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UPDATE: Kasich vetoes 22 budget items but keeps abortion restrictions in place
UPDATE: Kasich vetoes 22 budget items but keeps abortion restrictions in place Staff report
Thousands honor hot-dog creator at festival in Niles
Thousands honor hot-dog creator at festival in Niles By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com
BREAKING NEWS: Kasich vetoes ban on Medicaid expansion in Ohio
BREAKING NEWS: Kasich vetoes ban on Medicaid expansion in Ohio Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov.
City police stop Boardman woman with bag of crack in her mouth
City police stop Boardman woman with bag of crack in her mouth Staff report Sandra E. Duckworth,
Kokrak finishes third in AT&T tourney, rakes in $377,000
Kokrak finishes third in AT&T tourney, rakes in $377,000 Staff and wire reports BETHESDA, Md.
Shell again delays decision on multimillion-dollar ‘cracker’ plant in W. Pa.
Shell again delays decision on multimillion-dollar ‘cracker’ plant in W. Pa. Associated Press
Veterans plaque with 100 names on it stolen from NE Ohio cemetery
Veterans plaque with 100 names on it stolen from NE Ohio cemetery Associated Press BRUNSWICK,
Mr., Mrs. Karsti host a party for golden milestone
BOARDMAN Lucinda and Michael Karsti of Boardman celebrated their 50th anniversary during a dinner
Walterses mark 50th milepost in their marriage
GIRARD Phyllis and James Walters of Girard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 29.
Kira Botkin | Todd Harris
YOUNGSTOWN Stambaugh Auditorium provided the setting for the June 15 wedding of Kira Botkin and
Bischoff-Trapp vows will be exchanged
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Braund of Austintown and John Bischoff of Canfield, and Dr. and Mrs. James Trapp of Howland are announcing the engagement of their children, Ashley Marie Bischoff and Kevin James Trapp, both of Liberty.
Kristina Berg, Ryan Ebner are engaged
poland John and Theresa Berg of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristina
Parents announce James-Davis engagement
Mr. and Mrs. Robin W. James Sr. of Berlin Center and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred H. Davis Jr. of Boardman
Grecko-Chavez wedding set for Hawaii in Sept.
SAN DIEGO Melissa Grecko and Ivan Chavez, both of San Diego, are engaged. Her parents are Tom
MYCAP will present skills education
MYCAP will present skills education YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Youngstown Community Action
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
Cornersburg Happy Seniors will not meet Thursday because of the Fourth of July holiday. The next
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64 will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Poland Masonic Lodge.
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 9 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. WEDNESDAY Mahoning will
Playhouse begins drive for support
The Playhouse depends on community support and subscriptions to fund its shows.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
Austintown moves forward in demolishing blighted homes
Austintown moves forward in demolishing blighted homes Staff report austintown With eight
Kasich expected to sign $62B budget today, announce line-item vetoes
Kasich expected to sign $62B budget today, announce line-item vetoes Associated Press COLUMBUS,
Ohio reports ‘explosion’ in tick population this summer
Ohio reports ‘explosion’ in tick population this summer Associated Press AKRON Ohio’s tick
Two-car crash seriously injures Youngstown man
Two-car crash seriously injures Youngstown man Associated Press GUILFORD LAKE A man was taken
Kokrak chasing first PGA Tour victory
The Warren JFK graduate enters today’s final round one shot behind four co-leaders.
Diamondback tees off Monday at 9 a.m. for Greatest Girls qualifier
Diamondback Golf Course hosts Monday the fifth girls qualifier in the 2013 Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Framers National Bank.
Safe Sitter baby-sitting classes set for July, August
Humility of Mary Health Partners is offering its Safe Sitter baby-sitting program from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. July 17-18 at St. Elizabeth Health Center, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown; and July 30-31 and Aug. 15-16 at St. Joseph Health Center, 667 Eastland Ave., Warren.
Light up the night, road to recovery events set in Poland
The 2013 Poland Relay for Life, scheduled for 6 p.m. July 12 to 6 p.m. July 13 at Poland Seminary High School, 3199 Dobbins Road, is asking area police, fire and emergency crews to “light up the night” at midnight July 12 to bring awareness to the American Cancer Society’s fight to end cancer.
Saturday concert will benefit Warren beautification group
A concert to benefit gregg’s gardens, an organization that works to beautify Warren, will be at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. NE.
McDonald's Firemen's Festival starts Wednesday
The 88th annual McDonald Firemen’s Festival will be Wednesday to Saturday on the village green.
North Street bridge repairs start Monday in New Castle
Deck-repair operations on the North Street bridge begin Monday, weather permitting, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
MVR owner Carmine Cassese dies at 57
Friends, family weigh in on the man they describe as a larger-than-life figure.
2nd annual Celebrate Poland festivities bring fun and song
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com POLAND If you ask 14-year-old Maggie Schaefer about her
Fundraiser for Boardman girl battling cancer a success
More than 750 attend event at Mahoning United Methodist Church on Saturday
MVHS honors veterans this weekend
Games and crafts for kids, a basket raffle, food and drink will be offered outdoors.
Campbell native Calderon goes from fighter to trainer
Former pro boxer learning the ropes at United City Boxing Club
Boardman Twp. to pay nearly $68,755 more for zoning staff wages
Boardman Township will spend an estimated $68,755 more for staff wages within its zoning office this year, on top of $738 paid year-to-date to Austintown township for the services of its zoning inspector.
New Beatitude House executive director dedicated to helping people
Sister Janet Gardner has a background in housing programs and direct service along with administrative skills
'Healthy Eating, Healthy Living' classes start Wednesday
Vel Scott will teach participants to cook healthier versions of familiar dishes and provide creative ways to add vegetables and good grains to meals.
Are Valley bridges safe?
Randy Partika, Mahoning County bridge engineer, checks the underside of the structurally deficient, 1925-vintage Walker Mill Road Bridge over Yellow Creek in Boardman, where concrete is peeling and the bottom layer of reinforcing bars is exposed and rusting.
PRO GOLF | Other tournaments
IRISH OPEN MAYNOOTH, IRELAND Dutch golfer Joost Luiten will take a one-shot lead into the final
WORLD DIGEST || Funeral takes place for football player
Funeral takes place for football player BOSTON Hundreds of relatives, friends and teammates wept
New Sharpton book due out in October
New Sharpton book due out in October NEW YORK The Rev. Al Sharpton is working on a book to be
Obama now knows how Valley feels
Opinion: First, it was China that gave President Obama a figurative wet noodle when he asked the communist
Atheists unveil monument near Ten Commandments
Associated Press STARKE, Fla. A group of atheists unveiled a monument to their nonbelief in God
Tensions rise ahead of protests in Egypt
Associated Press CAIRO Organizers of a mass protest against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi
birthdays
birthdays Actress Nancy Dussault is 77. Singer Glenn Shorrock of the Little River Band is 69. Jazz
Heat wave continues in West
Associated Press DEATH VALLEY, Calif. Scorching heat blistered the Southwest on Saturday, where
RECORD REVIEWS
MAC MILLER Album: “Watching Movies with the Sound Off” (Rostrum) Grade: B When Mac Miller
For Kool and the Gang, Kid Rock makes sense
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Playing music to dance the night away is nothing new to
Puskas: ‘Carm’ won’t be forgotten
Cassese, YSU’s long-time equipment manager, died late Friday of complications after battling pancreatic cancer since February.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Harry Stevens Hot Dog Day, 1 to 8 p.m.: Spend the day commemorating
Seeing Miss Liberty
By BETH J. HARPAZ AP Travel Editor NEW YORK The Statue of Liberty is scheduled to reopen to
Colts safety Lefeged arrested on gun charge
Colts safety Lefeged arrested on gun charge WASHINGTON Indianapolis Colts safety Joe Lefeged
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate surged into contention while playing 26 holes in the AT&T National
Youngstown’s traffic cameras iffy; surveillance cameras not
Editorial: It took Youngstown lawmakers four years to get from talking about traffic cameras to voting to place
golf calendar | What’s ahead
July 5 — The annual City of Youngstown at Henry Stambaugh Golf Course. Call 330-743-5370. 7 —
In the cup! | Area holes in one
Dom Marchionda, of Poland, aced the 165-yard No. 5 at The Lake Club on June 22. He used an 8-iron.
Golf attire: Think Ws for what to wear
After our somewhat serious topic last week involving Youngstown State University and “The Muni” I
Pirates win eighth straight
Pedro Alvarez and Garrett Jones each homered and Francisco Liriano pitched six strong innings.
METRO DIGEST || Lightning strikes oil well
Lightning strike blows top off oil well BERLIN CENTER Firefighters were called to fight a blaze
Sprint Cup race postponed
Associated Press SPARTA, Ky. Rain Saturday night forced NASCAR to postpone the Sprint Cup race
running | Calendar
July 4 — Firecracker 4-mile run at Canfield Village Green. Registration at 7 a.m., half-mile kid’s
Gay-marriage foes ask court to intervene
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Less than 24 hours after California started issuing marriage
Farrell alumni asked to return for event
Farrell alumni asked to return for event DEAR SPORTS EDITOR, Since 2008, a Farrell Men’s Alumni
Dream final: Host Brazil vs. Spain
Associated Press RIO DE JANEIRO The Confederations Cup has the final nearly everyone wanted: a
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Couples, Perry top field at Senior Players Championship
Couples’ 62 not enough to pull away from hard-charging Perry
METRO DIGEST || Bridge work to cause traffic delays
Bridge work to cause traffic delays New Castle, Pa. Deck-repair operations on the North Street
Apply for Salvation Army help at Christmas in July event
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Salvation Army of Mahoning County invites county residents to apply
MLB ROUNDUP | Saturday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Reds 6, Rangers 4, 11 innings ARLINGTON, TEXAS Devin Mesoraco hit a two-run homer
Bridge replacement projects abound in Mahoning, Shenango valleys
Detours apply for many local bridge replacement projects this summer.
Group hoping to bring new business to Valley
Being a new and different type of business proves challenging for local distillery
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I read a story that someone was a Beatle for a day. Were they considering making the Fab Four the
Phantom expands line of fireworks
Phantom expands line of fireworks youngstown Phantom Fireworks has expanded its line of consumer
Cardinal Mooney should provide a safe, sound and Catholic education
Opinion: Cardinal Mooney should provide a safe, sound and Catholic education I have recently become very
Online retailers seek physical stores
Star Tribune (Minneapolis) For a growing number of Internet retailers, offline is the new online.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Lordstown Village Utility Committee, 5:30 p.m., council chambers, 1455 Salt
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints FFS Inc. v. Samuel Newbold et al, money. Youngstown
CAREER PATHS, LIMELIGHTS
Financial Gary Dagan is the director of forensic services at HBK’s Valuation and Litigation
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, June 30, the 181st day of 2013. There are 184 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Xbox, Wii and PS3 can help you get into shape
Ever since the Microsoft Xbox, Nintendo Wii and Sony Play-Station added motion controls, couch
DEFICIENT BRIDGES
DEFICIENT BRIDGES Some examples of structurally deficient bridges in the Mahoning and Shenango
'Recipes of an Angel' offers heavenly dishes
A West Side mom honors her late daughter with a cookbook of heavenly food.
End of the Anderson era at YSU
Editorial: It was a different age in education when Cynthia E. Anderson entered Youngstown State University as
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS A caption to a photo on Page A1 Saturday with the story headlined “Teddy’s killer gets
Introducing three Greatest families
Opinion: We’re halfway through our fourth summer of Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers
Family: American killed in Egypt was teaching
Associated Press washington The family of an American college student killed in Egypt during
Trumbull Co. grand jury indicts ex-Harding teacher
Staff report WARREN A former Warren G. Harding High School mathematics teacher has been
2 missing after flooding in Northeast
Associated Press FORT PLAIN, N.Y. Two people were missing after heavy rains inundated the
Saturday, June 29 (92 stories)
Trumbull deputy sheriff's house burns
Ten fire departments were dispatched to a house fire on West River Road at 5:40 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Trumbull County Sheriff’s Department.
Benefit for Boardman girl draws hundreds today
A fundraiser at Mahoning United Methodist Church to benefit a 12-year-old Boardman girl battling a rare form of cancer attracted more than 750 people Saturday, far exceeding the organizers’ expectations.
Kokrak one shot off lead at AT&T
The Warren JFK grade is at 6-under 207, one stroke behind four co-leaders.
Poland Idol big attraction at today's Celebrate Poland festivities
If you ask 14-year-old Maggie Schaefer about her favorite recording artists, don’t expect the usual teenage responses such as Justin Bieber, Katie Perry or Miley Cyrus.
UPDATE: Funeral, calling hours planned for Carmine Cassese, long-time MVR owner
Funeral, calling hours planned for Carmine Cassese, long-time MVR owner Carmine Cassese, 57, the
Miss DelSignore and Mr. Kriebel plan July rites
BOARDMAN Ashlea DelSignore and James Kriebel, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement.
Miss Hanrahan and Mr. Johnson set Aug. nuptials
YOUNGSTOWN Kristie Hanrahan and Kevin Johnson Sr. are announcing their engagement. Parents of
Miss Lindquist, Mr. Blakeman are engaged
Melissa Jane Lindquist and Brad Edward Blakeman, both of New Springfield, are engaged, their parents
Giancola-Cycyk vows will be exchanged
STRUTHERS Lori and Dave Giancola of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Pash-Nichol wedding plans set for July
POLAND Ruth Pash of Poland is announcing the engagement of her daughter, Patricia Marie Pash of
Julia Bigowsky, Stephen Perry to wed in July
The parents of Julia Anne Bigowsky of Washington, D.C., and Stephen Perry of Falls Church, Va., are
SOCIETY DIGEST
Morgan’s Raid speech correction: It’s July 28 WELLSVILLE Civil War author and historian Lester
Lowellville car cruise to observe the Fourth Monday
Lowellville’s weekly Cruisin’ the River event at East Water Street, sponsored by the city’s business association, will celebrate the Fourth of July during the Monday car cruise.
Grant to help employers address domestic violence
The Kennedy Family Fund, a component of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, awarded a $7,500 grant Friday to the Tri-County Family Violence Prevention Coalition.
Ulster Project begins activities in the Valley
The Mahoning Valley Ulster Project orientation and potluck dinner on Friday at Westminster Presbyterian Church was the first time all participants, American and Irish, could sit down, eat, talk and grow.
Fitch’s Shushok shoots 80 to win GGOV qualifier
Sam Snead set the course record Fitch’s Shushok shoots 80 to win GGOV qualifierof 65 strokes there in 1949.
AG seeks help in solving Youngstown cold case
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking help in solving an
Nelson to make HBO debut tonight
Nelson will meet Argentina’s Luciano Cuello in a 10-round junior middleweight bout
Fears about suspected marijuana plant in Boardman go up in smoke
Three plants with some resemblance to marijuana can be seen in flowering pots outside the pumps at the Shell gas station on Western Reserve Road and South Avenue in Boardman.
Late bloomer Bennett benefits Cavaliers
Cleveland shocked the NBA by selecting the UNLV product No. 1 overall.
Fla. magazine salesman charged for sexual assault in Hubbard
Door-to-door duo arrested for incident in victims kitchen
Namath to help open renovated Hall of Fame
He’ll headline a group of 130 or more Hall of Famers at the August ceremonies.
Canfield names basketball court for late coach Ken Reel
Canfield Board of Education names the middle school's basketball court in memory of Ken Reel.
Scrappers can’t hold lead against Crosscutters
Juan Herrera went 3-for-3 for Mahoning Valley, which led 7-1 after three innings.
History of Poland, US blend in Celebrate Poland
Celebrate Poland celebrates both the history of the village and the United States, so reminding everyone that President William McKinley once lived and moved about here seems right on target.
Armstrong speaks out, draws cycling’s ire
He infuriated riders by granting an interview to Le Monde, France’s newspaper of record.
Prep work to demolish former Paramount Theatre starts Monday
Demolition to the 95-year-old downtown building will be finished by September
Trumbull JVS officials hope for line-item veto
Champion School Board member says item in budget bill would reduce accountability at vocational
Teddy's killer gets max; judge says no punishment enough
Zaryl Bush is led into court Friday morning for sentencing, where Judge R. Scott Krichbaum labeled his actions evil and demonic and wished the same ridicule, abuse and scorn for him that he inflicted on 14-year-old Teddy Folz. “I don’t think there’s a hole dark enough and deep enough to put you in,” he told Bush.
Pirates’ Cole makes history
Gerrit Cole is the first Pirates pitcher to win his first four career starts since Nick Maddox in 1907.
Today in history
Today is Saturday, June 29, the 180th day of 2013. There are 185 days left in the year.
Allegiant Air thrives with niche market
Associated Press LAS VEGAS There are no sure things in this city — with one exception:
State battles over gay rights heat up
Associated Press Across the country, this week’s landmark Supreme Court rulings on same-sex
Heat wave scorches Phoenix, Las Vegas
Heat wave scorches Phoenix, Las Vegas PHOENIX A blazing heat wave expected to send the mercury
fla. murder trial Neighbor testifies about fighting
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. Two neighbors and a police officer gave accounts Friday in
Police say death of 56-year-old Warren man is a homicide
The coroner told police Donald L. Jones, 56, Hemlock Avenue SW sustained blunt-force trauma and his death is a homicide.
METRO DIGEST || Fairground fireworks
Annual fireworks Sat. at fairgrounds CANFIELD The annual Fireworks Fest at Canfield Fairgrounds
Blackhawks, fans celebrate Stanley Cup title
Millions of excited fans spent a sun-drenched Friday watching the parade.
