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Meeting Friday morning to get public input on Liberty hotel exemption
Trumbull County commissioners will have a special meeting at 9 a.m. today in the commissioners meeting room on the fifth floor at 160 High Street NW, to receive public input and consider the proposed real estate tax exemption for a hotel planned for Belmont Avenue in Liberty.
Cornersburg-area residents identify concerns to YNDC tonight
For the most part, Osborn Avenue residents take care of their neighborhoods, but a few habitually leave trash out for days, which encourages mainly kids to litter.
Man yanked from furnace duct after 2-hour standoff on South Side
Police yanked a man wanted on drug warrants out of a furnace duct Thursday after a standoff of more than two hours at a South Side home.
Boeing freezing nonunion workers’ pensions in 2016
Boeing freezing nonunion workers’ pensions in 2016 SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing Co. said Thursday it is
Man denies he’s Bitcoin founder
Man denies he’s Bitcoin founder LOS ANGELES (AP) — The man Newsweek claims is the founder of
Here comes El Nino; good news for US weather woes
Here comes El Nino; good news for US weather woes WASHINGTON (AP) — Relief may be on the way for a
Senate blocks change to military sex assault cases
Senate blocks change to military sex assault cases WASHINGTON (AP) — Bowing to the Pentagon, the
Girl Scouts asked to end partnership with Barbie
Girl Scouts asked to end partnership with Barbie NEW YORK (AP) — A few weeks after her foray into
BREAKING NEWS | Youngstown police involved in standoff at South Side home
Youngstown police involved in standoff at South Side home
Cinemark Movies 8 in Boardman to close
Cinemark Movies 8 in Boardman to close boardman Cinemark Movies-8 in Boardman announced it will
Alston keys OSU women's victory in Big 10 Tournament
Alston keys OSU women's victory in Big 10 Tournament
Baseball star Rivera rescues, renovates NY church
Baseball star Rivera rescues, renovates NY church NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) — Being retired hasn’t
Inmate gets 8 more years for attack on Ohio prison guard
Inmate gets 8 more years for attack on Ohio prison guard
Judge: Texas man can be tried in childhood crime
Judge: Texas man can be tried in childhood crime CONROE, Texas (AP) — A Texas man accused of
Military sexual assault bill heads for Senate vote
Military sexual assault bill heads for Senate vote WASHINGTON (AP) — Opponents of legislation
Pa. Gov. Corbett shifts on Medicaid proposal's work search
Pa. Gov. Corbett shifts on Medicaid proposals work search
Obama says Crimea separation vote would break law
Obama says Crimea separation vote would break law WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama
Russian power play: Crimea vote on joining Russia
Russian power play: Crimea vote on joining Russia SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine lurched
US Sen. Rand Paul to keynote Hamilton County GOP dinner
Sen. Rand Paul to keynote Hamilton County GOP dinner
Theft call turns into drug related arrest
Theft call turns into drug related arrest BOARDMAN Jenna Nair, 26, of Hamilton Avenue, Poland,
General admits guilt on 3 counts but he denies assault
General admits guilt on 3 counts but he denies assault
Warden investigates claim of dog and goat cruelty
Warden investigates claim of dog and goat cruelty AUSTINTOWN Austintown police are investigating
Girard cop given last chance agreement following drinking party at home
Girard cop given last chance agreement following drinking party at home GIRARD City leaders have
Campbell police investigate shots fired and make drug arrests
Campbell police investigate shots fired and make drug arrests Staff report CAMPBELL City
Hermitage, Pa. fire department tests weather sirens today
Hermitage, Pa. fire department tests weather sirens today HERMITAGE, PA. The Hermitage Fire
18 teachers settle bias lawsuit for $150K in W. Pa.
18 teachers settle bias lawsuit for $150K in W. Pa.
Military sexual-assault bill heads for Senate vote
Military sexual-assault bill heads for Senate vote
Central Ohio shelter closes after dogs catch virus
Central Ohio shelter closes after dogs catch virus
Ohio Supreme Court strikes down child-enticement law
Ohio Supreme Court strikes down child-enticement law
Fire causes significant damage to Youngstown North Side home, garage destroyed
Fire causes damage at Youngstown garage, home
Ill.-based auto parts company announces new Ohio plant
Ill.-based auto parts company announces new Ohio plant
Questions over Jesus prayer at Ohio city council meeting
Questions over Jesus prayer at Ohio city council meeting
Witness: Pistorius prayed over his shot girlfriend
Witness: Pistorius prayed over his shot girlfriend
Beatitude House gets grant to help women, kids
Beatitude House has received a $5,000 grant from The Thomases Family Endowment to support its life-altering services provided to the disadvantaged women and children it serves in Youngstown.
