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New Vallourec subsidiary plant in production; 80 to be hired
A Vallourec Star subsidiary’s new steel-pipe threading facility is into production.
Dad, 2 sons, 7 others secretly indicted in Lincoln Knolls drug, gang investigation
Ten people, including a father and two sons, were indicted secretly Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury on charges of selling drugs in the Lincoln Knolls area.
YSU undertaking $6.5M in projects; $7.5M more in development
Youngstown State University has more than $6 million in projects and improvements already underway this summer with an additional $7.5 million under development.
Parents opt kids out of standardized tests at risk of repercussions for both
The controversy over the Common Core curriculum has spread quickly to its required testing – Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Career.
'I was trying to bury my wife,' man tells judge of attack in cemetery
The man who police say was attacked at his wife’s burial service June 3 in Tod Homestead Cemetery and shot a man in self-defense testified that angry words started with his wife’s sister before the service even began.
Lowellville mayor denies tickets were officer's retaliation against school
Jen Knechtel found a surprise on her car’s windshield after watching her daughter perform in the Lowellville High School concert band May 21.
Youngstown man smears buttocks with heroin in cruiser, police say
Police say one of two men they arrested about 8:10 p.m. Thursday smeared a bag of heroin across his buttocks as he was handcuffed in the back of a cruiser.
Standardized tests part of movement to privatize public schools, Badass Teachers contend
When Common Core assessment testing began in Ohio, so did the outcry.
States agree to cut pollutants behind Lake Erie algae
States agree to cut pollutants behind Lake Erie algae
Prison worker arrested, accused of aiding 2 NY escapees
Prison worker arrested, accused of aiding 2 NY escapees
Thunderstorms late this afternoon causes area power outages, downed trees
Thunderstorms late this afternoon causes area power outage, downed trees
Weathersfield hosts Flag Day program through Sunday
Weathersfield hosts Flag Day festival through Sunday
Court rejects Veterans Day sentence for Navy charity scammer
Court rejects Veterans Day sentence for Navy charity scammer
Jeni's ice creams halts production after listeria again found in plant
Jeni's halts production after listeria again found in plant
Philly schools dismissed early today due to heat
Philadelphia schools to be dismissed early due to heat
Downtown Youngstown streets closed for Pride Youngstown events today and Saturday
Downtown streets closed for Pride events today and Saturday
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Mahoning and Shenango valleys
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Mahoning and Shenango valleys
Online charter school in Ohio cleared in truancy probe
Online charter school in Ohio cleared in truancy probe
Single-car accident results in downed wires in Jackson Twp.
Single-car accident results in downed wires in Jackson Twp.
Ohio man convicted in 4 slayings testifies in new trial
Ohio man convicted in 4 slayings testifies in new trial
Media group asks judge to unseal Hernandez juror documents
Media group asks judge to unseal Hernandez juror documents
Shareholders approve Farmers, National bank merger
Shareholders approve Farmers, National bank merger
Five Minutes with the Mayor begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday
Five Minutes with the Mayor begins at 5 p.m. Tuesday
Two Youngstown women face charges after arrests at Boardman Kmart
Two Youngstown women face charges after arrests at Boardman Kmart
Georgia man arrested after police find gun during traffic stop
Georgia man arrested after police find gun during traffic stop
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES The Rayen School Class of 1959 will meet for its monthly luncheon at noon Wednesday at
State not finished deciding whether to reopen Weathersfield injection well
State not finished deciding whether to reopen Weathersfield injection well
Summer day camps
Summer day camps VILLA MARIA, PA. Registration is being accepted for two summer day camps at
10-minute storm causes heavy damage in Mahoning County
The worst outage was in Poland, Lockwood Blvd. closed, trees crashed into Poland Swim Club pool, and another fell on a house on Delaware Avenue.
Motorcyclist enthusiasts pour into Valley for annual rally
Area members thrilled the annual event is in Northeast Ohio
Seman indicted in fire that killed 3; faces death penalty
The indictment alleges he set the fire that killed girl he’s accused of raping and her grandparents.
Proposal to cut housing fund worries agenciess; creates 88 bureaucracies
Would negatively impact most vulnerable residents, critics say
Diversity is ‘necessary component’ for Campbell police
Campbell Police Department hires the first full-time black officer since 1974
Eastwood to host high school all-star game
Western Reserve, Poland players the lead Mahoning County team.
