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Man who murdered South Avenue store owner pleads guilty today
Abdullah Mahdi died once. But a friend of Mahdi’s said the man who pleaded guilty today to killing him will die daily.
Day inmates to shore up Mahoning patching work starting Monday
Day-reporting inmates supervised by Mahoning County deputies once again will help the county engineer’s crews patch potholes.
State report: 66 state workers made $190K; 82, $150K or more; 39, $50K in OT
State employees earned nearly $3 billion last year, including more than $113 million in overtime pay, according to a new report from the Department of Administrative Services.
McNally details development of downtown, city in today's annual address
Mayor John A. McNally put the spotlight on downtown during his State of the City address, but added that his administration is looking to develop businesses in other parts of Youngstown.
Drug scale falls from pants of man stopped for traffic violation
Reports said a man police were arresting on drug charges Thursday evening denied he had anything hidden in his pants — even though three times police found items that dropped out of them.
Austintown men 2015 honorees of Youngstown veterans council
Two Austintown men, Antimo “Tony” J. Revetti and Gregory Greenwood, are the 2015 United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown’s Veteran of the Year and Citizen of the Year, respectively.
2 Youngstown men arraigned on separate alcohol-related charges
One person with a high blood-alcohol content and another who has six previous alcohol-related offenses for driving were arraigned in municipal court.
Revival of Chaney speech team nets tourney berths
The first season of the revived Chaney High School Speech and Debate Team netted two students earning alternate status for the state tournament and others looking forward to next year’s season.
Cookies are in, will be sold at various Valley stores starting today
Thin Mints, Do-si-dos, Tagalongs, Trefoils, Samoas and Savannah Smiles addicts, begin salivating.
Friday's boys basketball scores
Ursuline and Warren JFK advanced. McDonald and Springfield were eliminated.
Downtown Youngstown street closed a few hours Monday for pole replacement
Downtown Youngstown street closed for a few hours Monday for pole replacement
McDonald pleads guilty to Mahdi murder; sentenced to 33 years
McDonald pleads gulity to Mahdi murder; sentenced to 33 years
High-visibility traffic enforcement in Boardman set through St. Patrick's Day
High-visibility traffic enforcement in Boardman set for St. Patrick's Day
Youngstown veterans treatment court earns certification
Youngstown veterans treatment court earns certification
2nd suspect pleads not guilty in slayings of elderly Ohio couple
2nd suspect pleads not guilty in slayings of Ohio couple
16-year-old Pa. boy killed by freight train while walking to school
16-year-old Pa. boy killed by freight train while walking to school
Police: 15-year-old boy stabbed to death for his backpack
Police: 15-year-old boy stabbed to death for his backpack
Ohio safety director continues distracted driving push
Ohio safety director continues distracted driving push
Lawsuit that showed GM hid ignition switch problem settled
Lawsuit that showed GM hid ignition switch problem settled
Man and woman found dead with gunshot wounds in northeast Ohio
Man, woman, found dead with gunshot wounds in northeast Ohio
Mahoning County jail day-reporting inmates to help patch potholes
Mahoning County jail day-reporting inmates to help patch potholes
Ohio health department reports drop in flu hospitalizations
Ohio health department reports drop in flu hospitalizations
Mayor John A. McNally highlights downtown biz advances in State of the City address
Mayor John A. McNally gives State of the City address
Youngstown man arrested on theft charges in Austintown
Youngstown man arrested on theft charges in Austintown
US Rep Tim Ryan urges Obama to focus on passing multiyear highway bill
US Rep. Tim Ryan urges Obama to focus on passing multiyear highway bill
Canfield sets cemetery cleanup deadline of March 20
Canfield sets cemetery cleanup deadline of March 20
Police fatally shoot man found on subway tunnel tracks in DC
Police fatally shoot man found on subway tunnel tracks in DC
Home Savings has bake sales today and Saturday to benefit animal-assistance groups
Home Savings has bake sales today and Saturday to benefit animal-assistance groups
US stocks open lower after best day since February
US stocks open lower after best day since February
Decorations must be removed at Belmont Park Cemetery by March 23
Decorations must be removed at Belmont Park Cemetery by March 23
Austintown woman gets prison time for home-invasion burglary
Austintown woman gets prison time for home-invasion burglary
Cemetery cleanup set Monday at Lowellville cemetery
Cemetery cleanup set Monday at Lowellville cemetery
Irving scores 57 as Cavs rally past Spurs
Irving made all seven of his 3-point attempts, was 20 of 32 from the field overall, and made 10 free throws without a miss.
Canfield wrestlers win early, then show support for a teammate
Georgio Poullas (126 pounds), C.J. Frost (132), David Crawford (152) and Jacob Esarco (220) scored first-round victories.
Trumbull victim-witness advocate retires after 29 years
It’s been nearly 30 years since Raymond Fife, 12, was brutalized as he rode his bicycle to a Boy Scouts meeting.
