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McGuffey's Hannah Wine named teacher of year in Youngstown
Hannah Wine always knew she wanted to help people.
2nd resignee from Mill Creek board cites community ire, impatience in decision to leave
Mahoning County Probate Judge Robert N. Rusu Jr. now must select not one, but two, candidates to fill vacancies on the five-person Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Park Commissioners.
Angels admission price hike needed to help the animals, co-founder says
Increased prices cut down on early bargain hunters attending the Angels for Animals’s 22nd annual Giant Garage Sale, which began Friday at Canfield Fairgrounds.
This was a different kind of career day in Canfield
A firetruck, police car, SWAT vehicle and more lined the front parking lot of Hilltop Elementary School.
Girard's Kay Lanes coming down, but memories will linger
One evening in 1997, all 24 lanes at Kay Lanes abruptly shut down, and a voice came over the loudspeaker.
Local congressional candidates file finance reports
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson, R-6th, has raised $1,187,007 toward his re-election effort while his Democratic challenger recently filed paperwork to start collecting money for his campaign fund.
Youngstown garden club lending hand to Mill Creek's Daffodil Meadow – again
Daffodil Meadow in Mill Creek Park first bloomed with the yellow and white buds that give it its name thanks to a donation by the Garden Club of Youngstown.
Report: Third of suicides in US are among middle-aged whites
Report: Third of suicides in US are among middle-aged whites
Mild flu season winding down, still widespread in Northeast
Mild flu season winding down, still widespread in Northeast
Prince's death raises numerous questions about prior health
Prince's death raises numerous questions about prior health
UPDATE | 8 relatives shot in head in Ohio; killer thought to be loose
8 relatives shot in head in Ohio; killer thought to be loose
UPDATE | At least 8 dead at 4 locations in Ohio; no arrests made
At least 8 dead at 4 locations in Ohio; no arrests made
Jackie Robinson’s daughter honors young students for essays
Jackie Robinson’s daughter honors young students for essays
OSHP on the scene of reported Jeep rollover in Hubbard Township
OSHP on the scene of reported Jeep rollover in Hubbard Township
Woman who set newborn on fire in road sentenced to 30 years
Woman who set newborn on fire in road sentenced to 30 years
Ohio judge overturns dying inmate’s conviction in wife’s death
Judge overturns dying inmate’s conviction in wife’s death
Ohio University marching band to perform at Macy’s parade
Ohio University marching band to perform at Macy’s parade
Talks could spur removal of First Street dam at Lowellville
Talks could spur removal of First Street dam at Lowellville
Kansas minority students seek parallel university government
Kansas minority students seek parallel university government
Virginia governor enables 200,000 felons to vote in November
Virginia governor enables 200,000 felons to vote in November
Pennsylvania accuser tries again to pursue Cosby lawsuit
Pennsylvania accuser tries again to pursue Cosby lawsuit
Cuba relents, allows Cuban-born travelers on historic cruise
Cuba relents, allows Cuban-born travelers on historic cruise
Lowellville council has special meeting Saturday morning
Lowellville council has special meeting Saturday morning
Multiple people shot to death in rural Ohio; details scarce
Multiple people shot to death in rural Ohio; details scarce
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Lily Pond to close for 45 days for parking lot project
Lily Pond to close for 45 days for parking lot project
Hannah Wine named Youngstown City School District Teacher of the Year
Hannah Wine named Youngstown City School District Teacher of the Year
OAKHILL CASE | No prison time for Yavorcik; five years probation
OAKHILL CASE | No prison time for Yavorcik
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mahoning Retired Teachers Association will meet May 11 at Antone’s Banquet Center,
South Range’s Yanek blanks Columbiana
The Raiders made a fourth-inning run stand up in a 1-0 victory.
Japan earthquakes suspend GM Lordstown production
The suspension is scheduled for April 25 through May 2.
Last Mahoning County Children Services group home will close
The closing of the Glenwood Avenue group home will displace 24 CSB employees.
Youngstown school CEO will drive fundamental shift
May 11 is application deadline for Youngstown Schools CEO
Velasquez hired to coach Lowellville football team
Doug Velasquez was most recently a head coach at Mineral Ridge in 2013.
Falconi hired as head football coach at Lakeview, Pa.
The Sailors went to the Class A state quarterfinals in 2013 after winning the Distict 10 championship.
Passover is a time of spiritual and physical renewal, Liberty rabbi says
It is customary to removes all trace of chametz (leaven).
