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MetroPark's 2015 budget reflects less spending, more income
Mill Creek MetroParks has a new budget for 2015 that includes about $145,000 in savings from cuts.
Stitzel pleads guilty for mailing drugs to jail, then does it again, to prove love, he tells judge
It was love that made a man send drugs through the mail to his girlfriend in the Mahoning County jail.
Deryk Toles' Inspiring Minds coming to Youngstown
A nine-year-old program aimed at motivating and providing opportunities for young people is moving into the city.
Pothole repair started Sunday to continue 24/7, McNally says
City street department employees are working round the clock, weather permitting, to temporarily fill potholes, starting with some of Youngstown’s most-traveled roads.
Burghill man pleads guilty to attempted extortion, threats against Betras
Charles J. Reighard has pleaded guilty to mailing extortion letters to attorney David Betras and threatening to damage or destroy Betras’ Canfield law office with an explosive.
Ferguson council fires city manager after Justice Dept. report
Ferguson City Council on Tuesday evening unanimously approved a resolution to part ways with City Manager John Shaw following a scathing Justice Department report that alleged racial bias in the city police department and court system.
Cardinal fire district adding more vehicles
The Cardinal Joint Fire District is adding more vehicles while continuing to finish plans for a third fire station.
Fuda reacts to resignation of long-time sanitary engineer
Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda said he regrets that Rex Fee, one of the key members of the team that has built $70 million in Trumbull County sewers the past eight years, has resigned.
Library committee recommends major renovation of Boardman branch
The buildings and sites committee of the Mahoning County public library system’s trustee board has recommended a major interior renovation of the Boardman branch to the full board.
Diocese library, media center provides materials on Christianity, other faiths
Myriad religious resources are available through the Diocese of Youngstown’s Office of Religious Education library and media center.
West Branch girls beat Chagrin Falls
West Branch advances to face the winner of tonight's other regional semifinal between Geneva and Parma Padua Franciscan.
Thursday vigil planned for slain Cody Pitts in Hubbard
Thursday vigil planned for slain Cody Pitts in Hubbard
Jury finds Pharrell and Thicke copied for Blurred Lines song
Jury finds Pharrell and Thicke copied for 'Blurred Lines' song
Cleveland's Red Shoe Robber gets 57 years in prison
Cleveland's Red Shoe Robber gets 57 years in prison
Leading civil rights reporter Claude Sitton dies at 89
Leading civil rights reporter Claude Sitton dies at 89
Woman suing Silicon Valley firm says she asked for $10M
Woman suing Silicon Valley firm says she asked for $10M
Federal health insurance aid in doubt for nearly 8M
Federal health insurance aid in doubt for nearly 8M
Wolf administration sets timeline to reorganize Medicaid in Pa.
Wolf administration sets timeline to reorganize Medicaid in Pa.
Father of man shot in Ohio Walmart says much work needed
Father of man shot in Ohio Walmart says much work needed
Ohio House approves bill aimed at reducing Lake Erie algae
Ohio House approves bill aimed at reducing Lake Erie algae
Western Reserve Joint Fire District board meets Wednesday
Western Reserve Joint Fire District board meets Wednesday
BREAKING NEWS | 2 University of Oklahoma students expelled for racist chant
2 University of Oklahoma students expelled for racist chant
Suicide suspected in woman's plunge from sixth floor
Suicide suspected in woman's plunge from sixth floor
Bill Cosby accuser's mom appeals to comedian's wife
Bill Cosby accuser's mom appeals to comedian's wife
Fla. woman who was texting walks into path of train and survives, police say
Texting woman walks into path of train, survives, police say
Advocates to push vaccine legislation at Ohio Statehouse
Advocates to push vaccine legislation at Ohio Statehouse
Boardman police investigating theft of copper cables from cellphone tower
Boardman police investigating theft of copper cables from cellphone tower
Mahoning Valley unemployment numbers continued to drop in January
Mahoning Valley unemployment numbers continued to drop in January
2 finalists left for University of Toledo president
2 finalists left for University of Toledo president
Mill Creek MetroParks announces 2015 budget cuts and capital improvement projects
Mill Creek MetroParks announces 2015 budget cuts and capital improvement projects
Fla. man charged with soliciting prostitute on Youngstown's South Side
Fla. man charged with soliciting prostitute on Youngstown's South Side
Schiavoni wants tougher penalties for wastewater dumping
Schiavoni wants tougher penalties for wastewater dumping
French Olympians among 10 dead in Argentina air crash
French Olympians among 10 dead in Argentina air crash
Arson destroys one South Side home and damages another
Arson destroys one South Side home and damages another
Horizon honors YSU’s Schlegel, Benjamin
Penguins will play Detroit on Wednesday in a first round tournament game.
