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Alaska troopers: Bear killed at lake mauled man
Alaska troopers: Bear killed at lake mauled man ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say
City school board recognizes two as master teachers
City school board recognizes two as master teachers Youngstown The city school board recognized
Penn State scandal costs near $46M
Penn State scandal costs near $46M STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — The legal bills related to the Jerry
CSB hires executive director
CSB hires executive director YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Children Services Board has
Legislation would free up millions of dollars for demolition
Legislation would free up millions of dollars for demolition Mayors in Youngstown and Warren
Youngstown man pleads innocent to threatening president, first lady
Youngstown man pleads innocent to threatening president, first lady
2 additional Bottom Dollar stores coming to the area
2 additional Bottom Dollar stores coming to the area
Staff sent to Ohio youth prisons after sex-assault report
Staff sent to Ohio youth prisons after sex-assault report
Ohio group wants Medicaid issue restored in state budget
Ohio group wants Medicaid issue restored in state budget
New Ohio rules on puppy mills call for roomy cages
New Ohio rules on puppy mills call for roomy cages
Man who drove off in car with 3-year-old inside gets 8 years in prison
Man who drove off in car with 3-year-old inside gets 8 years in prison Ross Francis, 43, is going
Girard couple swindled by fake contractor
Girard couple swindled by fake contractor An elderly Girard couple told police that they gave
Ignoring flooded road signs could bring fines under proposed law
Ignoring flooded road signs could bring fines under proposed law Drivers who ignore warning signs
Top court reinstate’s Dann’s law license
Top court reinstate’s Dann’s law license The Ohio Supreme Court has reinstated former Attorney
UPDATE: OSHP cites teen in pedestrian-vehicle accident in Boardman
UPDATE: OSHP cites teen in pedestrian-vehicle accident in Boardman
Dem senator weighs changes to military prosecution in sex assault cases
Dem senator weighs changes in military prosecution
Smith Township road closed Wednesday for culvert replacement
Smith Township road closed Wednesday for culvert replacement
Jury candidates' familiarity with George Zimmerman case varies
Jury candidates' familiarity with George Zimmerman case varies
Youngstown police investigating Internet cafe robbery
Youngstown police investigating Internet cafe robbery
OSHP investigating pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Boardman
OSHP investigating pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Boardman
Extra week needed to finish $293M Cleveland bridge project
Extra week needed to finish $293M Cleveland bridge project
Ohio Supreme Court reinstates law license to Marc Dann
Ohio Supreme Court reinstates law license to Marc Dann
Gov. Kasich: Push harder for flood-control funding
Gov. Kasich: Push harder for flood-control funding
REUNIONS
Niles McKinley High School Class of 1993 will celebrate its 20th reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. July 27
Seniors from Shepherd of the Valley display talent at regional art contest
Five seniors from Niles and Boardman won at the LeadingAge Ohio Regional contest in May.
Carmella Scheafnocker to compete in pageant
Carmella Scheafnocker to compete in pageant AUSTINTOWN Carmella M. Scheafnocker, 10, daughter of
Tebow may join Patriots
The former Jets quarterback is expected at New England’s minicamp
New Orleans trip inspires children’s art camp
St. Columbua Cathedral hall is site of creativty and fun for 6- to 11-year-olds.
Brown proposes increased cellphone theft penalty
Tampering with cellphone identification number on stolen phone would lead to mandatory prison under proposed bill
Local Auto sales strong in May
Both in the Valley and across the U.S., auto sales continue to be an economic bright spot
Boardman moving forward with main fire station project
Township officials received an appraisal on one property and plan to discuss it and the possibility of others for the main fire station project.
Heroin dealer pleads guilty in user’s overdose death
The prosecutor recommends 12 to 15 years in prison for Jamal Vaughn, who pleaded guilty to a heroin overdose manslaughter and drug trafficking charges.
Youngstown metro ranks low nationally in STEM jobs
Area needs more high-degree holding STEM workers to spur future economic growth
Recovering Penguin ponders future as Orioles draft pick
Drew Dosch was taken in the seventh round of the MLB Draft
Canfield schools' administration undergoes new active shooter training
The Canfield team participated in a new active shooter training protocol just days after the state's attorney general office published a letter explaining new minimum standard recommendations for dealing with active shooters.
Making something out of nothing
Mason Carratt stands near his garden on Hillman Street in Youngstown. In the past three weeks, he and a handful of volunteers transformed the vacant parcel into a garden.
oddly enough
oddly enough Texas couple completes bucket list with Maine trip AUGUSTA, Maine A Texas couple
Dairy industry’s dirty secret
Opinion: By David Byer People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Some readers may be surprised to
Heat’s super substitute Miller back in spotlight
His three-point accuracy helped Miami even the series
Mandela ‘unchanged’
Mandela ‘unchanged’ JOHANNESBURG Nelson Mandela was in serious but stable condition in a
Poland’s Gardner third in local USTA qualifier
Poland’s Gardner third in local USTA qualifier Garrett Gardner of Poland, who reached the Ohio
Memorable quotes from winners, presenters and guests at the 2013 Tony Awards:
Memorable quotes from winners, presenters and guests at the 2013 Tony Awards: v Cyndi Lauper: “I
newsmakers
newsmakers Def Leppard guitarist says he has cancer NEW YORK Def Leppard guitarist Vivian
Another academic year at YSU will bring another tuition hike
Editorial: In the midst of the national debate over the value of higher education — this page has featured both
Police probe fatal shooting by 4-year-old
Associated Press PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. A 4-year-old boy who was visiting Prescott Valley with
‘Episode VII’ set to begin filming
By Mark Sappenfield Christian Science Monitor Los Angeles The prospect of “Lost” creator J.J.
