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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.


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 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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Boardman teacher battling ALS meets Clinton

Boardman teacher battling ALS meets Clinton


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


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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.


Victim claims robbery was set up on Facebook

Victim claims robbery was set up on Facebook


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


Brookdale Austintown hosts Easter event Saturday

Brookdale Austintown hosts Easter event Saturday


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


Boardman police investigating frauds

Boardman police investigating frauds


Campbell hosts Easter egg hunt, barbecue Saturday

Campbell hosts Easter egg hunt, barbecue Saturday


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


YSU women hold off Stony Brook

The Penguins will host a second-round game at 2 p.m. on Saturday.


YSU’s Wells changes his approach

Junior-season Hunter Wells is forgetting sophomore-season Hunter Wells.


Youngstown mayor to testify today against Yavorcik in Oakhill corruption trial

J.J. Cafaro also may take the stand today


LeBron-less Cavaliers survive Mavericks’ comeback

There was no LeBron James to save the Cleveland Cavaliers in crunch time. He was on the bench.


Campbell council amends duties of police chief

Council also reviewed fee increases.


Browns release Bowe, Dansby

The Browns’ wrecking ball took two big swings and may strike again.


Pact with ranking Niles officers rejected after session with state auditor rep

Pact with ranking Niles officers rejected following session with state auditor rep


Youngstown anticipates $40.3M in income tax revenue in 2016

If cuts become necessary, employees will not be affected, the finance director said.


SPORTS DIGEST || Two Harding players make All-Ohio team

Two Harding players make All-Ohio team COLUMBUS Warren Harding senior guard Gabe Simpson and


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-


Rubino cabaret show at Christman Hall

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Liz Rubino’s latest cabaret show, “Woman Under the Covers,” will get its


Carrie on, party people

Downtown Youngstown is ready for crowds today.


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


Poland Historical Society to restore ‘window into the past’

Society will restore eight windows at Little Red Schoolhouse


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.


METRO DIGEST || Two women beaten

Two women beaten YOUNGSTOWN A Berlin Center man was booked into the Mahoning County jail


Man found on East Side street is third homicide of ‘16

Man also wounded in separate shooting


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.


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.


sCOLLEGE BASKETBALL roundup

Montague’s expulsion hangs over Bulldogs Providence, R.I. There’s no question that Yale has


Kipnis, Napoli hit HRs in Tribe loss

Tyler Naquin had two hits for the Indians.


Kasich, Clinton benefit from victories in Ohio

Editorial: For Ohio Gov. John Kasich, it was a rather simple proposition: Either win the presidential primary


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


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


More tournament basketball Wednesday’s scores

NIT Georgia 93, Belmont 84 ATHENS, GA. Yante Maten scored a career-high 33 points and Charles


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.


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.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.740.58 Aqua America, .71


Trump, Clinton exodus?

Opinion: By Mary Ann Taylor The Dallas Morning News There’s an epidemic of people swearing they’ll leave


Expanded Gander Mountain to open with a bang on Friday

The doors officially open at 10 a.m. Friday.


YSU FOOTBALL

YSU FOOTBALL 2016 practice schedule Friday: 4-6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. March 21: 4-6 p.m.


AUDITIONS

AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Little Mermaid Jr.,SDRq directed by Niki Slaven, with musical direction by


February housing sales out for Mahoning Valley

Mahoning Valley housing sales are growing in two counties and steady in another so far this year.


Airlines dodge bill aimed at curbing excessive fees

Associated Press WASHINGTON A Senate panel approved an aviation policy bill Wednesday after a


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


Rethinking crime, punishment

Opinion: WASHINGTON Sen. John Cornyn recalls visiting a Texas prison where some inmates taking shop classes


NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK The Bronze (R) A foul-mouthed former gymnastics bronze medalist must fight for


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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.


Gas prices increase

Gas prices increase YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices are on the rise this week, according to


“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


Hate crabgrass?

Hate crabgrass? It won’t be long before it’s time to apply pre-emergent products for controlling


‘Titanic’ show at Playhouse

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s More in the Moyer series will host a free


Reasons trees drop needles

Q. Some of my spruce trees are losing needles, especially at the bottom and going upwards. They are


What does that mean?

What does that mean? With the arrival of spring comes lots of talk about gardening and lots of


Sprout Club

Sprout Club When: 1 to 2 p.m. today What: Join this spring to learn about the amazing world of


WTG

Today Comedy James Dobson and Jim Holder, 8 p.m., Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race


Design committee denies demolition

A request for a demolition permit for a historical Canfield home was denied.


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Ride the sky on a 70-story glass slide coming to Los Angeles LOS ANGELES Thrill-


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.


Cirque D’Or at Packard hall

Staff report WARREN Cirque D’Or, featuring some of the world’s greatest acrobats,


YEARS AGO

Today is Thursday, March 17, the 77th day of 2016. There are 289 days left in the year. This is St.


Obama sanctions N. Korea for nuclear, missile tests

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama hit North Korea with new sanctions Wednesday


Officer who killed teen is facing charge

Officer who killed teen is facing charge ADDISON, TEXAS An off-duty suburban Dallas police


Inspection for asbestos delays demolition again for Kirk Road property

Inspection for asbestos delays demolition again for Kirk Road property


With uncontroversial nominee, Obama is trying to tempt GOP

Associated Press WASHINGTON By nominating an uncontroversial 63-year-old judge, President Barack


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


N. Korea sentences US tourist to 15 years

Associated Press PYONGYANG, NORTH KOREA North Korea’s highest court sentenced an American


Feeding the hungry

Feeding the hungry YOUNGSTOWN Through April 16, Giant Eagle customers can help provide food for


Trump: Time to rally around me – or expect voter riots

Associated Press WASHINGTON After yet another round of convincing victories for Donald Trump,


Easter | Egg hunts and activities

A listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities that will be offered this weekend, as


Obtaining police emails can take months, be costly

Associated Press FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. When the editor of a gay-oriented newspaper in Florida


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Taynicesha Morgan, Youngstown, girl, March 15. Jonathan


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.


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Lordstown Village Planning Commission, special meeting, 1 p.m., community room,


Voting-rights victory in Maryland

Opinion: By Marc Morial OtherWords Thousands of Marylanders will regain the right to cast their ballots


NIGHTLIFE

Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Thu: St. Patrick’s


Trendy succulents

Trendy succulents Most of you know about hens-n-chicks and sedum, but not about all the other


2016 Plant and Pest Clinic opens April 4

By David Sprague OSU Extension master gardener volunteer The opening day of the 2016 Plant and


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael E. Easton, 32, of 800 10th Ave. S #B,


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