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Stories published June 15, 2013

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Army names 21-year-old Ranger killed in mishap

Army names 21-year-old Ranger killed in mishap ATLANTA (AP) — The U.S. Army Ranger killed in an


Brazilians protest high cost of hosting World Cup

Brazilians protest high cost of hosting World Cup BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — At least 500 protesters


Officials: NSA programs thwarted potential terrorist plots

Officials: NSA programs thwarted potential terrorist plots WASHINGTON (AP) — Top U.S. intelligence


Iran’s new president promises ‘new opportunity’ for battered reformists

Iran’s new president promises ‘new opportunity’ for battered reformists TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Wild


Panetta urges graduates to ‘make a difference’

Panetta urges graduates to ‘make a difference’ SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Drawing cheers and a few


Shipping magnate Paul Soros dies in NYC at 87

Shipping magnate Paul Soros dies in NYC at 87 NEW YORK (AP) — Paul Soros, a successful innovator


Woods matches worst US Open round as a pro

Woods matches worst US Open round as a pro ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — Tiger Woods matched his worst round


Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire

Firefighters advance containment on Colo. wildfire COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A Colorado


Police still looking for suspect in Tenn. shooting

Police still looking for suspect in Tenn. shooting NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville police say


Kyrstin Bradford | Lance Higginbotham

STRUTHERS The Elm Tree was the setting for the May 25 wedding and reception for Kyrstin Bradford

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Lyndsey Cramer | Bryan Wade

POLAND Lyndsey Cramer, daughter of Tom and Dawna Cramer, all of Green, and Bryan Wade of Alliance

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Johnson-Joki plans announced for October 5

AUSTINTOWN Tiffany Nicole Johnson and Jeremy Ronald Joki, both of Austintown, are announcing their

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Homrighouse, Mann plans are announced

Deborah Clark of Champion and Mark Homrighouse of Cortland announce the engagement of their

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Svasta-Spellman exchange of vows set for September

Jessica Svasta of Canfield and Ian Spellman of Columbus are engaged, their parents are announcing.

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Recycling containers removed from Parkman Road

Both recycling drop-off containers at the Warren fire station at 2454 Parkman Road NW have been permanently removed, effective Friday, according to the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District.


Driver, passenger steal cellphone from out-of-town visitor

A man in town on business claims his cellphone was stolen while he and a co-worker were walking in an empty lot on South Avenue.


2 guns stolen from Youngstown home

Two guns were among several other items taken in a break-in at a home in the 200 block of Gaither Street on Thursday, police said.


Another pizza driver robbed, woman at video box threatened with gun

Another Warren pizza-delivery driver has been robbed in Warren, this time on Lener Avenue Southwest at 9:55 p.m. Thursday.


Warren man sentenced for sex with minor

Keith Foley, 37, of Maryland Street Northwest has been sentenced to two years in prison for having unlawful sexual conduct with a 15-year-old female in July 2011.


Call to prayer is prelude to Increase the Peace rallies

NOW Youngstown, mayor’s office and Community Initiative to Reduce Violence partner to host summertime outreach events.


Merion becoming star of U.S. Open

Phil Mickelson and Billy Horschel were tied for the lead on the surprisingly challenging course.


Economics, technology drive Utica Shale decisions

Companies have identified "sweet spot" but priorities could change if oil prices increase.


Indians get slide-off victory

Drew Stubbs scored on a fielder’s choice in the bottom of the ninth.


Youngstown force hopes to add two K9 trainers

Two handlers no longer working K9 detail


Canfield’s Beck earns NCCAA honors

She batted .377 as a freshman for Geneva College


Warren couple buys side lot to keep area neat

Walt and Dee Dee Stec of 321 Washington Street Northeast didn’t need an incentive to purchase the property next to them after it became available a year ago following demolition of the home that was on it.


Locke, Pirates blank Dodgers

Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double


SPORTS DIGEST || Ten Penguins earn Horizon League honors

Ten Penguins earn Horizon League honors youngstown Ten Youngstown State student-athletes were


Red Cross honors 13 Valley residents for courageous acts

Vallourec Star receives the Spirit of the Mahoning Valley Award


NASCAR drivers disagree on safety at short tracks

Tony Stewart says the races are safe, Brad Keselowski feels otherwise


Judge tells Struthers man he can beat addiction

Sentenced to three years for chase, break in


Boardman man hit by falling TV sues bar and driver who hit building

A sports bar patron has sued a driver, car owner and bar owner after being hit by a falling shelf-mounted TV when the car hit the building.


Hubbard man stunned in confrontation with Trumbull deputy

Robert T. Cook, 64, of 6101 Hoss Street in Hubbard Township, was charged with resisting arrest and aggravated menacing after a confrontation with a Trumbull sheriff’s deputy on Thursday.


North Siders: Unfinished demolitions escalating crime, blight

Patricia Coney of Norwood Avenue, Youngstown, looks at a partially demolished house that once stood a short distance from her home. Coney said the city is creating problems by not finishing demolition work.


Airbus A350’s first flight reopens race

Airbus A350’s first flight reopens race paris The Airbus A350’s maiden flight ended with a safe


GOP leaders must fast-track bills to deter waste dumping

Editorial: Mahoning Valley residents have a special interest in legislation crawling through the Ohio General


Riding with DAVE BLANEY

Riding with … Dave Blaney Friday: The Hartford native qualified 36th for Sunday’s Quicken Loans


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, June 15, the 166th day of 2013. There are 199 days left in the year.


