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Niles officials still balking at outsourcing tax collections
State Auditor Dave Yost is not backing down from his request for the city to outsource income-tax collections.
YSU 2017 budget balanced, no tuition increase, outsourced bookstore
For the first time since 2012, Youngstown State University’s budget includes no deficit.
Friday is National Doughnut Day — check out the local specials
There’s just something about doughnuts. The smell. The taste. The look. The feel.
Cafaro Co. building to be auctioned online
The Cafaro Co. has entered into an auction agreement to sell the land, building and contents of its former Youngstown headquarters.
Mahoning commissioners award dog pound contracts, set fund for Area Agency on Aging
Mahoning County commissioners have awarded more than $3.1 million in funding for several phases of building a new county dog shelter, which will replace the 40-year-old shelter and adoption facility on Industrial Road on the West Side.
Judge Kobly to defendant: Court is not social services agency; help yourself
Clifford Anderson says he knows he has a drinking problem and asked municipal court Judge Elizabeth Kobly to help him.
Struthers schools thanks senior citizens with dinner
As local musician John Gabriele serenaded attendees at a senior citizen picnic, Milly Chopp joked that she might start dancing with her walker.
Ex-school board member indicted again in Warren
Roderick L. Lewis Jr., a 2013 Warren Board of Education candidate and onetime community activist, has been indicted a second time on theft-related charges.
Harding piano prodigy with 4 fingers to play at African-American fest
Darrius Simmons, 15, a Warren G. Harding High School student with four fingers, played piano at Carnegie Hall in New York a month ago. On Saturday, he’ll show people close to home his inspiring talent.
Navy Blue Angels jet crashes in Tennessee, killing pilot
Navy Blue Angels jet crashes in Tennessee, killing pilot
3 dead, 3 injured, 6 missing after flood sweeps Army truck
3 dead, 3 injured, 6 missing after flood sweeps Army truck
Boccieri expresses support for MetroParks board-selection process
Boccieri expresses support for MetroParks board-selection process
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 35
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Cafaro Co. to auction old headquarters in mid-July
Cafaro Co. to auction old headquarters in mid-July
Ohio man who killed 3 women, put them in bags gets death sentence
Ohio man who killed 3 women, put them in bags gets death sentence
Jeff Hornacek hired as Knicks coach after 32-50 season
Jeff Hornacek hired as Knicks coach after 32-50 season
Youngstown teen receives PETA award for helping injured kitten
Youngstown teen receives PETA award for helping injured kitten
UPDATE: Minnesota medical examiner: Prince died of accidental overdose of powerful painkiller fentanyl
Minnesota medical examiner: Prince died of accidental overdose of powerful painkiller fentanyl.
UPDATE | Police suspect UCLA shooter also killed woman in Minnesota
Woman on ’kill list’ in UCLA shooter’s home dead
Boxing great Muhammad Ali in hospital with respiratory issue
Boxing great Muhammad Ali in hospital with respiratory issue
Pittsburgh zoo would have killed gorilla to protect boy, too
Pittsburgh zoo would have killed gorilla to protect boy, too
Ohio judge considers suit over who pays for regional jail inmates
Ohio judge considers suit over who pays for regional jail inmates
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 3.66 percent
Average 30-year US mortgage rate rises to 3.66 percent
Lawsuit blames Ohio death on Dole plant salad, listeria outbreak
Lawsuit blames Ohio death on Dole plant salad, listeria outbreak
Ohio man accused of chaining girl in basement pleads not guilty
Ohio man accused of chaining girl in basement pleads not guilty
Jurors at murder trial see video of dogs killing Detroit boy
Jurors at murder trial see video of dogs killing Detroit boy
Marshals arrest man accused of selling drug to Austintown woman
Marshals arrest man accused of selling drug to Austintown woman
UPDATE: YSU committee approves $169.7 budget and undergrad tuition freeze
UPDATE: YSU committee approves $169.7 budget and undergrad tuition freeze
One-time Warren school board candidate, activist indicted again on theft charge
One-time Warren school board candidate, activist indicted again on theft charge
Autry family benefit set for Saturday
Autry family benefit set for Saturday YOUNGSTOWN A spaghetti dinner will take place from noon to
Judge Rusu to interview MetroParks board candidates today
Judge will choose from five recommended candidates
DYNAMIC DUO: Harding speedsters will be very busy at state meet
Warren Harding’s dynamic duo will try to strike again this week at the Division I girls state track meet.
Health insurance changes save Niles more than $2M
The new broker told council to expect an unprecedented $80K rebate for the quarter.
South Range faces 1-loss ace
Milan Edison’s Reber relies heavily on the defense making plays behind her
3 Blue Devils overcome adversity to qualify for Columbus
Henry, Finney and Rowley will compete at state
Fuda provokes Polivka over county's weighted hiring practices
Frank Fuda again criticized county hiring practices at the weekly commissioners workshop Wednesday
SPORTS DIGEST || Byrd out for season after failed PED test
Byrd out for season after failed PED test Cleveland Marlon Byrd’s second strike with
Tickets for Chicago/Youngstown flights now on sale
Customers can purchase tickets via the website, www.flygreatlakes.com.
HIGH SCHOOls: STATE SCHEDULE
HIGH SCHOOLS State schedule TODAY BASEBALL Division II At Huntington Park, Columbus
Strand Project weaves monologues together
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com STRUTHERS The Strand Project, a unique and original hybrid
New degree approved by YSU trustees committee
A bachelor of engineering in manufacturing engineering could begin at YSU this fall
Youngstown council agrees to spending $100,000 more on residential garbage program
The city started collecting garbage May 2
Campbell Council moves forward with charter amendments for ballot
Charter Review Commission agrees to rescind fire department amendment.
