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Warren cops shut down bike club in wake of killing
A large group of law-enforcement officers armed with a battering ram and body armor busted open a reinforced back door to the Forever Two Wheels motorcycle “gang” clubhouse Friday morning to remove anyone inside and board up the building.
Brexit may have little impact on US, experts say
As analysts around the world unleashed apocalyptic predictions Friday after Great Britain’s unprecedented decision to leave the European Union, economists and finance experts close to the Mahoning Valley offered a more-optimistic outlook.
Ohio oil/gas production hits expected slowdown
The state’s oil and natural-gas production has hit a much-expected slowdown.
Warren shootings are murder, suicide, police say
Police said a man shot and killed his girlfriend at her house on Hamilton Street Southwest about noon Friday, then fled to a nearby vacant house on Austin Avenue and killed himself when confronted by officers.
Anti-fracking advocates to announce another ballot effort Monday
The third time wasn’t the charm. Neither was the fourth or fifth.
Valley kids get glimpse of astronaut fitness demands at library program
Children learned what it takes to maintain astronaut health and fitness during many months in the weightless environment of space in a Friday public library-sponsored program.
Mooney president returning to parish ministry
The Rev. Gerald DeLucia, Cardinal Mooney High School president, is leaving his position to return full time to parish ministry.
Longtime Ohio newspaper publisher John F. Wolfe dies at 72
Longtime Ohio newspaper publisher John F. Wolfe dies at 72
DOW PLUNGE | Dow ends day dropping more than 600 points
DOW PLUNGE | Dow ends day dropping more than 600 points
Man pleads guilty to 2 child rape counts in western Ohio
Man pleads guilty to 2 child rape counts in western Ohio
EU REAX | Pro-EU Scots, Northern Irish eye UK escape after Brexit vote
EU REAX | Pro-EU Scots, Northern Irish eye UK escape after Brexit vote
DOW PLUNGE | Stocks continue falling due to UK break from EU
DOW PLUNGE | Stocks continue falling due to UK break from EU
Youngstown police cite 2 for smoking pot, drinking downtown
Youngstown police cite 2 for smoking pot, drinking downtown
Pa. cops unsure if 2 found dead were only people in house
Pa. cops unsure if 2 found dead were only people in house
Committee tries for sixth time to ban shale gas development in the city
Committee tries for sixth time to ban shale gas development in the city
W.Va. sheriff describes 'complete chaos' from floods; 7 deaths
W.Va. sheriff describes 'complete chaos' from floods; 7 deaths
After ad, dad interviews potential wives for 48-year-old son
After ad, dad interviews potential wives for 48-year-old son
Murray Energy strikes 5-year agreement with coal miner union
Murray Energy strikes 5-year agreement with coal miner union
Lucas Museum drops Chicago, turns sights to Calif.
Lucas Museum drops Chicago, turns sights to Calif.
DOW PLUNGE | Stocks, pound plunge after British vote
DOW PLUNGE | Stocks, pound plunge after British vote
DOW PLUNGE | Dow Jones down more than 460 points near noon
DOW PLUNGE | Dow Jones down more than 460 points near noon
EU REAX | Turkish minister says Brexit sign of EU failures
EU REAX | Turkish minister says Brexit sign of EU failures
EU REAX | Donald Trump, in Scotland, links Brexit vote to his campaign
EU REAX | Donald Trump, in Scotland, links Brexit vote to his campaign
Youngstown woman arrested in Boardman on various charges
Youngstown woman arrested in Boardman on various charges
DOW PLUNGE | Global stocks tumble after Britain votes to leave the EU
DOW PLUNGE | Global stocks tumble after Britain votes to leave the EU
OVI checkpoint tonight on state Route 45 in Columbiana County
OVI checkpoiint tonight on state Route 45 in Columbiana County
Police shutting down the Forever Two Wheels clubhouse
Police shutting down the Forever Two Wheels clubhouse
EU REAX | Obama says US respects UK decision to leave EU
EU REAX | Obama says US respects UK decision to leave EU
DOW PLUNGE | Dow opens down more 500 points in wake of UK vote
DOW PLUNGE: Dow opens down more than 500 points
Mom who killed kids in reincarnation case gets life
Mom who killed kids in reincarnation case gets life
Community kitchen to open end of June
Community kitchen to open end of June YOUNGSTOWN Skip Barone, a native of Struthers and resident
Warren man pleads guilty to child-porn charges, faces 200 years in prison
Warren man pleads guilty to child-porn charges, faces 200 years in prison
CLUB CALENDAR
ALLIANCES Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6 p.m. July 11 at the Embassy Banquet Center, 5030
Brits' vote to leave EU causing shock waves to markets, similar calls across Europe
Analysts are cutting their estimates for Britain’s economic growth after the country voted to leave the European Union, ushering in a period of high uncertainty that is likely to shake businesses, consumers and markets for some time.
Akron site of latest celebration for LeBron, Cavs
LeBron James was celebrated as a hometown hero on Thursday night in Akron.
