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America's Got Talent winner entertains Stambaugh crowd, raises scholarship funds
Life has changed a lot for Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. since the singer won America’s Got Talent in 2011.
Lepore-Hagan proposes racino payment measure
State Rep. Michele Lepore-Hagan of Youngstown, D-58th, has introduced a budget-amendment proposal for $500,000 payments to racino communities.
Mahoning tech students put their lessons to the test
Smoke billowed and flames crackled from the trailer behind Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, offering students real-life experience battling a blaze.
Poland schools looking to expand STEM offerings
The high school science department is pushing for Poland schools to establish a “tradition of excellence” in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
Nemenz interested in former Bottom Dollars bought by Aldi's
With ALDI’s decision to not reopen three former Bottom Dollar Food stores in the city, Henry Nemenz, whose family owns 24 grocery stores in the area, said he’s interested in the three locations and a former Sparkle Market spot on the city’s West Side. “
EGCC's new president makes plan to get familiar with community
Eastern Gateway Community College’s next president plans to spend his first weeks in office learning the campuses, people and communities.
Asphalt business blaze started in vacant house
A fire that destroyed a Market Street asphalt business last week started in a vacant house next to the building.
Dellick, cruiser retire from YPD
Police Chief Robin Lees not only has to replace an officer who retired Friday after more than 33 years of service, he also needs to get a new cruiser.
From online to storefront to pop-ups, these Hubbard entrepreneurs are on the move
To Marissa Devantier, it is all about small business.
Raids, traffic stops yield 6 arrests in Youngstown
Police seized drugs Thursday while serving search warrants and performing traffic stops, arresting six people.
Brown, Ryan and labor leaders have trade forum Saturday
Brown, Ryan and labor leaders have trade forum Saturday
Italy's highest court overturns Amanda Knox murder conviction
Italy's highest court overturns Amanda Knox murder conviction
Man charged in noose left on integration statue at Ole Miss
Man charged in noose left on integration statue at Ole Miss
Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to give away most of his fortune
Apple CEO Tim Cook plans to give away most of his fortune
Cleveland cops say missing 7-year-old girl has been found
Cleveland cops say missing missing 7-year-old girl has been found
Inmates at state prison in Youngstown strike to protest programming cuts
Inmates at state prison in Youngstown strike to protest programming cuts
Slain Maryland toddler’s mom pleads guilty to Ohio charges
Slain Maryland toddler’s mom pleads guilty to Ohio charges
NYC police to determine if 6 missing are connected to blast
NYC police to determine if 6 missing are connected to blast
Lepore-Hagan submits budget amendment on racino payments
Lepore-Hagan submits budget amendment on racino payments
BREAKING NEWS | ALDI to sell or sublease four Bottom Dollar locations in Valley
ALDI to sell or sublease four Bottom Dollar locations in the Valley
Warren man arrested after saying he's immune from following Youngstown laws
Warren man arrested after saying he's immune from following Youngstown laws
Internet outages reveal gaps in US broadband infrastructure
Internet outages reveal gaps in US broadband infrastructure
Police investigating pot brought to Boardman Center Middle School
Police investigating pot brought to Boardman Center Middle School
Youngstown cops looking for man who hit boy in head with box fan
Youngstown cops looking for man who hit boy in head with box fan
Water storage-tank break in Cortland causes boil advisory
Water storage-tank break in Cortland causes boil advisory
MCCTC, Choffin students test firefighting skills in Canfield this morning
MCCTC, Choffin students test firefighting skills in Canfield this morning
Co-pilot may have hidden illness, German prosecutors say
Co-pilot may have hidden illness, German prosecutors says
White House unveils plan to fight antibiotic-resistant germs
White House unveils plan to fight antibiotic-resistant germs
BMW recalls nearly 49K motorcycles; rear wheel can loosen
BMW recalls nearly 49K motorcycles; rear wheel can loosen
Senate's Harry Reid announces he won't seek re-election
Senate's Harry Reid announces he won't seek re-election
UPDATE | Fire at Asphalt Solutions started in vacant house next to the business
Fire at Asphalt Solutions started in vacant house next to the business
Feds direct pipeline company to investigate alternatives
Feds direct pipeline company to investigate alternatives
US economic growth rate unrevised at 2.2 percent in Q4
US economic growth rate unrevised at 2.2 percent in Q4
Anonymous donor expresses support for Boardman safety services
Anonymous donor expresses support for Boardman safety services
Campbell High School principal back to work
Campbell City Schools administrator returned to work Thursday after an investigation into alleged misconduct
Sizzling Irish stun Shockers with big run
Momentum sagging and Wichita State surging, Mike Brey called time out and offered his Notre Dame players a reminder.
