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Fake grandson fails to con Grandma
A Boardman woman says she was nearly conned into giving $2,800 to someone claiming to be her grandson.
Youngstown man killed in Columbus
A Youngstown man was shot and killed about 1:40 p.m. Monday on East 25th Street.
Touch a Truck event Saturday at Celebrate Poland
The Rich Center for Autism’s annual “Touch A Truck” event, a part of Celebrate Poland weekend activities, is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in the field off Cortland Avenue behind Poland Village Hall.
Austintown Zoning Commission approves rezoning on Industrial Boulevard
Austintown Zoning Commission approves rezoning on Industrial Boulevard
Cavaliers select UNLV's Anthony Bennett with top pick
Cleveland began Thursday night's NBA Draft with a shocker.
Ryan Blaney on pole for NASCAR Truck Series race
Ryan Blaney, the son of Hartford native and Sprint Cup driver Dave Blaney, is on the pole for tonight's NASCAR Camping World truck race at Kentucky Speedway.
Weekend heat wave to bake western US
Weekend heat wave to bake western US LAS VEGAS (AP) — A high pressure system hanging over the West
Failure to meet welfare client work goals could be costly in Mahoning County, state
Failure to meet welfare client work goals could be costly in Mahoning County, state
NASA set to launch satellite to observe sun
NASA set to launch satellite to observe sun VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — NASA is
Tam O' hosts juniors Friday; Diamondback deadline Friday, too
Friday marks the fourth stop on the 2013 Greatest Golfer of the Valley junior tour presented by Farmers National Bank.
High school seniors fare no better than in the 1970s
High school seniors fare no better than the 1970s
Judge: Testimony about dying pregnant soldier OK
Judge: Testimony about dying pregnant soldier OK FORT HOOD, Texas (AP) — A military judge says
Defense wins round on WikiLeaks helicopter video
Defense wins round on WikiLeaks helicopter video FORT MEADE, Md. (AP) — A military judge in
Target cuts ties with Paula Deen; drugmaker distances
Target cuts ties with Paula Deen; drugmaker distances
Suspect in Boston Marathon bombing indicted
Suspect in Boston Marathon bombing indicted BOSTON (AP)— A federal grand jury today returned a
FAMU lifts suspension of famed marching band
FAMU lifts suspension of famed marching band TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida A&M University is
Mexican restaurant to open in downtown Youngstown
Mexican restaurant to open in downtown Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN — Los Gallos, a local Mexican
Former Ark. treasurer pleads not guilty to charges
Former Ark. treasurer pleads not guilty to charges LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The former Arkansas
Judge finds Ohio village in contempt over traffic cameras
Judge finds Ohio village in contempt over traffic cameras
Youngstown man found shot to death in Columbus
Youngstown man found shot to death in Columbus COLUMBUS A Youngstown man was shot and killed
YSU trustee prepares for term
Ted Roberts’ term coincides with the arrival of a new YSU president New YSU trustee ready to serve
Court overturns 1-day sentence in Ohio child-porn case
Court overturns 1-day sentence in Ohio child-porn case
NJ governor: Gay marriage ruling a ‘bad decision’
NJ governor: Gay marriage ruling a ‘bad decision’ TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris
Victims of Wednesday two-car accident have non-life threatening injuries
Victims of Wednesday two-car accident have non-life threatening injuries boardman The Ohio
Bulger admonished after swearing at trial witness
Bulger admonished after swearing at trial witness BOSTON (AP) — James “Whitey” Bulger has been
Portion of Kirk Road will close for Austintown fireworks display
Portion of Kirk Road will close for Austintown fireworks display YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County
New rules aim to rid schools of junk foods
New rules aim to rid schools of junk foods WASHINGTON (AP) — High-calorie sports drinks and candy
Friend: Trayvon Martin encounter racially charged
Friend: Trayvon Martin encounter racially charged SANFORD, Fla. (AP)— A friend of Trayvon Martin’s
Perry, Texas GOP revive abortion limits fight
Perry, Texas GOP revive abortion limits fight AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is set to
Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation makes $35,000 donation
Trumbull Memorial Health Foundation makes $35,000 donation warren The Trumbull Memorial Health
Austintown gets grant to replace old school buses
Austintown gets grant to replace old school buses AUSTINTOWN Austintown school officials
Drug raid in Boardman
Drug raid in Boardman BOARDMAN A drug raid is ongoing in Boardman. Jack Nichols, police chief,
Senate on verge of historic immigration vote
Senate on verge of historic immigration vote WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is on the cusp of
South Africa: Mandela improved overnight
South Africa: Mandela improved overnight JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The office of the South African
Obama promotes gay rights in Africa, praises court
Obama promotes gay rights in Africa, praises court DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — President Barack Obama
Soldier to plead to Microsoft identity theft
Soldier to plead to Microsoft identity theft PITTSBURGH (AP) — An American soldier from Pittsburgh
Toddler unhurt after 2-story fall from window
Toddler unhurt after 2-story fall from window YORK, Pa. (AP) — Police say a 1-year-old boy escaped
Historical society sets weekend for military
Historical society sets weekend for military YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society
Hagan, Foley: Pro-life gun bill appropriate in wake of anti-abortion proposals
Two Democratic state lawmakers want gun businesses to disclose the potential health risks of firearms ownership before completing sales to consumers.
