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Davis Center cafe now offering new, healthful fare under Friends Specialty management

Mill Creek MetroParks is now bringing the experience of Fellows Riverside Gardens right to your plate.


GOP lawmaker proposes limiting casino/racino credits used to reduce state taxes

A Republican lawmaker wants to limit promotional gaming credits used by casinos and racinos that reduce the taxes they pay to the state.


Youngstown fire victims appeared to be trying to get out, chief says

The three people who died in their Powers Way home in a fire early Monday were all found out of their beds.


Injunction expected against South Range BOE as member in question resigns

An attorney will file an injunction against the South Range Board of Education sometime next week while the board maintains it did nothing wrong.


Car sales up from last month, but down from last March

One fewer selling day this March will have an obvious impact on auto sales.


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Elderly Niles woman beaten to death late today; teen in custody

A woman in her 90s was beaten to death at a home on Cherry Avenue here late today, and a 15-year-old Niles boy who his sister said was just released from the Trumbull Juvenile Justice Center today is being held by police.


Benchea spent considerable alone time with step-granddaughter, witnesses testify in rape trial

The brother, cousin and aunt of the 12-year-old girl accusing her stepgrandfather, Rick Benchea, of raping her repeatedly over four years testified in Benchea’s trial Tuesday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.


Prison layoffs don't surprise mayor, budget adjustments made

Mayor John A. McNally said the announcement by the Corrections Corp. of America that 185 employees will be laid off from CCA’s Northeast Ohio Correctional Center doesn’t surprise him.


Poland's Family Health Night physical, educational benefits for healthy students

As the school district’s elementary schools prepare for consolidation, North, Dobbins and Union already are collaborating.


New day-care aims to connect cultures, communities, develop character

HaSheen Wilson, like so many other entrepreneurs, has a dream. His is to have an impact on today’s youths.


No comment on Windsor House proposal at tonight's hearing

No one spoke for or against a proposed joint economic development district Tuesday night at a public hearing in the township.


Trumbull grand jury indicts Champion man on burglary charge

Trumbull grand jury indicts Champion man on burglary charge


Warren man jailed on rape charge

Warren man jailed on rape charge


224/11 construction project in Canfield to fully begin Friday

224/11 construction project in Canfield to fully begin Friday


6 Youngstown amphitheater proposals under review

6 Youngstown amphitheater proposals under review


Stun gun used to subdue Youngstown man

Stun gun used to subdue Youngstown man


Rich Center for Autism has event Thursday to start Autism Awareness Month

Rich Center has autism awareness event Thursday


Ohio Racing Commission approves new whip rules for harness racers

Ohio Racing Commission approves new whip rules for harness racers


Former President Clinton endorses Strickland for US Senate

Former President Clinton endorses Strickland for US Senate


Ohio GOP lawmaker proposes limiting casino, racino gambling credits

Ohio GOP lawmaker proposes limiting casino, racino gambling credits


US stocks move lower a day after big jump

US stocks move lower a day after big jump


Patriots owner: Aaron Hernandez told me he was innocent

Patriots owner: Aaron Hernandez told me he was innocent


Boil advisory lifted in Cortland

Boil advisory lifted in Cortland


Austintown police investigating woman's threat to shoot up house

Austintown police investigating woman's threat to shoot up house


YSU men's basketball team reportedly losing two more

YSU men's basketball team reportedly losing two more players.


Poll: Hillary Clinton loses ground in swing states

Poll: Hillary Clinton loses ground in swing states


Cafaro Foundation donates $100K to United Way of Trumbull County

Cafaro Foundation donates $100K to United Way of Trumbull County


Teen leadership summit is Wednesday at YSU

Teen leadership summit is Wednesday at YSU


Pinwheel event Friday in Warren kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month

Pinwheel event Friday in Warren kicks off Child Abuse Prevention Month


Keystone Blind Association purchases former furniture store building in Hermitage

Keystone Blind Association purchases Hermitage building


ODOT announces lane restrictions, ramp closures Wednesday in Mahoning, Trumbull counties

ODOT announces lane restrictions, ramp closures Wednesday in Mahoning, Trumbull counties


Police investigating stabbing of Crandall Avenue man

Police investigating stabbing of Crandall Avenue man


Youngstown cops looking for piggy bank thieves

Youngstown cops looking for piggy bank thieves


Rolling Stones tour will stop at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh

Rolling Stones tour will stop at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh


BREAKING NEWS | 185 to be laid off at Youngstown private prison

BREAKING NEWS | 185 to be laid off at Youngstown private prison


Hubbard Township police have drug-collection unit

Hubbard Township police have drug-collection unit


Classmates continue to mourn at South Range school

Classmates continue to mourn at South Range school


New South Range BOE member resigns; board will reopen process

New South Range BOE member resigns; board will reopen process


Fire victims were deaf role models

William and Judith Schmidt “were very inspirational” to their fellow deaf people, Easter Seal spokeswoman says.


