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Warren substitute teacher convicted of lesser charge in spanking case
A 63-year-old McDonald man was convicted of a reduced charge Thursday in Warren Municipal Court after being accused of assaulting two students while serving as a substitute gym teacher in the Warren City Schools.
Trials finally set in murder of real estate agent
A visiting judge Friday set trial dates for the two men charged almost four years ago with death-penalty offenses in the slaying of a real-estate agent on the East Side.
Community rallies around Struthers business, devastated by fire
Despite its keeping a lower-than-usual profile in the past month, Struthers Chair and Tent Rental is still open and isn’t going anywhere, its owner says.
Austintown mom confirms body found is her daughter
Police notified the family of 16-year-old Gina Burger on Friday afternoon that the missing girl’s body had been found in a landfill in Mercer County, Pa.
Fire destroys Warren house where man killed in April
A “suspicious” fire Thursday night that destroyed a vacant house on South Street Southeast occurred at the same place where James R. Levels was shot to death in April.
EGCC, YSU plans to regents focus on course, degree completion
New plans submitted by Youngstown State University and Eastern Gateway Community College to the Ohio Board of Regents focus on course and degree completion.
Poland to get sidewalks along SR 170 for school routes
Township officials are hopeful a new sidewalk along state Route 170 will increase foot traffic to area schools.
Man poses as doc, tries to draw blood from woman at Akron Children's
A man posed as a doctor, forged prescriptions and tried to draw blood from an elderly woman at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, 6505 Market St.
Austintown teacher fired; 51 instances of professional misconduct cited
The Austintown Board of Education on Friday unanimously took the final step in firing a teacher accused of an inappropriate relationship with five female students at Fitch High School.
Port authority hires lawyers to fight dissolution plans
Port authority hires lawyers to fight dissolution plans
2 men trying for eagle photo rescued from mudflats
2 men trying for eagle photo rescued from mudflats
UPDATE: Police: Victim found in Pa. landfill is from Austintown
Police: Victim found in landfill positively ID'd
Playhouse adds performances of ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’
Playhouse adds performances of ‘Tuesdays With Morrie’
Youngstown police make traffic stop, find crack cocaine
Youngstown police make traffic stop, find crack cocaine
Four laptops stolen from technical school in Austintown
Four laptops stolen from technical school in Austintown
Man poses as doctor at Akron Children's Hospital in Boardman
Man poses as doctor at Akron Children's Hospital in Boardman
Woman tries to drive away from officer writing her a ticket
Woman tries to drive away from officer writing her a ticket
Ukraine signs historic pact with EU despite Russia
Ukraine signs historic pact with EU despite Russia
Red Cross dog first aid course Sunday
The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley will present its Dog First Aid course from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Youngstown All-Breed Training Club, at 13210 Mahoning Ave.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Goldwing Road Riders Association Chapter M will have its monthly gathering Saturday
Craft show planned during celebration
Craft show planned during celebration POLAND A craft show from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday is
Sales tax keeps us safe, speakers say at public hearing
Without a safe environment, the county can’t grow in population or economic development, commissioner says.
It’s Wiggins: Cavaliers grab Kansas freshman with top pick
Wiggins averaged a Kansas freshman-record 17.1 points.
238 geese euthanized in Mill Creek Park
Roundup and euthanasia of geese is the last resort after other measures have been insufficient, state wildlife official says.
A winning loss: U.S. blanked by Germany, but advances in World Cup
The Americans held onto second when Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1.
Local law enforcement react to Supreme Court decision on cellphone searches
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains said Wednesday’s unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision that police generally must have a search warrant to search an arrestee’s cellphone won’t be much of an impediment to law enforcement or criminal prosecutions.
FIFA bites back against Suarez with one of soccer’s longest bans
Luis Suarez exits the World Cup with one of the longest bans in tournament history, and his reputation once again in tatters.
Walking With Dinosaurs rehearses at Covelli
Some visitors from the Late Cretaceous period have been carrying on inside Covelli Centre for the past couple of weeks.
East’s McClain commits to Akron for track and field
Terrell McClain is jumping to the next level, literally.
Stambaugh Building is getting a $4 million federal tax credit
It also secured a $5 million state tax credit
Scrappers fans on board with James’ return
The promotion took part during the Scrappers-Jamestown Jammers game.
Silencio returns to Calvin Center
Silencio, the jazz-rock act that’s hard to categorize, will return to Calvin Center in Youngstown for a concert Saturday.
Outlaw Festival will bring country back to the masses
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com In case you haven’t noticed, it’s getting harder and
2014 NBA DrafT selections | Team-by-team picks
First Round 1. Cleveland, Andrew Wiggins, g, Kansas. 2. Milwaukee, Jabari Parker, f, Duke. 3.
