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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.


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.


Teammates step up with benefit for skater riddled with cancer

For years, they’d fought their opponents together.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Mahoning County to repair sink hole in Austintown

Mahoning County to repair sink hole in Austintown


Top NBA draft pick has stress fracture in foot

Top NBA draft prospect has stress fracture in foot


Gay-marriage amendment won't make Ohio's fall ballot

Gay-marriage amendment won't make Ohio's fall ballot


Local man indicted on murder and burglary charges

Local man indicted on murder and burglary charges


NCAA president: Pay could destroy college sports

NCAA president: Pay could destroy college sports


11-year-old cards 78 at U.S. Women's Open

11-year-old cards 78 at U.S. Women's Open


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


Russian buildup seen as fighting rages in Ukraine

Russian buildup seen as fighting rages in Ukraine


Iraqi forces holding on in fight for oil refinery

Iraqi forces holding on in fight for oil refinery


Harley-Davidson introduces electric motorcycle

Harley-Davidson introduces electric motorcycle


Obama: US sending military advisers to Iraq

Obama: US sending military advisers to Iraq


GOP Rep. McCarthy elected House majority leader

GOP Rep. McCarthy elected House majority leader


2 to face charges in 2005 western Pa. slaying

2 to face charges in 2005 western Pa. slaying


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


Calif. man guilty in Pa. sex sting

Calif. man guilty in Pa. sex sting


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


Police say bad heroin has led to 5 Ohio deaths

Police say bad heroin has led to 5 Ohio deaths


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


Feds say trucker in Morgan crash was speeding

Feds say trucker in Morgan crash was speeding


New push to get girls into computer sciences

New push to get girls into computer sciences


3 arrested after big fight in Campbell

3 arrested after big fight in Campbell


Boardman police seek suspects in thefts from Lens Crafter store

Boardman police seek suspects in thefts from Lens Crafter store


Knife attack gets Ohio man 11 years in prison

Knife attack gets Ohio man 11 years in prison


2nd job fair for Austintown racino is Wednesday in Youngstown

2nd job fair for Austintown racino is Wednesday in Youngstown


CBOSS makes agreement with N.C.-based company

CBOSS makes agreement with N.C.-based company


BREAKING NEWS | President speaks on Iraq at 12:30 p.m.

President speaks on Iraq at 12:30 p.m.


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


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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.

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Miss Gonda, Mr. Ostrowski plan July rites

William and Barbara Gonda of Austintown and George and Regina Ostrowski of Campbell are announcing

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Heather Kisner, Willie Hylton Jr. plan wedding

AUSTINTOWN Heather Kisner and Willie Hylton Jr., both of Austintown, are engaged, their parents

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Miss Shaffer, Mr. Steele will exchange vows

AUSTINTOWN Samantha Lynn Shaffer and Kevin Warren Steele are engaged, their parents are

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Ruse-Russo plans are set for August

Deborah Ruse of Youngstown and Dennis Ruse of Boardman are announcing the upcoming marriage of their

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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.


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Trumbull sweep: McDivitt, Dawson lead all-stars to two wins

Trumbull beat Mahoning, 5-3 and 20-7, at YSU.

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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.

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Bill Sferra’s diamond life honored

Bill Sferra’s lifetime in baseball and softball was recognized Wednesday.


Top-heavy’ PD to get trimmed by Youngstown council

The tentative pact enables captain positions to be reduced from six to three.


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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.

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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.


Chaney's future scientists propose unusual inventions

Incoming students got to meet teachers and classmates during the summer bridge program


Ronaldo next challenge for Americans’ defense

After one game and one impressive win, the U.S. defense is holding its own.


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YSU Summer Honors Institute gives taste of campus life

The annual event introduces high-school students to campus.

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Indians rained out; Brantley has concussion

The game never got started. There was no immediate word on a makeup date.


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


Kids in Youngstown's Summer Camp Program learn about bullying

Most common bullying is physical and name-calling


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.


Playhouse offers 'Tuesdays with Morrie'

The true story of “Tuesdays with Morrie” has changed lives.


Super Nationals are ready to rumble

There are great performances. And then there is high performance.


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.


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Pavlik pleads guilty to OVI charge

Had turned down two previous plea deals

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White House event showcases YSU engineering, art initiative

YSU Launch Lab initiative combines engineering and art


Police continue bomb probe in Girard

The police chief said officers are doing what they can to make the neighborhood safer


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


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Two caught in crossfire at South Avenue store

Police still looking for shooters

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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.


