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Spring Fling dance Sunday
A Spring Fling dance featuring DJ Ron Chick will take place Sunday at 6 p.m. at Sunrise Inn, 510 E. Market St. For information, call 330-788-0494.
RNC chairman wants to focus on year-round commitment
RNC chairman wants to focus on year-round commitment
Search at Engineer's office looked at four allegations of misconduct
Search at Engineer's office looked at four allegations of misconduct
Former Ohio State player pleads guilty to drug charges
Former Ohio State player pleads guilty to drug charges
University benefits from Dayton's NCAA tourney run
University benefits from Dayton's NCAA tourney run
Indians' home opener to be delayed
The game, scheduled to start at 3:05 p.m., will not start on time.
Calif. senator, others indicted in corruption case
Calif. senator, others indicted in corruption case
MCSWD hosts Envirothon event for middle-school students
MCSWD hosts Envirothon event for middle-school students
Blaze that killed 2 firefighters blamed on welding
Blaze that killed 2 firefighters blamed on welding
Campbell police investigating possible theft of pitbull puppies
Campbell police investigating theft of pitbull puppies
Bond set at $500K for suspect in Struthers homicide
Bond set at $500K for suspect in Struthers homicide
Ohio gets fed funds to control tree-killing beetle
Ohio gets fed funds to control tree-killing beetle
Laptop and other items stolen from car in Austintown
Laptop and other items stolen from car in Austintown
Wyoming high court sides with state on lodging tax
Wyoming high court sides with state on lodging tax
US employers add 192K jobs; rate stays at 6.7 pct.
US employers add 192K jobs; rate stays at 6.7 pct.
2 ships hunt for black boxes from missing jetliner
2 ships hunt for black boxes from missing jetliner
Free pet food this afternoon 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.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association will meet for its April
Egg hunt set for Saturday
Egg hunt set for Saturday AUSTINTOWN Clare Bridge Austintown, 1420 S. Canfield-Niles Road, is
Pasta dinner Sunday will benefit Rivera family
A pasta dinner to benefit Eddie Rivera, a Youngstown Water Department employee, and his family will be from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday at St. Christine’s Gutman Hall, 3125 S. Schenley Ave. Rivera suffers from cancer.
Help HotLine's Navigator program gets grant
The Hine Memorial Fund of the Youngstown Foundation has awarded a $34,500 grant to the Special Navigator Program of Help Hotline Crisis Center.
Volunteers, community and YSU groups to clean Powerstown Saturday
Volunteers and community partners will gather at 9 a.m. Saturday at the former Coach’s Bar and Grille parking lot, 3178 Sheridan Road, to clean up nine vacant properties in the Powerstown neighborhood on the city’s southeast side. Cleanup activities begin at 9:15 a.m. and end at 2 p.m.
New GM switches to trickle in to dealerships
Less than 2 percent of ignition switches needed to fix 2.59 mil- lion recalled General Motors Co. cars will be available next week at dealerships — and dealers are unsure when and how many replacement parts they will get.
Smith, Hammonds reach KO Drugs title match
In underclass action, Farrell’s Portez Smith got the night started by scoring a first-round TKO over Colin Razor of South Range.
Phantoms set for one more weekend of action
The Phantoms (16-36-6, 38 points), the last-place team in the USHL’s Eastern Conference, will miss the playoffs for the first time in three seasons.
Halfhill’s college career ends with BGSU’s WNIT run
Excuse Jillian Halfhill if she doesn’t quite know what to do these days.
Authorities stay mum after agents search Trumbull engineer’s offices
Neither the Ohio Ethics Commission nor Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation will say why they executed a search warrant
Area woman's cancer fight stretches 24 years — and counting
When Patty McCauley Guarnieri received a devastating diagnosis of advanced kidney cancer, she decided the disease wouldn’t overtake her life.
YSU’s Nania looking better at QB
Junior Dante Nania, who spent last season as Kurt Hess’ primary backup, had another strong practice on Thursday.
ACTION speaker: Faith leaders have 'gotten lazy'
Sister Jerome Corcoran and the Rev, Joseph Fata receive awards.
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate opened with a 1-over par 73
Campbell nonprofit hosts fundraiser to restore Sheet & Tube housing
The Iron Soup Historical Preservation Company will have a booth at Four Seasons Flea and Farm Market through April.
Tribe hosts Twins in home opener today
It’s only early April, but today’s home opener will feel a lot like last October to the Indians.
