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Ohio State athletes to raise awareness of ALS, cash for Christine Terlesky
Two years ago, Christine Terlesky penned an open thank-you letter to the Mahoning Valley community for its support during her battle with ALS.
250 walk in NIles Relay, including woman saved by umbilical cord stem cells
Somewhere out there is a woman who recently gave birth and who is Sarah D’Errico’s lifelong hero - even though the two have never met.
YSU police chief suspended pending mismanagement investigation
John Beshara will retain the title and salary of Youngstown State University police chief through June 30, but he’s been relieved of his duties.
18 Dem precinct committee members being removed for switching to GOP
The Mahoning County Democratic Party will remove 18 of its precinct committee members for voting Republican in the last primary.
Boardman students get lesson, gift on Arbor Day
Nearly 400 students in the township came home from school Friday with new additions for their yards and instructions on how to make them take root.
Lead investigators testifies in Austin/Henderson murder case
One of the lead investigators in the case against two men accused of being enforcers for a drug ring on the East Side testified Friday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
8 baseball paintings on display at Mill Creek fields
Of the eight newly installed paintings on display at the Mill Creek Junior Baseball League fields on the city’s West Side, one stands out in particular to Janet Kramer Helsel, whose father, Robert Kramer, helped found the league more than 60 years ago.
Kritti's Closet born of need to help
In Room 102, Fitch High School students can find necessities from jeans, Falcon-wear and business attire to school supplies and personal-hygiene products.
Ex-Rendell aide pleading guilty in FBI campaign cash sting
Ex-Rendell aide pleading guilty in FBI campaign cash sting
Cleveland Browns owner loses round in deposition fight
Cleveland Browns owner loses round in deposition fight
Huge fireball in gas explosion burns homes, fleeing man
Huge fireball in gas explosion burns homes, fleeing man
Ohio schools close over misinterpretation of video threat
Ohio schools close over misinterpretation of video threat
Tonight’s spaghetti dinner will raise funds for Struthers student
Tonight’s spaghetti dinner will raise funds for Struthers student
Winbush is Ohio Republican Party’s State Central Committee treasurer
Winbush is Ohio Republican Party’s State Central Committee treasurer
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Natural gas explosion in Pennsylvania leaves at least 1 hurt
Natural gas explosion in Pennsylvania leaves at least 1 hurt
Local non-profits unveil public art display at Mill Creek Junior Baseball League
Local non-profits unveil public art display at Mill Creek Junior Baseball League
YSU police chief on paid leave; contract won't be renewed
YSU police chief on paid leave; contract won't be renewed
Testimony continues in Austin/Henderson murder trial
Testimony continues in Austin/Henderson murder trial
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 9:45 a.m.
Flight delay: Chicago service bumped to mid-June
The flights were originally intended to start June 1.
The hope: A Community Dialogue on Race will lead to healthier community
More ‘dialogue’ meeting scheduled
Oil and gas drilling prospects dim here, expert says
Oil and gas drilling will expand if prices for those commodities rise, an industry association expert says.
SPORTS digest
Yankee Lake sets MMA bouts for Saturday BROOKFIELD Twelve amateur mixed martial arts fights are
Jury finds Youngstown mom guilty of 4 counts of abusing her kids
She faces a maximum 12 years in prison.
Former Warren Harding teacher charged again with drug-possession
A former Warren G. Harding High School home-economics teacher indicted for drug offenses
Ohio EPA identifies source of oil that leaked into the Mahoning River in Warren
Used motor oil leaked from an open valve on an 800-gallon tank and traveled into the Mahoning River through a storm sewer
YSU recognizes seniors for their future plans
YSU seniors to pursue higher degrees or secure employment
Singing bout reveals finalists
Staff report BOARDMAN The Kids First Theater Initiative has announced the final contestants in
vienna State rep, Ohio House speaker discuss funding options for project at air base
State Rep. Sean O’Brien says he expects ‘solution’ to deployment hub funding
‘Angry Birds’ film credits include code
Associated Press LOS ANGELES The creators of “Angry Birds” hope movie theater audiences don’t
Record-setting leap inspires Penguins’ Morales to high hopes
Struthers graduate Arnaldo Morales is YSU’s high jump record-holder.
Buckeyes fly off draft board
Bosa, Elliott picked third, fourth; five OSU players go in first round By TIM MAY Columbus
First Boardman junior varsity invitational is a hit
The first ever Boardman Junior Varsity Softball Invitational Tournament was hosted over the spring
USW reaches tentative agreement with ArcelorMittal
The agreement affects about 150 employees at the ArcelorMittal Warren plant.
Youngstown pastor stumps for voter registration
The Rev. Michael Harrison says a group he’s a part of seeks to register 150,000 Ohioans to vote before the November general election
Major road to be repaved
Bailey Road will be repaved from Mahoning Avenue to the Trumbull County line for an estimated cost of $1 million.
