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Woman repeatedly tasered by Warren cop in '07 dead at 47
A woman who settled a high-profile lawsuit against the city of Warren in 2010 after being repeatedly shocked with a stun weapon by a police officer died Wednesday at age 47, a Trumbull County Coroner’s Office spokeswoman confirmed.
Inspiring Minds detected no concerns with former leader Tim Frost
Deryck Toles, founder and CEO of Inspiring Minds, said Tim Frost, the suspended executive director of the organization’s Youngstown program, was doing “a great job,” and so were the young people in the program.
Quick decision expected in Kimble's commission appointment appeal
The 7th District Court of Appeals judges expect to issue a decision soon regarding an appointment to the city schools academic distress commission and whether its members can begin to meet.
Eastern Gateway campus to become branch next year
Eastern Gateway Community College President Jimmie Bruce is reorganizing the college with plans to turn the Valley Center downtown into a branch campus in 2017.
South Side food thief held by neighbors for police
A man suspected of stealing food out of a Hilton Avenue home four times within a week – including sometime Wednesday – was found by a group of residents Wednesday who then held him down until police arrived.
Drug death, sentencing brings 2 Warren families to tears
The families of Maurice Bryant and Megan Fitzgerald walked from the courtoom Thursday and immediately hugged each other and cried – for the Bryant family’s son was headed to prison for three years, and the Fitzgerald family’s daughter had died from drugs Bryant gave her.
ValleyCare breaking promise to preserve good jobs in Valley, union leader says
Regular registered nurses are not impacted by the workforce layoffs coming to ValleyCare Health System’s Northside Medical Center.
Culture Project brings quest to restore virture in youth to Mooney
Two representatives of the Culture Project emphasized recognizing and respecting each individual’s human dignity, during presentations this week to some 75 students in Richard Mattiussi’s theology class at Cardinal Mooney High School.
Youngstown privatizing trash collection May 1
Youngstown will start its own residential garbage collection May 1 that city officials say will be cheaper than remaining with a private company.
Federal grand jury indicts Mahoning Valley residents on gun charges
Federal grand jury indicts Mahoning Valley residents on gun charges
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 39
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Union leader: nurses will not be affected by Northside layoffs
Union leader: nurses will not be affected by Northside layoffs
Columbus zoo going smoke-free, as is The Wilds animal park
Columbus zoo going smoke-free, as is The Wilds animal park
Police: Man accused of killing baby daughter in Cleveland
Police: Man accused of killing baby daughter in Cleveland
Senate refuses to stop airlines from shrinking seat sizes
Senate refuses to stop airlines from shrinking seat sizes
Turkey arrests IS suspect involved in deadly attack
Turkey arrests IS suspect involved in deadly attack
Ohio State looks to rebuild lines after exodus of stars
Ohio State looks to rebuild lines after exodus of stars
Kasich calls for Ohio congressional redistricting changes
Ohio’s Kasich calls for congressional redistricting changes
Western Reserve Contra Dance event Saturday evening
Western Reserve Contra Dance event Saturday evening
Syrian TV: Islamic State abducts more than 300 factory workers
Islamic State abducts more than 300 factory workers
Authorities: Ohio police cadet wounded in firing range shooting
Authorities: Police cadet wounded in firing range shooting
Survey shows fewer Americans are visiting libraries
Survey shows fewer Americans are visiting libraries
US stocks skid in midday trading as banks, tech slump
US stocks skid in midday trading as banks, tech slump
Judge: 911 caller in Ohio Walmart police shooting may be charged
Judge: 911 caller in Walmart police shooting may be charged
Death of friend from drugs leads to prison sentence
Death of friend from drugs leads to prison sentence
Norquest Boulevard and North Turner Road in Austintown to be repaved
Norquest Boulevard and North Turner Road in Austintown to be repaved
UPDATE | Appeals court hears case on Academic Distress Commission
An attorney for the Academic Distress Commission addresses appeal judges Carol Ann Robb, Cheryl L. Waite and Mary DeGenaro.
Nursing home resident discovers fraudulent credit card use
Nursing home resident discovers fraudulent credit card use
VA clinic in Youngstown substituted a “prop” book for Bible
Civil-rights organization accused the facility of endorsing a particular faith
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Dominic and Tara (Mshar) Vigarino of Austintown are announcing the birth of their son, Dominic
Play of YSU running backs, lineman intertwined in practice
The Penguins’ line is battling lingering injuries.