Rep. Ryan: Sit-in over gun control could occur again in July
Rep. Bill Johnson called the Democrats who participated in the sit-in ‘petulant children’
Teen who worked in Mahoning treasurer's office indicted for third time
A summer helper in the county treasurer’s office was indicted for dishonesty for the third time Thursday.
Moldovan wins AJGA
To say Maxwell Moldovan, a Uniontown native, got the hang of Mill Creek Golf Course “pretty well” over the past few days would be an understatement.
Youngstown anti-loitering bill cleared for vote in mid-July
Council is prepared to vote on it at its July 13 meeting
New YSU baseball coach plans to mine local talent
Poland High graduate Dan Bertolini is the Penguins’ new coach.
Warren biker club targeted for closing after fatal gunfight
Warren’s law department alleges clubhouse has been used to ‘convene, plan, organize and mastermind gang activities’
Struthers council approves ordinance regulating tethering of dogs
Animal rights activists have lobbied several local communities on the issue
Terrorist concerns grow as Olympics draw near
The head of Brazil’s intelligence agency in Rio de Janeiro says many countries are voicing concern about security.
Federal suit claims Chevrolet falsely and deceptively marketed its Cruze Diesel as a “clean vehicle”
Federal suit claims Chevrolet falsely and deceptively marketed its Cruze Diesel as a “clean vehicle”
Heinbaugh, Vitoli win NOPGA tournament
Heinbaugh, Vitoli win NOPGA tournament NEWBURY TOWNSHIP Youngstown native Sydney Heinbaugh and
Mixer toasts July 1 launch date of daily direct flights to Chicago
The airline’s new logo, Great Lakes Jet Express was unveiled Thursday .
Fowler Ford Openhouse flashes back to the late 19th century
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
Poll: Ohio residents split on transgender bathroom issue
Voters in Florida and Pennsylvania are also split on the issue, the poll shows
Led Zeppelin didn’t steal ‘Stairway’ riff, lawsuit jury finds
By BRIAN MELLEY Associated Press LOS ANGELES Led Zeppelin did not steal a riff from an obscure
Inside the ropes WITH …
Inside the ropes WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate, fresh off his second
METRO DIGEST || Pet show for kids Sunday
Kids’ pet show Sunday BOARDMAN Boardman Kiwanis Club will host its annual Children’s Pet Show on
Canfield water tank coming soon
Water pressure and firefighting ability will be enhanced by the 500,000-gallon water supply tank.
Man gets probation for having guns on New Year’s Eve
Prohibited from having guns, police found three on him
Judge rules Heltzel mentally ill, places him in state facility
Heltzel choked and stabbed Milton Grumbling III, then beat him with a television remote control
Ohio, Struthers law do not seem to support mayor’s claim
Struthers mayor suggested council could not legally override his veto at meeting this week.
Boardman school officials break ground for new bandshell
Tom Ruggieri, Boardman High School band director, conducts marching band students as they perform the school’s fight song and celebrate the Thursday groundbreaking for the new “Home of the Spartans” bandshell at Spartan Stadium.
Austintown Community Briefs
Dog social event Pawz 2 Adopt is hosing a “Yappy Hour” on June 25 at the Austintown Quaker Steak &
Youngstown board signs deal to demolish the remaining buildings at the Wick Six location
Six structures will be demolished and have asbestos removed
Akron prepares to host cat show
Akron Beacon Journal AKRON These are not your typical household cats. For one, they like
Defendant has till Tuesday to make up his mind in drug case
Offered seven year sentence with four years mandatory
Sex criminals plead guilty
Prison is recommended for two Campbell men who’ve pleaded guilty to sex crimes.
Sanders deserves praise
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Thanks, Bernie! Your campaign was a long shot from the
CVMS band students perform concert
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School fifth- and sixth-grade
Canfield Community Briefs
Chicken dinner to be July 7 Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580 Canfield Road
Republicans, Democrats brace for long battle on gun control; little agreement on legislation
Opinion: Gun control – more specifically what kind of guns can be sold, who can get them and the process for
Philly can’t pass on Simmons
The 76ers selected Simmons with the No. 1 pick Thursday night in the draft that opened with three straight freshmen.
Surplus food
Surplus food Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, various commodities, 10 a.m.
