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Despite drop, officials still pleased with Cruze sales numbers
General Motors’ best-selling compact car still has some heavy competition with utility vehicles.
These guys will build your dream
Behind a house on South Avenue is a place where Dennis Troll and John Seeger not only build award-winning motorcycles, but also enhance their reputation at DZ High Roller Kustoms.
YSU trustees approve increased spending budget
A Youngstown State University trustees committee approved a $177 million fiscal-year 2016 operating budget, an amount 3.4 percent higher than this year’s spending plan.
Chickens stolen from Fitch principal's house; one found in burlap sack
Chickens belonging to Austintown Fitch High School Principal Chris Berni are missing.
State ag dept. bans Canfield Fair icon after avian flu concern
The icon of the Canfield Fair is not invited to attend this year.
Health board advises precautions after rabid raccoon bites Boardman dog
An Ohio Department of Health Laboratory report has confirmed that a raccoon located in the township has tested positive for rabies.
Burghill trucker pleads not guilty in pedestrian death
Truck driver Charles W. Hillyer, 46, of state Route 7 in Burghill, has pleaded not guilty to failure to stop after an accident in the death of a pedestrian pushing a bicycle along Austintown-Warren Road late last fall.
Choffin eliminating academic classes
Because of overstaffing, Choffin Career and Technical Center will return next school year to a half-day program for juniors and seniors.
2 independents booted after voting in Dem primary
Two independent candidates for Youngstown council seats are off the ballot because they voted in the Democratic primary the day after they filed.
Thoughts of cause & effect rise from floods’ loss & pain
Editorial: The dangers of ignoring science are many
YSU trustees committee approves $177M budget for FY 2016
YSU trustees committee approves $177M budget for FY 2016
4 dead, 3 hospitalized after boat capsizes on Utah lake
4 dead, 3 hospitalized after boat capsizes on Utah lake
Outdoor concert season at Boardman Park begins Thursday
Outdoor concert season at Boardman Park begins Thursday
O'Brien bill encourages use of natural gas to power vehicles
O'Brien bill encourages use of natural gas to power vehicles
Applewood Swim and Tennis Club hosts first golf outing June 18
Applewood Swim and Tennis Club hosts first golf outing June 18
Black and Jewish WWI heroes finally receive Medal of Honor
Black and Jewish WWI heroes finally receive Medal of Honor
Youngstow woman charged with stealing from relative's bank account
Youngstown woman charged with stealing from relative's bank account
Youngstown man faces charges after arrest in Boardman
Youngstown man faces charges after arrest in Boardman
BREAKING NEWS | Head of FIFA resigns days after re-election
Head of FIFA resigns days after re-election
Man pleads not guilty in shooting injury of nephew
Man pleads not guilty in shooting injury of nephew
Design Review Committee approves building upgrade by South Side business
Design Review Committee approves building upgrade by South Side business
Summer reading program for all ages
Summer reading program for all ages EAST PALESTINE The East Palestine Memorial Public Library
City man kicks his way to more charges after North Side fight
City man kicks his way to more charges after North Side fight
A CNN Politics online news team came to the Mahoning Valley to discuss politics
A CNN Politics online news team came to the Mahoning Valley to discuss politics
Man appears in court today in accidental shooting case
Man appears in court today in accidental shooting case
Violent Femmes return, as unsettling as ever
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The Violent Femmes’ latest EP “Happy New Year” is perhaps
Group at MASCO workshop donates to cancer blanket project
Karla Hartwig, workshop specialist, suggested the idea to her group.
Local Atty. Vito Abruzzino, former Army JAG officer, hired to head commission
YARS survived BRAC in 2005, but has since lost planes and personnel
Poland school board votes to participate in state program to build new schools
Poland school board votes to participate in state program to build new schools
Ghossain’s expands through the years, hopes to continue
Fred and Joe Ghossain hope to continue to spread the Mediterranean diet.
