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Campbell considers law to prohibit yard debris on streets
After recently spending about $150,000 to clean debris from the city’s catch basins, city officials aren’t eager to shell out more money to do so anytime in the near future — especially if they can prevent, or at least delay, the need to do so.
Canfield approves water rate increase
Canfield City Council has unanimously approved a 4.375 percent water rate increase for city residents and decided not to revisit a proposed loan to restructure the city’s debt.
Pre-Mother's Day event is Thursday at Southern Park Mall
Pre-Mother's Day event is Thursday at Southern Park Mall
Jet magazine to stop printing and change to digital app
Jet magazine to stop printing and change to digital app
Ohio lawmaker panel offers another frack-tax proposal
Ohio lawmaker panel offers another frack-tax proposal
Automatic recounts unlikely for Mahoning sales tax, probate court race
Provisional ballots not likely to change outcome on sales tax, probate court race
YSU LIVE | University union leadership endorses Tressel for president
YSU LIVE | Cullinan thrilled to be on campus
Pa. National Guard having training exercises in Mercer, Lawrence counties
Pa. National Guard having training exercises in Lawrence, Mercer counties
Buyer found for MetroPlex conference center in Liberty
Buyer found for MetroPlex conference center in Liberty
Convicted NE Ohio politician sues over prison fall
Convicted NE Ohio politician sues over prison fall
Hope Conference geared to help reduce violence, return ex-cons to society
Hope Conference geared to help reduce violence
Fear of economic blow as births drop around the world
Fear of economic blow as births drop around the world
Veterans Affairs reviews security after shooting in Ohio
Veterans Affairs reviews security after shooting in Ohio
NAACP Youth Council meets aturday at the Boys and Girls Club
NAACP Youth Council meets aturday at the Boys and Girls Club
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Ladies of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Church will feature a rummage sale
Church will feature a rummage sale POLAND Heritage Presbyterian Church, 1951 Mathews Road, will
Twins club names Mother of the Year
Amy Garland will represent the local Mothers of Twins Club at the state convention.
Miokovic helps Poland outlast Canfield in eighth
Taylor Miokovic’s RBI groundout with one out scored Brielle Nocera in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Youngstown voters reject fracking ban in city for the 3rd time
Fracking opponents said they’ll keep putting the issue on the ballot until it passes
WW II vet Bellanca’s memorable Masters moment with Condi Rice
It was a surreal experience for Bellanca, a proud, 90-year old-Poland resident.
Cardinal Mooney High to stay put
By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Cardinal Mooney High School won’t be moving to
YSU meets CSU in Horizon League softball tournament
The Penguins (29-22, 11-8) face fifth seed Cleveland State in the first round today at 1:30 p.m.
Dem judicial winners: Susan Maruca, probate judge; Anthony Donofrio, appeals court
No incumbent was in the contest for Mahoning County probate judge or 7th District Court of Appeals judge
YSU presidential finalist says he would ‘commit years’
The third finalist, the president of Southern Oregon University, visits campus today
Lepore-Hagan captures nod for House seat held by her husband
She doesn’t face opposition in the general election
Tribe’s Tomlin wins for first time since ’12
Cleveland’s right-hander earned his first win since 2012 after he pitched into the seventh in the Indians’ 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
United drops Youngstown-Warren plans
The Chicago-based airline wanted $7 million in revenue guarantees to be raised annually
Museum plans Underground Railroad bus tours
Staff report WARREN The Sutliff Museum’s annual One Day Bus Tours program will begin this month.
First Night seeks artists to depict YWCA building
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN First Night Youngstown is seeking artists to participate in the annual
Browns set to sack a quarterback
The Browns are expected to use one of their two first-round picks Thursday night on a quarterback.
State lowers Campbell City Schools' report card designation
Another investigation into the district's attendance data for the 2011-2012 school year is ongoing.
Man gets probation in laser pointing case
Staff report CLEVELAND A 34-year-old Boardman man received three years’ probation and must
Mahoning County sales tax fails by slim margin
Mahoning County Commissioner David Ditzler, left, and county Auditor Michael Sciortino appear glum Tuesday night as they watch a half-percent sales tax renewal go down to defeat.
Kentucky extends Stoops’ contract
Kentucky extends Stoops’ contract LEXINGTON, Ky. Kentucky has extended the contract of head
Years Ago
Today is Wednesday, May 7, the 127th day of 2014. There are 238 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
HORIZON LEAGUE SOFTBALL
HORIZON LEAGUE SOFTBALL Who: YSU vs. Cleveland State When: 1:30 p.m., today Where: Wright
Monica Lewinsky speaks out on affair with Clinton
Associated Press WASHINGTON Monica Lewinsky says there’s no question her boss — Bill Clinton —
Marte’s aggressiveness, replay pay off for Pirates
Expanded instant replay has a new fan in Starling Marte.
