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Youngstown schools treasurer seeks job-status change
Youngstown schools treasurer seeks job-status change
Thousands gather at Austintown Plaza to observe holiday
Thousands gather at Austintown Plaza to observe holiday
Program prepares workers for jobs in manufacturing
Program prepares workers for jobs in manufacturing
Man killed as external stairway collapses in California
Man killed as external stairway collapses in California
Horse rescued from sinkhole on western Pennsylvania farm
Horse rescued from sinkhole on western Pennsylvania farm
I-70 East reopens near site of central Ohio tanker fire
I-70 East reopens near site of central Ohio tanker fire
It will be Williams vs. Williams in fourth round of Wimbledon Championships
It will be Williams vs. Williams in fourth round of Wimbledon Championships
Niles police still looking for knife-wielding robber
Niles police still looking for knife-wielding robber
Official sued in landmark marriage case reads at gay wedding
Official sued in landmark marriage case reads at gay wedding
Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission office closed Tuesday
Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission office closed Tuesday
Same-sex couple in Mississippi goes to court to seek divorce
Same-sex couple in Mississippi goes to court to seek divorce
Miss Cherol, Mr. Brocker will marry
POLAND Megan Marie Cherol and Benjamin Robert Brocker, both of Poland, are planning a July
Miss Schlatter, Mr. Williams set wedding date
SALEM Matthew and Diane Schlatter of Salem, the parents of Samantha Schlatter of Columbus, are
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES Campbell Memorial High School January and June Classes of 1948 will meet for breakfast at
‘Sesame Street’ actor retiring
Associated Press NEW YORK “Sesame Street” is about to be less A-OK. Sonia Manzano, who has
Local ironworkers will continue to picket Boardman stadium project
Local ironworkers will continue to picket Boardman stadium project
Firework use booms, despite Ohio laws
In Ohio, it is legal to purchase consumer fireworks but not set them off.
25 things in the Ohio budget you need to know
Another line in the budget requires a new study commission to form a working group to complete negotiations on a potential increase in tax rates on oil and gas produce via horizontal hydraulic fracturing, or fracking
Storms, release of water leave Riverview Golf Club submerged
The family-owned golf course located along the Mahoning River in Braceville has been dealing with flooding issues since it opened in 1962.
Dominant pitching helps Tribe sweep Rays
The Cleveland Indians are feeling a little better about themselves.
Talks between Cavaliers, Thompson continue
Northeast Ohio Media Group was told that there’s not a vast gap in contract talks and added there’s no animosity.
ODOT makes State Farm motorist assistance vehicle permanent for metropolitan Youngstown
Vehicle debuted locally in May related to I-80 project
Saddest own goals in soccer: A list
Own goals haven’t just lost soccer matches, they have wrecked reputations and even cost lives.
Egypt strikes back at militants
Egypt strikes back at militants CAIRO Egyptian warplanes launched new airstrikes and troops went
June 15
June 15 Criminal damaging: Realty signs were destroyed at Lakeside Realty, 3820 Mahoning Ave.
Dominion gas rate lower than last year
Dominion gas rate lower than last year YOUNGSTOWN Dominion East Ohio’s Standard Choice Offer
Economic apartheid lives on in America
Opinion: Almost lost in the wave of responses to the Supreme Court decisions last week upholding the
BP agrees to $18.7B deal with five states
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Trying to close the books on the worst offshore oil spill in U.S.
Families of US hostages get pass to pay ransoms
Editorial: In a major reversal of long- standing U.S. policy, President Barack Obama last week announced that
Greek vote campaign underway
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece The battle for Greek votes entered full swing Thursday ahead of
Unemployment falls to 7-year low; wages remain stagnant
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. unemployment fell to a seven-year low of 5.3 percent and
Perspectives on tragedy, heroism in Beaver Creek
Editorial: Three tragic drowning deaths in Columbiana County last week weave a tale of heroism, horror and
Counterterrorism policy under fire
Associated Press WASHINGTON At the CIA’s Counterterrorism Center, it was a cause for
Democrat Gentile considers run in GOP-strong 6th Congressional District
Opinion: Democrat Gentile considers run in GOP-strong 6th Congressional District
Today is Friday, July 3, the 184th day of 2015. There are 181 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, July 3, the 184th day of 2015. There are 181 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Academic commission leader unaware of member involvement in Youngstown Plan
Academic commission leader unaware of member involvement in Youngstown Plan
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
oddly enough
oddly enough 4 couples married for 230 years renew vows at nursing home NEW CASTLE, Pa. Four
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Independence Day
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Program inspires success
Inspiring Minds summer enrichment program focuses on math, writing, manners combined with sports and field trips
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Fourth of July
All events are on the holiday Saturday unless otherwise noted. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: The
England laments another horrible defeat
England’s national teams keep finding ways to make agonizing exits from major soccer tournaments.
