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Shooting on South Side tonight
Police said they are interviewing a man at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital who drove himself there after he was shot in the shoulder.
Youngstown lawyers charged with extortion, obstruction request acquittal
Two Youngstown lawyers charged with extortion and obstructing justice want the federal judge who declared a mistrial in their case last month to issue a judgment of acquittal for them on all counts without conducting a new trial.
Pilots get raise after Allegiant posts nearly 90 percent income hike
Allegiant Air, the only commercial airline at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, said today it will give its pilots a raise because of the company’s success.
Supermax guard in line for state officer of year award
William Tungate underwent a baptism by fire as an Ohio National Guardsman deployed for nine days to the April 1993 Lucasville prison riot.
Canfield residents to vote on half-percent income tax increase in August
City residents will vote on a half-percent income-tax increase in the Aug. 4 special election.
Butler County lawmaker seeks new tax for Ohio's gaming facilities
An Ohio Senator is seeking a tax on promotional gaming credits at the Buckeye State’s 11 casinos and racinos.
Warren to install cameras to catch illegal dumpers
The city is purchasing four video-surveillance cameras that will soon go into use to catch people making a mess by dumping trash in areas such as the bike trail.
Vienna trustee seeks commissioners' support to pressure ODNR for Kleese explanation
Vienna Township Trustee Phil Pegg asked the Trumbull County commissioners today for their support in his effort to have the Ohio Department of Natural Resources fully explain what caused the spill of 2,000 gallons of oil last month in Vienna.
Wright convicted in 2011 shooting, faces possible 59 years
A jury in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court took less than two hours Wednesday to convict a man on seven charges related to a 2011 shooting.
Miriam Fife, Sandy Hook mom give message to parents at crime victims lunch
Victims of crime, personified by Miriam Fife and representatives of the Sandy Hook Promise, were honored guests at Help Hotline Crisis Center’s 2015 Victims of Crime luncheon.
Israeli emissaries bring national holidays to Youngstown JCC
Elior and Eran Liss are living links between the Jewish community in the Mahoning Valley and Israel.
Canfield residents will decide on a half-percent income tax increase at the Aug. 4 ballot
Canfield residents will decide on a half-percent income tax increase at the Aug. 4 ballot
Allegiant's first quarter earnings soar, pilots getting pay raise
Allegiant's first quarter earnings soar, pilots getting pay raise
Cincinnati streetcar service could change event locations
Cincinnati streetcar service could change event locations
Ohio Senate passes open-container district bill in 32-0 vote
Ohio Senate passes open-container district bill in 32-0 vote
Camera catches Pa. day care operator molesting girls
Camera catches Pa. day care operator molesting girls
OSHA cites Michigan company in Ohio deaths of 2 painters
OSHA cites Michigan company in Ohio deaths of 2 painters
Google wireless phone service challenges major carriers
Google wireless phone service challenges major carriers
Jet lands in Buffalo after emergency; 1 loses consciousness
Jet lands in Buffalo after emergency; 1 loses consciousness
UPDATE | Kevin Wright convicted of felonious-assault charges, faces 59 years in prison
Kevin Wright convicted of felonious-assault charges
Ohio Senate panel holds off on police PTSD compensation bill
Ohio Senate panel holds off on police PTSD compensation bill
Man who shot Reagan seeks to live outside mental hospital
Man who shot Reagan seeks to live outside mental hospital
Police: Boy dies after father got drunk, left him in hot car
Police: Boy dies after father got drunk, left him in hot car
Oklahoma City Thunder fire coach Scott Brooks after 7 years
Oklahoma City Thunder fire coach Scott Brooks after 7 years
Prosecution rests in trial of Cleveland police officer
Prosecution rests in trial of Cleveland police officer
Health law brings growth in food stamps in some states
Health law brings growth in food stamps in some states
Senate panel OKs tougher prison terms for Ohio gun crimes
Senate panel OKs tougher prison terms for Ohio gun crimes
Airstrikes hit Yemen rebels after Saudis say operation over
Airstrikes hit Yemen rebels after Saudis say operation over
Ohio Senate panel favors banning sales of pure caffeine
Ohio Senate panel favors banning sales of pure caffeine
Hello? 8M phone calls unanswered as IRS cut taxpayer service
Hello? 8M phone calls unanswered as IRS cut taxpayer service
Vienna trustee tells commissioners ODNR should provide answers about oil spill
Vienna trustee tells commissioners ODNR should provide answers about oil spill
Officials: extremist's misfire foiled attack on Paris church
Officials: extremist's misfire foiled attack on Paris church
