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Youngstown residents vent concerns at community meeting
Youngstown residents vent concerns at community meeting Youngstown residents vent concerns at
Division II regional: Poland 60, Cleveland Central Catholic 52
Poland will meet the winner of a later Division II regional semifinal between Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary and Mentor Lake Catholic at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Owner of Total Waste Logistics agrees to pay $100,000 in restitution
Guy Fragle has pleaded guilty to failing to pay tipping fees to the state for Total Waste
Homeless man charged with child porngraphy could get more than 100 years in prison
Pleaded not guilty to 22 counts of pandering sexually oriented material involving a minor
Kevin Johns found guilty of rape
Kevin Johns found guilty of rape WARREN The jury rendered a mixed verdict in the Kevin Johns
NFL players Revis, Sproles, Smith and Harrison on the move
NFL players Revis, Sproles, Smith and Harrison on the move
Pa. abortion clinic tech gets 5-10 years in prison
Pa. abortion clinic tech gets 5-10 years in prison
Hit-and-run driver strikes Girard man in Liberty
Hit-and-run driver strikes Girard man in Liberty liberty A Girard man was struck by a car as he
Newton Falls Joint Fire District has special meeting Friday night
Newton Falls Joint Fire District has special meeting Friday night
Warren police charge Niles man with aggravated burglary
Warren police charge Niles man with aggravated burglary
Signatures can be collected for vote amendment measure
Signatures can be collected for vote amendment measure COLUMBUS Backers of a constitutional
Former Ohio coach pleads not guilty to fight charges
Former Ohio coach leads not guilty to fight charges
Jurors to report court Friday for capital murder case
Jurors to report Friday for capital murder case
Searchers scour rubble after gas explosion kills 7
Searchers scour rubble after gas explosion kills 7 NEW YORK (AP) — Rescuers working amid gusty
Struthers senior van pulled from service for safety inspection
Struthers senior van pulled from service for safety inspection STRUTHERS The city’s senior van
Pa. Turnkpike Commission retiree charged with child porn
Pa. Turnpike Commission retiree charged with child porn
Former Penguin Loney joins Phantoms ownership
Former Penguin Loney joins Phantoms ownership YOUNGSTOWN — Former Pittsburgh Penguins forward Troy
Malaysia widens search for missing plane
Malaysia widens search for missing plane KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysian authorities
Ohio board clears voters rights proposal as one issue
Ohio board clears voters rights proposal as one issue
Survey will gauge support for daily airline service at Youngstown airport
Survey will gauge support for daily airline service at Youngstown airport Representatives with the
Pipe threading mill will be built in Youngstown
Pipe threading mill will be built in Youngstown The City of Youngstown received a confirmation
Ohio police say couple overdosed on heroin in play area
Ohio police say couple overdosed on heroin in play area
Lawyer: Mom in slashing case had mental issues
Lawyer: Mom in slashing case had mental issues LEWISBERRY, Pa. (AP) — The attorney representing a
Ex-fire company treasurer enters theft plea
Ex-fire company treasurer enters theft plea NORRISTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A former treasurer of a
Friday meet-and-greet at VFW canceled
Friday meet-and-greet at VFW canceled YOUNGSTOWN The meet-and-greet with Michele Lepore-Hagan
Church plans nostalgic dinner theater
Presbyterian Church of West Middlesex is marking the 20th anniversary of its dinner theater.
Nuns extol programs to Canfield Rotary
Sister Jerome's newest program is Sister Jerome's Kids: The Next Frontier, which helps high school graduates with further schooling.
Thompson’s three-point play helps Penguins top Oakland
The strangest thing about Melissa Thompson’s game-winning shot was she wasn’t planning to take it.
Struthers women organize fundraiser for troops
Operation Sunscreen will run through April 30.
Violinist Fain to join YSO for ‘Celtic Glory’
The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra and music director Randall Craig Fleischer will be joined by violinist Tim Fain for “Celtic Glory,” a concert of music fit for St. Patrick’s Day weekend.
