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Temp in Mahoning treasurer's office indicted on theft charges
A temporary helper who worked in the Mahoning County Treasurer’s Office has been indicted by a county grand jury for the third time on charges linked to his job in that office last summer.
2nd sit-in an option if GOP refuses to play ball, Valley congressman says
The rare sit-in staged by House Democrats after Republican leadership declined to vote on gun-control legislation could occur again when Congress returns July 5 from recess, said U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan.
Youngstown council gets answers, will vote on anti-loitering law next month
After asking questions and getting input from those working and living downtown, city council is prepared to vote on a proposed anti-loitering ordinance at its next meeting, July 13.
Warren officials seek to close biker club after recent killing
City officials are taking a page from their successful shutdown of eight massage parlors in 2012 to attack the Forever Two Wheels Motorcycle Club by asking a judge to shut down the club’s Chestnut Street Northeast clubhouse.
Struthers law director affirms no violationof open meetings law for supervisor raise
Struthers Mayor Terry Stocker suggested during caucus that city council could not legally vote to override a salary ordinance during a meeting Wednesday.
Mahoning commissioners to seek bids for Canfield water tank, several paving projects
The Mahoning County commissioners voted to advertise for bids for installation of a 500,000-gallon elevated water supply tank and a water supply-line extension linked to it in Canfield Township.
Canfield opens historic news printing site to public Saturday
Newspaper enthusiasts can go back in time without the use of a time machine by stepping through the doorway of the 1865 Mahoning Dispatch Museum, 21 S. Broad Street.
Judge commits Patrick Heltzel to state mental hospital
Judge Andrew Logan of Trumbull County Common Pleas Court ruled Thursday that Patrick Heltzel is a mentally ill person who needs to be kept in a state mental hospital for at least the next six months and possibly the rest of his life.
No more gunfire on New Year's Eve for this guy
Jeffrey Southerland said Thursday he is changing the way he celebrates New Year’s Eve.
UPDATE | City police arrest man after car flips on 680 ramp
UPDATE | City police arrest man after car flips on 680 ramp
Democratic energy lawyer tapped as Ohio utility regulator
Democratic energy lawyer tapped as Ohio utility regulator
Ryan says sit in could happen again after Congress recess
Ryan says sit in could happen again after Congress recess
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 25
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Average US 30-year mortgage edges up to 3.56 percent
Average US 30-year mortgage edges up to 3.56 percent
DeWine rejects petition paperwork on prayer in school
Attorney General Mike DeWine has again rejected petition paperwork to amend the state constitution to protect prayer in public schools.
Despite House OK, Zika aid bill faces long odds to passage
Despite House OK, Zika-aid bill faces long odds to passage
Arkansas court upholds execution protocol, drug secrecy law
Arkansas court upholds execution protocol, drug secrecy law
At least 4 tornado touchdowns confirmed in northern Illinois
At least 4 tornado touchdowns confirmed in northern Illinois
Ohio reports 1st case of Zika through sexual transmission
Ohio reports 1st case of Zika through sexual transmission
Defense: Mom who killed kids in reincarnation case is insane
Defense: Mom who killed kids in reincarnation case is insane
Jury finds Led Zeppelin did not steal riff for 'Stairway'
Jury finds Led Zeppelin did not steal riff for 'Stairway'
Democrats end 25-hour plus protest to demand House gun votes
Democrats end 25-hour plus protest to demand House gun votes
Authorities seek help in solving 1989 slaying of Ohio girl
Authorities seek help in solving 1989 slaying of Ohio girl
AP Sources: VW to pay near $10.2B to settle emissions claims
AP Sources: VW to pay near $10.2B to settle emissions claims
Sebring man gets five years in prison on 2 separate drug charges
Sebring man gets five years in prison on 2 separate drug charges
2 Louisiana deputies shot while serving a felony warrant
2 Louisiana deputies shot while serving a felony warrant
Fiat Chrysler adds Maseratis to transmission recall
Fiat Chrysler adds Maseratis to transmission recall
Up to 210,000 gallons of oil spills from California pipeline
Up to 210,000 gallons of oil spills from California pipeline
Cincinnati Metro bus driver pleads guilty in fatal crash
Cincinnati Metro bus driver pleads guilty in fatal crash
Obama immigration plan blocked by 4-4 tie at Supreme Court
Obama immigration plan blocked by 4-4 tie at Supreme Court
APNewsBreak: Railroad blamed for fiery oil train derailment
APNewsBreak: Railroad blamed for fiery oil train derailment
Home Savings Charitable Foundation makes donation to Boardman Community Baseball
