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Sciortino pleads not guilty to latest round of felony indictments
Sciortino pleads not guilty to latest round of felony indictments
All clear at Western Reserve Road near I-680 on first day of bridge closure
All clear at Western Reserve Road near I-680 on first day of bridge closure
Stories published June 16, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Some Armstrong customers frustrated by NBA Finals disruptions
Some Armstrong customers frustrated by NBA Finals disruptions
Poland Village Council moves forward with road levy resolution
Poland Village Council moves forward with road levy resolution
Historic tax credit freeze lifted, developers relieved
Historic tax credit freeze lifted, developers relieved
Six miles of road from Austintown to Girard to be widened by July 2018
Six miles of road from Austintown to Girard to be widened by July 2018
Panel OKs ban on Ohio abortions relating to Down Syndrome
Panel OKs ban on Ohio abortions relating to Down Syndrome
Boardman teacher pleads guilty to OVI; school district supports him
Boardman teacher pleads guilty to OVI; school district supports him
Hispanics accuse border patrol agents of profiling in Ohio
Hispanics accuse border patrol agents of profiling in Ohio
Toyota adds nearly 1.4M vehicles to Takata air bag recall
Toyota adds nearly 1.4M vehicles to Takata air bag recall
Bristolville woman injured in West Farmington traffic accident
Bristolville woman injured in West Farming traffic accident
Ohio leaders seek to block special-interest ballot issues
Ohio leaders seek to block special-interest ballot issues
These Trumbull County roads closed immediately because of flooding
These Trumbull County roads closed immediately because of flooding
Bandit armed with barbecue fork, large knife robs Pa. stores
Bandit armed with barbecue fork, large knife robs Pa. stores
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for impersonating Ohio trooper
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for impersonating Ohio trooper
Ohio Senate decides not to freeze historic tax credits
Ohio Senate decides not to freeze historic tax credits
UPDATE | Billionaire Donald Trump joins crowded GOP field for president
Billionaire Donald Trump joins crowded GOP field for president
Tropical Storm Bill expected to make Texas landfall
Tropical Storm Bill expected to make Texas landfall
Activists seek warrants for Cleveland officers in boy’s fatal shooting
Activists seek warrants for Cleveland officers in boy’s fatal shooting
Leaders: Tax hike on Ohio drillers won’t be in state budget
Leaders: Tax hike on Ohio drillers won’t be in state budget
Bloomberg Philanthropies gives $100M to Cornell NYC campus
Bloomberg Philanthropies gives $100M to Cornell NYC campus
Indictment: Man helped plan Texas cartoon contest shooting
Indictment: Man helped plan Texas cartoon contest shooting
Western Reserve Port Authority board meets Wednesday
Western Reserve Port Authority board meets Wednesday
Kirk Kerkorian, billionaire and Las Vegas casino mogul, dies
Kirk Kerkorian, billionaire and Las Vegas casino mogul, dies
40 to tee Friday at Tam'O for junior Greatest Golfer
The second stop on the six-leg junior Greatest Golfer of the Valley qualifier trail will tee off Friday at 9 a.m.
Ohio Lottery sued over $11.1 million jackpot ticket
Ohio Lottery sued over $11.1 million jackpot ticket
About 80 youngsters attend Camp Invention in Youngstown
About 80 youngsters attend Camp Invention in Youngstown
BREAKING NEWS | Donald Trump announces run for the White House in 2016
Donald Trump announces run for White House in 2016
Ex-NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal: 'I identify as black'
Ex-NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal: 'I identify as black'
Ursuline Sisters plan open house at health-care wing
Ursuline Sisters plan open house at health-care wing
Rising Star Baptist Church vacation Bible school begins June 22
Rising Star Baptist Church vacation Bible school begins June 22
Official: California balcony collapse kills 5 Irish students
Official: California balcony collapse kills 5 Irish students
STORM UPDATE | Chuck E. Cheese's closed by flooding at Eastwood Mall
STORM UPDATE | Chuck E. Cheese's closed by flooding at Eastwood Mall
Sciortino pleads not guilty to latest round of felony indictments
Sciortino pleads not guilty to latest round of felony indictments
REUNIONS
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1970 will have its 45th reunion at 6 p.m. Aug. 1 at Bruno’s
Leetonia library lists summer programs
Leetonia library lists summer programs LEETONIA The Leetonia Community Public Library, 181
Youngstown water customers to get consumer-confidence report with water bills
Youngstown water customers to get consumer-confidence report with water bills
Four historical markers set for unveiling June 26 in downtown Youngstown
Four historical markers set for unveiling June 26 in downtown Youngstown
Area’s best softball players square off in Sferra Classic
The Mahoning and Trumbull teams will each play split-squads today at YSU.
Blackhawks win third Stanley Cup in six seasons
Duncan Keith was a unanimous selection for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
Pirates jump on Rodon, roll past Chicago
Pittsburgh has recorded shutouts in four of the last five games.
Feds provide $45 million for economic development projects
The initial focus of the money will be in Youngstown, Warren and Akron
YSU arts fest adds literary element
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The annual Summer Festival of the Arts will include a public project in
Boardman Park Adventure Day Camp kicks off for the summer
Boardman Park Adventure Day Camp kicks off for the summer
Pixar’s ‘Inside Out’ looks into a young girl’s mind Animated emotions
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Drawing on real neuroscience and the latest
Flood waters cause evacuation of 7 residents of Champion Township apartment building
Vehicles were abandoned on several streets in Warren because of the flooding
Brother of man killed in Warren officer-involved shooting death charged with weapons offense
Tre Vaughn Walker also faces charges of shooting into a habitation in May
A Youngstown 5th Ward candidate spent $9,293 on a failed Democratic primary bid
The winner in the 5th spent about one-third of that amount
Girard Seniors Adapt to Smart Technology
AT&T, Girard Multi-generational host "Smartphones for Seniors" class
Ohio Police and Fire Games continue in the Mahoning Valley
The 38th annual event is in the Youngstown area for the fourth time.
