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Youngstown schools Superintendent Hathorn leaving for Arkansas

After five years at the helm of the Youngstown City School District, Superintendent Connie Hathorn is calling it quits, effective June 30.


Youngstown freshmen honor city favorite son 'Boom Boom' Mancini with exhibit

On the ground floor of the Tyler Mahoning Valley History Center on West Federal Street, one of Youngstown’s favorite sons was home and loving it.


Valley's new destination hotel finally opens today, with about 70 percent capacity

The Eagles never wrote a song called “Finally.”


Youngstown schools honor parents who guide, support their kids success

When it comes to ensuring that Jalayla Kelly receives the best education, her mother has adopted a holistic approach that extends beyond merely insisting that the East High School 10th-grader maintains good grades.


Poland Math Club team 'exceptional' this year, principle says

It’s the best team they’ve seen in years — and they’re not talking sports.


Company responsible for Vienna oil spill improperly tapped water line for family members

A Vienna Township trustee says the news that members of the Kleese family that runs the Kleese Development brine-injection facility ran a waterline to two or three of their homes nearby raises additional questions about the company’s trustworthiness.


YPD arrests 2 trying to conceal evidence inside themselves

Police had to use extra care in two separate incidents Wednesday and Thursday in dealing with drugs or drug paraphernalia that suspects tried to stuff inside their bodies.


City police investigating homicide on East side, shooting on South Side

City police investigating homicide on East Side, shooting on South Side


Phantoms LIVE/ Game 2 tied 1-1 after one

Phantoms-Lumberjacks Game 2


Phantoms LIVE/ Youngstown wins 4-2

Phantoms-Lumberjacks Game 2


Repairs complete at downtown Youngstown building where bricks fell

Repairs complete at downtown Youngstown building where bricks fell


Akron officer indicted for assault outside charity event

Akron officer indicted for assault outside charity event


Worker dies after 80-foot fall at Pa. construction site

Worker dies after 80-foot fall at Pa. construction site


Large measles outbreak traced to Disneyland is declared over

Large measles outbreak traced to Disneyland is declared over


Verizon slices up the bundle, lets customers choose

Verizon slices up the bundle, lets customers choose


Alzheimer's fundraising event is Saturday in Poland

Alzheimer's fundraising event is Saturday in Poland


Ohio court denies judge’s request for new judge in her trial

Ohio court denies judge’s request for new judge in her trial


Reynolds American 1Q profit tops Street, cigarette prices up

Reynolds American 1Q profit tops Street, cigarette prices up


GE posts $13.6 billion loss on finance unit sale

GE posts $13.6 billion loss on finance unit sale


Dozens reply to Ohio treasurer’s online checkbook invitation

Dozens reply to Ohio treasurer’s online checkbook invitation


Trade-off: Deal splits Democrats between business, labor

Trade-off: Deal splits Democrats between business, labor


Ohio man pleads not guilty to plotting military base attack

Ohio man pleads not guilty to plotting military base attack


Legal challenge to Ohio early voting is settled

Legal challenge to Ohio early voting is settled


Bank robbery on McCartney Road

Bank robbery on McCartney Road


Disappointing Ohio employment report

Disappointing Ohio employment report


Help Hotline luncheon is Wednesday

Help Hotline luncheon is Wednesday


Kevin Sferra promoted to Campbell police lieutenant

Kevin Sferra promoted to Campbell police lieutenant


Fans reveal reason for affection for Foo Fighters

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


Sizzling Springfield shuts out Girard

The Tigers have shut out their last three opponents.


Pelini: We’re ahead of where I expected

The Penguins will play the 43rd annual Red-White spring game tonight at 7:30 at Stambaugh Stadium.


Covelli Centre books James Taylor

James Taylor at Covelli on Aug. 3


Phantoms expect to be better at home

The Youngstown Phantoms spent an extra 30 minutes on the ice in practice Thursday.


Vindicator building now part of business incubator’s Tech Block

Youngstown Business Incubator officially welcomes its fifth building to their Tech Block campus downtown


Burak, Penguins have made net gains

Before she became the best tennis player in Youngstown State history, Marta Burak was just a 15-year-old girl from Ukraine.


Holocaust Remembrance Day pays tribute to 6 million Jews who died

Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation sponsored the event.


Pacquiao fights back against ‘reckless’ claims

Manny Pacquiao intends to put on a show when he faces Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 21/2 weeks.


