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Residents near Kleese brine facility still await results of well water tests
A resident living near the oil spill at the Kleese Development Associates brine injection facilities on Sodom Hutchings Road said she had not been notified as of late today about results of testing on her well water.
Penn National, Endeka sue each other over pending Lawrence County gaming license
Endeka Entertainment claims in a lawsuit that Penn National Gaming Inc.’s misrepresentation on a Lawrence County
Revenue at Ohio gaming sites rising with temperatures
Higher temperatures coincided with higher revenue statewide for Ohio’s casinos and racinos, including Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
Civil rights activist recalls Selma, challenges MLK memorial crowd to turn words into action
The Rev. Dr. Morris W. Lee challenged those attending a memorial service honoring the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to “live what we sing about and talk about.”
Four Square Block Watch meeting Thursday
Four Square Block Watch will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday at Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave.
Youngstown BOE bristling at restriction of paid meetings
Limiting the number of meetings for which city school board members get paid denigrates them by “allowing the inference that board member conduct is motivated by receipt of statutory compensation rather than the interests of the district,” a letter from the school board’s attorney says.
YSU students showcase research at 26th Quest Forum today
Hundreds of Youngstown State University students showcased their research in everything from medicine and forensic science to engineering and criminal justice at the QUEST Forum for Student Scholarship.
Provost addresses how YSU can become major research institution
Garret Zusik, a dietetics student in his final semester at Youngstown State University, becomes visibly excited when he talks about flaxseed.
Joe Nohra remembered as valued family, community, company member
Some of those who knew him well describe the late Joseph Nohra, who died Monday at his home, as a man of faith, the epitome of family, a tremendous leader and an inspiration.
Faith, community leaders open discussion tonight on racism in Valley
Many people remain squeamish about discussing race relations and racism, but continual dialogue is a critical first step for building one and tackling the other, several faith-based and community leaders contend.
'She had a lot of friends,' one said of young fire victim, Corinne Gump
It sat among the plethora of stuffed animals in the small yard in front of the burned and boarded up house at 3631 Powers Way.
Kenyan public furious over delayed response to campus, repeating failure at Westgate Mall
Public anger spilled into the streets of the Kenyan capital Tuesday, a fury stirred by the seven-hour delay between the time authorities learned of a deadly attack by gunmen on a college and when police commandoes finally arrived at the scene.
Inspiring Minds gala Saturday
The annual Inspiring Minds Fundraising Gala will be at 4 p.m. Saturday at St. Demetrios Community Center, 3223 Atlantic Street NE.
Downtown Youngstown festival April 25 will feature more than a dozen bands
Downtown Youngstown festival April 25 will feature more than a dozen bands
US Rep. Johnson meets with Mahoning County commissioners
US Rep. Johnson meets with Mahoning County commissioners
Jordan circulates UN resolution aimed at ending Yemen fight
Jordan circulates UN resolution aimed at ending Yemen fight
UPDATE | Blast at power plant responsible for DC outages
Blast at power plant responsible for DC outages
Portman pollution amendment criticized in $500K Ohio ad buy
Portman pollution amendment criticized in $500K Ohio ad buy
Man, woman charged with leaving infant at McDonald’s in Elyria
Man, woman charged with leaving infant at McDonald’s in Elyria
Ohio treasurer asks local officials to post spending online
Ohio treasurer asks local officials to post spending online
Storm brings rain and snow, but little relief, to California
Storm brings rain and snow, but little relief, to California
Ohio police arrest suspect in Chuck E. Cheese’s assault
Ohio police arrest suspect in Chuck E. Cheese’s assault
Don McLean's 'American Pie' brings $1.2M at auction
Don McLean's 'American Pie' brings $1.2M at auction
Father-in-law: 5 dead after small plane crashes in Illinois
Father-in-law: 5 dead after small plane crashes in Illinois
Ohio school says 2 students linked to offensive graffiti
Ohio school says 2 students linked to offensive graffiti
Ohio children’s guardian charged with child porn possession
Ohio children’s guardian charged with child porn possession
First Mahoning Valley Relay for Life event is Friday at YSU
First Mahoning Valley Relay for Life event is Friday at YSU
Closing arguments begin in trial of Aaron Hernandez
Closing arguments begin in trial of Aaron Hernandez
Jurors begin deliberating charges against marathon bomber
Jurors begin deliberating charges against marathon bomber
Ohio police trained to reduce lethal force used on dogs
Ohio police trained to reduce lethal force used on dogs
‘Right This Minute’: videos before they’re viral on TV
If you watch What: “Right This Minute” Where: MyYTV When: 12 and 12:30 p.m. By FRAZIER MOORE
Downtown goes Frazier for Cincy
Andrew McCutchen gave the Pirates a chance to pull it out. They couldn’t overcome one poorly placed fastball.
