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Tressel discusses campus’ future in NEXTYSU address
Tressel listed planned improvements to Wick and Lincoln avenues as part of his "A New Look for a New Era" address.
Candidates ramp up rhetoric, Trump stumbles
As Clinton pitches wage boost, Cruz wins Wyo. delegates, Trump extends rant, Kasich gets Nevada governor's endorsement day before New York primary.
Stories published April 19, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Rod Daniel, director of 'Teen Wolf,' TV comedies, dead at 73
Rod Daniel, director of 'Teen Wolf,' TV comedies, dead at 73
NY PRIMARY | Exit poll: Trump's outsider appeal propels his NY victory
Exit poll: Trump's outsider appeal propels his NY victory
NY PRIMARY | Trump, Clinton triumph on home turf in New York primaries
Trump, Clinton triumph on home turf in New York primaries
Forum to raise funds in aid of former Boardman teacher
Forum to raise funds in aid of former Boardman teacher
Attorneys seek dismissal of class-action suit on use of water, wastewater money
Attorneys seek dismissal of class-action suit on use of water, wastewater money
Youngstown council to consider grass-cutting pact Wednesday
Youngstown council to consider grass-cutting pact Wednesday
Study reveals misperception of downtown Youngstown
Study reveals misperception of downtown Youngstown
NY PRIMARY | CNN declares Hillary Clinton winner of Dem primary
CNN declares Hilary Clinton winner of Dem primary
NY PRIMARY | Trump says he'll wrack up even more delegates
Trump says he'll wrack up even more delegates
NY PRIMARY | Exit polls show Trump winning, Clinton-Sanders tight
Exit polls show Trump winning, Clinton-Sanders tight
Charter review commission to make 3 to 6 proposed changes
Charter review commission to make 3 to 6 proposed changes
Court overturns Virginia school's transgender bathroom rule
Court overturns Virginia school's transgender bathroom rule
Liberty melee involves hit and run with domestic beating
Liberty melee involves hit and run with domestic beating
Intel to cut 12,000 jobs as it confronts decline in PCs
Intel to cut 12,000 jobs as it confronts decline in PCs
Youngstown gives up trying to find grocer for Bottom Dollar on South Side
Youngstown gives up trying to find grocer for Bottom Dollar on South Side
Ohio House offers bill to legalize medical marijuana
Ohio House offers bill to legalize medical marijuana
Residents sound off at last hearing on Ferguson settlement
Residents sound off at last hearing on Ferguson settlement
Charge against Warren tattooist dismissed by court
Charge against Warren tattooist dismissed by court
Man pleads guilty to animal abuse; sentenced to 14 days
Man pleads guilty to animal abuse; sentenced to 14 days
VIEWER'S GUIDE | Trump looks for big NY win; size counts
Viewer’s Guide: Trump looks for big NY win; size counts
Ryan announces $444K Kent State grant to study Alzheimer's
Ryan announces $444K Kent State grant to study Alzheimer's
Trump, Clinton look for wins on home turf in New York
Trump, Clinton look for wins on home turf in New York
Study: Fox, CNN spent more time on GOP candidates than Dems
Study: Fox, CNN spent more time on GOP candidates than Dems
Dozens killed in Taliban attack on Afghan security agency
Dozens killed in Taliban attack on Afghan security agency
Attempted theft of flowers, jewelry lands Struthers man in jail
Attempted theft of flowers, jewelry lands man in jail
Yavorcik seeks sentencing delay for alcohol assessment
Yavorcik seeks sentencing delay for alcohol assessment
Tressel discusses campus’ future in NEXTYSU address
Tressel listed planned improvements to Wick and Lincoln avenues as part of his "A New Look for a New Era" address.
Benefit spring concert is set for Sunday
Benefit spring concert is set for Sunday YOUNGSTOWN Protestant Family Service will present a
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to make "Great Strides"
The local Great Strides event is May 22 at Boardman Park.
6 Valley high schools among nation’s best
Columbiana, Canfield, Boardman, Hubbard, Struthers and Springfield are among top high schools
Small businesses learn of opportunity with federal contracts
Several business owners gathered at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station Monday to hear about federal contract work.
Poland school board decides against bond issue on August ballot
The board cited a need to further inform residents.
Police protection sought after suspected threat to Niles city hall
Police protection sought after suspected threat to Niles city hall
3 Valley softball teams earn mention in poll
Three Mahoning Valley high school softball teams received mention in this week’s State Softball Coaches Poll.
South Range School District closes open enrollment
The schools have reached their capacities in almost all grade levels, said Superintendent Dennis Dunham.
Valley natives bring James Taylor-Carole King show home Musical friends
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Growing up in Poland during the mid-’70s, singer-
Amphitheater series Concerts include Donnie Iris and KISS tribute act
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN Fire-breathing rockers KISS will be at the Covelli
prep sports at a glance/Monday’s games
BASEBALL Boardman 7, Canfield 2 BOARDMAN The Spartans laid down 14 hits to beat the Cardinals.