Emmett Till’s cousins urge audience not to harbor hatred
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com COLUMBIANA Harboring hatred only hurts the hater. That is a
Youngstown commission concerned about student attendance
Only five city schools meeting attendance goals this year
Sheriff Altiere: Termination after hostage ordeal justified
The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office has appealed a ruling that made a terminated corrections officer eligible for unemployment benefits.
Animated alien adventure ‘Home’ lands with a thud
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer In “Home,” the latest adventure from DreamWorks Animation, the
YBI launches new workshop series
Businesses owners learn about graphic design at the Youngstown Business Incubator
Inside THE ROPES WITH … SFlbJason Kokrak
Inside THE ROPES WITH … SFlbJason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot an even-par 72
Bill to clamp down on Ohio charter schools OK’d
The legislation calls for the Ohio Department of Education to publish an annual report on charter- school performance
Youngstown council committee recommends repealing, replacing several laws
They include property maintenance, demolition and unsafe buildings
Judge denies motion to keep out statement in South Side brawl, killing
The defendant said police held and questioned him against his will
Traffic light planned for Austintown intersection
The Mahoning County commissioners have awarded an engineering design contract for a new traffic light at Mahoning Avenue and Victoria Road in Austintown.
Man's arrest in Austintown uploaded to the internet
He alleges civil rights violated, threatens officers on the way to jail
‘Fatty clay soil’ adds to Kinsman sewer project woes
The Trumbull County commissioners have approved another change order related to the troublesome Kinsman sewer project, this time primarily to accommodate ‘fatty clay soil.’
Expects to receive $40,000-$45,000 from ODH for 18-month project
Mahoning and Trumbull county health officials to partner
Judge Kobly: Defendant 'lazy,' Woodside site a 'disgrace'
Youngstown Municipal Judge Elizabeth Kobly sentenced a contractor to three days in jail for failing to clear the debris of the former Woodside Receiving Hospital on the South Side. In the background is a smokestack the contractor said hasn’t been taken down because he spotted a bald eagle in it.
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, March 27, the 86th day of 2015. There are 279 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Boardman Community Briefs
The Ursuline Center announces 2015 Guided Labyrinth Walk Schedule The Ursuline Center, located at
Preparedness Day
Preparedness Day NILES Dominion East Ohio, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will have
Sleep and meditate our way to success
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service The other day President Barack Obama ruefully told The
Lynch has earned AG’s post
Opinion: By Brian Gilmore Tribune News Service Loretta Lynch deserves to be confirmed as the nation’s
What will Biden do in 2016?
Opinion: Joe Biden still wants to run for president. At least, his friends tell me, a big part of him does.
Why co-pilot deliberately slammed jet into mountain remains a mystery
Associated Press PARIS Passengers with moments to live screamed in terror and the pilot
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., 8 p.m.: Smooth vocalist with a knack for
Hard time
By Cary Darling Fort Worth Star-Telegram Get Hard,” the prepping- for-prison would-be comedy
Authorities go after crooked auto dealers
Associated Press WASHINGTON A nationwide crackdown on auto dealers has turned up widespread
No rebel flags on license plates
Opinion: Fort Worth Star Telegram: The fight over the Confederate battle flag and whether it can be included
Cheer on reinvented Phantoms in their quest for championship
Editorial: What a difference a year has made in the fortunes of the Youngstown Phantoms, the Tier 1 junior ice
US military focusing on traumatic brain injuries
Opinion: By Amanda Bowman CQ-Roll Call There is “no secure means of diagnosis, but there are also no
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.13 —.40 Avalon
Gas blast blamed for large NYC building fire
Associated Press NEW YORK An apparent gas explosion leveled an apartment building, largely
Cafaro Foundation gives $10,000 to Hubbard project
Staff report WARREN The Cafaro Foundation is assisting T-ball lovers in Hubbard who are working
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
newsmakers
newsmakers Maine governor won’t apologize to King CUMBERLAND, Maine Maine Gov. Paul LePage
Afternoon calm helps Hoffman take early lead in Texas Open
Charley Hoffman took advantage of calmer afternoon conditions to take the first-round lead in the wind-swept Texas Open, shooting a 5-under 67 on Thursday.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jessica Simon and Carl Peterson, Poland, girl, March 25.
birthdays
birthdays Actor Julian Glover is 80. Actor Jerry Lacy (“Dark Shadows”) is 79. Warren native actor
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Lisbon school board, work session to discuss finances and five-year forecast, 9
Bergdahl describes torture by Taliban
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl says he was tortured repeatedly in the
Kielbasa to be made in Polish class
Kielbasa to be made in Polish class MINERAL RIDGE Polish Youngstown announces its next Polska
Traficant’s story is our story
Opinion: Despite the tremendous struggles of the Mahoning Valley after the shutdown of the steel mills in the
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet at 6:30 p.m.
