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Freedom Mortgage to pay $113M to US government in settlement
Freedom Mortgage to pay $113M to US government in settlement
Death from ruptured testicle leads to murder charge in Ohio
Death from ruptured testicle leads to murder charge in Ohio
Boston marks 3rd anniversary of deadly marathon bombing
Boston marks 3rd anniversary of deadly marathon bombing
VINDY POLLING NOW | Sciortino, Student Athletes, and the Chevy Cruze.
We have some new questions we'd like your opinion on.
After an apology, Philadelphia also honoring Jackie Robinson
After an apology, Philadelphia also honoring Jackie Robinson
Lecture set Saturday on Andy Warhol’s Carpatho-Rusyn’s roots
Lecture set Saturday on Andy Warhol's Carpatho-Rusyn's roots
NBA to begin selling jersey sponsorships in 2017-18
NBA to begin selling jersey sponsorships in 2017-18
Strong quake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory
Strong quake hits southern Japan, tsunami advisory
GM to recall more than 1 million pickup trucks to fix seat-belt problem
GM to recall more than 1 million pickup trucks to fix seat-belt problem
UPDATE | Judge won't reduce bond for girls in Slender Man stabbing
Judge won't reduce bond for girls in Slender Man stabbing
US stocks dip as oil prices skid ahead of OPEC meeting
US stocks dip as oil prices skid ahead of OPEC meeting
House OKs bill on high-speed Internet service rates
House OKs bill on high-speed Internet service rates
Mississippi governor signs law allowing armed church members
Mississippi governor signs law allowing armed church members
Man booked into jail on robbery warrants through Liberty police
Man booked into jail on robbery warrants through Liberty police
Judge Sweeney rules against unconstitutionality of death penalty in Seman case
Judge Sweeney rules against unconstitutionality of death-penalty motion for Robert Seman
Program offers free Manilow tickets for donation of music instrument
Program offers free Manilow tickets for donation of music instrument
Southside Community Garden needs your vote online for grant
Southside Community Garden needs your vote online for grant
Panel recommends parole for ex-Manson follower Van Houten
Panel recommends parole for ex-Manson follower Van Houten
Judge considers bail requests in Slender Man stabbing cases
Judge considers bail requests in Slender Man stabbing cases
Student denied probation deal for fake threats vs. blacks
Student denied probation deal for fake threats vs. blacks
Youngstown police investigating robbery at Dollar General store on East Side
Police investigating robbery at Dollar General store on East Side
Girard man leads cops on chase, faces drug charges
Girard man leads cops on chase, faces drug charges
New Youngstown Charter Review Commission meets Tuesday
New Youngstown Charter Review Commission meets Tuesday
Yellow Brick Place Wellness Center to receive $10K grant Tuesday
Yellow Brick Place Wellness Center to receive $10K grant Tuesday
Son convicted of driving SUV into mother's house to kill her
Son convicted of driving SUV into mother's house to kill her
Consultant report says UC police chief urged traffic stops
Consultant report says UC police chief urged traffic stops
Ohioan charged with murder in ruptured testicle case
Ohioan charged with murder in ruptured testicle case
Mowgli and pack are back in visually stunning ‘Jungle Book’ A whole new animal
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer You can practically feel the beating heart of the jungle in Jon
Youngstown hires three companies to convert the city hall annex to the new municipal court building
The city also agreed to make $120,000 in improvement to its wastewater treatment plant to settle an EPA violation
United Way president says “magic” is happening in the program
New campaign chairman says the community is “generous and giving”
Merits and flaws of Youngstown Plan debated
Attorneys for the Youngstown school board and employee unions are trying to stop the state takeover of the schools
Clinton, Sanders clash in debate
Associated Press NEW YORK Deepening their increasingly bitter feud, Hillary Clinton and Bernie
Tressel will lend voice to concert by Philharmonic
Staff report WARREN The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will get into the swing of things at its
Dog shelter contract award expected soon
If the commissioners follow the architect’s recommendation, the project will cost $482,555 less than expected.
ODNR Division of Wildlife stocks Lake Glacier with 2,500 rainbow trout
Recreational fishing now underway at Mill Creek Park
Engel to speak on Wright brothers
Staff report WARREN Elliot Engel will be the next speaker in the Trumbull Town Hall series, when
Rams jump ahead of Browns at No. 1
It’s still unclear whether the Rams want Jared Goff or Carson Wentz.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, April 15, the 106th day of 2016. There are 260 days left in the year.
