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Struthers man charged with shooting at cat

Struthers man charged with shooting at cat


No trolley tours Sunday at Mill Creek Park's Sunfest

No trolley tours Sunday at Mill Creek Park's Sunfest


Black box found at Air Algerie wreckage site

Black box found at Air Algerie wreckage site


Minor injuries in Grove City plane crash

Minor injuries in Grove City plane crash


Liberty trustees approve paving pact

Liberty trustees approve paving pact


Campbell police charge man with receiving stolen property

Campbell police charge man with receiving stolen property


Youngstown man cited for disorderly conduct

Youngstown man cited for disorderly conduct


Jewelry, Visa card stolen from Boardman home

Jewelry, Visa card stolen from Boardman home


Barbecue grill stolen from Austintown home

Barbecue grill stolen from Austintown home


Man charged in Struthers stabbing death appears in court

Man charged in Struthers stabbing death appears in court


Three more indicted in Warren murder, wounding

Three more indicted in Warren murder, wounding


Woman's car plows into building

Woman's car plows into building


Casino night at airport terminal

Casino night at airport terminal


Israel kills senior Gaza militant, mulls next move

Israel kills senior Gaza militant, mulls next move


Country Club will have white party

Country Club will have white party CANFIELD The Columbus Coralinas, a synchronized swim team


CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30


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Band's future uncertain in wake of Carmen Mico's death

The Carmen Mico Orchestra was an area staple from its formation in 1980 until its last show in 2011. It boasted the complete instrumentation needed for an authentic big band sound.

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Youngstown will reduce fire department staffing by 8 to save $1M

The moves would save about $1 million a year


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Creekside opens NABF with two wins

Defending champs also win twice

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Austintown Township Park field to honor Wally Bell

21-year MLB umpire died last October


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Arby’s family unites to remember a Youngstown-born, global brand

The Youngstown Arby’s headquarters’ employees were like a family. Thursday night the family came together again to reunite and in celebration of a 50-year-old brand that started right here in the Valley.

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Mahoning library levy will appear on fall ballot

The library will combine 2 real-estate levies into a single initiative for voters to decide in November


2 state softball events set at Fields of Dreams

Boardman’s 10-11 team has a first-round bye


Crosscutters slice Scrappers

Williamsport relievers tame MV bats


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Decision due today on possible Sciortino suspension

There is a possibility of a delay

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Canfield features several aces

9-10 team will play in state tournament at Bryan


Poland Township trustees face backlash on ditch issue

Residents of Cliffview and Camella drives considering lawsuit


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Gordon’s hearing scheduled for Aug. 1

Last year’s top receiver faces one-year suspension

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Warren Steel Holdings plant to reopen

PUCO ruling allows Warren Steel Holdings plant to save up to $35 million on electricity costs


Recall costs a big blow to GM bottom line

Strong months of sales can't make up for sizable expenses related to recalls


Five indicted for Struthers street fight

Police have phone video of fight


Warren council approves new contract with dispatchers

Warren City Council has approved a 2 1/2-year contract with the 11 dispatchers in the police department that doesn’t change the city’s cost.


Teen faces 11 aggravated robbery counts

All charges include specification a firearm was used


Robert Hagan running for state school board

Hagan objects to public money being diverted from public education without oversight


Liberty to move on road repaving soon

The loan is against taxes that will be collected from the newly passed road levy.


Warren man gets seven years in prison for assaulting bailiff

A man with a history of assaults on law enforcement officers and a pending case of police-officer-assault received a seven-year prison term Thursday.


Stadium Drive sends students off

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With its 94 fourth-grade students on their last day of

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Smith Corners Church hosts Family Fun Night

To kick off the summer season, Smith Corners Church hosted the first of three Family Fun Nights on June 27.

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Area students win Green Team poster contest

Eight students out of 863 entries from area Mahoning county public, private and parochial schools

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Boardman Park hosts first of five Family Nights in the Park

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 28, Boardman Park hosted the first of five Family

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Youngstown YWCA hosts Young Artists week-long camp

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com During the early summer, the downtown Youngstown YWCA

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Cornersburg Dairy Queen hosts Father’s Day event

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Following May’s successful event for Mother’s Day, the

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Hilltoppers celebrate last day of school

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students celebrated their last day

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Canfield swim team defeats Logan at meet

Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) scored 440 points out of a possible 480 against Logan Swim and


Poland Sports Briefs

Athletic activity fee due The Poland Local School Board has instituted an activity fee for


Poland Community Briefs

Ursuline reunion to be Aug. 30 The Ursuline High School Class of 1969 reunion will take place on


Austintown Community Briefs

Ursuline reunion to be Aug. 30 The Ursuline High School Class of 1969 reunion will take place on


Boardman Park hosts Senior Fun Day

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With a lot of seniors lacking activities, Boardman Park


Holy Family Parish hosts Vacation Bible School

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For its Vacation Bible School from June 23-27, Holy Family

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Austism Society announces summer camp

The Autism Society of Ohio Mahoning Valley office, in collaboration with the Youngstown YMCA and


Poland Youth Soccer Association to begin 33rd season

In 2014, the Poland Youth Soccer Association will be starting its 33rd year, with 48 rec teams and nine travel teams playing at Poland Township Park.

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FirstLight HomeCare provides service to area seniors

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Since FirstLight HomeCare opened on Aug. 1, 2013, the

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Youngstown YWCA hosts Young Artists week-long camp

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com During the early summer, the downtown Youngstown YWCA


Boardman Park hosts first of five Family Nights in the Park

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 28, Boardman Park hosted the first of five Family


Soccer players celebrate World Cup at camp

The Canfield High School Soccer Boosters had its annual Summer Kid’s Camp for Canfield Soccer Club recreational league players on June 16-20.

