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Expect delays on 224 at I-680 until Oct. 2014
Continuing work on road widening and modifications on U.S. Route 224 at Interstate 680 is requiring daily lane restrictions until further notice.
4 men rescued from captivity in Texas home
Four men found living in "deplorable conditions" in a Houston garage on Friday told police that they were being held captive after being lured by promises of food and cigarettes so that their captor could cash their public-assistance checks, authorities said.
Boston cop suspended after releasing photos of bombing suspect
A state police sergeant who released striking photos of the capture of the surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings faces a hearing to determine if he will be suspended until an internal investigation is complete.
UPDATE | Campbell school board to meet with teachers next week, strike notice remains
UPDATE | Campbell school board to meet with teachers next week, strike notice remains
House votes to dismantle 'no child left behind' law
House Republicans voted Friday to dismantle the troubled No Child Left Behind law for evaluating America's students and schools, saying states and local school districts rather than Washington should be setting rules for ensuring that kids are getting good educations.
Ohio BCI raids Niles home to investigate crimes against children
Ohio BCI raids Niles home to investigate crimes against children
Teen killed by fire truck after Asiana crash
A teenager survived the Asiana Airlines crash in San Francisco only to be struck and killed by a fire vehicle rushing to fight a blaze that broke out on the plane, authorities said on Friday.
Obama: Let Trayvon verdict prompt soul-searching, wringing out personal bias
President Barack Obama grappled with the Trayvon Martin case in the most personal of terms on Friday, telling Americans that the slain youth "could have been me 35 years ago" and urging them to do some soul searching about their attitudes on race.
Columbiana County sheriff investigating fatal shooting
Columbiana County sheriff investigating fatal shooting salem The Columbiana County Sheriff’s
Pa. awaits guidance on court's health center order
Pa. awaits guidance on court's health center order
Ohio Chrysler plant ramping up production of Jeep Cherokee
Ohio Chrysler plant ramping up production of Jeep Cherokee
DNA links Boston Strangler suspect to last victim
DNA links Boston Strangler suspect to last victim BOSTON (AP) — DNA tests confirm that the man who
First annual Spartan 5K for Hope kicks off Saturday
First annual Spartan 5K for Hope kicks off Saturday
Dog removed from home
Dog removed from home youngstown Housing Code officers and humane agents removed a dog from a
Niles police charge four in fatal burglary
Niles police charge four in fatal burglary Staff report NILES The Niles Police Department has
Man gets six months in jail for leading cops on chase
Man gets six months in jail for leading cops on chase youngstown A Fincastle Lane man was
Man sentenced to seven years for robbery
Man sentenced to seven years for robbery youngstown A 20-year-old North Truesdale man who
Pork attack suspect needs mental clearance
Pork attack suspect needs mental clearance ST. MARYS, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man must
Trumbull parks reopen after flood
Trumbull parks reopen after flood LEAVITTSBURG Canoe City MetroPark on North Leavitt Road and
Man guilty of raping, holding woman hostage
Man guilty of raping, holding woman hostage WORTHINGTON, Pa. (AP) — A western Pennsylvania man has
Kerry flying to West Bank to pursue peace talks
Kerry flying to West Bank to pursue peace talks AMMAN, Jordan (AP)— U.S. Secretary of State John
Arson damages vacant South Side home
Arson damages vacant South Side home youngstown A fire at 757 E. Florida Ave., a vacant home on
Jailed funeral director facing new charges
Jailed funeral director facing new charges LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — A former Lancaster County funeral
Masked cop in trouble for pic with porn star
Masked cop in trouble for pic with porn star PITTSBURGH (AP) — An unidentified police officer is
3 to trial in alleged attack on Steelers’ Adams
3 to trial in alleged attack on Steelers’ Adams PITTSBURGH (AP) — Three men have been ordered to
Community picnic Saturday in Brownlee Woods
The 7th Ward Citizens Coalition invites the families, children, grandchildren and friends of 7th Ward residents to an Old Fashioned Community Picnic at Lynn Park, 1940 Lynn St., from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday .
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Sulmona Valley Auxiliary will have its annual picnic at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the home of
Butterfly Festival planned for Saturday
Butterfly Festival planned for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN South Side Community Garden, 112 Williamson
Boardman cops searching for fraudulent Donnell Ford check-cashers
Police are looking for whoever cashed four fraudulent Donnell Ford checks totaling $7,992 between last Friday and Monday. The checks listed the correct bank and account numbers but were determined to be forgeries and not Donnell Ford checks, according to a police report.
YSU grad opens artisan market in Canfield
Stephanie Miller, a Youngstown State University graduate, is owner of Wonderstruck Artisan Market & Classes which opened recently in Canfield. Handmade jewelry, artwork and decor are just some of the items sold at the shop.
