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Blackhawks rally to take Game 1
Teuvo Teravainen and Antoine Vermette scored 1:58 apart late in the third period.
Northside nurses protest use of mandatory OT, citing patient concerns
Mandatory overtime exhausts nurses and endangers patients, say officials of the Ohio Nurses Association and members of the local Youngstown General Duty Nurses Association that represents registered nurses at ValleyCare Northside Medical Center.
Lordstown power plant will effect $1.45B impact on Valley over 25 years, official says
The president of Clean Energy Future revealed a few more eye-popping facts and estimates Wednesday as the Trumbull County commissioners approved a 100 percent, 15-year tax abatement for the natural-gas-fueled power plant the company plans to start building in October in the Lordstown Industrial Park.
Ohio reaches settlement with 2 companies over salt-price fixing
The state has reached a settlement with two companies it alleged conspired to fix road-salt prices.
Youngstown church creating young scholars through Summer Freedom School
For children enrolled in Tabernacle Baptist Church’s Children Defense Fund Summer Freedom School, there will be no boredom, no whining about nothing to do and no endless, mindless playing of video games.
Canfield council approves contractor for sidewalk project
Canfield City Council approved the final step Wednesday night for a loan that restructures city debt and provides funds for a police building addition.
Interim superintendent candidates for Youngstown schools narrowed to 4
The former superintendents of Warrensville Heights and Brookfield schools and educators from Michigan and Maryland will be interviewed for the city schools interim superintendent job.
Despite tantrum, senior can graduate from Choffin Friday
A Choffin Career and Technical School student who was arrested last week after he threw a tantrum because he thought a suspension would keep him from participating in graduation will be allowed to graduate.
YSU trustees table proposal for land lease for student apartments
A proposal for a Columbus company to lease Youngstown State University land to build a $7.8 million student-apartment complex prompted questions from university trustees.
Ohio mulling extending foster child maximum age to 21
When Tasha Jones turned 18, she didn’t get a birthday party. She got her emancipation papers and a slap of reality.
Mahoning, Trumbull counties join forces to tackle pothole problem
The Mahoning and Trumbull county engineers’ offices will jointly purchase a $230,000 road grinder to help repair roads in both counties.
Youngstown reaches agreement to move muni court to annex by 2017
The three branches of city government came to an agreement today to relocate the municipal court facility to the city hall annex by late 2017.
Mahoning commissioners close portion of Raccoon Road in Canfield for 2 weeks
Mahoning commissioners close portion of Raccoon Road in Canfield for 2 weeks
Fellows Riverside Gardens hosts Garden Advenure Day on Saturday
Fellows Riverside Gardens hosts Garden Adventure Day on Saturday
Early-bird deadline for Boardman Park's Adventure Day Camp is Monday
Early-bird deadline for Boardman Park's Adventure Day Camp is Monday
Mahoning County’s newest hotel will open this month
Mahoning County’s newest hotel will open this month
Mahoning Valley Lifelong Learning Institute breaks ground Thursday
Mahoning Valley Lifelong Learning Institute breaks ground Thursday
Struthers woman arrested in Boardman on burglary charge
Struthers woman arrested in Boardman on burglary charge
UPDATE | Man shot in arm during service at Tod Homestead Cemetery
UPDATE | Man shot in arm during service at Tod Homestead Cemetery
Ohio principal charged with soliciting online sex from minor
Ohio principal charged with soliciting online sex from minor
Djokovic beats 9-time French Open champ Nadal in quarters
Djokovic beats 9-time French Open champ Nadal in quarters
Ohio officer acquitted in 137-shot case faces assault charge
Ohio officer acquitted in 137-shot case faces assault charge
Campbell police still seeking man accused of assault, rape
Campbell police still seeking man accused of assault, rape
Program on divorce is June 14 at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Program on divorce is June 14 at Immaculate Heart of Mary
URGENT | Northside nurses say mandatory OT threatens patient safety
Northside nurses say mandatory OT threatens patient safety
Trumbull commissioners OK $800M power plant abatement
Trumbull commissioners OK $800M power plant abatement
Ohio AG announces $11.5M settlement over rock salt prices
Ohio AG announces $11.5M settlement over rock salt prices
Rabies vaccine clinic is planned
Rabies vaccine clinic is planned AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Lions Club is sponsoring its second
Family-owned Columbus Dispatch to be sold to New Media
Family-owned Columbus Dispatch to be sold to New Media
Downtown streets closed for Burgers, Beards and Brews event
Downtown streets closed for Burgers, Beards and Brews event
Woman arrested on warrant, drug charges after traffic stop
Woman arrested on warrant, drug charges after traffic stop
Days before graduation, Fitch principal's chickens attacked
Six students were questioned at school Tuesday morning.
