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Pre-trial delay denied by Cleveland judge in Oakhill case
A judge overseeing a political corruption case has denied a request from Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino’s attorney to postpone today’s first pretrial hearing.
Youngstown BOE members rack up $15K in meeting pay so far in 2014
City school board members have met 20 times this year including regular and special sessions, racking up more than $15,000 in payments to members less than halfway through the year.
Inmates urge Liberty students not to follow in their footsteps
At one time, the four men standing in front of the roomful of eighth-graders at W.S. Guy Middle School on Wednesday were just like them.
Hughes gets $72K in harassment settlement, loses job
Lyndsey Hughes, a city employee sexually harassed on the job, will receive $72,000 and her attorneys will get $48,000 as part of a settlement agreement that also includes her not keeping her job.
Ex-cop sentenced for seeking sex from teenager
Robert Lodwick said just before he was sentenced to 18 months in prison Wednesday that he became a police officer to help people.
Racial discrimination claimed in case against former Warren cop
Former Warren Patrolman Reuben Shaw had handcuffs placed on his wrists and police officers escorting him Wednesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
3 Valley pastors base anti-violence rallies on former lives on streets
Three pastors who collaborated to form NOW Youngstown and organized the Increase the Peace Rallies, refer to themselves as the “three hermanos,” that is, brothers.
Judge in Repchic murder case mulls witness' 5th amendment invocation
A Mahoning County Common Pleas judge is expected to rule today on whether transcripts of testimony from a previous trial can be allowed into the record for the capital-murder trial of Aubrey Toney.
Howland's 2014 grads includes one who knew no English 2 years ago
Yousof Mousa was one of 230 Howland graduating seniors awarded diplomas in commencement ceremonies at Packard Music Hall Wednesday evening — an amazing feat considering that less than two years ago, he did not speak English.
African American Achievers fest starts Friday in Warren
African American Achievers fest starts Friday in Warren
Bergdahl’s hometown cancels celebration of release
Bergdahl’s hometown cancels celebration of release
Toys 'R" Us closing Youngstown distribution center
Toys 'R' Us closing Youngstown distribution center
Youngstown man gets 14-year prison term for robbery
Youngstown man gets 14-year prison term for robbery
Oakhill pretrial hearing will go on as scheduled Thursday
Oakhill pretrial hearing will go on as scheduled Thursday
Howland hires Jason Lee as boys basketball coach
Jason Lee, already a teacher at Howland, has been hired as the Tigers' boys basketball coach.
Fed grand jury indicts Boardman woman on sex charge
Fed grand jury indicts Boardman woman on sex charge
Oregon mom still searching for son missing 4 years
Oregon mom still searching for son missing 4 years
Last of original group of Navajo Code Talkers dies
Last of original group of Navajo Code Talkers dies
Home Savings Charitable foundation supports Beatitude House
Home Savings Charitable foundation supports Beatitude House
Party on the Plaza is Friday in downtown Youngstown
Party on the Plaza is Friday in downtown Youngstown
Pa. priest sentenced to prison for tryst with teen boy
Pa. priest sentenced to prison for tryst with teen boy
'Street Scene' hosts at Sunday's car & bike show in Boardman
Street Scene hosts at Sunday's car & bike show in Boardman
Do you know who took a Campbell man's 40-gallon water heater?
Do you know who took a Campbell man's 40-gallon water heater?
Son dies, mom hospitalized in Ohio heroin overdose
Son dies, mom hospitalized in Ohio heroin overdose
FrackFree Mahoning Valley hosts town hall meeting Thursday
FrackFree Mahoning Valley hosts town hall meeting Thursday
City to vote on $120,000 settlement to Hughes and her attorneys
City to vote on $120,000 settlement to Hughes and her attorneys
Home Savings Charitable Foundation makes donation to YBI
Home Savings Charitable Foundation makes donation to YBI
Large tree stalls Youngstown firefighters from battling blaze
Large tree stalls Youngstown firefighters from battling blaze
Miss Kalasky, Mr. Moreton to exchange vows
Patricia and Robert Kalasky of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelsey L. Kalasky, and Anthony J. Moreton, both of Struthers.
