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UPDATE: Trump, Sanders win Michigan
Republican front-runner Donald Trump swept to victory in the Mississippi and Michigan presidential primaries Tuesday, deepening his grip on the GOP nominating contest. Democrat Hillary Clinton easily carried Mississippi but was locked in a close race with rival Bernie Sanders in Michigan.
Kasich plans Sunday stop in Columbiana County
With less than a week before the primary in Ohio, the state’s governor, John Kasich, is the only presidential candidate with a planned campaign stop in the Mahoning Valley.
Yavorcik affirms commitment to going forward with Oakhill trial as motions are denied
Martin Yavorcik, the lone Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case defendant not to plead guilty, said he is committed to going to trial and defend himself against 11 felony counts.
Every 5 minutes there was another fight, student said during today's melee at East High
Students and police inside East High School when a series of fights broke out Tuesday morning all agree that the scene was chaotic.
'You have to say no,' Mahoning deputy urges young audience during police dog demo
Anyone who gets pulled over and has suspected marijuana or other drugs in the vehicle likely wouldn’t welcome seeing Mercy sniffing around.
Nursing home closures hit residents like tornado, local leader says
Sherri Smith was heartbroken when she found out she would lose her home at the former Cedarcreek Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warren.
Youngstown Diocesan leader responds to priest abuse allegations from victims support group
Monsignor John A. Zuraw, chancellor of the Diocese of Youngstown, responded Tuesday to issues raised by Road to Recovery, a New Jersey-based support group for victims of sexual abuse by priests and other clergy.
Action on NIles budget delayed till day after election
Passage of the city’s controversial 2016 general-fund budget will have to wait at least until council’s next regularly scheduled meeting March 16.
FBI agents investigated over shots fired during standoff
FBI agents investigated over shots fired during standoff
Clinton wins Mississippi Democratic presidential primary
Clinton wins Mississippi Democratic presidential primary
Kasich lone presidential candidate planning Valley stop
Kasich lone presidential candidate planning Valley stop
Southside Neighbors hosts meet and greet Thursday with city, county officials
Southside Neighbors hosts meet and greet Thursday with city, county officials
WHO: Sexual transmission of Zika more common than thought
WHO: Sexual transmission of Zika more common than thought
Struthers man faces trial in May for purportedly threatening youths with gun
Struthers man faces trial in May for purportedly threatening youths with gun
Youngstown special education program tonight is canceled
Youngstown special education program tonight is canceled
Husband pleads not guilty to stabbing pediatrician 22 times
Husband pleads not guilty to stabbing pediatrician 22 times
Ohio primary battles loom for Senate, Boehner’s seat
Ohio primary battles loom for Senate, Boehner’s seat
Warren man collapses after stove fire in apartment
Warren man collapses after stove fire in apartment
Sponsors ditch Sharapova, world's top-earning female athlete
Sponsors ditch Sharapova, world's top-earning female athlete
Israel police: American tourist killed in Palestinian attack
Israel police: American tourist killed in Palestinian attack
Salem Hills Golf and Country Club to reopen
Golf course and Country Club will reopen within ten days
Early data suggests pedestrian deaths surged in 2015
Early data suggests pedestrian deaths surged in 2015
Ex-House speaker in Ohio disputing nearly $2M business debt
Ex-House speaker in Ohio disputing nearly $2M business debt
Ohio ex-lawmaker released from prison after serving 3 years
Ohio ex-lawmaker released from prison after serving 3 years
Man, 24, acquitted in killing of man found dead in trash
Man, 24, acquitted in killing of man found dead in trash
Officer must testify against colleagues in Freddie Gray case
Officer must testify against colleagues in Freddie Gray case
UPDATE | Classes canceled at East High after large fight
At least a dozen police officers are on the scene of a large fight at East High School, 471 Bennington Ave.
Niles man arraigned on rape and kidnapping charges
Niles man arraigned on rape and kidnapping charges
Ohio EPA and Warren offices probe fluid spill into Mahoning River
Ohio EPA and Warren offices probe fluid spill into Mahoning River
Boardman cops probe $800 electronics theft from Walmart
Boardman cops probe $800 electronics theft from Walmart
Brown to introduce new tax payment regulation for corporations
Brown to introduce new tax payment regulation for corporations
Poland students earn spots in prestigious programs
Two high-school juniors set to further science careers
Closed-door meetings on lead included public info
The Mahoning County commissioners conducted two executive sessions on lead in Oakhill water last week.
At hearing, aunt holds photo of niece who died in Fowler accident
Judy Tomayko, aunt of Brittany Szwedko of Cortland, said she sat holding a photo of Brittany as a reminder of “the impact of what he’s done.”
With ‘Downton’ having just ended, series creator hopes for ‘Abbey,’ the movie
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES 2Nothing but “Downton Abbey,” the film, which
Celebrities ‘clap back’ at trolls
Associated Press ATLANTA When Rick Ross posted a photo of himself on Instagram posing with
Sculptures of seven deadly sins give impetus to Lenten reflection
Holy Trinity Church in Struthers features the display
City of Hubbard police officers to carry to Narcan
Narcan can save the life of someone overdosing on heroin.
