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Boardman customers scout deals after hhgregg closing announced
Electronics and appliance retailer hhgregg will begin liquidating its assets today after failing to find a buyer for the 62- year-old company.
Valley's congressional delegation supports Syria attack, but calls for long-term strategy
Congressional members say President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a military strike against a Syrian air base in response to chemical weapons used against civilians in that country was the right one.
YSU experts say Syria bombing simply punishment, warning
The United States sent a strong message that it won’t tolerate the use of poison gas when it launched Tomahawk missiles from Navy ships in the Mediterranean Sea to strike a Syrian airfield, Youngstown State University politics and international relations professors said Friday.
New program enables Youngstown cops to provide safe sleeping place for at-risk infants
Police departments never sleep, and a group that is promoting awareness for safe sleep for infants is counting on that.
2 Valley men's ultimate sacrifice to be honored in state HOF
Both Brown and Prommersberger will be inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor on May 5.
Trump vows sanctions against Syria, team probes Russian involvement in chemical attack
The United States vowed today to keep the pressure on Syria after the intense nighttime wave of missile strikes from U.S. ships, despite the prospect of escalating Russian ill will that could further inflame one of the world's most vexing conflicts.
Syria Tomahawk attack brings Trump-Putin detente to end
After President Donald Trump's election victory, the United States and Russia appeared headed toward their smoothest ties in decades. Not anymore.
Boardman 2nd-graders learn valuable lessons at economics carnival
Terms such as “consumer” and “profit” might be beyond the grasp of a second-grader.
Illinois man initiating program to reduce crime, increase education in Youngstown
Jon Howell first thought of an event for Youngstown children while sitting on his couch late one October night all the way from his home in Bloomington, Ill.
Eastgate reveals Valley transportation projects for next 4 years
The Eastgate Regional Council of Governments released a list of transportation projects coming to the Mahoning Valley over the next four years, including a new interchange on Interstate 680, a roundabout at five points in Springfield Township and the completion of a bike trail connecting Lake Erie to the Ohio River.
Youngstown schools starts First-Grade Promise to help kids learn to read
The Youngstown City School District is implementing what officials call the First-Grade Promise, a system to identify first-grade and kindergarten children who aren’t reading at grade level.
Daniel's departure for Baltimore bittersweet for her, library board
Heidi M. Daniel, executive director of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County since July 18, 2012, will be leaving in mid-July to take the helm at the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore.
Ohio to start accepting pot grower applications this summer
Ohio to start accepting pot grower applications this summer
California governor declares end to drought emergency
California governor declares end to drought emergency
Woman whose body was found behind Boardman Starbucks died of overdose
Woman whose body was found behind Boardman Starbucks died of overdose
Man admits to starting fatal Pa. house fire that killed 2
Man admits to starting fatal Pa. house fire that killed 2
Ohio school shooting suspect set for competency hearing
Ohio school shooting suspect set for competency hearing
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at A La Cart Catering in
Lonzo Ball's father blames '3 white guys' for UCLA loss
Lonzo Ball's father blames '3 white guys' for UCLA loss
Heidi Daniel leaves local library system for post in Baltimore
Heidi Daniel leaves local library system for post in Baltimore
Chinese state media say Trump to visit China later this year
Chinese state media say Trump to visit China in 2017
Youngstown police find prescription painkillers after traffic stop
Youngstown police find prescription painkillers after traffic stop
Youngstown police use warrants to make drug arrests
Youngstown police use warrants to make drug arrests
Recycling plant workers find Ohio man dead on conveyor belt
Recycling plant workers find Ohio man dead on conveyor belt
Prayer service set Sunday in Brookfield for those opposed to fracking wells
Prayer service set Sunday in Brookfield for those opposed to fracking wells
KFC to stop using chickens raised with human antibiotics
KFC to stop using chickens raised with human antibiotics
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge higher in early trading
Markets Right Now: US stocks edge higher in early trading
Swedish media: Truck crashes into Stockholm store, 3 dead
Swedish media: Truck crashes into Stockholm store, 3 dead
In aftermath of US attack on Syria, US should build anti-Assad coalition
Editorial: The US used 59 cruise missiles to attack a Syrian air base early Friday
Cleveland dispatcher’s response to balcony fall under review
Cleveland dispatcher’s response to balcony fall under review
What role should Congress plan when president orders attack?
What role should Congress plan when president orders attack?
US adds just 98K jobs; unemployment falls to a low 4.5 pct.
US adds just 98K jobs; unemployment falls to a low 4.5 pct.
Youngstown residents: Weigh in on East, Chaney high principals
Parents, students, teachers, staff and community members are invited to offer their views about what qualities and characteristics a Youngstown City Schools high school principal should exhibit.
Trumbull coroner says office is overwhelmed with overdoses
March saw record spike in county overdose numbers.
