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James Taylor to play Covelli Aug. 3

Covelli Centre has booked its second major concert of the summer.


Details on theft from Austintown Hall of Fame remain scarce

As a court case continues over a man alleged to have stolen funds from the Austintown Fitch Hall of Fame, details on what happened remain slim.


Foo fans psyched about Saturday's intimate concert in Weathersfield

Dave Karr of Cortland was only 18 when he first became a fan of Nirvana and its Warren-born drummer, Dave Grohl.


Iconic downtown Vindicator building enters new manufacturing era with YBI

The Vindicator office building at West Boardman Street and Vindicator Square went from telling the story to being the story Thursday, when the Youngstown Business Incubator welcomed it as the fifth building in its downtown Tech Block campus.


No decision today on whether to open Larosa murder trial evidence

Attorneys for Jacob Larosa, the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office and The Vindicator attended a juvenile court hearing today to discuss whether documents filed in Larosa’s aggravated-murder case will be open to the public, but no decision was rendered.


Rangers take Game 1 against Penguins

New York shut down Pittsburgh’s top threats, Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin.


Niles mayor to face challenger in race; first in 16 years

For the first time in 16 years, Ralph Infante is facing a challenger in his re-election bid for mayor.


Youngstown flag football league suing former coach for creating new league

A youth flag-football league has filed suit in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court to stop a rival league from taking the field.


High infant mortality rates not from personal choices, OSU experts tell Youngstown crowd

That systems and institutions affect peoples lives more than individual choices, especially as it applies to infant mortality, was a major takeaway from the Youngstown Minority Health Month Conference.


Youngstown balloon release recalls 6M Jews, 5M others killed in Nazi Holocaust

Julie Clark, a fifth-grade teacher at Williamson Elementary School, tears up as she talks to her students about the Holocaust.


Holocaust Remembrance Day should be 'day of transformation,' rabbi says

Yom Hashoah revolves around Holocaust remembrance and promotes education.


Governor’s police panel focuses on final recommendations

Governor’s police panel focuses on final recommendations


Airline flight delayed when snoring passenger poked with pen

Airline flight delayed when snoring passenger poked with pen


Social services workers in Ohio approve proposed contract

Social services workers in Ohio approve proposed contract


Nissan expands air bag recall after Louisiana injury

Nissan expands air bag recall after Louisiana injury


Trumbull County man gets 10-year prison term for rape

Trumbull County man gets 10-year prison term for rape


Strickland dismisses Dem opponent in US Senate race

Strickland dismisses Dem opponent in US Senate race


June 1 deadine looms for farmers, USDA says

June 1 deadline looms for farmers, USDA says


Ohio prison hunger protester says warden made some changes

Ohio prison hunger protester says warden made some changes


Man indicted in US for drug deal elected senator in Nigeria

Man indicted in US for drug deal elected senator in Nigeria


Ohio man accused of plot to attack US military base, prison

Ohio man accused of plot to attack US military base, prison


Mom accused of contaminating ill son’s IV misses hearing

Mom accused of contaminating ill son’s IV misses hearing


Tennessee plan to make Bible 'official' book in jeopardy

Tennessee plan to make Bible 'official' book in jeopardy


Former candidate files complaint against Kasich campaign

Former candidate files complaint against Kasich campaign


Gunmen shoot and wound US citizen in southern Pakistan

Gunmen shoot and wound US citizen in southern Pakistan


7th Ward Citizens Coalition candidates' forum is tonight

7th Ward Citizens Coalition candidates' forum is tonight


Library system's first regularly scheduled fitness class is Monday at Austintown branch

Library system's first regularly scheduled fitness class is Monday at Austintown branch


Youngstown man convicted in fed drug-trafficking case

Youngstown man convicted in fed drug-trafficking case


Ohio auditor angry over move to stifle open records audits

Ohio auditor angry over move to stifle open records audits


Judge orders 'Suge' Knight to stand trial on murder charge

Judge orders 'Suge' Knight to stand trial on murder charge


Court discussion centers on public access to Larosa case

Court discussion centers on public access to Larosa case


Pair face prostitution charges after incident on the South Side

Pair face prostitution charges after incident on the South Side


Car shot up in Youngstown driveway

Car shot up in Youngstown driveway


Youngstown schools parents to be recognized at Friday event

Youngstown schools parents to be recognized at Friday event


YBI announces campus expansion, acquires Vindicator building

YBI announces campus expansion, acquires Vindicator building


James Taylor coming to Covelli Centre

James Taylor coming to Covelli Centre


Lumberjacks cut down Phantoms in overtime

Muskegon took a 1-0 series lead on Matheson Iacopelli’s overtime goal.