Rape Crisis Team observes teal ribbon day today to support victims of sexual assaults
Fifth-annual teal ribbon day today to bring greater awareness to sexual assaults in the community
Sisters, YSU alumna open personal training studio
Alison Straub Zabel and Stephanie Straub recently opened Two Trainers on South Avenue in Boardman.
Hundreds turn out to learn about water quality, testing at site of Vienna oil spill
Water within a half mile of the spill was being tested Monday and rushed to a Columbus lab.
Astros’ Keuchel outduels Tribe’s Kluber
When the Houston Astros didn’t have a hit with two outs in the sixth inning against Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber, new manager A.J. Hinch wasn’t concerned.
Deteriorated condition of local roads prompts call for summit, letters
Deteriorated condition of local roads prompts call for summit, letters
Investigators served three warrants in fire investigation
Items seized and affadavits ordered sealed
Frat in discredited rape story vows legal action against Rolling Stone
Associated Press CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. A fraternity at the University of Virginia announced
Campus presents Earth Day fest
Staff report SHARON, PA. Penn State Shenango’s Earth Fest 2015 will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to
River Valley Health Partners (RVHP) looks elsewhere for partner
Mercy Health: No single factor or action led to the decision
Poll: Strickland tops incumbent Portman
The former Ohio governor snagged 48 percent of the 1,077 registered voters polled
nhl roundup Monday’s games
Rangers 4, Blue Jackets 3, OT NEW YORK Derek Stepan came through late, not once but twice, in
prep roundup Monday’s games
BASEBALL Howland 2, Warren Harding 0 WARREN Stephen Hornak threw a one-hitter and struck out
mlb roundup | Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 4, Twins 0 DETROIT David Price left no doubt about his worthiness as
Youngstown has reduced the membership rates to use its golf course
Also created cheaper rates for students and military veterans
Little Firecrackers Pageant again planned for festival
Ellwood City's July festival will feature the Little Firecrackers Pageant.
Man, 7 kids found dead in Md. home
Man, 7 kids found dead in Md. home PRINCESS ANNE, Md. A man and his seven children found dead
Suburbs of Philly hold the key
Opinion: Dear, Jeb Bush: Greetings from Montgomery County, Pa., one of the few remaining swing areas in
Pinwheels event
Pinwheels event STRUTHERS Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel is the keynote
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William F. Newell III, 28, of Charlotte, N.C., and
We need to save antibiotics so antibiotics can save us
Opinion: By Lance B. PRICE Tribune News Service If bacteria had a motto, it would be “What doesn’t kill
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.34 .62 Avalon
Neil Diamond will be in Pittsburgh tonight for a concert at Consol Energy Center. In October, the 73
Neil Diamond will be in Pittsburgh tonight for a concert at Consol Energy Center. In October, the 73
Valley reps have 95,626 reasons to back beefed-up food-bank aid
Editorial: A passing glance at the Ohio Association of Community Action Agen- cies’ report “State of Poverty
Test your baseball acumen
Opinion: WASHINGTON Visiting a struggling pitcher on the mound, Baltimore Orioles manager Earl Weaver
Woods’ late arrival at Augusta creates stir
Tiger Woods arrived later than usual Monday for a Masters that is different from all the others he has played.
