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Baby, three 4-year-olds killed in Philly fire today
Fire raced through a row of two-story homes in southwest Philadelphia early Saturday, killing three 4-year-olds and a baby and engulfing at least 10 houses, officials said. A woman and three other children escaped through a second-floor window.
Autopsy report: Arab boy breathed in fire that killed him
An autopsy showed an Arab teenager who Palestinians say was killed in a revenge attack was burned to death, officials said Saturday, while Palestinian militants fired two rockets toward a major southern city deeper into Israel than any other attack in the current round of violence.
Vacationers back on the beach in Outer Banks after Arthur's bluster
North Carolina's popular beach towns began returning to the business of recreation Saturday, after Arthur lashed the state's coast with forceful winds and heavy rain and then churned northward without leaving a trail of significant damage.
With GM under recall fire, what's the Valley's response?
Seeking a cheap car with great mileage, Jon and Rachel Clark bought a pair of General Motors’ Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cobalts — one from 2006 and another from 2008 – last October.
MCCTC superintendent retires, closing a door after 39 years in education
After 39 years in vocational/career-technical education, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center Superintendent Roan Craig is closing the book on that chapter of her life, retiring later this month.
Online video shows man believed rigid Sunni militant leader delivering sermon
A man purporting to be the leader of the Sunni extremist group that has declared an Islamic state in territory it controls in Iraq and Syria has made what would be his first public appearance, delivering a sermon at a mosque in Iraq's second-largest city, according to a video posted online Saturday.
Friends of Mahoning hope to create canoe launch in Girard
The property is deep, narrow, flat and soggy, and up until May, it was overrun with weeds.
Big Brothers, Sisters looking for mentors for Amachi Ohio program
Adults 18 and over to mentor children with a parent in prison under Big Brothers Big Sisters Amachi Ohio program.
Boardman's new chief starts Monday
Leading a fire department has always been a dream of Mark Pitzer’s, and that dream came true Thursday when the board of trustees announced its decision to hire Pitzer as the township’s new fire chief.
New state law allows students to be excused for religious classes
Students could earn elective credit for religious classes offered away from school property, under legislation recently approved by lawmakers and signed by Gov. John Kasich. H
At least 1 hospitalized tonight after shooting on South Side
Police are on the scene of a shooting at a home on LaClede Court on the city's South Side.
7th Ward Citizens Coalition plans old-fashioned Community Picnic next Saturday
Hula hoop contests and sack races are planned.
Oles-Parillo wedding plans are revealed
Kenneth and Judy Oles, the parents of Deanna Marie Oles, all of Austintown, are announcing the engagement of their daughter and Jason Victor Parillo, son of Robert and Sandy Parillo, all of Girard.
Howard-Paloski engagement is announced
COLUMBIANA Kevin and Jenny Howard of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Sarah Emrich, Frank Gordon announce plans
Martin and Jody Emrich of Austintown and Forrest and Margery Gordon of Shippensburg, Pa., are
Miss Amendolara and Mr. Paluga to wed July 12
CANFIELD Samuel and Kimberly Amendolara of Canfield are announcing the upcoming marriage of their
Miss DiBernardi and Mr. Carbon set Aug. nuptials
Alyssa DiBernardi of Youngstown and Joseph Carbon of Canfield are engaged and planning an August
Kiwanis presents annual scholarship
Kiwanis presents annual scholarship AUSTINTOWN Austintown Kiwanis President David
Don’t let people feed the park geese, ODNR warns
The state said it won’t issue any more geese roundup and euthanasia permits unless the park rule against feeding the waterfowl is enforced.
Scrappers’ miscues costly in defeat
Starter Julian Merryweather was a bright spot for Mahoning Valley.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU women golfers to honor fallen soldier
The women’s golf team at Youngstown State University this fall will participate in the Folds of Honor Foundation which recognizes a member of the U.S Armed Forces who was killed or disabled while on active duty.
Purple Cat farm's newest baby needs a name
The 16-pound alpaca isthe first one born at Purple Cat farm in Coitsville.
House Bill 488 will help Ohio veterans
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.
Austintown man arrested after standoff in assault of 4-year-old son
John Andrei Jr., 31, of 6935 Kirk Road, was arrested at 2:58 a.m. Friday. He is charged with felonious assault, domestic violence and inducing panic in the assault of his 4-year-old son.
