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Heat beat Spurs, tie NBA Finals

Heat beat Spurs, tie NBA Finals MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James overcame a terrible start to finish with


Arson reported at business, residence on West Side of Youngstown

Arson reported at business, residence on West Side of Youngstown Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A


Registration begins for 10th Annual Smoky Hollow run and family fun walk

Registration begins for 10th Annual Smoky Hollow run and family fun walk Staff report YOUNGSTOWN


‘The Purge’ shocks US box office with first-place $36.4M weekend take

‘The Purge’ shocks US box office with first-place $36.4M weekend take Associated Press NEW YORK


British newspaper IDs source of leaks about secret US surveillance program

British newspaper IDs source of leaks about secret US surveillance program Associated Press


Challenges abound for both sides in Trayvon Martin killing trial, which starts Monday

Challenges abound for both sides in Trayvon Martin killing trial, which starts Monday Associated


Second person dies from injuries in I-76 crash

Second person dies from injuries in I-76 crash Staff report NORTH JACKSON — An elderly couple


Springfield baseball falls to Newark Catholic 2-1 in D4 final

Springfield baseball falls to Newark Catholic 2-1 in D4 final.


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Jessica Kausits, Jacob Neill to exchange vows

LOWELLVILLE David and Lisa Kausits of Lowellville are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Miss Camardese, Mr. Dougherty to exchange vows

LIBERTY Zachary and Amy Camardese of Liberty are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Karlocks honored by vacation to celebrate 50th

AUSTINTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Larry Karlock of Austintown were honored by a family vacation to Rosemary

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GARDEN CLUBS

THURSDAY Mignonette will meet at 6 p.m. for a picnic and garden tour at the home of hostess


MASONIC GROUPS

MASONIC GROUPS TUESDAY Miriam Chapter will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown


Lily Pond luau will raise restoration funds

A treasured pond in Mill Creek Park will be the site of a restoration fundraiser.

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SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

SENIOR SIDELIGHTS Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following:


SENIOR CITIZENS

60-Plus Club of St. Brendan Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Maxwell Hall for its monthly


Tickets available for DeBartolo dinner, auction

YOUNGSTOWN The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation Celebrity Dinner Auction will


61 women artists will display works at YWCA

YWCA of Youngstown’s 31st Women Artists will showcase 125 art pieces June 22 through July 19.


Springfield trails Newark Catholic 2-1 in 7th

Springfield trails Newark Catholic 2-1 in 5th.


8 will receive JCL scholarships

The Junior Civic League will reward students’ achievements at its scholarship luncheon.

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Slovak ladies grant 23 scholarships locally

The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Assoc. is announcing this year’s scholarship winners.


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


Questions surround traffic stop of Auditor Sciortino

Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene said he believes a senior command staff member gave county Auditor Michael V. Sciortino a ride home after Sciortino was cited by a sheriff’s sergeant for failing to drive within marked lanes.


Help a 6-month-old boy at June 23 fundraiser

A spaghetti-dinner fundraiser to help the family of Maverick J. Phillips will be 4 to 8 p.m. June 23 at the American Legion Post 737, 16465 Milton Ave. The 6-month-old boy has a rare disorder called craniosynstosis, which prevents his brain from developing properly and causes brain compression, which leads to feeding and breathing problems and development delays.


Valley radio operators to demonstrate emergency help June 22-23

Radio operators from the Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association, in cooperation with Mill Creek MetroParks, will demonstrate how they respond in times of emergencies from noon June 22 through 2 p.m. June 23.


Fishing clinic set this month for kids 4 to 15

Eagle Creek Conservation Club, 5525 Eagle Creek Road, will present a free fishing clinic for boys and girls age 4 to 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 29. The program is aimed at teaching basic fishing techniques through four sessions of about 20 minutes each. Preregistration is required by June 22.


Youngstown elementary students to get fresh fruit, veg snacks next year

Youngstown City Schools will offer fresh fruit and vegetable snacks to all elementary-school students during the 2013-14 school year through a grant offered through the Ohio Department of Education.


Zallow brothers, Rice combine for four titles

Saturday was Warren JFK’s day in Columbus.


Creepy critter infestations are up, pest experts say

Good night, sleep tight. Don’t let the bed bugs bite. And if they do? Call an entomologist.


