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Medical programs open house for adults Thursday at TCTC

The Trumbull Career and Technical Center Adult Training Center will host a medical programs open house from noon to 7 p.m. Thursday.


Marte sparks Pirates by Zito, Giants 12-8

Marte sparks Pirates by Zito, Giants 12-8 PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starling Marte had a career-high four


Austintown schools auction already bringing more than expected

After taking in more than $50,000 in their May school auction, Austintown school officials knew they had to have another online auction for three schools they have to clear out before they are demolished.


2 local cops complete Police Executive Leadership training

Lt. Daniel Mason of the Warren Police Department and Sgt. Scott Bennett of the Canfield Police Department have both completed the three-week Police Executive Leadership College training course.


Texas executes man who confessed to killing 5

Texas executes man who confessed to killing 5 HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man who confessed


Storms pelt Midwest with rain, winds, hail

Storms pelt Midwest with rain, winds, hail CHICAGO (AP) — A line of storms packing hail, lightning


Woman suffers anxiety attack during house fire

A woman was treated for an anxiety attack after a fire at her 69 E. Philadelphia Ave. home on the South Side that started at about 9:40 a.m. Tuesday.


NSA director: Surveillance programs prevented dozens of terrorist attacks

The director of the National Security Agency said Wednesday that once-secret surveillance programs disrupted dozens of terrorist attacks, explicitly describing for Congress how the programs worked in collecting Americans' phone records and tapping into their Internet activity.


BREAKING NEWS: YSU inks pact with new president

YSU inks pact with new president


Window washers trapped near top of NYC skyscraper

Window washers trapped near top of NYC skyscraper NEW YORK (AP) — Firefighters are working to


Big storm threat brewing from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic

Big storm threat brewing from Iowa to Mid-Atlantic


Ohio panel OKs new rules for exotic animals

Ohio panel OKs new rules for exotic animals


Escaped convict found guilty of barbershop slaying

Escaped convict found guilty of barbershop slaying SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A man was convicted


Ohio House vote sends budget to compromise talks

Ohio House vote sends budget to compromise talks


Bloomberg pressures donors over gun control votes

Bloomberg pressures donors over gun control votes NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — New York Mayor Michael


Penn State asks parties to settle $60M dispute

Penn State asks parties to settle $60M dispute


Man pleads guilty to Ohio security guard's murder

Man pleads guilty to Ohio security guard's murder


Lawyers rail at police response to Turkey protests

Lawyers rail at police response to Turkey protests ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Thousands of black-robed


Vallourec officials tout mill during Youngstown plant dedication

Former Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and current Mayor Charles Sammarone are on hand for the dedication ceremony at the Vallourec Star seamless pipe mill in Youngstown.


Lawsuit against Cleveland police officer moves forward

Lawsuit against Cleveland police officer moves forward


Jury selection enters Day 3 in Zimmerman trial

Jury selection enters Day 3 in Zimmerman trial SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — Attorneys trying to seat a


Authorities arrest man they describe as "career criminal"

Authorities arrest man they describe as ‘career criminal’ YOUNGSTOWN Boardman Police and


Fire does $20,500 damage to South Side home

Fire does $20,500 damage to South Side home YOUNGSTOWN A woman was treated for an anxiety attack


Defense hints at plea in Ohio kidnapping-rape case

Defense hints at plea in Ohio kidnapping-rape case


Pa. lawmaker settles trip-and-fall lawsuit

Pa. lawmaker settles trip-and-fall lawsuit


Stepdad's new trial begins in eastern Ohio boys' deaths

Stepdad's new trial begins in eastern Ohio boys' deaths


Ohio panel OKs proposed deer-hunting rules

Ohio panel OKs proposed deer-hunting rules


Ariel Castro pleads not guilty in Ohio kidnap case

Ariel Castro pleads not guilty in Ohio kidnap case


Crossroads Hospice celebrates Flag Day with events Thursday, Friday

Crossroads Hospice celebrates Flag Day


Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch meets Thursday night

Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch meets Thursday night


Trumbull Co. woman pleads guilty to role in mobile-home robbery

Trumbull Co. woman pleads guilty to role in mobile-home robbery


MetroParks board approves $10K for Lanterman's Mill improvements

MetroParks board approves $10K for Lanterman's Mill improvements


Turkish PM to meet Istanbul park protesters

Turkish PM to meet Istanbul park protesters


Ohio man pleads guilty after son's shooting death

Ohio man pleads guilty after son's shooting death


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Otterbein United Methodist Church, 1128 State Road West, Champion, is offering a carryout


Trumbull County Ag Society will sponsor youth pageants

Trumbull County Ag Society will host youth pageants in July.


