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Academic commission leader unaware of member involvement in Youngstown Plan
Academic commission leader unaware of member involvement in Youngstown Plan
Assistance vehicle will be permanent in Youngstown metropolitan area
Assistance vehicle will be permanent in Youngstown metropolitan area
Local ironworkers will continue to picket Boardman stadium project
Local ironworkers will continue to picket Boardman stadium project
AP source: Wade staying with Heat
The decision ends a weeks-long, sometimes-contentious saga between the Heat and their franchise player.
Ohio State marching band will visit London for NFL event
Ohio State marching band will visit London for NFL event
Plane diverts to Ohio airport after alleged threats by flier
Plane diverts to Ohio airport after alleged threats by flier
Police: No evidence of shooting at Washington Navy Yard
Police: No evidence of shooting at Washington Navy Yard
Pretrial hearing set for Campbell man charged with beating his girlfriend
Pretrial hearing set for Campbell man charged with beating his girlfriend
Small fire causes brief evacuation of YSU's Ward Beecher Hall
Small fire causes brief evacuation of YSU's Ward Beecher Hall
Ford recalls 433,000 vehicles for software problem
Ford recalls 433,000 vehicles for software problem
Ohio Medicaid plan would require enrollees to share in cost
Ohio Medicaid plan would require enrollees to share in cost
Metaphysical group plans psychic fair
Metaphysical group plans psychic fair WARREN Metaphysical Insights 528 will present its
Community leaders upset with Youngstown school plan proposal
Community leaders upset with Youngstown school plan proposal
Campbell man arrested after causing a scene at restaurant
Campbell man arrested after causing a scene at restaurant
Boardman police arrest man after assault complaint
Boardman police arrest man after assault complaint
Train derailment, fire prompts evacuation in Tennessee
Train derailment, fire prompts evacuation in Tennessee
Official: Unconfirmed report of shots at Navy Yard in DC
Official: Unconfirmed report of shots at Navy Yard in DC
Penguins acquire Kessel from Leafs
Phil Kessel spent six years in Toronto trying to lift the Maple Leafs out of the churn of mediocrity.
Contract awarded for Boardman and Austintown road-paving projects
Contract awarded for Boardman and Austintown road-paving projects
Chase Rice has career on ‘Cruise’ control
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Chase Rice is no stranger to the limelight. After
Chesney bringing the beach to The Q
Kenny Chesney returns to Northeast Ohio for a show with Jake Owen and Chase Rice at Quicken Loans Arena Thursday.
‘Ballers’ looks at humor, drama in athletes’ lives
By DAVID FISCHER Associated Press MIAMI Omar Benson Miller spent three seasons on “CSI:
Flood damage is ‘a disaster,’ village mayor says
Lowellville likely suffered some $500,000 in road and street flood damage, mayor says.
Bank of America donated the home through the Military Warriors Support Foundation
Family received keys Wednesday
Cavs lock up Love, Thompson, Shumpert with $240 million
On the first day of free agency, Dan Gilbert spent nearly a quarter of a billion dollars.
Own goal propels Japan over England
Laura Bassett scored into her own net during second-half stoppage time, giving Japan a 2-1 victory over England in a Women’s World Cup semifinal.
Carrasco loses no-hit bid with two outs in ninth
Carlos Carrasco was one strike away from throwing Cleveland’s first no-hitter in 34 years and already considering ways to celebrate.
Valley filmmakers to premiere work
“Isaiah’s Melody,” a film by Mahoning Valley residents David Anthony Romeo and Jason Rosendary, will be screened at 7 p.m. July 19 at Movies 8.
New gallery at Butler to open with carvings
A new gallery will open this month at the Butler Institute of American Art with a collection of carved birds as its inaugural exhibition.
Probe looks for potential collusion among airlines
Probe looks for potential collusion among airlines WASHINGTON The U.S. government is
Statistics show church fires not unusual
Associated Press GREELEYVILLE, S.C. The Rev. John Taylor feared the worst when he learned his
Scores killed as militants attack Egyptian troops
Associated Press EL-ARISH, Egypt Islamic State-linked militants struck Egyptian army outposts
Bill allows sale of second prison
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state can sell a central Ohio prison to a private company under a
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2015. There are 182 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Lordstown’s Cruze still sells above 20k after 5 years
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze has some tough competition and is in its fifth sales year.
“Back to the Future” marathon (5 p.m., AMC): It’s back-to-back-to-back to the
“Back to the Future” marathon (5 p.m., AMC): It’s back-to-back-to-back to the future as the trilogy
Canfield trustees to apply for funding for Starr Centre Drive project
Township to submit proposal later this summer on project
‘Alley parties’ at Selah Restaurant
Staff report Struthers Selah Restaurant in downtown Struthers will begin its “alley parties” on
More dump Trump in wake of remarks
Associated Press NEW YORK Rapper Flo Rida, the Macy’s department store chain and football Hall
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 Fri: Grady
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Agatha Christie’s “A Murder Is Announced,SDRq directed by Chris Fidram, Salem
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.88 .39 Avalon
Today
Today Discussion ...And the Rest is History Book Club, 6 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600 S.
