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Fitch band stays safe through Kentucky Derby parade shooting
While Fitch High School marching band performed in the Kentucky Derby’s Pegasus Parade in Louisville, Ky., gunfire interrupted the normally cheery procession.
Franklin County resident named to YSU trustees board
Franklin County resident named to YSU trustees board
William "Big Shot" Fambro guilty of killing Teresa Hunter
William "Big Shot" Fambro guilty of killing Teresa Hunter
$19,146 grant to YSU for nurse anesthetist trainee program
$19,146 grant to YSU for nurse anesthetist trainee program
Treasury rejects massive cuts to Central States Pension Fund
Treasury rejects massive cuts to Central States Pension Fund
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Girard RoboCats win Curie Division Championship in St. Louis, Mo.
Girard RoboCats win Curie Division Championship in St. Louis, Mo.
Watsons donate $1 million to YSU to support new Student Success Center
Watsons donate $1 million to YSU to support new Student Success Center
Pittsburgh NAACP selects Sam Covelli to receive honor
Pittsburgh NAACP selects Sam Covelli to receive honor
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Tri-Gold Primetime Chapter of American Business Women’s Association will meet
Fire department seeks funds delivering water
Fire department seeks funds delivering water WHEATLAND, PA. Wheatland Volunteer Fire Department
Howland wins tight Trumbull meet after final race
In the most pivotal race of Thursday’s 22nd Annual Trumbull County Meet, it wasn’t about who took first, but fifth.
Ohio congressmen committed to expanding mission of 910th Airlift Wing
U.S. Sen. Rob Portman wants the 910th to be used to protect the public from the Zika virus
Before competition, Chaney team gets expert’s tips
Their pitch is a 3-D-printed prosthetic leg that can be customized for individual amputees.
Red Dragons wrap up AAC White Tier title
Niles baseball coach Mike Guarnieri knew there were high expectations for his Red Dragons as they entered the 2016 season.
6 Valley schools recognized for student achievement
This marks the ninth year that the Ohio Department of Education has designated YEC a School of Promise
SPORTS DIGEST || Manziel makes court appearance
Manziel makes court appearance Dallas A Dallas judge has ordered former Cleveland Browns
Dems to GOP senators: Have hearings on Supreme Court nominee
Republicans say they want to wait until a new president takes office to confirm
Terra cotta arrives at courthouse
The new terra cotta is part of the restoration of the 105-year-old Mahoning County Courthouse.
Baffert returns under the radar
All anyone wants to talk about is American Pharoah, last year’s winner who went on to become the sport’s first Triple Crown champion in 37 years.
Brantley breaks out as Indians top Tigers
Indians manager Terry Francona knew it was only a matter of time until Michael Brantley had a big game.
"Big Shot" murder trial takes bizarre turn as defendant claims self defense
Fambro says he shot Teresa Hunter in self defense because she became angry at him over his recent marriage.
Phantom Fireworks sponsors horse in Saturday's 142nd Kentucky Derby
Phantom Fireworks is sponsoring Trojan Nation, which currently has 50-1 odds.
MORE HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS FROM THURSDAY
BASEBALL Howland 7, Boardman 6 10 innings HOWLAND The Tigers scratched across one in the 10th
Canfield voters could decide a police levy in November
Council members have arrived at a tentative plan for a police levy in November to address the city’s decrease in city revenue for 2016.
PROSECUTOR: 2 convicted of murders tied to East Side drug ring by far 'worst of the worst'
Sentencing is set for Monday.
Portman: Trump on ticket will help re-election bid, but no interest in VP slot
Trump ‘brings new people’ to the Republican Party, the senator says
Jewish Federation sponsors Holocaust commemoration program
The observance was Thursday at Mahoning County Courthouse.
10 years of rooftop prayer
Pastor Barry Knaub of Margaret Wynn Memorial Baptist Church in Poland sits on the church rooftop at 56 Water St., where he spent from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday as his observance of National Day of Prayer.