ValleyCare plans layoffs at Northside
The hospital said it is reducing staff to align usage of services. It did not reveal the layoff effective date.
Toledo rallies from 4-0 deficit to take down YSU baseball team
Andrew Kendrick singled and homered for the Penguins.
Fund misappropriation puts Niles general fund in red
The city auditor said an employee was paid from the wrong fund
Former Negro Leagues player Toles dies at 90
Toles toured with the Cleveland Buckeyes, Pittsburgh Crawfords and two other clubs in the Negro Leagues.
Activists say inhumane method of killing dogs used at Trumbull pound despite promise
Four local animal activists sound off about the method used in a failed attempt to euthanize a dog at the Trumbull County Dog Pound.
Poland village officials issue public thank-you to former MetroParks employees
Council president says village officials did not like handling of staff cuts
More High School results from Wednesday
BASEBALL Ursuline 3, Springfield 1 NEW MIDDLETOWN Alex Schlosser tossed five innings for the
Austintown community celebrated grand opening of tennis courts built through collaboration
A $160,000 tennis court project allows Fitch Falcons to play at home
‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ at Main Street
‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ at Main Street Crown Theater Productions will present the family comedy
Autumn de Forest, a prodigy at 14, opens exhibition at Butler
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Autumn de Forest remembers the first time she painted. She
Coffee roasters to host tasting
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Several Mahoning Valley coffee roasters will team up for a free coffee
‘Fat N’ Furious’ season 3 to premiere next month
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The Discovery Channel announced Wednesday that season three
Acclaimed cellist to perform at YSO concert
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will close
Day is a favorite at Augusta
Even though he was set to play in his first Masters in 2011, Day thought it might be time to do something else.
In ‘Mission Possible,’ community leaders read to Youngstown students
Vindicator Regional Editor Ernie Brown is one of several community leaders who will read to students
Sewer upgrades mean jobs, cleaner water
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown will introduce his Clean Water Affordability Act this week.
Youngstown council OKs plan to manage, fix water tanks
Council also OKed spending $120,000 on improvements to the wastewater treatment plant
Food services served salads for special speaker US Rep. Tim Ryan
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, promoted the reintroduced salad bar at Fitch High School
2016 Boardman budget includes raise for township administrator
Projected spending is mostly in line with previous years
Kasich's SOS: Ohio getting stronger
In his State of the State address Wednesday night at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta, Ohio Gov. John Kasich called for inclusion of art programming in STEM curricula, a new scholarship for children of military men and women, reduced tax withholdings to increase Ohioans' take-home pay, further limits on prescription painkillers for patients and changes to redistricting methods. .
Singer Merle Haggard was champion of the underdog
Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Country giant Merle Haggard, who rose from poverty and prison
Warren man convicted of felonious assault and robbery in Hubbard confrontation
Warren man convicted of felonious assault and robbery in Hubbard confrontation
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Boss (R) Melissa McCarthy stars as a high- profile businesswoman who is sent
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Charlie Sheen under investigation by Los Angeles police LOS ANGELES Los Angeles
Texas Tenors at Packard hall
Texas Tenors at Packard hall The Texas Tenors will return to Packard Music Hall, 1703 Mahoning
METRO DIGEST || Canfield seminars target fraud, prevention
Seminars target fraud, prevention CANFIELD The office of state Auditor Dave Yost is hosting a
Prepare for dirt to start moving on $890 million Lordstown power plant
Prepare for dirt to start moving on $890 million Lordstown power plant
Founder of Detroit Homecoming tells Warren how the event has helped revitalize Detroit
Founder of Detroit Homecoming tells Warren how the event has helped revitalize Detroit
oddly enough
oddly enough Lonely Michigan penguin hopes for friends in Pa. SAGINAW, Mich. Dewey wanted to
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, April 7, the 98th day of 2016. There are 268 days left in the year.
Librarians get 2 percent annual pay hikes
Librarians are getting 2 percent annual pay raises and two bonus payments in a new four-year labor contract.
