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Air conditioner and TV in truck bed lead to burglary arrests

Air conditioner and TV in truck bed lead to burglary arrests


Kid calls 911 after dad in van nods out on heroin

Kid calls 911 after dad in van nods out on heroin


Bigfoot Festival in Leetonia draws noted researcher

Bigfoot Festival in Leetonia draws noted researcher


Color run benefits Akron Children’s Hospital of the Mahoning Valley

Color run benefits Akron Children’s Hospital of the Mahoning Valley


Youngstown All Breed Training Club has new $1 million facility

Youngstown All Breed Training Club has new $1 million facility


Wynn Tran | Jesse Butler

GWYNEDD, PA. Wynn Tran and Jesse Butler were united in marriage in a 5 p.m. ceremony April 6 at

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Carrie Klimko | Jonathan Cole

LA JOLLA, CALIF. Carrie Anne Klimko and Jonathan David Cole, both of Phoenix, exchanged vows in a

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Amelia Mazzei | Andrew Tucciarone

COLUMBUS Amelia Mazzei and Andrew Tucciarone exchanged vows April 26 at The Bluestone. Ron Markese

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Toni DiMargio | Jay Cohen

GIRARD Toni DiMargio and Jay Cohen were married May 25 at the Fire Grill BBQ. Louise DiMargio of

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Relay for Life event needs volunteers

Relay for Life event needs volunteers COLUMBIANA The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is


Kings win Stanley Cup

Kings clinch in double overtime


Three-judge panel to consider Sciortino suspension

The three-judge panel appointed to consider the suspension of Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino due to his felony indictment must make a preliminary determination within 14 days as to whether the auditor should be suspended.


Scrappers hold on for 10-9 win over Jammers

The Scrappers (1-0) sent 10 batters to the plate in the top of the first inning and scored four runs.


Old, potentially new players at Ice Zone

The Youngstown Phantoms’ tryout camp mixes the old with the new.


Judge Evans: 'Everybody knew' he was retiring

The court’s administrative judge said he was ‘surprised’ by the decision


Bike run in memory of Teddy Foltz to benefit domestic violence victims

Sign-ups for the bike run will begin at 10 a.m. on June 29.


Los Angeles works double overtime to capture Stanley Cup

Alec Martinez scored 14:43 into the second overtime.


Legendary Steelers coach Chuck Noll dies at 82

Chuck Noll transformed the Steelers from a long-standing joke into one of the NFL’s pre-eminent powers.


YSU officials counter union budget claims

The ACE president stands by statements in last week’s news release


State Rep. Pillich says legislature needs to make veterans a priority

Roundtable discussion held at AMVETS Post 44


Dutch dazzle in win over holder Spain

Associated Press SAO PAULO When no one expected it, the Dutch turned on the style with a barrage


Citizenship means no more worries to Howland man

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kay Woods presided over the ceremony


U.S. Open leader Kaymer having 65 love affair

Martin Kaymer set a U.S. Open record Friday with a game so dominant that he did more than just build a six-shot lead.


Youngstown man gets 4 years for assault on ex-girlfriend

The victim said the defendant punched and kicked her and tied a rope around her neck, causing her to pass out twice.


Ohio Supreme Court receives complaints against 2 Trumbull attorneys

The Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline has received certified complaints regarding two Trumbull County attorneys, William R. Biviano of Warren and Robert L. Johnson of McDonald.


Winner of Mahoning County probate primary raised $104,342

About half of the amount came from her personal finances and a credit card


Man charged with grabbing boy in store

In Mercer County jail on $100,000 bond


City-owned Old Avalon Golf Course fully reopens

The weekday cost is $10 for 9 holes and $13 for 9 holes and a golf cart.


New law increases property tax break for disabled vets

Law doubles homestead exemption for eligible veterans


14th Austintown Relay's 'unique club' includes toddler

Dalton Bodnar, center, 20 months, of Youngstown, walks the survivor’s lap at the Austintown Relay For Life at Austintown Township Park with his mom, Dana and father, Michael, a Youngstown police officer. Dalton was diagnosed with testicular cancer a week after his first birthday but was treated and has been in remission for eight months.


Festival scheduled

Festival scheduled NORTH CANTON Registration is open for the Faith and Family Festival planned


Feast Day planned

Feast Day planned YOUNGSTOWN The vigil of St. John the Baptist Feast Day will be celebrated at


4th annual ‘Burger Battle’ set between police, fire department

Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill will have the fourth-annual Burger Battle between the Boardman fire and police departments on June 18 to raise money for two local charities.


