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Sebring superintendent reinstated; allegations unsubstantiated
Sebring schools Superintendent Christopher Lewis was reinstated to his post Friday.
'Sophisticated' pot-growing operation discovered in Warren home
A citizen complaint to the Ohio State Highway Patrol led to the discovery of about 100 marijuana plants and a fairly sophisticated growing operation at a house in the 2200 block of Brier Street Southeast Friday.
Boardman students undergo HazMat training
Boardman firefighter Jessica Kollmorgan’s mission was to provide the intricate details of pieces of a PVC pipe puzzle to her partner Nate Miller while dressed in full hazardous-materials gear.
Mold at Boardman firehouse is hazard
More than 17,000 particles per million of penicillium mold at the main fire station on Boardman-Canfield Road are going to cost the township almost $20,000 to clear out.
Ohio Dem gubernatorial candidate says Kasich 'out of touch' with average Ohioan
Ohio Dem gubernatorial candidate criticizes Kasich
Cleanup set Saturday in Warren for peace garden site
Cleanup set Saturday in Warren for peace garden site
UPDATE | Authorities seek details about missing Ohio man
UPDATE | Authorities seek details about missing Ohio man
Want to serve on the MVSD board? See Mayor John A. McNally
Want to serve on the MVSD board? See John A. McNally
Mahoning commissioners clear way for Jared jewelry store
Mahoning commissioners clear way for Jared jewelry story
Sexual-assault awareness programs at Penn State Beaver
Sexual-assault awareness programs at Penn State Beaver
3 Canfield Fair departments to issue updated category lists
Three Canfield Fair departments — arts and crafts, fine arts and floral — have updated their category lists and will soon be ready to distribute them.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
Walk/run event to aid Easter Seals
Walk/run event to aid Easter Seals BOARDMAN Easter Seals of Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana
9 fired, dozens to be disciplined in Air Force exam-cheating scandal
The Air Force took the extraordinary step Thursday of firing nine midlevel nuclear commanders and announcing it will discipline dozens of junior officers at a nuclear missile base, responding firmly to an exam-cheating scandal that spanned a far longer period than originally reported.
Obama, Francis find common ground in poverty at first meeting
Face to face for the first time, President Barack Obama and Pope Francis focused publicly on their mutual respect and shared concern for the poor on Thursday. But their lengthy private discussion also highlighted the deep differences between the White House and the Catholic Church on abortion and birth control.
Pen pal program encourages friendship, literacy
The program grew from 63 Harding students last year to 130 this year
Youngstown State’s four-man quarterback race still wide open
The only thing clear about Youngstown State’s quarterback situation is that it’s still very murky.
Woman police say shot her son, then herself, dies
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com STRUTHERS The investigation into last week’s apparent
Races start Nov. 24 at Mahoning Valley Race Course
The state racing commission approved racing dates Thursday for the new racino being built in Austintown, with horses set to run in late November.
Macey escapes slump in YSU victory
Jordan Macey went 3-for-3 and drove in three runs to lead the Penguins to a 4-2 victory over Pitt.
Girard kids duct-tape educators to wall after leukemia fundraiser
The class who raised the most money to fight leukemia will be treated to lunch at Olive Garden.
Fourth defendant charged in Lupo brine dumping
Mark A. Goff, 46, of Newton Falls, has been charged with violating the Clean Water Act in oil field waste dumping.
Ruling may bring major changes to college sports
It was a stunning decision by the National Labor Relations Board.
Two Boardman firefighters disciplined
Two Boardman firefighters were disciplined for receiving payment to work a colleague's shifts.
Browns brass skips Manziel’s workout
Cleveland plans to conduct private sessions with top QBs in the draft.
South Side residents say city needs to do more to help neighborhoods
Residents complained of illegal dumping, crime and vacant houses as problems
Daughter of murder victim to killer: ‘I still love you’
Veronica Baragona of Niles, a daughter of murder victim Laura L. Michael, said only four words to her uncle, Bradley E. Milligan, as she stood across from him Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court: “I still love you.”
