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Valley's first Relay kicks off tonight at YSU
The Pink Panthers are just one team of superheroes who were out in full force this year at Mahoning County’s first Relay for Life.
Prosecutor doubts Kaluza death could add new charges against his assailants
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul Gains said today he doubts new charges of murder can be filed against the two people convicted of the armed robbery and shooting of a South Avenue fast-food restaurant manager in 2008.
Rape charges added for Niles teen charged with murder of elderly neighbor
The 15-year-old Niles boy charged with aggravated murder in the March 31 death of his 94-year-old neighbor now also is charged with attempting to rape her, as well as aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery.
Rape charges added for Niles teen charged with murder of elderly neighbor
The 15-year-old Niles boy charged with aggravated murder in the March 31 death of his 94-year-old neighbor now also is charged with attempting to rape her, as well as aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery.
Youngstown man apologizes to community, tells judge 'I will do better'
Aaron Profanchik told the judge who sentenced him to two and a half years in prison Friday that he knows he can do better.
Fitch engineering students create hovercraft
After brainstorming about what to build in the Intro to Engineering class at Fitch High School, a few students settled on building a hovercraft.
No plans to close Trumbull sheltered workshops, superintendent says
Edward Stark, superintendent of the Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities, said there are no plans to shut down its sheltered workshops or cut services for county residents who have developmental disabilities.
Canfield woman tells her journey with the cancer that isn't discussed
Colorectal cancer is the cancer that isn’t discussed.
1 of 3 YSU profs to be named to new dean's post
A professor of music, communication or mathematics and statistics will be the dean of the new Youngstown State University Honors College.
Cortland, Bazetta and part of Mecca experience outage
Cortland, Bazetta and part of Mecca experience outage
Crews work to clear 1,500-ton boulder from Ohio highway
Crews work to clear 1,500-ton boulder from Ohio highway
Freeh seeks out-of-county judge for Spanier defamation suit
Freeh seeks out-of-county judge for Spanier defamation suit
Analyst downgrades Apple shares as smartwatch goes on sale
Analyst downgrades Apple shares as smartwatch goes on sale
Health-insurance special enrollment period is April 30
Health-insurance special enrollment period is April 30
Latest on tornadoes: School closed in hard-hit Illinois area
Latest on tornadoes: School closed in hard-hit Illinois area
Hillary Clinton to announce presidential campaign on Sunday
Hillary Clinton to announce presidential campaign on Sunday
UPDATE | Teen charged with trying to rape elderly victim
UPDATE | Teen charged with trying to rape elderly victim
Experts: 3 other shots detected in deadly 2012 police salvo
Experts: 3 other shots detected in deadly 2012 police salvo
Wednesday's Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission meeting is canceled
Wednesday's Mahoning County Veterans Service Commission meeting is canceled
Youngstown woman said she laid on couch for a week after an assault and robbery
Youngstown woman said she laid on couch for a week after and assault and robbery
Youngstown man gets prison sentence on drug and assault charges
Youngstown man gets prison sentence on drug and assault charges
Youngstown City Council's CDA Committee won't meet at noon today
Youngstown City Council's CDA Committee won't meet at noon today
Services Satuday for longtime Fitch band director
Services Saturday for longtime Fitch band director
UN: Ebola still global emergency despite big drop in cases
UN: Ebola still global emergency despite big drop in cases
Lauren Hill dies after fighting tumor to play college hoops
Lauren Hill dies after fighting tumor to play college hoops
Eastern Ohio man dies after becoming trapped under tractor
Eastern Ohio man dies after becoming trapped under tractor
Former Ohio sheriff appeals public corruption conviction
Former Ohio sheriff appeals public corruption conviction
Man gets prison sentence in '12 YSU frat hazing case
Judge cites past record and arrests since incident
Jake Giuriceo is finally getting back in the ring ... in NYC
Giuriceo (17-2, 4 KOs) will fight for the first time since July when he meets Viktor “The Iceman” Postol (26-0, 11 KOs).
Playoff-bound Phantoms set to finish regular season
The Phantoms close the regular season with two games against Team USA’s 17-younger squad.
Seman indicted for bribery in his rape trial
Victim and her grandparents died in fire hours before trial to start
State assists Trumbull Co. with heroin OD kits
Local drug-abuse problem killed eight last week among more than 30 recorded overdoses
Olympic Dreams gymnasts capture state championships
Four members from Liberty’s Olympic Dreams Gymnastics recently earned Ohio USA Gymnastics state championships.
Joe Kaluza dies; paralyzed in 2008 KFC robbery
Kaluza was paralyzed from the neck down after being shot while making a bank deposit.
