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Man gets almost a year in jail for stealing electricity
Man gets almost a year in jail for stealing electricity
Vietnam-era Huey helicopter touches down in Hubbard
Vietnam-era Huey helicopter touches down in Hubbard
UPDATE | Power to restored by 11:30 p.m. for some in Springfield Township/Columbiana area
Power to be restored by 11:30 p.m. for some in Springfield Township/Columbiana area
Commission continues work on changes in police training
Commission continues work on changes in police training
Power to be restored in Springfield Township area later this evening
Power to be restored in Springfield Township area later this evening
South Carolina governor: Confederate flag comes down Friday
South Carolina governor: Confederate flag comes down Friday
AP sources: James, Cavaliers agree to 2-year contract
AP sources: James, Cavaliers agree to 2-year contract
ODOT announces traffic-pattern changes of the U.S. Route 224 bridge over state Route 11
ODOT announces traffic-pattern changes of the U.S. Route 224 bridge over state Route 11
US: More than 21 million affected by government data breach
US: More than 21 million affected by government data breach
Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland raises more than $1M for U.S. Senate bid between April and June
Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland raises more than $1M for U.S. Senate bid between April and June
Summer forecast for Lake Erie: Another big algae outbreak
Summer forecast for Lake Erie: Another big algae outbreak
CRUZE LIVE | UPDATE | Lordstown workers get view of next-gen car
CRUZE LIVE | Local debut of next-gen car at Lordstown today
Stepson of murdered woman found with her stolen car
Stepson of murdered woman found with her stolen car
Mahoning commissioners OK $96,500 microfilm deal with Cuyahoga County
Mahoning commissioners OK $96,500 microfilm deal with Cuyahoga County
Police probe after homeless man beaten with baseball bat
Police probe after homeless man beaten with baseball bat
Italian fest pageant is taking applications
Italian fest pageant is taking applications YOUNGSTOWN Applications are being accepted for the
Community theater icon dies at 85
Bentley Lenhoff was at the helm of the Youngstown Playhouse for 20 years
A group wants officials with Youngstown and the board of elections to keep anti-fracking proposal off ballot
Mayor says no while elections board chairman says a review will occur
Fresh & familiar
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The annual Summer Festival of the Arts may be a familiar
Def Leppard puts rock first
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott understands that
Addictive humor
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In Mark Lundholm’s hands, humor is a path to
Mahoning Dispatch Museum offers tour
Staff report CANFIELD The Canfield Historical Society will present “The Mahoning Dispatch
It has been a good life
Opinion: After my 85th birthday last week, I looked back over my life and was surprised to discover in how
Officials anticipate tougher pact talks
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer LORDSTOWN The day before hundreds of United Auto Workers
Troubled times energize gospel star Tye Tribbett
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Not only is “You Are Good” a song from Grammy Award-
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Dance workshop for children
Staff report WARREN Artistically U Dance Studio, 2791 Elm Road NE, will host a free Tiny Tots
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jermaine D. Martin, 35, of 436 Delason Ave.,
Rain swamps farmers' hopes for summer crops
Rain swamps farmers' hopes for summer crops
State ignores the reality of area’s infant mortality
Editorial: Year after year, when the national statistics on infant mortality are made public, the Mahoning
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “My First Time,” directed by Mary Ruth Lynn, Selah Dinner Theater, 130 S.
Sunoco pipeline replacement project on Mill Creek MetroParks property completed
The company now is restoring parts of Hitchchock Woods affected by the project
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463
Barrel33, 8208 E. Market St., Warren; 330-395-9463 Mon: Steve Vuich, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
As the tide of refugees rises, EU needs to rethink its policy
Opinion: When July Fourth rolls around, I always think of my grandparents, who emigrated to the “land of the
Cases continue for those involved in fight at church picnic
Cases continue for those involved in fight at IHM picnic
Make a Difference
Make a Difference BOARDMAN Animal Charity, in partnership with West Boulevard and Stadium Drive
Woman likely to face several charges today in Warren crash
The woman accused of crashing into three cars Tuesday, including a Warren police cruiser, was arraigned Wednesday on a misdemeanor charge.
June local auto sales up 5.6 percent
June auto sales in the Mahoning Valley were up 5.6 percent over last June’s sales.
