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Protestors to rally Monday against hunting grounds at former Candywood Golf Course
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has approved a permit to allow owners of the former Candywood Golf Course on Scoville North Road to operate a business that lets hunters kill various captive animals for money
Valley car dealers pumped to sell next-gen Cruze
The Mahoning Valley’s car is in a transitional phase, and that is showing in its sales.
Man captured after South Side manhunt hospitalized under guard
The man who eluded a massive police manhunt in a Boardman cemetery Thursday morning after shooting at police is recuperating from a gunshot wound.
Minister who shot neighbor's dog willing to pay for some of owner's expenses, not all
The attorney for Pastor David Murphy, who fatally shot his neighbor’s dog last year outside his home in Vienna Township, said Murphy will pay “without hesitation” the $350 the owner paid for the dog.
Jury quickly finds Sims guilty of murder; facing mandatory 18 years in prison
Keith Sims gambled with a jury and lost.
Canfield band, choir perform at Disney World today
Canfield High School band and choir students performed in 91-degree weather at a Disney World parade today.
UPDATE | Ramos shot in leg, police say
Luis Cruz Ramos has been found and shot at a 198 Maywood Drive home.
Austintown Middle School offers Strengthening Families program
Austintown Middle School offers Strengthening Families program
Attorney for dog-shooter says client will pay some of neighbor's fees
Attorney for dog-shooter says client will pay some of neighbor's fees
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ODNR OK's hunting preserve at Candywood golf course
ODNR OK's hunting preserve at Candywood golf course
April Fool’s! Pink flamingos land at Jackson-Milton High School
April Fool’s! Pink flamingos land at Jackson-Milton High School
Cruze transition leads to decline in March sales report
Cruze transition leads to decline in monthly sales report
Educator to speak about being Arab-Muslim woman in Israel
Dr. Dalia Fadila will speak about being an Arab-Muslim woman in Israeli society during a presentation from 6:309 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane.
Crestview scores three in 7th to top Mooney
The Rebels trailed 4-1 after the second inning, 5-3 after the fourth and 6-5 going into the final frame.
Second Harvest no longer a part of Skip’s Cafe project
Second Harvest Food Bank and a donor are no longer working together to open another feeding site in Youngstown.
Slocum will return to coach YSU men’s basketball team
Jerry Slocum’s overall record at YSU now stands at 129-211. Slocum is second in YSU history in both wins and losses.
‘Generational Poverty’ program explains issues faced by poor
Sister Patricia McNicholas shares insights learned from working with the poor.
Game Changers starts spring break fundraising
Starting this weekend, Warren native Michael Engram Jr. is kicking off his spring initiatives as part the “2016 Scholarship and ESPYS Experience” he launched last October.
More high school results
BASEBALL Niles 14, Columbus De Sales 4 MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. Piling on 16 hits in six innings,
$1M gift WOWS center
By BRUCE WALTON bwalton@vindy.com Youngstown The usual tradition for a birthday is to receive
State legislation would speed response to lead issues in water
Legislation would speed response to lead issues in water
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under par 69 in
DC professor urges broadened attack on abuse of immigrants
By BRUCE WALTON bwalton@vindy.com Youngstown Every year, countless immigrants – many
Road for Punknecks leads to Youngstown
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It’s one thing to sadly discover you’re on a road to
Mcdonald’s All-American Game Josh Jackson, Frank Jackson score 19 each, are co-MVPs
Associated Press CHICAGO One MVP is set on Duke, the other MVP is going to reveal his choice
Female country acts take center stage at festival Carrie in control
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Sometimes when Carrie Underwood steps out
Thursday’s news and notes
Former Youngstown State quarterback Jeff Ryan and his wife, former soccer player Kate Ryan, have created the Jeff and Kate Ryan Scholarship as part of the YSU Athletics Scholarship Endowment Fund.
