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ACE issues vote of no confidence in YSU leadership
Youngstown State University’s classified employees union has voted in favor of a resolution of no confidence in the administration, trustees and president of the university.
ACLU demands repeal of Youngstown begging ordinance
The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio is demanding the city repeal an ordinance making it a crime to “beg for money or other things of value.
Local family headed to D.C. to push for bill to help kids with complex illnesses
Three-year-old Chase Flaherty and his parents, Ericka and Kirk, will travel to Washington, D.C., to share with Ohio’s congressional delegation their personal story about caring for a child with complex medical conditions.
Sciortino hit with 25 new felonies unrelated to Oakhill
Just three weeks after becoming Mahoning County auditor, Michael V. Sciortino started illegally using government-owned computers and software for his political campaigns and for his private law practice, according to an indictment charging him with 25 felonies.
As grads of multicultural Campbell, you don't see color, speaker tells Class of 2015
Before 67 graduates of the Campbell Memorial High School Class of 2015 turned their tassels Thursday evening, someone who’d gone before them wanted to share some lessons learned.
Attorneys want probation, but Betras wants prison for man who threatened him
Public defenders for a man who mailed extortion letters to Atty. David Betras and threatened to damage or destroy his law office with an explosive want a federal judge to impose probation with home confinement rather than a prison term
Deaths leaving unwanted family homes vacant in Youngstown, attracting thieves
The two men charged with breaking into a dead man’s West Side house Wednesday morning told police they were his relatives, and also complained of the smell that still lingers from the man’s decomposing body which was found last month.
Special needs kids make unexpected progress thanks to McGuffey school, teacher, parents sayl
Ca’Nei Barnes and Brynn Luce, both 5, were all smiles, entertaining their families at the graduation ceremony of the medically-fragile special-needs preschool at William Holmes McGuffey Elementary School.
LIVE BLOG: Western Reserve 5, Hicksville 2, FINAL
LIVE BLOG: Western Reserve vs. Hicksville state baseball
Schiavoni co-sponsors bill to strengthen laws to protect children
Schiavoni co-sponsors bill to protect children
3 arrested in Boardman for possessing chemicals used to make meth
3 arrested in Boardman for possessing chemicals used to make meth
UPDATE | Sciortino indicted on 25 felonies alleging illegal use of public computers
UPDATE | Sciortino indicted on 25 felonies for misusing public computers for private use
Western Reserve Road bridge over I-680 to close June 15
Western Reserve Road bridge over I-680 to close June 15
Youngstown man faces multiple charges after Boardman traffic stop
Youngstown man faces multiple charges after Boardman traffic stop
East Palestine library has auction, book sale Friday and Saturday
East Palestine library has auction, book sale Friday and Saturday
US Sen. Portman praises Kasich, but doesn't endorse him for president
US Sen. Portman praises Kasich, but doesn't endorse him for president
Ohio, California senators make beverage bets on NBA finals
Ohio, California senators make beverage bets on NBA finals
Shepherd of the Valley car show is Friday in Poland
Shepherd of the Valley car show is Friday in Poland
Advocates seek budget changes to help low-income Ohioans
Advocates seek budget changes to help low-income Ohioans
Youngstown man arrested for public indecency in Boardman
Youngstown man arrested for public indecency in Boardman
6 graduate from medically-fragile unit at McGuffey Elementary
6 graduate from medically-fragile unit at McGuffey Elementary
UPDATE | U.S. Marshals nab man sought for rape of Campbell woman
UPDATE | U.S. Marshals catch man sought for rape of Campbell woman
Freedom Warrior golf outing will aid veterans
The annual Freedom Warrior Golf Outing will take place July 17 at Avalon Golf and Country Club golf courses.
Female pro golfer speaks to Rotarians
A female pro golfer tells Rotarians about the Clearview HOPE program.
Golden String to sponsor golf outing
Golden String will sponsor a golf outing on June 12 at Knoll Run Golf Course.