Comic show at Packard features Steranko
All American Cards and Comics will bring the fifth annual All AmeriCon 5 comic book, toy and art show to Packard Music Hall on Sunday. Comic-industry legend Jim Steranko and Green Lantern artist Darryl Banks will be the special guests.
Struthers downtown parking area on hold
The $150,000 project was fully funded through both the Ohio Development Services Agency’s community development block grant program and the city’s Revolving Loan Fund.
Kent exhibition showcases women’s Fashion of The Great War
Staff report KENT Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I, the Kent
Liberty care center residents to get smooth new ride
The residents of Campus Health Care Center on Colonial Drive will have easier access to Belmont Avenue
Bleacher Foundation will benefit local future pediatric surgeons
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The family of Dr. John H. O. Bleacher, the
State bill ensures diabetic students have care access
State bill ensures diabetic students have care access
Cartoons, merriment lead ‘Austintoon’ parade
Austintown Fitch High School football players dodge water balloons thrown by former football players during the Fourth of July parade in the township Friday. The players, from left, are Dylan Henry, in the truck bed; Zach Krohn, Damien Gray, Kyle Kent and Ken Stainfield.
Triduum planned
Triduum planned YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 343 Via Mount Carmel, will have Mass and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Zoso, 5 p.m.: Led Zeppelin tribute band at the Warren Community
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS SiriusXM fires ‘Opie & Anthony’ host NEW YORK “Opie & Anthony” radio-show host
Declaration of a caliphate raises the stakes in Mideast
Editorial: Although its demand for alle- giance from Muslims worldwide has been largely ignored, the Islamic
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the Valley Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
Coal, gas-drilling waste plant closes, leaves mess
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A company that treated wastewater from coal mines and gas-drilling
Billionaire Mellon heir dies at 82
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Richard Mellon Scaife, the billionaire heir to the Mellon banking
New laws worth knowing about
Opinion: COLUMBUS Before lawmakers left town for the summer last month, they passed dozens of bills,
FRANCE Mom kills preschool teacher in class
Associated Press PARIS The mother of a pupil at a French preschool stabbed a teacher to death in
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Health Center Sam and Melissa Haloulos, Youngstown, boy, July 3. Rajandra
Clashes break out during Palestinian funeral
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israeli police clashed with rock-throwing Palestinian protesters in
Unique service used flowers to help people blossom through positive changes
First Unitarian Universalist Church hosted the flower exercise.
Iraq’s al-Maliki signals intent to stay in his job
Associated Press BAGHDAD Despite mounting pressure to step aside, Iraq’s Nouri al-Maliki vowed
Germany summons US envoy over spy case
Associated Press BERLIN Germany summoned the U.S. ambassador in Berlin on Friday after the
Fighting in Ukraine kills 9 soldiers
Fighting in Ukraine kills 9 soldiers KIEV, Ukraine Fighting in eastern Ukraine left at least
Priest convicted of killing nun dies in prison
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Catholic priest convicted of killing a nun inside a chapel a day
How far do we still need to go after civil-rights act?
Opinion: While I was on vacation, I watched the first part of CNN’s “The Sixties” series, which dealt with
Years Ago
Today is Saturday, July 5, the 186th day of 2014. There are 179 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NC coast survives Arthur
Associated Press KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. Proving far less damaging than feared, Hurricane Arthur
Idled steel plant needs reduced utility costs
Staff report WARREN A steel plant idled March 25 is counting on reduced utility costs to restart
BUSINESS DIGEST || Natural-gas event
Natural-gas event CLARION The Lawrence County Economic Development Corp. will have an “Ignite
HBK consolidation in works for years
The move to one central location for the local Hill, Barth and King LLC was an idea that the company had in mind for years.
Museum buys Ida McKinley’s tiara from pawn shop
Associated Press CANTON A tiara that once belonged to President William McKinley’s wife has gone
Big boom in issues on ballot goes bust
Associated Press COLUMBUS Based on early vows, rumors and predictions, Ohio’s 2014 ballot was
A look at some hot-button ballot issues discussed for 2014, and where they stand:
A look at some hot-button ballot issues discussed for 2014, and where they stand: VOTER BILL OF
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Christopher W. Haddle, 29, of 3867 Waderidge Trail,
METRO DIGEST || Fundraiser for Struthers rental company
Fire fundraiser STRUTHERS A fundraiser to benefit Struthers Chair and Tent Rental will take