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Possible GOP presidential candidate Kasich to visit Iowa this week
He will make several stops in Des Moines and Council Bluffs
New Orleans police arrest suspect at bus stop in killing of cop
The capture ended an intense 24-hour manhunt.
Kasich: Let states decide whether to take down Confederate flag
The governor personally opposes its display
Looking for a place to party? Why not try a funeral home?
The trend is not widespread, but it is growing nationwide.
Bells ring, throngs gather to show unity and love in aftermath of church killiings
HARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — For several minutes Sunday, the sweltering skies above this grieving city were alive with the sound of bells: high in steeples and in the hands of toddlers, all ringing and tinkling in unison to honor the nine people cut down during a Bible study at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. Churches of all denominations across Charleston agreed to ring their bells at 10 a.m. in a gesture they hoped would send a healing message of unity and love to the world. Standing in the shadow of St. Matthew's Lutheran, less than a block from "Mother Emanuel," Kelly Nix said the event brought her immense comfort. "It's about grace, hearing the bells and being part of a community that we love," she said, tears rolling down her cheeks as her twin girls, Lana and Margeaux, who will turn 2 on Friday, ran around in their matching white dresses. "And searching for grace and faith in a time when you think of unthinkable things." Police say a white man named Dylann Storm Roof, 21, sat with the Bible study group for an hour Wednesday before pulling out a handgun and opening fire. Pastor Clementa Pinckney and eight others, ranging in age from 26 to 87, were killed. Authorities have called the shooting a hate crime and are investigating whether a racist screed posted on the Internet was written by the suspect. But if Roof intended to strike a blow for segregation, Sunday's event was meant as a message that he failed. Less than a block from Emanuel, several hundred people gathered in Marion Square Park, which is dominated by a statue of pro-slavery U.S. Rep. John C. Calhoun and flanked by the spires of St. Matthew's Lutheran and Citadel Square Baptist Church. Under a blazing sun, the throng held an interdenominational service, sitting on blankets and folding chairs beneath umbrellas and tents. Some wore T-shirts bearing the faces of those who were slain at the church. Behind the stage, hanging from the battlements of a castle-like hotel, hung a white banner with the words "Mother Emanuel, We Love You." Shortly before 10 a.m., Pastor Mike Seaver of Sovereign Grace Church in nearby Summerville read a passage from the book of Psalms. When he had finished, Seaver asked the throng to come closer together and urged them to "honor the Lord and weep with those who weep." Quincy Williams bent down and whispered to her 3-year-old sister, Michal, who was holding a purple plastic tambourine to match her purple dress. "Are you going to shake it really loud?" the big sister asked. The shiny cymbals tinkled in response. "Good job," Williams cooed. Quincy Williams is white. Her sister is black. She said their presence was a reminder that "God doesn't see color." "We're all his under the sun," Williams said as Michal shook her tambourine. "He created us individually, to be different. But those differences make us who we are." Across town at First Baptist, the Rev. R. Marshall Blalock read the names of the dead as their photos appeared on a large screen. He then told the story of a congregant whose young son was taunted by some whites at a fast food restaurant the day after the killings. "The white community needs to build a bridge to the black community," he said.
Communitywide memorial for Charleston victims set in Youngstown on Monday
Bishop George V. Murry of the Youngstown Diocese will take part
YSU recruit Zallow wins national title
The Warren JFK High graduate won the 110-meter hurdles at the New Balance Outdoor Nationals.
Scalzo: Keeping heartache in the family
Some fathers pass down diabetes. Others hand down heart disease. My father bequeathed a love for Cleveland sports.
Roths will mark 51st anniversary on family trip
POLAND Vincent and Catherine R. Roth of Poland will celebrate their 51st wedding anniversary this
Surprise party honors Craigs' 50th anniversary
BOARDMAN Ron and Maureen Craig of Boardman were honored for their 50th wedding anniversary with a
Amatores mark 60th anniversary with dinner
HUBBARD Mary and Anthony Amatore Sr. of Hubbard celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 11
Megan Mussler | Rob Marino
GIRARD Megan Mussler and Rob Marino exchanged wedding vows in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony officiated by
Up for adoption
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Scottish Rite names 2 Masons for Meritorious Service Award
A Masonic group selects two for a coveted award.
