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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
12-year-old duct-taped and caged at picnic
A man told police Tuesday that his 12-year-old son was assaulted at a picnic.
Walker hit on Route 224 this afternoon
A pedestrian was treated for minor injuries after she was hit by a car on U.S. Route 224.
Demjanjuk defense requests trial suspension after AP uncovers new evidence
A defense attorney asked a German court to suspend John Demjanjuk’s trial on Nazi war crimes charges Wednesday after giving judges an Associated Press story that uncovered documents showing the FBI believed a key piece of evidence was fake.
Cavs beat Wizards in season finale
CLEVELAND (AP) — Ramon Sessions scored 27 points, J.J. Hickson added 15 and the Cleveland Cavaliers
Indians lose second straight in extra innings
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jeff Mathis hit a bases-loaded sacrifice fly in the 12th inning that scored
Campbell continues work on student transfers, transportation
The school board got an update on the district’s plan to send eighth-graders to the high school next year.
Pirates shut out by Brewers 6-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Shaun Marcum pitched seven shutout innings, Prince Fielder homered for the third
Owner of shot dog being sought
A dog that was shot and found on someone’s porch is continuing to recover after surgery at a local veterinarians’s.
Pens take Game 1 of NHL playoffs, 3-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Alex Kovalev and Arron Asham scored third-period goals 18 seconds apart and Marc-
Penguins sweep Detroit in softball
By Pete Mollica sports@vindy.com Canfield Junior Haley Thomas pounded out two home runs and
Veteran Youngstown health commissioner plans to retire
Veteran Youngstown health commissioner plans to retire
Barry Bonds found guilty on one count
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds was found guilty of obstruction of justice but a jury failed to
Pa. House poised to repeal new-home sprinkler mandate
Pa. House poised to repeal new-home sprinkler mandate
Woman involved in theft from Covelli Centre vendor gets treatment
Woman involved in theft from Covelli Centre vendor gets treatment
Monday is deadline for Pa. residents to register for May 17 primary
Monday is deadline for Pa. residents to register for May 17 primary
Shenango River Watchers meets Saturday for cleanup activities
Shenango River Watchers meets Saturday for cleanup activities
Former Cleveland Browns player wants to buy closed water park
Former Cleveland Browns player wants to buy closed water park
Reminder: Mahoning Co. commissioners meet Thursday night in Austintown
Reminder: Mahoning Co. commissioners meet Thursday night in Austintown
Illegal fishing roundup nets 22 violators near Lake Erie
Illegal fishing roundup nets 22 violators near Lake Erie
Ohio EPA denies permits to renovate restrooms at Mathews High School
Ohio EPA denies permits to renovate restrooms at Mathews High School
Job openings rise to highest point since September 2008
Job openings rise to highest point since September 2008
Obama pivots, seeks changes to Medicare, tax increases
Obama pivots, eyes Medicare changes, tax increases
Mill Creek Park seeks public comment on upcoming project
Mill Creek Park seeks public comment on upcoming project
Free lunch Friday at Price Memorial Church in Youngstown
Free lunch Friday at Price Memorial Church in Youngstown
Ohio man electrocuted stealing copper wire from mall
Ohio man electrocuted stealing copper wire from mall
Relay for Life of Poland fundraiser April 21
Relay For Life of Poland will have a fundraiser from noon to 10 p.m. April 21 at TGI Friday’s, 7165 Tiffany Blvd., Boardman.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
WEDNESDAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will
Chocolate sale at hospital tomorrow
Chocolate sale boardman Gorant Chocolatier will sell chocolates from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday
ANNIE’S MAILBOX: Father is ready to sue ‘Janet’
By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar Dear Annie: I’m a 47-year-old father of four kids. My oldest,
HELOISE: What do dates on food mean?
Dear Readers: What do dates on food really mean? Per the United States Department of Agriculture:
Candidates for mayor’s office to be featured at open forum
The A. Philip Randolph Institute and the League of Women Voters of Trumbull County will sponsor a candidates forum from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Warren G. Harding High School.
New national campaign aims to help veterans and their families
The Obama administration on Tuesday launched a national campaign for U.S. military families that calls on companies, individuals, civic and religious groups and schools to find ways help veterans, reservists and their families navigate work, school, psychological stress and day-to-day life.
School mentor one of 28 drug ring suspects
One of the people charged last month in a federal drug indictment mentored children at a city elementary school.
Penguins’ Sprague emerges in spring
If you know anything about Thomas Sprague — and, at this point in his career, you have to be a relatively big Youngstown State football fan to know him — there are probably a couple things that stick out.
Mayor’s possible DC post still safe
Although the federal budget ax fell on the “auto czar” position, it’s not the same Obama Administration job that might send Mayor Jay Williams to Washington, D.C.
Bagoly, Kent St. ice Penguins
Early in the season, when Kent State sophomore centerfielder Jason Bagoly was going through a batting slump, he tried to focus on what was going right in each game.
