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Loved ones of YDC clients attend Stop the Closures rally

Loved ones of YDC clients attend Stop the Closures rally


Simply Slavic, though soggy, is still a hit

Simply Slavic, though soggy, is still a hit


Police check out new lead on escaped New York prisoners

Police check out new lead on escaped New York prisoners


Parents and patients attend first NICU reunion at ACH’s Beeghly Campus

Parents and patients attend first NICU reunion at ACH’s Beeghly Campus


Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association hosts open house and 30th birthday celebration

Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association hosts open house and 30th birthday celebration


State budget likely to contain funding cuts for townships and other government bodies

State budget likely to contain funding cuts for townships and other government bodies


Next-generation Cruze to build off momentum of current model

Next-generation Cruze to build off momentum of current model


Cardinal Joint Fire District deciding between two pieces of land for a third fire station

Cardinal Joint Fire District deciding between two pieces of land for a third fire station


Olivia Governor, Jack McDonald to marry in Aug.

CANFIELD Olivia Governor and Jack McDonald, both of Canfield, are engaged and planning an August

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Parents announce Miss Crawford, Mr. Wolfgang rites

Larry and Evie (Kun) Crawford of Columbus and William and Cathy (Atherton) Wolfgang of Beloit are

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Fathers will be given free admission

Fathers will be given free admission SALEM In honor of Father’s Day, Salem Historical Society


Lombardozzi- Grope vows set for Sept.

Ashley M. Lombardozzi and Matthew G. Grope, both of Poland, are engaged, their parents are

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Evans-Sitler engagement is announced

AUSTINTOWN Rosemarie Evans of Austintown is announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of her

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Monroe-Davis engagement is announced

GIRARD Mr. and Mrs. James G. Monroe of Girard are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Kristen Frank, Keith Miller are engaged

POLAND Peter and Carol Frank of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kristen

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Miss Blaney, Mr. Botting are engaged

CANFIELD Ronald and Diane Blaney of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,

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Strong ‘Dope’

By LINDSEY BAHR AP film writer “Dope” hooks you fast and strong. The coy, over-the-top


Oakland Center and Ballet Western Reserve in legal spat

Oakland Center and Ballet Western Reserve in legal spat


Traffic engineer reprimanded

Robert Donham, Mahoning County traffic engineer, did work on a county computer for the Village of Windham, where he is mayor.


Speed dating moves to V2

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An evening of speed dating will take place Wednesday at V2 Restaurant,


Worker mistakenly trashes art

Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. It was not the kind of public engagement that organizers of a


"Jamie's story touched me"

Jamie opened her eyes: The whites were white


Lady Antebellum takes new route with ‘747’

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Coming off its 2013 album “Golden,” the members of Lady


Early childhood program returns to DD Board

The Help Me Grow program staff will be housed at the Leonard Kirtz School.


The Celebrate Poland event kicks off Friday

The Celebrate Poland event, a community favorite that attracts thousands of people each year, kicks off Friday


Husted concerned about marijuana amendment

If the legislature's amendment passes, it would supersede the marijuana amendment because the legislature's amendment takes place immediately.


Associated Press

Associated Press COLUMBUS A judge in Ohio declared restrictions imposed on a Toledo abortion


Shell paid $6M less than market value for site

Associated Press MONACA, PA. Officials say Shell Chemicals paid approximately $6 million less


An agreement in the Oakhill criminal-corruption case will allow certain defense witnesses to hear secret recordings

Prosecutors will provide the rest of their evidence to the defense in about a week


Two arraigned after house shot up

Warrant issued for third suspect


Most mass killers in US are white

Opinion: By ISSAC BAILEY Tribune Content Agency Two things: 1) Eight years ago, a horrific fire became


Charleston killings expose stains of racism, violence

Editorial: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, will go down in history as a day of agonizing irony for race relations in


Author addresses girls’ issues

School, court and social service workers learned about the problems facing girls and how to address them at Everything Girls seminar


Seman pleads not guilty to death penalty charges

Trial date not set yet


ESCAPEd prisoners Across US, more than 220 listed as on loose

Associated Press NEW YORK Somewhere out there are an admitted killer who crawled through a Texas


While traveling around Ohio, as I am doing this weekend, I hear from constituents on a range of

Opinion: While traveling around Ohio, as I am doing this weekend, I hear from constituents on a range of


Traffic camera firm’s ex-CEO pleads guilty to making bribes

Associated Press A former chief executive for a Phoenix-based traffic camera company pleaded


If You Go Celebrate Poland

Friday, June 26 Half-price book sale, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Friends of Poland Library Bookstore


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.15 —.16 Avalon


Suspect convicted in Akron slayings

Associated Press AKRON An Ohio man is facing the possibility of the death penalty after a jury


EPA: Raise standards for fuel efficiency for heavy trucks

EPA: Raise standards for fuel efficiency for heavy trucks WASHINGTON The Obama administration


Williams’ rehab efforts have begun

Williams’ rehab efforts have begun NEW YORK Brian Williams said the months since his suspension


Chief: Man killed officer so he would be killed by police

Associated Press CINCINNATI Cincinnati’s police chief says a man suspected of fatally shooting


