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Ohio's open records compliance improved, statewide newspaper test finds
Public employees asked to provide common records during a statewide test of Ohio’s open records laws in April followed the law in nine of every 10 requests, according to audit results that found much higher compliance than a similar survey a decade ago.
Boardman police considering several suspects in weekend murder
Township police said they are looking at a few people as potential suspects as a “perplexing” homicide investigation continues.
Government records belong to you; get a primer on making those requests
Every day, public records allow Ohioans to make educated decisions about their lifestyles, their pocketbooks and the effectiveness of their government.
Youngstown schools hires principal, assistant
The city school board hired one high-school principal and an assistant, each on a two-year contract.
Rev. Adams retires after 18 years in YSU campus ministry
The Rev. Kathryn Adams, reflecting on her 18 years as director of Protestant Campus Ministry at Youngstown State University, said it was “time to move on.” She retired May 1.
Christian groups reaching out to YSU students, faculty
The Coalition for Christian Outreach and Protestant Campus Ministry are partnering to engage with students of faith at Youngstown State University.
Warren loses second superintendent
Warren Superintendent Michael Notar said Tuesday his upbringing in rural in Pennsylvania and small-town Brookfield, as well as fond memories of camping trips to Ashtabula County made the job of superintendent in Conneaut attractive for him.
Grants saving Boardman money this year
Township officials highlighted grant money as one way that Boardman is saving money this year.
40-year educator retires from North Jackson Elementary
Joe DiLoreto said he will miss the students that walk the hallways as he heads into retirement after a 40-year career in education.
Betras vows to fix Mahoning Dems rules violations
The Mahoning County Democratic Party will comply with state and national Democratic mandates to have its chairperson and his/her successor be of opposite genders and eliminate secret ballots, its chairman said.
Once-blighted South Side property now home to organic, specialty food farmers market
Danielle Seidita is thrilled to see a once-blighted piece of city property become the site for a new farmers market that sells healthful, organically grown foods.
House leader Eric Cantor defeated by tea-party novice in Va. primary
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was defeated Tuesday by a little-known economics professor in Virginia’s Republican primary, a stunning upset and major victory for the tea party.
Pa. Gov. Corbett meets with UPMC, HIghmark chairmen
Pa. Gov. Corbett meets with UPMC, Highmark chairmen
ACLU: Fed prison bureau should end Youngstown prison immigrant-inmate pact
ACLU: Fed prison bureau should end Youngstown prison immigrant-inmate pact
Congressman asks judge to quash subpoena for trial
Congressman asks judge to quash subpoena for trial
Ohio teen sentenced to 9 years in prison in arson case
Ohio teen sentenced to 9 years in prison in arson case
5 US troops killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan
5 US troops killed by friendly fired in Afghanistan
Western Reserve Joint Fire District meeting is Wednesday
Western Reserve Joint Fire District meeting is Wednesday
UPDATE | Gunman kills student in Oregon school shooting
Gunman kills student in Oregon school shooting
Veterans roundtable discussion Friday in Struthers
Veterans roundtable discussion Friday in Struthers
Several downtown streets to close Saturday morning
Several downtown streets to close Saturday morning
UPDATE | More details on Oregon shooting, suspect dead
More details on Oregon shooting, suspect dead
UPDATE | Suspect dead in shooting at Oregon school
UPDATE | Suspect dead in shooting at Oregon school
Farmers market open Thursdays and Saturdays on North Side
Farmers market open Thursdays and Saturdays on North Side
2-year-old fatally shot during domestic dispute in Cleveland
2-year-old fatally shot during domestic dispute in Cleveland
UPDATED | Coroner rules Boardman man's death a homicide
Coroner rules Boardman man's death a homicide
Michelle Baber, Jonathan Drake plan to marry
Clarence Baber III of Struthers and Jacquelyn Tarr of Boardman are announcing the engagement of
Rachel Hilfer, Joseph Cretella set July rites
Rachel Hilfer and Joseph Cretella, both of Savannah, Ga., are engaged, their parents are announcing.
Miss Oyster, Mr. DePanicis plan wedding
Allyson Marie Oyster of Alliance and David James DePanicis of Niles are announcing their engagement.
Miss Marra, Mr. Moherman are engaged
SALEM Frank and Karen Marra of Salem are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Macy Marra,
REUNIONS
Isaac Anderson and Lydia Warner 94th Annual Reunion will take place June 28 at Grove City Memorial
Closet will feature grand re-opening
Closet will feature re-grand opening CANFIELD Helping Hands Closet at the Western Reserve United
Farm to YOU offers weekly summer shares
Farm to YOU’s purpose is to get fresh produce to those of us in the city.
The son of a Stooge will share tales
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN It took Paul Howard years to come to terms with
The Mahoning Democratic Party knowingly violated a state and national parties’ mandate
State party could remove the newly elected Mahoning Democratic vice chairman
Authorities continue to investigate suspicious death
Authorities continue to investigate suspicious death
Social Distortion coming to Rodeo
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Social Distortion will come to Rodeo Music Hall, 1743 S. Raccoon Road,
Youngstown audit lists 8 noncompliance citations and 16 recommendations
No findings for financial recovery were found for the sixth straight year
YSU is one of three state universities receiving an explosives detection dog through federal grant funding
The canine will enhance the YSU Police Department’s capabilities to prepare and respond to bomb-related emergencies
Three Ohio children's hospital's are in the top ten overall
Cincinnati Children's is third behind Boston and Philadelphia hospitals
Remnant of Warren’s Main Street history to reopen as art gallery
Dale Bell of Bell Construction says projects like his renovation of the building at 410 S. Main St. is among the most satisfying — though probably not the most profitable — of his career.