Plea agreement
Plea agreement CANFIELD Kacee Moser signed a plea agreement Friday before Judge Scott Hunter in
Potential racino employees can now register online
Registration ensures email notification when jobs are posted
HEAP summer cooling program begins Monday
The program provides electric utility and/or cooling assistance to households with incomes up to 175 percent of the 2013 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
CORRECTIONS
CORRECTIONS Civil War author and historian Lester V. Horwitz will speak at 3 p.m. July 28 at
Docents needed for steel museum
One of their responsibilities will be to help the public at the museum next month.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD June 22
newsmakers
newsmakers Natalie Cole releases album in Spanish SANTA MONICA, Calif. It’s been four years
NEOMED announces changes to foundation board of directors
Staff report rootstown The Northeast Ohio Medical University Foundation Board of Directors
Democratic governor hopeful blasts state budget
Urges governor to use line-item veto on abortion provisions
Haslams selling Double-A team
A Pilot Flying J spokesman said the sale wouldn’t affect Jimmy Haslam’s ownership of the Cleveland Browns.
Governor, GOP lawmakers tout new state budget
Governor notes unemployment is down, deficits are gone and state surpluses are high
USDA OKs horse slaughterhouse
Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. Federal officials cleared the way Friday for a return to
Murray, Robson keep British hopes alive
Andy Murray beat Tommy Robredo to advance to Wimbledon’s Week 2.
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A county grand jury handed up indictments this week against these people: Ronald O. Clark Jr., 47,
With Mandela, end-of-life dilemmas are magnified
Associated Press CHICAGO The emotional pain and practical demands facing Nelson Mandela’s family
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David R. Priest, 27, 4696 New Road, Austintown, and
Indians rally in a big way
Jason Kipnis reached base six times and scored four runs for Cleveland, which fell behind 5-0.
Wrong-way crashes are rarer but deadlier
Associated Press COLUMBUS Wrong-way crashes on Ohio’s divided roads, though infrequent,
Archery camp set
Archery camp set Mercer, Pa. The Mercer County Conservation District will host a youth archery
Camp evangelist
Camp evangelist east liverpool The 91st annual camp meeting services on the Tri-State Free
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST These students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: UNIVERSITY OF
KSU, group to host event with TimeBanksUSA founder
Staff report kent Kent State University’s Department of Sociology is partnering with the Kent
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Correction: Brenda Muir and Anthony Christopher, McDonald,
COMMUNITY VBS
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com girard 2Simply put, vacation Bible school rocked. The
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
Conn. man arraigned in Hernandez murder case
Associated Press ATTLEBORO, Mass. An arrested man from the hometown of former New England
campus notes
Several area college students have earned academic honors and recognition at their respective
Patrick fires back at Petty
Kyle Petty said she’s a “marketing machine” rather than a race car driver.
Rev. Buzalka named pastor of Boardman UMC
Staff report boardman Bishop John L. Hopkins has appointed the Rev. Pamela Buzalka as pastor of
Drama ministry
Drama ministry vienna The drama ministry at Vienna United Methodist Church, 4265 Warren-Sharon
Shed the politics of the past
Opinion: The “Faith and Freedom” Coalition held a gathering last week in Washington, D.C. It resembled many
birthdays
birthdays Actor Gary Busey is 69. Comedian Richard Lewis is 66. Drummer Ian Paice of Deep Purple
Prima buys land
Prima buys land columbiana Prima Health Care’s real-estate company has bought the 2.5-acre
‘World War Z’ Israeli wall sparks questions on message
By JAKE COYLE AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK Brad Pitt’s “World War Z” imagines a world
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Return of the Monsters, 7 p.m.: Bad Habit and some other tough-
Keeping an eye on scofflaws
Opinion: COLUMBUS Back in my carefree younger years, before the burdens of adulthood turned me into the
Sears, J.C. Penney, Walgreens cutting ties with Paula Deen
Associated Press NEW YORK Paula Deen’s media and merchandising empire is collapsing. Sears,
Speaking up for native tongues
Associated Press WASHINGTON They traveled more than 6,000 miles from the Tuva Republic, a
Gov. Kasich should strike a blow for open government
Editorial: Over the past few weeks, The Vindicator and other newspapers throughout Ohio have expressed outrage
Northside nurses will discuss contract negotiations at town-hall meeting
They are concerned about a 'downstaffing' plan
news shows
news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Julian Assange,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 31.25 .13 Avalon
Speaker questions judge’s comments on school funding
Associated Press COLUMBUS The leader of the Ohio House said Friday that Chief Justice Maureen
Friday, June 28 (150 stories)
TCTC board member hoping for last-minute change from governor
A longtime Trumbull Career and Technical Center Board of Trustees member is hoping Gov. John Kasich will line-item veto a part of the state budget bill approved by the Legislature Thursday that could change the composition of joint vocational school boards in Ohio.
McKinley historical marker dedication at 11 Saturday in Poland
Celebrate Poland celebrates both the history of the village and the United States, so reminding everyone that President William McKinley once lived and moved about here seems right on target.
Kokrak's second round interrupted by rain
The Warren JFK graduate remained in the hunt at the AT&T National on Friday.
Cincy police: Man arrested for shooting at SWAT team
Cincy police: Man arrested for shooting at SWAT team
McFeaters, Hearns among latest Greatest junior qualifiers
Eight more juniors qualified for the finals of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley presented by Farmers National Bank.
Canfield fireworks festival Saturday at fairgrounds
Canfield fireworks festival is Saturday at fairgrounds
Calif woman gets life for severing husband’s penis
Calif woman gets life for severing husband’s penis SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A California woman who
Kasich praises Ohio budget changes to school funding
Kasich praises Ohio budget changes to school funding
Charge dropped against student who wore NRA shirt
Charge dropped against student who wore NRA shirt CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A criminal charge has
Prosecutors ask to seize Jesse Jackson Jr.’s homes
Prosecutors ask to seize Jesse Jackson Jr.’s homes CHICAGO (AP) — Federal prosecutors want the
The reality is, Cassadee Pope belongs in country music
The reality is, Cassadee Pope belongs in country music By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com
Commander: Morale in Manning’s unit suffered
Commander: Morale in Manning’s unit suffered FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — Pfc. Bradley Manning’s former
Ellwood City hospital closing obstetrics department
Ellwood City hospital closing obstetrics department ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. (AP) — A community hospital
Fed officials approve horse slaughterhouse in NM
Fed officials approve horse slaughterhouse in NM ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Federal officials have
Sears Holdings severs ties with Paula Deen
Sears Holdings severs ties with Paula Deen NEW YORK (AP) — Paula Deen just lost another business
Kasich challenger says Ohio budget is 'train wreck'
Kasich challenger says Ohio budget is 'train wreck'
Neighbor testifies about Martin-Zimmerman fight
Neighbor testifies about Martin-Zimmerman fight SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A neighbor of George
Door-to-door salesman assaults Hubbard woman
Door-to-door salesman assaults Hubbard woman HUBBARD A Hubbard woman says she was sexually
Stolen property plea entered
Stolen property plea entered CANFIELD Kacee Moser signed a plea agreement today before Judge
Clashes as Egypt leader’s backers, foes rally
Clashes as Egypt leader’s backers, foes rally CAIRO (AP) — Thousands of backers and opponents of
Boardman man arrested after police raid residence
Boardman man arrested after police raid residence BOARDMAN A Boardman man was arrested Thursday
Reports: Retired general target of leaks probe
Reports: Retired general target of leaks probe WASHINGTON (AP) — A former vice chairman of the
Feds: Internet influenced Boston bombing suspect
Feds: Internet influenced Boston bombing suspect BOSTON (AP) — What Dzhokhar Tsarnaev needed to
Zaryl Bush gets 33-years-to-life for Teddy Foltz murder
Zaryl Bush gets 33-year-to-life for Teddy Foltz murder
Obama recasts chase for Snowden as unexceptional
Obama recasts chase for Snowden as unexceptional WASHINGTON (AP) — The last thing President Barack
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Business Women’s Association Mill Creek Chapter will meet at 6:30 p.m. July
HEAP program will help with cooling
HEAP program will help with cooling YOUNGSTOWN Part of the Home Energy Assistance Program
Immigration focus on House after Senate OKs bill
Immigration focus on House after Senate OKs bill WASHINGTON (AP) — Attention is shifting to the
Homeless mom awaits fate in starvation son’s death
Homeless mom awaits fate in starvation son’s death PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A mother of six whose
Donation will buy medication for Trumbull County elderly
The Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation, a supporting organization of the Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, presented a $35,000 check to the Avamar Foundation on Thursday.
Woman reports break-in through unlocked sliding door
A 69-year-old Irma Street woman said two men broke into her home at about 11:15 p.m. Wednesday and stole $2,100.
2 suspects jailed in Lake Milton bank robbery
Police were able to catch two men they say robbed a Farmer’s National bank within minutes of the heist.
Men stopped for driving offenses arrested on drug charges
Police arrested two men in the last two days on drug charges.
Boardman man charged with trying to steal PS3 games
A Boardman man was charged with theft after police say he was caught Wednesday night trying to steal seven Playstation 3 video games worth nearly $250 from Kmart on U.S. Route 224.
Marsh triple murder suspect transferred here from prison
The man indicted by a grand jury last week for a 1974 triple homicide in Canfield Township was transferred Thursday from the Marion Correctional Institution to the Mahoning County jail.
Lugo, Scrappers blank Spikes
The southpaw pitched five shutout innings, allowed one hit, struck out five and retired the last 14 batters he faced.
Donofrio’s wife wants answers after W.Va. autopsy
Family wants answers from West Virginia authorities
New child homicide investigative team swings into action in Bazetta homicide
When a 4-year-old boy died from being hit in the stomach, officials had a team of investigators to call for help.
Cavaliers stun with Bennett pick at No. 1
Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Chris Grant has a history of draft-day surprises.
Canfield grad Baker trying to stick with Buccaneers
Sean Baker is a throwback who has spent his life impressing coaches.
Leavittsburg teen says he’s learned his lesson after online threat
Leland Fritz III of Leavittsburg says he now understands what a serious mistake it is to post a threat on the Internet.
Failure to hit welfare client work goals could be costly to Mahoning, Ohio
Federal funding cuts loom if welfare beneficiary work participation goals aren’t met statewide, JFS director fears.
Monster event: Sylvester brings trucks to Canfield
Boardman native Joe Sylvester and his Bad Habit truck will headline the Return of the Monsters on Saturday evening.
Ohio abortion-rights group protests restrictions
They ask Gov. Kasich to strike abortion-related provisions from the state budget.
ODOT discusses I-80 improvements with Girard residents
The mayor says city could expect a boost in income-tax revenue during construction.
Wimbledon wipeout for U.S. men
It’s been 101 years since no men from the United States reached Wimbledon’s third round.
Ohio Legislature passes $62B, 2-year state budget
Democrats called the legislation, to be signed by Gov. John Kasich before the start of the new fiscal year Monday, a disappointing mix of ill-advised law changes.
SPORTS DIGEST || Amanda Frost takes fourth in triathlon
Amanda Frost takes fourth in triathlon evansville, ill Amanda Frost of Columbiana finished first
Bike & Build helps in Struthers
Akiko Hamada-ano of San Francisco works on the blue room in the Habitat for Humanity house in Struthers where Bike & Build riders were lending a hand. The 27 volunteers arrived in Youngstown Wednesday before heading to Struthers Thursday morning to work all day. Their ride started June 13 in Providence, R.I., and will conclude on Aug. 18 in Seattle.
Fourth-graders enjoy last Hilltop hurrah
Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School celebrated the end of their time at the school with a class picnic and day of fun May 31.
Library presents summer reading program
The Poland library presented information about the summer reading program at Union Elementary School May 24.
St. Charles presents annual spring concert
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com St. Charles School had its annual spring concert May
St. Christines honors grandparents with special day
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com St. Christine Parish School honored grandparents May 17
Children wiggle like worms
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children at the Austintown library wiggled,
iPad play event at the library
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning
Students display science projects
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Fourth-grade students displayed their projects during
Runners of all ages take part in Memorial Day mile
By CHELSEA WEIKART neighbors@vindy.com State Route 224 in Boardman was recently blocked for
Smile Program sets up mobile dentist at West Blvd.
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Using chairs and tables, a dentist and two dental
Robinwood Lane raises $2,400 for Relay
Robinwood Lane Elementary School participated in the Relay for Life for the 20th year May 17 and 18.
Cars cruise Tuedsays at senior center
Cars of many makes and models in a rainbow of colors lined up in front of the Austintown Senior Center May 28.
Community participates in 5K and children’s run
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com People of all ages laced up their running shoes
Babies discover different sounds
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The Poland library hosted babies and books on June 12.
Dobbins fourth graders attend luau
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary fourth-grade students attended a luau
Library loves Legos
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The Poland library loved Legos on June 12 at the Lego
Borovitcky says farewell to Dobbins students and staff
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Students, families, staff and the community sent off
Scout troop visits Poland historical site
Brownie Girl Scout Troop No. 80168 visited the Little Red Schoolhouse in Poland Township in May. As
Third-graders honor famous Americans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School third-graders honored famous
Cardinal Corner: FROM THE DESK OF THE SUPERINTENDENT
Much discussion has taken place about the new Ohio Teacher Evaluation System (OTES) being
Third-graders take historical walking tour
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School third-graders learned a lot about
Austintown receives grant to replace old school buses
Austintown receives grant to replace old school buses
Hilltop crowns fourth-grade spelling champion
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Twelve Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students put
BGMS students dodge balls for a cause
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Middle School raised more than
Girls track team competes at national competition
Ten members of the Boardman girls’ track and field team traveled to Greensboro, North Carolina for
Austintown Zoning Commission approves rezoning
The commission accepted the amendment to rezone lots on Interstate Boulevard from industrial to business, allowing any future businesses to fit in with the current ones located there.
Children investigate soil, sand, silt
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Children had a chance to play in dirt and learn
Girard schools consider rehiring athletics director
By LEE MURRAY TheNewsOutlet.org GIRARD The Girard Board of Education unanimously approved the
METRO DIGEST || Grandma evades telephone scam
Touch a Truck event Saturday in Poland POLAND The Rich Center for Autism’s annual “Touch A
Austintown briefs
People for Metro Parks golf outing The People for MetroParks golf outing will be July 17 with tee
Boardman briefs
Boardman residents earn degrees Boardman residents Erin Brown, Daniel Morris, Michael Callahan,
American Profile magazine to feature Hometown Life
FRANKLIN, TN – When American Profile magazine has its Saturday, July 13 debut as an insert in
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch basketball program to host golf outing The Austintown Fitch boys basketball program will
Poland sports briefs
Benefit golf outing set The Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing will be July 21 at Lakeside Golf
Farmers brings financial literacy education to students
In 2012, Farmers National Bank announced an initiative to bring financial literacy education to high
Girls track members qualify for state
Four members of the Boardman girls track team qualified in five events for the recent regional track
Boardman sports briefs
Girls track members qualify for state Four members of the Boardman girls track team qualified in
Canfield bands complete season
To close off the performing season, Canfield Middle School and High School recently had their annual
Canfield briefs
Canfield Rotary to host firework fest The Canfield Rotary will host its annual firework fest
Poland briefs
Poland celebrates ties to McKinley The home where President William McKinley once lived in Poland,
METRO DIGEST || Shooting in Columbus kills Youngstown man
Shooting in Columbus kills Youngstown man COLUMBUS A Youngstown man was shot and killed about
Another hat thrown in 6th District ring
Opinion: There’s a third Democrat interested in running next year for the 6th Congressional District.
Library worker charged with theft
Associated Press CUYAHOGA FALLS A woman fired three months ago from her library job has been
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Small Ships Revue: A flotilla of funky floatables will sail down
The 2013 Campbell mayoral race is a rematch from two years ago
There are no September runoff primaries in Campbell and Sebring
Ballet dancer to appear at store
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. Allison DeBona 29, a soloist with Ballet West in Salt Lake City,
Weathersfield schools to seek renewal of levy
news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education has moved to place renewal of
Investment group to help overcome low interest rates
Cortland Banks foray into investments has already paid dividends in non-investment income
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
‘Redskins’ gotta go
Opinion: By Mark Anthony Rolo McClatchy-Tribune The time is now for the National Football League to stop
Ohio appeals court rules in favor of Warren employee wishing to retire and be rehired
The Ohio 11th District Court of Appeals has ruled that Warren Auditor David Griffing must certify the retirement date for a Warren Municipal Court employee, possibly paving the way for the employee to retire and be rehired.
‘Sopranos’ creator eulogizes Gandolfini
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK The creator of “The Sopranos” said at James
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Township trying to be aggressive in development
Meeting with Brookfield officials, Chamber will help explain available resources
Roberts Court just can’t get away from its activist ways
Editorial: In three landmark decisions re- leased by the Supreme Court of the United States before summer
Ecuador still defiant over Snowden issue
Associated Press QUITO, Ecuador President Barack Obama tried to cool the international frenzy
Target cuts ties with Paula Deen
Associated Press NEW YORK Paula Deen’s multimillion-dollar merchandise and media empire
Free meals/clothing
Free meals/clothing New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free community
Obama at odds with host over gay rights
Associated Press DAKAR, Senegal Laying bare a clash of cultures, President Barack Obama on
Garnett, Pierce Brooklyn-bound
Newsday Two-thirds of the Boston Celtics’ former Big Three soon could be Brooklyn-bound. In a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brad E. Blakeman, 33, of 13900 Grant Street N, Unit
Hernandez denied bail
Associated Press FALL RIVER, Mass. A judge Thursday denied bail for former New England Patriots
Struthers Day persists despite damp weather
City of Struthers, Aqua Ohio co-sponsor the 16th annual event.
