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Animal Welfare's new facility, unveiled today, shows animals at their best
Friday’s official opening of the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County’s new adoption center, dog park and retail store on Youngstown-Kingsville Road marked the completion of a two-year process to raise funds and renovate the former indoor/outdoor baseball complex.
Bishop: Pope's document urges followers to share Gospel with family, neighbors
Bishop Marcus Miller and Bishop George V. Murry shared their perspectives on Pope Francis’ document, The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium) during a gathering Friday night at the Ursuline Motherhouse auditorium, 4250 Shields Road.
J-M grads value personal attention the district gave them
Erica Hughes could have attended a number of colleges that were offering her scholarships, but she chose the small, Christian Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa., because it seemed a lot like attending Jackson Milton schools.
Repchic family happy with guilty verdict in murder case
The family of a man who was shot to death in September 2010 on a South Side street in a case of mistaken identity is happy the man charged in the crime was found guilty Friday, even though he is not eligible for the death penalty.
Mahoning taxpayers to get 2 options at public hearings June 26
When the people go to the two public hearings on the Mahoning County sales tax, they will find two options placed on the table by the county commissioners.
U.S. 422 improvement plan unveiled today
It became possible for the U.S. Route 422 Redevelopment Plan to take shape with collaboration across county lines between public and private entities.
'Never give up on your dreams,' judge appointed by Obama tells Chaney's 43 grads
Ta’Kora Nall plans to begin her studies toward a criminal justice degree this fall at Youngstown State University.
6 generations watch one of 206 getting diplomas at East/Choffin comencement
Family members who proudly watched Naomi Macklin on her big day ranged in age from 11 months to 99 years — and covered six generations.
'Education will take me further than football,' player tells Mahoning grads
A former Youngstown State University football player who joined the Cleveland Browns last year told 20 graduates of the Mahoning County High School Class of 2014 that they need to focus on education, hard work and perseverance.
Creativity, success possible even in Ohio, young entrepreneurs tell Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown’s inaugural end-of-school-year bash to celebrate academic achievements of its members and give them a glimpse of what their futures could be — even in Ohio.
Howland summer sport, rec programs start Monday
Four Howland Township Summer Youth Sport & Recreation programs will begin Monday.
URGENT | Toney found guilty; escapes death penalty
URGENT | Toney found guilty; escapes death penalty
Attorney: American detained in N Korea is Ohio man
Attorney: American detained in N Korea is Ohio man
7-year-old Pa. boy suspended for bringing toy gun to school
7-year-old Pa. boy suspended for bringing toy gun to school
US Sen. Portman says more money won't solve VA problems
US Sen. Portman says more money won't solve VA problems
Intact Ohio members to gather at Sharon Regional Health Center
Intact Ohio members to gather at Sharon Regional Health Center
Man faces deportation after arrest for OVI in Boardman
Man faces deportation after arrest for OVI in Boardman
Phones down this afternoon at Youngstown City Hall, police building
Phones down this afternoon at Youngstown City Hall, police building
Poland junior Kreatsoulas places second in DII discus
Poland junior Kreatsoulas places second in DII discus.
Youngstown man faces drugs charges after arrest in Campbell
Youngstown man faces drug charges after arrest in Campbell
Former Austintown woman dies in crash near Columbus
Former Austintown woman dies in crash near Columbus
Trumbull job services agency suffers phone malfunction
Trumbull job services agency suffers phone malfunction
Museum will offer spring open house
Museum will offer spring open house YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Steel Heritage Musuem will have its
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mahoning Valley Amateur Radio Association will feature Mike Krake from Generator
Valedictorian's selfie caps Campbell's commencement for 76 grads
Sydney Jones had waited her whole life to give Thursday evening’s speech.
Newark Catholic ends WR’s dream season
Western Reserve High baseball coach Ed Anthony swears he included a state championship on his list of preseason goals.
Valukas’ GM faulty ignition switch report released
General Motors let 15 employees go for their role in faulty ignition switch scandal and disciplines five others. A compensation fund was set for victims.
First pretrial in political corruption case yields few results
The next court date is June 20
Terlesky, Christman prepare for qualifier
Saturday's Greatest Golfer junior qualifier is at Mohawk Trails Golf Course.
Youngstown officials unclear on who can hire downtown director
A 1975 ordinance puts that decision in the hands of a commission that was apparently never created
Mooney names Wilson girls basketball coach
When Erica Wilson was a student at Mount Union College, basketball almost escaped her future.
Canfield switches from valedictorian to cum laude scale
Administrators look to ease pressure on high-achieving students
Browns sign rookie LB Chris Kirksey
Browns sign rookie LB Chris Kirksey The Browns have agreed to contract terms with rookie inside
Archer trying to come up big for Steelers
Fear is not an option for the 5-foot-8, 173-pound Pittsburgh Steelers rookie.