Mooney is safe and ready for school year
Test show air quality in the school exceeds OSHA requirements, the diocese says.
Creekside Fitness falls in Connie Mack final
A quick turnaround and an early deficit were too much to overcome.
Former YSU pitcher Thomas playing in Japan
When Justin Thomas grew up dreaming about playing professional baseball, none of that was part of the plan.
Victim's mom calls Austintown man's probation in OD death 'horrific'
Mom says sentence is 'horrific'
Johnson leads at sunny Muirfield
A blue sky and a gentle breeze usually means ripe scoring conditions at the British Open. Just not on the brown links of Muirfield.
Amendment to legalize medicinal marijuana touted at Lemon Grove rally
Would help sick and chronically ill
OH WOW! expanding at its downtown location
Thanks to a grant award of $25,000 from the Youngstown Foundation, construction began this week.
Penn State settlements total nearly $60 million
Trustee Ted Brown said he was unsure of how many claims have been settled and how many remain in negotiations.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU men’s hoops earn academic honors
YSU men’s hoops earn academic honors Kansas City, Mo. Youngstown State was one of 96 men’s
Trooper Fantone sentenced for OVI
Jason Fantone, the trooper who was charged with operating a vehicle impaired pleaded guilty to his charge on Thursday.
Mahoning board refuses to remove two candidates from ballot
Rules both are eligible to run for Youngstown mayor
Boardman briefs
VBS features wild west Take a ride to the wild west at Boardman United Methodist Church Vacation
By KALEA HALL
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com Lisa Callahan, of Austintown and her sister, Linda Toth of North
New Cruze to be delayed?
Canadian union members have been told about the delay at a plant that makes parts for the Cruze.
Car show set at Greenwood
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning Valley Corvettes and Greenwood Chevrolet will sponsor a
Laughs, mayhem abound in star-studded ‘RED 2’ Upping the ante
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers They bicker, emotionally blackmail each other, kiss and make
Hamilton, O’Meara, Lehman turn back clock at Muirfield
All former Open champions. All with plenty of links knowledge and experience.
Valley Marketplace opens in Boardman with 30 shops
By BURTON SPEAKMAN bspeakman@vindy.com boardman There was a flurry of activity as people
Respect Zimmerman verdict
Opinion: Chicago Tribune: For some Americans anguished by the Saturday night acquittal of George Zimmerman,
Garrison making right moves in 6th
Opinion: If Jennifer Garrison wanted to show state Sen. Lou Gentile that he would be in for a fight for
IRS inspector: Papers withheld
Associated Press WASHINGTON The investigator who wrote a scathing report about the Internal
More from Muirfield
More from Muirfield Pettersson’s putter: Carl Pettersson’s golf bag was a little bit lighter. And
Detroit files for bankruptcy
Associated Press DETROIT Once the very symbol of American industrial might, Detroit became the
Years Ago
Today is Friday, July 19, the 200th day of 2013. There are 165 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ohio’s budget is no ‘miracle’
Opinion: Following the passage of the state biennial budget last month, we heard phrases like “an Ohio
Good ol’ USA has slipped
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords America the Beautiful! America the Greatest! We’re No. 1, right?
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Eastwood Rib Festival, noon: The Georgia Satellites will perform at
‘Conjuring’ haunts in all of the best ways
By Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune “Haunted house” movies only work if the people in the house
Roaring ’20s have returned
Opinion: By William A. COLLINS OtherWords Many of us who have reached Social Security age had a pretty
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 32.86 .12 Avalon
Applications for jobless aid decline
Applications for jobless aid decline WASHINGTON The number of Americans applying for
Air travel safer today than ever before
Opinion: By James L. GATTUSO Heritage Foundation The July 6 crash landing of an Asiana jetliner in San
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Sue Thompson is 87. Country singer George Hamilton IV is 76. Singer Vikki
A temporary respite from the anti-democratic filibuster
Editorial: We’re happy to see an agreement reached in the U.S. Senate that allowed the long-overdue
Walshe leads Marathon Classic
Alison Walshe put herself in prime position at the Marathon Classic for her first LPGA Tour victory.
Woods recovers for opening-round 69
A day that began with a near catastrophe off the first tee ended with a six-footer that found the center of the cup on the 18th green.
newsmakers
newsmakers Liberace’s ex-lover gets probation RENO, Nev. An ex-lover of Liberace’s who was the
Bengals in ‘Hard Knocks’ spotlight again
The Bengals are ready to get the NFL talking about them again.
