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McNally on stand today in Yavorcik Oakhill corruption case
Prosecutors in the Martin Yavorcik conspiracy/corruption trial aren’t focusing much of their case on the defendant – at least not yet.
Boardman High rock orchestra presents 10th annual Project Mayhem Friday
The Boardman High School rock orchestra comes together every year to create Project Mayhem, popular rock ’n’ roll performances for generations of students.
Pavlik indicted in pellet-shooting of workman
Former boxing champion Kelly Pavlik was indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury on two counts of felonious assault.
Boardman woman vows to fight her ALS till Clinton elected
Christine Terlesky doesn’t know how much time she has left before she succumbs to the fatal symptoms of ALS, but she hopes she will live to see Hillary Clinton become president.
Cat euthanized after being caught in foothold trap in Youngstown neighborhood
A female tabby cat had to be euthanized this week after its front legs were crushed in a trap set in a city residential neighborhood.
Valley residents helping Russian orphans who are missing limbs
The generosity of Mahoning Valley residents has helped make it possible for Russian orphans who are missing limbs to be fitted with prosthetics and be able to walk.
Niles paying worker insurance, retirement incentives, vacation sellbacks unheard of, state adivsers say
The commission overseeing the city’s efforts to get out from under fiscal emergency unanimously approved the latest financial recovery plan Thursday.
Canfield leaders: No more studies on Timber Run
City officials said further studies will not be done on the controversial Timber Run Road, the passageway between Stonebridge and Westbury Park residential developments.
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Youngstown mayor testifies in Oakhill case
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Youngstown mayor testifies in Oakhill case
Omar Croom identified as Youngstown's third homicide this year
Omar Croom identified as city's third homicide this year
Ohio BWC approves another rate reduction for employers
Ohio BWC approves another rate reduction for employers
Pavlik indicted for felony assault in pellet-gun incident
Pavlik indicted for felony assault in pellet-gun incident
Lawyer: Woman who stole $530K from work addicted to slots
Lawyer: Woman who stole $530K from work addicted to slots
Supreme Court upholds definition of employee under Ohio law
Supreme Court upholds definition of employee under Ohio law
Applications for jobless aid rise but stay at healthy level
Applications for jobless aid rise but stay at healthy level
Felon sings Adele-inspired apology to Michigan courtroom
Felon sings Adele-inspired apology to Michigan courtroom
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.73 pct.
Average US rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.73 pct.
Liberty man faces charges after arrest in Youngstown
Liberty man faces charges after arrest in Youngstown
Ikea recall 3 models of lamps over electric shock risk
Ikea recall 3 models of lamps over electric shock risk
Automakers agree to put automatic braking in cars by 2022
Automakers agree to put automatic braking in cars by 2022
SeaWorld says it will end killer whale breeding program
SeaWorld says it will end killer whale breeding program
Mahoning County bed tax helps sponsor two teen-releated events
Mahoning County bed tax helps sponsor two teen-related events
Officials: 2 girls found dead in Ohio house fire asphyxiated
Officials: 2 girls found dead in Ohio house fire asphyxiated
Youngstown police arrest 3 in possession of thousands of prescription pills
Youngstown police arrest 3 in possession of thousands of prescription pills
New seats made available for Carrie Underwood tonight
New seats made available for Carrie Underwood tonight
Frank Sinatra Jr., 72, dies of cardiac arrest while on tour
Frank Sinatra Jr., 72, dies of cardiac arrest while on tour
$2M bond for suspect in Ohio shooting that killed boy, 7
$2M bond for suspect in Ohio shooting that killed boy, 7
FBI: 10 suspects in drug trafficking ring arrested in Ohio
FBI: 10 suspects in drug trafficking ring arrested in Ohio
YSU students unhappy with Meshel Hall plan
Students in red T-shirts oppose YSU’s plan to move computer science labs and classrooms out of Meshel Hall
Youngstown mayor to testify today against Yavorcik in Oakhill corruption trial
J.J. Cafaro also may take the stand today
YSU’s Wells changes his approach
Junior-season Hunter Wells is forgetting sophomore-season Hunter Wells.
