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ACTION rally promotes use of locally grown food at YSU
Local faith-based activist group ACTION sponsored an outdoor rally at Youngstown State University to promote the use of locally grown food on campus, and challenged the university to take leadership in the issue community-wide.
Canfield, Maplewood schools make top 20 in state in Performance Index
Canfield School District is closing in on its goal of cracking the state’s top 10 in Performance Index score.
You turned this girl's haven into hell, judge tells rapist
Judge Shirley Christian told a man she was sentencing Thursday on eight counts of child rape that he turned the victim’s haven into a hell.
Jordan native at VEC Inc. among 26 new citizens naturalized today
Light shined through the stained-glass windows inside a courtroom at the Mahoning County Courthouse as 14 new U.S. citizens collectively raised their right hands and recited the naturalization oath to embrace a life of liberty.
Canfield senior finds her niche in woodworking
A Canfield senior chose a new experience in a wood technology class to further her creative horizon and independence.
Apple grant providing iPads, MacBooks, Apple TV at Chaney
Students at the city schools’ Chaney Campus will get new iPads next school year — nearly two years after the district received an Apple grant.
Pittsburgh organization donates Apple computers to Latino high-schoolers in Valley
Andrea Montaz’s ambitions are to graduate from East High School next year, attend Youngstown State University and study to be a general surgeon.
Mahoning commissioners decline to specify issues discussed behind closed doors
The Mahoning County commissioners spent more than two hours in executive session Thursday on personnel and labor-management issues, including the health concern over lead in the water supply at Oakhill Renaissance Place.
Girard plans canoe, kayak launch in Mahoning River
Girard plans canoe, kayak launch in Mahoning River
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 21
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Seoul: North Korea fires short-range projectiles into sea
Seoul: North Korea fires short-range projectiles into sea
Feds: Pennsylvania man pirated movie audio at drive-in
Feds: Pennsylvania man pirated movie audio at drive-in
Fla. overhauls death penalty in bid to resume executions
Fla. overhauls death penalty in bid to resume executions
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' comes to home video in April
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' comes to home video in April
Bishop promises reforms after Pa. AG’s abuse report, hotline
Bishop promises reforms after AG’s abuse report, hotline
Bird poop apparently caused NY nuclear reactor outage
Bird poop apparently caused NY nuclear reactor outage
CDC: Superbugs cause 1 in 7 infections caught in hospitals
CDC: Superbugs cause 1 in 7 infections caught in hospitals
Ryan urges upgrade of Air Force Reserves planes at Vienna
Ryan urges upgrade of Air Force Reserves planes at Vienna
N.J. Gov. Christie says he won't resign, will keep supporting Trump
N.J. Gov. Christie says he won't resign, will keep supporting Trump
Appeals court hears arguments in Freddie Gray case
Appeals court hears arguments in Freddie Gray case
El Nino leaves much of drought-stricken California in dust
El Nino leaves much of drought-stricken California in dust
Armed, sleeping man arrested near Ohio school days after shooting
Armed, sleeping man arrested near Ohio school days after shooting
Trumbull Head Start receives $2.4 million federal grant
Trumbull Head Start receives $2.4 million federal grant
Nigerian e-commerce company wins $325 million investments
Nigerian e-commerce company wins $325 million investments
UPDATE | Romney says safe future 'greatly diminished' with Trump
Romney says safe future 'greatly diminished' with Trump
Yearlong spaceman back home in Houston with family, pool
Yearlong spaceman back home in Houston with family, pool
Vienna man charged with attempted burglary in Girard
Vienna man charged with attempted burglary in Girard
Mahoning commissioners approve demo of building to make way for new dog shelter
Mahoning commissioners approve demo of building to make way for new dog shelter
First oil flows from Alaska reserve set aside in 1923
First oil flows from Alaska reserve set aside in 1923
Ohio inmate denied request for new trial in 1991 killing
Ohio inmate denied request for new trial in 1991 killing
US delivers 8 Black Hawks to Jordan for its anti-IS battle
US delivers 8 Black Hawks to Jordan for its anti-IS battle
Appeals court to hear oral arguments in 'Deflategate' case
Appeals court to hear oral arguments in 'Deflategate' case
Killer who ate part of roommate’s brain up is denied parole
Killer who ate part of roommate’s brain up is denied parole
Video shows officer striking young man at Baltimore school
Video shows officer striking young man at Baltimore school
US Marshals arrest suspect in Boardman jewelry store break-in
US Marshals arrest suspect in Boardman jewelry store break-in
Boardman firefighters look for cause of apartment fire
Boardman firefighters look for cause of apartment fire
US Rep. Tim Ryan questions Air Force on aircraft upgrades at YARS