Ed O’Neill gets Emmy nod Nomination is Youngstown native’s third in three years for ‘Modern Family’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com LOS ANGELES Ed O’Neill of the ABC sitcom “Modern Family”
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Elvie E. Cooke, 42, of 811 Woodford Ave., Youngstown,
Texas governor signs sweeping abortion limits
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed sweeping new abortion restrictions
Holocaust memorial OK’d for Statehouse
Associated Press COLUMBUS A panel overseeing the Ohio Statehouse has approved the design for a
Surplus food
Surplus food Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, various commodities and
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Some Pa. voter IDs were inaccessible, lawyer says
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Plaintiffs seeking to overturn Pennsylvania’s voter-
Man gets 25 years in child-porn case
Associated Press COLUMBUS A western Ohio man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after
Mandela turns 95
Mandela turns 95 JOHANNESBURG Hospital visitors say Nelson Mandela smiled and nodded Thursday —
Man vandalizes Pa. police cars with C-clamp
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A sharp-dressed man carrying literature criticizing President Barack
Priest awaits sentencing, faces another allegation
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Romanian Catholic priest waiting to be sentenced for stealing from
Commissioners award $1 million paving contract
Portions of some heavily traveled suburban roads will be repaved this year under the pact.
Egypt’s interim president vows to protect country from violence
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s interim president pledged Thursday to protect his country
Pirates’ first half didn’t surprise them
The Bucs want to avoid plummeting back to Earth in the second half.
METRO DIGEST || Guns, ammo found at Youngstown home
Guns, ammo found YOUNGSTOWN Police found two guns and ammunition while serving a search warrant
oddly enough
oddly enough Ex-caretaker to stand trial in Pa. stolen whiskey case GREENSBURG, Pa. The
Illegal votes result in 5-year prison sentence
Associated Press CINCINNATI A former Ohio poll worker was sentenced Wednesday to five years in
METRO DIGEST || US marshals arrest man hiding in dryer
US marshals arrest man hiding in dryer WARREN A man wanted in connection with felonious
Former Youngstown cop indicted in juvenile sex case
Some charges allege activity hours before arrest
Canfield sports briefs
CVMS searches for coach Canfield Village Middle School is searching for a seventh-grade girls’
Cloverbud brings children together
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children ages 5-8 “Went Down on the Farm” for a
Sister Jerome awarded grant
The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland has awarded Sister Jerome’s Poor: Mission College a
Jim Frank Combo jazzes up Boardman Park
Jim Frank Combo performed July 11 at the Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre for a large crowd.
“Bad Kitty for President” comes to life
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com “Bad Kitty for President” came to life at the
Austintown sports briefs
Las Vegas Night set The Austintown Little Falcons will have the Las Vegas Night fundraiser Aug. 3
Austintown briefs
Jazz in the Park 2013 to be tomorrow Rich Ward and Company will play tomorrow at the B & O
Yell for the Well to raise funds Aug. 4
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com When Nick Crescimanno, son of Mike and Mary Crescimanno and
SOV Boardman names new medical director
Shepherd of the Valley - Boardman, located at 7148 West Blvd in Boardman, recently welcomed Armand
Farm to Fork Dinner to be July 28
The second annual Farm to Fork Dinner, presented by Covelli Enterprises, will take place at White
Canfield briefs
Shryock to sing at worship service Andrew Shryock, a 2000 graduate of Canfield High School, will
Fiona Lally cuts hair for good cause
Fiona Lally, a seventh-grader at Canfield Village Middle School, grew her hair for two years in anticipation of donating it to Locks of Love.
Poland sports briefs
Local team to play in World Series Creekside Fitness 14U traveled to Struthers to play in regional
Symphony celebrates nation with concert
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com People crowded the lawn in front of the Maag
Shepherd of the Valley-Poland dedicates flag pole
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley-Poland dedicated a flag pole to
Summer Park Program offers ton of fun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The annual Canfield City Summer Park Program was offered for
Poland briefs
Jazz in the Park 2013 to be tomorrow Rich Ward and Company will play tomorrow at the B & O
Wonderful worms invade local library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children learned how worms can help with
Canfield Swim Club tops Applewood Swim Team
Canfield Swim Club defeated Applewood Swim Team 323-145 June 19 at Applewood Swim Club for the
Aesop’s fables come to life at the library
The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater presented “A Bagful of Fables” at the Poland library July 8.
Fitch students attend national tournament
Five students from Austintown Fitch attended the National Forensic League’s National Speech and
Lumen Christi Catholic Schools kick off new school year with picnic
Lumen Christi Catholic Schools hosted a “Friends of Lumen Christi Kick-Off Picnic” July 11 at the
Cats feature in story time
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children wiggled their fingers, noses and other
Symphony celebrates nation with concert
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com People crowded the lawn in front of the Maag
Author’s sister visits Boardman library
Children met the inspiration behind D.W. – Arthur’s pesky little sister in the book series by Marc Brown – and learned a little about the author at the same time June 28 at the Boardman library.
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