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Tito Brown declines to request Vigorito firing after attorney's advice
Jamael Tito Brown, a Mahoning Valley Sanitary District board member and Youngstown mayoral candidate, wanted an MVSD manager fired for being indicted on six felonies.
Youngstown block watches react to scanner encryption plan
The majority of city block watch leaders who could be reached this week said they had no opinion on the police and fire department’s plan to encrypt their radio traffic with the purchase of a new radio system.
Youngstown council authorizes purchase of microwave radio system
City council authorized the board of control Wednesday to purchase a new police and fire radio system.
Youngstown BOE's finance committee details concerns
Three Youngstown Board of Education members discussed what member Dario Hunter calls the “meat and potatoes” of the district during a Wednesday finance committee meeting.
300 students find treats at Boardman Kiwanis' 67th egg hunt
Christian Slevin, a kindergarten student at Robinwood Lane, smiled as he cracked open the brightly colored plastic.
Longtime assistanct Mahoning County prosecutor fired
Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains has fired his longtime assistant criminal prosecutor, Martin P. Desmond, effective today, after having placed him on paid administrative leave March 23.
Rabies clinic Saturday
The Mahoning County District Board of Health is offering a low-cost rabies-vaccination clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road.
College police chief from Euclid shares views on YSU job
Jeffrey Scott, chief of police at Notre Dame College in South Euclid and seeking the top cop job at Youngstown State University, says two major areas of concern for him are threat preparation and the growing presence of cybercrime.
Oral arguments presented to Ohio Supreme Court today in Lucarell v. Nationwide case
The Ohio Supreme Court is considering whether a Youngstown-area insurance agent should receive millions in damages in a contract dispute with the company she formerly represented.
East High teachers finding success in students' use of new Chromebooks
East High School English teacher Jennifer Coles-Shesko is embracing the school’s new Chromebooks to their fullest by using them to prepare her students for their upcoming American Institutes for Research tests.
St. Columba's plans roster of events for Holy Week and Easter
Holy Week services and Easter events are planned at St. Columba Cathedral, 154 W. Wood St
Mercy Health debuts Howland Medical Center
A community open house at the outpatient medical center, which offers primary care and other services, is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Man in Drunk Lives Matter shirt charged with drunken driving
Police in Pennsylvania say they arrested a man wearing a Drunk Lives Matter shirt for drunken driving.
UPDATE | Martin Desmond fired as assistant Mahoning County prosecutor
Martin Desmond fired as assistant Mahoning County prosecutor
Ohio quadruplet brothers accepted at Ivy League universities
Ohio quadruplet brothers accepted at Ivy League universities
Astronaut John Glenn to be interred at Arlington Cemetery
Astronaut John Glenn to be interred at Arlington Cemetery
Pepsi pulls widely mocked ad featuring Kendall Jenner
Pepsi pulls widely mocked ad featuring Kendall Jenner
Wife of man convicted in Ponzi scheme pleads guilty in Ohio
Wife of man convicted in Ponzi scheme pleads guilty in Ohio
Addiction researchers eager for $20M infusion eyed by Kasich
Addiction researchers eager for $20M infusion eyed by Kasich
Blaming Assad, Trump says Syria attack 'cannot be tolerated'
Blaming Assad, Trump says Syria attack 'cannot be tolerated'
Baldwin for Judge fundraiser tonight at St. Christine's hall
Baldwin for Judge fundraiser tonight at St. Christine's Hall
Pa. district attorney to announce findings on police shooting of 18-year-old
Pa. district attorney to announce findings on police shooting of 18-year-old
Philadelphia starts parking restrictions for NFL Draft
Philadelphia starts parking restrictions for NFL Draft
Barry Manilow says he kept his sexuality secret for 'fans'
Barry Manilow says he kept his sexuality secret for 'fans'
Consultant to Chief Wahoo opponent pleads guilty in theft
Consultant to Chief Wahoo opponent pleads guilty in theft
3rd inmate who escaped Ohio corrections facility is caught
3rd inmate who escaped Ohio corrections facility is caught