Passes for burger event
Passes for burger event YOUNGSTOWN Admission passes for the Battle of the Burgers 2 on Friday
Police investigate after Austintown woman scammed for $734
Police investigate after Austintown woman scammed for $734
Youngstown diocese to host Faith and family festival July 12
Youngstown diocese to host Faith and family festival July 12
After sale, DRS logo to change but business will stay 'usual'
After sale, DRS logo to change but business will stay 'usual'
Police arrest man who was shot for his role in funeral melee
Police arrest man who was shot for his role in funeral melee
Woman cited, hospitalized after van strikes building
Woman cited, hospitalized after van strikes building
Mahoning, Trumbull to buy road grinder
The Mahoning and Trumbull county engineer’s offices will jointly purchase a $230,000 road grinder to help repair roads in both counties.
Many foster kids find themselves homeless at 18
Proponents say the move will benefit the state financially and socially in the future.
‘A memory that will last a lifetime’
Before he ruled the NBA, LeBron James played several Valley teams, including Poland in 2002.
Current and former MVPs to meet in Game 1 tonight
LeBron James and Stephen Curry both have something to prove.
Four to be interviewed for interim Youngstown schools superintendent
Those to be interviewed for interim Youngstown superintendent include two former and one current superintendent and a business man
YSU student housing plan stalls
A YSU trustees committee tables a proposal for a $7.8 million student apartment complex, seeking more information
Blue Devils comfortable in arms race
The road to a baseball state championship has been full of young arms for Western Reserve High School.
American Pharoah draws No. 5 post position
The Triple Crown hopeful was made the 3-5 favorite in the race.
Ohio AG reaches $11.5M settlement with rock-salt companies
Mahoning County's engineer says that's not enough money
THE YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE ‘Irma’ gives Hitchcock a campy twist
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN One of the mysteries in “The Mystery of Irma
River Fest, art sale at B&O
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The fourth annual River Fest will be Saturday beginning at noon on the
Ex-foster child: Reunion with parents misguided
By ALEXIS RUFENER TheNewsOutlet.org There is a difference between being raised by parents and
Woman answers for charges 21/2 years after cashing forged checks
Jadanai Priest has charges in Austintown, Girard and Niles
Lordstown power plant projected to have $1.45 billion impact, its president says
The president of Clean Energy Future revealed a few more eye-popping facts Wednesday as the Trumbull County commissioners approved a 100 percent, 15-year tax abatement for the natural-gas-fueled power plant the company plans to start building this October in the Lordstown Industrial Park on Henn Parkway in Lordstown.
Burgers, Beards & Brews Two events merge into one festival
IF YOU GO What: Burgers, Beards and Brews When: 3 p.m. to midnight Friday, and noon to midnight
As part of recovery plan, Niles considers axing tax employees
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES With council considering eliminating their jobs, tax-
Summer of Freedom
Pastor Christopher McKee Jr. of Tabernacle Baptist Church shows a poster publicizing the Children’s Defense Fund Summer Freedom School that will be conducted at the Youngstown church June 22 to July 31. The school provides cutting-edge literacy development.
Online company offers total home solutions
Online company provides home improvement services for the Valley
Many ditching 9-to-5 jobs for flexible freelance work
Associated Press NEW YORK If you want an income, or you’re an employer looking for help, it may
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Columbiana event
Columbiana event COLUMBIANA The Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.38 —.17 Avalon
Howland graduates 209 Tigers ready to roar
It’s a new chapter in their lives, said honors orator Jordan Radich; they’ve got to make the most of it.
freelancing | Pros and cons
Thinking of making the leap to freelance, or hiring an independent contractor? Here are some pros
Hastert and FIFA indicted – but why?
