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WRTA trustees meet Thursday
Western Reserve Transit Authority Board of Trustees meet at 3 p.m. Thursday in the board room at the WRTA headquarters, 604 Mahoning Ave.
Purse-snatching from car on Idlewood this afternoon
Police say someone took a purse from a city woman as she was sitting in her car in the 2900 block of Idlewood Avenue about 12:30 p.m. today. Purse-snatching
9 AmeriCorps VISTA positions available
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. has nine AmeriCorps VISTA positions available, including a VISTA leader position.
Teamsters drop grievance against inmates doing pothole patching
Teamsters drop grievance against inmates doing pothole patching
Defense wants to see video in Ohio school bullying case
Defense wants to see video in Ohio school bullying case
Preventive health event is Thursday at Stambaugh Charter Academy
Preventive health care event is Thursday at Stambaugh Charter Academy
Break-in suspect rescued from Ohio restaurant vent
Break-in suspect rescued from Ohio restaurant vent
Feds: Boston bomb suspect not entitled to 2011 murder file
Feds: Boston bomb suspect not entitled to 2011 murder file
Lordstown Village Utility Committee meets Thursday
Lordstown Village Utility Committee meets Thursday
YSU makes fixes in the wake of discovery of the Heartbleed bug
YSU makes fixes in the wake of discovery of the Heartbleed bug
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel voted top diesel car of the year
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel the top diesel car of the year
Atty. Farris leaving city for job in Cleveland Heights
Atty. Farris leaving city for job in Cleveland Heights
Accused wife killer remains in psychiatric hospital
Accused wife killer remains in psychiatric hospital
Youngstown pair arrested in Boardman on drug charges
Youngstown pair arrested in Boardman on drug charges
No school recommended for kids without mumps vaccinations
No school recommended for kids without mumps vaccinations
Brookfield boil advisory lifted
The boil advisory for Trumbull County water customers in Brookfield has been lifted.
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Outreach will sponsor fundraiser for play
Outreach will sponsor fundraiser for play BOARDMAN Shekinah Glory Drama Outreach, 3314 South
East Liverpool traffic restrictions next week during bridge inspection
A bridge in this city will be inspected next week during daytime hours by an Ohio Department of Transportation crew and snooper truck, weather permitting.
Bond set for man found with coke, heroin, sword in car
A judge set bond at $104,000 in Campbell Municipal Court on Tuesday for the 34-year-old Youngstown man police caught last week with nearly a pound of suspected cocaine.
Lordstown eyes fall rollout of updated Cruze
Production of the 2015 Chevrolet Cruze is tentatively set to begin early this fall, with cars expected to hit lots just a few weeks late.
Prep teammates Cejudo and Gibbs are reunited with the Penguins
Joey Cejudo and Nathan Gibbs help provide solid special-teams play.
Poland’s Miokovic makes her pitch
Two things that Poland senior Taylor Miokovic enjoys are playing softball and working out. After games, she’s usually lifting weights or running.
4 more apply to become YSU president
Six of the 37 applicants are either internal candidates or have YSU ties
YSU’s Perry looks to impress at camp
Kendrick Perry often gets a certain question about trying to capture his NBA dreams.
Boy attacked on Warren bike trail, left to walk naked down street
Kalli Ioannou was shocked and greatly upset when she saw a 14-year-old boy walking bruised and naked
Choffin students ready for in-demand manufacturing jobs
Machining is the highest priority of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition
Former East Liverpool wrestler part of UF 19
When Ultimate Fighter 19 makes its season debut tonight on Fox Sports 1, East Liverpool native Joshua Stansbury will be part of its 32-man cast.
State panel OKs STEM designation for proposed Youngstown school
The school, which will also emphasize manufacturing and entrepreneurship, is slated to open in August 2015
Tribe’s Bourn has his return delayed
Michael Bourn was ready to return to the majors. Nasty weather delayed his plans.
Wilks has outburst after found guilty of aggravated murder
Next phase: Will the jury vote to end his life
Warren Amphitheater Tribute band series reveals its lineup
The schedule Here is the schedule for the 2014 River Rock at the Amp tribute band concert series
New X-ray center ‘state-of-the-art’
Southwoods Imaging will have a grand opening in May.
Reba McEntire, Justin Moore will perform at Canfield Fair
IF YOU GO Tickets: On sale June 9 at 9 a.m. Where: canfieldfair.com; the fair box office in
SPORTS DIGEST || Canfield golfer wins youth event in playoff
Canfield golfer wins youth event in playoff FREEPORT, PA. Cole Christman of Canfield won a one-
Former Cincinnati man sentenced to 28 years for rape, kidnapping
Kevin T. Johns, 24, was sentenced to the maximum prison term for raping one woman and kidnapping another
Both parties support Issue 1 renewal for public works projects
In a few months, statewide elected officials and legislative candidates will be full-swing into their election campaigns, with ample amounts of vitriol to fill voters’ mailboxes and screens.