State legislation gives three paths to a high school diploma
End-of-course exams will replace the OGT for incoming freshmen
PROFESSIONAL GOLF | Thursday’s tournaments
FEDEX ST. JUDE CLASSIC MEMPHIS, TENN. Ben Crane shot a 7-under 63 on Thursday at TPC at
Struthers BOE hosts senior citizen picnic
More than 100 of the city's senior citizens attended the event at Mauthe Park.
Tournament Details
Tournament Details What: Junior Qualifier When: Saturday, 11 a.m. Where: Mohawk Trails Golf
Frack-free group wants answers about radioactive testing
Henrietta Bibbs takes exception to many aspects of hydraulic fracturing in the Mahoning Valley, such as the oil and gas industry’s claims of job creation.
New facility to free up beds at Neil Kennedy Recovery Clinic
State official says people dying at historic levels
Preschoolers graduate from special unit
Students in the unit have medical issues that cause developmental challenges
June 26, 30 Mahoning County sales tax hearings set
“We’re going to have a full-fledged campaign” for the sales tax in the fall, commissioner says.
D-DAY 1944 70 YEARS LATER: AP was there as it happened
EDITOR’S NOTE: The newsflash came on a slip of paper in a red-and-white striped courier pouch:
Youngstown vet shares memories of D-Day assault on Omaha Beach
World War II veteran John E. Bistrica of Youngstown, a survivor of the Normandy invasion, holds a photo of himself taken in 1943 as a 20-year-old, after he was drafted into the military. "We were all trying to stay alive and get back home," he recalled of the D-Day maneuvers.
oddly enough
oddly enough Police use hidden GPS unit to track stolen teddy bear ATHENS, Ga. Police in
Boardman orchestras receive superior ratings
The Boardman High School orchestras were awarded top honors at the Fiesta-Val National Music Competition in Myrtle Beach, S.C. on April 27. Participating groups from Boardman were symphony orchestra and chamber orchestra. Bands, choirs, jazz ensembles and orchestras from Maryland to South Carolina participated in this festival.
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 6, the 157th day of 2014. There are 208 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Party on the Plaza, 6 p.m.: The Porcelain Bus Drivers will perform
Museum open house
Museum open house YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Steel Heritage Museum will have its annual spring
Cafe brings authentic taste of Italy to downtown Struthers
Dell's Cafe d'Italia, located at 14 State St., is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
‘Orange’ inmates discuss prison life
IF YOU WATCH What: “Orange Is the New Black” Where: Netflix.com (13-episodes streaming) When:
Never forget the debt we owe our country’s D-Day veterans
Editorial: Historians and military leaders have long quibbled over the precise meaning behind the D in today’s
A Youngstown committee recommends city funding for two business expansions
Both need board of control approval
A painful learning experience
Opinion: WASHINGTON Colleges and universities are being educated by Washington and are finding the
Sparks will fly at meeting of Dems
Opinion: While it’s highly unlikely that Mahoning County Democratic precinct committee members won’t re-elect
YSU union reacts to job losses
Nine ACE employees’ jobs are being eliminated as part of the budget cuts
Jerry Lewis keeps the comedy coming at 88
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES At this point, Jerry Lewis feels more
Donation made
Donation made YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings Charitable Foundation has donated $10,000 to Beatitude
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lowellville school board, finance committee meeting, 9 a.m., board office, 52
prisoner exchange Officials: Threat led to US action
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration told senators it didn’t notify Congress
VA chief: 18 vets left off waiting list have died
Associated Press WASHINGTON An additional 18 veterans in the Phoenix area whose names were kept
Students from New York return to Warren to unveil Robins Theater proposals
Thirteen students from The New School in New York City returned to Warren and presented their plan for funding the $14 million renovation of the Robins Theater
In disguise, Nigeria militants kill scores
In disguise, Nigeria militants kill scores MAIDUGURI, Nigeria When men wearing military fatigues
Hunt continues for suspect in shooting of cops in Canada
Associated Press MONCTON, New Brunswick Royal Canadian Mounted Police combed the streets and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel E. Shea, 28, of 2390 Oak St., Salem, and
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.16 .21 Avalon
EPA proposal unrealistic
Opinion: Minot (N.D.) Daily News: Spring is not a good time for farmers and ranchers in North Dakota to be
Overmedication, loud music lead many Americans astray
Opinion: Overmedication, loud music lead many Americans astray So it goes ... as the world turns. Our
newsmakers
newsmakers Sex-abuse lawsuit dropped against former TV executive honolulu A former aspiring
Homeless murder suspect indicted
Jayjuane Hardy was indicted on a murder charge in the May 28 death of James Syster.
birthdays
birthdays Singer-songwriter Gary “U.S.” Bonds is 75. Country singer Joe Stampley is 71. Actor
Police: Student disarmed gunman
Associated Press SEATTLE A lone gunman armed with a shotgun opened fire Thursday in a building
MCCTC receives PLTW certification
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center announced that it has received national
State notebook
State notebook Tough start: Western Reserve ace Nick Allison (8-1) lasted just 12/3 innings to
Official pitches plan for sin tax money
A top county official and gubernatorial candidate has suggested divvying up maintenance money for Cleveland’s three professional sports venues based on the teams’ performance.
