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FLASH BRIEFING TUESDAY
Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court sentenced Robert Moon, 60, of West Ravenwood Avenue, to 10 years in prison Monday after his guilty plea on three counts of gross sexual imposition and three counts of rape. Moon was arrested in Cleveland in February 2017 after a Mahoning County grand jury issued a nine-count indictment for the sexual contact with two 11-year-old girls. The head of the union representing Youngstown firefighters is calling for the city to reverse its policy of closing fire stations on a rotating basis due to the city’s budget crunch. “Our goal is to protect the citizens and keep Youngstown safe,” said Tony Ciccone, head of Youngstown Professional Firefighters IAAF Local 312. “Closing a fire station has to the potential to have devastating effects on the community and will put the lives of citizens and firefighters at risk.” Mahoning Valley elected officials on Monday released a letter they sent to General Motors Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra urging GM to reinvest in its Lordstown assembly plant. Signing the letter was state senators Joe Schiavoni and Sean O’Brien and state representatives John Boccieri, Michele Lepore-Hagan, Glenn Holmes and Michael O’Brien of Warren. GM recently eliminated the second shift at the Lordstown plant, laying off about 1,500 Valley workers at the plant and companies in the plant’s supply chain. This Fourth of July will be hot with possible thunderstorms and jam-packed roads as millions of people travel to celebrate the holiday. As for the forecast, the heat wave in the Mahoning Valley will continue through Wednesday with a high temperature near 92 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. There’s a 30-percent chance of precipitation, including possible thunderstorms, primarily between 1 and 7 p.m. The triple A says about 40 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the holiday period, which it defines as Tuesday through Sunday. In sports, Canfield's 10 and under and 12 and under softball teams were crowned champs Monday at Boardman's Fields of Dreams. For more news and sports, subscribe to The Vindicator by calling 330-746-6561 or visit Vindy.com.
Valley lawmakers challenge GM to reinvest in Lordstown
YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley elected officials on Monday released a letter they sent to General Motors Chief Executive Officer Mary Barra urging GM to reinvest in its Lordstown assembly plant.
Canfield captures softball titles
BOARDMAN The Canfield 10U and 12U softball teams relied on quality pitching in their District 2 championships on Monday at Fields of Dreams in Boardman.
South Side man sent to prison for raping girls
YOUNGSTOWN Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court sentenced Robert Moon, 60, of West Ravenwood Avenue, to 10 years in prison after his guilty plea on three counts of gross sexual imposition and three counts of rape.
'Boogie' Cousins headed to Golden State on one-year deal
'Boogie' Cousins headed to Golden State on one-year deal
San Diego police arrest 10 during immigration protest
San Diego police arrest 10 during immigration protest
Down town: Cleveland hurting after LeBron chooses LA, Lakers
Down town: Cleveland hurting after LeBron chooses LA, Lakers
Wounded students from Parkland school shooting to get $1.63M
Wounded students from Parkland school shooting to get $1.63M
3 men indicted in 9-year-old girl’s fatal shooting in Cleveland
3 men indicted in 9-year-old girl’s fatal shooting in Cleveland
Federal court blocks ICE treatment of asylum seekers
Federal court blocks ICE treatment of asylum seekers
Overflow crowd gathers to honor slain Maryland journalist
Overflow crowd gathers to honor slain Maryland journalist
Trump says he has interviewed 4 candidates for high court
Trump says he has interviewed 4 candidates for high court
Seattle bans plastic straws, utensils at restaurants, bars
Seattle bans plastic straws, utensils at restaurants, bars
3-year-old who was stabbed at her own birthday party dies
3-year-old who was stabbed at her own birthday party dies
Youngstown man with four prior drunk-driving convictions arrested for OVI
Youngstown man with four prior drunk-driving convictions arrested for OVI
YSU's Jones Hall recognized with the Community Revitalization Award
YSU's Jones Hall recognized with the Community Revitalization Award
City firefighter union asks city to reconsider station closings
City firefighter union asks city to reconsider station closings
YSU in consortium to improve efficiency and effectiveness
YSU in consortium to improve efficiency and effectiveness
Hearing to consider order blocking Puerto Rican evictions
Hearing to consider order blocking Puerto Rican evictions
VIDEO: Officers sing patriotic tune in ’Cop Pool Karaoke’
Video: Officers sing patriotic tune in ’Cop Pool Karaoke’
Seattle bans plastic straws, utensils at businesses
Seattle bans plastic straws, utensils at businesses
US factories register growth in June; 22-month trend continues
US factories register faster-than-expected growth in June
Valley lawmakers send letter to GM CEO about Lordstown layoffs
Valley lawmakers send letter to GM CEO about Lordstown layoffs
Youngstown officer injured after cruiser hits pole
Youngstown officer injured after cruiser hits pole
Officials: Cleveland terror plan organized by Maple Heights man
Officials: Cleveland terror attack thwarted
Fire on the front porch of a vacant 48 N. Pearl St. home
Fire on the front porch of a vacant 48 N. Pearl St. home
Jarrett Hutton Memorial Running Canvas 5K & 1 Mile Walk is 10 a.m. Saturday
Jarrett Hutton Memorial Running Canvas 5K & 1 Mile Walk is 10 a.m. Saturday
Warren officials on track to write policy for city street improvements
Some of the improvements will provide greater safety to bicyclists.
