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UPDATE: Cruz, Sanders snag wins today, but still trail Trump, Clinton
Ted Cruz cinched double-barreled victories in Kansas and Maine, and Donald Trump captured Louisiana in Saturday’s four-state round of Republican voting, fresh evidence that there’s no quick end in sight to the fractious GOP race for president. Bernie Sanders notched a win in Nebraska and state party officials gave him a victory in Kansas, while Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton snagged Louisiana, another split decision from the American people.
Annual wild game dinner draws crowd tonight to Liberty church
Liberty Bible Church’s annual free wild game dinner is a combination of tasty food, mostly venison meatloaf, roast, chili and stroganoff, and Lake Erie perch and familiar vegetables.
30 named Young Women with right Futures at YW event
f you ask Christina Leone what she thinks is her biggest high-school accomplishment, don’t expect her to respond with something tangible such as a high test grade, an athletic achievement or a memorable experience on a field trip or with friends.
MetroParks document details cost savings from staff cuts
The cuts will save $883K annually, the MetroParks executive director said.
Rutecki, Price earn AP honors
3 area coaches also selected Staff report Lisbon’s Austin Rutecki and Howland’s Sara Price have
Coroner details record overdose death statistics at Warren Council symposium
Trumbull County had an apparent record high 87 overdose deaths in 2015, and Warren led the way with 32, coroner says
Man arrested twice in one week is one of five nabbed on drug charges
Police find heroin, cocaine and pills
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine Witnesses Brain Power Program Demonstration
By BRUCE WALTON bwalton@vindy.com BOARDMAN Ohio’s attorney general took a seat with middle-
International Trade Network benefits companies, students
Students at the center have worked with 90 companies to help in international trade.
Zootopia is WILDLY entertaining
By MICHAEL RECHTSHAFFEN The Hollywood Reporter LOS ANGELES Just when it was looking like
Man sentenced for gas-station shooting death asks to withdraw plea
TaShawn Walker has asked that the judge in his case allow him to withdraw his guilty plea.
‘Divas’ concert to feature Maureen McGovern
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN CreativeBridge Coalition will present Valley of the Divas, featuring
METRO DIGEST || Daughters of Nam vets planning Agent Orange facility
Agent Orange project HUBBARD Anyone who wants information about plans for a health center in
Habitat for Humanity plans groundbreaking next week
Habitat for Humanity to break ground of eighth house in Struthers
Caller threatens Obama, Clinton
A Cleveland man allegedly made death threats against President Barack Obama and Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
St. Pat's window restoration
Wendy Joliet, vice president of Studio Arts & Glass in North Canton, holds up one of 13 stained-glass panels that make up one window at St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave., Youngstown. She and her husband are restoring the last seven of the church's 72 windows, completing the project that started Jan. 2.
O’Brien is Dems’ best bet to retain state Senate seat
Editorial: It’s no big secret that the Mahoning Valley often has been denied a seat at the table of of
Winning ways of Trump
Opinion: If you asked Statehouse dwellers a year ago about Donald Trump’s chances of becoming the next
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.570.10 Aqua America, .71
Having a chat about the choo-choo
Opinion: In the good old days, one of our main modes of transportation were railroad trains. I have no
Sexist, specious argument in court
Opinion: By Sharon Grigsby The Dallas Morning News A growing bank account doesn’t heal emotional wounds.
Two tech startups receive funding
The Youngstown Business Incubator portfolio companies received $25,000 each.
sunday news shows
sunday news shows Guest lineups Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows: ABC’s “This Week”:
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS AP source: Von Miller to be on ‘DWTS’ ENGLEWOOD, Colo. Von Miller won’t have to
Vernal pools are busy places in March
A walk in any deciduous forest in early March is certain to reveal a variety of vernal pools. Every
Trump’s GOP rivals attack his ‘flexibility’ on policies
Associated Press WARREN, Mich. With an eye on the general election – and suddenly “flexible” on
Rev. Dr. Brad Braxton is Schaff lecturer
The program will be April 5 at First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown.
