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Annual Mill Creek event teaches peeps, bunnies not gifts, take lifelong care
A rabbit is more than a gift; it’s a responsibility. Getting participants to understand that fact is one of the goals organizers had for Bunny Day at the Farm.
300 enslaved fishermen rescued from Indonesia, worlds 3rd-largest seafood exporter
The same trawlers that had enslaved countless migrant fishermen for years carried more than 300 of them to freedom Saturday, following a dramatic rescue from a remote Indonesian island that many men believed would likely be their final resting place.
Troops concerned about opening special ops to women, survey finds
Surveys find that men in U.S. special operations forces do not believe women can meet the physical and mental demands of their commando jobs, and they fear the Pentagon will lower standards to integrate women into their elite units, according to interviews and documents obtained by The Associated Press.
Phantoms control own destiny entering final games
Youngstown is tied for the top spot in the Anderson Cup standings with four games remaining.
Investigators tight-lipped on BCI search at home of suspect in rape trial
Cite sealed search warrant
Pelini’s scheme testing YSU’s offense
Quarterback Hunter Wells said it’s more difficult than what he’s used to playing against.
14 apply to become Mahoning's chief deputy auditor, just 2 CPAs
Only two certified public accountants are among 14 applicants for chief deputy Mahoning County auditor.
Tressel wants to attract developers near YSU campus
Getting a grocery store to locate near campus is a short-term goal
Big fifth inning lifts Penguins over Oakland
Youngstown State won its first conference series of the season.
MyTown Ytown offers family activities
MyTown Ytown formed last October to provid families with positive activities
Springfield seniors hungry for return trip to Columbus
The Tigers lost in the Division IV state final in 2013, but lost in the Division III district semifinals last spring.
Mercy Health St. E’s adding to mental health units
Behavioral Health Center of Excellence to open in January 2016
Putnam leads Houston thanks to a late charge
Associated Press HOUSTON Andrew Putnam made a late charge to pass three-time Masters champion
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 4-under 68 in the
Youngstown NASA Roadshow to return
Youngstown NASA Roadshow will return to offer assistance again with local manufacturers at YSU
Salem couple found dead aboard cruise ship in Puerto Rico
Associated Press SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico A couple was found dead Thursday in an apparent murder-
OEPA: 2,000 gallons of waste oil spilled into Vienna wetlands
Workers from Kleese Development were back at two ponds and the Little Yankee Run wetlands on Sodom Hutchings Road this morning for a second day, cleaning up an estimated 2,000 gallons or more of “light waste oil” from Kleese’s oilfield services company nearby. The company has halted all operations.
Trumbull commissioners approve raises for CSEA workers
Trumbull commissioners approve pay increases for workers in Child Support Enforcement
McNally, Sciortino seek dismissal of indictment because of trial venue
They contend Cuyahoga County is the improper venue to hear the case
Boardman students, teacher have hand in author's success
Boardman High School senior Ireland Blume poses with the cover of “The Waiting Room” by local author Laura Markovitch, for which Blume was the model. Alyssa Birch, high-school photography teacher, designed the cover and did the layout, and Tyler Calpin shot the photograph.
Amy Gardner | Brad Turek
WARREN Amy Gardner and Brad Turek were married during a 5 p.m. Jan. 24 ceremony at The Hidden Caf
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jarett T. Kuhns, 26, of Bellaire, Ohio, and Christine
Iranian hard-liners, Israel oppose framework deal
Associated Press CAIRO Hard-liners in Iran and the Israeli government both condemned the
Cuyahoga Co. judge pleads not guilty to assaulting wife
Associated Press CLEVELAND A Cuyahoga County judge accused of violently assaulting his wife
Ferguson releases racist emails from court clerk
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. Racist emails released Friday by the city of Ferguson indicate
Final Four features coaching royalty
Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, Michigan State’s Tom Izzo, Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan and Kentucky’s John Calipari are among the most famous coaches in college basketball history.
