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Tressel returns to YSU to speak Monday; reception to follow
The trustees board is expected to finalize Tressel's contract tonight.
US government fails to inspect high-risk fracking wells, investigators charge
Lack of coordination with states is also a big weakness, the report says.
NBC announces 12 new series will debut this fall
'Parks and Recreation' will end its run when it returns midseason.
Palocyis mark 50th anniversary at family dinner
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Jim Palocyi of Youngstown celebrated their 50th anniversary Friday at a
Learns’ 50th honored with celebration
YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Don Learn of Youngstown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a
John, Jane Orlo mark 50th year of marriage
CAMPBELL John and Jane Orlo of Campbell celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding at a
Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn mark 50 years
GIRARD Mr. and Mrs. James Quinn of Girard have been married for 50 years. The former Philomena
Right to Life is sponsoring fundraiser
Right to Life is sponsoring fundraiser BOARDMAN Right to Life of Mahoning County is sponsoring a
JCL will sponsor Cinderella Ball
The Junior Civic League is sponsoring its 59th Cinderella Ball Nov. 28 at Mr. Anthony's in Boardman.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
SENIOR MENUS
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
SENIOR CITIZENS
60-Plus Club of St. Brendan Church will meet at 1:30 p.m. Monday in Maxwell Hall. Ann Smith will
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Ikebana will meet at 10 a.m. for a chiko lesson by instructor Pearl Marlos. There also
MASONIC GROUPS
TUESDAY Miriam Chapter 278, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 50-year pins
Puskas: Manziel, Tressel represent hope
Both men have their detractors, but both men have a chance to be saviors.
Foreclosure filings drop, locally and statewide
Statewide, foreclosure filings are down 40 percent since the bottom of the recession in 2009.
Special Moms | Hundreds support special athletes as they compete in Girard
Hundreds support special athletes as they compete in Girard
Medusa Recording Institute brings new life to former funeral home A cool school for music recording
Driving past the former Kubina-Yuhasz funeral home on South Avenue, one would never guess what is now inside it.
‘Feel the Heat’ shows situations first-responders face
It’s been said that milk does a body good, but on occasion, it can be good for causing a response from the Mahoning County Hazardous Materials Response Team.
Rural parts of Mahoning County overwhelmingly voted against the sales tax
‘We got slaughtered,” a commissioner said of the results from the outlying areas
Dylan Crump receives degree after death
Dylan Crump, 21, died last year in a car accident, but his college still allowed him to graduate.
New restaurant shakes things up in North Lima
Gyro Express Bar and Grill, at 10125 Market Street, specializes in making the gyro, a Greek dish that combines of lamb and beef. It’s a place where you can get freshly-squeezed lemonade for just 140 calories, and lunch can cost less than $5, its owner said.
Beauty, tragedy mingle in Rust Belt's excellent 'Can You Hear Me?'
By Lorraine Wardle entertainment@vindy.com youngstown Silence isn’t always golden. Sometimes
Experts say several factors stack the odds against daily service
One consultant who has worked with the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport thinks the potential for expanded flights at the local airport is ‘still fairly good’
Browns’ weekend features elation, deflation
Cleveland picked just one player in Saturday’s final four rounds.
Davis-Besse plant up and running after undergoing $600M upgrade
Associated Press OAK HARBOR, Ohio A northwestern Ohio nuclear power plant is operating again
Runners, to your marks … Area races & walks
May Saturday — Ryan Johnson Memorial 5K at West Branch High School. Race begins at 9 a.m. Visit
Some tips regarding sales-tax issue
Opinion: The Mahoning County sales tax was not rejected Tuesday, and $15 million in county revenues did not
Karzmer: Hugs for losses, encouragement for others a recipe for mothers
Christine Terlesky says golf teaches honor, respect
More prep softball
More prep softball Mahoning Valley Invitational NEW MIDDLETOWN Austintown Fitch 4, Madison 0
High school baseball results
Austintown Fitch 10-8, West Branch 6-1 AUSTINTOWN In the opener, Noah Suchora tossed a six-
Greatest kicks off with scramble events
Greatest Golfer is a competitive golf event that began in 2010 and now includes competition for adults, junior and scramble teams.