Wal-Mart latest to sever ties with Paula Deen
Paula Deen lost another chunk of her empire on Wednesday.
Asbestos costs revive talks on moving Mooney
New information about asbestos remediton at Mooney is prompting the bishop to review his decision
Spikes’ Bosco hits for cycle in win over Scrappers
Bosco was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 13th round of the June draft.
Aqua America negotiating to purchase Y&S rail line
Township officials believe the company wants the line to build a water pipeline to Columbiana County.
NPR transcript accidentally casts Poland in negative light in debate
Youngstown NAACP head said transcript had to be mistaken
Feds arrest pair in Newton Falls on drug-dealing indictments
Agents with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigation unit arrested a Newton Falls man and a Ravenna woman, saying they distributed illegal, synthetic drugs known as bath salts.
Tribe rallies past Orioles
Scott Kazmir took a no-hitter into the seventh, and Cleveland scored two ninth-inning runs off Baltimore closer Jim Johnson.
SPORTS DIGEST || Warren golfer wins North Coast Tour event
Warren golfer wins North Coast Tour event Billy Phillips of Warren shot a 77 on Tuesday to win the
Federer, Sharapova fall on stunning day at Wimbledon
Federer, Sharapova among those eliminated Wednesday
Oho budget amendment toughens penalties for animal abuse
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Lawmakers have amended language in the biennial budget
Goo Goo Dolls take new approach
For the first nine albums of its career, the Goo Goo Dolls followed pretty much the same recording pattern: When the band felt it was time for a new album, “you’d sort of like lock yourself in a bunker and make the record happen. Don’t walk out until you’ve got 12 songs,” bassist Robby Takac said.
Tiger skipping AT&T to get healthy
Woods returned to the AT&T National on Wednesday as the defending champion only in name.
Weathersfield residents air concerns over Lordstown gas, oil well
Westwood Lake Mobile Home Park residents attended Wednesday’s Trumbull County commissioners meeting to air their concerns about a gas and oil well nearby.
Brilex, Valerus formally open new facility
Third event in less than two months for area's oil and gas supply chain
Small Ships Revue set for Friday
The 33rd annual Small Ships Revue is ready to set sail Friday in downtown Sharon, in and around the Quaker Steak & Lube complex, 101 E. Chestnut St.
A MIDYEAR’S ART SHOW AT THE BUTLER
The Butler Institute of American Art’s 77th annual National Midyear Show opens Sunday with an artists reception from 1 to 3 p.m. and an awards ceremony at 2 p.m.
Bill would require gun purchasers be advised of health risks of firearms
Legislation is in response to GOP measures on abortion
Signs urging people to report crime will be distributed in 7th Ward
This is ‘a first step in the process,’ a councilman says
Nitro-like bill requires training for humane-society agents
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Additional legislation prompted by the deaths of dogs
Valley same-sex marriage proponents laud SUPCO ruling
Celebraing Wednesday's Supreme Court ruling striking down the federal Defense of Marriage Act at the Lemon Grove in Youngstown are, from left, Vincent Krpicak, Anita Davis, Matthew Cataline, Terry Esarco, Evan Miller-Murphy and Amsi Medina. Miller-Murphy said the ruling is "really not about gay rights, it's about being human. I want to go to the zoo with my wife and kids and not get starred at."