Masons will celebrate Flag Day on Thurs.

Masons will celebrate Flag Day on Thurs. DEERFIELD Celebrate Flag Day with soup and salad


Clashes continue into this morning in Istanbul over growing authoritarianism

Riot police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets in day-long clashes that lasted into the early hours Wednesday, battling protesters who have been occupying Istanbul's central Taksim Square and its adjacent Gezi Park in the country's most severe anti-government protests in decades.


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Boardman grad Greco wants to stay starter for Browns

For four years, John Greco waited for an opportunity to be an instrumental member of the “orchestra.”

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Vallourec will dedicate new mill today

The company will offer a rare press conference and tour today

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Tiger looks to end major drought

He has not won a major tournament since winning the U.S. Open five years ago.

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Four former YSU trustees express concerns about new hiring policies

The trustees chairman believes the former board members are right


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Hubbard siblings compete nationally in motocross

Katherine Kali, 12, will race at nationals in July

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Spurs roll past Heat in Game 3

San Antonio’s defense flummoxed four-time MVP LeBron James for a third straight game.

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Dahlberg: Garcia can’t stop apologizing

The golfer is seeking forgiveness from Tiger Woods. Good luck with that.


Girard couple swindled by fake contractor

Couple hands over $1000 for building materials but contractor supplied false information


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Indians top Texas, end skid at 8 games

Corey Kluber allowed one run over eight innings for Cleveland.

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Councilwoman supports International Towers resident over bedbug contract

International Towers residents must sign “Pest Control Management Plan"


SPORTS DIGEST || Cano, Wright named captains for HR Derby

Cano, Wright named captains for HR Derby NEW YORK David Wright and Robinson Cano are going to


Equipment from four closed Austintown schools up for auction

Public inspection of lots on Wednesday and online bidding continues through Friday


Haley, Roethlisberger repair relationship

After butting heads last season, they worked some things out in the offseason.


With Arcelor Mittal spill nearly cleaned, officials find small spill from City of Warren

About 400 to 500 gallons of “light oil” got into the Mahoning River Friday after leaking from an oil/water separator, a wastewater pond and a leaking oil recirculator at the Arcelor Mittal coke-making plant in Warren Township Friday.


Austintown alumni, vets to be remembered with memorial

Jack Kidd and Larry Cadman hope to extend the memory of their fallen friends through more than a memorial.


More calls on West, South sides

Youngstown police officer Brent Gaitanis stays in touch via radio as he patrols the city. A shift in service calls has prompted the police department to study the boundaries of the current beats in the patrol division. Police Chief Rod Foley said he hopes the study can be completed within the next few weeks.


Top pick Cole impressive in Pirates debut

He took a shutout into the seventh inning and hit a two-run single in his first at-bat.


Bottom Dollar continues local expansion

Bottom Dollar to open two new stores in the area, bringing its total to five in less than two years


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oddly enough Police: Western Pa. woman hid wedding booty in bra CHICORA, Pa. A western


Prosecutor: Bomb suspect used phone in plot

Associated Press AKRON A suspect in a plot to blow up a Cleveland-area bridge planned to use a


Man pleads innocent to threatening Obamas

Man pleads innocent to threatening Obamas YOUNGSTOWN Frederick Watt, 33, of Youngstown, pleaded


POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty: GIRARD June 8


Congress briefed on surveillance

Associated Press WASHINGTON Dogged by fear and confusion about sweeping spy programs,


Police: 2 men stole from Internet cafe

Police: 2 men stole from Internet cafe YOUNGSTOWN Police say two men stole an undetermined


Tebow thankful for opportunity with Pats

The popular, but much-criticized, quarterback signed for two years with no guaranteed money.


Jury selection continues in Zimmerman trial

Associated Press SANFORD, Florida During two days of questioning, prosecutors and George


Patrick Heltzel pleads innocent by reason of insanity

Heltzel, 20, is accused of killing Milton A. Grumbling III, 71, at a house on Kincaid East Road in Warren Township.


