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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.


Retired UPS worker fulfils lifelong dream in Poland

Ken Filicky always wanted to be a park ranger.


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


Mahoning coroner ID's Youngstown's latest homicide victim

Latest homicide victim identified


Canfield speech, debate team showcase is Tuesday

Canfield speech, debate team showcase is Tuesday


Ohio OKs funding for Zika virus traps

Ohio OKs funding for Zika virus traps


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


EGCC shares state energy-training grant

EGCC shares state energy-training grant


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


Comedy event is set for April 23


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


Local guy finds market for mead

Rocky Singh is a local mead maker.


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


West Side block decimated by arsons

Four damaged homes still remain


WHISPERING PINES district awards dinner

Eagle Scouts and other youths and adults were recognized at the Whispering Pines District, Greater


19 Eagle Scouts in the Class of 2011 recognized

19 Eagle Scouts in the Class of 2011 recognized


Paris-attacks suspect reportedly planning new acts of terrorism

Associated Press BRUSSELS The top suspect in last year’s Paris attacks told investigators after


Appraisers in Columbiana Co. for 2016 revaluation

Appraisers will have identification available


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


Smart Choice food orders start April 11

Food orders can be taken at two Niles churches


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,


MCCTC students bloom at floral contest

MCCTC shines at floriculture competition


YSU diversity awards announced

YSU Diversity Leadership Recognition Awards announced


THE LINE

THE LINE NBA FavoritePointsUnderdog INDIANA141/2Philadelphia CLEVELAND11Denver San


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Cops warn residents of men challenging others to rap battles CHARLTON, Mass.


O’Grady scripts perfect ending to Hubbard Open

New Jersey bowler rolled a 300 in finale


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


Johnson captures historic victory

Californian used overtime to defeat Harvick


HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL | Tuesday’s All-Star games

COLUMBIANA COUNTY ALL-STAR GAME Where: Lisbon High School Schedule: Girls game at 6 p.m.,


Win keeps Phantoms’ playoff hopes alive

Shorthanded goal lifts Youngstown


Surging Pens blister Capitals to take 2nd place

Kuhnhackl’s three-point night leads Pittsburgh


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


TV & RADIO

TV & RADIO TODAY 1 p.m. (ESPN) MLB exhibition: Red Sox at Cardinals. 4 p.m. (MLBN) MLB


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,


Florida beats Ohio State, 74-66, in second round

Loving led Buckeyes with 20 points


‘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


Win over WVU advances OSU into Sweet 16

Mitchell nets 45 for Buckeyes


Notre Dame escapes upset

14th-seeded Stephen F. Austin falls at buzzer


Pa. mother killed at cookout mourned

Associated Press PITTSBURGH More than 100 people gathered at a funeral service Saturday for a


Day saves his best for last at Bay Hill

Grand finale included clutch shot from bunker


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


HEARTBREAKER

Ten years ago, Ursuline almost won another state championship


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