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Mahoning officials agree road improvements critical to Valley's success
Local government and economic-development leaders want to make sure pothole-pocked roads don’t become an obstacle course that impedes the Mahoning Valley’s livelihood.
Youngstown schools to ask for levy renewal, despite objection
City school district voters will be asked in November to renew a levy that generates about $5.3 million annually for the schools.
Mahoning Children Services managers' salaries raised
Mahoning County Children Services Board has raised the salaries of 16 of its management employees by an average of about 3 percent, retroactive to Feb. 1.
Power to be restored to all by 11:30 after Monday's storms
Valley residents now can enjoy a few days of cooler temperatures and sunshine after a storm that blew through the area left a mess to clean up and many households without power.
Cavaliers take Game 5 for 3-2 lead against Bulls
LeBron James scored 38 points and had 12 rebounds, six assists and zero turnovers in 41 minutes.
South Range restructures athletic directors' jobs
The South Range school board has approved a restructuring of its athletic director position.
Austintown trustees place 3 levies on fall ballot
Trustees took the last step to get three levies on the November ballot.
Mascarella guilty on 9 counts; faces potentially more than 99 years
Jurors found a man guilty of nine of 15 counts of aggravated robbery for a string of armed robberies in the early fall 2013.
Niles needs voters, unions on board for financial recovery plan to work
The five-year recovery plan for the city to emerge from fiscal emergency will depend heavily for its success on the support of two constituencies that may not be willing to completely go along: voters and the city’s unions.
Progress continues on downtown apartments in historic Wells Building
Strollo Architects continues to make progress on its $5 million project to improve the 98-year-old Wells Building in downtown.
Another person enters plea in 2014 Shawn Cortez homicide
Another person enters plea in2014 Shawn Cortez homicide
For sale: Paula Deen asking $12.5M for her Savannah mansion
For sale: Paula Deen asking $12.5M for her Savannah mansion
Ohio State drum major instructor indicted on rape charges
Ohio State drum major instructor indicted on rape charges
GM recalls pickups, cars to fix seat and belt glitches
GM recalls pickups, cars to fix seat and belt glitches
Ohio legislation challenges Conn. first-flight claim
Ohio legislation challenges Conn. first-flight claim
Verizon barges into online video, buying AOL for $4.4B
Verizon barges into online video, buying AOL for $4.4B
ODNR begins aerial treatment to control gypsy moths next week in Columbiana Co.
ODNR begins aerial treatment next week to control gypsy moths
Sax man Paul Taylor to headline Downtown Jazz Fest in July
Sax man Paul Taylor to headline Downtown Jazz Fest in July
Western Reserve Port Authority board meets Wednesday in Warren
Western Reserve Port Authority board meets Wednesday in Warren
Ohio legislation would increase police officer training
Ohio legislation would increase police officer training
STORM UPDATE | Light takes out bleachers at Campbell
STORM UPDATE | Light takes out bleachers at Campbell
Trial date set for mom accused of contaminating son’s IV
Trial date set for mom accused of contaminating son's IV
STORM UPDATE | City fire started when fallen tree falls on power line
City fire started when fallen tree falls on power line
UPDATE | Another major earthquake shakes Nepal, killing at least 37
Another major earthquake shakes Nepal, killing at least 37
Some 100 officers participated in weekend Warren Shield blitz
Some 100 officers participated in weekend Warren Shield blitz
Ohio settles lawsuit involving dropped Medicaid recipients
Ohio settles lawsuit involving dropped Medicaid recipients
Assault trial underway in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
Assault trial underway in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court
STORM UPDATE | Mill Creek Park roads remains closed from storm damage
Mill Creek Park roads remain closed from storm damage
Obama chooses Chicago’s South Side for presidential library
Obama chooses Chicago’s South Side for presidential library
Lighthouse Covenant Ministries plans Citywide Youth Explosion
Youth-oriented speakers will address challenges.
