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Austintown hotel evacuated for gas leak
Austintown Fire Department has evacuated people from Sleep Inn, 5555 Interstate Blvd., due to a gas leak tonight.
Bernie Sander' Valley supporters optimistic about next week's primary
Despite Hillary Clinton’s historic success in Ohio, supporters of Bernie Sanders are optimistic about the senator’s odds in Ohio’s primary election Tuesday.
Columbiana County still tops in Valley production of oil, gas
Oil and natural-gas production in Columbiana County once again has topped production in the two other Mahoning Valley counties.
Warren church soup sale is year-round hit
Nancy Maggiano, a member of Christ Episcopal Church, 2627 Atlantic St. N.E., for some 30 years, thought a soup sale would be a “good fundraiser,” and she was correct.
Youngstown to improve city's major thoroughfares this year
More than $13 million worth of improvement work to some of the city’s busiest roads – including South and Wick avenues, and Meridian Road – will start in a few months.
Poland reaches out to help coach after brain surgery
When youth wrestling coach Greg Schafer, 43, underwent emergency surgery due to a blood clot and hemorrhage on his brain Feb. 27, it shocked Poland’s community.
Prosecutor asking for 10 years in child porn case against North Lima man
The prosecutor is recommending 10 years in prison for a North Lima man, who pleaded guilty to 15 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor and one count of attempted pandering obscenity involving a minor.
17-year-olds can vote in Ohio's presidential primary Tuesday
17-year-olds can vote in Ohio's presidential primary Tuesday
Jury convicts Ohio inmate in beating death of cellmate
Jury convicts Ohio inmate in beating death of cellmate
Keith Emerson of rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer dies at 71
Keith Emerson of rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer dies at 71
910th at YARS to conduct weapons qualification beginning Sunday
910th at YARS to conduct weapons qualification beginning Sunday
It's official: Browns release Johnny Manziel after 2 seasons
It's official: Browns release Johnny Manziel after 2 seasons
Reporter tells police she was battered at Trump event
Reporter tells police she was battered at Trump event
Nancy and Ronald Reagan, inseparable in life, together again
Nancy and Ronald Reagan, inseparable in life, together again
2 Valley centers receive fed funding to treat opiod abuse, addiction
2 Valley centers receive fed funding to treat opiod abuse, addiction
Woman accused of stealing taxi, telling driver destination
Woman accused of stealing taxi, telling driver destination
Fire department suspensions in Columbus handed down over alcohol party
Fire department suspensions in Columbus handed down over alcohol party
Cincinnati: Money on hand for $1.2 million streetcar deficit
Cincinnati: Money on hand for $1.2 million streetcar deficit
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics announces expansion at Youngstown campus
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics announces expansion at Youngstown campus
North Lima man admits guilt for pandering child obscenity
North Lima man admits guilt for pandering child obscenity
Browns punt Manziel after 2 troubling seasons
Browns release QB Johnny Manziel after 2 troubling seasons
UAW Local 1714 members officially ratify contract
The United Auto Workers Local 1714 members have officially ratified the local contract.
GM Lordstown, UAW 1112 to host open house, car show May 20
GM Lordstown, UAW 1112 to host open house, car show May 20
Truck flips on 711 ramp to I-680 south, traffic backed up
Truck flips on 711 ramp to I-680 south, traffic backed up
Akron SV-SM ousts Ursuline
Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary still has the Mahoning Valley’s number in boys basketball.
East High reopens Thursday for seniors amid calm and hope
Juniors return to East today and underclassmen return Monday.
Clinton to visit; Tressel, Meyer back Kasich
Hillary Clinton, Democratic frontrunner for president, is returning Saturday to the Mahoning Valley, her first visit since October 2008. Meanwhile, Ohio Gov. John Kasich got a boost for his presidential bid with Jim Tressel, Youngstown State University president, throwing in his support.
Jackson’s shot lifts Penguins in HL tourney
Janae Jackson scored 22 of her career-best 24 points in the second half. Wright State is next for the YSU women
Chaney speech team sees success in second year
In only its second year, the Chaney Speech and Debate Team earned charter membership in the national association with two members competing in the state tournament.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Thursday’s state semifinals in Columbus
DIVISION II Marion Pleasant 50, Gilmour Academy 47 Kamryn Kimmel scored 10 of her 17 points in
Youngstown Air Reserve Station personnel mentor/tutor students
Inspiring Minds is a nonprofit organization founded in 2006 by Deryck Toles, former Warren G. Harding and pro football player, to offer after-school and summer programs to help students prepare for their future, He hopes to expand the program to all 50 states.
