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Lane reduction on Route 11 North next week
Beginning at 7 a.m. next Friday, state Route 11 northbound just north of U.S. Route 224 will be reduced to one lane for bridge repairs.
Nicaragua, Venezuela offer asylum to Snowden
The presidents of Nicaragua and Venezuela today offered to grant asylum to NSA leaker Edward Snowden, one day after leftist South American leaders gathered to denounce the rerouting of Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane over Europe amid reports that the American was aboard.
Man jailed after woman beaten bloody with baseball bat
Man jailed after woman beaten bloody with baseball bat youngstown A West Cohasset Avenue man is
Youngstown Symphonic, fireworks at Boardman Park Saturday
The Youngstown Symphonic Band, with conductor Paul Rossi, will perform with the Seraphim Chorus directed by Kris Harper during Boardman Park’s Independence Day celebration 8 p.m. today.
US walking fine line of support, condemnation of military action in Egypt
The Obama administration is turning to top officials to tout democracy, political transparency and peaceful protest for Egypt, a message that took on a hollow tone as the Egyptian military installed a new leader for the country and began rounding up its ousted president and his supporters.
Egyptian death toll reaches 30 as Morsi supporters clash with anti-Islamists, military
Medical officials say at least 12 people have been killed in clashes between supporters and opponents of the ousted president in the Mediterranean coastal city of Alexandria, bringing nationwide toll to 30.
Woman’s face covered during burglary
Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene said the burglars were looking for guns and money Home
Three additional charges filed against man shot, killed in Boardman
Three additional charges filed against man shot, killed in Boardman BOARDMAN Township
Officials are concerned there are more cats needing help
It’s odd that no kittens were among the 20 cats dropped off, officials said 20 cats infested with
Officials review traffic stop made by Canton mayor
Officials review traffic stop made by Canton mayor
Junior boys tee times for Tamer Win on Monday
Tee times for junior boys at Tamer Win on Monday, July 8
Warren battles two fires less than a mile apart
Nearby fires remain under investigation, no potential causes at this time Warren battles two fires
Mill Creek Park in 9th place in Coca-Cola park campaign
Mill Creek Park in 9th place in Coca-Cola park campaign
OSHP makes more than 29K contacts over July 4th holiday
OSHP makes more than 29K contacts over July 4th holiday
ODOT begins work on U.S. Route 224, I-680 project Monday
ODOT begins work on U.S. Route 224, I-680 project Monday
Additional charges filed against man shot, killed in Boardman
Additional charges filed against man shot, killed in Boardman
Fireworks spark blaze at vacant Dayton suburb home
Fireworks spark blaze at vacant Dayton suburb home
Butterfly festival at Southside Community Garden July 20
Southside Community Garden, at Williamson Avenue and Erie Street, will host a butterfly festival from 1 to 4 p.m. July 20.
Boy Scout organizes Canfield music fest to build wells for Haiti
St. Michael Parish and Boy Scout Troop 115 are having a music-festival fundraiser, dubbed “Yell for the Well,” from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the church, 350 N. Broad St., to drill water wells for Haitian communities.
Weathersfield trustees to present state of township Tuesday
Weathersfield Township trustees will make a State of the Township presentation to residents at their regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Yo-Mah-O Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals
Fire department will benefit from event
Fire department will benefit from event MASURY A cornhole tournament will take place at 1:30
Route 7 to close in Columbiana County starting Monday
Utility work will close state Route 7 Monday morning near the state Route 39/ Salineville exit in Columbiana County.
Struthers BOE forum on athlete drug testing
Struthers Board of Education will have an open forum to discuss mandatory drug testing for the district’s student athletes in grades seven through 12 at its regular meeting July 16.
Struthers principal retiring after 35 years in education
With an associate principal as a father, Allison Fuline knew she wouldn’t be getting out of anything, especially at school. He was always watching.
Creekside sweeps Toyota to advance to Class B final
Creekside will meet Astro Falcons in the championship.
Angels staff find 20 cats ‘being eaten alive’ by fleas left at shelter
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.
Man killed by Boardman officers shot first, police say
The dead man’s girlfriend says she wants answers about what happened
Scrappers get blasted on 4th
Mahoning Valley drew 6,576 fans — the ninth-largest crowd in Eastwood Field history.
