
Linda Srnec, former longtime village clerk-treasurer, was appointed the newest council member during a meeting Tuesday night.
Donofrios meet with cops, prosecutors
Donofrios meet with cops, prosecutors Donofrios meet with cops, prosecutors Donofrio family
City board approves more than $200,000 in change orders
Downtown sewer line project is delayed Cost for downtown sewer project rises YOUNGSTOWN A
Police board up Club Vixen in Brookfield
Police board up Club Vixen in Brookfield BROOKFIELD Club Vixen, Standard Avenue, has been closed
Mahoning County sheriff office command staffer gets 10-day suspension
Mahoning County sheriff office command staffer gets 10-day suspension
Committee approves a $200,000 McDonald's drive-thru plan
Owner says he expects a $1 million makeover in 18 months YOUNGSTOWN The Design Review
Press conference at 4 p.m. today on Sciortino stop investigation
Press conference at 4 p.m. today on Sciortino stop investigation
Former YSU pitcher Justin Thomas opts out of contract
Former YSU pitcher Justin Thomas opts out of contract.
Allegheny County testing Point State Park of Legionnaire's disease
Point State Park tested for Legionnaire's
Ferrara enters not guilty plea to Marsh murder charges
Ferrara enters not guilty plea to Marsh murder charges
Cops: $500K in jewelry stolen from Atlantic City casino
Cops: $500K in jewelry stolen from Atlantic City casino
Youngstown Fire Chief John O'Neill
July 02, 2013 | Fire Chief John O'Neill is 10 a.m. guest
Ohio nuclear plant remains down due to malfunction
Ohio nuclear plant remains down due to malfunction
REUNIONS
Chaney High School Classes of 1943, 1944 and 1945 are planning their 70th, 69th and 68th reunions
Volunteers to sponsor spaghetti fundraiser
Volunteers to sponsor spaghetti fundraiser HUBBARD Kommunity for Kids will sponsor a spaghetti
Lillie Johnson receives Rotary award
Warren Rotary bestows a community service award upon Lillie Johnson.
Hubbard Flags
Thousands of flags line the streets of Hubbard in time for Independence Day
Canfield community unites for Independence Day
From 8:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Canfield will be hosting a variety of activities before and after the parade for children and adults.
Reducing the work and increasing the estimated cost helps with new South Side fire station
The new station is expected to be finished this year
Unfinished housing demolition merely recycles urban blight
Editorial: By most accounts, the city of Youngstown can take pride in its smashing success in clearing
Trumbull Art Gallery devotes children’s Summerfest to local artist Kenneth Patchen
When Magel Messersmith, sister of poet and artist Kenneth Patchen, died in 2009, one of the area’s last concrete connections to the artist had disappeared.
Pikunas rebounds from rough start to qualify for Greatest Juniors
The 2011 champion finished second behind Canfield’s Christina Cooper.
Pavlik: Seizure contributed to retirement
He said it was 15 or 20 percent of why he retired in January.
All-American Conference expands to 20 teams
Boardman, East, Warren Harding, Brookfield and Ashtabula Edgewood joined the league.
Mooney’s Stoops builds excitement at Kentucky
The ability to recruit Ohio has been key for the first-year coach.
newsmakers
newsmakers Audience members heard cries in fatal Las Vegas fall LAS VEGAS Audience members in
Statue of Liberty to reopen July 4
Statue of Liberty to reopen July 4 NEW YORK Months after superstorm Sandy swamped her little
Snowden’s defenders are fakers
Opinion: The global hunt for Edward Snowden is damaging U.S. interests in ways that go far beyond the
Obama administration has coal country on defensive
Associated Press COLSTRIP, Mont. After several years of taking a beating from the poor economy,
Defending champion Keselowski could miss Cup chase
Tony Stewart is the only champion to miss the following year’s chase.
Warning: Fireworks are dangerous, don't use them
Last year, about 8,700 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms nationally for firework-related injuries, according to a new report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Pirates won’t rest on surging success
Pittsburgh is on pace for 102 wins just three years after losing 105.
Camp of Champs notebook
McCarthy close to return: After suffering a season-ending knee injury with the Kansas City Chiefs
METRO DIGEST || Cassese funeral
Cassese funeral YOUNGSTOWN The funeral for Carmine L. Cassese, 57, owner of the MVR restaurant
Some conservatives in US laud Russia for anti-gay bill
Associated Press NEW YORK As the hub of the Soviet Union, Russia was reviled for rights abuses
Youngstown man sued for negligence
A Struthers man's legs were crushed during a parade in Struthers in 2011.
