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Girard council approves manned speed camera program
Girard council approves manned speed camera program
Cost to repair Newton Falls Community Center: $1.7 million
Cost to repair Newton Falls Community Center: $1.7 million
Chicago panel recommends $6.4M for 2 police custody deaths
Chicago panel recommends $6.4M for 2 police custody deaths
White officer gets probation in black driver's shooting
White officer gets probation in black driver's shooting
2 sentenced for role in forced-labor scheme at Ohio egg farms
2 sentenced for role in forced-labor scheme at Ohio egg farms
Magic Tree Pub & Eatery advances to finals of Burger Guyz Cheeseburger Challenge
Magic Tree Pub & Eatery advances to finals of Burger Guyz Cheeseburger Challenge
Cedar Point coaster auction benefits LeBron James charity
Cedar Point coaster auction benefits LeBron James charity
ODOT: More than $117M in road projects underway in Mahoning County
ODOT: More than $117M in road projects underway in Mahoning County
Mahoning County elections board has special meeting Tuesday
Mahoning County elections board has special meeting Tuesday
Warrant: Ex-Saints player Will Smith was shot in back, torso
Warrant: Ex-Saints player Will Smith was shot in back, torso
UPDATE | Kimble rescinds Staten's appointment; selects Shivers for commission
UPDATE | Kimble rescinds Staten's commission appointment
Puerto Rico unveils new restructuring deal as cash dwindles
Puerto Rico unveils new restructuring deal as cash dwindles
US, Goldman Sachs reach $5B settlement over risky mortgages
US, Goldman Sachs reach $5B settlement over risky mortgages
Average Ohio gas price rises to over $2 per gallon
Average Ohio gas price rises to over $2 per gallon
Court hands defeat on polygamy to family from 'Sister Wives'
Court hands defeat on polygamy to family from 'Sister Wives'
Obama to meet with Fed chair Yellen to discuss US economy
Obama to meet with Fed chair Yellen to discuss US economy
Men asked to walk a mile in high heels
Youngstown State University will present Walk a Mile in Her Shoes.
Democratic challenger wants 5 debates with Ohio Sen. Portman
Democratic challenger wants 5 debates with Ohio Sen. Portman
Sciortino pleads guily; will be sentenced May 19
Ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino pleaded guilty today to one felony and one misdemeanor in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Calif. man charged in police standoff in Columbiana
Calif. man charged in police standoff in Columbiana
Police ID Ohio officer in critical condition after shooting
Police ID Ohio officer in critical condition after shooting
City police make 3 more arrests for weapons charges
City police make 3 more arrests for weapons charges
Yost fraud detection training session set for Tuesday
Yost fraud detection training session set for Tuesday
Some drama, a gun, a victim and now someone is in jail
Some drama, a gun, a victim and now someone is in jail
Public checks into CHESS
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com BOARDMAN For many people, chess is arguably one of the more-
UPDATE | Westbound lanes of 422 closed after truck flips
Police are on the scene after a tractor trailer flipped over on U.S. Route 422 at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Gypsy Lane.
Cookie sales to benefit autism awareness
Covelli Enterprises will partner with The Rich Center for Autism.
Sciortino law license suspended; Yavorcik seeks appeal
Sciortino law license suspended; Yavorcik seeks appeal
Former OSU, NFL star slain in road-rage incident
Former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith was shot and killed in a case of road rage by a man who had rear-ended his car, police said Sunday.
Red Dragons off to smoking start
The only thing slowing down the Niles baseball team right now is the weather.
Township trustees use diligence with resurfacing program budget
Trustee Chairman Brian Governor takes an active leadership role concerning the infrastructure of Canfield Township
Detailed report cites repeated instances of water damage at Trumbull jail
Foreman of the Trumbull County grand jury listed about 20 problem areas in the jail and focused repeatedly on water damage.
Ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino is to plead guilty today to two counts
He was accused of illegally used county-owned computers and other equipment more than 300 times
Ken Burns documentary recalls a complicated life Jackie Robinson
By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK PBS’ documentary on the life of Jackie Robinson
Architect, new film at McGuffey society event
Staff report LIBERTY The William Holmes McGuffey Historical Society will mark its 55th
Youth theater Playhouse to present ‘The Time Machine’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse Youth Theater will present “The Time Machine,”
Video game review
‘Quantum Break’ Grade: C Details: Microsoft, for the Xbox One, PC, $59.95 What would you do if
Reds block out Pirates to win series
Josh Harrison still isn’t sure what constitutes a block at the plate.
Barnes decides to stay put at YSU
Youngstown State won’t be in the market for a women’s basketball coach.