GEORGE WILL: Some GOP candidates become unhinged
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 1824, in retirement 37 years after serving as the Constitutional Convention’s prime
RUTH MARCUS: Abortion, same-sex marriage differ greatly
Opinion: Writing a judicial opinion can be like fencing. One of the most effective ways to jab at an opponent
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Love and Mercy (PG-13) Paul Dano and John Cusack do fine work playing Brian
Butler show completes circle for late Youngstown artist
An interesting exhibition of paintings and drawings by the late Evelyn Killian brings the artist’s life full-circle. The exhibition runs through Aug. 30 at the Butler Institute of American Art on Wick Avenue.
Midlothian Free Health Clinic is open at First Presbyterian Church
The new space, in a downtown location, was remodeled to suit clinic needs.
Product rebranded
Product rebranded NORTH LIMA Perfecta Products Inc. announced the rebranding of its Zim’s
Judge denies bail for Journey drummer accused of rape
Judge denies bail for Journey drummer accused of rape SALEM, Ore An Oregon judge has denied bail
Critters can cause damage to your yard Holey mess
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Master Gardener Volunteer You are strolling through the yard or mowing
Germany’s much-ballyhooed, nearly 30-percent wind and solar power-grid conversion isn’t
Opinion: Germany’s much-ballyhooed, nearly 30-percent wind and solar power-grid conversion isn’t all it’s
Vegetable Gardening
Vegetable Gardening When: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. What: Join us on a site visit to ask questions and
Prune the roses?
Prune the roses? If your roses look a little ragged from all the rain, it’s probably due to
Federal judge rules that Alabama must abide by decision allowing gay marriage
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. With a handful of Alabama counties still refusing to grant
SPORTS digest
Scrappers-Muckdogs rained out Wednesday batavia, n.y. Wednesday’s Mahoning Valley Scrappers game
Carol Beard, left, a registered nurse and a founder of Midlothian Free Health Clinic, and Maureen
Carol Beard, left, a registered nurse and a founder of Midlothian Free Health Clinic, and Maureen
Youngstown man arrested in assault
Youngstown man arrested in assault WARREN A Youngstown man is in Trumbull County jail after his
Youngstown to negotiate a contract with a firm to design a downtown amphitheater and river-park
The city and the firm will seek grants and other funding to pay for the project
Click for all things July 4th | Blasts, bands & beers
All events are on the holiday Saturday unless otherwise noted. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: The
Rain gardens: unique landscape feature
By PAM BAYTOS OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD A rain garden is a planted
Some schools will lose state funds
Boardman and Jackson-Milton schools expect loss of overall state funding
Dog shelter design firm hired
The dog warden hopes the new shelter will be open for business by the end of next year.
Protect tree wounds?
Protect tree wounds? No. Don’t use wood spray! With all the storm damage this summer, simply
Stopping those slugs
Q. I have a slug infestation! HELP! Susan from Canfield A. Slugs love moisture. Many times, we
Vernette Avenue from its dead end to Turner Road
Vernette Avenue from its dead end to Turner Road Anderson Road from its dead end to Mahoning
Deal offered to white Cleveland police supervisors
Associated Press CLEVELAND A prosecutor has offered to drop charges against five white Cleveland
Venus, Serena on Wimbledon collision course
Both Williams sisters won second-round matches Wednesday.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
ODOT and OSHP rolling out new message board campaign
Messages to have weekly number of fatal crashes on Ohio roadways, enforcement slogans
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Matthew F. Good, 37, of 2520 Flintridge Drive #3,
Liberty Township unveils new sidewalk
Grant money from the Ohio Department of Transportation paid for the $300,000 sidewalk
Huge pay increases as free agency starts
The first full day of NBA free agency featured skyrocketing salaries and a flurry of moves.
Fido & Fireworks | Pet ideas over July 4th
Heat tolerance varies among breeds and individual dogs. Heavy coats and dark fur make dogs more
Jacobson finds success as weather cooperates with largest juniors field
Zach Jacobson has been working on his short game.
US and Cuba to open embassies
Associated Press WASHINGTON After more than a half-century of hostility, the United States and
Take preventive steps to keep pets safe in summer
Dog trainer addresses issues associated with fireworks and storms
State recognizes fireworks twice this week
The state budget gets rid of what is called the “liar’s law” form, and the secretary of state recognized fireworks company.
Mountaineer to open smoking patio as Hancock County smoking ban began Wednesday
"Boom Boom" Mancini was part of the smoking patio opening
New warden, security measures after escape
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. A new superintendent has been named to run the maximum-security
Howland man arrested in theft, crash of SUV
Howland man arrested in theft, crash of SUV HOWLAND Howland police arrested Matthew Safos, 25,
Struthers Education Foundation Elects New Officers, Trustees
The foundation awards grants to educational activities not funded by the school district.
Pirates, Walker continues to torment Tigers
Neil Walker homered twice, including a two-run shot in a five-run third.
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Fourth of July A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Unique band to play at autism event
The band Blue Spectrum – whose members are all on the autism spectrum – will perform at the Valley Autism 5K and 10-mile relay event Aug. 15 at the Mill Creek MetroParks Bikeway trailhead at 6700 Kirk Road.
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