Mooney, Ursuline to play in Catholic event at Cene
Cardinal Mooney (5-5) and Ursuline (8-4) will get the action started on Saturday at 11 a.m.
Judge touts success of felony drug court at ACTION event
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The fact that hundreds of people have successfully
Prep Roundup Friday’s other high school results
SOFTBALL Poland 14, Barberton 2, 6 innings BARBERTON Kristyn Svetlak and Amanda Wire combined
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH JASON KOKRAK
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot even-par 72 in the
Judge Rusu announces application process for MetroParks board
Applications will be accepted through May 6
Claudia Hoerig had history of marital problems
Claudia Hoerig, 51, accused of killing her husband, Karl Hoerig, March 12, 2007, in their Newton Falls home, was a challenging woman to live with, according to documents and interviews from 2007.
GM earned $2 billion in 1Q
General Motors Co. on Thursday announced first-quarter net income to common stockholders of $2 billion.
Mahoning commissioners close roads for bridge repair
The Ohio Turnpike Commission will repair the bridges over its toll road.
Youngstown woman, 83, pleads not guilty to threatening grandson
Upset someone in wheelchair left alone, reports said
Youngstown cops find dozens of pills after man pulled over for loud music
Reports said he had two different kinds of painkillers
Extradition of Claudia Hoerig from Brazil could take a year
Karl D. Hoerig’s body was found in his Ninth Street home in Newton Falls in 2007. His wife Claudia is a prime suspect in the killing, but the Brazilian Supreme Court has yet to approve her extradition. And that could take as long as a year or as short as mere weeks, a spokesman for Congressman Tim Ryan said Thursday.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, April 22, the 113th day of 2016. There are 253 days left in the year.
Two booked into jail for resisting arrest
By JOE GORMAN jgorman@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Police took two people into custody Wednesday
Audit findings tarnish WRAP, Sunshine anew
Editorial: A recently released state audit has tarnished anew the image of two nonprofit agencies in Warren
Keep boxing pros out
Opinion: By Oscar De La Hoya Los Angeles Times In its latest scheme to “revitalize” a sport that remains
Yavorcik facing time behind bars for ‘as bad as it gets’ criminal acts
Opinion: This isn’t going to be a good day for Martin Yavorcik. The failed 2008 independent candidate for
Trump team to GOP: Image is ‘evolving’
Associated Press HOLLYWOOD, Fla. Donald Trump’s chief lieutenants told skeptical Republican
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Lee Brice, 7:30 p.m.: Country music concert ($56.75 to $17) with
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses John S. Brayer, 51, of 3819 Oakleigh Ave.,
High lead levels reported at two Howland elementary schools
Drinking fountains were covered, and students drank bottled water Thursday
METRO DIGEST || Fire at McGuffey school playground
Fire at playground YOUNGSTOWN A Wednesday evening fire damaged the slides at the William Holmes
No more ties? Spelling bee to get harder words
Associated Press WASHINGTON After two-straight years of ties, the Scripps National Spelling Bee
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, food giveaway from 8:30 to
Prince, hugely influential superstar, dies at age 57
Associated Press CHANHASSEN, Minn. Prince could play guitar like Carlos Santana or Jimi
Teen who spread nude picture pleads
Teen who spread nude picture pleads SPARTANBURG, S.C. The South Carolina high school student
Yavorcik sentencing
Yavorcik sentencing CLEVELAND Martin Yavorcik, a failed 2008 Mahoning County prosecutor
In Saudi visit, Obama works to calm Gulf tensions with US
Associated Press RIYADH, Saudi Arabia President Barack Obama strained to ease tensions with
Dellick jailed by Adult Parole Authority
Dellick has a probable-cause court hearing on a possible probation violation Monday.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Joe Walsh pulls out of GOP concert CLEVELAND Eagles keyboardist and guitarist Joe
Solar plane departs Hawaii with no fuel
Associated Press KAPOLEI, Hawaii Two pilots are slowly carving their way into a new future of
birthdays
birthdays Actress Charlotte Rae (“The Facts of Life”) is 90. Actress Estelle Harris (“Seinfeld”)
UK events overshadowed by debate about leaving EU
Associated Press LONDON It’s springtime in London, but President Barack Obama might sense a
oddly enough
oddly enough Officer announces Omaha Police HQ squirrel’s death OMAHA, Neb. Omaha police have
BUSINESS DIGEST || Mercy Health plans open house at mall
Mercy Health plans open house at mall NILES Mercy Health-Youngstown is inviting the public to
Pens ‘Malkin’ the most of healthy superstar
Evgeni Malkin scored two goals and set up two others in a 5-0 victory.
