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Tuesday night concert crowds should expect travel, service delays
Youngstown will be reveling in classic rock tonight because two of the best are in town at the same time: Elton John at Covelli Centre and ZZ Top at Stambaugh Auditorium.
Ticket sales from Youngstown to Chicago start May 4
Nearly two years after Aerodynamics Inc. applied to provide the service at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, Chicago-bound flights will soon take off.
Goal was to get Yavorcik elected to stop Oakhill prosecution, Antonini testifies today
Lisa Antonini, former Mahoning County Democratic Party chairwoman, testified the only way she and other county officials being criminally investigate for their alleged involvement in the Oakhill Renaissance Place scandal were going to escape prosecution was to get Martin Yavorcik elected prosecutor in 2008.
Federal grant will help Sebring with costs of lead in village water
A $404,000 U.S. Department of Agriculture grant will help Sebring cover costs it has incurred related to high lead levels in drinking water and help prevent future high lead levels.
Warren another example of lack of notification of lead in water, Ryan says
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, while attending an announcement Monday regarding federal funding to help solve problems with lead in drinking water in Sebring, also commented on a similar problem in Warren in 2008 – another instance of the public not being informed of high lead levels quickly.
Judge D'Apolito delays defendant's request for new counsel
Judge Lou D’Apolito has delayed a request for new defense counsel for a man charged with killing his stepmother last summer.
Columbiana senior gets scholarship to Alabama school for nationally known debate team
Crystal Stone, a senior at Columbiana High School, knows what she wants when she sets her goals.
Idora Avenue man killed over video game
Police said a man was killed early Sunday at a home in the 400 block of Idora Avenue over a video game.
Eastern Gateway gets grant for oil/gas training
As part of a regional effort to train oil and gas workers, Eastern Gateway Community College along with other education partners will receive a monetary award from Ohio’s RAPIDS Program.
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Antonini: Electing Yavorcik would "kill the Oakhill investigation"
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Antonini: Electing Yavorcik would "kill the Oakhill investigation"
Apple releases small new iPhone, iPad for business use
Apple releases small new iPhone, iPad for business use
Mahoning County Planning Commission meets Tuesday in Austintown
Mahoning County Planning Commission meets Tuesday
UPDATE | Ryan calls for better system to notify residents of lead issues
UPDATE | Ryan calls for better system to notify residents of lead issues
Funeral set for Ohio boy who died after police say legs scalded
Funeral set for boy who died after police say legs scalded
Judge delays appointing new counsel for man charged with homicide
Judge delays appointing new counsel for man charged with homicide
2 Youngstown school board members have community forum at East High on Thursday
2 Youngstown school board members have community forum at East on Thursday
2 listeriosis cases linked to Pennsylvania farm’s raw milk
2 listeriosis cases linked to Pennsylvania farm’s raw milk
Cedar Point amusement park says track is finished on its new dive coaster
Cedar Point says track is finished on its new dive coaster
Youngstown cops seize 2 more weapons over the weekend
Youngstown cops seize 2 more weapons over the weekend
Clinton attacks Trump's qualifications in AIPAC address
Clinton attacks Trump's qualifications in AIPAC address
Obama, Castro come face to face in historic meeting in Cuba
Obama, Castro come face to face in historic meeting in Cuba
Youngstown police investigating shooting that wounded man
Youngstown police investigating shooting that wounded man
WORTH A LOOK
AUCTIONS St. Joseph Church, 4545 New Road, Austintown, will sponsor its second annual quarter
High court rejects Ohio's appeal in case of police official
High court rejects Ohio's appeal in case of police official
Gateways to Better Living plans benefit
Gateways to Better Living plans benefit NILES Gateways to Better Living Inc. will host a Paint
Ohio to launch advertising campaign to attract visitors
Ohio to launch advertising campaign to attract visitors
Ohio gas prices up more than 20 cents from price 1 month ago
Ohio gas prices up more than 20 cents from price 1 month ago
ODE reviews Youngstown school district's special-ed program
ODE review Youngstown school district's special-ed program
Cruz crushes Kasich in campaign fundraising
The Texas senator has about $7 million more in cash on hand than the Ohio governor
MetroParks director explains vehicle purchases
Community members raise questions after park drops $70K on new vehicles
Canfield assistant chief follows his passion for policing
Canfield assistant chief follows his passion for policing
Drivers will realize big savings with new miles-per-gallon rules
Opinion: By Michael E. KRAFT Tribune News Service In 2010 and again in 2012, the Obama administration
Faith-based films tone down religion, amp up star power Expanding audience
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES For some filmgoers, hearing a movie
Video game review
‘HITMAN’ Grade: C+ Details: Square Enix, for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Ah, the glamorous
Two students at YSU chosen as honorary GOP delegates
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University students Sara Pretoka of Austintown and
Man, 23, gunned down on Idora Ave.
