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YSU library, named for Vindicator publisher, celebrates 40th birthday
YSU Maag Library was dedicated in April 1976
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YSU student project becomes permanent OH WOW! exhibit
Youngstown State University students Clay McCullough, Anthony Onderko and Seth Nycum wowed the judges.
Youngstown to Chicago flights bumped; ticket sales to start May 11
Aerodynamics Inc. has bumped the takeoff date for its Youngstown-to-Chicago air service to June 13.
Persistent stress of racist society leads to high black infant mortality
Unrelenting stress created by race and racism is part of what is at the root of Mahoning County having some of the highest black infant mortality rates in Ohio and in the nation.
Rising gas prices could help Columbiana County, but not others, expert says
If oil and natural-gas prices increase substantially, new well drilling likely will get a boost in Columbiana County, but the prospects aren’t good in Mahoning and Trumbull counties, an industry expert said.
Highrise resident alerts Warren cops to river spill
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency says used motor oil leaked from an open valve on an 800-gallon tank at W.T.R. Services Inc., 2421 W. Market St., on Wednesday and traveled into the Mahoning River through a storm sewer.
Mahoning commissioner to advertise for bids for North Bailey Road work
The Mahoning County commissioners will advertise for bids for the repaving of North Bailey Road in Jackson Township from Mahoning Avenue to the Mahoning-Trumbull County line, which is estimated to cost about $1 million.
Sunday Sauce and Song will benefit Youngstown Connection
Spend part of Sunday afternoon helping a worthy cause, listening to wonderful music and eating good food at St. Patrick Church.
Witness testifies Austin confessed murders in jail
A witness in the trial of two men accused of four murders on the East Side told a jury that one of the defendants told him he had committed murders on behalf of a drug ring.
Browns trade No. 8 pick to Titans
The Browns dealt the No. 8 pick to the Titans for Tennessee's pick at No. 15, a third-round pick in this year's draft and a second-round pick in 2017.
Ohio EPA says human error led to oil spill in Mahoning River
Ohio EPA says human error led to oil spill in Mahoning River
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 24
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Police at scene of a bank robbery at the PNC South Meridan Road branch
Police at scene of a bank robbery at the PNC South Meridan Road branch
UPDATE | Brother, others related to San Bernardino shooters arrested
Brother, others related to San Bernardino shooters arrested
ADI service launch delay on Youngstown–Chicago route
ADI service launch delay on Youngstown–Chicago route
BREAKING NEWS | Jury finds Youngstown woman guilty of child endangering
Jury finds Youngstown woman guilty of child endangering
UPDATE | Oily spill in Mahoning River near downtown Warren being contained
Oily spill in Mahoning River near downtown Warren being contained
CDC: Teen birth rates plunge, but racial disparities persist
CDC: Teen birth rates plunge, but racial disparities persist
About 16 military disciplined in Afghanistan hospital attack
About 16 military disciplined in Afghanistan hospital attack
Former Speaker Boehner calls Cruz 'Lucifer in the flesh'
Former Speaker Boehner calls Cruz 'Lucifer in the flesh'
Raiders owner says he will spend $500 million in Vegas
Raiders owner says he will spend $500 million in Vegas
Significant premium hikes expected under Obama health law
Significant premium hikes expected under Obama health law
Northwest Ohio man pleads not guilty in toddler’s death
Northwest Ohio man pleads not guilty in toddler’s death
Reminder: OVI checkpoints this weekend in Canfield
Reminder: OVI checkpoints this weekend in Canfield
BREAKING NEWS | Warrants served in probe stemming from San Bernardino attack
BREAKING NEWS | Warrants served in probe stemming from San Bernardino attack
Ex-Ohio cop to plead guilty in scheme to steal up to $250K
Ex-Ohio cop to plead guilty in scheme to steal up to $250K
Caitlyn Jenner uses women's room at Trump hotel, posts video
Caitlyn Jenner uses women's room at Trump hotel, posts video
Reputed 'El Chapo' associate pleads guilty in Chicago court
Reputed 'El Chapo' associate pleads guilty in Chicago court
Comcast buying DreamWorks Animation for about $3.55B
Comcast buying DreamWorks Animation for about $3.55B
Hearing for man accused of killing Saints player Will Smith
Hearing for man accused of killing Saints player Will Smith
Abbott Labs to spend $19.3 billion to buy St. Jude Medical
Abbott Labs to spend $19.3 billion to buy St. Jude Medical
Jury convicts ex-Okla. reserve deputy in suspect's death
Jury convicts ex-Okla. reserve deputy in suspect's death
Mahoning commissioners advertise for bids to repave Bailey Road
Mahoning commissioners advertise for bids to repave Bailey Road
USW reaches tentative agreement with ArcelorMittal
USW reaches tentative agreement with ArcelorMittal
Reports: Prescription drugs found with Prince at death scene
Prescription drugs found with Prince at death scene
Boardman police investigating theft at Victoria's Secret
Boardman police investigating theft at Victoria's Secret
Judge mulls motions in Austin/Henderson murder trial
Judge mulls motions in Austin/Henderson murder trial
Camp Fitch YMCA offers open houses
Camp Fitch YMCA offers open houses NORTH SPRINGFIELD, PA. Camp Fitch YMCA, 12600 Abels Road, is
Hawaii church deploying igloos to house homeless families
Hawaii church deploying igloos to house homeless families
Applications for US jobless aid rise from 4-decade low
Applications for US jobless aid rise from 4-decade low
Conn. history teacher named US Teacher of the Year
Conn. history teacher named US Teacher of the Year
Youngstown firefighter injured in early morning North Side blaze
Youngstown firefighter injured in early morning North Side blaze
Ohio Medicaid gets $25M from Pfizer drug discount settlement
Ohio Medicaid gets $25M from Pfizer drug discount settlement
Castiglione’s slam aids Penguins split
Miranda Castiglione hit a two-out grand slam in the seventh inning of the first game.
