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Boil advisory in Lordstown until Wednesday
Due to a temporary disruption in water service, a precautionary boil-water advisory has been issued for Lydia Drive in the village of Lordstown until 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Sunday car show to benefit prostate cancer program
The inaugural Fuel the Fight: Drive Out Prostate Cancer car show and family event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Boardman High School, 7777 Glenwood Ave. In case of rain, the event will be June 30.
Survivors, supporters walking tonight in Austintown's Relay for Life
Margie Melfe was diagnosed with melanoma in 1998. Her husband, Gregg, was diagnosed with cancer of the head and neck 13 years later.
SPRINGFIELD LIVE/Tigers win 13-7
SPRINGFIELD LIVE/Tigers win 13-7 COLUMBUS — For the third time in five seasons, the Springfield
Fishing tournament Saturday morning
A fishing tournament begins at 9 a.m. today at Arrowhead Lake on state Route 14 to benefit Heartland Christian Academy.
Drive Out Cancer car show Sunday at Boardman High School
Drive Out Cancer car show Sunday at Boardman High School
Gov. Kasich appoints Warren Dem to high-level state commission
Gov. Kasich appoints Warren Dem to high-level state commission
Troopers: Man killed in bear mauling in Alaska
Troopers: Man killed in bear mauling in Alaska ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say
2 dead in burned home near Calif. college shooting
2 dead in burned home near Calif. college shooting SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Two people were
Work underway to stem oil spill from Niles business
Work underway to stem oil spill from Niles business
Maplewood, McDonald lead area track athletes at state meet
Maplewood, McDonald lead area track athletes at state meet.
Indians disappointed over Perez marijuana case
Indians disappointed over Perez marijuana case CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Indians say the club
AP sources: Texas woman arrested in ricin case
AP sources: Texas woman arrested in ricin case DALLAS (AP) — A Texas woman who told FBI agents her
2 Ohio casinos see gains in May after revenue drop
2 Ohio casinos see gains in May after revenue drop
North Lima car show set for June 16
North Lima car show set for June 16 North Lima Beaver Township Ruritan hosts it’s Ninth Annual
Serial killer Night Stalker dies
Serial killer Night Stalker dies LOS ANGELES (AP) — Richard Ramirez, the notorious serial killer
Police in Vegas clear Canseco in sex assault case
Police in Vegas clear Canseco in sex assault case LAS VEGAS (AP) — Police in Las Vegas have
Jailed city cop in protective custody; bond set at $50,000
Jailed city cop in protective custody; bond set at $50,000
Boston hospital cleaning 2,500-year-old mummy
Boston hospital cleaning 2,500-year-old mummy BOSTON (AP) — A 2,500-year-old Egyptian mummy has
Ky. medical helicopter crash kills 3 crew members
Ky. medical helicopter crash kills 3 crew members MANCHESTER, Ky. (AP) — A medical helicopter
Former JobsOhio chief donates $10K to House leader
Former JobsOhio chief donates $10K to House leader
Senate’s last World War II vet buried at Arlington
Senate’s last World War II vet buried at Arlington ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Frank Lautenberg, the
Indians closer Perez charged with pot possession
Indians closer Perez charged with pot possession CLEVELAND (AP) — Cleveland Indians closer Chris
Youngstown detective charged with importuning
Youngstown detective charged with importuning YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police Detective Sgt.
Two sought after money taken from school office
Two sought after money taken from school office Two individuals are being sought after items were
Mohawk Trails hosts Valley juniors Saturday; See tee times
The second qualifier of the Greatest Golfer of the Valley juniors division tees off Saturday at Mohawk Trails Golf Course in New Castle.
Zimmerman judge considers allowing voice experts
Zimmerman judge considers allowing voice experts SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — An expert hired by an
Obama pitching new health care law in California
Obama pitching new health care law in California SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — President Barack Obama is
One dead, one wounded in East Side shooting
One dead, one wounded in East Side shooting YOUNGSTOWN — A 20-year-old man is dead and an 18-year-
US employers add 175K jobs, rate up to 7.6 pct.
