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Phantoms beat Team USA to close out regular season
Phantoms beat Team USA to close out regular season
Friends hear mom's appeal at Boardman teen's memorial serivce
There were tears, but also plenty of laughter in the room Saturday as family and friends gathered at Boardman Park to celebrate the life of Cassandra Nicole West, 19, of Boardman who died Monday.
Find a bargain, lend a hand to animals in need at Angels' garage sale
Bargain hunters filled Canfield Fairgrounds today for the 21st annual Angels for Animals Garage Sale.
Air base opens first-of-its-kind lounge
The Youngstown Air Reserve Station now has a feature that’s the first of its kind in the continental United States.
Tax time special complicated mess for same-sex couples in 13 states
A necessary burden for most Americans, Tax Day is an accounting nightmare for thousands of gay and lesbian couples as they wrestle with the uneven legal status of same-sex marriage in the United States.
US capitol locked down today after suicide outside
A precautionary lockdown of the U.S. Capitol was lifted after about two hours today following a suicide by a man carrying a protest sign.
Historic Obama-Castro meeting in Panama brings US, Cuba full circle from Eisenhower, Batista era
President Barack Obama and Cuba's Raul Castro sat down together Saturday in the first formal meeting of the two country's leaders in a half-century, pledging to reach for the kind of peaceful relationship that has eluded their nations for generations.
Section of Interstate 80 to be named for Austintown fallen soldiers
"They'll never be forgotten now"
Rape charges added in murder case against Niles boy
He also faces aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery.
Penguins plan to entertain, learn in spring game
Penguins coach Bo Pelini plans to treat his first YSU spring game more like a pumped-up practice.
Williams: Bloated contracts shackle Penguins
What’s surprising about the spectacular implosion the Pittsburgh Penguins have suffered over the past month is that it didn’t happen sooner.
Trumbull disabilities board has no plans to close workshops
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com NILES Edward Stark, superintendent of the Trumbull
3 YSU profs finalists for dean’s position
Forums begin next week for the three finalists for the new YSU honors college dean position
Hundreds mourn Lauren Hill
Lauren Hill’s teammates and coaches are remembering the 19-year-old college basketball player with her own inspiring words: “Never give up.”
Film examines basketball role
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “From Deep,” a documentary film by Brett Kashmere, will be screened at 6
Boardman woman diagnosed with colorectal cancer now cancer-free
Early detection is the key to survival says Northside Medical Center surgeon
Short-handed Cavs fall at home to Celtics
Marcus Smart scored 19 points, and the Boston Celtics maintained their grip on a playoff spot.
Youngstown man, 27, gets 21/2 years for having drugs, pushing cop
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Aaron Profanchik told the judge who sentenced him
METRO DIGEST || Counterfeit bill
Counterfeit bill AUSTINTOWN An employee of a Dunkin’ Donuts reported receiving a counterfeit
Youngstown Relay for Life begins
Seventeen teams participated in this year’s fundraiser to fight cancer.
Austintown class works to build hovercraft
Daniel Frederick, left, and Josh Egolf check the alignment as they work on a hovercraft being built by Fitch High School's freshman Intro to Engineering class. The students hope to have the vehicle built by mid-May before school ends.
Bombings kill 13 Afghans in 2 provinces
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan A suicide car bomber targeting a convoy of U.S. troops in
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Benigno Santana, 56, of 921 Franklin Ave.,
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
Real adventure
IF YOU WATCH What: “100 Miles From Nowhere” Where: Animal Planet When: 10 p.m. Sunday By
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Earth Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Live music and entertainment,
Congress wants in on Iran pact
Opinion: WASHINGTON If President Obama had his way, Congress would simply keep its pesky nose out of the
World Youth Day
World Youth Day YOUNGSTOWN International World Youth Day, July 24-Aug. 2, 2016, will feature a
Tacketts in concert
Tacketts in concert CORTLAND The Tacketts will present a concert at 6 p.m. Sunday at Calvary
Miss Olverson, Mr. Stokes to marry in 2016
CAMPBELL Octobriann E.D. Olverson of Youngstown and Kevin A. Stokes of Warren are engaged and
Tricia Jones, Phil Calzo plan Aug. wedding
BOARDMAN Tricia Jones of Boardman and Phil Calzo of Poland are engaged and planning an August
Women’s Rally in the Valley focuses on ‘Unity in the Power of Love’
The event wil be April 25 at Victory Christian Center in Coitsville.
