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Several injured today in shooting, stabbing
Two people were shot at the ESA Park Apartments at 720 Kendis Circle on the East Side at about 9:40 tonight. Both were taken to hospital for treatment, but their conditions were not available.
Banish 'so what?' from your speech, speaker tells Campbell grads
Among the most important characteristics required for happiness is the type of enthusiasm that refuses to use the phrase “So what?” according to 1961 Campbell Memorial High School graduate Ken Carano.
Six indicted for aggravated riot in Struthers incident
Six indicted for aggravated riot in Struthers incident
BREAKING NEWS: Youngstown Phantoms staying another year at Covelli Centre
BREAKING NEWS: Youngstown Phantoms staying another year at Covelli Centre
Youngstown man acquitted of rape, kidnapping and burglary charges
Youngstown man acquitted of rape, kidnapping and burglary charges
Judge: Zimmerman witnesses must testify publicly
Judge: Zimmerman witnesses must testify publicly SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge denied a
Time changed for Springfield High semifinal baseball game
Time changed for Springfield Local semifinal baseball game
Dad sentenced for abuse after child’s death
Dad sentenced for abuse after child’s death PHOENIX (AP) — The father of a 10-year-old Arizona
NJ attorney general named to fill US Senate seat
NJ attorney general named to fill US Senate seat TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris
Texas company buys former Miller-Holzwarth property in Salem
Texas company buys former Miller-Holzwarth property in Salem Texas-based Optex Systems Inc., which
Idaho family says it received letter from POW
Idaho family says it received letter from POW BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The family of an American
Technicolor star Esther Williams dies at age 91
Technicolor star Esther Williams dies at age 91 LOS ANGELES (AP) - Esther Williams, the swimming
Guard accused of buying stereo from inmate
Guard accused of buying stereo from inmate ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie County Prison guard has been
Man faces endangerment charge, allegedly held knife to son’s throat
Man faces endangerment charge, allegedly held knife to son’s throat PITTSBURGH (AP) — A suspended
Liberty bear's fatal injuries suggest it was hit by car
ODNR official says bear had been dead for a few days liberty The black bear found dead Monday
Police: mother points gun at daughter, faces charges
Police: mother points gun at daughter, faces charges BEAVER FALLS, Pa. (AP) — Police say a western
Another court battle simmers over Penn State’s NCAA sanctions
Another court battle simmers over Penn State’s NCAA sanctions HARISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Litigation
URSULINE LIVE/Ursuline falls 2-0
URSULINE LIVE/Ursuline falls 2-0 COLUMBUS — Wheelersburg defeated Ursuline 2-0 in today’s
US gov’t collecting huge number of phone records
US gov’t collecting huge number of phone records WASHINGTON (AP) — The government has been
Boardman police investigate death
boardman A Boardman man was found dead by his mother Wednesday in a Huntington Drive apartment,
JAC Management Group will continue running day-to-day operations of the Covelli Centre.
JAC Management Group will continue running day-to-day operations of the Covelli Centre. YOUNGSTOWN
Vacant house destroyed by fire
Neighbors said they heard explosion YOUNGSTOWN Fire destroyed a 546 Parkwood Ave. home about
Pair wounded in shootout
Victims found at South Side gas station YOUNGSTOWN Police say two men were wounded in a
Budget amendment would increase penalties against kennel owners who abuse animals
Budget amendment would increase penalties against kennel owners who abuse animals By MARC KOVAC
Route 11 northbound at Route 46 to close today for roadway repairs.
Route 11 northbound at Route 46 to close today for roadway repairs. The Ohio Department of
Man guilty in crash that killed girl, 9
Man guilty in crash that killed girl, 9 DOYLESTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man has been found guilty of
Dementia patient accused in nursing home death
Dementia patient accused in nursing home death WEATHERLY, Pa. (AP) — A man with dementia is behind
16-year-old dies after fall from bumper
16-year-old dies after fall from bumper OLEY, Pa. (AP) — An Pennsylvania teenager has died after
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Glenn and Tracey (Gibson) McAtee of Toney Ala., are announcing the birth of a son, Johnathan Bruce,
Carwash to benefit missions and youth
Carwash to benefit missions and youth YOUNGSTOWN Living Testimony Ministries, 34 Jacobs Road,
Vista Center and Lowellville American Legion honor veterans
The Vista Center of Boardman paid tribute to veterans and residents May 25.