LeBron-less Cavaliers survive Mavericks’ comeback
There was no LeBron James to save the Cleveland Cavaliers in crunch time. He was on the bench.
Pact with ranking Niles officers rejected after session with state auditor rep
Pact with ranking Niles officers rejected following session with state auditor rep
SPORTS DIGEST || Two Harding players make All-Ohio team
Two Harding players make All-Ohio team COLUMBUS Warren Harding senior guard Gabe Simpson and
Youngstown anticipates $40.3M in income tax revenue in 2016
If cuts become necessary, employees will not be affected, the finance director said.
Poland Historical Society to restore ‘window into the past’
Society will restore eight windows at Little Red Schoolhouse
Percussionist John Mahon of Canton has spent 20 years on ... Elton John’s beat
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Goose bumps don’t come easy to Canton native John Mahon,
Same 3 guys, but it never gets old
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Just like the 1933 Ford “Eliminator” Coupe that
Rubino cabaret show at Christman Hall
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Liz Rubino’s latest cabaret show, “Woman Under the Covers,” will get its
Chardon Polka Band aims for a St. Pat’s throwdown
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com Chardon Polka Band is on the warpath. The polka-punk-
Turnout still lower than '08 and 9 other things you should know about Tuesday's primary
Nearly 42,000 absentee ballots remain outstanding, meaning they’re still in the mail or haven’t been counted or cast. And close to 69,000 voters cast provisional ballots, meaning their eligibility is in question because of address or other issues.
Student, 17, charged with making terroristic threats, inducing panic at MCCTC
A student is charged with inducing panic and making terroristic threats after writing a threat on a restroom wall at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Books make great bingo prizes at Newport library event
It could have been the luck of the Irish, the luck of the draw or both, but whatever was in the air worked favorably for 9-year-old Janiah Baty, as evidenced by her growing stack of reading material.
METRO DIGEST || Two women beaten
Two women beaten YOUNGSTOWN A Berlin Center man was booked into the Mahoning County jail
Downtown Youngstown bracing for PARTY TIME
Rust Belt Tap House bartender Judeye Emery mixes up a Lepratini for St. Patrick’s Day. The Tap House, like all bars and restaurants in downtown Youngstown, expects a busy day.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael E. Easton, 32, of 800 10th Ave. S #B,
2016 Plant and Pest Clinic opens April 4
By David Sprague OSU Extension master gardener volunteer The opening day of the 2016 Plant and
Trendy succulents
Trendy succulents Most of you know about hens-n-chicks and sedum, but not about all the other
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: St. Patrick’s
Voting-rights victory in Maryland
Opinion: By Marc Morial OtherWords Thousands of Marylanders will regain the right to cast their ballots
With uncontroversial nominee, Obama is trying to tempt GOP
Associated Press WASHINGTON By nominating an uncontroversial 63-year-old judge, President Barack
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Lordstown Village Planning Commission, special meeting, 1 p.m., community room,
Scout award dinner set Sunday in Boardman
The recognition dinner will honor 17 scouts who have earned their Eagle Scout Award in 2015 in the Whispering Pines District.
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Taynicesha Morgan, Youngstown, girl, March 15. Jonathan
Obtaining police emails can take months, be costly
Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. When the editor of a gay-oriented newspaper in Florida
Easter | Egg hunts and activities
A listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities that will be offered this weekend, as
Trump: Time to rally around me – or expect voter riots
Associated Press WASHINGTON After yet another round of convincing victories for Donald Trump,
Feeding the hungry
Feeding the hungry YOUNGSTOWN Through April 16, Giant Eagle customers can help provide food for
N. Korea sentences US tourist to 15 years
Associated Press PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA North Korea’s highest court sentenced an American
Ohio to get 2nd chance to execute inmate
Associated Press COLUMBUS The state can try again to put to death a condemned killer whose 2009
Inspection for asbestos delays demolition again for Kirk Road property
Inspection for asbestos delays demolition again for Kirk Road property
Officer who killed teen is facing charge
Officer who killed teen is facing charge ADDISON, TEXAS An off-duty suburban Dallas police
Obama sanctions N. Korea for nuclear, missile tests
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama hit North Korea with new sanctions Wednesday
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, March 17, the 77th day of 2016. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.
