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Third quarter: Cavaliers 80, Warriors 71
The Warriors cut the deficit to nine points with a rally late in the third.
Tim Ryan among 9 Clinton considering for VP
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, one of Hillary Clinton’s earliest and most-vocal supporters in Congress, is among those being considered by the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate as her running mate. U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, one of Hillary Clinton’s earliest and most-vocal supporters in Congress, is among those being considered by the presumptive Democratic presidential candidate as her running mate.
Chamber hopes to display unique representation of Valley's high-tech industries at RNC
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has a showpiece to trump other showpieces at the Republican National Convention next month in Cleveland.
St. Andrewes AME commemorates June 2015 Charleston killngs tonight
Dr. Martin Luther King said it on numerous occasions during the civil-rights struggles of the 1960s and, in light of two high-profile mass shootings, the Rev. Dr. Brandon Davis wants to make sure people remember and internalize it.
Halftime: Cavaliers 59, Warriors 43
The Cavs lead the Warriors 59-43 at halftime in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Family-friendly Gold Wing bikers rally in Canfield this weekend
Leora Greathouse of Girard, soon to be 82, says she is “mom to all of these guys.”
Mahoning commissioners approve transition of dispatchers to Boardman, Austintown
The Mahoning County commissioners approved the transition of dispatchers at the county’s 911 emergency answering point in the county administration building in downtown Youngstown from being county employees to being Austintown and Boardman township employees.
Trumbull, Columbiana among counties getting state funds to test for zika
No one has ever contracted the Zika virus in Ohio by getting bitten by a mosquito.
First quarter: Cavaliers 31, Warriors 11
The Cavs lead Game 6 of the NBA Finals 31-11 after one quarter.
Cockpit recorder of crashed EgyptAir jet recovered from sea
Cockpit recorder of crashed EgyptAir jet recovered from sea
Philadelphia becomes 1st major American city with soda tax
Philadelphia becomes 1st major American city with soda tax
Roethlisberger anxious to connect with new tight end Green
Roethlisberger anxious to connect with new tight end Green
Obama embraces Orlando families, appeals for gun controls
Obama embraces Orlando families, appeals for gun controls
Youngstown man gets fed prison term on weapons charge
Youngstown man gets fed prison term on weapons charge
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 20
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury
Heavy storms causes temporary closure of Mercer County road
Heavy storms causes temporary closure of Mercer County road
Struthers man faces OVI charge after arrest in Boardman
Struthers man faces OVI charge after arrest in Boardman
Obama offering sympathy but no easy answers in Orlando
Obama offering sympathy but no easy answers in Orlando
Insurer’s demise raises concerns about Ohioans’ coverage
Insurer’s demise raises concerns about Ohioans’ coverage
House nixes bid to bar illegal immigrants from military
House nixes bid to bar illegal immigrants from military
Beaver Township Ruritans Father's Day car show is Sunday
Beaver Township Ruritans annual Father's Day car show is Sunday
2 OVI checkpoints set up this weekend in Mahoning County
2 OVI checkpoints set up this weekend in Mahoning County
British Labour lawmaker dies after shooting attack
British Labour lawmaker dies after shooting attack
Ohio State University mascot Brutus Buckeye won’t march in Pride parade
Ohio State University mascot won’t march in Pride parade
Woman accused in assisted living thefts in Ohio indicted
Woman accused in assisted living thefts in Ohio indicted
Mom gets six years in prison for child endangering
Mom gets six years in prison for child endangering
Clinton rolls out millions for ad campaign that includes Ohio, Valley
Clinton rolls out millions for ad campaign that includes Ohio, Valley
Mahoning commissioners shake up 911 dispatching jobs
Mahoning commissioners shake up 911 dispatching jobs
GOP convention to feature Trump bobblehead made in the Valley
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will show off the Mahoning Valley at the Republican National Convention with a life-size, 3-D-printed, bobblehead recreation of presumptive presidential nominee, Donald Trump.
