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Barnes turns down Kent State and will stay at YSU
Youngstown State won’t be in the market for a women’s basketball coach.
Willett wins Masters after epic collapse by Spieth
Danny Willett wins the Masters after Jordan Spieth's shocking collapse.
Trump calls Boston Globe "worthless" in response to satire
The Globe did a satirical front page in its Sunday editions
Fire after fireworks accident kills 102, injures hundreds at temple in India
'It was complete chaos,' one eyewitness said
Superman, Batman and Melissa McCarthy battle for supremacy at box office this weekend
McCarthy's 'Boss' has slight edge over the superhero film
Dayton, Cuyahoga County ban travel to NC over LGBT discrimination
Dayton's mayor says laws in NC and Miss. go against the Ohio city's anti-discrimination policies
Take Back the Night march set Thursday night in Youngstown
The event is designed to draw attention to rape and sexual violence
Mahoning Valley men urged to walk a mile in women's high heels
The event is designed to draw awareness to men's sexualized violence against women
Trump's rejection of political correctness attracts throngs of supporters
Two-thirds of Americans find political correctness a big problem, poll results show
Arson suspect shoots, seriously injures Columbus SWAT officer
The suspect finally surrendered about 7:15 a.m. today
Ex-auditor Sciortino expected to plead guilty to felony Monday
He also should plead guilty to a misdemeanor as part of a plea agreement
Cost of Meander Dam repairs to figure into possible rebate to Y'town, Niles
Rebates could total as much as $5 million, an MVSD board member says
Former Ohio State, NFL star Will Smith shot and killed
Former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith was shot and killed Saturday in what appeared to be a road rage incident.
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, active exercise
Storkel-Vennitti wedding plans are announced
POLAND The parents of the bride-elect, William and Teri Storkel of Poland, are announcing the
Wolves Club of Youngstown celebrates education, Italian heritage
The social organization began in 1953.
Mahoning GOP added more than 21,000 registered voters from primary
Voting for Donald Trump was largely behind the GOP registration surge
Rough going: YSU’s offense struggles indoors at WATTS
Drops and errant passes plagued the Penguins on Saturday.
Former Buckeyes draw a crowd
Braxton Miller and Vonn Bell appeared at Everything Buckeyes at the Eastwood Mall.
Phantoms go out on high note with overtime win
Cam Morrison and the Youngstown Phantoms couldn’t give fans playoff hockey, but they gave them quite the finale.
Art prodigy's signature only sign of youth
Look into the corners of Autumn de Forest’s paintings, and you’ll see the only sign of her youth.
Man finds remains, brings skull to Youngstown police
Police going through missing person reports to try to identify the person.
Masters week always one of golf’s great times
This is one of our “holy weeks” while Augusta National is certainly our chapel.
Cancer survivors celebrate at Saturday event
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.
Starz ‘Girlfriend’ escorts viewer through love-for-pay experience
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK It’s the world’s oldest profession. It’s very
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
APRIL 23 — Seventh annual Ktown 5K and 5-mile Moutsache and Beard Dash will take place at the
Maureen McGovern headlines benefit concert DIVAS of the Valley
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN They’re calling it Valley of the Divas, and the
YSU Dance Ensemble readies performances
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University Dance Ensemble will present its 25th
YSU Greek Sing 2016 culminates Greek activities for school year
The event took place Saturday at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Campbell city, school officials make their pitch to county library reps
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is considering consolidating three branches.
1st Community Dialogue on Race will focus on high black infant-mortality rate
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The kickoff event of A Community Dialogue on Race, focusing on the high
Winner Aviation continues takeoff
A company with a long-standing growth here continues to plan for expansion.
Growth in flights at YNG bucks US trends
The 21st century has not been nice to smaller airports: The industry was hurt by the Sept. 11 attacks, a downturn in the economy, airline cutbacks, mergers and a pilot shortage. Then came the 2009 recession. So the question is, is daily service sustainable?
