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Stories published April 21, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning CSB to close final group home
Consistent with a state and national trend away from institutional residential settings, the Mahoning County Children Services Board will close its last group home this year and abolish the jobs of 24 workers there.
Japan earthquakes force suspension at GM Lordstown
The Japan earthquakes have suspended production for two weeks at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant.
Distress commission seeking CEO who can produce results
The city schools CEO should have the ability to drive a “fundamental shift in school culture and instructional practices that result in gains and ongoing high performance,” the job posting reads.
Passover observance requires 'spring cleaning to the extreme,' rabbi says
Rabbi Joseph Schonberger of Temple El Emeth likened the intense preparation for Passover to the spiritual and physical renewal that is the essence of the spring festival.
Woman threatens grandson after finding woman in wheelchair without care
An 83-year-old woman pleaded not guilty in municipal court to charges she shot a gun in the air and threatened to kill her grandson.
Mahoning commissioners approve closings for bridge work
The Mahoning County commissioners approved closings of a series of roads for repair work on bridges that carry them over the Ohio Turnpike.
UPDATE | Prince found unresponsive in elevator, CPR failed
Prince found unresponsive in elevator, CPR failed
Man who landed gyrocopter on Capitol lawn gets 4 months
Man who landed gyrocopter on Capitol lawn gets 4 months
Maryland homicide suspect shot by Ohio cop pleads not guilty
Maryland homicide suspect shot by Ohio cop pleads not guilty
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 25
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
911 call helps convict former Louisiana district attorney
911 call helps convict former Louisiana district attorney
Church bus driver charged with sexually abusing 2 Ohio boys
Church bus driver charged with sexually abusing 2 Ohio boys
Ohio Supreme Court approves AEP’s 2012 fee pricing structure
Ohio Supreme Court approves AEP’s 2012 fee pricing structure
Blood testing offered after high lead found at Ohio schools
Blood testing offered after high lead found at Ohio schools
Pennsylvania fines Uber $11M for operating without approval
Pennsylvania fines Uber $11M for operating without approval
Judge: VW owners can pick buybacks, fixes in emissions deal
Judge: VW owners can pick buybacks, fixes in emissions deal
ESPN fires former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling as analyst
ESPN fires former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling as analyst
Former WWE wrestler Chyna's death was possible overdose
Former WWE wrestler Chyna's death was possible overdose
Oprah rejoices as Harriet Tubman selected to be on $20 bill
Oprah rejoices as Harriet Tubman selected to be on $20 bill
Commissioners OK closings of a series of roads for maintenance work on bridges
Commissioners OK closings of a series of roads for maintenance work on bridges
Boardman man, 20, faces OVI charge after traffic stop
Boardman man, 20, faces OVI charge after traffic stop
Dance to benefit fireworks fund
Dance to benefit fireworks fund LAKE MILTON Lake Milton Association will present a Spring Fling
Donations sought Sunday for Mercy Community Church clothing giveaway
Donations sought Sunday for Mercy Community Church clothing giveaway
Federal Frenzy reels in ska band
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com For 15 minutes in the late ’90s, punk-ska bands No Doubt,
Wait is over for Papadimas album
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com While recording his new album, Demos Papadimas wondered if
Sax great Dave Koz learns a new role as opening act
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com HBO’s “Game of Thrones” returns Sunday night, but Dave
Sam Covelli recognized for success and service
Sam Covelli is one of only four people in the country to receive the entrepreneurship award
Sprouse to sing blues, jazz in cabaret show
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Chicago-based singer-songwriter Natalie Sprouse will be the next
Happy Together, Halestorm will play Canfield Fair
Staff report CANFIELD The Happy Together Tour will return to the Canfield Fair this year. The
Youngstown council increases contract for grass cutting and cleanups
Council also approved a new health insurance plan with a 2 percent increase
Youngstown is negotiating with a health care provider for the vacant Bottom Dollar supermarket building
A gourmet candy company is using the South Side facility until the end of August
Celebrating reading
About 2,500 students from more than 200 middle and high schools are participating in YSU English Festival
Defendant extradited in big sports fraud case
Clifton Panezich, a former minor league baseball player, was extradited here from Nevada in a big sports memorabilia fraud case.
“Crazies” to build Habitat for Humanity home over two days
Volunteers will build house in Struthers this weekend.
Witnesses describe chaotic scene following fight in Denny’s parking light
A Struthers man was arraigned Wednesday in Girard Municipal Court on multiple felony charges.
Judge rejects Yavorcik’s request to postpone his Friday sentencing on eight felonies
He faces up to 29 years in prison
Brazilian court removes extradition protection for woman accused in 2007 Newton Falls murder
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan announced a ruling by the Brazilian Supreme Court has stripped Claudia Hoerig of her Brazilian citizenship and her protection from extradition
Make Youngstown showcases maker insight
Make Youngstown continues 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today at the Williamson College of Business
Barry Manilow returns in final US tour ONE LAST TIME
Staff report It’s the end of the road for Barry Manilow. The pop legend’s current tour will be
SPORTS digest
ESPN fires Schilling over Facebook post BRISTOL, Conn. ESPN fired network analyst and former
Rutherford’s clutch hit, Rinaldi’s HR lift Mooney
A two out, two-run rally in the bottom of the seventh lifted Cardinal Mooney to a 6-5 victory over arch-rival Ursuline at Fields of Dreams.
One bad inning costs Salazar, Indians
Danny Salazar held Seattle to three hits in seven innings, but Norichika Aoki’s two-run triple in the second led to a 2-1 loss for the Indians.