Trumbull MetroParks to allow food vendors on Greenway
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.
Spieth nearly makes Masters history
Greg Norman and Nick Price are the only players ever to shoot 63 at the Masters.
Salem-based fighters to compete in Golden Gloves
The 87th annual Cleveland Area Golden Gloves competition will feature five area fighters from the Salem Boxing Club.
Rock Hall inductees exhibit to open
Staff report CLEVELAND The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2015 Inductee Exhibit will
EGCC students get down to business advising
EGCC students make recommendations, product improvements at local businesses
An elderly woman quarantined with a MRSA infection voted
The deputy county coroner opened the ballot, sealed in a biohazard envelope
Mahoning commissioners urge governor to reconsider closing YDC
The Mineral Ridge facility near Austintown is set to close in 2017.
Kasich wants to continue Medicaid expansion
The governor accomplished the Medicaid expansion last session via a vote of the controlling board
Ex-Gov. Strickland raised $672K to start U.S. Senate campaign
It’s about $100,000 less than his potential Democratic primary opponent
Closing arguments set in 5-year-old rape case
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Closing arguments are set today in Mahoning County
Slide the City to raise funds for Rich Center
Participants will pay to slide on a 1,000-foot slip-and-slide and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Rich Center for Autism
Little ones learn to grow at Ford Nature Center
Hillary Lenton, a Mill Creek MetroParks naturalist, helps Lydia Andres, 3, of Boardman plant seeds in a can. Lenton led Ford Nature Center’s “If You Plant Them, They Will Grow” program Thursday, which teaches kids how plants grow.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Felix and Ashley Rodriguez, Youngstown, girl, April 8.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Girard Planning Commission, public hearing and special meeting, 7 p.m., council
2015 budget in Austintown similar to 2014
Second $1 million racino payment helped last year's budget
METRO DIGEST || 5K Run/Walk Sat.
5K Run/Walk Sat. COLUMBIANA Leadership Columbiana County will host a Run Away From Drugs 5K
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Auxiliary of St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital will
Journals may have value to original author
Dear Annie: About 10 years ago, I was working on a remodel project and discovered a hidden
birthdays
birthdays Actor Max von Sydow is 86. Actress Liz Sheridan (“Seinfeld”) is 86. Actor Omar Sharif
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, April 10, the 100th day of 2015. There are 265 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St. (at Fruit Street), Youngstown; food
Polanco’s error caps awful series for Pirates
The Reds improved to 3-0 for the first time since 2011, when they won their first five games.
Miranda Russo, Philip Johnson are engaged
Miranda Russo and Philip Johnson are engaged, their parents are announcing. The bride-to-be is the
Help send Fitch Robotics to World Championships
The Austintown Fitch Robotics Team consists of 27 students, three mentors and several collegiate
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
Robert Barrett, 30, Andrews Avenue, receiving stolen property, theft and breaking and entering.
Student seriously injured when struck by lightning
Associated Press DAYTON Officials say a southwest Ohio college student is in critical condition
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Zein El Hachem Mohamad, 28, of 7053 West Blvd., Unit
Well water was not affected by Vienna oil spill, Trumbull health department says
Tests done on six “representative” water wells within a half mile of the oil spill showed that they were not affected
Miss Caruso, Mr. Hornsby plan wedding
CANFIELD George and Bernice Caruso of Canfield are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding
Census Bureau guard is shot
Census Bureau guard is shot SUITLAND, Md. Police say a man who kidnapped his wife shot a guard
Canfield Community Briefs
Women in touch: aging and brain health Learn how to keep your brain fit despite growing older
Boardman Community Briefs
Women in touch: aging and brain health Learn how to keep your brain fit despite growing older
newsmakers
newsmakers Man charged with stalking Sandra Bullock to stand trial LOS ANGELES A man clutching
Meyer, Buckeyes hope to avoid complacency
Urban Meyer and his Ohio State Buckeyes are busy these days.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man accused of robbing the same Ohio bank after prison CLEVELAND A 47-year-old
Commit to join Relay for Life to fortify area’s war on cancer
Editorial: Despite colossal progress in fighting cancer in recent years, the debilitating disease continues to
Seminar at post office
Seminar at post office YOUNGSTOWN The Steel Valley Postal Customer Council will have a free
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Beverly Hillbillies,” 8 p.m.: Jethro, Elly May, Jed and
Trade pacts will spur growth
Opinion: By Myron Brilliant Tribune News Service Trade promotion authority — the power of the president
A guide to choosing, buying newest gadget
Associated Press NEW YORK Buying an Apple Watch won’t be as simple as walking into an Apple
Strickland wants decks cleared for Senate bid
Opinion: Cincinnati Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld, who wants to be the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in
Support the US-Iran deal
Opinion: By Clarence Lusane Tribune News Service The Congressional Black Caucus should enthusiastically
GOP could turn tables on Dems
Opinion: Over the last 65 years, three Democrats — John F. Kennedy, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama — captured
‘Fast track’ will cost US jobs
Opinion: By Don Kusler Tribune News Service Some things improve with age; others just get worse over
Steelers’ Bell suspended 3 games
Steelers’ Bell suspended 3 games Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell is facing a
Steelers’ eight-time Pro Bowl safety Polamalu to retire
The 33-year-old Polamalu had two years remaining on his contract but saw his play dip significantly from his prime.
