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Public, activists decry trapping of otter in Mill Creek's wildlife sanctuary
Some of the same community members who have protested recent staff dismissals at Mill Creek MetroParks now are raising concerns about wildlife protection after an incident at the park system’s wildlife sanctuary.
All 3 Valley career-tech centers earn As on state report cards
All three Mahoning Valley career-technical centers earned “A’s” in the Technical Skill Attainment measure on the latest Ohio school report cards.
Cruze fleet sales down, but individual sales up in February as next-gen launch nears
Although its overall February sales dropped 29 percent in part due to fleet sales, the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze’s retail sales to individual buyers were up 27 percent.
Love Downton? Sad to see it go? Join this send-off tea in Poland
For some TV viewers, this Sunday will be a sad time as the season finale of the popular “Downton Abbey” airs on PBS.
To reach place in sun, expect blisters, YSU President Tressel tells Campbell students
Youngstown State University President Jim Tressel spoke to Campbell Memorial High School students while decked out in red and black.
Lowellvile students get sweeter taste of Newton's law
Physics and marshmallows may not seem like an obvious pairing, but Lowellville second-grader Laila Stevens learned otherwise Tuesday night.
Ashland U. administrator named to new provost position for YSU international initiatives
As part of ongoing efforts to expand and enhance international activities, Youngstown State University announced the appointment of Nathan R. Myers as the new associate provost for international and global initiatives.
5 arrested on turnpike indicted on identity fraud, other charges
The five men arrested during a traffic stop on the Ohio Turnpike in November that turned up suspected marijuana, cash and items frequently used to make fake identification and credit cards were indicted Tuesday on identity fraud and other charges.
Yavorcik slashes witness list in his Oakhill corruption trial
Martin Yavorcik, the lone remaining defendant not to plead guilty in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case, has scaled back the number of witnesses he plans to call from 31 to 14. Martin Yavorcik, the lone remaining defendant not to plead guilty in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case, has scaled back the number of witnesses he plans to call from 31 to 14.
UPDATE: Cruz post 1st Super Tues. win in Texas, Clinton adds it to her 5; Trump claims 5 states today
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democrat Hillary Clinton have won the presidential primaries in Texas.
Woman dies of injuries from Fowler crash, suspect in court Wednesday
Woman dies of injuries from Fowler crash, suspect in court Wednesday
Osama bin Laden worried wife had tracking device in filling
Osama bin Laden worried wife had tracking device in filling
River otter found trapped at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
River otter found trapped at Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary
Homicides rise in Chicago, illegal gun seizures fall
Homicides rise in Chicago, illegal gun seizures fall
Apple, FBI stake out competing sides in encryption debate
Apple, FBI stake out competing sides in encryption debate
Indictments for five men arrested after a traffic stop on the Ohio Turnpike
Indictments for five men arrested after a traffic stop on the Ohio Turnpike
UPDATE | Sheriff says Ohio teen had gun all morning day of shooting
Sheriff says Ohio teen had gun all morning
Stocks climb as construction keeps rising; banks bounce back
Stocks climb as construction keeps rising; banks bounce back
Ohio Secretary of State Husted announces early-voting numbers
Ohio Secretary of State Husted announces early-voting numbers
Pa. grand jury: 2 bishops hid sex abuse of hundreds of children
Pa. grand jury: 2 bishops hid sex abuse of hundreds of children
Design review committee OK's downtown barber's request
Design review committee OK's downtown barber's request
Crop insurance deadline nears for Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan
Crop insurance deadline nears for Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan
House Speaker Ryan: GOP nominee must reject bigotry
House Speaker Ryan: GOP nominee must reject bigotry
Girard police investigating report of man shooting himself in leg
Girard police investigating report of man shooting himself in leg
Police: Ohio teens bullied developmentally disabled boy
Police: Ohio teens bullied developmentally disabled boy
National group to release text of Ohio medical pot issue
National group to release text of Ohio medical pot issue
Fiat Chrysler says Feb. sales rose 12 pct. from a year ago
Fiat Chrysler says Feb. sales rose 12 pct. from a year ago
‘Boom Boom’ has vision for boxing, Youngstown
The boxing game will always thrive and survive, so says former World Boxing Association lightweight champion Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini.
Cameron Morse’s troubled hometown of Flint, Michigan is on his mind
The YSU sophomore will lead the Penguins in the Horizon League Tournament in Detroit.
Staying alive: McDonald holds off Lowellville
McDonald will meet the winner of tonight’s Lisbon-Wellsville game.
The more members, the more memories
Austintown Senior Center is becoming the township’s biggest attraction.
Former township trustee receives room dedication at Austintown Senior Center
Austintown Senior Center seniors, trustees, residents and more present the Lisa Oles Senior Education Center.
