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Dems, GOP to elect new leaders Saturday
Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras has two opponents challenging him for his spot, while his Republican counterpart, Mark Munroe, is running unopposed.
City reaches settlement with harassed worker, Lyndsey Hughes
The city and an employee found to have been sexually harassed on the job have reached a settlement agreement.
YSU trustees approve 15 layoffs; more expected
A Youngstown State University trustees committee approved a $173 million operating budget for fiscal 2015 that includes permanent layoffs of 15 people in what’s expected to be only the first round of cuts.
Liberty seniors get advice on new assistance at annual breakfast today
In a corner booth at the West Fork Roadhouse on Belmont Avenue on Tuesday morning, Barbara Berndt sat contemplating why she’d come to the township’s annual Senior Watch breakfast.
GM sales emerge strong amid burgeoning recalls
May sales numbers released Tuesday by General Motors Corp. beat the expectations and forecasts of auto analysts during a month that saw a list of vehicle recalls.
Hermitage road closed tonight for fire
A tractor trailer caught on fire close to an animal shelter Tuesday night.
Struthers teachers get first raises in 4 years
The district’s approximately 130 teachers will begin the 2014-15 school year with a 1.95 percent raise — their first base salary increase in four years.
Crime lab personnel testify in case over Repchic murder
Jurors seated for the trial of a man accused of a 2010 murder heard from city police crime-lab personnel and Dr. Joseph Ohr, the Mahoning County forensic pathologist and deputy coroner.
3 past leaders recognized at annual Scouting fundraiser today
Past Boy Scout leaders were honored and the value of Scouting for the future touted at Whispering Pines District’s ninth annual Friends of Scouting Breakfast fundraiser.
Construction set, over objections, for abuse, mental health facility on North Side
A $6 million 40-unit apartment complex to house those with substance-abuse and mental-health disorders will start construction next year with a 2016 opening date.
100-year-old hunt club destroyed by fire will be rebuilt, member vows
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More than 30 weapons seized in less than 2 months with help of VIP
The police department has seized more than 30 guns since it began Violence Interruption Patrols about a month and a half ago.
ODOT announces $4M in investments along Ohio Turnpike
ODOT announces $4M in investments along Ohio Turnpike
2 long-term road closings announced for Mahoning County
2 long-term road closings announced for Mahoning County
Before recalls, safety director was low in GM hierarchy
Before recalls, safety director was low in GM hierarchy
Top Republicans impressed by Cleveland's 2016 convention bid
Top Republicans impressed by Cleveland's 2016 convention bid
Ohio lawmakers OK revised teacher evaluation rules
Ohio lawmakers OK revised teacher evaluation rules
YSU's FY 2015 budget cuts 15 positions across the university
YSU's FY 2015 budget cuts 15 positions across the university
Lindsay Lohan's mom avoids jail for drunken driving
Lindsay Lohan's mom avoids jail for drunken driving
Nicole Zayas and Marisa Zamary on Rust Belt Theater Company and more!
June 4, 2014 | Nicole Zayas and Marisa Zamary
Apartment complex for those with substance-abuse and mental-health disorders to be built on North Side
Apartment complex for those with substance-abuse and mental-health disorders to be built on North Side
Plea deal awaits Ga. banker who lost clients’ $21M
Plea deal awaits Ga. banker who lost clients’ $21M
Boy Scouts honor longtime leaders at fundraising breakfast
Boy Scouts honor longtime adult leaders at fundraising breakfast
Egg titan, son to plead guilty today in food-safety case
Egg titan, son to plead guilty today in food-safety case
Trial starts for 2nd man in Redskins’ Sean Taylor killing
Trial starts for 2nd man in Redskins’ Sean Taylor killing
Police: Girls charged in stabbing expressed regret
Police: Girls charged in stabbing expressed regret
Donald Sterling accused of racist, sexist remarks in new lawsuit
Donald Sterling accused of racist, sexist remarks in new lawsuit
Five Finger Death Punch coming to Covelli this fall
Five Finger Death Punch coming to Covelli this fall
Fire destroys vintage Ellsworth Township clubhouse
Fire destroys vintage Ellsworth Township clubhouse
Man gets 4 years in prison for being in criminal gang
Man gets 4 years in prison for being in criminal gang
YBI, YSU awarded $500K to further additive manufacturing
YBI, YSU awarded $500K to further additive manufacturing
Ohio Supreme Court to weigh repeat execution attempt
Ohio Supreme Court to weigh repeat execution attempt
Greatest Golfer early bird rates end AT NOON
Greatest Golfer of the Valley early bird rates ending in early June.
UPDATE | Great GM sales report; Cruze sales continue to cruise
Despite GM woes, Cruze sales continue to cruise
Today's Youngstown schools academic commission meeting canceled
Today's Youngstown school academic commission meeting is canceled
REUNIONS
All-North High School Reunion will meet from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at East Side Library. For
Rotary hosts conference and earns awards
Rotary Club of Youngstown hosted the District Conference and earned multiple awards in May.
MDA will benefit from rummage sale
MDA will benefit from rummage sale YOUNGSTOWN A rummage sale to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy
Future of manufacturing discussed at YSU forum
The Youngstown State University Sustainable Energy Forum included topics such as additive manufacturing and the NASA Glenn Research Center.