Youngstown turns the water on two new splash pads
The pads are located at parks on the city’s East and South Sides
7 current, former employees ile suit against Trumbull engineer
Seven current or former employees allege engineer violated each man’s constitutional free-speech rights
Judge rules Patrick Heltzel not guilty by reason of insanity in death of elderly man
Heltzel was suffering from schizophrenia and experiencing a series of psychotic beliefs when he killed Milton Grumbling III, 71.
Howland graduated 203 at W. D. Packard Music Hall
Howland graduated 203 at W.D. Packard Music Hall By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com HOWLAND
MetroParks maintenance workers get raise
New AFSCME contract gives workers raises over next three years
METRO DIGEST || Scleroderma Awareness Walk Saturday
Scleroderma Walk BOARDMAN A Scleroderma Awareness Walk is set for 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at
One teen arrested, another warned in thefts from autos
Police said the one teen was released after he admitted his suspected role in the thefts
GM workers, Scouts plant garden to attract butterflies
Six-year-old Annabelle Glover of Warren gets assistance in planting from her father, Kevan Glover, a General Motors Lordstown contract employee, outside the assembly plant Wednesday. An array of pollinator plants will be a source of nectar for monarch butterflies.
Sanders should not quit
Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service Not that he needs my particular encouragement, but Bernie
Medical cannabis in Ohio would meet specific needs
Editorial: There’s good news and bad news on the medical marijuana front in Ohio. The good news is that the
Britons will choose their destiny
Opinion: LONDON Sitting on the sun-dappled terrace of the House of Lords, watching the Thames flow, Lord
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
The regal iris
The regal iris Irises are a sign that spring has fully arrived here in the valley. Learn to ensure
Daffodil foliage?
Daffodil foliage? Don’t cut it back! You can cut the remnants of the flower off to save energy,
Puerto Rico owes US nothing
Opinion: By Carmelo Ruiz Tribune News Service By now, most Americans are aware of Puerto Rico’s financial
A few tips on how to combat peony disease
Q. My peonies come up every year, flower and look beautiful. Then, the leaves turn ugly and brown.
Brewtus Brewing Company, 23 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa.
Brewtus Brewing Company, 23 Chestnut Ave., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Terry Dach and Mick Hubicz, 6
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, June 2, the 154th day of 2016. There are 212 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Over the River and Through the Woods,SDRq directed by Chris Fidram, Salem
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Lynn Sabeh in 1-woman show
Lynn Sabeh in 1-woman show The Rust Belt Theater Company will present “I Stopped Listening: A One
“Beauty and the Beast” (8 p.m., The CW): As the final season of “Beauty and the
“Beauty and the Beast” (8 p.m., The CW): As the final season of “Beauty and the Beast” begins,
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Love and Friendship (PG) Cinema South: Fri.-Th. (12:05, 2:20) 4:40, 10:15;
Howell earns spot on Frieda’s wall
Howard Howell has played at Frieda’s, Youngstown’s legendary jazz club, about a zillion times,
GARDEN ADVENTURE DAY
GARDEN ADVENTURE DAY When: Saturday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. What: Adventure through Fellows Riverside
Clinton, Sanders look to mobilize Calif. voters
Associated Press BURBANK, CALIF. Sue LaVaccare is fighting “the California complacency.” With
BUSINESS DIGEST || Christopher’s Downtown to close, reopen with new name
Christopher’s to get new look, name, menu YOUNGSTOWN Christopher’s Downtown, located at 100 E.
Jury awards $22M to man kept in closet
Associated Press CLEVELAND A jury has awarded $22 million to a man who says he was brutally
Nissan recalls almost 80,000 Pathfinder SUVs
Associated Press DETROIT Nissan is recalling nearly 80,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the U.S. because
Ford recalls 1.9M vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 1.9 million vehicles in North
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 9 a.m. (GC) Golf: Nordea Masters. 9 a.m. (TNN) Women’s tennis: French Open
Police continue search for suspects
Police continue search for suspects BOARDMAN Police continue searching for a suspect or suspects
2nd probe: No charges in shooting of black man
Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS For the second time this year, authorities say there is not enough
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Heba Sabiha, Youngstown, boy, May 31. Marie McBride and
Ohio cities no longer require contractors to hire local workers for public-improvement projects
The law takes effect in about three months
First responders can now assist with hurt dogs and cats
First responders can now assist with hurt dogs and cats
Man sentenced to six years for shooting in house
Defendant, other person fired because a car was keyed
Trump University: Sales strategy foreshadowed presidential run
Associated Press WASHINGTON Grand promises. Boundless boasts. Absolute faith in the man behind
Official identifies UCLA shooting victim as engineering professor
Associated Press LOS ANGELES A law-enforcement official says the victim of a murder-suicide that
Baby born in US has birth defect, mom has Zika virus
Baby born in US has birth defect, mom has Zika virus A Honduran woman infected with Zika gave
Water, landing spots, plant variety as important as location for ... Butterfly GARDENS
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Butterflies are one of the most-loved
As teachers preyed, did officials look away?
Associated Press PLUM, PA. The legal and emotional casualties keep piling up in a Pittsburgh
The posthaste playground project
A playground construction project started Tuesday will be finished by this weekend
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