Mahoning and Trumbull counties have not reported any new hepatitis cases this year
Statewide outbreak of hepatitis A reported by the Ohio Department of Health
Followup to Warren Complete Streets workshop will be to write a policy
Followup to Warren Complete Streets workshop will be to write a policy
Heat wave bakes Valley
By SAMANTHA PHILLIPS sphillips@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Don’t forget the sunscreen if you are
Little League softball series tied up
The Canfield 8-10 and Poland 10-12 girls Little League all-stars each won on Sunday evening.
Beware of deadly dangers from this week’s heat wave
Editorial: Oppressive heat mixed with irresponsible behavior too often can create a recipe for tragedy. That
Scholarship recipients
The list of high-school graduates who have received college or university scholarships based on information provided by school officials.
Balloon pilot fatally injured from Cortland
Staff/wire report ASHLAND The pilot at an Ohio balloon festival who hit his head on the
Cleveland to hire more police officers
Associated Press CLEVELAND While police departments deal with a shrinking pool of job
Heat Wave
Heat Wave Stay hydrated throughout the blazing hot holiday week. The temperature will fluctuate
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Poland Township trustees, 10 a.m., special meeting to discuss road bond issue, 3339
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AUCTIONS Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools will host an auction at 9 a.m. Tuesday in the board
Teen’s police killing tests black Pittsburgh
Associated Press PITTSBURGH The day after Antwon Rose Jr. was shot through the cheek and elbow
What’s next for self service?
Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons Sure, you’re long- accustomed to schlepping through crowded lines
Court case may confirm theory that journalist targeted in Syria
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON While newspapers across the nation
Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board announces new Preferred Care Network
Board says public can trust the reputations of these 10 social service organizations
Bolton: US has plan to dismantle N. Korea nuclear program in year
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States has a plan that would lead to the dismantling of
State hasn’t used $5M allocated this year for at-risk youth
State hasn’t used $5M allocated this year for at-risk youth COLUMBUS Ohio has yet to spend
PUSKAS: A trophy softens LeBron’s second exodus
Breaking up may be hard to do, but it doesn’t seem so bad the second time around and there is a big, shiny reason for that
Star center Tavares chooses Leafs
John Tavares needed to post only one picture on his Twitter account to explain the grip the Maple Leafs have had on him
INDIANS/PIRATES Recaps of Sunday’s games
Indians 15, Athletics 3 Tribe piles on the doubles against A’s OAKLAND, CALIF. Francisco
Trump delaying NAFTA deal until after midterm elections
Associated Press BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. President Donald Trump intends to delay signing a
Canada tariffs on US goods from ketchup to lawn mowers begin
Associated Press OTTAWA, Ontario Canada began imposing tariffs Sunday on $12.6 billion in U.S.
Restless Democratic newcomers bringing change to House
Restless Democratic newcomers bringing change to House WASHINGTON Ready or not, change is coming
YEARS AGO FOR JULY 2
Today is Monday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2018. There are 182 days left in the year. Associated
MORE ON JAMES’ ANNOUNCEMENT INSIDE ON B4
MORE ON JAMES’ ANNOUNCEMENT INSIDE ON B4 vED PUSKAS, The Vindicator: So this is goodbye.
SPORTS digest
Spikes jump on Scrappers early STATE COLLEGE, PA. The State College Spikes scored five runs in
SANDLOT ROUNDUP Recent results from Cene Park, Struthers
CLASS B Baird Brothers 1, Knightline 0 Travis Perry had two hits and an RBI and Dylan Brickner
One dead in crash in Springfield Twp.
One dead in crash in Springfield Twp. SPRINGFIELD Christopher Pengidore, 22, of Beavers Falls,
NASCAR Kyle Busch wins in wild finish
It’s his second victory at Chicagoland Associated Press JOLIET, Ill. Kyle Busch outdueled
Superstar James signs 4-year $154 million contract with Los Angeles Lakers
Staff report CLEVELAND LeBron James is taking his talents to Hollywood. The Cleveland
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