Museum will refer to Cosby issues
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Smithsonian now plans to acknowledge the sexual-assault
Youngstown mayor creates a charter review committee
The committee will recommend changes to the city’s charter that needs city council approval to get on November ballot
Hockey game proceeds help a fallen hero’s family
Hometown Heroes Night will bring local heroes and members of the community together for a Youngstown Phantoms hockey game

Intense manhunt continues for suspect in chase, gunfire
Members of the Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team fan out Thursday and search for a man who led police from several departments on a chase that ended near Lake Park Cemetery on Midlothian Boulevard. The man was able to elude police capture.
Mahoning commissioners back 911 consolidation
The county’s 911 answering point will close, and its dispatchers will go to Austintown and Boardman.
Trumbull jury returns quick guilty verdicts in rape trial
A jury deliberated only one hour before delivering verdicts finding Jonathan R. Emerine guilty of rape and three counts of gross sexual imposition
Kids ‘Spring into Nature’ at Mill Creek MetroParks
Naturalist Marilyn Williams led group on search for signs of spring
Mild winter yields big savings in Mahoning County
Overtime, salt and gravel savings have been significant because of the mild winter.
Kinsman man who falsified documents won’t serve extra jail time
Keith Chandler of Kinsman, who has spent the last two weeks completing his 90-day Trumbull County jail sentence for falsifying documents to get Purple Heart license plates, won’t get extra time for a separate violation in Lake County.
ON THE LINKS
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf news ANA INSPIRATION RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF. Azahara Munoz
oddly enough
oddly enough Rhode Island governor says Iceland video may draw tourists PROVIDENCE, R.I. Rhode
sMLB news & notes
Sandoval beaten out for Red Sox 3B job FORT MYERS, FLA. Pablo Sandoval has become a $95
MAHONING COUNTY INDICTMENTS
mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted the following people Thursday:
CVMS embraces Kindness Campaign
Students at Canfield Village Middle School embraced the Kindness Campaign the week of Feb. 29.
Jewish group gives $15K grant to Oak Hill
Jewish group gives $15K grant to Oak Hill YOUNGSTOWN The Thomases Family Endowment of the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: It’s dollar beer night at Covelli
ADI, Valley residents must commit to success of flights
Editorial: Enthusiastic officials of Aerodynamics Inc. flew into town this week brimming with optimism and high
Yavorcik took a risk in fighting charges in Oakhill case and lost
Opinion: Martin Yavorcik was offered plea bargains at least twice before a jury found him guilty of eight
birthdays
birthdays Actress Jane Powell (“Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”) is 87. Actress Debbie Reynolds
Girard school board approves agreement for Pre-K academic intervention program
Success by Six is a four-week summer program.
FCC program to help poor go online
FCC program to help poor go online NEW YORK Low-income Americans are expected to be able to
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD
POLICE CALLS CANFIELD CITY: Feb. 1 Fraudulent charges: A report of fraudulent charges on a
YEARS AGO
YEARs AGO Today is Friday, April 1, the 92nd day of 2016. There are 274 days left in the year.
Man’s fiancee rebuts account of killing
Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. A Tennessee woman says her fiance was shot in the back by an
Obama finds common ground on N. Korea
Associated Press WASHINGTON In the face of mounting threats from North Korea, President Barack
Drug company reconsidering $20M North Carolina factory
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. North Carolina’s governor met Thursday with gay-rights advocates
Ex-judge in Md. fined $5,000 for ordering defendant shocked
Associated Press GREENBELT, Md. A former Maryland judge who ordered a defendant to be physically
New trial for woman in man’s death
Associated Press LIMA, Ohio An Ohio appeals court has ordered a new trial for a woman accused of
OSU’s next back will try to fill Zeke’s impressive shoes
Ezekiel Elliott accounted for the 1,874 rushing yards and gave OSU stellar pass blocking last season.