YSU has a third shot at Phoenix
Two weeks removed from a 46-point loss to the Phoenix, YSU will get another shot at the Horizon League’s heavyweights.
Obama nominates Valley native to GSA post
She grew up in Boardman and Poland, and graduated in 1976 from Cardinal Mooney High School
Canfield defense prevents another Hubbard upset
The Cardinals will meet rival AAC rival Poland in a district final.
Western Reserve girls can’t reach Heights
Cuyahoga Heights held Reserve to a season-low in points and frustrated the Blue Devils on the way to a 28-13 win Thursday night.
Lawyer testifies in his own defense in federal extortion trial
Atty. Neal Atway testified in his own defense Thursday in his federal jury trial on extortion and obstructing justice charges.
YSU's College in High School to require more education for teachers
Those who teach YSU College Credit Plus courses must have at least 18 graduate hours in the content area they teach
Hubbard’s Burdette, JM’s Phillips have ‘Hearts of a Champion’
Colin Burdette of Hubbard High School and Tyler Phillips of Jackson-Milton are this year’s winners.
Former Ursuline coach Reardon headed to Canton McKinley
Reardon, a Canfield High graduate, will be the next football coach at Canton McKinley, pending board approval.
Dulcimer champion in concert
SALEM Acclaimed dulcimer player Hunter Walker will perform Saturday at 7 p.m. at Dale Shaffer
OVI Task Force to have presence during St. Patrick's Day celebrations
Checkpoint to be held Saturday, presence by authorities Tuesday on holiday as well
Mahoning County to debut electronic poll books in primary
Electronic poll books will reduce voter check-in time at the polls to 18 seconds, elections director says.
YSU golf rallies to win Bulldog Invitational
YSU golf rallies to win Bulldog Invitational Jacksonville, Fla. The Youngstown State women’s
Auditor launches new public records access program
His initiative is an attempt to help residents access the documents without having to hire a lawyer
Boardman Police Department gives recovering addict a second chance
Boardman Police Department gives recovering addict a second chance
Immigration agent probes status of Canfield man
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement alerted of the case
Sex with students bill would increase penalties
Lunch ladies, janitors and other school employees would face increased criminal penalties for having sex with students
Jackson-Milton wins YSU Physics Olympics again
Jackson-Milton High School physics students came in first for the second year at the Youngstown State University Physics Olympics Saturday. Posing with their trophy are, from left, back row, Tommy Carnes, Caleb Spalding, Tyler Totani, Ryan Moore, physics teacher Steve Mohr, Nate Kramer and Mack Mohan. In front are Kori Edwards, Jeffery Voland and Jarrod Kegley.
Holy Family School earns second place
Holy Family School’s Future City team earned second place out of nineteen teams at state competition
Catharine Maschek v John Cabaniss
CHARLESTON, S.C. Catharine E. Maschek, formerly of Austintown, married John M. Cabaniss of Goose
Otts’ 60th milestone celebrated
CANFIELD Edwin L. and Joanne J. Ott, of Canfield and of Naples, Fla., celebrated 60 years of
Night at North with dad
Poland North Elementary brought out fathers and daughters on the evening of March 5 for a night of food, entertainment, crafts and fun.
Local man wins chance at $1 million
For Ernest T. of Austintown, a $5,000 grand prize is just the beginning. By winning the Marquee
Valley unemployment claims down from previous week
New unemployment compensation claims in the Mahoning Valley for the first week of March were listed at 479.
Birthdays
Birthdays Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka is 76. Actor William H. Macy is 65. Comedian Robin Duke
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Brookfield school board, special meeting and board will adjourn to an executive
Strickland needs exposure in US Senate bid
Opinion: Ex-Gov. Ted Strickland’s campaign doesn’t want him in a competitive primary for the Democratic
On the links
On the links Thursday’s professional golf results VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP PALM HARBOR, FLA.
366K targeted in IRSSFlbscams
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fake IRS agents have targeted more than 366,000 people with
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES VFW 6488 Auxiliary will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday at the post home with Sandra Graves
Phantoms look to keep rolling in USHL
Youngstown has a shot to cature the Anderson Cup. The Phantoms are one of the top four teams in a race where first and fourth place are separated by two points.
oddly enough
oddly enough Church with naked paint parties loses tax-exempt status PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. A
Inside THE ROPES WITH …
Inside THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under par 68
Culver’s huge game powers Harding to OT win over Mentor
Derek Culver finished with 26 points, 16 rebounds and four blocks. Gabe Simpson had 15 points and Shakem Johnson added 14.
Three QBs, but one happy family at Ohio State
So far, at least, there is harmony and warm feelings surrounding the starting quarterback job at Ohio State.
Sooners condemn frat’s racist video
Associated Press NORMAN, OKla. A racist video threatened to divide the Oklahoma football team.
Russell, Scott help OSU get past Golden Gophers
The Buckeyes will meet Michigan State on Friday night.
