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Casino tax revenues to Ohio counties,cities rise in 1st quarter
Despite the harsh winter, casino-tax revenues to Ohio’s 88 counties and eight major cities, including Youngstown, have risen in the first quarter of this year, according to Ohio Department of Taxation figures.
Heavy load from heroin overdoses overwhelming Trumbull coroner's office
Trumbull County’s heroin overdose epidemic is intensifying, according to data presented by Coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk.
Mom to judge: my sobriety comes before my son
Amy Mitchell told a judge Friday she would choose sobriety over her heroin-addicted son.
Attendance at levy event doesn't mean support, Schiavoni says
Ohio Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni said his appearance at a pro-South Range school levy event doesn’t mean-he’s taking a position on the tax measure.
Training exercise preps YSU faculty, students in anthrax response
Nursing faculty and students and health-clinic staff members at Youngstown State University and representatives of the Mahoning County Health Department responded to an anthrax attack on campus.
Shawn Jarrett, who lived in Howland, gets 70 years; faces another trial this fall
Shawn Jarrett, who served a 30-year prison term in Pennsylvania for the 1982 murder of his female neighbor, 64, in Farrell and robbery of another woman, 58, in Sharon, has been sentenced to at least 70 years in prison for raping and robbing an 85-year-old woman in Grandville, Mich.
Single, jobless Youngstown mom relapsed, she tells judge
A woman arraigned in municipal court Friday on a felony charge of possession of heroin told a magistrate she was arrested before she could use the drug.
Kinsman man who forged documents to get Purple Heart license plates charged again
Kinsman man who forged documents to get Purple Heart license plates charged again
Women held captive in Ohio home for decade release a memoir
Women held captive in Ohio home for decade release a memoir
Trailer fire near Salt Springs Road slows Interstate 80 traffic
Trailer fire near Salt Springs Road slows Interstate 80 traffic
Cheaper fuel has airlines soaring to record profits
Cheaper fuel has airlines soaring to record profits
More than 12 hurt as stage collapses at Indiana high school
More than 12 hurt as stage collapses at Indiana high school
Trumbull coroner's plea to youth in heroin crisis: DON'T START.
Trumbull coroner's plea to youth in heroin crisis: DON'T START.
State Sen. Schiavoni to speak on school funding Thursday in North Lima
Schiavoni to speak on school funding Thursday in North Lima
Angelina Jolie rips world powers on Syria's refugee crisis
Angelina Jolie rips world powers on Syria's refugee crisis
Slight increase in suspected botulism cases reported in Ohio
Slight increase in suspected botulism cases reported in Ohio
Group seeking Ohio marijuana legalization making progress
Group seeking Ohio marijuana legalization making progress
Governor signs bill to allow guns in all Tennessee parks
Governor signs bill to allow guns in all Tennessee parks
2 men and juvenile arrested in Boardman on burglary and other charges
2 men and juvenile arrested in Boardman on burglary and other charges
Mahoning County saturation patrol blitz to catch drunken drivers is this weekend
Mahoning County saturation patrol blitz to catch drunken drivers is this weekend
Sawyer Sweeten of 'Everybody Loves Raymond' dies at 19
Sawyer Sweeten of "Everybody Loves Raymond" dies at 19
Food and clothing giveaway Saturday on East Side
Food and clothing giveaway Saturday on the East Side
Campbell police arrest 3 Youngstown men on drug charges
Campbell police arrest 3 Youngstown men on drug charges
Investigation: Ohio background check system unreliable
Investigation: Ohio background check system unreliable
Supreme Court plaintiffs to get send-off in Ohio city
Supreme Court plaintiffs to get send-off in Ohio city
Warren man arraigned on aggravated-burglary charge
Warren man arraigned on aggravated-burglary charge
Accidental fire damages Dennick Avenue apartment building
Accidental fire damages Dennick Avenue apartment building
sYSU roundup
Pluchinsky earns spot on All-HL squad Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla. Youngstown State junior golfer
Task force recommends more law enforcement training
The panel’s main goal was to question whether current officer training is sufficient and whether additional coursework is needed
Car buyers think big in 1Q, boosting profit at GM
The shift to pickups and SUVs helped GM record $2.18 billion first-quarter profit in North America.
Former Boardman swimmer made splash at Westminster
Brooks saved his best for his senior season as he qualified for the NCAA Division III championships in the 100 backstroke and 200 backstroke.
Commissioner: Pete Rose can participate in MLB All-Star festivities
Rob Manfred said initial thoughts about Pete Rose’s role at the July 14 game will come from Reds owner Bob Castellini.
