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New laws, part 3, include penalties for ignoring ambulances
You better pull off the side of the road when an ambulance with sirens blaring and lights flashing approaches or you might end up getting a ticket later, even if there are no officers in the vicinity at the time.
36 passengers head to Chicago today on first flight from Youngstown
A rainy morning greeted the 36 passengers getting aboard the first Great Lakes Jet Express Embraer ERJ-145 flight from Youngstown to Chicago.
New Youngstown to Chicago flight is uber comfortable, Vindy's 6-foot reporter concludes
We arrived at the bustling Terminal 3, Concourse L of Chicago O’Hare International Airport just before 10 a.m. today.
Area residents pay respects to fallen Austintown firefighter this evening
Nothing but hushed voices and the sound of sniffling echoed in the Fitch High School halls, which were overflowing with people waiting to pay their respects to their beloved “Fritzy.”
Warren Dems select Councilman Flask to fill auditor post
Vince Flask, 5th Ward councilman since 2004, was selected Friday by Warren’s Democratic Party Central Committee members to serve as Warren auditor for 18 months – through the end of 2017.
Case against owner of former Delphi buildings dismissed
A judge in Warren Municipal Court has dismissed two misdemeanor criminal charges filed in 2015 against the owner of the former Delphi Packard Electric buildings on Dana and Griswold streets.
8 young students try their hands at piano camp, one already composes
Music at summer camp isn’t anything new. But at Summer Piano Camp, no one sits around a campfire. And you won’t hear “Kumbaya.”
Liberty firefighters irked over absence of levy on November ballot
The local firefighters union is expressing its ire over trustees’ decision not to put a replacement levy before voters in November.
Councilman, businessman Vince Flask takes over as Warren auditor
Councilman, businessman Vince Flask takes over as Warren auditor
Indians win club-record 14th game in a row
It’s the longest winning streak since Atlanta won 14 straight in 2013. It’s the longest by an AL team since Oakland won 20 in a row in 2002.
Mahoning County OVI Task Force announces checkpoints July 8 through July 10
Mahoning County OVI Task Force announces checkpoints July 8 through July 10
Ohio AG: Cities can’t set higher minimum wage than state’s
Ohio AG: Cities can’t set higher minimum wage than state’s
UPDATE | Attackers take hostages at Bangladesh restaurant
Attackers take hostages at Bangladesh restaurant
Campbell woman arraigned today for child endangering, other charges
Campbell woman arraigned today for child endangering, other charges
US: Up to 116 civilians killed in drone, other air attacks
US: Up to 116 civilians killed in drone, other air attacks
Police: Officers shoot, kill man armed with gun in Columbus
Police: Officers shoot, kill man armed with gun in Columbus
Traffic deaths surged in 2015 as driving hit new record
Traffic deaths surged in 2015 as driving hit new record
UPDATE | Flight from Youngstown arrived at busy Terminal 3
Veronica Viola and Joe Viola of Champion were two of those passengers on their way to visit their son who lives in Chicago.
VINDY POLLING NOW | Anti-loitering and Zika in the Valley
We have some new questions we'd like your opinion on.
Boardman man faces drugs, weapons charges after Thursday accident
Boardman man faces drugs, weapons charges after Thursday accident
#Texas girls, 12 and 7, lead police on high-speed chase in grandma’s car
Texas girls lead police on high-speed chase in grandma’s car
Russia team DQ’d from #Rio #Olympics for doping
The Latest: Russia quad sculls team DQ’d from Rio for doping
US auto sales expected to hit record in first 6 months #GM #Ford
US auto sales expected to hit record in first 6 months
ODOT launches new mobile app in time for July 4 weekend
ODOT launches new mobile app in time for July 4 weekend
Man gets 19 years for traveling to Ohio for sex with teen
Man gets 19 years for traveling to Ohio for sex with teen
Rob Wasserman, accomplished bass player, dead at 64
Performed and recorded with Lou Reed, Neil Young, Brian Wilson and many other musicians during his career.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet July 12 at the
Victory is sweep: Canfield teams top Boardman
The Canfield 11-12 and 9-10 Little League softball teams are headed for state tournaments.
Carrasco fans 14 as Tribe matches club record with 13 straight
A dominant performance from Carlos Carrasco gave the Cleveland Indians their longest winning streak in nearly 65 years.