Kent, Eastern Gateway approve agreement for credit transfers
The agreement allows credits to courses to transfer between Eastern Gateway and Kent State
Howland man convicted of assault, trespass, cleared of other charges
Christopher Dellick could get up to 9 1/2 years in prison
Kitchen to face full hearing on campaign complaint
DeMaine Kitchen failed to appear for an Ohio Elections Commission hearing on an improper cash contribution
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Fourth of July
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: The Austintown Historical Society will host its 38th annual ecumenical
New Youngstown schools commission chairman named
The retired Euclid Schools superintendent replaces Adrienne O’Neill who stepped down for health reasons
Stay safe around fireworks
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A deputy state fire marshal and eye-health advocates
Music and a meal combine in July 17 program
Food grown in the Valley and special music will be featured at Leetonia Mennonite Church.
Reports say gas delivery driver in Newton Falls fell asleep
The Tuesday morning gas spill at Convenient Food Mart involved a gas-delivery driver who may have fallen asleep
Father, son charged with theft from elderly woman twice
A father and son are charged with theft from the elderly after they purportedly stole from the same woman two weeks apart.
Lowellville grad's talent takes flight with concert band
For his senior capstone project, 18-year-old Nick Frank, who graduated from Lowellville High School earlier this month, composed a piece of music that was performed by his school’s concert band. With him is Bob Antonucci, Lowellville’s band teacher and a mentor for Frank’s project.
Austintown Community Briefs
Martini Maid to host martini tasting Martini Maid will be having its third martini tasting July 3
Probate judge race heats up
Opinion: Mary Ann Fabrizi wasn’t going to be elected Mahoning County Probate Court judge. But her departure
Iraq conflict poses threat to America
Opinion: When President Obama went on TV last week to outline his response to terrorist advances in Iraq, he
Years Ago
Today is Friday, June 27, the 178th day of 2014. There are 187 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer Bruce Johnston of the Beach Boys is 72. Actress Julia Duffy (“Newhart”) is 63.
Shiites push for al-Maliki’s removal
Associated Press BAGHDAD Prominent Shiite leaders pushed Thursday for the removal of Iraqi
On MVSD board
On MVSD board Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally appointed Jamael Tito Brown, who he beat in last
Ruling limits president’s recess appointments
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court on Thursday limited the president’s power to fill
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Thomas and Melissa Klopta, Canfield, boy, June 25. Christie
Cashing In
Associated Press DAYTON Ohio’s racinos are on track to make more money than the state’s four
newsmakers
newsmakers Lohan to make stage debut in London LONDON Lindsay Lohan is heading for the London
Show support now for survival of Youngstown’s private prison
Editorial: A communitywide campaign to ensure continued operation of a robust economic engine for Greater
How big a threat are our veterans?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords From 1776 forward, Americans have opposed having soldiers do police
CIA must engage ‘bad guys’
Opinion: By Kai Bird Los Angeles Times When reports surfaced in Washington this month that the Obama
Car break-in engenders sympathy for scofflaw; faith remains strong
Opinion: Car break-in engenders sympathy for scofflaw; faith remains strong Last MONTH, my husband’s car
Surplus food/ and clothing
Surplus food/ and clothing New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free
Palace repairs add to the bill for monarchy
Associated Press LONDON Buckingham Palace says the monarchy cost British taxpayers $60.8 million
Where are the geese?
Opinion: Daily News, Wahpeton, N.D.: It was a long and bitterly cold winter. That comes as no shock to North
singing and eating What it’s all about
“How Can We Keep from Singing ... and Eating” is the theme of an upcoming program planned to
Man indicted for fatal accident; two others for shooting in store
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted a man for his purported
Unemployment applications dip
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits declined last
30-year mortgage rate drops
Associated Press WASHINGTON Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages declined this week, hovering
Google begins deleting requested search results
Associated Press AMSTERDAM Google has begun deleting some search results at the request of its
Ex-US Sen. Howard Baker Jr. dies at 88
Ex-US Sen. Howard Baker Jr. dies at 88 WASHINGTON Former Sen. Howard H. Baker Jr., who cut to
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Party on the Plaza with the Houseband: Summer’s here and the time
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gregory J. Thomas, 30, of 2353 Columbiana Road, New
After Aereo, what’s next for Internet TV?
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The Supreme Court shot down Aereo’s business model this week, but
Patrol: 3 teens dead in central Ohio car crash
Associated Press ALEXANDRIA, Ohio The Ohio State Highway Patrol says three teenagers riding in
Nicole Romeo, Jeff Davis plan August wedding
Nicole Romeo and Jeff Davis, both of Boardman, are announcing their engagement. The parents of
Czech cleared: Nadal advances at Wimbledon
Nadal came back to beat 52nd-ranked Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4.
oddly enough
oddly enough Former Chick-fil-A employee accused of robbing KFC ROCK HILL, S.C. A man who
On the links Thursday’s pro golf results
QUICKEN LOANS NATIONAL BETHESDA, MD. Tiger Woods was back on the PGA Tour for the first time in
Goal is more individual private rooms
Partially financed by $1 million gift from Eleanor Watanakunakorn
SPORTS DIGEST || Oldtimers to meet at Scrappers game
Oldtimers to meet at Scrappers game niles The Youngstown baseball Oldtimers and families will
Kiwanis Club’s annual fundraiser
Kiwanis Club’s annual fundraiser canfield The Kiwanis Club of Western Mahoning County will have
Rookie Polanco powers Pirates
Polanco is hitting .338 in 16 games since being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on June 10.
