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Stories published July 2, 2016
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Youngsown men charged after car hits Glenwood Avenue home
A car drove into a Glenwood Avenue home Saturday afternoon, resulting in summonses for drug possession and falsification.
These kids' art spun out of control
In a small room in the back of Struthers Public Library, children and parents got to get a little messy while creating tie-dye art.
Dennis Zitello shares his Walk to recovery with fellow ex-addicts, families today in Boardman
When Dennis Zitello Jr. was 14, his baseball talents and athleticism were such that he was part of a youth group that played a game with a Pittsburgh Pirates farm team in Florida.
Elie Weisel dead at 87
Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel, the Romanian-born Holocaust survivor whose classic “Night” became a landmark testament to the Nazis’ crimes and launched Wiesel’s long career as one of the world’s foremost witnesses and humanitarians, has died at age 87.
Tribe's streak ends at 14
The Blue Jays rallied for three runs in the eighth, aided by a replay decision which overturned an out call at home plate.
Grunenwald, Chifolo wedding is planned
Megan Grunenwald and Andrew Chifolo are planning a July 16 wedding. Her parents are Mark and Maureen
Islamic State claims responsibility for Bangladesh attack, police find 5 bodies
Bangladesh forces stormed a restaurant where heavily armed militants held dozens of people hostage for 10 hours, triggering explosions and finding at least five bodies lying in pools of blood. Japan’s government said that 12 people were rescued.
Never forgetting firefighter Fritzy
Nothing but hushed voices and the sound of sniffling echoed in Fitch High School halls which were overflowing with people waiting to pay their respects to their beloved “Fritzy”
Fourteen the hard way: Tribe outlasts Jays in 19 innings
A franchise-best 14th straight win sure didn’t come easy for the Cleveland Indians.
Kosar among football celebrities at Mooney’s Canp of Champions
Bernie Kosar is excited about Cleveland’s upswing.
Fire department spars with Liberty trustees over replacement levy
Trustees say they will not ask voters to approve new taxes.
Overly observes golfers up close
Jeff Overly walked the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers fall behind, can’t rally on road
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers gave up two runs in both the fourth and fifth innings as the State College Spikes won 4-3.
Councilman, businessman Vince Flask takes over as Warren auditor
Vince Flask has been the city’s 5th Ward councilman since 2004
All Day at Firestone: Golf’s No. 1 in front
Jason Day’s plan for the Bridgestone Invitational was to get in the lead as quickly as possible.
New law allows for purchase of rare coins without paying sales tax
Another law institutes new time lines for public notice when dangerous lead levels are identified in public drinking water
Record Reviews
case/lang/veirs Album: “case/lang/veirs” Grade: B+ Beware the supergroup. When strong-willed
Free agency opens with bang in NBA
Mike Conley gets $153 million deal with Memphis Associated Press Mike Conley and All-Stars Andre
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Canfield Rotary Fireworks Festival, 5 to 11 p.m.: Pony rides, a
‘Fat N’ Furious’ run ends, but hope remains
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com After three seasons, “Fat N’ Furious: Rolling Thunder” has
Colosseum shines after magnate-financed restoration
Associated Press ROME The Colosseum has emerged more imposing than ever after its most extensive
NHL stars cash in on long deals as free agency begins
Associated Press Milan Lucic and Kyle Okposo, two of the NHL’s top free agents, took full
Case dismissed in funeral shooting at Brownlee Woods church
Charges can be refiled if witness is available
Fifth defendant admits role in oil field waste dumping
David N. Jenkins, 34, of Warren pleaded guilty to violating the federal Clean Water Act.
Warrant issued in beating of man on South Side
Victim had been cited night before for criminal trespass
Vindy's Kalea Hall gets connected on inaugural flight
We arrived at the bustling Terminal 3, Concourse L of Chicago O’Hare International Airport just before 10 a.m. Friday.
METRO DIGEST || 3rd-graders aim to ‘Change the World’
‘Change the World’ CORTLAND Each year, students in Melissa Kmetz’s third-grade class at Lakeview
After 14 years, Youngstown reconnects with the world
More than two years of work and government stalls preceded Friday's liftoff of Great Lakes Jet Express's inaugural flight to Chicago from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG). The tickets were cheaper and the process of getting on the flight was quick, two passengers from Newton Falls said. 'It went much smoother than other larger airports,” said Melissa Crissman. 'It was three minutes instead of three hours.'
