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Valley to claim $24M from state for capital improvements
About $24 million from the proposed Ohio capital budget is coming to the Mahoning Valley with $14 million of it going to Youngstown State University.
10 residents named to panel to choose MetroParks board member
Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr., the appointing authority for the Mill Creek MetroParks board, announced Tuesday the names of 10 community members who will help him select the next park board member.
At the monthly Canfield contra dances, no one gets left out
Inside the Dublin Grange Theatre, the warm and upbeat folk music and lively chatter were in contrast to the unseasonably cold weather outside.
Youngstown distress commission chair almost quit amid legal wrangling, delays
The new city schools academic distress commission will meet today – about four months after its inaugural meeting originally was scheduled.
Girard speed-cams will just take money from 'poor working slobs,' one driver contends
Brian Golden, a truck driver who often travels through Girard, is not pleased with city council’s approval of hand-held speed cameras.
Boardman offers new service: online sales meeting place
The township next week will begin offering a new service to residents: a safe location for them to exchange items purchased online.
Kids can learn about managing money at library programs this month
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County is featuring free programs this month that teach financial literacy.
'The Bike Doctor' can tell what ails your equipment from afar
Tucked away in the back of the Outdoor Recreational Equipment store is the workshop of “The Bike Doctor,” a master bicycle mechanic with five decades of experience in bicycle repair and maintenance.
Judge Rusu announces MetroParks selection committee members
Judge Rusu announces MetroParks selection committee members
Canadian turtle smuggler receives 5 years in prison
Canadian turtle smuggler receives 5 years in prison
New steps to help people with disabilities and student loans
New steps to help people with disabilities and student loans
NCAA Tournament announces $8.8B deal with CBS, Turner extended through 2032
NCAA Tournament announces $8.8B deal with CBS, Turner extended through 2032
Portion of Himrod Avenue to be closed 45 days beginning Monday
Portion of Himrod Avenue to be closed 45 days beginning Monday
At least $6.3M in Valley projects make capital proposal list
At least $6.3M in Valley projects make capital proposal list
Reminder: ODNR wildlife division to release rainbow trout Thursday in Lake Glacier
Reminder: ODNR wildlife division to release rainbow trout in Lake Glacier on Thursday
Ohio to license pharmacy technicians, limit painkillers
Ohio to license pharmacy technicians, limit painkillers
Flint, Mich.'s latest conundrum? People aren't using enough water
Flint, Mich.'s latest conundrum? People aren't using enough water
US stocks rise broadly, led by gains in the energy sector
US stocks rise broadly, led by gains in the energy sector
Poll: Most voters unimpressed with anyone running for president
Poll: Most voters unimpressed with anyone running for president
Ohio bill would let pastors deny performing gay marriages
Ohio bill would let pastors deny performing gay marriages
Western Reserve Port Authority committee meets Wednesday
Western Reserve Port Authority committee meets Wednesday
Music producer David Gest, ex-husband of Liza Minelli, dies in London at 62
Music producer David Gest dies in London at 62
Maurice Clarett to speak Thursday at Cardinal Mooney's YES FEST!
Maurice Clarett to speak Thursday at Cardinal Mooney's YES FEST!
Senior group meeting location correction
Senior group meeting location correction 1418 Auxiliary Seniors will meet at 12:30 p.m. today at
New Youngstown Academic Commission has its first meeting Wednesday
New Youngstown Academic Commission has its first meeting Wednesday
Gunfire prompts lock down, shatters Cleveland school’s window
Gunfire prompts lock down, shatters Cleveland school’s window
Abortion-related proposals in Ohio raise privacy questions
Abortion-related proposals in Ohio raise privacy questions
Technically, not news: Wallet taken from unlocked car parked at mall
Wallet taken from unlocked car parked at the mall
State gives approval for Candywood Whitetail Ranch to begin operations
State gives approval for Candywood Whitetail Ranch to begin operations
AP News Break: Navy flyer describes spotting island castaways
Navy flyer describes spotting island castaways
Father Bonnot of Struthers to speak Wednesday on pope's encyclical
Father Bonnot of Struthers to speak Wednesday on pope's encyclical
Youngstown police investigating South Side home burglaries
Youngstown police investigating South Side home burglaries
Ohioan accused of shooting officer said behaving erratically
Ohioan accused of shooting officer said behaving erratically
Finance officials facing a chronically weak global economy
Finance officials facing a chronically weak global economy
Felony veterans court forthcoming
Judge Shirley J. Christian will be presiding over a new felony veterans court.
YPD nabs three on gun charges, OSHP also makes gun arrest
All four arrests come in separate traffic stops
Youngstown Symphony Orchestra 2016-17 season Our musical roots
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra’s 90th anniversary season will pay
Equal Pay Day sets reminder: gender pay gap exists
The gender pay gap exists and it impacts not just society, but the economy, researchers say.
