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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
Youngstown launches plan to crack down on speeders
Youngstown launches plan to crack down on speeders
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
ResponsibleOhio launches effort to expunge pot offenses
ResponsibleOhio launches effort to expunge pot offenses from record
Ryan applauds Supreme Court decision on Affordable Care Act
Ryan applauds Supreme Court decision on Affordable Care Act
Former Warren council president arraigned on credit-card charge
Former Warren council president arraigned on credit-card charge
Canfield man arrested after almost striking city officer with his car
Canfield man arrested after almost striking city officer with his car
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:
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
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
Critics of Youngstown Plan say local input was not sought
State says it's time to change the rules for failing school districts
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
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
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.
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
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Olympia Phifer and Orlando C. Soto Sr., Youngstown, girl,
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
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