US report finds Iran threat undiminished as nuke deal nears

Associated Press WASHINGTON Iran’s support for international terrorist groups remained


Prosecutors rest after emotional Colo. shooting trial

Associated Press CENTENNIAL, COLO. Prosecutors in the Colorado theater shooting trial rested


Church victims’ families forgive suspect in court

Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. They forgave him. They advised him to repent for his sins, and


YPD swears in four new officers

Training began shortly after ceremony


Trumbull deputy’s suspension reduced to three days

Deputy wrote a racially oriented Facebook post about a man who died in police custody in Baltimore


Pleads not guilty

Pleads not guilty STRUTHERS Gust Mamounis, 38, of Hawthorne Street pleaded not guilty Friday to


Ohio unemployment rate stays the same

Ohio unemployment rate stays the same YOUNGSTOWN Ohio’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate


Putin blasts US for ignoring interests

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Russia Despite the showdown with the West over Ukraine, Moscow


Does the devil rule Hollywood?

Opinion: Does the devil rule Hollywood? Hollywood seems happy in the hell it’s creating on earth. But do


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital William and Casey Slaven, Lowellville, girl, June 18.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Luther P. Thomas Jr., 46, of 2025 E. Midlothian


Woman charged with stabbing her boyfriend

Tonya M. Gunther, 50, of Jefferson Street Southwest was arraigned Friday morning


Man gets 23 years for string of robberies

Prosecutors did ask for 55 year sentence


Outdoor worship

Outdoor worship HUBBARD An outdoor worship service is planned at 10 a.m. June 28 at First


Observance champions freedom of religion

Fortnight for Freedom was established by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops


Farmers completes merger with National Bancshares

Farmers National Bank of Canfield becomes a seven-county institution after closing the deal on merging First National Bank of Orrville


vacation bible schools at area churches

Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will run on the Religion page. Please include the


YNDC donation

YNDC donation YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings Charitable Foundation has donated $25,000 to the


Concert at church

Concert at church WARREN Ohio Central East Warren District II will present a concert at 6 p.m.


LIVER TRANSPLANTATION

LIVER TRANSPLANTATION A liver transplant is a surgical procedure performed to replace a diseased


Language for $500,000 racino payment within Ohio Senate approved state budget

Budget goes to conference committee while state and local officials express concern of another veto


Perfect for the post

By Kristin E. Holmes The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS) PHILADELPHIA By 10 a.m. on another jam-


Ramadan considered a spiritual retreat

More than 1.2 billion Muslims around the world have begun observing the month of Ramadan through


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Simply Slavic, noon to midnight: All are invited to this street


Angels for Animals wants to spread wings

Angels for Animals wants to build a 25,000-square-foot, 24-hour full-service veterinary clinic


YEARS AGO

Today is Saturday, June 20, the 171st day of 2015. There are 194 days left in the year.


Energy company seeks producers for pipeline

Houston-based energy infrastructure company is seeking customers for its proposed Utica Marcellus Texas pipeline


Day of dizziness as vertigo drops golfer

Jason Day withdrew at Firestone in Akron last year with dizziness.


One-time Islanders scammer going back to prison

John Spano Jr., 50, pleaded guilty last month to 16 counts of forgery.


No deal: Fan says he’ll keep A-Rod’s historic home run ball

Zack Hample has grabbed more than 8,000 home run balls.


Tribe gambles on achin’ Aiken

Brady Aiken had Tommy John surgery in March and won’t be able to pitch until next year.


Ex-Buckeyes Herron, Simon back in Valley for ‘Inspiring’ golf

Boom Herron and John Simon played at Avalon Lakes on Friday.


Heisman winner John David Crow, 79

Heisman winner John David Crow, 79 COLLEGE STATION, Texas John David Crow, the bruising running


Florida, Vanderbilt win CWS routs

The Gators (52-17) scored four runs in the third inning against Virginia and five in the sixth to set up a rematch today.


CLASS B BASEBALl | From Cene Park

Astro Falcons 13, Southside Recycling 5 Marc DeGregorio got the win for Astro, allowing five runs


Reed, Spieth share lead; Woods misses cut

Unbeaten as Ryder Cup teammates, Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth now chase a U.S. Open title this weekend at Chambers Bay.


Scrappers ensure Black Bears’ debut no picnic

Anthony Santander and Emmauel Tapia hit back-to-back home runs and combined for six hits.


Bay area celebrates Warriors’ NBA title

In a rare moment of glory, Oakland — a city that usually makes news for crime, corruption, protests and violence— shined in the national spotlight.


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Accuracy mattered at Friday's Greatest Golfer Junior qualifier

Long-hitting Vitali leaves driver in the bag to qualify


Lifting, running close out Games

The 38th annual Ohio Police and Fire Games concluded Friday with participation numbers up and nearly $3,000 raised for designated charities.


Cabrera helps Rays play HR derby vs. Indians

Asdrubal Cabrera hit one of three solo home runs for Tampa Bay in his return to Cleveland.


Pirates’ winning streak ends at 8

A.J. Burnett (6-3) gave up 14 hits, the most in a career that began in 1999.