Police: Don’t wait to report suspicious knocking
‘Assume the worst,’ Warren captain says of strangers knocking at the door
Struthers kids blown away by COSI weather activities
COSI on Wheels visits Struthers Elementary School
910th navigator Stedman to lead NASA-funded Mars project
Air Force Reserve Capt. Casey Stedman of Vienna will lead a NASA project to test the effects of four months’ isolation on a six-member crew in preparation for exploration of Mars.
Poland Community Briefs
Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, free clothing
Weary mudslide rescuers battle rain, exhaustion
Associated Press DARRINGTON, Wash. Weary rescuers in hip waders pressed through rain and their
HBA has 63rd annual home and garden show
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For anyone with an interest in home repair, or anyone
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Arsenic and Old Lace,” 7:30 p.m.: A comedy staple at Youngstown
BUSINESS DIGEST || Supplying ethane
Supplying ethane CHARLESTON, W.Va. Denver-based Antero resources announced Thursday that it will
Years Ago
Today is Friday, March 28, the 87th day of 2014. There are 278 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
oddly enough
oddly enough Ireland needs shaggy sheep for ‘shearing Olympics’ DUBLIN Do you own a shaggy
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brandon Rydarowicz and Danielle Clark Rydarowicz, Hubbard,
Students create Garbage Monster Puppets
On March 17 in Jen Houston’s second-grade art class at Austintown Elementary School, students got a chance to be creative making Garbage Monster Puppets as well as be educated on recycling and conserving.
Cavaliers share pain of losing with 76ers
Anderson Varejao winced as if he had just twisted an ankle while grabbing a rebound.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Nicholas S. Huncherick, 26, of 8156 Southern Blvd.,
Sweet Frosty has successful opening
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Twenty years ago, Jenny Vheng arrived in the United States
Engler’s political charges debunked
Opinion: David Engler, a candidate for a seat on the 7th District Court of Appeals, is not running a
Boardman Community Briefs
Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
UPSK royally celebrates 50th anniversary
Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten celebrated the school’s 50th anniversary in high style with a Royal Ball for students and parents March 21.
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under 71 in the
Buckeyes must replace four starters on offensive line
The point, Ohio State assistant coach Ed Warinner told his players, is to not sweat all the outside stuff.
Student-loan debt widens wealth gap
Associated Press Every month that Gregory Zbylut pays $1,300 toward his law-school loans is
Man dies after fire
Man dies after fire DIAMOND A Youngstown man who was painting a bathroom at Green Acres Lake
Underdog Dayton soars into Elite Eight
An exhausted and foul-plagued Stanford simply couldn’t keep up.
Court upholds new Texas abortion rules
Court upholds new Texas abortion rules AUSTIN, Texas A federal appeals court on Thursday upheld
Aid for Ukraine
Associated Press KIEV, Ukraine The world rushed Thursday to help Ukraine, with the International
Burial with military honors
Opinion: The Daily World, Opelousas, La.: When a U.S. military veteran dies, he or she is entitled to be
Volunteer to plant some pride in heart of Mahoning Valley
Editorial: A perennial rite of spring once again will blossom in downtown Youngstown and its environs come May
Newsmakers
Newsmakers Trace Adkins’ wife files for divorce NASHVILLE, Tenn. The wife of country singer
Microsoft releases Office apps for iPad
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft has released an iPad version of its popular Office
Obamacare is a distraction from health care’s high cost
Opinion: Obamacare is a distraction from health care’s high cost I wish I had a business like any of these.
Birthdays
Birthdays Actress Conchata Ferrell is 71. Actor Ken Howard is 70. Actress Dianne Wiest is 66.
Boardman girls indoor track wrap up
The Boardman girls indoor track team had its last indoor meet in Columbus at the Arnold Classic.