One less thing to crow about at the Canfield Fair
Fairgoers will not see roosters or any other kind of poultry or water fowl at 169th Canfield Fair because of an avian-flu concern
$177 million YSU budget approved by trustees committee
The $177 million YSU FY2016 operating budget approved by a trustees committee reduces from $10.3 million to $3.1 million the general fund deficit
Choffin returns to half-day program
Juniors and seniors will spend half the school day at Choffin and the other half at East next year
East relay relies on critical fourth member
Imoni Donadalle has joined seniors LeAndre Green, Trey Ingram and Isaiah Nuckles on the Panthers’ 4x400 relay.
Domestic dog exposed to raccoon had current rabies vaccination
Residents should report suspicious animals to their local health department
Two independents for Youngstown council seats disqualified
They both voted in the Democratic primary the day after filing as independents
Poland’s senior catcher Svetlak does it all
When asked, his teammates will tell you that Ricky Svetlak looks more like an unassuming member of this year’s Poland baseball team.
10 emerging leaders finish training
Ten emerging community leaders completed a Raymond John Wean Foundation training program.
Burghill man indicted in pedestrian fatality near former RG mill
Truck driver Charles W. Hillyer, 46, of state Route 7 in Burghill, pleaded not guilty Monday
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU track team adds 15 athletes
YSU track team adds 15 athletes YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State women’s track and field team
Cruze sales down, GM sales up
General Motors’ best-selling car still has some heavy competition with utility vehicles.
American Pharoah arrives in New York
The horse is trying to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978.
‘Fun Home’ director on Tony nomination Sam Gold goes for Broadway gold
IF YOU WATCH What: The 69th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Tony Award winners Kristin Chenoweth and
Country star Kip Moore is still doing it his way
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Just chugging along is what Kip Moore has to say about
Investigators from five counties work to capture Warren man
Brandon Welz, 29, of South Street, is facing a misdemeanor criminal trespassing charge after he was arrested Saturday for purportedly breaking into a storage building on West Market Street in Warren Township.
Campbell man arraigned in shooting injury of nephew
Staff report CAMPBELL A city man appeared in municipal court here Tuesday morning to answer
DZ High Roller Kustoms' cycles build a reputation
John Seeger and Dennis Troll of DZ High Roller Kustoms build and rebuild custom motorcycles at their shop on South Avenue in Youngstown. The team has won several awards for their work.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Robert T. Ciccone, 49, of 374 W. Wood St.,
Playing race card imperils black livesSFlb
Opinion: Charles and David Koch. Sheldon Adelson. Karl Rove. George Soros. The index is long of those who
This does compute: Skilled robotics teams merit honor
Editorial: Be it on the football field, the baseball diamond or the basketball court, the Mahoning Valley long
Look for Pope Francis to play role in 2016 presidential race
Opinion: Baltimore is now paying the price for irresponsible words and actions, not only by young thugs in
Permits issued
Permits issued YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Department of Natural Resources issued 10 horizontal drilling
SCRIPTURES
Opinion: SCRIPTURES The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
O'Brien bill encourages use of natural gas
The legislation would provide tax breaks for consumers, businesses and public agencies that switch to natural gas-powered vehicles
Newton Falls woman arraigned on felony charge following 25-minute chase
Alexandria S. Fetterolf, 27, of Ridge Road in Newton Falls, was arraigned Tuesday in Warren Municipal Court on a felony charge of failure to comply with the order of a police officer for leading police on a 25-minute chase Monday afternoon.
