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Mill Creek Park commissioners still mulling possible levy

Mill Creek Park commissioners still mulling possible levy


W. Branch students use Scooby-Doo plot to win video challenge

W. Branch students use Scooby-Doo plot to win video challenge


Emotions run high at South Range school board meeting

Emotions run high at South Range school board meeting


Area Kiwanians celebrate 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International

Area Kiwanians celebrate 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International


UPDATE | Cleveland teen dies from weekend shooting in Leavittsburg

Cleveland teen dies from weekend shooting in Leavittsburg


Some Mahoning County courts accepting Pay Pal payments

Some Mahoning County courts accepting Pay Pal payments


Sign of progress: Walnut Grove plants trees

Sign of progress: Walnut Grove plants trees


Mahoning County urges outdoor concerts at racino

Mahoning County urges outdoor concerts at racino


Schwebel's bakery sued for denying OT to drivers

Schwebel's bakery sued for denying OT to drivers


NWS cancels severe thunderstorm watch for Mahoning County

NWS cancels severe thunderstorm watch for Mahoning County


Thunderstorm knocks down power lines in Washingtonville

Thunderstorm knocks down power lines in Washingtonville


NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Columbiana County

NWS issues severe thunderstorm warning for Columbiana County


YSU trustees implement ACE pact

YSU trustees implement ACE pact


Tom Brady suspended four games; Patriots fined $1M

Tom Brady suspended four games; Patriots fined $1M


BREAKING NEWS | Coroner IDs body found Sunday on West Side

Coroner IDs body found Sunday on West Side


Prison for heroin addict who killed man he met on Craigslist

Prison for heroin addict who killed man he met on Craigslist


Attorney: George Zimmerman not seriously hurt after shooting

Attorney: George Zimmerman not seriously hurt after shooting


State Route 7 may see closures Friday morning near Wellsville

State Route 7 may see closures Friday morning near Wellsville


Ignition switch death toll hits 100: GM

Ignition switch death toll hits 100: GM


He's caught with a stolen car, an outstanding warrant and 22 pills in his underwear

He's caught with a stolen car, an outstanding warrant and 22 pills in his underwear


Given's trial for attempted murder gets underway with jury selection

Given's trial for attempted murder gets underway with jury selection


Police say man wallowing in weed decided to swallow his weed

Police say man wallowing in weed decided to swallow his weed


Testimony begins in Roller corruption trial

Testimony begins in Roller corruption trial


Boy in ‘very critical’ condition after being shot in the face Saturday in Leavittsburg

Boy in ‘very critical’ condition after being shot in the face Saturday in Leavittsburg


Brown wants fed funds to local law enforcement restored

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown wants funds to local law enforcement restored


Kerry, Putin to meet Tuesday

Secretary of State John Kerry will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in the southern Russian city of Sochi to discuss a range of issues, including Ukraine, Syria and Iran, the U.S. State Department announced Monday.


Judge sentences Kerr to life: 'There's no hope for you'

Judge sentences Kerr to life: 'There's no hope for you'


Disney Live coming to Covelli Centre

Disney Live coming to Covelli Centre


Injured driver from I-80 crash ID'd

Injured driver from I80 crash ID'd


Horizon League adds Northern Kentucky

Horizon League adds Northern Kentucky.


Police: About 60 nabbed during weekend-long Warren Shield

Police: About 60 nabbed during weekend-long Warren Shield


Man missing after telling parents he was set to graduate Penn State

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Police say a man who told his parents he was set to graduate from Penn State when he wasn’t even enrolled as a student has been reported missing.


Trio arrested for weapon, gun possession after Campbell traffic stop

Trio arrested for drugs, gun possession after Campbell traffic stop


Closing arguments begin today in Mascarella trial

Closing arguments begin today in Mascarella trial


Man cited for gun after firing warning shot

Man cited for gun after firing warning shot


5 wounded in Cleveland shooting

An Ohio emergency official says five people were wounded, including one fatally, when gunfire erupted on Cleveland’s west side.


Neighborhoods in Wickcliff continue to seek to ensure areas stay single-family residences

That includes old Woodside Elementary site ; schools yet to decide what to do with old elementary sites


St. James blesses creatures great and small

Animals are special to us, said the Rev. Shawn Dickerson — so this year, it made perfect sense to him to invite them inside the church.


TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses John R. Kirin, 28, of 5163 Copeland Ave. NW, Warren,


Newsmakers

Newsmakers ‘Ultron’ stays at top, crushes ‘Hot Pursuit’ LOS ANGELES The “Age of Ultron” is not


Ohio Fair Hiring Act would help felons find work

The proposed legislation would allow applicants with felony convictions to get further into the interviewing process before background checks are made


Kang powers Bucs over Cardinals

St. Louis lost first series of season


Johnson gamble pays off very late

Rain delayed Saturday’s race


CORNER DAGGER

James scripts last-second big shot to tie series


Canfield’s Cooper named top AD

Howland’s McCleary also receives honor


Salazar dominates in Indians romp

Cleveland pitcher retired 21 straight


Rev. Bernger named vicar for social concerns in Youngstown diocese

He begins July 1 with Catholic Charities.