City leaders await mineral rights exploration at Red Gate Farm
Restructuring Red Gate loan among budget decisions
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A proposed soccer league wants to play its home games at the Covelli Centre
Asking Youngstown to pay the $100,000 league entry fee
Rap mogul crash video raises questions
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Newly released video graphically depicts former rap music mogul
Local Catholic TV network earns award
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Catholic Television Network of Youngstown (CTNY) has won a 2015
Austintown has paid more than double for salt this year
At least one mile of paving affected as winter is not yet finished
McDonald stuns Lowellville on last-second layup
Pugh’s last-second reverse layup stuns Rockets after huge rally
Warren mayor may face opposition from two independents in November
Mayor Doug Franklin will not have any opposition in the May Democratic primary, but it’s possible he’ll have two opponents in November.
Butch wins another district title — this time as coach
The Lakeview High graduate led Massillon Jackson’s girls to their first district crown in 37 years.
CCA battles bedbugs
Twice in recent months, the Community Corrections Association has battled bed bugs in its residential facilities.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown endorsed Ted Strickland for the Senate
Calls Strickland ‘a champion for middle-class Ohioans’
Another game, another rout for Ursuline
The Irish are winning by an average of 46.7 points this postseason.
Regan Jelks gets jail time for weapons offenses
She was acquitted of the more-serious charge of involuntary manslaughter
GOP warns Iran on nuclear deal
GOP warns Iran on nuclear deal WASHINGTON Republican lawmakers warned the leaders of Iran on
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Spirit of cooperation could return to divided Congress
Opinion: Reducing global poverty. Limiting the risk of climate change. Improving education. Lofty goals for
Netanyahu undercuts Iran goal
Opinion: Benjamin Netanyahu did a disservice to the U.S.-Israel alliance and the goal of preventing an
These are the souvenir mugs given to those who stay overnight in one of the elegant guest rooms at
These are the souvenir mugs given to those who stay overnight in one of the elegant guest rooms at
Justice Dept. won’t prosecute but finds a great deal to decry
Editorial: Recent actions by the U.S. Justice Department regarding investigations of wrongdoing and racial
Proper pooping posture eases effort
Q. We provide a small step stool for our great-granddaughter to use to reach the sink to wash her
US using a double standard
Opinion: By Miguel Tinker Salas Tribune News Service The U.S. reaction to events in Vene-zuela has been
birthdays
birthdays Singer Dean Torrence of Jan and Dean is 75. Actor Chuck Norris is 75. Actress Katharine
newsmakers
newsmakers 2 peace officers suspended over bikini video shoot SALT LAKE CITY Two Utah peace
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 25.68 .03 Avalon
REUNIONS
Harding High School June Class of 1956 will have its monthly luncheon at 1 p.m. March 17 at Hometown
First Niles expects additional income
First Niles expects additional income NILES First Niles Financial Inc., the parent company of
newsmakers
newsmakers Bill Cosby releases brief video touting comedy concert NEW YORK Bill Cosby has a
UN chief urges equality for women by 2030
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon challenged all governments
DiGregorio’s offer changed Bowers’ life
The former YSU standout was set to join the military until she got a scholarship offer from the Penguins’ coach.