Area theaters plan revue to benefit autism group
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley chapter of the Autism Society of Ohio will present
YSO plans concerts for young people
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will present Young People’s Concerts
Lawmakers say the act will help United Steelworker and Delphi retirees
Lawmakers say the act will help United Steelworker and Delphi retirees
Another oil field waste dumping defendant to plead in Hardrock case
Mark A. Goff’s plea hearing in federal court on a charge of violating the Clean Water Act will be at 10 a.m. April 14.
Small crowd presses Austintown board about levy
Residents questioned why they weren't informed of need to replace school sooner.
2 companies to help Covelli Centre with shows and finances
The contracts are for almost half the price of an expired deal the center had with one of the companies
Mahoning commissioners OK $5,000 grant for May air show
The Thunder Over the Valley air show will be May 17 and 18 at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Pro-fracking coalition to Youngstown voter: Reject ban on fracking
This is the third time the amendment will be on the ballot in the past year
Bill would increase penalties for hit-and-run drivers
Bill named in memory of teen killed in hit-and-run accident
Heroin overdose kits available for free in Cleveland
Naloxone kits, which can reverse the effects of an overdose from an opioid such as heroin
Task force commander says he’s unaware of trouble for customers whose information was released
Customers have expressed concern about the identity fraud revealed in connection with a purported steroid-trafficking operation
Girard event to help provide girls priceless prom memories
Robin Estes of Girard sorts through several of the 40 prom dresses she'll give away Sunday on behalf of Girard Helping Hands, an organization she founded. Girls can register for the giveaway by calling Estes at 330-787-7129.
Camp Fitch marks rich past, proud present, hopeful future
Editorial: Not many 100-year-olds in our community can boast of as much robust health, energy, resilience and
Years Ago
Today is Friday, April 4, the 94th day of 2014. There are 271 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New AMC drama Revolution’s spies triumph in ‘Turn’
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK A classic spoof of the Revolutionary War finds
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Rafael L. Vazquez Rosario, legal age, of 3607 Irma
Fun tournament, but cloudy future coming for NCAA
Associated Press ARLINGTON, TEXAS The tournament that began with the lure of a billion-dollar
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Simon Road Church of God, 4750 Simon Road, Boardman, clothing giveaway, from 10
Kent St. student who shot himself in hand faces charge
Associated Press KENT The Kent State University freshman who prompted a campus lockdown when he
METRO DIGEST || Dog food giveaway today
Dog-food giveaway AUSTINTOWN Legacy Dog Rescue will have a dog-food giveaway from 4 to 8 p.m.
Argument may have preceded base attack
Associated Press FORT HOOD, Texas The soldier who killed three people at Fort Hood may have
Police pact is ‘close’ in Liberty
The township and its firefighters came to an agreement months ago.
Effects linger for poisoned dogs
Associated Press BROWNSVILLE, Ohio Seventeen dogs poisoned with antifreeze at an Ohio family’s
Pitino, Minnesota take down SMU
Austin Hollins hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 46.1 seconds left and Minnesota won the NIT championship Thursday night, beating SMU, 65-63.
Ukraine: Snipers ordered to shoot
Ukraine: Snipers ordered to shoot KIEV, Ukraine Ukraine’s interim authorities on Thursday
newsmakers
newsmakers Wallenda’s next walk will be in Chicago NEW YORK Nik Wallenda is taking his high-
Penguins’ Martin scores game-winner vs. Winnipeg
Martin, who was out because of a broken hand, made it 3-2 for the Penguins 11 seconds into a power play at 7:42 of the third period.
YSU’s Beamon leaving program
YSU’s Beamon leaving program YOUNGSTOWN Ronnye Beamon tweeted that he is leaving the Youngstown
Rodriguez pitches well in defeat
Wandy Rodriguez felt the jitters when he woke up Thursday morning preparing for his first start in nearly a year.
Austintown Fitch High School hosts Teen Tech Week
For Teen Tech Week that ran from March 17-21, Austintown Fitch High School students were exposed to and educated about various electronics.
