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Provisionals unlikely to change Struthers mayor or Youngstown 1st Ward outcomes
There aren’t enough provisional ballots to change the outcome of the Struthers mayoral Democratic race, and it’s highly unlikely those uncounted votes will impact Youngstown’s 1st Ward primary.
YSU's ACE union overwhelmingly rejects final contract offer
The Association of Classified Employees at Youngstown State University has voted down a “best and final” contract offer.
November levy re-try 'extremely unlikely,' South Range super says
Residents in Beaver and Green townships will most likely not see a South Range levy in November.
PREP SOFTBALL: Austintown Fitch 4, Lake 3
McKenzie Luknis had three RBIs and hit a game-tying home run in the fifth inning.
PREP BASEBALL: Western Reserve 4, Jackson-Milton 4, 11 innings
The game was called Tuesday after 11 innings due to darkness.
Trumbull gets funds to demo 75 more homes
The $982,616 awarded this week to the Trumbull County Land Bank will enable the nonprofit Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership to demolish about 75 more homes in addition to the 150 it still is working to remove.
Cavs even series with Bulls
Donning his signature headband for the first time in two months and powering to the basket, James kept the Cavs from falling into a 2-0 hole.
Poland 6th-grader is Pilot for a Day at air base
Less than a week after May Day (May 1), 12-year-old Celina Dennis found herself speaking with the nearby air-traffic-control tower from a C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft, though none of her communications included a mayday.
YSU Senate blasts administration for new disabled mandate
A settlement between Youngstown State University and the U.S. Department of Education and the administration’s handling of it has irked some faculty members.
Canfield residents want roadway gate replaced
Residents inquired about the plans for the Timber Run extension as well as the city putting an income-tax increase on the August ballot at city council’s meeting.
Ann Marie Thigpen is new Niles schools superintendent
Ann Marie Thigpen is new Niles schools superintendent
Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, Nebraska on active day
Tornadoes touch down in Oklahoma, Nebraska on active day
Ribbon-cutting for Youngstown cancer-care center is Thursday
Ribbon-cutting for Youngstown cancer-care center is Thursday
Abortion-rights advocates rally at Ohio Statehouse
Abortion-rights advocates rally at Ohio Statehouse
Boardman cops investigate robbery at township restaurant
Boardman cops investigate robbery at township restaurant
BREAKING NEWS | NFL finds Patriots employees probably deflated balls
NFL finds Patriots employees probably deflated balls
UPDATE | Governor lifts state of emergency for Baltimore
Governor lifts state of emergency for Baltimore
Ex-Ohio State band director says trustees decided on firing
Ex-Ohio State band director says trustees decided on firing
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer undergoes appendectomy
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer undergoes appendectomy
Reduced haircuts today on South Side hosted by Stambaugh Charter Academy
Reduced haircuts today on South Side hosted by Stambaugh Charter Academy
The Association of Classified Employees at YSU voting today on a contract offer
The Association of Classified Employees at YSU voting today on a contract offer
Superintendent: November South Range levy 'extremely unlikely'
Superintendent: November South Range levy 'extremely unlikely'
United Auto Workers Local 1112 re-elects Glenn Johnson as president
United Auto Workers Local 1112 re-elects Glenn Johnson as president
Jurors in Mascarella trial watch video of 2013 robbery
Jurors in Mascarella trial watch video of 2013 robbery
Avianna Danta to compete for Miss Collegiate crown
A local student seeks the Miss Collegiate America title.
Girl Scouts ceremony honors adult volunteers
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio and its board honor adult volunteers.
Families of Texas extremists struggling to understand their actions
The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Tuesday for the assault on a Texas cartoon contest that featured images of the Prophet Muhammad, but counterterrorism experts said IS has a history of asserting involvement in attacks in which it had no operational role.
Ursuline outlasts Mooney despite getting no-hit for 82/3
Joel Hake’s walk-off infield single won it in nine innings.
Cause of chlorine leak at wastewater plant still undetermined
The Youngstown wastewater treatment facility opened Tuesday
Boardman graduate Brager argues athletes are smart in ‘Meathead’
The Brown University alumnus and Kent State Ph.D. honoree has authored “Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain,” which has just recently hit bookshelves.