Mah-jongg planned
Mah-jongg planned POLAND Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road, is sponsoring a Spring into Mah-
YWCA will honor high school seniors
The YWCA will honor 27 high school senior women March 8 at the Holiday Inn in Boardman.
ATHENA nominations for 2 awards are solicited
Two ATHENA Awards are given: Leadership Award and Young Professional Leadership Award.
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Brian and Jill (Schulick) Hecker of New York City are announcing the birth of a son, Henry Joseph.
Suspect tackled in yard on Indianola after chase
Police chased a man on foot for four blocks late Tuesday evening before catching him in a back yard on East Indianola Avenue and arresting him for resisting arrest.
Loaded gun, grass found in New Springfield man's car
Police found a loaded .380-caliber semiautomatic handgun during a traffic stop about 4:50 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Knox Street and South Avenue.
CIA investigating whether officers spied on Senate overseers
The CIA is investigating whether its officers improperly monitored members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, which oversees the intelligence agency, U.S. officials said Wednesday.
US, Russia attempt diplomatic resolution
Facing off in Europe’s capitals Wednesday, Russia and the West began building the elements of a diplomatic solution to Europe’s gravest crisis since the Cold War — even as the West appeared increasingly resigned to an entrenched Russian presence in Crimea.
Poland surges past Ravenna
The Bulldogs will meet Canfield or Mooney in a district final.
Dunn out at YSU March 21, with no further pay
Youngstown State University’s shortest-serving president will leave the university after the close of business March 21, collecting pay through that date.
Smithville girls eliminate South Range
The Raiders’ season ended Wednesday night in a 44-16 loss to Smithville in a Division III regional semifinal at Cuyahoga Falls High School.
Judge: Youngstown tolerated officer's violation of federal rights
The judge allowed the civil lawsuit of a woman against Youngstown to proceed.
Pavlansky stepping down as Canfield girls coach
The 50–year-old has decided to retire after 318 wins at Canfield (354 overall) and eight conference titles.
Drilling forecast for Valley gets hazy
By Tom McParland tmcparland@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The future of drilling in the Utica Shale’s
Wolford’s new hires springing into action
Mike Zordich believes there’s a simple solution to fixing Youngstown State’s defensive woes.
Youngstown Fire Department cuts ribbon at new station
Replaces old station in Brownlee Woods
LaBrae’s Aldridge wins 3rd all-district Player of the Year
The Mahoning Valley was well-represented on the 2014 Associated Press Northeast Inland All-District high school basketball teams.
Former Warren paralegal: drug addiction is not plague
Jason Burns, the 33-year-old former paralegal assistant to Warren Law Director Greg Hicks, has resigned.
Marquee Awards are canceled
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN After a decade that engendered as much
Rust Belt looks anew at ‘Dating’ disasters
Rust Belt Theater Company’s “Dating Sucks” was an instant hit when it premiered last year, so the troupe is bringing it back.
Hamayel to fight in main event Saturday
Proceeds from Saturday’s show will benefit the No Stone Unturned Foundation, led by Youngstown State head football coach Eric Wolford and wife, Melinda.
Texting ban's first year nets 273 citations from OSHP
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS More than 270 people were cited during the past 12
West Side man wins Vindy’s film contest
Charlie McQuillan of the West Side is the first-place winner of The Vindicator’s Best of Film contest.
Canfield boys look to defend championship
Canfield’s boys are the defending state champions. Boardman’s Jake Wagner is at state as an individual.
Hubbard board chooses new schools chief
The new superintendent has been with the district for 12 years.
