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4 car chargers open on Pennsylvania Turnpike

4 car chargers open on Pennsylvania Turnpike


Austintown seeks to clarify massage-parlor regulations

Austintown seeks to clarify massage-parlor regulations


Man accused in Megabus threat appears in court

Man accused in Megabus threat appears in court


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Vindy Radio Sports | YSU Baseball Coach Steve Gillispie 5 p.m. May 27

May 27, 2014 | YSU Baseball Coach Steve Gillispie

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N.Y. man gets prison time for sex with Austintown teen girl

N.Y. man gets prison time for sex with Austintown teen girl


US to keep 9,800 troops in Afghanistan at year-end

US to keep 9,800 troops in Afghanistan at year-end


Ohio lawmakers examine energy-target proposal

Ohio lawmakers examine energy-target proposal


15th annual bass classic is Saturday at Evans, Pine lakes

15th annual bass classic is Saturday at Evans, Pine lakes


OSHP: OVI and seat-belt citiations up over the Memorial Day weekend

OVI and seat-belt violations up over Memorial Day weekend


Fire officials look for cause of South Side blaze

Fire officials look for cause of South Side blaze


Drugs charges for pair after Campbell traffic stop

Drugs charges after Campbell traffic stop


Hollywood Gaming to have news conference on job recruitment

Hollywood Gaming to have news conference on job recruitment


After drive-by shooting, victims are hazy about "Smokey"

After drive-by shooting, victims are hazy about "Smokey"


Library trustees to consider plan to take less from taxpayers

Library trustees to consider plan to take less from taxpayers


Sen. Portman's rep to meet with constituents for an hour Thursday

Sen. Portman's rep to meet with constituents Thursday


JUNE SNAPZ: Reel Fish Tales


Lawrence-Mercer event names ATHENA honorees

Alane Jewel and Kathryn Lima won leadership Awards from ATHENA in Pennsylvania.

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Two students receive YSU scholarships

Two students receive YSU scholarships from the Women Retirees of YSU.

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REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial Class of 1967 will meet for dinner at 6 p.m. June 24 at Chad Anthony’s Grille,


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Pitching powers Poland’s regional run

The Bulldogs will meet Peninsula Woodridge on Thursday.

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Error costs Indians again

Lonnie Chisenhall committed a crucial miscue in the third inning of a 6-2 loss to the White Sox.


Sanchez homer rallies Pirates

New York fired its hitting coach after the loss.


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YSU qualifies nine for NCAA East prelims

Five of the nine athletes hail from Mahoning or Trumbull County.

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YSU TRACK | News and notes

Just made it: Both YSU senior Samantha Hamilton (10K) and junior Eric Rupe (3K steeplechase) made


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YSU baseball is Bloomington bound

The Penguins will meet No. 4 overall seed Indiana in the NCAA’s first round.

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Toney trial may start this week

On trial for '10 murder in mistaken identity case


Former WWE wrestler shares stories: Mick Foley's one-man show

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Even though Mick Foley (AKA Mankind) spent several


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Piece Work

David Spisak and Donna Brodigan, two residents of Vista Center in Boardman, have completed more than 60 jigsaw puzzles in seven months, and Vista framed them and started a gallery.

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Pittsburgh-based artist gives back to hometown through mural project

Work on the mural will begin in August and should be completed within about two weeks.

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Nursing home writer

It took Joe Spera 18 months to tell the story of his sister’s life, and during that time he recovered his own.

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Fire destroys chair, tent rental business in Struthers

The business owner is unsure what he intends to do

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Memorial Day honors our country's bravest

Longtime mentor and veteran honored at Boardman Memorial Day ceremony

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Running

Running The Memorial Mile — Boardman Open Men 1 1 Scott Denham, 25, Boardman4:11 2


Hot start propels Kings past Blackhawks

Los Angeles has a 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference finals.


French open

French open First Round Monday At Stade Roland Garros, Paris Purse: $34.12 million (Grand


Japanese soup counteracts difficult diarrhea

Q. For more than two decades, a friend has been plagued with daily diarrhea that may have been


Thunder’s Ibaka expects to play Game 4

He returned Sunday to help Oklahoma City beat San Antonio 106-97.


