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Seman indicted on bribery related to rape of 10-year-old
The man who was to stand trial on rape charges — only to have the 10-year-old accuser and her grandparents die in a fire just hours before jury selection was to begin — was indicted Thursday by a grand jury on two counts of bribery.
State responds to Trumbull call for help with drug abuse problem
State Rep. Sean O’Brien, law enforcement and drug-treatment officials spoke by conference call today with state leaders to attack the Trumbull County drug-abuse problem, which killed eight last week among more than 30 overdoses.
Joe Kaluza, KFC manager paralyzed in robbery, dead at 49
Joe Kaluza, who was shot and paralyzed in 2008 while delivering a bank deposit after his shift as a manager at a KFC on South Avenue, died Thursday, a family member confirmed.
Mahoning commissioners to appeal to Kasich to keep YDC open
Mahoning County commissioners have agreed to support efforts to maintain operations at the Youngstown Developmental Center in Mineral Ridge near Austintown and are urging Gov. John Kasich to reconsider closing the facility.
Austintown budget even keel with 2014, but less cash for paving
The township’s recently approved budget, about $17.9 million, is similar to a year ago.
EGCC students help improve revenue for OH WOW! museum
Eastern Gateway Community College’s accounting and business students got a sample of the business world outside of the classroom with a class project.
Warren courting food vendors for Greenway, MetroParks
The people running the Trumbull County MetroParks believe they can make the experience of biking or walking the Western Reserve Greenway or using other MetroParks more enjoyable if they allow vendors to operate food trucks there.
Another charged in YSU hazing event gets a year in prison, depsite appeal to judge
One of nine men accused of hazing a pair of pledges to a Youngstown State University fraternity told a judge today that he was young and not thinking clearly in 2012 when the conduct occurred.
Closing arguments expected Friday in old rape case
Closing arguments are set for Friday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court in a rape case that first was indicted in 2010.
Niles teen with gun was leaving restaurant as police arrived
Niles teen with gun was leaving restaurant as police arrived
An elderly woman quarantined with a MRSA infection voted
An elderly woman quarantined with a MRSA infection voted
Officials seek swift response to Trumbull County heroin plague
Officials seek swift response to Trumbull County heroin plague
Baby dies prior to Warren parents' scheduled Maury Povich show appearance
Baby dies prior to Warren parents' scheduled Maury Povich show appearance
Volunteers needed Saturday morning in Warren to rehab veterans home
Volunteers needed Saturday morning in Warren to rehab veterans home
Gov. Kasich keeps 2016 prospects open ahead of visits to NH, SC
Gov. Kasich keeps 2016 prospects open ahead of visits to NH, SC
Former Ohio trooper gets 5 years for coercing women motorists
Ohio trooper gets 5 years for coercing women motorists
Regulators penalize PG&E $1.6 billion for pipeline blast
Regulators penalize PG&E $1.6 billion for pipeline blast
Ohio student seriously injured after struck by lightning
Ohio student seriously injured after struck by lightning
Mahoning commissioners urge governor to reconsider closing YDC
Mahoning commissioners urge governor to reconsider closing YDC
Pa. Turnpike closing overnight between Breezewood and Carlisle interchanges on Saturday
Pa. Turnpike closing overnight between Breezewood and Carlisle interchanges on Saturday
Strickland raises more than $670K for US Senate bid
Strickland raises more than $670K for US Senate bid
Sabra recalls 30,000 cases of hummus over listeria concerns
Sabra recalls 30,000 cases of hummus over listeria concerns
Man involved in 2012 hazing event gets a year in prison
Man involved in 2012 hazing event gets a year in prison
Kasich assisting Trumbull County with heroin OD treatment
Kasich assisting Trumbull County with heroin OD treatment
Ohio man indicted for allegedly pouring gas on wife, child
Ohio man indicted for allegedly pouring gas on wife, child
Man indicted for robbing the same Ohio bank after prison
Man indicted for robbing the same Ohio bank after prison
Jury convicts Northeast Ohio judge of falsification charges
Jury convicts Northeast Ohio judge of falsification charges
Ohio AG: Nearly 7,000 rape kits tested for DNA matches
Ohio AG: Nearly 7,000 rape kits tested for DNA matches
Officer who shot man in S.C. had prior excessive-force complaint
Officer who shot man in S.C. had prior excessive-force complaint
Pa. woman arrested in Campbell today on drug charges
Pa. woman arrested in Campbell today on drug charges
US stocks open slightly higher as earnings reports roll in
US stocks open slightly higher as earnings reports roll in
Run Away from Drugs event is Saturday in Columbiana
Run Away from Drugs event is Saturday in Columbiana
Get ready to slip-and-slide down Market Street
Slide the City will hit downtown Youngstown on June 27.
