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Mandela's condition sparking end-of-life conversations in S.A.
Sean Davison's mother, a doctor, knew she faced an impending, painful death from cancer. Not willing to endure it, she chose to end her life by not eating. That attempt, Davison said, went terribly wrong.
80 artists, vendors at this year's Summer Festival of the Arts
If you have a date at 8 and don’t want to be late, you could buy a clock made from slate.
Texas abortion law passes; protesters disrupt proceedings, vow legal challenge
Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would give Texas some of the nation's most restrictive abortion laws and force most of its clinics to close, leading Democrats to promise a fight over the contentious measure in the courts at the ballot box.
"Boom Boom" Mancini documentary available Tuesday
Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini documentary available Tuesday.
Youngstown-Warren Regional passenger numbers on rise
The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport had 12,456 airline passengers in June, the largest number since June 1992, airport officials report.
Woman killed in I-680 crash this morning
Woman killed in I-680 crash this morning youngstown Police say a woman was killed after her SUV
Coca-Cola collectors to sponsor swap meet
Coca-Cola collectors to sponsor swap meet CORTLAND The Western Reserve Chapter of the Coca-Cola
Garage, rummage sale today to help Alex Sudol
“It Takes a Village — Team Alex” has organized a community garage and rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m today at Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 601 Ohio Ave.
Meet new Warren chief Monday
The public can meet Eric Merkel, Warren’s new police chief, at 5:30 p.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church on 309 North Park Ave.
Lane restrictions on Ohio Ave through September
Work on a $350,000 road resurfacing project on Ohio Avenue is causing various daily lane restrictions.
Register for Salvation Army help Wednesdays, Fridays this month
The Salvation Army of Mahoning County invites county residents to apply for four services at its “Christmas in July” registration at 1501 Glenwood Ave. on Wednesdays and Fridays in July.
Sunday balloon launch for Rescue Mission fundraiser
Eight-year-old Olivia Helmick and her team of volunteers will launch 500 balloons at 4 p.m. Sunday at Welker Park, 10711 Main St., to celebrate Olivia’s BackYard Carnival from noon to 8 p.m. Aug. 4 at the park.
Boardman clerk receives counterfeit bill
Police were called to the BP gas station on U.S. Route 224 Thursday night after an attendant received a $50 counterfeit bill a customer tried to use.
Mahoning River flood waters fall quickly in Leavittsburg
Between 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday, the Mahoning River water level dropped from over 16 feet to 12 feet. By 5 p.m. Friday, it had dropped to 9 feet, which is below the 10-foot flood stage.
Tour of the Valley opens with Time Trial
The Road Race begins at 9 a.m. today at Columbiana High School and the Criterium will be run Sunday beginning at 8 a.m. in downtown Youngstown.
WWII veteran Matwich to attend All-Star Game
Ray Matwich still wears a Cleveland Indians baseball cap and remembers his first Indians game.
Austintown trustees announce new racino proposal
On Friday morning, trustee Jim Davis said he received a proposal from the Niles Service Director Neil Buccino for the city to make Penn National its water customer with “no strings attached.”
Canfield 9-10 team edges Boardman for district title
The victory sends Canfield to the state tournament.
Austintown man gets max 80 years on 8 rape counts
Eighty year sentence handed down on eight rape counts
Dolci misses cut in U.S. Senior Open
Denny Dolci made two birdies on his second nine in the U.S. Senior Open on Friday, but couldn’t survive three straight bogeys to start the day.
New Middletown officer injured in crash in serious condition
The New Middletown officer injured in a crash Thursday is in serious condition.
Point Park adds Trumbull transfers Brown, Lanier
Former Trumbull County basketball standouts Nick Brown and T.J. Lanier will continue their college basketball careers next season at Point Park University.
A Youngstown councilman wants to create at-large seats
Only 1 of the other 6 members support the idea
Lowellville's Mount Carmel Society Festival to mark 118th year
Festival to run Wednesday through Saturday
Woman with four kids in back seat charged with driving drunk
Woman with four kids in vehicle charged with driving drunk
Niles police believe Mineral Ridge man died during burglary
Police say they believe the man living at 1539 Niles-Cortland Road was reacting to a burglary in progress when he fired one shot through his front door early Friday, killing Terry D. Allen, 36, of Morris Street in Mineral Ridge.
Something for everyone at annual Fest of the Arts
Diane Gambassi of Pittsburgh sets up a tent at Youngstown State University Friday in preparation for the 15th annual YSU Summer Festival of the Arts, which opens today and runs through Sunday on and around campus. Gambassi will be selling glass items.