Album finds new focus for Spirit of the Bear
By Guy D’Astolfo dastolfo@vindy.com Spirit of the Bear will unveil its second album, “Remains,”
Former Penguin Hain working his way back from injury
Bobby Hain has his eyes on professional basketball.
Salem theater offers ‘Church Basement Ladies’
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theater will present “Church Basement Ladies,” a musical
Lindor helps Tribe salvage finale against Minnesota
Cody Allen picked up his seventh save in seven tries.
Another step toward Sheetz
Trustees approved a modified rezoning request, a step toward a new Sheetz for Austintown
‘Bad Boys’ director George Gallo to exhibit art at the Butler An artist at heart
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com George Gallo might have taken the most atypical road trip
YSU library, named for Vindicator publisher, celebrates 40th birthday
YSU Maag Library was dedicated in April 1976
SPORTS digest
YSU baseball team blanks Bowling Green NILES Four Youngstown State pitchers combined to throw a
prep Roundup | Results from Wednesday’s other high school events
GIRLS LACROSSE North Canton Hoover 10, Cardinal Mooney 3 YOUNGSTOWN Hoover led 3-2 at
oddly enough
oddly enough School project’s graffiti sparks fears Zodiac Killer is back TALLAHASSEE, Fla. A
BUSINESS DIGEST || Edison Landscape and Deck Lighting ribbon cutting set
Ribbon-cutting set POLAND The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a celebratory ribbon-
Red Dragons use early uprising, Srbinovich’s pitching to beat Falcons
The Niles baseball team is now 17-2.
Today
Today Comedy Ms. Gayle and Steve Lott, 8 p.m., Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course,
Talmer Bank posts 1Q earnings
Michigan-based Talmer Bancorp Inc. on Wednesday reported first quarter 2016 net income of $19.7 million.
Your spring gardening chore checklist
By Peg Zeleznik OSU Extension master gardener volunteer It’s that time of year again – the snow
Money, politics are one
Opinion: By Richard L. HASEN Los Angeles Times Despite Bernie Sanders’ repeated accusations, there’s no
“The Odd Couple” (8:30 P.M., CBS): Guest-star alert: Garry Marshall, the funny man who
“The Odd Couple” (8:30 P.M., CBS): Guest-star alert: Garry Marshall, the funny man who originally
Mulch
Mulch Most gardeners put down new mulch this time of year. How much needs applied? Most of the
Botanical Mornings
Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. What: Discover the joy in the blossoming spring at
Another NFL draft, another crop of young brains to forever wreck
Opinion: By Scott Martelle Los Angeles Times Imagine there was an occupation that was physically
Moss in lawn? Here’s why
Q. I noticed I have a lot of moss in my backyard. It looks like the moss is taking over the backyard
They saved a nation – twice; now making a comeback Victory gardens
The first community garden was planted in Detroit in the 1890s. In the beginning, a number of different groups, including educational and civic beautification, became involved. The idea was to provide land and technical assistance to the unemployed and teach good work ethics to youths.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Goff, Wentz at ease on eve of draft
After a pair of blockbuster trades at the top of the draft, Jared Goff and Carson Wentz are expected to be the first two names off the board.
