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Angels seeking men who dropped off 20 cats 'being eaten alive' by fleas
Someone dropped off 20 cats suffering with severe infestations of fleas, lice and parasites at Angels for Animals and shelter personnel want to know who it was.
Warren man battles back from drugs, mental illness to become wheelchair artist
Jeff Sanders uses his wheelchair to express himself and help others at the same time.
Youngstown teen charged with hitting man with car
An 18-year old city woman was charged with felonious assault after a man said she struck him with a vehicle early Thursday.
Media worldwide decryiing Egypt's shutdown of outlets believed sympathetic to Morsi
Egyptian authorities shut down four Islamist TV stations, banned the Muslim Brotherhood's newspaper and raided the office of Al-Jazeera's Egypt affiliate in crackdown on media considered sympathetic to ousted President Mohammed Morsi, bringing an outcry Thursday from rights groups.
Lady Liberty reopens today for the nation's birthday
The Statue of Liberty reopened todayly, eight months after Superstorm Sandy shuttered the national symbol of freedom, as Americans around the country celebrated with fireworks and parades and President Obama urged citizens to live up to the words of the Declaration of Independence.
UPDATE: 911 recording on man killed by Boardman police
UPDATE: Man shot to death by Boardman police identified Staff report BOARDMAN Daniel A.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Karl and Deanna (Marshall) Yarabenetz of Raleigh, N.C., are announcing the arrival of their
Fire department will host ox roast
Fire Department will host ox roast MESOPOTAMIA The Mesopotamia Volunteer Fire Department will
9 contestants will vie for Trumbull Fair Crown
Nine young women will compete for Miss Trumbull County on July 9.
ANALYSIS: Morsi's ouster blow to Islamists even beyond Egypt
Egypt was the centerpiece of the Islamist movement's vault to power in the Arab world's sweeping wave of uprisings.
UPDATE: Boardman police kill Cook Ave. man tonight
Township police shot and killed a man after he fired a round at officers from an apartment building window on Cook Avenue Wednesday evening, according to Chief Jack Nichols.
Dolci's experience pays off with U.S. Senior open berth
He has spent a lifetime on the golf course. Sharon native and well-known area golf professional Denny Dolci has played in and won numerous golf tournaments since he began teeing off at courses across western Pennsylvania and over the border into northeastern Ohio.
Some Valley businesses welcome health law delay
Companies are still looking for information and a better understand of complex law
Whipple to join Point Park Hall of Fame
He is the fourth-leading scorer in school history with 1,736 points and the sixth-most prolific rebounder with 731.
Astro Falcons top Kuboff & Associates
The 6-foot-4 right-hander from Zelienople, Pa., struck out five.
Kennel owners now face increased criminal penalties for abuse
The langugage isn't the same as Nitro's Law but accomplishes its goal to increase penalties for dog abusers.
Kokrak looking to stay hot in Greenbrier Classic
The Warren JFK product finished tied for third at the AT&T National last week.
Hands-On History at Arms Museum salutes the Fourth of July
Participants have fun and learn something as the event fosters interest in museum.
Scrappers, Jammers split doubleheader
The opener was the completion of Tuesday’s game that was suspended by rain in the second inning.
Dem officials: GOP is targeting women
The changes are ‘reasonable provisions to help protect human life,’ a governor’s spokesman says
O.A.R comes through for Liberty
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com O.A.R. sax player and Liberty Township native Jerry
MEGADETH THRASHINGSFlbBACK TO LIFE Band founder Dave Mustaine is still moving at the speed of metal
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Exactly three decades have passed since Dave Mustaine was
On area diamonds | More sandlot results
CLASS B PLAYOFFS Kuboff & Associates 7, Accrohealth 1 Sam Mersing went the distance in the win
All YSU alumni invited to reunion
The 15th annual Summer Festival of the Arts runs July 13-14 with YSU alumni activities beginning July 12
Salem girl hopes to make it big as singer
12-year-old Savannah Fox performed at last week's Scrappers game
Youngstown Rotary Club welcomes homegrown district governor
The visit was first her official duty in the role
After slow start, fireworks sales finally ramped up
Vince Eckart of Hartford shops for fireworks at Phantom Fireworks' Meridian Road store.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Fourth of July
Fourth of July fireworks displays and other activities in the Mahoning and Shenango valleys as
Valley law enforcement braces for bombardment of fireworks calls
Will be answered but other calls may come first
Unemployment still hangs over an improving economy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Unemployment under President Barack Obama has remained high for the
Oaks joins ranks of dive-bar royalty
The Royal Oaks isn’t just any old dive. The East Side watering hole has been accepted by the
Historical society to host tours
Historical society to host tours Salem The Salem Historical Society will host Underground
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, July 4, the 185th day of 2013. There are 180 days left in the year. This is
History’s dustbin crowded
Opinion: By Christine M. FLOWERS Philadelphia Daily News It certainly is crowded down here at the bottom
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lowellville Village Council, special meeting, 6 p.m., city hall, second floor
Lipton strike ends
Lipton strike ends austintown Workers at RL Lipton Distributing Co. voted to end their strike
‘Pacific Rim’ revives the Japanese monster flick
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK The appeal of “Pacific Rim” isn’t complicated.
