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After 7 years of planning, sidewalks to be installed along Colonial Drive
Right now, it isn’t that smooth a ride from the Campus Health Care Center up the street to the Liberty Mini Mart.
Austintown parade festivities continue Saturday with float judging
Young Gianna Hazlett was jumping up and down after the Austintown Fourth of July parade, wearing Avon lipstick she had caught from a float. She was with her aunt, Julie Hazlett, and grandmother, Mary Hazlett, along the route at South Raccoon and New roads, close to the start of the township’s 38th annual parade Friday afternoon.
ODNR to Mill Creek: Step up geese enforcement or no killing permits in 2015
Mill Creek MetroParks must step up enforcement of the park rule against feeding geese or the state won’t issue additional permits for roundup and euthanasia of the waterfowl.
Struthers project on hold after landowners back out
Construction of a proposed 17-space parking area that would have eliminated most on-street parking in the city’s downtown has been put on hold, city officials say.
Purple Cat's newest furry resident needs a name
The newest addition to Farmer Casey’s Ranch still needs a name.
Crossroads Hospice looking for volunteers, especially veterans
Crossroads Hospice is looking for volunteers with compassionate hearts and good listening skills.
Veterans official: New law 'will elevate Ohio as 'veteran-friendly state'
Veterans will have an easier time getting certain state licenses, and crooks will face stiffer penalties for stealing the identities of Ohio’s military men and women, under legislation signed in to law recently by Gov. John Kasich.
Law changes will ease in-school hassles for diabetic students
Schoolchildren dealing with diabetes will have an easier time monitoring their blood-sugar levels and getting the care they need under law changes set to take effect later this year.
West Side Cats needs volunteers
West Side Cats needs volunteers YOUNGSTOWN West Side Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., is looking for
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES Campbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1948 will meet for breakfast at
Cavaliers among teams pitching to LeBron’s agent
James has been on vacation with his family the past few days.
Lew Campbell, D-Day vet from Valley salutes US by singing at ballpark
Auditioned to perform at Arizona Diamondbacks baseball game in Phoenix
Birth mom of slain girl hospitalized for likely drug OD
Child protective services found a boy who was living at the apartment and left with his mother
Women salute military service with quilts in red, white and blue
Quilts are earmarked for Vietnam veterans.
France-Germany match revives 1982 clash
The countries have met four times on soccer’s biggest stage.
SPORTS DIGEST || Local golfers among leaders in junior event
Local golfers among leaders in junior event FAIRVIEW PARK Ken Keller of Boardman and Cole
Teddy Foltz bike run raises more than $8K for Sojourner House
The event's organizers would like to make the bike run into an annual event.
DeBartolo, York families make 'substantial' donation to Mooney
“Substantial” is the term used to describe a monetary gift to Cardinal Mooney High School by Denise DeBartolo York, CMHS class of 1968, and her brother, Eddie DeBartolo, class of 1964, and their families.
All-Star game to have foreign flavor
Masahiro Tanaka, Jose Abreu and Yasiel Puig are just a few of the foreign-born players almost certain to get selected for the July 15 showcase in Minnesota.
Bouchard becomes Canada’s first Slam finalist
The 20-year-old will play 2011 Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova.
Top court accepts Belinky resignation from law practice
The Ohio Supreme Court accepted the resignation from law practice of Mark Belinky, former Mahoning County probate judge.
Poland Village considers measures to protect historic homes
The village of Poland has begun the process of adopting a historic preservation ordinance that would prevent residents whose homes were built before 1900 from demolishing or significantly altering their houses.
Coroners soon will be required to report unexpected deaths of infants
Coroners across the state soon will be required to report unexpected deaths of infants, thanks to legislation recently signed into law by Gov. John Kasich.
Enjoy your Fourth, protect your pets
Fireworks shops have been booming, but safety should be at the top of your list — for both family and friends, and your pets.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Training facility
Training facility WARREN The Warren and Trumbull County Community Improvement Corp. is
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Packard Band concert and fireworks, 8 p.m.: A free concert of
Parents of worker killed in blast sue
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The parents of a contractor killed when a southwestern Pennsylvania
Boardman trustees announce new fire chief and levy renewals
Boardman trustees announce new fire chief and levy renewals
Conjoined brothers mark milestone
Associated Press BEAVERCREEK, Ohio Ohio brothers hoping to be recognized later this year as the
Hilltoppers soak up local history
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Third-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School received a
Ukraine president shakes up military
Ukraine president shakes up military KIEV, Ukraine Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko shook
‘AMERICA: IMAGINE THE WORLD WITHOUT HER’
‘AMERICA: IMAGINE THE WORLD WITHOUT HER’ Grade: D Credits: Written and directed by Dinesh
Curse of judicial austerity
Opinion: WASHINGTON Even when Supreme Court decisions are unanimous, the justices can be fiercely divided
Taser-death lawsuit settled
Associated Press CINCINNATI The family of an unarmed, mentally ill man who died after being
Iraqi Kurdish leader urges referendum on independence
Associated Press BAGHDAD With large parts of Iraq in militant hands, a top Kurdish leader called
immigration Calif. city is latest flashpoint in debate
Associated Press LOS ANGELES When American flag-waving protesters forced busloads of migrants to
newsmakers
newsmakers War hero Zamperini dies at age 97 LOS ANGELES Seventy years ago, the world was
Red ink forces Niles council to ponder layoffs
Utility delinquencies are a major problem, says the city's auditor
Subaru recalls 660,000 vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT Subaru is recalling more than 660,000 cars and SUVs because the brake
Independence Day | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today. Residents of
Protect the historic gems of US from ravages of climate change
Editorial: As we set aside today to celebrate the birth of our nation, many of us also contemplate the history,
Cole Valley Auto to mark centennial
Cole Valley Auto to mark centennial WARREN Cole Valley Auto Group, a family owned and operated
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, HUBBARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD June
Study: Being alone with your thoughts is no fun
Associated Press NEW YORK Wouldn’t you love to escape this busy world and just spend some time
Christmas specials in July on Hallmark channels
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK The Hallmark TV channels are beginning a week’s
Hurricane forces holiday changes
Associated Press NEW YORK As Americans prepared to celebrate the nation’s 238th birthday,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.29 —.21 Avalon
Don’t let highway fund stall out
Opinion: Seattle Times: In August, the federal Highway Trust Fund runs out of money, and Congress is in a
US seeks more security at some airports overseas
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. intelligence officials are concerned that al-Qaida is trying to
Walker’s Money Mess
Opinion: Walker’s Money Mess After being caught laundering money, the Wisconsin governor promptly
Cop says dad sent nude photos while tot sat in car
Associated Press MARIETTA, Ga. A Georgia man who police say intentionally killed his toddler
Mill Creek Park has become a death camp for beautiful geese
Opinion: Mill Creek Park has become a death camp for beautiful geese I am writing with a heavy heart in
Local students named to YSU’s Dean’s List
Austintown students make YSU Dean’s List for Spring Youngstown State University recently
Trendy boutique opens in Canfield
Her second storefront for Trendy, a boutique-style shop inspired by her own style, opened in May on U.S. Route 224 in Canfield.