US employers add 175K jobs, rate up to 7.6 pct. WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy added 175,000
Route 11 at 224 reopened after truck mishap
Route 11 at 224 reopened after truck mishap CANFIELD The state Route 11 ramp onto U.S. Route 224
Officials report cluster of drug overdoses
Officials report cluster of drug overdoses LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — Law enforcement and health
Mother will face charges in alleged baby abduction
Mother will face charges in alleged baby abduction PITTSBURGH (AP) — Authorities say a missing
Guilty plea in homicide of elderly man
Guilty plea in homicide of elderly man PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty to killing his
Spring open house Saturday at Steel Heritage Museum
The Youngstown Steel Heritage Foundation has a spring open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum, 261 Hubbard Road.
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard Golden Eagles will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at Girard Free Library, 105 E.
Meeting will feature legacy of Daniel Hise
Meeting will feature legacy of Daniel Hise SALEM The membership meeting of the Salem Historical
Police seeking companions of Boardman man found dead
A Boardman man was found dead by his mother Wednesday in a Huntington Drive apartment, according to a police report.
Benefit walk for twins syndrome
There will be a benefit walk for TTTS (Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome) at noon Sunday at Austintown Township Park.
Art auction, sale at Second Sunday event
Art Youngstown Inc., with Dorian Books/Full Circle Florist, will premiere “Second Sunday,” a monthly art auction and sale, at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Wheelersburg ousts Ursuline
The Pirates converted an infield single, a throwing error and two hits into two runs for a 2-0 victory.
The Phantoms get another year at the Covelli Centre
City finalizes a 5-year management deal with JAC Management Group
Springfield-Tinora semifinal start time pushed back
If Springfield advances to the championship game, it will now be played Sunday at noon instead of Saturday at 4 p.m.
State budget includes watered down Nitro's Law language
The legislation doesn't go as far as Nitro's law would have
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over 71 in the
Recruitment of women, minorities lags in Warren
Aside from one black police officer hired in 2012, neither the Warren police nor fire department has hired a female or minority member since 1992, a report released Wednesday says.
Officials use nuisance-abatement law to board up Warren home
Drug investigators and Warren officials expanded their use of Ohio’s nuisance-abatement laws Thursday, raiding a home on Wick Street Southeast where police have observed drug activity.
Valley All-Star Classic tonight at Eastwood Field
Warren John F. Kennedy’s Don Lee and Boardman’s Bob Beam will coach tonight.
Youngstown may exceed mayor’demolition expectation
More homeowners are paying for the demolitions saving the city money
Indians select Georgia high school outfielder in draft
The Loganville High School product was recently honored as the Gatorade National Player of the Year.
SPORTS DIGEST || Springfield game heard on Sports Animal, 1390
Springfield game heard on Sports Animal, 1390 The Sports Animal (WNIO-AM 1390) will broadcast
Area soap box derby is Saturday in Cortland
The event will feature stock, super-stock and masters divisions. The top finisher from each division will represent the Youngstown area at the 76th annual All American Soap Box Derby on July 27 in Akron.
Three Mahoning Valley teams place at global contest
Mahoning Valley teams placed in three categories
Football players to be labeled sex offenders
Associated Press COLUMBUS Two Ohio high-school football players convicted of raping a 16-year-
Change 'So what,' to 'That's great,' Carano tells grads
Braylen Wigfall, president of the Class of 2013 at Campbell Memorial High School, hugs Tom Carney, a Campbell teacher who is retiring after many years with the school district. The students honored Carney with a plaque at Thursday night’s graduation ceremonies.
oddly enough
oddly enough Wyoming teen who built reactor ousted from fair NEWCASTLE, Wyo. A Wyoming high-
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Springfield Township Trustees, special meeting, 9 a.m., administration building,
Ohio treasurer plays with fire by keeping control of pensions
Editorial: In approving a package of bills last year to improve the financial health of Ohio’s five public
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Plot lapses punch holes in ‘The Purge’
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers James DeMonaco’s “The Purge” is a bloody-minded, heavy-
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas J. Mossor Jr., 26, 490 S. Raccoon Road, Unit
Vince Vaughn & Owen Wilson reteam in ‘The Internship’ GOOGLE GAGS
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers There’s an unadulterated joy in the reteaming of those
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Parish festival, 6 to 11 p.m.: Rides, games, a rummage sale and a
A scary view of the future
Opinion: A scary view of the future A reporter who was on the site during the rioting in one of the Greece
Did Pelosi pick a DINO for the 6th?