US Rep. Tim Ryan questions Air Force on aircraft upgrades at YARS
Vice squad finds baby while investigating drug activity
Vice squad finds baby while investigating drug activity
Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosts financial fitness workshop Tuesday
Delta Sigma Theta sorority hosts financial fitness workshop Tuesday
Don't be alarmed: Warning sirens going off in Mercer County in 20 minutes
Warning sirens going off in Mercer County in 20 minutes
Google donates $1M to help fight Zika virus spread
Google donates $1M to help fight Zika virus spread
Grand jury indicts man accused of killing NE Ohio police dog
Grand jury indicts man accused of killing NE Ohio police dog
Mitt Romney calls Trump 'phony,' urges Republicans to shun him
Mitt Romney calls Trump 'phony,' urges Republicans to shun him
Court won’t let Ohio inmate appeal ruling to seek new trial
Court won’t let Ohio inmate appeal ruling to seek new trial
Teacher resigns over nude pictures taken from her cellphone
Teacher resigns over nude pictures taken from her cellphone
Financially strapped Niles delays action on police pact, 2016 budget
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Preoccupied with its fiscal emergency and faced with a
Cortland man’s bond $215,000 in hit-and-run death of jogger
Russell G. Lauer III charged in the hit-and-run death of a young woman jogging on Ridge Road over the weekend.
Sharp extends family legacy
West Branch junior will compete at the state wrestling tournament in Columbus.
YSU room and board fees frozen for next year
YSU freezes room and board fees to remain least expensive public university in Ohio
Spartans prepare for state; Canfield’s Letscher making 4th trip
Canfield’s Letscher making his 4th trip
Marc Price retains his ‘Ties’ to stand-up
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Unlike former Cleveland Cavalier Mark Price, who spent
Bluejays seek to extend historic run
Jackson-Milton girls basketball team makes first regional trip tonight
South Range educates students, parents about human trafficking
Superintendant Dennis Dunham said although the presentation was a tough subject to tackle, he felt the need to do it.
Struthers will produce work of young playwrights
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com STRUTHERS Struthers High School theater department will
Jay Leno gives the jokes their due on tour
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Jay Leno is a survivor, which shouldn’t come as a
Ballet school plans an evening of dance
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ballet Western Reserve company dancers are
‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Packard
‘Beauty and the Beast’ at Packard The national touring production of Disney’s “Beauty and the
SprinG TheatER HIGH SCHOOL PLAYS & MUSICALS
“JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT” Austintown Fitch High School, 4560 Falcon Drive,
Idora park carousel is part of BHS musical
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com BOARDMAN Boardman High School’s production of “Carousel”
Youngstown water commissioner urges quick fix to water tanks
City council declined to approve the legislation Wednesday
Campbell City Council reviews ordinances to set fees
The proposed measure would increase occupancy permit fees.
METRO DIGEST || ACTION rally at YSU on locally grown food
ACTION rally on food YOUNGSTOWN The faith-based activist group ACTION will have a rally to
ODOT approves Youngstown’s Safe Routes to School plan
ODOT approves plan for Safe Routes to Schools plan for Youngstown
Trumbull County man gets 54 years for Warren home-invasion
Allen Elkins IV, 31, was sentenced to 54 years in prison Wednesday after being convicted of shooting a man during a home-invasion burglary
Frito-flavorful lunch for kids
Chris Berni, principal at Fitch High School, mixes refried beans for the Frito Top & Go Throw Down cook-off among school administrators. Contestants competed Wednesday in the high-school cafeteria to make the best-testing food while meeting the national health standards.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael S. Nolan, 32, of 486 S. Raccoon Road, Apt.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, March 3, the 63rd day of 2016. There are 303 days left in the year.
Prime time to prune is now
Q. Can I prune trees and shrubs in my landscape now? Should I have done it earlier? Bill from
oddly enough
oddly enough Child’s tale about growing ‘special’ plants ends in pot bust WHITE RIVER JUNCTION,
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK London Has Fallen (R) The funeral of the British prime minister is the target of
What happens to Cruz?
Opinion: By Ken Herman Austin American-Statesman What Ted Cruz once counted on to be his really super
76 Boko Haram members surrender
76 Boko Haram members surrender MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Dozens of emaciated-looking Boko Haram
Pressure from the lead industry largely to blame for water crisis
Opinion: By Stephen Mihm Bloomberg View First, it was Flint, Mich. Now, Jackson, Miss., has raised the
City gets two Bottom Dollar proposals
A Youngstown company and a Boardman church made proposals for the vacant former Glenwood Avenue Bottom Dollar store.