Farmers reports earnings increase in first quarter
Canfield-based Farmers National Banc Corp. reported net income of $4.8 million.
Post-trade analysis: Jackson says Browns ‘will get this right’
New coach Hue Jackson knows the sordid history and doesn’t care one bit about it or the criticism.
Struthers deli offers eclectic selection of homemade food
Lena’s Main Street deli opened in January.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.42—.17 Aqua America, .71
SPORTS digest
YSU golfers dominate Horizon League honors Youngstown State senior golfer Brandon Pluchinsky
VW owners will have choice of buyback, repairs
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The owners of nearly half a million polluting Volkswagens in the
Thursday’s other NHL playoff games
Ducks 4, Predators 1 NASHVILLE, TENN. Nate Thompson and Jamie McGinn scored nearly 2 minutes
Leprechauns leap their way to North Preschool for St. Patrick’s
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students at Poland North Preschool
Ferguson-Klein wedding set for July 23
Megan Ferguson and Bill Klein are engaged and will be married on July 23. She is the daughter of
Boardman High School boys track team stands out at meet
The Boardman boys track team improved its 2016 record to 5-1 and 1-1 in the AAC after finishing
Boardman High School boys track opens season with a win
The Boardman boys track team began the 2016 season with a 87-62-25 victory over the Garrettsville
April 6
April 6 Harassment: Robert W. Nagle, 23, of Applewood Boulevard, Boardman, surrendered on two
Amanda Barbone, Nicholas Eubanks to marry April 30
Amanda M. Barbone and Nicholas D. Eubanks, both of Canfield, are announcing their engagement and
Boardman senior recognized by National Merit program
Principal Cynthia Fernback of Boardman High School recently announced that Nektarios Kasamias has
Ohio Supreme Court Justice speaks to students
Ohio Supreme Court Justice Judith French visited Boardman High School on March 23.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will
Ashley Bolina, Samuel Smith to be married
The engagement of Ashley Marie Bolina and Samuel David Smith, both of Cleveland, is being made by
Dobbins students are performers for a night
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Friends and families filled the Poland
Miss Sujka, Mr. DiMuzio rite set for May 14
Andrew and Helena Sujka are announcing the engagement of their daughter Brittany Ann Sujka, and
Poland Community Briefs
Italian Fest scholarship available Applications for the 2016 Youngstown State University
Piecing together original art at Boardman library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a canvas art craft
Miss Apostolakis to be bride of Mr. Russell
The parents of Arielle Apostolakis of Canfield and Zachary Russell of Warren are announcing the
Boardman Community Briefs
Italian Fest scholarship available Applications for the 2016 Youngstown State University
Danielle Reed, Daniel Enyeart to marry June 11
The parents of Danielle Reed of McDonald and Daniel Enyeart of Youngstown, are announcing the
Austintown Community Briefs
Italian Fest scholarship available Applications for the 2016 Youngstown State University
April 4
April 4 Warrant: Police arrested Peter Larkin, 56, of West Hampton Drive on a warrant for failure
Hilltoppers have fun in the sun
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students actually got the sun
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will start on
Icy treats for a warm day
Poland Union students celebrated their Spring Treat party with Kona Ice on March 23.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Annual camp to be hosted June 22-24 The Canfield boys basketball coaching staff is ready to host
Canfield Community Briefs
Italian Fest scholarship available Applications for the 2016 Youngstown State University
Fifth-grade students show off different talents
Austintown Fitch High School hosted the Austintown Intermediate School fifth-grade talent show on March 15 and 16 in the Fitch auditorium.
Canfield DQ hosts annual Easter egg hunt
Hundreds of children and their families took advantage of the sunny weather to attend the Canfield Dairy Queen’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 26.
Special education interventionist shares experience
‚à´By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Carmen Difrangia is a native of Poland and
New members inducted into National Honor Society
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School’s National Honor
Court is in session at CVMS
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School tipped off new tradition
No knead bread class is rising success
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library taught a class on No Knead
Federal Frenzy schedule of bands
What: Federal Frenzy music and arts festival, featuring Reel Big Fish and 24 other bands When:
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