Ohio Police, Fire Games returning to Mahoning Valley

Organizers hope for 500 participants


Ex-school board member IDs traits for ‘effective superintendent’

Opinion: Ex-school board member IDs traits for ‘effective superintendent’ One of the most difficult tasks


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michele Trebus and Robert Torres, Youngstown, boy, May 9.


Actress on the HUNT

By ALICIA RANCILIO Associated Press NEW YORK 222“I wrote it as a love story between a mother


What’s the truth behind Jade Helm conspiracy theories?

Opinion: By Jesse Walker Los Angeles Times Jade Helm 15 is a special forces training exercise scheduled


Isaiah 49, Inc. schedules a conference for women

A Farrell organization wants to fight crime and poverty by empowering women.


Four face charges in shooting deaths of Mississippi officers

Associated Press HATTIESBURG, Miss. One was a decorated “Officer of the Year.” The other was a


Beeghly College of Education honors 7 with alumni awards

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Beeghly College of Education honored


Identity theft program to help protect public

Identity theft program to help protect public SALEM A consumer protection presentation,


Miss Niles Pageant set for June 28

Staff report Niles The Miss and Little Miss Niles pageants are scheduled for 4 p.m. June 28 at


LOTTERies

LOTTERies SUNDAY’s numbers OHIO evening drawings Pick 30-6-7 Pick 41-0-2-3 Pick 5


Cheating nothing new

In sports, millions have done it one way or another


WORTH a look

BINGO/Card PARTIES St. Rose Church, 61 E. Main St., Girard, will have a Big Bingo Night on Friday


nepal Fresh avalanche forces search to be called off

Associated Press KATHMANDU, Nepal Fresh avalanches forced rescuers in a village buried by a


Ryes Craft Beer & Whiskey Bar brings a different experience to the downtown

By BRANDON KLEIN bklein@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ryes Craft Beer & Whiskey Bar brings a different


Dishing out delights for Mother’s Day

By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Theresa Gault spent a portion of Mother’s Day


Drinking districts not for big cities only

Associated Press CINCINNATI Revelers may soon be able to legally carry open containers of


Mathews ace in SI this week

Mathews ace in SI this week VIENNA Mathews High School pitcher Cheyenne Eggens is featured in


The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average-box-office gross per city and includes the

The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average-box-office gross per city and includes the


NY Gov.: Plant fire caused oil slick

Associated Press BUCHANAN, N.Y. A New York nuclear-power plant remained offline Sunday after a


After 6 months of stonewalling, gung-ho Lynch takes command

Editorial: NEW U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL Loretta Lynch wasted no time in getting down to serious results-oriented


Salem Youth Chorus provides musical opportunity for youth

The chorus performs in the Valley and also tours.


Stars weigh in on how far ‘Girl Meets World’ will go

If you watch What: “Girl Meets World” Where: Disney Channel When: Today, 8:30 p.m. By


Obama hits Warren on trade as debate in Senate opens

Obama hits Warren on trade as debate in Senate opens WASHINGTON As the Senate prepares to debate


Baltimore braces for big sports week

Orioles’ return, Preakness are main events


Severe weather casts wide net

Associated Press South Dakota was the center of weather extremes Sunday, with a tornado damaging a


concerts

concerts In the Valley The chorus, directed by Jon Simsic, will present “How Can I Keep From


Fowler delivers major performance

Players Championship ended in three-way playoff


Onward Christian Huckabee

Opinion: WASHINGTON In the 1950s, during one of his two campaigns as the Democrats’ presidential nominee,


Too many babies in DC die

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Spring in the nation’s capital is


Murray tops Nadal on clay for first time

He’s undefeated since getting married


Summer arts camp planned for grades five to seven

Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV plans summer arts camp


Kent professors receive federal grants

Federal grants to two Kent State professors total $225K


YEARS AGO

Today is Monday, May 11, the 131st day of 2015. There are 234 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Records show many too injured for jail

Associated Press BALTIMORE Thousands of people have been brought to the Baltimore city jail in


The four-year-old girl remains in critical condition in Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Donors are being tested, but so far no match


oddly enough

oddly enough Show’s slogan contest produces pile of entries Chambersburg, Pa. Entries are


Anonymous donor surprises two Thiel College workers

Anonymous donor establishes endowed scholarships in names of two Thiel College workers


Agenda Tuesday

Agenda Tuesday Southington school board, 6 p.m., library, Southington Local Schools, 2482 state


Body found on tracks

Body found on tracks YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Police are looking for help identifying a body they


Taliban say they shot down helicopter

Associated Press ISLAMABAD A militant video purports to show Taliban fighters with a surface-to-


Sweep nets drugs, weapons

The final numbers aren’t in yet.


Autopsy planned for baby pulled from river

Associated Press ALLENTOWN, Pa. An autopsy is scheduled for today on the 1-year-old Pennsylvania


Dump day near for household hazards

Dump day near for household hazards CANFIELD The annual Mahoning County Recycling Division


Kreider’s timely goals lead NYR

New York forced a Game 7 with a win in DC