Ted Cruz is surging by design
Opinion: “It’s not the will to win that matters. ... It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” –
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man pleads guilty to posing as agent for Comic Con VIP pass SALT LAKE CITY A Utah
Hopefuls, including Trump, shift tactics to hunt delegates
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Democratic and Republican presidential candidates are coming to
TRUMBULL COUNTY courts
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Louis A. Michaels, 51, of 901 Highland Ave., Girard,
US transit systems eye Uber, Lyft for savings on the disabled
Associated Press BOSTON Several U.S. transit systems looking to defray costs of providing
Medicare payment plan on cancer drugs sparks battle
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Medicare proposal to test new ways of paying for chemotherapy and
YEARS AGO
Today is Monday, April 11, the 102nd day of 2016. There are 264 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Meander Dam repairs jeopardize MVSD rebates to Youngstown and Niles
Meander Dam Repairs Jeopardize MVSD rebates to Youngstown and Niles
mosquito CONTROL FACTS
mosquito CONTROL FACTS Mosquitoes, which are capable of transmitting disease, can grow in
2016 MTV Movie Awards
2016 MTV Movie Awards List of winners Winners of the 25th annual MTV Movie Awards, which were
Schools mull teacher incentives
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. The teacher shortage in poor, rural districts in South Carolina
Burj Khalifa builder plans for taller tower
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates Dubai is reaching for the sky once again, with the
Western Reserve schools accepting applications
Western Reserve schools accepting applications BERLIN CENTER The Western Reserve School District
Animal attractions
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Sisters Breanna and Alivia Maderitz are staunch animal
OSHA fines company after worker’s death
OSHA fines company after worker’s death CLYDE, OHIO Federal safety regulators have fined a
GRADS LIST
The following students were awarded associate degrees unless otherwise noted: LAUREL TECHNICAL
Death toll tops 100 in India temple fire
Associated Press THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India Rescue officials today sifted through a Hindu temple
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Youngstown City Council Human Relations Commission, 10 a.m., city hall, 6th floor,
Officials: Group that hit Brussels planned 2nd France attack
Associated Press BRUSSELS The extremists who struck Brussels last month and killed 32 people
Report: Immigrant students blocked from enrolling in school
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Immigrant children living in the U.S. without legal status have
Jewish center plans Treasure Dive April 18
Jewish center plans Treasure Dive April 18 YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy
Police work to heal wounds
Associated Press BALTIMORE A year after the death of Freddie Gray, a small part of his legacy
YSU GREEK SING 2016
YSU GREEK SING 2016 Winners “The ’90s” was the theme for the 64th annual competition, the
Reports: Panama firm usurped name of Red Cross to hide money
Associated Press PARIS The law firm at the center of the Panama offshore-accounts scandal
Man charged after shooting of toddler
Man charged after shooting of toddler YOUNGSTOWN Dionte Robinson, 20, arrested in connection
Cease-fire strained
Cease-fire strained BEIRUT Government forces and rebels clashed Sunday across northern and
McCarthy’s ‘The Boss’ debuts with $23.5M
McCarthy’s ‘The Boss’ debuts with $23.5M LOS ANGELES Step aside, Batman and Superman. Melissa
Kerry visits Hiroshima memorial 7 decades after atomic bomb
Associated Press HIROSHIMA, JAPAN U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived at the memorial
Covelli to receive 2016 Medallion for Entrepreneurship
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Sam Covelli, owner and CEO of Covelli Enterprises Inc., who has an
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top-five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Westwood sneaks into second amid closing chaos at Augusta
Lee Westwood will probably go down as one of the most obscure runner-ups in major golf history.
80th Masters
80th Masters FINAL LEADERBOARD Augusta National, Augusta, Ga. Par 72 Yardage: 7,435 Danny
Good stuff in America
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Ready for some good news? Let’s take a
Keep vision of MLK alive: Close minority-health gap
Editorial: “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhumane.” - Dr.
All Kyle, all the time for NASCAR
From Martinsville to Texas, Kyle Busch had consecutive weekend sweeps, something last done in NASCAR 25 years ago.
Pacquiao wins in what may have been final bout
Like any good entertainer, Manny Pacquiao was good enough against Timothy Bradley to leave his fans wanting a little more.
Penguins, Rangers meet again in first round
The Eastern Conference playoffs were settled Sunday night with the Islanders’ 5-2 loss to Philadelphia.
Spieth’s collapse opens Masters door for Willett
Jordan Spieth couldn’t bear to watch, turning his head before another shot splashed into Rae’s Creek.
LGBT donors can effect change
Opinion: By Michael Slaymaker Sun Sentinel Same-sex marriage could create a significant change to
Golden State needs one more to top Bulls
Stephen Curry had 37 points and the Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 92-86 Sunday night for their 72nd win.
SPORTS digest
YSU women capture Jaguar/Crusader title Lebanon, Ind. The Youngstown State women’s golf team
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