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Downtown area to close for Friday's Party on Plaza
The sidewalk and front area of Warehouse 50, 47 W. Federal St., will be closed for the “Party on the Plaza” event from 4 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday.
Mayor, council at odds over Youngstown redistricting
City council voted today to hire a Westlake firm to develop plans to redistrict Youngstown’s seven wards, but the mayor says the administration won’t pay for work he calls unnecessary.
Panelists see bright future for shale industry here
The future of both the oil and gas industry and the Valley look bright.
Western Reserve wins D-IV district title
The Blue Devils were district runner-up each of the last two seasons.
South Range eliminates Girard in D-III district semifinal
The Raiders handed Indians ace Kyle Harris his first loss of the season.
Ursuline avenges regular-season losses by ousting Springfield
The Tigers beat the Irish twice during the regular season, but Ursuline got the last laugh Wednesday.
Poland beats Mooney for D-II district title
The Bulldogs will meet Peninsula Woodridge in a regional semfinal on May 29 at The Ball Park at Hudson.
Appliance drive, household cleanup Saturday in Poland
Poland Township will have an appliance drive and household cleanup day from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday at the township road department building, 7508 Clingan Road.
Youngstown city workers get raises, first in 4 years
City council approved contracts today with two labor unions that provide salary increases for the first time in about four years.
YSU baseball team tops Valpo in Horizon League tournament opener
The Penguins will next meet Wright State at 8 p.m. on Thursday.
UPDATED | Man gets jail, probation for role in fatal accident
Man get probation for role in fatal accident
Freeh seeks speedy trial on Penn State defamation suit
Freeh seeks speedy trial on Penn State defamation suit
Warren man charged with aggravated robbery, kidnapping
Warren man charged with aggravated robbery, kidnapping
Legislation would provide $17 M for school building security
Legislation would provide $17 M for school building security
Boardman police arrest man on theft and trespassing charges
Boardman police arrest man on theft, trespassing charges
eBay asks users to change passwords after cyber attack
eBay asks users to change passwords after cyber attack
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Lockwood United Methodist Church, 4570 Lockwood Blvd., Youngstown, will serve a free
Event to aid vets, wounded warriors
Event to aid vets, wounded warriors BOARDMAN Applebee’s and ITAM Veterans Ladies Auxiliary 2 of
Police, FBI round up West Side gang suspects in Youngstown
Were secretly indicted Thursday
Former Canfield trustee questions returning pay to zoning inspector
Inspector challenged government making rules as they go
Valley unemployment numbers fall to 6 percent
The Valley unemployment falls to 6 percent unemployment rate from 7.8 percent last April.
Jackson-Milton School to offer 4-legged therapy
Asher, a one-year-old Goldendoodle, will be at the school three days a week next year.
Poland’s Carlozzi no-hits W. Branch
The Bulldogs and Cardinal Mooney Cardinals will meet tonight in a D-II district final.
YSU provost search will wait for president
The incoming president has said the selection of a provost should involve all university stakeholders
Hubbard Library serves up reading menu for summer
At the Once Upon a Tine Diner, Reading is presented as a treat.
Canfield’s Hoelzel named Horizon’s top pitcher
Hoelzel, said Youngstown State gave him extra motivation after the Penguins stopped pursuing him.
Warren accountant ordered to stop using CPA designation
Warren accountant Paul J. Hawkins, whose 2007 audit letter promised that a Warren-based company that ripped off 400 people for over $15 million was ‘not a Ponzi scheme,’ received a ‘cease and desist’ notice in March.
SPORTS DIGEST || Larivee, Yarabinec earn Horizon honors
Larivee, Yarabinec earn Horizon honors YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State freshmen Alex Larivee earned
Program on ‘Downton’ fashions
Staff report WARREN The Sutliff Museum will present “Fashions of the Downton Abbey Era” at 10
Springfield, Ursuline to square off in district
The top-seeded Springfield Tigers and fourth-seeded Ursuline Irish aren’t tournament strangers.
Hostage suspects have Tuesday hearings at Trumbull Courthouse
Two of the men identified as holding a corrections officer hostage at the Trumbull County jail April 23 had hearings at the Trumbull County Courthouse Tuesday, though one of them didn’t make a physical appearance.
SMARTS program making a comeback
So far, the program has raised $18,000 in cash and $51,000 in in-kind contributions
METRO DIGEST || Selling weed at station
Selling marijuana at WRTA station YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested a man on a drug-trafficking charge
22nd Class of YSU University Scholars introduced
To be accepted, students must score at least a 28 on the ACT or 1860 on the SAT and be in the top 15 percent of their high school class
Legislation would make not wearing a seat belt a primary offence
Tthe bill is supported by the Youngstown and Canfield police departments
Police say pizza owner lied about armed McDonald robbery
McDonald police and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation are calling the purported Thursday-morning robbery of Ianazone’s Pizza, 207 E Marshall Road, a hoax.
