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Shooting reported at church in Charleston, South Carolina

Shooting reported at church in Charleston, South Carolina


Canfield officials to use social media, other outlets to raise awareness of Aug. 4 income tax increase vote

Canfield officials to use social media, other outlets to raise awareness of Aug. 4 income tax increase vote


Youngstown finalizing agreement to have area Air Force reservists demolish 11 vacant structures

Youngstown finalizing agreement to have area Air Force reservists demolish 11 vacant structures


Commission split over outsourcing Niles tax collection

Commission split over outsourcing Niles tax collection


Downtown Youngstown business owners object to the city closing West Federal Street for festivals

Downtown Youngstown business owners object to the city closing West Federal Street for festivals


Brian Williams to stay with NBC, sources say

Brian Williams to stay with NBC, sources say


Stephen Stohla is Youngstown schools interim superintendent

Stephen Stohla is Youngstown schools interim superintendent


Youngstown police investigate gunfire on the South Side

Youngstown police investigate gunfire on the South Side


YSU trustees approve $177 million fiscal-year 2016 operating budget

YSU trustees approve $177 million fiscal-year 2016 operating budget


YSU approves leasing university property to Columbus business for student housing

YSU committee approves leasing university property to Columbus business for student housing


YMHA board meets Thursday

YMHA board meets Thursday


Ohio precious metals sales-tax break proposed

Ohio precious metals sales-tax break


Budget change eliminates union rights for Ohio care workers

Budget change eliminates union rights for Ohio care workers


Town pays $650,000 to family of woman, 89, shot by police

Town pays $650,000 to family of woman, 89, shot by police


Youngstown man faces multiple charges related to impaired driving

Youngstown man faces multiple charges related to impaired driving


US Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for bipartisan bill to maintain nation's roads, bridges

US Sen. Sherrod Brown calls for bipartisan bill to maintain nation's roads, bridges


No charges for Ohio mother in child’s gun death

No charges for Ohio mother in child’s gun death


2 boys rescue young children from burning home in Florida

2 boys rescue young children from burning home in Florida


ODNR grants Halcon a drilling permit

ODNR grants Halcon a drilling permit


Panel OKs ban on Ohio abortions relating to Down syndrome

Panel OKs ban on Ohio abortions relating to Down syndrome


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Mayor John McNally

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Proposed legislation would expand concealed weapons in Ohio

Proposed legislation would expand concealed weapons in Ohio


Cafaro Foundation donates $50K for Brookfield stadium renovation

Cafaro Foundation donates $50K for Brookfield stadium renovation


Boardman woman faces impaired driving charge

Boardman woman faces impaired driving charge


South Side street closed from Thursday to June 26

South Side street closed from Thursday to June 26


Poll: Kasich leads over Clinton in 3 swing states

Poll: Kasich leads over Clinton in 3 swing states


Campbell police investigating threatening FB messages

Campbell police investigating threatening FB messages


Port authority narrows search for new executive director

Port authority narrows search for new executive director


2 men face charges after incident outside Liberty Walmart

2 men face charged after incident outside Liberty Walmart


Fortnight for Freedom observance begins Sunday

Fortnight for Freedom observance begins Sunday


Youngstown woman gets probation on animal-cruelty charge

Youngstown woman gets probation on animal-cruelty charge


Dealing with Loss is program topic for First Friday Club

‘Dealing with Loss” is program topic for First Friday Club


Mahoning County health board committee meets Monday afternoon

Mahoning County health board committee meets Monday afternoon


Brown presses against closure of Youngstown postal facility

Brown presses against closure of Youngstown postal facility


US stocks open higher as investors wait on Fed

US stocks open higher as investors wait on Fed


Highway Patrol investigates abduction allegation

Highway Patrol investigates abduction allegation


Limited number of seats released for Blondie concert

Limited number of seats released for Blondie concert


Judge declares mistrial in Brown case for third time

Judge declares mistrial in Brown case for third time


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

THURSDAY Central Christian Church, 2051 E. Market St., Warren, will have its 66th annual


