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Schaefer surrenders to police tonight at Boardman court

A Boardman man surrendered to police at Mahoning County Area Court here this evening.

Penguins take Game 1 from Caps on the road

Crosby scores twice in victory

YSU President's Gala welcomed guests on red carpet downtown tonight

Song and dance filled the ground floor of the Youngstown Business Incubator Thursday night during the Youngstown State University President’s Gala.

Lindor's seventh-inning blast leads Tribe over Astros

Indians win three-game series against Houston

'Hillbilly Elegy' author exhorts Republicans at Boardman dinner to save middle class

Far from his “hillbilly” roots, J.D. Vance, author of the New York Times best-seller “Hillbilly Elegy,” dined under chandeliers at The Georgetown alongside a who’s-who assembly of district Republicans during the Mahoning County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day Dinner tonight.

Ex-Trumbull GOP chair refusing to acknowledge ouster

Randy Law, the ousted chairman of the Trumbull County Republican Party, is refusing to go quietly.

Mahoning officials fuming over state cuts to summer youth jobs program

Mahoning County officials are fuming about the state’s cutback in the county’s summer youth employment program from $1,067,139 last year to $246,494 this year.

Mahoning commissioners agree to buy full-body scanner for jail

Mahoning County commissioners adopted a resolution of necessity today to buy a full-body security scanning system for the county jail.

Former Dem councilwoman files as independent to run for Youngstown mayor

Former 6th Ward councilwoman Janet Tarpley said now is the time for her to run for mayor: “I can’t wait any longer, and I’m not getting any younger.”

Youngstown finalizes loan to downtown hotel developer, OKs fire station study

The city’s board of control has finalized an agreement in which the municipality will loan $2.7 million to the developer of a proposed downtown hotel.

Taft's Project MORE teaching students to love reading

Project MORE gives Taft Elementary students extra opportunities to better their reading and comprehension skills.

Mahoning elections board adding new online reporting system

The Mahoning County Board of Elections will be rolling out a new system Tuesday that allows residents to track election results online, both across the county and precinct by precinct.

Summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard and Girard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard and Girard

YSU men's hoops set to play three buy games next sesaon

Penguins heading to Indianapolis to play former Horizon League foe Butler

YSU's Calhoun not tempering expectations for first year

New head mens basketball coach believes YSU can win Horizon League title 'right away'

Park foundations plan merger to create conservancy

SeaWorld San Diego gets a furry surprise: a baby sea lion

SeaWorld San Diego is caring for a sea lion that was unexpectedly born to a sick mother.

Cassini survives trip between Saturn, rings

NASA’s Cassini spacecraft has survived an unprecedented trip between Saturn and its rings, and has amazing pictures to show for it.

Ohio zoo euthanizes 29-year-old polar bear who had cancer

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Ohio says it has euthanized a 29-year-old male polar bear after veterinarians determined he had liver cancer with limited treatment options.

Congress doing bare minimum to keep government running

Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 32

Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.

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Newton Falls PD participating in drug take-back program Saturday

Newton Falls PD participating in drug take-back day Saturday

Oil company finds hidden trove of oil in Gulf of Mexico

Physician who was dragged off flight settles with United

Youngstown school garden project Saturday canceled, reset for May 6

HUD secretary Ben Carson shares Kasich's view that 2016 race 'frustrating'

Ben Carson shares Kasich's view that 2016 race 'frustrating'

Woman faces charges after Boardman traffic stop

Ohio wants 4,700 educators back in fingerprint-check system

Trump rejects push to help solve Puerto Rico debt crisis

Toyota recalls 250K Tacoma pickups; rear wheels can lock up

Pa. dad accused of using pushups as punishment for son heads to trial

US envoy accuses Russia of allowing Syria to deny needed aid

Far-right to rally in Berkeley after Coulter talk canceled

Prosecutors say Ohio man planned to join Islamic State

Mahoning commissioners agree to buy full-body scanning equipment for county jail

US stock indexes flitter in mixed day for markets

Lowellville council has special session Saturday morning

Lowellville council has special meeting Saturday morning

Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.