Flushing state dollars down the toilet? Depends on your outlook
Opinion: There’s some sort of evaluation process when state legislators decide what gets into the proposed
Board struggles with mounting Wellness Center deficit
Board struggles with mounting Wellness Center deficit
Fund receives $3 million grant to help businesses
Fund receives $3 million grant to help businesses YOUNGSTOWN The state awarded a $3 million
SPORTS digest
OHSAA returns to four regions in D-I football COLUMBUS The tournament format for the OHSAA
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Gordon Lightfoot, 8 p.m.: The great singer-songwriter is in concert
Police wounded a 19-year-old man in the right shoulder
By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com FAYETTE, Ala. Chase A. McKinney, 19, of Youngstown was
Former Stambaugh golf manager files complaint against city
City says he wasn’t retained to save money
KYLE MURRAY | THE VINDICATOR
KYLE MURRAY | THE VINDICATOR Three-vehicle crash at Western Reserve, state Route 7 Three people
Hot patch applied to some of Campbell’s most pockmarked roads
Mayor Nick Phillips and 2nd Ward Councilman Bryan Tedesco assisted
Accused of rape
Accused of rape NILES Gilbert E. Skeins Jr., 21, of Maple Street and Warren Avenue is in the
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot even-par 71 in the
Microsoft sues US over secret demands for customer data
Microsoft sues US over secret demands for customer data SAN FRANCISCO Microsoft is suing the
Leaders were aware of allegations against friar, witness testifies
Associated Press HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. Records from a Franciscan religious order show three former
High levels of lead, copper found in schools
Associated Press DETROIT Detroit’s hard-pressed school system has found elevated levels of lead
Strong quake kills 9 in Japan
Associated Press TOKYO At least nine people were killed and 761 injured by a 6.5-magnitude
How to file an extension
The IRS makes it fairly easy to get an extension. So if you are running a bit late this year, here
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS DiFranco, Lauper join NC law protest DURHAM, N.C. Ani DiFranco and Cyndi Lauper
Kerry: Navy ship could have fired on Russian planes
Associated Press MIAMI Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday that under U.S. military
Facilitating downtown living and working environments among goals of Warren comprehensive plan
Warren, Trumbull County’s largest city, has an opportunity to attract young adults to live and work in the downtown are
Howland trustes announce intention to promote Roberts chief of police
Howland trustees intend to appoint Assistant Police Chief Nick Roberts to be police chief at the start of next year
Death penalty sought in slayings of 4
Associated Press CLEVELAND Prosecutors in Cleveland have filed new charges that could bring a
Ballot board OKs medical marijuana amendment
Proponents can now begin collecting signatures to put the matter on the November ballot
US boosting military presence in Philippines
Associated Press MANILA, Philippines In a military buildup certain to inflame tensions with
beavercreek, ohio Prosecutor to review 911 caller’s role in shooting
Associated Press CINCINNATI A special prosecutor will determine whether to charge a 911 caller
Support Valley's Relay for Life foot soldiers for a successful Moonshot
Editorial: In January, President Barack Obama launched a noble and ambitious nationwide mission toward curing
COSTLY CHOICE?
Associated Press WASHINGTON The vast majority of Americans say they prefer lower prices instead
Ursuline Center to begin guided labyrinth walks Sunday
The walks celebrate the Year of Mercy designed by Pope Francis.
Berlin boat patrol gets ODNR grant
Berlin boat patrol gets ODNR grant BERLIN TOWNSHIP The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has
Ohio officials announce suicide- prevention initiatives
Associated Press COLUMBUS State officials are hoping more research, access to round-the-clock
Sexual assaults a factor
Opinion: By Kirsten Gillibrand and Kelly Ayotte CQ-Roll Call Choosing a college is an important decision.
oddly enough
oddly enough Robot finds ‘monster’ in Loch Ness – but it’s a movie prop LONDON An underwater
Pa. judicial ballot question may be headed for court fight
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A politically charged court fight loomed Thursday over whether
Ohio legislation would explicitly make bestiality a criminal offense
Ohio is one of several states to lack a law specifically against bestiality
Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers to assist “crazies”
Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers to assist “crazies”
Bail set at $350K for ex-cop with overturned conviction
Associated Press CINCINNATI A southwest Ohio judge has set bail for a former suburban police
Covelli acquires an additional 21 bakery-caf locations in the Cincinnati area
Covelli acquires an additional 21 bakery-caf locations in the Cincinnati area
Quarterbacks will be in spotlight in YSU’s Red-White Game
Tickets cost $5 and will be available at the gate.
