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Free pet food Friday in Austintown
Legacy Dog Rescue will have a dog-food giveaway from 4 to 8 p.m. today at Family Video, 4385 Kirk Road, in conjunction with the group’s monthly adoption event. There is a limited supply of cat food available.
Austintown residents press school officials on need for new high school
A smaller crowd led to longer and follow-up questions from residents who came out to hear about a proposed bond to build a new Austintown high school.
Rekindling action in congregations, economy, democray theme of ACTION banquet tonight
Rekindling action in congregations, the economy and in democracy provided the theme for three speakers at the 12th annual ACTION banquet Thursday night. More than 350 people attended the event at St. Luke Church hall, 5235 South Ave.
Judge OKs retrial in elderly Pa. man's robbery/slaying
Judge OKs retrial in elderly Pa. man's robbery/slaying
Letterman to retire next year
NEW YORK (AP) — David Letterman is retiring next year as host of “Late Show.”
BCI, ethics commission search office of Trumbull engineer
BCI, ethics commission search office of Trumbull engineer
Bill would increase penalties for hit-and-run drivers
Bill would increase penalties for hit-and-run drivers
Ohio AEP customers to pay for post-windstorm fixes
Ohio AEP customers to pay for post-windstorm fixes
Group urges defeat of proposed Youngstown fracking ban
Group urges defeat of proposed Youngstown fracking ban
Laird Technologies moving its operations to Warren
Laird Technologies moving its operations to Warren
Coalition: Do not approve a citizen-initiative charter amendment to ban fracking
Coalition: Do not approve a citizen-initiative charter amendment to ban fracking
Ohio court denies Libertarian's request to be on primary ballot
Ohio court denies Libertarian's request to be on primary ballot
UPDATE | Arrest warrant may be issued today in Struthers homicide
Arrest warrant to be issued today in Struthers homicide
HHS announces Medicare info for people in same-sex marriages
HHS announces Medicare info for people in same-sex marriages
BREAKING NEWS | 4th defendant in oil field waste dumping case to plead
4th defendant in oil field waste dumping case to plead
Spring planting tips from OSU Ext.'s Eric Barrett
Tune in to Vindy Talk Radio at 11 a.m. to get jolted out of winter blahs and ready your thoughts for spring planting.
BREAKING NEWS | Struthers police and Ohio BCI investigating homicide
Struthers police and Ohio BCI investigating homicide
Farm Animal Baby Shower Sunday at MetroParks Farm
Mill Creek MetroParks will have a Farm Animal Baby Shower from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday at MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road.
1,667 pinwheels to be placed Friday for Child Abuse Prevention Month
For Child Abuse Prevention Month, Trumbull County Children Services, Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley Child Advocacy Center and Ohio Children’s Trust Fund are having a Pinwheels for Prevention event.
Victims' Assistance lunch Wednesday to honor crime victims
The Help Hotline Crisis Center Inc.’s Victims’ Assistance Program will have a luncheon to honor victims of crime from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave.
Campbell class of '63 to meet Wednesday
Campbell class of ’63 to meet Wednesday BOARDMAN Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963
Hiroshima-Nagasaki Legacy Exhibit Saturday
The Arab American Cultural and Educational Center and Veterans for Peace will present the “Hiroshima-Nagasaki Legacy Exhibit” from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday.
Pirates walk off with another victory
The Pirates are 2-0 after two walk-off wins to start the season.
Brantley, Indians rally to avoid sweep
Michael Brantley atoned for a rare error by hitting a two-run single in the ninth inning off new Oakland closer Jim Johnson.
Brookfield officials conduct schools drug sweep
BROOKFIELD The Brookfield School District recently coordinated a drug sweep with the help of Brookfield Township police as part of a safety and preparedness plan. Police Chief Dan Fustino and other patrolmen oversaw the sweep as dogs worked through lockers. No contraband was found. The main focus was to ensure student safety, according to school officials.
