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Vindy tags along with Youngstown group to Cavs' historic parade
As wine-and-gold confetti rained down on this city Wednesday, 52 years worth of championship angst seemed to dissolve into thin air.
Warren council approves Ohio's first bestiality law
Warren City Council unanimously passed legislation Wednesday making bestiality a first-degree misdemeanor, the first such law in Ohio.
Struthers mayor, council spar over department head raises
City council voted Wednesday to override Mayor Terry Stocker’s veto of an ordinance setting salaries for department heads.
Poland Village to mark 150th anniversary this weekend
When it was incorporated 150 years ago, the village of Poland was a small, quiet hamlet that was home to just a few hundred residents.
Celebrate Poland to mark its own and village's milestones starting Friday
As the village turns 150 this year, the annual event that celebrates the town also marks a significant milestone.
Ohio reports 1st case of Zika through sexual transmission
Ohio reports 1st case of Zika through sexual transmission
#CAVSPARADE | Crowd swarms Cleveland for Cavs title parade, rally
“For some crazy reason, I feel like I’m gonna wake up and it’s going to be Game 4 again” with the Cavs down 2-1 to the Warriors, LeBron James told hundreds of thousands of fans before thanking each of his teammates one by one.
Friday 9 a.m. SHOTGUN at Tam O' for Flynn Auto Junior Greatest Golfer
Here are the TENTATIVE pairings for the Friday’s 3rd qualifier in the Flynn Auto junior Greatest Golfer.
Gallup: 123,000 same-sex marriages since high court ruling
Gallup: 123,000 same-sex marriages since high court ruling
Dallas police: QB Johnny Manziel reports hit-and-run crash
Dallas police: QB Johnny Manziel reports hit-and-run crash
Feds: Drought kills 66 million trees in California's Sierra
Feds: Drought kills 66 million trees in California's Sierra
McIlroy opts out of Rio Olympics over Zika concerns
McIlroy opts out of Rio Olympics over Zika concerns
Obama administration decries judge's fracking ruling
Obama administration decries judge's fracking ruling
Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter mark 70 years 'even closer together'
Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter mark 70 years 'even closer together'
UPDATE | Ex-US House Speaker Dennis Hastert starts prison term
Ex-US House Speaker Dennis Hastert starts prison term
Hubbard repairs waterline break; businesses under boil-water alert
Hubbard repairs waterline break; businesses under boil-water alert
The Latest: Sen. Elizabeth Warren to join Clinton at Ohio event
The Latest: Sen Elizabeth Warren to join Clinton at Ohio event
Authorities: Pa. contractor dies after trench collapse
Authorities: Pa. contractor dies after trench collapse
Ohio whitewater rafter dies from amoebic infection after N.C. trip
Ohio whitewater rafter dies from amoebic infection after N.C. trip
Former Ohio congresswoman faces FEC fine over legal assistance
Former Ohio congresswoman faces FEC fine over legal assistance
Firefighters battle suspicious blaze at North Side home
Firefighters battle suspicious blaze at North Side home
Minority goals for Ohio pot market raise legal questions
Minority goals for Ohio pot market raise legal questions
Marco Rubio, in reversal, will seek re-election to Senate
Marco Rubio, in reversal, will seek re-election to Senate
Social Security beneficiaries can expect slight increase
Social Security beneficiaries can expect slight increase
The Latest: Trump says US's problems 'can only be solved by me'
Trump: US's problems 'can only be solved for me'
Michigan attorney general sues 2 companies over Flint water
Michigan attorney general sues 2 companies over Flint water
Latest poll: Portman, Strickland in dead heat for Ohio U.S. Senate seat
Latest poll: Portman, Strickland in dead heat for Ohio U.S. Senate seat
Homestead exemption application deadline extended for elderly, disabled residents
Homestead exemption application deadline extended for elderly, disabled residents
Obama to sign toxic chemical rules; 1st overhaul in 40 years
Obama to sign toxic chemical rules; 1st overhaul in 40 years
Hastert's fall complete as he reports to prison this week
Hastert's fall complete as he reports to prison this week
Sandusky’s attorneys want to question grand jury judge
Sandusky’s attorneys want to question grand jury judge
Wildfires rage across Western US, but homes mostly spared
Wildfires rage across Western US, but homes mostly spared
Ohio authorities: Mobile home slips off jacks, fatally pins teen
Ohio authorities: Mobile home slips off jacks, fatally pins teen
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PARADE OF JOY: Floats to carry the NBA champs to Mall B
While playing in Miami, LeBron James regretted not winning an NBA title in Cleveland. “I wish I could have won one there,” he told the AP in 2012 before a practice with the U.S. Olympic team at the London Games. ‘’I could only imagine how the parade would have been down East 9th Street.” He’s about to find out.