ODOT announces more closures for 224/11 construction project
Other closures announced include I-80 project in Austintown
STATE FARM VEHICLE
STATE FARM VEHICLE Locations where the motorist-assistance vehicle will drive through to assist
A former safety-service director and councilman withdrew from the Struthers mayoral race
Said there are too many candidates that would have made it difficult for him to win
Sebastian Rucci is in jail on charges from the former Go Go Girls Cabaret
The businessman had appealed 2014 guilty verdict, but 7th District Court of Appeals affirmed Austintown court decision
Hispanic workers sue union local
Two masonry workers say they were denied bricklayers’ union membership because they are Hispanic.
OVI arrest made
OVI arrest made CAMPBELL Police responded Wednesday night to reports of an intoxicated,
Walker to join GOP field, aides say
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, a preacher’s son who withstood a
Bucs’ Liriano turns tables on Tigers
Francisco Liriano knows very well what the Detroit Tigers have done to him over the last five years.
Investigators: Weather caused fire at black church
Associated Press GREELEYVILLE, S.C. As social media buzzed about church fires in the South,
5 accused of forcing migrant teens to work at egg farms
Associated Press CLEVELAND Federal authorities have indicted five people on charges related to
Former Sen. Webb announces candidacy
Associated Press WASHINGTON Jim Webb, a decorated Vietnam veteran and accomplished novelist who
Hubbard authorities investigating car break-ins
The break-ins happened Tuesday night and Wednesday mornings in the city and township.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert L. Burley, 60, of 13128 Fish Creek, Alliance,
Nadal bounced early again at Wimbledon
Former No. 1 Rafael Nadal has lost four straight times in early rounds at Wimbledon.
Train carrying hazardous material derails
Associated Press MARYVILLE, Tenn. A local official said smoke quit rising Thursday afternoon
On the prowl: Tiger off to good start
Tiger Woods rebounded from a dismal U.S. Open with a 4-under-par 66 in Thursday’s opening round of The Greenbrier Classic.
Hubbard celebrates Independence Day with 5,000 flags
Hubbard celebrates Independence Day with 5,000 flags
Fire does extensive damage to home
Fire does extensive damage to home YOUNGSTOWN Reports said a fire about 1:40 a.m. Thursday at a
Scrappers, Muckdogs split doubleheader in Batavia
Jose Zapata, Dominic DeMasi and Billy Strode combined to blank Batavia.
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 69 in
Jason Koehler promoted to Phantoms GM
Jason Koehler promoted to Phantoms GM youngstown The Youngstown Phantoms have promoted Jason
AROUND THE NFL
Chargers’ TE Gates suspended 4 games SAN DIEGO San Diego Chargers tight end Antonio Gates was
Readers unite for Teen Titans Book Club
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On June 11, the Austintown library hosted Teen Titans Book
Fitness program accepting new participants
The Ursuline Center is accepting new participants to its Healthways SilverSneakers Æ Fitness
Kristen Sutton and Jared Ebie plan July rites
Kristen Sutton and Jared Ebie, both of Boardman, are engaged and planning a summer wedding. She
June 19
June 19 Attempted burglary: Someone apparently used a credit card in an unsuccessful effort to
Olivia Governor, Jack McDonald to marry
Olivia Governor and Jack McDonald, both of Canfield, are engaged and planning an August wedding.
Robinwood Lane Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
First Grade High Honor Roll Sami Aboujaoude Angelo Angelilli Ava Baglama Dominic Belcastro
Miss Lariccia, Mr. Firmstone to wed July 18
The parents of Nicole Lariccia and Michael Firmstone Jr. are announcing their engagement. The bride-
Ohio Virtual Academy celebrates students’ kindergarten commencement
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Kindergarten students from the Youngstown area in the Ohio
Crazy coaster crafts at the Austintown library
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted Emoji Coasters on June 10, a
Austintown Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to host picnic in July The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s
Ann Lawrence, Rhett Hadley are engaged
Dr. Ann E. Lawrence and Dr. Rhett N. Hadley, both of Rocky River, Ohio, are announcing their
5K Race and 10 Mile Relay for Autism
The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by Dr. Ted Suzelis, N.D. is teaming up with Mahoning
Lisa Halko, Justin Cruz are engaged
Lisa Marie Halko and Justin Paul Cruz, both of Wilmington, N.C., are engaged, her parents, Robert
Kristen Frank, Keith Miller are engaged
Peter and Carol Frank of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristen Frank, and
Rubin named Hilltop Math Bee champ
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students put their
North students leave message for future generations
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Poland North Elementary School buried a time capsule on June
Poland Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to host picnic in July The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s
Roaring into the summer
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On June 3, the Austintown library hosted Baby Brilliant: Pre-
Boardman Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to host picnic in July The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s
Ohio Naturopathic Valley 5K Race and 10 Mile Relay for Autism
5K will benefit Autism Society The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center, led by Dr. Ted Suzelis,
Hilltop fourth-graders celebrate at picnic
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Fourth-grade students at Hilltop Elementary School
Class teaches how to schedule time to be a super parent
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Super Parents, a time-management class taught by Victoria
Canfield Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA to host picnic in July The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s
Canfield Baseball Club celebrates 50 years
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Baseball Club celebrated its 50th anniversary
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