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Browns trade up, draft DT Cooper
The Browns acquired the No. 96 overall choice in a multi-pick deal with New England and selected Xavier Cooper, a 6-foot-3, 293-pounder who had 31 1/2 sacks for the Cougars.
2 shot, one hit with glass in his eyes in carjacking at BP
Two people suffered gunshot wounds and a third was treated for glass in his eyes during what appears to have been a carjacking at the BP gas station, 1290 East Market St., tonight.
2 Valley districts earn A's, 1 gets F in K-3rd grade literacy tests
Two Mahoning Valley school districts earned A’s from the state for improving literacy in kindergarten through third grade, but many districts weren’t graded because at least 95 percent of their kindergarteners are on track in reading.
Music, beer truck, hat contest, auction all part of Derby day at racino
A live bluegrass band with an outdoor beer truck and barbecue food will be among the offerings during today’s simulcast of the Kentucky Derby at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course.
'I am not going anywhere,' Valley RadioShack owner says
Claudia Gerber’s RadioShack stores in Columbiana and Carrollton are open for business. 'It never occurred to us that we wouldn’t continue on,' she said.
Cruze sales down, but still strong in April
Despite the ongoing selling trend of sport utility vehicles, trucks and crossovers, the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze still posted sales of 20,947 in April.
Browns select RB Duke Johnson at No. 77
Duke ohnson gained 1.652 yards last season, finishing as the leading rusher in Hurricanes history with 3,519 yards in just three seasons.
Steelers begin revamping secondary
The Steelers are in major need of a talent influx in the secondary after the safety Troy Polamalu and cornerback Ike Taylor retired and Brice McCain left for Miami as a free agent.
Browns trade down, select Nate Orchard in second round
Orchard will play outside linebacker in Cleveland’s 3-4 defensive scheme.
Valley lawmakers appeal to governor to delay transfers of disabled
Four Democratic state lawmakers are urging Gov. John Kasich to postpone the transfers of disabled residents at two developmental centers slated for closure while lawmakers work through legislation addressing the issue.
East High team's win sends it to worldwide competition
They learned about teamwork and quick thinking, earning them entry in a worldwide competition.
Extreme hair-cuts raise nearly $12K for Austintown 4th-grader's cancer treatment
Austintown Intermediate School Principal Jeff Swavel and schools Superintendent Vincent Colaluca say their hair hasn’t been this short since their football playing days.
Poland leaders review township advances at chamber event today
Community leaders presented themselves Friday as forward-thinking and action-oriented at “Good Morning Poland,” an event hosted by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber.
Former Traficant aide indicted for defrauding investors
A federal grand jury has indicted a former Youngstown lawyer and aide to U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr. on 12 counts of financial-institution fraud, the U.S. Attorney said.
UPDATE: Baltimore cops charged in Gray's death have initial bail review
Baltimore court records show the six police officers charged in the death of Freddie Gray have had their initial bail review.
$5 million in funding to provide flood protection at three area reservoirs
$5 million in funding to provide flood protection at three area reservoirs
Glunt expands with purchase of Timken Industrial Services
Glunt expands with purchase of Timken Industrial Services
Associated School Employees Credit Union gives $25,000 to Boardman Stadium project
Associated School Employees Credit Union gives $25,000 to Boardman Stadium project
UPDATE | Prosecutor charges 6 Baltimore officers in Gray’s death
6 officers in Freddie Gray death charged
Police find ammunition, cash, drugs while serving warrant
Police find ammunition, cash, drugs while serving warrant
HAPPENING NOW | Police investigating alleged child porn case
HAPPENING NOW | Police investigating alleged child porn case
Mahoning County CSB inks 18% pay hikes this year to correct 8-year wage freeze
The child welfare agency has a new three-year labor contract for its workers.
Crestview’s McDonough wins pitchers’ duel vs. South Range
Three days after no-no, Rebels’ ace blanks the Raiders By Steve Wilaj sports@vindy.com EAST
YSU TRACK Weekend preview
MEN The Youngstown State men’s track and field team returns five Horizon League event champions
Mahoning and Trumbull counties rank high in 2013 drug overdose deaths, new state data shows
Mahoning and Trumbull counties rank high in 2013 drug overdose deaths, new state data shows
Judge opens records in Larosa murder case, closes next hearing
Hearing in June will determine whether Larosa will be tried as an adult
New group home open house is today
A former city councilman is starting a group home for girls on the city’s East Side.