Park roads closed
Park roads closed YOUNGSTOWN These roads in Mill Creek Park will close to vehicles, cyclists and
st. jude church
st. jude church Background Celebration: A special Mass is planned at 4 p.m. May 7 with Bishop
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter
Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a free listing of area services that are
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Building Art, 7 to 10 p.m.: Ballet Western Reserve dancers will
Lecture, author and professor speaks at AKA event
Opinion: Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham is a tenured professor at Harvard
birthdays
birthdays Actor Paul Sand is 84. Actor James B. Sikking is 82. Actor Dean Stockwell is 80. Actor
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Saturday, March 5, the 65th day of 2016. There are 301 days left in the year.
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Detective pleads guilty to drug-trafficking charges
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio police detective accused of drug trafficking and extortion has
7 running for 2 Trumbull seats in Ohio House
Three Democrats are on the ballot to replace Sean O’Brien as state representative for the 63rd District in Trumbull County, while two Republicans want to face Democrat Michael O’Brien in November in the 64th District.
2 votes for Ohio GOP; only one counts
Associated Press COLUMBUS Every Republican primary voter in Ohio will have two opportunities to
3 shot in market parking lot; 7-year-old boy dies
Associated Press COLUMBUS A shooting in the parking lot of a market near downtown Columbus has
Unemployed man challenging Commissioner Dan Polivka in Democratic primary
Neither David Cook nor Dan Polivka seem able to explain why Cook is running in the March 15 Democratic primary against three-term incumbent Polivka for county commissioner.
School levies Renewals sought
LIBERTY schools What: Seeking renewal of a five-year, 3.4-mill levy Levy proceeds: Generate
Liberty, Hubbard school districts seek levy renewals
The measures will not create new taxes, officials said.
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION
HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.
The first wave of fishing optimism
The season’s first 60-degree temps happened last week and the fishing world immediately thawed into
Student charged after posting nude picture of teacher online
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. A high-school student who went through his teacher’s
Official visits Cuba
Official visits Cuba YOUNGSTOWN Sarah Boyarko, Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber senior vice
Up for adoption
Up for adoption How to adopt: Call West Side Cats at 330-792-4228. Visit them at the shelter at
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Today’s entries Post Time: 12:15 p.m. RACE 1 $14,600, 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $7,500 1 Draw
US investigates 420K Ford F-150s for brake failure
Associated Press DETROIT The U.S. government is investigating complaints that the brakes can
Discovery of knife is latest twist in O.J. Simpson case
Associated Press LOS ANGELES More than 20 years after O.J. Simpson’s ex-wife and a friend were
Studies add more evidence of Zika’s risk to pregnant women
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Zika virus may be linked to a wider variety of “grave outcomes”
Hunter safety course
Hunter safety course Lowellville The Lowellville Rod & Gun Club, 6225 Quarry Road, is having a
Bristol dream of another district title remains on hold
Panthers came up short against Cornerstone Christian
State Wrestling Day 2 news & notes
DIVISION II Canfield: Sophomore Dominic Cooper (182) placed for the first time in his career after
After record-breaking mission, Kelly slowly adjusting to gravity
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. Fresh from a year in space, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly
Around the Horn | Friday’s spring training recaps
Indians tie White Sox GLENDALE, Ariz. Trevor Bauer was not too concerned about giving up two
SPORTS DIGEST || Mitchell leads Buckeyes to win
Mitchell leads Buckeyes to win INDIANAPOLIS Kelsey Mitchell scored a Big Ten tournament record
On the links | Friday’s professional golf results
WGC-Cadillac Championship DORAL, FLA. A rare instance of Adam Scott seeming less than pleased
2015-16 AP Basketball honors All-Northeast Inland District teams The 2015-16 Associated Press All-Northeast Inland District all-star basketball teams, as selected by a media panel from the district,
BOYS DIVISION I First team: Kyle Young, Massillon Jackson, 6-foot-7, junior, 20.6 points per
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY DOCKET Altha Jones v. Daniel Bartlett Horne et al, order of magistrate.
Cook challenging incumbent Polivka for Trumbull commissioner
David Cook is challenging incumbent Dan Polivka for Trumbull County commissioner in the Democratic
USHL Power Rankings
RANKNAMELAST POLL 1. Cedar Rapids Rough Riders (7) 1 2. Dubuque Fighting Saints (6) 3 3. Green
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