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3 plaques stolen from Poland Forest
Three bronze plaques were stolen from Poland Municipal Forest, including one marking the original donation of more than 200 acres by the Butler family.
Teammates step up with benefit for skater riddled with cancer
For years, they’d fought their opponents together.
Mahoning officials brainstorm on how to sell the sales tax to taxpayers
Mahoning County officials said the key to building voter support for the sales tax that will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot is to talk in terms of the continued benefits voters will receive from its passage.
Repchic grandson tells Toney: Here's the kind of guy you killed
Aubrey Toney had nothing to say just before he was sentenced Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to 29 years to life in prison for killing 74-year-old Thomas Repchic and wounding his wife, Jacqueline, in 2010.
Some Bunny is hit with kids, speech therapist
The children were all smiles and the bunnies were all ears as they were introduced at the Some Bunny to Read To program.
Woman uses baby as ruse in search for drugs
Police say a woman burst into a Second Street home Wednesday afternoon while carrying a baby with her.
Supreme court appoints visitng judge to hear Martin case
The state Supreme Court has appointed a retired Stark County Common Pleas Court judge to hear the death penalty cases of two men accused of murdering a real estate agent in 2010 and leaving her in a burning home.
Cops arrest several women, men in cars only cited
Vice squad officers Wednesday and early Thursday made several arrests and issued citations on drug and prostitution charges.
Teen gets 20 years in Perkins killing
A 16-year-old pleaded guilty to a bill of information Thursday for the death of a Niles man in October.
Gay-marriage amendment won't make Ohio's fall ballot
Gay-marriage amendment won't make Ohio's fall ballot
US: Better college stats needed on dating violence
US: Better college stats needed on dating violence
Prosecutors: Wisconsin governor part of criminal scheme
Prosecutors: Wisconsin governor part of criminal scheme
Report: Youngstown supermax prison has highest pct. of gang members
Report: Ohio prison gang numbers remain steady
Chiropractors to get role in Ohio concussion rules
Chiropractors to get role in Ohio concussion rules
Part of George Zimmerman defamation suit dismissed
Part of George Zimmerman defamation suit dismissed
Pa. State Police: Double-fatal crash may have been suicide
Pa. State Police: Double-fatal crash may have been suicide
Sheriff: Man dead at dad's home severely neglected
Sheriff: Man dead at dad's home severely neglected
Pa. Gov. Corbett raised $1.4M, spent $3M, near primary
Pa. Gov. Corbett raised $1.4M, spend $3M, near primary
Program to focus on 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Bill
Program to focus on 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Bill
UPDATE | President to speak to nation about Iraq at 1:15 p.m.
UPDATE | President to speak to nation about Iraq at 1:15 p.m.
Left alone with a sex offender, Ariz. teacher is raped
Left alone with a sex offender, Ariz. teacher is raped
Boardman police seek suspects in thefts from Lens Crafter store
Boardman police seek suspects in thefts from Lens Crafter store
2nd job fair for Austintown racino is Wednesday in Youngstown
2nd job fair for Austintown racino is Wednesday in Youngstown
Downtown streets closed for Simply Slavic festival this weekend
Downtown streets closed for Simply Slavic festival this weekend
Youngstown police issue warrant for store shooting suspect
Youngstown police issue warrant for store shooting suspect
St. Vincent de Paul dining hall downtown closed until Monday
St. Vincent de Paul soup kitchen downtown closed until Monday
Remember: Rod Stewart tickets go on sale Friday
Remember: Rod Stewart tickets go on sale Friday at Covelli Centre
Ohio Supreme Court justice to speak in Sebring on Friday
Ohio Supreme Court justice to speak in Sebring on Friday
Bezos: Amazon Fire smartphone offers 'something different'
Bezos: Amazon Fire smartphone offers 'something different'
Police find pot growing in Ohio grandpa's basement
Police find pot growing in Ohio grandpa's basement
Ceremony set Friday for turf at new Boardman stadium
Ceremony set Friday for turf at new Boardman stadium
Warren fire chief suspects arson in Wednesday blaze
Warren fire chief suspects arson in Wednesday blaze
BREAKING NEWS | Toney receives max sentence for Repchic murder
BREAKING NEWS | Toney receives max sentence for Repchic murder
Willis-Firm vows to be said in July 3 rite
Brooke Marie Willis and Ryan Scott Firm, both of Nashville, Tenn., are announcing their engagement and plans for their upcoming wedding on July 3.
