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Lordstown's next-gen Cruze has arrived
The 2016 Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze is now at several dealerships across the country. It comes with a sleek new design, enhanced technology and more safety ...
CHC Spring Fest is out of this world
C.H. Campbell Elementary School students and their families traveled out of this world during the school’s annual Spring Festival with lots of games, food and ...
Fun and games for fathers and daughters
Poland Dobbins celebrated its annual Father-Daughter Night on Feb. 25.
Fourth-graders have fun-filled night with fathers
Stadium Drive Elementary hosted its second Gym Night with Dad of the year on March 2 with the students in the fourth grade.
AIS PTA raises money playing Bingo
Austintown Intermediate School hosted its second annual Family Bingo night on Feb. 26.
Stories published March 25, 2016
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Overall, most Americans dislike Congress; Obama's rating is up
Voters aren’t pleased with Republicans or Democrats serving in Congress, they’re not overly happy with the president and they’re unsatisfied with the way things are going generally in the country.
Good Friday walk with the cross is 'dispay of Christian unity'
Ambassadors for Christ shares a public testimony of faith through its signature event, the annual Good Friday walk with the cross.
YPD finds drugs on 4 in 2 traffic stops
Police said they found suspected crack cocaine in a traffic stop Thursday, and suspected heroin and marijuana in an additional traffic stop Wednesday morning.
Fans enjoying return of Avalon Downtown
When Avalon Downtown pizzeria closed in early February, Terry Spencer and Mike Wakefield were devastated.
Mahoning officers get training on how to stay safe
Police from across Mahoning County gathered at the sheriff’s office Friday as part of the Below 100 training program for law enforcement.
Library considering consolidating Struthers, Campbell, Brownlee Woods branches
A strategic plan laid out by the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County alludes to a possible merger of several locations for the purpose of investing in fewer, larger branches.
Poland to ask voters again in August to approve school bond, levy
The school district will go back to voters in August for approval of a bond issue and levy to build a new school that voters turned down in the November general election.
Home of new Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County opens Saturday
Home of new Fine Arts Council of Trumbull County opens Saturday
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Oakhill corruption trial ends with 8 guilty verdicts
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Oakhill corruption trial ends with 8 guilty verdicts
Brussels police conduct more raids linked to deadly bombings
Brussels police conduct more raids linked to deadly bombings
Woman convicted of working for decade as unlicensed attorney
Woman convicted of working for decade as unlicensed attorney
UPDATE | All lanes, ramps on U.S. Route 62 and Interstate 80 in Hubbard open
U.S. Route 62 and Interstate 80 in Hubbard
Monday is deadline for YWCA art exhibition showcase entries
Monday is deadline for YWCA art exhibition entries
Suicide bomber kills 29 in attack at Iraqi stadium
Suicide bomber kills 29 in attack at Baghdad stadium
CDC: Birth control needed in Puerto Rico during outbreak
CDC: Birth control needed in Puerto Rico during outbreak
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Republican bill would create oversight board for Puerto Rico
Republican bill would create oversight board for Puerto Rico
AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans see drugs as a big problem
AP-NORC Poll: Most Americans see drugs as a big problem
2 Americans confirmed dead in Brussels attacks; Kerry visits
2 Americans confirmed dead in Brussels attacks; Kerry visits
Former corrections officer in Ohio charged with sex act
Former corrections officer in Ohio charged with sex act
US teen survived attacks in both Boston and Belgium
US teen survived attacks in both Boston and Belgium
Alabama boy, 4, in car with siblings shot while mom shopped
Alabama boy, 4, in car with siblings shot while mom shopped
Fire investigators still on scene at Boardman car dealership
Fire investigators still on scene at Boardman car dealership
Musician hurt in machete attack returns to Ohio restaurant
Musician hurt in machete attack returns to Ohio restaurant
Warrant: Chef at Ohio facility admitted killing housekeepers
Warrant: Chef at Ohio facility admitted killing housekeepers
N.C. anti-discrimination law elicits rebukes from businesses
N.C. anti-discrimination law elicits rebukes from businesses
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Jurors break for lunch as Day 2 deliberations continue
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Jurors break for lunch as Day 2 deliberations continue
Alcohol was a factor in rollover crash Thursday at U.S. Route 62
Alcohol was a factor in rollover crash Thursday at U.S. Route 62
Phone left in unlocked car. Guess what happened next?
