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2-day Celebrate Poland concludes tonight
Many people are gearing up to celebrate the fourth of July, but residents of Poland celebrated their own village first.
Public suggestions sought on restoration of Robins Theater
The doors of the Robins Theater on East Market Street opened to the public for three hours Saturday afternoon for a public viewing of the decline of a once magnificent movie showcase.
5 Girard servicemen killed in Nam honored today at Chesty's
The Heroes of Vietnam celebration of the lives of five Girard men who died in that war was a time to appreciate ... a time to honor ... a time to remember.
Dad charged with toddler's death in car searched online about kids dying in cars
A Georgia man charged with murder after his 22-month-old son died in a hot SUV searched online for information about kids dying in cars and told police he feared it could happen, according to documents released Saturday as the boy's family held his funeral in Alabama.
Ramadan signals sacrifice and over-indulgence for world's 1.6B Muslims
Across a wide belt that stretches halfway around the globe, the world's estimated 1.6 billion Muslims will mark the beginning of Ramadan this weekend.
Lange trying to force Newton Falls to submit petition supporting tax credit to elections board
The circulator of a petition seeking to repeal a Newton Falls Village Council resolution has filed a mandamus action seeking to force village officials to submit the petition to the Trumbull County Board of Elections.
Miss Keller, Mr. Frederick plan to marry
Jennifer M. Keller and Dean J. Frederick, both of North Lima, are engaged, their parents are
Scott-Pasquale engagement is announced
CANFIELD Mike and Chris Pasquale of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Michael
Jenna Stanko, Eric Anticola to exchange vows
BOARDMAN Gary and Margaret Stanko of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Sabo-Pethtel engagement announced
COLUMBIANA Jeffrey and Noreen Sabo of Columbiana are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Mollie Patrick, Ryan Miller set Sept. wedding
POLAND Mollie Patrick and Ryan Miller, both of West Greenwich, R.I., are engaged, her family is
McFeely-Farr engagement is announced
AUSTINTOWN Tim and Vickie Clegg of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Church schedules spaghetti dinner
Church schedules spaghetti dinner LOWELLVILLE High Pointe Church, 5716 Struthers Road, will
Pennsylvania wins Stateline Classic
At first glance, you’d never think Collin Gilbert had just been beaten, both physically and on the scoreboard, as badly as he and his teammates had.
Jammers top Scrappers, 4-2
The setback — the Scrappers’ seventh in their last eight games — drops the club to 5-10.
Fundraiser planned for Struthers business destroyed by fire
The fundraiser for Struthers Chair and Tent Rental will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 10 at AMVETS Post 44, 305 Elm St.
Magic invite Perry to summer league
Perry will play for his hometown Orlando Magic in the NBA summer league in Orlando from July 5-11.
Visiting judge sets dates for 2 charged with killing real estate agent
Both defendants to have motion hearings on July 17
Fitch teacher fired after allegations of inappropriate relationships with students
Five female students were involved; teacher asked for their cell phone numbers
Poland to install sidewalks to schools with grant money
Sidewalk along state Route 170 connects elementary to existing sidewalks in Village
Browns’ Manziel: ‘I don’t think I’m doing anything wrong’
Johnny’s gonna play and Johnny’s gonna party.
Thoreau shares eloquent, thought-provoking words in Warren
Nineteenth century author and philosopher Henry David Thoreau visited downtown Warren, sharing his thoughts on nature in a thought-provoking and eloquent way
Krystal Keith’s pedigree is a mixed blessing
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s a story in the Keith family involving a 3-year-
Klinsmann: Americans must be more aggressive
No wonder the United States is having problems scoring at the World Cup: The Americans are hardly attacking.
Summer of peril: New scripted TV shows should come with a warning
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK It’s a frightful world on TV these days. A
Playhouse extends its run of ‘Morrie’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse is extending its current production, “Tuesdays
Man poses as doctor; police and Akron Children's investigate
A man posed as a doctor, forged prescriptions and attempted to draw blood from an elderly woman at Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, 6505 Market St.
Dem in 6th District race says incumbent Johnson does nothing
In the 14th District, the Democrat said he’ll ‘reject taxpayer-funded perks’ if elected
Substitute teacher convicted of disorderly conduct for spanking students at Warren school
A 63-year-old McDonald man was convicted Thursday of a lesser charge after initially being accused of assaulting two students while serving as a substitute gym teacher in the Warren schools.
Cause pending in death of Austintown girl found in landfill
Compass West Apartments in Austintown, above, are where Gina Burger, shown above in this photo provided by her mother, was last seen by her family on Monday night. Police notified her family Friday that her body had been found in the Tri-County Industries landfill in Grove City, Pa.
Man sues over 2007 rape in youth prison
Associated Press CINCINNATI An Ohio man who was 12 when he says he was raped repeatedly by an
Supreme Court ruling protects US broadcasters from leeches
Editorial: When an Internet company grabs television programs from the airwaves without paying the
Hubbard chooses new gas supplier
Hubbard chooses new gas supplier HUBBARD Hubbard City officials announced Thursday that they
Senate control
Associated Press WASHINGTON A fear of voting has gripped Democratic leaders in the Senate,
Taking the hassle out of car buying
Associated Press DETROIT Want to take some of the stress and mystery out of the car-buying
Think Iraq, Syria to contain ISIS
Opinion: By Dennis Ross Los Angeles Times The conflict in Iraq will not be settled any time soon.