Girard photographer offers cash-strapped families free yearbook shots
Six families connect to Mathews Photography through Facebook for free photo package
Gainey, Wagner in lead after Round 1 at Greenbrier
Warren JFK’s Jason Kokrak shot a 66 and is tied for ninth.
YPD officers voluntarily test their fitness to serve
About 30 officers signed up for the police department’s voluntary physical-fitness program.
Browns rookie Mingo draws high marks for talent, athleticism
Tyrann Mathieu’s jaw often dropped as he watched Browns rookie outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo, his former college teammate, practice at Louisiana State University.
New Canfield development caters to baby boomers
Homes at the Abbey Road Villas are selling fast
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under 66 in
Abundant Life Fellowship sets Aug. 3 for giveaway event
The community outreach provides school supplies, haircuts, food and clothing to area residents.
Recovering counselor paints to help Warren mission
Jeff Sanders uses his wheelchair to make a painting. He will sell it and another he created Thursday in a couple of months and donate the money to the Warren Family Mission. He’s a recovering addict and has been staying at the mission.
METRO DIGEST || Struck by car
Struck by car YOUNGSTOWN An 18-year old city woman was charged with felonious assault after a
fiction novels Escape with a summer romance
By Jean Marie Brown Fort Worth Star-Telegram Summertime is a great time to take a break from the
Independents brew new life into urban neighborhoods
Associated Press In once run-down urban districts across the country, craft breweries have helped
Essence Fest keeps focus on black women
By CHEVEL JOHNSON Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Nearly two decades after Essence magazine
Ryan missed a chance in Dayton
Opinion: Ryan missed a chance in Dayton I want to make it very clear that I have been a member of the
There’s more investigating to do in the Sciortino arrest
Editorial: The initial investigation into the apparent OVI traffic stop of Mahoning County Auditor Michael V.
Airline has more problems with 787s
Airline has more problems with 787s WARSAW, Poland Polish airline LOT has canceled one trans-
Global clash looms
Opinion: By Bart Chilton McClatchy-Tribune News Service The fiercest fireworks may not have come
On tape, Murdoch slams investigation
Associated Press LONDON Media mogul Rupert Murdoch has been recorded saying wrongdoing by his
Black eye for sheriff’s office
Opinion: The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office has a long-standing reputation for corruption. When you look
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Christine Parish Festival, 6 p.m.: Rides, games and
Youth choir plans annual concert
Staff report WARREN The Warren City-Wide Youth Choir will present its third annual summer
Zuma denies Mandela in ‘vegetative state’; family feuds
McClatehy Newspapers JOHANNESBURG, South Africa President Jacob Zuma late Thursday denied
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 5, the 186th day of 2013. There are 179 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Tourists converge at Gettysburg
Associated Press GETTYSBURG, Pa. The Battle of Gettysburg is underway for the second time in a
UK toddler killer paroled
Associated Press LONDON One of Britain’s most notorious child killers will be paroled a second
Cavaliers sign Clark for 2 years
He set career-highs in scoring, rebounding and minutes for the Lakers last year.
Andre Greipel captures sixth stage of Tour
Andre Greipel captures sixth stage of Tour MONTPELLIER, France German rider Andre Greipel won
Kennels obey orders to pamper guest pets
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Lily doesn’t like to sleep alone. So, when the beagle stays
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Stuart M. McDonald, 41, of 11730 Cook Road, Canfield,
Brotherhood leaders are seized in Egypt
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s military moved swiftly Thursday against senior figures of the
After marathon match, Lisicki advances to Wimbledon final
She will meet 15th-seeded Marion Bartoli in Saturday’s championship.
‘Edible forest garden’ crops up along Cincinnati’s Mill Creek
Associated Press CINCINNATI Berry bushes and squash vines, apple and pear saplings, and inches-
Two killed in crash on state Route 7
Two killed in crash on state Route 7 MARIETTA The State Highway Patrol says a driver hauling
Giffords promotes gun background checks in Ohio
Associated Press CINCINNATI A former congresswoman injured in a mass shooting has stopped in
Tours offer history, haunts
Staff report SALEM The Salem Historical Society will offer tours on the Quakertown Trolley on
Two projects near Eastwood Mall highlight construction season
Projects are popping up throughout the county, including two in Howland near the Eastwood Mall.