The ideals celebrated today are strengthened by reforms to our immigration laws
Editorial: How appropriate it is that on this 237th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Earwigs are numerous
Earwigs are numerous These insects have forcep-like tail appendages that make them look
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Despicable Me 2 (PG) sssss Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help
Cops: Evidence found in secret apartment rented by Hernandez
Associated Press WRENTHAM, Mass. Aaron Hernandez’s home address was no secret after the media
Hydrangeas: Our love-hate relationship
By Eric Barrett Ohio State University Extension For gardeners in Northeast Ohio, you either love
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Frances Amicone, Youngstown, boy, July 2. Jessica Francis,
Princeton scientists create ‘bionic ear’
Associated Press PRINCETON, N.J. With a 3-D printer, a petri dish and some cells from a cow,
Fertilizing containers
Fertilizing containers Before you go to the garden center, learn about the types of fertilizers
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Landscaper behind Pa. sucker-bite attack EBENSBURG, Pa. State police
Quest for freedom to marry
Opinion: WASHINGTON Evan Wolfson received a “B” on the law school paper that helped change the world. It
Remembering how we got here
Opinion: Remembering how we got here As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day this year, we should be
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.95 .22 Avalon
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Penguins consider how to use salary-cap space
Penguins consider how to use salary-cap space PITTSBURGH After committing more than $160 million
GREENBRIER CLASSIC
GREENBRIER CLASSIC When: Today through Sunday Where: White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. TV: Today —
Groundbreaking for Northside expansion on Tuesday
Expansion will add a new emergency room to the hospital
“Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” (8 p.m., NBC): Fireworks are cool on
“Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” (8 p.m., NBC): Fireworks are cool on TV. The “Macy’s 4th
birthdays
birthdays Actress Eva Marie Saint is 89. Actress Gina Lollobrigida is 86. Playwright Neil Simon
TASTY TOMATOES
By MIKE BEAUDIS OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer We passed the first day of summer a couple of
Independence day What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days.
Delay stirs worries about health care law
Associated Press WASHINGTON The sudden delay of a major part of President Barack Obama’s
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Princess Who Had No Name,SDRq written by Brian D. Taylor and directed by
Early blight attacks tomatoes
Q. My tomatoes get sick every year. It seems to start just after blooming when I have fruit. The
Egypt’s army ousts president
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s first democratically elected president was overthrown by the
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Doug
U.S. SENIOR OPEN
U.S. SENIOR OPEN When: July 11-14 Where: Omaha (Neb.) Country Club. TV: July 11 — 4 p.m. to 8
Gasoline prices in US begin summer slide
Associated Press NEW YORK Gasoline prices are on a summer slide, giving U.S. drivers a break as
POLICE CALLS IN LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Liberty and Girard: LIBERTY June 26
Reports point to solid hiring in June
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. companies stepped up hiring last month, a private survey
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey A. Dobson II, 24, of 4245 Pembrook Road,
Traffic dangerous around holiday
Traffic dangerous around holiday yOUNGSTOWN Alcohol- and drug-impaired driving incidents make
Syrian army drops leaflets in north
Syrian army drops leaflets in north BEIRUT The Syrian military dropped leaflets on opposition-
Mahoning County road resurfacing
Mahoning County commissioners Wednesday awarded a $1,027,000 contract for road resurfacing to Diorio
Brits cheer Murray into Wimbledon semifinals
Andy Murray beat 54th-ranked Fernando Verdasco 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 7-5.
Celtics make surprising hire with Butler’s Stevens
At Butler, Stevens was 166-49 — the most wins for any Division I coach in the first six years of his career.
Bolivia plane incident infuriates Latin America
Associated Press The European rerouting of the Bolivian presidential plane over suspicions that
Fireworks safety tips
Fireworks safety tips Be prepared: Have a fire extinguisher, water supply, hose or bucket of water
Dodgers’ Puig staying out of All-Star debate
Associated Press DENVER Yasiel Puig is the National League player of the month for June, and
VALLEY GROWS CALENDAR || LOCAL FLAVOR
LOCAL FLAVOR What: Learn to Grow Vegetables When: Monday, 6 p.m. Where: Lady Buggs Urban
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