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Skrinjar to coach Ohio All-Stars
The 34th annual Quad-County Coaches Association Penn-Ohio Stateline Classic is tonight at Geneva College
Oops, no dredging is planned
Opinion: Oops, no dredging is planned I have been informed that the plans for the Lily Pond in Mill Creek
Inventor earns gold medal at show
Inventor earns gold medal at show Pittsburgh Mario Ricciardi, of Boardman, earned a gold medal
Orioles top Tribe with wild fifth inning
Lonnie Chisenhall and Mike Aviles homered for the Indians. Chisenhall had three hits.
Mortgage rates jump to two-year high
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. mortgage rates have suddenly jumped from near-record lows and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 31.12 —.08 Avalon
School-shooting fund suit goes to mediation
Associated Press CHARDON A Geauga County judge has ordered mediation in a lawsuit over a fund
81-year-old Baltimore-area man arrested on Trumbull rape allegations
An 81-year-old Baltimore-area man was arrested on a warrant out of Trumbull County, accusing him of raping a Cortland girl two times.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man selling coffin gets questions about bones COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa An Iowa man’s
Ohio panel recommends revamping death penalty
Associated Press COLUMBUS Factors that can lead to a death-penalty case, such as murders
PayPal exploring business of space
Associated Press NEW YORK PayPal wants to explore space — or at least begin to figure out how
Friend: Encounter racially charged
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. George Zimmerman’s defense attorney insisted during several
newsmakers
newsmakers State mulls buying Welk’s home BISMARCK, N.D. The State Historical Society of North
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Fake grandson fails to con Grandma
A Boardman woman says she was nearly conned into giving $2,800 to someone claiming to be her grandson.
Youngstown man killed in Columbus
A Youngstown man was shot and killed about 1:40 p.m. Monday on East 25th Street.
Touch a Truck event Saturday at Celebrate Poland
The Rich Center for Autism’s annual “Touch A Truck” event, a part of Celebrate Poland weekend activities, is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the field off Cortland Avenue behind Poland Village Hall.
Austintown Zoning Commission approves rezoning on Industrial Boulevard
Austintown Zoning Commission approves rezoning on Industrial Boulevard
Cavaliers select UNLV's Anthony Bennett with top pick
Cleveland began Thursday night's NBA Draft with a shocker.
Ryan Blaney on pole for NASCAR Truck Series race
Ryan Blaney, the son of Hartford native and Sprint Cup driver Dave Blaney, is on the pole for tonight's NASCAR Camping World truck race at Kentucky Speedway.
Weekend heat wave to bake western US
Weekend heat wave to bake western US LAS VEGAS (AP) — A high pressure system hanging over the West
Failure to meet welfare client work goals could be costly in Mahoning County, state
Failure to meet welfare client work goals could be costly in Mahoning County, state
NASA set to launch satellite to observe sun
NASA set to launch satellite to observe sun VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — NASA is
Tam O' hosts juniors Friday; Diamondback deadline Friday, too
Friday marks the fourth stop on the 2013 Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior tour presented by Farmers National Bank.
High school seniors fare no better than in the 1970s
High school seniors fare no better than the 1970s
Judge: Testimony about dying pregnant soldier OK
Judge: Testimony about dying pregnant soldier OK FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military judge says
Defense wins round on WikiLeaks helicopter video
Defense wins round on WikiLeaks helicopter video FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — A military judge in
Target cuts ties with Paula Deen; drugmaker distances
Target cuts ties with Paula Deen; drugmaker distances
Suspect in Boston Marathon bombing indicted
Suspect in Boston Marathon bombing indicted BOSTON (AP)— A federal grand jury today returned a
FAMU lifts suspension of famed marching band
FAMU lifts suspension of famed marching band TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University is
Mexican restaurant to open in downtown Youngstown
Mexican restaurant to open in downtown Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN — Los Gallos, a local Mexican
Former Ark. treasurer pleads not guilty to charges
Former Ark. treasurer pleads not guilty to charges LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The former Arkansas
Judge finds Ohio village in contempt over traffic cameras
Judge finds Ohio village in contempt over traffic cameras
Youngstown man found shot to death in Columbus
Youngstown man found shot to death in Columbus COLUMBUS A Youngstown man was shot and killed
YSU trustee prepares for term
Ted Roberts’ term coincides with the arrival of a new YSU president New YSU trustee ready to serve
Court overturns 1-day sentence in Ohio child-porn case
Court overturns 1-day sentence in Ohio child-porn case
NJ governor: Gay marriage ruling a ‘bad decision’
NJ governor: Gay marriage ruling a ‘bad decision’ TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris
Victims of Wednesday two-car accident have non-life threatening injuries
Victims of Wednesday two-car accident have non-life threatening injuries boardman The Ohio
Bulger admonished after swearing at trial witness
Bulger admonished after swearing at trial witness BOSTON (AP) — James “Whitey” Bulger has been
Portion of Kirk Road will close for Austintown fireworks display
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New rules aim to rid schools of junk foods
New rules aim to rid schools of junk foods WASHINGTON (AP) — High-calorie sports drinks and candy
Friend: Trayvon Martin encounter racially charged
Friend: Trayvon Martin encounter racially charged SANFORD, Fla. (AP)— A friend of Trayvon Martin’s
Perry, Texas GOP revive abortion limits fight
Perry, Texas GOP revive abortion limits fight AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is set to
Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation makes $35,000 donation
Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation makes $35,000 donation warren The Trumbull Memorial Health
Austintown gets grant to replace old school buses
Austintown gets grant to replace old school buses AUSTINTOWN Austintown school officials
Drug raid in Boardman
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Senate on verge of historic immigration vote
Senate on verge of historic immigration vote WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is on the cusp of
South Africa: Mandela improved overnight
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Obama promotes gay rights in Africa, praises court
Obama promotes gay rights in Africa, praises court DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Barack Obama
Soldier to plead to Microsoft identity theft
Soldier to plead to Microsoft identity theft PITTSBURGH (AP) — An American soldier from Pittsburgh
Toddler unhurt after 2-story fall from window
Toddler unhurt after 2-story fall from window YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police say a 1-year-old boy escaped
Historical society sets weekend for military
Historical society sets weekend for military YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society
Hagan, Foley: Pro-life gun bill appropriate in wake of anti-abortion proposals
Two Democratic state lawmakers want gun businesses to disclose the potential health risks of firearms ownership before completing sales to consumers.
Wal-Mart latest to sever ties with Paula Deen
Paula Deen lost another chunk of her empire on Wednesday.
Spikes’ Bosco hits for cycle in win over Scrappers
Bosco was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the June draft.
Asbestos costs revive talks on moving Mooney
New information about asbestos remediton at Mooney is prompting the bishop to review his decision
Aqua America negotiating to purchase Y&S rail line
Township officials believe the company wants the line to build a water pipeline to Columbiana County.
NPR transcript accidentally casts Poland in negative light in debate
Youngstown NAACP head said transcript had to be mistaken
Tribe rallies past Orioles
Scott Kazmir took a no-hitter into the seventh, and Cleveland scored two ninth-inning runs off Baltimore closer Jim Johnson.
Feds arrest pair in Newton Falls on drug-dealing indictments
Agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigation unit arrested a Newton Falls man and a Ravenna woman, saying they distributed illegal, synthetic drugs known as bath salts.
Oho budget amendment toughens penalties for animal abuse
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Lawmakers have amended language in the biennial budget
Federer, Sharapova fall on stunning day at Wimbledon
Federer, Sharapova among those eliminated Wednesday
SPORTS DIGEST || Warren golfer wins North Coast Tour event
Warren golfer wins North Coast Tour event Billy Phillips of Warren shot a 77 on Tuesday to win the
Tiger skipping AT&T to get healthy
Woods returned to the AT&T National on Wednesday as the defending champion only in name.
A MIDYEAR’S ART SHOW AT THE BUTLER
The Butler Institute of American Art’s 77th annual National Midyear Show opens Sunday with an artists reception from 1 to 3 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 2 p.m.
Goo Goo Dolls take new approach
For the first nine albums of its career, the Goo Goo Dolls followed pretty much the same recording pattern: When the band felt it was time for a new album, “you’d sort of like lock yourself in a bunker and make the record happen. Don’t walk out until you’ve got 12 songs,” bassist Robby Takac said.
Brilex, Valerus formally open new facility
Third event in less than two months for area's oil and gas supply chain
Small Ships Revue set for Friday
The 33rd annual Small Ships Revue is ready to set sail Friday in downtown Sharon, in and around the Quaker Steak & Lube complex, 101 E. Chestnut St.
Weathersfield residents air concerns over Lordstown gas, oil well
Westwood Lake Mobile Home Park residents attended Wednesday’s Trumbull County commissioners meeting to air their concerns about a gas and oil well nearby.
Bill would require gun purchasers be advised of health risks of firearms
Legislation is in response to GOP measures on abortion
Signs urging people to report crime will be distributed in 7th Ward
This is ‘a first step in the process,’ a councilman says
Nitro-like bill requires training for humane-society agents
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Additional legislation prompted by the deaths of dogs
Valley same-sex marriage proponents laud SUPCO ruling
Celebraing Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act at the Lemon Grove in Youngstown are, from left, Vincent Krpicak, Anita Davis, Matthew Cataline, Terry Esarco, Evan Miller-Murphy and Amsi Medina. Miller-Murphy said the ruling is "really not about gay rights, it's about being human. I want to go to the zoo with my wife and kids and not get starred at."
Series of outdoor movies returns to Covelli Centre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city of Youngstown’s free outdoor movie series will take place most
Watch your shrubs and trees Bad bagworms
Many people have never even noticed bagworms, or, if they have, they may have thought they were pinecones.
Vexfest revived but with changes
Vexfest will return this summer after skipping a year — but with changes in size and possibly
Wal-Mart drops Deen
Paula Deen was dropped by Wal-Mart and her name was stripped from four buffet restaurants Wednesday, hours after she went on TV and tearfully defended herself amid the mounting fallout over her admission of using a racial slur.
Texas company to open first Ohio rail terminal for transporting shale products
The facility will be the state's first dedicated to such transport
VALLEY GROWS CALENDAR || LOCAL FLAVOR
LOCAL FLAVOR What: Learn to Grow Vegetables. When: Monday, 6 p.m. Where: Lakewood Community
Motorcycle ride to remember young carpenter Saturday
2013 Jeffrey Jablonski Poker Run and Cornhole Tournament is expected to be as popular as last year.
Hallewell headlines benefit concert for The Banquet in Salem
The singer-songwriter, who often entertains at the community meals, will play July 12 at Salem Memorial Waterworth Park.
Struthers man faces charge in theft of copper
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Struthers man was arrested Wednesday evening on a charge of theft
ODDLY ENOUGH
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Red-hot Pirates beat Mariners
The Pirates improved to 48-30 — they are 18 games over .500 for the first time since 1992, their last winning season.
PRO FOOTBALL Facing murder charge, Hernandez gets cut by New England Patriots
Associated Press ATTLEBORO, Mass. New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested
Environmentalists say federal letter says Ohio law out of step with federal disclosure laws
Environmentalists threaten to sue
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Canfield school board, special meeting, noon, board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth
Man charged with dropping off daughter to fight classmate
Man charged with dropping off daughter to fight classmate
Closed Central Waste paid $650,000 in dumping fees
County health department wants programs maintained
Snowden mystery deepens; where is he?
Snowden mystery deepens; where is he? moscow Moscow’s main airport swarmed with journalists from
METRO DIGEST || Roberts new YSU trustee
New YSU trustee youngstown Gov. John Kasich appointed Atty. James E. “Ted” Roberts of Poland to
ZIMMERMAN TRIAL Teen’s friend describes final call
Associated Press SANFORD, FLA. A friend who was on the phone with 17-year-old Trayvon Martin
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher D. Tewksbury, 34, of 396 E. Indiana Ave.,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Arriving at Bessie,SDRq an original play by Kelly Bancroft, part of the Voices
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Microsoft tweaks Windows 8
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft is trying to reverse slumping PC sales and quiet
Historic rulings boost gay rights
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a historic day for gay rights, the Supreme Court gave the
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Despicable Me 2 (PG) Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with
US looks to send training teams to Lebanon, Iraq
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. military commanders have been told to explore ways to increase
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jackson’s son says father feared promoter LOS ANGELES Michael Jackson’s elder son
Google to bring you the wonders of Galapagos Islands
Opinion: GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Coming soon to a computer screen near you: the blue-footed booby, the giant
Texas governor calls 2nd session on abortion issue
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday called a second special session of
Sprouse at Salem Community Theatre Saturday
Singer-songwriter Natalie Sprouse will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Salem Community Theatre, 490
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Traffic light scheduled for busy McClurg intersection
New traffic light is expected to be added to McClurg Road, South Avenue intersection in 2014
Dead fruit trees?
Dead fruit trees? There are many reasons fruit trees die: planted too deep, a weedeater gets too
Ohio poll: 57% don’t like Obama’s job performance
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio voters, particularly those who refrain from
Composting needs correct setup, attention
By Jason Baker OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer Composting is a mixture of various decaying
Mahoning Valley Association of Churches names new executive director
The Rev. Robbin Del Nagro has broad-based experience in interfaith community.
Facing drug charge
Facing drug charge YOUNGSTOWN A man who police said ran a stop sign early Tuesday was taken to
SOUTH AFRICA Official cancels trip amid Mandela worry
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG South Africa’s president visited a gravely ill Nelson Mandela in
Can bell peppers turn hot?
Q. My neighbor said he planted his sweet bell peppers next to his habanero peppers, and the bell
Japanese beetles
Japanese beetles The attack starts this weekend. Read the fact sheet: go.osu.edu/JapaneseBeetle.
Shooutout case reset
Two people were indicted on felonious assault and kidnapping charges for a Dec. 15 shootout during a home invasion.
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Butler Midyear opens Sunday
The Butler Institute of American Art’s 77th annual National Midyear Show opens Sunday with an artists reception from 1 to 3 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 2 p.m.
Struthers man arrested on copper theft charge
A Struthers man was arrested Wednesday evening for theft after he was caught trying to steal scrap copper from his employer, Allied Erecting and Dismantling on Poland Avenue.
4 trapped after 2-car crash tonight on 224
Four people were injured and trapped in a two-car accident on U.S. Route 224 and Glenwood Avenue tonight.
Bill bolsters safety for Ohio maintenance vehicles
Bill bolsters safety for Ohio maintenance vehicles
Revenue loss could curtail Mahoning County landfill inspections
Revenue loss could curtail Mahoning Count landfill inspections
Gov. Kasich appoints Atty. James E. "Ted" Roberts to YSU trustee board
Gov. Kasich appoints Atty. James E. "Ted" Roberts to YSU trustee board
Bishop will revisit decision on keeping Mooney in city
Bishop will revisit decision on keeping Mooney in city YOUNGSTOWN Bishop George V. Murry’s
Pair arrested in Newton Falls following federal drug-dealing indictments
Pair arrested in Newton Falls following federal drug-dealing indictments NEWTON FALLS
Man charged with dropping off daughter to fight classmate
Man charged with dropping off daughter to fight classmate WARREN A 39-year-old Pearl
Al-Qaida said to be changing its ways after leaks
Al-Qaida said to be changing its ways after leaks WASHINGTON (AP)— U.S. intelligence agencies are
Pittsburgh responds to UPMC’s tax dispute suit
Pittsburgh responds to UPMC’s tax dispute suit PITTSBURGH (AP) — Claims by the University of
Patriots player Hernandez charged with murder
Patriots player Hernandez charged with murder ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) —Police have charged Patriots
Greatest Scramble ignites — Krichbaum, Knepper, Hanysh among 9 new teams to qualify
There are just 10 scramble qualifiers left this summer to get into the Miller 64 Greatest Scramble Challenge
'Crime. Report It. Don't Support It' signs in 7th Ward
“Crime. Report It. Don’t Support It,” in 7th Ward YOUNGSTOWN Councilman John R. Swierz, D-7th,
EPA: Ohio chemical reporting law doesn't trump feds
EPA: Ohio chemical reporting law doesn't trump feds
4 Los Angeles officers shot in 2 separate attacks
4 Los Angeles officers shot in 2 separate attacks LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles police officer
Warren health and welfare committee cancels meeting
Warren health and welfare committee cancels meeting Warren Warren City Council’s health and
Supreme Court ruling won't change Pa. gay-marriage ban
Supreme Court ruling won't change Pa. gay-marriage ban
Zimmerman’s neighbor says she heard boy’s cry
Zimmerman’s neighbor says she heard boy’s cry SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A former neighbor of George
Police find guns and drugs in house raid
Police find guns and drugs in house raid Staff report YOUNGSTOWn Police found two guns and
Competency eval ordered in Ohio captive women case
Competency eval ordered in Ohio captive women case CLEVELAND (AP) — A judge has ordered a
Babson College to apologize to Brandeis for slurs
Babson College to apologize to Brandeis for slurs WELLESLEY, Mass. (AP) — Babson College plans to
Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in Calif
Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in Calif WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has cleared
Stocks rise even as US economic growth slows
Stocks rise even as US economic growth slows NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes moved higher in
Weathersfield schools seek renewal of levy
Weathersfield schools seek renewal of levy MINERAL RIDGE The Weathersfield Board of Education on
Court has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California
Court has cleared the way for same-sex marriage in California WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court
James on Sports Illustrated cover for 20th time
James on Sports Illustrated cover for 20th time MIAMI (AP)— LeBron James says the jump shot that
Texas company announces rail facility to move Utica oil and gas
Texas company announces rail facility to move Utica oil and gas youngstown A Dallas-
Court strikes down provision denying benefits to married gay couples
Court strikes down provision denying benefits to married gay couples. WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme
Pats player Hernandez taken from home in handcuffs
Pats player Hernandez taken from home in handcuffs ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) —New England Patriots
Texas abortion bill falls after challenge
Texas abortion bill falls after challenge AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Despite barely beating a midnight
Warren council’s health and welfare committee to meet
Warren council’s health and welfare committee to meet Warren Warren City Council’s health and
Poll: Ohioans unhappy with Obamas
Poll: Ohioans unhappy with Obamas Ohio voters, particularly those who refrain from political
High court gay marriage decisions due today
High court gay marriage decisions due today WASHINGTON (AP)— The Supreme Court is meeting to
Man dead, woman wounded in W. Pa. home invasion
Man dead, woman wounded in W. Pa. home invasion MCKEESPORT, Pa. (AP) — A man is reportedly dead
New support group will meet at church
New support group will meet at church POLAND Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church, 53 Laird Ave., Youngstown, will serve fish dinners
Warren police seeking bike robber with red bandanna
Warren police are investigating another West Side robbery committed by a young black male on a bicycle and wearing a red bandanna.