Opinion: While neither has officially announced their candidacy, a Democratic primary in the 6th
Years ago
Today is Friday, June 7, the 158th day of 2013. There are 207 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
PM: End protests
PM: End protests ISTANBUL Turkey’s prime minister took a combative stance on his closely watched
Tropical storm pounds parts of Fla.
Associated Press MIAMI The first named storm of the Atlantic season hammered Florida with rain,
Let’s not waste food
Opinion: By Danielle Nierenberg McClatchy-Tribune We toss out 40 percent of our food in the United
ESTHER WILLIAMS, 91 Swim champion, film star dies
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Esther Williams, the swimming champion turned actress who starred
Gasoline prices in Ohio hovering around $4 a gallon
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio motorists are getting a sinking feeling as they pull up to the
Orb stays on target for Belmont Stakes
Associated Press NEW YORK Trainer Shug McGaughey likes what he sees as Kentucky Derby winner
Irish notebook
Irish notebook State trips: The Ursuline High baseball team has made eight trips to state in the
birthdays
birthdays Singer Tom Jones is 73. Actor Ken Osmond (Eddie Haskell on “Leave It to Beaver”) is 70.
Salem business has new owner, uncertain future
Many workers still waiting to hear what will happen with the plant
City man acquitted of rape, kidnapping, burglary charges
The jury foreman said the jury acquitted Spann on all counts due to “lack of evidence” and inconsistencies in trial testimony.
Chrysler to recall 630,000 SUVs
Associated Press DETROIT Just two days after refusing a government request to recall 2.7 million
Good news from BP Alaska
Opinion: Ketchikan (Alaska) Daily News: Whatever one’s position on the state’s oil-tax legislation, BP
newsmakers
newsmakers Man tries to slit wrists outside NBC’s ‘Today’ NEW YORK Police say an emotionally
NJ attorney general to fill Senate seat
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday chose a longtime loyal
New Beatitutde House director to be introduced
Meet-and-greet events planned June 19 in Youngstown and June 27 in Warren
Howland youth programs begin Monday
A fishing program and a painting/drawing program will be for children ages 6 to 13.
Serena Williams, Sharapova in women’s final
Associated Press PARIS Done with a dominating performance in the French Open semifinals, Serena
Results of Thursday’s other pro golf events
CHAMPIONS TOUR BIRMINGHAM, ALA. Jeff Sluman birdied No. 17 en route to a 7-under 65 and a one-
Six share lead at St. Jude Classic
Jason Kokak, the Warren JFK graduate, was at 1-over after a first-round 71.
East graduates plan their futures
Accounting, nursing and business are among the career plans of the Class of 2013
Six charged with aggravated riot in Struthers incident
Five Struthers residents and a Farrell, Pa., resident have been indicted on an aggravated riot charge in an April 6 Struthers incident.
Chaney graduates 31
Biology, sports training, pipe fitting and criminal justice are among graduates’ plans
Retiring Warren chief expects improvements in department culture to continue
Police Chief Tim Bowers, who retires June 17, has only been chief four years, but more than 10 of his 35 years as a cop have put him in a position to help mold the “culture” of the Warren Police Department.
Ohio Senate approves its version of state budget
The vote was a party line 23-10, with Republican members supporting and Democrats opposing.
Bond set at $250K for Boardman murder suspect
Tequila Haskins' lawyer says he believes the charge will be reduced to voluntary manslaughter.
METRO DIGEST || Saturday open house
Saturday open house YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Steel Heritage Foundation has a spring open house
MLB seeking phone records
Associated Press NEW YORK Major League Baseball’s lawyers issued subpoenas to Federal Express,
Blackhawks take 3-1 lead against Kings
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Marian Hossa scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period,
Boardman man found dead
Boardman man found dead boardman A Boardman man was found dead by his mother Wednesday in a
Penguins on brink of elimination
It would be a shocking end to a season in which the Penguins led the NHL in scoring.
