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Act of Courage nominations due by April 30
April 30 is the deadline to submit nominations for the American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley’s 2013 Acts of Courage Awards. To nominate a local hero who has helped save a life, call 330-392-2551.
Youth Choir Fest Saturday at Youngstown cathedral
The Diocese of Youngstown 2013 Youth Choir Festival will take place Saturday at St. Columba Cathedral, 164 W. Wood St.
Mahoning County indictments
Mahoning County indictments MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury this week
I-680 bridge painting and sealing starts Monday
I-680 bridge painting and sealing starts Monday YOUNGSTOWN Starting Monday, Interstate 680
A raccoon found in Canfield tested positive for rabies
A raccoon found in Canfield tested positive for rabies CANFIELD A raccoon found in the Colonial
Dartmouth’s Folt to become UNC-Chapel Hill leader
Dartmouth’s Folt to become UNC-Chapel Hill leader CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — A board has elected
Zimmerman’s mom pens letter on arrest anniversary
Zimmerman’s mom pens letter on arrest anniversary SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — The mother of Florida
Arrest made in mugging of former Newark mayor
Arrest made in mugging of former Newark mayor NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The man suspected of mugging the
Kerry to North Korea - Don't test missile
Kerry to North Korea: Don’t test missile SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State John
6 cows found dead in pond
6 cows found dead in pond NEW MILFORD, Pa. (AP) — The state Department of Agriculture is
Man fatally burned by cigarette
Man fatally burned by cigarette LEBANON, Pa. (AP) — A central Pennsylvania man has died from burns
Girl’s fatal 8-story fall ruled an accident
Girl’s fatal 8-story fall ruled an accident KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. (AP) — The death of a teenage
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ward
Resurfacing on Route 7 to begin Monday
Work will begin Monday to resurface about 14 miles of state Route 7 in Columbiana County.
Rotary to raise funds for Relay for Life
Rotary to raise funds for Relay for Life EAST PALESTINE The East Palestine Rotary Roadrunners
Man saws off his arms in Home Depot, saved by paramedic
Fire Capt. Art Hurtado was making an off-duty visit to a home improvement store when he encountered a horrific sight - a man had deliberately cut his own arms to the bone with handsaws.
Paisley, Cool J drawing criticism for tune 'Accidental Racist'
Southern white men don't usually drive racial dialogue. For as long as race has riven America, they have been depicted more often as the problem than the solution.
Garcia, Leishman share Masters lead
Sergio Garcia might have written himself off too quickly at the Masters.
Barnes hopes to continue improvement of YSU program
Barnes, who was Green Bay’s associate head coach last year, was formally introduced on Thursday.
Violent crime down, arrests up in Youngstown
Officials say a number of factors are contributing to the decrease.
YSU students engineer new uses for product
An Austintown company picked YSU students’ new concept for its product
Streaking Phantoms chase second-place seeding
Youngstown Phantoms defenseman Dan Renouf says the lessons learned during a stretch where they lost 11 of 12 games are paying off.
Mooney’s Heard transferring to Kentucky
Mark Stoops is adding another Ohio thoroughbred to his Kentucky stable.
3 sentenced in killings of 2 in 2009 in Liberty
Three of the five people who participated in the Nov. 15, 2009, killings of Wilneice L. Green, 28, and her 14-year-old daughter, Ja-Brajasia, 14, at Green’s Northgate Drive Liberty home received their agreed-upon prison sentences Thursday.
Magistrate declines to issue injunction against Youngstown
Magistrate Daniel Dascenzo said the evidence backing a towing company’s harassment claims doesn’t support issuance of an injunction against the city, but the company’s civil lawsuit will proceed.
OSU’s Meyer: Spring game is serious business
Associated Press Urban Meyer doesn’t do anything halfway. So the Ohio State coach is going to make
Jewish council sponsors Holocaust remembrance at Mahoning courthouse
“Never Again: Heeding the Warning Signs” was the theme of the 20th annual Valley observance.
High School boys baseball at a glance | All-American Conference teams
CANFIELD Division II Coach: Matt Koenig, seven years, 150-36 career record. 2012: 20-6, 8-2 in
300 college students to attend conference at YSU
The scholarship program is funded by the Ohio Board of Regents
ODOT construction plans announced for Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana counties
Resurfacing and bridge repairs are at the top of the list of construction for this summer and for the next year.