Extra innings not exactly extraordinary

This season has featured 110 extra-inning games.


Dead even, Heat and Spurs look for edge

The series has seesawed through four games


Teen classified as sex offender

Associated Press COLUMBUS A high school football player convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl


Buanne to return for concert

Buanne to return for concert Staff report YOUNGSTOWN International superstar singer Patrizio


Horton practices; Bruins are hopeful

Associated Press CHICAGO Milan Lucic remembers it as if it was yesterday. Boston got Nathan


Global reaction is cool to US arms plan for Syrian rebels

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration hopes its decision to give lethal aid to


Anniversary event

Anniversary event campbell Shiloh Baptist Church, 238 Bright Ave., will host a celebration for


Microsoft brings Office to iPhone but not tablets

Associated Press NEW YORK Even as a pared-down version of Microsoft’s Office software package


GRADS LIST

The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: PENN STATE


Tiger Woods like his weekend chances

He’s at 3 over, four shots back of the leaders.


Less US urgency at G-8 in call for European growth

Associated Press WASHINGTON When leaders of the nation’s biggest economies gathered at the


Sinatra tribute ‘My Way’ at Winner arts center

Staff report SHARON, Pa. “My Way — A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra” will be presented at 8


The Democratic nominee for Youngstown mayor raised $131,854

He has about $28,000 in his campaign fund heading into the November election


Westminster students place in business game

Staff report New wilmington, pa. Ten students in the Westminster College “Strategic Management”


House OKs $638B defense bill

Associated Press WASHINGTON The House passed a sweeping, $638 billion defense bill Friday that


Saad among Blackhawks’ solid depth

The former MV Phantom scored Chicago’s first goal in Game 1


COLORADO Crews battling wildfire hold flames in check

Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Authorities lifted evacuations in a wide swath of


TCTC team wins competition

Staff report Champion Trumbull Career & Technical Center’s Broadcast News Team, consisting of


Hartzell Memorial Scholarship receives check

Harmony Lodge donates unused funds to scholarship for children of police officers


If only we could clone Mandela

Opinion: Listening to reports of Nelson Mandela’s failing health, I can’t help thinking how different the


John Knox Presbyterian is in merger process

The 60-member congregation decided to sell the building.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Nicole Williams and Domingo Garcia, Campbell, girl, June


Hawke, Delpy try to break up ‘Before Midnight’

By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers They met on a Vienna-bound train, and fell in love with each


Black Sabbath emerges from the dark with album BLACK ROOTS RETURNING

By CHRIS TALBOTT AP Music Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Ozzy Osbourne and the members of Black


Cops get refresher on stop sticks

Devices used to deflate tires in chases


METRO DIGEST || Police say 2 guns were stolen during break-in in city

Police say 2 guns were stolen during break-in in city YOUNGSTOWN Two guns were among several


KSU, Holden Arboretum receive research grant

Staff report kent Kent State University and the Holden Arboretum will use a recently awarded


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Weekly Quiz Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold: xJ 9 uK J 8 5 vA K J 10 3 wA 7 The


Playing it real cool in Ohio

Opinion: COLUMBUS A couple of years ago, not too long after taking office, Gov. John Kasich told a Columbus


Newtown marks 6 months since school massacre

Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. The town where 20 children and six educators were massacred in


Canfield grad selected for Library of Congress program

Staff report washington, d.c. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, announced that the Library of


Don’t put spin on BMV plates

Opinion: The Times, Munster, Ind.: An administrative judge’s recent ruling on specialty license plates for


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Downey Jr. calms boy on set of new movie SUNDERLAND, Mass. Robert Downey Jr. may


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Simply Slavic, noon to 12:30 a.m.: Music and dance highlight this


John Knox Presbyterian Church Background

John Knox Presbyterian Church, 1806 Market St., Youngstown, has started the process of merging with


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Yacovone, 27, 3720 Castle Court,


VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the


KSU lecturer to study opportunities in Panama

Staff report Kent Panama is one of the top destinations for retiring U.S. baby boomers because


Toews wins Selke Award; Shero, MacLean honored

Tampa’s St. Louis again wins Lady Byng


Leader in Nazi SS-led unit is living in Minnesota

Associated Press BERLIN A top commander of a Nazi SS-led unit accused of burning villages filled


Workshop promotes economic competitiveness

Thursday’s Youngstown workshop will explain new research on economic growth in mid-sized American cities.


WORLD DIGEST || Police: Another La. plant blast kills one

Police: Another La. plant blast kills one donaldsonville, la. One person was killed and several


Indiana, Louisville to meet on diamond

Two ACC teams will battle at the College World Series on Sunday


Cortland restaurant owner sentenced in worker’s comp fraud

Deanna L. Pizzurro, 47, has been ordered to pay a $100 fine for committing worker’s compensation fraud.


Man arrested on charge of resisting arrest

Ran from police on South Side street


Woman beaten on East Side

Argument over teen being punched


METRO DIGEST || OVI checkpoint in Mahoning today

OVI checkpoint today Canfield The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be setting up a sobriety


Lowry recalls Bear’s impact

The Ursuline graduate played for Bryant at Kentucky


North Lima man claims he was assaulted in Boardman Walmart parking lot

A North Lima man claims he was assaulted by an employee of a locksmith just after 10 p.m. Thursday at the Wal-Mart in Boardman, according to a report.


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