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East High groups inviting all area schools to Saturday event
East High School senior Kayla Mitchell believes bullying is something that’s been overlooked for too long.
Political newbie Auditor Meacham sworn in with family, bagpipes
Auditor Ralph T. Meacham, the first Republican elected to a nonjudicial Mahoning County-wide office here in 30 years, says he can “stay calm through firestorms.”
February's harsh weather blamed for slumping car sales
The Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze did not surpass its sales record of February 2014.
Valley's Congressional delegation have mixed reaction to Netanyahu speech
U.S. Reps. Bill Johnson and Tim Ryan as well as U.S. Sens. Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown attended Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to a joint meeting of Congress in Washington.
Suspended auditor Sciortino quietly issued pay hikes on way out
In the waning days of his administration as Mahoning County auditor, Michael V. Sciortino individually granted pay increases ranging from 1.13 percent to 12.53 percent to 13 of his 43 employees.
Rev. Rick Stauffer appointed to fill Oles' vacancy in Austintown
The Rev. Rick Stauffer has been appointed by Lisa Oles’ campaign committee to fill her term as an Austintown Township trustee.
EGCC president candidate says he feels like LeBron
If selected as Eastern Gateway Community College’s next president, Derrick Manns said he would continue the college’s model of access, excellence and student-centered perspective.
Local IHOPs participat in free pancake fundraiser today
Customers hopped over for free pancakes and charity Tuesday at local IHOP restaurants.
Convicted ex-Niles official may lose all retirement benefits in sentence
Phyllis J. Wilson, who stole $142,772 over 41⁄2 years as Niles assistant treasurer, has pleaded guilty to theft in office and may have all of her retirement benefits garnished to repay the money.
2 injured in separate South Side shootings
Shootings Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning that injured two people on the South Side give police three shooting investigations in less than 72 hours.
YSU men eliminated by Detroit
The loss ended the Penguins' season and denied YSU's Jerry Slocum his 700th victory as a college head coach.
COSI coming to Struthers school Wednesday and Thursday
COSI coming to Struthers school Wednesday and Thursday
Obama announces new education effort to let girls learn
Obama announces new education effort to 'let girls learn'
OSHP's Southington Post reports 495 OVI arrests in Trumbull County last year
OSHP's Southington Post reports 495 OVI arrests in Trumbull County last year
Winfrey's Harpo Studios in Chicago to close in December
Winfrey's Harpo Studios in Chicago to close in December
US running out of room to store oil; price collapse next?
US running out of room to store oil; price collapse next?
Ex-Niles assistant treasurer pleads guilty to theft
Ex-Niles assistant treasurer pleads guilty to theft
Ohio man charged after police said he faked his kidnapping
Ohio man charged after police said he faked his kidnapping
Pastor Stauffer to fill unexpired Austintown trustee term
Pastor Stauffer to fill unexpired Austintown trustee term
Supreme Court allows challenge to Colorado Internet tax law
Supreme Court allows challenge to Colorado Internet tax law
Trumbull mental health board meeting for 4:30 p.m. today is canceled
Trumbull mental health board meeting for today is canceled.
Mahoning County election board purchases electronic poll books
Mahoning County elections board purchases 200 electronic poll books
Netanyahu assails Iran-nuclear talks in Congress address
Netanyahu assails Iran-nuclear talks in Congress address
Wolf seeks billions in higher taxes for schools, tax revamp
Wolf seeks billions in higher taxes for schools, tax revamp
DOJ: Ex-CIA chief admits mishandling classified information
DOJ: Ex-CIA chief admits mishandling classified information
IHOP's National Pancake Day will offer free pancakes at local locations today
Local locations participating are in Boardman and Niles
Trumbull County admissions to state mental hospitals have tripled since 2010
Trumbull County admissions to state mental hospitals have tripled since 2010
Before Netanyahu speech, Obama and aides make case for Iran deal
Before Netanyahu speech, Obama and aides make case for Iran deal
Portman and Brown introduce bill to boost Ohio nursing programs
Portman and Brown introduce bill to boost Ohio nursing programs
Fierce clashes outside Iraq’s Tikrit after new offensive
Fierce clashes outside Iraq’s Tikrit after new offensive
Pa. governor prepares ’ambitious’ budget, plan for school funding
Pa. governor prepares ’ambitious’ budget, plan for school funding
Work starts next week on Cleveland’s Public Square
Work starts next week on Cleveland’s Public Square
Warren cop forced to release dog to owner after it bit someone
Warren cop forced to release dog to owner after it bit someone
Ohio sues BP for more than $33M in cleanup of storage tanks
Ohio sues BP for more than $33M in cleanup of storage tanks
Ohio agency reports more than 21,000 jobs created in 2014
Ohio agency reports more than 21,000 jobs created in 2014
Trumbull and Mahoning can avoid wireless 911 tragedy that occurred in Atlanta area, directors say
Despite the delay cause by a lawsuit, Trumbull County is fortunate today to have the updated technology that allows its five 911 centers to locate wireless 911 calls to within 10 feet or so in most cases. Mahoning County also has it.
Big week ahead for YSU women’s hoops
The Penguins can reach 20 wins, and clinch a first-round home game in the Horizon League tournament, with a win against Cleveland State or Valparaiso.
Logger rescued thanks to Austintown Fire Department's Hummer
"I still can't believe they got it back to where they got it," rescued man said
JobsOhio released 2014 annual report
JobsOhio reports 286 projects that created 21,377 jobs, retained 52,140 jobs in Ohio
Comic knew his band was a joke
Funnyman J. Chris Newberg has a funny, yet horrific, story about his first and only visit to Youngstown.