Birthdays
Birthdays Actor Craig T. Nelson (“Coach”) is 71. Actress Christine Lahti is 65. Singer Steve
Brownlee, renowned opera singer, returns home to perform
Opinion: He is featured in the March issue of Ebony magazine
Duke-Michigan State feels like an undercard
The opening game of the Final Four may get overshadowed by Wisconsin-Kentucky.
Kentucky looks to stay perfect vs. Wisconsin
The Wildcats defeated the Badgers in last year’s semifinal.
Top winter athletes revealed on Sunday
Top winter athletes revealed on Sunday Winter is finally fading into spring and the area’s high
METRO DIGEST || Cat shot with arrow
Robbed at gunpoint WARREN A 40-year-old city man reported being robbed at gunpoint by a man who
Firefighters battle blaze at GE facility
Associated Press LOUISVILLE, Ky. Nearly 200 firefighters battled a fire Friday at General
Ohio residency rules murky
Opinion: COLUMBUS This much is crystal clear: If you move to Ohio and plan to stay and drive your car
Pope presides over Good Friday procession in Rome
Pope presides over Good Friday procession in Rome ROME Pope Francis, presiding at the
Sunday NEWS SHOWS
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Gov. Jerry Brown, D-Calif.;
Reappraisals
Reappraisals YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Auditor’s Office has begun the state-mandated, once-
Philadelphia woman faces terror charges
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA A Philadelphia woman was arrested Friday on charges she tried to
Charter reform bill falls short of the goal of full transparency
Editorial: If the Republican majority in the Ohio General Assembly is sincere about fixing the broken charter
Tapping maple flavor
Associated Press CHATHAM, N.Y. The maple sap bubbling away in Ron Davis’ upstate New York sugar
Obamacare rhetoric is unchanged
Opinion: Five years after enactment of the Affordable Care Act, the political debate between its supporters
Divine Mercy
Divine Mercy YOUNGSTOWN St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1125 Turin Ave., will celebrate Divine
Brewers rough up Carrasco in return
The Tribe pitcher missed two weeks to be with his wife and newborn daughter.
Leadership Mahoning Valley
Leadership Mahoning Valley YOUNGSTOWN Applications for the Leadership Mahoning Valley class of
Poll: Races differ on police use of force
Associated Press WASHINGTON Whites in the United States approve of police officers hitting
Hiring slowdown fuels sense of uncertainty
Associated Press WASHINGTON For months, the U.S. economy’s strength has been flagging.
Leaders vow to continue their push
Associated Press NEW YORK Conservative faith leaders have made religious liberty a rallying cry
newsmakers
newsmakers Lifetime deciding what to do with Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig movie NEW YORK The
Overdose deaths reach six for the week in Trumbull County, investigator says
Capt. Jeff Orr says he doesn’t think he’s ever seen a week like the one that is ending today — 19 confirmed drug overdoses in Trumbull County, six of them fatal.
Second judge blocks new state rules on traffic cameras
Associated Press CINCINNATI A second Ohio county judge has rejected new state restrictions on
Emily Baluch | Raymond Lillo
YOUNGSTOWN Emily Baluch and Raymond Lillo III, both of Austintown, were joined in marriage at 4:30
YEARS AGO
Today is Saturday, April 4, the 94th day of 2015. There are 271 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Carly Hammond | Chandler Bishop
Lake Milton The marriage of Carly Hammond of Diamond and Chandler Bishop of Newton Falls took
Hospital’s ball raises $43,000
Hospital’s ball raises $43,000 CANFIELD Salem Regional Medical Center had its fifth annual
Amanda Hardy | Matthew Narducci
AUSTINTOWN Immaculate Heart of Mary Church was the setting when Amanda Marie Hardy and Dr. Matthew
Chilling terror threat in NYC
Newsday: There are people in New York City who want to frighten, attack, maim and kill. If our