Austintown hearing aims to get racino back on track
State Sens. Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd, left, and Bill Beagle of Tipp City, R-5th, talk about the benefits of a proposed racino in Austintown during a Thursday meeting of the Ohio Senate Workforce and Economic Development Committee in the township hall.
newsmakers
newsmakers Jay-Z references Cuba trip in ‘Open Letter’ NEW YORK Jay-Z is defending his recent
Jackie Robinson biopic ‘42’ SCORES
By Roger Moore McClatchy Newspapers Earnest, righteous, historically accurate and often
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Obamacare unlikely to work
Opinion: With Obamacare’s main provisions only a few months from full implementation, the law is now moving
Jarrett, Bruton Smith headline nominees
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. NASCAR champion Dale Jarrett headlined the 25 nominees
Long-term foster care is not the place for a kid
Editorial: There are thousands of children in need of foster care or adoption in Ohio, and foster parents,
Oil and gas boom helping U.S. steel industry
Northeast Ohio facilities see steady flow of product orders
State plans to change Edison Incubator program
Long-awaited change has YBI uncertain and focused on its fundraising campaign
News business is alive
Opinion: The guest of honor at a small luncheon hosted by Texas Christian University Chancellor Victor
N. Korea hints it will soon launch a missile
Associated Press PYONGYANG, North Korea Hinting at a missile launch, North Korea delivered a
A novel by Twain that’s worth saving
Opinion: By Bruce Ramsey Seattle Times For decades, Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” was
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Bob and Tom Comedy Tour, 7:30 p.m.: Drew Hastings, Mike
Chained CPI angers seniors
Opinion: President Obama didn’t release his proposed budget for 2014 until Wednesday, but liberals and AARP
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .70, 32.74 .10 Avalon
Nicklaus: Talks with Tiger few and short
Nicklaus said he’s never had a sit-down with the man who is trying to break his records.
Targeting food stamp fraud
Opinion: Targeting food stamp fraud Marietta Times: Federal officials announced recently that Ohio has
Civil War expert will launch programming
Staff report Youngstown Civil War expert Allen C. Guelzo of Gettysburg, Pa., will give a
Thursday Around the NFL
Browns acquire RB Dion Lewis: The Browns have acquired backup running back Dion Lewis from the
All American Conf. has job vacancy
All American Conf. has job vacancy The All American Conference is accepting applications for a
Youngstown Film Fest accepting submissions
Staff report Youngstown Film and video entries — including those for the two new categories of
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood, Youngstown (Hillman Street
Japanese, other automakers hit with recall over air bags
Associated Press DETROIT Six automakers, including Toyota, Honda and Nissan, are recalling
Average rate for 30-year home loan falls to 3.43%
Associated Press WASHINGTON Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell sharply this week and
Implanted magnetic bracelet helps treat chronic heartburn
Associated Press A tiny magnetic bracelet implanted at the base of the throat is greatly improving
Applications for jobless aid plummet
Applications for jobless aid plummet WASHINGTON The number of Americans seeking unemployment
oddly enough
oddly enough Montana pet owner to feds: The dog ate my money HELENA, Mont. A Montana man
Grand-jury work on Steubenville rape to be delayed
Associated Press COLUMBUS A grand jury investigating possible additional charges in the rape of
Mayoral hopeful finally comes clean
Opinion: Matthew Smith, a Democratic candidate for Youngstown mayor, is not a college graduate. There’s
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, special meeting, 9 a.m., Boardman Center Middle School,
Army chaplain receives posthumous Medal of Honor
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor on Thursday to an
Study: Proposed soda ban likely to backfire
Los Angeles Times After New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg unveiled his plan to ban the sale of
Years Ago
Today is Friday, April 12, the 102nd day of 2013. There are 263 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Collisions just part of game for Indians’ Marson
The finale of the Indians-Yankees series in Cleveland was rained out Thursday night.
2 killed, 40 hurt in charter-bus crash
2 killed, 40 hurt in charter-bus crash IRVING, Texas At least two people were killed and more
Gun-control bill clears its 1st hurdle
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress’ most-serious gun-control effort in years cleared its first
Weathersfield OKs bids for new tower, radio equipment
By MARY SMITH news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE Weathersfield Township trustees have approved
Not a good site for this ministry
Opinion: Not a good site for this ministry I live on Gladstone Road in North Jackson. I am writing in
Committee picks long-time city employee for auditor
The job opened up when Tina Morell, who held the job for 10 years, resigned
ODOT 2013 outlayS
ODOT 2013 outlayS Mahoning County: $49.2 million Trumbull County: $66.9 million Columbiana
TRUMBULL COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS
Active Projects 1. Five Points Hartford Road, Hartford Township Total cost: $1 million Start
Estate of woman who died at nursing home sues
The administrator of the estate of a nursing home patient who died a year ago, after walking out of the facility and dying of hypothermia, has sued Grace Woods and an employee.