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.

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Panel presses GM on report’s findings

Associated Press WASHINGTON Lawmakers expressed disbelief Wednesday at General Motors’


NHTSA adds Chrysler to ignition-switch, air-bag probe

Associated Press DETROIT A U.S. safety agency has opened two investigations into Chrysler


WORLD CUP SOCCER roundup

Wednesday’s results Chile eliminates defending champions RIO DE JANEIRO Defending champion


Turning to release new response tools

Turning to release new response tools YOUNGSTOWN Turning Technologies announced Wednesday the


Gardening Basics: Shade Gardening

Gardening Basics: Shade Gardening When: Saturday, 10–11:30 a.m. What: Learn how to light up


Carpenter bees: Usually gentle, important pollinators

By Sara Scudier Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Editor’s Note: By proclamation, Gov. John


Going organic?

Going organic? Organic may seem trendy, but many gardeners have been using manure and soil


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


oddly enough

oddly enough Court: $1.8M house built on park must be removed PROVIDENCE, R.I. A developer


U.S. Patent Office finds Redskins’ name offensive

The Redskins quickly announced they will appeal.


Social Security closes offices as more baby boomers retire

Associated Press WASHINGTON Budget cuts have forced the Social Security Administration to close


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.


Three arrested after series of break-ins

Staff report POLAND Three people were arrested after a series of break-ins over the course of


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center David and Desirae Gallaugher, Hubbard, boy, June 17.


Ukraine’s president offers cease-fire

Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine The new president of Ukraine promised Wednesday that government


Afghan candidate alleges vote fraud

Afghan candidate alleges vote fraud KABUL, Afghanistan Presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah


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.


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

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


birthdays

birthdays Singer Tommy DeVito of The Four Seasons is 86. Actress Gena Rowlands is 84. Singer


Man shot to death in Warren

Police releasing few details in Warren homicide Police say a Cleveland man in his early


Years Ago

Today is Thursday, June 19, the 170th day of 2014. There are 195 days left in the year.


Fire causes $1M in damage to stores

Fire causes $1M in damage to stores BOARDMAN Township fire officials estimated the damages to a


Immigrant children held in crowded cells

Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Texas Children’s faces pressed against glass. Hundreds of young


St. Charles Summerfest this weekend

Rides, booths, live music highlight yearly festival


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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.

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MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William J. Duckworth II, 28, of 281 Moreland Drive,


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Salem school board, special meeting, 8 a.m., administration office, 1226 E. State


Obama doesn’t need OK to act

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama and congressional leaders believe he does not


Executions continue in some states

Associated Press ST. LOUIS With Florida carrying out the nation’s third execution in less than


Tsarnaev’s lawyers seek to move trial to Washington

Associated Press BOSTON Lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have asked


Campbell cops break up melee

Staff report CAMPBELL City police broke up a melee involving nearly 60 people Murray Avenue and


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.


Value the workers

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Have you noticed that the Powers that Be employ a different standard


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.


Hard-rockin’ singers will take the stage

The musical headliners at the Super Nats will be Vince Neil, singer for Motley Crue (above), and


NIGHTLIFE

AJ’s Place, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 234-855-1372 Fri: Baby Brother Band, 9 p.m. Barrel Run


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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


SALEM SUPER CRUISE

SALEM SUPER CRUISE The Salem Super Cruise also will return this week, piggybacking on the Steel


“Dominion” (9 p.m., Syfy): The new drama “Dominion” is an epic supernatural

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A champion of fathers’ rights

Opinion: By Cathy Young Newsday Unless you take a special interest in the history of the women’s


WTG

Today Discussion Sci-Fi Book Discussion Group: “Up Against It,SDRq by M.J. Locke, 6:30 p.m.,


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


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Diary of Anne Frank,SDRq Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N.


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


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.


Amazon ties new phone to its merchandising

Associated Press SEATTLE Amazon has introduced a new smartphone with audio- and object-


A push to regulate coal ash

Opinion: The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer: For more than 80 years, North Carolina has done almost nothing to


Selected local stocks

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Obama too cautious in governing

Opinion: WASHINGTON Two instincts — one predictable, the other surprising — help explain the arc of Barack


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