Campbell aims to woo businesses
City officials say they’re looking to revitalize with new businesses.
METRO DIGEST || Assault by car on officer
Bond was set at $150,000 Monday in municipal court for a man police accused of trying to ram a car Friday with two vice squad officers inside.
Howland man gets 31 1/2 years in prison for rape of girl 11, molestation of girl, 13
Jonathan R. Emerine, 24, convicted at trial of rape and two counts of gross sexual imposition involving two young girls
Candidates ramp up rhetoric, Trump stumbles
As Clinton pitches wage boost, Cruz wins Wyo. delegates, Trump extends rant, Kasich gets Nevada governor's endorsement day before New York primary.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Minn. Burger King workers smash windows after prank call COON RAPIDS, Minn. A
OVI arrests lead to list of charges
One man arrested also was charged with making threats to police officers
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ star Doris Roberts dies LOS ANGELES Doris Roberts, who
21 die in explosion
21 die in explosion JERUSALEM A bus exploded in Jerusalem on Monday, wounding at least 21 people
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Canfield Local School board, 6 p.m., boardroom, 100 Wadsworth St. McDonald
Tressel to outline plans at ‘NextYSU’
Tressel to outline plans at ‘NextYSU’ YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University President Jim
Video police would not release of gas station shootout shows role of man sentenced Monday
The Warren Police Department would not release a video of a daytime shootout at the BP gas station on East Market Street
Candlelight vigil honors slain Ohio police officer
Associated Press COLUMBUS A vigil for an Ohio police officer fatally shot when a man opened fire
Health Fair
Health Fair YOUNGSTOWN The YWCA of Youngstown, 25 W. Rayen Ave., is offering a health fair from
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Michael and Gina Alexander, Youngstown, boy, April 17.
oddly enough
oddly enough University mistakenly sends acceptance emails to 5K students BUFFALO, N.Y. More
Split high court holds fate of Obama immigration actions
Associated Press WASHINGTON Conservative Supreme Court justices expressed sharp skepticism about
Lower US supply to help boost oil price despite failure of weekend talks
Associated Press LONDON The failure by oil-rich nations to agree to freeze production sent crude
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, April 19, the 110th day of 2016. There are 256 days left in the year.
AP wins Pulitzer for slave-labor story; Miranda’s ‘Hamilton’ wins for drama
Associated Press NEW YORK The Associated Press won the Pulitzer Prize for public service Monday
Houston area submerged in more than a foot of rain
Associated Press HOUSTON More than a foot of rain had fallen by Monday evening in parts of
Amazon’s stand-alone streaming targets Netflix
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon is taking on Netflix and Hulu with its own stand-alone video
Family facing Hep B savors moments together
By Martha Ross The Mercury News BERKELEY, Calif. It’s almost dinner time, and Alan Wang and
Self-care can strengthen weak fingernails Stronger NAILS
Mayo Clinic News Network Q: Dear Mayo Clinic, my fingernails are thin, and they tear and split
Calif. pension system reconsiders tobacco divestment
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. The board overseeing the nation’s largest public-employee
BUSINESS DIGEST || Burger Bar Expands
COACHES Burger Bar is opening franchise locations, with the first two scheduled to open later this year.
US to send 200 more troops to Iraq
Associated Press BAGHDAD The U.S. has agreed to deploy more than 200 additional troops to Iraq
Dramatic rescue gives Ecuadoreans hope for survivors
Associated Press MANTA, Ecuador Rescuers pulled three people out alive Monday after they had
Hotels use discounts to woo guests to book directly online
Associated Press NEW YORK Hotels are getting more aggressive in their fight to get travelers to
Obama should lift veil of secrecy
Opinion: WASHINGTON When President Obama departs for Saudi Arabia, an incubator of the 9/11 attacks, he
Serving size vs. portion size
By Barbara Quinn The Monterey County Herald What is the difference between a serving size and a
Trump’s campaign gone to the dogs
Opinion: By Gary Jacobs Los Angeles Times The Gallup/Purina poll of 1,427 Republican household pets shows
US forces deliver aid to areas hit by earthquakes in Japan
Associated Press MINAMIASO, Japan About 100,000 evacuees, some sleeping outdoors or in their
Netflix passes HBO in original programs
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Look out, HBO. Last year, Netflix produced more original
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Michael Stipe: Tonight on
Don’t devalue torment
Opinion: By Gina Barreca The Hartford Courant It’s easy to put everybody else’s pain into perspective.
Obama to walk tightrope during Saudi Arabia visit
Editorial: President Barack Obama’s visit Wednesday to Saudi Arabia comes in the midst of a threat by the oil-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.090.08 Aqua America, .71
911 caller won’t be charged in Ohio Walmart police shooting
Associated Press A 911 caller won’t be charged for reporting a man waving a gun in an Ohio Walmart
2 quakes disrupt Japanese economy
Associated Press TOKYO The twin earthquakes that struck southern Japan were having ripple