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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


Talmer Bancorp Inc. posts robust first quarter

Talmer Bancorp Inc. posts robust first quarter


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


Man arraigned today on arson charge

Man arraigned today on arson charge


'Sloopy' as official Ohio rock song passes House

Sloopy as official Ohio rock song passes House


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


UPDATE | Warren police investigate apparent shooting death

Warren cops seek two men with a gun


Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch meets Thursday

Powerstown Neighbors Block Watch meets Thursday


Warren man injured in late-night shooting

Warren man injured in late-night shooting


Liberty men found with explosive canisters

Liberty men found with explosive canisters


Liberty trustees meet Thursday

Liberty trustees met Thursday


Death for Wilks

Death for Wilks


NAACP Youth Council meets aturday at the Boys and Girls Club

NAACP Youth Council meets aturday at the Boys and Girls Club


Vacant house fire in Youngstown

Vacant house fire in Youngstown


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.

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Professor William Binning

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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


Lakeview’s Biehl qualifies in four events

The Trumbull County meet resumes on Thursday at Lakeview.


YSU presidential finalist says he would ‘commit years’

The third finalist, the president of Southern Oregon University, visits campus today

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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


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Liberty voters approve road levy

1,228 voted in favor of the tax levy and 1,052 voters opposed it


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.


Woman gets seven years in pedestrian death

Victim's mother speaks on impact on family


Ex-cop pleads guilty to child porn charges

Sentencing set for June 4


YSU and EGCC receive grants

The money is part of the governor’s workforce development strategies


Two incumbent U.S. House members won their primaries

Jennifer Garrison won big in the 6th District


Fuda to run for third term in November

Fredericka unopposed this fall for probate court


Man gets probation in laser pointing case

Staff report CLEVELAND A 34-year-old Boardman man received three years’ probation and must


Mike O’Brien gets primary nod for 64th House

Sean O’Brien to face Republican in 63rd District


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


MAHONING100%

MAHONING100% COMMISSIONER DemocratSFlbXCarol Rimedio-Righetti* 17,140


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


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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


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TRUMBULL100% COMMISSIONER DemocratsSFlbXFrank Fuda* 14,082 YLisha


Gun found at East belongs to former councilman

State law bans guns in school zones


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


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