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Mill Creek MetroParks hosts Explore Mill Creek event

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks spent June and July hosting Explore


Association awards scholarships

The Austintown Alumni Association awarded a total of $6000 in scholarships to eight members of the 2014 Fitch graduating class.

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Hilltop students enjoy Field Day

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Celebrating the end of the school year, first-, second- and

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Celebrate Poland announces winners

The organizers of Celebrate Poland have announced this year’s winners. The first place winner in


Canfield Community Briefs

Ursuline reunion to be Aug. 30 The Ursuline High School Class of 1969 reunion will take place on


Boardman school officials break ground on new sports stadium

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The first step in constructing the new $4 million sports stadium at Boardman High School took place on June 20 with the groundbreaking ceremony.

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Mad Science makes stop at library

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com The Mad Science organization made a stop June 19 at

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Good Hope Lutheran Church hosts ‘A Superhero Story’

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com From June 23-27, as part of its Vacation Bible School,

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Boardman Knights of Columbus host 5K race to raise funds for charitable causes

By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the fourth year, the Boardman Knights of Columbus has put on a 5K race at St. Charles Borromeo Parish on Westview Drive to raise money for its various charitable causes.

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Celebrate Poland announces winners

The organizers of Celebrate Poland have announced this year’s winners. The first place winner in

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YSU students named to Spring 2014 Dean’s List

Youngstown State University has announced the students who have been named to the Spring 2014 Dean’s


Top-seeded Isner rallies past Ginepri

De Bakker upset Anderson


oddly enough

oddly enough Employee accused of using company check to pay prostitute SLIDELL, La. Police in


Wiggins signs; trade countdown begins

Cavaliers can’t trade top pick for 30 days


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Redemption key for Juniors at championship

Nolan Snyder hopes for a happier memory

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Ravens RB Rice suspended for 2 games

The six-year veteran was arrested in February for domestic violence


Sooners ready to move past Alabama win

Oklahoma considered a contender for national championship


NCAA’s top cop defends his staff

He was responding to unkind words from the Big 12 commissioner


Penguins place 22nd in WGCA team GPA

Penguins place 22nd in WGCA team GPA Youngstown The Youngstown State women’s golf team


LOTTERY

LOTTERY thursday’s numbers OHIO evening drawings: Pick 38-8-3 Pick 46-8-1-9 Pick


Manning getting used to new faces in Denver

Broncos made changes after blowout loss in Super Bowl


Traffic stop nets two drug arrests

Pills, heroin, marijuana found


Police seize drugs and guns in vice raids

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested three people and seized two guns in two vice squad raids


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jason K. Rohrer, 37, of 185 Hamilton Blvd.,


Trumbull Republicans plan to continue secret balloting

Trumbull Republicans plan to continue secret balloting


Father charged after fallen dresser kills 2 children

Associated Press ALIQUIPPA, Pa. The father of two toddlers who died after a dresser fell on them


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD July


Green Youngstown gets top state honors

Green Youngstown gets top state honors YOUNGSTOWN Keep Ohio Beautiful honored Green Youngstown,


Fifteen killed while seeking refuge at UN school in Gaza

Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip A U.N. school in Gaza crowded with hundreds of


OSU band director fired

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio State University fired the director of its celebrated marching


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Gabrielle Walker and Jacob Cearfoss, Youngstown, girl, July


Greatest threat to our nation looms at border with Mexico

Opinion: Greatest threat to our nation looms at border with Mexico 2They are fleeing from near-broken


Years Ago

Today is Friday, July 25, the 206th day of 2014. There are 159 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Lowellville Board of Education, special board meeting, 9 a.m., Library/Media


Dixie Soul set to release first EP at Dusty Armadillo

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Keith Smith is a veteran of the Northeast Ohio music


Clothing/breakfast/food Saturday

Clothing/breakfast/food Saturday New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free


newsmakers

newsmakers Museum, collector dispute Elvis’ guitar SOIUX FALLS, S.D. An acoustic guitar Elvis


Rep. Ryan rolling in campaign dough

Opinion: There is little — if any — doubt that U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan will be re-elected in November to his


Air Algerie jet crashes in Mali

Associated Press OUAGADOUGOu, Burkina Faso An Air Algerie jetliner carrying 116 people crashed


No listeria found in Schwebel products

Schwebel will still honor the consumer return of products produced at the facility before July 22.


Here are today’s entertainment picks:

Here are today’s entertainment picks: v Our Lady of Mount Carmel Festival: Food, music, games


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.70 —.05 Avalon


End aid to Palestinian Authority

Opinion: The anti-Semitic “tradition” of blaming Jews for the world’s problems mostly took a temporary back


BUSINESS DIGEST || Health system name changed

Name changed YOUNGSTOWN Catholic Health Partners, parent health-care system of Humility of Mary


ODNR’s accountability grows with drilling website upgrades

Editorial: For all of its hyperbole and fear- mongering, the furor over fracking in Ohio has produced some


New-home sales plummet

Associated Press WASHINGTON Sales of new U.S. homes plunged in June, a sign that real estate


‘Lucy’ won’t stretch your brain capacity

REVIEW ‘Lucy’ Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman Grade: D Run time: 1:30 Rated: R


Boardman Community Briefs

Ursuline reunion to be Aug. 30 The Ursuline High School Class of 1969 reunion will take place on