Boardman girls notch first lacrosse victory
Alexis Phillips, Alisa Earvin and Lindsay O’Nesti helped lead the way for the Spartans offensively.
Competitive-balance changes affect Valley teams
The OHSAA released new divisional breakdowns for fall sports Thursday.
Ex-boxing champ Pavlik gets into drug court program
The once-middleweight champion appeared before Judge John Durkin on an earlier indictment on two counts of felonious assault and the new charge of breaking and entering.
Bob Cene prep baseball tournament this weekend
Mooney, Ursuline and Niles are the local participants.
Desmond insubordination alleged
Supervisors repeatedly complained of Martin P. Desmond’s alleged insubordination in the prosecutor’s office.
Charley in charge at Augusta
Dustin Johnson withdrawing from the Masters was shocking enough. Then Charley Hoffman delivered a surprise of his own.
Friends, colleagues fondly recall longtime news anchor
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Bob Black, who was known to most Mahoning
Preps at a glance
BASEBALL Liberty 10, East 0 Mike Everly pitched a five-inning no hitter and struck out 14
The interim chief calls YSU home
What sets Varso apart from other candidates – Jeffrey Scott, chief of police at Notre Dame College in South Euclid; and Stephen VanWinkle, captain of police at Miami University of Ohio in Oxford – is his “vested interest” in what happens to this place he calls home.
Campbell council reviews dog-tethering ordinance
Council also is looking to add other provisions to its body of animal legislation.
YSU jazz ensembles present free concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State University jazz ensembles, directed by Kent
Beatitude House welcomes first layperson as executive director
The new director outlined her vision for the non-profit organization.
Niles safety service center repair costs estimated at $725,000
Architect Bruce Sekanick's analysis examined cracking of concrete masonry and bricks, signs of failing plumbing piping and numerous leaks in “the roof that has outlived its useful life.”
Woman faces charges of misuse of 911, drug offense
Jennifer Fantone will be arraigned today in municipal court
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown residents can weigh in on high school principals
Search for principals involves community YOUNGSTOWN Parents, students, teachers, staff and
US blasts Syria; Trump demands ’end the slaughter’
The United States blasted a Syrian air base with a barrage of cruise missiles Thursday night in fiery retaliation for this week’s gruesome chemical weapons attack against civilians.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Newton Township trustees, 9 a.m., public meeting on a zoning amendment
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 7
Today is Friday, April 7, the 97th day of 2017. There are 268 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local team takes on Team USA ($8 to
Shoplifter trapped in store after closing calls 911
Shoplifter trapped in store after closing calls 911 KENT, Ohio Ohio police say a suspected
Kasich’s State of the State speech filled with optimistic generalities
Opinion: Gov. John Kasich’s State of the State address looked to the past and the future, but didn’t offer
Pancakes & Sausage, Hash Brown, Carrots/dip, Fruit/juice
Pancakes & Sausage, Hash Brown, Carrots/dip, Fruit/juice Soft Pretzel & Cheese sauce, Corn,
Don Rickles, king of insult comedy, dies at 90
Don Rickles, king of insult comedy, dies at 90 AP Photo NYET421, NYET424, NYET423, NYET422 Eds:
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Marriott award CANFIELD A local Marriott hotel received three guest-service awards including the
Eating olives made warts disappear
Q. Years ago, I had some warts on my hand. When they disappeared, I wondered what I had eaten
Mobile mammograms
Mobile mammograms NORTH LIMA The Joanie Abdu Mobile Mammography 3-D unit will be in Beaver
Some Dems feel pressured by both sides on court pick
Associated Press WASHINGTON One by one, seated at desks centuries old, senators will stand today
March 13
March 13 Misuse of credit card: Several charges were put on a Visa card at O’Donold’s, 6000
Boardman Community Briefs
Cardinal Mooney hosts annual “Celebrate Mooney” auction Cardinal Mooney High School has set the
In aftermath of US attack, build anti-Assad coalition
Opinion: Gut-wrenching images of dead and dying children heaped atop one another from Syria this week
McGirt finally enjoys looking at leaderboard
William McGirt scuffled on the mini-tours for years. Now he’s in second place at Augusta.