White House mistakenly reveals CIA official’s name

Associated Press WASHINGTON In an embarrassing flub, the Obama administration accidentally


Pool safety tips

Pool safety tips AKRON Akron Children’s Hospital offers pool safety tips. According to the


Heat take 3-1 series lead

LeBron James had 32 points for Miami in the 102-90 win.


Local golfers impress at junior tournament

Local golfers impress at junior tournament Ravenna Jacinta Pikunas of Boardman was the runner-


oddly enough

oddly enough Charity unsure whether valuable ring was donated ELIZABETH, Pa. A Knights of


Pope to meet sex-abuse victims at Vatican

Associated Press ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE Pope Francis announced Monday he would meet soon with a


Police: Man arrested in fatal shooting over plate of food

Associated Press ROCHESTER MILLS, Pa. Authorities in central Pennsylvania say a man has been


Woman charged with assaulting police officer

The 27-year-old woman punched a Dayton cop in the mouth several times


2 shot by police at Megabus stop

Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in central Ohio shot a man accused of threatening a Megabus


Body of man missing since canoe capsized is found

Associated Press KARTHAUS, Pa. Authorities in central Pennsylvania say the body of a man missing


NEOMED gives Watanakunakorn honorary degree

She made the single larges contribution to NEOMED in its history


CW TMZ, fame and family are focus of series

By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Exactly what does it take to make it in Hollywood?


Ohio programs win funds to help drug-addicted moms

Associated Press COLUMBUS Four programs in Ohio are receiving grant money to help pregnant women


Preventing tragedies

Associated Press GOLETA, Calif. Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes. Sandy Hook school


Watch out! Meteor strikes Ohio man's car

The purported strike was on I-75


AEP proposes rate curt for central Ohio customers

A typical household bill would be 12.6 percent less than under current rates.


Official: Abducted schoolgirls located

Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria Nigeria’s military has located nearly 300 school- girls


Fed health-care coverage could benefit veterans

In some cases, veterans could benefit more from federal health-care coverage than from Medicaid.


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Academy of Excellence board of trustees, 3:30 p.m., 1408 Rigby St.,


In food poisoning probes, officials call for Yelp

By MIKE STOBBE AP Medical Writer NEW YORK New York City is using a novel way to uncover cases


‘Online checkbook’ would help Ohioans monitor state spending

Editorial: More than a year ago, state Rep. Mike Dovilla, R-Berea, and Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel proposed the


Ukraine launches airstrike

Associated Press DONETSK, Ukraine Ukraine’s president-elect said Monday he wants to begin talks


Paying respect

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama led the nation in commemorating Memorial Day,


No sign of 3 men missing in mudslide

No sign of 3 men missing in mudslide COLLBRAN, Colo. Rescue teams failed to find any sign


Police investigating shots fired at North Side car

No one was injured


Baby sitter training

Baby sitter training Registration is open for the Safe Sitter program, sponsored by Humility of


SW Ohio sheriff: Body found rolled inside carpet

Associated Press DAYTON A sheriff’s office in southwest Ohio says a body has been found rolled


Pregnant teen shot 4 times loses baby

Associated Press DUQUESNE, Pa. Authorities in western Pennsylvania say a pregnant teenager lost


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center John and Amanda Armeni, Girard, girl, May 24. Shalise F.


Volunteer search for student put on hold

Associated Press CINCINNATI The search for a missing Cincinnati college student who hasn’t been


Birthdays

Birthdays Actor Christopher Lee is 92. Actress Lee Meriwether is 79. Musician Ramsey Lewis is 79.


LOTTERies

LOTTERies Monday’s numbers OHIO evening DRAWINGS: Pick 37-6-9 Pick 46-2-4-5 Pick


newsmakers

newsmakers African-American cowboy crooner Herb Jeffries dies LOS ANGELES Herb Jeffries, the


Live music on television this week includes:

Live music on television this week includes: v Nightmare and the Cat: Tonight on “Late Show with


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, May 27, the 147th day of 2014. There are 218 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Docket State v. Daquala R. Shelton, sentenced to three years’ community