Ally Stojkoska, Matt Hiznay to exchange vows
Ally Stojkoska and Matt Hiznay are engaged, their parents are announcing. She is the daughter of
Ashley Carsone, Brock Oros plan June wedding
HUBBARD Deborah and Louis Carsone of Hubbard are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Bianca Hill, Darrell Davis are engaged
YOUNGSTOWN Zina M. Hill and William R. Hill, both of Youngstown, are announcing the engagement of
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY Col. Louis J. Campbell VFW Post 3538, 157 Lowellville Road, Struthers, will serve
Williamson Elementary School principal praised Scoutreach program
Poland Eagle Scout says scouting gave him principles to live by
Blue Devils are Mahoning Valley’s last men standing
Senior shortstop and pitcher Tristan Bova remembers the exact moment the season turned around for the Western Reserve baseball team.
YSU expects to lay off 15 people as part of reduced budget
Academic affairs was assigned the highest reduction target at $7.5 million
Double time: Moschella will be busy coach two teams
Ron Moschella will coach Columbiana’s boys and girls basketball teams.
Alleged Russian serial sex offender living in Boardman deported
The crimes occurred in the Moscow area between 2007 and 2013.
Lowellville’s Pope sets discus record
From his freshman year, Lowellville High senior Collin Pope’s goal was to break the school’s 52-year-old discus record.
Youngstown reaches settlement with Hughes in harassment case
The settlement details will be disclosed after city council votes on it today
Liberty Township program caters to older residents
The township’s Senior Watch program offers benefits that include the annual breakfast.
Browns’ Gordon faces uncertain future
Gordon could be facing a lengthy suspension for marijuana use.
Youngstown committee approves plans for abuse, mental health facility
Work would start in 2015 and take a year to complete
Aging Taylor willing to take major pay cut
Ike Taylor knows the days when he can pull his No. 24 Pittsburgh Steelers jersey over his shoulders and go to work are dwindling.
Embattled Clippers owner hit with suit
Donald Sterling’s attorney, Bobby Samini, said the suit was “baseless and ridiculous.”
Art gallery pops up in Erie Terminal Building
The McKelvey Gallery's summer art show will open Thursday in a newly renovated storefront in the Erie Terminal Building in Youngstown.
Struthers BOE OKs new 3-year teachers pact with raises
Teachers will receive a 1.95 percent base salary increase in each of the next three school years.
Hunt club plans to rebuild after Tuesday morning fire
Fire marshal was on the scene this morning; no cause yet
North Bloomfield woman sentenced to 30 months for stealing from job
North Bloomfield woman sentenced to 30 months in prison for stealing $101,117 over nine months from Fowler Township companies
Campbell gang member gets four-year prison term
Graylyn Folmar told the judge he’ll emerge from prison as a “different man.”
2 to challenge Dem chairman Betras; GOP leader Munroe runs unopposed
The county’s Republican chairman is running unopposed
Long-term road closings announced
A Boardman intersection will close for 45 days, and a Smith Township Road will close for 60 days this summer.
2 arrested in grocery-store robbery
Staff reports BOARDMAN Two men are being held in the Mahoning County jail, accused of trying to
Cruze sales up 41%; GM sees 13% increase despite 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.
mlb roundup
mlb roundup Tuesday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 5, Tigers 3 DETROIT In a game
Chance for revenge spurred San Antonio
When last season’s NBA Finals ended, San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich was all smiles. For a few minutes, that is.
Norwegians embrace Zuccarello, hockey
Hockey rarely gets much attention in Norway, a skiing-obsessed nation that turns to soccer when the snow melts. Mats Zuccarello is changing that.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Sullivan, 30, of 3942 Claridge Drive,
major league baseball boxscores
American League East Division WLPctGB Toronto3524.593— Baltimore2927.51841/2 New
Sharapova reaches French Open semifinals
This is what Maria Sharapova does. She digs herself a big hole in a match, then figures a way out, no matter what it takes.