Aerial yoga comes to Youngstown
Eos Whole Fitness and Bellidance, Youngstown’s Premier Belly Dance and Yoga Studio, has announced
BBOP holds Night at the Races fundraiser
eeping high school bands with up to date equipment, uniforms and having money for trips is expensive, so fundraisers are needed to keep things running smoothly. On March 1, the Boardman Band and Orchestra Parents organization had its third annual Night at the Races event at the Embassy, located at 5030 Youngstown Poland Road.
Austintown Community Briefs
Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Race to raise money for well in Uganda
As part of a service project sponsored by the Youngstown State University Scholars Program, several
Aerial yoga comes to Youngstown
Eos Whole Fitness and Bellidance, Youngstown’s Premier Belly Dance and Yoga Studio, has announced
HBA has 63rd annual home and garden show
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com For anyone with an interest in home repair, or anyone
The Growing Place raises money for St. Jude
Since 2000, The Growing Place Preschool has been hosting an annual Trike-A-Thon, helping to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Race to raise money for well in Uganda
As part of a service project sponsored by the Youngstown State University Scholars Program, several
Aerial yoga comes to Youngstown
Eos Whole Fitness and Bellidance, Youngstown’s Premier Belly Dance and Yoga Studio, has announced
Canfield Community Briefs
GA to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover
Kraynak to participate in local competition
Lilly Kraynak of Poland was recently selected to participate in the 2014 Miss Jr. Pre-Teen
Mahoning SWCD spring fish sale
Local pond and lake owners can purchase fingerling size fish for stocking your pond. You can buy 100
Race to raise money for well in Uganda
As part of a service project sponsored by the YSU Scholars Program, several YSU students will host
Boardman Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a spring sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Aerial yoga comes to Youngstown studio
Eos Whole Fitness and Bellidance, Youngstown’s Premier Belly Dance and Yoga Studio, has announced
Mumps outbreak reaches beyond Columbus
Associated Press COLUMBUS Health officials monitoring a central Ohio mumps outbreak say the
Schools fare well at competitions
Fifteen students from Poland Middle School and McKinley Elementary School participated in the
Pies make Pi fun for students
By TIM CLEVELAND tcleveland@vindy.com Jean Wargo has come up with a way to not only teach her
Poland Library brings St. Patrick’s Day early
Poland Library and Kravitz’s Deli (located inside the library) brought St. Patrick’s Day to the area a little early March 15 with an all-day celebration.
Poland duo place at Top Gun tournament
Poland wrestlers traveled to Alliance for one of the top high school wrestling tournaments in the
Poland Community Briefs
Gamblers Anonymous to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who
Farmers announces promotions
Staff report Farmers Trust Co. on Thursday announced four promotions, effective immediately.
Obama meets with Pope Francis
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Face to face for the first time, President Barack Obama and Pope
US raises estimate of autism
Associated Press NEW YORK The government’s estimate of autism has moved up again to 1 in 68 U.S.
Court: Ex-Ohio death row inmate can’t pursue suit
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man who was freed from prison after spending 21 years on Ohio’s
‘Credible lead’ shifts search area
Associated Press PERTH, Australia The search zone for the Malaysia airliner that crashed in the
Five candidates are seeking the vacant Mahoning County Probate Court seat
Two are running in the Democratic primary and three others will run as independents
Mickelson’s mysterious funk continues in Texas
Long after the fog cleared at TPC San Antonio, Phil Mickelson remained shrouded in an increasingly alarming funk with the Masters two weeks away.
Legal Aid line down
Legal Aid line down YOUNGSTOWN Community Legal Aid’s HelpLine will temporarily close today,
Marte, Pirates finalize $31 million, 6-year deal
Marte, Pirates finalize $31 million, 6-year deal BRADENTON, Fla. Left fielder Starling Marte and
Cactus league
Cactus league Tribe’s Kluber solid in final spring start SCOTTSDALE, ariz. Cleveland’s Corey
Badgers bounce Baylor out west
Frank Kaminsky scored 19 points and blocked six shots, and Wisconsin romped into the West Regional.
Energy boom fuels population growth
America’s cities are still growing, with the population boom fueled by people picking up and moving to find jobs in energy production across the oil- and gas-rich areas west of the Mississippi River.
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