Fitch’s Price second in discus

In both the shot put and the discus, Price fouled the first two throws in the opening flight, only to save himself with the third attempt to make the finals.


Hundreds celebrate the Mahoning, learn green lessons

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Nearly everyone who discovers an oil leak under


Dozens of racers roll down Main St. in Soap Box Derby

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com Cortland Samantha Lochrane’s very first run at the Greater


Springfield, Newark Catholic in title game

Both teams won big in Friday’s semifinals. Newwark Catholic (23-10) pounded Convoy Crestview, 9-1, while Springfield (21-7) rallied from a 6-2 deficit to overwhelm Defiance Tinora, 13-7.


Salem’s Shivers wins D-II discus

His throw of 203-2 was the second-longest in state meet history.


Bark ’n the Park sparks awareness of proper treatment of pets

By ELISE McKEOWN SKOLNICK news@vindy.com GIRARD Dogs pulled their owners around Stambaugh


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Eight players qualify at Mohawk Trails

Ray, Booze top scorers in latest Great Golfer of the Valley junior qualifier


YSU committee recommends strategies to urban research transition

The Academic Senate endorsed the subcommittee’s recommendations


Flash Mob celebrates Covelli’s 60th birthday

Dancer said the party was lavish, fun


St. Nick's festival marks 40th anniversary

This year's additions include door prizes, more bands


Car stopped for construction hit from behind

At least three others were seriously injured


He forced America to see what white press dared not report

Opinion: Simeon Booker Jr., who grew up in Youngstown, wrote for the Buckeye News and The Vindicator, going on to become a nationally renowned journalist who covered America's civil rights movement from the front lines, and came to know many of the country's top leaders, including Presidents Eisenhower, Nixon, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and O'Bama as well as Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King.

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Youngstown continues to shed people

Opinion: The city of Youngstown’s unenviable No. 1 national ranking for population loss does not tell the


Restaurant trying to provide new option

Whitefire trying to be something for for Mahoning Valley


Store brands top latest sunscreen ratings

In Consumer Reports’ latest ratings of sunscreens, Up & Up (Target) Continuous Spray Sport SPF 50


Picking the winners of a less-than-stellar season

By Linda Winer Newsday NEW YORK I just finished filling out my ballot for tonight’s 67th


Ask Mr. Know It All

Q. My family will be traveling to London this summer and would like to go to the Globe Theatre. Is


Serena wins first French Open title since 2002

Williams defeated defending champion Maria Sharapova, 6-4, 6-4.


Surplus food

Surplus food Stepping Into The Future Inc., 2905 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown. Food distributions


Banks employ dress codes for customers

Orlando Sentinel After a series of robberies in recent months, some banks in Longwood, Fla., have


BOOKS DIGEST || Writers group to meet

Writers group to meet CANFIELD Area writers are invited to Monday Night Writers from 6 to 8 p.m.


Home Savings opens new office

Home Savings opens new office CRANBERRY, Pa. The Home Savings and Loan Co. recently opened a new


Mahoning Valley is epicenter of new era in manufacturing

Editorial: To appreciate the significance of Youngstown State University’s receiving a gift of $440 million


Deaver’s latest filled with twists and turns

“The Kill Room” by Jeffery Deaver; Grand Central Publishing Part of the joy in watching an ace


No GPS system is perfect for everyone

Q. I read your column about the Magellan 5265T-LMB GPS and did a little follow-up research. I was


Theater veterans are in control

Many Hollywood stars failed to get nominations. By MARK KENNEDY AP Drama Writer NEW YORK


RFK killer claims an unusual defense

Opinion: Last week marked the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. His senseless and


Revelations about NSA force question: What do we want?