NAACP shows confidence in Youngstown schools CEO
NAACP: CEO accomplished in Chicago what needs to be accomplished in Youngstown schools
Americans celebrate freedom with fireworks, ice cream and travel
Fourth of July weekend expected to bring spectacular sales for local business.
New law allows Ohioans to drink higher-alcohol content beer
State residents also can push for penalties against folks who threaten you online
SPORTS DIGEST || Cavs extend qualifying offer to Dellavedova
The NBA champion Cavaliers have made a qualifying offer to popular backup point guard Matthew Dellavedova, making him a restricted free agent.
Youngstown council dumps proposal to limit garbage
A city official says most customers would violate the proposed new limit
‘Legend of Tarzan’ struggles to find a purpose
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Tarzan has been dusted off, his abs polished and his vocabulary
Youngsters mix hip-hop, visual art at YWCA camp
This is among weeklong Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics camps offered by the YWCA this summer.
Team-less QB Manziel suspended four games
Johnny Manziel has been suspended for the first four games of next season for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy.
McGirt grabs early lead at Firestone C.C.
The Memorial champion is off to a hot start in the Bridgestone Invitational.
Gratefulfest artists have respect for the Dead
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It’s been quite a year for Grateful Dead fans. Last
Spielberg weaves magic out of Dahl's "The BFG"
There’s a secret about children that Steven Spielberg, Melissa Mathison and Roald Dahl have always known — that no matter how innocent, kids are as capable of understanding darkness as adults
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Mesopotamia Ox Roast, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.: The fun starts at 10 a.m.
Our Community Kitchen to open July 18
The Mahoning Valley’s newest soup kitchen will officially open July 18.
Girard police allege man punched out window of woman's car during road rage incident
Officers responded to the call early Wednesday morning.
New state schools chief says ODE will help city schools
Paulo DeMaria, state superintendent, says department will help city schools CEO without getting in the way
Boardman road superintendent retires after 33 years with township
Larry Wilson’s last day was Thursday
METRO DIGEST || Motorcycle crash Friday night on US 224
Motorcycle crash BOARDMAN A motorcyclist fleeing police crashed into a car on U.S. Route 224
2 Mahoning women test positive for Zika
A vacuum tube holds a blood-fed strain of Aedes aegypti mosquito in place under a microscope in a research lab insectary in the Hanson Biomedical Sciences Building at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Matthew Aliota, assistant scientist in the Department of Pathobiological Sciences in the School of Veterinary Medicine, is studying the insect as part of his research about mosquito-borne pathogens such as the Zika virus, dengue fever and yellow fever infections. Researchers have infected pregnant monkeys with the Zika virus to learn how it harms developing fetuses.
golf roundup
LPGA PORTLAND CLASSIC PORTLAND, ORE. Defending champion Brooke Henderson shot a 7-under 65 to
Boardman Center Middle School Honor Roll - Fourth Grading Period
grade five high honor roll Miah Anderson Richard Boyarko John Cagnina Marley Cheff
around the horn
around the horn Thursday’s other MLB games LATE WEDNESDAY Pirates 8, Mariners 1 SEATTLE
major league baseball
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Baltimore4730.610— Boston4236.53851/2
Poland Community Briefs
GA to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Automakers expand military discounts DETROIT Chevrolet, Buick and GMC will celebrate
Rain, 18 seeded players gone from Wimbledon
Defending French Open champion Garbine Muguruza was one of those ousted Thursday.
Fourth of July events around the valley
All events are on the holiday on Monday unless otherwise noted. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: The
Homeless man cited
Homeless man cited YOUNGSTOWN Police Wednesday cited a man for sleeping in a vacant South Side
Even with charge dropped, man still gets two years in prison
Sentenced on one drug charge, other drug charge
Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops
Associated Press WASHINGTON Saying it’s the right thing to do, Defense Secretary Ash Carter
Obama quickly signs Puerto Rico financial rescue bill
Obama quickly signs Puerto Rico financial rescue bill WASHINGTON President Barack Obama signed a
Consultant hired for county pay study
County officials want to know how their employees’ compensation compares to labor market norms.
