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Stories published June 25, 2016
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Valley child progresses thanks to 3-D stent to help him breathe
Valley child progresses thanks to 3-D stent to help him breathe
Youngstown schools' CEO's first task: Listen to learn
Youngstown schools' CEO's first task: Listen to learn
Steelathlon serves up fun, provides for Rescue Mission
Steelathlon serves up fund, provides for Rescue Mission
Pa. faculty union to mull strike authorization in August
Pa. faculty union to mull strike authorization in August
Youngstown police looking for suspects in Friday night shooting
Youngstown police looking for suspects in Friday night shooting
Report: Ohio’s online charter schools producing poor results
Report: Ohio’s online charter schools producing poor results
Items owned by gangster 'Whitey' Bulger up for auction
Items owned by gangster 'Whitey' Bulger up for auction
Car collides with motorcycle, killing 3 in Pennsylvania
Car collides with motorcycle, killing 3 in Pennsylvania
C8 illness lawsuit likely going to jury next week in Ohio
C8 illness lawsuit likely going to jury next week in Ohio
PGA cancels Greenbrier Classic in W.Va. after flooding
PGA cancels Greenbrier Classic in W.Va. after flooding
2 dead, several hurt after Fort Worth dance studio shooting
2 dead, several hurt after Fort Worth dance studio shooting
Mercer County Conservation District hosts archery camp next week
Mercer County Conservation District hosts archery camp next week
Ohio police look for man who attacked priest in confessional
Ohio police look for man who attacked priest in confessional
Park to offer geocaching night
Park to offer geocaching night SALEM A PowerPoint presentation on geocaching by Mark and Shawna
MVAC and Herbert M. Ferguson celebrate 100 years
MVAC celebrates its 100th birthday by sponsoring a celebration for Herbert M. Ferguson for his 100th birthday.
Greatest Golfer: Eagle helps Kreps lock up finals spot
Cade Kreps joins Brian Terlesky and Anthony Graziano in the championship round, which is slated for July 22-23.
Oil, gas output declines in state, Valley
The state’s oil and natural gas production has hit a much-expected slowdown
Obama calls to congratulate Lue, Cavaliers
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue got a unique championship ring — from the White House.
Man kills girlfriend, then self as Warren cops confront him
A man shot and killed his girlfriend at her house on Hamilton Street Southwest Friday around noon, then fled to a nearby vacant house on Austin Avenue, where he killed himself
Kids get glimpse of astronaut health challenges at Campbell library
Children learned how astronauts work out to stay fit in zero gravity
Long-distance dedication helps Baird Brothers
Baird Brothers pitcher Brandon Mathews hails from Punxsutawney, Pa., and traveled two-and-a-half hours in order to play in the Bob Cene Memorial Tournament at Cene Park.
Link Crew leads to leaders and friends
Ninety-eight Fitch High School students will be leaders in Link Crew.
Steelers LB to be interviewed in PED probe
Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers and James Harrison will be interviewed next month by NFL officials.
World champ flashes Olympic form
Associated Press ST. LOUIS Simone Biles can start packing for Rio de Janeiro whenever she likes.
Inside the ropes WITH …
Inside the ropes WITH … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a second straight 69
Mooney president, Father DeLucia, returning to parish ministry
His new assignments include filling in for a pastor at St. Luke Parish in Boardman.
SPORTS DIGEST || Local golfers compete at junior meet
Local golfers compete at junior meet ashland A number of local junior golfers took part in a
Crosscutters finish sweep of Scrappers
Williamsport rallied for two runs in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 2-1 victory.
Manziel’s lawyer seeks plea deal, doubts ex-QB can stay clean
The attorney mistakenly sent a text about Johnny Manziel to the AP.
Law enforcement strikes back against Warren motorcycle club involved in double homicide
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
Youngstown panel tries for 6th time to ban shale-gas development
“Greater numbers of people are becoming more fully informed, aware – and concerned as time goes on,” Susie Beiersdorfer, committee member, said in a news release. “I believe this response is related to the large body of newly released scientific studies that point to documented risks associated with shale-gas development."
Rain garden whets kids’ appetite for STEM careers
Courtney Boyle, environmental project manager at MS Consultants in Youngstown, explains the plan for a rain garden to a group of youngsters helping with the project on East Federal Street in downtown Youngstown.
METRO DIGEST || Woman assaulted with rocks
Assaulted with rocks WARREN An Idylwild Street Northwest woman reported that a man tried to run
What to do today around the Valley
Steel Valley Supernationals, St. Christine Parish Festival, Small Ships Revue and more
Brexit: Potent warning sign for US
Opinion: By Alex Rodriguez Chicago Tribune Britain has Brexited, choosing populism over pragmatism,
Record-setting Beckwith powers Coastal Carolina
Andrew Beckwith pitched his second straight complete game and set a school record with his nation-leading 14th win.
