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Jury finds Willie Wilks guilty of aggravated murder
Deputies handcuff Willie Wilks after he was found guilty of aggravated murder.
Preparing for prom
Jordan Welliver and Gaige Figinsky, juniors at Summit Academy High School for Autism, are among 30 students who participated Monday in a sort of prom ...
Stories published April 15, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
House fire in Sharon tonight
A house fire broke out shortly after 9 tonight on Griswold Street, the Mercer County dispatch center reported.
Could cops have averted Boston bombings with arrest in earlier murder?
It was a shocking slaying in a Boston suburb that sometimes goes years without one homicide, let alone three at once. The victims' throats had been sliced in a home on a tree-lined street, marijuana and cash strewn over their bodies.
Beaver crime watch meeting Tuesday
Beaver Township Crime Watch meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the activity room at Shepherd of the Valley, 9111 Sharrott Road.
Tell us: Where is the worst street in the city of Youngstown?
Tell us: Where is the worse street in the city of Youngstown?
Jennifer Roller named president of Wean Foundation
Jennifer Roller named president of Wean Foundation
Authorities looking for more suspects in NC kidnapping
Authorities looking for more suspects in NC kidnapping
Ohio store clerk on trial in underage drinking case
Ohio store clerk on trial in underage drinking case
Mahoning GOP Party recommends three to replace Belinky
Mahoning GOP Party recommends three to replace Belinky
Jury finds Willie Wilks guilty of aggravated murder
Deputies handcuff Willie Wilks after he was found guilty of aggravated murder.
Campbell police arrest seven on drug charges after traffic stops
Campbell police arrest seven on drug charges after traffic stops
Coldwater Creek files for bankruptcy, will close stores
Coldwater Creek files for bankruptcy, will close stores
Reba McEntire, Justin Moore to perform at Canfield Fair
Reba McEntire, Justin Moore to perform at Canfield Fair
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford
Historical society will host elegant evening
Historical society will host elegant evening SEBRING Sebring Ohio Historical Society will host
Gruver and Rohan have high hopes of surpassing Class A level
In 2012, Gruver started 18 games for the Low-A Beloit (Wis.) Snappers before moving to the bullpen, a move that may have saved his professional career.
US retail sales increased a strong 1.1 percent in March
U.S. retail sales in March rose by the largest amount in 18 months, led by strong gains in sales of autos, furniture and a number of other products.
Boardman firefighter resigns
Trustees were told by Fire Chief George Brown that a firefighter submitted his resignation
Indictment clears up charges against woman in car during Warren killing
It’s a little clearer now why Regan Jelks is charged in Taemarr Walker’s death.
Bulldogs fit to be tied after 8
By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com CORTLAND It took more than two hours, 154 pitches from
33 people seek YSU presidency so far
The list includes current and former YSU personnel
Youngstown firefighters union says money is missing from its account
The union removed its treasurer, who resigned Sunday from the department
Cueing up for Pool
Mousi family runs three businesses close to Route 46/Interstate 80 junction
A portion of a Youngstown street will undergo about $1.4 million in improvements
The work should be done in October
Preparing for prom
Jordan Welliver and Gaige Figinsky, juniors at Summit Academy High School for Autism, are among 30 students who participated Monday in a sort of prom dress rehearsal in the downtown YMCA auditorium. The prom for the whole school is next month at a banquet hall. The idea was to help the young people to be comfortable enough to try the full-school event.
Pleads not guilty
Pleads not guilty WARREN Jason Burns, 33, of Aquadale Drive in Boardman, pleaded not guilty
Warren Fire Department to lay off six firefighters when grant expires May 26
The Warren Fire Department has been denied a replacement grant and is making plans to have six fewer firefighters starting May 27
Lack of budget approval causes layoff notices
The superintendent says school administrators met with teachers to explain
Judge orders Ohio to recognize out-of-state gay marriages
Ruling does not authorize the performance of same-sex marriages
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman disagrees with a federal judge on a same-sex marriage ruling
The senator supports gay marriage
At least 72 die in bombing in Nigeria
Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria Suspected Islamic militants struck in the heart of Nigeria on
Ukraine struggles as eastern region slips out of its control
Associated Press HORLIVKA, Ukraine The fuel is local, but the matches are Russian. That in a
kansas shootings Suspect had no record of violent acts
Associated Press OVERLAND PARK, Kan. Never one to keep his hatred to himself, Frazier Glenn
Youth Ministries plans program at JJC
The April 26 event will focus on youth and consequences of crime
Post, Guardian win Pulitzers for revelations about NSA
Associated Press NEW YORK The Washington Post and The Guardian won the Pulitzer Prize in public
YSU | Presidential applicants Monday was the deadline for applications for Youngstown State University president. As of noon, 33 people had applied although others could submit their names for
Martin Abraham, dean of YSU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Tony
Don’t retaliate against employees, commissioner urges board.
The county commissioners want no new superintendent hired until complaints are investigated.
mlb roundup Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Orioles 7, Rays 1 BALTIMORE Wei-Yin Chen took a four-hitter into the seventh
Capital murder jury sequestered
The jury in the Willie Wilks capital murder trial resumes deliberations this morning.
nba roundup
nba roundup Monday’s games Wizards 114, Heat 93 WASHINGTON The Miami Heat opted for rest for
major league baseball boxscores
NATIONAL LEAGUE Reds 7, Pirates 7 SUSPENDED PittsburghCincinnati abrhbiabrhbi Marte
High-school stabber suspected of threats
High-school stabber suspected of threats MURRYSVILLE, Pa. Detectives believe a boy charged with
Ohio needs sprinkler-system law to reduce number of fire fatalities
Opinion: Ohio needs sprinkler-system law to reduce number of fire fatalities In the first three months of
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Gina Chuppa and Jonathan Negron, Austintown, girl, April 12.
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Victory Lutheran Church, 2110 Glenwood Ave., free clothing giveaway, 9 a.m. to
Bomb squad called
Bomb squad called WARREN The Youngstown Bomb Squad was called to the Warren Community Services
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Roy Clark is 81. Singer-guitarist Dave Edmunds is 71. Actor Michael
Number every major league player will wear today to honor the 67th anniversary of Jackie
Number every major league player will wear today to honor the 67th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lordstown Board of Public Affairs, 4 p.m., Lordstown administration building,
Papaya enzyme cools hot flashes from niacin
Q. My wife and I have found that papaya enzyme is a quick solution for heartburn and upset stomach,
Free program
Free program YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown is offering a free program, “Stand Against
FXX plans marathon telecast of ‘The Simpsons’
NEW YORK The FXX network plans a marathon telecast this summer of episodes of “The Simpsons” — all
Live music on television this week includes:
Live music on television this week includes: v Lady Gaga: Tonight on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy
Tax Day
Associated Press WASHINGTON The calendar shows April 15, and you haven’t even started on your
GM replacing heads of human resources and communications
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is replacing the executives in charge of communications
newsmakers
newsmakers Pulitzer Prizes for arts announced NEW YORK Donna Tartt’s “The Goldfinch,” already
Tax-day mixer
Tax-day mixer AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning Valley Mainstreet Chamber will celebrate tax day today
Earning while still learning
Opinion: Decatur (Ala.) Daily: Not only do college graduates get a nicely mounted diploma upon graduation,
Actual race for appeals court will unfold in fall campaign
Editorial: There are two names on the May 6 Democratic ballot for the 7th District Court of Appeals seat (Feb.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.08 .57 Avalon
Nursing open house
Nursing open house SHARON, PA. An open house for Sharon Regional Health System’s School of
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