White House, lawmakers adrift over reviving health bill
White House, lawmakers adrift over reviving health bill
UK woman who urinated on Trump golf course loses case
UK woman who urinated on Trump golf course loses case
Ohioan charged in adult daughter’s death considers plea deal
Ohioan charged in adult daughter’s death considers plea deal
Goal reached: US women's soccer team gets new contract
Goal reached: US women's soccer team gets new contract
US reviews Ford recall of cars prone to overheating, fires
US reviews Ford recall of cars prone to overheating, fires
Fourth suspect in Poland Burger King burglary arraigned today
Fourth suspect in Poland Burger King burglary arraigned today
Police looking for 4 who stole from Austintown Walmart
Police looking for 4 who stole from Austintown Walmart
Police: Ohio mom tells 911 she cut girls’ necks and herself
Police: Ohio mom tells 911 she cut girls’ necks and herself
Trumbull County Children Services pinwheel display is Friday
Trumbull County Children Services pinwheel display is Friday
UPDATE | Pour House employee treated for grease burns
UPDATE | Pour House employee treated for grease burns
Markets Right Now: Banks, energy lead early gains for stocks
Markets Right Now: Banks, energy lead early gains for stocks
Advertisers bail from ‘O’Reilly Factor’ after payments to settle sexual harassment claims
Advertisers bail from ‘O’Reilly Factor’ after payments to settle sexual harassment claims
Air Force: Pilot ejects safely before F-16 crashes near DC
Air Force: Pilot ejects safely before F-16 crashes near DC
All-night Democrat talk-a-thon opposes Supreme Court pick
All-night Democrat talk-a-thon opposes Supreme Court pick
Struthers Elementary School hosts transition night for incoming kindergartners tonight
Struthers Elementary School hosts transition night for incoming kindergartners tonight
Mahoning County Probate Court offers online marriage apps
Mahoning County Probate Court offers online marriage apps
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will offer breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Dinner and raffle
Dinner and raffle COLUMBIANA Columbiana Area Meals on Wheels will host a spaghetti dinner and
Ohio police: Shoplifter trapped in store after closing calls 911
Police: Shoplifter trapped in store after closing calls 911
Not that kind of biker bar BONESHAKERS
Boneshakers, which opened in July 2016, is named after the old high-wheeler bikes (also known as a penny-farthing) from the mid-1800s.
Kasich puts up $20M to fight opiate epidemic, urges Ohioans to embrace technology
By MARC KOVAC news@vindy.com SANDUSKY Gov. John Kasich has directed a state panel to pump up
Richey, Pecchia lead Cardinal Mooney over Ursuline
Bryce Richey and Dan Pecchia each had three hits.
MLK memorial service is wake up call
Speak up on social justice issues, pastor tells a local Martin Luther King memorial observance.
Miami University police captain seeks YSU chief position
VanWinkle comes to YSU seeking the chief’s job because it’s simply the right time in his life
3 teenage girls arraigned, charged in assault on couple
Three female teens were arraigned Tuesday in Mahoning County Juvenile Court on charges of aggravated burglary, felonious assault and misdemeanor charges of criminal damaging and assault.
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on Boardman home
Erskine Avenue home will go to woman who grew up in Habitat house
Tribe holds on to stay perfect
Carlos Santana led off with a home run and Carlos Carrasco struck out seven.
Forget the labels, says ‘soul man’ TobyMac
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Long before TobyMac was a contemporary Christian music
Connected Everyone knows DanTDM, right?
Dan Middleton, better known as DanTDM to millions of adolescent fans around the world, performed at
Youngstown mayoral candidate is trying to appeal to the city’s Hispanic population
He’s got a billboard in Spanish and his campaign literature is in both English and Spanish
Man charged in Warren cycle club killings to take polygraph
Man charged in cycle club killings to take polygraph
Vigorito pleads innocent to falsifying records
Anthony P. Vigorito, right, MVSD plant operations manager, pleaded innocent Tuesday to charges he falsified training records for 25 current Youngstown Water Department employees, and 1 former worker, all of whom have agreed to testify against him. He was accompanied at his arraignment by Atty. Martin White, left.