Miss Gonda, Mr. Ostrowski plan July rites
William and Barbara Gonda of Austintown and George and Regina Ostrowski of Campbell are announcing
Heather Kisner, Willie Hylton Jr. plan wedding
AUSTINTOWN Heather Kisner and Willie Hylton Jr., both of Austintown, are engaged, their parents
Miss Shaffer, Mr. Steele will exchange vows
AUSTINTOWN Samantha Lynn Shaffer and Kevin Warren Steele are engaged, their parents are
Ruse-Russo plans are set for August
Deborah Ruse of Youngstown and Dennis Ruse of Boardman are announcing the upcoming marriage of their
Library program will continue to July 21
Library program will continue to July 21 BRISTOLVILLE The Bristol Public Library’s Summer
Dodgers' Kershaw throws no-hitter
Clayton Kershaw's gem gave the Dodgers the only two no-hitters in the majors this season. Josh Beckett tossed one May 25 in Philadelphia.
Third time’s a charm for Khawaja’s retirement
He’s been a professor, department chairman, director of faculty relations, interim dean, provost and interim president during his 46 years at YSU.
Trumbull sweep: McDivitt, Dawson lead all-stars to two wins
Trumbull beat Mahoning, 5-3 and 20-7, at YSU.
Top-heavy’ PD to get trimmed by Youngstown council
The tentative pact enables captain positions to be reduced from six to three.
Bill Sferra’s diamond life honored
Bill Sferra’s lifetime in baseball and softball was recognized Wednesday.
Former child care center owners sue diocese
The lawsuit alleges a church breached a child care center’s lease and wrongly evicted its owners because the center administrator married a registered sex offender.
Emery steps down as Canfield’s hockey coach
When his sixth season as Canfield High School hockey team’s head coach ended, Randy Emery was ready to hang up his skates.
Ronaldo next challenge for Americans’ defense
After one game and one impressive win, the U.S. defense is holding its own.
Chaney's future scientists propose unusual inventions
Incoming students got to meet teachers and classmates during the summer bridge program
Indians rained out; Brantley has concussion
The game never got started. There was no immediate word on a makeup date.
YSU Summer Honors Institute gives taste of campus life
The annual event introduces high-school students to campus.
Simply Slavic delivers sights, sounds of Eastern Europe
Simply Slavic, the downtown festival created specifically to celebrate Youngstown’s colorful Slavic community, will return Saturday from noon to midnight on East Federal Street, just east of Central Square.
Super Nationals are ready to rumble
There are great performances. And then there is high performance.
Timko tries new musical direction
Katianne Timko has re-invented herself with a bright pop sound, which she will unveil tonight at a show at Pittsburgh’s Altar Bar.
Kids in Youngstown's Summer Camp Program learn about bullying
Most common bullying is physical and name-calling
On area diamonds: Class B results from Cene Park
Baird Brothers 16, Roth Brothers 2 Scott Lendak pitched three scoreless innings in relief to pick
Officers, firefighters battle for burger supremacy at annual event
Eight safety-force members took part in a relay race that didn’t require them to get up.
YSU board approves Tressel contract, 2015 budget
The incoming president hasn’t billed the university for expenses incurring during the interview process, the board chairman said
Police continue bomb probe in Girard
The police chief said officers are doing what they can to make the neighborhood safer
White House event showcases YSU engineering, art initiative
YSU Launch Lab initiative combines engineering and art
Your dog at work good for you both
Sam Boak of Boak and Sons Inc. in Austintown poses with the company mascot, Marley, his 6-year-old golden retriever, who accompanies him to his office three or four days a week. “She brings smiles to work,” he said.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Jersey Boys (R) Four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey
Immigrant children held in crowded cells
Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas Children’s faces pressed against glass. Hundreds of young
Fire causes $1M in damage to stores
Fire causes $1M in damage to stores BOARDMAN Township fire officials estimated the damages to a
Obama too cautious in governing
Opinion: WASHINGTON Two instincts — one predictable, the other surprising — help explain the arc of Barack
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.63 .34 Avalon
A push to regulate coal ash
Opinion: The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer: For more than 80 years, North Carolina has done almost nothing to
Amazon ties new phone to its merchandising
Associated Press SEATTLE Amazon has introduced a new smartphone with audio- and object-
Simon says: Pirates lose
Alfredo Simon became the NL’s first 10-game winner and Billy Hamilton had three hits and three RBIs in the Cincinnati Reds’ 11-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Shiite-Sunni hatred in Iraq impedes peace and stability
Editorial: The U.S.-led invasion of Iraq 11 years ago was a monumental mistake, as the intervening years have
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Diary of Anne Frank,SDRq Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N.
