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Browns get Johnny Manziel at No. 22
The Cleveland Browns selected Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel with the 22nd overall pick Thursday night.
UPDATED | Akron names Scarborough as 16th university president
University of Akron names Scarborough as 16th president
'Significant announcement' coming from University of Akron
'Significant announcement' coming from University of Akron
Mahoning, Trumbull commissioners to discuss port authority board Friday
Mahoning, Trumbull commissioners to discuss port authority board Friday
YSU trustees set Friday, Monday meetings in presidential search
YSU trustees set Friday, Monday meetings in presidential search
Former judge Belinky pleads guilty to tampering with records
Former judge Mark Belinky pleaded guilty to tampering with records today before Visiting Judge Ronald Suster in Common Pleas Court. At right is his attorney, J. Gerald Ingram.
Serluco-Brown engagement is announced
BOARDMAN Anthony and Donna Serluco of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Barcellona, Mr. Kidd plan June wedding
Alex Kidd and Nina Barcellona are announcing their engagement. His parents are Alex and Georgia
Gina Thai and Mark Frankford are engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frankford of Girard and Mr. and Mrs. Viet Thai of Coppell, Texas, are announcing
Sarah Moore, Kevin Perrotta plan wedding
BOARDMAN Edward and Denise Moore of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Cooke-Corbett engagement is announced
CANFIELD Ilona and Rick Kubic of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Emily
Belinky and lawyers discussing possible plea to felony charges
Source: Belinky may plea to felony charges
Walk, stroll and roll for foster care
Walk, stroll and roll for foster care YOUNGSTOWN May is National Foster Care month, and a 2K
Teen pleads guilty in Ohio jogger's stabbing in park
Teen pleads guilty in Ohio jogger's stabbing in park
State seeks recovery from failed Liberty LEAD, LEARN schools
State seeks recovery from failed Liberty LEAD, LEARN schools
Mahoning commissioners commemorate centennial of extension office program
Mahoning commissioners commemorate centennial of extension office program
Warren homeowner says teen fatal shooting followed confrontation at house
Warren homeowner says teen fatal shooting followed confrontation at house
Rabies vaccines for $6 in Beloit
Mahoning County District Board of Health, in conjunction with veterinarian Dr. Lisa Kurtz and the East Park Veterinary Clinic of Columbiana, is offering a rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets from 2 to 4 p.m. May 17 at Beloit Village Fire Department, 17893 Fifth St.
Emergency preparedness exercise through May 16 in Sharon
Pennsylvania National Guard is hosting a multiagency emergency-preparedness exercise called Vigilant Guard through May 16 in Lebanon County, as well as secondary training events in other Pennsylvania counties, including Mercer and Lawrence.
Liberty Relay is May 16-17
The 2014 American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Liberty will be May 16-17 at Liberty High School, 1 Leopard Way, off Shady Road.
Mill Creek roads to close Saturday for race
These roads will be closed in Mill Creek Park to vehicles, cycles and pedestrians from 7 a.m. to noon p.m. Saturday for the Fitness Together 5k run and walk: Bears Den, Cross, New Cross and West drives.
Harris, veteran Indians shut out Golden Flashes
Girard junior baseball player Kyle Harris carries two nicknames.
Hope Conference aims to help ex-inmates, reduce violence
Community Initiative to Reduce Violence is sponsor of May 15 event
Judge upholds jury’s recommendation of death for Willie Wilks
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Judge Lou D’Apolito agreed there are mitigating
Standohar, Zupko receive Kopp Award
The award, sponsored by the law firm Betras, Kopp & Harshman, is given to basketball players who demonstrate determination and courage. Votes are tabulated on the firm’s website.
YSU softball splits first two Horizon games
The Penguins will meet UIC in an elimination bracket game today.
Canfield council approves increase in water rate
Revote on $1.24 million loan tabled; will not be revisited this year
Phantoms make 30 selections in two USHL drafts
Defenseman Ty Farmer, who was tendered last month, was the first pick.
‘Can You Hear Me?’ at Rust Belt
“Can You Hear Me?,” a dark comedy written by Warren playwright Brian Lee, will return to the stage this weekend and next at Rust Belt Theater’s Calvin Center venue.
Niles auditor apologizes in missing-funds case
He promises safeguards to prevent a repeat of such behavior
No jackpot, but LoCash Cowboys like their odds
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com LoCash Cowboys singer Preston Brust is feeling lucky. The
Theater reveals its season lineup
Staff report NILES Trumbull New Theatre has released its 2014-15 season. Go to
SPORTS DIGEST || Seeds determined for sectional tennis play
Seeds determined for sectional tennis play Local players dominated the seedings as usual for next
Three grants totaling $35,000 help Goodwill
Will improve warehouse work area, give store face lift inside and out
Recount unlikely in Mahoning's tax, probate balloting
There were 180 provisional ballots cast in this primary
Primary election had few surprises
More Republicans cast ballots for Gov. John Kasich than Democrats for Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald and challenger Larry Ealy combined.
Teen dies after being shot outside Warren house
He was involved in a confrontation with a resident of nearby Brier Street
As last YSU candidate speaks, unions back another
As a Youngstown State University presidential finalist, Mary Cullinan, president of Southern Oregon University, speaks to YSU constituent groups, talking about her accomplishments at SOU and why she’d like to come to YSU. Cullinan was on campus Wednesday, the third of three finalists to visit YSU.