Trial begins in Fla. shooting
Associated Press SANFORD, Fla. On the first day of his trial Monday, George Zimmerman got a look
What is a family?
Opinion: By Ben de Guzman and Deepa Iyer McClatchy-Tribune The current immigration bill too narrowly
DNA swabs simpler on CSI
Opinion: There’s something touchingly amusing in Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia adamantly defending the
Judge’s ruling on children challenges US system TRANSPLANT ETHICS
By LAURAN NEERGAARD AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON It’s a life or death matter: Who gets the
GOP raiding lottery fund
Opinion: The Daily Reflector, Greenville, N.C.: When, by a single tie-breaking vote cast by then-Lt. Gov.
Libya, Iraq offer lessons for Syria
Opinion: By Tamara Alrifai McClatchy-Tribune Even as Syria’s nightmare continues, policymakers should
Struthers High School receives blended learning grant
Grant will provide opportunity to take AP psychology course online
Police find suspected marijuana on man
Police find suspected marijuana on man YOUNGSTOWN Police say they found 23 bags of suspected
Wean Foundation By the numbers
The Raymond John Wean Foundation’s June 2013 grant awards total $112,500. Recipients are:
if you go
if you go What: “The Rainmaker” When: 7:30 p.m. June 14, 15, 21 and 22; and 2 p.m. June 17 and
Pirates’ Cole set for debut
The rookie pitcher’s first test will be against the world-champion Giants
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2013. There are 203 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
1 hurt in shooting at Army post
Associated Press SAN ANTONIO An instructor at an Army medical training school at a military base
US spy programs raise ire at home and around world
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration faced fresh anger Monday at home and abroad
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.95 —.04 Avalon
Taliban attack NATO at airport
Associated Press KABUL Seven Taliban fighters with rocket-propelled grenades and machine guns
Apple revamps look of software
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple is throwing out most of the real-world graphical cues from
Local bakery to host benefit for daughter of slain Salem woman
A local bakery will host a benefit Thursday at its Boardman location on South Avenue for the 4-year-old daughter and family of slain Salem woman Samantha A. Shasteen.
Victorian’s ‘Rainmaker’ is a deluge of talent
By David L. MUNNELL entertainment@vindy.com The Victorian Players’ season-ending production of
‘This Is the End’ gets the last word Comedy rapture
By Roger Moore McClatchy-Tribune News Service The lads of Holly- wood’s “Pot Pack” get together
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Turkey PM to meet with protesters
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Turkey’s prime minister will meet with a group of protesters
Man gets 14 years for robbery
Man gets 14 years for robbery YOUNGSTOWN A man who pleaded guilty to robbing the Golden Nugget
Grant recipients support Wean initiatives
Early education, economic development and community revitalization
Senate OKs farm bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate on Monday passed a five-year, half- trillion-dollar farm
Baking soda rids itchy chigger bites
Q. Years ago, after a day in a south Texas forest, I found I was covered in chigger bites from the
Delphi retirees renew calls for action
Lawmakers hear testimony from three retirees at hearing on Monday
Aidan Kolenich, 6, left, and Kohl Fizet, 11, wring out T-shirts after dipping them in dye during the
Aidan Kolenich, 6, left, and Kohl Fizet, 11, wring out T-shirts after dipping them in dye during the
Proposal: Keep photos of casino winners
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio lawmaker wants the state’s four casinos to collect and save
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 34th Ohio-Pennsylvania Stateline Classic
The 34th annual Ohio-Pennsylvania Stateline Classic football all-star game is scheduled June 28 at
Chamber breakfast
Chamber breakfast columbiana The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce will host a business
Orthopedic and safety fair
Orthopedic and safety fair WARREN Trumbull Memorial Hospital, an affiliate of ValleyCare Health
Pizza Hut donations
Pizza Hut donations YOUNGSTOWN For each Personal Pan Pizza sold during June, July and August,
Gee whiz! Notre Dame, YSU now share the same status
Opinion: Gee whiz! Notre Dame, YSU now share the same status When a high-speed train was being considered
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Randall D. Ross, 38, 1927 S. Meridian Road,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mercer County Housing Authority, noon, 80 Jefferson Ave., Sharon, Pa.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Gene Wilder is 80. Comedian Johnny Brown (“Laugh-In”) is 76. Singer Joey Dee of
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