U.S. Rep. Bill Johnson raised more than $100,000 in a little over two months
His Democratic opponent hasn’t created a campaign fund
WILAJ: Slocum deserves another contract
YSU basketball coach has assembled quality pieces for future
Hollywood Gaming February revenue shows increase
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course saw a 20.8 percent year-over-year increase.
Boardman resident faces meth, child-endangering charges
Authorities used a search warrant Friday to enter the Southern Boulevard apartment
Huge crowd turns out for meeting on MetroParks
Crowd included former park leaders, who voiced concerns about recent decisions
Trump could win it all
Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON If you’re drinking coffee, better put it
Five school-levy renewals in Valley deserve support
Editorial: Many VOTERS IN THE MAHONING Valley may be somewhat surprised by what they do not see this month on
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Hogan: Sex video was humiliating ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Former pro wrestler Hulk
GOP fears loss of standing
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican leaders in Washington have spent years casting tea-party
Official: Wall Street bonuses down amid slide in profits
Official: Wall Street bonuses down amid slide in profits ALBANY, N.Y. Average Wall Street
Strickland well prepared to serve in the US Senate
Editorial: Until last week, it HAD appeared that former Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, a candidate for the
Helping students find themselves
Opinion: By Chris Palmer The Baltimore Sun As the student came into my office, I could see that something
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Gwen Stefani: Tonight on “Late
You don’t matter to drugmakers
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords If you wonder why Congress critters keep ignoring what the people
Womb-transplant recipient grateful to donor’s family for chance at pregnancy
Associated Press CLEVELAND The recipient of the nation’s first uterus transplant said Monday
Reagan funeral set for Friday
Associated Press SIMI VALLEY, Calif. The funeral for former first lady Nancy Reagan will take
Oil spill into river
Oil spill into river WARREN The city fire department Monday responded to what officials called
US airstrikes kill more than 150 in Somalia
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. airstrikes bombarded an al-Shabab training camp in Somalia
Va. Senate approves use of electric chair
Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. Virginia would be allowed to force condemned inmates to die in
Lawsuit filed over Flint water
Associated Press FLINT, Mich. A lawsuit stemming from Flint’s lead-contaminated water was filed
British police’s counter-terror chief warns of IS attack
British police’s counter-terror chief warns of IS attack LONDON British police’s counter-terror
Partial road closing
Partial road closing YOUNGSTOWN Portions of South Schenley Avenue will be closed starting at 10
Cops find gunfire suspect, 75, asleep after 4-hour standoff in central Ohio
Associated Press NEWARK, Ohio Gunfire at a central Ohio home in the middle of the night spurred
Vienna officials hoping woman whose dog was killed will comply with zoning law regarding signs
The controversy produced by the shooting by a Vienna man of his neighbor’s dog has produced another issue for township officials.
High School
High School GIRLS BASKETBALL ALL-OHIO DIVISION IV COLUMBUS — The 2015-16 Associated Press
Turkey, EU hope to reach agreement
Associated Press BRUSSELS European Union leaders hoped early today that they reached the
Banners with the word “forgiven” are a reminder that Christ died on the cross for the
Banners with the word “forgiven” are a reminder that Christ died on the cross for the sins of
North Korea issues more nuclear threats
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea on Monday issued its latest belligerent threat,
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO YEARS AGO Today is Tuesday, March 8, the 68th day of 2016. There are 298 days left in
Passport renewal process may take longer
By BRUCE WALTON bwalton@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN An expected 45 million U.S. passports will expire
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Struthers City School board, 4:30 p.m., work session regarding state report
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Eve Trimacco and Larry Russell, Struthers, boy, March 6.
SPORTS digest
Warren JFK player makes second team Warren JFK High School girls basketball player Antonella
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Monday’s results RACE 1 $17,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M 70Y, MSW 4 Paige Got Even (Quinones, L.) $2.60
Clinton twisting stance on auto bailout, Sanders says
Associated Press KALAMAZOO, Mich. Trying to make a stand in Michigan, Sen. Bernie Sanders said
Pennsylvania raises minimum wage for state workers
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf raised the minimum wage by nearly
Recertification issued
Recertification issued YOUNGSTOWN ValleyCare Health System of Ohio’s Northside Medical Center
deadly sins | Various references
Pope Gregory the Great in the sixth century defined the list of seven deadly sins as a set of
Report: Amount of fracking wastewater increased in Ohio
Associated Press COLUMBUS State data show the amount of hydraulic fracturing wastewater pumped
Active minds may delay Alzheimer’s symptoms
Mayo Clinic News Network ROCHESTER, Minn. Keeping the mind active may delay symptoms of
Donald Trump’s health care plan includes little that’s new ‘Beautiful’ or basic?
By Noam N. LEVEY Tribune Washington Bureau WASHINGTON Donald Trump has at various times
Vision workshop
Vision workshop NORTH LIMA Eye Care & Vision Therapy Ctr., with Dr. Joseph Pederzolli, O.D.,
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