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Toddler flown to Pittsburgh hospital after crash
Pennsylvania State Police at New Castle say a 3-year-old boy was flown by helicopter to Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh after an accident at about 3:30 p.m. on Portersville Road.
Haz-Mat teams called to Vernon salvage yard fire today
A fire official says a township salvage yard where a fire broke out Saturday morning and burned for hours was once the site where chemicals were illegally dumped.
Downtown is bloomin' again after today's 'Grow the Yo' community planting
Anyone in downtown Youngstown Saturday morning likely noticed a transfusion of colors: hundreds of people in yellow T-shirts planting purple, white, pink and gold flowers to make the city greener.
4 cultures, one annual festival this weekend in Campbell
Combine four churches into one parish and you get a lot of food choices come festival time.
Woman glued to toilet seat at Liberty Walmart
Township firefighters had to remove a woman who was somehow glued to a toilet seat in a handicapped restroom at Walmart, 200 Goldie Road, early Friday evening.
Authorities seeking help in finding missing Alliance woman, Glenna White
The public is being asked to help locate a woman who went missing four years ago when she was 16.
TV's beloved 'Dingbat,' Jean Stapleton, dead at 90
Jean Stapleton, the stage-trained character actress who played Archie Bunker’s far better half, the sweetly naive Edith, in TV’s groundbreaking 1970s comedy “All in the Family,” has died.
Emilie Ridge, Micah Delo are engaged
POLAND James and Gayle Ridge of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Emilie
Jenna Sympson, Billy Markowitz to wed in October
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Bill and Janice Markowitz of St. Petersburg, Fla., are announcing the
Veronica Esparra | Jeremy Sallee
YOUNGSTOWN Veronica Rey Esparra of Youngstown and Jeremy Michael Sallee of Boston exchanged vows
Heather James | Paul Gagné
COCOA BEACH, FLA. Cocoa Beach, Fla., was the setting for the April 25 exchange of vows of Heather
Kelly Hull | Darryll Hoon Jr.
CANFIELD The wedding of Kelly Ann Hull of Youngstown and Darryll Richard Hoon Jr. of Canfield took
A tentative deal on a 5-year extension to manage the center is reached
A decision on the Youngstown Phantoms’ future is expected late next week
Liberty seniors mature from inappropriate to leaders
Senior leaders provide classmates with message of hope and perseverance
JFS director fights to stop garnishment
Lawyers for Mahoning County Job and Family Services Director Robert E. Bush Jr. are trying to stop the garnishment of their client’s salary to pay a 22-year-old, $70,758 debt from Bush’s former business venture.
Utica Shale results not a big as expected
After early reports about the Utica Shale touted the development as a big as the Eagle Ford production results indicate much poorer results.
Local work in land management catching on
As the oil and gas industry continues to develop a local workforce, there’s a sharper focus on training more Ohioans for land management.
Ursuline clinches first state baseball berth since 2007
Two dinged-up Ursuline High senior baseball players weren’t about to miss their team’s biggest party in six seasons.
Rig security essential to oil and gas industry’s operations
As more drilling occurs, the need for better security will increase
Industry groups: Utica most prolific wet gas field in existence
Speakers address Marcellus, Utica development at two-day conference
Springfield’s game suspended
Springfield leads Cuyahoga Heights, 6-3, in the bottom of the sixth inning.
A federal judge has entered a civil judgment against two Warren brothers and a Toronto, Canada, woman for their role in operating a Ponzi scheme in Warren
Former Warren electrician Kevin L. Harris, his brother Keelan Harris, their Toronto business partner Karen Starr, and several companies are connected with a Ponzi scheme they ran out of a Warren office from 2006 to 2008.
Karzmer: Kokrak couldn’t sustain Memorial momentum
By most measures, the Memorial ended for Kokrak on his fifth hole Friday.
South Range, Warren JFK share regional title
Maplewood senior Wyatt Hartman broke his own regional record in the 800, lowering it from 1:54.76 to 1:54.48.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Blue Moon Swamp, 6 p.m.: Opening the show for this Creedence
Newspaper: Pa. drilling contaminated water supplies at 161 locations
Regulatory agency fights newspaper over records request
Jailing in Mexico highlights tourist risks
Associated Press PHOENIX The weeklong detention of an American woman after Mexican authorities
An update on recent lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to
An update on recent lawmaker action and other activities at the Ohio Statehouse related to
Free prostate screening offered
Opinion: I want to thank all the people who sent me well-wishes after my May column about my bout with
Agenda Sunday
Agenda Sunday Lowellville school board, special meeting, 1 p.m., library/media center, 52
Summer is TV series catch-up time SECOND-CHANCE SEASON
By Sara Smith The Kansas City Star When the days turn so hot you’re afraid to leave the air
A CALLING
McClatchy Newspapers SAN FRANCISCO The priest will be ordained in a purple Lutheran church. The
US should open arms to foreign students
Opinion: By Linda P.B. KATEHI Los Angeles Times As an immigrant and an engineer, I know the magnetic pull
Vokoun unlikely hero for Penguins
Halfway through the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs the two-time All-Star turned journeyman backup holds the key to the Penguins’ playoff hopes.