April 18
April 18 Fraud: A fraudulent tax return was reportedly filed at a home in the 100 block of Maple
"Space Invaders," "Grand Theft Auto" named HOF games
Associated Press ROCHESTER, N.Y. A video game that allowed players to zap marching aliens with
Tourists use homeless shelter to grab coffee, snack
Associated Press KETCHIKAN, Alaska Cruise-ship passengers have been hanging out at an Alaska
BUSINESS DIGEST ||Airport to receive funds for snow equipment
TAA certification YOUNGSTOWN U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland, D-13th, announced Thursday the
April 17
April 17 Theft: Police arrested Max White, 37, of Newburgh Heights, Ohio, on a theft charge.
Poland Community Briefs
Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League meeting The next meeting of the GFWC Ohio Boardman Poland
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jonathan and Julie Bodine, Hubbard, boy, May 4. Sharday
Orchestra plays in Palmyra; airstrike kills 28
Associated Press DAMASCUS, Syria A renowned Russian conductor led a triumphant concert Thursday
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, May 6, the 127th day of 2016. There are 239 days left in the year.
mahoning county | Indictments
The following were indicted Thursday by the Mahoning County grand jury: Paul Hartman, 34, of Leake
Schools of Promise
Schools of Promise Six Mahoning Valley schools are among 29 statewide designated as Schools of
Surprise! Ohio Gov. Kasich quits the Republican race for president
Opinion: Perhaps Ohio Gov. John Kasich was too busy enjoying his time traveling, eating and losing to
Writing contest | Top entries
The Jewish Community Relations Council of the Youngstown Area Jewish Federations sponsored its 23rd
Funding sought for new sewer
The new sewer serving 18 homes on a dead-end street would protect the Meander water supply from pollution.
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Arsenio Hall sues Sinead O’Connor for libel over Prince post LOS ANGELES Arsenio
Floor vote expected on Ohio bill to legalize marijuana
Floor vote expected on Ohio bill to legalize marijuana
Insurers: Paterno was told about molestation in 1976
Insurers: Paterno was told about molestation in 1976 harrisburg, pa. A judge said that insurers
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Township trustees, 9 a.m., special meeting to discuss and hire a part-time
US military reports slightly fewer sexual assaults
Associated Press WASHINGTON The number of sexual assaults reported by the military dipped
Trump strains to unite GOP behind him; Ryan says not yet
Associated Press NEW YORK Donald Trump is struggling in his efforts to unify the Republican
METRO DIGEST || Sentenced again
Sentenced again WARREN James Patterson, 27, of Division Street, Youngstown, was re-sentenced
Six family planning Saturday vigil for missing man Timothy Six Jr
Sharon Six, mother of missing Niles man Timothy Six Jr., is planning a vigil for her son at 1 p.m. Saturday at Waddell Park.
Obama commutes prison terms of 58
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than a decade ago, a judge bemoaned that the life sentence she
Accurate license plate and speeding helped nab suspect in Niles armed robbery
Police knew the license plate number of the pickup truck involved in the Monday afternoon armed robbery of the Buy Backs store, 6262 Youngstown Road, minutes after the robbery took place.
