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Shooting on South Side tonight

Police said they are interviewing a man at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital who drove himself there after he was shot in the shoulder.


Butler County lawmaker seeks new tax for Ohio's gaming facilities

An Ohio Senator is seeking a tax on promotional gaming credits at the Buckeye State’s 11 casinos and racinos.


Canfield residents to vote on half-percent income tax increase in August

City residents will vote on a half-percent income-tax increase in the Aug. 4 special election.


Supermax guard in line for state officer of year award

William Tungate underwent a baptism by fire as an Ohio National Guardsman deployed for nine days to the April 1993 Lucasville prison riot.


Pilots get raise after Allegiant posts nearly 90 percent income hike

Allegiant Air, the only commercial airline at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, said today it will give its pilots a raise because of the company’s success.


Youngstown lawyers charged with extortion, obstruction request acquittal

Two Youngstown lawyers charged with extortion and obstructing justice want the federal judge who declared a mistrial in their case last month to issue a judgment of acquittal for them on all counts without conducting a new trial.


Rangers beat Penguins in OT

Rangers beat Penguins in OT


Israeli emissaries bring national holidays to Youngstown JCC

Elior and Eran Liss are living links between the Jewish community in the Mahoning Valley and Israel.


Miriam Fife, Sandy Hook mom give message to parents at crime victims lunch

Victims of crime, personified by Miriam Fife and representatives of the Sandy Hook Promise, were honored guests at Help Hotline Crisis Center’s 2015 Victims of Crime luncheon.


Wright convicted in 2011 shooting, faces possible 59 years

A jury in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court took less than two hours Wednesday to convict a man on seven charges related to a 2011 shooting.


Vienna trustee seeks commissioners' support to pressure ODNR for Kleese explanation

Vienna Township Trustee Phil Pegg asked the Trumbull County commissioners today for their support in his effort to have the Ohio Department of Natural Resources fully explain what caused the spill of 2,000 gallons of oil last month in Vienna.


Warren to install cameras to catch illegal dumpers

The city is purchasing four video-surveillance cameras that will soon go into use to catch people making a mess by dumping trash in areas such as the bike trail.


Up to no good? Warren will be watching

Up to no good? Warren will be watching


Canfield residents will decide on a half-percent income tax increase at the Aug. 4 ballot

Canfield residents will decide on a half-percent income tax increase at the Aug. 4 ballot


Allegiant's first quarter earnings soar, pilots getting pay raise

Allegiant's first quarter earnings soar, pilots getting pay raise


Cincinnati streetcar service could change event locations

Cincinnati streetcar service could change event locations


Man suspected in thefts from cars

Man suspected in thefts from cars


Ohio Senate passes open-container district bill in 32-0 vote

Ohio Senate passes open-container district bill in 32-0 vote


Farmers National Bank reports healthy 1Q earnings

Farmers National Bank reports healthy 1Q earnings


Camera catches Pa. day care operator molesting girls

Camera catches Pa. day care operator molesting girls


OSHA cites Michigan company in Ohio deaths of 2 painters

OSHA cites Michigan company in Ohio deaths of 2 painters


Google wireless phone service challenges major carriers

Google wireless phone service challenges major carriers


Jet lands in Buffalo after emergency; 1 loses consciousness

Jet lands in Buffalo after emergency; 1 loses consciousness


UPDATE | Kevin Wright convicted of felonious-assault charges, faces 59 years in prison

Kevin Wright convicted of felonious-assault charges


Ohio Senate panel holds off on police PTSD compensation bill

Ohio Senate panel holds off on police PTSD compensation bill


Man who shot Reagan seeks to live outside mental hospital

Man who shot Reagan seeks to live outside mental hospital


Police: Boy dies after father got drunk, left him in hot car

Police: Boy dies after father got drunk, left him in hot car


Oklahoma City Thunder fire coach Scott Brooks after 7 years

Oklahoma City Thunder fire coach Scott Brooks after 7 years


Prosecution rests in trial of Cleveland police officer

Prosecution rests in trial of Cleveland police officer


Health law brings growth in food stamps in some states

Health law brings growth in food stamps in some states


Senate panel OKs tougher prison terms for Ohio gun crimes

Senate panel OKs tougher prison terms for Ohio gun crimes


Airstrikes hit Yemen rebels after Saudis say operation over

Airstrikes hit Yemen rebels after Saudis say operation over


Ohio Senate panel favors banning sales of pure caffeine

Ohio Senate panel favors banning sales of pure caffeine


Hello? 8M phone calls unanswered as IRS cut taxpayer service

Hello? 8M phone calls unanswered as IRS cut taxpayer service


Vienna trustee tells commissioners ODNR should provide answers about oil spill

Vienna trustee tells commissioners ODNR should provide answers about oil spill


4 killed in wrong-way crash on Sacramento freeway

4 killed in wrong-way crash on Sacramento freeway


Officials: extremist's misfire foiled attack on Paris church

Officials: extremist's misfire foiled attack on Paris church


Eighth-grade spring concert is Friday in Boardman

Eighth-grade spring concert is Friday in Boardman


US home sales roared back to life in March

US home sales roared back to life in March


Teen driver-education program is Saturday in Boardman

Teen driver-education program is Saturday in Boardman


Miss Pacheco, Mr. Hoffman Sr. will wed in June

ROBERT HOFFMAN SR. MICHELLE PACHECO LIBERTY Michelle Pacheco and Robert Hoffman Sr., both of