Richardson’s resiliency rewarded at state meet
The Warren Harding junior won a state title and the Paul Gore Award from the Mahoning Valley Track Officials Association.
Youngstown gives $5,000 buyout to ex-cashier convicted of falsification
She worked 20 years for the city
Youngstown Councilwoman Tarpley: Mowing program is failing
But statistics show more lawns will be cut this year than in 2014
Veterans Resource Center tribute to WWII veteran Samuel E. Lanza
The weather was too warm for World War II veteran Sam Lanza to attend, but Friday’s ceremony was a tribute to him, as ground was broken for the Samuel E. Lanza Veteran’s Resource Center on East Market Street.
Urshela gets first hit, HR in Indians’ win
Unfortunately his family had to leave in the second inning and missed the milestones.
Carla Higgins gets probation on obstruction charge in murder case
She read an apology to Warren's police department at her sentencing.
Replace West Side library on same site, director proposes.
Heidi Daniel, Mahoning County public library director, proposes replacing the West Side library with a new branch on the same site.
ODH issues contamination advisory for Mosquito Lake beach
The Ohio Department of Health has issued a contamination advisory for the beach at Mosquito Lake State Park.
Youngstown board finalizes agreement to relocate muni court to annex
The project is to be finished by late 2017
McClurg traffic light installation contract approved
A new traffic light will be installed this summer at South Avenue and McClurg Road to improve safety.
'All In' for the Cavs
Missy Lippiatt of Salem looks at Cavaliers “All In” shirts on display at Dick’s Sporting Goods in Boardman. Many Mahoning Valley residents also are all in when showing their support for the team, which is two wins away from an NBA championship.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
BUSINESS DIGEST || New via680 update
New via680 update YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator’s portfolio company, via680, has
Free up our credit scores
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Americans are entitled to a free copy of their credit report once a year,
Iraq can’t be fixed
Opinion: Like Humpty Dumpty, Iraq has had a great fall and can’t be put back together again. Like the egg-
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings, from the wicked who
YBI kicks off Women in Entrepreneurship event
The first Women in Entrepreneurship event took place Thursday at YBI's main campus.
MOVIE REVIEW
MOVIE REVIEW ‘Jurassic World’ Cast: Irrfan Khan, Bryce Dallas Howard, Chris Pratt, Nick Robinson
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, June 12, the 163rd day of 2015. There are 202 days left in the year.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: “Trust me, these men are nothing to be trifled with.” New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, after saying
Azalea continues public stumbles
Tribune News Service This time last year, Iggy Azalea was riding a wave. Between her hit single
How you can help save US Postal Service
Opinion: When a big-name retailer finds its sales in a slow downward spiral, the geniuses in the executive
Begging to differ in Y’town
Opinion: The day after the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio called for Youngstown to repeal its anti-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.53 0.1 Avalon
Today’s entertainment picks are:
Today’s entertainment picks are: v St. Christine Parish Festival, 6 to 11 p.m.: The event
‘Jurassic’ overload
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Along the scaly spine of the Tyrannosaurus Rex runs the evolution
Murdoch’s sons to become CEO, co-chairman at 21st Century Fox
Associated Press Rupert Murdoch soon will hand over the reins of the media dynasty that began with
City man faces drug charges
Police also found a scale in the man's possession as well as more than $32,000 in cash
JobsOhio again torpedoes efficient open government
Editorial: JobsOhio, the Buckeye State’s privatized economic-development agency, has landed in the cross-hairs
Auction offers handwritten poem by singer
Associated Press NEW YORK A handwritten poem by Jim Morrison found among his possessions in the
Acura recall targets glitch in automatic-braking system
Associated Press Acura has recalled two models because the automatic emergency-braking systems can
Colo. shooter’s ex asked him to see therapist
Associated Press CENTENNIAL, Colo. Months before James Holmes opened fire in a Colorado movie
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Christopher Lee, known for portraying villains, dies at 93 LONDON Christopher Lee,
South Korea reports 10th death from MERS virus
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea South Korea reported a 10th death from the MERS virus
Judge who donated to Hastert to remain on case
Associated Press CHICAGO The federal judge assigned to the case against Dennis Hastert will
Man arraigned on Trumbull County charges for third time in a week
This time for purportedly making up a story about an officer using excessive and unnecessary force against him
