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Native-son artist Al Bright recalls childhood lesson learned in segregated Youngstown
About 100 Valley residents gathered Tuesday night to focus on “Remembering What is Civil and Doing What is Right” in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act.
GM sales up again, defying expectations
While Chevy Cruze sales numbers were a bit off last June’s all-time high, GM once again shocked analyst sales predictions with 267,461 delivered vehicles in the U.S. last month, and total sales up 1 percent compared to a year ago.
YSU students, employees get warm welcome at Tressels' open house
There were hugs, photographs and handshakes — lots of handshakes.
UPDATE: Suspect in Burger killing has criminal history
Authorities arrested a Youngstown man Tuesday in the slaying of 16-year-old Gina Burger.
Dem noineee blasts new state policy, DeWine regarding addiction services
David Pepper, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, criticized a change in state policy that delays federal dollars’ going to local and county addiction-treatment programs.
Plans set for annual Struthers Fourth of July parade
John Medvec Sr. stopped counting years ago how long he and his family have been organizing the city’s annual Fourth of July parade.
T-intersection completed at I-680 and US 224
Construction on U.S. Route 224 at its intersections with Interstate 680 by the Ohio Department of Transportation advanced with the opening of a T-intersection, with a traffic light at 680 southbound exits to 224 eastbound and westbound.
Warren man gets 10 years for possessing firearms, body armor
A Warren man is going to federal prison for 10 years for being a felon in possession of firearms and possession of body armor by a violent felon.
Operation Spring Thunder completed in Warren
The recently completed Operation Spring Thunder targeted the most-violent criminals in the city, resulting in arrests and seizures of drugs, weapons and cash.
Suspect in death of Gina Bacher Burger to be arraigned Wednesday
The suspect township police have in custody in connection with the death of 16-year-old Gina Burger will be arraigned in Mahoning County Area Court here at 9 a.m. Wednesday.
Keller works overtime to qualify for Greatest Juniors; Butler earns second spot
Ken Keller needed a playoff to defeat Zach Jacobson at Diamondback in the fifth Greatest Juniors qualifying event.
BREAKING NEWS | Suspect in custody in death of Gina Burger
BREAKING NEWS | Suspect in custody in death of Gina Burger
US World Cup hopes end today with 2-1 loss to Belgium
Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne scored in extra time Tuesday to give Belgium a 2-1 win over the United States and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Local pipefitters union gets state grant for training
Local pipefitters union gets state grant for training
1 dead, 5 injured in explosion at GM plant in Indiana
Authorities say a chemical explosion at a General Motors metal-stamping plant in Indiana has left one person dead and five others injured.
Spring Thunder targets Warren crime, produces results
Spring Thunder targets Warren crime, produces results
Ohio voting rights issue falls short on signatures
Ohio voting rights issue falls short on signatures
Pepper critical of dollar delays for addiction treatment programs
Pepper critical of dollar delays for addiction treatment programs
Thieves hit Buckeye Wireless, a cell phone store in Boardman
Thieves hit Buckeye Wireless, a cell phone store in Boardman
Toledo mayor would ban hiring of people using tobacco and nicotine
Toledo mayor would ban hiring of people using tobacco and nicotine
Ally Kardaseski | Charles Stiver
SEATTLE Mr. and Mrs. Alan Stiver of Boardman are announcing the marriage of their son, Charles
Lindsey DelSignore | Michael Rubesa
POLAND Lindsey DelSignore and Michael Rubesa exchanged wedding vows in a 2:30 p.m. May 17 ceremony
Michelle Nittoli | Sean Thomas
BOARDMAN Michelle Nittoli and Sean Thomas exchanged vows May 10 at St. James Meeting House in
Melissa Haddle | Paul Schmidt
CANFIELD Melissa Haddle of Boardman and Paul Schmidt of Canfield exchanged vows at 1:30 p.m. May
Erin McGarry | Gregory Bosela
LEETONIA Erin McCall McGarry and Gregory Francis Bosela exchanged wedding vows in a ceremony at 3
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch Class of 1984 will have its 30-year class reunion from 7 to 11 p.m. July 12 at the
Austism Society will host miniature golf event
GIRARD The Austism Society of Ohio will host a miniature golf tournament from 5:30 to 9 p.m. July
Stoops, Pelini give back
The coaches helped coach hundreds of players at Mooney’s Camp of Champions.
Trumbull County Commissioner Paul E. Heltzel died after an extended illness
Colleagues remember him as thoughtful and intelligent
Jim Tressel is officially YSU president today
To mark the return of Jim and Ellen Tressel to YSU, Cassese’s MVR is offering half-off the popular Tressel Tortellini today
GM recalling another 8.4 million vehicles, details of compensation program released
General Motors Co. is recalling another 8.4 million North American vehicles — mostly for another ignition-switch defect — in yet another development that broadens the automaker’s safety crisis.
Four candidates are seeking the appointment to a Mahoning County judicial seat
Appointment is in hands of Republicans, but no registered Republican filed for spot
Contraceptive ruling praised, bashed
Two Democrats seeking statewide office, said the decision will hurt women seeking essential medical services.