Turmoil in Yemen escalates
Associated Press SANAA, Yemen The turmoil in Yemen grew into a regional conflict Thursday, with
oddly enough
oddly enough Councilman’s petitions named famous nonresidents, ends bid PITTSBURGH A 12-year
METRO DIGEST || Human remains found in wall
Human remains found WARREN A contractor doing work in a vacant upstairs apartment in a house at
Megan Cunning v David Rankin
YOUNGSTOWN Our Lady of Mount Carmel Basilica was the setting for the 2 p.m. Aug. 16, 2014,
Elvis entertains at Commons at Greenbriar
The residents and guests of Commons at Greenbriar were patiently waiting for Elvis to enter the building, and much to their delight, he came in belting out “Don’t Be Cruel” Feb. 21.
Elvis entertains at Commons at Greenbriar
The residents and guests of Commons at Greenbriar were patiently waiting for Elvis to enter the building, and much to their delight, he came in belting out “Don’t Be Cruel” Feb. 21.
MAHONING COUNTY Courts
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William Slomcheck, 39, 2333 Oak Trace St.,
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10
Mr., Mrs. Culp mark 50 years of marriage
AUSTINTOWN Wayne R. and Connie A. Culp of Austintown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary
Halko-Popovich wedding planned for July 11
CANFIELD Gina and Joseph Popovich of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their son, Nicholas
Walk MS in the Mahoning Valley
Walk MS connects people living with multiple sclerosis and their loved ones. Make a difference by
Poland Community Briefs
The Ursuline Center announces 2015 Guided Labyrinth Walk Schedule The Ursuline Center, located at
Canfield Community Briefs
The Ursuline Center announces 2015 Guided Labyrinth Walk Schedule The Ursuline Center, located at
Grateful Oklahomans salvage belongings after killer storm
Associated Press SAND SPRINGS, Okla. Oklahomans salvaged soggy belongings Thursday after the
Senate pushes budget toward approval
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans pushed a balanced-budget blueprint toward late-
Rules proposed for ‘payday’ loans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Each month, more than 200,000 needy U.S. households take out what’s
Pirates, Indians pitchers knocked around in losses
Atlanta beat Pittsburgh, 7-5, while Cincinnati crushed Cleveland, 13-2.
Transportation bill heads to Kasich for signature
The bill is in excess of $7 billion for the next two years
Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fewer people sought U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence
Campbell City Schools makes changes to curriculum
Campbell City Schools will introduce more rigorous curriculum for the 2015-2016 school year
Teacher indicted on 32 sex charges
Associated Press DELAWARE, Ohio A former central Ohio elementary school teacher has been
Austintown Community Briefs
Ursuline Center announces Labyrinth Walk Schedule The Ursuline Center, located at 4280 Shields
Greenville family sentenced for starving a 7-year-old boy
Greenville family sentenced for starving a 7-year-old boy
US: Cousins planned terrorist attack
US: Cousins planned terrorist attack CHICAGO An Illinois Army National Guard soldier vowed to
OSU’s Miller being questioned about photo
OSU’s Miller being questioned about photo COLUMBUS Ohio State’s compliance office is
mahoning county This week’s indictments by grand jury
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Kenneth Lee Carter,
Man’s car rammed twice on West Side
Man’s car rammed twice on West Side YOUNGSTOWN A man rammed into another man’s car just after
Trumbull commissioners schedule hearings on sales tax increase
The Trumbull County commissioners have scheduled public hearings next month to talk about increasing the county sales tax by a quarter percent.
Thursday On the Links More professional golf results
LPGA TOUR KIA CLASSIC CARLSBAD, CALIF. Mirim Lee birdied all four par-5 holes and finished with
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING FISH FRY The Beaver Ruritans are hosting an all-you-can-eat fish fry on Saturday in
The Cleveland Barons claim title championship
The Cleveland Barons U14 team claimed the title of champion during the weekend of March 7 in Blaine,
Poland Relay for Life scheduled for June 13
The Poland Relay for Life will be introducing a new date and time schedule for the 2015 relay event.
Students find bravery in dancing
On March 13, Brandon White led the Young Movers Assembly at the Poland elementary schools.
Austintown Optimist Club meets for March
The Austintown Optimist Club had its March dinner meeting at the Youngstown Saxon club on March 10.
Ashley Feher v Craig Soller
TOLEDO Ashley Lin Feher and Craig Ewing Soller exchanged wedding vows July 26 at St. Petri’s
Cockrell to play softball at Muskingum University
From her early start at 5-years-old in Florida, to a first and third baseman in Ohio, this Canfield
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