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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


Suspected Warren drug house boarded up

Suspected Warren drug house boarded up


BREAKING NEWS: Youngstown Phantoms staying another year at Covelli Centre

BREAKING NEWS: Youngstown Phantoms staying another year at Covelli Centre


Bond set at $250K for Boardman murder suspect

Bond set at $250K for Boardman murder suspect


Youngstown man acquitted of rape, kidnapping and burglary charges

Youngstown man acquitted of rape, kidnapping and burglary charges


Suspect in Salem homicide in jail on $1M bond

Suspect in Salem homicide in jail on $1M bond


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


Father and son shot in W. Pa. bar

Father and son shot in W. Pa. bar


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


Man arrested in 1983 slaying in NW Ohio

Man arrested in 1983 slaying in NW Ohio


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


Tropical Storm Andrea bearing down on Fla. coast

Tropical Storm Andrea bearing down on Fla. coast


Feds collecting huge number of phone records

Feds collecting huge number of phone records


Technicolor star Esther Williams dies at age 91

Technicolor star Esther Williams dies at age 91 LOS ANGELES (AP) - Esther Williams, the swimming


Paris Jackson receiving treatment

Paris Jackson receiving treatment


Guard accused of buying stereo from inmate

Guard accused of buying stereo from inmate ERIE, Pa. (AP) — An Erie County Prison guard has been


Ohio gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon

Ohio gas prices hovering around $4 a gallon


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


Gov. Kasich revising Ohio drilling-tax plan

Gov. Kasich revising Ohio drilling-tax plan


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Grilling tips from O'Charleys

June 6, 2013 | Best of a backyard barbecue

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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.

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Bark 'n the Park promotes humane treatment of pets

Dog fun festival to be held Saturday in Girard's Stambaugh Park


Decision due Friday on Phantoms’ future at Covelli

A hockey deal will be made Friday


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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


LeBron eyes revenge in Finals

The San Antonio Spurs swept his Cavaliers in 2007.


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


34-year-old Boardman man charged with murder in Salem

Accused of killing his estranged girlfriend


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’


Cops tweak pursuit policy

Will also keep track of types of chases


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


WTG

Today Fairs, Festivals Parish Festival, 6 p.m., Immaculate Heart of Mary, 4490 Norquest Blvd.,


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


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Jarrod and Gabriella Kuczer, Youngstown, boy, June 4.


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


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable. North deals. NORTH xJ 8 2 u10 6 5 3 vQ 8 wA K Q 2 WEST EAST


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


Camps provide educational, recreational activities

Offered at Boardman and Austintown sites


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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