Stricken athletes to need medical clearance per bill
Student-athletes who faint during sporting practices or competitions would have to be cleared by doctors or other medical professionals before returning to the playing field.
Supreme Court seems poised to overturn ex-governor’s conviction
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court could make it tougher for the government to crack
Howland girl charged with inducing panic after admitting to writing bomb threat on bathroom wall
A female Howland High School student was taken by police from the school Tuesday morning and charged with a felony inducing panic
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Cortland man accused of swerving off road and killing jogger indicted
Russell G. Lauer III indicted on aggravated vehicular homicide, failure to stop after an accident, drunken driving and failure to drive in marked lanes
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Prince’s estate to be temporarily managed by trust company MINNEAPOLIS A Minnesota
Ohio House, Senate discuss several bills
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com COLUMBUS The Ohio House and Senate discussed these respective
Struthers council seeks to curb trash bins left by roadside
Council votes to amend its garbage ordinance.
American Legion, 613 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Farrell, Pa.; 330-531-1873
American Legion, 613 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Farrell, Pa.; 330-531-1873 Fri: Geo C and Tha
Hastert sentenced to 15 months in prison
Associated Press CHICAGO Dennis Hastert, the Republican who for eight years presided over the
Friars to stand trial in sex-abuse case
Associated Press HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. Three Franciscan friars must stand trial on charges linked
Youngstown woman crashes vehicle during police chase, sending four kids to hospital
Two children reported injuries after crash
Allegiant reports earnings increase in 1Q 2016
Allegiant Travel Co. reported an 11 percent increase in net income.
Warren police investigate human bones found in woods along Youngstown Road in Warren
Warren Police Department investigating discovery of human bones in woods behind the Econo Lodge on Youngstown Road in Warren.
Math scores slip, reading flat for US 12th-graders
Associated Press WASHINGTON The nation’s high-school seniors are slipping in math and failing to
Girard council approves construction by Youth Soccer League
The league plans to build restrooms and a concession stand at Liberty Memorial Park
May 11 set for public meeting on schools CEO
Public will be able to offer input on CEO qualities at May 11 meeting
Energy company shuts down fracking operation in Lawrence County
Hilcorp shut down fracking operation after a small earthquake
Improvements planned for several city streets
Work on city street improvements is expected to start in early June
Former aide to Sen. Cafaro indicted on theft charages
Jonathan M. Wike Jr. indicted on charges of theft and grand theft involving his former job as district director for State Sen. Capri Cafaro.
Facebook posts and ‘unpleasantness’ toward Niles employee don’t qualify for protection order, magistrate rules
A Trumbull County magistrate Facebook posts about a Niles employee and photographing and videotaping the worker did not rise to the level necessary to approve a civil stalking protection order.
Tressel lays out a vision for YSU that tackles challenges
Editorial: Higher education in Ohio is in the midst of a major transformation, requiring four-year and two-
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Autumn Armstrong and Louie Schafer, East Liverpool, boy,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1211.310.65 Aqua America, .71
Tribute to Prince at club
Tribute to Prince at club Youngstown’s Total Package Band, with guitarist Sting Ray Brooks
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, April 28, the 119th day of 2016. There are 247 days left in the year.
Mich. governor seeks tougher lead limit for state and nation
Associated Press LANSING, Mich. In proposing a tougher limit for lead in drinking water, Gov.
Boardman township and school district to swap land
Exchange will allow construction of new fire station, relocated bus garage
Authorities quiet on probe into slayings
Associated Press PIKETON, Ohio Authorities were tight-lipped Wednesday about their investigation
Zoning change
Zoning change AUSTINTOWN The Mahoning County Planning Commission approved a request to rezone
Trump talks foreign policy; Cruz taps running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON With the general election in his sights, Republican Donald Trump
Paris attacks suspect charged
Paris attacks suspect charged PARIS The lone known surviving suspect in the Paris attacks was
Niles treasurer could face court order if non-compliance continues
Niles treasurer could face court order if non-compliance continues
birthdays
birthdays Actor Frank Vincent (“Goodfellas,” “The Sopranos”) is 79. Actress-singer Ann-Margret is
Gunfire at police
Gunfire at police CAMPBELL No one was injured when a man wearing a black hoodie fired five or
Youngstown’s ‘town-hall meeting’ was a mixed bag for those attending
City officials addressed residents about various issues
The retired president of the Cafaro Co. looks to the future for his family-run business
About 105 acres of vacant land near Niles’ Eastwood Mall complex will eventually be developed, he said.
Advocate for bestiality law gets warm reception from Warren council
Warm response from city council Wednesday to advocacy for Warren to approve a bestiality law.