NAACP youth panel to meet Saturday
NAACP youth panel to meet Saturday YOUNGSTOWN The local NAACP Youth Council will meet from noon
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lowellville school board, athletic committee, 4 p.m., Library/Media Center, 52
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Boardman Township: May 2 Arrest:
Man connected to 2012 Warren violence convicted of second Detroit murder
James Cohen Jr., 25, committed two of the 386 murders that occurred in Detroit in 2012
Retired police captain from Girard faces drug charges
Richard Ross, 72, of Girard, a retired former captain in the Girard Police Department, is among 14 people secretly indicted last week on drug charges.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Lions Gate to develop Power Rangers movie LOS ANGELES Hollywood is taking another
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, May 8, the 128th day of 2014. There are 237 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Putin: Troops have pulled back from Ukraine border
Associated Press DONETSK, UKRAINE Russian President Vladimir Putin softened his tone in the
Ban smoking — up to a point
Opinion: The Kansas City Star: The smoking ban for property overseen by the Kansas City Housing Authority
Youngstown voters again kill anti-fracking charter change
Editorial: Proponents of the charter amendment to ban fracking and other related gas and oil exploration
Police find explosives
Police responded to reports of shooting and explosions in the woods off Sampson Drive in Liberty.
Campbell board OKs hiring of school principal
Staff report CAMPBELL The Campbell Board of Education approved the hiring of James Klingensmith
NIGERIA Islamic militant attack kills hundreds
Associated Press LAGOS, NIGERIA Islamic militants who have triggered international outrage over
Hobby Lobby president pushes Bible curriculum in Oklahoma City schools
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The president of a crafts-store chain who says the federal
METRO DIGEST || Rabies vaccination clinic May 17
Rabies vaccinations BELOIT Mahoning County District Board of Health, in conjunction with
Trial set for superintendent after rape case
Associated Press STEUBENVILLE A judge has set a trial date for a school superintendent charged
Foxx: No need to park recalled GM cars
Foxx: No need to park recalled GM cars DETROIT There’s no need to tell owners of recalled
Nation’s report card: No gains for 12th-graders
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an abysmal showing, only about one-quarter of U.S. high-school
A FEW CLUES
A FEW CLUES The student participants’ response to a survey about their educational experiences
Law aims to keep lawn waste out of Campbell streets
By EMMALEE C. TORISK etorisk@vindy.com CAMPBELL After recently spending about $150,000 to
BUSINESS DIGEST || Indulge at mall
Indulge at mall BOARDMAN In honor of Mother’s Day, Simon Property Group Inc. will host Indulge,
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Calvary United Methodist Church, 12062 South Ave., North Lima, clothing
“Broadway Idiot: GREEN DAY ON BROADWAY” (8 P.M., SHOWTIME): Can you hear the sound of
“Broadway Idiot: GREEN DAY ON BROADWAY” (8 P.M., SHOWTIME): Can you hear the sound of hysteria?
Port authority chairman agrees with structure review
Conflicts do exist among board members, and commissioners must address the issue.
Ohio lawmaker panel offers another frack-tax proposal
The legislation would provide a $10 million exemption for drillers to recover the initial costs of their horizontal wells.
Lewinsky does Hillary a favor
Opinion: WASHINGTON Monica Lewinsky may not have intended it this way, but she just did Hillary Clinton a
Talmer posts first-quarter earnings
The parent company of Talmer Bank, reported a net income of $32.7 million.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
A nod to ‘ceremonial prayer’
Opinion: WASHINGTON After the marshal on Monday spoke the traditional “God save the United States and this
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Paul J. Carmany, 31, of 4721 Clarke St., Lynchburg,
Hoyt Juried Exhibit winner
Hoyt Juried Exhibit winner “Shifting,” by Rabecca Signoriello of New Castle, Pa., won Best in Show
NIGHTLIFE
AJ’s Place, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 234-855-1372 Sat: The Unit Band, 10 p.m. Barrel Run
Officials approve drilling under Pittsburgh-area park
Associated Press PITTSBURGH County officials in western Pennsylvania approved a plan Wednesday
Families step up to plate in Salem’s ‘Damn Yankees’
Staff report SALEM Baseball is a team sport, but Salem Community Theater’s production of “Damn
Metroplex auctioned
An auction drew a signed offer for the old MetroPlex hotel and meeting center complex in Liberty.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Songs by Sondheim” musical revue, directed by Anthony Ruggiero, Area Community
Country wall of fame finds a home
In its day, Ponderosa Park brought just about every great name in country music to the area.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return (PG) Dorothy awakens in post-tornado Kansas, only
Plant now for late summer wreaths Live to DRIED
Now is the time to choose those flowers you want to use in your dried flower wreaths later in the year.
Delay pruning shrubs
Delay pruning shrubs While you may be eager to forget the damage from our brutal winter, delay
Time to kill creeping Charlie
Time to kill creeping Charlie Ground ivy’s scalloped leaf creeps into flower beds from the lawn.
If you feel wilted planting in sun, your plants do, too
By JOYCE KARSNAK OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Last May while browsing in a local garden
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Cosmic commencement: Astronaut to give UConn speech HARTFORD, Conn. University of
Evergreen damage is big concern
Q. My evergreen shrubs are brown/yellow in spots this spring. What is wrong? — Jerry from
Aviles’ RBI single gives Indians walk-off win
Mike Aviles’s two-out single in the ninth inning gave the Indians a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
MCCTC Spring Plant Sale
MCCTC Spring Plant Sale When: Beginning Monday till they run out. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
After long, long wait, NFL draft is here
There is plenty of intrigue surrounding the three-day, made-for-TV event.
High School softball results
Austintown Fitch 4, Lake 3 UNIONTOWN Alex Corradi had two singles and McKenzie Luknis singled
Penguins one win from Eastern Conference finals
randon Sutter scored a short-handed goal to break a second-period tie.
Pirates’ Cole overpowers Giants
As the game went on, Gerrit Cole’s fastball got faster, and the San Francisco Giants couldn’t catch up.
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