Individuals have little power to effect poverty, access to medical care, experts say

Systems and institutions affect people’s lives more than individual choices, especially as it applies to infant mortality, the speakers contended.


Officials tout events to help returning prisoners

Hope Conference set for May 13 at YSU


Thursday’s high school sports roundup

A roundup of baseball and softball games from around the Mahoning Valley.


Boys track captures championship

The Boardman boys track team defeated 11 other schools to capture the team championship at the 2015


Flag football league sues to stop rival

Hearing set for Wednesday


Pay, benefits rise for 8 workers at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport

The Western Reserve Port Authority has granted pay raises averaging 3 percent per year for three years for eight maintenance and operations employees


Strickland: Potential Dem opponent for Senate isn’t serious threat

The former governor wants to avoid a primary


Canfield reviews state of the community

The Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber and its Canfield Area Council sponsored Good Evening, Canfield.


Niles mayor faces a challenger for the first time in 16 years

His opponent said the mayor didn’t do enough to avoid having the city in state fiscal emergency


Youngstown appeals panel hears $14.5M Nationwide case

The 7th District Court of Appeals will decide the fate of the $14.5 million judgment against Nationwide Insurance and in favor of its former agent, Christine Lucarell.


No decision on whether records will be open for Niles murder case

Attorneys discuss whether documents filed in juvenile’s aggravated murder case will be open to the public, but no decision was rendered


Man arrested in Fitch Hall of Fame case

Founder of group says founders were "blindsided" by investigation


Grant given to help student with college expenses

A $5,000 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mahoning Valley and Western Pa. will help student meet college expenses


Event honors city school parents

Former Mayor Jay Williams and his wife are featured speakers at event to honor city school parents


Fifth-grade class learns somber lesson

Fifth-graders at Williamson Elementary School learned about the Holocaust and the importance of never forgetting it


Byce appraises antiques in Boardman

Auctioneer Jeff Byce appraises an antique sword Thursday at a free, public antiques and collectibles appraisal event at Boardman library. Among the vintage items brought before him were dolls and other toys, ceramics, books, cow bells, a camera and a telescope.


METRO DIGEST || Kids book festival at Fellows gardens

Kids book festival YOUNGSTOWN The ninth annual Plant the Seed to Read Children’s Book Festival


‘Monkey’ business

By Roger Moore Tribune News Service 22So while it’s got plenty of cute macaque monkeys, playing


Obama has Iran talks in hand

Opinion: In the two weeks since a U.S.-led coalition agreed on a surprisingly detailed outline for curbing


Thursday’s pro golf results

Thursday’s pro golf results RBC HERITAGE HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Jordan Spieth had a post-


CLUB CALENDAR

CLASSES South High School Class of 1953 will meet for a luncheon at 11:30 Tuesday at Johnny’s in


F.N.B. dividend

F.N.B. dividend YOUNGSTOWN F.N.B. Corp. announced this week that its board of directors declared


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v YSU Dance Ensemble, 7:30 p.m.: Student group stages its annual


Birthdays

Birthdays Actress Olivia Hussey is 64. Singer-guitarist Pete Shelley of The Buzzcocks is 60.


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, April 17, the 107th day of 2015. There are 258 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


No clear favorite as NBA playoffs begin

LeBron James has been on top before, though never in Cleveland.


MVMC needs more members to grow workforce development efforts

The Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition met Thursday to discuss workforce issues manufacturers face.


oddly enough

oddly enough Police: ‘Brighton Tree Ninja’ caught chopping down tree BOSTON Boston police say


POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday East Palestine City school board, special meeting, 10 a.m., administration


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing Craig Beach Volunteer Fire Department, 1797 Grandview Road, Lake Milton,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Robert and Deana Klindworth, Columbiana, boy, April 15.


Governor’s police panel mulls final recommendations

Associated Press COLUMBUS The panel commissioned by Gov. John Kasich to study police and


North-South games set Sunday in Columbus

North-South games set Sunday in Columbus COLUMBUS Several Mahoning Valley basketball players


Stephanie Miller, Paul Maddock plan spring rites

PITTSBURGH Stephanie Ann Miller and Paul Maddock, both of Pittsburgh, are announcing that they are


Ware-Hodos engagement is announced

BOARDMAN Leonard Jr. and Lynn Hodos of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their son,


Miss Guveiyian, Mr. Ritter plan May wedding

BOARDMAN Ed and Tina Guveiyian of Boardman are announcing the engagement and upcoming wedding of


METRO DIGEST || Landscaping training for local men

Landscaping training YOUNGSTOWN Sly’s Landscaping LLC will host a program next week to train


Kayla Weller, Matthew Debiec are engaged

CANFIELD Mark and Michele Weller of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


Austintown Community Briefs

Quilt group to meet That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its April meeting on April 21 at 7 p.m.


newsmakers

newsmakers Knight ordered to stand trial, taken to hospital LOS ANGELES Former rap-music mogul


Farmers National Bank discuss merger plans

Canfield bank discusses merger at annual shareholder meeting


Is Clinton it for Democrats?

