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Stories published June 19, 2013

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

13-year-old surprises intruder in Poland home

Police are looking for a man who broke into a Kennedy Road home Monday. Brian Goodin, Poland Township police chief, said a 13-year old girl, who was home alone, heard banging and crashing coming from the second floor.


Female thief assaults Best Buy workers in Boardman

A woman stole two video games just before 4 p.m. Tuesday from Best Buy on U.S. Route 224 and assaulted two employees who confronted her on her way out, according to a report.


Fitch grads Chris and Demitrious Davis headed to Kentucky

Fitch grads Chris and Demitrious Davis headed to Kentucky.


Niles tackle Josh Krok commits to West Virginia

Niles tackle Josh Krok commits to West Virginia.


Sopranos star Gandolfini dies in Italy

Sopranos star Gandolfini dies in Italy James Gandolfini, the New Jersey-bred actor who delighted


Youngstown council sets traffic camera laws

Youngstown council sets traffic camera laws YOUNGSTOWN City council approved an ordinance today


Youngstown man faces federal child porn charges

Youngstown man faces federal child porn charges Staff report CLEVELAND A federal grand jury


Trumbull County gas pipeline production starts to ramp up

Trumbull County gas pipeline production starts to ramp up Trumbull pipeline production ramps up


Port authority prepares to request proposals for strategic plan

Port authority prepares to request proposals for strategic plan WARREN The Western


Gang member decides to plead

Tried to fire attorney but then changed mind YOUNGSTOWN A leader of a South Side street gang


YSU and HMHP work together

Both entities would work on fundraising YSU and HMHP collaborate for new facility Youngstown


Man cited for contempt during arraignment

Man cited for contempt during arraignment A man being arraigned on his sixth domestic violence


Bush pleads in teen's death

Judge wants to review evidence before Bush sentencing YOUNGSTOWN Unlike the verbal abuse


Warren’s Someplace Safe among agencies to receive donations from William Swanston fund

Warren’s Someplace Safe among agencies to receive donations from William Swanston fund


Cleveland man, charged in Warren murder, convicted of weapons charge in federal court

Cleveland man, charged in Warren murder, convicted of weapons charge in federal court AKRON


Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases

Fed suggests it's closer to slowing bond purchases


NY man gets 21 years in Pa. interstate sex cases

NY man gets 21 years in Pa. interstate sex cases


Improvements will stem algae growth at Ohio lake

Improvements will stem algae growth at Ohio lake


Stepped-up patrols at Ohio complex after rape report

Stepped-up patrols at Ohio complex after rape report


Feds: 2 NY men tried to make X-ray weapon

Feds: 2 NY men tried to make X-ray weapon ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Federal authorities today accused


Guardsman sues Target over ‘no show’ firing

Guardsman sues Target over ‘no show’ firing PITTSBURGH (AP) — A member of the Pennsylvania Army


Ohio lawmakers discuss, question new abortion bill

Ohio lawmakers discuss, question new abortion bill


FBI hunt for ex-Teamster boss Hoffa’s remains ends

FBI hunt for ex-Teamster boss Hoffa’s remains ends OAKLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP)— The excavation of


Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state

Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state


Crews recover body of teen in Ohio canal

Crews recover teen's body in Ohio canal


Lion Club's annual Turtle Derby is Monday

Lion Club's annual Turtle Derby is Monday


Iceland: ‘informal talks’ about Snowden asylum

Iceland: ‘informal talks’ about Snowden asylum STOCKHOLM (AP) —A WikiLeaks spokesman who claims to


Going green at the rooftops of Lancaster

Going green at the rooftops of Lancaster LANCASTER, Pa. (AP) — Rooftops in Lancaster City are


Pa. senators eye 401K-style public pension plan

Pa. senators eye 401K-style public pension plan HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Gov. Tom Corbett’s plan to


3 New Castle men plead guilty in Oxycodone ring

3 New Castle men plead guilty in Oxycodone ring


Second Harvest gets state funding to help feed needy

Second Harvest gets state funding to help feed needy


Ohio couple indicted after child hurt in meth-lab spill

Ohio couple indicted after child hurt in meth-lab spill


Girard police charge man with breaking and entering at Vallourec Star

Girard police charge man with breaking and entering at Vallourec Star A Girard man was arrested


Police: Mom stole $27K from Pa. football boosters

Police: Mom stole $27K from Pa. football boosters


Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses

Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses WASHINGTON (AP) — The Internal Revenue Service is


Court to hear fee debate in Cleveland killings

Court to hear fee debate in Cleveland killings


Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe

Former TWA Flight 800 investigators want new probe


16 dead: Militants infiltrate UN’s Somalia office

16 dead: Militants infiltrate UN’s Somalia office MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Seven al-Qaida-linked


Country singer Slim Whitman dead at 90

Country singer Slim Whitman dead at 90


Chef describes childrens' grief over Jackson's death

Chef describes childrens' grief over Jackson's death


5 Somalis, 7 militants die in attack on UN office

5 Somalis, 7 militants die in attack on UN office MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Al-Qaida-linked


Police: Pa. man threatened mom over 'poison' pork

Police: Pa. man threatened mom over 'poison' pork


Bush pleads guilty to Teddy Foltz murder

Bush pleads guilty to Teddy Foltz murder


Obama in Berlin: 'Our work is not yet done'

Obama in Berlin: 'Our work is not yet done'


Sebring school board meets tonight at 6 p.m.

