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ELECTION UPDATE | Anti-fracking defeated, Mahoning tax losing
ELECTION UPDATE | Anti-fracking defeated, Mahoning tax losing
ELECTION UPDATE | They're done counting ballots in Columbiana County
ELECTION UPDATE | They're done counting ballots in Columbiana County
ELECTION UPDATE | LePore-Hagan to win 58th District
ELECTION UPDATE | LePore-Hagan to win 58th District
ELECTION UPDATE | Austintown school levy defeated
ELECTION UPDATE | Austintown school levy defeated.
ELECTION UPDATE | Bailey still leads in Dem race for Columbiana Co. commissioner
LISBON — With 64 of 89 precincts reporting, Dan Bailey still maintains a slim lead over Nathan Walker in the Democratic Party primary race for Columbiana County commissioner. Bailey leads Walker 1,134 to 1,072.
ELECTION UPDATE | Fredericka, Fuda lead in Trumbull races
ELECTION UPDATE | Fredericka, Fuda lead in Trumbull races
ELECTION UPDATE | Fracking losing, sales tax winning, bad news for Tarpley
ELECTION UPDATE | Fracking losing, sales tax winning, bad news for Tarpley
ELECTION UPDATE | O'Brien leads 64th District, 75 precincts counted
ELECTION UPDATE | O'Brien leads 64th District, 75 precincts counted
Northeast Ohio Adoption Services flower sale starts Wednesday
Northeast Ohio Adoption Services flower sale starts Wednesday
ELECTION UPDATE | Dem race tight for Columbiana County commissioner
ELECTION UPDATE | Dem race tight for Columbiana County commissioner
ELECTION UPDATE | Incumbent Tim Ryan on his way to re-election
ELECTION UPDATE | Incumbent Tim Ryan on his way to re-election
ELECTION UPDATE | Frank Fuda has early lead for Trumbull commissioner
ELECTION UPDATE | Frank Fuda had early lead for Trumbull commissioner
ELECTION UPDATE | Mike O'Brien has early lead for 64th District race
ELECTION UPDATE | Mike O'Brien has early lead for 64th District race
Campbell hires new elementary and middle school principal
Campbell hires new elementary and middle school principal
ELECTION UPDATE | Voters giving thumbs up to State Issue 1 in early voting
ELECTION UPDATE | Voters giving thumbs up to State Issue 1 in early voting
ELECTION UPDATE | Ed FitzGerald has commanding early lead in Dem gubernatorial race
ELECTION UPDATE | Ed FitzGerald has commanding early lead
ELECTION UPDATE | Donofrio has early lead over Engler for appellate court judge
ELECTION UPDATE | Donofrio has early lead over Engler
ELECTION UPDATE | Maruca has early lead for probate court
ELECTION UPDATE | Maruca has early lead for probate court
UPDATE: United Airlines not coming to Youngstown airport
UPDATE: United Airlines not coming to Youngstown airport
Paralyzed athlete will speak at Rutgers graduation
Paralyzed athlete will speak at Rutgers graduation
Pilot crashes into his former home north of Denver
Pilot crashes into his former home north of Denver
United says no 'solid business case' for service to Youngstown
United says no 'solid business case' for service to Youngstown
Iran admiral: US ships are a target in case of war
Iran admiral: US ships are a target in case of war
Lordstown Board of Public Affairs to have special meeting
Lordstown Board of Public Affairs to have special meeting
Campbell schools dropped from effective to continuous improvement
Campbell schools dropped from effective to continuous improvement

Miss Santarelli, Mr. Motheral plan June rites
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Motheral of Youngstown are announcing the engagement of their son, Thomas T. Motheral, and Tara Catherine Santarelli, both of Columbus.
Miss Cornell, Mr. Papalia plan June rites
Kristin Cornell and Nathan Papalia, both of Moline, Ill., are engaged. The bride-elect’s parents are
Miss MacKinnon, Mr. Peyko set June wedding
Meagan MacKinnon and Vincent Peyko, both of New York City, are engaged, their parents are
Britt-Collins engagement is announced
WARREN Harry and Cathy Britt of Warren are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Katlyn E.
Jennifer Hallos, Mark Loan plan June wedding
BERLIN CENTER Michael and JoEllen Hallos of Berlin Center are announcing the engagement of their
REUNIONS
Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1967 will meet at noon Monday at Charlie Staples, 372 W.
Library will host LEGO contest
Library will host LEGO contest SALEM Salem Public Library is hosting a LEGO building contest May

Golden String will open Oakhill cafe
Oakhill visitors and some 500 Oakhill complex workers will soon have on-premises cafe service.
VXI to add more jobs at its Youngstown site
With Monday’s announcement, VXI is now set to employ about 1,100 at its Youngstown call center, which has operated for more than four years.
City launches 'get online' initiative
The city will host a 60-day social media campaign, during which participating businesses can qualify to win a $5,000 technical-assistance grant
Students, campus personnel like former coach’s message
The associate dean of the STEM College believes Jim Tressel can accomplish more at YSU than at the University of Akron
The head of Youngstown’s public works department is staying
The mayor is changing the city’s neighborhood improvement operations
Circus hair act was at Covelli
Staff/wire report PROVIDENCE, R.I. A spokesman for the parent company of the Ringling Bros.