S. Range Atty.: White to resign, restart board appointment process

Vindicator Atty. had said appointment violated sunshine law


Amazing Randi makes appearance at YSU

Amazing Randi de-mystifies audience during an appearance at Youngstown State University


Plea entered in Winona Avenue homicide case

Trials set for other defendants on April 13


Youngstown council to consider a new planning contract Wednesday

The contract cost would be up to $60,000


County Mayo has new CD

County Mayo, one of the premiere traditional Irish music bands in Northeast Ohio and northwest Pennsylvania, has released its fifth album.


Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley leads local Safe Kids

Goal is to reduce unintentional childhood injuries


Now that Canfield city, township have tentative agreement, what about a proposed facility left without water?

Proposed special needs school had been a part of ABC Water District's proposal


Girl testifies of rape by her grandfather

A 12-year-old girl who lived with her grandparents on Belvedere Avenue Southeast from age 6 to age 11 told a jury Monday her grandfather raped her multiple times per week for more than three years.


Trevor Noah will replace Stewart on ‘Daily Show’

By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Trevor Noah, a 31-year-old comedian from South


Clues sought in triple fatal fire

Deaths are city's first fire fatalities of 2015


Cruz has nothing to offer the nation

Opinion: By Jose Miguel Leyva Tribune News Service Imagine a politician so desperate to stay relevant


nhl roundup Monday night’s games

Lightning 5, Canadiens 3 MONTREAL Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop had two assists, Vladislav


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Struthers City Council Police and Fire Committee, 6:15 p.m., council caucus room


Woman charged for second time with having drugs in Trumbull County jail

Brittany N. Gromley, 24, of Federal Street in Warren purportedly possessed drugs in the Trumbull County jail.


Warren police investigate three weekend gunfire incidents, two resulting in arrest

A 55-year-old city woman was one of the targets of three gunfire incidents in the city over the weekend.


Church van crashes into canal, killing 8 and injuring 10

Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. The congregants of a close-knit Haitian church gathered


indiana Lawmakers try to quiet furor caused by law

Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Gov. Mike Pence called off public appearances Monday, and sports


Warren police investigate three weekend gunfire incidents, two resulting in arrest

A 55-year-old city woman was one of the targets of three gunfire incidents in the city over the weekend.


Young Republicans

Young Republicans warren The Trumbull County Young Republicans will meet at 7 tonight at the


Tsarnaev lawyers start laying out case

Tsarnaev lawyers start laying out case BOSTON Prosecutors rested their case against Boston


Judge denies restraining order against Rucci, Hotel California

The hotels serve different clientele in different locations, the judge wrote.


newsmakers

newsmakers Williams’ wife, kids to meet outside court SAN FRANCISCO The wife and adult


Two men arraigned on felony charges connected with Niles crimes

Two men were arraigned Monday morning in Niles Muncipal Court after being arrested over the weekend on charges stemming from Niles criminal incidents.


US organizations invested in frozen Chinese stocks

Associated Press WASHINGTON The University of Michigan, defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp.


Cruz paints in bold political colors

Opinion: “In your heart you know he’s right,” was Barry Goldwater’s presidential campaign slogan in 1964.


1 dead after car smashes into police vehicle at NSA gates

Associated Press FORT MEADE, Md. Two men dressed as women smashed a stolen car into a police


German co-pilot was once treated for suicidal tendencies

Associated Press DUESSELDORF, Germany How could someone once diagnosed with suicidal tendencies


MAHONING COUNTY Courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jordan A. Rogers, 32, of 1638 Lynn Ave., Youngstown,


YEARS AGO

Today is Tuesday, March 31, the 90th day of 2015. There are 275 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Wine for Hope will benefit sick children of the Valley

A Hope Foundation fundraiser will honor Jack Gocala Sr. for his dedication to children and the community.