St. Andrewes AME Church plans reflection vigil tonight
St. Andrewes AME Church plans reflection vigil tonight
Lin-Manuel Miranda to leave ’Hamilton’ on July 9
The news that no die-hard “Hamilton” fan — or anyone who hasn’t see the Broadway smash yet — has arrived: Lin-Manuel Miranda, its creator and star, is leaving his show.
Warren auditor Natale to plead guilty to federal charge
Warren auditor Natale to plead guilty to federal charge
CVS provides drug collection unit
Struthers recently received a drug collection unit from CVS Pharmacy.
Historical society features tours
Historical society features tours SALEM Salem Historical Society continues to offer Underground
Puskas: No NBA conspiracy to be found
There was no conspiracy to “let the Cavaliers back in it” by suspending Draymond Green for Game 5
Niles mayor rescinds 2 recalls after poor forecast
The bad news: The city’s general fund will have only $15,000 to begin 2017
Erin Gabriel reflects on career as it comes to an end
After the initial shock, the three-time ESPN High School All-American for the Bulldogs who ended her 2016 senior season at Tennessee with a 21-7 record (2.36 ERA) put things into perspective.
Youngstown council not ready to vote on anti-loitering ordinance
Mayor says he’ll have police enforce it anyway
Scappers back in action on Friday
The boys of summer are back. So too are the bobbeheads, the fireworks and the celebrity sightings.
Harding’s Shakem Johnson commits to Vincennes
The project turned into a college-commit, as the 6-foot-7 Johnson will continue his basketball career at Vincennes University — a junior college in southwest Indiana — next fall.
“Know us before you need us”
Resources galore were available to help educate elders and their families on Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Liberty Township to adopt speed camera program
Officials site aim to reduce speeding, raise revenue.
SPORTS DIGEST || Local junior golfers have strong showings
Local junior golfers have strong showings ravenna Three local female junior golfers had top-five
Oakmont challenge stands the test of time
The result became the golf equivalent of Leonardo da Vinci painting the “Mona Lisa” the first time he picked up a brush
Cavs look to tie series against full-stregth Warriors
James has been in this spot before. So have the Warriors.
Campbell council president defends ‘politically incorrect’ water rate increase
One council member said the finance director should be fired.
Claypool Lennon Delirium mixes weird, trippy rock
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com On paper, a musical union between Les Claypool and Sean
Simply Slavic festival expands kids’ area
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Simply Slavic, the downtown festival that celebrates the area’s Slavic
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak
Today: The Warren JFK graduate will participate in his first U.S. Open since 2007 at the Oakmont
Ed O’Neill is Hank
By LINDA M. LINONIS linonis@vindy.com Ed O’Neill, Valley native and a star of “Modern Family,”
Shears, Finley to team up again in ‘Sunshine Boys’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Terry Shears and Bill Finley will again team up at the Victorian Players
Boardman Fire Department receives pet-protection kits
Never Muzzled to distribute kits to other area agencies
Ex-coach gets 7 1/2 years in prison for child porn
Rex A. Bosley, 60, of Austintown, got 7 1/2 years in prison for child porn.
Defendant testifies she does not remember tantrum at Boardman restaurant
Faces four counts of felonious assault
Canfield residents gather to hear about financial fate of city
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com CANFIELD Canfield City Council members hosted an open-
Valley residents share rides, save cash, make friends
The 72-space state-designated park and ride lot at the interchange of state Route 46 and Interstate 80 is a popular departure point for groups going to Akron and Cleveland.