canada wildfire 8,000 evacuated by air
Associated Press FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta Canadian officials began evacuating 8,000 people from
Groups sue EPA
A coalition of community and environmental organizations recently filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
IN THE VALLEY
IN THE VALLEY LGBT events Pride Youngstown Pageant: Set for 6 p.m. today in Kilcawley Center at
NYC lawmakers approve 5-cent fee for plastic bags
Associated Press NEW YORK Every minute of every day, usually without thinking, thousands of New
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.01—.22 Aqua America, .71
Clinton wins the world
Opinion: Now that American voters are drawing a clearer outline of November’s presidential contest, the rest
Plans to better link city’s major assets merit assent
Editorial: When one considers the most-valuable assets in and around downtown Youngstown, four quickly come to
Boardman Community Briefs
Local church hosts rummage sale There will be a rummage sale, food fair and bake sale on May 21
Wal-Mart brings greeters back to most of its stores
Associated Press NEW YORK Those smiley door greeters are back at Wal-Mart. The nation’s
Want to sue your bank? Regulators push to make it easier
Associated Press NEW YORK If government regulators get their way, it’s going to become a lot
ON THE LINKS
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf results WELLS FARGO CHAMPIONSHIP CHARLOTTE, N.C. Steve
oddly enough
oddly enough Officer rescues deer that had its head caught in light globe CENTEREACH, N.Y. It
Thursday's NBA Playoff GAME
Raptors 96, Heat 92, OT TORONTO DeMarre Carroll scored 21 points, Jonas Valanciunas had 15
AROUND THE HORN | Thursday's MLB games
Cubs 5, Nationals 2 CHICAGO Kyle Hendricks pitched six scoreless innings, Ben Zobrist drove in
Golf | PGA-Wells Fargo
GOLF PGA-Wells Fargo Thursday At Quail Hollow Club Course Charlotte, N.C. Purse: $7.3
Inside the ropes with ... Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate struggled with a 4-over
Boys track compete in Second Sole Elite Meet
The Boardman boys track team competed at the Second Sole Elite Meet at GlenOak High School in
Rival high schools face-off on the ice
Boardman High School and Austintown Fitch High School drum lines participated in a Battle of the Bands on April 9 at the Covelli Centre during a Youngstown Phantoms game.
Reserve Officers Association's Mahoning Chapter 42 selects leadership
Leadership for the local chapter of the Reserve Officers Association and the Reserve Officers
Boardman School Board member receives national appointment
Boardman residents know John Landers as their School Board member since 2010. What they may not
Amanda Stiffler, Adam Patsko set wedding date
Irvin and Karen Stiffler of Homeworth, Ohio, and Mark and Debbie Patsko of Poland are announcing the
Stadium students celebrate Autism Awareness
Stadium Drive Elementary School celebrated Autism Awareness Day on April 8.
Middle school orchestra performs for fellow classmates
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The orchestra consisting of students from
Mr., Mrs. Pacalo celebrate 60 years of marriage
A family celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Pacalo in North Lima marked 60 years of
Jennifer Demler to wed Matt Clipse
November 12 has been chosen as the wedding date for Jennifer Demler and Matt Clipse of Austintown.
Congressman helps implement new lunch option for students
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School re-introduced its
Boardman boys continue success
The Boardman Boys Track Team improved its 2016 record to 7-1 and 3-1 in the AAC with a 70-62-31
Faust-Finnegan wedding set for September
Mark and Lori Faust of Boardman and Bill and Sarah Finnegan of Marion, Ohio, are announcing the
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls golf league to begin in May Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League, for girls ages 5-18, will
April 25
April 25 Assault/menacing: Five people, including a Lee Run Road woman, reported having been
Local pianist awarded Triple Gold Cups
Jordan Helmick, daughter of Ron and Lisa Helmick, was recently awarded Triple Gold Cups as a young
Canfield Community Briefs
Newcomers Club to have installation dinner The May Installation Dinner for the Newcomers Club of
Austintown Community Briefs
Parent-child program for incoming kindergarten students Austintown Elementary School will host
MCCTC showcases new Valley STEM + ME2 Academy
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center hosted a
STEM Night brings out of this world family fun
Poland Middle School hosted it’s first annual Family STEM Night on April 12.
Small animals bring in large crowd
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted its 24th
Shepherd of the Valley breaks ground
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Shepherd of the Valley in Poland hosted a Ground
Small animals bring in large crowd
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted its 24th annual
Tennis court project helps build relationships
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Township Park celebrated the grand
Hilltop hosts Vehicle Career Day
Hilltop Elementary School hosted its annual Career Day with a bit of a twist on April 22.
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