GOP, Dem hopefuls shift focus to NY race
Associated Press NEW YORK Republican Donald Trump declared it’s “great to be home” at a massive
flint water crisis Michigan governor targeted in racketeering lawsuit
Associated Press FLINT, Mich. Hundreds of residents of Flint, Mich., filed a racketeering
Hawaii faces teacher shortage
Hawaii faces teacher shortage HONOLULU The Hawaii Department of Education has been seeking out
Republican factions at odds over gay rights
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Republican lawmakers upset about the Supreme Court
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Jack L. Tanner Jr., 53, of 3734 Indian Run Drive #1,
OSHP reminds drivers to keep eyes on the road
Distracted driving is any nondriving activity that has potential to distract a person from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing
Obama nominates woman for top military post
Maj. Gen. Maryanne Miller is an Ohio State University graduate
White metal folding chair
White metal folding chair Small table White table cloth Bud vase White candle Candle
Ash tree problems?
Ash tree problems? If you have new sprouts at the bottom of the trees this spring, look for the
Scientific names join gardeners
Q. Why are scientific names for plants necessary? Angela from Youngstown A. We have all done it,
California Palms Hotel finally finds its place in the sun
Remember all that fuss about Hotel California/California Palms Hotel? All those questions, such
$oil te$ting $aves!
$oil te$ting $aves! If you still are waiting for a chance to get your soil tested, stop waiting
“The Odd Couple” (8:30 P.M., CBS): Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon return for another
“The Odd Couple” (8:30 P.M., CBS): Matthew Perry and Thomas Lennon return for another season of
Composting is a gardener’s black gold
By Pam Baytos OSU Master Gardener Volunteer Gardeners consider a well-cooked compost pile to be
Plan for La Nina summer
Plan for La Nina summer We tend to get warmer than normal summers after El Nino and with a La Nina
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Fox on the Fairway,SDRq directed by Paula Ferguson, New Castle Playhouse,
Marketing flights
Marketing flights YOUNGSTOWN PALO Creative is leveraging a comprehensive blend of new and
Matalco ribbon-cutting set for June 15
Production has started at the new 225,000-square-foot aluminum billet plant in Lordstown.

Don’t forget to look up! All trees BLOOM
As spring blossoms, we usually anticipate the beautiful blooms of the crabapple trees, red buds, dogwood and even the invasive callery pear. As we gaze at these wonders, we overlook many common trees that are doing their best to put forth a successful bloom. All trees must flower to reproduce, but some are just a bit inconspicuous about it. Sometimes we simply have to look a little harder to see some amazing and unusual flowers that are dangling overhead every spring. Many of these blooms are small, but they are just as amazing if you take the time to look up!
Youth concert band to perform
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Stambaugh Youth Concert Band (SYCB) will conclude its season with a
Mahoning Valley race Course: Wednesday’s results
RACE 1 $12,600 - 3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F, CLM $15,000 5 Snuggle Struggle (Paucar, E.) $4.60 $3.40
Huntington gives substantial support to YBI
On Wednesday, YBI unveiled a new sign to visually display the support from the Columbus-based bank.
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
EXPLORERS
EXPLORERS When: 10 to 11:30 a.m. today. What: The Explorers will head out in search of signs of
YSU and Mercy Health partner for new collaboration
YSU and Mercy Health announce their new partnership looking toward new collaborations on the horizon
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Allergan, Pfizer call off proposed $160B merger
Associated Press Top U.S. drugmaker Pfizer and Irish rival Allergan are charting independent
Sanders is here to stay
Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View Sen. Bernie Sanders is waging an improbable presidential
End puppy mills the right way
Opinion: By Edwin Sayres Sun Sentinel Puppy mill. Two words that evoke images of horrible living
SPORTS digest
Ex-OSU QB pleads not guilty to DUI COLUMBUS Former Ohio State quarterback and 2006 Heisman
America is missing its statesmen
Opinion: By Ben Boychuk The Sacramento Bee The democratic cliche has never been truer: We get the
Panama Papers expose global avarice, thievery
Editorial: A year ago, in commenting about the massive cache of data taken from HSBC, the world’s second-
Teen girl killed by exploding Takata air bag
Associated Press DETROIT An exploding Takata air bag has claimed another life, this time a 17
Nap time comes in 7th for Tribe
Mike Napoli broke a 6-all tie in the seventh with his solo shot into the left-field bleachers off Junichi Tazawa (0-1).
Nicasio helps Bucs finish sweep of Cardinals
Juan Nicasio pitched six dominant innings in his Pittsburgh debut.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.50.09 Aqua America, .71
NIGHTLIFE
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