Three motorcyclists injured in Monday night crash
Two of three motorcyclists injured in a Monday night crash with a sport utility vehicle have been released from the hospital. One was transferred to St. Elizabeth Health Center, but his injuries do not appear to be life threatening.
Youngstown boasted some fine eateries in its heyday
Isaly’s, one of many restaurants mentioned in the book, “Classic Restaurants of Youngstown,” showed off its new look at The Isaly Shoppe in Youngstown on July 18, 1967, above left. At right, Isaly's dairy plant on the corner of Glenwood and Mahoning Avenues downtown in the early 1970s was known for its skyscraper and double side-by-side ice cream cones.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Walters, Timberlake boost ABC in ratings NEW YORK Thanks to Justin Timberlake and
India’s next prime minister confronts a listless economy
Editorial: Prior to the global recession that began in the latter part of 2008, India had one of the fastest
Pennsylvania’s ban on gay marriage is struck down
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania’s ban on gay marriage was overturned by a federal
2 blasts kill 118 in Nigeria
Associated Press JOS, Nigeria Two car bombs exploded at a bustling bus terminal and market in
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 24.41 —.05 Avalon
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
Hynes Industries receives tax credit
Hynes Industries receives tax credit AUSTINTOWN Hynes Industries, Oakwood Avenue, received a
Thailand’s army denies seizing power
Associated Press BANGKOK Thailand’s powerful army chief intervened for the first time in the
Memorial Day parade, service set
Staff report BOARDMAN The Boardman Kiwanis will have its 110th Memorial Day Parade and Service
POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY, GIRARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD May
Vicki Lawrence ‘Mama’ coming to Packard
Staff report WARREN Vicki Lawrence and “Mama” will come to W.D. Packard Music Hall, 1703
Government lacks objectivity
Opinion: Sioux City (Iowa) Journal: Predictably, an analysis of merging city and county assessor offices,
Target fires head of Canada operations
Associated Press NEW YORK Target has fired the president of its troubled Canadian operations,
Poor often blinded by ‘messiahs’
Opinion: Many years ago, in upstate New York, there was a lady who was caught in a fierce snow storm that
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
State sends extra money to assist McDonald schools
The additional funds are for the district's special-needs classes.
MAHONING COUNTY courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James B. Cessna Jr., 23, of 58 Green Bay Drive,
Sources: Justice Department to reveal memo on drones
Associated Press WASHINGTON On the eve of a critical Senate vote and under court order, the
Wolf wins Dem nod for Pa. governor
Wolf wins Dem nod for Pa. governor HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania Democrats on Tuesday picked
Street closings
Street closings YOUNGSTOWN Streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday for the YMCA of
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Health Center Brittney Raymond and Keith Nunez, Youngstown, boy, April 25.
OSU presidential search tops $600K
Associated Press COLUMBUS Newly released documents show Ohio State University spent more than
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Youngstown City Council safety committee, 5:30 p.m., caucus room, sixth floor,
Youngstown Planning Commission endorses the U.S. Route 422 corridor improvement program
The initial focus of plan would be on clean-ups and beautification programs
Okla. community marks 1 year since deadly twister
Associated Press MOORE, Okla. An Oklahoma community devastated by a monster tornado a year ago
Brookfield Schools plans to operate ‘in the black’ next school year
The treasurer of the Brookfield Local Schools says state auditors concluded that the school district needed another $514,000 to remain solvent this school year, but the district’s finances look much better for next year.
Cavs beat draft lottery odds again
The Cavs’ stunning lottery luck is still rolling after turning a 1.7 percent chance into the No. 1 pick in next month’s draft.
Pac-12 presidents want NCAA changes
Associated Press Pac-12 university presidents have sent a letter to their colleagues at the other
James helps Miami tie up Eastern finals
LeBron James scored six straight points to spark a decisive 12-2 run.
Warriors introduce Kerr as new coach
The Golden State Warriors wanted Steve Kerr from the start but still wondered about his ability to coach.
Familiar faces highlight Greatest Juniors field
Kaylee Neumeister will be one of the returning champions to tee it up Saturday at Pine Lakes Golf Club in Hubbard.
Bristol’s Slusher blanks Mathews
Slusher dominated. pitching a complete game while striking out 14 and allowing one hit.
West Side bar is next at bat
West Side bar is next at bat The Burger Guyz are hungry and have their sights set on their next
THE BIG TAP IN A keg up in craft beer competition
The Big Tap In has evolved into a weeklong celebration of craft beer.
Master your backyard barbecue
Family Features Coaxing layers of mouthwatering savory, smoky flavor out of grilled meat instantly
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Across Egypt, one question came up: What time is it? CAIRO Egypt’s sudden flip to
The Brothers In Food are out and about
The Brothers In Food are out and about Mark and Mike head out to New Middletown to sample the Pan
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