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Motorcycle crash on US 224 near Tiffany Square tonight
A motorcyclist fleeing police crashed into a car on U.S. Route 224 near Tiffany Square at about 10:20 p.m.
Vindy reporter joining ADI's inaugural flight from Youngstown to Chicago
When the wheels on Aerodynamic’s Embraer ERJ-145 come off the runway at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport Friday morning, it will be a big moment.
Phantom ready for Monday's celebrations
Backyard fireworks enthusiasts know the boom is followed by the crackle and sparks of spectacular colors.
Hot cars, pets, beer, dead people targets of new state laws
You’ll soon be able to imbibe beer with a higher alcohol content, synchronize multiple prescriptions so they can be filled on the same day and push for criminal penalties against people threatening you online, thanks to law changes passed by the Ohio Legislature and signed by Gov. John Kasich in recent weeks.
Youngstown NAACP has 'great hope' for new schools CEO
Leaders of the NAACP Youngstown Branch have high hopes the city schools will improve under the operation of CEO Krish Mohip.
Indians match club record with 13th straight win
The streaking Indians win 13th straight, beat Blue Jays 4-1.
New soup kitchen to open July 18
The Mahoning Valley’s newest soup kitchen will officially open July 18.
Youngstown lawmakers reject fines for exceeding residential trash limits
City council trashed a proposal from the administration to charge penalties to its residential garbage customers for putting out more than two city-issued carts and two bulk items.
YWCA developing budding artists, hip-hop dancers at STEM camp
Hadley Reese, 10, is a budding artist and spent this week honing his skill and learning some new ones at YWCA of Youngstown’s STEAM camps for youths.
Boardman road Supt. Wilson retiring after 33 years
Road Superintendent Larry Wilson wasn’t quite sure what it would feel like to wake up today and not have to go to work.
FACT's Chalk on Walk, art parade is Friday on Warren's Courthouse Square
FACT's Chalk on Walk, art parade is Friday on Warren's Courthouse Square
Trump soliciting campaign cash from foreign nationals; watchdogs say it's illegal
Members of the British Parliament and other foreign politicians want off Donald Trump’s email list, and are seeking to block the presidential candidate from asking them for campaign donations.
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 29
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Government urges owners of old Hondas to get air bags fixed
Government urges owners of old Hondas to get air bags fixed
Lions Gate to buy cable channel Starz in $4.4 billion deal
Lions Gate to buy cable channel Starz in $4.4 billion deal
Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military
Pentagon ends ban on transgender troops in military
Manziel suspended 4 games over NFL's substance-abuse policy
Manziel suspended 4 games over NFL's substance-abuse policy
Youngstown man faces charges in Girard road-rage incident
Youngstown man faces charges in Girard road-rage incident
Jury - quickly - finds man guilty in 2013 stabbing death
Jury - quickly - finds man guilty in 2013 stabbing death
Honda, Acura owners warned to avoid driving older cars until airbags replaced
Honda, Acura owners warned to avoid driving older cars until airbags replaced
Cowboy on horse who snarled traffic on NY bridge is arrested
Cowboy on horse who snarled traffic on NY bridge is arrested
2 Mahoning County residents test positive for Zika virus
Mahoning County residents test positive for Zika virus
Warren man facing drug charges to undergo mental-health evaluation
Warren man facing drug charges to undergo mental-health evaluation
Trumbull commissioners support removal of Mahoning River dam in Struthers
Trumbull commissioners support removal of Mahoning River dam in Struthers
#Pittsburgh area dad admits to threats that sacked #youth #football
Dad admits threatening officials from kid’s football league
Helicopter to search for bear in deadly #Montana attack
The Latest: Helicopter to search for bear in deadly attack
Commissioners OK $65K to study employee compensation
Commissioners OK $65K to study employee compensation
Closing arguments underway in stabbing death trial
Closing arguments underway in stabbing death trial
Joint Base Andrews on lockdown after active shooter report
Joint Base Andrews on lockdown after active shooter report
Police: Man plotted armed mannequin, bomb attack on officers
Police: Man plotted armed mannequin, bomb attack on officers
#Baltimore man charged in death of 8-month-old son
Baltimore police: Man charged in death of 8-month-old son
Disney limits fishing in continuing changes after alligator attack
Disney limits fishing after alligator attack on toddler
8 rescued after Oklahoma City roller coaster gets stuck
8 rescued after Oklahoma City roller coaster gets stuck
And in #NYC, a guy stuffed a bag of feces down a woman's pants
NYPD: Man stuffed bag of feces in woman’s pants
Veteran's Outreach golf scramble set
Veteran’s Outreach golf scramble set GIRARD A Veteran’s Outreach Golf Scramble will take place
Kordupel qualifies: Boardman junior had to wait out foe’s putt
The Boardman High junior qualified for the championship round on July 22-23.
Winner expects to serve more planes at YNG during RNC
The Republican National Convention will bring in 50,000 visitors to Northeast Ohio.
Niles mayor: Give income-tax department one more chance
The mayor promised to use RITA if the income-tax department fails to perform
Indians win 12 straight game
Danny Salazar didn’t want to be the pitcher who couldn’t keep the Cleveland Indians’ winning streak alive.
Gift from estate will expand scholarships, bring distinguished scholars to YSU
The Ives’ estate gift if the fourth $1 million gift to YSU in the last two months
Youngstown seeks OK to sell beer at Stambaugh golf course
The course is losing business because golf leagues won’t play there without beer, the park and rec director says
SPORTS DIGEST || Brookfield’s Stevens wins NOPGA event
Brookfield’s Stevens wins NOPGA event NORTON Brookfield’s Connor Stevens shot a 74 to finish at
New Ohio state laws and their impact, to take effect in August, September
Most of the new and updated laws go into effect in August and September
Ripken looks to carve his own niche in pro baseball
His name is Ryan Ripken, but in baseball circles he is often known as the son of Cal Ripken Jr.