American Legion Post 737‚ö 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630
American Legion Post 737‚ö 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri: Johnny Cee and the
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Clown (R) Movies 8: Fri.-Th. 5, 9:55 Central Intelligence (PG-13) Cinema
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Ribbon-cutting set CANFIELD The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting
Missing man’s family seeks help
Missing man’s family seeks help WARREN The family of Reed Williams, 60, of Howland, formerly of
Niles Wellness Center needs full-time director
Things did not work out with a part-time director overseeing center operations
Orlando nightclub gunman raged against ‘filthy ways of the west’
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. Orlando gunman Omar Mateen apparently made a series of Facebook
METRO DIGEST || Stronger animal cruelty laws
Stronger animal laws COLUMBUS Individuals who seriously injure pet dogs or cats or kill police
Trump lashes out at the president
Opinion: By Jesse Walker Los Angeles Times On Monday morning, Donald Trump hinted that President Obama
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Girard City Council, special meeting, 12:30 p.m., service director’s office, 100 W.
Tall, yellow grass
Tall, yellow grass It’s not a grass; it’s yellow nutsedge! It is a broadleaf weed. It has a
“Aquarius” (9 p.m., NBC): It’s the dawning of a new age. As the period crime
“Aquarius” (9 p.m., NBC): It’s the dawning of a new age. As the period crime series returns, Los
This foreign invader has destroyed U.S. vegetation since 1916 JAPANESE BEETLES
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension master gardener volunteer They are almost here! We generally
Verticillium wilt often deadly to Crimson King maples
Q. My Crimson King maple is 20 years old. Last year, it dropped its leaves early in August. This
We must show the world love wins
Opinion: By Terry Stone Sun Sentinel Saturday night’s shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando is a
oddly enough
oddly enough Push aims to fix misspelling of NYC’s Verrazano Bridge NEW YORK It’s an error
YEARS AGO
years ago Today is Thursday, June 16, the 168th day of 2016. There are 198 days left in the year.
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Billy “Crash” Craddock is 78. Singer James Smith of The Stylistics is 66.
Warren energy incubator seeks funding help from port authority
$25,000 could support to the Tech Belt Energy Innovation Center
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Over the River and Through the Woods,SDRq directed by Chris Fidram, Salem
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Jimmy Page takes stand in Led Zeppelin copyright trial LOS ANGELES Led Zeppelin
No new hearing in the 1997 murder of a Youngstown bar owner
No new hearing in the 1997 murder of a Youngstown bar owner
Trumbull commissioners praise Flex Strut as ‘model company’
Howland metal-framing manufacturer Flex-Strut Inc. continues to grow and has met all of the requirements of its two enterprise-zone agreements.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Leaving rates alone, Fed sees very slow pace of hikes ahead
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it foresees an
400K fans greet Penguins at Stanley Cup parade
Fans lined the victory parade route more than 10 deep as the players, coaches, their families and support staff rolled by in pickup trucks, convertibles and amphibious duck boats
Regional baseball RECAP | Wednesday’s Indians and Pirates results
Streaky Royals roast Tribe for series sweep KANSAS CITY, MO. The Kansas City Royals won six
Study: No defects when Zika infection occurs during late pregnancy
Associated Press NEW YORK Women infected with the Zika virus late in their pregnancies had
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.46.36 Aqua America, .71
Body of boy recovered in lagoon
Associated Press LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. The body of a 2-year-old Nebraska boy who was snatched
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Don’t park under mulberry
Don’t park under mulberry Mulberry fruit has begun to ripen. So, it’s you vs. the birds to get
Perennials TO Attract Bees & Butterflies
Perennials TO Attract Bees & Butterflies When: Monday, 9:30 a.m.-noon What: Have coffee with
A pledge worth taking
Opinion: By Stephen J. LYONS Chicago Tribune I was walking to my local post office one morning a couple
Stanford rapist’s sentence warrants judicial review
Editorial: In just 20 words, a morally challenged father from Dayton let his morally deficient son know that it
1st LaureLive fest: all music, no problems
The inaugural LaureLive was last weekend in Geauga County, and the list of take-aways from the music
Sandlot Roundup
Sandlot Roundup Class B baseball Big B results Knightline 2, DuraEdge 0 STRUTHERS Mike