High court won’t hear appeal of $13.9M Trumbull malpractice verdict
Attorney hopes decision means the years-long litigation related to a $13.9 million common pleas court judgment for his client is over.
SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms can’t keep early lead vs. Thunder
BLOOMINGTON, IND. Patrick Curry’s first hat trick of the season came at the worst possible time for the Youngstown Phantoms.
Frampton marks 40 years since ‘Comes Alive’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK It’s been 40 years since Peter Frampton’s
Struthers council honors school employees for identifying child abuse
Three Struthers City Schools employees received “distinguished service” plaques.
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH JASON KOKRAK
Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 74 in the first round of the Valspar Championship, finishing 3-over par and in a tie for 83rd with 20 other golfers
Daughter carries on dad’s legacy as volunteer at Vindicator Spelling Bee
Pam Pasquale is carrying on the bee tradition started by her late father, John Rozzo
Local programs can help seniors maintain choice, independence
Liberty seniors gather to hear about available resources, programs
Judge rules for Yavorcik
Martin Yavorcik gets ready to defend himself at his pretrial hearing. Yavorcik lost as a candidate for Mahoning County prosecutor in 2008. He is the only one of three defendants in the Oakhill criminal-conspiracy case not to take a plea deal.
Canfield Community Briefs
Stitch a table topper workshop Karen Miles, a member of TQGIBT – That Quilt Guild I Belong To – is
Twenty and counting as Buckeyes top PSU
When Ohio State needed a boost Thursday night, Marc Loving and JaQuan Lyle stepped forward.
Manning is best choice in GOP race in 59th District
Editorial: In another sign of the slow but sure re-emergence of the Republican Party as a force to be reckoned
We’re being robbed
Opinion: In the film “Girl Interrupted,” the character played by Winona Ryder is watching TV in a psychiatric
Firm acquisition
Firm acquisition HERMITAGE, Pa. WallacePancher Group of Hermitage recently acquired Hays LAS of
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Township trustees, 9 a.m., administration building, 4410 Newton Falls-
US calls for vote on UN resolution on troops’ sex abuse
US calls for vote on UN resolution on troops’ sex abuse UNITED NATIONS The United States called
Trumbull engineer takes offensive regarding claims by union leadership
Trumbull County Engineer Randy Smith went on the offensive Wednesday to address the most recent claims by leaders of the union representing his employees.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Sen. Portman, Rep. Joyce excel in bipartisanship test on Hill
Opinion: A recent study of bipartisanship in Congress gives very high marks to U.S. Sen. Rob Portman and U.S.
‘Trudeaumania’ hits Washington
Associated Press WASHINGTON Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau brought “Trudeaumania” to
DiGiorno, Stouffer’s, Lean Cuisine products recalled for glass in food
Associated Press NEW YORK Nearly 3 million boxes of frozen DiGiorno pizzas, Stouffer’s lasagnas
Pa. families win $4.25M verdict against driller
Associated Press Two couples were awarded nearly $4.25 million Thursday after a federal jury found
Trump, rivals fight on politely
Associated Press MIAMI Donald Trump opened Thursday’s Republican president debate with a none-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.59.17 Aqua America, .71
Today’s entertainment picks:
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Rubio has plenty of fight in him
Opinion: By Daniel Vasquez Sun Sentinel You have to wonder why Donald Trump and Ted Cruz want Marco
US: IS chemical-weapons effort ‘disrupted, degraded’
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. has “disrupted and degraded” the Islamic State’s ability to
birthdays
birthdays Actress Tricia O’Neil is 71. Actor Mark Metcalf is 70. Rock singer-musician Mark Stein
Migrants stuck at closed border crossing
Associated Press IDOMENI, Greece Desperate migrants and refugees piled up Thursday in fetid
Donald Trump rally attendee charged with hitting black man
Associated Press FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. A white Donald Trump rally attendee was charged with
Lindor set to build on strong rookie season
In 99 games after being promoted from the minors, the 22-year-old batted .313 with 12 home runs and 51 RBIs.
