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Vindy.com for March 27, 2016
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Stories published March 27, 2016
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Youngstown to share in $1M grant to improve land use
Five other 'forward-thinking' Rust Belt cities also received funding
Boardman, Canfield, West Branch schools earn national recognition for music programs
They are three of 32 school districts in the state to win the honor
'Batman V Superman' earns niche among top 10 openings of superhero films in history
'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' remains solidly in first place
UPDATE: Sanders win in Hawaii makes for trifecta in West
Clinton still maintains a significant delegate lead
Columbus population crosses 2 million mark
Cleveland lost population; Cincinnati metro ranks No. 1 in Ohio
Hundreds of hooligans riot at Brussels attacks shrine
At least 13 anti-terror arrests have been made
Sunshine Benefit golf outing to aid cancer patient
Sunshine Benefit golf outing will take place July 16 at Lakeside Golf Course in Lake Milton.
NAACP to host 3rd annual scholarship event
NAACP will host the scholarship event April 2 at Third Baptist Church.
Most Valley elementary students hit reading mark
Several Valley districts saw 100 percent of third-graders advance
Rebel ace ties state record for Ks
Crestview senior Michael McDonough tied a state record with 21 strikeouts.
Cultural Center commemorates Palestinian Land Day
Palestinian Land Day will mark its 40th anniversary this week.
YSU softball team takes two from visiting Valparaiso
Defense and pitching was key in both games as the Penguins took game one 4-1 before shutting out Valpo 3-0 in game two.
Kids strike it rich in candy at Easter egg hunt in Niles
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Joey Lehman raised his Easter basket in victory after
Bednard blanks Team USA with big assist from Shea
Goaltender Ryan Bednard stopped 22 shots on Saturday as the Phantoms blanked Team USA’s 18-under squad, 3-0.
High School roundup | Saturday’s games
BASEBALL Girard 10, McDonald 0 GIRARD Troy Trumbetta scattered four hits and struck out two
AREA GOLF CALENDAR Upcoming league events and notices
TOURNAMENTS MAY 14 — Poland All-Sports Boosters Golf Outing at Knoll Run. Shotgun start at 8
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
April 30 — Easter Seals 5K Walk/Run at Boardman Park in Boardman. Registration at 9 a.m. and the
METRO DIGEST || Teacher targeted, driver returns student
Teacher targeted; driver returns student WARREN Two female students at STEAM Academy, 261 Elm
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Tri-T — is hosting a Mother’s Day Weekend Tournament May 6-8 at McCune Park
YSU ROUNDUP
BASEBALL Penguins swept in doubleheader NILES The Youngstown State baseball team dropped both
METRO DIGEST || Dehydrated Pulaski man crashes in Hubbard
Dehydrated man crashes on I-80 HUBBARD A man suffered minor injuries after he passed out while
Downtown Youngstown: The Complete Package
The skyline of Youngstown is brighter today than a decade ago. Investments of hundreds of millions of dollars in recent years have rekindled energy and commerce in the downtown area of the central city of the Mahoning Valley.
YEARS AGO
Today is Easter Sunday, March 27, the 87th day of 2016. There are 279 days left in the year.
Gibson, Twins shut out Pirates’ split squad
Trevor Plouffe had two hits and two RBIs as the Minnesota Twins beat a Pittsburgh Pirates split squad 3-0 on Saturday.
Toy boats have been popular for hundreds of years.
Toy boats have been popular for hundreds of years. There were carved wooden sail boats, tin
Reds top Tribe despite three Cleveland HRs
Yan Gomes, Mike Napoli and Carlos Santana hit solo home runs for the Indians.
On THE LINKS Saturday’s professional golf results
DELL MATCH PLAY AUSTIN, TEXAS Jordan Spieth lost his match. Then he lost his No. 1 ranking.
Rolling Stones perform before huge Havana crowd
Associated Press HAVANA The Rolling Stones unleashed two hours of shrieking, thundering rock ’n’
What can we really afford?
Opinion: The last couple of weeks in Youngstown could have you confused as to what the community can afford.