Eager to plant potatoes?
Eager to plant potatoes? Unless you have a greenhouse or a cold frame, not so fast. Yes, St.
Park Supervisor asks for renewal to continue park progress
Park Supervisor asks voters to be mindful of the five-year renewal, 0.8-mill park levy.
Trump’s antics energize his legion of supporters
Editorial: Any other contender for the presidency who made fun of a newspaper reporter with a physical
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Fri: Fins to the
Ore. lifts minimum wage to nearly $15
Ore. lifts minimum wage to nearly $15 SALEM, Ore. Oregon’s governor Wednesday signed
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.620.51 Aqua America, .71
‘Leading Ladies’ at Salem theater
‘Leading Ladies’ at Salem theater The comic play “Leading Ladies” is entering its second and final
Canfield woman wins Vindicator film contest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Kym Baker of Canfield is the winner of The Vindicator’s Best of Film
Spring Seminar
Spring Seminar When: Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. What: Mahoning Valley Landscape & Nursery
Ex-Chesapeake CEO dies in crash of SUV
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY Aubrey McClendon, a natural-gas industry titan, was killed when
‘Drinking Habits’ at Trumbull theater
‘Drinking Habits’ at Trumbull theater The farcical comedy “Drinking Habits” opens Friday at
“The Family” (9 p.m., ABC): Joan Allen leads the cast of “The Family.”
“The Family” (9 p.m., ABC): Joan Allen leads the cast of “The Family.” It’s a new thriller that
Even as gas prices rise, drivers will save at pump
Associated Press DALLAS Gasoline prices have started their annual springtime migration higher,
birthdays
birthdays Singer-musician Mike Pender (The Searchers) is 75. Movie producer-director George Miller
college basketball roundup | Wednesday’s games
No. 2 Michigan State 97, Rutgers 66 PISCATAWAY, N.J. Bryn Forbes scored a career-high 33 points,
Deeply split Supreme Court wrestles with abortion case
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Supreme Court deeply split over abortion wrestled Wednesday with
Rattled Republicans make last-ditch effort to stop front-runner
Associated Press WASHINGTON Staring down the prospect of nominating Donald Trump for president,
Marathon to close Mill Creek Park roads
Marathon to close Mill Creek Park roads YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek Park roads will be closed on
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Debra Messing’s divorce becomes final Debra Messing and her husband officially are
Free colorectal cancer-screening kits available Friday
The kits can be picked up at Northside Medical Center in Youngstown and Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren
Pentagon seeks hackers to test cybersecurity
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Pentagon is looking for a few good computer hackers. Screened
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Warren City Council, council at large, 6 p.m., council chambers, municipal justice
Christie’s stare stirs mockery, confusion
Associated Press TRENTON, N.J. Was that really Chris Christie, the brusque, take-a-back-seat-
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A recent summary of criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Niles voters asked to increase revenue by $2 million through income tax hike
Niles officials hope they have made enough changes to restore trust of taxpayers
Seoul: N. Korea fires projectiles into sea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea fired several short-range projectiles into the
‘El Chapo’ has changed mind, wants to plead guilty, lawyer says
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman is willing to plead guilty to
Cops seize 29th gun
Cops seize 29th gun YOUNGSTOWN Police took a Fairgreen Avenue man into custody about 9:15 p.m.
Official: Debris from same type of plane as missing Flight 370
Associated Press WASHINGTON Debris that washed up in Mozambique has been identified tentatively
NILES | Income-tax increase and parks levy
NILES | Income-tax increase and parks levy INCOME-TAX INCREASE A proposed 0.5 percent increase
High-crime neighborhoods get lessons in gunshot first aid
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Mike Abdullah watched as a young woman lay shot in the street in a
If you’re patient, this ‘cute’ flyer will eat from your hand Black-capped chickadee
The black-capped chickadee, one of the most-recognized birds both at feeders and in the wild, is frequently referred to as “cute” because of its short neck and oversized head, tiny body and friendliness around humans.
Scraggly ornamental grasses
Scraggly ornamental grasses This is the week to cut back those ornamental grasses so there is room
Are fish freezing to death in your pond?
By Amy Reeher Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist What happens to the fish in your pond during
Seed starting
Seed starting Yes, it’s time to finalize plans for this year’s garden. We’re here to help with our
NHL roundup
NHL roundup Wednesday’s games Capitals 3, Maple Leafs 2 WASHINGTON Matt Niskanen and the
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