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Clayton Petro, Katie Farhang are engaged

Clayton C. Petro Katie Farhang Massoud and Mitra Farhang of Clarksville, Md., and Bernard and

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June 20 chosen for Billock, Schubert vows

Jessica Billock Brandon Schubert Plans for the forthcoming wedding of Jessica Billock of Boardman

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Summations today in Kevin Wright felonious-assault trial

Summations today in Kevin Wright felonious-assault trial


Wine for Hope event is Saturday in Boardman

Wine for Hope event is Saturday in Boardman


East Side man faces drug charges

East Side man faces drug charges


Youngstown police arrest 2 for drug activity on South Side

Youngstown police arrest 2 for drug activity on South Side


Ohio bill would require meningitis immunization for students

Ohio bill would require meningitis immunization for students


Alexis Terhanko, Justin Hardwick to exchange vows

JUSTIN HARDWICK ALEXIS TERHANKO BOARDMAN Alexis Terhanko and Justin Hardwick, both of Boardman,

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Agenda revision for tonight's Struthers City Council meeting

Agenda revision for tonight's Struthers council meeting


Youngstown man arrested on drug charges

Youngstown man arrested on drug charges


McDonald's plots turnaround as sales continue to slide

McDonald's plots turnaround as sales continue to slide


Huntington Bancshares posts 1Q earnings increase

Huntington posts 1Q earnings increase


Mahoning Co. health board approves pact with Planned Parenthood

Mahoning Co. health board approves pact with Planned Parenthood


Youngstown woman charged with obstruction of justice

Youngstown woman charged with obstruction of justice


Police discover copper pipe removed from Campbell home

Police discover copper pipe removed from Campbell home


Coke profit tops expectations, helped by price hikes

Coke profit tops expectations, helped by price hikes


MCCTC registering sophomores for machining program

MCCTC registering sophomores for machining program


Toyota to ask for lower jury award, new trial in fatal crash

Toyota to ask for lower jury award, new trial in fatal crash


Columbus school board fires high-school principal who altered grades

Columbus school board fires high-school principal who altered grades


Sweeney’s HRs power Mooney

Bridget Sweeney homered twice and finished with eight RBIs against East on Tuesday.


Youngstown looks to put its finances online

The city’s checkbook is expected to be online by the end of the year


Report: RBs coach Brown leaving YSU

Ron Brown’s coaching career didn’t last very long at Youngstown State.


Suspect in child rape pleads not guilty to bribery

The suspect in the rape of a 10-year-old girl, who died in a fire just hours before his trial was to begin, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to two counts of bribery related to that trial.


Connelly: Phantoms certainly enjoyed the ride

The Phantoms’ stellar season ended abruptly against Muskegon.


Grandson of slave, Anthony Lariccia, late Joanie Abdu to receive award

ACTION awards banquet-fundraiser is Thursday.


Tuesday’s high school sports roundup

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


Local vets to be inducted into military hall of fame in Columbus

Local inductees served in WWII and the Vietnam War


DYNAMIC DUO | James, Irving lead Cavaliers past Celtics

The pair scored Cleveland’s final 28 points in a 99-91 win in Game 2.


Owners who leave their animals outside in severe weather would face criminal penalties

Barnes’ bill drew questions and concerns from the agriculture committee, however.


Manziel working to earn teammates’ trust

Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden said the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner stayed at the team’s headquarters three hours longer than required.


Shen Yun captures the culture of China

By John Benson entertainment@vindy.com It was nearly a decade ago when Tianlun Jian traveled


Haggard coming to Packard

Staff report WARREN Country music legend Merle Haggard will come to Packard Music Hall on June


2 vie to operate Mill Creek Golf Course restaurant

Mill Creek MetroParks considering applications for golf course restaurant operator


Fitch Robotics to compete in world championships

Group is seeking funds to continue competing this year


Fundraiser benefit for paralyzed chef is Sunday in Boardman

Robert John Melone was trained at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts and worked as a chef locally at several restaurants and county clubs


Third shooting victim from weekend dies

City now has five homicides


United reports $3.7 million earned in 1Q

United Community Financial Corp., parent company of Home Savings, announced its first quarter earnings Tuesday.


South Range approves two retire/rehires

Americans For Prosperity issues news release on South Range levy


'They just don’t care about the people around here, says Kleese neighbor

A resident of Sodom Hutchings Road says the Kleese family’s unauthorized use of county water shows its indifference to the safety of their neighbors.


Local family pushes for seat-belt bill

Theresa Benzel plans to travel to the Statehouse to urge lawmakers to pass a law to allow officers to stop vehicles with kids not wearing seat belts or secured in car seats


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Sunday concert From Italy, With Love

Chorale piano accompanist is Dominic DeLaurentis. With him, from left, are soloists Heather Trowbridge, Alexis Musgrove, Sierra McCorvey and Kiyan Taghaboni, who will be featured in the concert.