Needtobreathe makes it through the wasteland
Bands oftentimes use subtext to wear their hearts on their sleeves. Take for instance Christian rock/alternative band Needtobreathe, which depending on the night can be found covering Modest Mouse’s “Float On” or Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.”
Authorized sending pact to the city board of control for final approval
Created a combined position of air pollution/environmental director
Teen faces charge in robbery of 14-year-old boy on bike trail
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN An 18-year-old Edgewood Street Northeast man is charged
NEOMED’s STEM+M academy selected as training center
The Bio-Med Science Academy training covers literacy and math design collaboratives and other topics
Liberty trustees decide which roads to pave first
Now that the road levy has passed, the trustees are making plans.
Lowellville FD looks to recruit next generation
The Lowellville Fire Department's cadet program will be open to local students who are 16 and older and interested in learning more about firefighting.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Arrested man says he never hit Pitt LOS ANGELES The ex-journalist who was arrested
Promoting NE Ohio
Promoting NE Ohio YOUNGSTOWN Today the Mahoning County Convention and Visitors Bureau will host
Diabetes outreach program renewed
Diabetes outreach program renewed BOARDMAN The Diabetes Community Outreach Program at Akron
US: Band of hackers stole millions, info
US: Band of hackers stole millions, info washington A band of hackers implanted viruses on
Women in China largely locked out of leadership roles
Opinion: BEIJING Women, Chairman Mao famously proclaimed, hold up half the sky. But not half the Politburo.
Obama orders pollution cuts; timing uncertain
Associated Press WASHINGTON Taking aim at global warming, President Barack Obama introduced a
SUV driver cited; passenger runs away
SUV driver cited; passenger runs away youngstown Police cited a man early Monday who has nine
Questions looming over Bergdahl-Taliban swap
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pentagon concluded in 2010 that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl walked
Youngstown council gets offer of help from board of elections
Editorial: As the battle over the redrawing of Youngstown’s ward boundaries intensifies, the Mahoning County
mlb roundup Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Mariners 10, Yankees 2 NEW YORK Kyle Seager homered, tripled twice and
Just when you thought there were no more fresh ideas for reality TV shows, a dozen more are set to
Just when you thought there were no more fresh ideas for reality TV shows, a dozen more are set to
Ellsworth zoning
Ellsworth zoning ELLSWORTH The Ellsworth Zoning Commission will have a work session at 6 p.m.
Hair dryer eases chigger bite itches
Q. Our backyard backs up to the woods, and we have a huge chigger problem every year. Here’s my
APPLE New Mac, mobile features coming
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple’s Mac operating system will have easier ways to share and
Two Warren firefighters suffer minor injuries in Vine Street fire
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries fighting a fire at a vacant house at 668 Vine Street Northeast at 2:19 a.m. Sunday that caused $30,000 damage.
Teacher charged after camera shows her push student
Associated Press MOUNT BLANCHARD, Ohio A kindergarten teacher has been charged with child
The names of the 10 Ohio Army National Guardsmen injured in a Sunday crash have been released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
The names of the 10 Ohio Army National Guardsmen injured in a Sunday crash have been released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Richard S. Thompson, 27, of 2761 Blackfriars Drive
Hillary’s health matters
Opinion: Karl Rove, the bete noir for Democrats (and some Republicans), has dared to raise questions about
Seattle minimum wage Council passes $15/hr. plan
Associated Press SEATTLE The Seattle City Council unanimously passed an ordinance Monday that
Struthers police release name of man killed by train
Police said they believe the death is a suicide.
Create a lake-to-river port authority, commissioner urges
Regional inclusiveness better serves local communities, said David Ditzler, chairman of the Mahoning County commissioners.
Don’t ignore root causes
Opinion: Don’t ignore root causes of violence By James F. DRANE The Vindicator Every news program on
Keep highway fund strong
Opinion: Fort Dodge (Iowa) Messenger: No one in Congress wants to take the blame for higher gasoline taxes
DeWine criticized for using outside lawyers
Associated Press COLUMBUS A state lawmaker criticized Republican Attorney General Mike DeWine’s
Study: More fear male-named hurricanes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Which scares you more: Hurricane Victor or Hurricane Victoria?
Panel makes tweaks to Ohio midterm budget bill
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio legislative panel made tweaks Monday to the governor’s wide-
Court decision allowing Christian prayer in public finally gets it right
Opinion: Court decision allowing Christian prayer in public finally gets it right Your recent editorial
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2014. There are 211 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Grove City center, Magee to join forces
Grove City center, Magee to join forces GROVE CITY, PA. Grove City Medical Center will
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance committee 4:45 p.m. in council caucus room,
Marino files concussion lawsuit against NFL
Marino files concussion lawsuit against NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino is among the
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Yes, it’s true: Michigan zoo sells exotic animal ‘doo’ BATTLE CREEK, Mich. A zoo
Leonard back in U.S. Open field
Associated Press COLUMBUS After three years of coming up short in qualifying, Justin Leonard
US Steel will idle 2 tubular-steel plants
U.S. Steel said Monday that it will stop work at two tubular-steel manufacturing facilities and that it filed a complaint about unfair competition from foreign companies.
Tressel tasked with building academics at YSU to support oil and gas industry
The new president will find changes on campus after his time away.
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