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jackson’s son says father feared promoter LOS ANGELES Michael Jackson’s elder son
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Despicable Me 2 (PG) Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with
Historic rulings boost gay rights
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a historic day for gay rights, the Supreme Court gave the
Google to bring you the wonders of Galapagos Islands
Opinion: GALAPAGOS ISLANDS Coming soon to a computer screen near you: the blue-footed booby, the giant
Sprouse at Salem Community Theatre Saturday
Singer-songwriter Natalie Sprouse will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Salem Community Theatre, 490
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher D. Tewksbury, 34, of 396 E. Indiana Ave.,
ZIMMERMAN TRIAL Teen’s friend describes final call
Associated Press SANFORD, FLA. A friend who was on the phone with 17-year-old Trayvon Martin
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: Karaoke with
Vexfest revived but with changes
Vexfest will return this summer after skipping a year — but with changes in size and possibly
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Arriving at Bessie,SDRq an original play by Kelly Bancroft, part of the Voices
US looks to send training teams to Lebanon, Iraq
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. military commanders have been told to explore ways to increase
Wal-Mart drops Deen
Paula Deen was dropped by Wal-Mart and her name was stripped from four buffet restaurants Wednesday, hours after she went on TV and tearfully defended herself amid the mounting fallout over her admission of using a racial slur.
Microsoft tweaks Windows 8
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft is trying to reverse slumping PC sales and quiet
Series of outdoor movies returns to Covelli Centre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The city of Youngstown’s free outdoor movie series will take place most
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
METRO DIGEST || Roberts new YSU trustee
New YSU trustee youngstown Gov. John Kasich appointed Atty. James E. “Ted” Roberts of Poland to
Closed Central Waste paid $650,000 in dumping fees
County health department wants programs maintained
Snowden mystery deepens; where is he?
Snowden mystery deepens; where is he? moscow Moscow’s main airport swarmed with journalists from
Environmentalists say federal letter says Ohio law out of step with federal disclosure laws
Environmentalists threaten to sue
Man charged with dropping off daughter to fight classmate
Man charged with dropping off daughter to fight classmate
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Canfield school board, special meeting, noon, board meeting room, 100 Wadsworth
PRO FOOTBALL Facing murder charge, Hernandez gets cut by New England Patriots
Associated Press ATTLEBORO, Mass. New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was arrested
Red-hot Pirates beat Mariners
The Pirates improved to 48-30 — they are 18 games over .500 for the first time since 1992, their last winning season.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH On Father’s Day, Texas father and son record holes-in-one RICHMOND, Texas A
Struthers man faces charge in theft of copper
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Struthers man was arrested Wednesday evening on a charge of theft
Hallewell headlines benefit concert for The Banquet in Salem
The singer-songwriter, who often entertains at the community meals, will play July 12 at Salem Memorial Waterworth Park.
Motorcycle ride to remember young carpenter Saturday
2013 Jeffrey Jablonski Poker Run and Cornhole Tournament is expected to be as popular as last year.
Japanese beetles
Japanese beetles The attack starts this weekend. Read the fact sheet: go.osu.edu/JapaneseBeetle.
Shooutout case reset
Two people were indicted on felonious assault and kidnapping charges for a Dec. 15 shootout during a home invasion.
Composting needs correct setup, attention
By Jason Baker OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer Composting is a mixture of various decaying
Can bell peppers turn hot?
Q. My neighbor said he planted his sweet bell peppers next to his habanero peppers, and the bell
SOUTH AFRICA Official cancels trip amid Mandela worry
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG South Africa’s president visited a gravely ill Nelson Mandela in
The Banquet in Salem fills multiple needs
The community meals feed about 200 people at each event.
Traffic light scheduled for busy McClurg intersection
New traffic light is expected to be added to McClurg Road, South Avenue intersection in 2014
Facing drug charge
Facing drug charge YOUNGSTOWN A man who police said ran a stop sign early Tuesday was taken to
Watch your shrubs and trees Bad bagworms
Many people have never even noticed bagworms, or, if they have, they may have thought they were pinecones.
Mahoning Valley Association of Churches names new executive director
The Rev. Robbin Del Nagro has broad-based experience in interfaith community.
Ohio poll: 57% don’t like Obama’s job performance
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Ohio voters, particularly those who refrain from
Dead fruit trees?
Dead fruit trees? There are many reasons fruit trees die: planted too deep, a weedeater gets too
Texas governor calls 2nd session on abortion issue
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas Gov. Rick Perry on Wednesday called a second special session of
Texas company to open first Ohio rail terminal for transporting shale products
The facility will be the state's first dedicated to such transport
VALLEY GROWS CALENDAR || LOCAL FLAVOR
LOCAL FLAVOR What: Learn to Grow Vegetables. When: Monday, 6 p.m. Where: Lakewood Community
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