A group wants to base the number of wards in Youngstown on population
The proposal would reduce the city’s wards from seven to five
Commissioners get an earful of sales tax comments
The county commissioners heard more diversity of opinion in the second sales tax hearing than in the first.
Investigation of Craft homicide continues
Man had part of his face cut away to attempt to cover up crime
Army Field Band, fireworks at Maag amphitheater
The acclaimed U.S. Army Field Band of Washington, D.C., will present a free concert at 8 p.m. Sunday at the Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre in Boardman Park.
Phantoms’ Letunov follows in owner’s footsteps
Like Troy Loney, he was drafted with the 52nd selection.
USA buoyed by big fan base
The Americans face off with Belgium today in the knockout round Associated Press SAO PAULO The
Murray, Djokovic move closer to semifinal showdown
They both won matches under the retractable roof at Wimbledon’s Centre Court.
Junior girls tame Diamondback
Alexis Cadle of Western Reserve High shot the low round of 86 on Monday.
Maggie has a home at Victoria House
Maggie, a dog adopted by Victoria House assisted-living facility in Austintown, gets some love from residents.
Boy collects birthday party donations for Animal Welfare league
Boy collects birthday party donations for Animal Welfare league
Some summer movie seasons are hotter than others, and that’s not just referring to the
Some summer movie seasons are hotter than others, and that’s not just referring to the weather. So
Owner of popular restaurant shot, killed
Associated Press CLEVELAND HEIGHTS Authorities say the owner of a popular restaurant has been
Fundraiser planned
Fundraiser planned CANFIELD A fundraiser is planned from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Bob Evans
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.22 .37 Avalon
To join, candidates were required to pass an examination: vocalists performed one opera aria, one
To join, candidates were required to pass an examination: vocalists performed one opera aria, one
Court ruling is blow to public-sector unions
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court dealt a blow to public-sector unions Monday,
newsmakers
newsmakers Springsteen to debut short film on website NEW YORK Bruce Springsteen will debut a
Ukrainian leader ends cease-fire
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said he was abandoning a
Accidental brush with sanity
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Whoa, that was close. The National Rifle Association nearly shot
Harrington qualifies for Junior Olympics
Harrington qualifies for Junior Olympics AUSTINTOWN Austintown Fitch senior-to-be Joe
Boy’s death draws attention to perils of immigration
Associated Press EDINBURG, Texas When authorities found an 11-year-old Guatemalan boy’s body
Murder suspect involved in shooting earlier in the day
Woman's death is city's fifth homicide of year
50-year pen pals finally meet
Associated Press KENT Two longtime pen pals have met face to face for the first time in a
Air controllers asleep on the job
Opinion: Miami Herald: The news has been scarier than usual: Iraq is on the boil, which has serious
Elmer’s Glue is handy for removing splinters
Q. I am looking for a remedy to remove splinters. I heard about instant glue, but I am not sure how
good morning
good morning Rodeo and fireworks The annual Hoppel’s Rodeo will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday
Red Cross offers 4th of July safety tips
Red Cross offers 4th of July safety tips LIBERTY The American Red Cross offered safety tips for
Child porn case yields 25-year prison term
Leslie Coe, 68, of Youngstown, gets a 25-year prison term for coercing a minor to perform sex acts and transmitting child porn.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, basement,
Youngstown school district needs strong guiding hand
Editorial: It would not be an an exaggera- tion to suggest that the academically challenged Youngstown City
greatest juniors tourney details
greatest juniors tourney details Remaining Qualifiers Today (boys): Diamondback, 9 a.m. start
First VLTs arrive at Austintown racino
First VLTs arrive at Austintown racino AUSTINTOWN Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race
Drug arrest
Drug arrest youngstown Police say they found two doses of suspected heroin after pulling a woman
Bodies of missing Israeli teens found
Bodies of missing Israeli teens found JERUSALEM The Israeli military found the bodies of three
Valley jobless rate drops 2 percent compared with May ’13
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate
US sending 300 more troops to Iraq
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. is sending an additional 300 troops to Iraq to beef up
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert Arthur Zielke, 37, of 21 Hidden Lake Lane,
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, July 1, the 182nd day of 2014. There are 183 days left in the year. This is Canada
Boardman teachers, board agree to new pact
Under the terms of the new contract, teachers will receive no increase in base pay the first year.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man arrested in Delaware frozen-chicken caper WILMINGTON, Del. Police in Delaware
Study: New gas wells leak more
Associated Press WASHINGTON In Pennsylvania’s gas-drilling boom, newer and unconventional wells
affordable care act Court: Firms can forgo birth-control coverage
Associated Press WASHINGTON A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that some companies
Youngstown’s Frank tied for 4th at Ohio Open
Staff report WESTFIELD CENTER, OHIO Youngstown’s Garrett Frank shot a 4-under 66 on the south
LeBron leads list of big-name free agents
The Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to make a run at their former star when free agency begins today.
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