Mahoning Auditor Meacham ends 4-day work weeks

Mahoning County Auditor Ralph T. Meacham said he needs all hands on deck every business day.


Attorneys at odds over access in murder case against Niles boy

Filings in juvenile court in the aggravated murder case of Jacob Larosa, 15, should be treated as public records, Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins said


YSU shuts out Kent State for first time since 1979

Four YSU pitchers combined to throw a four-hit shutout in a 3-0 victory over Kent State on Wednesday night at Eastwood Field.


Bush’s grand slam powers Poland

Poland coach Matt Campbell realizes the potential of his senior first baseman Chloe Bush.


Faithful fans line up for tickets to see Foo Fighters

Only 150 people will be let in.


2 candidates for Struthers mayor have been convicted of crimes

One addressed his past while the other won’t talk about it


Jacobs’ love of horses, skill in saddle take her to TCU

Jenna Jacobs is the first Mahoning Valley native to earn an equestrian scholarship.


Trumbull officials hear from public on proposed sales-tax increase

The Trumbull County commissioners showed a map at a public hearing Wednesday showing Trumbull County being among only 22 Ohio counties out of 88 with a sales tax rate of 6.75 percent or lower.


Bauer’s pitching gives Tribe a lift

The Indians salvaged the finale of a miserable opening homestand.


Joan Jett takes her place in rock’n’roll’s hierarchy

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND Joan Jett loves rock ’n’ roll. Now, rock


'100 Years of Broadway' at Packard, Westminster

What is it about “Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway” show that has made it a touring mainstay for 10 years?


'Doubt' at Victorian Players

The Victorian Players Theater will present the Pulitzer Prize-winning drama “Doubt, a Parable.”


High School roundup | More spring sports results

SOFTBALL Cardinal Mooney 12, Campbell 0 BOARDMAN Freshman Kayla Rutherford pitched her second


Sean Jones to accompany orchestra in season finale

The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will be joined by trumpet great Sean Jones and members of the Youngstown Symphony Youth Orchestra and Boardman High School combined choirs at its concert Saturday, the season finale.


Amphitheater concerts unveiled

Staff report WARREN The Warren Community Amphitheater will again be the site of outdoor concerts


Superintendent urges Liberty voters to approve 7.75-mill renewal levy

School district no longer in fiscal emergency


Youngstown council passes late contracts

Councilwoman Annie Gillam said she was satisfied with changes in the contract.


7 students graduate from Mercy Health Youngstown School at Work Program

Seven Mercy Health employees graduated from the School at Work Program on Wednesday.


Ryan spent campaign money on hotel stays in California, airline flights

Rep. Bill Johnson also spent money on hotels and travel


10th annual Pinwheels event recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

1,352 reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Mahoning County in 2014


Warren man charged with weapons offense involving gunfire outside Eastwood Mall

Stashan M. Williams, 29, arraigned on a felony charge of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle


Downtown jewelry store, repair shop set to close

Susie and Richard Thomashow stand in their jewelry store, Jerry Lee’s Jewelry, in the 20 Federal Place building, downtown Youngstown. The couple are retiring and moving to Portland, Ore. The store was founded by Susie’s father, Jerry Lieblich, in 1958. Also closing, on Friday, is the 26-year-old Youngstown Jewelry Repair, owned by Domenic Paolone Jr.


YBI to announce purchase today

YBI to announce purchase today YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator will announce its


Standoff over Iran bill not over

Associated Press WASHINGTON Legislation empowering Congress to reject an emerging Iran nuclear


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Monkey Kingdom (G) A documentary following a resourceful monkey in the jungles of


Weed, wild or native matters

Q. How do I know if a plant is a weed, a wildflower or a native plant? What’s the difference?


Protests expand for $15 wage

Associated Press NEW YORK The Fight for $15 campaign to win higher pay and a union for fast-food


YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, April 16, the 106th day of 2015. There are 259 days left in the year.


Lincoln’s legacy sealed by his murder

Opinion: By Patrick T. REARDON Chicago Tribune Abraham Lincoln was laughing at a punch line at a stage


Camera citations rise amid legal battle

Assocoiated Press DAYTON There’s been a jump in drivers getting speeding citations from traffic


newsmakers

newsmakers Jack White plans break from touring CHEYENNE, Wyo. Rocker Jack White says he’s


GM shielded in injury claims before bankruptcy

A federal bankruptcy judge has ruled that General Motors is shielded from death and injury claims in crashes that happened before it emerged from bankruptcy protection.


“Atari: GAME OVER”: (8:30 P.M., SHOWTIME): “Atari: Game Over” is a

“Atari: GAME OVER”: (8:30 P.M., SHOWTIME): “Atari: Game Over” is a documentary that explores the


‘Shenango Follies’ at Penn State campus

Staff report SHARON, PA. The Penn State Shenango Drama Club will present “Shenango Follies:


Pharmaceutical companies not sold on lethal injections

Opinion: By Ty Alper Los Angeles Times In a few weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear Glossip vs.


