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UPDATE:6 dead in Philly building collapse
A building that was being torn down collapsed with a thunderous boom Wednesday, raining bricks on a neighboring thrift store, killing six people and injuring at least 13 others in an accident that witnesses said was bound to happen.
Youngstown council votes to demolish Fieldhouse bleachers, dismiss board member
The city plans to demolish the dilapidated concrete bleachers at the South High Fieldhouse’s football field, the location of a brazen murder in 2006 during a youth football game.
84-year-old widow claims biggest undivided lottery prize ever
An 84-year-old Florida widow who bought her Powerball ticket after another customer let her get ahead in line came forward Wednesday to claim the biggest undivided lottery jackpot in history: $590 million.
Niles union workers force delay on proposed waste-to-energy plant
City council yielded to angry union opposition Wednesday and voted 5-2 to table a resolution that would have authorized a feasibility study for development of a waste-to-energy center (WEC) in Niles. The resolution had been proposed as an emergency measure.
Decision on Phantoms at Covelli Centre to come Friday
A decision on another season for the Youngstown Phantoms junior hockey team to play its home games at the Covelli Centre will come Friday.
Woman receives rabies shots after Friday cat bite in Liberty
A woman was bit by a rabid cat in Liberty and is undergoing shots Staff report LIBERTY
Weather-siren warning test is Thursday in Mercer County
Weather-siren warning test is Thursday in Mercer County
EPA to investigate efforts to reduce methane gas leaks
EPA to investigate efforts to reduce methane gas leaks
Firefighters at shingle recycling business blaze
Firefighters at shingle recycling business blaze YOUNGSTOWN Fire officials are investigating a
Ohio Senate panel passes its version of state budget
Ohio Senate panel passes its version of state budget
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
MetroMutts hike set for Saturday
MetroMutts hike set for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN There will be a MetroMutts hike at 10 a.m. Saturday
2013 Harding grad Taylor Stephenson excels with help of YSU program
Taylor Stephenson has quietly achieved through hard work
South Range’s O’Leary running on all cylinders
Coach Dave Purins thinks O’Leary is the best athlete to come out of South Range.
YSU tuition to increase 2.4 percent
The transportation fee will be mandatory for students taking at least six credits per semester
Area’s 1st natural gas filling station to be built near Girard
Dublin-based IGS Energy will bring the Valley its first CNG station by next year
OSU’s Gee bows out
Staff/wire reports COLUMBUS Ohio State University President Gordon Gee abruptly announced his
Canfield’s Brode competing at NCAA championships
Tonight, Brode will compete in the shot put, one of 24 finalists in the event, which begins at 5:30 p.m.
Man stabbed to death in Boardman
A man was stabbed to death Tuesday afternoon in what police believe was a domestic dispute.
Ursuline seniors relish state tournament opportunity
Ursuline (24-2) will meet Wheelersburg (27-4) at 10 a.m. on Thursday.
Struthers grant will offer student drug screenings
Camp Frederick grant will fund 100 instant drug tests
Weymer, Tigers back in state tournament
Springfield (21-7) will play Defiance Tinora (19-7) in a state semifinal at 1 p.m. Friday at Huntington Park.
4 speak at Supt. Hathorn's hearing
Board to act later this month on retire/rehire decision
State TRACK SCHEDULE
Friday 9:30 a.m.— Division II field events (5) 9:30 — Division III running events
$10,500 bond posted for retired Boardman teacher charged in rape
Jay Dana, a retired Boardman school teacher facing three rape counts, will live in Michigan while awaiting further court action.
Man, 21, charged with animal cruelty in deaths of kittens
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Three counts of animal cruelty are pending against a 21-year-old
Recycling drive cuts proposed
New recycling director proposes cutting the number of collections to save money.
Medicaid cheater gets two years in prison
Ambulette operator must make nearly $350,000 in restitution to Ohio Medicaid.
Pedal for the Pantry helps stock church food shelves
A member of Grace United Methodist Church in Warren turned a bicycle ride into a fund-raiser for the food pantry.
Council will consider increasing fire station budget to $920K
Eight proposals for the station were rejected last month because they were too high
Bishop Murry decides against moving Mooney to the 'burbs
Bishop George V. Murry announced Tuesday he decided having the best way for Cardinal Mooney High School to live out its mission of providing a quality Catholic education and service to the surrounding community is to stay at its current site.