Terrorist attacks give boost to European right
Associated Press BRUSSELS The Brussels attacks have given a boost to the far right in Belgium
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Revival of ‘Falsettos’ attracts some Broadway veterans NEW YORK Stephanie J. Block,
Rhetoric heats up on trail as Wis. primary approaches
Associated Press MADISON, Wis. Tuesday’s Wisconsin presidential primary is emerging as a crucial
US considers easing ban on dollars to help Iran, officials say
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is considering easing financial
METRO DIGEST || Woman to speak on being Arab-Muslim in Israel
Arab-Muslim in Israel YOUNGSTOWN Dr. Dalia Fadila will speak about being an Arab-Muslim woman in
Syracuse’s Boeheim: ‘Rules being broken’ different than cheating
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim doesn’t like using the term “clean” to describe a college sports program, because the opposite of that would mean “dirty.”
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.58-0.095 Aqua America, .71
Patty Duke’s travails
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant Patty Duke’s death Tuesday (at the too-early age of 69)
Officials mark new Chick-fil-A’s grand re-opening
New Tiffany Square location features larger kitchen, double drive-thru
AT&T seminars
AT&T seminars BOARDMAN AT&T’s Tiffany Boulevard store, 7125 Tiffany Blvd., will have free tech-
Food fight for fame at Austintown Fitch
Austintown Fitch High School hosted a Throw Down Challenge for the principals on March 2.
Chamber releases 2016 Athena nominees, names keynote speaker
The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber has released its 2016 Athena Award Nominees and named the keynote speaker for the event
PUCO OKs profit guarantee plans for FirstEnergy and AEP
PUCO OKs profit guarantee plans for FirstEnergy and AEP
James scores 24 as Cavs top Nets
LeBron James scored 24 points to move into 12th place on the NBA’s career scoring list.
Austintown Community Briefs
Pancake and sausage breakfast to be April 3 Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus 3930 is
Calif. lawmakers OK $15 minimum wage
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. California lawmakers Thursday approved the nation’s highest
Ashley Bishop, Eric Archer to wed Oct. 22
The engagement of Ashley Ciara Bishop and Eric Archer, both of Boardman, is being announced by their
Two extra selling days boost March auto sales
Auto analysts expect this March to be the best for the industry since 2000.
Russell-Ferrando engagement is announced
CANFIELD Mackenzie Russell and William Ferrando Jr. are engaged and will be married on June 11.
Mr., Mrs. Lefoer mark 50 years of marriage
BOARDMAN The golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Lefoer of Boardman was marked with
Canfield Community Briefs
Spring Lecture Series The Canfield Historical Society kicks off its Spring Lecture Series with a
Children get egg-cited for Easter at Lariccia Center
The Easter Bunny hopped its way to the Lariccia Family Community Center on March 8 and 9 for an evening with the Easter Bunny.
Miss Ciccone to be bride of Alexander Tadla
POLAND Bruce and Michele Ciccone of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Canfield Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will
Boardman students put on a show
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Glenwood Middle School hosted the
Poland Community Briefs
PSHS bands and choir excel at district contest On March 11 and 12, the Poland Seminary High School
Students celebrate special goals
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com First-grade students at Austintown Elementary
Austintown Relay for Life event to take place in June
On June 4, Austintown will be hosting its annual Relay For Life Event at the Austintown Elementary
Boardman Community Briefs
Free horticulture advice, from Boardman Park Boardman Park is offering a new service for Boardman
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will
Psychologist speaks to Boardman community
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman community members and Boardman
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will
Troop 25 recognizes Scouts at 2016 Spring Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 25, chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church, recently recognized Scouts and
March 12
March 12 Theft: Fishing equipment was reported stolen at a home in the 100 block of E. Main St.
Poland Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will
CHC kindergartners celebrate Dr. Seuss
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In honor of children’s author Dr. Seuss’s birthday,
Students learn super lesson in math and science
Poland Union students welcomed comic book illustrator, Jerry DeCaire, to their school on March 2.
Students spend week celebrating Dr. Seuss
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland North Preschool students celebrated Dr.
Children get egg-cited for Easter
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Easter Bunny hopped its way to the Lariccia