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11 percent of Valley drivers distracted, Eastgate study finds
The Eastgate Regional Council of Governments hopes its finding that 11 percent of the Mahoning Valley drivers it observed were distracted calls people’s attention to the need to concentrate on their driving to promote public safety.
Youngstown to close about 4 miles of streets in old Shar line area
The city plans to close 3.9 miles of uninhabited streets, or parts thereof, on the East Side within the next few months and let them go back to nature.
Tears, cheers, relief greet new champs after Cavs' historic win
When the King hit the floor, tears in his eyes and triumph around him, the relief set in.
Leavittsburg man charged with murder in Warren Twp. biker shootings
David H. Bailes Jr., 45, of Kale Adams Road, Leavittsburg, is charged with two counts of murder, accused of fatally shooting two men from another motorcycle club in the head in the parking lot of Shorty’s Place bar on Highland Avenue in Warren Township.
Parillo Builders wins contract for new Canfield fire station
Cardinal Joint Fire District fire board members have selected Parillo Builders of Girard as the construction company to build Fire Station 3 on Herbert Road.
Not Ninjas, but these turtles do own brand of good works
If you combined names such as “Leaking Faucet,” “Mindless Mayhem,” “Out of Time,” “Kiss Me Goodbye” and “Off to Work,” it might sound like a recipe for and the inevitable results of trying desperately to get out of addressing a vital home repair.
Police, mayor evicting homeless from downtown bridge, cleaning area
City police are helping to clean up homeless encampments on the railroad tracks downtown.
Youngstown summer school doubles enrollment this year
About twice as many city school students enrolled in the district’s summer school than last year.
Iron Soup Historical Preservation Company reports break-in at warehouse
Iron Soup Historical Preservation Company reports break-in at warehouse
Westbound PA Turnpike now closed at Breezewood interchange
Westbound PA Turnpike now closed at Breezewood interchange
Major waterline break on Southern Boulevard at Maple Drive
Major waterline break on Southern Boulevard at Maple Drive
David Bailes Jr., 45, faces murder charges in motorcycle club shootings
David Bailes Jr., 45, faces murder charges in motorcycle club shootings
VINDY POLLING NOW | Group home, Pyatt Street, and next Cleveland championship
We have some new questions we'd like your opinion on.
Texas officer, 11-year-old die in crash during police chase
Texas officer, 11-year-old die in crash during police chase
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS The Music Plays On Quarter Auction will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday at DeYor Performing
Send us your Cavs championship headline
Cavs championship headlines sent in from our social media followers.
Historical society to celebrate Harry Stevens
Historical society to celebrate Harry Stevens NILES Niles Historical Society is participating in
#allin216 - Fan falls over railing during fight after Warriors loss
Fan falls over railing during fight after Warriors loss
#allin216 - LeBron ends the debate, no one can deny his greatness now
LeBron ends the debate, no one can deny his greatness now
Room still available for BGCY Summer Camp
The Boys and Girls Club of Youngstown still has room for Summer Camp 2016 signups.
#allin216 - Wednesday in Cleveland, a parade that's waited a lifetime
All In: Cleveland rocks as title drought ends with NBA crown
FBI arrests high-ranking New York City police officers
FBI arrests high-ranking New York City police officers
As Zika looms, US health officials worry about the neighbors
As Zika looms, US health officials worry about the neighbors
"Star Trek" actor Antron Yeltsin dies in accident
Anton Yelchin, a rising actor best known for playing Chekov in the new "Star Trek" films, was killed by his own car
Ramirez helps Tribe complete sweep of White Sox
The home-field advantage worked to perfection for the Indians on Sunday.