Tuesday hearing will address records in Jacob Larosa murder case
One judge will handle the juvenile court case involving Jacob Larosa of Niles and the public-records matter involving his aggravated murder charge.
Pirates’ Polanco wins lefty-on-lefty matchup to drive home winning run
Gregory Polanco finished 3 for 4 with two RBIs.
Austintown racino proceeds to do well
On Thursday, the company that owns the racino released it earnings.
High School sports | Thursday’s results
BASEBALL Boardman 8, Steubenville 6 BOARDMAN Mike Despetorich’s three hits and three runs
Cavs take commanding 3-0 series lead
LeBron James got to the arena early. When he left the Cleveland Cavaliers had a chance to put an early end to the series.
On the links Thursday’s professional golf results
ZURICH CLASSIC AVONDALE, LA. Boo Weekley had an eagle and seven birdies for an 8-under 64 and a
Fourth person pleads guilty in Winona Avenue homicide case
Trials for other 10 expected to start Monday
Free fest for ailing children
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The fifth annual Kids Shine for a Cure festival will be Sunday from noon
Port authority planning committee to review executive director applications May 12
The next meeting is tentatively set for 10:30 a.m. May 12 at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport
Poll: Kasich lacks recognition as GOP prez contender
Kasich has not formally committed to a presidential run
Chaney performers join Stand Against Racism
Organizations join forces at YWCA of Youngstown event to end racism
YSU additive manufacturing center adds high-temp furnace
Brett Conner, director of advanced materials and workforce initiatives at Youngstown State University, stands next to the new high-temperature sintering furnace in the Center for Innovation in Additive Manufacturing lab.
Austintown Community Briefs
Trash and Treasure sale Grace Lutheran Church, located at 162 S. Raccoon Road in Austintown, will
oddly enough
oddly enough Farmer names calf born with heart in neck ‘Cardio Brisket’ MARIANNA, Pa. A calf
Streets to be closed for block party, concert
Streets to be closed for block party, concert YOUNGSTOWN The Federal Frenzy block party and
Baptists and bootleggers converge
Opinion: WASHINGTON Smoking, said King James I in 1604, is “loathsome to the eye, hateful to the nose,
baltimore suspect death Gray lacked belt in van, lawyer says
Associated Press BALTIMORE No video captured what happened to Freddie Gray inside the police van
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday East Palestine school board, special meeting, 9 a.m., administration office, 200
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Bob DiPiero and Friends, 8 p.m.: The Liberty native, who is one of
Junior League will host Derby party
Junior League will host Derby party YOUNGSTOWN The Junior League of Youngstown will host its
CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Pre-primary reports Candidates and issues on the May 5 primary had to file campaign finance reports for activity between Jan. 1 and April 15 by Thursday. Only those who raised or
MAHONING COUNTY YOUNGSTOWN COUNCIL 1ST WARD Jose E. Rivera (D): Had, $0; contributions,
Struthers mayoral candidate raised $17,280 to $100 for his opponent during first 3 1/2 months of year
The Ohio Education Association gave $8,297 to backers of South Range school levy
Mayoral races in Struthers, Niles are getting combative
Opinion: Niles Mayor Ralph Infante and Danny Thomas Jr., a candidate for Struthers mayor, are getting some
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Anish Kumar Pattisapu, 23, of, Dublin, Ohio, and
Poland Community Briefs
BPJWL to celebrate 35th anniversary The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will celebrate its
Few vets getting care through $10B program
Associated Press NEW YORK A new program that was supposed to get patients off waiting lists at
Penguins add two players for volleyball
Penguins add two players for volleyball Youngstown State head volleyball coach Mark Hardaway has
Three indicted in Struthers home invasion
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted three men in connection
April 8
April 8 Identity theft: A Hilltop Drive woman found out her personal information had been used
Miss Patchell, Mr. Ramsbottom set June nuptials
Deerfield, Ill. Don and Mary Patchell of Deerfield, Ill., are announcing the engagement of their
Hilltop first-graders put on a show for grandparents
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As Hilltop Elementary School first-graders entered the
Poland Sports Briefs
Boys baseball victorious The Poland boys varsity baseball team defeated Hubbard on April 15 with a
10 women honored at ATHENA event
10 women honored at ATHENA event MERCER, PA. Ten women from Lawrence and Mercer counties were
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joseph and Jessica Godward, Struthers, girl, April 22.
Nasdaq sets record 15 years after dot-com bubble
Associated Press NEW YORK Fifteen years, one month and 13 days. That’s how long it took the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.04 .18 Avalon
Teen use of e-cigarettes grows
Opinion: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: There’s one bit of good news in the Centers for Disease Control and
Cogistix’ new building means growth
Cogistix, a local software-development company, went from 3,000 square feet to 15,000 square feet.