Witness: Defendant said he was ‘all about the life’
Describes two murders defendant accused of committing for drug ring
Sauce and Song event will benefit Youngstown Connection
The Valley group plans a trip to Europe in June
YSU ingenuity on display
YSU student Clay McCullough right, explains how a hydro generator will work. McCullough, Anthony Onderko and Seth Nycum designed and constructed the device, and it was selected to become one of OH WOW! The Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology’s exhibits.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Liberty and Girard: HUBBARD
Yavorcik has suffered for crimes despite avoiding time behind bars
Opinion: “The court finds that a community control/probation sanction will adequately protect the public and
Supreme Court appeal could delay murder case against Niles teen at least a couple months
Jacob Larosa, 16, of Lafayette Avenue in Niles, is charged with aggravated murder, attempted rape, aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary in the March 31, 2015, beating death of Marie Belcastro, 94
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Investigators look at OD in Prince death MINNEAPOLIS Investigators are looking
DINNER AND concert | Benefit event
DINNER AND concert | Benefit event Who: Youngstown Connection plans to travel to Italy in June.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Cornersburg Baptist Church, 3898 Tippecanoe Road, Youngstown, clothes and
birthdays
birthdays Jazz musician Toots Thielemans is 94. Actor Keith Baxter is 83. Bluesman Otis Rush is
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Evon
2 hurt during fire
2 hurt during fire YOUNGSTOWN Two people, one of them a city firefighter, were taken to St.
METRO DIGEST || Fight on Ferndale Friday
Ferndale fight YOUNGSTOWN A fight involving more than a dozen people in the 400 block of
Clinton superdelegates get backlash from Sanders allies
Associated Press WASHINGTON Nancy Schumacher says she just wanted to do her civic duty, and so
Council comes together for additional morning meetings
Canfield Council meets at 6:30 a.m. every Wednesday to discuss budget issue
Mass. Senate OKs bill to raise age for legal tobacco sales
Mass. Senate OKs bill to raise age for legal tobacco sales BOSTON The Massachusetts Senate voted
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, April 29, the 120th day of 2016. There are 246 days left in the year.
Military disciplines about 16 in Afghanistan hospital attack
Associated Press WASHINGTON About 16 U.S. military personnel, including a two-star general, have
3 close to Calif. shooters arrested in marriage fraud
Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. Three people with close family ties to the couple
‘Bomb’ hooked to man really flotation device
Associated Press BALTIMORE A young man in an animal costume and surgical mask who walked into a
Paving progress
The skim-coat for Gibson Road will cost an estimated $15,000 out of the $190,000 appropriated for paving projects
syria Casualties mount from attack on rebel-held area
Associated Press BEIRUT Airstrikes and artillery killed more than 60 people in 24 hours in
oddly enough
oddly enough 12-year-old girl runs NY half-marathon by mistake ROCHESTER, N.Y. A 12-year-old
BUSINESS DIGEST || Manufacturing Readiness Program hosted at MCCTC
Manufacturing class at MCCTC CANFIELD Mahoning County Career and Technical Center will offer a
Can Sanders still have an impact?
Opinion: By Michael McGough Los Angeles Times Despite his abysmal showing on the latest Super Tuesday –
49ers add Oregon’s Buckner, Stanford’s Garnett
DeForest Buckner had 101/2 sacks last season and was also credited with 16 quarterback hits and 39 hurries.
Politics, religion intersect
Opinion: LOUISVILLE Religion and politics are again at the forefront of this year’s presidential race. Yet,
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Country Music Songwriters Series, 7:30 p.m.: Nashville songwriting
US economy struggles to grow in 1st quarter of election year
Associated Press WASHINGTON It was not a great start for the U.S. economy. With consumers and
Trumbull Senior Production’s annual show is this weekend
Trumbull Senior Production’s annual show is this weekend Jason Burgermyer and Carol Bovee rehearse
Respect for dead demands rehabilitation of cemetery
Editorial: All cemeteries, burial sites and repositories of human remains, regardless of historic period or
Penn National reports 1Q earnings increase
The company that operates Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course reported a 15.5 percent year-over-year increase.
Steelers address secondary concerns with 25th selection
The Steelers spent nearly 20 years ignoring cornerbacks in the draft.
Man indicted in Will Smith’s shooting death
Cardell Hayes was also indicted on a charge of attempted second-degree murder because police say he wounded Will Smith’s wife in the shooting.
Browns get big-play receiver at No. 15
The Browns came into the NFL draft craving speed, a downfield target and someone to score touchdowns.
Volkswagen CEO says he apologized to Obama
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany Volkswagen’s CEO says he apologized in person to U.S.