Sebring school board meets tonight at 6 p.m.


Fed: Fracking study won't be done until 2016

Fed: Fracking study won't be done until 2016


Protesters out again in Brazil’s biggest city

Protesters out again in Brazil’s biggest city SAO PAULO (AP) — Tens of thousands of Brazilians


Teen girls say doctor abused them at Ohio home

Teen girls say doctor abused them at Ohio home


Obama: ‘Lives have been saved’ by NSA programs

Obama: ‘Lives have been saved’ by NSA programs BERLIN (AP) — Trying to tamp down concerns about


Allegheny County seeks gas drilling bids

Allegheny County seeks gas drilling bids PITTSBURGH (AP) — Allegheny County officials say they


Police: Paraplegic castrated at assisted living facility

Police: Paraplegic castrated at assisted living facility PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A 41-year-old man is


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve


Alumni will return for scholarship recital

Alumni will return for scholarship recital CORTLAND Raidel Auditorium at Lake- view High School,


Equine group plans Veterans Salute

The Summer Six Pack is set for the Canfield Fair, and vets will be honored.


Liberty trustees meeting this morning

Liberty Township’s board of trustees will have a special meeting at 11:30 a.m. today at the township administration building, 1315 Church Hill-Hubbard Road.


Public can review Second Street bridge plans next week

Pennsylvania state Rep. Jaret Gibbons of Ellwood City, D-10th, announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will display plans to replace the Second Street Bridge over the Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad next week for public review.


Heat rally to force decisive Game 7

San Antonio led by 10 early in the fourth quarter, but couldn't put away Miami.


Authorities still searching for man presumed drowned in Pymatuning

The search continued Tuesday for Lawrence Elroy Page, 47, of Pittsburgh, who is believed to have drowned in Pymatuning Lake after jumping from a pontoon boat into 20 feet of water at about 6 p.m. Saturday to help a woman get back aboard.


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Scott Walker, 33, charged with murder of 4-year-old Bazetta boy

Scott H. Walker, 33, of Bazetta and Champion has been charged with murder in the Saturday-morning death of his girlfriend’s 4-year-old son, Nicholas Partin of Bazetta.

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Scrappers shut out again

Teen pitcher’s debut bright spot for Mahoning Valley.

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Animal Kingdom no factor in final race

Animal Kingdom, the 5-4 favorite, had a mediocre start.

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Appellate court nixes tax on CCA prisoners

Appeals court rules against city Says prisoner tax really an occupation tax By JOE GORMAN


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Mahoning takes two from Trumbull softball all-stars

Darrian Yanek’s two-run double was the difference in the first game.

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Study: Blacks in Mahoning County receive more predatory loans

Most live in poverty stricken areas


Bills would waive hunting and fishing fees for veterans

Honorably discharged veterans could get free hunting of fishing licenses


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Tribe rallies to edge Royals

Michael Brantley’s sacrifice fly capped Cleveland’s three-run eighth inning.

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Fire ignites in Vindicator production building

Damage was limited to press room, where blaze began

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3 more Haslam workers plead guilty

Pilot is run by Browns owner Jimmy Haslam, the brother of Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam.


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New historical marker revealed on West Federal Street

Mahoning Valley Historical Society recognizes confectioner and gun smuggler

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Heat stave off elimination with OT win

LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds to help Miami force Game 7.

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Struthers moves forward with athlete drug testing

Open forum will be held with regular meeting on July 16


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Solstice ritual celebrates connection to Earth

The summer solstice ritual at Unity Centre for Spiritual Living celebrates the human connection to Earth and the environment.

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Northside to get $20 million expansion, renovation

This is an artist’s rendering of what the new entrance to Northside Medical Center will look like when the expansion and renovation is complete in late 2014. It will include upgrading the ER to a Level III trauma center, expanded lobby services and extension of the facility toward the parking deck.

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Career criminal accepts plea deal

Steven Direnzo, labeled a career criminal by authorities, appeared in Mahoning County Area Court in Boardman where he accepted a plea deal


Pirates halt Latos’ streak in 4-0 victory

Charlie Morton (1-1) was better during his second start since returning from elbow surgery.