france Network hacked by group claiming IS ties
Associated Press PARIS Hackers claiming allegiance to the Islamic State group simultaneously
Samsung pins hopes on Galaxy S6 phone
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea When Samsung dubbed development of its latest smartphones
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.57 —.19 Avalon
Global Food Security Act designed to tackle hunger
Opinion: By Daniel Speckhard CQ-Roll Call If Congress passes the Global Food Security Act of 2015, it
Sabra recalls 30K cases of hummus
Associated Press NEW YORK About 30,000 cases of Sabra hummus sold nationwide are being recalled
Spring sports roundup
BASEBALL Boardman 12, Madison 2 VERO BEACH FLA. Chris Dailey had three hits and two RBIs,
Walgreens aims to close about 200 stores in US
Associated Press Walgreens will shutter about 200 U.S. stores as part of an expanded cost-
Indians nearly no-hit Astros
Jed Lowrie broke up the bid by homering with one out in the ninth inning for Houston’s only hit Thursday in a 5-1 win for the Indians.
Utility won’t appeal $1.6B penalty for deadly explosion
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO California regulators approved a record $1.6 billion penalty
St. James will host a breakfast-brunch
St. James will host a breakfast-brunch PULASKI, PA. St. James the Apostle Church, 4019 U.S.
Historic encounter with Raul Castro awaits Obama at summit in Panama
Associated Press PANAMA CITY Turning the page on a half-century of hostility, President Barack
Crafty tweens create Duct tape baskets at the library
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Every month, librarians from the Austintown library come up
Elizabeth Sepesy, Lucas Stanovcak plan May rites
Elizabeth Christine Sepesy of Struthers and Lucas Richard Stanovcak of Canfield are announcing their
Duzzny to head Reserve Officers Association
Colonel Walter M.Duzzny Sr USA (ret) Austintown, has been elected to serve as the president of the
Miss Danaher, Mr. Christoff plan nuptials
Lee’s Summit, Mo. Brian and Monique Danaher of Lee’s Summit, Mo., are announcing plans for the
Austintown Community Briefs
North Course at Mill Creek Golf course now open The North Course of the Mill Creek Golf Course is
Obama seeks end of gay ‘conversion’ therapy for youths
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama is calling for an end to psychiatric therapy
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Niles teen with gun was leaving restaurant as police arrived
Niles teen with gun was leaving restaurant as police arrived
The story of the Ukrainian Easter egg
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com On March 7 Mill Creek Park hosted a class on the creation of
Poland Community Briefs
Women in touch: aging and brain health Learn how to keep your brain fit despite growing older
Tornado causes damage in northern Ill.
Associated Press CHICAGO At least one large tornado touched down Thursday night in northern
Kindle Klass teaches the basics
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On March 16, the Austintown library hosted a Kindle Klass
Lollapalooza offers leprechaun laughs
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Poland library offered a big Leprechaun Lollapalooza
Babies become brilliant at library event
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com At 10 a.m. on March 10, Baby Brilliant educated and
Hilltop Elementary students jump to help others
Hilltop Elementary School students participated in the American Heart Association’s Jump Rope for Heart by jumping rope during their scheduled gym classes the week of Feb. 2-6.
Elvis entertains at Commons at Greenbriar
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The residents and guests of Commons at Greenbriar were
Barnyard Buddies visit Preschool
On March 13 Poland Union Preschool had guests from Mill Creek Metroparks Farm, Barnyard Buddies.
Robinwood Lane hosts book fair night for all
Robinwood Lane Elementary School in Boardman hosted a fun-filled Family Bookfair Night on March 10.
Canfield students earn top awards
Several Canfield High School students recently competed in the Ohio Governor’s State Youth Art
Rotary hosts pancakes in the park
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On March 22, the Boardman Rotary Club hosted a Pancake