Road resurfacing to some Columbiana County roads begins Monday

Road resurfacing for some Columbiana County roads begins Monday

Culvert repairs complete, Farmington Township road is open

Culvert repairs complete, Farmington Township road open

Trump tax plan leaves Congress, Ryan with heavy lift

DOJ: Warren PD has fulfilled all consent-decree requirements

DOJ: Warren PD has met all consent-decree requirements

Youngstown man charged by Austintown cops for carrying a concealed weapon

Hydrangea workshop is Monday in Canfield

2 Ohio pastors indicted on child sex-trafficking charges

Board of control approves feasibility study, finalizes agreement with hotel developer

Former Councilwoman Janet Tarpley files to run for mayor as independent

Man dares Youngstown cops to search his car, they did, they found drugs

2 US troops killed in eastern Afghanistan

Flynn was warned not to accept foreign payments in 2014

Youngstown cops find fentanyl after South Side traffic stop

Warren cops, Trumbull probation agents confiscate guns, drugs

Penn National post strong 1Q earnings

Penn National posts strong 1Q earnings

Trump says US won't leave NAFTA – for now

Northern Ohio man dies after explosion during fuel transfer

YMTA to host spring honors recital

YMTA to host spring honors recital YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Music Teachers Association will host

MVSD probe finds no substance to employee racial claim

The board also voted to place plant operations manager Vigorito on unpaid leave.

Rivers, Corbett are YSU's athletes of year

Defensive end is home for the NFL Draft

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Brantley knocks in 3 for Tribe in slugfest vs. Astros

Michael Brantley missed Cleveland’s run to the World Series.

Struthers judge candidate has decades-old vehicular-homicide conviction

Jamie Dunn served no jail time and had his record expunged.

SPORTS digest

AAC realigns tiers for 2019 season The All-American Conference is changing up its tiers for 2019,

Woman killed, daughter wounded in Mespo shooting

The suspect was caught a few hours later in Roaming Shores. A judge set his bond at $1M.

Preps at a glance

Preps at a glance SFlbWEDNESDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL Western Reserve 2, Champion 1 The Blue

New wet playground at Wick Recreation Area to be complete in May

The playground will be the fourth and final component of a revamped children’s play area developed several years ago and will be a “zero-depth water play environment.”

Partnership between MetroParks and Audubon Society aims to boost bobolink survival

The Grassland Habitat Management Pilot Program will give the grassland-dwelling bobolink bird an opportunity to nest at the MetroParks Farm by delaying the cutting of a pasture area.

Caps-Pens rematch has key differences

Fleury replaces Murray in Pens’ net

PNC Bank economists release national economic outlook

PNC Bank economists on Wednesday released its National Economic Outlook that shows an improvement in consumer and business confidence.

Patriots provide model for building success

Stockpiling picks is a big part of recipe

Vallourec reports less of a loss in 1Q 2017

Although Vallourec reported a loss in the first quarter of 2017, the loss was less than the loss seen in the first quarter of 2016.

12-year-old boy assaulted in school lunchroom

Witnesses said the boy was kicked in the head, then his head was slammed into the floor.

TV comedian and actor on the stand-up circuit The real Tim Meadows

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Tim Meadows first made us laugh as a “Saturday Night

‘The Rock’ goes right down the middle

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES In 2000, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was trying to

PSO in tribute to John Williams

Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra will return to the Scottish Rite

It’s another big year for British rockers The 1975

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK Matthew Healy, frontman of the English rock band The

Angela Perley & Howlin’ Moons: ever eclipsing its musical vision

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com Fitting in can be tricky for regional bands looking to

Youngstown to weigh consolidating fire stations at new site

The study will cost $47,500.

Students to sow seeds on Saturday

CEO Krish Mohip says school gardens are innovative teaching tools.

Warren police following leads in shooting death of Youngstown man

City police don’t know a lot about the cause of Tuesday night’s shooting death of William E. Anderson.

Coroner issues ruling in Liberty woman's death

The Trumbull County Coroner’s office has ruled the death of Jane Larue Brown a homicide as a result of blunt traumatic injuries and an incision of the neck.

Teacher of year: I'm nothing without the team

Dena Esmail, a third-grade teacher at Williamson Elementary School, holds a trophy after being named winner of the Youngstown Teacher of the Year Award. Esmail has been working in the Youngstown School District full-time for three years.

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LeBenjamin? James shows no signs of aging

Cavs leader taking advantage of down time

Mobilizing progressive resistance

Opinion: By James A. HAUGHT Tribune News Service The progressive vision for America – to make life better

Back to the drawing board for Niles’ fiscal revival plan

Editorial: For Niles city government, the third time wasn’t the charm – nor was the fourth, the fifth or the

Finding truth in turbulent times

Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON I don’t know Joe Galloway well. We briefly

A tiny wish for a cat-call

Opinion: By Judy Marcus Chicago Tribune According to Perquita Burgess, one of the women who accused

Feds: Men killed 2 witnesses of drug activity, severe beating

Associated Press COLUMBUS The government says two Ohio men have been arrested on allegations of

Trumbull commissioners authorize additional $175,000 to restore rides through transit service