Cirque D’Or at Packard hall
Staff report WARREN Cirque D’Or, featuring some of the world’s greatest acrobats,
Driver of off-road vehicle faces multiple charges after leading cops on chase.
Police responded to complaint of off-road vehicle driving over lawns and causing damage.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ride the sky on a 70-story glass slide coming to Los Angeles LOS ANGELES Thrill-
Design committee denies demolition
A request for a demolition permit for a historical Canfield home was denied.
Sprout Club
Sprout Club When: 1 to 2 p.m. today What: Join this spring to learn about the amazing world of
What does that mean?
What does that mean? With the arrival of spring comes lots of talk about gardening and lots of
Reasons trees drop needles
Q. Some of my spruce trees are losing needles, especially at the bottom and going upwards. They are
‘Titanic’ show at Playhouse
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s More in the Moyer series will host a free
Hate crabgrass?
Hate crabgrass? It won’t be long before it’s time to apply pre-emergent products for controlling
“How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC): We expect at least a handful of crazy
“How to Get Away With Murder” (10 p.m., ABC): We expect at least a handful of crazy “OMG” moments in
Gas prices increase
Gas prices increase YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices are on the rise this week, according to
This little bird eats some of our least-favorite insects White-breasted NUTHATCH
When you see a bird walking down a large branch or tree trunk head first, you can bet it is a nuthatch. It is for this reason that they are often captured in photographs in the same pose.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Bronze (R) A foul-mouthed former gymnastics bronze medalist must fight for
Rethinking crime, punishment
Opinion: WASHINGTON Sen. John Cornyn recalls visiting a Texas prison where some inmates taking shop classes
Chipotle uses freebies to fight the eerieness of empty stores
Associated Press NEW YORK Chipotle still is giving away free burritos to convince people its
Airlines dodge bill aimed at curbing excessive fees
Associated Press WASHINGTON A Senate panel approved an aviation policy bill Wednesday after a
February housing sales out for Mahoning Valley
Mahoning Valley housing sales are growing in two counties and steady in another so far this year.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Little Mermaid Jr.,SDRq directed by Niki Slaven, with musical direction by
YSU FOOTBALL
YSU FOOTBALL 2016 practice schedule Friday: 4-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. March 21: 4-6 p.m.
Trump, Clinton exodus?
Opinion: By Mary Ann Taylor The Dallas Morning News There’s an epidemic of people swearing they’ll leave
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.740.58 Aqua America, .71
Underdog Holy Cross captures first NCAA victory in 63 years
Holy Cross has a losing record — and a long-awaited win in the NCAA Tournament.
Pirates’ Nicasio whiffs 10 in loss to Baltimore
In four appearances, Juan Nicasio has pitched 10 shutout innings and given up five hits and struck out 16.
More tournament basketball Wednesday’s scores
NIT Georgia 93, Belmont 84 ATHENS, GA. Yante Maten scored a career-high 33 points and Charles
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NCAA MEN’s TOURNAMENT BASKETBALL Michigan makes late shots to down Tulsa
Associated Press DAYTON Zak Irvin hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and a pair of free throws in the
Kasich, Clinton benefit from victories in Ohio
Editorial: For Ohio Gov. John Kasich, it was a rather simple proposition: Either win the presidential primary
sCOLLEGE BASKETBALL roundup
Montague’s expulsion hangs over Bulldogs Providence, R.I. There’s no question that Yale has
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