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Youngstown plan to save schools to launch with new panel selection

Youngstown plan to save schools to launch with new panel selection


Budget OK'd by Ohio Senate a mixed bag for schools

Budget OK'd by Ohio Senate a mixed bag for schools


Ohio charter school reforms advance

Ohio charter school reforms advance


Bad news: More heavy rain on the way

Bad news: More heavy rain on the way


Youngstown launches plan to crack down on speeders

Youngstown launches plan to crack down on speeders


Rev. Timothy O'Neill to retire after 23 years

Rev. Timothy O'Neill to retire after 23 years


New Cruze unveiling is July 9 in Lordstown

New Cruze coming to the Valley in July


Event to prepare men to become responsible dads is Monday in Youngstown

Event to prepare men to become responsible dads is Monday in Youngstown


Lowellville mayor: No interim police chief appointed Thursday

Lowellville mayor: No interim police chief appointed Thursday


Route 82 reopens following crash involving injuries

Route 82 reopens following crash involving injuries


Saturday’s Escape concert at Warren Amphitheater is postponed

Saturday’s Escape concert at Warren Amphitheater is postponed


Greatest juniors tee Friday at Pine; Scramble tees at Mill

Greatest Golfer of the Valley aims to tee off its third junior qualifier of the season Friday — if Mother Nature agrees.


UPDATE | Supreme Court upholds nationwide health care law subsidies

Supreme Court gives Obama second big health care win


History society presents scavenger hunt

History society presents scavenger hunt


ResponsibleOhio launches effort to expunge pot offenses

ResponsibleOhio launches effort to expunge pot offenses from record


Youngstown swears in new safety officers

Youngstown swears in new safety officers


Ryan applauds Supreme Court decision on Affordable Care Act

Ryan applauds Supreme Court decision on Affordable Care Act


Struthers probes Woodbine Avenue burglary

Struthers probes Woodbine Avenue burglary


Traffic stop yields drugs, police say

Traffic stop yields drugs, police say


Former Warren council president arraigned on credit-card charge

Former Warren council president arraigned on credit-card charge


Stay away from jurors, judge warns

Stay away from jurors, judge warns


See 'The Raminator' at Salem Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge

See 'The Raminator' at Salem Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge


Canfield man arrested after almost striking city officer with his car

Canfield man arrested after almost striking city officer with his car


Police probe Boardman burglary

Police probe Boardman burglary


Scrappers will host breast care benefit

Scrappers will host breast care benefit niles The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will host the Joanie


HAPPY 96th BIRTHDAY John A. Kracko Jr.

HONOREE Residence: Poland Date of birth: June 25, 1919, in West Point, Ohio FAMILY Parents:

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The prolific Chili Challis finds outlet for his jokes

Comedian Chili Challis and his son will perform Friday and Saturday at the Funny Farm in Austintown.


The Howland Middle School student was sworn in as an honorary Air Force 2nd Lt.

Rode in a Humvee and a C-130 Hercules cargo plane


City school board opposes CEO plan

City school board members grade CEO plan an “F”


Hudson found not guilty in murder case

Jurors took about two hours to deliver verdicts


Warrant drummer only wanted to rock

Rock band Warrant will perform Saturday at the Steel Valley Supernationals in Salem.


Film series to screen SSLqBiciclette’

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Little Youngstown Cinema series will screen the 1948 film “Ladri di


‘Illusion’ at the Morley

‘Illusion’ at the Morley Mahoning Valley Players and Rust Belt Theater Company will present a free


It's a golden age for Blondie

Blondie will perform Monday at Packard Music Hall in Warren.


Critics of Youngstown Plan say local input was not sought

State says it's time to change the rules for failing school districts


Cruze arrives with no compromises

The 2016 Cruze is lighter, larger, with better fuel efficiency


Valley native with crystal voice is dedicated to helping others Maureen McGovern

Danielle St. Laurent Blondie will perform Monday at Packard Music Hall in Warren. By GUY


UAW, Lordstown plant leadership excited Cruze at center stage

By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com DETROIT General Motors’ best-selling car has made its presence


Mahoning County court prepares for Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage

Valley native Kelly McCracken eagerly awaits the decision


Fast cars and ‘Fat N’ Furious’ stars are racing to event

By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com SALEM Thousands of people – and the quartet of “Fat N’


Trumbull commissioners call on governor to freeze issuance of permits for additional injection wells

Seek to freeze the issuance of injection well permits for three years


Help for street trees

Q. “What are your suggestions for street trees? Some will be under wires, some not.” Rebecca from


FIGHTING IRISH

Ursuline’s Fusillo, Morgione earn top honors at K.O. Drugs boxing finale By KEVIN CONNELLY


Try interplanting

Try interplanting Space under other plants? Try interplanting lettuce, radish and other plants


Pitchers perfect: Muckdogs flawless against Scrappers

Batavia pitchers Gabriel Castellanos, Brett Lilek and Steve Farnsworth combined on a perfect game.


Carrasco, Tribe finally able to tame Tigers

There was a humongous hole in Detroit’s lineup, and the Indians took advantage of it.


Botanical Mornings

Botanical Mornings When: Friday Time: 9 to10 am What: Take in the beauty of Fellows Riverside


Neutral Corner: Mooney’s Iacobucci working title fight

Youngstown native Dave Iacobucci work judge the Magdaleno-Gonzalez fight on Friday.


Scrappers’ 17th season in NYPL is under way

The Scrappers host State College tonight at Eastwood Field.


