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1 dead in Warren shooting tonight
A man in his 20s was fatally shot in the 200 block of Forest Street Northeast about 8:30 tonight, and city police have a person of interest in custody being questioned by detectives, a police lieutenant said.
Local firefighters get training about oilfield industry
Springfield Township Fire Chief Matt Gebhardt wants 100 percent of the volunteer Springfield firefighters to participate in an oilfield training program.
Rusu appointed to replace Belinky; applicants can apply for Evans' seat
Gov. John Kasich selected Robert Rusu as Mahoning County Probate Court judge, and will have the names of finalists to replace outgoing Judge James C. Evans of county common pleas court by mid-July.
Tide is turning in Ohio on marriage equality, proponents say
Advocates for overturning Ohio’s ban on same-sex marriage believe their cause “is reaching critical mass” with the number of states permitting gay marriage now having grown to 19, plus the District of Columbia.
SNAP officials decry Youngstown Diocese appointments
Judy Jones, Midwest associate director of SNAP, voiced the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests’ objection to two recent appointments by Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown.
Bannon siblings prepare for annual bike ride to end ALS
Brother and sister, Breen O. Bannon and Lisa Bannon Steinmetz, leaders and founders of Crush ALS/Team Bannon, are preparing for their sixth annual 270-mile Tri-State Trek, the bike ride to end ALS.
Youngstown couple who parented 20-plus foster kids now need help themselves
A handicap/wheelchair-access ramp and porch for their home would be a life-changing addition for Linda and Gerald “Jerry” Riley.
Local church becomes site for national children's summer program
Making reading fun is the goal of Children’s Defense Fund Summer Freedom Schools Program.
Defendant tells Judge Durkin 'You're making a big mistake'
Kyle Patrick began sobbing Tuesday the moment Judge John Durkin overruled his motion to withdraw his guilty plea in a 2012 murder.
Mahoning Dems change constitution to avoid party sanctions
With only a handful of objections, Mahoning County Democratic Party precinct committee members voted in favor of significant changes to their constitution, including the elimination of secret ballots.
Mahoning Dems OK two changes to their constitution
Mahoning Dems OK two changes to their constitution
Emergency planning exercise Wednesday in North Jackson
Emergency planning exercise Wednesday in North Jackson
Youngstown man faces drug charges after traffic stop
Youngstown man faces drug charges after traffic stop
UPDATE | Obama: Benghazi suspect to face full US justice
Obama: Benghazi suspect to face full US justice
Browns sign Manziel
The 6-0, 210-pound Manziel was selected with the 22nd overall pick, the second of the Browns’ two first-round selections.
Malfunctioning emergency siren in Struthers repaired and back in service
Malfunctioning emergency siren in Struthers repaired and is back in service
REUNIONS
Arby’s restaurants is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and a corporate employee reunion is being
Fitch '76 & Friends plan fundraising golf outing
An Austintown organization takes care of its own when they’re in need.
Slovak Ladies invite winners to dinner
Slovak Ladies invite winners to dinner HUBBARD The First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of
40% of higher-risk wells go uninspected
Four in 10 new oil and gas wells near national forests and fragile watersheds or otherwise identified as higher pollution risks escape federal inspection, unchecked by an agency struggling to keep pace with America’s drilling boom, according to an Associated Press review that shows wide state-by-state disparities in safety checks.
Scrappers’ Kubiak readies for 42nd opening day
His passion is as strong as it was when he started his pro career in 1961.
Senior project turns into ongoing effort
Emily Erb makes Blankets of Hope for cancer patients
Head start: US (finally) tops Ghana
John Brooks’ late header lifted the Americans in a World Cup Opener.
Martinez powers Scrappers past Jammers
He hit two homers in the 2-1 victory, including the game-winner in the 10th.
Notre Dame football player arrested for threats on officers
Notre Dame football player arrested for threats on officers
Child molesters get long prison terms
One defendant was sentenced to 16 years, the other to nine years in prison, both for sex crimes against a minor.
The state bar association doesn’t recommend Tom Letson of Warren for a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court
His opponent declined to be evaluated by the bar
voices of valley Oral history project at McDonough museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Voices of the Valley, an exhibition of recorded stories about
One-act play festival reveals selections
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse has unveiled its selections for the 2014 Voices
On the record with O.A.R. sax player, Liberty native Jerry DePizzo ‘Rockville’ roots
IF YOU GO What: Where: When: Additional info: By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com
Warren youth choir to give summer concert preview
The Warren City Wide Youth Choir will begin its summer concert season and fundraising campaign with a preview show Saturday.
newsmakers
newsmakers Fallon takes ‘Tonight’ to Orlando this week NEW YORK Jimmy Fallon is visiting the
Free HIV/AIDS testing June 27
Free HIV/AIDS testing June 27 YOUNGSTOWN The Comprehensive Care Center, affiliated with Ursuline
Katie Rickman | The vindicator
Katie Rickman | The vindicator Emily Erb, flanked by her parents, Mary Kay and Greg Erb, shows
Mary Ann Dieter holds out Love Rocks made at the Paisley House in Youngs-town recently. The concept
Mary Ann Dieter holds out Love Rocks made at the Paisley House in Youngs-town recently. The concept
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
oddly enough
oddly enough Iowa hospital chaplain loses beard for food drive MASON CITY, Iowa The chaplain
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew J. Bowell Jr., 62, of Youngstown, and Marcy L.