QBs Goff, Wentz are top two picks
It was all about the quarterbacks before Laremy Tunsil’s bizarre tumble down the board at the NFL draft.
Boardman Township unveils new online-transaction exchange location
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com The town-ship this week unveiled a new service that
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
Ninth Grade High Honor Roll Ashlee Abyad Hannah Balash Stephen Bannon Alex Barth Lauren
West Boulevard Elementary School honor roll – Third grading period
second grade bug club Sean Cummings Julianna Davis Timmy DiTosto Hannah Fenneken Abby
April 19
April 19 Criminal mischief: Someone tossed eggs at a residence in the 7900 block of Spartan Drive.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will
Boardman Community Briefs
Star Paws mutt mingle May the “Fourth” Be With You. Enjoy a free family friendly Star Paws Mutt
Kite flying fun for kids at Boardman library
The Boardman library hosted a kite-themed Night Owl story time on March 29 and a Go Fly a Kite event on March 30.
Boardman boys track team improves regular season record
The Boardman boys track team improved its regular season record to 4-0 with a 118-33-21 victory over
Robinwood Lane Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
First Grade High Honor Roll Hamza Abbadi Sufana Alghuwainem Cooper Bartholomew Emma Chunn
Boardman bands spring into music
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman schools hosted its Spring Band
Mercy Health Foundation awarded $60,000
Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley has received $60,000 to establish the Michael S.
Consignment store hosts grand opening
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Love Thy Curves celebrated it’s grand opening
Kiwanis Club hosts night of magic
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman Kiwanis Club welcomed Rick Smith,
Candace Barak, John Stefancin to wed June 4
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Candace Marie Barak and John Joseph Stefancin is being
Leanne Moltchan to be bride of Kevin Stiffler
Leanne Moltchan and Kevin Stiffler, both of Tampa, Fla., are engaged and will exchange vows on June
CUMP students enjoy play day with moms
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Mothers of students at Canfield United Methodist Preschool
Natalie Draa v Derek DiTullio
Natalie Ruth Draa and Derek Reinhart DiTullio were joined in marriage in a 2:30 p.m. Sept. 26, 2015,
Poland Community Briefs
West Side Cats garage sale Spring is on it’s way here in Northeast Ohio. It is just about “Garage
Night of heroic proportions at Dobbins Elementary
Poland Dobbins celebrated their first Mother Son Night on April 7.
Tricia Bailey v Weston Sheffel
Exchanging marriage vows at 2 p.m. Oct. 9, 2015, at St. Charles Church were Tricia Bailey and Weston
Children’s author visits students
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Dar Hosta James visited Dobbins Elementary on
Local graduate wins national championship title in persuasive speaking
Austintown Fitch High School graduate Cassie Wirtz recently won a national championship in the
Canfield Sports Briefs
Annual camp to be hosted June 22-24 The Canfield boys basketball coaching staff is ready to host
Austintown Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will
Students get glance into working world
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School hosted its first
Canfield Community Briefs
Gathering Place event Lord of Life Church, located at 550 N. Broad St. in Canfield, will host a
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland versus West Branch baseball results The Poland Seminary boys baseball team defeated West
March marble mania hits Poland library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a March Marble
Fitch student becomes success story
Austintown Fitch Junior, Melissa Stroud, knows what it means to overcome the odds. Stroud is a
Alissa Slanina, Austin Clark to wed Oct. 8
Alissa Marie Slanina and Austin Tylor Clark, both of Niles, are engaged and will be married on Oct.
CHS athletes read to elementary students
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School entertained some
Austintown Community Briefs
Youngstown area Ostomy support group The Youngstown Area Ostomy Support Group will meet from 6-7
Mahoning County ESC chooses Franklin B. Walter Scholarship winner
Julian Vitto, a senior at Canfield High School, was awarded the Franklin B. Walter Scholarship for
Library creates Easter popcorn treats
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown library hosted a Easter Popcorn Ball
CVMS students treated to Jazz Clinic in honor of Jazz Appreciation Month
Canfield Village Middle School band teacher James Volenik wanted to give his students some insight on the musical stylings of jazz, so he invited Mike Tomaro, Jazz Department Chair at Duquesne University, to host a Jazz Clinic on April 8.
Program promotes family bonding
Austintown Middle School is hosting a seven session after school program called Strengthening Families April 4-25.
City’s Finance Director receives certificate
The City of Canfield presented a certificate of appreciation to the City’s Finance Director,
Kritti’s Closet set to open at Austintown Fitch
On May 3 at 9 a.m. at Austintown Fitch High School, there will be a grand opening for the school’s
Earth Day extravaganza is clean fun
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown library hosted an Earth Day
Easter hops into Poland North Preschool
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com During the week of March 21-24 the students at
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1211.15-0.16Aqua America, .71
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