Dine al fresco
Dine al fresco Warm weather is welcome for a variety of reasons, but for many of us it signals the
METRO DIGEST || Register today for free mammograms, screenings
Free mammograms Youngstown The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center, 1044 Belmont Ave.,
Ohio House committee has right-to-work hearing
Two GOP lawmakers say right-to-work legislation would be a benefit to Ohio's economy.
Richardson will sit out minicamp
Coach Rob Chudzinski said the second-year pro is being held out of the three-day session “strictly as a precaution.”
‘Sesame Street’ urges kids to visit parks
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK “Sesame Street” wants kids to take a break from
Elmton is something to broast about
A Valley treasure, the Elmton is famous for its broasted chicken and its pizza.
The Tony Awards, honoring the best of Broadway, will be presented in a live ceremony to be broadcast
The Tony Awards, honoring the best of Broadway, will be presented in a live ceremony to be broadcast
How sweet it is!
How sweet it is! Riesling is often a favorite choice of summer-wine lovers, especially by those
Ken Burns to make cancer documentary
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK Two prominent television figures whose lives
Celebrate the Mahoning River, build momentum for its revival
Editorial: Celebrate the Mahoning River? The knee-jerk response of some in the Mahoning Valley to that
Food for thought
Food for thought Watch for our next restaurant review to find out why Rebecca Sloan considers the
12-year-old singer Jackie Evancho continues to amaze DIMINUTIVE DIVA
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Scales, albeit of the musical variety, are no problem
Senate GOP works in the dark
Opinion: Senate GOP works in the dark Cleveland Plain Dealer: The Ohio Senate’s Republican majority has
Recount in Brookfield leaves same outcome
Staff report WARREN The recount conducted by the Trumbull County Board of Elections on Monday
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.64 —.48 Avalon
New company plans to add jobs at commerce center
Savage Services will run unloading of frac sand at Lordstown site
Ohio Edison offering efficient light bulbs
Customers should take advantage of offer, they're already paying for efficiency efforts on their bill
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to 1
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Don Reid of the Statler Brothers is 68. Guitarist Fred Stone of Sly and
Don’t put immigrants in one boat
Opinion: One of the many sad signs of our times is the way current immigration issues are discussed. A
Regulators considering broader Cruze air bag recall
Probe looking closer at air bags that don't inflate
newsmakers
newsmakers Broadway to dim lights in memory of Stapleton NEW YORK Broadway theaters will dim
A way to defeat Alzheimer’s
Opinion: By David Schubert Los Angeles Times Those of us fortunate enough to make it to 80 will have a 50
Harch accused of dumping brine
Harch accused of dumping brine COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is pursuing
Something for farmers to consider
Opinion: Something for farmers to consider Mahoning Valley farmers should consider offering some of their
Here’s how to spell success
Opinion: The annual ritual known as the Scripps National Spelling Bee came and went last week with kids
MLB to seek 100-game suspensions in Biogenesis scandal
ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” is reporting Bosch has been persuaded to cooperate with Major League Baseball’s investigation.
Steelers: Adams incident harsh reminder of dangers
Adams underwent surgery after sustaining stab wounds to his leg and forearm during an attempted carjacking.
oddly enough
oddly enough Studio to comb NM landfill for bad Atari games ALAMOGORDO, N.M. A New Mexico
Nuke-missile crews complain of stress
Nuke-missile crews complain of stress WASHINGTON Officers with a finger on the trigger of the
Senators blast military response to sex assaults
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. senators dressed down senior military leaders Tuesday, led by
IRS officials had luxury rooms at conference
Associated Press WASHINGTON Already heavily criticized for targeting conservative groups, the
Federer beaten easily in quarterfinal match
Federer beaten easily in quarterfinal match PARIS Roger Federer looked lost Tuesday in the
Study shows pros, cons of obesity surgery to treat diabetes
Associated Press CHICAGO Obesity surgery worked much better at reducing and even reversing
Study: Pot arrests more likely for blacks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Black people are arrested for possessing marijuana at a higher rate
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, special meeting, 5 p.m., board room,
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Donald A. Wittenauer Jr., 57, 1403 W. Liberty St.,
about the program
about the program Academic Achievers is a program for students of Warren G. Harding High School.
Sciortino pays fine
Sciortino pays fine CANFIELD Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino has paid a $50 fine
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