Trumbull commissioners to buy countywide computer
Trumbull County commissioners are expected to authorize the purchase of a $1.14 million countywide computer “network core” today to replace the 10-year-old core in use now.
Indians closer Perez works an inning for Scrappers
Chris Perez’s appearance Tuesday night at Eastwood Field was brief, but it was all the Cleveland Indians closer needed.
Hagan states case before House panel on fracking regs
State Rep. Robert F. Hagan, a frequent critic of Republican-backed oil and gas industry regulations, had his day before the House’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, offering testimony on four separate bills aimed at horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking.
Orioles’ power surge stops indians
Light-hitting Alexi Casilla capped a five-run seventh with a three-run homer.
Most of Chicago’s top players figure to be back next season
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Toddler's mother, Jennifter Light, charged in his death
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Wimbledon: Serena puts controversies behind her
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Panel rezones Austintown land
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Youngstown won't contract with downtown parking deck company
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Oregon football to learn its fate today
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Boardman gets grant to fund volunteer firefighters
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Supt. Hathorn gets 4 more years, $119K salary
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Brilex, Valerus to showcase Youngstown production facility today
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Judge: No changes in order
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Kasich’s approval at 54 percent
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Bobby Labonte won’t run at Kentucky Speedway
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Surplus food
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METRO DIGEST || Animal cruelty case in Boardman
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Dem wins in Massachusetts Senate seat vacated by Kerry
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UPDATE | Youngstown schools superintendent stays four more years
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Thousands without power after northeast Ohio storm
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Hard numbers elusive on cost of Pa. pension switch
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Storms causing problems in Mahoning, Trumbull counties
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Minn. lawmaker apologizes for ‘Uncle Thomas’ tweet
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West will hire 200 for its Niles call center
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Police ID suspects in Eagles' player charity fight
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Officials investigating possible animal cruelty case
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Former Pa. school officials faces jail for sexting
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Hagan offers testimony on fracking legislation
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Putin says no to US request to extradite Snowden
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High court voids key part of Voting Rights Act
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Two 20-year-olds indicted on Niles aggravated-robbery charges
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Russia rejects US demand for Snowden’s extradition
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Teen charged with double fatal texting DUI
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Guard appeals conviction in club shooting
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Child finds alligator behind her home
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Drugs, aliases, and a very angry pig
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Loomis, Butler rebound from near misses
Lisbon’s Avery Andric shot a 79 to easily advance on the boys side of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley qualifier.
Legislators express hope for additional human trafficking legislation
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New Liberty coach excited about chance
Kevin Cylar was hired by the Leopards after eight years at Ursuline.
Boardman officially joins All-American Conference
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Late flurry lifts ’Hawks
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Boardman bus drivers, mechanics support boss
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Power outage impacts Vindicator, few other downtown businesses
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Myers, Woods ace rehab stint at Eastwood
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tomorrow’s VALLEY FOOD
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Undernourished children at risk for health, behavioral, educational issues
Food insecurity is a leading public health challenge
Animals visit library
Eight-year-old Naiden Maynard might be too young to take a stand on many issues, but he’s the right age and size to take a stand on a tortoise.
Abortion regulations undercut law on women’s right to choose
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$15K for NCAA matchup flowed through JobsOhio
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Boardman trustees present bids for joint paving project
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Ex-Italian PM gets 7-year prison term
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History of coal mines proves value of labor standards
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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
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Lebanese army clashes with followers of Sunni cleric
Associated Press BEIRUT Lebanon’s third-largest city of Sidon was turned into a battle zone
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CELEBRATE POLAND Events
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Cheap money has its limits
Opinion: By Robert J. SAMUELSON Washington Post Writers Group For more than four years, central banks
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Palace sheds light on Kate’s baby plans
Associated Press LONDON With Prince William and the former Kate Middleton expecting their first
Study finds high methane levels in Pa. drinking water
Associated Press PITTSBURGH New research in Pennsylvania demonstrates that it’s hard to nail
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Snowden not on flight to Cuba
Associated Press havana Confusion over the whereabouts of National Security Agency leaker
Zallows divide, then conquer
The Warren JFK brothers combined for three Division III titles at this month’s state track meet.
Wing walker, pilot had clean records
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birthdays
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High court sends back race-based plan
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Zimmerman portrayed as vigilante in Fla. fatal shooting
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. George Zimmerman was fed up with “punks” getting away with crime
Will change of president change Iran?
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Documents show IRS also screened liberal groups
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Internal Revenue Service’s screening of groups seeking tax-
Two Penguins play for Canadian teams
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3 jailed pending trial in slave-labor case
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Murder indictment
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The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
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immigration reform Bill clears Senate hurdle
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Incentives provide sweet deal for sour-cream manufacturer
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Thomas J. Starr indicted in Saturday night murder in Southington
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Struthers installs four-way stop, receives mixed reactions
Study found that intersection had high frequency of accidents
High-court rulings favor businesses
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Boardman officially moving to All-American Conference
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Youngstown council starts to look at ward redistricting
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Legislators express hope for additional human trafficking legislation
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Struthers installs four-way stop, receives mixed reactions
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Drugs, aliases, and a very angry pig
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Thomas J. Starr indicted in Saturday night murder in Southington
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Power back on at The Vindicator
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#VindyGreatest juniors roll at Salem: Butler, Jondas, Avery, Jacobson, Braydich, Loomis, Flaviano
8 more join Greatest finals: Butler, Jondas, Loomis, Andric, Braydich
Benefits available to those exposed to 9/11 toxins
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Food, clothing giveaway Tuesday at Youngstown church
Food, clothing giveaway Tuesday at Youngstown church
Police search again near home of Pats’ Hernandez
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$15K for NCAA matchup flowed through JobsOhio fund
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Russian astronauts take spacewalk at space station
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2 Mich. McDonald’s drop halal food after suit
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Obama walks tightrope on gay rights in Africa
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Pelosi’s defense of NSA surveillance draws boos
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YSU announces record $10M fundraising year
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Romania sends plane for victims of bus crash that killed 18
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Sour cream maker eyes Ohio location for new plant
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UPDATED | Downtown power outage hits Vindicator; other businesses may be impacted
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Association seeks outstanding alumni
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NRC auditing earthquake readiness of W. Pa. plant
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Charges expected in fatal Southington stabbing
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Supreme Court sends affirmative action case back to lower court
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WORTH A LOOK
CRAFT SHOWS Celebrate Poland Craft Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday during the
Who is Harry? Let's be frank
In Niles, they want to be frank about the important contributions of Harry Stevens.
Scrappers’ Hamrick mows down Doubledays
The 19-year-old pitcher retired the first 13 batters he faced.
Damage tree transformed into work of art
Wood carver Bob Anderson uses his talents to carve the tree into a lasting memorial in Mesopotamia.
A contractor will pave portions of at least 58 streets
The work will start at the end of the month or early July
Trumbull Co. effort pursues police digital network
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Top Trumbull County law- enforcement administrators say
Snowden seeking asylum in Ecuador
Associated Press WASHINGTON Admitted leaker Edward Snowden circled the globe in evasion of U.S.
Oil and gas ad campaign builds industry support
The American Petroleum Institute has led a multimillion dollar ad campaign for years
Carrasco scuffles in Tribe loss
The starting pitcher didn’t get through the fifth inning of a 5-3 defeat to the Twins.
Demolition of Niles McKinley High School nearly complete
Becky Archer DePanicis has been watching with interest the demolition of Niles McKinley High School the past three weeks.
49ers come ‘home’ for dinner
Several current and former players appeared at the DeBartolos’ annual scholarship dinner.
Mandela in critical condition, officials say
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Nelson Mandela’s health has deteriorated and he is in critical
Let first responders know what’s in fracking fluids
Opinion: Be open on fracking-fluid contents This fall legisla tors will vote on Ohio Senate Bill 17, The
AFGHANISTAN Government reaffirms support for peace talks
Associated Press KABUL Afghanistan’s government reaffirmed support Sunday for possible talks
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Forrest A. Couch Sr., 37, of 8 Belmont Ave., Niles,
Scrappers notebook | News and notes
Top Dog: Scrappers starter Caleb Hamrick has retired 30 of 34 batters he has faced this year, and
Agenda Tuesday
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Fitch’s Figueroa 2nd at New Balance Nationals
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Pirates rally to complete sweep
Pittsburgh scored four runs in the top of the 10th inning, then held off the Angels.
Zimmerman jurors begin sequestration
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NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Monsters’ beats zombies, Superman at box office LOS ANGELES Turns out zombies and
Air crash shows risks, thrill of wing walking
Associated Press CINCINNATI Risking death every time they go to work, wing walkers need courage,
Pakistan says 10 foreign tourists, guide killed in raid
Associated Press ISLAMABAD Islamic militants disguised as policemen killed 10 foreign climbers
Safe driving course
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It’s time for our state to give credit to its military veterans
Editorial: Kudos to Ohio Gov. John Kasich for his executive order this month that seeks to fairly compensate
VW keeps mum on plant expansion
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A year after being bullied, bus monitor teaches kindness
Associated Press GREECE, N.Y. No new carpet or fur-niture for the home she’s lived in for 46
No bail for sex offender charged in girl’s death
Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A judge on Sunday denied bail to a registered sex offender
Injuries take toll on Bruins, Blackhawks
The teams will play Game 6 tonight with slightly depleted rosters.
Serena, Sharapova in Wimbledon spat
Associated Press LONDON As her agent nodded along approvingly from a front-row seat, Serena
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Congress kicks the deficit can
Opinion: It almost seems like distant history now, but it was really just a few short months ago that
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Man relieved with arrest in death
Associated Press TOLEDO A northwestern Ohio man says he’s relieved he can stop living under a
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Hybrids pave way for cleaner US
Opinion: By Michael E. KRAFT McClatchy-Tribune News Service GREEN BAY, Wis. Modern electric hybrid
State, local officials confirm no issues at Halcon well
Flaring and flames that it generate are a normal part of the natural-gas drilling process
Diesels give best bang for buck
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PROBLEMS | Organization’s response
The Girl Scouts of the USA faces an array of problems. Here’s a summary of major issues, and what
Dissension, fiscal woes beset the Girl Scouts
Associated Press Given the friction and financial woes facing the Girl Scouts these days, perhaps
US takes another step into morass of Mideast
Opinion: A generation ago, it took many years for most Americans to recognize that Vietnam was a bottomless
‘Watch Dogs’ video game reflects real-life events
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Across the dizzying, colorful show floor at the recent Electronic
Mangapora has loathing for losing
The Vindicator Female Athlete of the Year said her competitiveness is a key reason for her success.
Price’s hopes began with hoops
The Vindicator Male Athlete of the Year eventually made a name for himself on the football field and in the throwing circle.
The sixth-season finale of AMC’s “Mad Men” aired Sunday, and the drama has now
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Birthday event
Birthday event All Eat’n Park Restaurants will offer 99-cent kids’ meals during its Smiley’s
Cleanup effort begins at Ohio veterans home
Associated Press SANDUSKY Thousands of military veterans’ headstones and cemetery plots are
Area men create documentary on Dakota Presbyterians
Film produced by local men will air in July on a Christian channel and website
Cattrall faces aging in ‘Sweet Bird of Youth’
Associated Press LONDON “What a drag it is getting old,” a young Mick Jagger sang five decades
Hostess: Twinkies will return July 15
Associated Press NEW YORK Hostess is betting on a sweet comeback for Twinkies when they return
Summer brings changes for district
Staff report Change is coming to the Austintown School District this summer. The old Fitch High
’Under the Dome’ gives summer TV chills, buzz CAPPED ANTICIPATION
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Contractor set to begin summer paving in Youngstown
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Trumbull effort seeks police digital network
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Kidders’ 50th celebrated with picnic
EAST LIVERPOOL Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kidder of East Liverpool celebrated their golden wedding
Vendemias honored with family dinner
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Guy Vendemia of Youngstown were honored for their 60th anniversary June 6
Colonnas’ 60th celebrated with family dinner
AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Joe Colonna of Austintown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June
Bucholtzes mark 50th milestone with 2 parties
COLUMBIANA Mr. and Mrs. Amel Bucholtz of Columbiana celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Satterfields’ 60th anniversary is celebrated
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SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will have its summer luncheon at 1 p.m. July 1 at A La Cart in Canfield.
Golf tourney to benefit children's hospital
Akron Children’s Hospital has scheduled a golf fundraiser for Aug. 2.
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Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
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Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
Friends plan a jolly good Fellows party
A jolly good Fellows garden party will mark the Friends’ anniversary.
Civic association will meet Thursday
Civic association will meet Thursday LISBON Guilford Lake Civic Association will meet at 7 p.m.
Reunion at Ohio State Fair will light the choir
An All-Ohio Sate Fair Youth Choir reunion will honor its founder in a vocal tribute.
Pizza event will benefit Trumbull Mobile Meals
Trumbull Mobile Meals will receive all proceeds sold during Pizza Works Profit Sharing Day on Wednesday. Participating Pizza Works are at 7091 E. Market St., Howland, and 1960 Elm Road NE, Warren.
'Celebrate Poland' Friday, Saturday
Celebrate Poland begins at 5 p.m. Friday with a strawberry festival and ends at 10 p.m. Saturday with fireworks.
Patriotic concert next Sunday at Scottish Rite Cathedral
An organ concert featuring patriotic music will take place at 2:30 p.m. next Sunday at Scottish Rite Cathedral, 110 E. Lincoln Ave., featuring organist Robert McConnell playing the cathedral’s 86-year-old pipe organ, which has about 6,000 pipes.
Run For Your Heart: Fireworks Day Walk/Run is July 13 in New Castle
Jameson Health System’s third annual Run For Your Heart: Fireworks Day 5k/10k Walk/Run is July 13 at Jameson Hospital South Campus, 1000 S. Mercer St. The race starts at 9 a.m.
Best in the Valley are honored
The Vindicator At the conclusion of each season during the high school academic year, The
McDonald wife plans to donate kidney to husband
McDonald community rallies around Angie and Jeff Joseph
Smith’s youth camp hosts 250 participants
The Chaney High School and Buffalo Bills star happily negotiated a field full of campers.
Amateur radio operators display emergency response in Canfield
Amateur radio communication has come a long way since the olden days of Morse Code.
YSU President Cynthia Anderson prepares to leave office
The university’s seventh president and the first woman to get the job says she never tried to be something she’s not
Karzmer: YSU should make use of Stambaugh Golf Course
Stambaugh Golf Course, better known as our “Muni” is, in my opinion.
ADD top reason for mental health treatment in Trumbull kids
Attention deficit disorder ranks first among reasons Trumbull County children receive mental health treatment, but it’s the 10th most common reason among adults.
Muckdogs top Scrappers, 2-1
Juan Romero homered in the top of the sixth for the only run for the Scrappers (2-4).
Super Nationals marks 8th year this weekend
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com SALEM She might be too young to have a driver’s license, but
Bears spotted in Boardman, Champion Saturday
An ODNR spokeswoman urges people to stay away if they see a bear
League scores
MEN Immaculate (Mill Creek Golf Course, 6/11) — Low Gross: Matt Clipse 37, Frank Cardon Jr. -41,
Luau raises funds for Mill Creek Lily Pond restoration
An observation platform and a boardwalk are some of the features of the planned restoration
Good Grief Camp opens July 28 in Rogers
The camp is for youth ages 9 through 15 who have suffered the loss of a loved one.
MORGAN RICE
MORGAN RICE TRACK, WARREN JFK Considering Warren JFK’s Morgan Rice won the Division III state
CODY PITZO
CODY PITZO baseball, springfield There aren’t many varsity careers that match the milestones
MIKOVICH
CALI MIKOVICH SOFTball, FITCH How fitting it is that Austintown Fitch junior Cali Mikovich,
GARDNER
GARRETT GARDNER TENNIS, POLAND After qualifying for the state tennis tournament in doubles as
Mill Creek's $1M makeover
The Newport Wetlands parking lot is closed for about two months for a $125,000 improvement project, including repaving with permeable paving stones and addition of a filtration garden to slow rainwater runoff, soil erosion and lake sedimentation. The lot will likely reopen in late July.
Mark your calendar | Upcoming outings
June 23 — Sponsors Classic Golf Association at Candywood Golf Club. Call Angus Macaulay Sr. at
GREATEST GOLFER OF THE VALLEY JUNIOR QUALIFIER
GIRLS 15-17 9 a.m. — Nadya Stratton, Tori Augustine 9:10 — Anna Patoray, Cait Butler 9:20 —
MILESTONES
MILESTONES DOCTORS Sarah N. Pratt and Christina M. Pratt, daughters of Roy and Joyce Pratt of
Curbstone Coaches host state track champs
Curbstone Coaches host state track champs Four area state track and field champions will be the
Kerry: Syria urgently needs political solution
Associated Press DOHA, Qatar Unless the bloodshed in Syria stops, the region could descend into
A road less traveled ...