Police respond after man threatens suicide via Facebook
Man charged with one felony and two misdemeanors after police standoff
Bryan Adams coming to Covelli
Staff/wire report YOUNGSTOWN Bryan Adams will return to Youngstown on Sept. 13 for a concert at
Whose morality, ethics?
Opinion: BELFAST, Northern Ireland In a recent interview for the BBC2 series “Inside Obama’s White House,”
SPORTS BY THE NUMBERS 14-2 Source: National Hockey League
Pittsburgh Penguins’ record in last 16 games of regular season.
BUSINESS DIGEST || Investigators visit Panama Papers firm
Investigators visit Panama Papers firm PANAMA CITY Panamanian prosecutors visited the offices of
ODOT will have busy road work season
This year’s construction schedule includes many major bridge replacements.
The Mahoning Valley is seeking $27.8 million from the Ohio Capital Budget
The budget will be unveiled today
Mahoning Valley requests for Ohio Capital BUDGET funding The Mahoning Valley is seeking nearly $28 million from the state for the following projects:
OrganizationProjectLocationEstimated CostRequested Board of Mahoning Southwest Lake Milton Water
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, April 12, the 103rd day of 2016. There are 263 days left in the year.
Open house at school
Open house at school SHARON, PA. Sharon Regional Health System’s School of Nursing, 740 E. State
oddly enough
oddly enough Police: ‘Hamburglar’ breaks into Five Guys restaurant WASHINGTON Authorities say
Patient should talk to doctor about interest in discontinuing anti-epileptic medication hed
Mayo Clinic News Network Dear Mayo Clinic: I was diagnosed with epilepsy three years ago at the
Dialogue on race, infant mortality set
Dialogue on race, infant mortality set YOUNGSTOWN The kickoff event of A Community Dialogue on
Candidates with muscle could change GOP convention rules
Associated Press WASHINGTON With the Republican nominating convention less than 100 days away,
Teacher appointed to academic commission
School board president appoints teacher to academic distress commission
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Wayne Newton: Tonight on “Tonight
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 1 p.m. (Root) (WNIO-AM 1390) (WLLF-FM 96.7) MLB: Pirates at Tigers. 2:30 p.m.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jessica and Vincent Franceschelli, Canfield, girl, April
Man faces charges
Man faces charges BOARDMAN A Struthers man is charged with burglary and disorderly conduct after
PNC Market Outlook shows moderate economic growth
Northeast Ohio’s economy, which includes Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and Youngstown metro areas, is steadily inching forward.
Gathering Place provides outlet for seniors
Lord of Life Lutheran Church sponsors the community outreach.
Cost to repair Newton Falls Community Center: $1.7 million
There’s black mold, a “serious and life-threatening” electrical problem, and need for repair or replacement of nearly every part of the building
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $9,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $4,000 1
Pirates’ math specialist to speak at Grove City
Pirates’ math specialist to speak at Grove City GROVE CITY, PA. Dan Fox, director of Baseball
Judge orders evaluation
Judge orders evaluation WARREN A judge has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Arthur A.
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mercer County Housing Authority, 11 a.m., Mercer County Housing Authority, 80
Cavs capture top seed in East Conference
James scored 34 points with six rebounds and six assists in just three quarters, Kyrie Irving scored 35 and the Cleveland Cavaliers clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs
Poll: Some key gaps in Americans’ knowledge about Zika virus MOSQUITO THREAT
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and EMILY SWANSON Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans don’t know a
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS The Weeknd, Bieber earn Billboard Music Award nominations LOS ANGELES It’s a sweet
Ex-Mahoning County auditor to be sentenced May 19 after pleading guilty to one felony and one misdemeanor
He admitted in a plea deal to using county computers for a couple of campaign fundraisers
Sanders lags in delegates and votes but leads in likability
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bernie Sanders is still behind when it comes to delegates and votes,
Spring cleaning: your makeup bag
Mayo Clinic News Network There’s something lurking at the bottom of your makeup bag, and it’s not
birthdays
birthdays Musician Herbie Hancock is 76. Musician John Kay of Steppenwolf is 72. Youngstown native
Goldman Sachs, US reach $5B settlement
Related to sale of mortgage-backed securities leading to 2008 meltdown Associated Press
Paris-Brussels nexus is extremist ‘supercell’
Associated Press PARIS The number of people linked to the Islamic State network that attacked
Poll: On range of issues, Clinton edges Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON In an early general- election warning for Donald Trump, Americans
Sanders owes Clinton an apology for dig about her qualifications
Opinion: By Michael A. LINDENBERGER The Dallas Morning News It’s easy to say things you don’t mean in a
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.740.37 Aqua America, .71
Keep marijuana out of the constitution of Ohio
Editorial: Just five months after Ohio voters overwhelmingly rejected a constitutional amendment to legalize