Park roads to close for fundraiser

Park roads to close for fundraiser YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks has announced that Mill


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Eric and Jana Stitle, Salem, girl, June 17. James and Beth


Birthdays

Birthdays Singer Tommy DeVito of The Four Seasons is 85. Actress Gena Rowlands is 83. Singer


LOTTERY

LOTTERY TUESDAY’s numbers multistate Mega Millions6-17-34-40-48 Mega Ball30 Megaplier2


Poland council interviews 2, but delays appointment

By JOSH STIPANOVICH jstipanovich@vindy.com POLAND Poland Village Council interviewed a former


Man pleads guilty in Oakhill break in

Sentenced to four years in prison


Man arrested on sixth domestic violence charge

Man who helped cop killer in trouble again Jailed on sixth domestic violence charge By


Chrysler agrees to recall Jeeps

Associated Press DETROIT Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older- model Jeeps on


On area diamonds | Sandlot results

Class B Kuboff 5, Baird 4 — A walk and a wild pitch were the decisive factors in an eight-inning


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Woman turns herself in

Wanted for leaving kids while she went to work

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Hossa scratch part of NHL’s injury culture

Hossa is expected to play in Game 4, according to Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville.


Bedford Trails junior program gets started

Bedford Trails junior program gets started The Bedford Trails Junior Golf Program begins today


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Newton Falls Exempted Village school board, 6 p.m., junior high school, 9071/2


G-8 seeks unity on Syrian peace talks, tax evasion

Associated Press ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland President Barack Obama, Russian President


Hacking probe in Ohio rape case targets Ky. man

Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. A central Kentucky man who goes by the online name KyAnonymous


Bottom Dollar hosts job fair today

Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. Bottom Dollar Food is hosting a job fair from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.


Surveillance works?

Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. foiled a plot to bomb the New York Stock Exchange because


Don’t scapegoat single moms

Opinion: By Juleyka Lantigua-Williams McClatchy-Tribune We need to stop demonizing and scapegoating


CNN offers ‘New Day’ to morning viewers

McClatchy Newspapers NEW YORK A new morning show on CNN — “New Day” — began at 6 a.m. Monday,


Treasury unveils improved signature

Treasury unveils improved signature WASHINGTON Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew won’t win any prizes


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Rombauer Vineyards rep will visit Valley

Valley Vino will host a top winery at Avalon at Squaw Creek.

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BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable. West deals. NORTH xA K 5 2 u7 6 4 vK 8 6 wA J 5 WEST


Starbucks to post calories

Associated Press NEW YORK Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9 to 10 a.m.


Caliendo to leave an impression on Ohio

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It was roughly a year ago when funnyman Frank Caliendo


Viewers of TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland” will see a live version at 10 tonight, a

Viewers of TV Land’s “Hot in Cleveland” will see a live version at 10 tonight, a series first.


YEARS AGO

Today is Wednesday, June 19, the 170th day of 2013. There are 195 days left in the year.


Newsmakers

Newsmakers Katy Perry talks about relationships NEW YORK Katy Perry “goes there” with Vogue


Easy summer party planning

Family Features Counting carbs for swimsuit season doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the sun


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .76, 31.70 .20 Avalon


Troubled production life for ‘World War Z’ Bad zombie buzz

By Roger Moore | McClatchy-Tribune News Service ORLANDO, Fla. For much of its production life,


Claim to fame

Claim to fame A West Side bar is claiming to serve the best burgers in town! The guys will


Consumer prices up 0.1% in May

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy


Use Aspin Doctrine in Syria

Opinion: As President Obama contemplates his many bad options in Syria, he may want to consider the Aspin


Invest in health care at home

Opinion: The (Findlay) Courier: Given the option, most Ohioans would choose to live in their home rather than


It’s strawberry time

It’s strawberry time Locally grown berries are ripe for the picking and plenty of farms have


Construction of US homes rose 6.8% in May

Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for


Price of oil rises 67 cents to $98.44

Associated Press The price of oil rose above $98 Tuesday as traders awaited the latest word on


Manage speed, space, stress at summer road-work sites

Editorial: The deaths of a Newton Falls cou- ple earlier this month in a traffic accident at a construction


METRO DIGEST || Search continues in possible drowning

Search continues ANDOVER The search continued Tuesday for Lawrence Elroy Page, 47, of


Clashes in Egypt

Clashes in Egypt CAIRO Clashes erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt’s president and


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Eric Merkel is Warren's new police chief

Though the most significant change that occurred in the Warren Police Department Tuesday was the installation of Eric Merkel as chief, officials called it a “historic day” for more reasons than that.

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Sounds great

Sounds great For her next feature, Erin Kouvas will review a local eatery that she hears is


O’Reilly banks on movies

Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Fox News host Bill O’Reilly is taking his book-turned-movie


oddly enough

oddly enough Bear with head stuck in jar is rescued in Pa. JAMISON CITY, Pa. Four central


Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon

Williams, who turned 33 on Monday, never had missed Wimbledon since making her debut there in 1997.


US, Taliban to start talks on ending war

Associated Press KABUL The Taliban and the U.S. said Tuesday they will have talks on finding a


Gasser donates chairs to Tyler History Center

Center called one of the Mahoning Valley’s hidden gems


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