Shifting 8th grade to Memorial High will save $500K, Campbell chief says
The schools superintendent is expected to update the school board tonight on the district’s plan to send eighth-graders to the high school next year.
Extremely busy Sulzener keeps his focus
There are many people who use the golf course as an escape from the stresses of life. Spenser Sulzener is not one of those people.
Buckeyes unfazed as NCAA probes
Maybe Nike has come up with a fancy new uniform this year for the Ohio State football team — one that contains asbestos.
Animal shelter seeks your vote
Angels for Animals was in the top 40 of 93 other animal shelters nationwide competing for its share of $300,000 as part of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals $100k Challenge grant.
PREP SPORTS | Tuesday’s results
BASEBALL Hubbard 11, Newton Falls 2 NEWTON FALLS Mike Lopuchovsky’s three-run homer in the
Poland sewer fees raise a stink
More than 50 residents attended an informational meeting with Mahoning County and township officials about an ongoing sewer project.
IAAF has new rules for female athletes
Female athletes with excessive levels of male hormones will require medical clearance to compete in women’s events under new rules adopted Tuesday by track and field’s governing body.
Ohio gardeners convene, compete in Boardman
Carol Johnson is what she calls a fair-weather gardener. She won’t garden when it’s too cold or too wet.
Mike Fuline named coach at Mount Union
Mike Fuline and his wife Amy, have five children ages 7 and younger, so he knows all about trying to get kids all moving in the same direction, even if they think they know more than him.
Pinwheels event raises child-abuse awareness
Each of the 1,317 pinwheels placed on the Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley’s Beeghly Campus represents a child who received child-abuse services in Mahoning County in 2010.
A Christian women’s group in Boardman is on a roll to satisfy Easter appetites
Members of the Christian Women’s Connection at Simon Road Church of God rise to the occasion when it comes to the kolachi project.
Wolford confident after 2nd spring
If you were to pick a snapshot of Eric Wolford at last year’s Youngstown State spring practice, it would probably show the first-year coach in full fury, getting in the face of one of his players, most likely saying something like, “DO YOUR JOB!”
Many play the field at job expo at YSU
James Palmer has worked four strenuous years on his way to earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical-engineering technology in May.
LIGHTENING ROUNG: Pens face Tampa Bay’s star-laden lineup
Sidney Crosby? No. Evgeni Malkin? No. But Steven Stamkos, Martin St. Louis and Vincent Lecavalier? Yes, they’ll all be on the ice this week.
Youngstown looks for ways to keep kids in the district
Southside Academy students scramble to catch the bus during a rainstrom at the end of school day. Southside is one of a number of charter schools that now serve 3,198 students who reside in the Youngstown School District,
CHS accused of Medicare fraud
Community Health Systems, which purchased bankrupt Forum Health’s assets in Mahoning and Trumbull counties last year, has been accused of defrauding Medicare in federal court in Texas by Tenet Healthcare Corp.
Plea deal reduces murder charge to manslaughter
A 21-year-old city man will be sentenced Friday for his role in a 2009 killing on the East Side.
Son of Warren councilman carries on family tradition
George Brown says he doesn’t know whether his upbringing was much different from anyone else’s, but it’s a fair bet that it focused a bit more on politics and public service than most.
County leaders hear pitches for and against annexation
Mahoning County commissioners are to decide within 30 days the fate of a petition to annex about 57 acres from Beaver Township into the city of Columbiana.
Warren auditor charged with DUI
David Griffing, Warren auditor, will appear for an arraignment hearing at 10:30 a.m. today in Trumbull County Central District Court in Cortland on a charge of driving under the influence.
Robber shoots Warren store owner
The owner of Northend Market, a store on North Park Avenue, was shot in the abdomen and hand about 11:30 a.m. by a man robbing the store.
Lordstown councilman faces charge of disrupting service
Councilman Stanley Zoldan made an initial appearance in Newton Falls Municipal Court on a felony charge of disrupting public services.
Canfield trustees forgo stance on school levy
Canfield School District won’t get a levy endorsement from the township trustees.
Was Demjanjuk evidence faked?
An FBI report kept secret for 25 years said the Soviet Union “quite likely fabricated” evidence central to the prosecution of John Demjanjuk.
Internet caf regulations head to city council vote
City council’s safety committee agrees with proposed changes made by the law department to its policy regulating Internet gaming caf s and sweepstakes businesses.
METRO DIGEST | Fatal crash probed
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of a Monday afternoon accident that resulted in the death of a 55-year-old woman.
U.S. & WORLD NEWS DIGEST | Body count hits 10
The latest two sets of remains found along a New York beach highway are human, authorities said Tuesday, bringing to 10 the number of bodies found in a search for victims of a suspected serial killer.
2 face charges in purse thefts
Two people accused in a string of purse thefts from local stores were in court Tuesday for arraignment.