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown police and the Mahoning County Coroner’s Office are
Lawsuit alleges breach of contract for County Line Road project
Lawsuit alleges breach of contract for County Line Road project
Man, 20, drowns in West Branch
Staff report RAVENNA The body of a man who drowned when his kayak capsized in rough water
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Erica Bailey and Travis Richmond, Youngstown, boy, March
WHISPERING PINES district awards dinner
Eagle Scouts and other youths and adults were recognized at the Whispering Pines District, Greater
Paris-attacks suspect reportedly planning new acts of terrorism
Associated Press BRUSSELS The top suspect in last year’s Paris attacks told investigators after
TRUMBULL COUNTY COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Demonthani S. Scott, 40, of 465 Orchard Place NE,
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Youngstown school board, 5:30 p.m., Irene L. Ward Building, 20 W. Wood St. May
Kasich: I won’t be a GOP running mate
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican presidential candidate John Kasich is taking himself out
Girard robotics team makes it to finals in regional competition
Staff report GIRARD The Girard High School robotics team won a finalist trophy and medals from
Obama starts his ‘historic visit’ in Cuba
Associated Press HAVANA Stepping into history, President Barack Obama opened an extraordinary
Columbiana County man killed in crash
Columbiana County man killed in crash ROGERS A Rogers man, David A. Chaffin, 52, was killed when
In homily, Pope decries indifference to refugees
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis in his Palm Sunday homily decried what he called
Sherwin-Williams to pay $9B for Valspar
Sherwin-Williams to pay $9B for Valspar WASHINGTON Sherwin-Williams, which has long claimed to
Seeking volunteers for farm programs
Seeking volunteers for farm programs VILLA MARIA, PA. Villa Maria Education and Spirituality
IS suffers blows in Syria, Iraq, still launches attacks
Associated Press BAGHDAD After months of losing ground in Iraq and Syria, the Islamic State
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown, lunch,
Pro-Israel policy conference nervously awaits Trump speech
Associated Press WASHINGTON As America’s leading pro-Israel group prepares to hear from nearly
YSU alumni wins national award
YSU alumni magazine earns national award for second time in three years
YSU plans MBA information session
YSU plans MBA information session YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of
GRADS LIST
The following students were awarded bachelor’s degrees unless otherwise noted: WALSH UNIVERSITY,
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Cops warn residents of men challenging others to rap battles CHARLTON, Mass.
GOLF FINALS
GOLF FINALS PGA Tour Bay Hill FINAL Sunday’s Scores At Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando,
Hubbard Open organizer Bryant honored with Patterson Award
Liberty man arranged tourney for five years
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL | Tuesday’s All-Star games
COLUMBIANA COUNTY ALL-STAR GAME Where: Lisbon High School Schedule: Girls game at 6 p.m.,
Mahoning Valley Race Course
today’s entries Post Time: 12:45 P.M. RACE 1 $17,500, 3 yo’s & up, 1M, ALW 1 Colbyville
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 71 in
FIRSTENERGY, AEP Ohio regulators near decisions on rate deals
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio utility regulators are nearing decisions on two proposed energy
EPA’s fuel standards will cause highway death tolls to skyrocket
Opinion: By William F. SHUGHART II Tribune News Service The Environmental Protection Agency in June will
Ex-trooper kills 2 Pa. Turnpike employees
Associated Press FORT LITTLETON, Pa. A retired state trooper killed a turnpike toll collector
Putin winning in Syria
Opinion: By Max Boot Los Angeles Times The entire world was surprised when, at the end of September 2015,
‘Zootopia’ tramples ‘Allegiant’ at box office
‘Zootopia’ tramples ‘Allegiant’ at box office LOS ANGELES “Zootopia” continues to run wild over
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
Experts: Toyota, GM settlements are a window to Volkswagen case
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Hundreds of millions of dollars in settlements and fines over
Pa. mother killed at cookout mourned
Associated Press PITTSBURGH More than 100 people gathered at a funeral service Saturday for a
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Studies show that quitting cold turkey is the best way to quit smoking. Life
Today is Monday, March 21, the 81st day of 2016. There are 285 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, March 21, the 81st day of 2016. There are 285 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED