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Warren man to exhibit his REO Speedwagon at REO Speedwagon concert
Rock fans know all about the hit-making act REO Speedwagon.
Most Youngstown crimes up slightly in 2015, but offset by reduced burglaries
Although almost all crime categories showed slight increases in 2015, statistics show a decrease in burglaries has given the city a reduced crime rate overall for the second straight year.
Strollo Architects suing Youngstown Diocese for breach of contract
An architectural firm has filed a breach-of-contract lawsuit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Youngstown, saying the firm was improperly denied payment for its design services for a new Cardinal Mooney High School building, which was never built.
Inspiring Minds executive director on leave after criminal charges files
The executive director of Inspiring Minds Youngstown faces numerous criminal charges, and the organization has appointed an interim director to guide the results-based youth organization.
New spot spells success for Mr. Darby's Antique Mall
Just a few weeks after moving to a location in the township, the owner of Mr. Darby’s Antique Mall is astounded by the positive response from customers.
Sanders wins Wisconsin Democratic primary, but still lags Clinton's delegate count
Bernie Sanders has won the Democratic presidential primary in Wisconsin. It’s the Vermont senator’s sixth straight win over front-runner Hillary Clinton in recent weeks.
Cruz bests Trump in Wisconsin primary
Ted Cruz wins the Republican presidential primary in Wisconsin, a victory for the Texas senator over front-runner Donald Trump that slows the billionaire businessman’s bid to win the GOP nomination outright.
Cruz, Sanders leading in Wisconsin primary as polls closed tonight
Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Bernie Sanders were leading in the Wisconsin primary as polls closed Tuesday night, with both candidates looking to emerge from the Midwestern battleground with new momentum as they pursue front-runners Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
In Wiscosin primary, voters say Trump inspires most excitement – and most fear
Wisconsin GOP primary voters say a potential Donald Trump presidency inspires both more excitement— and more fear— than his remaining Republican rivals.
Judge: Porsche not at fault in crash that killed actor Paul Walker
Judge: Porsche not a fault in crash that killed actor Paul Walker
Mahoning Valley Dems criticize Kasich's lack of supporting local governments
Mahoning Valley Dems criticize Kasich's lack of supporting local governments
Man charged with leaving baby in car at strip club
Man charged with leaving baby in car at strip club
Master potter to have presentation Wednesday at PSU-Shenango
Master potter to have presentation Wednesday at PSU-Shenango
Bill to make Bible Tennessee's state book heads to governor
Bill to make Bible Tennessee's state book heads to governor
Trump proposes funding wall by cutting off remittances
Trump proposes funding wall by cutting off remittances
Capital One makes big contribution to downtown YMCA renovation
Capital One makes big contribution to downtown YMCA renovation
Ohio House Dems offer paid medical-leave legislation
Ohio House Dems offer paid medical-leave legislation
Ohio Supreme Court hears appeal from condemned serial killer
Ohio Supreme Court hears appeal from condemned serial killer
Police: Aunt kept toddler in closet before killing her
Police: Aunt kept toddler in closet before killing her
Mississippi governor signs laws allowing service denial to gays
Mississippi governor signs laws allowing service denial to gays
Cocca: Soup kitchen project goes on without Second Harvest
Cocca: Soup kitchen project goes on without Second Harvest
Puerto Rico Senate approves debt moratorium amid financial crisis
Puerto Rico Senate approves debt moratorium amid financial crisis
Suspect in Sunday homicide arrested on probation violation
Suspect in Sunday homicide arrested on probation violation
Ford to build small-car factory in Mexico, adding 2,800 jobs
Ford to build small-car factory in Mexico, adding 2,800 jobs
Valley Democratic lawmakers to address Kasich's state of state address
Valley Democratic lawmakers to address Kasich's state of state address
Election board kicks Hughes off the ballot for sheriff
Election board kicks Hughes off the ballot for sheriff
Architects sue Diocese of Youngstown over Mooney design plan payment
Architects sue Diocese of Youngstown over Mooney design plan payment
Organist booked for Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Renowned organist David Enlow will come to Stambaugh Auditorium on May
New show is looking for ‘America’s Greatest Makers’ Intel chief chips in
By RYAN NAKASHIMA AP Business Writer LOS ANGELES Taking a page from Donald Trump’s playbook,
Percussion ensemble at Spotlight
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Percussion Ensemble, under the direction
Cold-weather protest, indoor protestations flare Monday regarding Vienna hunting preserve
An hour of sign-waving and chanting protesters standing out in the cold was followed by more conservative protestations inside the Vienna Township hall by township residents
Makeup set for Tuesday afternoon
Mother Nature shuts down Indians opener Makeup set for this afternoon Associated
Child Abuse Prevention Month launched
1,379 pinwheels were planted in Boardman Park to launch National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month.
Trustees will have to decide a zoning change with opposing recommendations
A 28-year-old decision is back up for debate for zoning classification for Green Leaf Landscape Supply
Next big 3 hope to solve major problem
Johnson, Stenson and Fowler have come close Associated Press AUGUSTA, GA. The modern “Big
Youngstown is making $120,000 in improvements to its wastewater treatment plant to settle a federal EPA violation
The city is also paying a $20,415 fine
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan wants to increase the number of special forces in the Middle East
The congressman returned from a week-long visit to the Middle East
Falls Family Care, ONE Health Ohio’s sixth site, accepting patients
Falls Family Care, ONE Health Ohio’s sixth site, accepting patients
Two YSU students among Goldwater Scholars
Two YSU as Goldwater Scholars is a first for the university
Meeting on MetroParks draws crowd of 100
Former park leaders speak out in opposition to recent MetroParks events
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, April 5, the 96th day of 2016. There are 270 days left in the year.