Phone left in unlocked car. Guess what happened next?
The pros, cons of 'Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice'
One of the most anticipated movies of the year takes the audience on an up and down ride.
East High meeting attendees complain about school environment
About 60 people attended the parent summit to address concerns about the school.
YSU baseball team to host Milwaukee today
The Penguins are 5-12 as they play at home for the first time.
Mill Creek MetroParks Commissioner Senchak quits after 3 months
Citizen committee will form to help select replacement
SPORTS DIGEST || Phantoms goalie commits to Mercyhurst
Phantoms goalie commits to Mercyhurst YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Phantoms goaltender Colin
Act II for RG3 in Cleveland
Griffin hasn’t been the same since his dazzling rookie season in Washington in 2012.
Summit Academy accused of incorrect billing
The state Medicaid audit found that the school billed for services for students who weren’t enrolled
Weathersfield woman hospitalized, 24 dogs removed from home
A woman, 66, of Ohltown McDonald Road in Weathersfield Township was taken to a hospital for evaluation, and her 24 dogs were removed to the Animal Welfare League of Trumbull County
No big rally for A&M against Oklahoma
Little went right for the Aggies, and this one was over well before halftime.
Mahoning commissioners excited to award dog shelter contracts
Mahoning County commissioners are looking forward to awarding a series of contracts that will act as a beginning stage for a new, 14,000-square-foot Mahoning County dog shelter.
Day 2 of deliberations in Yavorcik trial
The Youngstown lawyer, who is defending himself, faces 10 felonies
Bill Murray shows his poetic side
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK Bill Murray has turned up everywhere from
On the Links | Thursday’s professional golf results
DELL MATCH PLAY AUSTIN, TEXAS Jordan Spieth had another stress-free day in the Dell Match Play,
Trainor says yes to new musical style
By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK When playing songs from her upcoming sophomore album
‘Greek Wedding 2’ wasn’t worth the wait A BIGSFlbFAT LETDOWN
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer Ever been to a wedding where you don’t know anyone very
Mahoning Valley population continues to fall
The population drain in the Mahoning Valley continues, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Dunkin Donuts building plans brought to trustees
Cocca Development is combining property on South Raccoon Road for the donut shop.
Gusts at Youngstown-Warren Regional peaked at 45 mph
Electricity was expected to be restored by late Thursday night.
Court: Columbiana County man can sue state over casinos
Columbiana County man can move forward with a suit against the state over casinos
Driver of truck that crashed dies
Driver of truck that crashed dies YOUNGSTOWN The driver of a truck that was hit from the side
Lordstown's next-gen Cruze has arrived
The 2016 Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze is now at several dealerships across the country. It comes with a sleek new design, enhanced technology and more safety features.
Children get egg-cited for Easter
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Easter Bunny hopped its way to the Lariccia
CHC Spring Fest is out of this world
C.H. Campbell Elementary School students and their families traveled out of this world during the school’s annual Spring Festival with lots of games, food and fun on March 11.
Phantoms fans slide into family fun
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Covelli Centre hosted a Bounce on Ice Party
Valley STEM + ME2 Academy now accepting applications
Enrollment is now open for upcoming ninth- and tenth-grade students interested in applying to the
New knitters learn the basics
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Local knitters met at the Poland library on Feb.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports has begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Students become young Olympians
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Samantha Cox’s transitional kindergarten class at
Canfield Community Briefs
Local church to host drive-through Western Reserve United Methodist Church, located at 4580
Family dinner marks 65 years for Sloans
AUSTINTOWN The 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Sloan Jr. of Austintown was
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports has begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Fun and games for fathers and daughters
Poland Dobbins celebrated its annual Father-Daughter Night on Feb. 25.
Poland School Disctrict to host freshmen orientation
There will be an orientation meeting for all eighth-graders and their parents who reside in the
Fourth-graders have fun-filled night with fathers
Stadium Drive Elementary hosted its second Gym Night with Dad of the year on March 2 with the students in the fourth grade.