Poland school officials seek community input on district's future
Poland school officials seek community input on district's future
After long delay, Harrington wins Honda Classic
Not even Harrington could have written the script to his playoff victory at rain-soaked PGA National.
Leoni’s love of acting, family
IF YOU WATCH What: “Madam Secretary” When: Sunday, 8p.m. Where: CBS By FRAZIER MOORE AP
EGCC candidate touts experience
The first of four finalists to be EGCC president emphasizes experience
Youngstown Minority Health director is Leigh Greene-Colvin
Citywide baby shower and community health fair planned
5th Ward council candidate owes taxes
She plans to pay the taxes when she and her husband buy the house
Oakhill defendants want more time to file motions
The two say they are focused on another client in a federal case
New auditor
New auditor NEW WATERFORD Ralph T. Meacham was sworn in as acting Mahoning County auditor and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Charles E. Jackson, 36, of 171 Clifton Road,
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Find out what is “the best kept secret in Youngstown” for burgers. Live music
Mount Union wins record 34th indoor title
Mount Union wins record 34th indoor title COLUMBUS Mount Union men’s indoor track and field
Nasdaq closes above 5,000, near record high
Associated Press NEW YORK The last time the Nasdaq was this high, Bill Clinton was president,
Nemtsov’s murder a result of the policy to demonize him
Opinion: The assassination of Boris Nemtsov on Friday only steps from the Kremlin marks the final blow to
Use Common Core, but test less
Opinion: Cincinnati Enquirer: The new state education tests are a mess. Students across Ohio are facing a
O’Reilly ceremony
O’Reilly ceremony BOARDMAN O’Reilly Auto Parts recently opened at 8308 Market St. and plans a
Republicans audition for 2016 play
Opinion: The fervent Republicans who throng the Conservative Political Action Conference every year aren’t
Youngstown schools system facing bleak financial future
Editorial: Four years ago this month, State Auditor Dave Yost officially released the Youngstown City School
New ABC series pushes race, culture buttons ‘American Crime’
By Greg Braxton Los Angeles Times After several decades of falling short in developing comedies
Healthy eating
Healthy eating WARREN How much is a serving? Most Americans don’t know, and that’s one of the
Goodbye groggy
TIPS FOR A GOOD MORNING Have a good nighttime routine. Moderate your caffeine intake after noon
newsmakers
newsmakers Brokaw memoir about his battle with cancer coming out in May NEW YORK Tom Brokaw is
Gates again at top of Forbes list
Associated Press NEW YORK The world’s richest person got even richer this year. And a basketball
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.41 -0.03 Avalon
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2015. There are 303 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Forbes List | World’s 10 richest people
Forbes said it calculated each person’s net worth based on stock prices and exchange rates Feb. 13,
oddly enough
oddly enough Source of bad smell eludes officials in Louisville, Ky. LOUISVILLE, Ky. There’s a
A Youngstown company has the lowest proposal among six to turn a parcel into a parking lot
The work will begin later this month or in April
St. Rose School bricks available
St. Rose School bricks available GIRARD Bricks from the old St. Rose School, built in 1913, are
Dog bounds off bed after sleeping on soap
Q. I have used your handy hint on putting soap in the bed for nighttime aches and pains. I’ve also
How you can tell a cold from an allergy
Chicago Tribune (TNS) If your “common cold” has been hanging around for more than a week, it may
Meet a model philanthropist
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords When you get fed up with all the greed and narcissism that seem to
“It’s a cruise ship on the ground.”
“It’s a cruise ship on the ground.” Bob Smith, co-owner of Camelot Lanes, 628 Boardman-Canfield
reunions
Chaney High School January and June Classes of 1946 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at
Here’s the truth: We all lie
Opinion: Here’s the strange but sad part about Brian Williams, Rand Paul, Bill O’Reilly and Robert McDonald:
birthdays
birthdays Singer Jennifer Warnes is 68. Singer- guitarist Robyn Hitchcock is 62. Guitarist John
Netanyahu assails Iran deal, hails US-Israel relationship
Associated Press WASHINGTON Seeking to lower tensions, Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. officials
los angeles police shooting Man reached for gun, chief says
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Police fatally shot a homeless man on Skid Row during a “brutal”
Iraq moves to take back Tikrit from IS
Associated Press BAGHDAD Backed by Iranian-supported Shiite militias, Iraqi forces launched a
Bo Pelini close to hiring brother at YSU
Carl Pelini has not coached since his messy exit from Florida Atlantic in 2013.
Struthers police arrests several for suspended licenses
Struthers police made several arrests for drivers for suspended licenses
Iran nuke talks resume amid contentious US-Israel debate
Associated Press MONTREUX, Switzerland As U.S. and Israeli officials sparred in Washington over
good morning
good morning cemetery cleanup St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, 3900 Villa Marie Road,
Valley Fracking Activists plan open meeting
Frackfree Mahoning Valley is planning a townhall-style open public meeting in Youngstown on March 13
Armed suspect captured in Pittsburgh
Armed suspect captured in Pittsburgh SHARON, PA. The Vindicator’s broadcast partner 21 WFMJ-TV
Youngstown got a $112,847 bill from a company that made emergency repairs last year to Mahoning Avenue
The state is paying 80 percent of the cost
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Youngstown Community School Curriculum Planning Committee, 8 a.m., 50 Essex St.
Campbell woman arrested on warrant
Campbell woman will appear in court for charges to be dismissed for a crime committed three years ago
Judge blocks Neb. gay-marriage ban
Judge blocks Neb. gay-marriage ban OMAHA, Neb. Nebraska’s same-sex marriage ban was thrown into
Couple charged with abusing adopted kids
Associated Press ashtabula A husband and wife kept their two adopted daughters in northeastern
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