Judge denies request in trooper ambush
Judge denies request in trooper ambush MILFORD, PA. A Pennsylvania judge has denied a pair of
Local athlete shows off skills in Rome
Youngstown and Boardman native Michael Mannozzi earned his ticket to Rome to compete in the World
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kelly Joyce and Matthew Zuppo, Youngstown, boy, June 22.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday McDonald school board, special meeting, 1 p.m., high school library, 600 Iowa
Man gets five years total in two separate drug cases
Was on house arrest for first case when arrested in second
Overdose deaths overwhelm ME, coroner offices
Associated Press HARTFORD, CONN. Soaring numbers of overdose deaths are adding to woes already
Supreme Court tie blocks immigration plan by Obama
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court deadlocked Thursday on President Barack Obama’s
Judge scraps Cleveland’s protest rules for event
Associated Press CLEVELAND A federal judge Thursday ruled that Cleveland’s regulations governing
After officer’s acquittal, residents negotiate hope for change in city
Associated Press BALTIMORE It was supposed to be an open-and-shut case: The 25-year-old black
Sanders: Revolution is ‘just getting started’
Associated Press NEW YORK Bernie Sanders told a roaring crowd of supporters Thursday that his
Multiple charges
Multiple charges YOUNGSTOWN A Market Street man is in the Mahoning County jail after witnesses
Tamir Rice estate requests approval of $5.5M settlement
Associated Press CLEVELAND The estate of Tamir Rice has requested that a Cuyahoga County
COG study reveals extent of driving while distracted
Editorial: An enlightening yet dis- turbing study from the Eastgate Regional Council of Governments puts into
Rahm handles delay for early National lead
Jon Rahm shot a 7-under 64 on Thursday at Congressional to take the first-round lead in the Quicken Loans National.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Steel Valley Supernationals, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Thousands of hot
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, June 24, the 176th day of 2016. There are 190 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Senators: Cable-TV users not refunded for overcharges
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Senate investigation of cable TV costs released Thursday
Pittsburgh’s giant slide continues
With or without Andrew McCutchen in the lineup, the Pittsburgh Pirates are at a loss this month.
Scrappers can’t keep lead against ’Cutters
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers lost a one-run lead in the ninth inning Thursday night and lost the game in the 10th to the Williamsport Crosscutters.
What’s in a name for the new Las Vegas NHL team?
Sin City finally has its first major league sports team. Now the question is what to call it.
Danielle Cuba | Eric Flaherty
Danielle Cuba of Poland and Eric Flaherty of Struthers were married April 16 at Good Hope Lutheran
Ashley Orr, Daniel Catello will marry
Ashley Orr of Youngstown and Daniel Catello of Kent, Ohio, are engaged and planning to be married.
Jenna Hamrock v Lawrence Sammartino
The wedding of Jenna Hamrock of Poland and Lawrence Sammartino of Boardman took place July 18, 2015,
June 9
June 9 Theft: An Erskine Avenue man reported $10 and a coin holder containing $20 worth of coins
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman Park to host military bands The Green Oasis of Boardman Park will host The 122nd Ohio
Students receive end of the year sweet treats
Austintown Intermediate School recognized the students in fifth grade at the Fifth-Grade Farewell ceremony on May 20 at Austintown Fitch High School.
Local celebrities serve for a cause
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown Buffalo Wild Wings hosted the
Emily Frank to be bride of Brandon Rader
James and Melissa Frank and David and Colleen Rader are announcing the engagement of their children,
Children learn about choosing a career path
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Middle School’s annual Career Day was
Regina DeLaratta v Dr. Jarek Esarco
The wedding of Regina DeLaratta and Dr. Jarek Esarco took place at 2 p.m. Jan. 30 at St. Dominic
Boardman School Board approves new Director of Operations
On May 23, the Boardman School Board unanimously approved longtime Boardman Coordinator of Special
Kennedy’s Crepes is sweet success at Relay
Kennedy Furano is a seventh-grade student at Glenwood Middle School.
Students display talents at annual event
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman High School art students hosted their
June 6
June 6 Lost or stolen property: A wallet was reported missing at Regal Cinema, 6020 Mahoning Ave.
Boardman Baby boutique benefits families
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual Baby
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants summer sports news Summer sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Dinner honors Mike, Jan Giba 50th anniversary
Mike and Jan Giba of Columbiana, formerly of Boardman, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Idiom Day was the icing on the cake
Canfield Village Middle School fifth-grade students celebrated Idiom Day on May 20.
Historical society learns about Civil War medicine
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland Historical Society welcomed Cassie
Poland Community Briefs
Yoga class Friends of PLYMC is sponsoring a yoga class every Wednesday in July in the Poland
June 7
June 7 Theft: A laptop computer and a backpack were removed from a vehicle in the 3800 block of
Canfield Fourth of July Committee announces 2016 festivities schedule
The Canfield Fourth of July Committee is excited to announce the schedule for this year’s
Union Students become firemen for a day
Students at Union Elementary had the opportunity to visit the Poland Fire Department on May 21.
One Octave Higher Ensemble receives Superior rating at state competition
The Canfield High School’s One Octave Higher female ensemble choir traveled to Highland High School
June 3
June 3 Drug abuse: Police arrested Colt Koellner, 32, of Akron-Canfield Road, Canfield, on a drug-
Students take on different professions for a day
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students at Dobbins and Union Elementary
Austintown Sports Briefs
Seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball camp Volleyball camp will be from June 29 until July 1 for
CHS senior receives NHS Leadership in Service Award
On April 21, Canfield High School hosted a National Honor Society induction ceremony. After the
Hands-on activities engage Dobbins students
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary students got to explore the