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS Kent Trumbull Theatre Summer Stock 2015 season, auditions for three summer


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


War on fossil fuels reveals academia’s flawed thinking

Opinion: WASHINGTON Syracuse University alumni are new additions to the lengthening list of persons who can


Clinton has undone business as she hits the campaign trail

Editorial: Hillary Clinton surprised no one with her announcement Sunday that she’s running for president in


oddly enough

oddly enough Cops: Reported gator in western Pa. river may never be found BELLE VERNON, Pa. An


NIGHTLIFE

Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: After Hours, 9


Earthkind Roses

Earthkind Roses When: Next Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon. What: Rosarian Caye Aiello used to pamper


WTG

Today Dance YSU Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m., Ford Theater, Youngstown State University;


Frost-protection tips

Frost-protection tips Proper use of sheets and other materials protecting plants from frost this


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Abigayle Rice and Gregory Buchheit, East Liverpool, boy,


Mulch in spring?

Mulch in spring? Adding mulch in the spring is a touchy endeavor. Too much holds in moisture and


SPRING IS HERE — the irises are coming

By Marilyn McKinley OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Soon another old-fashioned spring


House uses Tax Day to rein in ‘IRS abuse’

Associated Press WASHINGTON House leaders used Wednesday’s tax filing deadline to pass a package


CUCAMELON

By Pat Fuller OSU Extension master gardener volunteer The seed catalogs had lots of new plants


OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS

Mark and Molly (Hartman) Selak of Mount Laurel, N.J., are announcing the birth of a son, Grayson


Boston subdued as bombing’s second anniversary passes

Los Angeles Times (TNS) Boston At 2:49 p.m. Wednesday, church bells rang throughout Boston as


Public invited to library presentation

Public invited to library presentation BOARDMAN The public is invited to walk through the


Man pleads guilty in Struthers Manor slaying

Faces recommended sentence of 20 years to life


Simon outduels Bucs’ Liriano

Francisco Liriano made 89 pitches in his return to work following the birth of his fourth child. Only one turned out to be a mistake.


Lacatena leads Penguins past RMU

Lacatena leads Penguins past RMU Maria Lacatena’s solo home run in the top of the fourth inning


METRO DIGEST || Multiple charges

Multiple charges BOARDMAN A Niles man faces multiple charges after U.S. Marshals arrested him on


Woman skirts gate, is killed by train

Woman skirts gate, is killed by train MERIDIAN, Miss. An official says a woman drove her SUV


LOTTERies

LOTTERies WEDNESDAY’s numbers multistate Powerball 1-16-21-29-40 Red Ball30 Wednesday’s


Can the Kochs be stopped?

Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords We’ve all seen those touchy-feely TV ads with baby deer,


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.78-0.07 Avalon


Candlebox singer in concert

Staff report AUSTINTOWN Kevin Martin, lead singer of the band Candlebox, will headline a free


The walk continues for the late Lou Reed

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Taking a walk on the wild side for the better part of 50


Baumbach is at his best in ‘While We’re Young’

By Roger Moore Tribune News Service It hits us all, that day when “hip” suggests “replacement”


Army trend that’s skin-deep

Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: A year after tightening its policy on tattoos, the U.S. Army has nimbly


Fitting fundraiser for belly dancers

Belly dance troupe Tribe of Eos will perform during a fundraiser Saturday at Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts in downtown Youngstown.


SounDoctrine releases single

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Regional contemporary jazz ensemble SounDoctrine has released a new


Seattle CEO cuts own pay to help employees

Associated Press SEATTLE For some companies, Seattle’s new $15 minimum-wage law isn’t doing


‘Barefoot in Park’ at Stage Left

Staff report LISBON Stage Left Players will resume its season after the winter break by staging


Officer rams cruiser into armed suspect

Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. Dramatic dash-cam videos of an arrest in Arizona showed an


Valley housing sales up in March

Housing sales in the Mahoning Valley increased by 25.7 percent in March


Holy Trinity on Rayen is selling pirogi Friday

Holy Trinity on Rayen is selling pirogi Friday YOUNGSTOWN Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church


Man charged with stabbing mom and girlfriend while traveling on Ohltown-McDonald Road

Johnathan L. Pyatt, 28, arraigned on eight charges after his mother and girlfriend told police he stabbed them multiple times


Council candidate says she did not know of manager's record

Reports said club failed to transfer its permit


Port Authority approves new strategic plan, prepares for hiring of permanent director

The Western Reserve Port Authority has approved its new strategic plan


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