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Ohio activist group loses drilling lawsuit, plans to appeal
Ohio activist group loses drilling lawsuit, plans to appeal
Ohio soybean, corn fields drowning from recent downpours
Ohio soybean, corn fields drowning from recent downpours
Mill Creek MetroParks says new policy is not meant to discourage public comment
Mill Creek MetroParks says new policy is not meant to discourage public comment
Austintown officials consider use of racino payments
Austintown officials consider use of racino payments
Austintown officials consider use of racino payments
Austintown officials consider use of racino payments
Wellsville Intermodal Facility continues area economic growth
Wellsville Intermodal Facility continues area economic growth
Baby found in airplane toilet in 1973 learns about birth, finds family
Baby found in airplane toilet in 1973 learns about birth, finds family
Trumbull County will begin flushing hydrants in the Southeast Water District
Trumbull County will begin flushing hydrants in the Southeast Water District
100 local and regional entries in 50th Canfield Fourth parade
100 local and regional entries in 50th Canfield Fourth parade
Campbell man charged in shooting of fighting juveniles
He faces numerous charges in the Friday night incident
Linda M. Best | Brent Weaver
SALEM The field behind the Saxon Club of Salem was the location of the 4:30 p.m. June 13 wedding
Beverly Pfluger | Joseph Vari III
RICHMOND, VA. Beverly Pfluger and Joseph Vari III exchanged vows May 23 at the Church of the
Kristen Noss | Kenny Sinchak II
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Kristen Noss and Kenny Sinchak II exchanged vows at 6:30 p.m. May 16 on Myrtle
Emily Slaven | Daniel Culp
POLAND Heritage Presbyterian Church was the location of the April 25 wedding of Emily Slaven and
Ashley Zynda | Michael Shoaff
NAPLES, FLA. Ashley Zynda, daughter of Theodore and Kelly Zynda of Naples, and Michael E. Shoaff,
Sarah Dahman | Michael Carlos
YOUNGSTOWN Sarah Dahman and Michael Carlos exchanged wedding vows at 3 p.m. during a June 13
Annual yard sale today
Annual yard sale today NILES Praise Assembly of God Church, 1004 N. Main St., will have its
WHITESNAKE
WHITESNAKE By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com 2 Granted, such an observation may seem
120 from Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties died in Korea
7,800 Americans remain unaccounted for
‘Dragon Ball’ film set for Tinseltown
Staff report BOARDMAN “Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’,” the upcoming new movie from the anime
A visiting judge will be selected to oversee the criminal case of the former Mahoning County auditor
The ex-auditor is facing 25 felony counts
City schools treasurer seeks part-time status
James Reinhard since 2013 wants to work four days per week
Six week program prepares manufacturing workers for workforce
Four local career centers have a free opportunity for those interested in a manufacturing career.
Austintown celebrates America with American fun
The event lasted from 4 to 10:30 p.m. and brought thousands.
Community police unit names members
The police chief said the idea is to have a “go-to person” for residents
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY New complaints Toshi B. Hudson v. Vincent Boerio et al, other torts.
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‘Rectify’ returns for aftermath of murder
Associated Press NEW YORK Abigail Spencer remembers being about to shoot a scene for last
New normal: sluggish pay, fewer workers
Associated Press WASHINGTON Even after another month of strong hiring in June and a sinking
Family Farm to open new store
Family Farm to open new store AUSTINTOWN Family Farm & Home, a specialty retailer of
Researchers continue fighting insect
Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. Ever vigilant, researchers in Northern New England have added
McDonald searches for superintendent
McDonald searches for superintendent MCDONALD The McDonald school board will begin a search for
Despite terrorism threats, celebrate this holiday fully
Editorial: Americans, by our very nature, are a rugged, vigilant and resilient lot. On this day, the 239th
Religious liberty is rallying cry
First Amendment protections for worship and clergy are clear Associated Press NEW YORK Now
DR. GARY SCOTT SMITH: It’s time for Americans to give Founding Father John Adams his due
Opinion: As we celebrate our independence and astounding development from a fledging nation to the world’s
MARC KOVAC: State fire marshal’s stand on legalizing fireworks is a dud
Opinion: The whistle of bottle rockets and the pops of firecrackers started in neighborhoods across the state
Voices of Faith q & a
Voices of Faith q & a The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. What scripture do you recommend for
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Rotary Fireworks Festival, 6 to 11 p.m.: Bring your lawn
area vacation bible schools
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the
2015 seeing a frenzy of big mergers
Associated Press NEW YORK Deal makers from New York to London had a busy first half of the year,