The Republican National Convention deputy press secretary says growing up in Youngstown shaped his work ethic
He said he ‘can’t go 15 seconds without being asked about Donald Trump’
Retiring into curator lifestyle
From a single light socket to a building full of Idora Park artifacts, the Ameys bring the community together to remember Idora
Stabbing in South Side tavern critically injures man
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The victim of an early morning stabbing Sunday at the El Patron Bar on
Celebrate and support our national parks, landmarks
Editorial: Twentieth century writer, environmentalist and historian Wallace Stegner once called America’s
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Former N.H. speaker runs for, against new office CONCORD, N.H. A former speaker
Jordan Brown to be living in Boardman
Jordan Brown to be living in Boardman BOARDMAN Jordan Brown, accused at age 11 in February 2009
AUTO RACING | Sunday’s results
NASCAR XFINITY NEWTON, IOWA Sam Hornish Jr. led 183 of 250 laps in his first race of 2016 and
major league baseball AT A GLANCE
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Baltimore4028.588— Boston3929.5741
COLLEGE BASEBALL | Sunday’s World Series games
Coastal Carolina 2, Florida 1 OMAHA, NEBRASKA Andrew Beckwith matched his career high with seven
Curbstone Coaches to honor track champs
Curbstone Coaches to honor track champs BEAVER TOWNSHIP The Curbstone Coaches will be honoring
Glued to their television sets, nervous fans willed a Cavalier victory
When the game was over, we jumped up and down and screamed on fan said
Year off from college
Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid The Kansas City Star Malia Obama’s plan to take a year off after graduating
Pastor: Ramadan sign on church drew call
Pastor: Ramadan sign on church drew call DAllastown, pa. A pastor is decrying an angry phone
The 270-mile Trek, known as The Ride to End ALS, runs from Boston to New York City
Bannon siblings ride to raise money for research and to honor their brother, Chuck Bannon, who died of ALS
Garden Forum’s June show at Fellows Riverside center dedicated to ‘men in our lives’
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s probably not a stretch to assume that nearly
A bond that spans GENERATIONS
By Josh Rottenberg Tribune News Service When he was growing up, Ben Lear had a general sense
Is it necessary to use the words ‘radical Islam’ in the context of terrorist acts around the world?
Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service In the wake of the June 12 attack at a gay
Births
Births ST. JOSEPH WARREN HOSPITAL Amanda and Glenn Millward, Warren, girl, June 17. Amber and
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the week ending June 16:
The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the week ending June 16: v “Can’t Stop the Feeling!”:
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Mahoning County Land Bank finance committee, noon, conference room, suite M5-A, 20
Oil bust leaves huge well cleanup
Associated Press BIGFOOT, TEXAS The worst oil bust since the 1980s is putting Texas and other
Video game reviews
‘Overwatch’ Grade: 3 stars Details: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, $59.99 “Overwatch” has a shot
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Kansas food pantry helps low- income families with allergies. Health
Thousands attend gay-pride events
Associated Press DENVER People in wheelchairs, walking on stilts and riding rainbow-decorated
more on b6
more on b6 vDustin Johnson surges to win his first major. vAndrew Landry becomes unglued in
Vigil remembers victims; AG says probe continues
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. On Sunday night, tens of thousands of people in central Florida
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, June 20, the 172nd day of 2016. There are 194 days left in the year. Summer arrives
SANDLOT ROUNDUP | Class B and Little b results
Class B Knightline 2, Roth Brothers 1 STRUTHERS Adam Jeanneate gave up no earned runs on six
Associated Press
Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. LeBron James and his relentless, never-count-them-out Cavaliers
Trump: US should consider profiling Muslims
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump suggested Sunday that the United States should
Dravecky returns home with a message
Former MLB pitcher Dave Dravecky spoke Sunday at the Greenford Christian Church.
Around the horn
Around the horn Sunday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 2, Tigers 1 KANSAS CITY,
Oakmont toughens up, but Kokrak still enjoyed U.S. Open
Kokrak was competing in his second U.S. Open, both at Oakmont.
Kim wins LPGA event in playoff
Sei Young Kim won the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday for her second victory of the year.
Holocaust captive, liberator reunite at event
By BOB JACKSON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In a world that’s become saturated with make-believe
As NOW turns 50, feminists hail gains but ‘battle goes on’
Associated Press NEW YORK Fifty years ago, when a small group of activists founded the National
TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph E. Pehonich, 24, of 158 Iddings Ave., Warren,
No more next year for Cleveland: Cavs end 52-year title drought
LeBron James and his relentless, never-count-them-out Cavs pulled off an improbable comeback.