Canfield 4th of July Committee announces 2016 Grand Marshal
The Canfield 4th of July Committee recently announced that the 2016 Parade Grand Marshal is actually
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, July 1, the 183rd day of 2016. There are 183 days left in the year. This is Canada
Boardman Community Briefs
East Class of 1966 to have reunion Youngstown East High School Class of 1966 will be having a 50th
Miss Centofanti, Mr. Rouse to exchange vows
Victoria Centofanti of Canfield and Joshua Rouse of Boardman are engaged and planning an Aug. 6
fourth of july HOLIDAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Not a sweet deal: Hershey rejects offer
Associated Press NEW YORK Hershey says it rejected a takeover offer from Oreo maker Mondelez
Clinton’s identity politics
Opinion: Have you heard that Hillary Clinton is the “first woman” ever to be nominated by a major political
A downtown Youngstown property agency is having preliminary talks about constructing a building
The downtown location is a large fenced-in hole on West Federal Street
Government urges repair of air bags
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government is urging owners of 313,000 older Hondas and Acuras
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Township Trustees, special meeting, 9 a.m., administration building, 4410
FDA warns against eating cookie dough
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a warning that’s sure to disappoint many who enjoy sneaking a
Team of destiny: Coastal Carolina wins CWS
Coastal Carolina coach Gary Gilmore often said he just wanted his team to reach the College World Series.
Youngstown charter review panel steers clear of controversial topics
Opinion: With a lengthy list of elected offices and likely two citizen charter-amendment initiatives for
Palestinian kills Israeli girl sleeping in her bedroom
Associated Press JERUSALEM A Palestinian youth sneaked into a fortified Jewish settlement in the
Lynch defends meeting with Clinton
Associated Press NEW YORK Former President Bill Clinton spoke with Attorney General Loretta
Airport attackers from Russia, Central Asia
Associated Press ISTANBUL As the death toll from the Istanbul airport attack rose Thursday to
Red ink threatens future of Campbell’s water plant
Editorial: Eleven years ago, the city of Campbell, which was in fiscal emergency at the time, tried to sell its
New survey doubles estimate of transgender adults in US
Associated Press NEW YORK About 1.4 million adults in the U.S. identify as transgender, double
Miss Tedde, Mr. McLhinney are engaged
The engagement of Rebekah Ruth Tedde and Derek William McLhinney is being announced by their
Warren and Indiana men sent to federal prison
A federal judge sent two men to prison for defrauding banks out of about $2.5 million.
Warren man charged with possessing 3.6 pounds of heroin to be evaluated
Ricardo McKinney was scheduled for trial July 25, but that date is likely to be moved back
Downie-Helwig ceremony set for Sept. 4
Announcement is being made by Alex and Christine Downie of Canfield of the engagement of their
Fourth-graders strike up new friendships
Boardman Lanes got a visit from the fourth-grade students from Robinwood Lane Elementary and a class of second-graders from Stadium Drive Elementary on May 25.
Children recycle to make blooming bouquets
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Peg Flynn from the Mahoning Valley Green Team
CHC fourth-graders celebrate America
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School fourth-graders, under the
Canfield Sports Briefs
East Class of 1966 to have reunion Youngstown East High School Class of 1966 will be having a
Paula Leonardi to be bride of Darin Ducato
Paula Elizabeth Leonardi and Darin Ronald Ducato, both of Aurora, Ohio, are engaged and will marry
Nicole Burlock, Timothy Spencer are engaged
John and Christine Burlock of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Nicole
Rose Shaffer, Jacob Saborse to be married
The parents of Rose Shaffer and Jacob Saborse, both of Youngstown, are announcing the couple’s
Run to raise autism awareness
The third annual Valley Autism Walk took place on June 4 at Austintown Township Park, hosted by the Autism Society.
Poland All-Sports Booster Club to host softball camp
The Poland All-Sports Booster Club will be hosting a softball camp this summer. Experience a
Kennsington Golf Club names world-ranked long driver as Director of Golf
Jeff Crittenden, a PGA professional and world-ranked long driver, joined Kennsington Golf Club as
Poland North graduates receive preschool diplomas
Poland North Preschool students celebrated their graduation from preschool on May 25 and 26.
Students have fun in the sun
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The fifth-grade classes at Austintown
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls softball travel team hosts tryouts The Canfield Crush 10U girls softball travel team will be
Baking bread building friendships at the library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted an event about
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland defeats Chagrin Falls The Poland Seminary High Boys Baseball team defeated Chagrin Falls in
Students sing campfire tunes
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Union Elementary’s second-grade students
Students sing in honor of military members
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The kindergarten classes at Stadium Drive
Hilltop fourth-graders experiment with science
Hilltop Elementary School fourth-grade students put on their proverbial white lab coats as they prepared their experiments for the school’s annual Science Fair on May 27.
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