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D-Day plane restored in New York heading to France
D-Day plane restored in New York heading to France
N.H. town's white police official calls Obama N-word
N.H. town's white police official calls Obama N-word
UPDATE | Gay-marriage backers urge Ohio to drop its appeal
Gay-marriage backers urge Ohio to drop its appeal
Niles funeral director can face prison or risk trial
Niles funeral director can face prison or risk trial
McNally, Sciortino and Yavorcik to be arraigned May 29
McNally, Sciortino and Yavorcik to be arraigned May 29
General Motors recalls 2.7 million (more) vehicles
General Motors recalls 2.7 million (more) vehicles
Mayor McNally reschedules 'five minutes' for Monday
Mayor McNally reschedules 'five minutes' for Monday
Commissioners award contracts for county engineer’s department projects
Commissioners award contracts for county engineer’s department projects
Rotary will sponsor its 15th annual Reverse Raffle
Youngstown Rotary will sponsor its 15th annual Reverse Raffle on Friday at St. Mary’s Assumption Social Center.
MYCAP will host awareness day
MYCAP will host awareness day YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnership will

Williams confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development
Williams confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development

MCCTC students preserve Polish heritage
Paving bricks are replacing crushed bricks to improve accessibility to the park

CLEVELAND Biden: Spend on infrastructure
President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are traveling the country saying the nation needs to invest billions of federal dollars in highways and bridges, but some Ohio city officials are left to wonder: Where’s the money to fix our streets?

Browns' Haden happy with contract
The Pro Bowl cornerback said he was “hyped” about Cleveland drafting Johnny Manziel.
Ray LaMontagne lets his guard down
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. It may be hard to recognize Ray
OAKHILL CHRONOLOGY | A look back
A brief history of Oakhill Renaissance Place: September 1998: Forum Health sells its former
Auditor to staff: ‘Stay strong’
Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino proclaimed his belief in his innocence.
MUSIC FESTIVALS IN THE REGION
Here is a sampling of rock and country music festivals that are within driving distance of
Motion sealing order sought
Defense lawyers in the Aubrey F. Toney capital murder trial want permission to file their motions under seal.
REVIVE fest at Youngstown’s B&O Station
There is bad news and good news as far as local rock festivals are concerned. The bad: It’s not
Council: Mayor's indictment sad day for city
Charles Sammarone is facing his own probe over a $4,000 cash campaign contribution he made to McNally’s opponent in last year’s election
Rock Hall documents the experience
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The music festival has been a staple of rock ’n’ roll
The community raised $283,000 to make it happen
Gates open at 9 a.m.; flying demonstrations begin at noon

Thunder Over the Valley 2014 is the Struthers native's last show
Broadcast journalist produces Thunderbirds videos

