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Airport's disaster response teams get exercise in terror
Firefighters from the 910th Civil Engineer Fire Department spray down a plane during an anti-hijacking exercise Friday morning at Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna.
Stories published April 25, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Automated bartender among 40-plus projects at YSU's STEM Showcase
You couldn’t tell your troubles to it, but it would probably give faster service and you wouldn’t have to tip it.
At least 1 American among 1,457 dead after massive Nepal earthquake
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, collapsing historic buildings in the capital, Kathmandu, fracturing highways and triggering avalanches on Mount Everest.
Speaker: Strengthening black communities begins in black families
If you want strong black communities, you have to have strong black families.
Ohio Senate again passes pay-raise resolution
The bill calls for the creation of a nine-member Public Office Compensation Commission, which would be required to review the pay rates of elected public officials throughout the state.
YSU, Green Bay split doubleheader
In game two, senior pitcher Kayla Haslett tossed a complete game allowing just one run.
Second-graders celebrate completion of anti-bullying program
The event was Friday at Campbell Elementary School
ON THE LINKS Friday’s pro golf results
ZURICH CLASSIC AVONDALE, LA. Hudson Swafford shot a 6-under 66 for a share of the Zurich Classic
Ohio bill proposes automatic voter registration
The bills also would allow online voter registration and automatically register graduating high-school students.
Ohio Senate minority leader to speak Thursday to supporters of a South Range school levy
Senator said he’s there to discuss about state school funding
Trumbull coroner, national drug-abuse adviser focus on deaths, recovery
More than 200 substance abuse professionals and others turned out for the day-long Alliance for Substance Abuse Opiate Summit
Salazar dominates again in Indians’ rout of Tigers
Danny Salazar struck out a career-high 11 and Brandon Moss homered twice and drove in seven runs.
Casino revenues rise despite harsh winter
Quarterly casino tax revenues for Youngstown and Mahoning County rose from $329,026 in January to $352,854 in April.
Farrell killer sentenced to at least 70 years in Michigan rape and robbery
Shawn Jarett served a 30-year prison term in Pennsylvania for a 1982 murder
SHALE-GAS ‘BOOMTOWNERS’
If you watch What: “Boomtowners” Where: Smithsonian Channel When: 9 p.m. Sunday By REGINA
YSU reacts to mock anthrax attack
Nursing students participated in a post-anthrax attack medication dispensing drill.
Airport's disaster response teams get exercise in terror
Firefighters from the 910th Civil Engineer Fire Department spray down a plane during an anti-hijacking exercise Friday morning at Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Vienna.
Mayweather-Pacquiao bout probably won’t match Hagler-Hearns
Mayweather has only one knockout in the last eight years, Pacquiao hasn’t stopped anyone in nearly six.
Girard man charged with stealing a second time from same woman
Girard man charged with stealing a second time from same woman
Marijuana ballot issue misses its first hurdle
Associated Press COLUMBUS Another marijuana legalization effort in Ohio has missed its initial
METRO DIGEST || Straight-pride posters removed at YSU
Posters removed YOUNGSTOWN Posters promoting a “straight pride” week at Youngstown State
Kinsman man who forged documents to get Purple Heart license plates charged again
An arrest warrant has been issued in the Lake County village of Madison for Keith D. Chandler
Two arrested for breaking, entering in Struthers
Two men from Struthers were arrested after breaking into a garage
Memo shows special treatment for deputy in Tulsa, lawyers say
Associated Press TULSA, Okla. Several members of an Oklahoma sheriff’s department raised
Warren man convicted of theft at Devine’s Shop and Save in Hubbard
Warren man convicted of theft at Devine’s Shop and Save in Hubbard
Youngstown State University nursing students Giavanna Tkasch of Lowellville and John Balale of
Youngstown State University nursing students Giavanna Tkasch of Lowellville and John Balale of
UN: At least 550 dead in Yemen conflict
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen With combatants fighting in neighborhoods and Saudi-led coalition
Painters by summer
Youngstown-native will start exterior-painting business in the Mahoning Valley for the summer
Day of prayer
Day of prayer YOUNGSTOWN National Day of Prayer will be observed from noon to 1:15 p.m. May 7 in
Bishop to speak
Bishop to speak YOUNGSTOWN The “Fresh” Church, 3147 Glenwood Ave., will host Bishop F. Josephus
No gold in those false teeth or trash dumps
Opinion: Spring has arrived, my most favorite time of the year. Last year I saw my first flock of robins in
cleveland kidnapping Women write book about their ordeal
Associated Press NEW YORK When Amanda Berry’s toddler daughter had night terrors and started
Are Dems in a quandary over primary for Struthers mayor?
