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Secret tape recordings revealed in Oakhill case document

A 145-page bill of particulars includes the first disclosure of secret tape-recordings of those involved in the political corruption case of Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino and attorney Martin Yavorcik.

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Statewide public records audit showed online presence lacking

Electronic requests for public records held by local governments are sometimes much further than a few clicks away.


Dems must approve changes to party rules or face dire consequences, Betras says

Mahoning County Democratic Party precinct committee members must vote in favor of significant changes to their constitution or face “serious consequences,” its chairman said.


Youngstown distress panel considering monitor for city high schools

At its next meeting, the Youngstown City School District Academic Distress Commission will consider appointing an academic monitor for the high schools similar to the one who operating in lower grades this past school year.


He survived a crash to offer Open Arms, this Valley man says

When Wayne Murray was 3 years old, he survived a car accident that killed his family.


Ex-funeral home director blasted by victims at sentencing today

Robert P. McDermott Sr., a former Niles funeral director who pleaded guilty to 10 felony charges for stealing at least $270,000 from about 50 of his customers, will spend three years in prison.


Storms bypass opening of St. Nick's festival tonight

It took a few years, but Dan McCall has learned to accept the uncertainty of the weather.


Driver pleads not guilty in Morgan crash

Driver pleads not guilty in Morgan crash


Cleveland-area racino won't move to different site

Cleveland-area racino won't move to different site


UPDATED | Download ‘bill of particulars’ in Oakhill corruption case

Prosecution files ‘bill of particulars’ in corruption case

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Kasich signs bill on Ohio-Ky. bridge tolls

Kasich signs bill on Ohio-Ky. bridge tolls


Multifaceted crackdown on welfare fraud underway

Multifaceted crackdown on welfare fraud underway


Youngstown man gets 90 years for child pornography

Youngstown man gets 90 years for child pornography


Drilling states explore man-made earthquakes

Drilling states explores man-made earthquakes


BREAKING NEWS | Judge orders 3 early-voting days restored in Ohio

BREAKING NEWS | Judge orders 3 early-voting days restored in Ohio


Cleveland man charged with fatally shooting his 2-year-old son

Cleveland man charged with fatally shooting his 2-year-old son


Mahoning commissioners to meet Thursday

Mahoning commissioners to meet Thursday


Penn National gets temporary permit for slots at Austintown racino

Penn National gets temporary permit for slots at Austintown racino


Mahoning County seminar addresses public assistance fraud

Mahoning County seminar addresses public assistance fraud


Three new storefronts to come to Southern Park Mall

Three new storefronts to come to Southern Park Mall


Feast Day Mass and festival set at St. Anthony Church

Feast Day Mass and festival set at St. Anthony Church


Tools taken in Girard bakery burglary

Tools taken in Girard bakery burglary


Youngstown vice squad nets marijuana, cash

Youngstown vice squad nets marijuana, cash


Concert set Sunday at church in Shenango Valley

Concert set Sunday at church in Shenango Valley


Mahoning Dems to meet, vote on constitution changes

Mahoning Dems to meet, vote on constitution changes


Arrests follow robbery at Boardman Subway

Arrests follow robbery at Boardman Subway


Former Niles funeral director gets three years in prison

Former Niles funeral director gets three years in prison


Woman dies in parking mishap at Sparkle Market

Woman dies in parking mishap at Sparkle Market


Hagel testifies today on Taliban prisoner swap

Hagel testifies today on Taliban prisoner swap


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Miss Garchar, Mr. Ginnetti to exchange vows

Sarah Garchar and Justin Ginnetti, both of Columbus, are engaged, their parents are announcing.

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Jarvis-Putzier engagement is announced

CANFIELD Mr. and Mrs. James Jarvis of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Jennifer Martin, Anthony Fusco plan wedding

EAST LIVERPOOL Mr. and Mrs. Eric Martin of East Liverpool are announcing the engagement of their

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Darby-Roth engagement is announced

AUSTINTOWN Alexandra Darby and Matthew Roth, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement.

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FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave. Ext., North Lima, will have its monthly


Historical society schedules meetings

Historical society schedules meetings POLAND Poland Historical Society has scheduled the


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Farmers market opens in Idora neighborhood

The market will be open on Tuesdays through Sept. 30

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Dunkin to manage Nelson

Dunkin fell short of calling this a sense of urgency, but added that he will begin immediately to lay the groundwork for Nelson with HBO.

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Boardman death ruled homicide; police eye potential suspects

Blunt force revealed as cause in preliminary autopsy


Former Cavaliers point interviews for coaching job

rice is the sixth known candidate to meet with the Cavs.


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Christian groups join forces to serve students at YSU

Garret White is the campus minister.

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Pettine: No worries about Manziel

Manziel has said he intends to keep living his life to the fullest, and Pettine doesn’t feel the need to monitor the 21-year-old’s every move.


Mickelson deals with distractions

Phil Mickelson spent five hours in the stifling heat Tuesday at Pinehurst No. 2 with a lot on his mind.


Youngstown schools hires one principal, one assistant

One more high school principal, two assistants and an elementary principal are to be hired before fall


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Vargas, Kansas City cool hot-hitting Tribe

Eric Hosmer hit a two-run homer and the Royals held on.

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Conneaut schools hire Warren Superintendent Michael Notar

Conneaut Area Schools in Ashtabula County hired Warren Superintendent Michael Notar to a three-year contract to be its next superintendent.


VIDEO GAME REVIEW

“Murdered: Soul Suspect” Grade: C+ Details: Square Enix, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One,


Moats looks to blend in with Steelers

Watching outside linebacker Arthur Moats rush the passer this season might cause his new coach to have flashbacks.