High School roundup | More spring sports results
BASEBALL Poland 16, Struthers 5 STRUTHERS Winning pitcher Matt Baker tossed a two-hitter,
ON THE LINKS | Thursday’s professional golf results
PGA TOUR Match Play Championship SAN FRANCISCO Rickie Fowler escaped with three big putts and
Search firm will begin hunt for interim city schools superintendent
A search committee of commission, school board and community members will pick three interim superintendent finalists
Marching percussion workshop, fest at YSU
Staff report Youngstown The Dana School of Music will present a marching percussion workshop
HE’S BACK
Associated Press NEW YORK Arnold Schwarzenegger followed the familiar script of a politician
Two Warren teachers removed from classroom amid allegations
Warren schools were hit with two situations involving teachers at Warren G. Harding High in the past couple weeks, one involving possible sexual misconduct involving a student and one involving a felony drug charge.
Youngstown board approves a $6.69 million contract to buy 52,000 water meters
The new meters will be installed starting later this year with a completion expected in 2020
Youngstown man honors brother, among Christians killed by terrorists
Eliud Kesio, who lives in Youngstown and Germany, wants his youngest brother Gideon, to be remembered 'for his love of study. Gideon Kipkurui Kesio was murdered in the terrorist attack of Christians at Garissa University College in Eastern Kenya, where he was studying engineering.
Regulatory neglect of colleges is costly
Opinion: By Ben Miller Los Angeles Times For years, private for-profit colleges were Wall Street
2 are rescued five days after Nepal earthquake
Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal The 15-year-old boy had been buried alive under the rubble of
Gas charge drops
Gas charge drops ERIE, PA. National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. has submitted to the
Vietnam War still a nightmare
Opinion: By Alan Miller The Sacramento Bee Upon succeeding Richard Nixon in 1974, President Gerald Ford
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING niles relay The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Niles, which will start
oddly enough
oddly enough 2 arrested in Fla. in theft of hundreds in meat products DeLAND, Fla. A man and
MVRC will take bets on Derby
MVRC will take bets on Derby AUSTINTOWN Bets can be placed for the Kentucky Derby starting today
newsmakers
newsmakers ‘American Sniper’ widow has new book DALLAS The widow of famed “American Sniper”
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will have its 11th
Scores more freed from Boko Haram
Scores more freed from Boko Haram MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Scores more women and children have been
Car bomb kills 21 in Iraq; EU warns of donor fatigue
Associated Press BAGHDAD The head of the European Union’s humanitarian-aid department warned
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Daniel and Amanda Knicely, Youngstown, girl, April 29.
Diplomat to speak on refugees’ plight
Diplomat to speak on refugees’ plight CANFIELD U.N. Diplomat Karen Koning AbuZayd, a Canfield
Global warming to push 1 in 13 species to extinction, study says
By SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer WASHINGTON Global warming eventually will push 1 out of
GM invests $5.4 billion in U.S. plants
General Motors plans to spend $5.4 billion to improve its U.S. factories during the next three years, creating about 650 new jobs.
Voting records do matter
Opinion: With Democratic primary candidates in Youngstown’s seven wards asking voters to back them in
birthdays
birthdays Country singer Sonny James is 86. Singer Judy Collins is 76. Singer Rita Coolidge is 70.
Alexandra Lynch, Tyler Harper to wed May 23
William and Anna Lynch of Boardman and Michael and Marilyn Harper of Lantana, Texas, are announcing
Poland Community Briefs
American Business Women’s Association set to meet May 12 The Mill Creek Chapter of the American
Automotive market stays healthy, larger vehicle trend continues
Analysts expect to see a positive month of sales for automakers in the month of April
Canfield Community Briefs
American Business Women’s Association set to meet May 12 The Mill Creek Chapter of the American
Hilltoppers go under the sea to shop for books
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students went Under the Sea to
Families tell stories of premature births
The families gathered to make posters of their families for the March for Babies walk May 17.
A fire consumed the left side of a duplex, 3957 Riley Ave., in Struthers on Thursday afternoon.
A fire consumed the left side of a duplex, 3957 Riley Ave., in Struthers on Thursday afternoon.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Tyler M. Harper, 24, of 6817 Lockwood Blvd., Unit
Warren attorney placed on one year of probation for violations
Warren attorney Nancy Yakubek has been placed on one year of monitored probation
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Boardman Community Briefs
ABWA set to meet May 12 The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will
Associated Press
Associated Press During a vigil April 7 at Uhuru Park in Nairobi, Kenya, Kenyans look at a board
Rioting in Baltimore is dismaying
Opinion: WASHINGTON The anger in Ferguson, Mo. — even the violence — was more understandable and, in that
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, May 1, the 121st day of 2015. There are 244 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Talmer Bancorp reports drop in 1Q earnings
Due to recent acquisitions, Troy, Mich.-based Talmer Bancorp Inc. reported a sharp drop in net income for the first quarter of 2015
Recording government waste
Opinion: Orange County (Calif.) Register: We were saddened to see the consummate government watchdog Tom
Is Jeb Bush too reasonable for the GOP conservatives?