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 5
Today is Wednesday, April 5, the 95th day of 2017. There are 270 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Spreading the Southern love PIMENTO CHEESE
By Marlene Parrish Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) Pimento cheese is as Southern as grits, fried
around the horn Tuesday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Tigers 6, White Sox 3 CHICAGO Justin Verlander struck out 10 to match the
White working class is in peril
Opinion: By Noah Smith Bloomberg View The U.S. white working class is in big trouble. The data is piling
Romo retires; will work for CBS
Tony Romo is retiring from the Dallas Cowboys to replace another former quarterback in Phil Simms as lead analyst for CBS.
Charged in assault
Charged in assault YOUNGSTOWN A woman baby-sitting for a West Side woman Monday evening said she
IF YOU NEED HELP
IF YOU NEED HELP Anyone who needs help can call 211 anytime. If you need an assessment and
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Payless files for bankruptcy
Associated Press NEW YORK Shoe chain Payless ShoeSource has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Gianna Duponty and Craig Apinis, Hubbard, girl, April 3.
Fox thrives despite scandals involving O’Reilly and Ailes
Associated Press NEW YORK The founder of Fox News Channel was forced out in a sexual-harassment
Most young people: Government should pay for US health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON Most young Americans want any health care overhaul under President
Obama aide denies using intel to spy on Trump’s associates
Associated Press WASHINGTON Susan Rice, Barack Obama’s national security adviser and the latest
METRO DIGEST || Crash victim suffers head injuries, burns
Crash victim suffers head injuries, burns POLAND TOWNSHIP Poland emergency crews responded to an
Say hello to cauliflower, the ingredient of the year
By Carole Kotkin Miami Herald (TNS) Roasted or fried, smothered in cheese or spiced up with
Easter brunch ideas
Family Features “Between hiding eggs and preparing baskets, you may be tempted to fall back on
CLEVELAND Police-reform efforts to persist despite US memo
Associated Press CLEVELAND A memo by U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions asking the Department
Stocks tread water as energy companies rise and banks fall
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks hardly moved Tuesday as investors were slow to dip a toe
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Home Savings YOUNGSTOWN Home Savings Bank has added branch locations in Fairlawn, North Canton,
Here are the five top-selling albums for last week on the iTunes Store:
Here are the five top-selling albums for last week on the iTunes Store: v “More Life”: Drake
Owe the IRS? The tax man’s coming, and he’s got help
Associated Press WASHINGTON The IRS is resuming the use of private debt collectors amid a wave
McConnell claims votes to bust court filibuster
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell claimed the votes Tuesday to
North Korea fires ballistic missile
North Korea fires ballistic missile SEOUL, South Korea South Korea says North Korea has fired
Contractors brace for hostilities during border-wall work
Associated Press SAN DIEGO One potential bidder on President Donald Trump’s border wall with
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Brookfield Township board of trustees, 9 a.m., special meeting, administration
nba roundup | Tuesday’s other games
Thunder 110, Bucks 79 OKLAHOMA CITY Russell Westbrook matched Oscar Robertson’s single-season
nhl roundup | Tuesday’s games
Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 1 PITTSBURGH Patric Hornqvist picked up his 20th goal of the season
Weird threats from Trump, Ryan
Opinion: By Francis Wilkinson Bloomberg View President Donald Trump is tweeting mad. He let fly at the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1234.21-0.01 Aqua America, .71
Finding common ground
Opinion: Tony Hall served in Congress for 24 years, representing Ohio’s 3rd District. The Democrat left in
Act quickly to stop unfair dumping of Korean steel
Editorial: Six decades ago, the United States valiantly came to the defense of South Korea in a war against
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