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17-year cicadas to emerge
The 17-year cicadas will emerge from the ground on or about May 10 in the western half of the Mahoning Valley.
Stories published April 18, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
No special election for Poland school district voters
The board of education announced tonight it will not place a facilities improvements bond issue on an August special election ballot.
Niles mayor calls for increased security at city hall after threat
A posting on Facebook that may have indicated a threat of violence has led Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia to request the recall of a laid-off police officer to provide full-time protection for city hall.
Valley entrepreneurs hear of value of federal government assists to small businesses today
Business owner Stephen Coleman spent 20 years in the Navy and then decided he wanted to own his own business.
Fire this evening shuts down 224
Police and fire officials responded at about 7:30 p.m. to a fire at J&M Car Wash on Boardman-Canfield Road.
South Range closes open enrollment
South Range School District has closed open enrollment for the 2016-17 school year for all students except those in kindergarten, first and fifth grades.
Campbell mayor has business vision for his city
Mayor Nick Phillips, a Campbell native, remembers a time when his city was bustling with commerce.
Emerine gets 31-plus years for sex crimes against 2 girls
Jonathan R. Emerine, 24, of North Road in Howland, was sentenced to 311⁄2 years to life in prison Monday after being convicted at trial two weeks ago of rape and two counts of gross sexual imposition involving two girls.
Youngstown neighbors help cops catch 6 theft suspects
Neighbors helped police catch six people suspected of breaking into homes over the weekend.
Trump flub at Buffalo rally: 'I watched our police and our firemen down at 7/11'
Donald Trump made an unfortunate slip-of-the-tongue while campaigning here this evening at his final rally before Tuesday’s big-prize primary.
Houston area submerged after 16 inches of rain in 24 hours
Houston area submerged after 16 inches of rain in 24 hours
Split high court now holds fate of Obama immigration actions
Split high court now holds fate of Obama immigration actions
'Everybody Loves Raymond' star Doris Roberts dies at 90
'Everybody Loves Raymond' star Doris Roberts dies at 90
AP wins Pulitzer for stories on enslaved fishermen in Asia
AP wins Pulitzer for stories on enslaved fishermen in Asia
Dayton chief: woman fatally shot by police presented threat
Dayton chief: woman fatally shot by police presented threat
911 caller won't be charged in Ohio Walmart police shooting
911 caller won't be charged in Ohio Walmart police shooting
Pennsylvania launches the country's 24th medical marijuana program
Pennsylvania launches US’ 24th medical marijuana program
Michigan governor to drink Flint water for at least a month
Michigan governor to drink Flint water for at least a month
Zoning request hearing in Austintown tonight is canceled
Zoning request hearing in Austintown tonight is canceled
Planning for annual Unity in the Community parade is Thursday
Planning for the annual Unity in the Community parade is Thursday
Portion of Champion Townshiop road to be closed beginning April 25
Portion of Champion Township road to be closed beginning April 25
US to send 200 more troops, Apache helicopters, to Iraq
US to send 200 more troops, Apache helicopters, to Iraq
Plan delays Ohio renewable energy targets another 3 years
Plan delays Ohio renewable energy targets another 3 years
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS Austintown Growth Foundation will sponsor its second annual quarter auction Thursday at
Woytek-Chen engagement is announced
BOARDMAN Robert and Deborah Woytek of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Empty freight train cars headed to Maryland derail in Ohio
Empty freight train cars headed to Maryland derail in Ohio
McFarland and Jordan planning wedding for July
Thomas and Janet Jordan of Hubbard and Betty Patrick of Austintown are announcing the engagement of
Israeli police: Explosion on Jerusalem bus 'terror attack'
Israeli police: Explosion on Jerusalem bus 'terror attack'
Want to talk to Mayor McNally? You can do so for 5 minutes Tuesday
5 minutes with Mayor McNally on Tuesday
Efforts begin to restore President Harding's home in Ohio
Efforts begin to restore President Harding's home in Ohio
Stepmom of scalded Ohio boy who died is charged with murder
Stepmom of scalded Ohio boy who died is charged with murder
Ethiopians complete 1st-ever sweep of Boston Marathon
Ethiopians complete 1st-ever sweep of Boston Marathon
Six arrested in two separate incidents for breaking into houses
Six arrested in two separate incidents for breaking into houses
Church to raffle Samsung television
Church to raffle off Samsung television YOUNGSTOWN Shrine of Our Lady, Comforter of the
Stabbing and shooting reported over Warren weekend
Stabbing and shooting reported over Warren weekend
Jury selection starts in case of a man accused of 2014 murder
Jury selection starts in case of a man accused of 2014 murder
Howland man gets 31 years in prison for girls' rapes
Howland man gets 31 years in prison for girls' rapes
Youngstown woman teaches consciousness studies
Clare Puskarczyk returned to Ohio in 2012 to teach locals about consciousness
Search to begin for schools CEO
The anticipated salary range for the schools CEO is $160,000 to $180,000
Casinos see best first quarter yet
Winter quarter casino tax revenues have climbed steadily since 2013.