Editorial: We would have much preferred to print an affirmative headline, such as, “Democrats in a quandary
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.33 .24 Avalon
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
michael brown shooting Activists seek probe of prosecutor’s role in case
Associated Press CLAYTON, Mo. A Missouri judge gave strong indications Friday that he might toss
Singer/harpist lives by her music
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com HOWLAND The concert grand harp plays a dominant role on
State budget starting to take shape
Opinion: COLUMBUS Take a deep breath. We’re midway through the biennial budgeting process in the
Jenner in TV interview: ‘I am a woman’
Associated Press NEW YORK Former Olympic champion Bruce Jenner told the world that “for all
US mulls revamp of rescue program
US mulls revamp of rescue program WASHINGTON The White House is considering revamping its
High School roundup | More spring sports results
BASEBALL Poland 7, Canfield 3 CANFIELD Matt Baker scattered four hits over six innings to get
City gives send-off to plaintiffs heading for US Supreme Court
Associated Press CINCINNATI The mayor of an Ohio city that endured a lengthy battle over gay
Vacant home burns
Vacant home burns YOUNGSTOWN A vacant home on the East Side was destroyed in a fire late
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Clinton and Shannon Milliken, Youngstown, girl, April 23.
Free rides for early voting on Monday and May 3
Vans will be at four churches in Youngstown to bring voters to the board of elections
Horizon League to add 10th member
Horizon League to add 10th member YOUNGSTOWN The Horizon League is planning to add a 10th
Baltimore police: Gray should have gotten medical care
Associated Press BALTIMORE In the clearest acknowledgement of failure yet, Baltimore police said
Basket auction benefit set for fire department
Basket auction benefit set for fire department VERNON More than 50 prize baskets worth a total
birthdays
birthdays Actor Al Pacino is 75. “Dancing With the Stars” judge Len Goodman is 71. Bassist Stu
Dulay the inevitable: Ursuline pitcher drives in winning run vs. Springfield
Bobby Dulay scorched a line-drive single to center field to score Logan Pullin as the Irish downed Springfield, 4-3, in eight innings.
Voices of Faith Q&A
The Kansas City Star (TNS) Q. Why did Gandhi say, ‘If it weren’t for Christians, I’d be a
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Daniel P. Culp, 27, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Emily
Some of the top NFL prospects won’t attend the draft
The hat-and-hug routine with the NFL commissioner that has become a rite of passage for many college football stars on draft night is not for everybody.
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of
Step of faith
By LINDA M. LINONIS religion@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Faith Fellowship Church of God is on the
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Temple Emmanuel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 108 W. Indianola Ave.,
Cortland dividend
Cortland dividend CORTLAND Cortland Bancorp, the holding company for Cortland Savings and
BoDeans finds its audience
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A smiling elephant caught leaping for joy in a field of
Immigration is a basic right
Opinion: By Alvaro Huerta Tribune News Service Throughout history, human beings have been in constant
Is ice cream safe to eat? US officials say yes
Associated Press WASHINGTON Is ice cream safe to eat? Federal officials say yes, even amid
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Today’s entertainment picks: v Federal Frenzy, 2 to 11 p.m.: Street festival at the intersection
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