Should IRS target churches?
Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service Although the first primaries of the 2016
Ohio scores major victories for peak voter participation
Editorial: Ohioans who value maximum free and unfettered access to the ballot box can relish two impressive
newsmakers
newsmakers Dates announced for two ‘50 Shades’ sequels NEW YORK “Fifty Shades of Grey” stars
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, April 24, the 114th day of 2015. There are 251 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m. May
Probe continues
Probe continues YOUNGSTOWN Police continue investigating the shooting of a 21-year-old East
Developers eye eastern Ohio for ethane facility
Associated Press SHADYSIDE, Ohio Two Asian industrial firms are considering a site in eastern
Foundation provides money for neighborhood cleanups
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is starting the Building a Better Warren program thanks to a $1,500 donation from the Trumbull County Foundation’s O’Brien Children Memorial Fund.
American youth just as capable as outsiders of growing economy
Opinion: American youth just as capable as outsiders of growing economy A critical point of conten- tion in
birthdays
birthdays Actress Shirley MacLaine is 81. Actor-singer Michael Parks is 75. Actress-singer-
Food/breakfast/clothing
Food/breakfast/clothing Buelah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10
Scientists convinced of tie between quakes, drilling
Associated Press LOS ANGELES With the evidence coming in from one study after another,
Lynch confirmed as attorney general
Associated Press WASHINGTON Loretta Lynch won confirmation as the nation’s first black female
WNBA’s Griner, fiancee face charges after fight
They were booked into the Maricopa County Jail in downtown Phoenix and later released.
Ex-CIA chief gets 2 years’ probation for information leak
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. Former CIA Director David Petraeus, whose career was
Hostages killed in US drone strike
Hostages killed in US drone strike WASHINGTON Blaming the “fog of war,” President Barack Obama
Bunny and Chick Day at Mill Creek Metroparks
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On April 4, the chair people of the rabbit and poultry
Austintown Sports Briefs
Fitch volleyball to host camp for younger players The Austintown Fitch volleyball team will be
Historical book club meets at the Austintown library
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The And the Rest is History Book Club met at the Austintown
Lauren Bokesch, J.B. House II to marry May 23
POLAND Michael and Holly Bokesch of Poland are announcing the engagement and upcoming marriage of
Third-grade Literacy Night at Dobbins
Dobbins Elementary School in Poland hosted Family Literacy Night for third-grade students on March 24.
Sorice-Cannon engagement is announced
CANFIELD Michael and Deborah Sorice of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Fulghum, Mr. Kuppler set May rites
CANFIELD Rebecca Charles Fulghum and Kevin Michael Kuppler, both of Tampa, Fla., are engaged and
Celebrity Server Night at Pizza Hut
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Pizza Hut on Mahoning Avenue in Austintown hosted
Austintown Optimist host meeting
On April 14, the Austintown Optimist Club members were informed and entertained at the Youngstown
Padgitt promotes prevention practices
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com Dr. Kathy Padgitt spoke at the Poland library on March 26 in
Sadecky’s “Spun” shows students stories
Sadecky’s Puppet Program put on a puppet show called “Spun” at Austintown Elementary School on March 27.
Boardman boys track team claims first AAC meet victory
The Boardman boys track team improved its 2015 season record to 4-0 by defeating the Youngstown East
Hilltoppers have fun at Family Fun Night
The Hilltop Elementary School PTO hosted its annual Family Fun Night at the Canfield Village Middle School March 27.
Students bring someone special to school
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com KISS (kids invite someone special) Day at Market Street
Boardman Community Briefs
BPJWL to celebrate 35th anniversary The Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will celebrate its
Two Canfield seniors named National Merit Finalists
Canfield High School Seniors Amy Goddard and Alyssa Kerensky have fulfilled all of the requirements
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a spring sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
April 10
April 10 Arrest: Authorities responding to a possible accident near Market Street charged Crystal
Canfield Lions Club hosts annual show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Lions Club hosted it 15th annual Craft, Antique
Boardman Sports Briefs
Boardman Center girls compete at Howland The Boardman Center girls track team competed at Howland
West Boulevard Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
Second Grade Bug Club Michael Cobb-Pippins Ashley Boyarko Kaitlyn Costantino Emily Leonard
Girls golf league to open on May 2
The opening day for the Sandwich Factory girls golf league will be May 2. The league is for 5-18
Southern Park Mall hosts Autism Awareness Fair
The Southern Park Mall hosted the Second Annual Autism and Disability Awareness Fair on March 21. Parents and children came to the fair to get information, share information and to merely have their children come and play – activities were provided by The Autism Society.
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