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SR 11 down to one lane in Austintown till Sat. afternoon
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Firing of Warren patrolman upheld
An arbitrator has upheld the firing of former Warren patrolman Jeff Miller.
Sharon's Denny Dolci misses cut in U.S. Senior Open
Denny Dolci missed the cut, but said he enjoyed his week in Omaha, Neb.
Mahoning vets service commission closed Friday
The Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission, located in the Renaissance Center, 345 Oak Hill Ave., Suite 100, will be closed Friday for training purposes.
Third girl aboard Asiana jet dies from injuries
Third girl aboard Asiana jet dies from injuries SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A girl who was aboard the
At least 6 dead in France train crash near Paris
At least 6 dead in France train crash near Paris BRETIGNY-SUR-ORGE, France (AP) — A train carrying
Habitat rehab begins in Vegas-area wildfire area
Habitat rehab begins in Vegas-area wildfire area LAS VEGAS (AP) — Firefighters working in
Final four Greatest Golfer junior qualifiers determined
Kaylee Neumeister and Nadya Stratton are the final qualifiers in the 15-17 division, while Sydney Heinbaugh and Emily Coller qualified in the 12-14 division.
Zimmerman jury adjourns for today
Zimmerman jury adjourns for today SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Jury in George Zimmerman murder trial
Police believe diabetic shock to blame for 3-car West Side accident
Police believe diabetic shock to blame for 3-car West Side accident YOUNGSTOWN A three-car crash
US says most Guantanamo hunger strikers now eating
US says most Guantanamo hunger strikers now eating MIAMI (AP) — A spokesman for the U.S. military
New Middletown officer injured in crash is in serious condition
New Middletown officer injured in crash is in serious condition YOUNGSTOWN The New Middletown
Zimmerman case now in hands of jury
Zimmerman case now in hands of jury The trial of George Zimmerman for the shooting death of
Final arguments wrap up in Zimmerman trial
Final arguments wrap up in Zimmerman trial SANFORD, Fla. (AP) - George Zimmerman’s lawyers put a
Police respond to burglary, discover one dead
Niles police responded to a burglary Friday and discovered one person dead. NILES Niles
Jail to expand its crowded inmate holding area
Jail to expand its crowded inmate holding area Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Starting next month,
Traffic backups are possible along Raccoon Road
Traffic backups are possible along Raccoon Road AUSTINTOWN Traffic backups are possible along
Man gets 80 years for rape of young girl
Man gets 80 years for rape of young girl youngstown A jury found an Austintown man guilty of
Snowden wants Russia asylum, lawmaker says
Snowden wants Russia asylum, lawmaker says MOSCOW (AP) — National Security Agency leaker Edward
Woman says her dog was attacked by another dog
Woman says her dog was attacked by another dog BOARDMAN A Youngstown woman claims her dog was
Prescription meds, $1,500 stolen from Boardman man's apartment
Prescription meds, $1,500 stolen from Boardman man's apartment BOARDMAN A Boardman man
Fake money turns up at Boardman BP
Fake money turns up at Boardman BP BOARDMAN Police were called to the BP gas station on U.S.
Youngstown man victim of identity fraud
A Youngstown man claims his personal information was obtained for unemployment benefits.
Woman with four kids in car charged with DUI
Woman with four kids in car charged with DUI youngstown Police arrested a woman early Thursday
Gang member is suspected in two homicides
Gang member is suspected in two homicides youngstown Prosecutors today tried to have a guilty
Mount Carmel Fest runs tonight through Tuesday
Mount Carmel Fest runs tonight through Tuesday GIRARD The Annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Pizza Hut helps raise funds to fight pediatric cancer
Pizza Hut helps raise funds to fight pediatric cancer youngstown Pizza Hut locations throughout
Water recedes in Leavittsburg, people start to return
From left Carrie Hopkins, Kyle LeMasters and Carole Lemasters of Meadowbrook Drive in Leavittsburg stand outside of their home Friday morning after being evacuated Thursday. The water level had come down about three feet since they left.