Youngstown council to consider streamlining permit process for events
City officials say the new proposal would be easier for them and for those seeking permits
Choffin student arrested for tantrum
The student is suspended and not allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies
Trumbull worker honored for assisting man having seizure
Cindy Novak says she thinks checking on a customer having health problems last month was a simple act.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: QUOTE OF THE DAY “He was filled with a sense of honor, duty, and humility - to the core. He was a
Either way, no more collection of phone records
Associated Press WASHINGTON However Congress resolves its impasse over government surveillance,
Police identify body found in car
Police identify body found in car YOUNGSTOWN A body found in a car on the South Side has been
Harbaugh, Kosar set for Camp of Champs
Harbaugh, Kosar set for Camp of Champs YOUNGSTOWN Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh and former Browns
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW The second annual Burger Battle is this weekend in Youngstown. Valley Food
Movie has nothing new to say about Hollywood
Adrian Grenier stars as Vincent Chase in the movie based on the HBO series of the same name —
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.73 .41 Avalon
MYCAP program
MYCAP program youngstown The Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership, 1325 Fifth Ave.,
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: SCRIPTURES Take words with you, and return to the Lord. Say to Him, “take away all iniquity;
Actor lived role of series’ character
By Roger Moore Tribune News Service When last we left Vincent Chase, he and his “Entourage”
It’s finally official: Roger Ailes, the chairman and chief executive of Fox News, will decide
Opinion: It’s finally official: Roger Ailes, the chairman and chief executive of Fox News, will decide which
On video, Colorado theater gunman says killings earned him ‘value units’
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. James Holmes believes he gained a specific amount of self-
Live music performances on television this week include:
Live music performances on television this week include: v Florence and the Machine: Tonight on
Bruce Jenner completes transition: ‘Call me Caitlyn’
Associated Press NEW YORK Bruce Jenner’s transition is complete. “Call me Caitlyn,” declares a
REUNIONS
American Business Women’s Association is planning a reunion of Ohio Bell/AT&T former employees of
Supreme Court boosts workplace religious protections
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court strengthened civil-rights protections Monday for
Free seminar
Free seminar NEWTON FALLS A free seminar, “Healthy Living: 10 Ways to Improve and Keep Your
birthdays
birthdays Actress Sally Kellerman is 78. Actor Ron Ely (“Tarzan”) is 77. Actor Stacy Keach is 74.
Hastert set to make first court appearance Thursday
Associated Press CHICAGO Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert is set to make his first
interim superintendent applicants
interim superintendent applicants Nine people have applied to be the interim superintendent of
Mom of hostage released in Yemen: He’s OK
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The mother of an American hostage released by Shiite Houthi
NICU reunion
NICU reunion BOARDMAN Patients and their families who’ve spent time in a neonatal intensive care
Playing it safe
By Micah Dorfner Mayo Clinic News Network LAKE CITY, Minn. Learning to ride a bicycle is a
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council Finance and Legislation Committee, 6:15 p.m., council
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Cory D. Arnio, 21, of 7924 South Ave., Boardman, and
US: Kerry’s broken leg won’t foil talks
US: Kerry’s broken leg won’t foil talks WASHINGTON Secretary of State John Kerry returned to
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Fifty Shades’ sequel to be published June 18 NEW YORK E L James is back for more.
Tornado south of Hermitage, Pa., confirmed by the National Weather Service
Sunday’s tornado came 30 years to the day of a more serious one that killed 19 in Mercer and Trumbull counties
Three Warren suffer major injuries in Saturday full of gunfire
Arrest warrants have been issued for five people in connection to gunfire that injured three young city men Saturday at two locations about a half mile apart in the southwest part of the city. All three men suffered major injuries, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, Warren police said this morning.
Warren couple arrested on drug indictments also facing new charges
The police department’s Street Crimes Unit served a search warrant on the house at 337 Porter Street today, arresting a man and woman who have been under investigation for close to two years.
Home invaders get six-year prison terms
Two defendants in a 1:10 a.m. West Side home invasion last Aug. 8 are going to prison for six years.
4 Cleveland police supervisors to get lost pay
Associated Press CLEVELAND An arbitrator has restored lost pay for four Cleveland police
Police probe shooting of 7-year-old
Staff report CAMPBELL Police will talk with the prosecutor today about whether to press charges
Transplant recipient continues to recover
Transplant recipient continues to recover WARREN Surgeons at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pickleball, becoming popular here, was on display
The theme: “If You Keep Moving ... You’ll Keep Improving”
Turmeric helped dog’s stiff hips
Q. I have been using turmeric for more than a year for arthritis in my hands and have had really
oddly enough
oddly enough Students get pass on SAT: School finds missing exams ASHBURN, Va. More than 200
Criticism continues for FIFA, Blatter
A new week has brought new turmoil for soccer’s embattled 79-year-old president and his scandal-tainted governing body.
SANDLOTS | Class B results
Millwood 4, Rudzik Excavating 3 STRUTHERS Tyler Cannon went the distance, allowing three runs on
Valley production up in 1Q 2015
Natural gas production drops in the first quarter of 2015 from previous quarter