Hospice to offer grief camp for kids
Hospice to offer grief camp for kids PULASKI, PA. Hospice of the Valley grief camp is a day camp
Auction at Margaritaville will benefit Easter Seals
Auction at Margaritaville marks its 10th anniversary.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer program of Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for new
SENIOR CITIZENS
Commercial Intertech Retirees will meet at noon Tuesday at St. Mark’s Fellowship Hall on Logan Way.
GARDEN CLUBS
MONDAY Lordstown will have a business meeting, and scholarship recipients will visit. Hostesses
Junior Civic League will present scholarships
The Junior Civic League will present nine scholarships to area graduates June 27.
Longoria hits HR as Kluber loses again
Corey Kluber, who was 18-9 last season with a 2.44 ERA, hasn’t won since May 28.
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
June SATURDAY — Applewood Swim Club 5K/two-mile walk in Boardman. Pre-registration deadline is
Bellino: Father of golf in the Valley
George Bellino learned the game growing up on the east side of Youngstown.
Chaney grad Brad Smith teaches more than football at camp
Brad Smith hosted his free True Foundation youth football camp Saturday at Stambaugh Stadium.
Brady’s legacy may be at stake in appeal
Tom Brady grew from a sixth-round draft choice into one of the best quarterbacks in NFL history.
Platini facing big decision in fight to lead FIFA
After years of waiting, Michel Platini’s destiny with FIFA is coming faster than he thought.
Scherzer just one hit from perfection vs. Pirates
The Nationals ace plunked Jose Tabata with two outs in the ninth inning and settled for a no-hitter.
Two dads reflect on how their lives shaped their families
Two dads reflect on how their lives shaped their families
Parents and patients attend first NICU reunion at ACH’s Beeghly Campus
Parents and patients attend first NICU reunion at ACH’s Beeghly Campus
‘True Detective’ returns, stays true to powerful past
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK “True Detective” could drive you to drink. Its
THE Cruze Chronology
2008 Aug. 21: General Motors Co. announces it will invest more than $500 million in the U.S. to
Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association hosts open house and 30th birthday celebration
Mahoning Valley Railroad Heritage Association hosts open house and 30th birthday celebration
Babbaro lands Sinatra role in show
Canfield singer joins the theatrical show with a unique premise By GUY D’ASTOLFO
Cardinal Joint Fire District deciding between two pieces of land for a third fire station
One would be a lease while the other would be purchase
Week of June 21, 2015
Rebecca S. Kosec to Juanita R. Horst, Lisbon Road, Canfield, $220,000. Nancy M. Wilkerson to
Day, Spieth among four in lead at U.S. Open
One day after he collapsed from a bout of vertigo, Jason Day was standing taller than ever Saturday in the U.S. Open.
Area golf calendar Upcoming outings & scrambles
JUNE SATURDAY — Warren JFK Boys Golf Outing at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course. Four-person scramble,
AROUND THE VALLEY
AROUND THE VALLEY Area golf news & notes Greatest junior points leaders: After two qualifiers,
On the Links: Area golf league scores
MEN Bedford trails Golf Course Mahoning Valley — Loss gross: Wendell Wagon 34, Dave Naymick 36,
Tribune News Service (TNS)
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. Our 8-year-old daughter tries to manipulate us and her siblings (she
Scrappers-Black Bears postponed; DH today
Scrappers-Black Bears postponed; DH today morgantown, W.va. Saturday’s game between the Mahoning
Testament to trees
By Nara Schoenberg Chicago Tribune (TNS) The familiar floppy flowers of the magnolia tree are
Authors team up on ‘Unlikely Merger’
Authors team up on ‘Unlikely Merger’ AUSTINTOWN Julie Arduini, author of the
MVARA Field Day is Saturday and Sunday
Ham-radio operators will set up multiple stations at Mill Creek MetroParks Farm in Canfield
Farm Safety Day
Farm Safety Day MERCER, PA. The Mercer County Extension is sponsoring a Farm Safety Day from 9
Social Media Policy 101
Apple. Coke. Nike. Most large, well-known companies have established policies protecting their
MILESTONES
MILESTONES LAWYERS Juris doctorate Darien M. Brucoli, daughter of Susan and Thomas Brucoli of
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.