New Wean foundation president grew up and educated in Youngstown
Graduated from The Rayen School and Youngstown State University
GOP urges Kasich to consider Sammarone, Fabrizi, Rusu for probate judgeship
The endorsed Democratic candidate was the only one not to make the cut
YSU Foundation exceeds $225 million in assets
It’s the largest endowment among Northeast Ohio’s public universities
Six-county diocese participates in Chrism service
The Chrism Mass, a ritual of Holy Week in the Roman Catholic Church, also is an occasion for priests of the six-county diocese to renew their pledge of service.
newsmakers
newsmakers CBS wins week with basketball and hit series NEW YORK The Nielsen ratings company
oddly enough
oddly enough Man with 1st name ‘God’ sues credit-rating agency NEW YORK A New York City man
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Brokaw, 23, of 321 N. Turner Road,
There’s no ‘war on women’
Opinion: The “war on women” political slogan is in fact a war against common sense. It is a statistical
Violence surges in Islamic uprising
Violence surges in Islamic uprising LAGOS, Nigeria Suspected Muslim extremists kidnapped about
‘Camp David’ lessons still resonate
Opinion: WASHINGTON The line between determination and delusion can be obscure. Sometimes, the distinction
Coca-Cola sells more drinks, but soda dips
Associated Press NEW YORK Coca-Cola, the world’s biggest beverage maker, said Tuesday that the
Highway projects threatened
Associated Press DAYTON, On the road in a tour bus this week, the U.S. transportation secretary
Video games released this week, according to Gamestop.com, include:
Video games released this week, according to Gamestop.com, include: v “Final Fantasy XIV”: A Realm
Boston company proposing $800 million natural-gas power plant for Lordstown
Clean Energy Future Lordstown LLC has asked Lordstown to rezone 57 acres to industrial so it can build on Salt Springs Road.
GM sales eyed for impact of recalls
Associated Press DETROIT As General Motors executives show off their newest cars and trucks in
Small study finds evidence of brain changes in pot smokers
Associated Press NEW YORK A small study of casual marijuana smokers has turned up evidence of
United subsidy not unusual
Opinion: By Dan Dickten Special to The Vindicator Contrary to some questioning, a “revenue guarantee”
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD April
Today in history: Wednesday, April 16, the 106th day of 2014
Today is Wednesday, April 16, the 106th day of 2014. There are 259 days left in the year.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.19 .12 Avalon
birthdays
birthdays Singer Bobby Vinton is 79. Actress Ellen Barkin is 60. Bassist Jason Scheff of Chicago
O’Brien has earned nomination for a third term in Ohio House
Editorial: When considering experience, service and accomplishments, thoughtful voters in the Democratic
Ohio must battle meth abuse
Opinion: Ironton Tribune: While prescription drug abuse is still at an epidemic level throughout the country,
Gas prices increase
Gas prices increase Gas prices in Northeast Ohio climbed almost 5 cents to $3.66 per gallon this
Second City celebrates its history
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If “Saturday Night Live” had a minor league affiliate,
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board, 5 p.m., board office,
area easter egg hunts & activities
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Campbell police arrest seven on drug charges after traffic stops
Staff report CAMPBELL City police arrested seven men on felony drug charges in just as many
GM gets thrown on hot seat while Toyota takes a cruise
Opinion: GM gets thrown on hot seat while Toyota takes a cruise Another dilemma for the auto industry, but
Supremacist makes 1st appearance in court in shootings
Associated Press OVERLAND PARK, Kan. A white supremacist charged in shootings that left three
Family would donate money to improve McDonald track and football field
Family would donate money to improve McDonald track and football field
boston Solemn tributes mark bombing anniversary
Associated Press BOSTON Survivors, first-responders and relatives of those killed in the Boston
8-year-old boy shot in head dies
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say an 8-year-old boy has died days after being shot in the
Delight your Easter guests with a dessert bar Dessert bar funSClB
Family Features 2For those planning to host an Easter celebration, incorporating special touches
$104K bond set for Youngstown man
$104K bond set for Youngstown man CAMPBELL A judge set bond at $104,000 in Campbell Municipal
Judge asked to stay decision on gay marriage
Associated Press CINCINNATI Attorneys for the state of Ohio asked a federal judge Tuesday to
Security company operator indicted on forgery and tampering
Gregory A. Oakes, 51, operator of two Howland-based security companies, has pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of forgery and 10 counts of tampering with records.
Ukraine acts against uprising
Associated Press KRAMATORSK, Ukraine In the first Ukrainian military action against a pro-
2014 High School girls track at a glance
Division I AUSTINTOWN FITCH Coach: Seth Steiner, second season. Top returners: Gabby Figeroa,
GOOD FRIDAY
GOOD FRIDAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local
Boardman man arrested for felony assault
A Boardman man was arrested after his girlfriend accused him of stabbing her.
OSU-Michigan State could be primetime matchup
There’s still a chance perhaps the most anticipated Big Ten game of the season could be played under the lights.
Easter brunch made easy
Family Features Plan an Easter gathering everyone can enjoy with a make-ahead menu that includes
Pirates, Reds split an odd twinbill at Great American
Cincinnati took the regularly scheduled game, 7-5.
Winning treats to please kids and adults this Easter
Family Features When you think of Easter goodies there’s a good chance the flavorful jelly bean
Simple ways to boost fitness with dairy Fuel your active lifestyle
Family Features Many people are taking advantage of warmer temperatures and increased hours of
Wine-buying opportunities
Wine-buying opportunities An upcoming local event showcases the incredible value of Argentinian
Guyz will be waging a burger battle
Guyz will be waging a burger battle The Burger Guyz will present The Mahoning Valley Battle of the
Michael J. Cafaro of Austintown, chief executive officer/proprietor, Cafaro Chiropractic Clinic,
Michael J. Cafaro of Austintown, chief executive officer/proprietor, Cafaro Chiropractic Clinic,
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