Faith festival
Faith festival NORTH CANTON The seventh annual Faith & Family Festival of the Catholic Diocese
Murray Energy, union reach pact
Murray Energy, union reach pact ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO America’s largest coal-mining company says
MAHONING COUNTY courts
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond C. Sadler Jr., 35, of 303 E. Judson Ave.,
Experts probe ethics of more trials in Gray case
Associated Press BALTIMORE Is it ethical for Baltimore’s top prosecutor, who staked her
At least 20 die in W.Va. floods; search continues
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.VA. As a deluge swamped southeast West Virginia – a disaster that
vacation bible school Sessions at Valley churches
Lists of vacation Bible schools open to the public will be published on the Religion page. Please
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, June 25, the 177th day of 2016. There are 189 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Domicans celebrating 800th anniversary of founding
Three special Masses are planned at St. Dominic Church in Youngstown
Faith & Family fest planned for July 10
Faith & Family fest planned for July 10 NORTH CANTON The seventh annual Faith & Family Festival
The Order of Preachers | Celebrating 1216 founding
The Order of Preachers, known as the Dominicans, is celebrating the 800th anniversary of its
Pirates snap Dodgers’ six-game win streak
Associated Press PITTSBURGH For a change, the Pittsburgh Pirates got to celebrate Friday night.
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Celebrate rich historical heritage of Poland, Ohio
Editorial: Few small communities in the Mahoning Valley and Ohio can boast of such deep historical roots as
Brexit vote sends markets reeling
Associated Press LONDON Britain has jumped. Now it is wildly searching for the parachute.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Clinton’s State Dept. calendar missing entries
Associated Press WASHINGTON An Associated Press review of the official calendar Hillary Clinton
Bernie Worrell, P-Funk keyboardist, dies at 72
Bernie Worrell, P-Funk keyboardist, dies at 72 NEW YORK Bernie Worrell, the ingenious “Wizard of
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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FAA’s small, positive step
Opinion: Toledo Blade: The possibility that the pilot at the controls in an airline cockpit has mental-health
Brexit: Crisis or speed bump?
Associated Press Britain’s vote to leave the European Union adds a heavy dose of uncertainty to a
Cleveland, ACLU reach settlement on protest rules
Associated Press CLEVELAND The city of Cleveland and a civil rights organization have reached a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mark and Chelsea Frederick, East Liverpool, girl, June
N. Korea: We won’t abandon nukes
Associated Press PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA The top North Korean official for U.S. relations told
Trans-Atlantic trend? Trump seeks UK vote as validation
Associated Press WASHINGTON Britain’s stunning vote to bolt from the European Union sent
2 die in Calif. wildfire
2 die in Calif. wildfire LAKE ISABELLA, Calif. A deadly wildfire that roared through dry brush
Pro-life bloc has friend in Trump
Opinion: There are Republican voters who will vote for Republican candidates straight down the ticket, no
All the grills I’ve known before
There is a theory out there, mainly among men, that there isn’t any food that can’t be improved by
Lottery firm: ‘Most-prized’ secrets were taken
Associated Press ATLANTA A key executive of a company that works with more than 40 state
Embarassing 2006 Trumbull County sewer engineering project gets worse with $185,000 jury verdict
One of the more embarassing episodes involving a county contract got worse this week when the contractor convinced a jury that the company deserved compensation of $185,000.
Obama names 1st US monument to gay rights
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama created the first national monument to gay
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD June
Hand blown off
Hand blown off YOUNGSTOWN A man at an Alexander Street home Friday morning lost part of his hand
On area diamonds Area baseball and softball
BASEBALL TRI-T Colt Sports Clips 11, BW3 1 Lakeview Blue 13, Boardman Boosters 1 Liberty 18,
Youngstown woman faces robbery charges
Police found reported stolen merchandise from a Southern Park Mall store
Don’t fall for ‘hurricane amnesia’
Opinion: By Lewis Diuguid The Kansas City Star Although its start has been rather tame so far, this
Record Reviews
The Avett Brothers Album: “True Sadness” Grade: 4 stars (out of 4) A quiet, deep sigh opens
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW A look back on a sensational crime spree that rocked the Valley in 1929.
2016 FLYNN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP JUNIOR QUALIFIER Tam O’Shanter scores
Boys U-17 Cade Kreps72* Jared Wilson73 Ken Keller73 Michael Butch74 R.J. Pozzuto74 Cole
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Crochet Bernie Sanders makes appearance at Washington convention TACOMA, Wash.
Leafs’ rebuilding project begins with Matthews
Auston Matthews, who grew up a Coyotes fan in Scottsdale, Ariz., was expected to be selected first.
Steelers release kicker Suisham
Shaun Suisham’s lengthy run with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. It appears the longtime kicker’s career may be in jeopardy, too.