Where have all GOP judicial candidates gone?
Opinion: For the third time in three years, the Mahoning County Republican Party will recommend candidates to
Israel adds forces to Gaza border
Associated Press JERUSALEM The Israeli military rushed additional forces to its southern border
Today in history: Friday, July 4, the 185th day of 2014
Today is Friday, July 4, the 185th day of 2014. There are 180 days left in the year. This is
Monday meeting in Warren focuses on removing criminal records from job applications
About 200 people are expected to attend
Youngstown board agrees to pay $50,000 to its insurance company to settle a sexual-harassment complaint
How to replace her is still up in the air
birthdays
birthdays Actress Eva Marie Saint is 90. Actress Gina Lollobrigida is 87. Playwright Neil Simon is
MYCAP to lose control of Head Start
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Youngs-town Community Action Partnership will lose control
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Sanjunan Smith, sentenced to six years on count four,
oddly enough
oddly enough W.Pa. police seek owner of abandoned prosthetic leg GLASSPORT, Pa. Police in one
Man gets 5 to 15 years in slaying at eatery
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A man convicted of voluntary manslaughter in a shooting outside a
Corporate-personhood debate goes on
Associated Press WASHINGTON There may be more to that “we the people” notion than you thought.
Injured man warns of fireworks danger
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON A year ago, Kevin Skubic was just happy to be alive. Now, he’s
Pirates can’t finish off sweep, again
Pittsburgh is 0 for 8 in chances to sweep opposing teams this year.
Defending champ Blixt leads Greenbrier
He finished second at the Masters but has missed the cut in three of his last four starts.
Earnhardt eyes Daytona sweep
For him to win the Coke Zero 400, he can’t race the way he did at Talladega Superspeedway in May.
Troop 115 honors most recent Eagle Scouts
A Court of Honor was hosted by Boy Scout troop 115 at St. Michael Catholic Church to honor the most
Fellows Riverside Gardens opens Family Garden
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 7, Fellows Riverside Gardens opened up its
Boardman Park begins Adventure Day Camp
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com June 16 was a busy first day for the Adventure Day Camp at
Fitch staff and students play basketball to raise funds
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com When it was learned that 5-year-old Brayden Mitchell
Austintown library hosts Gotta Move story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Most story times that area libraries host consist of a
More than 1,300 students graduate from YSU
More than 1,300 students graduated at Youngstown State University’s Spring Commencement in May.
Hampton Ridge condos dedicate new flag pole on Flag Day
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com When Hampton Ridge condos dedicated its new flag pole on
Austintown Community Briefs
First Night Youngstown seeking artists First Night Youngstown is calling for local and regional
Right to Life of Mahoning County hosts dinner fundraiser
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On May 27, Right to Life of Mahoning County hosted a
HT third-graders become famous Americans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School third-grade students paid tribute
5K Race for Autism to benefit local organizations
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D., is teaming up with Mahoning
Bettile speaks on travels to Brazil
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For nearly 10 months, Canfield’s Brittany Bettile traveled
Union Elementary honors fourth-graders
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The end of each school year means students move from one
Fellows Riverside Gardens opens Family Garden
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 7, Fellows Riverside Gardens opened up its
Students present blankets to SOV residents
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com In the continuation of a project started last year,
Canfield Community Briefs
First Night Youngstown seeking artists First Night Youngstown is calling for local and regional
Boardman Community Briefs
First Night Youngstown seeking artists First Night Youngstown is calling for local and regional
Boardman students named to Dean’s List at YSU
Youngstown State University has announced the students who have been named to the Spring 2014 Dean’s
Page Turners Book Club opens new horizons to members
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For people who have a love of reading, a book club may
Library hosts Gotta Move story time
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Most story times that area libraries host consist of a
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch basketball to host golf outing The Austintown Fitch boys’ basketball program will be hosting
Poland Community Briefs
First Night Youngstown seeking artists First Night Youngstown is calling for local and regional
Poland library hosts Baby Brilliant program
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With younger children getting ready to begin going to
5K Race for Autism to benefit local organizations
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D., is teaming up with Mahoning
Boardman Glenwood Middle School Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
Fifth Grade High Honor Roll Connor Adkins Cora Ams Madison Angelo Jared Benko Jacob