Cardinal Mooney wins JA Titan Business Challenge
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the fifth consecutive year, Junior Achievement of
Austintown Community Briefs
Robotics coach awarded The Austintown Fitch Robotics Coach, Andy Yantes, has been awarded a 2014
Youngstown practice offers free radiation mark removal
Dr. Jenifer R. Lloyd, LLC, is participating in a national philanthropic campaign coordinated by the
Rotarians donate to track stars
Guests at the Feb. 24 meeting of the Rotary Club of Austintown were the Fitch indoor track stars,
Austintown Sports Briefs
Little Falcons registration April 12 The Austintown Little Falcons are having its first
Boardman Community Briefs
Local church to host Swiss Steak Dinner Bethel Lutheran Church, located at 425 Crestview Drive in
Boardman library helps children with reading skills
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Every Tuesday at 10 a.m., Boardman Library hosts a Baby
Division of Wildlife educates the public on coyotes
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With community residents becoming more concerned about
BGMS wins robotics competition
Boardman Glenwood Middle School recently won the Northeast Ohio Robotics competition at Youngstown
Rossi named National Merit Finalist
Andrew Rossi, a senior at Cardinal Mooney High School, has been named a National Merit Finalist.
Police cite man with DUI, speeding
Police cite man with DUI, speeding YOUNGSTOWN Police cited a man on charges of driving under
Poland Community Briefs
Second Breath benefit to be May 4 A Second Breath for Chuck Kaden, a spaghetti dinner benefit,
Canfield Community Briefs
Lecture series continues The Canfield Historical Society continues it’s Spring Lecture Series on
Canfield bands well-represented at music conference
The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) had its annual Professional Development Conference Feb. 6-8 in Columbus.
Cardinal Mooney wins Business Challenge
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the fifth consecutive year, Junior Achievement of
Sports Clips hopes to cut out the competition
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With barbershops making a comeback after falling far
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a spring sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Dairy Queen rings in spring with free cone day
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For the past five years, the Dairy Queen locations at 3555
Robinwood Lane Elementary hosts book fair
Robinwood Lane Elementary School hosted a book fair March 10-14 to raise money to buy library materials. Approximately 150 students were expected to attend the fair, which was sponsored by Scholastic.
Volleyball tournament raised money for SADD, PTSA
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com On March 13, Students Against Drunk Driving and the
Hilltoppers go south of the border for books
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at Hilltop Elementary School traveled south of the
Energized Guyz gives presentation at North Elementary
In an effort to teach children ways they can have fun while conserving energy, North Elementary brought in the Energized Guyz on March 13 to give a presentation to the approximately 150 students at the school.
Union Elementary welcomed Radio Disney for dance party
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com With the current emphasis being placed on physical fitness
Mickelson appears healthy in Houston
Warren JFK High School graduate Jason Kokrak shot a first-round 73.
Letterman to retire from ‘Late Show’ in 2015
Associated Press NEW YORK David Letterman is retiring next year as host of “Late Show.” During
Judicial hopefuls get dissed
Opinion: The three judicial candidates “not recommended” by the Mahoning County Bar Association for the
Don’t stereotype child abusers as looking like social misfits
Opinion: Don’t stereotype child abusers as looking like social misfits Since April is “Child Abuse
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: Man on field during Pirates’ pierogi race charged PITTSBURGH A man who
Landfills can’t be ignored
Opinion: Williston (N.D.) Herald: One thing we have all learned over the last few years is dealing with the
Care centers to move
The services will relocate to a seven-floor, 122-bed patient tower at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.
Is Obama sacrificing America?
Opinion: Japan recently turned over to the United States enough weapons-grade nuclear material to make dozens
FILTHY BUT FUNNY
REview ‘BAD WORDS’ Grade: C Cast: Jason Bateman, Kathryn Hahn, Rohan Chand, Allison Janney,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey game, 7:05 p.m.: The local squad will take on
House votes to redefine full-time work
Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans renewed their election-year assault on President
‘Preparedness Day’
‘Preparedness Day’ NILES The American Red Cross and Dominion East Ohio are partnering to host a
Laird Technologies to move to Warren
Cattron-Theimeg Inc., which does business as Laird, will relocate to the building formerly occupied by Delphi Corp.
Feng leads Wie by a stroke in LPGA Nabisco
Michelle Wie let a couple of shots slip away late Thursday afternoon in the Kraft Nabisco Championship, leaving her a shot behind Shanshan Feng.
Birthdays
Birthdays Author-poet Maya Angelou is 86. Actress Christine Lahti is 64. Singer Steve Gatlin of
Ohio Lottery employee faces more serious charge
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN An Ohio Lottery employee from Poland accused of stealing between $50,000
Mystery emerges in effort to identify mudslide victims
Associated Press EVERETT, Wash. As medical examiners painstakingly piece together the
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