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Boardman's Glenwood Middle School gets H.O.P.E. grant
Boardman's Glenwood Middle School gets H.O.P.E. grant
Warren man pleads no contest to gun charges, found guilty
Warren man pleads no contest to gun charges, found guilty
Former exec director of Inspiring Minds Youngstown indicted
Former exec director of Inspiring Minds Youngstown indicted
Trumbull commissioners hope to find way to keep hovercraft
Trumbull commissioners hope to find way to keep hovercraft
Canfield trustees OK resolution to resurface roads
Canfield trustees OK resolution to resurface roads
Medical malpractice lawsuit in Joan Rivers' death settled
Medical malpractice lawsuit in Joan Rivers' death settled
Pop Warner bans kickoffs in 3 youngest age divisions
Pop Warner bans kickoffs in 3 youngest age divisions
Bond set at $110,000 for driver who hit restaurant, police cruiser
Bond set at $110,000 for driver who hit restaurant, police cruiser
Mahoning County grand jury indicts 36
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury.
5 minutes with Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally is Tuesday
5 minutes with Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally is Tuesday
US Rep. Tim Ryan praises colleagues in war against opiod and heroin addiction
US Rep. Tim Ryan praises colleagues in war against opiod and heroin addiction
GM: Don't drive your expensive 2016 SUV until parts arrive
GM: Don't drive your expensive 2016 SUV until parts arrive
Middle class shrinks in 9 of 10 US cities as incomes fall
Middle class shrinks in 9 of 10 US cities as incomes fall
US stocks slip after unemployment claims rise; tech slumps
US stocks slip after unemployment claims rise; tech slumps
Pair arrested, drugs confiscated after Campbell traffic stop
Pair arrested, drugs confiscated after Campbell traffic stop
Mahoning commissioners recognize poster contest winners
Mahoning commissioners recognize poster contest winners
Boardman man jailed after domestic violence charges
Boardman man jailed after domestic violence charges
Arrested Saturday, bonded on Monday, arrested again Wednesday
Arrested Saturday, bonded on Monday, arrested again Wednesday
Demon-free, Scott Stapp returns to concert trail
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Scott Stapp’s tortured tribulations as a rock singer are
Warren man gets 3 years in prison for shooting incident
Warren man gets 3 years in prison in shooting incident
Trumbull commissioners OK expansion of Liberty business area
Trumbull commissioners OK expansion of Liberty business area
Seats are available for OSU banquet
Seats are available for OSU banquet SALEM Seats still are available for the Ohio State
Playhouse winds down season with "Forum"; FUNNY business
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com The Youngstown Playhouse will segue into summer on a lighter
Love coming up big for Cavaliers
Through two rounds, Love is averaging 18.9 points, 12.5 rebounds and shooting 44 percent (28 of 63) on 3-pointers.
Lakeview averts meltdown, holds off Girard
The Bulldogs move on to a district semifinal against Poland in Alliance on Tuesday.
One Warren police officer has been fired and another suspended for two days over a use-of-force incident in which a man suffered a broken arm.
One Warren police officer has been fired and another suspended for two days over a use-of-force incident in which a man suffered a broken arm.
Younger McClurkin Funeral Home owner escapes prison time for theft of pre-needs money from 75 customers
Younger McClurkin Funeral Home owner escapes prison time for theft of pre-needs money from 75 customers
Dining hall atmosphere upgraded
St. Vincent de Paul Society receives new paint job and other updates.
Austin gets life without parole/Henderson gets 36 to life
Pair convicted of being enforcers for drug ring
Man told ‘new life’ will begin after sentence
Pleaded guilty to possession, trafficking in heroin charges
Penguins complete season sweep of BGSU
The Youngstown State baseball team scored eight runs in the first four innings and beat Bowling Green 9-5 on Wednesday afternoon at Steller Field.
LeBron: Curry deserves MVP
James, who averaged 25.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 6.8 assists during the regular season, was awed by Curry’s shooting prowess.
YSU softball team stays alive in HL tourney
Cali Mikovich ripped three hits in a 5-3 win over Green Bay.
Theater will honor its donors
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse has received a great deal of help in recent
Amtrak helps derail government
Opinion: WASHINGTON In 1906, Leonor Loree, an accomplished railroad executive, examined the dilapidated
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Darkness (PG-13) Supernatural forces haunt a family after its return from a
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL Boardman Community Baseball — will host a Little League Rules tournament May
Feds must take close look at Ohio’s Medicaid scheme
Editorial: When a proposed change in public policy prompts questions for which there are no straightforward
Trump rallies racists
Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune It must be a magical time to be a racist. Or a xenophobe. Or a
Kessel, Hagelin and Bonino leading way
The line that sent the Pittsburgh Penguins full throttle into the Eastern Conference finals wasn’t even on the roster a year ago.