Opinion: It’s odd how we can become prisoners to our patterns. I’m a prisoner to the I-680/U.S. 224
Experts can’t testify on 911 call at Fla. trial, judge rules
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. The judge in the murder trial of George Zimmerman said Saturday
Wing walker, pilot killed in air-show crash in Dayton
Associated Press CINCINNATI A plane carrying a wing walker crashed at an air show and exploded
METRO DIGEST || Patriotic concert next Sunday
Patriotic concert set NEW CASTLE, Pa. An organ concert featuring patriotic music will take
PRO GOLF Tournaments
PGA TOUR CROMWELL, CONN. Bubba Watson made three bogeys in his last six holes Saturday to help
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Stephanie and James Williams Jr., Youngstown, boy, June 21.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9
250,000 protest corruption in Brazil
250,000 protest corruption in Brazil SAO PAULO More than 250,000 anti-government demonstrators
Progress made toward ‘artificial pancreas’
Associated Press Doctors are reporting a major step toward an “artificial pancreas,” a device
Some of them went out in style, finishing their careers competing at the highest levels.
Some of them went out in style, finishing their careers competing at the highest levels.
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES VETERANS Free dinner for vets Veterans and active-duty military personnel are
Don’t delay sending Snowden back, US warns Hong Kong
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration on Saturday sharply warned Hong Kong
Teens break into home, steal hot dogs
Associated Press WILMINGTON, Ohio Police in southwest Ohio say two apparently hungry teens broke
Bourn, big inning carry Indians
Cleveland took advantage of five first-inning walks to score six runs.
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, June 23, the 174th day of 2013. There are 191 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
TRUMBLL, COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS Columbiana COUNTY New complaints Terri Kopp v. Charles Cope et al, personal injury.
Male psyches seem to be unraveling in 'Mad Men' season finale
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Breaking up is hard to do. That is, unless
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Mike Mazanetz, of Newton Falls, aced No. 7, a 317-yard par-4, at
Sharapova jabs Serena
Associated Press LONDON Maria Sharapova took quite a shot at Serena Williams — and it was
READY FOR BATTLE
By GENARO C. ARMAS Associated Press GETTYSBURG, Pa. The commemoration of this year’s milestone
Education is the key
Opinion: By Ted Schmidt Special to The Vindicator Fundamental to the American experience is the belief
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday West Branch school board, special meeting, 5 p.m., Perkins Restaurant, 20040
Mississippi State looking to make history
Mississippi State and UCLA (47-17) both went 3-0 in bracket play at the CWS.
career paths & limelight
Banking Bryan Ignazio joins the Cortland Banks’ team, with more than 10 years of experience in
Imbibe anniversary
Imbibe anniversary youngstown Imbibe Martini Bar is celebrating its eighth anniversary with the
Pop culture Q&A
Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. We loved “Vegas” with Dennis Quaid and would like to know
Has private jitney service returned?
Opinion: If a publicly unidentified high-ranking officer in the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Department (we know
Virgin America flies high in latest airline ratings
Virgin America soared to the top of the latest Consumer Reports ratings of airlines in its debut
Gunfight: Two states targeting companies
The Sun News MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. South Carolina economic developers know they have a formidable
Diesel Cruze gets rave reviews
Editorial: Pardon us if we’re not the least bit surprised that the Lordstown- produced Chevrolet Cruze Clean
NYC plays role in drama
Civil War police show, ‘Copper,’ has tangle of plot lines McClatchy Newspapers While the
Mahoning leaders are correct to keep key agencies separate
Editorial: One year ago, we posed the following question in the midst of a reverse-discrimination lawsuit
birthdays
birthdays Singer Diana Trask is 73. Singer Rosetta Hightower of The Orlons is 69. Actor Ted
Today’s entertainment picks are:
Today’s entertainment picks are: v New Castle Italian Festival: The event takes place from 9 a.m.
Shortage of primary-care doctors may worsen
Associated Press COLUMBUS Getting face time with the family doctor could soon become even
Slice of success
By Lee murray | TheNewsOutlet.org 111“My wife scheduled a wedding without telling me the dates. I
LETTERS || Linguists who love to hate ‘like’ fail to realize word can add clarity
Opinion: Linguists who love to hate ‘like’ fail to realize word can add clarity I am eager to dispel the
Suspects captured after escape
Associated Press WAYNESBURG, Pa. Authorities say a homicide suspect and another man briefly
Kane more than able in Chicago victory
Patrick Kane and the Chicago Blackhawks have that look again, and another Stanley Cup is within reach.
METRO DIGEST || Howland grad crowned Miss Ohio
Howland grad wins mansfield A Howland woman has been crowned Miss Ohio. The Mansfield News
Saturday, June 22 (89 stories)
Lily Pond renovations on display at tonight's Luau
They donned their shades and Hawaiian shirts, added a lei and listened to Calypso music to restore the Lily Pond in Mill Creek MetroParks.
UPDATE: Bear moves to Forest Lawn; officials urge residents to leave it alone
A black bear that’s been lumbering through southern Mahoning County much of today was last spotted in Forest Lawn Cemetery at about 8 p.m.
Super Nats under way in Salem; concert tonight at 10
She might be too young to have a driver’s license, but 15-year-old Sarah Gruver already has clocked 83 mph behind the wheel.
N. American radio operators displaying crisis response this weekend, ours in Canfield
Amateur radio communication has come a long way since the olden days of Morse Code.
Police, dogs search home of Patriots' player Hernandez in wake of Odin Lloyd murder
State police officers and dogs are searching the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez as they investigate the killing of a semi-pro football player whose body was found nearby.
Danish driver dies in crash 10 minutes into 24-hour Le Mans race today
Danish driver Allan Simonsen died following a crash at the 24 Hours of Le Mans today in the first driver fatality at the high-speed endurance event since 1997.
US asks Hong Kong for Snowden's return
The National Security Council says U.S. officials have contacted authorities in Hong Kong for the extradition of Edward Snowden, the former government contractor who says he leaked highly classified documents about two surveillance programs.
Crash at Dayton air show kills pilot and seasoned wing-walker Jane Wicker
A plane carrying a wing walker crashed at an air show and exploded into flames Saturday, killing the pilot and stunt walker instantly, authorities said.
Black bear reported in Champion, second in Valley today
Black bear reported in Champion, second in Valley today Staff report CHAMPION Residents
UPDATE: Black bear moves into Boardman
UPDATE: Black bear moves into Boardman Staff report BOARDMAN A black bear spotted this morning
Air-show crash in Dayton kills two
Air-show crash in Dayton kills two DAYTON, Ohio A plane carrying a wing walker crashed today
Senior art show set for YMCA
Senior art show set for YMCA BOARDMAN The Artists’ Reception for the 3rd annual Centered:
YWCA features preview party and winners
YWCA preview party Saturday will feature the winners of the 31st Annual Women Artists.
Teens break into home for hot dogs
Teens break into home for hot dogs WILMINGTON, Ohio Police in southwest Ohio say two apparently
Judge: Audio experts on screams cannot testify at trial in Trayvon Martin killing
Judge: Audio experts on screams cannot testify at trial in Trayvon Martin killing Associated Press
Large black bear roaming today in Canfield, police report
Large black bear roaming today in Canfield, police report Staff report CANFIELD A large black
DelBene-Keyser engagement announced
Alex and Lena DelBene of Girard are announcing the engagement of their granddaughter, Chynna DelBene of Sesser, Ill., and Ethan Keyser of Mount Erie, Ill.
Owens-Kelley vows will be exchanged
Cassandra Davis of Youngstown is announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, NaKeisha Owens, to DeVon Kelley. Gail Kelley of Youngstown and Joseph Reid, also of Youngstown, are the parents of the future groom.
Kent State gets grants to research diabetes, digestive disease
Kent State University is receiving $825,792 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Southside boxer Willie Nelson gears up for HBO debut
On June 29 in Mashantucket, Conn., Nelson (20-1-1, 12 KOs) will fight Luciano Leonel Cuello (32-2, 16 KOs).
Austintown considers raising high grass nuisance fee
Instead of charging the usual $55 per hour worked for cutting a lawn of a private, but vacant home, the township would charge a minimum of $500.
Warren JFK grad Terlecky hired by Indianapolis Colts
A football coaching career forged in the Mahoning Valley has taken Shawn Terlecky to the National Football League.
Struthers gallery offers studio space, community events
Struthers gallery offers studio space, community events
Boardman Tennis and Swim Club marks golden anniversary
The Boardman-Canfield Swim Club officially opened on July 4, 1963
Aspiring artists, STEM students get head start in Chaney program
Singers, dancers, actors and musicians performed while STEM students stretched their creativity
Scrappers can’t hold lead in ninth
Claudio Bautista singled, doubled and homered for Mahoning Valley.
New law requires more reading help for third-graders
Some district officials say they already provide intervention to help in reading
SPORTS DIGEST || Liberty expected to hire Ursuline assistant
Liberty expected to hire Ursuline assistant LIBERTY Ursuline assistant Kevin Cylar is expected
Mom charged with leaving son, 6, alone 1 hour on boat at night in Berlin
Erika Blakely of Louisville, Ohio, will appear on a child endangering charge in Sebring Court on Thursday.
Youngstown council will discuss redistricting Monday
Redistricting was last done more than 30 years ago.
Stanley Cup ‘chess match’ continues tonight
The Blackhawks’ 6-5 overtime victory in Boston on Wednesday made it a split of the first four games.
Family wants 'Teddy' signs to raise abuse awareness
Fourteen-year-old Teddy Foltz died after years of daily abuse at the hands of his mother's boyfriend, Zaryl Bush. Kelly Plummer of Hubbard, Teddy’s godmother, has begun selling these yard signs to start a scholarship in his name to raise awareness about child abuse and promote its prevention. Proceeds go into the Teddy Foltz Memorial Fund.
Meals delivered to tree bewilder neighborhood
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Highland Park holds a mystery. Neighborhood residents have
RELIGION DIGEST || Faith celebration
Faith celebration warren The Church of the Living God, Sixth Street Tabernacle, 1520 Sixth St.,
Mississippi State ousts Oregon State
A Southeastern Conference team is heading to the College World Series finals for the sixth straight year.
Morsi backers stage show of force in Cairo
Associated Press CAIRO More than 100,000 supporters of Egypt’s Islamist president staged a show
N. Korea demands dissolution of UN command in S. Korea
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS North Korea’s U.N. envoy demanded the dissolution of the United
Kitchen teaches convicts to cook
The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND Culinary instructor Mark Jasinski, using an overhead projector and a
Justice Department charges Snowden with espionage, theft
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Justice Department has charged former National Security Agency
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS, Bankruptcies
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew Williams, 48, of 746 Glen Park Road,
Tax-reform plan receives mixed reviews
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Business groups and owners, advocates for the needy and
UCLA eliminates North Carolina
Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Pat Valaika’s two-run double gave UCLA some cushion, record-setting
Federer could face Nadal in Wimbledon quarterfinals
Associated Press LONDON Seven-time champion Roger Federer could face Rafael Nadal in the
Cellphone tower near Phila. catches fire
Associated Press BENSALEM, Pa. An emergency- management official says a 75-foot cellphone tower
St. Dominic plans special novena
The special prayers, planned June 30-July 8, will be to Rev. Augustus Tolton, the first black priest in the U.S.
KSU receives $5 million gift
Staff report Kent Kent State University President Lester A. Lefton announced a $5 million gift
Incoming freshman class at Kent State boasts a 3.3 GPA
Staff report kent Incoming freshmen to the Kent State University campus will bring impressive
James, Heat securing their places in history
The Heat became the sixth franchise in league history to win consecutive championships.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Heather Opatken and Jeffrey Easterday, Youngstown, boy, June
Mount Union offers online program
Staff report Alliance The University of Mount Union will begin educating its second cohort of
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on
Family seeks answers in killing tied to Hernandez
At least one company yanked an endorsement deal from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Friday.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Ralph Waite (“The Waltons”) is 85. Singer-actor Kris Kristofferson is 77. Singer
First sermon set for Sunday
First sermon set for Sunday warren Corneill D. Morgan will deliver his first sermon during
Events set for YSU alumni reunion
Staff report youngstown Youngstown State University alumni are invited to reconnect with fellow
Class B GAMES FROM CENE PARK
Baird Brothers 12, Ohio Glaciers 5 Corey Deal picked up the win for Baird, yielding four unearned
4 shot at NC law firm, Walmart; police shoot, nab suspect
Associated Press GREENVILLE, N.C. A man armed with a shotgun shot one person outside a North
Lorenz appointed at St. Vincent de Paul
Lorenz appointed at St. Vincent de Paul youngstown St. Vincent de Paul Society has announced
METRO DIGEST || Animal benefit at Boardman cafe Monday
Animal benefit Monday Boardman The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County has a fundraising
SMARTS moving to YSU campus
Staff report youngstown Youngstown State University’s award-winning SMARTS — Students Motivated
Provisions in the GOP Tax Reform Package:
Provisions in the GOP Tax Reform Package: An across-the-board reduction in personal income tax
Idaho town holds out hope for POW’s return
Associated Press HAILEY, Idaho The yellow ribbons, some tattered, some faded, can be seen long
Grove City selects new provost, vice president
Staff report Grove city, pa. Grove City College President Richard G. Jewell recently announced
Floodwaters kill three in Alberta
Floodwaters kill three in Alberta CALGARY, Alberta Floodwaters that devastated much of southern
Sinn approaching 50 years at Lane Funeral Home
What started as a way to gain experience for med school turned into a lifelong career
Stocks recover after two-day plunge
Associated Press Traders decided that the stock market has suffered enough, at least for now.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Comedy duo: Bob Golub and Gerry Bednob team up for laughs at Quaker
Take a walk; lengthen your life
Opinion: I read recently that “old age” is now considered 85 and beyond. At four days short of 89, each month
Don’t expect much from Taliban talks
Opinion: After 12 years of fighting, the Taliban in Afghanistan have announced they are ready to talk peace
Light shed on common appeals
Opinion: There are common arguments you will hear from opponents of law changes, regardless the subject.
FAA moves toward easing restrictions
FAA moves toward easing restrictions WASHINGTON The government is moving toward easing
Even dumber, two decades later
Associated Press NEW YORK Nearly 20 years after “Dumb and Dumber” was released, Jim Carrey and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.04 —.14 Avalon
Ex-Enron Corp. CEO’s sentence cut by 10 years
Associated Press HOUSTON One of the country’s most notorious financial scandals came to a
Madonna concert film will be online
Associated Press NEW YORK Madonna said there were days when she was exhausted during her recent
newsmakers
newsmakers Food Network won’t renew Deen’s contract SAVANNAH, Ga. The Food Network said Friday
Support should be building for Brown-Vitter banking bill
Editorial: Bigger isn’t always better. And certainly not when banks are the subject at hand and when they
Friday, June 21 (135 stories)
Snowden charged with espionage; supporters arranging for flight to Icelan
The Justice Department has charged former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden with espionage and theft of government property in the NSA surveillance case.
Drunken driving checkpoint starts in minutes in North Jackson
A federally funded drunken driving checkpoint starts at 10:30 tonight to 2:30 a.m. Saturday on Mahoning Avenue in Jackson Township, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and the Mahoning County OVI (Operating a vehicle impaired) Task Force announced.
Monday event at Boardman cafe to benefit animals
The Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County has a fundraising event at Carmella’s Cafe, 850 E. Western Reserve Road, from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday.
Grove City fire victims identified
The man and woman who died at the scene of an early Monday morning house fire at 432 McConnell St. have been positively identified through dental records, the Mercer County Coroner’s Office announced Friday.
Mother charged with leaving son, 6, alone one hour on boat at night
Mother arrested after leaving son, 6, alone one hour on boat at night BERLIN CENTER A 31
Drunken driving checkpoint starts tonight on Market Street
Drunk driving checkpoint starts tonight on Market Street YOUNGSTOWN A federally funded drunk
Outdoor Mass scheduled Sunday at St. Patrick Church, Youngstown
Outdoor Mass scheduled Sunday at St. Patrick Church, Youngstown
Yoda, Indiana Jones statues shown at George Lucas park
Yoda, Indiana Jones statues shown at George Lucas park SAN ANSELMO, Calif. (AP) — In a park not so
Super full moon shines brightly this weekend
Super full moon shines brightly this weekend LOS ANGELES (AP) — A “supermoon” rises this weekend.
Lavrov: Syria peace conference could be derailed
Lavrov: Syria peace conference could be derailed ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) — Russia’s foreign
Democrats both spent $1M on Pittsburgh mayoral primary
Democrats both spent $1M on Pittsburgh mayoral primary PITTSBURGH (AP) — The top two Democrats
Friend: James Gandolfini died of heart attack
Friend: James Gandolfini died of heart attack ROME (AP) — An autopsy on James Gandolfini has
$50K reward offered in fatal Pa. market bank heist
$50K reward offered in fatal Pa. market bank heist
Obama to meet with privacy, civil liberties board
Obama to meet with privacy, civil liberties board WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is
Brazil leaders to meet as protests, violence grow
Brazil leaders to meet as protests, violence grow RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil awoke today to city
Kerry trip starts with tough Syrian, Afghan issues
Kerry trip starts with tough Syrian, Afghan issues WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry
Senate immigration bill boosted by border deal
Senate immigration bill boosted by border deal WASHINGTON (AP) — Far-reaching immigration
Suit: Patriots' Hernandez shot man in face in Fla.
Suit: Patriots' Hernandez shot man in face in Fla.
Flooding may force 100,000 from west Canada homes
Flooding may force 100,000 from west Canada homes CALGARY, Alberta (AP)— Calgary’s mayor warned
Police probing woman’s carbon monoxide death
Police probing woman’s carbon monoxide death PLUM, Pa. (AP) — Police say a western Pennsylvania
OSHP OVI checkpoint tonight on Market Street north of Midlothian Blvd.