Results of Wednesday’s other high school games
SOFTBALL Windham 1, Mathews 0 AKRON Brittany Knight struck out 14, pitched a two-hitter and
Pitt pounds Penguins in four-hour marathon
YSU fell to 7-23 and dropped their its contest in the last eight games.
Three more Valley athletes commit to colleges
Harding’s Gariana Bercheni and Samantha Sperry and Ursuline’s Marcus Mosley made their college choices.
“Inside Amy Schumer” (10 p.m., Comedy Central): TV’s funniest feminist returns
“Inside Amy Schumer” (10 p.m., Comedy Central): TV’s funniest feminist returns with new sketches,
BUSINESS DIGEST || Simon Roofing installs safety technology
Simon Roofing adds safety technology YOUNGSTOWN Simon Roofing, a national manufacturer/installer
Huntington reports 7 percent year-over-year revenue growth
Columbus-based Huntington Bancshares Inc. reported net income for the 2016 first quarter of $171 million.
Canfield native Starkey hired as Kent State women’s hoops coach
The Canfield native became the sixth head coach in program history.
MAHONING VALLEY RACE COURSE
Wednesday’s results RACE 1 $11,400 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $10,000 4 Airdrop (Quinones,
When Chicago ‘proving flights’ are complete, new Youngstown airline will begin selling tickets
Aerodynamics Inc., the airline hoping to begin flights between Youngstown and Chicago June 1, carried out some “proving flights” this week, a part of the FAA approval process.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys,SDRq directed by Marlene Menaldi Strollo, at
Fruit Tree Pruning Clinic
Fruit Tree Pruning Clinic When: Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. What: OSU Extension and White House Fruit
Ohio’s native wildflowers: what to look for TOP 10
I love Ohio! It is such a beautiful state, and with the change of seasons, it offers a wide array of native wildflowers that invite spring and wow us with color, scents and sights that are truly amazing.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Wise Guys, 9 p.m. Mon: Christine Witt
Spring planting tips for your apple trees
Q. I got excited for spring and purchased a red delicious apple tree today at a local store. What
City school board leader pursues her own agenda
Editorial: Just when it appeared that common sense had prevailed in the ridiculous legal battle over the newly
Selah Dessert presents ‘Proof’
Selah Dessert presents ‘Proof’ “Proof,” the 2001 Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play, will
Plant Easter Lily outside
Plant Easter Lily outside Yes, these flowers will survive our winters. Now that you’ve enjoyed
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Eye in the Sky (R) A military officer in command of an operation to capture
Pruning brambles
Pruning brambles Raspberries and blackberries are known as brambles. They grow a primocane, which
Sachs gets off easy
Opinion: By Phil Angelides The Sacramento Bee The U.S. Department of Justice earlier this month announced
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Smile Empty Soul at The Federal
Smile Empty Soul at The Federal Smile Empty Soul will come to The Federal, 110 W. Federal St.,
Woman gets probation in Christmas morning shooting
Had baby in car with her, and child in other involved in shooting
Valley natives to share poems with a Youngstown perspective
Two poets from the Mahoning Valley will return this weekend to share their work about their
Arbor Day is April 29
Arbor Day is April 29 Plant a tree, celebrate a really big or really old tree, take a hike, learn
Testing won’t fix aging schools
Opinion: By Sabrina Joy Stevens Tribune News Service Imagine working in a place where rats skitter across
Honoring volunteers
Honoring volunteers YOUNGSTOWN The Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley is celebrating Ministry
Political rhetoric trumps reality
Opinion: If there is one pattern that is emerging from this year’s political campaigns, it is that rhetoric
Niles council holds off on city hall security recall
The mayor had pushed for the recall in the wake of alleged threats against city employees
Trump blasts delegate system while Clinton focuses on Pa.
Associated Press WASHINGTON Hillary Clinton, the nearly unstoppable Democrat, and Republican
People names Aniston Most Beautiful Woman
People names Aniston Most Beautiful Woman NEW YORK She’ll be there for you. People has named
Teen electrocuted during experiment
Teen electrocuted during experiment VERMILION, OHIO A 15-year-old boy was electrocuted
His funeral Mass is at 6 p.m. Monday at St. Columba Cathedral
Calling hours are 2 to 5:45 p.m. Monday in the church
Obama to Saudis, Gulf allies: Boost aid to Iraq
Associated Press RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA With fresh friction wearing on an old alliance, President
Up to 500 feared dead in shipwreck last week
Associated Press GENEVA As many as 500 people are feared dead after a shipwreck last week in the
MetroParks board-selection committee accepting applications through May 6
Group met for the first time this week
60 people come out to learn about coyotes
Dr. Stan Gehrt addressed ways to avoid problems with the animals.
OHIO SUPREME COURT Debate mulled over inmate’s case file
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court is deciding whether police departments can
HURRICANE katrina Cops plead guilty in bridge shooting
Associated Press NEW ORLEANS Five former New Orleans police officers pleaded guilty Wednesday in
3 officials charged in Flint water crisis
Associated Press FLINT, MICH. The Flint water crisis became a criminal case Wednesday when two
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Assault charge
Assault charge GIRARD A man was booked into the Trumbull County Jail on a warrant Tuesday
Tubman will go on $20 bill; Hamilton to stay on $10 note
Associated Press WASHINGTON Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist who was born a
Tax credits awarded to local project
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan on Wednesday announced $45.5 million in federal tax credits awarded.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Boardman Township trustees, 3:30 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St. AGENDA
Red Hat Society Day celebrated in Valley
A String of Pearls of Youngstown has hosted a luncheon for a decade
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