Pa. candidate urges governor, lawmakers to OK drilling tax
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. Tom Wolf may not hold an elected office yet, but as Democratic
Strong support for Assad as Syrians vote in election
Associated Press DAMASCUS, SYRIA Against a backdrop of civil war, tens of thousands of Syrians
Bourn’s timely double helps Tribe top Sox
Indians manager Terry Francona likes to talk about grind-it-out wins.
mlb news & notes
Texas Rangers: Left-hander Matt Harrison is recovering from spinal fusion surgery that could
Security tight on eve of Tiananmen anniversary
Associated Press BEIJING Beijing put additional police on the streets and detained government
GOP offers alternative VA health bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON A bill proposed by four Senate Republicans would give veterans more
Obama pledges US military boost
Associated Press WARSAW, POLAND President Barack Obama pledged Tuesday to boost U.S. military
Is the post office still viable?
Opinion: At one time, people in India had to get on a waiting list to buy Hindustan Motors’ Ambassador
PRIMARY ELECTIONS Rounds, Ernst win nominations; Miss. race proves tight
Associated Press WASHINGTON Six-term Republican Sen. Thad Cochran and tea party-backed
poland township Residents want Clingan Road improved
County road leaves township to only offer suggestions
Video and computer games scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com:
Video and computer games scheduled for release this week, according to Gamestop.com: v “Murdered:
College presidents hit jackpot
Opinion: The Herald-Dispatch, Huntington, W. Va.: The Chronicle of Higher Education came out with an eye-
PAN TOSSED PERFECTION
DeChellis' found a niche for strombolis and pan-tossed pasta.
Panera pledges to eliminate artificial ingredients
Associated Press NEW YORK Panera says it will remove artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners and
Five Finger Death Punch coming to Covelli Centre
Hard-rock heavyweights Five Finger Death Punch and Volbeat will come to Covelli Centre on Oct. 4.
Ohio Third Frontier awards $500,000 to YSU and YBI
The grant will assist companies in adopting additive manufacturing
YSU’s baseball team rises from underdog to top dog
Editorial: All who revel in rooting for the underdog can’t help but marvel at the amazing rise of the
Kindergarten celebration turns into fight
Associated Press CINCINNATI One man hit another while newly graduated kindergarten students were
youngstown state
youngstown state Proposed fiscal year 2015 cuts Each university division was assigned a
2 charged in Campbell
2 charged in Campbell CAMPBELL Two city residents were arrested on multiple drug charges early
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Derulo, Legend among CMT Awards’ VIPs NASHVILLE, TENN. Don’t be too shocked when
BUSINESS DIGEST || Recycle electronics
Recycle electronics YOUNGSTOWN Green Youngstown will host the annual Electronics Recycling Drive
FBI: Suspect had bomb components
FBI: Suspect had bomb components SAN FRANCISCO A search of a social-media expert’s apartment in
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Donald and Ashley Shelley, Canfield, girl, June 2. Ben and
Families sue over crash that killed 4 teens
Associated Press ELYRIA Parents of three teens killed in a car crash near a railroad crossing
Tractor-trailer fire
Tractor-trailer fire HERMITAGE A tractor-trailer caught on fire close to an animal shelter
Ohio House OKs tax-overpayment legislation
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House signed off on legislation Tuesday that
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH ‘The Weed Fairy’ visits Seattle, gives out free pot with fliers SEATTLE A woman
Trumbull senior-citizen levy funds likely to be approved today
Commissioners are expected today to award $1.6 million of Trumbull County senior levy funds to several organizations to provide services
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Brookfield Township trustees, special meeting with exterior property maintenance
Before recalls, product safety was low in the GM hierarchy
Associated Press DETROIT To understand how General Motors allowed a problem with a small part to
Youngstown water customers are receiving a report with their bills
Tests show the city is in compliance with federal law
Thailand’s junta warns over ‘Hunger Games’ salute
Associated Press BANGKOK Thailand’s military rulers say they are monitoring a new form of silent
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