OSHP OVI checkpoint tonight on Market Street north of Midlothian Blvd.
PSU cheerleader hurt in fall to return to school
PSU cheerleader hurt in fall to return to school BELLEFONTE, Pa. (AP) — A Penn State University
DA: Counselors called mom before son’s death
DA: Counselors called mom before son’s death SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Prosecutors in northeastern
Philly D.A., mayor were delinquent on gas bills
Philly D.A., mayor were delinquent on gas bills PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia’s top prosecutor
LOUIE TODAY: CCA's BIllak and successor Stillwagon
Joining Louie today on Brainfood From the Heartland will be outgoing director of Community Correction Agency Dr. Richard Billak and his successor David Stillwagon.Joining Louie today on Brainfood From the Heartland will be outgoing director of Community Correction Association Dr. Richard Billak and his successor, David Stillwagon.
North Jackson library to close Saturday
The North Jackson Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County will close Saturday, a week earlier than previously announced, due to technical difficulties with telephone and Internet service, the library system announced Thursday.
Suspected heroin left in Youngstown cruiser
A Berlin Center man was taken to the Mahoning County jail after police say he left a small packet of heroin in a cruiser.
Adult social groups will be offered
Adult social groups will be offered YOUNGSTOWN Social Connections, a program created to provide
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Sulmona Valley Auxiliary will meet at noon Tuesday at Bedford Trails in Coitsville.
Boy Scouts will sponsor Link’s Classic fundraiser
Local Boy Scouts will sponsor the Link’s Classic fundraiser at Trumbull Country Club on June 24.
Canfield Rotary hosting fireworks
Canfield Rotary will host fireworks Saturday at the Canfield Fairgrounds.
Struthers Day next week
Two bands, clowns, face-painting, magic shows, pony rides, an inflatable bouncer and a petting zoo will all be part of the 16th annual Struthers Day from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday in Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield St.
Vandalism at Jefferson school in Warren
Mike Coates Construction of Niles reported Thursday morning an excavator parked overnight at Jefferson K-8 School, 1548 Tod Ave. SW, was vandalized and graffiti was drawn on a wall at the school saying “T-Raw.”
Austintown car cruise unites 'car people' every Tuesday
People park their cars and let them shine at the weekly car cruise put on by the Mahoning Valley Olde Car Club and the Austintown Senior Center.
Jack Arvin Classic: Mahoning holds off Trumbull’s late rally
Austintown Fitch quarterback Matt Futkos hadn’t played in more than seven months, but he said it only took one play to shake off the rust.
State audit says ex-Harding teacher took $46,422 in ticket revenue
Lenny Redmond, a former Warren G. Harding High School math teacher who managed the high school’s athletic ticket sales, has been charged with felony theft after school officials discovered $46,422 in missing athletics money.
LeBron powers Heat to second straight NBA title
LeBron James had 37 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat repeated as champions.
Seismic company wants to shake Mahoning County ground
Front Runner Seismic Inc. of Westfield, Pa., wants permission to do seismic testing for oil and gas deposits here.
Niles’ Krok commits to WVU
The Red Dragons’ huge lineman loves football, lifting, fishing and eating.
Youngstown OKs $20K to establish small-business incubator
The organization’s director wants to turn vacant building into a small-business incubator
Valley dance legend Tony Romeo draws final curtain
Tony Romeo, 58-year Valley dance instructor, took part in his final 'Curtain Call' Thursday night at Canfield High School.
Davis brothers headed for Kentucky
First-year Wildcats coach Mark Stoops, a Cardinal Mooney product, has given the Wildcats’ roster a Mahoning Valley flavor.
Burglary at Bob Stoops’ home in Oklahoma
Police said Thursday they have no suspects in a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach and Youngstown native Bob Stoops.
Dianne L. Fry is new dog warden
The new dog warden will take office as the county plans a new or renovated animal pound.
Dinners to benefit 12-year-old Boardman girl with chordoma
Proceeds from two benefit dinners will aid family
Man accused of mowing down geese in Boardman pleads not guilty
Man accused of killing geese pleads not guilty
McDonald schools add requirements for valedictorian
McDonald schools add requirements for valedictorian
Teen charged with leaving sisters in car pleads not guilty
The Youngstown teen charged with child endangering pleaded not guilty during her Thursday arraignment.
Chaney product Smith hosting camp at YSU
The True Foundation Football Camp is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at YSU’s Stambaugh Stadium.
Prints led to suspect in '74 Canfield murder of couple, child
Mahoning County Sheriff’s Detective Pat Mondora, left; retired Detective Dave Benigas; and Sheriff Jerry Greene, right, discuss the indictment of a man Thursday in the 1974 triple homicide in Canfield Township. James P. Ferrara, 64, who is in the Marion Correctional Institution, is the suspect in the Dec. 14 murders of Benjamin Marsh, 33; his wife, Marilyn, 32; and their 4-year-old daughter, Heather.
Plan B is an assault on children
Opinion: Plan B is an assault on children Thanks to the Obama Ad- ministration’s decision to drop its
C.H. Campbell fourth-graders make final memories
Fourth-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School celebrated their final days at the school during the field day at Fair Park June 3.
Boardman girls compete in state meet
Giovanna Silvestri, a four year outstanding thrower for the Boardman girls’ track and field team
Library hosts sensory story time
By CHELSEA WEIKART neighbors@vindy.com Several children attended the second sensory story time
Students celebrate end of the year
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Students in Kelli Silvester and Melanie Humphrey’s
Kids celebrate sunflowers at Mill Creek Metro Parks
Children from the Youngstown area came with their parents to Fellows Riverside Gardens of the Mill Creek Metro Parks to learn about sunflowers and get their hands dirty in a little soil.
Dobbins students perform magic tricks
Fourth-graders at Dobbins Elementary played magicians during the science magic show June 4.
North Elementary honors fourth graders
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Fourth-grade students were the stars during the fourth-
Fourth graders honored at dinner
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary school honored its fourth-grade
Union Elementary hosts fun day
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School hosted a fun day June 6
Poland library hosts blood drive
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com The meeting room of the Poland library was turned into
CVMS Sixth-graders bring it on
Sixth-grade students at Canfield Village Middle School came to play and compete during the school’s annual field day June 5.
Canfield students display artwork at two-night art show
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com Charcoal drawings, watercolor paintings,
Lynn Kirk hosts final fun day
Lynn Kirk students in grades kindergarten through third participated in a field day May 16 during school hours.
Library hosts gaming day
By ADRIENNE BISH neighbors@vindy.com Students gathered to play video games during the PS2
Residents raise money for orphaned children
Andi and Angelo Lamarca recently went to a remote village in Bgentchal, Togo, Africa. They went on a
Softball field gets renovation
The Austintown Girls Softball team had the opportunity to play on its new home field in the spring
How Bernanke explained Fed plans
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke spent much of an hourlong news conference trying to clarify for Wall Street when and why the Fed might begin shrinking its $85 billion-a-month bond-buying program.
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD June 16
Poland sports briefs
Golf outing to be June 24 The Arc of Ohio will host its eighth annual Par for the Developmentally
Boardman sports
Boardman defeats McDonald The boys pony division team Boardman - GF Insulations defeated McDonald
Canfield sports briefs
Boosters plan annual 5K On June 22, the Canfield Cross Country Booster club is hosting the 10th
Boardman briefs
Fowler named to dean’s list Elizabeth Fowler, a 2010 graduate of Boardman High School, has been
Poland briefs
Play cards at Shepherd Card players of all kinds are invited to play June 26 from noon until 4
Canfield briefs
Local student earns degree Kedron Marie Taylor graduated Cum Laude on May 4 from Ohio University
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch basketball program to host golf outing The Austintown Fitch boys basketball program will
Austintown briefs
MCCTC inducts members into National Technical Honor Society The National Technical Honor Society
Body of Pittsburgh man recovered
Body of Pittsburgh man recovered ANDOVER The body of a Pittsburgh man who was presumed to have
Around the horn | Thursday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 4, Red Sox 3 DETROIT Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run homer off Andrew
Sammarone is first in Pitch, Hit & Run
Sammarone is first in Pitch, Hit & Run CLEVELAND Serena Sammarone of Canfield won the 13-14
METRO DIGEST || Fallen firefighters bike run Saturday
Firefighters bike run YOUNGSTOWN The fifth annual Youngstown Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bike
North Carolina ousts rival N.C. State from College World Series
Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. North Carolina’s Hobbs Johnson combined with Chris McCue on a five-
Athletes want class-action suit against NCAA
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Former college basketball standout Ed O’Bannon and his lawyers
Credit-union forum Monday at South Side church
The credit union’s goal is to help low-income people become financially literate and provide services such as checking accounts and loans.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Frank S. Behne Jr., 57, of 370 Jacobs Road,
Seeking more bang for the buck
Opinion: For Ohio’s two U.S. senators, the federal Hardest Hit Fund hasn’t hit Ohio hard enough. Both U.S.
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, food giveaway from 8:30 to
Births
Births ST. Joseph Health Center Andrew and Katherine Yost, Niles, boy, June 19. Anissa Carter
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Thai Buddhist monks criticized for lavish behavior BANGKOK Thailand’s Buddhism
Jury of women picked for Zimmerman trial
Jury of women picked for Zimmerman trial sanford, fla. A jury of six women was picked Thursday
On the Links | Thursday’s professional golf results
TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP CROMWELL, CONN. Charley Hoffman missed the course record by a stroke,
Offenses got going in Game 4
Associated Press CHICAGO So much for all the talk about the impenetrable goalies, and forget
New Colorado law strikes all-online firearm training
Associated Press DENVER In an age where you can buy a car or get a college degree without
‘MONSTERS UNIVERSITY’
‘MONSTERS UNIVERSITY’ Grade: C+ Cast: Voices of Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Helen Mirren,
Today’s entertainment picks are:
Today’s entertainment picks are: v Steel Valley Supernationals: Quaker City Motorsports Park in
Alvarez, Pirates stay hot with win over Reds
Pedro Alvarez hasn’t changed anything in June, except those RBI numbers. They’re way up there, just like the Pirates.\
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jolie to leaders: Make Syria diplomacy work ZAATARI, JORDAN Angelina Jolie said
‘WORLD WAR Z’
‘WORLD WAR Z’ Grade: B Cast: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, David Morse, James
‘World War Z’ reinvigorates zombie genre Zombie dodging
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers 2222Marc Forster (“Quantum of Solace”) hurls us straight
Suit alleges Hernandez shot man in face
The lawsuit was filed late Wednesday by 30-year-old Alexander Bradley.
Penn State rewards O’Brien
His contract when he arrived in January 2012 called for a base salary of $950,000. That’s going up to $1.9 million starting July 1, the school said Thursday.
WHO study: About a third of women suffer domestic violence
Associated Press LONDON In the first major global review of violence against women, a series of
Facebook introduces video on Instagram
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is adding video to its popular photo-sharing app Instagram,
Hitting a wall in Berlin
Opinion: WASHINGTON The question of whether Barack Obama’s second term will be a failure was answered in
NEO home sales increased in May
Statewide, the number of homes sold rose 16.2 percent in May, as the market posted year-over-year gains in activity for the 23rd consecutive month.
Ohio police department pays after children are handcuffed
Associated Press WESTERVILLE, Ohio A central Ohio police department has agreed to pay $25,000 to
Taliban offer to free US soldier
Associated Press KABUL The Taliban proposed a deal in which they would free a U.S. soldier held
Attorney gets prison, must pay restitution
Associated Press AKRON An attorney accused of facilitating various bribery schemes has been
Home remedy is a better way
Opinion: Home remedy is a better way Findlay Courier: Given the option, most Ohioans would choose to live
Iran’s new moderate president brings ray of hope for change
Editorial: When it comes to government-sanctioned atrocities against Americans, most in our country have a long
James Gandolfini Actor let characters shine
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK James Gandolfini would have hated all this
Barely passing ‘Monsters University’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers “Monsters, Inc.” may be the most original and underrated
House rejects farm bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House rejected a five-year, half-trillion-dollar farm bill
EPA won’t confirm fracking-pollution tie
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday it
Weekly US jobless aid applications rise
Weekly US jobless aid applications rise washington Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits
Tea party sours on Rubio
Opinion: By DANA MILBANK Washington Post Writers Group WASHINGTON The tea party returned to Capitol
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2013. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer arrives
Gov’t. watchdog faults security background check of NSA leaker
Associated Press WASHINGTON A government watchdog testified Thursday there may have been
Markets’ moves: Overreaction or a sign of more volatility?
Associated Press NEW YORK For investors, there was no place to go Thursday. A day after the
Thursday, June 20 (136 stories)
Warren man wanted on kidnapping, burglary charges surrenders
Kemari James, 20, of 995 Highland Ave. SW, surrendered at Warren Police Department at 2 a.m. today on warrants charging him with three counts of kidnapping and one count of aggravated burglary.
Fallen Firefighters Bike Run is Saturday
The fifth annual Youngstown Fallen Firefighters Memorial Bike Run will be Saturday beginning at the Army/Navy Garrison No. 360, 1814 Logan Ave.
Youngstown Italian Fest accepting vendor applications
he 2013 Greater Youngstown Italian Fest is accepting applications for retail, business and craft vendors for the fest, which is Aug. 2-4 in downtown Youngstown.
Hubbard boil advisory lifted
The boil advisory issued on Monday for Trumbull County water customers on Tamarack Drive is lifted.
Man accused of killing geese pleads not guilty
Man accused of killing geese pleads not guilty Staff report boardman The Youngstown
State audit says former Warren G. Harding teacher took $46,422 in sports ticket revenue
Former math teacher free on $20K bond State audit says former Warren G. Harding teacher took
Youngstown gives $20,000 to a nonprofit for exterior improvements
Youngstown gives $20,000 to a nonprofit for exterior improvements Youngstown gives $20,000 to a
Woman indicted for leaving kids
Woman indicted for leaving kids YOUNGSTOWN A woman who is accused of strapping her children
Dianne L. Fry is new dog warden
Dianne L. Fry is new dog warden Dianne L. Fry is new dog warden YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County
Leader of Christian group pushing gay 'cure' apologizes, ends group
The leader of Exodus International, a Christian ministry that worked to help people repress same-sex attraction, has apologized to the gay community for inflicting "years of undue suffering."
One-third of women worldwide victims of violence from partner
In the first major global review of violence against women, a series of reports released Thursday found that about a third of women have been physically or sexually assaulted by a former or current partner.
Teen pleads not guilty after sisters found alone in car at mall
The Youngstown teenager charged with child endangering after police found her 1-, 4- and 6-year-old sisters unattended in a car at Southern Park Mall Wednesday has pleaded not guilty.
Attorney gets prison in Cleveland corruption probe
Attorney gets prison in Cleveland corruption probe
UPDATED | 64-year-old man charged in brutal 1974 Marsh family killings
64-year-old man charged in brutal 1974 killings
Seismic company wants to shake Mahoning County ground for oil, gas
Seismic company wants to shake Mahoning County ground for oil, gas
Elimination begins for potential Zimmerman jurors
Elimination begins for potential Zimmerman jurors SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys in the George
Digital 3-D atlas of brain reveals tiny details
Digital 3-D atlas of brain reveals tiny details NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have a new brain atlas
Youngstown woman charged with child endangering
Youngstown woman charged with child endangering Boardman A Youngstown woman was charged with
Ala man gets prison for tweeted Obama threat
Ala man gets prison for tweeted Obama threat HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A judge has sentenced an
Vindy staffers chat with Louie Free
June 20, 2013 | Vindy staffers David Skolnick, Emmalee Torisk, Kalea Hall, and Joe Gorman sit down with Louie
Police: Vehicle stolen in burglary at Stoop's home
Police: Vehicle stolen in burglary at Stoop's home
Judge in Arias case delays decision on next move
Judge in Arias case delays decision on next move PHOENIX (AP) — A judge delayed a decision today
Athletics department money missing in Warren; man charged
Athletics department money missing in Warren; man charged WARREN Lenny Redmond, a former Warren
Martin jurors asked about presumption of innocence
Martin jurors asked about presumption of innocence SANFORD, Fla. (AP)—George Zimmerman’s defense
Protesters in Brazil vow further action
Protesters in Brazil vow further action Protests that began as an outcry against a 10-cent hike in
Ohio lawmakers try again to limit indoor tanning for children
Ohio lawmakers try again to limit indoor tanning for children
Canfield police charge Youngstown man with child endangering, cited for DUI
Canfield police charge Youngstown man with child endangering, cited for DUI
Senators closing in on border security compromise
Senators closing in on border security compromise WASHINGTON (AP) — White House-backed immigration
Taliban offer to free US soldier
Taliban offer to free US soldier KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan Taliban are ready to free a
James Gandolfini: He let his characters star
James Gandolfini: He let his characters star NEW YORK (AP) -- James Gandolfini would have hated
Actor James Gandolfini, 51, dies of cardiac arrest
Actor James Gandolfini, 51, dies of cardiac arrest LOS ANGELES (AP) —James Gandolfini’s lumbering,
Police find bicyclist impaled on fence
Police find bicyclist impaled on fence PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia police say a bicyclist is
Lien placed on Philly mayor’s home over gas bill
Lien placed on Philly mayor’s home over gas bill PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A spokesman says Philadelphia
Neighborhood cleanup on Tod Avenue Saturday
A Tod Avenue Southwest neighborhood cleanup organized by Erica Royster, local resident and community activist, is set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
Ribbon-cutting of Joanie Abdu Serenity Garden at 2 today
Humility of Mary Health Partners and the HMHP Foundation celebrate the opening of the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center Serenity Garden at St. Elizabeth Health Center with a blessing and ribbon-cutting at 2 p.m. today to be followed by a reception.