Durant named MVP after Thunder-ous season
Kevin Durant has plenty of scoring titles. Now, he finally has an MVP trophy to go with them.
Rombauer returns
Rombauer returns The Rombauer Winery returns for another local event featuring all their new
EPA accused of blocking investigations
Associated Press WASHINGTON A unit run by President Barack Obama’s political staff inside the

GRILL UP AN INCREDIBLE STEAK
Family Features Quite possibly the ultimate steak, the T-bone embodies the rich blend of varied
Heat take Game 1 over Nets
Associated Press MIAMI Turns out, the Miami Heat can beat the Brooklyn Nets. And rest hardly
Subban, Weise lead Montreal past Bruins
Associated Press MONTREAL P.K. Subban is having a series to remember for the Montreal Canadiens.
US Senate kills a living wage
Opinion: US Senate kills a living wage The (Toledo) Blade: Predictably but shamefully, the Senate has
Pull out the welcome mat for Boardman landlord registry
Editorial: All American citizens should be entitled to decent, safe and sanitary housing. Most all Boardman
Steelers feel good about their draft prospects
The Steelers are looking for help at wide receiver and in the secondary.
Lower costs of animal farming by reducing the consumption of meat
Opinion: Lower costs of animal farming by reducing the consumption of meat It’s perversely ironic for
Perfect the art of grilling juicy, tender pork chops
Family Features A recent survey by the Heart, Patio and Barbecue Association found that seven out
Live music on TV shows this week includes:
Live music on TV shows this week includes: v Mariah Carey: Tonight on “Late Show With David
GM recalls Saturns to fix gear shifts
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors is recalling nearly 60,000 Saturn Aura midsize cars
BUSINESS DIGEST || Paglia to retire
Paglia to retire YOUNGSTOWN Tony Paglia, the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s vice president
Bayer to buy Merck consumer health business for $14.2 billion
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Germany’s Bayer plans to buy U.S.-based Merck & Co.’s consumer
Surplus Food
Surplus Food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce and food
Port Authority board to have special meeting
Staff report VIENNA The board of directors of the Western Reserve Port Authority will have a
Looking for first-rate Chinese cuisine?
Looking for first-rate Chinese cuisine? Boardman’s Royal Grill Sushi Buffet at 267 Boardman-
Boardman Hobby Lobby to relocate
The U.S. Route 224 Hobby Lobby in Boardman Plaza will relocate to Tiffany Square.
Hollywood Gaming announces hiring of management team
Four of seven hires come from Toledo's Penn National casino
The new grilling superstar
Family Features This grilling season, choose lean, tender lamb as the centerpiece for your
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Ellsworth Zoning Commission, work session, 6 p.m., town hall, 11125 Akron-
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COLUMBIANA100% COMMISSIONER RepublicanSFlbXMike Halleck*3,662 DemocratsSFlbXDan Bailey1,583
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jordan M. Frank, 25, of 8604 Queens- mere Place Unit
METRO DIGEST || Attorney suspended
Attorney suspended COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended a Boardman
Dems open door to taking part in Benghazi probe
Dems open door to taking part in Benghazi probe WASHINGTON House Democrats opened the door
FitzGerald wins Dem nod; Issue 1 approved
Staff report COLUMBUS Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald spent Tuesday doing what he’s been
Tillis gets Republican nod in North Carolina
Associated Press WASHINGTON North Carolina House Speaker Thom Tillis captured the Republican
Federal report: Warming disrupts Americans’ lives
Associated Press WASHINGTON Most Americans already are feeling man-made global warming, from
Castro knew end was near, lawyer says
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ariel Castro intentionally left doors unlocked at his house in the
GOVERNOR
GOVERNOR Democrat XEdward FitzGeraldYLarry Ealy ISSUE 1 Proposed Constitutional Amendment to
Fitch bond issue failsSFlbSFlb
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com Plans for a new high school and revamped areas of campus were put
PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS A X indicates winner, an * denotes incumbent
PRIMARY BALLOTS | Candidates/issues These candidates and selected issues will be on Tuesday’s
Hubbard to seek one garbage pact
Hubbard to seek one garbage pact HUBBARD The city board of control will advertise for bids for