Tara McDaniel, Joshua Anglin are engaged
NORTH LIMA Jamie and Denise Anglin of North Lima are announcing the engagement of their son,
newsmakers
newsmakers Argentine arrest warrant for Bieber BUENOS AIRES, Argentina An Argentine judge
Ashley Kent Mr. Metzinger to wed Sept. 26
Youngstown The engagement of Ashley Taylor Kent and Michael Joseph Metzinger, both of Youngstown,
birthdays
birthdays Actor Joel Grey is 83. Actress Louise Lasser is 76. Actor Peter Riegart is 68. Actor
Judge visits scene, sees shot-up car from chase
Associated Press CLEVELAND The judge who will decide whether a Cleveland police officer is
Photo studio opens
Photo studio opens NILES The Picture People recently opened a 1,800-square-foot photography
Tiger’s game finally out of woods
Woods laughed a lot, worked the crowd, chipped the ball reasonably well, and even cracked the occasional joke.
Giuriceo weighs in at 143 for Postol fight
Giuriceo weighs in at 143 for Postol fight NEW YORK Campbell High graduate Jake “The Bull”
Marital partners are not mind readers
Dear Annie: Why is it that I know six women who are divorcing their husbands? Why are there so many
Allegiant Air pilots agree not to strike
Allegiant Air pilots agree not to strike LAS VEGAS Allegiant Air says the company’s pilots have
Teenager Jones wins Xfinity race
The 18-year-old Jones turned away a strong bid from Brad Keselowski on a restart with 28 laps remaining, winning by 1.6 seconds in his ninth career Xfinity start.
Crews work to clear boulder from road
Associated Press COAL GROVE, Ohio Transportation officials say crews are working to clear a
La. mulls religious-objections law
Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. Even before the opening of Louisiana’s legislative session, a
Parents reveal Elias-Senich engagement
Jaclyn Sarah Elias of Canfield and Thomas Julian Senich of Hubbard are engaged, their parents are
Melissa Ciesla, Mark Catalano to wed May 31
BOARDMAN Augie and Judy Catalano of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son, Mark
Bill on Iran treaty becomes tug-of-war
Associated Press WASHINGTON A bill calling for Congress to have a say on an emerging nuclear
Students create boxing exhibit
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “Youngstown, Ohio Boxing Hall of Fame,” an exhibit created by students
Lower costs of cancer drugs
Opinion: Dallas Morning News: For too many cancer patients in our broken system, treatment comes down to a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.91 .34 Avalon
Inattentive drivers get a pass
Opinion: COLUMBUS In the not-too-distant future, the Ohio Department of Transportation will begin
New law designed to prevent future pollution of Lake Erie
Editorial: Gov. John R. Kasich had a salient message when he traveled last week to Maumee Bay State Park,
Edie Falco faces final shift as ‘Nurse Jackie’
if you watch What: “Nurse Jackie” When: 9 p.m. Sunday Where: Showtime By Rick Bentley The
Miss Tayag, Mr. McGlaughlin to wed May 9
SMITHFIELD, VA. Laurence W. and Dr. Beth Julian McLaughlin of Smithfield, Va., formerly of
Tuber sale planned
Tuber sale planned YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Dahlia Society will host its annual tuber sale
fairdale, ill. 2 women killed in fierce tornado; small community assesses damage
Associated Press FAIRDALE, Ill. The two women killed by a devastating tornado system that
Ng-Miladore nuptials planned for Aug. 15
CANFIELD Drs. Michael and Dianne Miladore of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son,
United Way meeting Tuesday
United Way meeting Tuesday POLAND The United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley is having
Wrongly imprisoned men awarded more than $1.6M
Associated Press CINCINNATI Two brothers exonerated after spending decades in prison on a
Businesses learn about mail processing
The operations at the USPS Youngstown Processing and Distribution Center are expected to be consolidated to Cleveland by July 25.
Survivors of Fort Hood attack receive Purple Hearts
Associated Press FORT HOOD, Texas Eric Jackson took a bullet in the forearm during the
Clinton to announce 2016 bid Sunday
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Rodham Clinton will end months of speculation and launch her
MCDJFS begins accepting apps for summer youth program
The program runs from May 1 to the end of October
Lawyers for Ohio State, fired band director spar in court
Associated Press COLUMBUS A federal judge rigorously questioned both sides in fired Ohio State
Suspect surrenders after manhunt, cruiser is shot
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A suspect in an armed robbery and shooting that damaged a
Penalty phase of bombing trial to begin after Boston Marathon
Associated Press BOSTON The second phase of the trial of Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar
More spring sports results
BASEBALL Austintown Fitch 12, Bamberg-Ehrhardt (SC) 3 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Patrick Gerberry led
Alvarez, Locke help Bucs avoid 0-4 start
Jeff Locke (1-0) allowed seven hits and two runs in six solid innings.
Polamalu’s style made him a menace to opposing teams
Move over Joe Greene, Jack Lambert and Mel Blount. You’ve got company.