Bark 'n the Park promotes humane treatment of pets
Dog fun festival to be held Saturday in Girard's Stambaugh Park
Seniors lead Springfield back to semifinal
DREAM SEASONS The Tigers will play Defiance Tinora at 1 p.m. on Friday. Seniors lead Springfield
Hiznay’s mettle may lead to medal
The Poland senior has been inspired by his brother’s bout with lung cancer.
WWII paratrooper from Valley remembers D-day combat jump
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Edwin “Doc” Morgan, a paratrooper with the
Ursuline, Wheelersburg have big matchup — literally
The teams’ starters put the “big” in big-game pitchers.
Liberty’s Jones resigns after 1 year
By STEVE RUMAN sports@vindy.com As a first-year coach, Brian Jones caught area football fans
Boardman supervisor of transportation ticketed for OVI
Hugh Braham, Boardman schools transportation supervisor, ticketed for an alleged OVI and failure to signal.
Woman bitten by rabid cat in Liberty
A woman was bit by a rabid cat in Liberty and is undergoing shots
SPORTS DIGEST || Brad Smith camp is June 22 at YSU
Brad Smith camp is June 22 at YSU youngstown The Brad Smith True Foundation football camp will
Party on the Plaza returns
The first Party on the Plaza of the season will be Friday, even though the bar that throws the bash — Warehouse 50 — isn’t open yet.
Anthony Gomes goes back to the beginning for new sound
A perfect combination of talents is how blues guitarist Anthony Gomes describes his recently released effort, "... Before the Beginning," which marks his debut into the world of unplugged music.
Rust Belt Theater to present "Boy in a Kage"
The Rust Belt Theater will present "Boy in a Kage," a one-man show featuring local actor Kage Jonas Coven, for four shows this weekend and next.
Indie rocker brings side project to Cedars
When The War On Drugs bassist Dave Hartley decided to do something on his own, he was adamant about approaching it from the other side of the musical spectrum than his indie-rock band day job, which often pursues shoegazing sounds influenced by classic rockers Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty.
98 Degrees: still hot
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Two years ago, New Kids on the Block teamed up with The
Vic to conclude season with ‘The Rainmaker’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players will wrap up its season with the classic N.
Niles council tables resolution to authorize energy plant study
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com Niles City council yielded to angry union opposition Wednesday
Trumbull County dog-license forgiveness days set next week
Dog owners can buy or renew a dog license without having to pay back fees for having failed to secure one in the past.
Woman accused of murdering boyfriend to be arraigned Thursday
Tequila Haskins, accused of murdering her boyfriend, Brian Tubbs, is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday.
Dance leader sees talent at Chaney
Chaney students from left, Tamron Lewis, Chiray Chew and Luis Velazquez watch and learn during a master class with Fabian Barnes, founder and artistic director of the Dance Institute of Washington. Barnes hopes to provide scholarships to a number of students in Chaney's visual and performing arts program.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
METRO DIGEST || Mooney decision supported by board
Decision supported Youngstown Cardinal Mooney High School’s Board of Directors supports the
Building collapses; at least 6 die
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A building that as being torn down collapsed with a thunderous
Lautenberg recalled as fierce backer of mass transit
Associated Press SECAUCUS, N.J. It’s only fitting that a man remembered as Mr. Transportation
Roethlisberger undergoes ‘minor’ knee surgery
He will miss next week’s minicamp but is expected to return when training camp opens in July.
METRO DIGEST || Attempted robbery at Austintown Marc’s
Attempted robbery AUSTINTOWN Austintown detectives are investigating a purported attempted
Youngstown to demolish South High Fieldhouse’s concrete bleachers
Mayor removed a park and rec commission member for ‘gross neglect of duty’
Keith suspended for Game 4
Associated Press LOS ANGELES If the Blackhawks are going to end the Los Angeles Kings’ perfect
YBI receives grant
YBI receives grant youngstown The Youngstown Business Incubator received a $7,500 workforce
Former Indians lead Yankees past Tribe
CC Sabathia went the distance and Travis Hafner homered for New York.
