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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


Gillespie leaving YNDC for job in Pittsburgh

Gillespie leaving YNDC for job in Pittsburgh


Bloomberg plans $50M gun-control network

Bloomberg plans $50M gun-control network


Pa. man charged with hosting boozy Sweet 16 party

Pa. man charged with hosting boozy Sweet 16 party


Kress building demolition to start next week

Kress building demolition to start next week


Break-in suspect rescued from Ohio restaurant vent

Break-in suspect rescued from Ohio restaurant vent


YMHA board meeting is Thursday

YMHA board meeting is Thursday


84-year-old dies in Sharon fire

84-year-old dies in Sharon fire


Feds: Boston bomb suspect not entitled to 2011 murder file

Feds: Boston bomb suspect not entitled to 2011 murder file


NATO ups military presence amid Russian threat

NATO ups military presence amid Russian threat


Group asks Dayton schools to reduce suspensions

Group asks Dayton schools to reduce suspensions


Filing deadline extended for municipal Ohio taxes

Filing deadline extended for municipal Ohio taxes


Detroit still needs $350M from state lawmakers

Detroit still needs $350M from state lawmakers


Crosses displayed in Ohio village challenged

Crosses displayed in Ohio village challenged


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


Combat vehicles in east Ukraine fly Russian flag

Combat vehicles in east Ukraine fly Russian flag


'Tubby' accused of taking wallet and contents

'Tubby' accused of taking wallet and contents


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


McNally retains Lantz as city prosecutor

McNally retains Lantz as city prosecutor


No school recommended for kids without mumps vaccinations

No school recommended for kids without mumps vaccinations


292 missing, 4 dead in South Korea ferry disaster

292 missing, 4 dead in South Korea ferry disaster


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


Girl Scouts seek Daisy members


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.


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Prep teammates Cejudo and Gibbs are reunited with the Penguins

Joey Cejudo and Nathan Gibbs help provide solid special-teams play.

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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.


4 more apply to become YSU president

Six of the 37 applicants are either internal candidates or have YSU ties


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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.

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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

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YSU’s Perry looks to impress at camp

Kendrick Perry often gets a certain question about trying to capture his NBA dreams.

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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.


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Choffin students ready for in-demand manufacturing jobs

Machining is the highest priority of the Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition

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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


Browns, Manziel to have private session

Did the Browns save their best for last?


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


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New X-ray center ‘state-of-the-art’

Southwoods Imaging will have a grand opening in May.

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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


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Wilks has outburst after found guilty of aggravated murder

Next phase: Will the jury vote to end his life

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Tribe’s Bourn has his return delayed

Michael Bourn was ready to return to the majors. Nasty weather delayed his plans.


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


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-


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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.


YSU Foundation exceeds $225 million in assets

It’s the largest endowment among Northeast Ohio’s public universities


GOP urges Kasich to consider Sammarone, Fabrizi, Rusu for probate judgeship

The endorsed Democratic candidate was the only one not to make the cut


New Wean foundation president grew up and educated in Youngstown

Graduated from The Rayen School and Youngstown State University


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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.

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Michael J. Cafaro of Austintown, chief executive officer/proprietor, Cafaro Chiropractic Clinic,

Michael J. Cafaro of Austintown, chief executive officer/proprietor, Cafaro Chiropractic Clinic,


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


Wine-buying opportunities

Wine-buying opportunities An upcoming local event showcases the incredible value of Argentinian


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


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


Pirates, Reds split an odd twinbill at Great American

Cincinnati took the regularly scheduled game, 7-5.


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


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Margherita's serves up comfort

Margherita's Grille serves up comfort

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Experience favors Pens against Jackets

Columbus is seeking its first playoff victory


Boardman man arrested for felony assault

A Boardman man was arrested after his girlfriend accused him of stabbing her.


GOOD FRIDAY

GOOD FRIDAY What’s open/closed A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local


2014 High School girls track at a glance

Division I AUSTINTOWN FITCH Coach: Seth Steiner, second season. Top returners: Gabby Figeroa,


Ukraine acts against uprising

Associated Press KRAMATORSK, Ukraine In the first Ukrainian military action against a pro-


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.


Judge asked to stay decision on gay marriage

Associated Press CINCINNATI Attorneys for the state of Ohio asked a federal judge Tuesday to


$104K bond set for Youngstown man

$104K bond set for Youngstown man CAMPBELL A judge set bond at $104,000 in Campbell Municipal


Delight your Easter guests with a dessert bar Dessert bar funSClB

Family Features 2For those planning to host an Easter celebration, incorporating special touches


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


boston Solemn tributes mark bombing anniversary

Associated Press BOSTON Survivors, first-responders and relatives of those killed in the Boston


Family would donate money to improve McDonald track and football field

Family would donate money to improve McDonald track and football field


Supremacist makes 1st appearance in court in shootings

Associated Press OVERLAND PARK, Kan. A white supremacist charged in shootings that left three


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


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


Trustees OK funds for road work

Park improvements praised by trustees


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Benjamin and Michele Black, North Lima, boy, April 14.


area easter egg hunts & activities

Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Mahoning County Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board, 5 p.m., board office,


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to


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.


Second City celebrates its history

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com If “Saturday Night Live” had a minor league affiliate,


Gas prices increase

Gas prices increase Gas prices in Northeast Ohio climbed almost 5 cents to $3.66 per gallon this


Ohio must battle meth abuse

Opinion: Ironton Tribune: While prescription drug abuse is still at an epidemic level throughout the country,


Coldwater Creek files for bankruptcy

Stores in Niles and Mercer County will close


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


Highway projects threatened

Associated Press DAYTON, On the road in a tour bus this week, the U.S. transportation secretary


Coca-Cola sells more drinks, but soda dips

Associated Press NEW YORK Coca-Cola, the world’s biggest beverage maker, said Tuesday that the


O’Brien has earned nomination for a third term in Ohio House

Editorial: When considering experience, service and accomplishments, thoughtful voters in the Democratic


birthdays

birthdays Singer Bobby Vinton is 79. Actress Ellen Barkin is 60. Bassist Jason Scheff of Chicago


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.19 .12 Avalon


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.


POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent police activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD April


United subsidy not unusual

Opinion: By Dan Dickten Special to The Vindicator Contrary to some questioning, a “revenue guarantee”


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


GM sales eyed for impact of recalls

Associated Press DETROIT As General Motors executives show off their newest cars and trucks in


‘Camp David’ lessons still resonate

Opinion: WASHINGTON The line between determination and delusion can be obscure. Sometimes, the distinction


Violence surges in Islamic uprising

Violence surges in Islamic uprising LAGOS, Nigeria Suspected Muslim extremists kidnapped about


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


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael R. Brokaw, 23, of 321 N. Turner Road,


oddly enough

oddly enough Man with 1st name ‘God’ sues credit-rating agency NEW YORK A New York City man


newsmakers

newsmakers CBS wins week with basketball and hit series NEW YORK The Nielsen ratings company