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After early April snow, Valley fruit growers surprised
Dan Simmons, owner of Peace Valley Orchards in Rogers, explains how many peaches should be on each branch to produce the best peaches.
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PRIMARY UPDATE | CNN projects Hillary Clinton will win the Democratic primary in Connecticut
PRIMARY UPDATE | CNN projects Hillary Clinton will win the Democratic primary in Connecticut
PRIMARY UPDATE | CNN projects Bernie Sanders will win the Rhode Island Democratic primary
PRIMARY UPDATE | CNN projects Bernie Sanders will win the Rhode Island Democratic primary
PRIMARY UPDATE | Where things stand in uncalled races
PRIMARY UPDATE | Where things stand in uncalled races
PRIMARY UPDATE | Clinton wins Pennsylvania, CNN projects
PRIMARY UPDATE | Clinton wins Pennsylvania, CNN projects
PRIMARY UPDATE | Trump strong showing a blow to rivals running out of ways to stop him
PRIMARY UPDATE | Trump strong showing a blow to rivals running out of ways to stop him
PRIMARY UPDATE | CNN projects Clinton wins Maryland, Delaware primaries
PRIMARY UPDATE | CNN projects Clinton wins Maryland, Delaware primaries
PRIMARY UPDATE | Trump wins primaries in all 5 states
PRIMARY UPDATE | Trump wins primary in all 5 states
PRIMARY UPDATE | Trump, Clinton claim early victories in Northeast primaries
PRIMARY UPDATE | Trump, Clinton claim early victories in Northeast primaries
PRIMARY UPDATE | Early exit polls show Trump winning 3 states; Clinton one
PRIMARY UPDATE | Early exit polls show Trump winning 3 states; Clinton one
Chinese company to build $1 billion mill in south Arkansas
Chinese company to build $1 billion mill in south Arkansas
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects newspapers’ email appeal
Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejects newspapers’ email appeal
North Carolina Dems pan 'keep our state straight' comment
North Carolina Dems pan 'keep our state straight' comment
Ohio Turnpike reminder: Interchange 216 ramp at Lordstown closing Wednesday night
Ohio Turnpike reminder: Interchange 216 ramp at Lordstown closing Wednesday night
Campbell school board has special meeting Wednesday
Campbell school board has special meeting Wednesday
Youngstown man pitches animal-protection law before Ohio Senate panel
Youngstown man pitches animal-protection law before Ohio Senate panel
ODNR official: Ohio well on its way to becoming energy self-sufficient
Ohio well on its way to becoming energy self-sufficient
Opening arguments underway in trials of duo charged in East Side murders
Opening arguments underway in trials of duo charged in East Side murders
Ohio man confesses to 911: 'I just shot and killed my wife'
Ohio man confesses to 911: 'I just shot and killed my wife'
Ivan Parker in concert on Sunday
Ivan Parker in concert on Sunday BOARDMAN Ivan Parker will perform at 6 p.m. Sunday at Christ’s
Boardman officials have news conference Wednesday on proposed land swap
Boardman officials announce news conference on proposed land swap
Coroner: More fentanyl deaths than heroin in Hamilton County
Coroner: More fentanyl deaths than heroin in Ohio county
State auditor cites Canfield Joint Fire District for overpaying its chief
State auditor cites Canfield Joint Fire District for overpaying its chief
Ohio bill would restore rare coins sales tax exemption
Ohio bill would restore rare coins sales tax exemption
Prince's sister: Prince had no known will
Sister asked court that a special administrator be appointed
Public's help sought identifying Liberty robbery suspect
Public's help sought identifying Liberty robbery suspect
Veteran Salute Day is Thursday at Oakhill Renaissance Place
Veteran Salute Day is Thursday at Oakhill Renaissance Place
Female student charged after confessing to Howland bomb threat
Female student in juvenile jail after confessing to Howland bomb threat
Boardman officials announce news conference on proposed land swap
Boardman officials announce news conference on proposed land swap
Boardman police arrest two on prostitution-related charges
Boardman police arrest two on prostitution-related charges
UPDATE | Manziel indicted in alleged attack on ex-girlfriend
Johnny Manziel indicted in alleged attack on ex-girlfriend
Warren man gets 5 years for brawl that broke victim's skull
Warren man gets 5 years for brawl that broke victim's skull
Poland fends off Canfield rally
Shades of last year’s district championship showed up on Monday, but Poland made sure everything didn’t go according to script.
The Covelli Centre had its second-best quarter ever to start the year
The facility had a $304,861 operating surplus during the first three months of 2016
Canfield player ‘nets’ award
The future Ivy League student recently was awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Cleveland Hockey Booster Club.
60th annual book sale set this week at Westminster Presbyterian Church
Funds benefit multiple charitable organizations.
Scrappers assistant GM details attractions
Matt Thompson, in his 12th season with the Scrappers, spoke at Monday’s Curbstone Coaches luncheon.
Boardman middle schools to be renamed
The board also approved tenure for three Boardman High School teachers who have been with the district for three years.