Home Savings Charitable Foundation makes donation to Boardman Community Baseball
Police driver acquitted of all charges in Freddie Gray death
Police driver acquitted of all charges in Freddie Gray death
Mahoning Co. commissioners award $68K paving contract for Austintown road project
Mahoning Co. commissioners awards $68K paving contract for Austintown road project
Poll: Ohio voters split on transgender bathroom issue
Poll: Ohio voters split on transgender bathroom issue
Storms knock out power, down trees in parts of Ohio
Storms knock out power, down trees in parts of Ohio
Census: Asians remain fastest-growing racial group in US
Census: Asians remain fastest-growing racial group in US
Ohio State band trainer seeks leniency in sex assault case
Ohio State band trainer seeks leniency in sex assault case
GED diploma recipients honored next week in Canfield
GED diploma recipients honored next week in Canfield
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Anthony J. III and Rie (Watanabe) Ditata of Henderson, Nev., are announcing the arrival of a
Free knitting class
Free knitting class LIBERTY The Prayer Shawl Ministry of the Unity Centre for Spiritual Living,
LeBron announces his intention to return to Cavs next season
Not that it should come as a surprise, but LeBron James fully intends to return to the Cavaliers to defend the NBA championship they just won next season.
Five Salem players on Classic roster
The Salem football class of 2016 will get a chance to engineer one last turnaround on the field.
Bestiality is a first-degree misdemeanor
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com WARREN Warren City Council unanimously passed
Bauer’s 3-hitter lifts Tribe to 6th straight
Trevor Bauer doesn’t think going the distance should be rare for a starting pitcher.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers drop 13-inning contest
Scrappers drop 13-inning contest WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers have lost three
Struthers council overrides mayor’s salary ordinance veto
The mayor said council unfairly distributed department head raises.
McIlroy won’t compete in Rio because of Zika virus
The fourth-ranked McIlroy was scheduled to play for Ireland as golf makes its return to the Olympics for the first time since 1904.
Youngstown charter commission to discuss recommendations at public meeting
The commission has six proposals and is working on a seventh
Christman still in hunt in AJGA All-Star event
Cole Christman shot a 74 in the second round Wednesday.
Bad Company and Joe Walsh on tour together? It’s about time
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com About bloody time is what classic rock fans are saying
Lucas County woman acquires Ohio’s 1st case of Zika by sexual transmission
The woman’s husband had traveled to a country with active Zika virus transmission .
Allegiant, union come to tentative agreement
The agreement must be ratified by the pilots with results expected in late July.
Steel Valley Supernationals ROARING back to Canfield
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com CANFIELD Thousands of hot rods, muscle cars and street
Ensemble plans Cedars performance
Staff report youngstown West End Ensemble, a classical string trio and quartet, will perform at
Rascal Flatts likes the sound of hit song
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There are some things in life that never get old. For
Kent-Trumbull prof pens benefit script
Staff report WARREN Peter Byrne, an assistant professor of English at Kent State University at
METRO DIGEST || Arrested in abuse of wife
Arrested in abuse of wife AUSTINTOWN Officers arrested a man after he was accused of abusing his
Latest poll: Portman, Strickland tied in U.S. Senate race
The poll is good news for GOP, as past polls had Portman trailing Strickland
10th annual Celebrate Poland is this weekend
Event also marks 150th anniversary of the village of Poland
Mahoning Valley residents join Cavs’ victory celebration
LeBron James, aka “King James,” center, signals the crowd of more than a million that turned out to congratulate and celebrate with the new NBA champs and hometown heroes Wednesday afternoon in downtown Cleveland. James and his family greeted fansduring the parade from an SUV Rolls Royce, and later took the stage with his teammates and coaching staff to address the raucous crowd, telling them to 'get ready for next year' – a sure sign he plans to stay with Cleveland.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Free State of Jones (R) During the U.S. Civil War, a Mississippi farmer leads a
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Donation to school YOUNGSTOWN The Home Savings Charitable Foundation on Wednesday presented a
Dems stage protest over guns
Associated Press WASHINGTON Rebellious Democrats staged an extraordinary all-day sit-in on the
‘Independence Day’ double feature slated for tonight
The original film in the sci-fi series will begin at 5 p.m., and the sequel, “Independence Day: Resurgence,” at 8 p.m.