Fire in Howland
Fire in Howland HOWLAND Three people got out of their house safely at 626 Brentwood Drive NE
Columbiana County OSU event is Thursday
Columbiana County OSU event is Thursday SALEM The annual Ohio State University Columbiana County
Nigerian extremists attack again
Associated Press YOLA, Nigeria Islamic extremists blew up a bridge, killed an unknown number of
Johnson’s 19 points help Nets chill Heat
Brooklyn limited James to two baskets after the first quarter
Squirrels both popular and nuisance at university
Associated Press CANTON Squirrels that have taken on minor celebrity status at a Northeast Ohio
Univ. of Richmond staffers were on balloon that crashed
Associated Press DOSWELL, Va. A University of Richmond women’s basketball assistant coach and
How other Area draft hopefuls fared
YSU’s Elkins to Steelers: Youngstown State center Chris Elkins will join the Steelers as a priority
DISASTER ASSISTANCE By the numbers
The American Red Cross of the Mahoning Valley was part of Saturday’s Feel the Heat demonstration at
Kaymer and Spieth share lead after three
Associated Press PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLA. Jordan Spieth couldn’t see any of the 240 yards to the
METRO DIGEST || Support animal rescues at Petco Saturday
Animal rescues BOARDMAN Residents can support local animal rescues by attending an adoption
Man is sentenced for crimes against his wife
Associated Press LANCASTER, Ohio An Ohio man has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after a
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Buyers of Washington Mutual Bank Claim v. Marilyn
'Damn Yankees' opens to packed house in Salem
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Salem “Damn Yankees” opened to a packed house at Salem
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 2026 AARP Bulletin
The year Medicare’s hospital trust fund will be depleted, according to the latest federal-
Today is Sunday, May 11, the 131st day of 2014. There are 234 days left in the year. This is
Today is Sunday, May 11, the 131st day of 2014. There are 234 days left in the year. This is
Despite progress, group sues coke plant
Associated Press NEVILLE ISLAND, Pa. A local environmental group has sued Shenango Inc. over
Safety Awards
Safety Awards BOARDMAN The Mahoning Valley Safety Council and co-sponsors the Youngstown/Warren
Mother’s Day Contest winner shares her ... Magical Moments With Mom
This picture of Sue Brandenstein and her mom, Theresa Koken, both of Youngstown, was drawn as the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Damn Yankees,” 2 p.m.: The popular musical at Salem Community
Justice for Ohio’s golden agers
Editorial: About 60,000 Ohioans over AGE 60 suffer routine physical abuse, often at the hands of family and
career paths & limelight
JEWELRY Renee Bryan of Bessemer, Pa., an independent distributor for the Dallas-based high-fashion
Ark. issues marriage licenses for gay couples
Associated Press EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. Gay marriage arrived in the Bible Belt on Saturday,
Ask Mr. Know It All
Q. I love the smell of the ground after a summer rain. What is the name of that smell? I assume it
record reviews
Hunter Hayes Album: “Storyline” (Atlantic Records) Grade: B At 22, Hunter Hayes isn’t one for
sept. 11 attacks Unidentified remains returned to WTC site
Associated Press NEW YORK The unidentified remains of those killed Sept. 11, 2001, returned to
McMurtry revisits the American West
Associated Press ARCHER CITY, Texas Standing among the towering shelves in his bookstore in the
JobsOhio deserves praise for creating, retaining Valley jobs
Opinion: JobsOhio deserves praise for creating, retaining Valley jobs A recent EDITORIAL endorse- ment in
Writers group plans to meet
Writers group plans to meet CANFIELD Area writers, both published and unpublished, are invited
Ex-Judge Belinky’s guilty plea should set the stage for others
Editorial: Mark Belinky did not resign from the all-important position of Mahoning County Probate judge just
birthdays
birthdays Comedian Mort Sahl is 87. Singer Eric Burdon (The Animals, War) is 73. Actress Shohreh
Can a hashtag offer girls any help?
Associated Press Parents of the kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls are hoping for a miracle. So far,
Secrets to dealing with devastating messes
Red wine on a sofa or dog pee on a living-room rug is a special kind of heartbreak, notes ShopSmart,
YSU, UA: Tale of two institutions
Opinion: Jim Tressel, who was drummed out of coaching college football by the NCAA, was the finalist for
MILESTONES
MILESTONES internship Sarah Garcia, a Youngstown native and doctoral student at Kent State
Thousands of Syrians enter Homs
Thousands of Syrians enter Homs HOMS, Syria Thousands of Syrians returned to war-battered parts
An Ohio man has avoided the death penalty in the killing of a 16-year-old
Associated Press AKRON An Ohio man has avoided the death penalty in the killing of a 16-year-old
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Health Center Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown, 9 a.m.
Good name is important ingredient for brewers
Associated Press WEST CHESTER, Pa. The Latin name for hops is Humulus lupulus, lupulus meaning
Indians’ McCallister struggles in loss
The Tampa Bay Rays broke a four-game skid with a 7-1 victory.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Poland school board, work session, 6 p.m., high school library, 3199 Dobbins Road.