An additional $175,000 in seniors levy funds to provide rides through the Trumbull County Transit Service

AROUND THE HORN Wednesday’s other MLB games

NATIONAL LEAGUE Brewers 9, Reds 4 MILWAUKEE Major League home run leader Eric Thames scored

Trump says he won’t pull US out of NAFTA

Trump says he won’t pull US out of NAFTA President Donald Trump has told the leaders of Mexico

Trump: National monuments ‘massive federal land grab’

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday

Pirates edge Cubs as rookie makes history

Gift Ngoepe, the first African to reach the major leagues, singled in his first plate appearance

Trump team softens war talk

Lawmakers told economic, diplomatic pressures will be applied on North Korea Associated Press

Wednesday’s NBA Playoff Games

Wizards 103, Hawks 99 WASHINGTON Bradley Beal scored 27 points, and John Wall added 20 points

METRO DIGEST || JFK students helping neighbors

Neighborhood cleanups WARREN Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership is partnering with John F.

Cortland Bank reports earnings

Cortland Bancorp, the holding company for Cortland Savings and Banking Co., on Wednesday reported net income of $1 million for the first quarter of 2017.

BUSINESS DIGEST ||

EGCC event YOUNGSTOWN Eastern Gateway Community College in Youngstown, 101 East Federal St.,

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

AROUND THE NHL

AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s playoff games Predators 4, Blues 3 ST. LOUIS P.K. Subban had a

DRUG RETURNS | Where to drop off old prescription medications

The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible

US Navy fires warning flare at Iran vessel in Persian Gulf

Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer fired a

3 charged with assault in Austintown

The fracas took place on North Four Mile Run Road

Dispute over working-poor health payments defused

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House and congressional Democrats on Wednesday defused a

Stock indexes wobble as White House unveils tax plan

Associated Press NEW YORK Stock indexes wobbled between modest gains and losses Wednesday as

France: Analysis shows Syrian government behind sarin attack

Associated Press PARIS France said Wednesday that the chemical analysis of samples taken from a

Warren Philharmonic will welcome spring

Staff report WARREN The Warren Philharmonic Orchestra will end its season Sunday with “Sweets of

Trump tax plan could be good news for many, bad for deficit

Associated Press WASHINGTON Dismissing concerns about ballooning federal deficits, President

Warren man arraigned in Tuesday armed robbery of Niles jewelry store

Woman arrested on drug charge after OD

Woman arrested on drug charge after OD YOUNGSTOWN A woman found passed out in her car Tuesday

Free clothing

Free clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown, clothing

YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 27

Today is Thursday, April 27, the 117th day of 2017. There are 248 days left in the year.

Boardman trustees swear in new police officer

‘Traficant’ documentarySFlbto be screened at Tyler

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The documentary film “Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown” will be

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Neil and Marissa Snyder, Masury, boy, April 25. Collin

Botanical Mornings

Botanical Mornings When: Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows

BRIDGE

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Cool-season grasses

Cool-season grasses Our lawns are composed of cool-season grasses. Thus, they grow a lot in the

Today

Today Discussion “Super Boys: The Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster, the

Spring preparation in the perennial garden

By Linda C. DOLAK OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer If we want our perennial garden, or any

BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana

BirdFish Brewing Co., 16 S. Main St., Columbiana Fri: Richard Boston, 7 p.m. Brewtus Brewing

Planting vegetables

Planting vegetables There’s a good chance frost will come in May. So, delay planting until the end

Groundhogs

By Sara Scudier OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer If you are a gardener or farmer, you’ve

Dana grads prepare for German song fest

Staff report Two Dana School of Music graduates will perform at the 2017 Ohio Sangerfest, a German

US colleges confront new era of sometimes-violent protest

Associated Press MONTPELIER, Vt. Fearing a return to violent protests that roiled campuses in

F.Y.I.

Doo Wop Project coming to campus NEW WILMINGTON, PA. The Doo Wop Project will come to Orr

TV FUNNYMAN AT CASINO

TV FUNNYMAN AT CASINO TIM MEADOWS C6

“MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox): On the “MasterChef: An Extra Serving” special,

“MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox): On the “MasterChef: An Extra Serving” special, Gordon Ramsay takes a

Demos Papadimas and band are back in the studio

Demos Papadimas and his band look like they are having fun in the video for “How Long,” which was

How to garden in clay soil

Q. How do I get plants to grow in clay soil? Floyd from Petersburg A. Unfortunately, many of the

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‘The Wizard of Oz’

‘The Wizard of Oz’ The Oakland Center for the Arts and its Kids First Theatre Initiative will

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