Renowned physicist to speak as part of Skeggs Lecture Series
Admission is free, but tickets are required
Engler hasn't withdrawn as appeals court candidate
He says he’s ‘pausing’ his candidacy, but isn’t ‘campaigning’
Trumbull commissioners approve Wild Animal Response Plan
Trumbull commissioners approve Wild Animal Response Plan
Protestant Family Service marks 70 years of serving
Protestant Family Service, which is marking its 70th year, is promoting its third annual Scrabble tournament Saturday at Bethel Lutheran Church in Boardman. From left are Jean Montgomery, administrative aide; Jacqueline Burley, executive director; and the Rev. Gwendolyn Johnson, president of the PFS board.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 300: Rise of an Empire (R) The Athenian general Themistokles attempts to unite
Lawsuit challenging voting bills would force GOP to prove fraud
Editorial: Republican Gov. John KASICH HAS signed into law three bills that change the procedures for voting in
Prosecutor: Bin Laden kin sought to harm US
Associated Press NEW YORK Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law went on trial Wednesday in federal court
NIGHTLIFE
AJ’s Place, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 234-855-1372 Sat: The Unit, 9 p.m. Barrel Run Crossing
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Milton R. Brown II, 34, of 319 E. Lucius Ave.,
Target tech chief resigns amid security overhaul
Associated Press NEW YORK Target Corp.’s executive ranks have suffered their first casualty
US asks UN to act against North Korea
US asks UN to act against North Korea UNITED NATIONS The United States is asking the U.N.
Feds demand GM recall data
Associated Press DETROIT U.S. safety regulators are demanding that General Motors Co. turn over
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
METRO DIGEST || 5 sirens fail
Five sirens fail YOUNGSTOWN Five of Mahoning County’s 51 emergency warning sirens failed to
Fed: Winter storms held back economy
Fed: Winter storms held back economy WASHINGTON A Federal Reserve survey shows severe weather
A problem in need of a correction
Opinion: WASHINGTON Kerry Kennedy was just acquitted, and rightly so, of “drugged driving” — she mistook a
See them all in a day at the Governor’s Residence in Bexley OHIO’S ECO-REGIONS
Where can you go to see all five eco-regions that exist in Ohio, along with their associated plants, without traveling great distances?
Fertilize trees, shrubs now?
Fertilize trees, shrubs now? Now that it’s March, you can fertilize trees and shrubs. First, ask
“Suits” (9 p.m., USA): “Suits” is finally back with some fresh episodes and,
“Suits” (9 p.m., USA): “Suits” is finally back with some fresh episodes and, yes, that’s Olympic
Ballard’s ‘Life’ message connects with his fans
“Helluva Life” indeed for country singer Frankie Ballard.
Youngstown Music Awards are coming
Just above this column is an article about the demise of the Marquee Awards, which were like the
Woodpeckers may destroy EA borers
Q. I have an almost-dead black-cherry tree in my yard. Over the last few weeks, I noticed large
Avoid fertilizer disasters by understanding numbers
By David Sprague OSU Ext. Master Gardener Volunteer With season changes just around the corner,
SPORTS DIGEST || Poland district final tickets on sale today
Poland district final tickets on sale today The Poland High School Athletic Department will be
Western Reserve girls chasing new goals
Minutes after the Western Reserve High girls basketball team had secured its first district championship, first-year head coach Steve Miller had a new mission was on his plate.
Carnival, customers in court over disabled ship
Associated Press MIAMI About three dozen passengers who sailed on the ill-fated Carnival Triumph
Facebook to delete posts for illegal gun sales
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Under pressure from gun- control advocates, Facebook agreed
Pope defensive on sex abuse as commission lags
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis is coming under increasing criticism that he simply
Former IRS official refuses to testify
Associated Press WASHINGTON The former Internal Revenue Service official at the heart of the
First solid waste district director joins committee
James P. Stratton, Mahoning County’s first solid waste district director, has joined the solid waste policy committee.
columbia gas Monthly payments for budget plan to increase $20
Staff report Residential customers participating in Columbia Gas of Ohio’s Budget Payment Plan can
Campbell cops arrest two people on drug-related charges
Campbell cops arrest two people on drug-related charges
Poland man faces child-endangering charges
The man failed to stop when police attempted to pull him over
Canfield council discusses Red Gate Farm
Canfield City Council take care of many items of new business and discussed Red Gate Farm and the future of a new fire house for the city and the township joint fire district.
On new SAT, essay is optional
By KIMBERLY HEFLING AP Education Writer WASHINGTON Essay optional. No penalties for wrong
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Damn Yankees,SDRq Salem Community Theatre, 490 E. State St., Salem, adult
Report: Heroin found on man during traffic stop
Report: Heroin found on man during traffic stop YOUNGSTOWN Police reports say officers found
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County Commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioners’ hearing room, basement,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.62 —.34 Avalon
Three Valley health professionals named to NEOMED guild
The Master Teacher Guild members enhance educational programs at the university
Gardening Design
Gardening Design When: Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. What: Wanting to plan an ornamental garden and
Bozanich: Decision expected within 10 days on Youngstown pipe-threading plant
The two sides are close to finishing negotiations, he said
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