McDonald’s track and field program produces three elite athletes and Kent State is reaping the benefits
Miles Dunlap joins former Blue Devil teammates and current Flashes Matthias Tayala and Joh’Vonnie Mosley at the NCAA outdoor track and field championships in Eugene, Ore.
Thousands attend racino job fair
Thouands of applicants showed for the first of two job fairs for the Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course
Burglar scams elderly Hubbard woman out of $7K
The man dressed in a hat and vest told the woman he was at her home to fix her pipes.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH 115-lb. woman wins Illinois hot-dog-eating contest BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. Michelle
Bergdahl’s release at what cost?
Opinion: Euphoria over the Taliban’s release of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl was quickly tempered by media reports
Almonds avert heartburn better than drugs
Q. I read about using almonds for heartburn, and I’ve found it works great, better than any over-
Local players in first Ohio-Michigan game
Local players in first Ohio-Michigan game YOUNGSTOWN Two Mahoning Valley football players will
Cops: Man who backed into house drunk was four times over limit
Man also arrested on five year warrant
Authorities: Vegas cop killers had anti-government view
Associated Press LAS VEGAS A husband and wife who went on a deadly shooting rampage in Las Vegas
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2014. There are 204 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Scientists seeking healthy seniors for Alzheimer’s study
Scientists seeking healthy seniors for Alzheimer’s study WASHINGTON In one of the most ambitious
Live music on television shows this week include:
Live music on television shows this week include: v Ed Sheeran: Tonight on “The Tonight Show With
NY judge will hear lawsuits
Associated Press DETROIT Lawsuits alleging that General Motors cars lost value because of
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON Up to 5 million Americans struggling to make their monthly student-
Largely powerless city BOE doesn’t need to meet so often
Editorial: Not to put too fine a point on it, but the state-mandated Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Rapper Lil Kim gives birth to Royal Reign NEW YORK Lil Kim has a lil one of her
YOUNGSTOWN | State audit
YOUNGSTOWN | State audit An audit of Youngstown’s 2012 finances by the Ohio auditor included eight
Audit: More than 57,000 await first VA appointment
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 57,000 U.S. military veterans have been waiting 90 days or
Nancy Yuhasz retiring as chancellor of Diocese of Youngstown
She was the first lay person to hold the position.
Management group to take control of Packard Music Hall Sept. 1
Mayor Doug Franklin and Eric Ryan of JAC Management Group approved an agreement Monday that turns over management of Packard Music Hall to Ryan’s company.
Ribbon-cutting set for El Vallarta
Ribbon-cutting set for El Vallarta POLAND El Vallarta, a new Mexican restaurant in Poland, will
Programs accept BWR dancers
Staff report Youngstown Several Ballet Western Reserve students have been accepted to
Great place to work
Great place to work AKRON Becker’s Healthcare has selected Akron Children’s Hospital as one of
AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL | By the numbers
Akron Children’s Hospital, which has two facilities in Mahoning County, is one of 87 facilities that
MORGAN crash Complaint: Trucker in accident hadn’t slept
Associated Press NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. A truck driver accused of triggering a highway crash that
Economic-security program for seniors
Economic-security program for seniors WARREN SCOPE of Trumbull County is offering “Economic
Relay for Life
Relay for Life AUSTINTOWN The Austintown American Cancer Society Relay For Life will take place
Chinese group launches an app to shame polluters
Associated Press BEIJING A Chinese environmental group launched a smartphone app Monday that
Kathy DiCristofaro set to become first female vice chairwoman of Trumbull Democrats in at least 20 years
Don’t expect dramatic changes when Kathy DiCristofaro of Niles assumes the position of vice chairwoman of the Trumbull County Democratic Party
Leavittsburg man sentenced to prison for raping 8-year-old girl
He twice raped an 8-year-old Warren girl Sept. 7, 2013.
Two TCTC automotive students compete today in national skills competition
Two Trumbull Career and Technical Center students, Joe Coffey and Blaze Kanchok, will represent Ohio at the 65th Annual Ford/AAA National Student Auto Skills Competition today at Ford Headquarters in Dearborn.
Ohio offers guidance for town halls by phone
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio officials who conduct town halls by phone using taxpayer money
St. Nicholas festival opens Wednesday
Staff report STRUTHERS The 41st annual St. Nicholas Church Festival will take place Wednesday
The phone system at Youngstown’s city hall and police building went down
The matter appears to be resolved
Put Main St. in driver’s seat
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords As we know, the barons of Wall Street haven’t hesitated to raid our
Mosquito spraying
Mosquito spraying HUBBARD The city will spray for mosquitoes today, beginning after 8 p.m. The
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 10, the 161st day of 2014. There are 204 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Woman charged in 2004 fatal crash sues
Associated Press DETROIT A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to a criminal charge in a 2004 car
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Warren City Council, caucus 6:30 p.m., meeting at 7 p.m., first floor, municipal
Monty Python swan song will surprise The Last Laugh
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON Everybody expects the Spanish Inquisition. And as with
CANFIELD TENNIS Through the years Here are numbers compiled during Larry Davis’ 37 years of coaching tennis:
Overall record — 595-155 Boys seasons — 37 since 1977; took one-year sabbatical. Boys record —
Farm-to-table makes it a Happy National Hamburger Day
A normal day by anyone’s standards. But for the BurgerGuyz, it’s a holiday -- National Burger Day!
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