Racism thrived in America before the dawn of political correctness
Opinion: By Aimee Liu Los Angeles Times Today it’s popular to say that political correctness is
Ramos booked
Ramos booked YOUNGSTOWN Luis Cruz Ramos, 30, who was shot Friday in the leg by a member of the
Mahoning Valley Race Course
MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $10,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $5,000 2 Dixie Brew (Nunez,
Calif., NY enact gradual rise to $15 minimum wage
Associated Press LOS ANGELES California and New York acted Monday to gradually push their
Storm clouds linger over Mill Creek MetroParks
Editorial: Less than a month after Mill Creek MetroParks’ boss and the board of commissioners were harshly
SPORTS digest
Scrappers promotion honors military heroes NILES The Mahoning Valley Scrappers will honor those
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.40—.23 Aqua America, .71
No guns at ‘The Q’ for GOP
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Reason has prevailed! Guns will not be
Live musical performances on television shows this week include:
Live musical performances on television shows this week include: v Fifth Harmony: Tonight on
Worker at glass plant killed when tank collapses
Associated Press LANCASTER, Ohio A worker at a central Ohio glass manufacturing plant has died
Protect yourself: first seasonal sun exposure
Mayo Clinic News Network The first seasonal exposure to the sun can be exciting. However, it also
Complaints rise even as more US flights are arriving on time
Associated Press DALLAS More U.S. flights are arriving on time and airlines are losing fewer
D&E changes name to Alta Care Group
D&E changes name to Alta Care Group YOUNGSTOWN D&E Counseling, 711 Belmont Ave., has changed its
A guide for aging well in every decade of your life Living LONGER
By Howard Cohen Miami Herald (TNS) The title of a popular James Bond movie: “You Only Live
High court bolsters political influence of Latino Americans
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court unanimously endorsed election maps that bolster
Martinsville giving new stars chance to shine
Although Kyle Busch swept the two national races at Martinsville Speedway over the weekend, the tricky Virginia track gave other drivers a chance to shine and show their improvement.
Alaska Air buys Virgin America
Associated Press NEW YORK Virgin America has loyal passengers who love the airline’s cool vibe
Yoga classes
Yoga classes WARREN Beginning yoga classes are from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. or 7 to 8:15 p.m. on
Man faces charges for killing witness
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A heroin trafficking suspect has been charged with killing a
Officials discuss whether indicted Warren auditor can or should be removed from office
Dan Polivka, Trumbull County Democratic Party chairman willing to wait for the legal process to play out before Warren Auditor Anthony Natale faces questions about whether he should be removed from office.
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Tri-T — is hosting a Mother’s Day Weekend Tournament May 6-8 at McCune Park in
EU begins sending migrants in Greece back to Turkey
Associated Press ATHENS, Greece A controversial European Union plan to stem the flow of refugees
O’Neal, Yao lead group elected into Hall of Fame
Iverson knows he still won’t be able to shake his infamous rant about practice.
NBA mystery: Will Spurs try to foil Warriors bid for history?
Golden State pursuing NBA record of 73 wins
Heart disease in black women
Heart disease in black women PITTSBURGH Middle-aged black women have higher levels of a protein
Trump, Cruz make final pitches to win key Wisconsin primary
Associated Press MILWAUKEE After Donald Trump’s toughest stretch of the campaign, he and Ted
Top airlines
top airlines An aviation dean and a marketing professor ranked the 13 largest U.S. airlines after
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Crestview school board, public meeting to interview superintendent candidates, 6
2 OVI arrests
2 OVI arrests BOARDMAN Township police made two impaired-driving arrests over the weekend.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital William and Kelly Pitoscia, Hubbard, boy, April 3. ST.
Unprecedented: Connecticut nears its 4th consecutive championship
Auriemma could top Wooden in crowns
oddly enough
oddly enough Chihuahua leads police on chase across Bay Bridge SAN FRANCISCO A Chihuahua is
A 20-year-old man led police on a chase through Youngstown’s South Side
He has a lengthy list of outstanding warrants
Warren Township police checking to see if Monday homicide is related to earlier killing
Warren Township police say they are investigating whether a homicide at the J&L Lounge is related to a 2009 killing in Warren
Drone company plans to drop blood, medicine in Rwanda
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Drone delivery might be years away in the U.S., but it’s becoming a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Authors of kids books seek repeal of NC law CHARLOTTE, N.C. Nearly 270 authors and
Champion fire chief advised schools to close because of bacteria in backup water line
The Trumbull County Sanitary Engineer’ Office lifted a boil alert it issued for Champion and Bazetta townships
Senegal to take in 2 Gitmo prisoners
Senegal to take in 2 Gitmo prisoners DAKAR, Senegal Senegal has agreed to take in two Libyans
Syrian civil war Has Iran pulled out forces? US says yes, others say no
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is making the case that Iran is drawing