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Bond set for man accused of arson at ex-'s Austintown home
Bond was set at $250,000 cash or surety today for a man accused of setting fire to an ex-girlfriend’s home, vehicle and garage.
Class-action suit against GM estimated at $10B
Issues continue to pile up against General Motors with the filing of a class-action lawsuit valued at as much as $10 billion.
Kasich still outpacing FitzGerald in latest Quinnipiac poll
Gov. John Kasich continues to outpace Democratic challenger Ed FitzGerald among Ohio voters, with half of those surveyed recently by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute saying the Republican incumbent deserves another term.
Struthers councilman preserves valuable piece of city's history
Not too many things move Michael S. Patrick.
Sunday car show to help 2-year-old in need of multiple surgeries
At age 2, Jackson Diaz has undergone four surgeries to date. By the time he is 20 he is likely to have undergone as many as 30, according to his mother, Melanie Diaz.
Volunteers needed at Warren Women's Park
Volunteers in the Women’s Park get “sweaty and dirty,” but as dedicated gardeners, they love it that way.
4th man arraigned in Warren murder, assault
A fourth man was arraigned Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court in the death of a Warren man and wounding of a Warren woman April 7.
Man found in murder victim's car arraigned today
A man who was found early Monday in a car belonging to a murder victim was arraigned Wednesday in municipal court.
Man found in murder victim's car arraigned today
A man who was found early Monday in a car belonging to a murder victim was arraigned Wednesday in municipal court.
Warren council participates in Golden Triangle grant request
Warren council participates in Golden Triangle grant request
2 cleared in stabbing of Pittsbugh Steeler punished for fleeing
2 cleared in stabbing of Pittsburgh Steeler punished for fleeing
Life sentence for Ohio man who killed mom and kept her body
Life sentence for Ohio man who killed mom and kept her body
Farmers Bank engages customers with mannequin birth
Farmers Bank engages customers with mannequin birth
New Castle woman in jail in connection with homicide
New Castle woman in jail in connection with homicide
UPDATE: Man accused of torching ex-girlfriend's truck, house
Man accused of blowing up ex-girlfriend's truck, house
Police investigate student found on Pa. dormitory roof
Police investigate student found on Pa. dormitory roof
Pa. man pleads no contest to burning girlfriend's son
Pa. man pleads no contest to burning girlfriend's son
Alumni fight to help Wilberforce University suvive
Alumni fight to help Wilberforce University survive
2014 Weathersfield Twp. scrap-tire drive begins Monday
2014 Weathersfield Twp. scrap-tire drive begins Monday
Reminder: Mill Creek Park trail closed Thursday for pipe replacement
Reminder: Mill Creek Park trail closed Thursday for pipe replacement
Last crew member of plane that dropped A-bomb dies in Ga.
Last crew member of plane that dropped A-bomb dies in Ga.
Lowellville school board changes time of special meeting Thursday
Lowellville school board changes time of special meeting Thursday
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
FRIDAY Canfield Lions Club will have a fish fry from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at A La Cart Catering, 429
Ellsworth will have 80th class reunion
Ellsworth will have 80th class reunion ELLSWORTH The 80th annual Ellsworth School Reunion will
US consumer confidence hits highest point since ’07
U.S. consumers are more confident about the economy than they have been in nearly seven years.
Canfield takes title on Fitzgerald’s no-hitter
Canfield beat Tallmadge, 4-0, for a 9-10 state championship.
America Makes to show public what it’s made of at Sunday open house
By now, most people in the Mahoning Valley have heard about the America Makes facility and the 3-D manufacturing occurring inside.
YSU picked to finish 4th in MVFC
Junior WR/kick returner Andre Stubbs was the only Penguin to earn first team all-conference honors in the preseason.
U.S. attorney urges max sentence for Lupo in illegal dumping case
The assistant U.S. attorney prosecuting Ben Lupo for illegal discharges of oil-field waste into a Mahoning River tributary in Youngstown wants the maximum sentence — three years in federal prison and a $250,000 fine — to deter others from similar conduct.
Defense key in Boardman win
Second baseman Mya Duskey played a pivotal role in Boardman’s 4-2 win over Oak Hill.
Jury finds Dellick not guilty
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN John Dellick showed no emotion Tuesday as a
South Range begins drug testing
No positive tests recorded in first round, to superintendent's knowledge
Spikes’ barrage of hits buries Scrappers
State College (31-14) maintained its strong lead atop the Pinkney Division of the New York-Penn League.
Secret ballot right is fundamental, Trumbull Chair Polivka says
Trumbull Democratic Party rules call for secret committee ballots; state and national party require public votes.
Man to be charged for urinating on Modell’s grave
The man, who so far has been identified only as a Cleveland Browns fan, could face up to two years in jail and a $500 fine.
panic! at the disco Band remains in the spotlight
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Today, social-media avenues such as Facebook, Instagram,
Rucci to appear on ‘American Greed’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Poland-based attorney Sebastian Rucci will appear on tonight’s episode
Chapin: Baseball welcomes excellent HOF class
The class included three players chosen in their first season of eligibility — pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine and slugger Frank Thomas — plus three managers, Joe Torre, Tony LaRussa and Bobby Cox.
Youngstown, Lorain school boards consider joint meeting
The meeting, if scheduled, would be planned between Youngstown and Lorain
Lowellville sidewalk installation project nears completion
The $400,000 project will likely be finished by the start of the 2014-15 school year, or shortly thereafter.