Top tips for growing tip-top tomatoes

By ERIC BARRETT Ohio State University Extension The tomatoes are in the ground. Hopefully, you


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What to consider for your landscape Simply shrubs

By PAM BAYTOS OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Whether you are looking for showy flowers,


Deadhead?

Deadhead? Should you deadhead your flowers and shrubs? It depends. Most of the time, this will


As S. Carolina honors victims of shooting, Alabama lowers flags

Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. State senator and pastor Clementa Pinckney was carried Wednesday


Players now managers

Players now managers A pair of former Scrappers are now managing in the New York-Penn League.


Love opts out of contract with Cavaliers

Kevin Love is about to find out how much the league values him, and how much the Cavaliers want him.


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Jackson-Milton school board, special meeting, 6:20 a.m., high school building,


2nd prison employee arrested after escape

2nd prison employee arrested after escape BELLMONT, N.Y. A correction officer at a New York


Towns, Okafor, good lesser-known players top 2015 NBA draft

UK’s Karl-Anthony Towns is project as the top pick in the draft.


Man and woman charged after boy shot in the foot in Liberty

Two adults who live at the house charged with felony receiving stolen property and misdemeanor child endangering.


youngstown plan Highlights

Legislation passed Wednesday by both Ohio Houses would abolish the Youngstown City Schools Academic


Defense expert testifies on fatal injury

Says injury could have come from fall


Hubbard’s Wess competes in Warrior Games at Quantico

Justin Wess was injured in Iraq in 2002.


Byrd powers Reds past Cole, Pirates

Marlon Byrd hit a two-run homer during Cincinnati’s four-run first inning.


Conclusion of investigation prompts Lowellville police chief to resign

Former Lowellville police Chief Ryan Bonnaci will start his new job at Mercy Health next week.


Area doctor charged with assault

Area doctor charged with assault


2016 Cruze Highlights

Here are some of the features of the 2016 Cruze: 40 miles per gallon highway. Rear leg room


Parkland improvements approved by Canfield Township officials

Three aspects part of proposed pavilion to arrive later this summer


Campbell’s mayor is being challenged by a retired city police officer

The law director race pits two candidates who’ve run against each other twice for the post


Summerfest events planned in Warren

Summerfest events planned in Warren WARREN The Summerfest Children’s Art Parade, Chalk on the


Flag-disposal ceremony planned

Flag-disposal ceremony planned POLAND The Sons of the American Legion, Mahoning Valley Squadron


Three Warren police officers receive discipline over use of law-enforcement data base

Three Warren police officers have received disciplinary sanctions for misusing a statewide law enforcement database


Power is being restored in storm-ravaged areas

Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Utility crews were working around the clock to clear toppled


Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama conceded Wednesday that the U.S. government


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Abundant Love Outreach Ministry, 103 Willis Ave., Youngstown food and


Bomber apologizes, is sentenced

Associated Press BOSTON Moments before a judge sentenced him to death, Boston Marathon bomber


Wants 10 percent of tipping revenue from all county facilities

Wants 10 percent of tipping revenue from all county facilities


“Under the Dome” (9 p.m., CBS): Will “Under the Dome” get any more ludicrous

“Under the Dome” (9 p.m., CBS): Will “Under the Dome” get any more ludicrous and unintentionally


Consider changing school year

Opinion: Consider changing school year Maybe after this lousy June we are having, our schools in Ohio will


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


QUOTE OF THE DAY

Opinion: “These families have already suffered enough, and they should never feel ignored or victimized by


Def Leppard concert at Covelli is sold out

YOUNGSTOWN The July 15 concert featuring Def Leppard and Tesla at Covelli Centre is sold out. A


Concert band to perform at Morley

YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, conducted by Joseph Pellegrini, will


CAMPBELL, SEBRING Candidates

The charters of Campbell and Sebring require nonpartisan candidates for elected seats to file by


American Legion Post 290, 44403 state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-9657

American Legion Post 290, 44403 state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-9657 Sat: Columbiana Wine


Today

Today Comedy Miak Knope and Billy Ray Bauer, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Center Stage Comedy Club at


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Olympia Phifer and Orlando C. Soto Sr., Youngstown, girl,


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Chevrolet reinvents itself, puts customer first

The key to reinventing Chevrolet will not only be through advertising, but through the products, a company official says


Let’s put Hillary in the hot seat

Opinion: Marco Rubio has a good backstory, and he enjoys telling it. Hardworking immigrant parents, humble


Farmers announces second acquisition this year

Farmers National Bank of Canfield will enter the Pennsylvania market with acquisition of 1st National Community Bank


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “Clarity” and “Just Someone at a Party,SDRq for the Voices of the Valley New


YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, June 25, the 176th day of 2015. There are 189 days left in the year.


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Max (PG) When his handler is killed on the frontlines in Afghanistan, a troubled


Lavish spending, big debts of Rubio raise red flags

Opinion: Hillary Clinton’s reticence is drowning out her message, which is that she is the cure for the many


SCRIPTURES

Opinion: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your


Warrant issued for arrest of former Warren City Council president

A felony warrant has been issued for the arrest of former Warren City Council President Bob A. Marchese.


Congress hands Obama big win on trade

Associated Press WASHINGTON In a triumph of divided government, the Republican-controlled


Memo to legislators: Don’t demolish housing agency

Editorial: Jeers to Ohio Senate President Keith Faber and his short-sighted cohorts for mindlessly aiming a


New McDonald’s opens in Boardman

New McDonald’s opens in Boardman BOARDMAN A new McDonald’s location will open at 7 a.m. today.


Port authority hires Moliterno executive director, decides against hiring second person

John Moliterno had been serving as the authority’s interim executive director


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.93 -0.3 Avalon