MAHONING COUNTY road projects
Active Projects 1. Elm Street, Youngstown Total cost: $2.3 million Start date: March 2013;
2 Warren men face murder arraignments
2 Warren men face murder arraignments WARREN Richard A. Clark, 39, of Warren will be arraigned
COLUMBIANA COUNTY ROAD PROJECTS
UPCOMING Projects 1. State Route 344, Leetonia Estimated total cost: $2,366,000 Start date:
Judge Dellick to address fundraiser for ACTION
Staff report BOARDMAN ACTION will host its 11th annual community fundraiser and banquet at 5
Jewish Federation recognized winners
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation recognized winners
Police found suicide note at the fatal fire
Daniel Jibotian, 53, committed suicide in his home on North Park Avenue with a gunshot wound to the head, according to the Trumbull County coroner.
Jokinen leads Penguins over Lightning
Pittsburgh has a six-game winning streak against the Lightning.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jesse L. Hassan, 33, of 323 Sharon Bedford Road, West
Vista Center of Boardman celebrates Easter
More than 75 guests ate an Easter brunch prepared by chef Paul Landerfield during an open house at Vista Center of Boardman on March 23.
Father-son night full of treasures
Poland Union Elementary School hosted a special night just for fathers and sons March 26.
Poland excel at Math 24 event
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Poland McKinley students Jared Tucker and Tyler Berry recently
Boardman library hosts fundraiser
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted the Springfield Capital Campaign
Library hosts beach story time
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Boardman librarian John Yingling hosted a story time for
Poland sports briefs
Annual golf outing set The Poland All Sports Boosters annual golf scramble will be May 18 at
Students use technology to prep for test
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Third- and fourth-grade students at Union Elementary School
Community meets Easter Bunny at DQ
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Despite the cold weather, the Easter Bunny drew a big crowd
Dobbins student wins state poster contest
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Dobbins student Anthony Koulianos has been announced as the
Poland briefs
SOV Employee of the Month named Shepherd of the Valley-Poland named Aaron Simko as the employee
Austintown sports briefs
Fitch track teams sweep quad meet The Fitch boys and girls track teams swept a quad meet Tuesday,
Youth wrestler wins national title
Canfield’s Tanner English won the 105-pound national championship at the fourth annual Flo-Nationals
Ursuline Center begins Labyrinth walks
The Ursuline Center, 4280 Shields Road, is beginning its 2013 Guided Labyrinth Walks with an event
Library system wants your input
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is asking area residents to take a
Canfield briefs
Canfield summer park program set The city of Canfield will host its summer park program June
Austintown briefs
Pancake breakfast set Smith Corners United Methodist Church will host a pancake, sausage and egg
Boardman sports briefs
Baseball team splits with Fitch The Boardman varsity baseball split a doubleheader against rival
MetroParks Farm hosts youth workshop
Healthy young people, healthy economies and healthy communities will be the focus of a Farm to
Boardman briefs
Trash and treasure sale set Boardman United Methodist Church will host their trash and treasure
Girls track team wins Dover Relays
The Boardman girls outdoor track team opened up its 2013 outdoor season by winning the Dover Relays
Canfield sports briefs
Cheerleading meeting set for Thursday There will be an organizational meeting for all 2013-14
Library system wants your input
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is asking area residents to take a
Library system wants your input
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County (PLYMC) is asking area residents to take a
Watson students take Zumba lesson
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Third-grade classes at Watson Elementary School participated
MCCTC students headed to nationals
Two Information Technology students from the Mahoning County Career and Technical Center are headed
Fitch drama presents ‘The Music Man’
Austintown Fitch drama will present "The Music Man" April 18-20 at 7 p.m. in the Fitch auditorium.
Children learn print awareness
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a story time for 4- and 5-year-
AMS donates pennies for pasta
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Austintown Middle School, under the guidance of student
Library hosts Angry Bird event
By ADRIENNE BISH neighbors@vindy.com Children in grades K-6 had the opportunity to defeat the
CHC students dine on the beach
C.H. Campbell Elementary School’s students didn’t let the cold air dampen their celebration of spring during the school’s annual Beach Day March 15.
Hilltop PTO hosts annual Winter Carnival
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com With the gym full of games and a bouncy super slide,
Community meets Easter Bunny at DQ
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Despite the cold weather, the Easter Bunny drew a big
Poland Boy Scout earns Eagle award
For a scout aspiring to be a pediatrician, completing an Eagle Scout project that would benefit
Library cultivates love of books
By NATALIE SCOTT nscott@vindy.com Poland librarian Annette Ahrens led a story time for toddlers
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