Chamber receives economic development award
Chamber receives economic development award youngstown The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
Grant will provide water service help
Protestant Family Service, 496 Glenwood Ave., received a $4,000 grant distributed by Youngstown Area Jewish Federation from its Thomases Family Endowment.
Man, dog living in New MIddletown storage unit after home burns
Police Chief Vince D’Egidio said a man was found living in a state Route 170 New Middletown Road storage unit by an officer overnight Wednesday.
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Midget Football Association will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in the community
VFW will sponsor spaghetti dinner
VFW will sponsor spaghetti dinner YOUNGSTOWN VFW 3307, 1351 Albert St., will serve a spaghetti
Caller to Home Depot threatens to kill employee
A Youngstown woman was nearly run over by a 1998 Oldsmobile Bravada in the Home Depot parking lot on her way into work Wednesday afternoon.
Mahoning deputy pleads innocent to DUI
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Deputy Amos B. Case pleaded innocent to driving under the influence of alcohol and failure to maintain assured clear distance at his Thursday arraignment in municipal court.
$1 cones Saturday for Handel's customer appreciation
As a thank you to their customers, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt will offer a $1 cone day on Saturday at participating locations.
Boardman, Canfield win district titles
Although they won in very different fashion, the Boardman 11-12-year-old team and the Canfield 10-11 squad earned Little League district titles.
Mahoning River flooding forces boat evacuations in Leavittsburg
The rain-swollen Mahoning River forced boat evacuations in Leavittsburg and put the river over flood stage at Warren and Youngstown.
Over the hills: Dolci shoots 74
Denny Dolci admittedly had never set foot on the golf course at Omaha Country Club, but one thing — the terrain — really surprised him when he arrived there this week to prepare for the U.S. Senior Open.
Victim's mom: Justice would be same for heroin dealer's kids
Was being sentenced on five separate criminal cases
Tri-City takes two from Scrappers
The ValleyCats recorded a sweep, winning the first game 4-1 in eight innings, then logging a 1-0 victory in the nightcap.
Dad charged with assaulting infant son in Struthers
An Indianola Avenue man was charged with felonious assault on his 8-week-old son in Struthers.
Harris among area’s top soccer players
Myles Harris has become Cardinal Mooney’s go-to player.
Furlough days start Monday at Youngstown air base; will curtail services
Civilian employees are affected
Former Idora carousel needs your vote
Vote for the carousel at http://janescarousel.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dff73c83dfae970912e90c4f2&id=95f78bd72f&e=f10e035a5d
Pirates’ Locke an unassuming All-Star
With one start remaining before jetting off to New York, Jeff Locke is 8-2 with a 2.15 ERA
Trumbull judge rejects changed status for Hubbard, Taco Bell killer
Despite a recommendation from staff at a state mental hospital in Massillon that James Hubbard be advanced to a less restrictive status, Judge W. Wyatt McKay has rejected the change.
Band looks in all directions for inspiration
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Sharing art is how The Directionals’ Mark Poe describes
Bus trip planned to Washington, DC for 50th anniversary
Staff report youngstown The Martin Luther King Planning Committee is sponsoring a bus trip Aug.
Program focuses on Dakota Presbytery
Program focuses on Dakota Presbytery Staff report austintown “A Faith Journey of a People,
Construction to continue, begin on Market Street
Dominion Gas will continue a pipeline replacement project, and ODOT is scheduled to begin drain work on Market Street.
Paws Town to open in August
Hershey, a 4-year-old Black Lab mix, and his owner Bella Kennedy, 8, of Canfield play in a fenced-in area which will soon become Marge Hartman’s Paws Town at Boardman Park.
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Men’ sitcom to add lesbian character LOS ANGELES “Two and a Half Men” is about to
zimmerman trial Jury may mull lesser charge
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. In an unmistakable setback for George Zimmerman, the jury in
F.N.B. plans regional HQ in Cleveland
F.N.B. plans regional HQ in Cleveland cleveland The First National Bank of Pennsylvania
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jacob L. Gordon, 27, 1625 Chelmsford Road, Mayfield
Some summer safety tips
Opinion: Some summer safety tips School is out, and summer is officially in high gear. It is time to
Bodies found in Quebec town now total 24
The first victim of a runaway oil train’s explosive derailment in a Quebec town was identified Thursday, more than five days since the disaster, which left behind a scorched scene so dangerous that it slowed the search for 50 people presumed dead.