Youngstown Playhouse hosts Acting for Autism
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On April 13, several community theaters teamed up to
Construction begins at Menards store on Elm Road in Bazetta
Menards, with 280 stores in the north-central United States, has started to build its newest location on Elm Road
Strong finish propels Sharapova into French final
The Russian now has won her past 19 matches that went to three sets on clay.
South High School alumni reunion
South High School alumni reunion The South High School Alumni Association is making plans to
Board: Oil drilling device still poses risks
Associated Press WASHINGTON The key last-ditch safety device that failed to prevent the 2010 BP
Mill Creek MetroParks cuts ribbon on Maple Sugar House
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After approximately 100 maple trees were planted at Mill
Spurs cramp Heat’s style in opener
The Spurs beat the Heat. Miami couldn’t beat the heat.
Byce Auction brings expertise to Youngstown Library
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With shows such as Antique Roadshow, Pawn Stars and others
Puptown Pantry opens for business
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After operating his food service company Culinary Management for 15 years, Austintown’s Roger Parson decided to go in a different direction.
Cooke-Corbett engagement is announced
Ilona and Rick Kubic of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Emily Cooke of
Canfield senior competes for UCOIN slot
Seaman Apprentice Timothy Fernstrom, a senior at Canfield High School, completed the 10 mile road
Casey Wilson, Dan Morrison plan to marry
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilson of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Casey L.
Mill Creek MetroParks opens Maple Sugar House
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com After approximately 100 maple trees were planted at Mill
Miss Yarasik, Mr. Mingo plan June wedding
John and Joan Mingo of Campbell are announcing the engagement of their son, John A. Mingo, and G
Erica Houser, James Hauch set vows in July
Dr. James and Marie Hauch of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, James V. Hauch of
Elizabeth Alberico | Daniel Polkovitch
Elizabeth Ann Alberico and Daniel James Polkovitch exchanged vows Aug. 24 at St. Luke Church. The
Poland High School wind ensemble performs at Union Elementary
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With the school year winding down and its fourth-graders moving on, Union Elementary hosted a wind ensemble concert by the Poland Seminary High School band on May 28 for its kindergarten through fourth-grade student body.
DiDomenico wins fourth annual 5K race
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the fourth consecutive year, Fitness Together has
Molly McAllen, Scott Koch plan July rites
Dr. Patricia and Edward R. McAllen Jr. of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Austintown Community Briefs
South High School alumni reunion The South High School Alumni Association is making plans to
DiDomenico wins fourth annual 5K race
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the fourth consecutive year, Fitness Together has
METRO DIGEST || Help for the Hurting
Equipment vandalized BOARDMAN Vandals caused major damage to a local company’s excavator.
YSU students inducted into Who’s Who among college students
Local Youngstown State University students were recently inducted into Who’s Who Among Students in
South High School alumni reunion
South High School alumni reunion The South High School Alumni Association is making plans to
Canfield announces AAC selections
Canfield High School has announced its 2014 spring sports All-American Conference selections and
Fire chief announces retirement
Boardman Township will be looking for a new fire chief from among the ranks of the fire department
Diocese of Youngstown schools receive $30,000 grant
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With drug and alcohol abuse becoming more prevalent, the
Local athletes host fundraiser
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With six football players wanting to attend a pair of
Wilson named Cardinal Mooney coach
Cardinal Mooney High School has announced the selection of Erica Wilson as girls basketball coach
MCCTC receives PLTW certification
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center announced that it has received national
Poland Community Briefs
South High School alumni reunion The South High School Alumni Association is making plans to
Boardman Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a summer sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Boardman girls track take second place
The Boardman girls track team completed their Federal League dual meet season by beating Massillon
DiDomenico wins fourth annual 5K race
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the fourth consecutive year, Fitness Together has
Boardman boys improve overall record
The Boardman boys track team concluded its regular season and improved its overall record to 8-1
Canfield High School to host soccer camp
The Canfield High School coaches, players and the Soccer Boosters are sponsoring the annual Kid’s
Celebrate Poland to be in June
Celebrate Poland will take place June 27 and 28. This celebration is sponsored by donations and
Canfield Sports Briefs
Youth camp to begin June 16 The Canfield Wrestling Staff and high school student-athletes will
CVMS choirs celebrate spring
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School’s seventh- and eighth-
MCCTC receives PLTW certification
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center announced that it has received national
MCCTC ends year with picnic and McMudder race
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On May 23, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Canfield Community Briefs
South High School alumni reunion The South High School Alumni Association is making plans to
Boardman Community Briefs
Vaccination clinic to be June 14 The Austintown Lions Club is sponsoring a Rabies Vaccination
SJIHM fundraises for the hungry
The St. Joseph Immaculate Heart of Mary student council joined the Harvest for Hunger campaign
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