Softball World Series postponed by weather
Softball World Series postponed by weather OKLAHOMA CITY The NCAA postponed the two games
2 die in Oklahoma tornado
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Tornadoes rolled in from the prairie and slammed Oklahoma City
Career fair set
Career fair set ROOTSTOWN U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon, will host a career fair for job-
4 firefighters die in Houston blaze
4 firefighters die in Houston blaze HOUSTON Four firefighters searching for people they thought
Feds: Prison misused solitary
Associated Press HARRISBURG The administration of Gov. Tom Corbett says it’s been working to
Brawl breaks out at kindergarten graduation
Associated Press CLEVELAND A brawl that started over spilled punch at a kindergarten graduation
Jason Kokrak by the numbers | Scorecards for the Memorial Rounds 1 & 2
HOLE1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 OUT 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 IN TOTAL PAR 4 4 4 3 5 4 5 3 4 36 4 5 3 4 4 5
Erie Terminal receive Heritage Ohio award
The apartment building was selected as the state's "Best Multi-Family Residential Rehab" by Heritage Ohio
Top sheriff’s official and sergeant probed in Sciortino traffic stop
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office will investigate the conduct of Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. James Touville, who stopped Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino, and of a top MCSO official in connection with the traffic stop.
Patrol probes hacking of Ohio agency website
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the apparent hacking of
Events in Syria require Obama to show abundance of caution
Editorial: There are some rising voices in Congress calling for greater U.S. involvement in supporting rebel
GM unveils 2014 Malibu
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is hoping that a hurry-up makeover of the Chevrolet
W.Va.’s 3rd ‘green’ public school opens
Associated Press MORGANTOWN, W.Va. West Virginia’s third “green” public school is opening today.
FIREFIGHTERS AWARDS BANQUET Scholarship recipients
Five Youngstown high-school students received $500 scholarships during a dinner Friday at The
OSU trustees reprimand Gee
Associated Press COLUMBUS The president of Ohio State University could be fired for any more
Child’s body found in SW Ohio
Associated Press HILLSBORO Police have found the body of a missing child in rural southwest Ohio
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 31.09 —.41 Avalon
Industry giant GE aims to improve fracking
Associated Press PITTSBURGH One of America’s corporate giants is investing billions of dollars
Delegation opposes proposed fracking rule
Associated Press bismarck, n.d. North Dakota’s congressional delegation doesn’t like a proposed
Years ago
Today is Saturday, June 1, the 152nd day of 2013. There are 213 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
birthdays
birthdays Singer Pat Boone is 79. Actor Morgan Freeman is 76. Actor Rene Auberjonois is 73.
Asleep in road
Asleep in road AUSTINTOWN Police were sent to the corner of North Turner Road and Bowman Avenue
Black receives Sullivan Award
Staff report greenville, pa. Edna Black, a teacher for Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV’s
Brookfield trustee says developers should consider township’s amenities
A Brookfield Township trustee says he believes companies considering moves to Trumbull County should consider Brookfield Township because of its access to highways and the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport and available industrial buildings.
Stations arrive at cable deal
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A deal was reached Friday between three local television stations and
When will drilling operations start in Campbell and Struthers?
When will drilling operations start in Campbell and Struthers? Even though some companies have
Tax shelters are for the rich
Opinion: Tax shelters are for the rich Charleston, W. Va., Gazette: Average West Virginians can’t sneak
GED tests scheduled
GED tests scheduled youngstown Official GED Testing sponsored by Choffin Career and Technical
Installation set for Rev. McKee
Staff report youngstown The Rev. Christopher McKee Jr. will be installed as pastor of Tabernacle
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Business finds niche in drilling industry
The Indiana Gazette Clarksburg, pa. Power ends, cement plugs, D-rings, O-rings, spider and
Boy-band impostor targets girls
Associated Press WATERBURY, Conn. A 45-year-old man in Connecticut is accused of posing as a
History Lesson
Staff report Youngstown Nearly 250 students from Youngstown city elementary schools visited the
Youngstown Association of Black Professional Firefighters celebrate 20th anniversary
Youngstown Association of Black Professional Firefighters celebrate 20th anniversary
Devon reports loss
Devon reports loss OKLAHOMA CITY Devon Energy Corp. reported a first-quarter net loss of $1.3
Online classes target ACT test preparation
Staff report Students can boost their ACT scores without leaving their rooms. New online classes
Actor: Save bay from miners
Opinion: By Robert Redford Los Angeles Times Coursing through vast reaches of Alaskan tundra, glacial
Utica Shale: Is it the real deal?
With drilling still in the exploratory stage, next year’s production numbers will provide better clues
Will radioactive waste be the next challenge or opportunity?
Questionable methods of extracting uranium and oil and gas are raising new concerns about radioactive material
LNG exports on hold until data reviewed
Associated Press Washington, d.c. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said he will delay final
Church reunion
Church reunion mineral ridge A gathering of members and friends of Youngstown Baptist Church
Illinois House panel approves regulations
Associated Press Springfield, Ill. A groundbreaking deal to regulate high-volume oil and gas
Trials test trust in God
None of us enjoys the prospect of waiting on God’s timing when we are in the midst of a painful
EQUATIONS COMPETITION List of winners
Trumbull County Educational Service Center in Niles hosted an Equations competition for about 200
EGCC student graduates, gets married on same day
Staff report steubenville May 18 was a day of milestones for Dale Barber. Barber, of
High School softball | Regional finals matchups
DIVISION III Who: LaBrae vs. Columbia Station Columbia. When: Today, noon. Where: Massillon
Fitch teams take second place in regional
The Falcons will send a flock of athletes to Columbus for next weekend’s state meet.
GRADS LIST
GRADS LIST The following students were awarded associate’s degrees unless otherwise noted:
Group seeks drilling ban in Colorado
Group seeks drilling ban in Colorado COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. A group of Colorado Springs
Jury acquits Youngstown towing company owner
Alex Bugno had been charged with obstructing official business
Teamsters Local No. 377 and St. Elizabeth Health Center have a new three-year contract
Teamsters Local No. 377 and St. Elizabeth Health Center have a new three-year contract
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Vittorio Pace Jr., 50, of 348 Center St., Hubbard,
Reds cool off Pirates at PNC Park
Johnny Cueto allowed one hit over eight dominant innings and Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh.