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'The outlook is bright and hopeful here in the Buckeye state,' Kasich says in state of state tonight
Gov. John Kasich wants to increase support for arts programs in schools, launch a new scholarship for children of military men and women and reduce tax withholdings to allow Ohioans to take home more of their paychecks, quickening the pace of tax cuts OK’d last year.
Poland officials expresse support for recently fired Mill Creek workers
Poland village officials this week expressed their “regret” over two staff cuts included in Mill Creek MetroParks’ February restructuring.
No response from ValleyCare leaders on new layoffs
ValleyCare Health System of Ohio’s Northside Medical Center announced Wednesday that it is laying off a number of employees.ValleyCare Health System of Ohio’s Northside Medical Center announced Wednesday that it is laying off a number of employees.
Man arrested at Youngstown bus station with 23 bags of grass
Police say being banned from the Western Reserve Transit Authority station downtown did not deter Nathaniel Cheatham.Police say being banned from the Western Reserve Transit Authority station downtown did not deter Nathaniel Cheatham.
Sherrod Brown promotes bill to help cities upgrade sewer systems
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Cleveland, promoted the Clean Water Affordability Act he plans to introduce this week, saying it would help cities upgrade their sewer systems, improve water quality and keep sewer-user rates affordable.
Rep. Tim Ryan helps Austintown reintroduce salad bar to Fitch lunches
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, helped Austintown Fitch High School food services reintroduce a salad bar for students during their lunch periods.
Youngstown council approves legislation to get water tanks repaired
Youngstown council approves legislation to get water tanks repaired
ODOT: US Route 62 in Canfield, closed for culvert repairs, now open
US Route 62 in Canfield now open
West Side library closing April 30 to make way for new building
West Side library closing April 30 to make way for new building
Ohio chef pleads not guilty in slayings of 2 housekeepers
Ohio chef pleads not guilty in slayings of 2 housekeepers
Lottery insider's brother arrested in jackpot-fixing scandal
Lottery insider's brother arrested in jackpot-fixing scandal
Defense: Lower bond for Ohio poll worker accused of pulling gun
Defense: Lower bond for Ohio poll worker accused of pulling gun
Voting rights group allege illegal Ohio election roll purge
Voting rights group allege illegal Ohio election roll purge
Mich. governor faces racketeering suit over Flint water crisis
Mich. governor faces racketeering suit over Flint water crisis
Idaho governor vetoes Bible-related public school bill
Idaho governor vetoes Bible-related public school bill
Manager: Country western legend Merle Haggard is dead
Manager: County western legend Merle Haggard is dead
Tennis Hall of Fame expels Bob Hewitt, convicted of rape
Tennis Hall of Fame expels Bob Hewitt, convicted of rape
Ex-coal CEO gets 1 year in prison for deadly mine blast
Ex-coal CEO gets 1 year in prison for deadly mine blast
Ohio AG: Of 13,000 rape kits submitted, three-fourths tested
Ohio AG: Of 13,000 rape kits submitted, three-fourths tested
UPDATE | Brown to introduce water bill originally touted in September
UPDATE | Brown to introduce water bill he originally touted last September
GE’s $39M 3-D printing facility opens outside Pittsburgh
GE’s $39M 3-D printing facility opens outside Pittsburgh
New service to Reagan National launches in Cleveland
New service to Reagan National launches in Cleveland
Animal activists sound off about failed attempt to euthanize dog
Animal activists sound off about failed attempt to euthanize dog
Youngstown man faces drug related charges in Boardman
Youngstown man faces drug related charges in Boardman
YSU and Mercy Health sign partnership, will collaborate
YSU and Mercy Health sign partnership, will collaborate
Police: Teens find human skeletal remains behind Ohio store
Police: Teens find human skeletal remains behind Ohio store
Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor to induct 20 veterans
Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor to induct 20 veterans
Phantoms have caught fire since being eliminated from USHL playoff chase
If only the Youngstown Phantoms’ five-game winning streak had kicked in a little sooner.
Architects say Youngstown Diocese breached Mooney contract
Strollo Architects sued the Diocese of Youngstown, saying the diocese failed to pay for the design of a new Cardinal Mooney High School building that was never built.
YPD crime stats show slight decrease in ‘15
Most categories increase slightly; burglaries fall by by more than 250 from ‘14
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU Penguin Club, Firebirds to host party
The Youngstown State Penguin Club and Firebirds Restaurant will be hosting a pre-game party prior the red-white spring football game on April 15 at Stambaugh Stadium. The price of the event also includes a game ticket.
Valley Dems criticize Kasich’s record ahead of State of the State
Rep. John Boccieri cited U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showing Ohio ranks 27th among the 50 states in private-sector job growth over the past year, with a 1.78 percent growth rate. Rep Mike O'Brien complained that local governments are suffering from state funding cuts as the state maintains a $2.2 billion rainy-day fund as a surplus under the Kasich administration.
Spieth looks to join exclusive club at Augusta
Packing for a three-week road trip reminded Jordan Spieth that winning the Masters wasn’t as easy as he made it look.
Cocca Family separated with food bank for soup kitchen to prevail
Anthony Cocca and his family assured the public on Tuesday that the soup kitchen will open on Mahoning Avenue in the second quarter of 2016.
SOX SPOIL TRIBE OPENER
The game-time temperature was 34 degrees, making it the coldest opener in the club’s 116-year history.
Warren car buff revved up for REO Speedwagon show
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Rock fans know all about the hit-making act REO
Filmmaker brushes aside critics, reaches new heights Tyler Perry’s time
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK When Tyler Perry began creating shows
NYC terrorism expert urges citizens, police to be aware and alert
Former long-time NYC police commissioner Raymond Kelley recommended all police have bachelor’s degrees and technology expertise.
Vicar-cop duo makes ‘Grantchester’ soar
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer PASADENA, Calif. The young vicar is eye candy. His crime-
Pittsburgh orchestra in region
Staff report NEW CASTLE, Pa. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Scottish Rite Cathedral Series
America Makes hosts top innovative panel
The NDU is a higher-learning program for members of the U.S. Department of Defense
PREP ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s games
BASEBALL Niles 6, Edgewood 1 NILES Tyler Srbinovich gave up a run on two hits through seven
Inspiring Minds names interim director in wake of Frost’s arrest
The former director faces drugs charges
Ohio House Dems offer paid medical-leave legislation
Capri Cafaro of Liberty plans to introduce similar legislation in the state Senate
Some bids for court relocation project came in below estimates
But the city will have to seek bids again for plumbing and HVAC work
Ex-Youngstown chief Hughes fails to be certified to run for sheriff
The board of elections disqualified him for not having enough valid signatures
Baltimore pastor-scholar addresses racial reconciliation in Schaff Lecture
Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton is featured in Schaff Lecture.
Relocation to Boardman pays off for Mr. Darby’s
Alma, left, Karen and Robert Neapolitan pose in one of the booths at their family-owned Mr. Darby’s Antique Mall. The store recently relocated from North Lima to Boardman.
Niles council seeks hydrant funding
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES To fix 90 broken fire hydrants throughout the city,
YBI to unveil new signage
YBI to unveil new signage YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator will unveil new signage
nhl roundup | Tuesday’s games
Penguins 5, Senators 3 OTTAWA, ONTARIO Sidney Crosby and Carl Hagelin each scored twice and the
YMCA renovation
YMCA renovation YOUNGSTOWN Capital One bought $2 million in federal and state tax credits for
STATE OF THE STATE
STATE OF THE STATE When: 7 tonight at Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta. Ohio Gov. John Kasich’s
Surplus food
Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, produce and food
Test kitchen recipe: Got leftover eggs? Make quiche
By Susan Selasky Detroit Free Press To use up raw eggs, quiche is a good option. I like quiche

Bourbon House 45 offers wood-fired burgers ... Southern STYLE
It’s been said you have to go to the DEEP South if you want authentic Southern cuisine. You have to go beyond the French Quarter and past Bourbon Street to find the hidden gems.
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
Effort begins to impeach governor
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley was hit Tuesday with a long-shot
Three arrested for domestic violence
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Police arrested two people Monday and one early Tuesday on domestic-
Economic backlash grows over North Carolina law
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. An economic backlash broadened Tuesday against a North Carolina
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Mahoning County commissioners, 10 a.m., commissioner’s hearing room, Mahoning
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jenny Dalrymple and Joseph Rexroad, East Liverpool, boy,
Iceland official resigns over offshore holdings
Associated Press LONDON The leak of millions of records on offshore accounts claimed its first
The PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, one of the country’s top literary prizes, was awarded
The PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, one of the country’s top literary prizes, was awarded Tuesday to
NBA: National Billboard Association?
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Billboards must be living creatures, for they appear to propagate
Kurdish women on front lines of North Syria’s transformation
Opinion: One of the most fascinating aspects of my recent trip to Rojava, the Kurdish region of Syria, was
nba roundup Tuesday’s games
Cavaliers 109, Bucks 80 MILWAUKEE J.R. Smith scored 21 points and went 7 of 11 from 3-point
oddly enough
oddly enough Guards hop to it: Huge rabbit artwork gets 24/7 security SAN FRANCISCO Several
Trump outlines his plan for funding border wall
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump would try to force Mexico to pay for a border wall by
Miss. governor signs religious-objection bill
Associated Press JACKSON, Miss. Mississippi’s governor signed a law Tuesday that allows
Fired Ohio State band director finds job at Heidelberg University
Associated Press TIFFIN, Ohio A former marching-and director fired from Ohio State University
NFL picks Twitter to stream Thursday games
Only the 10 Thursday night games on CBS and NBC will be streamed through Twitter under a one-year agreement/.
Cruz captures crucial win in Wisconsin
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Republican Ted Cruz stormed to a commanding victory in Wisconsin on
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS 14.2 million watched ‘Dead’ cliffhanger NEW YORK A cliffhanger ending to its sixth
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, April 6, the 97th day of 2016. There are 269 days left in the year.
around the horn
around the horn Tuesday’s other games AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 3, Blue Jays 2 ST. PETERSBURG,
major league baseball
STANDINGS American League East Division WLPctGB Baltimore101.000— Boston101.000—
Ohio high court hears appeal from condemned killer of 11
Associated Press COLUMBUS Defense attorneys wasted time challenging evidence against a Cleveland
Huskies crush Orange for fourth straight title
Breanna Stewart and UConn stand alone. Geno Auriemma, too, after another flawless season by the dominating Huskies.
METRO DIGEST || Man feeding pigeons assaulted
Man feeding pigeons assaulted WARREN A’Drean Bennett, 22, of Denison Avenue Northwest, pleaded
Ex-detective gets 9 years for theft
Associated Press AKRON A former police supervisor in suburban Cleveland has been sentenced to
Youngstown Early College shines as a beacon of hope over troubled school system
Editorial: As the critical operation of easing the epidemic of academic distress plaguing the Youngstown City
Fixing gender pay gap
Opinion: By Joanne Cleaver Chicago Tribune A new idea is blooming among American employers: They win when