Snowden wants asylum in Russia
Associated Press MOSCOW Edward Snowden emerged from weeks of hiding in a Moscow airport Friday,
Ohio election rules Federal judge hears ID case
Associated Press COLUMBUS Voter advocates asked a federal judge Friday to extend a court order
Beware of scum of scammers who prey on our patriotism
Editorial: Scam artists of ANY ILK AREN’T destined to win any citizen of the year awards. Bilking unwitting
2013 Scholarships | Mahoning County
This list of high school graduates who have received college or university scholarships is based on
Twinkies return early to Walmarts
Twinkies return early to Walmarts Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart and other retailers are
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 32.71 .16 Avalon
Deliberations begin; cops plead for peace
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. With police and civic leaders urging calm, a jury began
STEM workshop targets 4th- to 6th-grade girls
Staff report youngstown Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math will be the focus
Malala marks birthday with address at UN
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS Malala Yousafzai celebrated her 16th birthday on the world stage
Man beaten by ‘bored’ teens dies
Associated Press COLUMBUS Authorities say the Ohio man who was badly beat by six teens almost a
Homeland secretary steps down
Associated Press WASHINGTON Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced her
newsmakers
newsmakers Post-rehab interview with Lohan on OWN LOS ANGELES Oprah Winfrey has scored another
3rd girl aboard Asiana jet dies
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A girl who was aboard the Asiana Airlines flight that crash-
WWII airman takes trip on bomber
Plain Dealer WILLOUGHBY Joseph Dreher soared on the wings of World War II memories Thursday,
Hot Chelle Rae’s Ian Keaggy learned from his father Born to the big time
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Moving from one diva to another, Hot Chelle Rae opened up
Chamber award
Chamber award youngstown The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber received an economic-development
Construction on VA center halted
Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. The Department of Veterans Affairs has halted construction on a $75
Curbing cheapskate charities
Opinion: Los Angeles Times: A Michigan-based charity organization known as the Law Enforcement Education
FDA sets new limits on arsenic in apple juice
Associated Press WASHINGTON Parents who have been fretting over the low levels of arsenic found
Perry needs schooling if he plans a 2016 run
Opinion: Texas Gov. Rick Perry left open the prospect of a 2016 presidential bid in announcing plans to
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sens. Amy Klobuchar,
Black Keys’ baseball shirts are a hit
By Malcolm X Abram Akron Beacon Journal AKRON It’s the Instagram photo seen around the world,
Documentary on manufacturing to show in Austintown
Trip through the Valley designed to promote documentary on downfall of American manufacturing
Schools get $45M in casino taxes
Associated Press COLUMBUS Schools in Ohio are due to get more than $45 million next month from
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Summer Festival of the Arts, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Creativity is the
Cavs still working on Bynum contract
Andrew Bynum, who has agreed to terms on a two-year contract with the Cavs, was not present at a news conference Friday.
Mustache Institute decides to move east
Associated Press PITTSBURGH They’re trying to keep a stiff upper lip in Missouri, but the
OWN to air soap episodes
McClatchy Newspapers The journey from broadcast TV to online has been a rocky one for “One Life to
Medicaid, tax debates rage on
Opinion: COLUMBUS There’s plenty of stuff packed into the $62 billion biennial state budget that will
Jail to expand crowded inmate holding area
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Starting next month, the first step will be taken to make much-needed
Covelli Enterprises will open first drive-through DQ Monday
The company has built or acquired eight others in its latest franchise venture
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Patrons who donate a nonperishable item for local charities when they visit a local
Open forum
Open forum STRUTHERS Struthers Board of Education will have an open forum to discuss mandatory
Wick service
Wick service youngstown The Wick Avenue organizations will host the annual community service at
6 die in train crash outside Paris
6 die in train crash outside Paris BRETIGNY-SUR-ORGE, France A train carrying hundreds of
New pastor
New pastor austintown Gary Gray is the new lead pastor of Highway Tabernacle Church, 3000 S.
Summer play days built around religious themes
Heritage Presbyterian Church is sponsoring the free activity with Bible stories, games, crarts and music on four Tuesdays in July
Struthers girl to represent Ohio in international pageant
Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to be held Sunday
Rev. Gary Frost faithfully faces new challenge in ministry
He is the new vice president of the Midwest Region and Prayer of the North America Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.
Ray Small, Ohio State ex-player, charged
Ray Small, Ohio State ex-player, charged COLUMBUS The prosecutor’s office in Columbus says a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Shawn D. Bair, 22, of 4583 Deer Creek Court, Unit 9,
Tips for those who have suffered storm damage:
Tips for those who have suffered storm damage: Call your insurance agent or company as soon as
birthdays
birthdays Actor Patrick Stewart is 73. Actor Robert Forster (“Banyon”) is 72. Singer-guitarist
background
background Rev. Gary L. Frost Personal: The Rev. Gary Frost was born and raised in Youngstown,
Miller firing upheld
Miller firing upheld WARREN An arbitrator has upheld the firing of former Warren Patrolman
On the Links | Friday’s other golf results
U.S. SENIOR OPEN OMAHA, NEB. Michael Allen shot a 7-under 63 and broke away from the pack for a
Mercer’s hit lifts Pirates over Mets
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Jordy Mercer’s single up the middle off Gonzalez Germen drove home
Kluber, Bourn lead Indians
Associated Press CLEVELAND Corey Kluber pitched into the eighth inning and pinch hitter Michael
Scrappers match franchise mark with 10th straight loss
The Scrappers fell to Tri-City, 2-1, in front of 3,054 fans at Eastwood Field.
‘Trash talk’ has Steelers seeing red
Associated Press pittsburgh The Steelers are engaged in some trash talk with the man who manages
vacation bible school | Sessions in the area
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
LOCAL GOLF
Greatest Golfer of the Valley, presented by Farmers National Bank Junior Girls; Scores from Tamer