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Mahoning, Trumbull OD deaths exceed state average
Mahoning and Trumbull county residents died from drug overdoses at a higher rate than residents statewide between 2008 and 2013, according to new data released Thursday by the Ohio Department of Health.
Niles teen bypasses cause hearing; now court must decide if he's tried as adult in murder
On the same day a Trumbull County Juvenile Court judge released records in Jacob Larosa's murder case, she set a three-day hearing in June to determine whether he will be tried as an adult — and she closed it to the public.
April expected to show highest new vehicle sales in 10 years
Crossovers, sport utility vehicles and trucks were still on trend for sales during April.
Youngstown schools stress commission hires firm to find new superintendent
An interim city schools superintendent will serve for about six months before a more permanent replacement for Connie Hathorn is appointed.
Warren asst. purchasing coordinator charged with failure to pay taxes
The city’s administrative assistant purchasing coordinator reported to Warren Municipal Court on Thursday, where arrest warrants had been issued for her on five charges.
Mahoning Children Services workers get raises
The Mahoning County Children Services Board has reached a new three-year labor contract with Communications Workers of America Local 4300 that ends an eight-year wage freeze.
Youngstown meter replacement will eliminate meter readers
The board of control authorized a $6.69 million contract to purchase about 52,000 water meters.
Atty. Yakubek placed on monitored probation for failing to handle clients' cases
Warren attorney Nancy Yakubek has been placed on one year of monitored probation regarding her law license for violating rules of Ohio attorney professional conduct 15 times between 2010 and 2013 in bankruptcy cases.
Youngstown man describes 19-year-old brother, killed April 2 by Al Shabaab in Kenya
Headlines of terror attacks dominate the news for a short time until another catastrophe happens. But these personal tragedies are never forgotten by the victims’ families.
Search will start for interim city schools superintendent
Search will start for interim city schools superintendent
Stacy A. Marling promoted to Mahoning chief deputy auditor
Stacy A. Marling promoted to Mahoning chief deputy auditor
June 8-10 hearing to determine if Larosa is tried as adult
June 8-10 hearing to determine if Larosa is tried as adult
UPDATE | Judge's ruling opens new documents in Larosa case
Judge won't close records in Jacob Larosa case
GM announces $5.4 billion investment in U.S. plants
GM announces $5.4 billion investment in U.S. plants
Talmer Bancorp Inc. reports first quarter 2015 net income of $9.4 million
Talmer Bancorp Inc. reports first quarter 2015 net income of $9.4 million
Berlin Center veteran remembers Saigon evacuation
Vietnam War Air Force veteran Norman A. Paul was a helicopter flight mechanic and door gunner who participated in the evacuation of Saigon on April 30, 1975.
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | More spring sports results
BASEBALL Ursuline 13, Struthers 0 STRUTHERS Vinny Lucente threw a no-hitter for Ursuline,
Former ‘Idol’ singer Abrams at casino
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Singer-songwriter Casey Abrams, who was on season 10 of “American Idol,”
Opera tickets to go on sale
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Tickets go on sale Friday for Opera Western Reserve’s production of
The River’s Own ready to explode on the scene
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A time bomb waiting to happen is how Youngstown resident
Cole, McCutchen help Bucs snap Cubs’ streak
Associated Press CHICAGO Gerrit Cole allowed three hits over six innings, Andrew McCutchen had a
Investigators execute search warrant at Kleese sites in Vienna and Warren
Warrants related to an investigation by a Northeast Ohio coalition of government agencies
Pot legalization plan would put testing lab here
Mahoning County would be among five Ohio counties designated to get marijuana testing labs under a November ballot proposal.
Vallourec reports 17.2 percent drop in 1Q 2015 sales
Sharp decline in oil prices continues to impact companies that service the oil and gas industry, analysts said
ACTION requests meeting with school board
ACTION wants city school members to attend community meeting regarding district’s future
Attorney for Trumbull County says sewer contractor may have committed fraud
Attorney for Trumbull County says sewer contractor may have committed fraud
Money on the mind of both fighters
Frenzy for the boxing’s biggest event of the century continued to build Wednesday
Candlebox singer to headline free concert
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Kevin Martin, lead singer of the band Candlebox, will headline a free
Free Comic Book Day set for Saturday
Staff report The 14th annual Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, and participating independent comic-
Salem theater to bring ‘God’s Favorite’ to the stage
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theater will stage the Neil Simon comedy “God’s Favorite,”
Glenwood Middle School alters trip to see Annapolis after Baltimore demonstrations
City of Baltimore and its Inner Harbor will be avoided
Youngstown city employee health insurance changes go into effect Friday
The new policy requires deductibles and gives coverage options
Panel will create statewide standards for police use of deadly force
Panel will create statewide standards for police use of deadly force
40 years later, Vietnamese-Americans still recall losses, gains after fall of Saigon
In the chaotic final days before the Vietnam she knew collapsed in 1975, Bang Van Pham was rushed onto a U.S. military plane with her newborn son, headed to a land she had learned about in school but never seen.