Man charged with burglary second time in a month at same Girard home
Edward Killingsworth Jr., 22, charged with a second burglary in a month at the same house on Highland Avenue
Mill Creek MetroParks board awards two project bids at special meeting
Mill Creek MetroParks board awards two project bids at special meeting
METRO DIGEST || Clients reimbursed
Clients reimbursed COLUMBUS Clients of two former Trumbull County lawyers have been reimbursed
Judge: Enough evidence to charge cops in boy’s death
Judge: Enough evidence to charge cops in boy’s death CLEVELAND A judge said Thursday that enough
Official: Germanwings co-pilot feared he was going blind
Associated Press PARIS Fearing he was going blind, the co-pilot who slammed a Germanwings jet
Union: Hackers have data from every federal worker
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hackers stole personnel data and Social Security numbers for every
Prison employee suspected of helping 2 escape NY prison
Associated Press DANNEMORA, N.Y. Investigators believe a female prison employee had agreed to
BIRTHDAYS
BIRTHDAYS Singer Vic Damone is 87. Actor-singer Jim Nabors is 85. Jazz musician Chick Corea is
Paraguay’s Senate repeals FIFA immunity
Associated Press ASUNCION, Paraguay Paraguay’s Senate voted Thursday to repeal a law giving
Dickey throws perfect game for Roth Brothers
Dickey throws perfect game for Roth Brothers Crestview High School sophomore pitcher Dylen Dickey
On the links Thursday
On the links Thursday PGA St. Jude Classic MEMPHIS, TENN. Ryan Palmer, Brooks Koepka and
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Woman reports drug deal rip-off, ends up charged FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.
Parents announce Cregg-Koval engagement
Robert and Betina Cregg of Glenview, Ill., and Dr. John and Maureen Koval of Poland are announcing
Boardman Park to host Adventure Day Camp
The school year is at an end and there is a way to keep your children active and engaged: register
Alison Hall, Ryan Stagg to wed June 20
Alison Hall and Ryan Stagg, both of Canal Winchester, Ohio, are engaged. The couple’s parents are
Boardman Community Briefs
June quilt group meeting to be June 16 That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its June meeting on
Victorian Players announces season
The Victorian Players recently announced its 2015-2016 season Upcoming productions include:
Pavlich-Kirdahy wedding plans are announced
George and Rosemary Pavlich of Poland and Thomas and Sonia Kirdahy of Edinboro, Pa. are announcing
Renovation project begins for Cardinal Mooney
Representatives from the Diocese of Youngstown, Cardinal Mooney High School and local government
Newcomers win the 25th annual Memorial Mile
It was great running weather for the twenty-fifth annual Memorial Mile, presented by Walgreens, on
Poland Community Briefs
June quilt group meeting to be June 16 That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its June meeting on
Miss Tamulonis, Mr. Colla set July wedding
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Tamulonis Jr. of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Keri Seabrook to be bride of Shawn Neff
Kim Seabrook of Austintown and Bob Seabrook of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their
Boardman Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your summer sports news If you’re a summer sports coach or the parent of an
Austintown Community Briefs
June quilt group meeting to be June 16 That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its June meeting on
Megan Collins, Andrew Wade plan June rite
The engagement of Megan Collins and Andrew Wade, both of Boardman, is being announced. The future
Hilltop third-graders portray famous Americans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School third-grade students paid tribute
Art exhibit highlights CUMP students
The Canfield United Methodist Preschool transformed the fellowship hall of the church into an art gallery filled with pieces created by the students of the school for its sixth annual Art Show May 14.
Poland Sports Briefs
Little Bulldogs to host punt, pass and kick competition Young professional football fans will have
Canfield Community Briefs
June quilt group meeting to be June 16 That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its June meeting on
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Antwan Leggett, 33, West Woodland Avenue, domestic violence, trafficking in marijuana, possession of
Boardman library helps make Mother’s Day magic
Make it for Mom was hosted at the Boardman library on May 7.
Hilltop Elementary third-graders get civics lesson
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School third-grade students received a
The Youngstown Embroider’s Guild reaches out
The Youngstown Embroider’s Guild of America, EGA, hosted Basic Stitching at the Poland library on May 13.
Dobbins Elementary gives awards to extraordinary students
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary School awarded students for success
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