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Stories published April 17, 2016

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Ohio's 4 casinos see best quarter yet

Ohio's 4 casinos see best quarter yet


Kokrak ties for sixth

Kokrak ties for sixth


17-year cicadas to emerge

17-year cicadas to emerge


Trump's rants against Republican rules come too late

The criticism could haunt the New York billionaire at this summer's Cleveland convention


Things to know for Tax Day on Monday

Taxpayers got a three-day reprieve thanks to Emancipation Day in D.C.


Death toll from quake in Ecuador rises to 238

More than 1,500 have been injured


Higher speed limits on Ohio interstates yield fewer speeding tickets

More crashes, however, have been reported


Economist, publisher to address Spring 2016 graduates of YSU

Ceremonies take place May 7


Insects flourish after mild winter

Insects flourish after mild winter


Search to begin for Youngstown schools CEO

Search to begin for Youngstown schools CEO


SENIOR MENUS

Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60


GARDEN CLUBS

Tuesday Girard Herb Society will meet at 6 p.m. at the Army Navy Garrison. Jessica Sowers will


MASONIC GROUPS

WEDNESDAY Sunrise Chapter 458, OES, will have a stated meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Masonic


FEDERATED CLUBS

WEDNESDAY Youngstown Area Federation of Women’s Clubs Inc. will gather for a dinner at 6 p.m. at A


SENIOR CITIZENS

AARP 4611 East will meet Wednesday at Centenary United Methodist Church, 1413 Belmont Ave. The


SENIOR SIDELIGHTS

Guardian Angels of Ohio, a volunteer program of Trumbull County Probate Court, is looking for new


Surprise dinner marks Fareses' 60th anniversary

YOUNGSTOWN Mr. and Mrs. Maron Fares of Youngstown were honored April 2 at a surprise family dinner

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Men Who Cook event set for April 30

Catholic Charities Regional Agency will sponsor the 6 p.m. April 30 event.


HAPPY 99TH BIRTHDAY | Elizabeth McCaughtry

Residence: Struthers Date of birth: April 19, 1917, in Venango County, Pa. FAMILY Parents:

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Mill Creek ABWA plans auction, crowns Woman of the Year

Mill Creek ABWA plans auction, crowns Woman of the Year

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Buckeye Horse Park Association to sponsor party

The Derby Day event is set for 4:30 p.m. May 7.

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Group to host "Memories of Mama's Kitchen"

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Recipes of Youngstown group will host “Memories of Mama’s Kitchen”

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PSU instructor to discuss David Camm case April 28

PSU instructor to discuss David Camm case April 28


Westminster College to host research celebration Wednesday

Westminster College to host research celebration Wednesday


400 walk to raise money to fight MS

The walk took place Saturday morning outside Scrappers Stadium in Niles


Osuga, Omagari in return concert

Orchestra will perform original compositions Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The annual New Music


Golf benefit will honor Bellino

Event set May 20 at Tippecanoe CC


Nine Valley runners set for Boston

120th Marathon will be Monday


Best-selling author tries new art form Behind the SUPER HERO

By JESSE J. HOLLAND Associated Press WASHINGTON One of America’s most popular writers on race


Children’s Book Festival big hit with kids, adults

The festival was at Fellows Riverside Gardens


The low cost of $6 per shot attracted numerous pet owners

The low cost of $6 per shot attracted numerous pet owners


YSU to present ‘Cosi fan tutte’ opera

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will close its performing arts season with a


Non-profit director says state audit found nothing wrong, but state disagrees

2012 state audits of Sunshine Inc. and Warren Reinvestment And Planning released last week contained numerous “findings” but “nothing actually wrong,” said Tony Iannucci, director of both non-profit organizations.


YOUNG BUCKS

With only a half a dozen starters returning, OSU is seeking replacements


Successive weekend sweeps propel Busch

He finished second in Saturday’s Xfinity race


Rights of victims are limited in plea negotiations in Ohio

Opinion: There are no two words associated with the criminal justice system that are more maligned and


Youngstown schools need a CEO with solid resume

Editorial: The latest version of the Youngstown City School District Academic Distress Commission must know it


Did Tressel blow it?

Opinion: Navigating roiling political waters is a challenge for even the most-experienced hand, which is why


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 5 a.m. (GC) Golf: Open de Espana. 8:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Leicester City


SPORTS digest

Canfield-Poland softball tickets on sale POLAND The Poland High School Athletic Department


YSU roundup

TRACK Morales breaks school record in high jump AKRON Arnaldo Morales broke the school record


Prep Roundup | Saturday’s high school results

BASEBALL Cardinal Mooney 7, Stow-Munroe Falls 3 STRUTHERS Brennen Olesh drove in two runs,


Bucs pitchers blank Brewers to snap skid

Niese is 2-0 as a Pirate


Runners, to your marks … Upcoming races & walks

April Saturday — Seventh annual Ktown 5K and 5-mile Moutsache and Beard Dash will take place at


Area Golf league scores

MEN KNOLL RUN GOLF COURSE Sanko Photography (4-12) — Low gross: Craig Bianco 38, Bob Santor 38,


Haefke inducted into HOF

Ohio USBC Women’s Bowling Association honors Austintown bowler


Area golf roundup Upcoming scrambles and tournaments

EVENTS MAY 6 — Tri-State PGA Pro-AM at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Call 724-981-3552. 14 —


James is master of first-round knockout

Cavs host Piston today in playoff opener


NOTICES

NOTICES BASEBALL Tri-T — is hosting a Mother’s Day Weekend Tournament May 6-8 at McCune Park in


