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Officials from 6 counties invited to injection well meeting in Warren
The township trustees associations in Trumbull and Ashtabula counties, along with Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka and county Engineer Randy Smith, have invited officials from six counties to a meeting next Wednesday to talk about trying to change the state’s injection-well laws.
Youngstown finally moving on 10-year vacant house hazard after call from Vindy
A dilapidated North Side house that had large portions of a brick chimney fall off its roof in a windstorm is coming down as soon as today or Friday.
Hearing Thursday afternoon on proposed downtown snow-shoveling proposal
City council will have a public hearing at 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss a proposal to bill downtown business owners at least $150 if they fail to remove snow and ice from the front of their properties.
Lane restrictions on Western Reserve bridge at I-680 start Monday
Valley motorists soon will have another road construction project around which to navigate.
Springfield residents irked trustees gave no notice of landfill meeting
Residents in Springfield Township say they didn’t get notified about a public hearing on a proposed expansion of the Mahoning County Landfill on Garfield Road.
Lose friends you had when you got into trouble, Clarett advises ex-offenders
The people with whom one associates are critical to one’s future path, former Ohio State University football standout Maurice Clarett told an audience at Youngstown State University’s Kilcawley Center.
Fitch HOF theft case bound over to common pleas court
The case of funds stolen from the Austintown Fitch Hall of Fame was assigned to the Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas Wednesday.
New police memorial dedicated in Hubbard
A police memorial monument recognizing service of past, present and future officers was dedicated Wednesday afternoon in front of a crowd of about 80, including community members and city and township police.
26 more Mahoning precincts to go before November election
The Mahoning County Board of Elections plans to further cut the number of voting precincts, eliminating 26 of them in time for the November general election.
Former MYCAP director guilty of corruption
A jury returned a guilty verdict on two corruption charges against the former executive director of the Mahoning-Youngstown Community Action Partnership.
Former fire department official pleads guilty to stealing from union
Former fire department official pleads guilty to stealing from union
Leavittsburg man who shot cousin charged with reckless homicide
Leavittsburg man who shot cousin charged with reckless homicide
US asks to join blind student’s lawsuit against Ohio school
US asks to join blind student’s lawsuit against Ohio school
Woman accused of killing fiance on kayak trip seeks bail
Woman accused of killing fiance on kayak trip seeks bail
UPDATE | Investigators recover black boxes after Amtrak train wreck kills 6
Investigators recover black boxes after Amtrak train wreck kills 6
Atlanta offers $20,000 to street performer after 2013 arrest
Atlanta offers $20,000 to street performer after 2013 arrest
Officials gather next week to discuss changes in injection well laws
Officials gather next week to discuss changes in injection well laws
Owens-Illinois to spend $2.15B buying Vitro businesses
Owens-Illinois to spend $2.15B buying Vitro businesses
Trumbull County elections board meets Friday afternoon
Trumbull County elections board meets Friday afternoon
Maurice Clarett offers words of encouragement at Hope Conference
Maurice Clarett offers words of encouragement at Hope Conference
Polar Bear Thaw Bike Ride is Sunday in Farrell, Pa.
Polar Bear Thaw Bike Ride is Sunday in Farrell, Pa.
City police arrest pair for heroin-related charges
City police arrest pair for heroin-related charges
Drug take-back program in Warren going on right now, ends at 6 p.m.
Drug take-back program in Warren going on right now, ends at 6 p.m.
16 Mahoning CSB managers get pay raises
16 raises for managers average 3 percent after 98 union members average 18.34 percent pay increases.
Buckeyes blank Penguins at Eastwood Field
Five OSU pitchers combined to throw a four-hitter in front of a mixed crowd of 3,041.
Youngstown school district voters will see levy renewal
‘A small part of the community will pay this. Not even everyone on this board will have to pay this...,’ said the board member who voted no.
Pelini’s YSU job saves Nebraska $1.4 million
Bo Pelini will receive $128,009 a month from Nebraska through February 2019.
Road repairs critical to local economy, Mahoning officials say
Having good roads is critical to economic development near major interstate highway interchanges, officials say.
Public support needed for Niles recovery plan
The fiscal commission meets with Niles council on May 20
LeBron’s big night helps Cavaliers take 3-2 lead
LeBron James had 38 points, 12 rebounds, six assists and no turnovers in 41 minutes.
High School roundup | More spring sports
BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS Division IV Western Reserve 14, Mineral Ridge 3 BERLIN CENTER The
YSU hosts conference to help ex-prisoners
Returning citizens will get re-adjustment help at an all-day workshop at Youngstown State University.
A dose of comedy
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer NEW YORK The swan song of “American Idol” and heavy doses
Frank Foster finds country success his way
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For North Louisiana native Frank Foster, all ends of the
Leavittsburg man says 'just screwing around' when shot cousin to death
Jesse A. Hayes, 15, a student at Parma High School, died Monday afternoon in Cleveland MetroHealth Hospital, where he had been flown for treatment of a shotgun wound to the head.
Cards’ clutch hitting too much for Indians
Lance Lynn (2-3) pitched six scoreless innings, holding Cleveland to four hits and striking out nine.
ABC adds ‘Muppets’ to lineup
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer NEW YORK ABC is adding a fourth drama next season from its
OSHP reports arrest and drug-confiscation totals from weekend blitz
The work of more than 100 troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol resulted in 40 seizures of illegal and dangerous narcotics during the 48-hour Warren Shield conducted last weekend
Fatal accident shuts down I-680 section
The one-car crash occurred on Interstate 680 north of Midlothian Boulevard.