Time to end NSA’s secret dragnet surveillance
Opinion: By Ron Wyden, Mark Udall and Rand Paul Los Angeles Times One year ago this month, Americans
A champion of fathers’ rights
Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday Unless you take a special interest in the history of the women’s
“Dominion” (9 p.m., Syfy): The new drama “Dominion” is an epic supernatural
“Dominion” (9 p.m., Syfy): The new drama “Dominion” is an epic supernatural tale set in the near
SALEM SUPER CRUISE
SALEM SUPER CRUISE The Salem Super Cruise also will return this week, piggybacking on the Steel
Soul Asylum singer warms to Rock Hall
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com To this day, Dave Pirner admits he has no idea how he
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NIGHTLIFE
AJ’s Place, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 234-855-1372 Fri: Baby Brother Band, 9 p.m. Barrel Run
Hard-rockin’ singers will take the stage
The musical headliners at the Super Nats will be Vince Neil, singer for Motley Crue (above), and
German dance, music groups to perform
The Transylvanian Saxon Youth Dance Group and the Schlager-Taxi Band, both from Nuremberg, Germany, will perform at the Youngstown Saxon Club on Monday.
Value the workers
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Have you noticed that the Powers that Be employ a different standard
Left End will get its due at reunion show this fall
When I talk to Youngstowners who were doing their hardest rocking in the '70s and early '80s, the first name that always comes up is Left End.
Campbell cops break up melee
Staff report CAMPBELL City police broke up a melee involving nearly 60 people Murray Avenue and
Tsarnaev’s lawyers seek to move trial to Washington
Associated Press BOSTON Lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have asked
Executions continue in some states
Associated Press ST. LOUIS With Florida carrying out the nation’s third execution in less than
Obama doesn’t need OK to act
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and congressional leaders believe he does not
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Salem school board, special meeting, 8 a.m., administration office, 1226 E. State
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William J. Duckworth II, 28, of 281 Moreland Drive,
Ponds, waterfalls, containers provide serenity in yard WATER WORKS
Whether it is a colorful ceramic pot, or going all out by adding a waterfall to your pond, water features provide a soothing, enjoyable experience, and add so much to your summer.
Man shot to death in Warren
Police releasing few details in Warren homicide Police say a Cleveland man in his early
birthdays
birthdays Singer Tommy DeVito of The Four Seasons is 86. Actress Gena Rowlands is 84. Singer
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Trumbull commissioners approve tax exemption for second Belmont Avenue business
The commissioners approved a second project using a 49 percent, 10-year tax exemption for a business in the Belmont Avenue Community Reinvestment Area in Liberty Township.
Afghan candidate alleges vote fraud
Afghan candidate alleges vote fraud KABUL, Afghanistan Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah
Ukraine’s president offers cease-fire
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine The new president of Ukraine promised Wednesday that government
Three arrested after series of break-ins
Staff report POLAND Three people were arrested after a series of break-ins over the course of
Youngstown-rooted Bill Cushwa develops door blockade device
Bill Cushwa, whose family has a deep background in Youngstown industrial history, developed BEARACADE as an effective way to blockade an office or classroom door.
Social Security closes offices as more baby boomers retire
Associated Press WASHINGTON Budget cuts have forced the Social Security Administration to close
oddly enough
oddly enough Court: $1.8M house built on park must be removed PROVIDENCE, R.I. A developer
Fungus in your mulch?
Fungus in your mulch? Yellow or white mounds of slime mold, tiny little nestlike structures and
Black foam can kill fruit trees
Q. What is the black foam/fungus on the twigs of my plum tree? Henrietta from Youngstown A. This
Going organic?
Going organic? Organic may seem trendy, but many gardeners have been using manure and soil
Carpenter bees: Usually gentle, important pollinators
By Sara Scudier Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Editor’s Note: By proclamation, Gov. John
Gardening Basics: Shade Gardening
Gardening Basics: Shade Gardening When: Saturday, 10–11:30 a.m. What: Learn how to light up
Turning to release new response tools
Turning to release new response tools YOUNGSTOWN Turning Technologies announced Wednesday the
WORLD CUP SOCCER roundup
Wednesday’s results Chile eliminates defending champions RIO DE JANEIRO Defending champion
NHTSA adds Chrysler to ignition-switch, air-bag probe
Associated Press DETROIT A U.S. safety agency has opened two investigations into Chrysler
Panel presses GM on report’s findings
Associated Press WASHINGTON Lawmakers expressed disbelief Wednesday at General Motors’
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