Canfield junior Rachel Tinkey impressive on and off the field
She’s already won more than 100 varsity games between softball and basketball.
Cedar Point ready to open with new rides, attractions
Staff report SANDUSKY Cedar Point amusement park opens its gates for the 2014 season this

Crosby helps Penguins take series lead
Marc-Andre Fleury posted his second straight shutout.

Miller, Baird help South Range take over first place
Raiders snap Springfield’s 16-game win streak
Boardman proposal for landlords would hurt many tenants hard
Opinion: Boardman proposal for landlords would hurt many tenants hard I just read the article on
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD

YSU LIVE | Full Tod Hall greets Miller
Gary L. Miller, chancellor of UNC Wilmington, YSU's second presidential finalist, is speaking now before a full room in Tod Hall at YSU.
Taste of the Faiths Festival lives up to its name
Mahoning Valley Association of Churches sponsored the annual event.
Tiffany Breast Care Center accredited
Tiffany Breast Care Center accredited BOARDMAN Mahoning Valley Imaging/Tiffany Breast Care
Eat more fat to lower cholesterol
Q. I am so confused. I am a vegetarian with high cholesterol. My glucose is climbing and may put me
Group: We will sell schoolgirls
Associated Press LAGOS, Nigeria Nigeria’s Islamic extremist leader is threatening to sell the
Years Ago
Today is Tuesday, May 6, the 126th day of 2014. There are 239 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Increase in traffic fatalities tied to oil- and gas-drilling boom
Associated Press CLARKSBURG, W.Va. Booming production of oil and natural gas has exacted a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Shawn and Elizabeth McPeak, Cortland, boy, May 4. James and
Fitch teacher on leave as alleged relationship probed
Fitch teacher on leave as alleged relationship probed
austintown schools Grant to revive drug-education program
Funds are only guaranteed one time by the state through new competitive grant structure
City man arrested on gun charge
The man had a prior conviction, which disallows him from having a gun.
cleveland Kidnap survivors say they’re thriving
Associated Press CLEVELAND The three women held captive in a Cleveland house before escaping a
Grand-jury shooting simulator draws debate
Associated Press HOUSTON The armed carjacker projected on a large screen threatens to kill you
Cicero Davis gets severance package totaling $24,063.40
Davis has hearing scheduled before city Civil Service Commission
Spread of polio is worldwide emergency, WHO declares
Associated Press LONDON For the first time, the World Health Organization on Monday declared the
newsmakers
newsmakers Miranda Lambert leads CMT nominations NASHVILLE, Tenn. Thanks to her friends in
On Cinco de Mayo, Obama pushes bill
On Cinco de Mayo, Obama pushes bill WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is telling Latino
Man freed in Mo. case of delayed imprisonment
Associated Press CHARLESTON, Mo. Cornealious “Mike” Anderson spent 13 years free from prison
Target CEO is out in wake of breach
Associated Press NEW YORK Target’s CEO has become the first boss of a major corporation to lose
YSU FINALISTS | Miller and Cullinan
The remaining two finalists for Youngstown State University president will visit campus today and
Fire damages home
Fire damages home youngstown Fire reports say the occupants of a 736 Fairmont Ave. home that
Howland dentist sentenced to fine, probation for drug trafficking
Dr. Mark D. Jones, a Howland dentist, was sentenced to five years probation and a host of conditions
oddly enough
oddly enough Landmark urethane igloo in Alaska is for sale ANCHORAGE, Alaska The embodiment
GM’s latest investment a boost for Lordstown assembly plant
Editorial: Let the good times roll and roll and roll at General Motors’ Lordstown assembly complex that’s
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ronald J. Voytko, 34, of 524 W. Midlothian Blvd.,
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket
The top-five concert tours, ranked by average box office gross per city. Includes the average ticket

Canfield continues to improve roads
Canfield continues to improve roads and sidewalks of main routes through town.
Niles man charged with setting fire in his own apartment
Thomas E. White, 32, charged with setting his own apartment on fire Sunday
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown City Council, finance committee at 4:45 p.m. in council caucus room,
‘Workeries Draft’
‘Workeries Draft’ YOUNGSTOWN Public-relations firm Pecchia Communications this week is launching
OVI checkpoints
OVI checkpoints CANFIELD The Mahoning County OVI Task Force conducted two checkpoints this past

Two candidates filed as independents for Mahoning County Probate Court judge
If certified, they’ll face the winner of today’s Democratic primary
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.32 .21 Avalon
More prep softball
Howland 5, Canfield 4 HOWLAND Sarah Price’s two hits drove in three runs for the Tigers. Winning
Couch to 5k program
Couch to 5k program BOARDMAN The Ohio Naturopathic Wellness Center will present its third annual
Phantoms add goalie in exchange for picks
Phantoms add goalie in exchange for picks youngstown The Youngstown Phantoms have acquired
Giveaways, Fenway highlight Scrappers’ season
Mahoning Valley opens its season on June 13, with the first home game on June 17.
Prep baseball at a glance
Austintown Fitch 9, North Canton Hoover 3 AUSTINTOWN Nick Heitzer had three hits, two runs and
Coke to drop controversial ingredient from all beverages
Coca-Cola says it will drop a controversial ingredient from all its drinks that contain it, not just Powerade.