Teen driver-education program is Saturday in Boardman
Teen driver-education program is Saturday in Boardman
Miss Pacheco, Mr. Hoffman Sr. will wed in June
ROBERT HOFFMAN SR. MICHELLE PACHECO LIBERTY Michelle Pacheco and Robert Hoffman Sr., both of
Clayton Petro, Katie Farhang are engaged
Clayton C. Petro Katie Farhang Massoud and Mitra Farhang of Clarksville, Md., and Bernard and
June 20 chosen for Billock, Schubert vows
Jessica Billock Brandon Schubert Plans for the forthcoming wedding of Jessica Billock of Boardman
Summations today in Kevin Wright felonious-assault trial
Summations today in Kevin Wright felonious-assault trial
Youngstown police arrest 2 for drug activity on South Side
Youngstown police arrest 2 for drug activity on South Side
Ohio bill would require meningitis immunization for students
Ohio bill would require meningitis immunization for students
Alexis Terhanko, Justin Hardwick to exchange vows
JUSTIN HARDWICK ALEXIS TERHANKO BOARDMAN Alexis Terhanko and Justin Hardwick, both of Boardman,
Agenda revision for tonight's Struthers City Council meeting
Agenda revision for tonight's Struthers council meeting
McDonald's plots turnaround as sales continue to slide
McDonald's plots turnaround as sales continue to slide
Mahoning Co. health board approves pact with Planned Parenthood
Mahoning Co. health board approves pact with Planned Parenthood
Youngstown woman charged with obstruction of justice
Youngstown woman charged with obstruction of justice
Police discover copper pipe removed from Campbell home
Police discover copper pipe removed from Campbell home
Coke profit tops expectations, helped by price hikes
Coke profit tops expectations, helped by price hikes
MCCTC registering sophomores for machining program
MCCTC registering sophomores for machining program
Toyota to ask for lower jury award, new trial in fatal crash
Toyota to ask for lower jury award, new trial in fatal crash
Columbus school board fires high-school principal who altered grades
Columbus school board fires high-school principal who altered grades
Youngstown looks to put its finances online
The city’s checkbook is expected to be online by the end of the year
Sweeney’s HRs power Mooney
Bridget Sweeney homered twice and finished with eight RBIs against East on Tuesday.
Suspect in child rape pleads not guilty to bribery
The suspect in the rape of a 10-year-old girl, who died in a fire just hours before his trial was to begin, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to two counts of bribery related to that trial.
Report: RBs coach Brown leaving YSU
Ron Brown’s coaching career didn’t last very long at Youngstown State.
Grandson of slave, Anthony Lariccia, late Joanie Abdu to receive award
ACTION awards banquet-fundraiser is Thursday.
Connelly: Phantoms certainly enjoyed the ride
The Phantoms’ stellar season ended abruptly against Muskegon.
Local vets to be inducted into military hall of fame in Columbus
Local inductees served in WWII and the Vietnam War
Tuesday’s high school sports roundup
A roundup of baseball and softball games from around the Mahoning Valley.
Owners who leave their animals outside in severe weather would face criminal penalties
Barnes’ bill drew questions and concerns from the agriculture committee, however.
DYNAMIC DUO | James, Irving lead Cavaliers past Celtics
The pair scored Cleveland’s final 28 points in a 99-91 win in Game 2.
2 vie to operate Mill Creek Golf Course restaurant
Mill Creek MetroParks considering applications for golf course restaurant operator
Haggard coming to Packard
Staff report WARREN Country music legend Merle Haggard will come to Packard Music Hall on June
Shen Yun captures the culture of China
By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com It was nearly a decade ago when Tianlun Jian traveled
Manziel working to earn teammates’ trust
Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden said the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner stayed at the team’s headquarters three hours longer than required.
Fitch Robotics to compete in world championships
Group is seeking funds to continue competing this year
Fundraiser benefit for paralyzed chef is Sunday in Boardman
Robert John Melone was trained at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts and worked as a chef locally at several restaurants and county clubs
Local family pushes for seat-belt bill
Theresa Benzel plans to travel to the Statehouse to urge lawmakers to pass a law to allow officers to stop vehicles with kids not wearing seat belts or secured in car seats
'They just don’t care about the people around here, says Kleese neighbor
A resident of Sodom Hutchings Road says the Kleese family’s unauthorized use of county water shows its indifference to the safety of their neighbors.
South Range approves two retire/rehires
Americans For Prosperity issues news release on South Range levy
United reports $3.7 million earned in 1Q
United Community Financial Corp., parent company of Home Savings, announced its first quarter earnings Tuesday.