Opinion: Not every bad act is a crime. Not every bad act that can technically be categorized as a crime
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. Proverbs
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: They [critics] would have you believe that I sit in my office with a sinister grin, gently stroking
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD May
America has transformed itself into socialist state
Opinion: Does any stricture of journalistic propriety or social etiquette require us to participate in
Showtime to offer streaming service
Associated Press NEW YORK Showtime will join rival HBO with an online streaming service for
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, June 4, the 154th day of 2015. There are 211 days left in the year.
columbus Family-owned Dispatch to be sold to New Media
Columbus Dispatch COLUMBUS The Dispatch Printing Co. has reached an agreement to sell its print
Austintown Fireworks location shifted for easier traffic flow
Organizers hopeful businesses set up sidewalk sales for attendees looking for parking at businesses along Mahoning Avenue
Two sentenced for separate robberies
One defendant said he was stupid for robbing a man on the North Side
mlb roundUp | Wednesday’s games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 4, Indians 2 KANSAS CITY, MO. Jason Vargas tossed six sharp innings,
Lemieux exploring possible sale of Pens
Lemieux exploring possible sale of Pens Pittsburgh Penguins co-owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle
Pesticide destroys vegetable garden
Q. My husband used Ortho Weed B Gon Crabgrass control on the tops of some of the weeds in the
oddly enough
oddly enough Blosom, the world’s tallest cow, dies in northern Illinois ORANGEVILLE, Ill. The
Texas executes man, 67, for killing four
Texas executes man, 67, for killing four HUNTSVILLE, Texas A 67-year-old man convicted of
Woman arrested on theft warrant faces drug charges
Woman arrested on theft warrant faces drug charges YOUNGSTOWN A woman taken into custody on a
Valley graduate honored in D.C.
A Hubbard High School graduate who won scholarship in 2014 welcomed this year’s recipients in Washington D.C., last month.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ryan P. Petrosky, 30, of 1721 Lancaster Drive,
Water effectively, efficiently
Water is essential to plant growth as well as to keep plants as productive as possible – whether it is blooms, fruit or vegetables.
Yellowstone urges common sense amid bison attacks
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. A pamphlet drawing of a man being gored and flung into the air
Bagworm larvae eating your trees?
Bagworm larvae eating your trees? Have you seen pine-cone-like structures hanging on your
Council approves last step for loan to restructure debt, police building expansion
Lawmakers also agreed to hire a contractor for the East Main Street sidewalk project,
Plaintiff in ‘gay conversion’ lawsuit tells of therapy methods
Associated Press JERSEY CITY, N.J. One of four plaintiffs who sued a nonprofit that promised to
FBI: Man with knife spoke of randomly attacking ‘boys in blue’
Associated Press BOSTON A knife-wielding man killed by the terror investigators who had him
Aphid alligators
Aphid alligators Actually, they are the larvae of lady beetles. They look like a tiny, orange and
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jonathan and Tara Fodor, Youngstown, boy, June 2. Brian
Campbell cops search for suspected rapist
Police said three children were sleeping in the Coitsville Road house where the attack occurred.
BASEBALL STATE TOURNAMENT School’s history
Division IV Semifinals — Thursday No. 2 Fort Recovery (25-5) vs. No. 9 Newark Catholic (20-11),
birthdays
birthdays Actor Bruce Dern is 79. Singer-actress Michelle Phillips (The Mamas and The Papas) is
US official: Airstrikes have killed more than 10,000 IS fighters
Associated Press BEIRUT A U.S. official said Wednesday that more than 10,000 Islamic State
Ikebana Floral Arranging Exhibit
Ikebana Floral Arranging Exhibit When: Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. What: Enjoy the unique
The hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church should examine its conscience as it tries to figure out
Editorial: The hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church should examine its conscience as it tries to figure out
Blackhawks rally to stun Lightning in Stanley Cup Final opener
Teuvo Teravainen and Antoine Vermette scored 1:58 apart late in the third period.
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“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): This season’s final episode airs.
“Bones” (8 p.m., Fox): This season’s final episode airs. “NBA Finals” (9 p.m., ABC): The Cleveland
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