Johnson confident after U.S. Open win
The U.S. Open trophy was on the kitchen table in Dustin Johnson’s home in South Florida. That was by design
Health of biker charged in Warren murders failing
A Warren police official said it’s too soon to tell whether any additional charges will be filed in the gunfight
Canton man gets prison term for beating ex-girlfriend in Liberty
Johnny L. King got eight years in prison
Hubbard police warn residents of “grandparent scam”
Police say such scams prey on the emotions of the elderly
Youngstown City Schools CEO: We could be the model
Krish Mohip, Youngstown City Schools chief executive officer, started his first day on the job with a run and TV interview before beginning a full day of meetings with area residents and pastors.
Marvelous, medicinal wonders of science in your yard SUNFLOWERS
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Extension Service Sunflowers are amazing as well as a wonder of science.
METRO DIGEST || Recovering from grief
Grieving program YOUNGSTOWN The public is invited to A Time For Recovery Outreach to better
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Craig Beach Village Council Public Safety Committee, 6 p.m., municipal building,
TODAY’S TEE TIMES
TODAY’S TEE TIMES The fourth qualifier of the 2016 Flynn Auto Group junior Greatest Golfer of
High court rejects Texas’ ploy to restrict abortions
Editorial: The fatal flaw in the Texas abortion clinic laws that were overturned this week by the Supreme
More rank corporate giveaways
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Attention people, there’s big news out of Washington: Paul Ryan, the
Don’t fret Brexit
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service It’s on the order of insanity, this wild, wobbly
Turkey attack raises familiar question on airport security
Associated Press LONDON The deadly terror attack at Turkey’s largest airport has posed an all-
N. America leaders urge US against isolationism
Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario President Barack Obama and the leaders of Mexico and Canada
Hot Dog Day festival to take place Sunday
Staff report NILES Harry Stevens Hot Dog Day will take place Sunday from noon to 9 p.m. on State
Good lawn, bad grass?
Good lawn, bad grass? As the heat arrives, our cool-season lawns start to look a little ragged if
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CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
World's Largest Garage Sale set for Saturday
Staff report WARREN Warren Flea Market, 428 Main St. SW, will present its monthly World’s
The art of politics at Soap Gallery
The art of politics at Soap Gallery “Politics, Love or Hate” – a colorful representation of
My Alzheimer’s fight: Buy time
Opinion: Editor’s Note: This is the third in a four-part series. Part two was published June 23 on this page.
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Talmer donates to Beatitude House YOUNGSTOWN Talmer Bank and Trust recently announced it made a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.10—.23 Aqua America, .71
“Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll” (10 p.m., FX): Denis Leary and his dysfunctional band
“Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll” (10 p.m., FX): Denis Leary and his dysfunctional band are back for Season 2 of
METRO DIGEST || Gunshot wound
Gunshot wound WARREN A 23-year-old city man suffered a serious gunshot wound to the leg when a
Airport attackers seized on chaos to cause carnage
Associated Press ISTANBUL It was an attack that echoed the carnage earlier this year at the
Bailout bill for Puerto Rico passes; sent to president
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress delivered relief to debt-stricken Puerto Rico on Wednesday,
Today is Thursday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2016
Today is Thursday, June 30, the 182nd day of 2016. There are 184 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Sheriff says Texas woman shot her daughters to make husband ‘suffer’
Associated Press DALLAS A Texas woman who fatally shot her two daughters did not target her
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The BFG (PG) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Th. (11) 4:40, 10:35 Regal Austintown in
McConnell bids to shelter GOP senators
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is wrestling with an
GOP: ‘Move on’ from Benghazi? Not likely
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Clinton says it’s “time to move on” after a congressional
Gun found at Warren homicide, suicide was stolen
Police said the gun was reported stolen from a nearby house Friday
fourth of july events around the valley
All events are on the holiday on Monday unless otherwise noted. MAHONING COUNTY Austintown: The
WEDNESDAY’S SANDLOT RESULTS & UPCOMING Playoffs
Class B Astro Falcons 2, DuraEdge 0 STRUTHERS The Astro Falcons (19-2) did just enough behind
Seeds for fall vegetable crops
Seeds for fall vegetable crops Look for discounted seed packets of broccoli, turnips, cabbage and
Ohio auditor release Niles schools from fiscal watch
The school district had been in fiscal watch for 13 years
NIGHT SKY WATCH
NIGHT SKY WATCH When: Friday, 9 p.m. to midnight. What: Join members of Beech Creek Astro Club
2016 FLYNN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP JUNIOR QUALIFIER Mill Creek South Course scores
Boys 17-U Bryan Kordupel73* Anthony Graziano73 (Q) Joey Vitali74 Bobby Jonda77 Rebell
fourth of july HOLIDAY | What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Do not fear – Asian giant hornet is not here
Q. I think I have an Asian hornet I’ve found at my home/on my farm. I didn’t know they were here.
Despite loss, tennis teacher revels in chance to face Federer
Willis earned the biggest paycheck of his career despite winding up with the sort of result everyone expected when a guy ranked 772nd in the world somehow found himself across the net from the man who spent more weeks at No. 1 than anyone
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Neilsen rankings announced for week Nielsen’s top programs for June 20 to 26: 1.
Oddly enough
Oddly enough 40-year-old Twinkie still going strong BLUE HILL, Maine In a glass box in a