Opinion: Don’t despair, political junkies. There’s still going to be a vigorous debate in the Democratic


Human dimension of closing of YDC merits consideration

Editorial: The scheduled closing of the Youngstown Developmental Center in 2017 rises as one of today’s most


Police reform long overdue

Opinion: By Darryl Lorenzo Wellington Tribune News Service The unjustified shooting in South Carolina


Cultural alliance sets May dinner meeting

Cultural alliance sets May dinner meeting CANFIELD Ohio Cultural Alliance will have a dinner


‘Oakhill Trio’ now have a trial date — in March 2016

Opinion: There were a number of developments as the result of a recent pretrial in the Oakhill Renaissance


Aim acquisition of Bessemer Supply grows company operations

Aim Services Co. recent acquisition of Bessemer Supply enabled the company to grow in more ways than one.


Homeland chief: Gyrocopter came in ‘under the radar’

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Florida postal carrier charged Thursday with two federal crimes


E-cigarette use among teens triples in 1 year

Associated Press NEW YORK Teen smoking hit a new low last year, while the popularity of


Judge denies Toledo request to ban guns at neo-Nazi rally

Associated Press TOLEDO A common pleas court judge has denied the city of Toledo’s request that


Marshals nab 7,100 fugitives in sweep

Staff/wire report CAMDEN, N.J. The U.S. Marshals Service says it rounded up 7,100 fugitives in


Job market for graduates likely to grow

Associated Press WASHINGTON The consulting and accounting firm EY is aggressively recruiting on


MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS

mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges


Secrecy shrouds decade-old oil spill

Associated Press OVER THE GULF OF MEXICO A blanket of fog lifts, exposing a band of rainbow


MAHONING COUNTY courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Justin L. Staathoff, 42, of 19804 460th Ave., Bruce,


Obama signs bill changing how Medicare pays doctors

Associated Press WASHINGTON Ending years of last-minute fixes, President Barack Obama on


Man gets seven years for Austintown attack

Three of four defendants have been sentenced


Rangers make early goals stand in Game 1

The New York Rangers wanted to jump right on the Pittsburgh Penguins in their playoff series opener.


Student writing contest ‘Stories of Liberation’

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federation recognized winners


Louisiana deputy shot while directing traffic near school

Louisiana deputy shot while directing traffic near school LULING, La. In what authorities call


Library celebrates movie release

By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com The Poland library was the location for a movie release

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Lady Spartan Track sweeps meet

The Boardman Lady Spartans continued the season with a 117-15 victory over the Ursuline Lady Irish.


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles take over North Elementary

Poland North Elementary School hosted Mother-Son Night on March 26.

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Project Mayhem rocks and rolls

By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Project Mayhem, an orchestra at Boardman High School, put


Sunrise sponsors senior soiree

By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Sunrise of Poland, an assisted living center, sponsored

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Poland Community Briefs

Quilt group to meet That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its April meeting on April 21 at 7 p.m.


Dairy Queen offers free cones for a cause

The Dairy Queen in Cornersburg celebrated Free Cone Day on March 16.

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Boardman Community Briefs

Quilt group to meet That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its April meeting on April 21 at 7 p.m.


CHS art students earn local, state and national awards

A number of students in Canfield High School’s art program have been honored in local, state and national exhibitions and competitions.

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CHS Players present night of one acts

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School Players presented “A Night of One

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Canfield Community Briefs

Quilt group to meet That Quilt Group I Belong To will host its April meeting on April 21 at 7 p.m.


Mentors reach out to Market Street students

On March 20, Market Street Elementary School hosted a Big Spartans Little Spartans Mentoring Program. Students from Boardman High School came to the elementary school to work with younger children from that signed up for this mentoring program.

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Library celebrates movie release

By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com The Poland library was the location for a movie release

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Poland Sports Briefs

Poland baseball victorious The Poland varsity baseball team recently was victorious over Lakeview


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