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Struthers BOE approves drug testing for athletes
Beginning this fall, Struthers City Schools will implement mandatory drug testing for all student athletes in grades seven through 12.
Dem congressional candidate for 6th District changes views on gay marriage
Dem congressional candidate for 6th District changes views on gay marriage
Senate approves Ohioan Cordray to head consumer bureau
Senate approves Ohioan Cordray to head consumer bureau
Coroner: 'Glee' actor died of overdose of heroin and alcohol
Coroner: 'Glee' actor died of overdose of heroin and alcohol
Weathersfield police seek info on man impersonating a cop
Weathersfield police seek info on man impersonating a cop
Helmet water leak aborts spacewalk; astronaut OK
Helmet water leak aborts spacewalk; astronaut OK CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — In one of the most
Youngstown police investigating boy hit by car on East Side
Youngstown police investigating boy hit by car on East Side
Stocks edge lower on Wall Street; Coke sinks
Stocks edge lower on Wall Street; Coke sinks NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are closing lower on Wall
AG criticizes stand-your-ground laws
AG criticizes stand-your-ground laws ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Attorney General Eric Holder today
Prosecutor: Video shows Wisconsin man killing teen
Prosecutor: Video shows Wisconsin man killing teen MILWAUKEE (AP) — Prosecutors say jurors will
Hagel: Top military brass to be cut 20 percent
Hagel: Top military brass to be cut 20 percent JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Pentagon chief says
Man unfurls Confederate flag at Ohio school board meeting
Man unfurls Confederate flag at Ohio school board meeting
Nearly 100 cats killed in San Jose house fire
Nearly 100 cats killed in San Jose house fire SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nearly 100 cats died in a
Former HealthSouth CEO Scrushy loses appeal
Former HealthSouth CEO Scrushy loses appeal MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A federal appeals court has
Ohio State presidential search panel to begin work
Ohio State presidential search panel to begin work
Coalition sues to halt electronic surveillance
Coalition sues to halt electronic surveillance Rights activists, church leaders and drug rights
Trayvon Martin’s mother says God healing her heart
Trayvon Martin’s mother says God healing her heart ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Trayvon Martin’s mother
Today's Trumbull Co. Mental Health Recovery Board meeting moved
Today's Trumbull Co. Mental Health Recovery Board meeting moved
Weathersfield school board changes time of Wednesday meeting
Weathersfield school board changes time of Wednesday meeting
On Martin case, Obama shifts from passion to calm
On Martin case, Obama shifts from passion to calm WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama
Struthers BOE to host drug-testing forum
STRUTHERS The Struthers Board of Education will have an open forum to discuss mandatory drug
1 of 3 escaped Pa. inmates recaptured; 2 sought
1 of 3 escaped Pa. inmates recaptured; 2 sought WERNERSVILLE, Pa. (AP) — State police say one of
W. Pa. woman to trial for falsifying marriage docs
W. Pa. woman to trial for falsifying marriage docs BEAVER, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania woman
Snowden submits request for asylum in Russia
Snowden submits request for asylum in Russia MOSCOW (AP)— National Security Agency leaker Edward
Filibuster talks flag, Senate braces for showdown
Filibuster talks flag, Senate braces for showdown WASHINGTON (AP)— Senators prepared for a
Pa. wannabe terrorist faces FBI attack sentence
Pa. wannabe terrorist faces FBI attack sentence PITTSBURGH (AP) — Prosecutors in western
Police: Boy, 6, went for officer’s gun
Police: Boy, 6, went for officer’s gun PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh police say a 6-year-old boy
Graffiti at arson scene referenced Zimmerman
Graffiti at arson scene referenced Zimmerman DOWNINGTOWN, Pa. (AP) — Investigators in suburban
Froomkin-Burak wedding plans are announced
Michael and Gail Froomkin of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Carly Froomkin, and Steve Burak, both of Champaign, Ill.
Kelly Stickel engaged to wed Mr. Heginbotham
YOUNGSTOWN Lori and Richard Stickel of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
St. Nick church will serve dinner
St. Nick church will serve dinner STRUTHERS There will be a spaghetti dinner from 5 to 9 p.m.
Women artists receive honors
Women Artists: A Celebration! resulted in honors recently.
Dunn’s first day at YSU
Increasing the number of international students is one way to address falling enrollment
Filmmakers honor Starr Manufacturing
The producers of “American Made Movie” want the public to understand their relationship with the manufacturing industry.
All city-owned vehicles, except a handful of undercover police cars, will have GPS systems installed by this month
There are about 330 city vehicles
Two Youngstown hospitals among best in state
U.S. News and World Report has released its annual "Best Hospitals" rankings
All-Star game features ‘boys’ of summer
This year’s game boasts 12 All-Stars 24 or younger, including seven in the National League.
Boardman’s Yazvac, Joni Blase to compete in Senior Games
The event will be held Friday through July 29 in Cleveland.
Poland little league softball rallies past Boardman
The Bulldogs will play in the Ohio state tournament beginning July 27 in Bucyrus.
Loew-ball? Lyell says $10K not enough
The Niles boxer is unlikely to meet Willie Nelson in September.
Same Pig. Different Motel.
Wildlife rescuer and Animal Welfare League capture pig with a bag of Twizzlers, "just like Hansel and Gretel."
A’s Cespedes wins Home Run Derby
He became the first player left out of the All-Star game to take home the crown.
Commander went to traffic stop to get auditor out of a DUI
Sgt. Thomas Assion, a former sheriff’s office commander, said he got involved in a May 26 traffic stop to get his friend, Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino, out of a drunken driving charge.