NAACP says East High has been failing for 20 years
About 30 parents, students, NAACP and community members attended a civil rights education summit Monday
38th annual St. Patrick’s Day could feature presidential candidate
Clinton and Sanders campaigns have expressed interest in appearances
Scott Stapp of Creed coming to Rodeo hall
Staff report AUSTINTOWN Scott Stapp, founder and singer of the rock band Creed, will bring his
Rep. Tim Ryan is seeking his eighth term in Congress
He’s being challenged by a Boardman man who he beat by 70 percentage points in the 2014 primary
Landy will leave ‘WFMJ Today’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Lauren Landy is leaving her co-anchor position
Youngstown council will consider seeking state funding to clean contaminants on property used by Vallourec Star
Council will also decide to have a company hired to maintain, clean and repair its seven exterior water tanks
Lead testing due in Head Start water
Elevated lead risk in children prompts water lead tests at Head Start at Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Boardman police make several weekend OVI arrests
Youngstown man faces charges after allegedly hitting police cruiser
Lakeview girls will have plenty of support in regional
While the Lakeview girls basketball team will be pouring the cliched “blood, sweat and tears” into tonight’s regional semifinal game against Elyria Catholic, their peers will be sacrificing their vocal chords for the cause.
Extreme Air in Boardman is now open for all kids
Neon purple and lime green – two colors that seem to bring out the kid in everyone. At the recently opened Extreme Air trampoline park in Boardman, it’s more than the bold colors that bring out the kid in its guests. It’s the trampoline court, arcade, dodgeball, rock-climbing wall and stunt bag.
Hornqvist’s first hat trick lifts Penguins
Patric Hornqvist beat Arizona goalie Louis Domingue three times for his first career hat trick.
LeBron scores 33 Cavs top Pacers
LeBron James scored 33 points after sitting out a game and Tristan Thompson made two huge plays in the final minute.
Trump has eye on ball
Opinion: The Republican establishment has finally woken to the danger it’s in: Unless something changes soon,
Charges in crash
Charges in crash FOWLER The Ohio State Highway Patrol said charges have been filed in a serious-
Zika exercise
Zika exercise COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health is conducting a Zika virus tabletop
Analysts expect auto sales to rise in February
Two more selling days and the President’s Day sales helped boost February 2015 over February 2014.
Seven myths about breast health and mammograms New facts to know
By Lisa Gutierrez The Kansas City Star U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri announced Monday
Future of Niles bleaker without revenue boost from income-tax levy
Editorial: When it rains, it pours. Just ask officials of the city of Niles who aren’t only dealing with an
SPORTS digest
Eaton apologizes for tweet during Oscars GLENDALE, Ariz. Chicago White Sox outfielder Adam Eaton
Card shop to close
Card shop to close Boardman Cards and Collectibles of Boardman will close after 34 years in
What if Bloomberg enters race?
Opinion: By Bruce Ackerman Los Angeles Times In the next couple of weeks, Michael Bloomberg will decide
Republicans split as Trump, Clinton eye Super Tuesday wins
Associated Press VALDOSTA, Ga. On the eve of Super Tuesday’s crucial primaries, a sharp new
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: vJimmy Greene: Tonight on “Tonight
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS George Kennedy dies LOS ANGELES George Kennedy, the hulking, tough-guy character
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Trumbull County Board of Elections, 3:30 p.m., board offices, 2947 Youngstown
Ohio AG rejects driver’s license voter registration amendment language
The backers now will have to resubmit language as part of their petition effort.
‘Agent Carter’ reveals Madame Masque as another fun female adversary FROST-Y FINALE
By Libby Hill Los Angeles Times The makeup trailer for “Agent Carter” is unpleasantly warm as
Scalia harmed rights of disabled
Opinion: By Mike Ervin Tribune News Service Antonin Scalia’s hostility toward civil-rights claims was
EPA wants states to double-check public water systems
Associated Press TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. The Obama administration said Monday it would keep a
Champion schools making adjustments to eliminate lead
A second Trumbull County school system — Champion — is making adjustments to eliminate lead.
Police search for officer impersonator
Police search for officer impersonator BOARDMAN Police are looking for a man who tried to
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, March 1, the 61st day of 2016. There are 305 days left in the year.
Contraception FAQs: intrauterine device
Mayo Clinic News Network (TNS) Emily Linklater, D.O., Mayo Clinic Health System obstetrician and
ITCL commissioner: Seven want to bolt
Seven Columbiana County schools have sent letters to the ITCL asking to withdraw from the league for the 2017-18 school year.
Apple can’t be forced to provide data access, judge rules
Associated Press NEW YORK The U.S. Justice Department cannot force Apple to provide the FBI with
Justice Thomas breaks his silence
Associated Press WASHINGTON Justice Clarence Thomas broke 10 years of courtroom silence Monday
4 injured in Ohio school shooting
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio A 14-year-old boy pulled out a gun in a school cafeteria
Mahoning Valley Race Course
MONDAY’s RESULTS RACE 1 $8,600 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, CLM $5,000 8 Bullheaded Lady (Rivera,
Bohn grateful for ‘hell of a mulligan’
PGA Tour player Jason Bohn says he is lucky to be alive after a heart attack Friday.
Students allowed to display anti-gay stickers
Associated Press INDIO, Calif. Students who placed anti-gay stickers on their identification
Macedonian police push back migrants
Associated Press IDOMENI, Greece Pressed against coils of razor wire and shouting “Help us!,”
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