Stadium Drive hosts pep rally for Relay for Life
With the Relay for Life activities happening the next day, Stadium Drive Elementary hosted a pep rally on May 15 to get the school’s 383 students in grades kindergarten through four excited about the fight against cancer.
West Elementary School Honor Roll Fourth Quarter
Second Grade Bug Club Gianna DeNiro George Kardoulias Brooke Matlack Kelsey McCallum
Boardman Community Briefs
Martini Maid to host martini tasting Martini Maid will be having its third martini tasting July 3
Miss Galbraith, Mr. Stanton plan August rites
David Anthony Stanton and Hillary Nicole Galbraith, both of Columbus, are engaged. The mother of the
Meeting offered on status of July 3 fireworks show
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With the fireworks celebration being hosted at Austintown
Lions stay busy in June
The Austintown Lions Club has been busy during the month of June. On June 7, they hosted Candy Day
Miss Wegener, Mr. Good plan August rites
Robert and Theresa Good of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Andrew Good, and
Jarvis-Putzier engagement is announced
Mr. and Mrs. James Jarvis of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Stephanie
Anna Flowers, Adam Stansbury set July wedding
Announcing their engagement and upcoming wedding are Anna Gabriella Dante Flowers and Adam William
Lion and Lioness clubs install new officers
On June 16, the Austintown Lions and Lioness Clubs had their Installation of Officers banquet and
Mill Creek MetroParks cuts ribbon on children’s play area
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks are in a continuous faze of self-
Speakers educate Glenwood Middle School students at Career Day
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With approximately 200 eighth-graders at Glenwood
More than 1,300 students graduate from YSU
More than 1,300 students graduated at Youngstown State University’s Spring Commencement in May.
Amanda Wargo, Stephen Horne II are engaged
Amanda Lynn Wargo and Stephen Michael Horne II, both of Poland, are engaged, their parents are
First Night Canfield seeks executive director
The excitement that comes at New Years celebrations can be found in Canfield with the planning
Canfield Community Briefs
Martini Maid to host martini tasting Martini Maid will be having its third martini tasting July 3
MCCTC ends year with picnic and McMudder race
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On May 23, Mahoning County Career and Technical Center
Poland Village businesses offer walking tour
The newly formed Poland Village Business Association is encouraging people to walk through Poland
Union Elementary kindergarten class puts on play
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com As she has done every year that she has been a teacher,
Fellows Riverside Gardens opens Family Garden
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 7, Fellows Riverside Gardens opened up its Family
Fellows Riverside Gardens opens Family Garden for the summer
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 7, Fellows Riverside Gardens opened up its Family
St. Christine School celebrates annual Grandparents Day
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On May 16, St. Christine School hosted its annual Grandparents Day to honor the grandparents of its students.
Hilltoppers get a civics lesson
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School third-grade students received a civics lesson when city leaders, township leaders and Mahoning County leaders gathered in the school’s library during the school’s annual Civic Day to explain to the students their job duties and responsibilities on May 23.
CHC fourth-graders celebrate music in America
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-graders, under the
Mill Creek MetroParks cuts ribbon on children’s play area
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks are in a continuous faze of self-
More than 1,300 students graduate from YSU
More than 1,300 students graduate at Youngstown State University’s Spring Commencement in May.
North Elementary students take historical field trip
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Third-grade students at North Elementary got a taste of the history of Poland on June 3 when they went on a field trip, walking the Poland historical sites.
Robinwood Lane Elementary School Honor Roll Fourth Grading Period
First Grade High Honor Roll Shahniwaz Ali Ethan Askew Cassie Austin Joshua Belgin Sarah
Poland Community Briefs
Martini Maid to host martini tasting Martini Maid will be having its third martini tasting July 3
Canfield students shine at art show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Families, friends, students, community members and art
North Elementary students learn about animals with seventh-graders
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On May 21, all kindergarten through fourth-grade students
North Elementary hosts Fun Day
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On June 9, North Elementary closed out the school year
GM recalling 29,000 Cruzes
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors Co. is recalling more than 29,000 Chevrolet Cruze
Herb Growers Guild to host tea party
The Holborn Herb Growers Guild has announced its annual 2014 Garden Tea Party to take place on July
Rotary Club of Canfield honors local student for service
On May 2, the Rotary Club of Canfield hosted its annual “Civic Day” luncheon at St. Michael’s Church
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