Network puts 14 new shows on schedule NBC goes old school with sequels, variety show
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK NBC is turning to some proven players for next
Cavaliers coach owns up to near-mistakes
David Blatt stepped over some cables and weaved through a throng of reporters eager to hear his explanation of two head-scratching decisions on Sunday in Chicago.
NKU becomes Horizon League’s 10th member
NKU, which is located just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati, will join the league in July and compete in 17 of the conference’s 19 sports.
NFL slaps Brady, Patriots
Associated Press NEW YORK The NFL came down hard on its biggest star and its championship team,
ACE contract implemented by YSU trustees
YSU trustees implement contract with classified employees that union rejected last week
Kerr gets life with no parole for South Side murder
Judge cites past record, says "there's no hope for you"
Second chapter continues for the Pixies
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The Pixies are hard to figure. An influential player in
U.S. News reports four Valley high schools among Ohio’s best
Columbiana, Hubbard, Poland Seminary and Lakeview high schools are among the best in Ohio according to U.S. News
Western Reserve reloads in state tournament quest
The Blue Devils (18-4-1 and this year’s ITCL Lower Tier champion) open sectional play today against Mineral Ridge.
Emotions pour over at South Range board meeting following last week's levy defeat
District approves purchase of new school bus
YSU baseball team hosts OSU tonight at Eastwood
The Penguins (16-29) will host the Buckeyes (34-15) for the first time in school history.
Mill Creek MetroParks board continues levy discussions
Mill Creek MetroParks board continues levy discussions
Warren Shield nets about 60 arrests, filling jail and Warren Municipal Court docket but not treatment facilities
A flood of police officers made about 600 traffic stops in the Warren area Friday morning through Sunday morning and made about 60 arrests
Walnut Grove plants trees, first physical progress for the group
Walking trails to be constructed once paperwork is finalized
Service, with a focus on children, and fellowship keep them going
Youngstown Kiwanis was the 15th club organized
UPDATE: I-680 lanes reopen after fatal crash
Police are investigating a one-car fatal accident on Interstate 680 northbound just north of the Midlothian exit.
newsmakers
newsmakers Bieber nearly done with sentence in vandalism case LOS ANGELES Justin Bieber has
Texas Senate approves religious objections bill
Texas Senate approves religious objections bill AUSTIN, Texas The Texas Senate voted
Reflecting change
Associated Press NEW YORK Imagine a fitting room with a “smart” mirror that suggests jeans to go
Harvard senior lecturer to speak
Harvard senior lecturer to speak CHAMPION Joseph Fuller, Harvard Business School senior lecturer
Cole, Marte lift Bucs over slumping Phillies
Gerrit Cole pitched seven effective innings and Starling Marte hit a three-run homer.
Allow outdoor evening racino concerts, county urges
An assistant Mahoning County prosecutor wants a court to allow evening outdoor Austintown racino concerts.
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, May 12, the 132nd day of 2015. There are 233 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Is Islamic State in Mexico?
Opinion: By Mark Fazlollah The Philadelphia Inquirer ANAPRA, Mexico Pedro Luis Hidalgo, who runs an
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jonathon S. Arnette, 30, of 2453 David Court,
Labor tension at YSU sends wrong message to the public
Editorial: In rejecting the tentative agree- ment with Youngstown State University, secretaries, administrative
Monday’s high school sports roundup
Baseball and softball games from around the Valley, as well as the All-American Conference Blue Tier track championship.
Media blame the victims
Opinion: By George Parry The Philadelphia Inquirer In 1987, Andres Serrano submerged a crucifix in a
Death toll from faulty switches rises to 100
Associated Press DETROIT The death toll from faulty ignition switches in small cars made by
Trio arrested in Campbell on drug charges
Three Youngstown residents will appear in court today [May 12] on weapons and drug charges
nfl roundup
nfl roundup News & notes Cleveland Browns: The team has waived veteran kicker Garrett Hartley,
Personalized cancer therapy is effective, but has downsides
By Marie McCollough The Philadelphia Inquirer Personalized cancer therapy is no longer just an
Groovy, Groovy Groo, where are you? At the library!