South Range "restructures" athletic director position
Current high school AD not returning next year due to "personal decision"
Youngstown man guilty of 9 robbery counts
Mascarella faces potential sentence of more than 100 years
5 Trumbull minority-focused groups pledge cooperation
Five of the best-known Trumbull County organizations that focus on the minority community announced Tuesday they are banding together to work on projects of mutual interest.
Architects 'cautiously optimistic' about Sept. completion
Architect Greg Strollo of Strollo Architects, left, and Jeff Hill, a prospective tenant, look over the interior of the Wells Building in downtown Youngstown. Strollo shows Hill what will be his apartment in the nearly 100-year-old building. Strollo Architects started the $5 million improvement project last winter.
Another Joint Chiefs lapdog?
Opinion: By Max Boot Los Angeles Times President Barack Obama has nominated Marine Corps Gen. Joseph
Dems block Obama’s trade agenda
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Democrats dealt President Barack Obama a stinging setback on
In Iceland, don’t worry, be happy
Opinion: By Dick Meyer Scripps Washington Bureau To paraphrase the advice Horace Greeley gave America’s
Thriving credit unions are in danger because of new banking regulations
Opinion: By Jim Nussle The Philadelphia Inquirer Credit unions are thriving. More than 100 million
Verizon makes bet on AOL in $4.4B purchase
Associated Press NEW YORK After selling millions of Americans their mobile phones, Verizon now
Television series released on DVD this week include:
Television series released on DVD this week include: v “Best of Ed Sullivan”: Quick-clip
Britons not swayed by tax-the-rich campaign
Opinion: BELFAST, Northern Ireland “Shocked,” “surprised,” “stunned” were some of the words used by
madison, Wis. Officer will not be charged
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. A white Wisconsin police officer won’t be charged for fatally
FALL TV 2015
FALL TV 2015 The 2015-16 program lineups for CBS and The CW will appear in Thursday’s Vibe
Rising share of Hispanics speak proficient English
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A rising share of Hispanics in the United States speak proficient
California connection
California connection One of Sonoma County’s rising-star winemakers has Midwestern roots. Drinks
This year’s competition is a close one
This year’s competition is a close one The first 2015 burger rankings are in, and it’s a close
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
THURSDAY New Hope United Methodist Church, 21 Fairview Ave., Niles, will host community dinners
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
NFL investigator says he found direct evidence against Brady
Miffed by criticism from Tom Brady’s agent, Ted Wells decided to take the unusual step of holding a conference call with reporters.
One charity spot left for Greatest Scramble
One charity spot left for Greatest Scramble YOUNGSTOWN The Greatest Golfer of the Valley has
Barbaro’s owners bring Divining Rod to Preakness
Roy and Gretchen Jackson are heading back to the Preakness as owners for the first time since Barbaro’s fateful trip to Pimlico nine years ago.
Kyle Busch set to return for All-Star race
Busch will run in Saturday night’s event at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
A.J. is A-OK as Pirates win again
A.J. Burnett (2-1) gave up two runs, one earned, and six hits while lowering his ERA to 1.60.
Surplus food
Surplus food DAV chapter 2, 110 Westchester Drive, Austintown, food distribution for veterans 10
Valley recovers from wind storm
Residents can expect a few days of cooler temperatures and sunshine before more rain
Survey finds business owners feel positive
Ohio small business owners are feeling better about the economy, according to the results of the 2015 U.S. Bank Small Business Annual Survey.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.41 0.03 Avalon
No subsidy for wind power
Opinion: McCook (Neb.) Daily Gazette: The nation’s only completely public power state has decided the public
Schwebel’s responds to lawsuit
Schwebel’s Bakery Co. said it would vigorously contest a class-action lawsuit.
To protect lives, keep ‘Shield’ operating at maximum force
Editorial: State, local and federal crime fighters teamed up over the weekend in a remarkably strong and
Amtrak train derails, killing 5 people
Amtrak train derails, killing 5 people PHILADELPHIA An Amtrak train headed to New York City
Port authority receives four resumes for executive director’s job
John Moliterno, interim executive director, said Tuesday he submitted a resume.
Texas man who killed 3 executed
Associated Press HUNTSVILLE, Texas A Texas inmate was executed Tuesday for the killings of his
METRO DIGEST || No drunken drivers
No drunken drivers at weekend checkpoint CANFIELD Officials with the Mahoning County OVI
newsmakers
newsmakers Letterman tribute helps keep CBS on top NEW YORK Another week, another audience win
Nepal struck again; quake kills dozens
Los Angeles Times (TNS) KATHMANDU, Nepal Still reeling from last month’s devastating earthquake,
BUSINESS DIGEST || Business awards
Business awards AUSTINTOWN Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Mahoning Valley Safety Council
ROADS TO BE PAVED THIS YEAR in austintown
950 feet of Vernette Avenue from its dead end to Turner Road. 660 feet of Anderson Road from its
Austintown park levy, two road levies officially on November ballot
Tentative road paving list released
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Western Reserve School board, public hearing 6:45 p.m. with regular meeting to
UVA dean sues Rolling Stone
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. A University of Virginia associate dean sued Rolling Stone
Jurors to deliberate
Jurors to deliberate YOUNGSTOWN Jurors in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court are expected to
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Nurses work tirelessly to improve the health of residents in this area
Opinion: Nurses work tirelessly to improve the health of residents in this area Happy Nurses Week to all
Probe of police shooting of boy nears completion in Cleveland
Associated Press CLEVELAND The investigation into a police officer’s shooting of a 12-year-old
Schools consortium to pay off network
Schools consortium will submit final payment next month on computer fiber network
CHILDREN SERVICES PAY raises Mahoning County Children Services Board approved pay raises for 16 of its management employees:
Source: Mahoning County Children Services Board EMPLOYEETITLEDATE OF PERCENT OF
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