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Warren woman crashes after heart attack
Catherine Smolkovich, 77, of Warren crashed her car after suffering a heart attack on Mines Road, east of state Route 46, Saturday afternoon.
Cancer survivors share support, journeys at event today at mall
If practical advice could be given to those who receive the often devastating news of a cancer diagnosis and their loved ones, it would be to maintain a positive attitude, stay strong, keep the faith and hold onto hope.
Vegas art prodigy wows crowd at Butler to open her exhibit
Look into the corners of Autumn de Forest’s paintings, and you’ll see the only sign of her youth.
Community Dialogue on Race to focus on black infant mortality
The kickoff event of A Community Dialogue on Race, focusing on the high rate of black infant mortality, is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. April 28 at Mill Creek Community Center, 496 Glenwood Ave., near Ridge Avenue.
Sanders logs 7th straight win today in Wyoming
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders secured his seventh consecutive nominating-contest victory in Wyoming caucuses Saturday.
Belgian authorities ID elusive 'man in hat' at Brussels airport as Paris attack suspect
After nearly three weeks of frantic searching, Belgian authorities announced Saturday they had finally identified the elusive “man in the hat” spotted alongside the two suicide bombers who blew themselves up at Brussels Airport: It was Paris attacks suspect Mohamed Abrini.
UPDATE | Police, coroner investigate remains found on the North Side
Police, coroner investigate remains found on the North Side
Toastmasters member Ed Haller wins speech contest
Haller will compete in a district competition on April 16
Annual Strimbu Memorial BBQ planned
Staff report BROOKFIELD The 27th annual Strimbu Memorial BBQ is planned for May 4 at Yankee Lake
Appeals court says Kimble must appoint classroom teacher by Monday
Jackie Adair, a school board member, said enough taxpayer money has been spent, and it’s time to end the case
Youngstown State senior thrower on course for major summer of competition
Recently, Conner Neu picked up on what Youngstown State track and field coach Brian Gorby often says about him — “He basically lives track 24/7” — and did some thinking.
Preparedness key to security at places of worship, expert tells Austintown church
Training a security ministry is vital to success.
ODNR Division of Wildlife to restock Lake Glacier with rainbow trout
Restocking to take place Thursday
Man, woman found dead in Liberty Township apartment
Police responded late Thursday to reports of gunfire.
Judge orders Pastor Murphy to pay $800 for killing neighbor’s dog
Judge orders pastor to pay $800 in ‘damages’ for killing neighbor’s dog
Tom Watson retires after missing cut
Watson has known for a while that this scene — and the tears that accompanied it — would be coming.
SPORTS digest
Poland two-hits Struthers in rout POLAND Poland pitchers Dan Klase and Don Drummond combined for
KISS will bring rock tour to Covelli Centre
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN This summer will end in a blaze of glory when
WaterFire festival seeks vendors, artists
Staff report SHARON, PA. WaterFire Sharon is accepting applications for artists and food vendors
Andrew Dice Clay returns in Showtime comedy The Diceman COMETH BACK
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK Andrew Dice Clay finds out his live-in
Reel Big Fish will headline Federal Frenzy festival
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Reel Big Fish will be the headliner at the second annual Federal Frenzy
3 longtime friends will be promoted to Eagle Scouts
Three boys to receive highest rank in the boy scouts
Trumbull prosecutor: Put Claudia Hoerig on FBI’s most-wanted list
Claudia Hoerig is accused of killing her husband in their Newton Falls home in 2007.
Did Lowellville woman find albino raccoon?
‘I’ve lived in the county my whole life and I’ve never seen one like that’
10 years in prison sought for ex-coach
Rex. A. Bosley, a former Austintown Middle School girls’ basketball coach will be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. May 24.
Youngstown magistrate turns down request for lawyer
Man had almost 3k when arrested but said he had no job
Annual garage sale gains grow Angels for Animals
Angels for Animals staff and volunteers are donating their time to the 22nd annual Giant Garage Sale on April 22-24 at the Canfield Fairgrounds. Money raised enables Angels to help more animals, says Carrie Brown, Angels general manager. Donations are being taken at the fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. April 18-20, and volunteers are needed.
SEIU to file grievances after Northside layoffs
The hospital laid off 42 members of the union and a total of 68 full-time equivalents.