YPD adds seven new officers
Youngstown Police Chief Rod Foley, left, and Mayor Charles Sammarone, right, flank seven new police officers who were sworn in Monday, who are, in no particular order, Brian Ferreri, Thomas Wisener, Timothy Edwards, Stephen Gaetano, Hannah Banks, Daniel Zakrajsek and Kenneth Garling.
Zimmerman trial revealing
Opinion: There are no winners in the trial of George Zimmerman. The only question is whether the damage that
Threats won’t work
Opinion: By Miguel Tinker Salas McClatchy-Tribune News Service Washington has blundered in Latin America
HALO Æ program
HALO Æ program BOARDMAN Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley is one of the first hospitals
Q. I had not had a chigger bite for more than 50 years, so I wasn’t sure what the bites were
Q. I had not had a chigger bite for more than 50 years, so I wasn’t sure what the bites were when I
New York Mets pitching sensation Matt Harvey is sure to be showcased at this year’s MLB All-
New York Mets pitching sensation Matt Harvey is sure to be showcased at this year’s MLB All-Star
Pakistan should be grateful to US for death of bin Laden
Editorial: An official report on the killing of the world’s leading terrorist, Osama bin Laden, in Pakistan by
Vaccine seminar
Vaccine seminar NILES Shepherd of the Valley in Niles, 1500 McKinley Ave., is offering an “Adult
Returning reality show is low on intellect but big on heart Another Boo Boo
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK The message of “Here Comes Honey Boo Boo” seems
Wind power won’t live up to advocates’ hype
Opinion: By David A. RIDENOUR McClatchy-Tribune News Service WASHINGTON “The thing about money is that
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, July 16, the 197th day of 2013. There are 168 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Small investment will enrich future generations
Opinion: By Wayne Madsen McClatchy-Tribune News Service WASHINGTON As more and more Americans become
Historical Trumbull County records damaged in two flooded county buildings
About 130 boxes worth of records stored in the Trumbull County Archives office were damaged as a result of a sewer backup
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jaron M. Haynam, 35, of 120 Brainard Drive, Boardman,
Police department New officers
The seven new officers hired by the Youngstown Police Department: Brian Ferreri, 39, formerly of
Filibuster fight: Senators end private meeting
Associated Press WASHINGTON A showdown looming, Republicans and Democrats struggled without
Former champ Faldo answers Muirfield’s call
He hasn’t played a truly competitive round since his last British Open in 2010.
Justice in US is not perfect
Opinion: WASHINGTON Did the system work? Was justice served? We like to think of those questions as
Turnpike tolls to rise annually over 10 years
Associated Press BEREA Ohio Turnpike commissioners voted Monday to raise tolls 2.7 percent
Long court battle looms
Opinion: Times Herald, Port Huron, Mich.: Despite Rick Snyder’s plea that the Michigan Supreme Court settle
birthdays
birthdays Singer William Bell is 74. Actor-singer Ruben Blades is 65. Drummer Stewart Copeland of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 33.62 .91 Avalon
Beardstock Weekend rock fest will have 60 bandsSFlb
Staff report NEWTON FALLS The second annual BeardStock music festival, Aug. 2-4 at the Newton
Youngstown: a good place to live (where council members work 24/7)
Opinion: Youngstown: a good place to live (where council members work 24/7) Don’t believe that there
Comic-Con becomes a TV proving ground
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Nine years ago, the inaugural episode of “Lost” captured Comic-Con
Twinkies may be smaller than some remember
Associated Press NEW YORK Twinkies are back, but they may be a bit smaller than you remember.
oddly enough
oddly enough Lawn-chair balloonist says flying days are done GRANTS PASS, Ore. An Oregon man
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Civil Service commission, 4 p.m., seventh floor, city hall, 26 S.
Official appointed
Official appointed COLUMBUS Gov. John R. Kasich has appointed Christopher J. O’Brien of Masury
Liberty man sentenced to nine years in prison
Tadarrell D. Mason sentenced to nine years in prison for felonious assault on a peace officer and the attempted murder of his girlfriend.
Va. moves to restore civil rights to felons
Va. moves to restore civil rights to felons RICHMOND, Va. The door opened Monday for tens of
Campbell police confiscate drugs after driver flees officers
Staff report CAMPBELL The driver of a blue Pontiac attempted to elude police about 9 p.m.
Beeghly College of Education makes top 40 list
OnlineCollegesDatabase.org released the rankings for teacher education
Leader of Zetas cartel captured
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Miguel Angel Trevino Morales, the notoriously brutal leader of the
Mine subsidence cited in shifting foundations
Associated Press PITTSBURGH State environmental officials say subsidence of an abandoned coal
Woman killed in crash identified
Woman killed in crash identified youngstown Police identified the woman killed Saturday in a
Ex-West Branch coach Laut in Hall of Fame
Ex-West Branch coach Laut in Hall of Fame Former West Branch head coach Jim Laut has been named to
Trumbull fair success this year was a matter of degrees
Paid attendance at this year’s Trumbull County Fair was up 6 percent this year over 2012 — 45,547 people this year compared to 42,918 in 2012.
George H.W. Bush brings rare bipartisan niceness to Washington
Associated Press WASHINGTON Something unusual happened on former President George H.W. Bush’s
MetroParks board discusses drilling rig next to park
A drilling rig in Boardman near Mill Creek Park has sparked conversation.
Lawsuit over meetings revived
Associated Press LEBANON, Ohio A lawsuit challenging a township’s longstanding practice of
Session topic will be revenue streams
Session topic will be revenue streams CHAMPION A session at Kent State University at Trumbull
Fla. town somberly absorbs Zimmerman trial verdict
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. Nearly 70 years after Jackie Robinson was run out of town,
Official: US not backing a side in Egypt crisis
Associated Press CAIRO The most senior U.S. official to visit Egypt since its elected president
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