French courses are available


Date is corrected for Campbell class

Date is corrected for Campbell class LOWELLVILLE Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1954


Say "Cheeseburger"

Say ‘Cheeseburger’ Submit your photo from the Battle of the Burgers to burgerguyz@hotmail.com for


First family of Spanish wine

First family of Spanish wine The Torres family history dates back to the 1700s, and they remain


Keeping Saad a top goal for Cup champs

Former MV Phantom is a restricted free agent


Trial date for ex-Mahoning County auditor is Aug. 3

He’s accused of 25 felonies related to illegally using government-owned computers and software


Top-selling rockers experiment on new album Re-imagining Imagine Dragons

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Imagine Dragons bassist Ben McKee said the last time his


Frack tax won't be part of Ohio spending plan

The severance-tax issue would be put before a new Ohio 2020 Tax Policy Study Commission


Halestorm is coming to Packard Music Hall

Staff report WARREN Halestorm will come to Packard Music Hall on Sept. 29 for an 8:30 p.m.


Former South Range Middle School AD promoted

Feren will no longer coach softball


Defense asks for dismissal for third time

Claim were never given video


Summer camp offers STEM focus

Students create, innovate and learn at Camp Invention


RECORD REVIEWS

James Taylor Album: “Before This World” Grade: A In more than four decades, James Taylor has


The 12-bed facility is expected to open in November

Supportive housing a big part of treatment


More rain in the Mahoning Valley’s forecast

Portions of the area, particularly in Trumbull County, have already been flooded


Human origins exhibit coming to Valley

Staff report ANDOVER Andover Public Library has been chosen as one of 19 public libraries in the


Warriors win NBA Finals

Golden State won the NBA Finals, 4-2, over Cleveland.


Cards probed for hacking Astros database

Subpoenas have been issued to members of the St. Louis front office


Canfield man charged with mail fraud

The defendant is Peter J. Luchansky, 60


Ohio Lottery sued over $11.1 million jackpot ticket

A Beloit man seeks to bar the Ohio Lottery Commission from paying or voiding the winning ticket he says someone surreptitiously commandeered from him.


pirates 3 white sox0

pirates 3 white sox0 Next: Pittsburgh at Chicago, today, 8:10 p.m.


world cup roundup | Tuesday’s other matches

Australia 1, Sweden 1 EDMONTON, ALBERTA Lisa De Vanna’s early goal was enough for Australia to


Bauer, power lead Indians over Cubs

Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer and an RBI double, Trevor Bauer pitched seven innings of four-hit ball.


McIlroy favored at Chambers Bay

Rory McIlroy didn’t fare so well the last time he played links golf.


oddly enough

oddly enough Man dismissed from jury duty for wearing prisoner costume ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. A


Italiano named smartest player in college football

Italiano named smartest player in college football Kent State safety, and Canfield High School


Steelers convinced Moats to stay

If Arthur Moats is being honest, he’s kind of surprised he’s here.


Gipson reports, but unable to practice

Gipson said that had this been the regular season, he would have been on the field.


around the horn Tuesday night’s other games

INTERLEAGUE Cardinals 3, Twins 2 ST. LOUIS St. Louis extended its winning streak to five by


Curry, fellow Warriors just too much for LeBron

A half century of misery in Cleveland drags on. LeBron James just didn’t have enough help.


DUMP CAKE

DUMP CAKE by noel Jenkins 1can cherry pie filling 115 1/2 ounce can of pineapple chunks with


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YOLO Grille and Taproom: Familiar flavors with a spin

YOLO in Austintown features a blended menu of delicious dishes.

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Wambach’s goal wins it for USA

Abby Wambach is used to scoring with her head. She’s not sure how she got her latest goal.