Texas spending big on border security despite promises
Texas spending big on border security despite promises AUSTIN, Texas As a budget shortfall in
March 25
March 25 Arrest: While responding to a noise complaint at a Market Street motel, police took into
Alyssa Pool and Ryan Abraham
The parents of Alyssa Pool and Ryan Abraham, both of Cleveland Heights, are announcing their
Hvisdak-Bates engagement is announced
Danielle Lynn Hvisdak of Boardman and Robert Carl Bates of Canfield are engaged and are planning to
Canfield council honors those who served the city
Honorees were a Columbiana County police officer and students from MCCTC
GM keeps profit forecast despite headwinds in US market
Associated Press DETROIT Used car prices are falling, U.S. sales are off to a slow start, car
easter activities
Listing of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit St., Youngstown, food
Marshals arrest man
Marshals arrest man BOARDMAN U.S. Marshals on Wednesday arrested a township man wanted for
Stocks end higher as retailers, smaller companies rise
Associated Press NEW YORK U.S. stocks inched higher Thursday as smaller retailers and banks
Senate GOP ‘goes nuclear’
Associated Press REDWOOD CITY, Calif. A California woman accused of killing the father of her
mahoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Isabella Iures, 23,
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Police officer’s time comes to end on ‘Race’ Jessica Shields’ stint on “The Amazing
Canfield High School senior receives prestigious scholarship
Max Lee will received the scholarship next week at a ceremony in Columbus
GOP health bill in shambles, House commences break
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican health care bill remained in shambles Thursday as
Ethics panel steps into spotlight with Nunes inquiry
Associated Press WASHINGTON The normally secretive House Ethics Committee made a rare public
Hilltop students experiment during STEM Week
Students at Hilltop Elementary School participated in STEM Week at the school March 6-10. STEM Week, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, was created by a group of Hilltop parents and has been improved upon and evolved each year.
Penn National to move Austintown racino’s general manager
Mike Galle, who has been general manager of the local racino since it opened in September 2014, will relocate to Mississippi.
Three charged following generator theft
Suspects accused of stealing generator, iPhone from Austintown Walmart
Trump kicks off Fla. meetings with the Chinese president
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
Columbus police kill man outside ER
Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police say an officer shot and killed a man they say pulled a
YSU’s Newman ranked among top equestrians
YSU’s Newman ranked among top equestrians YOUNGSTOWN Sarah Newman, Youngstown State University
Inanity strikes again
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service At first it seems a trivial issue, the alarm about Vice
Tillerson to visit Moscow as US, Russia face fresh tensions
Associated Press WASHINGTON A proxy battle with Russia in Syria and multiple Russia-related
Berlin Yacht Club offers class at MCCTC
Learn to sail this May with the Berlin Yacht Club (BYC) at the Mahoning County Career and Technical
Cheryl Tunison v David Corll
The wedding of Cheryl Tunison and David Corll Jr. took place Oct. 15, 2016, at Immaculate Heart of
Chicken Tenders, Mashed potatoes w/gravy, Carrots/dip, Fruit
Chicken Tenders, Mashed potatoes w/gravy, Carrots/dip, Fruit Nacho Grande, Salsa, Salad,
Miss Alexander, Mr. Streb will marry in June
The parents of Ashley Alexander and Adam Streb, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement.
Students suit up for St. Patrick’s Day
Students at Hitchcock Woods Early Learning Center dressed in green to prepare for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 16.
Kohout places second at wrestling state
Canfield Wrestling Club’s Caden Kohout placed second in the 110 pound weight class at the Ohio Youth
JLY hosted dueling pianos fundraiser
This year, the The Junior League of Youngstown presented a Dueling Pianos fundraiser on April 7 at
Brunch honors Meals on Wheels volunteers with brunch
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Meals on Wheels showed their appreciation for
Michele Byrdy, Mark Kunsman are engaged
Mike and Anna Byrdy of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Michele Leigh
MathCounts team qualifies for state
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com A team of four students from the Canfield Village Middle
Pancake breakfast helps raise money for youth
The Austintown Kiwanis Club hosted its sixth annual pancake breakfast at the Austintown Community Church on March 18.
Shaving heads to raise money for childhood cancer research
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Dozens of volunteers shaved their heads for
Canfield Community Briefs
Cardinal Mooney High School announces 14th annual “Celebrate Mooney” auction Cardinal Mooney High
Poland Community Briefs
Balancing Your Thyroid Naturally Seminar to be April 13 If you are taking your thyroid medication,
Souper Supper helps families in need
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown Council of PTAs and the Fitch Art
Austintown Community Briefs
Friendly Squares to dance on April 8 The Niles Friendly Squares will host its monthly square dance
Twin sisters are planning weddings| Alexa Pool
Jack and Diane Pool of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Alexa Pool and Nick
JLY presented dueling pianos fundraiser
This year, the The Junior League of Youngstown presented a Dueling Pianos fundraiser on April 7 at
JLY held dueling pianos fundraiser
This year, the The Junior League of Youngstown presented a Dueling Pianos fundraiser on April 7 at
Poland schools receive grant to help with education
Poland School District was awarded with a check worth approximately $10,000 in classroom grants from the Poland Schools Foundation for Educational Excellence on March 6 at Poland Seminary High School.
JLY had dueling pianos fundraiser
This year, the The Junior League of Youngstown presented a Dueling Pianos fundraiser on April 7 at
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