Mahoning Dems to comply with state, national mandates

The party will also eliminate secret ballots, its chairman said


Rev. Kathryn Adams retires as PCM director

The minister will remain involved with Project Orphans Outreach, formerly To Russia with Love.


ACLU: BOP should end NEOCC’s immigrant inmate contract

The ACLU says the U.S. Bureau of Prisons should end the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center’s immigrant inmate housing contract, and Ohio should “get out of the for-profit prison business.’’


A citizen’s primer: Know your rights

Ohio is among only a handful of states that sets no deadline for government to provide records


Molotov cocktail blast

The victim said he felt the heat, and at first thought he was witnessing a car fire.


J-M educator retires after 40-year career

"Time was right"


Pharmacists can administer measles vaccine

The governor signed the executive order Monday.


Compliance improved, ONA test finds

In April, 65 newspaper, television, radio and online journalists visited all 88 Ohio counties to gauge how things have changed. The verdict: While there has been improvement, the public's ability to obtain information is not without challenges.

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ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Husband, wife in their 80s scare off would-be robber MILTON, Wash. A Washington


major league baseball standings & boxscores

American League East Division WLPctGB Toronto3927.591— Baltimore3231.50851/2 New


Insurgents overrun major city in Iraq

Insurgents overrun major city in Iraq BAGHDAD In a stunning assault that exposed Iraq’s eroding


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Mind your Manor All Manor of Food

The Manor Restaurant in Austintown Makes a Comeback.

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GM CEO: No more serious safety issues are lurking

A thorough review of General Motors’ safety issues is nearing completion and hasn’t turned up any more serious problems, the company’s CEO said Tuesday.


Gas prices drop

Gas prices drop YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices decreased about 10 cents a gallon this week


Baked Broccoli Burgers

Baked Broccoli Burgers 1/3 cup dry couscous 1 cup water 11/2 cups broccoli florets 2


Port authority approves agreement with Ross Development to acquire former cargo building

The authority approved one project that resolves a longstanding controversy involving the former Davis Air Cargo Building.


Vegetarians of Greater Youngstown Area follow dietary lifestyle choice Rooted in vegetarianism

The group meets monthly to share information, recipes and food.


Amendment lacks substance

Opinion: Jefferson City (Mo.) News Tribune: After thousands of years of working the land and tending the


Ohio launches a pilot project to help pregnant drug addicts

Editorial: One need not travel far to land smack-dab in the Dark Ages of archaic attitudes and reckless public


Local auto sales numbers released, Greenwood led May

The Automobile Dealers Association of Eastern Ohio data released on Tuesday shows there were 5,973 cars sold last May compared to 6,004 last year.


Red-carpet surprise

Red-carpet surprise The Burger Guyz celebrated National Hamburger Day recently at the Magic Tree,


Here is a look at some television series that will be coming to DVD. The first three are available

Here is a look at some television series that will be coming to DVD. The first three are available


Bergdahl case isn’t Benghazi

Opinion: Count me among the confounded by the White House handling of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl. With the


Incredible California value

Incredible California value Drinks columnist Brian Fry reviews Montevina Winery, which he says


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Walters returns to TV NEW YORK Barbara Walters’ time away from television isn’t


Police: Teen gunman kills student, injures teacher at Oregon school

Associated Press TROUTDALE, ORE. A teen gunman armed with a rifle shot and killed a 14-year-old


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Stacy Snyder and Brandon Gomez, Youngstown, boy, June 9.


Years Ago

Today is Wednesday, June 11, the 162nd day of 2014. There are 203 days left in the year.


Raise a cup to tea

Raise a cup to tea Tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water. In


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Ellsworth Township Zoning Commission, 6 p.m., town hall, 11125 Akron- Canfield


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Thomas A. DeChellis, 26, of 150 Longview Circle,


Sterling punished harshly; where’s freedom of speech?

Opinion: Sterling punished harshly; where’s freedom of speech? I am saddened by recent events concerning


Report: Social Security judges have rubber-stamped claims

Associated Press WASHINGTON Amid complaints about lengthy waits for Social Security disability


Congress moves to ensure faster care for vets

Associated Press WASHINGTON United in response to a national uproar, Congress is suddenly moving


Facing drug charges

Facing drug charges youngstown Police found six marijuana plants in the backyard of a Himrod


5 US troops, 1 from Ohio, killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan

Associated Press KABUL Five American troops with a special-operations unit were killed by a U.S.


HOUSE MAJORITY leader Cantor defeated in Va. primary

Associated Press RICHMOND, VA. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was defeated Tuesday by a


Knicks hire Derek Fisher as head coach

Knicks hire Derek Fisher as head coach New York The New York Knicks have hired Derek Fisher as


Former pitcher Welch dies

Bob Welch, the 1990 AL Cy Young Award winner of the Oakland Athletics and the last major leaguer to win at least 25 games in a season, has died. He was 57.


Board mulls firing

Board mulls firing AUSTINTOWN The Austintown school board moved closer to ending the contract of


Feds indict man on bank robberies

One bank in Girard, other in Boardman


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Leonard’s sizzling shooting helps San Antonio take 2-1 lead

Kawhi Leonard and San Antonio Spurs shot their way into history — and back into the lead in the NBA Finals.

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Cubs spoil Polanco’s debut with Pirates

All eyes were supposed to be on Gregory Polanco. But thanks to his new-found success against left-handed pitchers, Anthony Rizzo stole the show.

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Youngstown man drowns in Pa.

Happened in private quarry


Boardman saves money through grants

Boardman saves money through grants


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