Keselowski’s record run earns Kentucky pole
Brad Keselowski couldn’t stick around long to discuss his track-record pole speed for tonight’s Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway.
‘The Last Ship’
IF You watch What: “The Last Ship” Where: TNT When: 9 p.m. Sunday Rating: TV-14-LV (may be
Fire at Warren home where homicide took place ‘suspicious’
A “suspicious” fire Thursday night that destroyed a vacant house on South Street Southeast took place at the same place where James Levels was shot to death in April.
Oil, gasoline prices hold steady
Associated Press The price of oil held steady Friday on a quiet day for energy markets. Benchmark
Sunday news shows
Sunday news shows Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: President
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions in the Valley Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public
Brookfield UMC has new pastor
Brookfield UMC has new pastor BROOKFIELD Brookfield United Methodist Church, 6951 Grove St.,
Focus is communal worship and prayer
On Sunday, the Eastern Orthodox Church celebrates the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul. This has been
Austintown Baptist Church celebrates 50th anniversary
A special service and dinner is planned July 13.
WRPA votes to hire Pittsburgh law firm
Four of the five remaining port authority members hired a Pittsburgh law firm in the event that county commissioners try to dissolve the board.
Austintown Baptist Church, 1180 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, is marking its 50th anniversary.
Austintown Baptist Church, 1180 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown, is marking its 50th anniversary.
Cleric puts pressure on Iraqi lawmakers
Associated Press BAGHDAD Iraq’s top Shiite cleric, Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, ratcheted up the
Review finds chronic failures
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a scathing appraisal, a review ordered by President Barack Obama
Man pleads guilty to East Side break in, shooting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Lansdowne Boulevard man entered guilty pleas Friday in Mahoning County
Mexican helicopter fires shots in Arizona
Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Mexican law enforcement on Thursday crossed into Arizona by
Newsmakers
Newsmakers LaBeouf arrested at Broadway show NEW YORK Shia LaBeouf was released from police
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Fourth of July
MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: The Austintown Historical Society will host its 38th annual ecumenical
The Basement Outreach Ministries opens new Warren location
The Basement Outreach Ministries is opening a new location at 155 Tod Ave. NW in the basement of Tod Avenue Methodist Church
Father, son on second hitchhike trip
Associated Press AKRON A Northeast Ohio man and his 19-year-old son hope to hitchhike to Florida
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Fireworks Festival: Gates open at 4 p.m. for this event at the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Ashley Simon and Jammie Ferrell, Youngstown, boy, June 26.
Ohio fireworks ban is a dud
Opinion: COLUMBUS It started a few weeks ago in my neighborhood with various whistles and pops and cracks.
Court ruling comes as president’s use of power is tested
Associated Press WASHINGTON Before a unanimous Supreme Court weighed in, the White House had
mahoning County indictments
The following people were indicted by a Mahoning County grand jury Thursday. They are expected to be
Congress reclaims its spine
Opinion: Seattle Times: Public outrage over Edward Snowden’s revelations of spying abuses by the National
Pens deal Neal to Pred during draft
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA With the first pick of the NHL draft, the Florida Panthers went
Birthdays
Birthdays Comedian-director Mel Brooks is 88. Comedian John Byner is 77. Bassist Dave Knights of
Harvick wins Nationwide race
Kevin Harvick was going to take a shot at Kyle Busch if given one more chance.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN, POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield, Austintown, Poland and Boardman:
On the links Friday’s professional golf results
QUICKEN LOANS NATIONAL BETHESDA, MD. Tiger Woods was back. Just not for very long. Woods missed
Harrison’s double lifts Bucs
Josh Harrison doubled home the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning.
NATION & WORLD | Stepmother sent boy to basement, court records say
Stepmother sent boy to basement, court records say DETROIT A 12-year-old Detroit boy who was
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Tyler B. Kelley, 26, of 461 Carnegie Drive,
Kentucky field is wide-open
Past winners Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski trying to strengthen their bids for more success.
Djokovic survives injury fears, foe
Novak Djokovic lay crumpled on Centre Court, clutching his upper left arm and grimacing. He felt something pop and feared the worst.
Indiana to offer multi-year scholarships
Indiana to offer multi-year scholarships BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Indiana is going to begin
Clinton signs book, meets fans
Associated Press BEAVERCREEK, Ohio Possible 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton
Cavs’ Wiggins has lofty goals
As his talented son, Andrew, was presented with his new wine-and-gold Cavaliers jersey, Mitchell Wiggins finally let go of some painful memories.
Soccer surge: Is the game catching on in America?
n the U.S., soccer is a youth-driven sport; about 70 percent of “core” soccer players — those who play 26 or more times a year — are ages 6-17.
Allocates $19,000 for the Mahoning County Re-Entry Navigator program
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Mental Health Board has
METRO DIGEST || Pickup, bus crash in Campbell
Pickup, bus crash CAMPBELL Two people were charged when a pickup truck hit a school bus on state
Benefit concert planned
Benefit concert planned YOUNGSTOWN Mark T. Jackson and Final Call will be featured in a free