Dog’s day: Fiji takes home gold

The four year-old, Czechoslovakian-bred Belgium Malinois took gold medals in three events.


major league baseball standings, boxscores and leaders

STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Tampa Bay3630.545— New York3430.5311


college world series | Tuesday’s games

Vanderbilt 1, TCU 0 OMAHA, NEB. Zander Wiel’s home run leading off the seventh inning broke up


Mission, politics to chart future of Valley air base

Editorial: There are two factors that will come into play as the future of the 62-year-old Air Force Reserve


‘Micro-aggression’ can produce macro dangers

Opinion: On Saturday, I was impressed with Hillary Clinton. On Sunday, I was disappointed. Something tells me


QUOTE OF THE DAY

Opinion: “I certainly don’t stay out of the sun. I also don’t ... put on blackface as a performance.”


SCRIPTURES

Opinion: “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your


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YEARS AGO

Today is Wednesday, June 17, the 168th day of 2015. There are 197 days left in the year.


The political left has come up with a new buzzword: “micro-aggression.”

Opinion: The political left has come up with a new buzzword: “micro-aggression.” Professors at the


Television series released on DVD this week include:

Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Survivor’s Remorse”: Sharp entourage


Births

Births mahoning valley BIRTH CENTER Philip and Jessie Dmyterko, Poland, boy, June 13. St.


Scholarship event

Scholarship event YOUNGSTOWN The Edward J. DeBartolo Memorial Scholarship Foundation’s annual


Dietary directive

Associated Press WASHINGTON Popular foods such as pie crusts, frostings and microwave popcorn


Al-Qaida leader killed in US strike

Associated Press CAIRO A U.S. airstrike has killed Al-Qaida’s No. 2 leader, who commanded its


Ohio leaders seek to block special-interest ballot issues

By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The heads of the Ohio House and Senate say they’ll move


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday WIB Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs Center Mahoning County, 141


Trump enters 2016 presidential race

Associated Press NEW YORK The Donald is running for president — for real this time. Real-


Valley’s housing market looked positive in May

Local housing market data for May 2015 shows improvements from last May in the Mahoning Valley.


Newsmakers

Newsmakers Billionaire hotel mogul Kirk Kerkorian dies LAS VEGAS Billionaire Kirk Kerkorian,


Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate says he’s ‘not traveling the most conventional road’ to the seat

Also says he’s ‘not a known entity around the state’


Warren Steel Holdings investor says company is in ‘serious peril’

Vadim Shulman from Monaco says fellow investors conspired to reduce the value of his shares in the company.


Poland Village Council moves forward with road levy resolution

Poland Village Council moves forward with road levy resolution


Woman injured

Woman injured WEST FARMINGTON A Bristolville woman was flown by helicopter to St. Elizabeth


Resume, interview seminar in Struthers

Resume, interview seminar in Struthers STRUTHERS Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 67 McClure


Pittsburgh guests see positive energy in Youngstown

Representatives from New Sun Rising, a program for social innovators based in Pittsburgh, found a lot of positive energy in Youngstown.


6 killed in Calif. balcony collapse

Associated Press BERKELEY, Calif. A 21st-birthday party thrown by a group of visiting Irish


Boardman teacher pleads guilty to OVI; school district supports him

Boardman Superintendent: "He will continue with the district for the 2015 to 2016 school year"


State, local officials gather to break ground on I-80 project

Six miles of road from Austintown to Girard to be widened by July 2018


Hubbard Purchases new police cruiser, moves to resurface roads

Hubbard adds marked car to police fleet, plans for road resurfacing


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to


Historic tax credit freeze lifted, developers relieved

The Ohio Senate stripped the budget of a proposal to freeze historic preservation tax credits.


Self-identifying

Associated Press WASHINGTON Rachel Dolezal, born to white parents, self-identifies as black – a


Defense asks judge to keep trial date for next week

Man accused of murdering his 15-month-old son


Security failures paved the way for hack

Associated Press WASHINGTON The agency that allowed hackers linked to China to steal private


Morton still perfect as Bucs blank Sox

Charlie Morton (5-0) struck out three and walked just one to lower his ERA to 1.62.


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