Help is available to kick addictions, recovering addicts say
Detox by itself — taking someone off the street, making them go through withdrawal, giving them a brief period to be clean, then putting them back on the street — fails about 93 percent of the time, one medical expert said.
Narcan kit is used
Narcan kit is used POLAND Township authorities used their first overdose- reversal kit to save a
Today
Today Discussion Book Discussion: “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” by Jonathan Safran Foer,
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Austintown Fraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-799-8887
Austintown Fraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-799-8887 Sat:
Circle on the Square? An idea that would boost downtown
The soon-to-open Circle Hookah and Bar offers a glimpse of a possible future for downtown
US must deal with PTSD
Opinion: By John Bateson Tribune News Service Suicides by active-duty troops and veterans are at levels
Don’t give up your privacy for an insurance discount
Opinion: By James B. RULE Los Angeles Times The John Hancock company has announced a program offering
Clinton calls for change in US criminal justice
Associated Press NEW YORK Hillary Rodham Clinton issued an impassioned call for overhauling an
Vallourec 1Q earnings
Vallourec finances First quarter SALES 2014: $1,412 million 2015: $1,169 million NET
Squirrels in your bird feeder?
Squirrels in your bird feeder? Some feeders are better than others for keeping squirrels from
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert R. Rininger, 29, of 7661 Buchanan Drive,
birthdays
birthdays Actress Cloris Leachman is 89. Singer Willie Nelson is 82. Actor Burt Young is 75.
baltimore suspect death Thousands in other cities protest
Associated Press BALTIMORE Thousands of people hit the streets in Baltimore and several other
Bill would require a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot
Bill would require a government-issued photo ID to cast a ballot
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Haydon Gorby and Dylan Ice, East Liverpool, boy, April
Harsh winters damage holly, boxwood
Q. What is wrong with my holly and boxwood? I’ve had several sections die out this spring. Could the
Green/blue stuff on tree bark?
Green/blue stuff on tree bark? No, your tree is not sick, and it isn’t dying. This growth on tree
CORRECTIONs
CORRECTIONs A birth listing on page A9 of the April 27 Vindicator contained an incorrect spelling
Former commander: Take US, Russian nukes off high alert
Former commander: Take US, Russian nukes off high alert WASHINGTON Taking U.S. and Russian
A Republican National Committee member touts Gov. John Kasich for president
She says the governor has the experience and credentials
Adams, D’Alesio named to NFF Honor Society
Adams, D’Alesio named to NFF Honor Society Former Youngstown State football student-athletes Nate
A prayer for God’s creatures
Opinion: By Sarah Withrow King People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals May 7 marks the 64th annual
US economy barely grew in 1st quarter
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. economy skidded to a near-halt in the first three months of
“Mom” (9 p.m., CBS): A compellingly turbulent season of “Mom” comes to a
“Mom” (9 p.m., CBS): A compellingly turbulent season of “Mom” comes to a close with a season finale
Federal officials tour America Makes, YBI
Additive manufacturing was showcased to federal and state officials
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 27.06-0.03 Avalon
Allegiant’s success buoys hope for service expansion in Valley
Editorial: Allegiant Air’s impressive first- quarter 2015 financial report that shows lofty lifts in its
IRS must assist taxpayers
Opinion: Reading (Pa.) Eagle: IRS Commissioner John A. Koskinen blamed $1.2 billion in budget cuts since 2010
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Avengers: Age of Ultron (PG-13) When Iron Man’s plan to develop an artificially
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Damn Yankees,SDRq directed by Michael Cavalier, New Castle Playhouse, 202 E.
Poll shows nuanced views on religion, gay rights
Associated Press WASHINGTON Most Americans think the government should protect religious
Teacher: Tsarnaev always wanted to do right thing
Associated Press BOSTON As a child, Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was quiet,
Marshalls to open
Marshalls to open BOARDMAN Kutlick Realty LLC of Boardman announced the off-price retailer
nepal earthquake Food aid comes to remote villages
Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal The first supplies of food aid began reaching remote,
oddly enough
oddly enough Denver-area school won’t let child eat cookies in lunchbox AURORA, Colo. A
Center will offer lunch and program
Center will offer lunch and program GIRARD Girard’s Robotics Team will be the entertainment at
People with disabilities can learn to ride bikes
Down Syndrome Association of the Valley is accepting applications for bicycle camp
Alabama man indicted on nine counts of rape, nine counts of sexual battery
Sexual battery at the Motel 30 in Liberty earlier this month that police said involved a 17-year-old girl.
Love stone pots? Make your own in just a few steps
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener Hypertufa, a material made from perlite, cement and
Woodland Wildflowers
Woodland Wildflowers When: Thursday, 7 p.m. What: William Cullina, executive director of the
They’re what makes dining at a fine restaurant special HERBS
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Who can resist the fragrance of