Defense lawyer protests ex post facto sentence
Daniel Wellington’s lawyer wants his client re-sentenced according to the law in effect at the time of the crime.
Austintown briefs
Fitch graduates earn awards Mariah and Miranda DeFuria, graduates odf Austintown Fitch High
C.H. Campbell kindergartners have play day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Kindergarten students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Boys track places fourth in league championship
The Boardman boys track team captured the fourth Federal League championship May 17 by finishing
Local resident has hair to spare
Melissa Magan shaved her head during the Relay for Life May 17. The idea came from a dare from her now departed father, William Magan.
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch boys golf sign up Any Fitch boy that wishes to try out for the varsity golf team, and is
Canfield briefs
Canfield residents earn awards Michael Barkett (Canfield High School), Mariah DeFuria (Austintown
Spartan boys track finishes second at district meet
The Boardman boys track team qualified several athletes to the 2013 Regional Championship at the
First-graders sing what they learn
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School first-grade students kept
Canfield sports briefs
Golf clinics for kids Diamondback Golf Course will host golf clinics for boys and girls in grades
Boardman sports briefs
Benefit golf outing set The Brett Wilcox benefit golf outing will be July 21 at Lakeside Golf
Poland sports briefs
Golf outing to be June 24 The Arc of Ohio will host its eighth annual Par for the Developmentally
Poland briefs
Poland residents earn degrees Walsh University honored its 2013 spring graduates during the
Rookie team wins third award
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com After winning the Rookie All Star Award at the FIRST
SOV resident receives surprise dance
Prior to moving to Shepherd of the Valley’s Boardman campus, Jeanette Bodnar and her husband
Boardman briefs
Free health seminar to be June 19 Dr. Noah Erickson, Chiropractic Physician, will be hosting a
MCCTC students earn gold medals
Students in the Culinary Arts program and the Early Childhood Education program at the Mahoning
Talent scout talks at studio
By CHELSEA WEIKART neighbors@vindy.com New York talent scout Peter Sklar, credited with
Girls enjoy night out
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens in
Austintown Lions Club has Speakers Night
The Austintown Lions Club had its monthly Speakers Night May 20 and also presented an RDE
Girls enjoy night out
By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK neighbors@vindy.com The Davis Center at Fellows Riverside Gardens in
San Antonio rallies to stun Miami in Game 1
The Spurs are in the finals for the first time since 2007 and are pursuing their fifth championship.
Dino fun at story time at Austintown library
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown librarian Kathe Orr led a story time for 2- and 3
Lynn Kirk hosts scavenger hunt
Lynn Kirk Elementary School hosted a mother-son Scavenger hunt May 10 on school grounds. This was the first time that the scavenger hunt has been offered.
Stadium Drive honors veterans
By CHELSEA WEIKART neighbors@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary School kindergarteners honored
CVMS sixth-graders take chair challenge
Michael Richards, Canfield Village Middle School science teacher, recently issued his sixth-grade students a challenge: build a chair, that someone could actually sit in, using only cardboard boxes and Elmer's glue.
CVMS fifth-graders creative with technology
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors @vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School fifth-graders showed off
Velasquez named scholarship winner
Anthony J. Velasquez of Canfield is the 2013 recipient of the 15th annual Mahoning Valley
Students raise money for those in need
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com First-grade students in Mrs. Zamary’s class donated $150
Poland students make a friend bowling
By ADRIENNE CRISSMAN acrisman@vindy.com Students from North, Dobbins and Union Elementary
Monumental monitoring of phone records is laid bare
A leaked document has laid bare the monumental scope of the government’s surveillance of Americans’ phone records — hundreds of millions of calls — in the first hard evidence of a massive data-collection program aimed at combating terrorism under powers granted by Congress after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
A film that opens many eyes
Opinion: WASHINGTON Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering knew from the start that they weren’t just making a movie.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.83 .45 Avalon
BUSINESS DIGEST || Wealth regained, but not equally
Wealth regained, but not equally WASHINGTON America as a whole has regained all the household
Filling in on ‘Daily Show’
Associated Press NEW YORK Since 2006, John Oliver has proved his mettle as a phony journalist on
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