Ohio Cultural Alliance meeting is July 6
Guest speakers are a retired YSU professor and a professor from the University of Dayton
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FUNDING
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FUNDING The following are estimated amounts local governments and
Mahoning detective speaks at group's meeting Monday
Detective Pat Mondora will present information about identity theft and phone fraud
Academic, good-government traditions die in South Range, but largess lives on
Opinion: Academic, good-government traditions die in South Range, but largess lives on 2Due to budget
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission, 2 p.m., Irene L. Ward
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, June 21, the 172nd day of 2015. There are 193 days left in the year. Summer arrives
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Crisis shelter offers child-abuse prevention training
The first session is Saturday at First Presbyterian Church, 125 N. Jefferson St.
Fragile coalition forms in Iraq
Associated Press HABANIYAH, Iraq Parading across a desert base, hundreds of Sunni tribesmen who
Had SC church-goers been armed, carnage may have been much less
Opinion: Had SC church-goers been armed, carnage may have been much less As soon as the church shooting in
Boardman band keeps rolling
Opinion: Blake Windt grabs his toy of X-Men superhero Charles Xavier and whooshes it around the air in front
Republican lawmaker: Take down Confederate flag
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. The Confederate flag has no place on South Carolina Statehouse
Get the facts on Ohio charter schools
Opinion: I am a taxpayer who is concerned about the many charter school scandals reported in the news. One
Police probe possible sighting
Associated Press FRIENDSHIP, N.Y. The search for two killers landed Saturday in New York’s
Ohio Lottery considers payout changes
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio Lottery officials are considering new options to pay some
10 people shot, 1 killed at block party in Detroit
10 people shot, 1 killed at block party in Detroit DETROIT Ten people were shot and one of
Parishioners let into church; FBI reviews online manifesto
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. Parishioners were let into the bullet-scarred Emanuel African
PLAN, PACK, PAUSE
By ANNA JOHNSON Associated Press GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. Nearly 5 million people
Women event at YBI
Women event at YBI YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator’s next Women in Entrepreneurship
AAA lists top summer vacation destinations
AAA lists top summer vacation destinations This summer is an ideal time to travel to Europe as the
Television Q&A
By Rich Heldenfels Q. Can you tell me what happened to the TV show “Duck Dynasty?” It was one of
Cool down when it heats up
Tougher federal energy standards mean that today’s air conditioners are a lot more efficient than
birthdays
birthdays Actor Bernie Kopell (“The Love Boat”) is 82. Comedian Joe Flaherty (“SCTV”) is 74.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
SUPPLIER Specialty Strip & Oscillating Inc., a supplier of conventional coils, announced the
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending June 14
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Finders Keepers,” by Stephen King (Scribner) 2. “The Girl on the Train,”
Simply Slavic draws crowd
You could smell the butter and onions — and just imagine how those pierogies tasted.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v St. Nicholas Church Festival, 6-11 p.m.: Head to Struthers for this
Highs & lows mark 1st year of Tressel’s YSU presidency
Editorial: “Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel has been around higher education long enough to
Loved ones of YDC clients attend Stop the Closures rally
Loved ones of YDC clients attend Stop the Closures rally
Why is "Oakhill" important?
Opinion: EDITOR’S NOTE: During Bertram de Souza’s hiatus, we are republishing some of his favorite columns.
Applause for Youngstown Playhouse
Opinion: How lucky we are to have such talent in Youngstown. Last month, had the pleasure of seeing “Fiddler
Hair-raising conclusions grow out of reviews of hair analyses
Opinion: Two years ago, the FBI agreed to review more than 2,000 cases processed between 1985 and 2000 in
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Kardashian’s spot on public radio show angers listeners CHICAGO An appearance by
Lift ban on oil exports, Vallourec official urges
Opinion: When the federal government announced recently that the U.S. economy actually shrank during the
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COurts
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Billie Blake v. Six Enterprises, money. Bank of