Fundraisers planned for robotic, Lego teams
Fundraisers planned for robotic, Lego teams GIRARD A Night at the Races and basket auction will
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, March 13, the 72nd day of 2015. There are 293 days left in the year.
STATE WRESTLING NEWS & NOTES
Day 1 recap: Local wrestlers had a strong showing on the opening day of the Ohio High School
Vallourec shutdown
Vallourec shutdown YOUNGSTOWN The shutdown for Vallourec Star, 2669 Martin Luther King Jr.
GOP’s fall from grace is stunning
Opinion: By Martin Schram Tribune News Service The Grand Old Party’s decline and fall from political
Colorectal cancer awareness can raise the survival rates
Editorial: Sam Simon, talented co-creator of television’s longest running series “The Simpsons” and
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Sherlock Holmes and the House of Dead Lords,” 7:30 p.m.: It’s the
Boehner must juggle votes
Opinion: Last week’s drama in the House of Representatives, when Speaker John A. Boehner needed Democratic
Concealed carry reciprocity
Opinion: The Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle: Under current laws, a South Carolinian legally carrying a concealed
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Raymond P. Lebok III, 33, of 68 Forest Park Drive #2,
Enquirer sues over OSHP video
Associated Press CINCINNATI A newspaper is accusing the Ohio State Highway Patrol of violating
Overnight fire destroys Madison Country Club
Associated Press MADISON, Ohio A large overnight fire has left a Northeast Ohio country club
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Friends meeting and high tea April 7 The Friends of Poland Library will meet at 9:30 a.m.
Helicopter wreckage found by divers
Helicopter wreckage found by divers NAVARRE, Fla. Divers have found the wreckage of a military
White House still confident in Secret Service director
Tribune Washington Bureau (TNS) WASHINGTON The White House maintained Thursday that it had
Fraternity probe broadens
Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. Investigations into racism at Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity
METRO DIGEST || Low-cost vaccines, microchips for pets
Vaccines, microchips offered for pets BOARDMAN Animal Charity of Ohio Inc., 4140 Market St., is
Austintown children living with relatives after taken from home
Austintown officials called the living conditions "deplorable"
Boardman Community Briefs
Monday Night Writers meet on March 16 The next meeting of Monday Night Writers will be March 16
The Growing Place bikes for a cure
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com The Growing Place Preschool hosted its annual Trike-a-Thon —
Canfield Community Briefs
Community band to play March 22 The Canfield Community Concert Band will present a concert on
Ohio Desk renovates Youngstown office
The Youngstown market is so important to Cleveland-based Ohio Desk that the company made a substantial investment here.
Pay homage to a holy man
Opinion: By Randy Jurado Ertll Tribune News Service We need to remember Archbishop Oscar Romero 35 years
Chinese manufacturers roll out Apple watch look-alikes
Associated Press BEIJING A month before Apple Inc.’s smartwatch hits the market, China’s
Austintown schools see benefit of energy saving program
Board of education approves several retirements
Ohio elections chief refers 27 voters to AG for investigation
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s elections chief said Thursday that he has referred 27 voters to
Child, mother die after being pulled from icy pond
Associated Press SIDNEY, Ohio Authorities say a mother and her 3-year-old son have died after
Free clothing
Free clothing Rising Star Baptist Church, 2943 Wardle Ave., Youngstown, free clothing, 10 a.m.
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday against
Pot found in pants
Pot found in pants YOUNGSTOWN Police found 10 bags of suspected marijuana inside the pants of a
Islamic State accepts Boko Haram pledge
Associated Press BEIRUT Islamic State militants have accepted a pledge of allegiance by
Healthy Kids Coalition announces spring dates for free, 6-week fitness program
The Mahoning Valley Healthy Kids Coalition set spring dates for its free fitness and nutrition
Austintown Community Briefs
MCCTC adult medical students to host free blood pressure clinic The Adult Education Medical
Jenna Learn v Hector Hernandez III
YOUNGSTOWN St. Christine Parish was the setting at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 10, 2014, for the wedding of
Hilltoppers celebrate Valentine’s Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students celebrated Valentine’s
Healthy Kids Coalition announces spring dates for free, 6-week fitness program
The Mahoning Valley Healthy Kids Coalition set spring dates for its free fitness and nutrition
Healthy Kids Coalition announces spring dates for free, 6-week fitness program
The Mahoning Valley Healthy Kids Coalition set spring dates for its free fitness and nutrition
Krista Yankush v Michael Rubosky
YOUNGSTOWN Jimmie Stafford officiated at the 1 p.m. Sept. 20, 2014, wedding of Krista Yankush and
Johnson leads another successful production
By AMANDA TONOLI atonoli@vindy.com This year, Austintown Middle School produced “Aladdin,”
St. Christine School hosts National Geographic Bee
For more than 10 years. St. Christine School has hosted a National Geographic Bee, giving the students a chance to display their knowledge of geography and a chance to qualify for the national bee.
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