Opinion: For a Republican who once called himself a “head-banging conservative,” Jeb Bush has said some
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.80-0.28 Avalon
Death toll still rising in Nepal days after killer quake struck
Editorial: The country of Nepal at the foot of the Himalayan range has been changed forever — and not in a
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “God’s Favorite,” 8 p.m.: The Neil Simon comedy at Salem Community
Workers’ pockets get picked
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Even the word “greed” isn’t negative enough to characterize the all-
International retailer H&M opens at Southern Park Mall
H&M opens in the Sears concourse at the Southern Park Mall in Boardman.
Lack of details from probe of Gray’s death frustrates many
Associated Press BALTIMORE The refusal of authorities to provide more than a few sketchy details
House adopts compromise GOP budget that targets ‘Obamacare’
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House adopted a compromise GOP budget Thursday that promises to
Amy Gardner | Brad Turek
WARREN Amy Gardner and Brad Turek were married during a 5 p.m. Jan. 24 ceremony at The Hidden Caf
Officials: Germany foils Boston-style attack
Associated Press BERLIN German authorities foiled what they believe may have been an imminent
Amanda Hardy | Matthew Narducci
AUSTINTOWN Immaculate Heart of Mary Church was the setting when Amanda Marie Hardy and Dr. Matthew
Emily Baluch | Raymond Lillo
YOUNGSTOWN Emily Baluch and Raymond Lillo III, both of Austintown, were joined in marriage at 4:30
Dublin Grange Theatre Co. to present Little Women
The Dublin Grange Theatre Co. of Canfield will present the drama “Little Women” on May 1-3. Show
Library celebrates movie release
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@vindy.com The Poland library was the location for a movie release
Outdoor refreshment areas could be created in certain communities
Outdoor refreshment areas could be created in certain communities
BHS students to present spring concert
The spring concert of the Boardman bands will take place on May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Boardman
Baby animals celebrate spring with shower
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com The Farm Animal Baby Shower on April 12 brought out all kinds
Austintown Community Briefs
American Business Women’s Association set to meet May 12 The Mill Creek Chapter of the American
The city’s administrative assistant purchasing coordinator accused of failing to pay city income taxes
The city’s administrative assistant purchasing coordinator accused of failing to pay city income taxes
Spring break at the Skate Zone
Spring break kicked off at the Skate Zone in Austintown starting on March 31.
Touching teen lives
Lexi Collins, Miss High School America, came to Holy Family Parish Center in Poland to speak to about 50 female students from Holy Family School as part of an event for the Acts of Random Kindness (ARK) group headed by Tina Kali.
Panic in Boardman
Panic in Boardman BOARDMAN A township man is charged with inducing panic after he reportedly
Woman sentenced for falsification
Megan Miller was sentenced for falsification related to a homicide probe.
Eighth grade orientation
There will be an orientation meeting for all eighth graders and their parents who reside in the
Kindergarten students experience 65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On April 1 at Boardman Park, kindergarten students from
Dublin Grange Theatre Co. to present Little Women
The Dublin Grange Theatre Co. of Canfield will present the drama “Little Women” on May 1-3. Show
Tofil, Davis sign with YSU swimming
Tofil, Davis sign with YSU swimming The Youngstown State women’s swimming and diving team
Struthers School Foundation sponsors fundraiser
Struthers School Foundation for Educational Excellence will sponsor fundraiser at Knoll Run Golf Course
Bunny and Chick Day at Mill Creek Metrofarm
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On April 4, the chair people of the rabbit and poultry
CHC gets its glow on at festival
C.H. Campbell Elementary School students and their families got their glow on during the school’s annual Spring Festival with lots of games, food and fun March 26.
Family Health Night at Poland High School
By amanda tonoli atonoli@vindy.com On March 31, first-grade students went to Poland Seminary
“Lights! Camera! Action!” ends Wilson’s long reign with Boardman Schools
“Lights! Camera! Action!” premiered March 31 at Robinwood Lane Elementary School in Boardman.
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