Obama visits Jamaica in hopes of restoring ties, weakening China's 'checkbook diplomacy'
The Caribbean region collectively cheered when President Barack Obama was first elected president in 2008. Calypso and reggae songs were written in his honor, the French Caribbean island of Martinique named a road after him, and Antigua’s highest mountain officially became “Mount Obama” as the small country saluted him as a symbol of black achievement.
Injunction sought against South Range for illegal appointment
"We will defend our case vigorously," says South Range attorney
Talent, work ethic helps Crestview’s McDonough earn Ohio State scholarship
The hard-throwing lefty broke the Rebels’ single-season strikeout record as a sophomore last spring.
Phantoms clinch Anderson Cup with OT loss
The Cup is presented to the team with the USHL’s best regular season record.
Initial notification indicates water well samples from oil spill area ‘look good’
They will receive another call later Wednesday with additional information
SPORTS DIGEST || Mooney grad leads Pitt baseball past YSU
Boo Vazquez (Cardinal Mooney) launched two home runs – his first career multi-homer game – and finished 3-for-5 with four runs batted in to help Pitt (12-19) take down Youngstown State (8-18), 12-1, and end a seven game skid.
Cavaliers win division, East’s second seed
Kyrie Irving scored 27 points to lead Cleveland past Milwaukee.
Mill Creek to kick off spring programming with Farm Animal Baby Shower this weekend
Mill Creek Metro- Parks will kick off spring this weekend with a beloved community tradition: the annual Farm Animal Baby Shower at the MetroParks Farm.
Local auto sales slightly down in March 2015
Sales in March 2015 compared with March 2014 were down 1.2 percent.
Chardon Polka Band reality TV show premieres Saturday
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com When “Polka Kings” premieres Saturday (9:30 p.m., Reelz),
Federal Frenzy to feature Red Wanting Blue
Red Wanting Blue will be the headliner at Federal Frenzy, a free music and arts festival on Federal and North Phelps streets, downtown, from 2 to 11 p.m. April 25.
Warren Philharmonic in spring concert
IF you go What: “The Power of Fate” When: Sunday at 3 p.m. Where: Christ Episcopal Church,
‘Vanya and Sonia’ at theater
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. New Castle Playhouse will present “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and
Dinner-theater premieres with 'Finnegan's Farewell'
Food Glorious Food Dinner-Theater is preparing its first production, “Finnegan’s Farewell,” an audience-interactive show that recreates a raucous Irish wake.
Popular Trumbull County ox roast, car show won’t return this summer
The Glenn Christian Church Ox Roast and Car Show will not return this year, the church has announced.
Canfield PD switches out two cruisers, to wait a year on body cams
Chief says grants, clarifying policy possible this year
Life Spot will offer emotional support to struggling people
Former clothing area in Big Reach Center of Hope will be remodeled.
Kids enjoy Spring Fling at Mill Creek MetroParks
During the five-hour event, the children looke for signs of spring provided by Mother Nature
Youngstown VA clinic offers quality care, but more space is needed, vets say
Plans are in the works to expand the Belmont Avenue facility.
Report reviews wait times for 940 of the VA's facilities
Report reviews VA data on wait times for 940 of the department’s facilities
VA makes little headway in fight to shorten waits for care
Carl Schneider, Youngstown VA Outpatient Clinic facility director, stands inside the clinic on Belmont Avenue, where patients say getting an appointment with a medical specialist or for mental-health services can sometimes take a month or more because the facility is too small for the population served. Schneider said the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has plans to expand the Youngstown facility.
WTG
Today Dance performance “A Swingin’ Salute to the ’40s: A Tribute to the Military,SDRq 7 p.m. to
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Longest Ride (PG-13) When their love is tested, a bull rider looking to make
What fertilizer do you need?
What fertilizer do you need? Purchasing fertilizer can be confusing. What are those three numbers?
BUSINESS DIGEST || No permits issued
No permits issued YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued no horizontal-
Harrison signs four-year, $27.3 million contract
The All-Star third baseman said he wants to continue to be “part of something special.”