Austintown Community Briefs
St. Joseph Church to host Quarter Auction St. Joseph Church, located at 4545 New Road, will
Carly Finlen v Eric Sofranko
CANFIELD Carly Finlen and Eric Sofranko were united in marriage at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 26, 2015, in a
Spencers mark 50th anniversary at family dinner
Austintown Mr. and Mrs. James Spencer of Austintown were honored at Feb. 6 at a family dinner at
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring sports has begun and Neighbors wants to be there every
Creating personalized photo decorations
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Guests added their personal touches to drink
Austintown welcomes new Athletic Director
The Austintown Local School District is pleased to announce that Lewis VanHoose will become the
Students celebrate with Seuss
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hitchcock Woods Learning Center celebrated Dr.
Poland Community Briefs
Class of ‘54 donates towards scholarships, buys new flags They may have graduated more than 60
AIS PTA raises money playing Bingo
Austintown Intermediate School hosted its second annual Family Bingo night on Feb. 26.
Boardman Community Briefs
Help feed families with Harvest for Hunger Through April 16, customers can help provide food to
Open house planned for Ludes’ 50th
Berlin Center An open house honoring the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lude of
Mahoning and Trumbull partners on Western Reserve Port Authority bond over recent successes
The three Mahoning and three Trumbull county commissioners celebrate recent accomplishments
Orioles’ home runs difference vs. Bucs
It was just the third official Grapefruit League start for Jonathon Niese, who hadn’t pitched since March 8.
oddly enough
oddly enough Man says he was arrested for not returning 2002 VHS rental CONCORD, N.C. A North
OSU shorthanded vs. Vols
It’s difficult to imagine Ohio State leaning on Kelsey Mitchell more than it already has this season.
Ellis leads Jayhawks to rout of Maryland
Perry Ellis scored 27 points to match a season high, Wayne Selden Jr. added 19 for top-seeded Kansas.
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Tri-T — is hosting a Mother’s Day Weekend Tournament May 6-8 at McCune Park
Shadowy hacking industry might be helping FBI break into Calif. killer’s iPhone
Associated Press NEW YORK Turns out there’s a shadowy global industry devoted to breaking into
VW gets a month for plan on emissions fix
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Volkswagen and government regulators must present a detailed plan
METRO DIGEST || Columbiana man wins Rolling 5 prize
Columbiana man wins Rolling 5 prize COLUMBIANA Charles Fellhauer of Columbiana matched all five
Downs Bait and Guns Shop Owner alerts police of a customer’s suspicious behavior
A Canfield man charged with three felonies after assaulting an Ohio University staff member.
Pope washes feet of Muslim migrants
Associated Press CASTELNUOVO DI PORTO, Italy Pope Francis washed and kissed the feet of Muslim,
Looking good: Villanova makes most of its shots
The Villanova Wildcats keep looking for a better shot, not content with simply a good look at the basket.
Young people are falling prey to jihadi recruiters in Europe
Opinion: MOLENBEEK, Belgium Four days before Tuesday’s grisly bomb attacks in Brussels, the police raided a
Capitol Hill in turmoil
Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View Remember that first branch of American government? With all
GOOD FRIDAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed today for Good
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.57.25 Aqua America, .71
Avalon reopening
Avalon reopening YOUNGSTOWN Avalon Downtown, 17 W. Federal St., will reopen at 11 a.m. today,
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Upper Room,” 7:30 p.m.: An original Easter musical (free
Karadzic gets 40 years for genocide
Karadzic gets 40 years for genocide SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina A U.N. war crimes court
arizona Dems: Long lines suppressed vote
Associated Press PHOENIX Hours-long waits for some Arizona residents wanting to vote in the
Businesses condemn NC ban on anti-bias legislation
Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Corporations expressed disappointment, and the NCAA vowed to
Surplus food
Surplus food Food 4 Your Soul, 2649 Glenwood Ave., formerly Bottom Dollar Food, Youngstown, food
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Vanessa Barr and Christopher Rankin, Masury, boy, March
brussels attacks Belgian officials admit missing warning signs
Associated Press BRUSSELS Belgium’s prime minister refused to accept the resignations of his
Water pipes and policies sorely need strong repairs
Editorial: Evidence continues to rapidly mount that the system of notifying Americans of elevated levels of
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Ramses J.A. Terry, 37, of 3405 Idlewood Ave.,
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, March 25, the 85th day of 2016. There are 281 days left in the year.