Rocker still has what it takes on ‘Origins’
Ace Frehley Album: “Origins Vol. 1” Grade: A The twice (and future?) KISS guitarist has put
17-year cicadas to emerge
The 17-year cicadas will emerge from the ground on or about May 10 in the western half of the Mahoning Valley.
On a path to serenity
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com CANFIELD Sisters Sabrina and India Gatts are nervous about
MCCTC students move to national business competition
Ten MCCTC students will travel next month to competition in Boston
YSU students advance to national engineering contest
Six YSU students head to national engineering contest
Dear Abby’s disastrous advice
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune Today’s installment of lousy advice directed at young women is
Jihadists grow in number
Opinion: LONDON It’s called Frontex and, according to its website, the agency “promotes, coordinates and
Congress must take on Zika virus
Opinion: By Mariel Garza Los Angeles Times The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last Wednesday
Resolve today to lessen fear and loathing of taxes
Editorial: Many of the millions of American procrastinators view today as the day from hell. Today, of course,
WEEKEND GOLF SCORES
WEEKEND GOLF SCORES RBC Heritage Sunday’s scores (FInal) At Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton
Entries sought for Memorial Day parade
Entries sought for Memorial Day parade BOARDMAN The Kiwanis Club of Boardman will host its 112th
‘Jungle Book’ roars to No. 1 with $103.6M
‘Jungle Book’ roars to No. 1 with $103.6M NEW YORK The Walt Disney Co.’s “The Jungle Book”
RESULTS OF SUNDAY’S OTHER PROFESSIONAL GOLF EVENTS
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CLASSIC DULUTH, GA. Woody Austin tied the tournament record with an 8-under
time bank Mahoning Watershed | More information
Time Bank Mahoning Watershed is local people sharing time and skills to build communities. It is a
Epilepsy drug concerns some marijuana activists
Associated Press COLUMBUS An experimental epilepsy drug made from cannabis plants grown in
Low-cost rabies clinic set Saturday
Low-cost rabies clinic set Saturday LISBON A rabies-prevention clinic, sponsored by the
Kevin Roman, 18, faces a felonious assault and several traffic charges
Due to be arraigned in Municipal Court today
Oil meeting in Qatar collapses; Iran absent
Associated Press DOHA, QATAR A meeting of oil-rich countries in Qatar that had been expected to
Pa. launches 24th US medical-pot program
Associated Press HARRISBURG, PA. Pennsylvania has become the 24th state to legalize a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Emma Brenoel and Drew Rauzan, Campbell, girl, April 16.
On AREA LINKS Upcoming golf outings & scrambles
EVENTS MAY 6 — Tri-State PGA Pro-AM at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course. Call 724-981-3552. 14 —
Prep Roundup Weekend high school results
BASEBALL Struthers 7, Springfield 6, 13 innings STRUTHERS The game ended with the Wildcats
Civic Music Association reveals its 2016-17 lineup
Staff report WARREN The Warren Civic Music Association has unveiled its 2016-17 concert series.
Poll: Getting facts right is key to trust in media
Associated Press WASHINGTON Trust in the news media is being eroded by perceptions of inaccuracy
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Milton Township trustees, 7 p.m., town hall, 15990 Milton Ave. Springfield
As deadline nears, more than 5M returns expected
Associated Press WASHINGTON Millions of taxpayers face a midnight deadline today to file their
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Stinking drunk? Police say ‘inebriated’ man used fart spray ATHENS, Ga. Police in
YSU roundup
BASEBALL Strong pitching, late hit help Penguins prevail NILES Web Charles hit a go-ahead
We all lie, scientists say, but politicians even more so
Associated Press WASHINGTON This is the season of lies. We watch with fascination as
Aid begins to arrive after quake kills hundreds
Associated Press PEDERNALES, Ecuador Aid began to flow in Sunday to areas devastated by
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 8:30 a.m. (NBCSN) Running: Boston Marathon. 11 a.m. (MLBN) MLB: Blue Jays
SPORTS digest
Catholic baseball event set at Cene Park STRUTHERS The Cardinal Mooney and Ursuline high school
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Orthodox Center, 1025 N. Belle Vista Ave., Youngstown, neighborhood
In the CUP!
In the CUP! Area holes-in one DeOnne Petrosky aced the No. 13 hole at Avalon at Squaw Creek,
Police: Woman fired shots before officers killed her in Dayton
Associated Press DAYTON Police say three officers have killed a woman after she fired shots into
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Today’s Entries
Post time 12:45 P.M. RACE 1 $24,500, 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MSW 1 Baby Bling (Rosendo)11815/1 2
Fifth Floor celebrates its first anniversary
Fifth Floor celebrates its first anniversary YOUNGSTOWN The Fifth Floor, 201 Commerce St., will
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Jeffrey S. Keeney, 48, of 103 B Newton Drive, Newton
LABYRINTH WALKS
LABYRINTH WALKS About a dozen people came to Sunday’s guided walk at the Ursuline Center in
Today is Monday, April 18, the 109th day of 2016. There are 257 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, April 18, the 109th day of 2016. There are 257 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over-par 73 to fall
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
Andrea Wood, publisher/editor of “The Business Journal” will address the morning ceremony
Joseph G. Carson, director of Global Economic Research at AllianceBerstein is the afternoon ceremony speaker
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