Residents in a Youngstown East Side area object to the city rezoning their neighborhood
The city is looking to buy the property of 19 homeowners in one section
Heroes of ’64 note how times have changed
By MIKE McLAIN sports@vindy.com Not all championships are the same. That’s certainly the case
Advocate: Homeless knew cleanup was coming
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Bob Altman said it was no surprise that the city is
Campbell officials cast blame for water fund deficit
Water department deficit now exceeds $100,000, according to May finance report.
Warren auditor pleads guilty in panic case.
Warren Auditor Anthony J. Natale pleaded guilty in a white powder scare
Magic of Michael Foundation helps Boys & Girls Club
The foundation is named after a son of Denise and John Hirschbeck, who died of a rare genetic disorder
Oakland theater begins comeback with new board
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Oakland Center for the Arts is getting a
CONNECTED Learning from some amazing students
When I was a new college professor, an older professor told me, “They probably know more about some
Valley unemployment rate creeps up
The Mahoning Valley’s unemployment rate in May once again showed weakness in the economy.
Kluber, Tribe shut down Rays
Associated Press cleveland Corey Kluber knew exactly what to do after one of the worst outings
Parto’s hosting Friday event
Parto’s hosting Friday event hubbard Parto’s Golf Learning Center is holding a Family Fun Friday
Valley schools slated to receive more than $2M in grants
Mahoning Valley schools slated to receive more than $2 million in grants
Clinton calls Trump the ‘King of Debt’
Trump’s email response was the American economy has suffered under Obama and Clinton
PNC Foundation awards grants for early childhood education
PNC Foundation awards $55,000 in grants to nine Mahoning Valley organizations
METRO DIGEST || Niles police chief retiring
Niles chief retiring NILES Niles Police Chief Robert Hinton, a 32-year veteran of the
New poll: Trump loses ground to Clinton in Ohio
Clinton and Trump also are statistically tied in Pennsylvania, though Clinton leads Trump in Florida.
2016, our most awesome year
Sports championships, a congressman on the preliminary list for Hillary's vp, and a major Youngstown connection to the record-breaking film 'Finding Dory," among other things, leads to one conclusion: The Mahoning Valley and our big-city neighbors – Cleveland and Pittsburgh – are having a pretty awesome year so far.
Ohio Utilities Protection Service to relocate next year
The agency broke ground on its new location in North Jackson Tuesday.
Clinton full of hot air
Opinion: “Raymond Shaw is the kindest, bravest, warmest, most wonderful human being I’ve ever known in my
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Flight celebration set VIENNA The Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport will celebrate the launch
Republicans sinking their party
Opinion: By Andrew Malcolm Special to McClatchy If someone wanted to destroy the Republican Party, at
Tips and recipes for mastering smoothies this summer
By Robert Rodriguez The Fresno Bee With temperatures sizzling, it’s time to break out the
Hill conference
Hill conference WARREN Trumbull County prosecutors and attorneys for Ohio death-row inmate
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Girard school board, 6 p.m., high school library, 1244 Shannon Road. May conduct
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .12XXXX Aqua America, .71
Television series released on DVD this week include:
Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Star Trek: The Original Series” (Blu-
Cavs’ championship glory transcends sports arena
Editorial: It’s party time in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, so let the good times roll today. Hundreds of
Columbus to get $40M as ‘Smart City’
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s capital will receive a $40 million grant from the federal
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Millions eligible for free tickets through Ticketmaster If you bought a ticket
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Score a piece of history
Score a piece of history Own an actual aluminum printing plate* – a duplicate of the one used to
Tax-penalty data will find uninsured millennials
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. With time running out for the Obama administration to
Rules set for small drones
Associated Press WASHINGTON Routine use of small drones by real estate agents, farmers,
Hillary shouldn’t bring back Bill
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords This year, despite the unnerving presidential freak show the
Project Breathe brings pet saving equipment to Springfield
Springfield Township Fire Department received pet oxygen mask kits
GOP fears Trump missing opportunities to build case
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans increasingly fear Donald Trump is missing valuable
Fake suicide belt sparks alert in Belgium
Associated Press BRUSSELS A man wearing a fake explosive belt filled with salt and cookies
New problem for cities: skywalks
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa In a city where cranes and construction barriers mark a surge
Trump campaign coffers may be running on empty
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump is one of the wealthiest men to ever run for president,
Cameron, Beckham urge pro-EU vote
Cameron, Beckham urge pro-EU vote LONDON From the prime minister to sports and pop icons David
Deputy rescues dog from hot van
The outdoor air temperature was 92 degrees; and the dog owner was charged with animal cruelty.
IOC officials open anti-doping summit
Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland Olympic leaders called for drug-testing of individual
National hockey league | 2016-17 schedules
Pittsburgh Penguins Oct. 13 Washington, 7 p.m. Oct. 15 Anaheim, 7 p.m. Oct. 17 Colorado, 7