DNA ties suspect to ’64 strangler case
Associated Press BOSTON The man who once claimed to be the Boston Strangler has been linked to
Lehman, Perry among U.S. Senior Open leaders
When Tom Lehman chipped in from 45 feet on the 18th hole Thursday, he joined six others at 3-under 67 for the first round at the Omaha Country Club.
Union leader decries leaks about MLB players
The head of the players’ union said Thursday baseball’s drug agreement could be undermined by leaks to the media about whether players are cooperating with an investigation by the commissioner.
Deal on student loans hits snag
Associated Press WASHINGTON An emerging deal to lower interest rates on student loans hit a
Fitch grant contingent on local share; Bristol, Mathews also funded
The districts must raise the local share before the state money is released
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Planning and Zoning Commission, 9 a.m., municipal justice building,
Saudi princess posts $5M bail in human-trafficking case
Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. Last year, a Kenyan mother left her country to take a job as
Irish lawmakers back nation’s 1st abortion bill
Associated Press DUBLIN Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted today to back Ireland’s first bill on
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful criticizes abortion language in budget
Pushes for citizens initiative to overturn anti-abortion provisions
Egypt to investigate Morsi for jailbreak
Associated Press CAIRO Prosecutors will investigate allegations that Egypt’s ousted president
Sandler and his gang crank out a crude sequel ‘Grown Ups’ aims low
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers The gang’s all here for “Grown Ups 2,” Adam Sandler’s
Quit blocking the nominees
Opinion: Quit blocking the nominees Philadelphia Inquirer: The Senate can show a modicum of civility this
Is Obamacare destined to follow UK’s rotten model?
Opinion: FORT WILLIAM, Scotland The power of television to shrink the world has always amazed me. Eating
METRO DIGEST || New Middletown officer crashes cruiser
New Middletown officer crashes car Youngstown A New Middletown police officer crashed his
Columbiana board to seek levy
By THOMAS M. LYDEN news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA The village school board has voted unanimously to
A former state House member will run in the Democratic primary for Congress
A Mahoning County commissioner, who considered running for the seat, is supporting the candidate
US reports $116.5B surplus for June
Associated Press WASHINGTON The federal government on Thursday reported a rare surplus of $116.5
Stocks surge after Bernanke allays fears
Associated Press NEW YORK Call it the Bernanke Boost. The stock market, which has been
Name game proving to be royal challenge for British souvenir makers
Associated Press LONDON It’s a royal bonanza — but for Britain’s souvenir makers, also a royal
Legislators set IRS hearing
Associated Press CINCINNATI A state House committee wants to hear from Ohioans who believe they
METRO DIGEST || Man, dog living in storage unit after home burns
Man, dog in storage unit after home burns NEW MIDDLETOWN Police Chief Vince D’Egidio said a man
oddly enough
oddly enough Unusual Minnesota rabbit video attracts attention MANKATO, Minn. A southern
Jepsen coming to Covelli
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Carly Rae Jepsen, the Canadian pop singer who had a huge hit last year
Infocision plans to add 125 workers in Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Additional call center workers at three Valley locations are necessary to meet demand
Tribe rookie Salazar wins MLB debut
Danny Salazar pitched six superb innings and won his major league debut for the Indians.