‘Mike and Molly’ star at Mountaineer
Staff report CHESTER, W.VA. Billy Gardell, star of the CBS sitcom “Mike and Molly,” will come to
Policy groups square off on dumping
Ohio Environmental Councial, OOGA heads discuss oilfield waste disposal
City, school and neighborhood groups collaborate for garden
A Youngstown councilman says the Taft group is the only 4-H club in the city schools
Who will replace Dawson?
Associated Press BEREA For the first time since 1999, the Browns will have a new kicker this
Keep Common Core creative
Opinion: By Patricia Frost-Brooks Special to The Vindicator Public education has hit another crossroads.
Runner’s pain is no pulled muscle; it’s a baby
Associated Press DULUTH, Minn. An aspiring half-marathon runner in Minnesota attributed her
Organization lists oil-, gas-training programs
Staff report youngstown The Ohio Oil and Gas Association has announced that Youngstown State
Fire officials believe North Side fire was arson
Youngstown firefighters responded to a fire Wednesday afternoon on Dennick Avenue that is believed to be an arson.
NIGHTLIFE
Aces Fire Grill, 1738 Boardman- Poland Road, Boardman; 330-757-3835 Fri: The Grease Monkeys
boy scouts Churches split over welcoming of gay youths
Associated Press In suburban Atlanta, northern Idaho and a number of other places, churches have
Seeking sense on sentencing
Opinion: WASHINGTON Libertarians believe government should have a compelling reason before it restricts an
Fla. widow, 84, claims $590M Powerball prize
Fla. widow, 84, claims $590M Powerball prize TALLAHASSEE, Fla An 84-year-old Florida widow who
US to sell 30 million shares of GM stock
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government plans to sell an additional 30 million shares of
Lautenberg’s death is a marker along the road of remembrance
Editorial: The U.S. Senate will not see the likes of Frank Lautenberg ever again. There are some who will
Cheerios stands by TV ad showing mixed-race family
Associated Press NEW YORK A mom sits at her kitchen table when her grade-schooler saunters up
Suspect no longer on suicide watch
Associated Press CLEVELAND The Ohio man jailed on charges he held three women captive and
Obama names Susan Rice as national security adviser
Associated Press WASHINGTON Defying Republican critics, President Barack Obama named outspoken
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.41 —.23 Avalon
Bucs lose Rodriguez, then lose game
Associated Press ATLANTA The Pirates have lost three straight and five of six and suddenly have
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Internship (PG-13) Two salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the
SEASONAL WORKERS
SEASONAL WORKERS By Sara SCUDIER OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer Summer is nealy upon us.
FAMILY GARDEN FRIDAYS!
FAMILY GARDEN FRIDAYS! When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Friday through September, starting this week.
birthdays
birthdays Singer-songwriter Gary “U.S.” Bonds is 74. Country singer Joe Stampley is 70. Actor
We should let our children grow up
Opinion: WASHINGTON In this graduation season, I thought I’d share the best advice I ever received: You
Physician shortage looms
Opinion: By Harold Jackson Philadelphia Inquirer That the Affordable Care Act will open the doors to
Artists of the Rust Belt to host Summer Market
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Artists of the Rust Belt will have its fifth annual Summer Market from
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Valley man energizes Pacers games
The NBA semifinal series between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat gripped the country for the
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Salem school board, special meeting, 7:30 a.m., administration building. Niles
Bitontes honored Friday by YSU
Dominic Bitonte grew up in Youngstown’s Brier Hill neighborhood, and Helen Bitonte was raised in Campbell.
A great deception
Opinion: Once upon a time, there was a man who enjoyed great admiration in much of the Middle East. Hassan
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, clothing giveaway, 9
Years ago
Today is Thursday, June 6, the 157th day of 2013. There are 208 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Events help mom and Boardman boy raise Heart Walk money
Events help mom and Boardman boy raise Heart Walk money
newsmakers
newsmakers Carrie Underwood wins video of the year NASHVILLE, TENN. Carrie Underwood’s awesome
Make sure to plant corn for wind pollination
Q. The corn in our community garden did not have a lot of kernels on it last year. Was it the dry
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Emilio Ramon B. Guerrero, 31, 3406 Rebecca Drive,
“The hero” (8 p.m., tnt): Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson takes a break from
“The hero” (8 p.m., tnt): Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson takes a break from pummeling bad guys to host
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