NSM provides custom wheelchairs, independence for clients
National Seating and Mobility in Girard helps clients in need of custom wheelchairs.
Phantoms complete draft haul with depth
A total of 28 players were selected by the Phantoms over the 37-round draft.
YSU clarifies interim vs. acting positions
A new YSU policy sets time limit guidelines for interim and acting personnel
HIGH SCHOOL SPRING SPORTS | Tuesday’s other results
BASEBALL Niles 8, Hubbard 5 HUBBARD Murphy Miller and Garrett Pitts each had three hits and
Warren man gets life with no parole for many rapes of child relative
As expected, Rick Benchea learned Tuesday he will never again be a free man for raping his step-granddaughter
Change of plans: It’s LeBron time
James came within one assist of a triple-double, but he wasn’t happy with his performance Monday night.
Two men arrested in Warren gas station robbery, shooting
Two men will be arraigned today in Warren Municipal Court
SPORTS DIGEST || Pelini offically signs YSU contract
Youngstown State University football coach Bo Pelini’s contract has become official.
Ohio bill would ban Down syndrome abortions
The Ohio House of Representatives began hearings Tuesday on legislation to ban abortions solely because of prenatal diagnoses of Down syndrome.
KSU students present ideas for Warren’s future Wednesday night
Students from Kent State University’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design will present their ideas for imagining a new future for Warren and its residents during a showcase at the Wean Foundation offices, 147 W. Market St., at 6 p.m. today.
Ohio bill makes wearing bike helmets mandatory
Those who fail to use helmets would face fines of $25 on the first offense and $100 for subsequent violations, and their parents or guardians would be responsible for payment
Former council president wins Dem nod for Struthers mayor by 50 votes
Both candidates have criminal pasts
Man’s rape admission is 1st for detective
Staff report WARREN A Warren police detective said the admission Saturday of Jesse W. Young, 37,
Ohio Supreme Court refuses to hear Trumbull killer's appeal
Ohio Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal of Trumbull killer’s request for more freedom
3 incumbents, 4 newcomers win Youngstown council races
Mike Ray, center, celebrates his victory in the Democratic primary for Youngstown's 4th Ward council seat Tuesday at Casa Ramirez restaurant on Mahoning Avenue, Youngstown, with his parents, Mike Ray Sr. and Rocky Ray.
Baltimore police officers fail to change ‘costly’ behavior
Opinion: By ROBIN D.G. KELLEY Los Angeles Times For the last half-century, invoking the Rev. Martin
BUSINESS DIGEST || Sparkle Market to open in Brookfield
Sparkle Market to open in Brookfield BROOKFIELD Sparkle Market has a new location opening in
Clinton is getting muddied
Opinion: The harshest charges against Hillary Rodham Clinton — that she made decisions that favored donors
Jameson Hospital cuts back on services
The hospital's south campus will transition from a 24/7 facility to a weekday daytime operation.
Mother’s Day DVD options include:
Mother’s Day DVD options include: v PARENTHOOD COMPLETE SERIES: Lauren Graham, Peter Krause lead
Fonda and Tomlin find fun in Netflix comedy roles
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Age rarely catches a break in pop culture. But when Jane Fonda and
Congress embraces openness
Opinion: By Caroline Little The Philadelphia Inquirer President Barack Obama has routinely promised
Political turmoil in Britain
Opinion: LONDON They called it “Question Time,” borrowing the term from the prime minister’s weekly
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, food giveaway, 10
Vital funding for local air base clears the House; Senate is next
Editorial: For the short-term viability and the long-term survival of the Youngstown Air Reserve Station in
Los Angeles sues Wells Fargo
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Wells Fargo Bank employees driven by strict sales pressure issued
Happy Hippie will help youths
Associated Press LOS ANGELES When Miley Cyrus wears pasties or posts photos of her pink armpits,
COLUMBIANA COUNTY PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
COLUMBIANA LISBON MAYOR Republicans YRoger Gallo51 XJoe Morenz132 COUNCIL Republican XJeffrey
major leagues baseball boxscores
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB New York1710.630— Tampa Bay1413.5193
Bourbon House provides Southern comfort at its best
Brothers In Food enjoy their latest stop in their culinary travels.