AmeriCorps members are working in Youngstown neighborhoods until June 26

Members are painting houses and cleaning up vacant lots


Youngstown and Warren mayors support the bill

It would free up millions of dollars for demolition


Colorado wildfires

Colorado wildfires COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. At least four major wildfires broke out along the


Clashes in Istanbul go on into night

Associated Press ISTANBUL Riot police fired tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets in daylong


Randall B. Muth becomes children services director here

The Mahoning County Children Services Board hired Atty. Randall B. Muth as its executive director and expressed its desire for the child welfare agency to remain a stand-alone county agency.


Rask, Crawford take center stage in Stanley Cup

Their play will go a long way toward determining whether the Blackhawks or the Bruins take home the title.


newsmakers

newsmakers Dispatch call describes Paris Jackson’s injuries LOS ANGELES Audio released by


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 30.87 —.09 Avalon


McIlroy hopeful despite struggles

The former No. 1 player has had a rough 2013 season.


Tobacco company Altria to launch e-cigarette brand in Indiana in Aug.

Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Tobacco company Altria Group Inc. is launching its first


Mayor proposes levees, floodwalls to protect NYC

Associated Press NEW YORK Removable floodwalls would be erected in lower Manhattan, and levees,


Russian lawmakers approve anti-gay bill

Associated Press MOSCOW A bill that stigmatizes gay people and bans giving children any


Births

Births ST. Joseph Health Center Craig and Tamara Loomis, Warren, girl, June 10. Editor’s


12 Cleveland cops punished for chase

Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland police fired a sergeant and meted out demotions and


Warren man shot at gas station

A 23-year-old Union Street Southwest man was taken to ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital late Sunday after being shot in the parking lot of Rocky’s Gas, 1744 West Market Street.


Proposed law would fine drivers who ignore flood warning signs

Legislation is designed to protect emergency responders


“Man of Steel,” the new Superman movie, opens Friday, directed by Zack Snyder and

“Man of Steel,” the new Superman movie, opens Friday, directed by Zack Snyder and starring Henry


Muslim clerics pray at Auschwitz

Opinion: We pay a great deal of attention to the actions of Muslim radicals, and when an extremist does


Bill would require drivers to move over when passing parked maintenance vehicles

Similar legislation already in effect regarding emergency vehicles


‘Man of Steel’ delivers a Superman for a new generation SUPER REBOOT

By Rene Rodriguez The Miami Herald MIAMI The Man of SteeL had gotten rusty. While his DC


Cookout classic

Cookout classic No picnic or potluck is complete without potato salad. Whether it’s served warm,


Keeping an eye on all of us

Opinion: By Edward Wasserman The Miami Herald Google’s launch of its dazzling Internet-connected eyewear,


Man who drove off in car with 3-year-old inside gets 8 years in prison

Ross Francis, 43, is going to prison for eight years for abducting a 3-year-old boy last October while stealing a running car from a Niles driveway.


OSHP cites teen in accident that injures pedestrian

OSHP cites teen in accident that injures pedestrian


Top court reinstates Dann's law license

He had served a six month suspension


‘Need’ does not exist in economics

Opinion: One of the most common arguments for allowing more immigration is that there is a “need” for foreign


Sneak attack on Ohioans’ right to know must be stopped now

Editorial: There they go again. Ohio’s state lawmakers have conspired anew to launch a dangerous and sneaky


Mumford bassist needs surgery

Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Mumford & Sons bassist Ted Dwane has a blood clot on his brain


MVHS announces 2013 Historic Preservation Award winners

The awards honor those in Mahoning and Trumbull counties who take an active role in preserving historic buildings, sites, and districts.


BBB warns of scam

BBB warns of scam YOUNGSTOWN The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to be suspicious


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Collector is tied up in unique hobby

A Christmas tie started Dave Quigley’s collection, which numbers some 3,000 ties.

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Hate speech goes two ways

Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday Recently, after a brief campaign by feminist activists, Facebook


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting, 5:30 p.m., 6844 Strimbu Drive.


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Spice of India offers new level in good taste

Spice of India offers diners a new level in good taste.

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birthdays

birthdays Singer Vic Damone is 85. Disney composer Richard Sherman is 85. Actor-singer Jim Nabors


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Scott A. Wiand Jr., 31, of 164 Runnemede Drive,


YEARS AGO

Today is Wednesday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2013. There are 202 days left in the year.


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More in US leave jobs

More Americans are quitting their jobs, suggesting many are growing more confident in the job market.

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Revised economic report shows sustained growth

Jobs grew in the valley last year with the help of economic development organizations

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