By ADAM GELLER AP National Writer NEW YORK For more than a decade now, Americans have made


Record reviews

LeAnn Rimes Album: “Spitfire” (Curb) Grade: A- LeAnn Rimes has appeared in tabloid headlines


Book shares ideas

Book shares ideas Fans of Country Living magazine will love “The Little Book of Big Decorating


They’re up for Broadway’s highest honor tonight (the show airs at 8 p.m. on CBS), but

They’re up for Broadway’s highest honor tonight (the show airs at 8 p.m. on CBS), but these Tony


LIMELIGHTS & CAREER PATHS

finance Cortland Banks and Investment Professionals have hired Brent L. Blaus and Kim S. Powell as


publishers weekly BEST-SELLERS For the week ending June 2

HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Inferno” by Dan Brown (Doubleday) 2. “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled


‘SUCCESSION PLANTINGS

By Kathy Van Mullekom McClatchy Newspapers By now, you’ve planted your warm-season vegetable


Smart Choice food orders being taken in Niles

Boxes include meat, vegetables, convenience meals, kids box, sausage box, grill box, and pork chop box.


newsmakers

newsmakers Swedish princess weds NY banker STOCKHOLM Swedish Princess Madeleine fell in love


Grilling done right

Welcome to the summer barbecue season! It’s time to fire up the grill! However, having a


Obama administration is using intimidation with shades of fascism

Opinion: Obama administration is using intimidation with shades of fascism I have been politically active


Virtual safety tests save money on product research

The Wichita Eagle WICHITA, Kan. Gerardo Olivares likes to crash test dummies on a crash-test


Pittsburgh-Washington bicycle trail now complete

THE FINAL MILE Scenic network of industrial heritage bicycle trails awaits Pittsburgh area


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9


Obama talks cybersecurity with Xi

Associated Press RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. President Barack Obama used an unusually lengthy and


birthdays

birthdays Comedian Jackie Mason is 85. Sports commentator Dick Vitale is 74. Actor Michael J. Fox


Years Ago

Today is Sunday, June 9, the 160th day of 2013. There are 205 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


ROSEMOND | Daughter should make decision about GT classes

McClatchy Newspapers Q. Our 9-year-old daughter is going to the fourth grade next school year.


California shootings were premeditated, police say

Associated Press SANTA MONICA, Calif. Police investigating why a heavily armed gunman plotted a


Pop culture Q&A

Pop culture Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. I was wondering if the series “Emily Owens, M.D.,” with


Quadruple bogey does not slow rookie golfer

Quadruple bogey does not slow rookie golfer MEMPHIS, Tenn. Rookie Shawn Stefani overcame a


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable. South deals. NORTH xA 3 2 u8 5 4 vK 3 wK J 10 8 3 WEST EAST


Ohio State freezes in-state tuition

Associated Press COLUMBUS Tuition and fees for in-state, undergraduate students at Ohio State


Warren schools offer learn-to-swim classes

The registration fee, due before the first day of class, is $30 per child per session.


Burnett propels Bucs; Tribe slump continues

Alvarez and Martin homered for the Pirates


Palace Malice wins Belmont Stakes

Palice Malice seized the lead with a quarter-mile to go Saturday in the final leg of the Triple Crown.


Official defends spying

Official defends spying WASHINGTON Eager to quell a domestic furor over U.S. spying, the


MILESTONES

MILESTONES PH.D McDonald graduate gets Ph.D. Carl William Rossler has received his Ph.D. in


Superstitions help pass time

Magenta rules on green courses


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Carrie States and Mark Pitzer, North Lima, boy, June. 7.


afghanistan Insider attack kills three Americans

Associated Press KABUL A man in an Afghan army uniform turned his weapon on American trainers


In the cup!

In the cup! Area holes in one Bill Yurchyk of Youngstown aced the 172-yard No. 5 at The Lake


METRO DIGEST || Crisis shelter kick-off

Campaign for shelter in New Castle kicks off New Castle, Pa. The annual campaign kick-off for


ARMED FORCES

ARMED FORCES PROMOTIONS Chaney grad promoted, receives Purple Heart Army Chief Warrant Officer


Free school snacks

Free school snacks YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City Schools will offer fresh fruit and vegetable


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Girard City Council, 7 p.m., council chambers, justice center, 100 N. Market St.


Upcoming outings

June Through June 25 — Penn State-Behrend Summer Intermediate Golf Sessions will be held Tuesdays


POLLUTION REDUCTION

POLLUTION REDUCTION Everyday tips Several vendors at Saturday’s second annual Mahoning Riverfest


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Estate of James Harrison v. Susan Uber, money.


Learn how to identify wildflowers

Learn how to identify wildflowers