Heavily armed man arrested in Seattle
Associated Press SEATTLE Police in Seattle are investigating a Nevada man arrested near the
Convicted NE Ohio rapist escapes prison
Associated Press COLUMBUS Authorities searching for an escaped inmate Thursday declined to
Statue of Liberty reopens on holiday
Statue of Liberty reopens on holiday NEW YORK The Statue of Liberty reopened on the Fourth of
Air-show crash report issued
Associated Press DAYTON A wing walker and aerobatic pilot killed in a fiery crash at an Ohio air
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
oddly enough
oddly enough Beaver blamed for Internet outage TAOS, N.M. Officials have finally identified
Ohio congresswoman envisions expansion at World War II memorial
By Sabrina Eaton Plain Dealer Bureau Washington Almost 10 years after the World War II
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch boys golf sign up Any Fitch boy that wishes to try out for the varsity golf team, and is
Community supports Relay for Life
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com People clapped and cheered as cancer survivors
Students compete in national tournament
Four students from Boardman High School attended the National Forensic League’s National Speech and
Girl Scouts earn prestigious award
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Three Girl Scouts in troop 80977 received the Gold
Father’s day fun at the library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children filled the meeting room of the Boardman
TTTS walk raises funds and awareness
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com A Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome walk was
BGMS honors students
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Middle School honored the achievements
Boardman sports briefs
Boardman defeats Liberty Boardman - GF Insulations defeated Liberty 17-0 on June 24. Michael
Children listen to turtle tales
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Toddlers had a chance to get close and personal
Community supports Relay
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com People clapped and cheered as cancer survivors
The Zou plays season starter
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Gray skies and rain sprinkles didn’t stop music
Austintown briefs
Poland Relay for Life calls emergency crews The Poland Relay for Life is asking all police, fire
Local child care center has much to offer
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Boardman United Methodist Preschool(B.U.M.P.) hosted an
Boardman briefs
Poland Relay for Life calls emergency crews The Poland Relay for Life is asking all police, fire
Canfield briefs
Poland Relay for Life calls emergency crews The Poland Relay for Life is asking all police, fire
Touch A Truck raises funds for Autism
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The Rich Center for Autism hosted Touch A Truck, in
Poland sports briefs
Benefit golf outing set The Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing will be July 21 at Lakeside Golf
Aim NationaLease expands oil, gas industry
Aim NationaLease, a national provider of commercial truck leasing and contract maintenance services,
Father’s day fun at the library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children filled the meeting room of the Boardman
Holy Family stands strong at VBS
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com More than 55 campers attended Vacation Bible School at
Canfield sports briefs
Benefit golf outing set The Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing will be July 21 at Lakeside Golf
Canfield Soccer Club recreational season begins
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Soccer Club kicked off and celebrated the start
Poland briefs
Poland Relay for Life calls emergency crews The Poland Relay for Life is asking all police, fire
Dobbins gets its game on
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School relaxed and played games
Library kicks off summer reading program
The Poland library kicked off its summer reading program June 19 with a party that included a performance of Nick Bruel's "Bad Kitty for President" by the Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theatre.
SJIHM student wins essay contest
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School students participated in an essay contest offered yearly
SJIHM student wins essay contest
St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary School students participated in an essay contest offered yearly
Penn National Gaming breaks ground
Public officials and community leaders pushed shovels into dirt, formally breaking ground for the $125 million race course to be built on State Route 46.
Children listen to turtle tales
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Toddlers had a chance to get close and personal
Hilltoppers’ achievements recognized
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School third- and fourth-grade students
Syrianoudis named Hilltop Math Bee champ
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students put their
C.H. Campbell third-graders walk through history
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors @vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School third-grade students
Nye awarded art scholarship
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior art student Adam Nye was
Shepherd of the Valley hosted card party
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley hosted a community card party
Robinwood students go back in time
Fourth-grade students at Robinwood Lane Elementary School took a trip back in time with a visit from a group of Civil War re-enactors June 5.
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