Purple Cat clients look forward to ‘super’ prom
The youth ministry of Christ Our Savior Parish in Struthers is sponsoring the event with help from other churches.
Brown retires as Boardman fire chief
Fire Chief George Brown will retire July 12 and the township will send out an internal proposal to the fire department Friday.
American Water Management starts commercial injection at Weathersfield well
Official has no problem with the protestors who blocked the entrance to the facility in November
2014 AMUSEMENT AND WATER PARK PREVIEW FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT
Admit it, there was a point last month when we all truly questioned whether spring would come.
Indictments tied to Oakhill Renaissance Place case
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announces the indictments on corruption charges handed up by a Cuyahoga County grand jury in Cleveland against Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino and Atty. Martin Yavorcik.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD May
7-footer transferring to Youngstown State
7-footer transferring to Youngstown State YOUNGSTOWN Oral Roberts center Jorden Kaufman is
No significant damage reported from storms
No significant damage reported from storms YOUNGSTOWN Police and fire agencies in Mahoning,
Ark. gay marriages end, for now, after ruling
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, ARK. The Arkansas Supreme Court refused Wednesday to put on hold a
Springfield trustees mull host agreement with county
A former trustee says the agreement would not benefit the township.
Huntington buys Bank of America branches
Huntington buys Bank of America branches COLUMBUS Huntington Bancshares Inc. announced Wednesday
Gospel music festival at amphitheater
Staff report WARREN A gospel music festival will be Saturday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the Warren
McNally, Sciortino must quit for good of the city and county
Editorial: We’re well aware, based on past experience, that Youngstown mayor John A. McNally and Mahoning
GOP due credit for cuts
Opinion: St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press: Opponents of GOP-sponsored tax relief in Missouri see a looming
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS LA police investigating Bieber, allegations LOS ANGELES LA police detectives are
CBS adding 5 new series to its fall lineup
Tea Leoni will portray the U.S. secretary of state in a new CBS drama this fall, the long-running comedy “Two and Half Men” will enter its final season and television’s top-rated network will introduce a new generation of crime procedurals.
John A. McNally
John A. McNally Charged with: one count of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity; two counts
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Songs by Sondheim” musical revue, directed by Anthony Ruggiero, Area Community
In New York, 9/11 museum offers sights, sounds of tragedy
Associated Press NEW YORK The museum devoted to the story of Sept. 11 tells it in victims’ last
Extremists attack town of abducted schoolgirls
Associated Press BAUCHI, NIGERIA Islamic militants again attacked the remote Nigerian town from
Wildfire burns Calif. homes
Associated Press CARLSBAD, CALIF. Flames engulfed suburban homes and shot up along canyon ridges
Ohio House OKs tax increase for shale drillers, moves plan to Senate
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Over continued objections from Democrats and some
Study: Lung-cancer screen could add $3 to monthly premiums
Study: Lung-cancer screen could add $3 to monthly premiums Every person covered by Medicare would
Anger, grief swell in Turkey after 274 coal miners die
Associated Press SOMA, TURKEY Amid wails of grief and anger, rescue workers coated in grime
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Kasich wooing of billionaire shames him, insults Ohioans
Opinion: Kasich wooing of billionaire shames him, insults Ohioans Sheldon called, and they came running.
City receives grant
City receives grant YOUNGSTOWN The city received a $25,225 state grant to support litter
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Alexis
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 15, the 135th day of 2014. There are 230 days left in the year. Associated
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Godzilla (PG-13) The titanic monster Godzilla rises to restore balance to the
“The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., The CW): The season finale of “The Vampire
“The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., The CW): The season finale of “The Vampire Diaries” apparently puts
Man found innocent in road-rage case
Associated Press WASHINGTON, Pa. A jury has found an Army veteran not guilty in the fatal
Deninzon’s journey to the stratosphere
Moving slowly ahead is how Northeast Ohio native Joe Deninzon describes his musical evolution.
Defendants get 17 and 11 years in prison in house shootup
A man and a woman were sentenced to prison in the shootup of a Pasadena Avenue residence Dec. 5, 2012
Rock-festival season has arrived
For many music lovers — myself included — the days in late January and February when the summer rock
Poll: Governor widens his lead over challenger
Fifty-six percent say they approve of the governor's work in office
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew J. Cahill, 25, of 30 Winchester Ave.,
Browns limit access to Johnny Football
Local reporters and select national reporters will be allowed to be at his first practice.
Pens face murky future after early playoff exit
Pittsburgh lost a Game 7 at home for the third time in five seasons.

Kluber sharp again as Indians roll
The Indians set season-highs with 22 hits and 15 runs.

Stewart’s single lifts Pirates in ninth
Mark Melancon worked the ninth for his fifth save in six chances.
Become a volunteer
Become a volunteer Ohio State University is offering master gardener volunteer training this
Brown ivy leaves will persist
Q. My ground ivy turned brown from the winter. Is it dead? Lillian, Vienna and Anonymous, Poland
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Fire siren in New Jersey is silenced by osprey nest SPRING LAKE, N.J. A pair of
BREWS & BLOOMS
BREWS & BLOOMS Today 5-7 p.m.: What would happy hour be without plants? Learn how hops, barley,
Annual grass weeds
Annual grass weeds Not all grasses are alike. Some grow faster and taller, others tend to crowd
Wall regains mojo, gives Wiz a chance
Associated Press WASHINGTON It’s unclear exactly when John Wall got his mojo back. Maybe it
Top seeds unbeaten in D2 sectional tennis
Third-seeded Les Horvath of Ursuline will play West Branch’s Thomas Korda in today’s lone quarterfinal.

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