Belgians find elusive ‘man in the hat’ from airport video
Associated Press BRUSSELS After nearly three weeks of frantic searching, Belgian authorities
Jim Litke: Next great rivalry fading fast
A year ago, the Masters was supposed to belong to Rory McIlroy. Then Jordan Spieth cut in line.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Brian Jones recently was presented with his professional engineering license
Van Zandt: The Boss nixed show because NC law is ‘evil virus’
Associated Press NEW YORK Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band canceled their North Carolina
METRO DIGEST || Strengthening the Family Conference
Grant for ramps NEW CASTLE, PA. State Rep. Chris Sainato of New Castle, D-9th, announced the
Mahoning CASA volunteer recognition banquet is Wednesday
CASA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children in the county’s juvenile court
Betras, Gains, de Souza should quit their whining
Opinion: Betras, Gains, de Souza should quit their whining In regards to the Oakhill Renaissance Place
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL, MAHONING COURT LISTINGS
COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY New complaints Karen McElroy et al v. Lindsay and Associates et al,
NerdWallet survey
NerdWallet survey According to NerdWallet’s 2016 Travel Credit Card Study, consumers are leaving
A full cup of (Vindy) love
Opinion: Youngstown restaurateur Charlie Staples is an engaging personality with his booming smile and a
US water systems repeatedly top federal standard for lead
Associated Press GALESBURG, ILL. This railroad town promotes its ties to Abraham Lincoln, Ronald
Caggiula carries North Dakota
Drake Caggiula scored twice in the third period and Brock Boeser had a goal and three assists to help North Dakota win its eighth NCAA hockey championship.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
After induction, Miller slams Rock Hall
After induction, Miller slams Rock Hall Steve Miller had just performed at the Rock and Roll Hall
YEARS AGO
Today is Sunday, April 10, the 101st day of 2016. There are 265 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Hundreds of schools find unsafe levels
Associated Press TOLEDO Responding to the crisis in Flint, Mich., school officials across the
Major road closings start Monday
Many road closings for construction will begin this month in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.
Masters favorite Spieth stumbles, but keeps lead
One round away from another green jacket, Jordan Spieth couldn’t help but look back.
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board program and policy committee, 5
Poll shows Obama’s approval rating up
Poll shows Obama’s approval rating up WASHINGTON As many in the U.S. hold their noses in the
Ex-Cal assistant lands at Nevada
Associated Press RENO, Nev. Nevada has hired former California assistant coach Yann Hufnagel as
Cruz picks up all of Colo. delegates; Sanders wins Wyo.
Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. Ted Cruz completed his sweep of Colorado’s 34 delegates
METRO DIGEST || Psychic fair in Boardman
Psychic fair BOARDMAN The Great Conjunction Expo & Psychic Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to
Pay your taxes, buy a Slurpee: IRS accepts taxes at 7-Eleven
By SARAH SKIDMORE SELL AP Business Writer PORTLAND, Ore. The Internal Revenue Service
Trees to avoid
By Brent Glasgow Angie’s List (TNS) Planting trees can spruce up your home landscape, but
The MTV Movie Awards isnt’ the place for serious cinema lovers, but it’s spot on for
The MTV Movie Awards isnt’ the place for serious cinema lovers, but it’s spot on for outrageous
Social media can make us happy, sad
Social media makes us happy and fun. Social media makes us sad and depressed. Social media
The latest in low-maintenance living
Creating a beautiful home is always goal No. 1 among remodelers. But making the place more
Cavs a buzzer beater shy of earning top seed
JR Smith missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer, preventing Cleveland from clinching the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference
Caparanis to speak to curbstone coaches
Caparanis to speak to curbstone coaches Veteran area sportscaster John “Cappy” Caparanis will be
ODNR official at event
ODNR official at event YOUNGSTOWN The Government Affairs Council will host James Zehringer,
Local author releases book on Cold War
Local author releases book on Cold War Local author Dr. Patrick Pacalo recently released his ninth
IN THE CUP!
IN THE CUP! Area holes-in-one Howard Pflugh of Beaver Falls, Pa., aced the 170-yard No. 16 at
publishers weekly best-sellers
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending April 3 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Fool Me
Just like Jack: Langer makes charge for ages
On the 30th anniversary of Jack Nicklaus’ final Masters victory, another ageless blond is making a run at the green jacket.
area bowling scores
BELL WICK BOWL Spiech Classic (4-4) — Matt Mariano 266 -749, Frank Florjancic 280 -726, Bill Bahny
Indians bullpen unable to hold lead against Sox
The Indians had overcome the 32-degree weather, the whipping wind, three errors and two wild pitches, leaving Cody Anderson in position to beat White Sox ace Chris Sale.
Reds continue mastery of Cole
Over his career, Gerrit Cole is 0-5 in seven starts against Cincinnati.
Exciting TV shows can overstimulate a sick child
Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. My 6-year-old daughter watched too many episodes of a certain TV
YSU should not have brought back Slocum
YSU should not have brought back Slocum As one of the few fans who still go to YSU men’s
Martian Man is on the button
Opinion: Boardman Township Administrator Jason Loree has received a whopping $11,000 raise, bringing his
Everyone wins at Oklahoma’s spring game
Even Oklahoma coach Bob Stoops wasn’t exactly sure what the Sooners gained from their modified spring game.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN, HUBBARD, GIRARD, LIBERTY
A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield, Austintown, Hubbard, Girard and Liberty.
Youngstown school board President Kimble must now put children first
Editorial: Brenda Kimble, president of the Youngstown Board of Education, has been schooled in the law by four