Democrats, Republicans ignore US Freedom of Information Act
Opinion: Democrats, Republicans ignore US Freedom of Information Act Freedom of information is one of the
Ex-love is fast becoming ex-friend
Dear Annie: Eight months ago, I met the love of my life online. Everything started off great. “Jay”
American, US Airways get go-ahead for merger
Associated Press FORT WORTH, Texas American Airlines is marking a merger milestone, and US
The Comedians
The Comedians” (10 p.m., FX): Billy Crystal and Josh Gad play fictionalized versions of themselves in “The Comedians.”
Florida governor’s staffers won’t say ‘climate change’
Opinion: By Emily Schwartz Greco OtherWords Guffaws punctuated a Florida legislative hearing the other
Bar, bands to unite for fallen friend
Several bands and entertainers are getting together Sunday for a fundraiser and memorial for the late Donald LoGiudice II, who died last week.
US, Iran detente is unlikely
Opinion: When the United States and Iran began inching toward an agreement to limit Tehran’s nuclear
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Watch soil, light for rhodies
Q. What’s wrong with my azalea? What’s wrong with my rhododendron? Mary from Boardman, and many
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, April 9, the 99th day of 2015. There are 266 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surplus food/lunch
Surplus food/lunch Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various
Time to prune the roses?
Time to prune the roses? When the forsythia begin to bloom in the garden, you’ll know it’s time to
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Matthew and Dr. Heidi Szugye of Cleveland Heights are announcing the birth of twin daughters, Claire
Slide the City coming to Valley
YOUNGSTOWN Slide the City will hit downtown Youngstown on June 27. The 1,000-foot, American-
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Brandon L. Frohman, 22, of 4305 Chester Drive,
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon Sun: Teddy Pantelas Trio, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
birthdays
birthdays Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner is 89. Naturalist Jim Fowler (“Mutual of Omaha’s
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Horizon Science Acad-emy Governing Board, 6 p.m., 3403 Southern Blvd., Youngstown.
History repeats itself with first robot road trip in US
Opinion: By Michael Farren Tribune News Service In 1903, Horatio Jackson, Sewall Crocker, and their dog,
TACKY OR FANTASTIC?
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Extension master gardener volunteer 111I think it’s a great way to
Iran sends vessel to waters off Yemen
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen Iran dispatched a destroyer and another naval ship to waters off
Hamarik, 56, remembered for talent, faith, encouragement
The Cardinal Mooney High graduate won the Ohio Amateur and beat Johnny Miller in the Chile Open.
Foster care agency plans annual wine & beer taste
A benefit April 24 will support a local foster care agency.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.70 —.11 Avalon
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Prior to last week, President Barack Obama had granted only 21 commutations
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Prior to last week, President Barack Obama had granted only 21 commutations
Orrville bank receives top rank
First National Bank of Orrville was named one of the top 100 banks for its size in nation in 2014 by SNL Financial.
Airline official: Probe of Germanwings crash should not set precedent
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Germanwings air crash investigation shouldn’t set a precedent
Deadly terror attack in Kenya again shows lack of readiness
Editorial: A week ago, 148 people, including many students, were massacred on the campus on Garissa University
Iceland’s volcanoes will be topic of talk
Iceland’s volcanoes will be topic of talk LEETONIA Mike Little, retired park ranger and
Ferguson residents optimistic over vote
Ferguson residents optimistic over vote FERGUSON, Mo. A surge of voters helped alter the racial
Youngstown council will vote next week on a planning contract extension
The contract is for up to $60,000 for the year
oddly enough
oddly enough Police release images of ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ robber SANTA CRUZ, Calif. Police have
Tips to deter deer from invading your landscape
By Hugh Earnhart OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Deer are creatures of habit and teach
FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINIC
FRUIT TREE PRUNING CLINIC When: Saturday, 1-4 p.m. What: Come learn to prune fruit trees.
Afghan soldier kills US soldier
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan An Afghan soldier shot and killed a U.S. soldier and
Video of SC police shooting inflames debate over use of force
Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. The fatal shooting of a black man running from a white
Wednesday’s spring sports roundup
A roundup of baseball and softball games involving Mahoning Valley teams.
california drought Officials get tough on water wasters
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. California is done with gentle nudges and polite reminders
Poland Township officials plan three-year road resurfacing project
Trustees want to invest $1 million in road projects
Federal grand jury indicts Warren man
Federal grand jury indicts Warren man CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has indicted Ricardo
Historical society receives $500K gift
Historical society receives $500K gift YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning Valley Historical Society
newsmakers
newsmakers Actor Geoffrey Lewis, father of Juliette Lewis, dies at age 79 LOS ANGELES Geoffrey
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