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FOO F1TR fans determined to be among 150 at exclusive Niles concert
Heather Pazak was in line for tickets to Saturday’s Foo Fighters performance at Record Connection before the concert even was announced.
Prosecutor pushes for Larosa murder evidence to be public
The criminal complaint and other filings in juvenile court in the aggravated-murder case of Jacob Larosa, 15, of Niles should be treated as public records, Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins says.
Meacham puts public first, rescinds 4-day work week
Mahoning County Auditor Ralph T. Meacham has canceled the option for his employees to work four 10-hour shifts a week, effective May 4.
Both Dem candidates for Struthers mayor are convicts
Both Democratic candidates for mayor have been convicted of crimes but no longer have records.
Youngstown council belatedly approves 3 contracts
City council unanimously passed three contracts Wednesday under which work was continuing even though they had expired at the end of December.
Trumbull leaders, residents grapple with possible sales tax increase
Trumbull County commissioners showed a map at a public hearing Wednesday revealing the county to be among only 22 of the state's 88 with a sales tax rate of 6.75 percent or lower.
What will they write about us, the YSU president asked at Child Abuse Prevention event
The challenge is to raise awareness any way possible about child abuse and neglect, said Jim Tressel, president of Youngstown State University and keynote speaker at the 10th annual Pinwheels for Prevention event to recognize April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
7 advance careers through St. E's Youngstown School at Work program
There were some tear-jerking moments Wednesday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital.
Liberty levy is crucial to continuing financial stability, schools superintendent says
With the school district no longer in fiscal emergency, having shed that state designation in December, this would not be a good time for voters to reject the 7.75-mill, five-year Liberty renewal levy on the ballot May 5, Superintendent Stan Watson said.
Lomberg goal brings Phantoms within 4-3
Ryan Lomberg scored the Phantoms' second short-handed goal of the game.
Phantoms trail Lumberjacks, 4-2, in second
The Lumberjacks have scored twice in the second period for a 4-2 lead.
Phantoms, Lumberjacks tied at 2 after one period
Kyle Connor and Josh Melnick have scored the Phantoms' goals.
Death threat during Cleveland officer trial alarms judge
Death threat during Cleveland officer trial alarms judge
Ohio museum director to accept gold medal for WWII heroes
Ohio museum director to accept gold medal for WWII heroes
Seattle CEO to cut his pay so every worker earns $70,000
Seattle CEO to cut his pay so every worker earns $70,000
Ohio mom charged in tot’s starvation death pleads not guilty
Ohio mom charged in tot’s starvation death pleads not guilty
Ohio workgroup releases report focused on public assistance
Ohio workgroup releases report focused on public assistance
Pope urged to deal with bishops who fail to protect kids
Pope urged to deal with bishops who fail to protect kids
Another bill offered to revamp Ohio's charter schools
Another bill offered to revamp Ohio's charter schools
Dallas police fatally shoot suspect in 2 Oregon deaths
Dallas police fatally shoot suspect in 2 Oregon deaths
Ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez convicted of 1st-degree murder
Ex-NFL player Aaron Hernandez convicted of 1st-degree murder
Mahoning County leads in accountability, state treasurer says
State Treasurer Josh Mandel urges all Ohio local governments to get on the OhioCheckbook.com bandwagon.
YSU softball splits with Akron
YSU softball splits with Akron Youngstown Sophomore Brittney Moffatt went 2-for-4 with a double
State commission would review closures of developmental disability centers
YDC is scheduled to close in 2017
Phantoms’ Connor will be critical in playoffs
The University of Michigan-bound player won the league’s scoring title with 80 points (34 goals, 46 assists).
Machinists in need, MVMC looks to grow skilled workforce
The Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition and education providers trying to grow the supply of machinists and make sure they have needed skills.
Carrasco, Indians take it on the chin vs. White Sox
Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was struck in the face by a line drive in the first inning.
Strong arm: Armstrong wins after Olesh’s first varsity hit
Andrew Armstrong, having just topped the 120-pitch mark, was tiring. Brennen Olesh — still searching for his first career hit — was “really nervous.”
Youngstown schools retirees pay more for insurance, ask why
A board member also had some harsh words for the way the board president leads meetings.
High School roundup | More spring sports results
BASEBALL Champion 2, Girard 1 CHAMPION Michael Turner drilled a walk-off, two-run double in
YSU plans hackathon
HackYSU runs Friday through Sunday and offers participants the chance to learn and create
RECORD REVIEWS
Reba McEntire Album: “Love Somebody” Grade: A “Love Somebody” is Reba McEntire’s best album of
Fleury steadying influence for Penguins
Fleury is Pittsburgh’s biggest asset as it tries to upset the New York Rangers in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The Games of Rock
By DERRIK J. LANG | AP Entertainment Writer SANTA MONICA, Calif. 111Activision Blizzard Inc.
Valley native releases film
Staff report LANSING, MICH. Youngstown native Richard Lee Robinson has released his first film,
United Way surpassed $2.6M fundraising goal
Barbara Sykes, Ohio United Way’s president and chief executive officer, delivered the keynote address
Steelers’ Taylor calling it quits
Ike Taylor called it a career on Tuesday, the latest departure from a defensive core that served as the backbone of the team’s return to prominence over the past decade.