Sing along with Dr. Phil
My radio station has changed formats once again. They used to play the worst pop music from the
Tenn. man, 24, gets sentenced in sex case
Tenn. man, 24, gets sentenced in sex case CLEVELAND A Knoxville, Tenn., man has been sentenced
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Eat Pray Love’ author separating from husband NEW YORK The author of “Eat Pray
Ohio’s prison population rising
Opinion: The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections (DRC) is on the verge of a dubious
US stock indexes end strong week with tiny gains
US stock indexes end strong week with tiny gains U.S. stock indexes marked their fourth-
Warren judge dismisses criminal charges against owner of former Warren Packard buildings
Sergio DiPaolo is the owner of the former Packard Electric buildings on Dana and Griswold streets.
Fourth of July events around the valley
All events are on the holiday on Monday unless otherwise noted. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: The
Mahoning River is thriving
It’s rarely a good idea to spill the beans publicly about a productive fishing hole unless one is
Where are the black candidates for judge?
Opinion: In my 64 years of life, no black person has ever been elected to the common pleas court bench in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties
st. thomas the apostle
st. thomas the apostle New church dedication St. Thomas the Apostle Parish is the merger of St.
Be proactive to protect against ticks
Thanks to a relatively mild winter with no extended period of subfreezing temperatures, ticks are
Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio; former
Millions wasted to discredit Clinton
Opinion: By Gary Stein Sun Sentinel The results of the lengthy investigation by the House Benghazi
Despite looser laws, safer products, fireworks still can pose serious dangers
Editorial: Boom times in America are here again – in full force. Yes, throughout this Independence Day
Congresswoman to speak at church
Congresswoman to speak at church WARREN Second Baptist Church, 1510 Main Ave. SW, will feature
Biffle powers Ford to pole for nightcap
Greg Biffle led a Ford contingent to a strong showing in qualifying for tonight’s race at Daytona International Speedway to earn the top starting spot.
Forces storm bakery, find 5 bodies
The Islamic State group claims responsibility Associated Press DHAKA, Bangladesh Bangladesh
Dellavedova could get four-year, $38M deal
The Cavaliers will have three days to match the offer sheet for Matthew Dellavedova.
LGBT law left largely intact
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. The North Carolina General Assembly has largely left intact a
“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.”
“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.” Job 12:13
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Vienna to dedicate new church at 2 p.m. Sunday
The building combines statues and stained glass from merger of 2 churches
vacation bible school
vacation bible school Sessions at Valley churches Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the
Catfish tournament
Catfish tournament Hubbard The Hubbard Conservation Club, 1760 Wick-Campbell Road, is hosting
Fallujah liberated
Associated Press FALLUJAH, Iraq Clumps of hair from hastily shaven beards littered floors and
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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Don’t be victim of internet extortion
You really should take seriously Republican state Auditor Dave Yost’s warnings about cyberscammers
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, July 2, the 184th day of 2016. There are 182 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Serena battles back for three-set victory
Williams took her frustration out on her racket before recovering Associated Press london
Ohio AG: Cities can’t set higher minimum wage than state’s
Associated Press CINCINNATI Cities don’t have the authority to set a citywide minimum wage to be
Death sparks probe into self-driving car
Associated Press WASHINGTON The first American death involving a car in self-driving mode
Players have shot at $415M jackpot
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa Friday night’s Mega Millions drawing gave lottery players a
Independence Day HOLIDAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, GIRARD, LIBERTY
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD
oddly enough
oddly enough German man writes own obit, bans relatives from his funeral BERLIN A German man
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Justin and Maria Graham, Warren, girl, June 30. Steven
US income gap widened in 2015
Associated Press WASHINGTON Financial inequality became even wider in the United States last
AG says she regrets Clinton meeting
Associated Press WASHINGTON Attorney General Loretta Lynch is expressing regret that she sat
Attention focuses on Chechen extremist in Turkey attack
Associated Press ISTANBUL Attention focused Friday on whether a Chechen extremist known to be a
Friday On the Links
Friday On the Links More golf results LPGA CAMBRIA PORTLAND CLASSIC PORTLAND, ORE. Defending
Sandlot roundup
Class B playoffs Baird Brothers 3, Creekside Fitness 2 STRUTHERS Casey Vincent pitched Baird
Trumbull commissioners support removal of Mahoning River dam in Struthers
Trumbull commissioners support removal of Mahoning River dam in Struthers
4 children fatally stabbed; mother is in custody
4 children fatally stabbed; mother is in custody MEMPHIS, Tenn. Four young children were
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