2 gunmen kill 6 at Pa. backyard cookout
Associated Press WILKINSBURG, Pa. Two gunmen working as a team fatally shot five people,
Designation upheld
Designation upheld YOUNGSTOWN Magistrate Anthony Sertick in municipal court Thursday upheld the
ford motor co. Police-car doors stop armor-piercing bullets
Associated Press DETROIT It’s a first for police cars: doors that can protect against armor-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Camille Cosby’s 2nd deposition postponed SPRINGFIELD, Mass. A lawyer for seven
GOP debate gets downright .... nice?
Associated Press MIAMI Abandoning the nasty insults of past debates, Donald Trump and his
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, March 11, the 71st day of 2016. There are 295 days left in the year.
METRO DIGEST ||
Six years for rape WARREN Regina L. Turner, 41, of Irishtown South Road in Farmdale will spend
Results from Thursday’s other college basketball tournaments
ACC No. 7 North Carolina 88, Pittsburgh 71 WASHINGTON Seventh-ranked North Carolina got off
oddly enough
oddly enough Maine wholesaler acquires rare four-clawed lobster PORTLAND, Maine A Portland
Browns’ approach to free agency puzzles some
The Browns’ decision to let four key players leave as free agents left one of them dumbfounded.
On the links Thursday’s professional golf results
VALSPAR CHAMPIONSHIP PALM HARBOR, FLA. Charles Howell III saw a news blurb that the Masters is
NFL roundup
MIAMI DOLPHINS MIAMI Now that C.J. Anderson’s a Super Bowl-winning running back, the Miami
CLUB CALENDAR
AUXILIARIES Auxiliary of St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital/ St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital will
Cruze cruises in Valley sales
The Lordstown-built compact car was the second-best seller for new vehicles in February.
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Bounce hosts Easter events Austintown Bounce is hosting a Bounce with Bunny Easter
Local volunteers shave their heads to support childhood cancer research
A local team of volunteers will host a fundraising event for The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a
Quilting guild has annual getaway
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Northeast Regional Quilt Guild hosted its
Program provides formal dresses for families in need
DIVA Donations is a formal clothing closet in Mahoning county located in the old South Range High
News personality teaches Black History Month lesson
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com WFMJ News personality Madonna Chism-Pinkard
Program provides formal dresses for families in need
DIVA Donations is a formal clothing closet in Mahoning county located in the old South Range High
Health, money and food raised through weight loss challenge
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com An Austintown Community Group hosted its last
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports will soon begin and Neighbors wants to be there
CVMS Players sing about science
The fifth- and sixth-grade Canfield Village Middle School Players presented “Eureka! Let’s Hear it for Kids with Brains!” in the Village Theatre for their fellow students on Feb. 8.
Phantoms Youth Hockey attend tourney
The Phantoms Youth Hockey Association recently attended a tournament. All divisions were named after
Phantoms Youth Hockey Association attended tournament
The Phantoms Youth Hockey Association recently attended a tournament. All divisions were named after
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports will soon begin and Neighbors wants to be there
Canfield Players present ‘Drop Dead’
Canfield High School students will present “Drop Dead” by Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore on March
Boardman Community Briefs
Senator Schiavoni speaks to BCMS students Seventh-grade students at Center Middle School had the
Canfield Local Schools ranked 16th in Ohio
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Local School District ranked 16th in Ohio after
Poland Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports will soon begin and Neighbors wants to be there
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Lions to have “Treasures of the Trunk” sale Save the date for the Poland Lions Club
Abraham Lincoln visits Poland students
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland Union students got a visit from the
Cupid heads North for Valentine’s Day
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland North Preschool hosted several Valentine’s
Local program provides formal dresses for families in need
DIVA Donations is a formal clothing closet in Mahoning county located in the old South Range High
Day of celebrations at Dobbins Elementary
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students and faculty at Poland Dobbins
Union students make friends one hello at a time
Poland Union celebrated Start With Hello Week with an assembly on Feb. 9 for the second-graders.
Children bounce at chance to meet Phantoms
Austintown Bounce hosted a Meet and Greet with a group of the Youngstown Phantoms hockey players on Feb. 16.
Book club opens new ideas
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown library hosted one of its monthly book
Fathers and daughters have a night fit for royalty
Boardman Park hosted its Father Daughter Dance for the thirteenth year in a row Feb. 11-14.
CHS soccer player Feuer signs with Baldwin Wallace
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior soccer player Ben Feuer formally
Lumen Christi students learn CPR
More than 300 seventh- and eighth-graders at the five Lumen Christi Catholic Schools have learned to