A tuxedo causes a flap in school
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune How much harm can a tuxedo cause? Plenty, if it’s used to
Carson to speak
Carson to speak GROVE CITY, PA. Pediatric neurosurgeon and recent Republican presidential
Alice Cooper at Packard Music Hall
Alice Cooper at Packard Music Hall Legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper will play his first
Two groups want to put charter amendments on the November ballot in Youngstown
The anti-fracking proposal would be on the ballot for the fifth time
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Jungle Book,SDRq an Antiflix film directed and written by Vitaliy Versace,
About 80 people attend public forum on Youngstown schools CEO
The deadline has been extended to May 17 for Youngstown Schools CEO applicants
Trump: Doesn't need House Speaker Paul Ryan or other leery Republican leaders
Donald Trump brushed off his Capitol Hill critics Wednesday,
Students learn soft skills to prepare for the workforce
The program drew 130 students and 75 mentors
OSHP hot line
OSHP hot line COLUMBUS The State Highway Patrol hopes to boost public use of its hot line
Planned Parenthood shooter ruled incompetent
Associated Press COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. A man who acknowledged killing three people at a
Bombings kill 93 in Baghdad
Associated Press BAGHDAD In the deadliest violence in Baghdad this year, three car bombs
Zika in US complicates issues of abortion and contraception
Associated Press NEW YORK There’s little doubt: Zika is coming to the continental United States,
US had $106.5B surplus in April
US had $106.5B surplus in April WASHINGTON The United States posted a budget surplus in April,
Love ground cover? Have mice?
Love ground cover? Have mice? Yes, ground covers can be one of the reasons you have a rodent
Poland seeks third straight Final Four
It’s no stretch to say that the Division II regional road goes through Poland
Intentional fire caused fatal Texas blast, ATF says
Associated Press DALLAS A fire that was intentionally set caused the 2013 explosion at a Texas
Poll: Ohioans overwhelmingly support the legalization of medical marijuana
Ohioans overwhelmingly support the legalization of medical marijuana
Timothy Saxton is new West Branch schools superintendent
Timothy Saxton is new West Branch schools superintendent
Senate starts hearings on legislation to legalize medical marijuana
Senate starts hearings on legislation to legalize medical marijuana
Selection committee to review 16 applications for vacant Metroparks board seats
MetroParks to begin search for new administrative director/treasurer
Trumbull commissioner scolds hiring supervisors, fellow commissioners for unfair hiring practices
Trumbull commissioner scolds hiring supervisors, fellow commissioners for unfair hiring practices
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Fri: Jon
Judge: Facebook suit can proceed
Associated Press CHICAGO A federal judge in California has ruled that three Illinois men can
birthdays
birthdays Composer Burt Bacharach is 88. Actress Millie Perkins (“Knots Landing”) is 78. Country
Judge agrees to drop charge over victim’s objection
Prosecutor says evidence, statements do not match
Too much folic acid a cause of autism?
Associated Press NEW YORK For decades, pregnant women and women who may become pregnant have
Fabulous Containers
Fabulous Containers When: Monday What: Make the best containers for your front door and the
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, May 12, the 133rd day of 2016. There are 233 days left in the year.
Carmella Williams received $5,000 for having the best business plan
Second WE class planned for the fall in Warren
“Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC): Perhaps the only thing crazier than the real-life presidential
“Scandal” (9 p.m., ABC): Perhaps the only thing crazier than the real-life presidential race is the
Man is shot in leg
Man is shot in leg WARREN An Oak Street Southwest man, 48, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg
Demuynck welcomes his Lordstown return
Rick Demuynck is the new plant manager at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant.
Tips for transplanting healthy seedlings
Q. I have a hard time with transplants. Sometimes they’re too leggy. Other times they break off or
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS CBS News veteran Morley Safer retiring NEW YORK CBS News veteran Morley Safer, a
They’ve been sucking juice from your plants for 17 years CICADAS
Most of us are used to the singing of dog-day cicadas (mostly called locusts) here in the Valley.
What plant should I choose?
What plant should I choose? There are so many beautiful plants at the garden center – what should
Pew study sees shrinking middle class in US cities
Associated Press WASHINGTON In cities across America, the middle class is hollowing out. A
oddly enough
oddly enough Police K-9 Ranger following in father Jozek’s paw prints ELLWOOD CITY, Pa. A
Playhouse aims to stay the course
The Youngstown Playhouse built up a good bit of momentum over the past two years under operations
SPORTS digest
YSU announces football camps Youngstown The Youngstown State football program is hosting nine
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Trump still defiant as he readies for meeting
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump declared Wednesday he doesn’t need support from House
Youngstown Schools Chief executive officer applicants
Thirteen people had applied by Tuesday to be the Youngstown City School District CEO. The
High School Roundup | More prep results
BASEBALL DIVISION IV McDonald 1, Southern 0 McDONALD Ben Carkido pitched a no-hitter for
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.54-0.13 Aqua America, .71
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