Harbaugh had no doubts about Martin
While there were doubts whether any team would give Jonathan Martin another chance, the NFL coach who knows him best considered it an easy call.
ST. PATTY’S DAY PARTIES, PARADES & MORE
Youngstown St. Patty’s Day Pub Crawl, registration is $5 between 5 and 8 p.m. Friday at B&O Station.
‘Spank!’ actress is comfortable with role
There was a moment more than a year ago when New York City actress-writer Danielle Trzcinski realized she might be jeopardizing her career with a role she could never live down.
Cincinnati Princeton’s Mitchell is Ms. Basketball
Kelsey Mitchell, a unanimous choice as the 27th annual Associated Press Ms. Basketball winner, stands out from the crowd.
Playhouse seeks original works to perform
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s third annual Voices of the Valley New One-Act
Browns release Weeden, Campbell
Moments before introducing their three newest players, the Browns sacked two disappointing quarterbacks.
Quake details emerge as group demands action
One Hilcorp well remains active, while wells at a second pad, where fracking occurred, remain shuttered.
GM offers loaners, $500 allowances to recalled-car owners
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is offering free loaner cars and $500 toward a new GM
Prudence has its benefits
Opinion: WASHINGTON In September 1958, a future columnist, then 17, was unpacking as a college freshman
CBS renews ‘Big Bang Theory’
Associated Press NEW YORK CBS says it’s renewing its hit comedy “The Big Bang Theory” for three
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Need for Speed (PG-13) After serving two years in prison for a crime he didn’t
“Scandal” (10 p.m., ABC): Can “Scandal” get even crazier? We can only hope
“Scandal” (10 p.m., ABC): Can “Scandal” get even crazier? We can only hope so. Now, as Fitz (Tony
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Ohio’s weak anti-texting law proves the critics, cynics right
Editorial: During the drive to work or to the store, the average motorist in Ohio is likely to see as many
American Legion Post 290, 44403 state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-9657
American Legion Post 290, 44403 state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-9657 Sat: The Muleface
Drink up: Rodeo goes for glory with world’s largest beer bong
This is going to be epic. Rodeo Music Hall has built what it’s calling “the world’s largest beer
A deal for an $81.5 million plant in Youngstown is expected to be finalized today
The facility would employ 84
Tackett on a roll coming to Hubbard
The appearance of 2012-13 PBA Tour rookie-of-the-year E.J. Tackett should put some punch in the quality of field expected for the Hubbard Open this weekend.
YSU presidential search committee restricted to trustees
Community and campus constituents will be able to offer input at open forums
Harbingers of Spring
Queens hatch late in the colony cycle and mate in early fall. These are the only bumblebee individuals that survive the winter.
Testimony concludes in rape, kidnapping and aggravated robbery trial
Jurors will begin to deliberate the case of Kevin T. Johns, 24, on trial for rape, kidnapping and aggravated robbery.
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph W. Gulaskey V, 24, of Pittsburgh, and
Gas blast levels 2 buildings; 3 die
Associated Press NEW YORK A gas leak triggered an earthshaking explosion that flattened two
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Severance-tax proposal has 50-50 chance of Ohio House passage
House Bill 375 would provide clarity to the state’s oil and gas tax policies, says a rep from state oil and gas association
SF fire investigated
SF fire investigated SAN FRANCISCO Fire investigators were looking Wednesday into whether
City sees 60 fewer arsons in '13 than year before
Investigator credits demolition program for reduction
Honors recital set for Saturday
Honors recital set for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Federation of Music Clubs will host its
Earliest veggies to plant
Earliest veggies to plant In just a couple of weeks, onion sets and potatoes can be planted, if
Report: Chinese website may show images of debris from missing plane
Associated Press KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia Murky satellite images that a Chinese science and
YSU softball falls 7-1 to UNC-Wilmington
YSU softball falls 7-1 to UNC-Wilmington Wilmington, N.C. The Youngstown State softball team
Buck: Two worthy stars’ careers at an end
Two of the best point guards in college basketball, however, are shining, contrarian beacons to the notion that this cynic has held for far too long.