Official: Airman shoots commander, self at Texas base
Official: Airman shoots commander, self at Texas base DALLAS An airman shot his commander in an
Raising funds for Akron Children’s
Raising funds for Akron Children’s BOARDMAN Proceeds from a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital
Encryption battle
Associated Press NEW YORK The Justice Department said Friday it will continue to try to force
Spieth, McIlroy on top at tough scoring Masters
30 mph gusts jarred the nerves of the usually cool pros
Mahoning Valley Race Course
TODAY’S ENTRIES POST TIME: 12:15PM RACE 1 $14,900, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, F & M, MCL $15,000 1
Women’s Rally in the Valley planned April 23
Women of His Vision sponsoring 4th annual event at Victory Christian Center in Coitsville.
St. John Climacus offered instruction on attaining spiritual perfection
On the fourth Sunday of Lent, the Orthodox Church commemorates St. John of the Ladder, St. John
Sunday news shows
Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”: Not immediately available.
Blue Jackets reach milestone in victory
Nick Foligno and Dalton Prout scored 2:09 apart in the second period in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 4-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night.
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A great American pastime endures in pro baseball
Editorial: For decades now, a great debate has raged on across this sports-loving land of ours: Can
Congress mapping stalled
Opinion: Think back for a moment to 2010, when Democrats controlled the Ohio House and Republicans
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: It’s fan appreciation night as the local
Supreme Court mostly upholds one-person, one-vote principle
Opinion: By Noah Feldman Bloomberg View In a victory for both noncitizens and common sense alike, the
Culvert repair construction shuts down a section of route 46 and the business stuck in the middle
Out the 20,000-30,000 cars that pass by his business in a week, bringing it to zero will take a hit on his business, Lou’s Beer and Wine Cellar owner said
Marking 120 years
Marking 120 years YOUNGSTOWN St. Cyril and Methodius Church, 252 E. Wood St., of Our Lady of
Spring revival
Spring revival YOUNGSTOWN Beulah Baptist Church, 570 Sherwood Ave., plans a spring revival, “I
Mineral Ridge hydrant flushing begins Monday
Customers may experience temporary discoloration, which is not harmful and should clear with one to two hours of flushing
No foul play in death
No foul play in death WARREN Trumbull County Coroner Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk said there is no
Democrat Ted Strickland has his strongest fundraising quarter in the race for a U.S. Senate seat
Incumbent Rob Portman, a Republican, continues to raise more money than his challenger
The area could get between three and seven inches of snow between late Friday and 2 p.m. today
It could also snow Sunday
New Ohio school barricade rule concerns disability-rights groups
Associated Press REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio The Ohio building standards board Friday gave final
Ohio launches new helpline for victims
Associated Press COLUMBUS Advocates at a new, statewide helpline for victims of sexual and
Grandmother, mom charged in teen boy’s suspected drug death
Associated Press GREEN, Ohio The mother and grandmother of a teen who died from a suspected
women’s rally in the valley at a glance
Women’s Rally in the Valley is planned by Women of His Vision. The theme is “The Heart of Mercy”
Pope: Conscience must lead faithful
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis said Friday that Catholics should look to their own
N. Korea says it successfully tested new rocket engine
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea said today it has successfully tested a new
College police forces’ rifles come under fire
Associated Press BOSTON Once a rarity on campuses, semiautomatic rifles are becoming a standard
ROUND 2 Leaders
ROUND 2 Leaders Jordan Spieth66-74—140 -4 Rory McIlroy70-71—141 -3 Danny Lee68-74—142 -2
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown School District job fair today
School job fair today YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown School District will have its fourth annual job
Teen suspect faces murder charge in student’s killing
Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas A homeless 17-year-old has been arrested, and police said Friday
Arrests provide new links between attacks in Paris and Brussels
Associated Press BRUSSELS The arrest Friday of five men suspected of links to the Brussels
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, April 9, the 100th day of 2016. There are 266 days left in the year.
Some reliable signs of spring
So far this spring the weather has been totally unpredictable. One day the high temperature reaches
Hunter safety class
Hunter safety class Salem Eastern Ohio Conservation Club, 10366 West Calla Road, is having a
Cost of first-class stamp to drop to 47 cents
Associated Press WASHINGTON The cost of mailing a letter is going down. Beginning Sunday, the
Great to be an American
Yesterday, I fished more than 1,000 miles from home. Tomorrow, I will fish at Mosquito Creek
UK leader under fire over investments
Associated Press DUBLIN British Prime Minister David Cameron faced mounting pressure Friday over
On the tracks Friday’s auto racing results
SPRINT CUP Carl Edwards records top-qualifying lap FORTH WORTH, TEXAS Carl Edwards became the
MLB BOXSCORES
MLB BOXSCORES American League East Division WLPctGB Baltimore401.000— Boston21.66711/2
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