Tribe’s hitting woes continue in loss to KC
Jason Vargas shut down the Indians for the second straight start.
RECORD REVIEWS
Mumford & Sons Album: Wilder Mind Grade: B Mission accomplished, Mumford & Sons. You have
oddly enough
oddly enough Authorities find fake skeletons in underwater lawn chairs CIENEGA SPRINGS, Ariz.
Fantastic French wines won’t break your budget
Fantastic French wines won’t break your budget Many Valley wine lovers associate French wine with
Trumbull land bank gets $982K from state
Trumbull land bank gets $982K from state COLUMBUS Trumbull County Land Reutilization Corp. has
Survey crowns the best burger of the Valley
Survey crowns the best burger of the Valley Surveys over the past few months show that the
Kane, Crawford help Chicago to 3-0 lead
Patrick Kane scored in the first period for Chicago, and Corey Crawford and the Blackhawks made the superstar’s goal stand up.
birthdays
birthdays Singer Bob Seger is 70. Singer Jimmie Dale Gilmore is 70. Host Tom Bergeron (“Dancing
Niles voters oust 24-year mayor, Ralph Infante
Longtime Niles Mayor Ralph Infante loses to Thomas A. Scarnecchia
Today is Wednesday, May 6, the 126th day of 2015
Today is Wednesday, May 6, the 126th day of 2015. There are 239 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Senate adopts GOP budget targeting health care law
Senate adopts GOP budget targeting health care law WASHINGTON The Senate on Tuesday adopted a
GOOD MORNING
GOOD MORNING SALVATION ARMY WEEK The Salvation Army of Mahoning County is having a week of
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Shanika McCullough and Sherman Moore Jr., Niles, boy, May
2015 TRUMBLL COUNTY PRIMARY RESULTS
PRIMARY results X denotes winner * denotes incumbent TRUMBULL WARREN MAYOR Democrat
Boardman woman reports burglary at her township home
Boardman woman reports burglary at her township home BOARDMAN Township police are investigating
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses David A. Korda, 53, of 3972 Claridge Drive,
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
A story of resilience, survival
Opinion: The Columbus Dispatch: A new memoir from two of Ariel Castro’s victims is a story of resilience and
2015 MAY PRIMARY | MAHONING COUNTY RESULTS
Candidates running in the primary election and issues on that ballot had to file with their
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Craig Beach Village Zoning Commission, 6:30 p.m., municipal building, 2538
Panera Bread releases “No No List”
St. Louis-based Panera Bread on Monday decided to publish the list of artificial additives it has removed from its menus or plans to remove.
newsmakers
newsmakers Food critic Ozersky found dead in hotel CHICAGO Food critic Josh Ozersky, whose
Attorneys give final arguments in officer’s trial
Associated Press CLEVELAND Depending on who addressed the court, a patrolman charged in the
Huckabee announces candidacy
Associated Press HOPE, Ark. Mike Huckabee declared his presidential candidacy Tuesday, counting
All school issues in Trumbull OK’d
Voters support Liberty, Hubbard, Girard renewal levies, Lakeview bond issue and Cortland police levy
Baltimore police officer says knife was illegal
Associated Press BALTIMORE One of the Baltimore police officers who arrested Freddie Gray wants
Fingerprint ruse leads to capture of fugitive since 1959
Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. A man convicted of manslaughter for killing a pedestrian with his
Lodi family goes to court to keep toothless bear
Associated Press MEDINA A judge will hear arguments about whether to dismiss a civil case filed
SOUTH RANGE schools 3-YEAR LEVY GOES DOWN ONCE AGAIN
By ROBERT CONNELLY rconnelly@vindy.com NORTH LIMA South Range voters have rejected the third-
Ferguson mulls removing Brown shrine from street
Associated Press FERGUSON, Mo. To some, a makeshift shrine in the middle of the Ferguson street
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