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO SFlbTODAY 6:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Open de Espana. 10:30 a.m. (GC) Golf: Open de Espana.
Zatkoff unlikely hero for Penguins
It would have been easy for Jeff Zatkoff to go through the motions. Nobody would have blamed him really.
On THE LINKS | Thursday’s professional golf roundup
RBC HERITAGE HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Former world No. 1 Luke Donald came back strong Thursday
Prep Roundup | More high school results from Thursday
MORE SOFTBALL Canfield 10-12, Warren Harding 2-2 WARREN Amelia Manenti hit a two-run double
Canfield Community Briefs
Women’s self-defense and self-protection seminars There will be women’s self-defense and self-
Howland capitalizes on Boardman errors
The Tigers topped the visiting Spartans, 6-3, because the road side botched a few routine plays.
Gunther returning to Youngstown with Wright State
The Raiders will meet Youngstown State today and Saturday at the YSU Softball Complex.
Daisy Ocasio v Hank Franceschelli
St. Columba Cathedral was the setting of the 2 p.m. Oct. 10, 2015, wedding of Daisy Ocasio and Hank
Katelyn Veltri v Dr. Troy Gessner
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral was the setting of the 2:30 p.m. Dec. 27, 2015, wedding that
Jennifer Benson, Tyler Gruhn to wed May 21
Lee and Renee Benson of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Benson,
Robinwood Lane Elementary nominated as National Blue Ribbon School
Robinwood Lane Elementary School is a nominee for the National Blue Ribbon School Award. The Ohio
Families enjoy egg-celent Easter Eggstravaganza
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Bounce hosted its second annual Easter
Students show appreciation for police
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Intermediate School celebrated 43 of
Students showcase creativity
Austintown students received recognition for their art creations at the Reflections art program ceremony on March 8 at Austintown Middle School.
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will
Hilltop PTO hosts Family Fun Night
The Hilltop Elementary School PTO hosted its annual Family Fun Night at the Canfield Village Middle School on March 18.
Katie Yazvac v Kirk Johnson
Katie Yazvac and Kirk Johnson exchanged vows at 4:30 p.m. Aug. 2, 2015, at Bay Mountain at the
Austintown Community Briefs
Women’s self-defense and self-protection seminars There will be women’s self-defense and self-
Students’ Art Chosen for Ohio Governor’s Youth Art Exhibition
Austintown Fitch High School juniors Wendy Liu and Morgan Crawford recently had artwork selected
Children get a “pizza” the action in Sprout Club
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted its monthly
Boardman Community Briefs
Women’s self-defense and self-protection seminars There will be women’s self-defense and self-
Boardman High School Honor Roll Third Grading Period
Ninth Grade Principal’s Honor Roll Abu-Ghannam, Omar Alshoubaki, Yousef Baker, James
Kiwanis Club gives egg-citing treats to Boardman students
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman Kiwanis Club hosted its annual
Fitch student to compete in Regional gymnastics competition
Fitch Sophomore Stefani Christy is used to balancing school along with her extensive gymnastics
Boardman commemorates “Downton Abbey”
Boardman library hosted a Farewell to Downton Abbey event on March 23.
Students compete to raise money for charities
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Middle School hosted its first Kiwanis
Canfield’s music education program receives national recognition
The Canfield Local School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education
Children get a “pizza” the action
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted its monthly
Daughters spend special evening with their fathers
Poland Union Elementary school hosted its annual Father Daughter Night on March 10.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Annual camp to be hosted June 22-24 The Canfield boys basketball coaching staff is ready to host
MCCTC wins gold at Family, Career and Community Event
Ten seniors and four juniors from the Early Childhood Education Program at the Mahoning County
Esarco set for Colgate University
Canfield senior football player/wrestler Jacob Esarco signed an NCAA letter-of-intent to accept a
MCCTC wins gold at Family, Career and Community event
Ten seniors and four juniors from the Early Childhood Education Program at the Mahoning County
Poland Community Briefs
Women’s self-defense and self-protection seminars There will be women’s self-defense and self-
McKinley students glow at school dance
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students in fifth and sixth grades at Poland
Children get a “pizza” the action
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted its monthly
Canfield Middle School presents Annie Jr.
The sun will come out at Canfield Village Middle School as the Players proudly present “Annie Jr.”
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