Startling replica
By Brian J. CANTWELL The Seattle Times (TNS) PORT ANGELES, Wash. You just never know what
NEWSMAKERS
Cyrus, Keys to join ‘The Voice’ as judges NEW YORK Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys will get red
Oklahoma’s Hield scores 37 points to beat Oregon
Oklahoma’s star scorer hit eight 3-pointers while dropping 37 points on the Ducks, leading the Sooners past Oregon
Space station gets Easter delivery
Space station gets Easter delivery CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. The six astronauts at the International
birthdays
birthdays Actor Michael York is 74. Keyboardist Tony Banks (Genesis) is 66. Keyboardist Andrew
Heavy Russian airstrikes as Syrian army fights IS in Palmyra
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian government forces backed by heavy Russian airstrikes have seized
Hats off to Vindy!; Love was in air at Valley Trump rally; Censorship needed to thwart perversion
Opinion: Positive story on student’s scholarship appreciated Kudos to The Vindi- cator for printing such a
Belgium charges 3 more in attacks
Associated Press BRUSSELS Belgian prosecutors announced Saturday they have charged three men
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Western Reserve Local School board, 7 p.m., special meeting, K-12 library, 13850
Defense chief used personal email till Dec. ’15
Associated Press WASHINGTON Defense Secretary Ash Carter used his personal email account for
Ore. officials: Threats have gone on since Jan. standoff
Associated Press SALEM, Ore. Officials say threats against police and public officials that
Man accused of creating fake Facebook page
Associated Press PARMA A suburban Cleveland police department said it has charged a 27-year-old
Sanders wins Alaska, Wash.; Clinton keeps delegate lead
Associated Press WASHINGTON Bernie Sanders scored a duo of wins in Western caucus contests
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital Donor Room, 1044 Belmont Ave., Youngstown,
Attacks on Cruz’s wife could hurt Trump with female voters
Associated Press OSHKOSH, Wis. Donald Trump’s latest rude comments about Ted Cruz’s wife are
Women’s college basketball Saturday’s results
REGIONAL SEMIFINALS UConn 98, Mississippi State 38 BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Breanna Stewart had 22
Gypsy holds on in $75K Southern Park Stakes
Gypsy holds on in $75K Southern Park Stakes AUSTINTOWN Barefoot Gypsy ($17.40) scored her second
Clutch free throws clinch Villanova’s upset of Kansas
Wildcats surged in second half for Final Four trip
Celebrating hashtag holidays
My daily social media ritual includes searching Twitter for trending topics. I usually do this two
10 ways to avoid a car crash
Many people equate car safety with crashworthiness. But Consumer Reports believes the technology
After bleak week, Pope Francis offers Easter message of hope
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis concluded a bleak week in Europe with a message of
Trade show planned
Trade show planned BOARDMAN The ABL Wholesale Distributors Trade Show for 2016 will take place
TIPS & TOOLS
By Kathy Van Mullekom Daily Press (Newport News, Va.) (TNS) It’s always bulb-planting time for
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
GOVERNMENT Dr. James LaPolla Jr., podiatrist and owner of Northeast Ohio Foot, Ankle & Wound
TV/RADIO
TV/RADIO TODAY 10 a.m. (GC) Golf: PGA Tour: WGC-Dell Match Play. 11 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: Miami
On the Alleys Area bowling league scores
amron lanes Arrowhead Mixed Trio — Dave Hull 234-640, John Shurilla 223-615, Paul Simmons
Penguins use second-period surge to rout Red Wings on road
Carl Hagelin scored twice, Phil Kessel had a goal and four assists and Nick Bonino’s career-high five points led Pittsburgh.
Mahoning Valley Race Course
Mahoning Valley Race Course Saturday’s results RACE 1 $9,000 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, CLM $5,000 1A
Television Q&A
Television Q&A By Rich Heldenfels Q. Commercials, particularly the local ones, are just
Cafaro on FBI radar
Opinion: It was a revelation heard round the world. OK, maybe not the world, but certainly heard round the
Oakhill Renaissance case is about criminal conduct
Editorial: When Youngstown’s mayor, John A. McNally, and former Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino face
Youngstown school board can’t justify more money
Editorial: In the fall of 2014, the then Youngstown City School District Academic Distress Commission issued
The First Easter
Editorial: The First Easter And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and
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