Charles Keating of S&L scandal dies
Associated Press PHOENIX Charles H. Keating Jr., the notorious financier who served prison time
GM stock down on year; company gaining momentum
After hitting a 52-week high of $41.85, the stock has fallen since the New Year, as recalls have reached almost 7 million
YSU’s bullpen gets it done
Youngstown State coach Steve Gillispie knows his bullpen is solid. Problem is, he usually has trouble showing it off.
Youngstown council sends airport officials to suburbs for funding
Group seeking funds to secure daily service to airport.
Collins, clutch at-bats help Fitch beat Boardman in opener
Fitch coach Wally Ford, in his 16th season at the school, couldn’t have asked for a better start from his team in its opener.
9-year-old Youngstown girl shot in home by stray bullet
Police chief is asking eyewitnesses to come forward
More than 200 share cultures at pre-Passover Seder at Stambaugh
Rabbi Joseph Schonberger and the Rev. George Balasko are leaders.
Boardman's Drund provides media platform for schools
Boardman and Austintown joined in on a new social media platform for schools.
Salazar set to start Tribe home opener
His start in the Indians’ home opener was 50 hours away, but Indians right-hander Danny Salazar said he was already beginning to prepare himself mentally.
White Noise roars back from the ashes
In the early ’90s, Noisy Mama was making a lot of noise in the Mahoning Valley and across the country.
John Waite’s career has been more than just ‘Missing You’
It was exactly 30 years ago that John Waite released his No. 1 hit single “Missing You.” The former member of The Babys and Bad English said he instantly knew the song, which would ostensibly define his career, was something special.
More Prep BASEBALL
More Prep BASEBALL Wednesday’s results Western Reserve 3, Jackson Milton 2, 9 innings BERLIN
Salem theater tees up golf comedy
Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., will present “The Fox On the Fairway,” opening Friday and running for two weekends.
Victorian to stage ‘Life With Father’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Victorian Players Theater, 702 Mahoning Ave., will present “Life With
Southington woman stabbed by son dies
The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office has conducted an autopsy and is investigating the death on Saturday of Lisa M. Frye, 47, who was stabbed by her son, Thomas Starr, last June in Southington.
West Branch music program gets national honor
The district begins its music program in elementary school and includes a show choir and jazz band in middle school
Howland, Warren might need to repay tax revenue to WCI Steel owners
Howland and Warren might need to repay $3 million in tax revenue to the current WCI Steel owners
3 judicial candidates fail to get Mahoning Bar’s endorsement
Those ‘not recommended’ question the process
Arms Family Museum to reopen Friday after restoration
Sara B. Chase, a preservation consultant, surveys the water-damaged period dining room at the Arms Family Museum of Local History. Several rooms in the museum, located at 648 Wick Ave. in Youngstown, were damaged after a copper water pipe in a second-floor wall burst Jan. 8, but none were harmed as severely as the first-floor dining room.
Rubino in Broadway cabaret at Jewish center
YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, will present the original cabaret show
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Comedian Barnes plays off audience
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A resident of Milwaukee, comedian Chris Barnes said there
SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms fall, 5-2; yield 4 3rd-period goals
Phantoms fall, 5-2; yield 4 3rd-period goals BENSENVILLE, ILL. The Youngstown Phantoms
Second Detroit man gets prison sentence in Warren gun battle
Dale Hatch, who pleaded guilty to participating in a gun battle near downtown Warren, was sentenced to 10 years in prison
“Parenthood” (10 p.m., NBC): On a new episode of “Parenthood,” Zeek (Craig
“Parenthood” (10 p.m., NBC): On a new episode of “Parenthood,” Zeek (Craig T. Nelson) and Camille
There should be no quibbling about public meetings statute
Editorial: A year ago, we took Youngstown City Council members to task for attending a private meeting with
Spring perennial care
Spring perennial care Now is the time to finish all those chores you didn’t get done last fall due
Moss grows in shade, moisture
Q. How can I get rid of the moss on my roof? Susan from Canfield Q. How can I get rid of green
Pa. high court will not hear Sandusky appeal
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. The state’s highest court said Wednesday it would not review
Is it time to plant outside? SPRING VEGGIES
Usually the first of April is when we can begin to plant our early spring veggies outside.