3 die in pileups on Ohio Turnpike
Associated Press TOLEDO Pileups on the Ohio Turnpike involving at least 50 vehicles killed three
YSU women’s golf team has new coach
First-year Youngstown State women’s golf coach Nate Miklos readily admits he inherited a strong, veteran group of players from former coach Roseanne Schwartz.
Growing degree days: nature’s timetable
By DAVID SPRAGUE OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer As we all know, Ohio’s weather is
Film-festival tickets are on sale
Staff report CLEVELAND Tickets to the 38th Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF), March
US gas boom is weak tool against Russian coercion
Associated Press WASHINGTON The United States, with its abundant supplies of natural gas, would
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.59 .24 Avalon
‘America’s Music’ series topic is Latin rhythms
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The next program in the “America’s Music” series will be “Latin Rhythms
Free movie and bingo night at theater
Staff report COLUMBIANA Crown Theater Productions will have a free family-oriented movie and
Job creation via higher ed
Opinion: Aiken (S.C.) Standard: A new generation of high-tech manufacturing is undoubtedly emerging, but if
Kent Trumbull Theater to stage ‘Spring Awakening’
Kent Trumbull Theater will present “Spring Awakening” in its original stage-play form beginning Friday.
Rust Belt Theater releases 2014 lineup
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Rust Belt Theater Company has released its 2014 season. All performances
Official: Obama to push for more OT pay for millions of workers
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will direct the Labor Department to
Honor student who sued parents returns home
Associated Press ROSELAND, N.J. The New Jersey honor student who sued to get her parents to
Natural-gas fueling station in works
Natural-gas fueling station in works WEATHERSFIELD IGS CNG Services broke ground Wednesday on
WH promotes economic issues affecting women
Associated Press WASHINGTON Add pay equity to President Barack Obama’s 2014 do-it-himself wish
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Judge Judy files suit against Conn. lawyer HARTFORD, CONN. Television’s Judge Judy
Compromise plan reached on Ohio calamity days
The compromise provides four additional calamity days once districts have used their initial five already outlined in state law and four contingency days they planned at the start of the school year.
Jordan Brown Murder case goes to high court
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA The Pennsylvania Supreme Court must decide if a Pennsylvania teen
Obama, Kerry talking tough on Crimea
Associated Press WASHINGTON Counting down to a high-stakes Crimean referendum, President Barack
Struthers officials to suspend senior van operations
The city plans to apply for a grant that would mostly fund the purchase of a new van.
There’s a simple solution to the pothole problem: Just fill them
Opinion: There’s a simple solution to the pothole problem: Just fill them Lately the pothole problem has
Managing Canada Geese
Managing Canada Geese When: Today, 6-8 p.m. What: Learn more about conflict management with
Announcement about Phantoms’ ownership today
Someone with NHL connections is about to become part of the Youngstown Phantoms’ ownership.
Forsythia is signal to prune roses
Q. How soon should I prune my Knock Out roses this spring? Jenny from Youngstown A. Most roses
Manager at Family Christian Store faces theft charge
The manager admitted to police he stole about $3,000
Cut back ornamental grasses
Cut back ornamental grasses These grasses will begin to green up in the next week. You might not
Ursuline, Poland boys both play tonight
Wednesday’s postponement of the Division III regional basketball semifinals was good news for Ursuline.
Jerry Sandusky’s wife: Accusers manipulated
Associated Press NEW YORK The wife of former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Gilda’s laughter festival has FUNderwear Run 5K GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Organizers of
Boardman Bugle goes to online only format
The Boardman student newspaper, The Boardman Bugle switched to an online only format and readership is flourishing.
Drummond case stayed while being reviewed
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The case of a man whose conviction for murdering an
Lowellville men injured in accident
Lowellville men injured in accident AUSTINTOWN Three men from Lowellville were seriously injured
Boardman firefighter injured in blaze
The firefighter is expected to be off work for some time, the fire chief said
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