Ham radio operators to show crisis abilities
Ham radio operators to show crisis abilities AUSTINTOWN The 20/9 Amateur Radio Operators club
Free CPR training Saturday in Lordstown
The American Heart Association’s national CPR Mobile Tour will be at United Autoworkers of America Local 1112’s Reuther-Scandy Alli Hall, 11471 Reuther Drive SW, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday to offer free training to the public on how to perform the life-saving skill of hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
New YMHA member sworn in
Dametreka Huff of Youngstown was sworn in Wednesday as a new board member of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority. S
Mill Creek gets grants for new kids' play area
The Mill Creek Park Foundation received grants from two local foundations that will benefit the new children’s play area under construction at the James L. Wick Jr. Recreation Area on Youngstown’s West Side.
2 fires on Lansdowne Boulevard Wednesday morning
Firefighters battled two blazes on the same East Side street Wednesday morning.
Scrappers top Jammers in wacky game
The Scrappers picked up their first win of the season, a bizarre 7-6 victory over the Jammers in front of 3,088 home fans.
Teddy's torturer admits his guilt
Judge Krichbaum wants to review evidence before sentencing. He could get up to 41 years to life.
Blackhawks work overtime to tie Stanley Cup finals
Seabrook fired a 45-foot shot past Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask to end Game 4 and send the series back to Chicago tied 2-2.
Doctor with New Castle ties selected for NASA Astronaut Corps
Dr. Andrew R. Morgan picked out of more than 6,000 applicants
LeBron excited for Game 7
Although the Heat will insist otherwise, the common belief is that it all hinges on James’ shoulders.
Traffic cameras will be in Youngstown school zones by fall
Some council members say locations could be expanded in future
Masterson, Brantley lead Indians over KC
Masterson (9-5) sidestepped some early trouble without giving up any runs and improved to 6-1 with a 2.29 ERA in nine starts at Progressive Field.
Fitch’s Davis brothers headed to Kentucky
Fitch’s Davis brothers headed to Kentucky AUSTINTOWN Austintown Fitch High graduates Chris and
Trumbull County gas pipeline production starts to ramp up
With the first hydraulically fractured well in Trumbull County set to begin production on Hayes-Orangeville Road in Hartford Township July 1, pipeline production is starting to ramp up.
Woods to skip AT&T National to rest elbow
Woods said Wednesday on his website that doctors found a strain in his left elbow.
Retire, rehire of Boardman fire chief means near $8,000 pay raise
Boardman trustees approved a memorandum of understanding that would give the fire chief an estimated $8,000 pay raise.
Spurs will rely on togetherness to overcome collapse
Through an unprecedented era of change and volatility, these Spurs have stayed in San Antonio, stayed together.
In July, congested 680/224 will become more chaotic
Lane closures both east and west on U.S. Route 224 create backups near the intersection with Interstate 680 last week. Get ready for worse. Extensive road work beginning in July will see more closures and longer delays at the same location.
Some things are better left unsaid
As often as you hear someone complain about being “misquoted,” you’d think there is an epidemic
Group putting its best foot forward on "No Shoes Tour"
There’s something about wearing shoes that just bothers Kenny Chesney.
Skid Row picks up where it left off
Not only is that a play on Skid Row’s biggest hit single, “I’ll Remember You,” but it also encapsulates the current fear among ’80s hard-rock acts that for the past decade and a half have fallen on hard times.
The Super Nats roars again in the Valley START YOUR ENGINES
The rumble, roar and smoke of high-performance vehicles will shake Quaker City Motorsports Park this weekend as the annual Steel Valley Super Nationals returns.
Comedian-actor Bednob defies audience expectations
Comedian-actor Gerry Bednob has no problem admitting he’s stupid. Stupidly funny, that is.
Title and more at stake tonight in Game 7
No matter what happens tonight, LeBron James and the Miami Heat, and Tim Duncan’s San Antonio Spurs have already won NBA titles and secured a place in history.
New CCA director chosen
David J. Stillwagon will succeed the retiring Dr. Richard J. Billak as director of the Community Corrections Association Inc.
NEW MOVIES THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Heat (R) Two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
VALLEY GROWS CALENDAR || LOCAL FLAVOR
LOCAL FLAVOR What: Learn to Grow Vegetables When: Monday, 6 p.m. Where: Lincoln Park
METRO DIGEST || Poland intruder sought
2 fires on same street YOUNGSTOWN Firefighters battled two blazes on the same East Side street
Men’s Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer
Associated Press NEW YORK Men’s Wearhouse doesn’t like the way its founder looks anymore. The
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Helping Hand Ministry, 2143 Jacobs Road, Youngs-town, food and clothing
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph D. Dobbins, 31, of 296 Rome Drive, Austintown,
Tribe’s Perez has court date waived
Indians closer Chris Perez had his court appearance on drug charges moved to next month.
ON SKID ROW
ON SKID ROW The ’80s hard-rock act plays a Saturday show at Quaker City Motorsports Park. C7
Port authority prepares to request proposals for strategic plan
The Western Reserve Port Authority is ready to request proposals from companies that can write a strategic plan for the port.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Minn. mother, son accused of stealing gopher feet PRESTON, Minn. A Minnesota
Salem Super Cruise will keep party going all weekend
Staff report SALEM Along for the ride with the Super Nats will be the Salem Super Cruise, the
FUNNY MAN
FUNNY MAN Gerry Bednob, comedian-actor, performs Saturday at Quaker Steak and Lube in Sharon,
Fed suggests it’s closer to slowing bond purchases
Associated Press WASHINGTON Chairman Ben Bernanke ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by
Blair leaving Sheen show due to ‘friction’
McClatchy Newspapers LOS ANGELES Charlie Sheen is evidently still having trouble getting along
Bill would increase taxes on oil and gas produced via fracking
Some of the money would go to eastern Ohio counties
‘Joe D’ plans to walk from Buffalo to Canton
Former Browns offensive lineman Joe DeLamielleure has never been afraid to go to great lengths for a charitable cause.
Bill would increase penalties for illegal dumping of oilfield brine
State Sen. Joe Schiavoni introduced the legislation
Support for ‘Common Core’
Opinion: Support for ‘Common Core’ Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W. Va.,: West Virginia’s continued progress
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Family: Slim Whitman has died at age 90 MIAMI Country singer Slim Whitman, the
“Wilfred” (10 p.m., FX): That guy (Elijah Wood) with the imaginary dog friend is in
“Wilfred” (10 p.m., FX): That guy (Elijah Wood) with the imaginary dog friend is in therapy and
‘Restoration’ could be disastrous
Opinion: ‘Restoration’ could be disastrous One notices that a “luau” is planned Saturday at the Lily Pond
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Source: ‘Connection’ between Hernandez, dead man
Ursula Ward said police told her the body was that of her son Odin Lloyd, who played for the Boston Bandits.
Fracking study not done till 2016, Fed says
Associated Press CLEVELAND A comprehensive government study of the effects of shale-gas
Davis & McKay to play at Stambaugh garden
Davis & McKay to play at Stambaugh garden The acoustic-rock duo of Davis & McKay will kick off the
Ice Cube isn’t cooling down over time
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com In terms of hip-hop, the summer of 1989 was a major year
YMHA lays off four to meet sequester cuts
Four of 75 members of the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority staff are being laid off June 28 to meet federal sequester budget cuts.
Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
Staff/wire report MINEOLA, N.Y. Former investigators are pushing to reopen the probe into the
Three plead guilty in Oxycodone ring
Three New Castle men face long prison terms and hefty fines in an Oxycodone trafficking case.
‘Devious Maids’ serves up mysterious role for Ortiz
McClatchy Newspapers PHILADELPHIA Telenovelas have been good to Ana Ortiz. “My grandmother,
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Tally’s Folly,SDRq directed by Mary Ruth Lynn, Youngstown Playhouse, 600
BUSINESS DIGEST || Bottom Dollar Food to host job fair
Bottom Dollar Food to host job fair warren Bottom Dollar Food will host a job fair from 9 a.m.
Water even in winter
Q. My juniper has brown spots scattered all over it where the needles have died. What’s wrong with
Guitars come alive on Frampton tour
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The decades that followed Peter Frampton’s 1976 monster
Actor James Gandolfini, 51, dies in Italy
Associated Press LOS ANGELES James Gandolfini, whose portrayal of a brutal, emotionally
Cleveland man, charged in Warren murder, convicted of weapons charge in federal court
One of two men charged in this spring’s massive Warren weapons and drugs roundup, who also faces a murder charge out of Warren, has been found guilty of a gun charge in federal court.
Needy butterflies
By Barb Delisio OSU Master Gardener Butterfly gardens are becoming one of the most popular
AFGHANISTAN US tries saving Taliban talks after Karzai objects
Associated Press KABUL Hopes dimmed for talks aimed at ending the Afghan war when an angry
Top court to hear rape appeal
A man convicted of rape said his constitutional right to confront witnesses was violated.
Obama plans to tackle global warming
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is planning a major push using executive
Reds top Pirates in 13 innings
Jay Bruce ended Jason Grilli’s saves streak with a solo homer in the ninth.
HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teenage girls
HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teenage girls atlanta A vaccine against a cervical cancer
Improper mulching can kill
By Dan Burns OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer The objectives of using organic mulches such as
Senators eye compromise on border security
Associated Press WASHINGTON After secretive talks, key senators expressed optimism Wednesday
Spying on American citizens is not how democracy works
Editorial: President barack Obama should disabuse himself of the belief that the top secret National Security
Making case for upward mobility
Opinion: All men are by nature equal, But differ greatly in the sequel. WASHINGTON A quarter of a
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
One charged, one sought in attempted theft of copper
One charged, one sought in attempted theft of copper GIRARD City police charged a Girard man
Answers elude Delphi retirees
Opinion: What if for decades you worked the same job, putting money away for the future, doing everything
Legislation would require ultrasounds before abortions
Bill would impose prison and fines up to $1 million for violations
Wednesday, June 19 (125 stories)
13-year-old surprises intruder in Poland home
Police are looking for a man who broke into a Kennedy Road home Monday. Brian Goodin, Poland Township police chief, said a 13-year old girl, who was home alone, heard banging and crashing coming from the second floor.
Female thief assaults Best Buy workers in Boardman
A woman stole two video games just before 4 p.m. Tuesday from Best Buy on U.S. Route 224 and assaulted two employees who confronted her on her way out, according to a report.
Fitch grads Chris and Demitrious Davis headed to Kentucky
Fitch grads Chris and Demitrious Davis headed to Kentucky.
Sopranos star Gandolfini dies in Italy
Sopranos star Gandolfini dies in Italy James Gandolfini, the New Jersey-bred actor who delighted
Youngstown council sets traffic camera laws
Youngstown council sets traffic camera laws YOUNGSTOWN City council approved an ordinance today
Youngstown man faces federal child porn charges
Youngstown man faces federal child porn charges Staff report CLEVELAND A federal grand jury
Trumbull County gas pipeline production starts to ramp up
Trumbull County gas pipeline production starts to ramp up Trumbull pipeline production ramps up
Port authority prepares to request proposals for strategic plan
Port authority prepares to request proposals for strategic plan WARREN The Western
Gang member decides to plead
Tried to fire attorney but then changed mind YOUNGSTOWN A leader of a South Side street gang
YSU and HMHP work together
Both entities would work on fundraising YSU and HMHP collaborate for new facility Youngstown
Man cited for contempt during arraignment
Man cited for contempt during arraignment A man being arraigned on his sixth domestic violence
Bush pleads in teen's death
Judge wants to review evidence before Bush sentencing YOUNGSTOWN Unlike the verbal abuse
Warren’s Someplace Safe among agencies to receive donations from William Swanston fund
Warren’s Someplace Safe among agencies to receive donations from William Swanston fund
Cleveland man, charged in Warren murder, convicted of weapons charge in federal court
Cleveland man, charged in Warren murder, convicted of weapons charge in federal court AKRON
Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases
Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases
Stepped-up patrols at Ohio complex after rape report
Stepped-up patrols at Ohio complex after rape report
Feds: 2 NY men tried to make X-ray weapon
Feds: 2 NY men tried to make X-ray weapon ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Federal authorities today accused
Guardsman sues Target over ‘no show’ firing
Guardsman sues Target over ‘no show’ firing PITTSBURGH (AP) — A member of the Pennsylvania Army
Ohio lawmakers discuss, question new abortion bill
Ohio lawmakers discuss, question new abortion bill
FBI hunt for ex-Teamster boss Hoffa’s remains ends
FBI hunt for ex-Teamster boss Hoffa’s remains ends OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP)— The excavation of
Iceland: ‘informal talks’ about Snowden asylum
Iceland: ‘informal talks’ about Snowden asylum STOCKHOLM (AP) —A WikiLeaks spokesman who claims to
Going green at the rooftops of Lancaster
Going green at the rooftops of Lancaster LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Rooftops in Lancaster City are
Pa. senators eye 401K-style public pension plan
Pa. senators eye 401K-style public pension plan HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to
Second Harvest gets state funding to help feed needy
Second Harvest gets state funding to help feed needy
Ohio couple indicted after child hurt in meth-lab spill
Ohio couple indicted after child hurt in meth-lab spill
Girard police charge man with breaking and entering at Vallourec Star
Girard police charge man with breaking and entering at Vallourec Star A Girard man was arrested
Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses
Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is
Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe
16 dead: Militants infiltrate UN’s Somalia office
16 dead: Militants infiltrate UN’s Somalia office MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Seven al-Qaida-linked
Chef describes childrens' grief over Jackson's death
Chef describes childrens' grief over Jackson's death
5 Somalis, 7 militants die in attack on UN office
5 Somalis, 7 militants die in attack on UN office MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Al-Qaida-linked
Protesters out again in Brazil’s biggest city
Protesters out again in Brazil’s biggest city SAO PAULO (AP) — Tens of thousands of Brazilians
Obama: ‘Lives have been saved’ by NSA programs
Obama: ‘Lives have been saved’ by NSA programs BERLIN (AP) — Trying to tamp down concerns about
Allegheny County seeks gas drilling bids
Allegheny County seeks gas drilling bids PITTSBURGH (AP) — Allegheny County officials say they
Police: Paraplegic castrated at assisted living facility
Police: Paraplegic castrated at assisted living facility PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 41-year-old man is
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Alumni will return for scholarship recital
Alumni will return for scholarship recital CORTLAND Raidel Auditorium at Lake- view High School,
Equine group plans Veterans Salute
The Summer Six Pack is set for the Canfield Fair, and vets will be honored.
Liberty trustees meeting this morning
Liberty Township’s board of trustees will have a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. today at the township administration building, 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard Road.
Public can review Second Street bridge plans next week
Pennsylvania state Rep. Jaret Gibbons of Ellwood City, D-10th, announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will display plans to replace the Second Street Bridge over the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad next week for public review.
Heat rally to force decisive Game 7
San Antonio led by 10 early in the fourth quarter, but couldn't put away Miami.
Authorities still searching for man presumed drowned in Pymatuning
The search continued Tuesday for Lawrence Elroy Page, 47, of Pittsburgh, who is believed to have drowned in Pymatuning Lake after jumping from a pontoon boat into 20 feet of water at about 6 p.m. Saturday to help a woman get back aboard.
Scott Walker, 33, charged with murder of 4-year-old Bazetta boy
Scott H. Walker, 33, of Bazetta and Champion has been charged with murder in the Saturday-morning death of his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son, Nicholas Partin of Bazetta.
Appellate court nixes tax on CCA prisoners
Appeals court rules against city Says prisoner tax really an occupation tax By JOE GORMAN
Mahoning takes two from Trumbull softball all-stars
Darrian Yanek’s two-run double was the difference in the first game.
Bills would waive hunting and fishing fees for veterans
Honorably discharged veterans could get free hunting of fishing licenses
Tribe rallies to edge Royals
Michael Brantley’s sacrifice fly capped Cleveland’s three-run eighth inning.
3 more Haslam workers plead guilty
Pilot is run by Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, the brother of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.
Heat stave off elimination with OT win
LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to help Miami force Game 7.
New historical marker revealed on West Federal Street
Mahoning Valley Historical Society recognizes confectioner and gun smuggler
Struthers moves forward with athlete drug testing
Open forum will be held with regular meeting on July 16
Solstice ritual celebrates connection to Earth
The summer solstice ritual at Unity Centre for Spiritual Living celebrates the human connection to Earth and the environment.
Northside to get $20 million expansion, renovation
This is an artist’s rendering of what the new entrance to Northside Medical Center will look like when the expansion and renovation is complete in late 2014. It will include upgrading the ER to a Level III trauma center, expanded lobby services and extension of the facility toward the parking deck.
Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon
Williams, who turned 33 on Monday, never had missed Wimbledon since making her debut there in 1997.
Rombauer Vineyards rep will visit Valley
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Eric Merkel is Warren's new police chief
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Career criminal accepts plea deal
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Pirates halt Latos’ streak in 4-0 victory
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Park roads to close for fundraiser
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Man arrested on sixth domestic violence charge
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Chrysler agrees to recall Jeeps
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US, Taliban to start talks on ending war
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On area diamonds | Sandlot results
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Hossa scratch part of NHL’s injury culture
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METRO DIGEST || Search continues in possible drowning
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Bedford Trails junior program gets started
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G-8 seeks unity on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion
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Hacking probe in Ohio rape case targets Ky. man
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Bottom Dollar hosts job fair today
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Surveillance works?