American Legion Post 737‚ö Lake Milton, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630
American Legion Post 737‚ö Lake Milton, 16465 Milton Ave., Lake Milton; 330-654-5630 Fri:
Clinton responds to Trump; says he has ‘no answers’
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Hillary Clinton pushed back against Donald Trump’s questions
Homestead-exemption deadline is extended
Homestead-exemption deadline is extended YOUNGSTOWN Senior citizens and totally and permanently
Whitewater rafter dies from amoebic infection after trip
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. An Ohio woman who went whitewater rafting in North Carolina has
Uber 101
Uber 101 Step 1: Download the Uber app from your smartphone app store and create an account. An
Cleveland rocks as Cavs roll in triumphant parade
Combined dispatches CLEVELAND Workplace productivity across Ohio reached historic lows
Know your spring-blooming plants before pruning
Q. When should I prune my spring blooming trees and shrubs so I don’t lose next year’s flowers? The
My Alzheimer’s fight: Push on
Opinion: Editor’s Note: This is the second in a four-part series. The first article was published June 14 on
Bare spots in the lawn?
Bare spots in the lawn? Rake away any plant material, loosen soil at least 1 inch down, and seed
GOLF
GOLF Greatest Golfer OF THE VALLEY Junior Qualifier The third qualifier of the Flynn Auto Group
Bulls transplant Rose to New York in trade
The New York Knicks have acquired former NBA MVP Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls.
“BattleBots” (8 p.m., ABC): Do robots bleed? We’re about to find out as
“BattleBots” (8 p.m., ABC): Do robots bleed? We’re about to find out as “BattleBots” returns for
BOTANICAL MORNINGS
BOTANICAL MORNINGS When: Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. What: Discover the joy in the blossoming summer
NHL gambling on team to call Las Vegas home
The league will expand to Las Vegas for the 2017-18 season after awarding its 31st franchise to billionaire businessman Bill Foley on Wednesday.
Using rain barrels?
Using rain barrels? This water is best used for non-edible plants in the garden. If using for the
Moritz, Broadway aid Orlando
Some of Broadway’s biggest stars have united in song to support for the victims of the June 12
Life is short - spend it in a garden that makes your heart smile GROW YOUR OWN PARADISE
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Picking just one thing to love about my
Youngstown fails to get a grant to clean up contaminants on property it owns so it will borrow up to $2 million for the work
Nearly $2 million worth of remediation work has already been done there
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, work study meeting, 9 a.m., town hall, 3711 McCartney
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, June 23, the 175th day of 2016. There are 191 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Military band concerts at park
Military band concerts at park BOARDMAN Three free concerts by military bands are scheduled at
Aqua Ohio addresses agreement at Poland council
Agreement addressed with Poland council and Aqua Ohio
Former UN assembly chief dies
Associated Press ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA A brother of former United Nations General Assembly
First openly gay Miss Missouri crowned
Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. Missouri has its first openly gay Miss Missouri, and she will
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Clint D. Soll, 26, of 717 Liberty Ave., Unit 1602,
Cleveland police hold teen in shooting that injured 1
Associated Press CLEVELAND Cleveland police say a person was shot twice in the leg downtown
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.900.04 Aqua America, .71
Donald Trump is openly racist
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords This year’s freakish presidential election has now devolved into an
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Secrets about 9/11 attacks a disservice to this nation
Editorial: There’s a 28-page document in a secure room in the basement of the U.S. Capitol building that former
FAA has unhappy landing
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service The Federal Aviation Administration does something