Television series released on DVD this week include:
Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Justified” (final season): Includes finale
WAL-MART Department managers to get raises
Associated Press NEW YORK Wal-Mart is raising starting wages for more than 100,000 U.S.
RECORD REVIEWS
Florence & the Machine Album: “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful” Grade: B+ “How Big, How Blue,
QUOTE OF THE DAY
Opinion: QUOTE OF THE DAY “Caitlyn doesn’t have any secrets. As soon as the Vanity Fair cover comes out,
Downtown parking forces Pinnacle Health Concepts to relocate
Pinnacle Health announced relocation to Boardman after serving 13 years in downtown
Duking it out for top-restaurant spot
Duking it out for top-restaurant spot The battle to be the world’s No. 1 restaurant once again
Teacher takes students on trip to adult store
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS A sex-education teacher has drawn the ire of parents after taking
Youngstown man arrested for robbery after being detained by victim
Youngstown man arrested for robbery after being detained by victim
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning Valley Regional Council of Governments, 9 a.m., Mahoning County
IG: IRS failed to upgrade security before cyberattack
Associated Press WASHINGTON The IRS failed to implement dozens of security upgrades to its
FBI behind mysterious fleet conducting surveillance in US
Associated Press WASHINGTON Scores of low-flying planes circling American cities are part of a
More than 400 still missing from capsized cruise ship in China
Associated Press JIANLI, CHINA Hopes dimmed Wednesday for rescuing more than 400 people still
Today is Wednesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2015. There are 211 days left in the year.
Today is Wednesday, June 3, the 154th day of 2015. There are 211 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
SURVEILLANCE LAWS Obama signs NSA phone-records legislation
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress approved sweeping changes Tuesday to surveillance laws
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Healthy pasta? New book says yes
By Alison Bowen Chicago Tribune A new cookbook by Joe Bastianich, co-owner of Batali &
WWI heroes finally get Medal of Honor
WWI heroes finally get Medal of Honor WASHINGTON Declaring it’s never too late to make things
Man under surveillance by terror investigators is shot dead
Associated Press BOSTON A man who was under 24-hour surveillance by terrorism investigators was
Should the Niles income-tax department be canned?
Treasurer says too many issues must be resolved before he can make a recommendation to eliminate the city department
Each week, this column will offer recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to
Each week, this column will offer recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to
Grievances filed against Northside
Grievances filed against Northside YOUNGSTOWN Fifty-two nurses have filed a set of mass
Impressive portfolio
Impressive portfolio Many Valley wine lovers may not be familiar with Monticello Vineyards, a
Chicago, TB are set to square off
The Chicago Blackhawks headed south this week to secure a dynasty, and the Tampa Bay Lightning are the only obstacle left.
METRO DIGEST || Puppy hit by car
Puppy hit by car YOUNGSTOWN A dog owner was cited for having a dog running at large and having
Here’s what’s next on Food:30
Here’s what’s next on Food:30 Yolo Grille and Taproom in Austintown specializes in Mediterranean
Blatter cites lack of support in resignation
After 17 years in charge and bringing the game’s marquee events to new heights, the pressure became too much.
Battle of the Burgers 2: bigger, better
Burgers, beers and muscle cars will come together in downtown Youngstown.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Huge typewriter going to Boston BOSTON Get ready to break out the white-out,
Blatt battled to lead Cavs to Finals
Nothing has come easy for David Blatt, who has had a tumultuous journey with the Cavaliers to the NBA Finals.
Golden State will rely on depth vs. James
Draymond Green, the runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, will be among at least four players who will get their shot at LeBron James.
Carrasco strong again as Indians top Royals
Carrasco (7-4) allowed five hits over seven innings to win his third straight start.
Error-prone Federer falls to Wawrinka
Roger Federer lost to Stan Wawrinka 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (4) in the French Open quarterfinals.