More than 100 shale projects in Ohio
More than 100 shale projects in Ohio COLUMBUS There now are more than 100 shale-related projects
Don’t let mandatory drug testing turn Boardman High into prison
Opinion: Don’t let mandatory drug testing turn Boardman High into prison There is no denying that sub-
Poll: Middle-class status slips in US
Associated Press WASHINGTON A sense of belonging to the middle class occupies a cherished place
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond A. Kwallek, 25, of 4494 Burkey Road,
4 dead, including gunman, at Fort Hood
Associated Press FORT HOOD, Texas A soldier opened fire Wednesday on fellow service members at
Big donors can give more under high-court ruling
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court ruling Wednesday erasing a long-standing limit on
Canfield council delays $1.24 million loan vote
Approves road improvement grant and road salt order for next winter
Ohio 4th in US for seized meth labs
Ohio 4th in US for seized meth labs CLEVELAND A new report ranks Ohio among the top states for
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL | Wednesday’s results
Poland 9, Boardman 8 POLAND Winning pitcher Taylor Miokovic homered and drove in three runs for
METRO DIGEST || Kent locked down after gunshot Wed.
Kent locked down after gunshot Wed. KENT (AP) An order for students and faculty members to
Kazmir pitches Athletics past Indians
When left-hander Scott Kazmir became a free agent last winter, the Cleveland Indians never offered him more than a one-year contract because of health concerns.
Waiters scores 26 points as Cavaliers rout Magic
At this point in the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are hoping to make one last run at the playoffs.
PRESENT-DAY SUPERHERO
For the latest Marvel release, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” most fan boys might prefer a Consumer Reports-style product review.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Captain America: The Winter Soldier Steve Rogers, aka Capt. America, lives in the
Onions? They like the early season
Onions? They like the early season It’s time to think about planting onion sets or transplants
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Music Man,SDRq Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main
Film to be shot in Warren pulls inspiration from drug bust
Hollywood stuntman T.J. White will come to Warren later this year to film “Angel,” a movie based on
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.05 —.09 Avalon
US factory orders rebounded 1.6 percent in February
Associated Press WASHINGTON Orders to U.S. factories rose in February after two months of
A bit back to the future
Opinion: Houston Chronicle: An obsolete locomotive sits at the center of Houston’s city seal. It is a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS NBC to Gifford: Don’t plug your wine on show NEW YORK Booze may be an oft-mentioned
Health-care reform is working despite Obama haters
Opinion: For some time I’ve wondered just how successful the Affordable Care Act would have been — how many
Survey: Private firms added 191K jobs
Associated Press WASHINGTON A private survey shows that U.S. companies increased hiring at a
LUNCH & LEARN: Weather
LUNCH & LEARN: Weather When: April 4, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. What: Eric Wilhelm from 21 WFMJ-TV
Identify, get rid of those little flying insects
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer I have a problem in my home – little
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2014. There are 272 days left in the year. Associated
Cleveland, Cincinnati still in running to host GOP convention
Associated Press CINCINNATI Cleveland and Cincinnati are the two Ohio cities still in
Gov. Kasich signs $2.4B plan
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS Gov. John Kasich has signed into law a $2.4 billion
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Willie Nelson’s armadillo is back HENDERSON, Nev. A stuffed armadillo that serves
Ohio capital budget | Where the money’s going
The legislation included more than $14.7 million in projects in Mahoning County, about $1.1 million
Fairhaven School egg hunt is Saturday
The mobility challenged will be accommodated with a special area friendly to wheelchair use or other adaptive equipment for mobility
New scoreboard for Poland school district
There will be a new scoreboard in the Poland school district come this fall.
METRO DIGEST || Food for veterans Saturday
Food for veterans LISBON A veterans Stand Down event will be offered 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday
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