Major concerts coming to the region in the next two weeks include:
Major concerts coming to the region in the next two weeks include: v Bruno Mars: Tonight at Consol
Niles time capsule remains undiscovered
Monday's dig did not turn up the capsule that was buried nearly a half-century ago.
Ohio law: Convicted arsons must register
The new registry is only for law enforcement and fire investigators — it’s not open for public perusal.
Abandoned baby gorilla finds new mom at Ohio zoo
Ohio zoo’s abandoned baby gorilla finds new mother AP Photo OHMD103, OHMD102 Eds: Updates with
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael A. Cizmar, 54, of Canfield, and Deborah E.
US inches toward Civil War II
Opinion: Lancaster [Ohio] Eagle-Gazette: Monday marked the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the battle
Ryan sends letter to RL Lipton
Rep. Tim Ryan of Niles, D-13th, has sent a letter to Mordechai Lipton, president of RL Lipton Distributing Co. in Austintown, asking the company to return to negotiations with members of Teamsters Local 377.
oddly enough
oddly enough Couple lets coffee drinkers choose baby name WEST HAVEN, Conn. A Connecticut
Portable shelters couldn’t save 19 Arizona firefighters
Associated Press PRESCOTT, Ariz. Trapped by a wildfire that exploded tenfold in a matter of
Student-loan rates double without congressional action
Associated Press WASHINGTON College students taking out new loans for the fall term will see
State senator for Cleveland to run for Secy. of State
Turner has served in the state Senate since 2008 and previously was a Cleveland councilwoman.
YSU’s Elkins preseason All-American lineman
YSU’s Elkins preseason All-American lineman Youngstown State senior offensive lineman Chris Elkins
METRO DIGEST || Mosquito spraying
Mosquito spraying Youngstown The Youngstown City Health Department has announced that mosquito
Woman sues park district over leg fracture
A Canfield woman sued Mill Creek MetroParks, saying the park’s negligence caused her to step into a hidden hole and break her leg at the MetroParks Farm.
Jury finds negligence, but awards no damages
By a 6-2 vote, a jury found a hospital radiologist negligent, but awarded the patient no damages.
Jammers beat Scrappers in ninth
Edwin Espinal hit a sacrifice fly to score Jin-De Jhang for the game-winner.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.67 —.62 Avalon
Clippers re-sign Chris Paul as free agency begins
The Rockets and Lakers were among the teams chasing Dwight Howard.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Craig Beach Village Planning and Zoning Commission, 6 p.m., municipal building,
Obama suggests spying on allies is common
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama brushed aside sharp European criticism
Shots for Tots
Shots for Tots WARREN The Warren City Health Department and Warren Rotary Club are offering
Struthers School Foundation sponsors city's parade
The three-mile parade will have a grand marshal for the first time in its 37-year history
Judge tosses 3 suits against former Elmo puppeteer
Associated Press NEW YORK Three lawsuits brought by men who said former Elmo puppeteer Kevin
birthdays
birthdays Actress Polly Holliday (“Alice”) is 76. Writer-director Larry David is 66. Keyboardist
JULY 4 | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
We’re equal under the law
Opinion: By Kathi Wolfe McClatchy-Tribune The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act
Police recover 22 pounds of marijuana in weekend raid.
Boardman police recovered 22 pounds of marijuana Saturday morning in a weekend drug raid.
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2013. There are 182 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
‘THE LONE RANGER’
‘THE LONE RANGER’ Grade: C- Credits: Directed by Gore Verbinski; cast includes Johnny Depp,
Northside nurses continue push for contract
Union representatives, state lawmakers say an agreement is crucial to patient care at the hospital
Paula Deen dishes up food for thought
Opinion: By Dahleen Glanton Chicago Tribune Now we know that Paula Deen has used the N-word. Was it a
Inspiring immigration story
Opinion: Rolando Rodriguez left Reynosa, Mexico, and came to the U.S. at age 15. Like any normal teenager, he
New speed limit takes effect on Ohio highways
Associated Press COLUMBUS Drivers can legally zip along some rural interstate highways more
Excuses for Deen don’t cut mustard
Opinion: By Curtis Tate McClatchy-Tribune In the past week, many commenters have rushed to defend fallen
Tonic water for cramps can be fatal
Q. I have been suffering with leg cramps for years and years. Recently, my doctor told me about
Ohio wells dispose of more frack waste
Associated Press COLUMBUS The amount of waste from the shale-gas and oil-drilling process
Youngstown’s workers’ comp rebate is $590,517.60
A portion will go toward demolitions and code enforcement in neighborhoods
WR Port Authority Board OKs issuance of bonds for racino construction
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com VIENNA The Western Reserve Port Authority board gave
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS | Fourth of July
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: An ecumenical service will be at 8:30 a.m. at Austin Log Cabin, 3797
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