Good comes from God

You can have victory in your life despite the struggles that you face when you understand that God


Teaching CPR in high schools

Opinion: COLUMBUS If you want to know the importance of teaching people how to do CPR, just ask Tony


Shiite cleric urges Iraqis to defend country

Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq’s Shiite clerical leadership Friday called on all Iraqis to defend


METRO DIGEST || Cops find kids at roadside with lighter fluid

Kids alone at roadside WARREN Police contacted Trumbull County Children Services after two


Polanco’s first HR lifts Bucs in 13th

Polanco, playing in his fourth big league game, went 5 for 7, scored three times and made a run-saving catch in right field.


Obama the only winner in prisoner exchange

Opinion: People are arguing about what the United States got out of the deal that swapped five top-level


vacation bible school | Sessions in the Valley

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the


Checker to Rock Hall: Induct me or ‘drop dead’

Associated Press NEW YORK Chubby Checker wants the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to know it’s time


GM adds current generation Camaros to list of recalls

After internal testing, GM concluded a driver's knee can bump the key FOB and cause it to move out of the "run" position, however the company contends this recall is not related to the Cobalt faulty ignition switch recall.


Historical Society Event will look at evolution of beauty

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s Bites and Bits of History lunch


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.07 .02 Avalon


Controllers work exhausting schedules

Associated Press WASHINGTON Air-traffic controllers are at greater risk for fatigue, errors and


Lordstown plant manager promoted, position yet to be filled

The plant manager of the General Motors Lordstown complex, Robert Parcell, has been promoted to the position of manufacturing manager for GM International Operations, according to a press release issued by GM Lordstown.


sunday news shows

sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Wish You Were Here, 5:30 p.m.: Pink Floyd tribute band will


Academic distress panel needs clone of retiring chairwoman

Editorial: Adrienne O’Neill doesn’t mince words when she talks about the Youngstown City School District and


METRO DIGEST || Benefit concert today

Concert today YOUNGSTOWN The R.O.C.c.K. Children’s Choir is having a benefit concert from 5 to 8


Sisters of the Humility of Mary marking 150th year

Regional events are planned to celebrate the anniversary.


Rev. Betsy Schenk nurtured bodies and souls in her careers

By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com GIRARD In her two careers, the Rev. Betsy Schenk


Army: Bergdahl ‘looked good’ after arriving in the United States

Associated Press SAN ANTONIO Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl “looked good” after arriving back in the


Dems rally base at annual dinner

Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio Democrats are celebrating a recent federal judge’s order that


After beating Cantor in primary, Brat avoids the media spotlight

Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. The giant slayer isn’t quite ready for his close-up. For the


Kasich continues to outpace challenger in raising funds

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Republican Gov. John Kasich continues to outpace his


Obama visits Sioux reservation

Obama visits Sioux reservation CANNON BALL, N.D. President Barack Obama on Friday became only


Friday’s OPen Notebook

Friday’s OPen Notebook More from Pinehurst No.2 THANKS, DAD: Kevin Kisner got a jump on Father’s


Outside VA, waits for doctors vary widely

Associated Press WASHINGTON Veterans aren’t the only ones who can find it tough to get a quick


Manaus stadium project leaves questions

The 2 million people of this Amazon rainforest metropolis were promised traffic relief.


Boston bats come alive in rout of Masterson, Tribe

ustin Masterson (4-5) had his shortest stint of the season — two innings plus two walks in the third.


6 Cleveland officers plead not guilty

Associated Press CLEVELAND Six Cleveland police officers charged in a November 2012 car chase


Hewitson walks as part of fight against disease

Amanda Hewitson has been diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosisis, a kidney disease.


Years Ago

Today is Saturday, June 14, the 165th day of 2014. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag


Light district, ditch talk tabled at trustee meeting

Residents will be able to request opinions on ditch July 1


Girard to pave streets

Streets in Parkwood will be paved using money from a grant.


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Community in shock after father kills children shortly after they arrive for visit

By JoAnne Viviano Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS Reeling over the killings of two Columbus


Legislation freezes renewable energy mandates for 2 years

Environmental and other groups had urged the governor to veto the legislation


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Andrew and Jessica Shingleton , Petersburg, girl, June 12.


Pikunas wins Hudson Junior Invitational

Pikunas wins Hudson Junior Invitational HUDSON Eased by a round of 4-under par 68 on day two,


Yuengling’s Ice Cream now at Giant Eagle

Yuengling’s Ice Cream now at Giant Eagle orwigsburg, PA. Yuengling’s Ice Cream officially made


MAHONING COUNTY Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people this week. They are expected to be arraigned


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James D. White, 21, of 1050 Mill Circle Unit 51,


College world series | The Elite 8 at a glance

UC IRVINE (40-23) Coach: Mike Gillespie (273-142, 7 years at UC Irvine; 1,036-613-2, 26 years


Beniston named YNDC director

Ian Beniston has been named executive director of the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp., succeeding the founding director, Presley L. Gillespie.


Razing raises memories

2221The last service at the church was Nov. 3, 2013. After asking permission from demolition


Youth events set today and Sunday

The Comeback Project features Maurice Clarett, former Ohio State running back