Judge: Oakhill witnesses should hear some secret recordings
The judge wants attorneys to develop process within a week.
11 Warren and Youngstown emerging leaders begin Wean Foundation leadership program
Program designed to cultivate local leaders through the Raymond John Wean Foundation’s second-year Neighborhood Success 2.0 program.
Boardman paves way for $4M Southern Park Mall renovation project
Boardman paves the way for $4 million Southern Park Mall renovation project
Warren man gets 12 1/2 years in prison for raping autistic boy
Eight counts of rape and four counts of gross sexual imposition involving a 13-year-old autistic boy
Ohio EPA says additional orange material in Vienna creek is not oil
Orange material found in the creek is “natural creek scum, foam and iron bacteria sheen along stagnant spots on the bank.”
YBI acquires Vindicator building; announcement Thursday
The Youngstown Telegram building is shown in September 1936. The building had been purchased by The Vindicator. Youngstown Business Incubator has purchased the downtown building for startup space for additive manufacturing companies and graduate space for startup firms. Vindicator employees are being relocated to the company's production building across the street.
Police: Texas woman helped starve boy
Police: Texas woman helped starve boy DALLAS A woman who operated a church at her suburban
Does Fourteenth Amendment back gay-marriage challenge?
Opinion: By Taylor Batten The Charlotte Observer With the U.S. Supreme Court set to hear arguments in a
Where do all those tax dollars go?
Opinion: By John Gray The Heritage Foundation It’s a question that naturally springs to mind when tax
Insidious attempt to silence dissent
Opinion: How long will this country remain free? Probably only as long as the American people value their
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Kelly Clarkson: Tonight on
Whitefire Grille: Fairly priced gourmet fare
A Canfield restaurant wants to dispel the idea that it's too formal or expensive.
Only small number of recalled Jeeps fixed
Associated Press DETROIT Nearly two years after agreeing to recall 1.56 million older Jeeps
Gatsby at 90 still a phenomenon
Opinion: By Meg Waite Clayton Los Angeles Times I was in high school when I first fell for Gatsby, who
This month’s poll results: Spuds are king.
This month’s poll results: Spuds are king. More people chose fair-style fries as a side to their
Ohio House unveils amended $71.5B biennial budget
The budget removed most of tax-reform measures proposed by Gov. John Kasich
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Nine color combinations in Browns’ uniform makeover
Cleveland unveiled its new uniforms, featuring nine color combinations, on Tuesday night before thousands of fans.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH In Oregon, cat survives shock, 25-foot fall from power pole GRANTS PASS, Ore. The
Study: Medical records under threat
Associated Press CHICAGO Your private medical information is under threat. That’s according to a
Beautiful blends
Beautiful blends Wines blended from several varietals have become all the rage among Valley wine
Greene’s pitching leaves Bucs feeling blue
Shane Greene pitched eight strong innings and the Detroit Tigers bounced back from their first loss of the season.
Torch Awards
Torch Awards YOUNGSTOWN The Better Business Bureau serving Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull
SKYWARN class
SKYWARN class MERCER, PA. The Mercer County Department of Public Safety is hosting a SKYWARN
Hubble at 25 still inspires
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: The countdown to the 25th anniversary of the launch of the Hubble Space
Check out many new assets of your nearest public library
Editorial: Throughout the United States, 16,536 vital community institutions — including 32 in the Mahoning
Middle class is shrinking
Opinion: By Richard Parker Tribune News Service Right now, the people aspiring to be president will say
Industry group files lawsuit over new Net neutrality rules
Associated Press NEW YORK A legal fight against the Federal Communications Commission’s new
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘When A Man Loves a Woman’ singer dies MUSCLE SHOALS, ALA. Percy Sledge, who soared
Congress to have a say on Iran nuclear deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bowing to pressure from Republicans and his own party, President
Obama to remove terror designation
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will remove Cuba from the list of state
Police: Shooting was possible hate crime
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. A former community-college student dismissed from a work-
Truck crashes
Truck crashes SHALERSVILLE, OHIO State troopers say the driver of a truck from a Canfield lumber
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
The $5.7 million project includes a larger chapel, multipurpose room and offices
Construction slated to begin in March 2016
America can ill afford to turn its back on the nation of Israel
Opinion: America can ill afford to turn its back on the nation of Israel Last month, prime minister
Golf outing will benefit girl, 10, with cancer
Each year the Sunshine Benefit Golf Outing helps cancer patients with expenses.
Trumbull commissioners support Warren effort to build trailhead along Western Reserve Greenway
Trumbull County commissioners are expected to approve a letter of support for Warren’s effort to obtain grants from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources
BUILDING TIME LINE
BUILDING TIME LINE The Youngstown Business Incubator will formally announce it has purchased The
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County District Board of Health finance committee, 3:30 p.m., Canfield
Ronald McDonald House Charities to donate $6,400 to Howland rehabilitation center
Will help about 40 physically challenged local youth through a $6,400 grant to Children’s Rehabilitation Center, 885 Howland-Wilson Road, NE.
Niles relay to host dinner and bake sale
Niles relay to host dinner and bake sale NILES Relay for Life of Niles will host a spaghetti
How they match up Phantoms vs. Lumberjacks
USHL Clark Cup playoffs Series Glance Game 1: Today, 7:15 p.m., at Muskegon Game 2: Friday,