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘Dancing With the Stars’ to hit the road NEW YORK “Dancing With the Stars” fans
Event highlights careers in aging
Careers in Aging Week at YSU offers information on many careers to serve an aging population
Zetts looks back at YSU career
For former Boardman Spartans quarterback Tom Zetts, staying at home to pursue his academic and athletic careers was a no-brainer.
major league baseball boxscores
AMERICAN LEAGUE Astros 2, Indians 0 ClevelandHouston abrhbiabrhbi Bourn cf4000Altuve 2b4110
REUNIONS
Brookfield High School Class of 1965 is planning a reunion for 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at Yankee Run Golf
Lawsuit seeks reimbursement of costs associated with Liberty sewer project
Three property owners are asking a Trumbull County judge to order $32,565 reimbursement for the sewer lines
Garlic mustard pull, clean-up planned
Garlic mustard pull, clean-up planned POLAND The annual Poland Municipal Forest Stream Clean-Up
Partners shouldn’t help out just for more sex
Dear Annie: I recently saw the results of a survey that said the more work men do around the house
Make that five: Duke bedevils Wisconsin to win title
Call them freshmen. Please, do not call them kids.
Mill Creek Golf Course looking for new restaurant operator after contract termination
Mill Creek Golf Course looking for new restaurant operator after contract termination
Q. Castor oil completely eliminated a wart that I had tried to get rid of for 20 years. It did not
Q. Castor oil completely eliminated a wart that I had tried to get rid of for 20 years. It did not
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Three area players, coach on academic list
Three area players, coach on academic list Garrett Anderson (South Range), Rachel Tinkey
Auriemma, Connecticut chasing third consecutive championship
The women’s basketball championship game will have a familiar feel to it with UConn and Notre Dame playing for a title for the second straight year.
Facing charges
Facing charges YOUNGSTOWN A city woman was arrested on felonious assault and child-endangerment
YSU Careers in Aging Week What’s scheduled
Careers in Aging Week began Monday at Youngstown State University, spotlighting careers that serve
Just saying ‘no’ to nuclear pact with Iran not a rational stance
Editorial: Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- yahu of Israel and his allies in the U.S. Congress have 21/2 months
US-Cuba warming held up by terror-sponsor listing
Associated Press HAVANA American hopes of opening an embassy in Havana before presidents Barack
Stock indexes gain; oil price rises
Associated Press NEW YORK Expectations that the Federal Reserve will be slow to raise interest
Full disclosure is essential
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: President Barack Obama is currently faced with an opportunity to force
Corporate coup in Congress
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Being a Congress critter isn’t the cushy job many people assume.
Service firms grew at slightly slower but healthy pace in March
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. service firms expanded at a slightly slower yet still healthy
boston marathon Prosecutor: Bomber meant to terrorize US
Associated Press BOSTON As he planted a backpack containing a bomb near a group of children,
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Lisbon school board, 5 p.m., board room, board of education office, 317 North
Hillside accredited
Hillside accredited HOWLAND Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital, part of ValleyCare Health System
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, April 7, the 97th day of 2015. There are 268 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Compton plays Masters with lot of heart(s)
We’re suckers for athletes who play with a lot of heart. In Erik Compton’s case, make that plural: hearts.
Phantoms’ Connor earns USHl honor
In Saturday’s 5-1 victory over the Muskegon Lumberjacks, Connor had a hand in all five goals.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Wayne Rogers (“M*A*S*H”) is 82. Country singer Bobby Bare is 80. Singer Charlie
Plea hearing set in death of woman, 94
Plea hearing set in death of woman, 94 WARREN A plea hearing will be at 9 a.m. Friday in
Boston has the highest average: $52.34
Boston has the highest average: $52.34 Average ticket price rises to $28.94 Associatedto
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