Practice range at Mill Creek Park Golf Course to open next week
Mill Creek Park officials plan to announce the grand opening of the golf practice range
SPORTS DIGEST || MVFC well represented on Buchanan watch list
MVFC well represented on Buchanan watch list The Missouri Valley Football Conference is well
One Hot Cookie thrives in Erie Terminal Square
One Hot Cookie thrives in Erie Terminal Square
NTSB: No sign of mechanical trouble
NTSB: No sign of mechanical trouble SAN FRANCISCO Investigators have found no evidence of
OSU president was slow to apologize
Associated Press COLUMBUS Former Ohio State University President Gordon Gee took his time
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 32.55 .00 Avalon
birthdays
birthdays Actor-comedian Bill Cosby is 76. Singer Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac is 70. Actress
Federal regulators aim to hold biggest banks to account
Editorial: While action last week by three federal agencies requiring “too big to fail” banks to bulk up their
Program helps companies define marketing plan
Youngstown firm tries to help customers understand how they are perceived
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 12, the 193nd day of 2013. There are 172 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Trumbull County Fair, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.: There will be live music
Who doesn’t love a July 4th parade?
Opinion: As is my family’s tradition since we moved here in 1995, we attended this year’s annual Austintown
Ginny & the Jettz kicks off summer concert series
Ginny & the Jettz kicked off the Austintown Township Park's summer concert series with classic rock and blues music June 4.
Children learn at Boardman Park adventure camp
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Boardman Park is an adventure waiting to happen
Children get growing at Boardman library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Through stories, finger play and songs, children
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch golfers qualify for Greatest Golfer Four Fitch golfers have qualified for the finals of the
Lumen Christi Catholic Schools begins
This year, July 1 marked the official start of Lumen Christi Catholic Schools, a newly formed system
Volpini Realty announces new office
Richard Volpini, president of Real Living Volpini Realty Group, recently announced a new office in
Local animal rescue organizations host Christmas in July
Four local animal charities will be having a “Christmas in July” themed pet food drive to benefit
County teens discuss library programs, give advice
BY ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com A group of teens from all over the county shares
Hilltoppers recognized at awards assembly
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School first- and second-grade students
Boardman briefs
Oh Wow! hosts Make It Oh Wow! will host Make It - Underwater Viewers - Aug. 3 from noon until 2
Canfield briefs
Have fun with bubbles Have some good, clean fun with bubbles Aug. 20 and 22 from 2-4 p.m. at Oh
Wiggle worms recycle at library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children learned that worms are nature’s recyclers
St. Christine hosts field day
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com St. Christine School had its annual field day May 31.
Red Hats lunch at Paisley House
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Presbyterian Church Red Hats ladies went on a
Canfield sports briefs
Beck earns softball honors Laura Beck, a 2012 graduate of Canfield High School, has continued
Poland Presbyterian Church hosts strawberry festival
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Poland Presbyterian Church hosted its annual strawberry
Poland honors former resident, president
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The Poland Historical Society dedicated a marker to
Austintown briefs
Have fun with bubbles Have some good, clean fun with bubbles Aug. 20 and 22 from 2-4 p.m. at Oh
Youngstown Playhouse presents ‘Bad Kitty for President’
Actors from the Youngstown Playhouse brought "Bad Kitty for President" to life June 18 and taught children a little about the election process at the same time.
Gina Cimmento dancers bring the house down
The Gina Cimmento Dancers performed its 26th annual recital June 15 at Canfield High School to an auditorium filled with family and friends.
CHS Soccer Boosters has annual kid’s camp
BY ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School soccer boosters had its annual
Celebrate Poland chalks it up
Streetscapes hosted Chalk-It-Up June 29 on the sidewalks surrounding Village Hall during Celebrate Poland.
“Ultimate Blood” authors host book signing
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Dawn and Kaleigh Maxwell signed copies of their book,
Send Neighbors your summer sports results
Send Neighbors your summer sports results Summer is finally here and your young athletes are ready
Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown receive grant
The James and Coralie Centofanti Charitable Foundation has awarded the Ursuline Sisters of
Lumen Christi Catholic Schools begins
This year, July 1 marked the official start of Lumen Christi Catholic Schools, a newly formed system
Poland briefs
Wonderful Water set Wonderful Water will be Aug. 6 and 8 at Oh Wow! from 2:30-3:30 p.m. The
Children enjoy diverse activities at day camp
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Boardman Park is an adventure waiting to happen
Yellow Creek Theatre opens 2013 season
Yellow Creek Theatre, the outdoor movie venue in Poland Village, opened July 12, for its ninth
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