West Branch students win video contest with a Scooby Doo theme
Byrne Grant funds dwindling
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said with the passage of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate budget, the program will get cut another $24 million.
Bariatric surgery information session
Bariatric surgery information session HERMITAGE, PA. Sharon Regional Health System is offering a
Click It or Ticket 2015
Click It or Ticket 2015 NILES Trumbull County Safe Communities, in coordination with the Ohio
Mooney grad Sklenar takes 2nd at nationals
Mooney grad Sklenar takes 2nd at nationals Jennifer Sklenar, a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High
Man charged with stealing roto tiller from Howland store, fleeing from police
Christopher M. Cretella, 56, of Florencedale Avenue in Youngstown and East Broadway Street in Girard, is being held in the Trumbull County jail in lieu of $275,000 bond after being arraigned Monday on felonious assault and aggravated burglary robbery charges related to a theft at Tractor Supply on Elm Road.
MLB STANDINGS, boxscores AND LEADERS
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB New York2112.636— Tampa Bay1716.5154
Around the horn
Around the horn Monday’s games AMERICAN LEAGUE Yankees 11, Rays 5 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. CC
Deflategate not a minor infraction
Opinion: WASHINGTON The quarterback arrived at Salem State University by helicopter to adoring, cheering
Chinese banks are haven for counterfeits
Associated Press SHANGHAI Kim Sbarcea knew exactly what she wanted. She typed “Tiffany Elsa
Bruce Jenner’s story all too familiar
Opinion: By Gina Duncan Sun Sentinel I held my breath and felt my pulse race as “the World’s Greatest
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Nate Ruess: Tonight on “Tonight
Accident report
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Google Inc. revealed Monday that its self-driving cars have been in
Stopping bird flu starts at dinner
Opinion: By Jennifer Bates People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals Several years ago, I had a friend
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Maggie’s Muffins are magical, but so are its other food options. Valley Food
Reader rejects home remedies as hoaxes
Q. I strongly disagree with your support of “home remedies.” Scam treatments are provably worthless,
Doctor says it is faster, more accurate and less frustrating
Software recognizes user's voice in 20 minutes
Schwebel’s sued for overtime pay
A federal class action lawsuit demands overtime pay for Schwebel’s Baking Co. drivers.
Grilling tips will be featured
Grilling tips will be featured SALEM Sous Chef Brian Hill from Salem Hills Golf and Country Club
Man’s body identified
Man’s body identified YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Coroner’s Office identified a body found
REUNIONS
Immaculate Conception-Sacred Heart Classes of 1960 to 1969 will meet for a reunion Aug. 22 at St.
White House denies weakening of ties
Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House on Monday raced to dispel the notion that President
About 6,000 still trapped on boats
Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia Hundreds of migrants abandoned at sea by smugglers in
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Eagle Joint Fire District Board of Trustees, 7 p.m., fire station, 33 W. Liberty
Warren man charged with operating a liquor establishment without a license
Frederick A. Moore, 59, of Highland Avenue Southwest, was arraigned Monday on six misdemeanor charges related to a search warrant issued at the Better Daze club
Man swallows marijuana, police said
Jaleel Lewis in charged with tampering with evidence and resisting arrest
Police didn’t see bulletin before attack in Texas
Associated Press GARLAND, Texas Hours before two would-be terrorists attacked a provocative
Girard man gets six months in prison for procuring a prostitute for another
Hargus Hall, 33, of Park Avenue, Girard, was sentenced to six months in prison Monday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court after pleading guilty to procuring a prostitute for another person.
Tornadoes kill at least 5 in Texas, Arkansas
Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Emergency responders searched through splintered wreckage
Boy dies after being shot in the face Saturday in Leavittsburg
A Cleveland boy, 15, died Monday in Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital after being shot in the face by his uncle, 28, at the uncle’s house on Ruth Avenue.
Mom of missing Michigan boys now believes they are dead
Associated Press TOLEDO The mother of three Michigan boys missing since Thanksgiving 2010 says
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