Aetna to buy Humana in cash-and-stock deal
Associated Press Aetna aims to spend about $35 billion to buy rival Humana and become the latest
Centers to focus on enhancing prenatal care in Ohio
Ohio ranks sixth among the states with the highest infant-mortality rate
Prayer breakfast
Prayer breakfast YOUNGSTOWN Miriam Chapter No. 76, Order of Eastern Star, will sponsor its
Greeks rally ahead of bailout referendum
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece Greeks packed city squares for dueling rallies late into the
Official sued in marriage case reads at gay wedding
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s health director, who refused to list a gay man as the surviving
Death, injury, destruction make case for keeping fireworks illegal
Opinion: You published a letter June 28SFlb from William Weimer of Phantom Fireworks in which he asks
New law eliminates promise to take fireworks out of state
Associated Press DAYTON A new law has eliminated the requirement that people buying fireworks in
State looks overseas to find lethal drugs
Associated Press COLUMBUS Records show Ohio obtained an overseas import license in its search
They are among the least-conspicuous birds in the deciduous forest, at least visually. Eastern wood-
They are among the least-conspicuous birds in the deciduous forest, at least visually. Eastern wood-
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, July 4, the 185th day of 2015. There are 180 days left in the year. This is
Korean War soldier’s remains identified by late twin’s DNA
Associated Press APOLLO The relatives of a western Pennsylvania soldier who was wounded and
Smallies provide some nice fireworks
Like skyrockets in tonight’s sky, smallmouth bass have been bursting over the surface of our
Urban radio station celebrates first year in Youngstown-Warren area
Opinion: Star 94.7 is a hit, but needs your help to continue broadcasting
Ministries chapter plans speaker
Ministries chapter plans speaker boardman Prophetess Debra Ingram will be guest speaker when the
Woman’s tip about brother led officers to wrong man
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police in Columbus say they arrested the wrong man for a series of
sunday NEWS SHOWS
sunday NEWS SHOWS Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Former Texas
fireworks Communities feel obligated despite cost
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Butler residents nearly went berserk this year when Mayor Tom
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Dr. Dre announces new radio show on Apple Music service NEW YORK Dr. Dre will be
Wrongly imprisoned brothers file lawsuit
Associated Press CLEVELAND Police detectives threatened a 12-year-old witness to make him offer
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS Fourth of July A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS Independence Day
All events are today unless otherwise noted. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: The Austintown
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Elizabeth Shamblin and Zakk Darlington, Youngstown, boy,
Suspect in Calif. shooting has been deported 5 times
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A man suspected in the shooting death of a woman at a busy San
Property appraisers in Columbiana County next week
They will evaluate properties in the villages of Columbiana and Lisbon and Center Township
Hispanic leaders: GOP must condemn Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hispanic leaders are warning of harm to Republican White House hopes
Pa. lawmakers consider changes to open-records law
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s
Boy slips on rocks, drowns in creek
Associated Press SAINT PETERS, Pa. Authorities say a boy drowned after he slipped on wet rocks
I-70 near site of tanker fire reopens
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio State Highway Patrol says eastbound traffic headed toward
Solar plane lands in Hawaii after record-breaking flight
Associated Press KAPOLEI, Hawaii A plane powered by the sun’s rays landed in Hawaii Friday after
Beaches under E. coli advisory
Associated Press DAYTON Nearly one-third of Ohio’s beaches are under health advisories after
Head of Vietnam Communist Party to visit United States
Head of Vietnam Communist Party to visit United States HANOI, Vietnam The powerful head of
Nebraska girl’s death helps Pa. boys live on
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A Nebraska girl who died of brain cancer Tuesday at age 3 helped
Ursuline’s Davidson hired at Radford
Ursuline’s Davidson hired at Radford RADFORD, Va. Ursuline High graduate Courtney Davidson was
Estate of G-man Eliot Ness fights over old Diebold stock
Associated Press MIAMI A legal fight is brewing in Florida between the estate of “Untouchables”
Flooding shuts down portion of Stavich Bike Trail
Rain forces closure to Stavich Bike Trail in Union Township, Pa., near New Castle
SANDLOTS/From Cene Park
On area diamonds Class B playoffs Creekside Fitness 11, Roth Brothers 3 Dan Klase went the
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1 under 69 in the