All clear at Western Reserve Road near I-680 on first day of bridge closure
All clear at Western Reserve Road near I-680 on first day of bridge closure
Spirit medium bridges the gap
James Van Praagh plans visit to Northeast Ohio By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Remember
oddly enough
oddly enough $10K donation nets hockey fan chance to use Taser on mayor GLENDALE, Ariz. An
Smiles for Charity
Smiles for Charity HUBBARD Braydich Dental, 45 E. Liberty St., is whitening teeth through June
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY YOUNGSTOWN COUNCIL 1ST WARD Julius T. Oliver#: Had, $340; contributions, $735;
Masters champion Spieth looking to add to banner year
The 21-year-old can complete the second leg of the Grand Slam at this weekend’s U.S. Open.
Ex-Penguin Beal makes PGA Tour of Canada
Ex-Penguin Beal makes PGA Tour of Canada Former Youngstown State men’s golfer Ross Beal (2004-08)
Knowing the drill
By Don Hopey Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) PITTSBURGH The American Medical Association, citing
America takes long path to limited government
Opinion: WASHINGTON Americans should have lighted 800 candles Monday for the birthday of the document
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon D. Schubert, 29, of 797 Edenridge Drive,
TEDxYoungstown planned for Jan. 22
TEDxYoungstown planned for Jan. 22 YOUNGSTOWN The third TEDxYoungstown event has been scheduled
Take off for your children’s milestones
Opinion: “Order copies for you and extra copies for family and friends using this order form.” Until I
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield City Council, 5:30 p.m., followed by town- hall meeting on proposed
Local communities have waited long enough for their gambling bet to pay off
Editorial: Just as nuclear energy failed to live up to its promise 50 years ago of electricity so cheap that
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Wale: Tonight on “Jimmy Kimmel
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.00 —.40 Avalon
City committee votes 2-1 in favor of giving a $39,599 grant to a former councilman’s group home
His wife, who is on the committee, didn’t vote or participate in the discussions on the project
Honda adds 1M cars to recall for air bags
Associated Press DETROIT At the insistence of U.S. safety regulators, Honda is adding more than
Target will sell pharmacy, clinic businesses to CVS Health for $1.9B
Associated Press Target will sell its pharmacy and clinic businesses to CVS Health in the latest
colo. supreme court Workers can be fired for using pot off-duty
Associated Press DENVER Pot may be legal in Colorado, but you still can be fired for using it.
Youngstown council to consider legislation to double its motor-vehicle license fee at a Wednesday meeting
Council will again look at a proposal to fine downtown business owners for failing to shovel snow and ice
Ant bite relieved chronic pain
Q. I have chronic nerve pain that is never-ending in both legs. Walking helps me reduce the spasms
Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole for man convicted in Warren murder, burglary
Trumbull County Prosector Dennis Watkins has written a letter urging the parole board to keep Christopher W. Daniel in prison.
LaBrae High School team wins statewide Envirothon competition
The LaBrae High School Envirothon team took first place at the statewide competition held this year at Mohican State Park in Loudonville.
Ignition-switch death toll rises to 114
Associated Press DETROIT The death toll from faulty ignition switches in General Motors small
Quaglia work will continue in city schools
Quaglia Institute continues work in Youngstown schools for $195,000
City woman accused of leaving children home alone
A Youngstown mother is charged with endangering children, accused of leaving three children home alone
Judge dismisses perjury charges against 3 defendants
Judge dismisses perjury charges against 3 defendants YOUNGSTOWN Perjury charges of three
Vast data warehouse raises concerns over HealthCare.gov privacy
Associated Press WASHINGTON A government data warehouse that stores personal information on
Jeb Bush sounds upbeat, faces challenges in race
Associated Press MIAMI Vowing to win the Republican presidential nomination on his own merits,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jamie Duke and Kyle Stevens, Youngstown, girl, June 12.
Password-storage service becomes victim of hackers
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A popular Web service that promises to help people keep their
Starter or sub, Wambach says she just wants to win
The United States can win Group D with a victory over Nigeria today.
Kurdish fighters seize IS-held land
Kurdish fighters seize IS-held land BEIRUT U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters captured large sections
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: “The party now in the White House is planning a no-suspense primary, for a no-change election.
Clinic groundbreaking
Clinic groundbreaking YOUNGSTOWN Tracy Plouck, director of the Ohio Department of Mental Health
new york escape Prison worker appears in court
Associated Press DANNEMORA, N.Y. A woman charged with helping two murderers escape from a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS NBA Finals Game 5 draws best rating since 2004 NEW YORK The NBA Finals Game 5 has
Jury selection begins in 2009 murder case
Paul Brown is on trial for the May 2009 murder of Ashten Jackson.
Drug testing, student transportation/activity fee to continue next year at South Range schools
Superintendent says no positive drug tests in first year of testing
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, June 16, the 167th day of 2015. There are 198 days left in the year.
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS $363M Associated Press
The amount Honda Motor Co. is setting aside to fund a growing recall of air bags that can explode
Immunization clinic
Immunization clinic NILES The Niles City Health Department, 34 W. State St., is offering a
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