Mahoning Valley Race Course: SATURDAY’S Results

RACE 1 $9,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 5 1/2F, CLM $4,000 5 Force Multiplier (Sarvis, D.) $4.80$2.60 $2.20


On the Links

On the Links Results of Saturday’s other pro golf events MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CLASSIC DULUTH,


Monday Night Writers group meets April 25

Monday Night Writers group meets April 25 CANFIELD The Monday Night Writers group is set to meet


Area Bowling league scores

BELL-WICK BOWL Spiech Classic Bowling League (4-11) — Matt Mariano 290-743, Joe Beeson 268-725,


Harvey’s fast start fizzles as Tribe rebounds

Tomlin survive early homer


Is casting furor caused by insensitivity or overreaction? Drama over diversity

By Rafer Guzman Newsday Initially, it looked like a Hollywood coup: Zoe Saldana, a high-profile


In sync with Mother Nature

By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) Just like you sync your tablet or smart


THE LINE

THE LINE MLB National League FavoriteOddsUnderdog MIAMI6-7Atlanta


Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: For the second consecutive day, the Warren JFK


Lundqvist’s return sparks Rangers to series tie

Rangers goalie played well after scary eye contact


How to handle thumb-sucking

Tribune News Service (TNS) Q. Our 7-year-old son has sucked his thumb forever and more or less


publishers weekly best-sellers

publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending April 10 HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “As Time


LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS

HONORED Diane Sauer, dealer operator at Diane Sauer Chevrolet Inc. in Warren, was named one of


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Philharmonic Orchestra, 3 p.m.: This spring concert ($25;


What’s the magic age for social media?

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of visiting the “WFMJ Today” show to talk about digital dangers


SEATTLE Food truck for Fido: New business caters to canines

Associated Press SEATTLE Stand on any block around lunchtime near Amazon.com’s downtown Seattle


Plant sale at school

Plant sale at school Beloit The West Branch High School Environmental Club is hosting a plant


Castro presents grim portrait of reforms

Associated Press HAVANA Cuban President Raul Castro delivered a grim report on the state of the


BATF offers reward for info in Warren gun dealer burglary

The burglary took place early March 29 at J&D Firearms on Parkman Road


Jennings sets up summer programs for kids

The programs will offer hands-on activities and healthy outdoor activities


Agenda Monday

Agenda Monday Mahoning CTC Board of Education, 4:30 p.m., Mahoning County Career & Technical


victorian players Impeccable cast brings hilarious ‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ to life

By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com Youngstown Greatness isn’t easy, and Ron Hutchinson


Munnell Run Farm hosts Earth Day festivities

Guest artisan Georgia Mosebach is set to teach a tole-painting class April 27


Pope brings 12 Syrian refugees to Italy

Associated Press MORIA, GREECE In an extraordinary gesture both political and personal, Pope


Developing a culture of workplace integrity

Developing a culture of workplace integrity BOARDMAN The C.S. Lewis Institute of Northeast Ohio


Some residents sleep in cars after 2 nights of quakes kill 41 in Japan

Associated Press OZU, JAPAN The wooden home barely withstood the first earthquake. An even


Blood Drives

Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Heather Webb and Charles Wilkinson Jr., Youngstown, boy,


Kasich says he has ‘rock solid’ base with Ohio delegation

Associated Press CINCINNATI Ohio Republican delegates still think Cleveland can rock for their


Poll: Americans happy at home, upset with federal government

Associated Press CHICAGO All that talk of an angry America? An Associated Press-GfK poll finds


Amazon’s newest Kindle aims to ‘disappear’

By MAE ANDERSON AP Tech Writer NEW YORK Will loyal fans of e-books be willing to pay tablet


Is this money-saving medicine strategy safe?

It sounds simple enough: Cut your pills in half to cut your prescription costs in half. The do-it-


FILLING A NICHE

Associated Press BOSTON Ride-hailing companies catering exclusively to women are cropping up and


What we know about Spieth and life

Opinion: I’m a golf fan, and last week’s Masters is as much a moment as ever to turn on my couch-potato


Well-known downtown Warren figure Aaron Chine jailed on breaking-and-entering charge

Chine is a well-known local downtown tattooist


With this rigatoni, I thee wed: Pastafarians marry

Associated Press AKAROA, NEW ZEALAND The wedding rings were made of pasta, the ceremony took


Stark County expects benefit from GOP confab

People coming to Cleveland for the convention may be staying for several nights in some of Stark County’s 2,900 hotel rooms.


7.8-magnitude quake kills at least 28

7.8-magnitude quake kills at least 28 quito, ecuador A powerful, 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook


Pentagon chief: US eyes ways to fight IS

Associated Press AL-DHAFRA AIR BASE, United Arab Emirates U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said


Disney World unveils solar facility

Disney World unveils solar facility LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. It’s only fitting that solar panels


COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS

COURTS COLUMBIANA COUNTY Dissolutions Asked Peggy Weber, of 4460 W. Fourth St., Salem, and


Catching fugitives a challenge

An accused killer’s release on bail raised questions about how local bonds are set and who is able to get out of jail while awaiting trial.


Canfield is unwelcoming, socially unhealthy today

Opinion: Canfield is unwelcoming, socially unhealthy today The recent letter from Canfield Councilman Joe


YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Sunday, April 17, the 108th day of 2016. There are 258 days left in the year.


Firefighter injured battling East Side blaze

Lt. Marilyn Nadal was treated at the burn unit at Akron Children’s Hospital


As Clinton pitches wage boost, Cruz wins Wyo. GOP delegates

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Hillary Clinton detoured Saturday from a weekend of big-dollar


Donald, Kokrak soar at Harbour Town

Day stumbles with season-worst 79