Even if Duncan leaves, Spurs look strong
Led by coach Gregg Popovich and GM R.C. Buford, San Antonio has a knack for retooling.
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., Youngstown, clothing giveaway 9
Miss. sues Experian
Associated Press WASHINGTON Mississippi has sued Experian, the world’s largest firm that
HBK named fifth for 'Best Employer' award
Hill, Barth and King LLC was named number five on the list for 2014 Best Employers in Ohio.
Restoring the right to vote
Opinion: By Marge Baker OtherWords Last year, the Supreme Court decimated one of the civil rights
Auditor Sciortino’s suspension is a no-brainer for high court
Editorial: A couple of months ago, Athens County Sheriff Patrick Kelly, indicted in a corruption case, was
birthdays
birthdays Singer Barry Manilow is 71. Comedian Joe Piscopo is 63. Actor Mark Linn-Baker (“Perfect
GM recalls 3 millionSFlbmore carsSFlb
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling an additional 3 million cars because of a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.20 .11 Avalon
High court backs tough enforcement of law on gun-buying
Associated Press WASHINGTON A divided Supreme Court sided with gun-control groups and the Obama
Cantor to blame for his defeat
Opinion: Kearney (Neb.) Hub: For a political newcomer like David Brat to knock off an established Washington
IMF: US economy poised to accelerate
IMF: US economy poised to accelerate WASHINGTON The U.S. economy is poised to accelerate after a
TEXTING, GAMING UP, SMOKING DOWN
By MIKE STOBBE | AP Medical Writer NEW YORK American teens are smoking less, drinking less and
US sends more troops to Iraq
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. is urgently deploying several hundred armed troops in and
Does sunscreen lead to vitamin D deficiency?
Q. I was at the beach last week and didn’t venture out without my high- powered sunscreen (SPF 45).
Rock-solid love: Family finds strength, comfort after tragedy
By AMANDA C. DAVIS news@vindy.com The story of Anna Dieter- Eckerdt and Abigail Robinson
Katie Rickman | The vindicator
Katie Rickman | The vindicator Sherrie Campana of Boardman, seated, is wrapped in a Blanket of
Bosh: 2013-14 season ‘seemed like all work’
The team is facing a lot of questions following their loss to the Spurs.
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, June 17, the 168th day of 2014. There are 197 days left in the year. Associated
Rabbi discusses national interfaith initiative on civility
Rabbi Steve Gutow leads the Jewish Council for Public Affairs.
Penguin Club sets July 20 bocce social
Penguin Club sets July 20 bocce social YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State Penguin Club will hold
McDonald board mulls required policy
By MARY R. SMITH news@vindy.com McDONALD The McDonald board of education Monday gave the first
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance committee, 4:45 p.m., council caucus room,
1 dead, 16 hurt in Neb. twisters
Associated Press PILGER, Neb. At least one person was killed and 16 others were in critical
GM recalls
General Motors on Monday announced that it would recall about 3.4 million older large cars for an
Ribbon-cutting
Ribbon-cutting YOUNGSTOWN ValleyCare Health System of Ohio will have a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m.
Kasich defends pause in renewable targets
Associated Press COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich is defending signing a contentious bill pausing the
Gunmen single out non-Muslims in attacks in Kenya
Gunmen single out non-Muslims in attacks in Kenya Associated Press NAIROBI, Kenya The
Bank plans $20K donation to stadium
Bank plans $20K donation to stadium BOARDMAN Cortland Banks today will be giving $20,000 to the
Struthers officials remember summers spent at the Birdbath
The Struthers Municipal Pool, better known as the Birdbath, was dedicated Aug. 23, 1939.
Youngstown to provide up to $500,000 to the incubator expansion
The incubator is seeking a $3 million federal grant
special to the vindicator
special to the vindicator Anna Dieter-Eckardt, 6, and her stepsister Abigail Robinson, 11, were
Ore. teen shooter laid to rest; questions remain about actions
Associated Press GRESHAM, Ore. The 15-year-old boy who fatally shot a fellow freshman at an
Board of elections proposes Youngstown ward redistricting plan
The legality of using registered voters over population is questioned
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