Repairs of drainage systems in Boardman face delays
Road department trying to catch up after extended winter
Fire district levy to be decided in Canfield and township
Fire district levy to be decided in Canfield and township
Franks still rolling along after 68 years
Gil and Doris Frank met nearly 70 years ago at a local bowling alley, sparking a love and marriage — and joint hobby — that have stood the test of time. On most Wednesdays and Fridays in the summer, the two bowl three games at Holiday Bowl on Youngstown-Poland Road in Struthers.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Tiger’s season on the brink
The next two weeks, starting Thursday at Firestone Country Club, are pivotal for Tiger Woods.
Gas prices decline
Gas prices decline YOUNGSTOWN Gas prices in the Youngstown-Warren area were listed at $3.364
US, EU impose new sanctions on Russia
Associated Press WASHINGTON Spurred to action by the downing of the Malaysian airliner, the
Senate passes highway bill and sends it back to House
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate voted Tuesday to keep federal highway money flowing to
newsmakers
newsmakers CBS shifts schedule to boost ratings for ‘Extant’ NEW YORK “Extant” is getting a
$17 billion reform measure offers a cure for troubled VA
Editorial: A $17 billion legislative compro- mise reached this week to treat structural maladies ailing the
Notable music released this week includes new albums by:
Notable music released this week includes new albums by: v Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers:
Farmers starts program to buy shares
Program to focus on buying stock from the company's smaller shareholders
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.44 —.15 Avalon
There is a darker side to sunblock
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords This time of year, sunblock is part of the daily routine for many
Study: 35 percent in US are facing debt collectors
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 35 percent of Americans have debts and unpaid bills that
Appeals court upholds rules on labeling meat
Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld new government rules
Lack of education standards
Opinion: Stillwater (Okla.) NewsPress: Earlier this year, Oklahoma’s legislature killed Common Core, which
Legal tax thievery
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Did you scramble to get your taxes done this year at the last
Senate confirms new VA secretary
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed former Procter & Gamble
Cruz quick to blame Democrats
Opinion: WASHINGTON Ted Cruz must be Texan for chutzpah. The Texas Republican gave an interview to
It’s time for the Battle of the Burgers
It’s time for the Battle of the Burgers The two-day event is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Saturday
Big-city dining found at rural inn
Big-city dining found at rural inn If you think you have to drive to the big city to experience
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services board, 5 p.m., 107 S.
Field announced for West Virginia derby
The Grade 2, $750,000 Derby on Saturday is the 45th running of the 1 1/8-mile race.
Austin eager for fresh start
Not too long ago, Miles Austin was on his way to becoming one of the elite wide receivers in the NFL.
METRO DIGEST || 12 dogs removed
12 dogs removed WARREN City police and the dog warden removed 12 dogs from a home at Oak and
6th annual senior fair is Saturday in Canfield
The event will feature live music, bingo, entertainment from the Grotto Clowns and numerous demonstrations.
Gordon’s legal team to argue second-half smoke
Josh Gordon’s lawyers will argue that Gordon’s narrowly positive test for marijuana resulted from second-hand smoke, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Bell wants to be more productive
Le’Veon Bell kept watching the tape over and over, equal parts pleased and puzzled by what he saw.
Warren SOUP event is Aug. 16
Warren SOUP is organized by a committee of local residents with a passion for social change and community development.
nfl news & notes
nfl news & notes ESPN suspends Smith: ESPN has suspended outspoken sportscaster Stephen A. Smith
major league baseball standings & boxscores
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Baltimore5946.562— Toronto5850.53721/2
Salem hospital building elevator out of service
The elevator will be returned to service no later than 11 a.m. Monday
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory K. Jones, 57, of 245 Clarencedale, Boardman,
Israel hits symbols of Hamas rule in Gaza Strip; 128 Palestinians die
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel unleashed its heaviest air and artillery assault
Brooklyn team advances to title game at Cene Park
The YSL Blue Angels and Youngstown All-Stars will meet at 10 a.m.
oddly enough
oddly enough Giant ketchup bottle draws tourists in Illinois COLLINSVILLE, Ill. For tourist
Mooney’s Cunningham headed to John Carroll
Mooney’s Cunningham headed to John Carroll YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High graduate Joe
TB patient who refused treatment is arrested in Calif.
TB patient who refused treatment is arrested in Calif. FRESNO, Calif. A California man who
Akron schools to pay for autistic child’s education
Associated Press AKRON The Akron school district has agreed to pay just over $100,000 a year to
Northeast Ohio town will fix sirens after tornadoes
Associated Press BRUNSWICK, Ohio A Northeast Ohio community where two tornadoes have touched
Wright-Patterson pressured to fill more beds in hospital
Associated Press DAYTON Ohio’s largest military base is under pressure by the U.S. Department
Brothers charged in death of teen who stole bicycle
Associated Press CLEVELAND Two brothers used separate cars to fatally hit a 17-year-old boy who
Seattle’s Iwakuma continues road dominance
Hisashi Iwakuma (9-5) improved to 9-0 in his last 14 road starts, the second-longest such streak in club history.
Suspect arrested in theft of drugs
Suspect arrested in theft of drugs BOARDMAN Township police arrested a suspect Tuesday morning
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