Warren man gets 16 years in prison for choking girlfriend, then stabbing her 5 times
Jacob J. Asbury, 33, sentenced to 16 years in prison for stabbing and choking his girlfriend in her Tod Avenue Southwest Warren Township home
SPORTS DIGEST || Moffatt named HL Player of the Week
Moffatt named HL Player of the Week Indianapolis, Ind. Youngstown State junior Brittney Moffatt
PREP ROUNDUP | Monday’s games
BASEBALL Poland 8, Canfield 6 CANFIELD The Bulldogs (14-2, 7-0 All-American Conference Red)
Air Reserve commander, port authority chairman seek alternative funding for Vienna military deployment hub
Recently announced state-capital-budget allotments didn’t include the $1.2 million needed to turn the air cargo facility at the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport into a military deployment hub
Organizer of illegal ‘bike life’ event pleads guilty to three charges
Trevor Hall pleaded guilty Monday two counts of failure to comply with the orders of a police officer and receiving stolen property
Jurors selected for trial of 2 men charged in rash of E. Side killings
Total of six people are charged
Man tells cops he’s assaulted after he sets up date on Facebook
Victim beaten with gun, clothes ripped
An unconventionally dry winter saved the township money
A dry winter saved the road department money
Report says officers used force to detain alleged drunken suspect
An Austintown man is accused of assaulting a police officer in a fit of rage
Big financial push fails to help Altiere win primary
Mahoning County prosecutor pays back $39,900 in campaign loans from 2008
After early April snow, Valley fruit growers surprised
Dan Simmons, owner of Peace Valley Orchards in Rogers, explains how many peaches should be on each branch to produce the best peaches.
Today is Tuesday, April 26, the 117th day of 2016
Today is Tuesday, April 26, the 117th day of 2016. There are 249 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Bucs lefty Locke handcuffs Rockies
Matt Joyce hit a three-run homer and Jeff Locke threw six scoreless innings.
Arcia’s walk-off homer downs Tribe
Zach McAllister had only allowed one hit this season when he took the mound against the free-swinging Twins.
Two seek spots on First Niles board
Two investors of First Niles Financial are seeking seats on its board of directors.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Man dumps nontoxic green dye into Alaska creek as a prank KETCHIKAN, Alaska
Doctor joins practice
Doctor joins practice BOARDMAN Ankle & Foot Care Centers recently added Dr. Ramy Fahim to its
Voter ID laws making it difficult for lawful voters to cast ballots
Opinion: By Andrew Gumbel Los Angeles Times Molly McGrath is laser- focused on a job no advanced
Cavaliers in good shape after sweeping Pistons
Cleveland will meet either Atlanta or Boston in the second round.
Drug Take Back event scheduled
Drug Take Back event scheduled AUSTINTOWN Several agencies in Mahoning County are drop-off sites
Knee injury to keep Curry out two weeks
Stephen Curry will miss at least two weeks for Golden State with a sprained ligament in his right knee.
Gannett looks to buy Tribune
Associated Press NEW YORK Newspaper publisher Gannett wants to buy Tribune Publishing for more
Senate contest a toss-up
Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View There is a second critical contest in the 2016 U.S. elections:
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Graham Nash: Tonight on
Can an aspirin a day keep heart attacks at bay? Daily dosage
By Allie Shah Star Tribune Minneapolis Minnesota doctors welcomed recent federal health
Probation for Yavorcik is a travesty of justice
Editorial: Unlike federal judges who must adhere to sentencing guidelines, state judges have a great deal of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.16-0.24 Aqua America, .71
Saudi Arabia outlines reform plan for oil-addicted economy
Associated Press RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA Saudi Arabia unveiled a bold reform plan Monday aimed at
Immunizations: Stop sickness before it starts
Mayo Clinic News Network Immunization is one of the best ways you can protect yourself and your
Town-hall meeting
Town-hall meeting YOUNGSTOWN City council members are inviting citizens to attend a town-hall
John Dellick released
John Dellick released YOUNGSTOWN The son of Judge Theresa Dellick of Mahoning County Juvenile
Time Warner Cable deal gets approval
Associated Press NEW YORK Federal regulators will impose several conditions meant to protect
Friend of man accused in shooting will plead
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. A friend of the white man accused of fatally shooting nine black
Human skull found in Earth Day cleanup
Human skull found in Earth Day cleanup PENNSAUKEN, N.J. An Earth Day effort to clean up a trash-
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Liberty Township trustees, 2 p.m., special meeting to discuss the Community
Appeals court: Cosby’s criminal case can go on
Appeals court: Cosby’s criminal case can go on PHILADELPHIA A Pennsylvania appeals court has
‘Individual A’ sues Hastert for money
Associated Press CHICAGO A man who alleges he was sexually abused by former U.S. House Speaker
Chief apologizes for handcuffing children
Associated Press MURFREESBORO, TENN. A Tennessee police chief has apologized after his officers
Backlash greets plans for Muslim cemeteries across US
Associated Press DUDLEY, MASS. On the site of a long-idle dairy farm, leaders of a local mosque
Cleveland settles lawsuit over Tamir Rice shooting for $6M
Associated Press CLEVELAND The city on Monday reached a $6 million settlement in a lawsuit over
LGBT law spurs demonstrations
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Demonstrations encircled North Carolina’s statehouse Monday, for
Cruz, Kasich defend alliance vs. Trump
Associated Press BORDEN, Ind. Declaring the Republican presidential contest at “a fork in the
Attorney: Manziel to be indicted
An indictment would further imperil Manziel’s chances of playing pro football.
BUSINESS DIGEST || First National Bank of Pa. completes acquisition
First National Bank of Pa. completes acquisition PITTSBURGH First National Bank of Pennsylvania,
Court: Brady must serve his suspension
A three-judge panel of the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled 2-to-1 that Commissioner Roger Goodell did not deprive Brady of “fundamental fairness.”
OHIO SHOOTINGS Prosecutor: Pot grown where 8 were slain
Associated Press COLUMBUS Four days after the calculated killings of eight people in rural Ohio,