Narration and music combine in ‘Seven Steps to the Cross’ cantata

Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance presents the Emancipation Community Choir in Holy Week program


Age is not just a number on TV Land’s newest series ‘YOUNGER’ FUN

By Rick Bentley The Fresno Bee PASADENA, Calif. TV Land is getting “Younger.” The cable


Penn National withdraws from proposed Lawrence County racino

Lawrence County Commissioner says "hopefully a temporary bump in the road"


Theft-by-deception case

Theft-by-deception case BOARDMAN A township business owner faces a theft-by-deception charge


South Avenue business, clergy and city officials discuss area

The second South Avenue Business Association meeting was on Monday.


Bunny rabbits aren’t toys

Opinion: By Kendall Bryant People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Easter is almost upon us, or as we


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Firdevs Ozcan and Steve Tarazewski, Youngstown, boy,


Work on outline of agreement with Iran continues up to today’s deadline

Associated Press LAUSANNE, Switzerland Negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program reached a


Lawmakers urge ‘no’ vote on TPA

Lawmakers urge ‘no’ vote on TPA WARREN On Wednesday, United Steelworkers rank-and-file members


Checkup time for Obamacare

Opinion: “In a few moments, when I sign this bill, all of the overheated rhetoric over reform will finally


Obama wrong on Hoerig case; congressional action warranted

Editorial: The Obama administration has its priorities skewed when it comes to Brazil — as evidenced by its


Close sledding loophole

Opinion: Sioux City (Iowa) Journal: We encourage Gov. Terry Branstad to sign a bill passed by the Legislature


Let’s go after cyberbullies

Opinion: By Anne Michaud Newsday Monica Lewinsky is back, and this time, at least, not as a victim. She


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.510.22 Avalon


Stevie Wonder’s current tour will bring him to Ohio Wednesday for a concert at Value City

Stevie Wonder’s current tour will bring him to Ohio Wednesday for a concert at Value City Arena in


ITCL having all-star basketball games

ITCL having all-star basketball games Berlin Center The Inter Tri-County League all-star


Humane society plans visit with Easter Bunny

Humane society plans visit with Easter Bunny LEETONIA The Humane Society of Columbiana County


An apple a day may not keep the doctor away, study says

By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer CHICAGO An apple a day doesn’t necessarily keep the


REUNIONS

Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1973 will have its 60th birthday party beginning at 2 p.m.


Shots for Tots clinic

Shots for Tots clinic WARREN The Warren City Health Department is offering a Shots for Tots


Team fined, GM Farmer suspended, but Cleveland loses no draft pick for texts

The NFL sent a tough message to Browns general manager Ray Farmer for texting.


Calendula cream cools redness of rosacea

Q. I have been looking for ways to get rid of rosacea and have tried a number of products during the


prep roundup Monday’s games

BASEBALL Boardman 2, Woodridge 1 PENINSULA Travis Jones had two hits and Nick Kubala and


Terps shake off cold first half to stop Vols

Maryland is going back to consecutive Final Fours and for the second straight year the Terrapins pushed aside Tennessee to get there.


Canfield’s Tinkey set for final softball season

Rachel Tinkey is a four-year starter at shortstop for Canfield.


Bariatric surgery

Bariatric surgery SHARON, PA. Sharon Regional Health System will host 21 free bariatric surgery


One quarter of Ohio counties lack OB/GYN physicians

Sen. Brown says access to maternal care key to healthier moms and babies


oddly enough

oddly enough Grandma is a centerfold: Rest home bares all for calendar AKRON The stars of a


nba roundup Monday night’s games

Celtics 116, Hornets 104 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Avery Bradley had 30 points and eight rebounds, and


Training campy: Tribe having fun

No team seems be enjoying itself as much as Cleveland, once only the butt of jokes.


birthdays

birthdays Actor William Daniels (“St. Elsewhere”) is 88. Actor Richard Chamberlain is 81. Actress


Slowey’s quick pitch ignites confrontation

Both teams rushed onto the field before the bottom of the fifth inning of the Pittsburgh’s 18-4 rout of Philadelphia.


Izzo, Spartans enjoying unexpected NCAA Tournament run

Michigan State’s run to the Final Four came one season later than expected, and that’s part of the reason coach Tom Izzo is enjoying it so much.


Former NBA player tells cautionary tale about drugs at YSU

Chris Herren was a freshman at Boston College when he did cocaine for the time.


UConn gets past Dayton

Geno Auriemma and his UConn Huskies are back in a familiar place — the Final Four.


fast facts

fast facts Canfield senior: She started at point guard as a freshman and at shortstop as a


In control: Tribe’s Bauer looks sharp against Sox

Trevor Bauer struck out seven, working solidly into the seventh inning.


major league baseball

major league baseball News & notes Chicago Cubs: Third baseman Kris Bryant was reassigned to the


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