Sunday concert From Italy, With Love
Chorale piano accompanist is Dominic DeLaurentis. With him, from left, are soloists Heather Trowbridge, Alexis Musgrove, Sierra McCorvey and Kiyan Taghaboni, who will be featured in the concert.
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Jon Stewart sets Aug. 6 for ‘Daily Show’ exit NEW YORK Jon Stewart says Aug. 6 will
Trumbull engineer plans to switch to new salt-buying consortium
The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office is planning to use a different consortium to buy most of its road salt for next winter
Low wages, trade deals lure auto plants, jobs to Mexico
Associated Press DETROIT Mexico has become the most attractive place in North America to build
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lawrence D. Ziegler, 78, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway, 9 to 10
Homeless vets need our help
Opinion: By Michelle Obama and Jill Biden Special to McClatchy Right now, in communities across our
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christopher Raisky and Kelsey Watson, Youngstown, boy,
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, work session, 5:30 p.m.; regular meeting, at 7:30
Winner, winner, burger dinner
Winner, winner, burger dinner This month’s contest winner is Gil Noble of Austintown. Gil and his
Gay-marriage opponents urge against radical change
Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Same-sex marriage opponents acknowledge they face a tough task in
oddly enough
oddly enough Israel nabs repeat cheese smuggler from West Bank JERUSALEM When Israeli health
Fifth Floor elevates wine in the Valley
Wines at The Fifth Floor rise to the occasion.
Tribe’s Carrasco wins in first start since getting hit in face
Carlos Santana and David Murphy smacked solo home runs.
Willoughby, pitching lead Penguins past BG
Willoughby, pitching lead Penguins past BG NILES Shane Willoughby’s three RBIs and Brent
Bullpen falters as Bucs fall to Cubs in ninth
Chicago scored three runs in the ninth to beat Pittsburgh 9-8.
METRO DIGEST || Pavlik enters plea
Pavlik enters plea NILES Kelly Pavlik’s attorney, Damian Billak, entered a written not-guilty
‘Dates’ were simply booty calls
Dear Annie: I am a 59-year-old woman. Two years ago, I met this guy, “Jake,” and had feelings for
Clinton ducks tough questions
Opinion: Painful as it is to realize that both the Democrats and the Republicans will still be holding their
Oklahoma’s botched execution a teachable moment for nation
Opinion: By Mark Earley and Jim Petro Tribune News Service Last year, government lawyers in Oklahoma
Rodgers, Pinkard, Ray deserve to retain Y’town council seats
Editorial: With Youngstown city govern- ment bracing for a major fiscal challenge next year, and with Mayor
Councilman proposes reducing number of ward council members by three
Councilman John Brown Jr., says he expects opposition from fellow council members
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Charlotte Rae (“The Facts of Life”) is 89. Actress Estelle Harris (“Seinfeld”)
Downtown meeting held at YBI
Downtown stakeholders were updated on the latest projects at the Youngstown Economic Action Group’s monthly meeting
Samplings from the South
Samplings from the South The Brothers In Food travel to Warren to sample some signature dishes
Television series released on DVD this week include:
Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Fortitude”: Little-seen Pivot channel’s
METRO DIGEST || Copper pipe stolen from rental house
Gas smell reported; copper pipe stolen CAMPBELL Campbell fire officials were able to turn off
Feds open probe into suspect’s death
Associated Press BALTIMORE The Justice Department said Tuesday it has opened a civil-rights
Attorney general nominee heads for vote after 5 months
Attorney general nominee heads for vote after 5 months WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s long-
NAACP president says Hathorn will be alright
Student test scores didn’t improve significantly under Hathorn’s leadership, NAACP leader says
DEA chief to retire amid scandal
Associated Press WASHINGTON The embattled head of the Drug Enforcement Administration said
Cultural Alliance plans a public presentation
Cultural Alliance plans a public presentation CANFIELD The Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Saratoga Restaurant owner Jim Economos dies at age 76
Jim Economos, longtime owner of the downtown landmark restaurant The Saratoga, died Monday night
Drilling permits
Drilling permits YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued five horizontal-
On Earth Day, remember tie between our resources, healing
Opinion: On Earth Day, remember tie between our resources, healing 22This is an important philosophy to
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Oklahoma Geological Survey ties earthquakes to waste wells
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma Geological Survey says it is “very likely” that most
Seven RadioShacks close, five others reopen in new Sprint/RadioShack model
The stores closing are in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys.
49ers Hall of Famer St. Clair dies at 84
A 6-foot-9 right tackle known for his speed, toughness and uncanny blocking ability in the passing and running games, St. Clair was a third-round draft pick by San Francisco in 1953.
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