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49ers Hall of Famer St. Clair dies at 84

A 6-foot-9 right tackle known for his speed, toughness and uncanny blocking ability in the passing and running games, St. Clair was a third-round draft pick by San Francisco in 1953.


Seven RadioShacks close, five others reopen in new Sprint/RadioShack model

The stores closing are in the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys.


Oklahoma Geological Survey ties earthquakes to waste wells

Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The Oklahoma Geological Survey says it is “very likely” that most


FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a


YEARS AGO

Today is Wednesday, April 22, the 112th day of 2015. There are 253 days left in the year.


On Earth Day, remember tie between our resources, healing

Opinion: On Earth Day, remember tie between our resources, healing 22This is an important philosophy to


Drilling permits

Drilling permits YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued five horizontal-


Saratoga Restaurant owner Jim Economos dies at age 76

Jim Economos, longtime owner of the downtown landmark restaurant The Saratoga, died Monday night


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


Cultural Alliance plans a public presentation

Cultural Alliance plans a public presentation CANFIELD The Ohio Cultural Alliance will meet at 6


DEA chief to retire amid scandal

Associated Press WASHINGTON The embattled head of the Drug Enforcement Administration said


NAACP president says Hathorn will be alright

Student test scores didn’t improve significantly under Hathorn’s leadership, NAACP leader says


Attorney general nominee heads for vote after 5 months

Attorney general nominee heads for vote after 5 months WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s long-


Feds open probe into suspect’s death

Associated Press BALTIMORE The Justice Department said Tuesday it has opened a civil-rights


Flag football league drops complaint against rival

Hearing was to be held today


METRO DIGEST || Copper pipe stolen from rental house

Gas smell reported; copper pipe stolen CAMPBELL Campbell fire officials were able to turn off


Television series released on DVD this week include:

Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Fortitude”: Little-seen Pivot channel’s


Samplings from the South

Samplings from the South The Brothers In Food travel to Warren to sample some signature dishes


Downtown meeting held at YBI

Downtown stakeholders were updated on the latest projects at the Youngstown Economic Action Group’s monthly meeting


Birthdays

Birthdays Actress Charlotte Rae (“The Facts of Life”) is 89. Actress Estelle Harris (“Seinfeld”)


Councilman proposes reducing number of ward council members by three

Councilman John Brown Jr., says he expects opposition from fellow council members


Rodgers, Pinkard, Ray deserve to retain Y’town council seats

Editorial: With Youngstown city govern- ment bracing for a major fiscal challenge next year, and with Mayor


Oklahoma’s botched execution a teachable moment for nation

Opinion: By Mark Earley and Jim Petro Tribune News Service Last year, government lawyers in Oklahoma


Clinton ducks tough questions

Opinion: Painful as it is to realize that both the Democrats and the Republicans will still be holding their


Valley unemployment down in March

Mahoning Valley unemployment rate dropped 1 percent in March


‘Dates’ were simply booty calls

Dear Annie: I am a 59-year-old woman. Two years ago, I met this guy, “Jake,” and had feelings for


METRO DIGEST || Pavlik enters plea

Pavlik enters plea NILES Kelly Pavlik’s attorney, Damian Billak, entered a written not-guilty


Bullpen falters as Bucs fall to Cubs in ninth

Chicago scored three runs in the ninth to beat Pittsburgh 9-8.


Willoughby, pitching lead Penguins past BG

Willoughby, pitching lead Penguins past BG NILES Shane Willoughby’s three RBIs and Brent


Tribe’s Carrasco wins in first start since getting hit in face

Carlos Santana and David Murphy smacked solo home runs.


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Fifth Floor elevates wine in the Valley

Wines at The Fifth Floor rise to the occasion.

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oddly enough

oddly enough Israel nabs repeat cheese smuggler from West Bank JERUSALEM When Israeli health


Gay-marriage opponents urge against radical change

Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Same-sex marriage opponents acknowledge they face a tough task in


Winner, winner, burger dinner

Winner, winner, burger dinner This month’s contest winner is Gil Noble of Austintown. Gil and his


Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday West Branch school board, work session, 5:30 p.m.; regular meeting, at 7:30


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Christopher Raisky and Kelsey Watson, Youngstown, boy,


Homeless vets need our help

Opinion: By Michelle Obama and Jill Biden Special to McClatchy Right now, in communities across our


Surplus food

Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway, 9 to 10


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Lawrence D. Ziegler, 78, of Punta Gorda, Fla., and


Low wages, trade deals lure auto plants, jobs to Mexico

Associated Press DETROIT Mexico has become the most attractive place in North America to build


Trumbull engineer plans to switch to new salt-buying consortium

The Trumbull County Engineer’s Office is planning to use a different consortium to buy most of its road salt for next winter


Newsmakers

Newsmakers Jon Stewart sets Aug. 6 for ‘Daily Show’ exit NEW YORK Jon Stewart says Aug. 6 will


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