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Don’t scapegoat single moms
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Treasury unveils improved signature
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Viewers of TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland” will see a live version at 10 tonight, a
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Surplus food
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Gasser donates chairs to Tyler History Center
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Caliendo to leave an impression on Ohio
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oddly enough
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Consumer prices up 0.1% in May
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy
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Use Aspin Doctrine in Syria
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Invest in health care at home
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Construction of US homes rose 6.8% in May
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for
Manage speed, space, stress at summer road-work sites
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Price of oil rises 67 cents to $98.44
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Sounds great
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Bottom Dollar looking to hire 50 at job fair Wednesday in New Castle
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Poland council interviews 2 for vacant seat
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Woman turns herself in
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Appellate court nixes city tax on prisoners
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New historical marker revealed on West Federal Street
Mahoning Valley Historical Society recognizes confectioner and gun smuggler Youngstown
Eric Merkel is Warren's new police chief
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Court: Ohio officers can face intimidation charges
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Landing gear collapses as jet lands at Ohio airport
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New video, $65K reward in ’08 Times Square bombing
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Study: Blacks in Mahoning County receive more predatory loans
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2013 Mill Creek Junior Championship at Mill Creek Golf Course held this weekend
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Doctor: Driver in Okla. train wreck had bad eyes
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Reputed Mafioso tip triggers new Hoffa body search
Reputed Mafioso tip triggers new Hoffa body search
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Man charged with murder in death of Bazetta boy, 4
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Utah church shooter charged with attempted murder
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Manning WikiLeaks case in recess until June 25
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ValleyCare announces major investment at Northside Medical Center
ValleyCare announces major investment at Northside Medical Center
Fugitive returning - finally - to western Pa. jail
Fugitive returning - finally - to western Pa. jail
Authorities work to ID 2 bodies found in Grove City fire
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Former teacher charged in classroom piercings
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Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
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Boil alert issued for parts of Hubbard
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Compromise talks begin today on Ohio's $62B budget
Compromise talks begin today on Ohio's $62B budget
W. Pa. man faces sentencing for porn, agent threat
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Military plans would put women in most combat jobs
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Ohio man faces fed sentence in Pitt threats case
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Sweeney will host pet adoption event
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Girard hopes new soccer facility will breathe new life into Liberty Park
Money from Vallourec Star construction and on-site gas well will go toward improvements
Canfield man gets 18 months in prison for drive-by shooting, ethnic slur
Charles B. Muth, who is in federal prison for marijuana growing and distribution conspiracy, gets additional prison time for a drive-by shooting and an anti-Arab slur.
Verizon will close local call center, 381 jobs affected
Company official said move is a part of broader consolidation efforts
Warren Township woman covertly calling 911 aids police in arresting suspect
A North Park Avenue woman who secretly dialed 911 while being robbed Saturday night helped police arrest a 40-year-old Mecca Township man.
Former PSU players offer support for Paterno lawsuit
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Rift among leaders exposed over Syria
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VINDICATOR FILE PHOTO, MAY 2011
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Heavy traffic on Route 224 a sign of things to come
July closures will see longer delays as crews work to repair bridges and straighten roads
Obama: NSA secret data gathering ‘transparent’
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US must guard against mission creep in Syria
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Military plans put women in combat jobs
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Animal Kingdom chases last win before retirement
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High school football | Jack Arvin Football All-Star Classic
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Pizza Hut donations
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OSU board should act quickly to condemn, fire President Gee
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Still no Hoffa after 1st day of new search
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Austintown school auctions raise more than expected
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Canfield teacher remembered at service
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Kindergarten prep
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POLICE CALLS
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Traffic cameras will be in school zones by the fall semester
Penalties will range from $100 to $150, not including late fees
Quaker Steak and Lube and Murphy USA gas station coming to area near Elm Road Walmart
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CLASS B BASEBALL From Cene Park
Kuboff & Associates 14, Roth Brothers 4 Brooks Pletcher helped lead a balanced Kuboff offense with
Mill Creek junior golf event set this weekend
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Owner of boarded up house agreed to leave it boarded up one year
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Awaiting estimates
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“We do have differing perspectives on the problem but we share an interest in reducing the
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The Beatles’ drummer stars in “Ringo: Peace & Love,” which recently opened at
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EU, US agree to start talks on free trade
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brimfield township POLICE CHIEF Taking criminals to task online
Associated Press KENT If you’re up to no good in this pocket of Northeast Ohio, you’re risking
Amid all the heated cross-currents of debate about the National Security Agency’s massive
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EPA to formally award $600,000 grant
Brownfield grant will help improve conditions at several Warren sites impacted by plant closures
Submit inspiring stories to contest
youngstown Covelli Enterprises, the Covelli Centre and 21 WFMJ- TV have launched “Love is A
Lies of Obama wound office
Opinion: Amid all the heated cross-currents of debate about the National Security Agency’s massive
Manage speed, space, stress at summer road-work sites
Editorial: The deaths of a Newton Falls couple earlier this month in a traffic accident at a construction zone
Manage speed, space, stress at summer road-work sites
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No retakes for the second half of Season 4 premiere ‘Cleveland’ goes live
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Ohio gas prices fall
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Netflix cuts TV deal with DreamWorks
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Netflix said Monday that it would offer new TV shows from
Upending the macho dynamic
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Israel unclear about its goal
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Work at the Wick Building will begin by Aug. 1
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Let the orcas go
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Wean Foundation to present research findings
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Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-0, lead Cup finals 2-1
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4 solo homers send Reds over Pirates 4-1
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Royals edge Indians 2-1 on wild pitch
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McDonald schools add requirements for valedictorian
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Lawyer: Woman buried in Philly building collapse lost both legs
Lawyer: Woman buried in Philly building collapse lost both legs
Supreme Court: Ariz. citzenship proof law illegal
Supreme Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal
Window replacement proposals at 20 Federal Place are below the estimate
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Traffic cameras will be in school zones by the fall semester
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Canfield man gets 18 months in prison for drive-by shooting, ethnic slur
Charles B. Muth, who is in federal prison for marijuana growing and distribution conspiracy, gets
Owner of boarded up house agreed to leave it boarded up one year
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Ohio man sentenced in case involving false charity
Ohio man sentenced in case involving false charity
Lodwick fired from police department
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Cops net three guns over the weekend
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Witness: Man who disrupted flight ranted about CIA
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Naval Academy moves ahead on sexual assault case
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Quaker Steak and Lube, Murphy gas station coming to Bazetta in 2014
Quaker Steak and Lube, Murphy gas station coming to Bazetta in 2014
Traffic snarls expected to increase next month at Route 224/I-680
Traffic snarls expected to increase next month at Route 224/I-680
Ventura wants ‘American Sniper’ lawsuit to proceed
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Manning’s WikiLeaks court-martial enters 3rd week
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Week 2 of jury picking resumes in Zimmerman case
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Gov. Corbett signs anti-abortion coverage bill in Pa.
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Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson being released from jail
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Man gets prison in pot heist that that injured Pa. officer
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Utah man shot in Catholic Mass expected to survive
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OSHP troopers seize $20K in marijuana in Warren County
OSHP troopers seize $20K in marijuana in Warren County
Investigators ‘zeroing in’ on Colo. wildfire start
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Evaluation says Ohio man not insane when girl killed
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Tuskegee Airmen exhibit planned for Pittsburgh airport
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Apple details government requests for data
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Investors guess Fed’s actions, push stocks higher
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Man tries to snatch Ellwood City boy playing on swing set
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Tornado-relief truck leaving Hubbard for Oklahoma
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Man jailed — again — in alleged teen tryst
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UK’s Cameron rallies world leaders to N.Ireland
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Struthers woman enters guilty pleas in son's abuse
Struthers woman enter guilty pleas in son's abuse, death
Woman calls 911, cops arrest suspect
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Man shot struggling with robbery suspect
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Police: Teen killed by pellet gun shot himself
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CRAFT SHOWS Celebrate Poland Craft Show will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 29 during the
Art classes for all scheduled at center
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spring all stars League honorees
FEDERAL LEAGUE Baseball Player of the Year — Dom Iero, Hoover. Coach of the Year — Jeff Hite,
Rose Blooms, Lefty Wilts
Associated Press ARDMORE, Pa. Justin Rose could see all the pieces coming together in this U.S.
President William McKinley's former Poland home to be recognized
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4-H day camp in July at Southern Park Stables
The day camp is open to children between 5 to 8 years old.
Old autos, young fans mix at holiday car show in North Lima
Like many teenagers, 16-year-old Anthony Marsilio enjoys driving his first vehicle to school and elsewhere, along with the freedom of being behind the wheel.
Architectural firm plans a $4-million-plus rehab project to a downtown building
The firm will find out in about 30 days if project can be done
Class B baseball From Cene Park
Class B Bel-Park Pharmacy 5, Youngstown Express 1 Don Kratofil threw a three-hitter, striking
Fracking fuels water fights in nation’s dry spots
The latest domestic energy boom is sweeping through some of the nation’s driest pockets, drawing millions of gallons of water to unlock oil and gas reserves from beneath the Earth’s surface.
On deck tonight: Scrappers open 15th season of sustained success
Editorial: Over the past 15 years, a string of lower-tier professional sports teams has come and gone in the
Longtime dance instructor hangs up the dancing shoes
Tony Romeo, longtime local dance enthusiast and instructor, is calling it quits after 58 years.
Search continues for man officials believe drowned
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SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS .479 Source: Associated Press
Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig’s batting average after 48 at-bats
Riding with …
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on area diamonds Youth baseball games
Little b Astro 5, Kuboff 2 — Noah Suchora went the distance, tossing a four-hitter for Astro,
Current, ex-officials back data collection
Associated Press WASHINGTON Current and former top U.S. officials on Sunday defended the
scrappers notebook | From Eastwood Field
Through the years: The Scrappers won Pinkney Division titles in 1999, 2000 and 2009. They also won
I scrutinized tea-party cases, IRS supervisor in DC says
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Iraq no-fly zone: a symbol for one in Syria?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration, trying to avoid getting drawn deeper into
Women over 40 — not seen, but heard
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The top five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
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6 alumni of Carnegie Mellon in Pittsburgh snagged awards TONY UNIVERSITY
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Egging on North Koreans
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video game review
‘remember me’ Grade: B+ Details: Capcom, for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, $59.99 Amnesia
A visually groundbreaking game
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Snooping, past and present
Opinion: By Susan Reimer The Baltimore Sun For us aging Vietnam War protesters, the secret domestic
Sex and the military in the spotlight
Opinion: The headline on the front page of the New York Times said it all: “Women in the Senate Confront the
Stop teens from getting pregnant
Opinion: By Barbara Shelly The Kansas City Star One in five American women give birth to a child before
QUOTABLE SIDNEY CROSBY, Penguins captain, on winning the NHL’s Ted Lindsay Award and not the Hart Trophy for being MVP:
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W.VA. billionaire Justice’s struggles irking business owners
Associated Press West Virginia billionaire Jim Justice made his fortune in coal and agriculture,
G-8 faces uncertain recoveries, shaky markets
Associated Press ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland Europe is mired in debt and recession. Financial
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NEWSMAKERS ‘Man of Steel’ flies with $113M debut LOS ANGELES “Man of Steel” leaped over box
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PENN STATE abuse case Fallout still lingering a year after trial
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. In the year since eight young men took the stand to testify
Boy, 10, shot at festival for Juneteenth
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Columbus say a teen is in custody after a shooting at a
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‘Shake and bake’ meth labs fuel surge in busts in Ohio
Associated Press DAYTON Meth-lab busts are increasing in Ohio after declining a few years ago.
Three-time winners prevalent at Sharon
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COLLEGE WORLD SERIES Sunday’s games
North Carolina State 8, North Carolina 1 OMAHA, NEB. North Carolina State and North Carolina
Up to 90,000 veterans in Ohio have not yet applied for bonuses
Associated Press CINCINNATI Time is running out for eligible military veterans to claim Ohio
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Merion Golf Club, Ardmore, Pa. Par 70 Yardage: 6,966 Winner Justin Rose 71-69-71-70—281+1
Obama picks lawyer as Guantanamo envoy
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Killing of 4 Shiites deepens tension
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Boston hospital to offer hand transplants for children
Associated Press A Boston hospital is starting the world’s first hand-transplant program for
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Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win
Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Manu Ginobili had 24 points and 10
Organizers of benefit for veterans moves event to Mahoning County after complaints in Pa.
Organizers of benefit for veterans moves event to Mahoning County after complaints in Pa. Staff,
State police investigate attempted child abduction near New Castle
State police investigate attempted child abduction near New Castle Staff report new castle, pa.
Search continues for man believed to have drowned in Pymatuning
Search continues for man believed to have drowned in Pymatuning Staff report pymatuning Lake
2 charged with OVI after 588 vehicles pass through Austintown checkpoint
2 charged with OVI after 588 vehicles pass through Austintown checkpoint Staff report AUSTINTOWN
Cole, Alvarez lead Pirates past Dodgers 6-3
Cole, Alvarez lead Pirates past Dodgers 6-3 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Rookie Gerrit Cole won again,
Indians’ Kluber outpitches Nationals’ Strasburg
Indians’ Kluber outpitches Nationals’ Strasburg CLEVELAND (AP) — Corey Kluber pitched eight
Old cars, young spectators mix at Father’s Day show in North Lima
Old cars, young spectators mix at Father’s Day show in North Lima Staff report NORTH LIMA
Kolat-Sharpe vows will be exchanged
Sabrina Thera Kolat and Nicholas Joseph Sharpe, both of Boardman, are engaged, their parents are
Erica Patrick, Ryan Everett are engaged
David and Victoria Patrick of Boardman and David and Patricia Everett of Canfield are announcing the
Patrick-Rogala vows will be exchanged
ROMANSVILLE, PA. Dennis and Mary Patrick of Romansville, Pa., are announcing the engagement of
Horsts' 60th celebrated at Niagara Falls
COLUMBIANA Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Horst of Columbiana were honored on their 60th wedding anniversary
Alzheimer's kickoff will begin Thursday
Alzheimer’s kickoff will begin Thursday BOARDMAN A kick-off and team recruitment event for The
SENIOR CITIZENS
55-Plus of Mineral Ridge will meet at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church. Members will dine out
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY | Esther M. Turscak
The HONOREE Residence: Youngstown. Date of birth: June 16, 1923. FAMILY Parents: Joseph and
Park Vista will offer caregiver series
Park Vista will offer caregiver series YOUNGSTOWN Park Vista of Youngstown, 1216 Fifth Ave.,
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, open exercise at
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY East will meet for a picnic luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at Fellows Riverside Gardens. Hostesses
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
MASONIC GROUPS
MONDAY Ruth Shrine 64 will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Poland Masonic Lodge. The
Drug arrests by highway patrol zoom in Trumbull, Columbiana but lag in Mahoning
Drug arrests by highway patrol zoom in Trumbull, Columbiana but lag in Mahoning Staff report
Boy, 10, injured in shooting at Juneteenth festival in Ohio
Boy, 10, injured in shooting at Juneteenth festival in Ohio Associated Press COLUMBUS Police
2 distinguished black women honored
2 distinguished black women received recognition at a recent luncheon.
FEDERATED CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs will meet at noon for a luncheon at Reserve
Architects optimistic but not certain about $4M downtown Youngstown project
Architects optimistic but not certain about $4M downtown Youngstown project Staff report
softball | Mahoning-Trumbull County All-Star Game
The annual Mahoning-Trumbull County All-Star game will feature two games on Tuesday beginning at 5
Father and son share calling to ministry
The son of the Rev. Thomas Constantine, pastor of St. John the Forerunner Greek Orthodox Church, and his wife, Vasiliki, will be ordained to the deaconate in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America.
Ohioans Hamilton, Ruiz begin season with Scrappers
Nick Hamilton is the son of Indians broadcaster Tom Hamilton.
Juneteenth event held at East Side library
Event marks the freeing of the last slaves, those in Texas
Neutral corner: Romeo paints pugilists
The Mooney and YSU graduate has used boxing to boost his career.
Shenango Valley recycling events this month
Televisions of all types and sizes, computers and their towers, monitors, scanners, mice, keyboards and speakers, and cellphones will all be recycled for free.
Area running
June Saturday — Cortland 10-Miler and 2-Mile Fun Run at Lakeview High School. Registration at 8:30
Goodness Grows farmer's markets starts Thursday
Common Ground Church, 2310 W. South Range Road, has organized a local food nonprofit.
prayer movement What it’s about
Trumbull County Prayer Movement began about seven years ago when a fellowship of about 15 pastors
Salvage yard that caught fire had no salvage license and had been ordered to close two years ago
By late last week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency had placed two feet of clay over an area of Countrywide Salvage that had caught on fire, and there was no longer any indication of fire or smoke coming from the site.
Good memories abound for Earnhardt
He snapped his long losing streak last year at Michigan International Speedway.
Most men want to be dads, poll says
Associated Press A recent Associated Press-WE tv poll found more than 8 in 10 men said they have
Winning photo captures PATRIOTIC PARTNERS
Jim Morgan of Liberty helps coach his son Michael’s Liberty Little Leopards football team. In this
record reviews
GOO GOO DOLLS Album: “Magnetic” Grade: B Even though the Goo Goo Dolls celebrated their 25th
Diesel Cruze drives like a dream
Vindicator reporter Jamison Cocklin shares his views on GM's latest offering
Obama takes aggressive stance on Syria as G-8 is set to open
Associated Press WASHINGTON After months of caution, President Barack Obama suddenly is
Craft books for Star Trek fans
Craft books for Star Trek fans Bead me up, Scotty. Gallery Books has released two titles that
Dearth of development in Valley proves government is a fraud
Opinion: Dearth of development in Valley proves government is a fraud Citizens’ thanks should go to
‘Ghost Brothers’
By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Stephen King and John Mellencamp had a
Egypt cuts relations with Assad government
Associated Press CAIRO Egypt’s Islamist president announced Saturday that he was cutting off