Cole helps Pirates tie Twins
The pitcher led off the third inning with a double off the left-field wall.
Mansion offers elegant, romantic escape
The Sebring Mansion Inn & Spa is an elegant destination in itself for a romantic escape.
Teacher on paid leave pending investigation
Teacher on paid leave pending investigation lowellville A Lowellville High School teacher has
Anti-abortion group starts new chapter in Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND Ohio’s oldest and largest anti-abortion group is taking its fight to
Rising cost of naloxone worries advocates
Associated Press CAMDEN, N.J. Just as officials across the country are agreeing that it makes
Canton Central stuffs South Range
The Crusaders held the Raiders to just 14 points in the second half.
55 injured in collision of train, tractor-trailer in NC
Associated Press HALIFAX, N.C. An Amtrak train collided with a tractor-trailer that was stuck on
URSULINE 76 LABRAE35
URSULINE 76 LABRAE35 Next: Ursuline vs. Girard/Rootstown, Friday, 7 p.m. at Warren Harding
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Hector L. Escalona Oviedo, 38, of 245 E. Philadelphia
Documents: Wis. shooting victim suffered from anxiety
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. The unarmed black man who died at the hands of a white Wisconsin
Mall operator Simon launches hostile bid for rival
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Simon Property Group has launched a $16 billion hostile bid for
2015 Boardman budget
2015 Boardman budget By the numbers Expected expenditures: $18,292,908 Salaries: $8,294,000
Revenue was slightly down for Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course during a chilly February
Statewide numbers were down for racinos, slightly up for casinos
Chad, Niger troops attack Boko Haram in Nigeria
Associated Press N’DJAMENA, Chad Soldiers from Chad and Niger launched the largest international
University severs ties with frat after racist chant caught on video
Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. The president of the University of Oklahoma severed the school’s
Energy boom pays dividends
Opinion: By Andrew Garfield The Philadelphia Inquirer This year, America’s most powerful foreign-policy
Dr. Rodney Hill asked to provide expertise on black infant mortality
Panel seeking information to influence state policy on the issue
Carpatho-Rusyn folklore to be topic
Carpatho-Rusyn folklore to be topic YOUNGSTOWN The Carpatho-Rusyn Society of Youngstown-Warren-
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Meghan Trainor: Tonight on
Bariatric surgery information session
Bariatric surgery information session HERMITAGE, PA. Sharon Regional Health System if offering a
YSU baseball gets first win of season at ISU
YSU baseball gets first win of season at ISU Westfield, Ind. The Youngstown State baseball team
GM plans $5B stock buyback
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors announced a $5 billion stock buyback as part of a plan
Apple Watch moves Internet out of your pocket to your wrist
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Apple wants to move the Internet from your pocket to your wrist.
Fate of Lake Erie algae bill in Ohio is unclear
Associated Press TOLEDO Some state lawmakers and those within Gov. John Kasich’s administration
Appeals judge to take over Ferguson city court
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A Missouri appeals-court judge was appointed Monday to
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Weathersfield Township Zoning Commission Board, 7:30 p.m., administration
Mercy Health provides Trumbull sheriff’s deputies with free overdose-reversal kits
Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital and the Trumbull County Sheriff’s office are teaming up to save lives
Arraigned in beating
Arraigned in beating YOUNGSTOWN An Orange Avenue man is in the Mahoning County jail on $25,000
ED RUNYAn | THE VINDICATOR
ED RUNYAn | THE VINDICATOR Regan Jelks, in the skirt, walks to the Trumbull County jail Monday to
New EGCC president expected by month’s end
Eastern Gateway Community College’s board chairman expects the board to select a new college president this month
Troops will pick up cookies for delivery Friday in Warren
Troops will pick up cookies for delivery Saturday in Canfield
Alcoa purchases RTI
A leading titanium company that was based in Weathersfield Township for more than 50 years will be purchased by a leading metals company for $1.5 billion.
Indians’ Moss homers in first spring game
Carlos Carrasco also made his spring training debut on Monday, giving up a run in three innings.
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