Campaign aims to aid military families
The Obama administration on Tuesday launched a national campaign for U.S. military families.
ATM maker Diebold to build new Ohio HQ
ATM maker Diebold Inc. is planning to build a new world headquarters on its home turf in Ohio.
Push ahead on trade pacts
Opinion: Push ahead on trade pacts Kansas City Star: In the nine-state region that includes Missouri and
‘Rio’ dances in the sand and soars through the sky
A lot of passion and personal feeling clearly went into “Rio,” the 3-D animated adventure from director Carlos Saldanha, who devised this story as a love letter to his Brazilian hometown.
NFL players’ lawyers sit down with judge
With the lockout at one month and counting, attorneys for NFL players sat down Tuesday with the federal magistrate who will oversee court-ordered mediation with the league later this week.
Uncle Mo undergoes exam
Kentucky Derby contender Uncle Mo had a thorough physical exam after a disappointing run in the Wood Memorial.
Beckham ponders return to MLS
David Beckham said it’s possible he could be back in the MLS next season after his five-year contract expires. The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder turns 36 next month.
NEWSMAKERS | Obamas to tape ‘Oprah’ episode
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will appear on one of the final episodes of “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Paul Reiser returns to series TV this week
Paul Reiser returns to series TV this week (Thursday at 8:30 p.m. on NBC) in “The Paul Reiser Show,” in which he plays himself (a stay-at-home dad whose most recent series has been off TV for several years).
Tiger says swing is improving
Tiger Woods believes his reworked swing has restored some of the fun and excitement to his game, and is a big reason why he played so well at the Masters.
Simple spring sweets
Family Features Cooking Channel and Univision star Ingrid Hoffmann, host of Simply Delicioso and
Correction
Correction In Tuesday’s edition, the name of the Girard High base runner was listed incorrectly in
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Newton Falls school board, special meeting, 6 p.m., board room, Junior High
Nebraska-Iowa to be family affair
The Fisher household figures to be a flash point for the new Nebraska-Iowa rivalry in the Big Ten.
Passover Baking
Update holiday recipes with a modern flair By Lauren Chattman Long Island Newsday It’s not
Earth Day programs | On Western Reserve Public Media
Western Reserve Public Media (WNEO/WEAO 45.1/49.1) celebrates Earth Day (April 22) with programs
Nittany Lions’ Still motivated by knocks
Go ahead, SEC fans, knock the Big Ten all you want. It’s motivation for Penn State defensive tackle Devon Still to keep knocking over opposing offensive linemen this fall.
Some reservations about China
Opinion: Some reservations about China Heading to China (People’s Republic of China/Communist China) for a
A retro Rush Supergroup goes back in time
Documenting its past for the ages is what rock trio Rush — singer-bassist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson and drummer Neil Peart — has been doing plenty of over the past year.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brian K. Ivory Jr. 22, of 919 Pasadena Ave.,
Parker hopes for curtain call
Anthony Parker was happy that it all worked out for Manny Harris, that the rookie from Detroit who attended Michigan earned a start in front of his hometown crowd on Monday.
US sticks to limited Libya role
Despite rebel setbacks and an increasingly public rift with NATO allies, the U.S. will stick to its plan to remain in the back seat of the Libya air campaign.
Bonds jury deliberates with no sign of verdict
Jurors in the Barry Bonds case remained mostly out of sight on day 3 of their deliberations.
Mickey Mouse increases
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Good news, people: America’s wages are up. The average worker is
Rain postpones Brewers-Pirates game
Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jeff Karstens has told his manager he’d be willing to start on only a day’s notice.
BUSINESS DIGEST | Time Warner Cable plans career fair
Time Warner Cable will host a career fair Thursday at the Crown Plaza Hotel, 5300 Rockside Road, looking to fill more than 50 full-time sales positions.
Life lesson in Mid America
Opinion: ARCHBOLD, Ohio Here in Middle America, where farmland extends to the horizon, I pass an
Walker to enter NBA draft
Connecticut’s Kemba Kemba Walker says the school’s decision to put his name and number on the wall of its basketball arena helped him decide it was time to head to the NBA.
First, cut off federal funding for billionaires
Opinion: Since everybody else seems to be coming up with plans on how to cope with the skyrocketing national
Budget plan would make seniors poor
Opinion: The hall of mirrors in which our bitterly partisan politics now play themselves out is a curious
Lessons to be learned from the nation’s four worst years
Editorial: We can’t say that we’ve never been caught up in the moment and suggested that the political
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | ‘Autism Puzzle’ airing on WFMJ
21 WFMJ-TV is joining other NBC affiliates in Ohio to raise awareness about autism with “The Autism Puzzle,” a program dealing with the disorder.
Cisco to kill its Flip Video
Cisco Systems Inc., one of the titans of the technology industry, on Tuesday said it is killing the Flip Video, the most popular video camera in the U.S.
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