More passengers
More passengers LAS VEGAS Allegiant Travel Co., the only commercial airline to operate at the
Tech problems disrupt United, NYSE, WSJ.com
Associated Press NEW YORK It was a rough day for tech: The nation’s biggest airline, its oldest
Food bank awarded $5,000 to support Niles school
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley was awarded $5,000 to support the Niles BackPack Program the upcoming school year
‘SELF/LESS’
‘SELF/LESS’ Grade: D Credits: Directed by Tarsem Singh; cast includes Ben Kingsley and Ryan
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Gallows (R) Twenty years after an accident killed the lead actor of a high-
Lowellville Village Council Weighs Storm Damage, Makes Police Staffing Changes
Council surveyed storm damage, hired new police officers and discussed a mayoral pay raise.
“Dates” (9 p.m., The CW): Will viewers be seduced by “Dates”? It’s a
“Dates” (9 p.m., The CW): Will viewers be seduced by “Dates”? It’s a romantic anthology series from
Tears, family memories emerge during SC debate over flag removal
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. A group of Republicans mounted opposition Wednesday to
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Ohio judge wants to know if he can refuse to conduct same-sex weddings
Associated Press TOLEDO An Ohio judge who refused to marry a same-sex couple says he wants to
Hotelier may serve whole sentence in jail
Hotelier may serve whole sentence in jail AUSTINTOWN Hotelier Sebastian Rucci could serve his
subway pitchman Future of Fogle’s foundation unclear after raid
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Suspended Subway pitchman Jared Fogle’s foundation, which
years ago
years ago Today is Thursday, July 9, 2015. It is the 190th day of 2015. There are 175 days left in
Boko Haram seeks swap, activist says
Boko Haram seeks swap, activist says LAGOS, Nigeria Nigeria’s Boko Haram extremists are
‘South Park’ gets 3-year renewal
Associated Press NEW YORK The foul-mouthed cartoon characters of Comedy Central’s “South Park”
Cosby accuser seeks release of full 2006 court deposition
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Bill Cosby’s first accuser asked a judge Wednesday to release the
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Selleck accused of stealing water for ranch LOS ANGELES A water district has sued
Mosquito issues?
Mosquito issues? After this prolonged period of wetness, we all need to check for standing water.
Poland trustees deny zone-change request
The zone change would have allowed a multiunit residential complex to be built on Center Road
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.57 -0.07 Avalon
Five union managers receive new title, pay rate at Trumbull jail
Five employees of the Trumbull County jail received new titles and an increase in pay in a recent reorganization.
on a mission | Projects
Mission of Hope ministry of St. Joseph Church in Strongsville worked on its first project in 2007 in
Southington residents likely to pay low price for water line
An engineering study says the cost per front foot to 300 property owners in the Southington area likely to get water soon will be less than $35
Mom sues, claims YMCA excluded boy
Associated Press CINCINNATI A YMCA in Ohio excluded a 6-year-old boy from a summer camp and some
All-Star officiating crew will include Salem’s Jerry Meals at first base
Associated Press Tim Welke will be the home plate umpire for next week’s All-Star Game at Great
MLB, Cincinnati officials outline security plans
Authorities pursuing counterfeiters surrounding All-Star Game

Rain is good because it rinses off the plant leaves FERTILIZING VEGETABLES
By BARB DELISIO OSU Master Gardener Volunteer The tomato plants are in the ground and growing
Self-diagnosing some of your plant problems
By ERIC BARRETT OSU Extension Educator Observation is the most-important thing you can do in the
Defending champion McIlroy pulls out of British Open
He ruptured an ankle ligament while playing soccer last weekend
Where are the bees?
Q. I’m worried about my tomatoes getting pollinated, as well as other flowers. What can I do about
Greece seeks 3-year rescue program
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece With a deadline just hours away to come up with a detailed
oddly enough
oddly enough Error in golden ratio at exhibit? Museum now says it’s right BOSTON A Boston
Time to start fall veggie crops by seed
Time to start fall veggie crops by seed Start now to have good sized transplants by the first week
Pinch the mums?
Pinch the mums? You can pinch mums until mid-July – but no later. This will encourage the largest
SPORTS digest
Reds’ Frazier in new Home Run Derby The Reds’ Todd Frazier is paired with two-time champion Prince
Garden to Table
Garden to Table When: Today, 6:30 to 9 p.m. What: Lift your spirits by enjoying an evening of
Fitness trackers: Strong sales, high abandonment
Associated Press NEW YORK Deepak Jayasimha’s fitness tracker is now with his father-in-law in