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Austintown plant workers qualify for trade asisstance benefits

About 170 laid off workers at the Comprehensive Logistics/Source Providers plant in Austintown have qualified for Trade Adjustment Assistance.

Fish frys abound in Valley during Lent

Whether you spend Fridays during lent at a local church or your favorite local restaurant, you’re bound to hear the sizzle as battered fish filets drop into deep fryers.

Trumbull commissioners agree to buy body scanner for jail, impose jail fees, hire analyst

There’s a serious drug problem in Trumbull County, but Sheriff Paul Monroe wants the problem to stay out of the county jail.

Events fleeing Antone's after phone disconnected

With uncertainty swirling around Antone’s Banquet Centre, Lori Crowl decided she couldn’t wait until her May wedding day to see if the facility would still be open for her reception.

Youngstown council rejects storm water analysis, agrees on demo plan, grants Gasser abatement

In a 4-3 vote, Youngstown council rejected legislation to have the city invest $350,000 and have that amount matched by a company to conduct an analysis for ways to reduce the amount of storm water that goes into the sewer system.

Details of Boardman shooting emerging inj report

A police report detailing a shooting for which Tena Garver, 47, faces charges sheds new light on the incident that sent officers to the Chelsea Court Apartments at about 4 a.m. Tuesday.

Boardman school's KISS program keeps families involved

As a working mom, Heather Newman doesn’t get to attend many of her kids’ school functions.

YSU committees announce project completion dates

Youngstown State University’s Finance and Facilities Committee announced Wick Avenue construction will be completed by September of this year, “weather permitting.”

Beware the beautiful Cooper’s hawk

A Cooper’s hawk was proudly perched on the top of the bank of feeders.

Warren JFK boys beat McDonald, 72-60

The Eagles will meet Lutheran East in a regional final Friday at the Canton Fieldhouse.

YSU football looks to replace right side of offensive line

Penguins searching for replacements for Dylan Colucci and Brock Eisenhuth

Ursuline's strong schedule propels Irish to another regional berth

Head coach likes life without burdens of a conference

Recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty, Hubbard

A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard

Federal judge in Hawaii freezes President Trump’s new executive order

Council rejects analysis of Youngstown storm water issue

Ohio agency says no gun found in car of man fatally shot by police

Stolen 70-pound popcorn ball, valued at $700, returned

UPDATE: Antone's woes: Schools move proms; bride left 'devastated'

UPDATE: Antone's woes: Poland moves prom Campbell seeks answers

All charges dismissed against ex-New York Jet Darrelle Revis

Ohio man pleads guilty in bank sexual assault case

Ivana Trump writing memoir about her children with Donald

YSU degree in top 9

Pennsylvania’s Zippo lighter factory lays off 38 workers

Trump reviewing fuel efficiency rule for new cars, trucks

Video shows man pepper-sprayed, hit by officer at Columbus hospital

Fed hikes key rate for second time in 3 months

Laid off Comprehensive Logistics/Source Providers workers receive Trade Adjustment Assistance

APNewsBreak: Sex assault reports up at Navy, Army academies

Average annual Wall Street bonus rises slightly to $138,210

Judge won't stop oil from flowing through disputed pipeline

First responders say airstrikes kill 22 in Syrian city

Legislator missing Ohio House business after arrest

Gov't report: More than 12M signed up for 'Obamacare'

US women's hockey players threaten boycott over wages

Lockup List Wednesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.

Mathews school board meets Thursday

AP Source: Russian hackers charged in massive Yahoo breach

Ohio Supreme Court puts ruling on YSU student's rapist’s sentence on hold

City of Canfield, MCCTC joint project set for Thursday is postponed

GM announces Michigan investment

US expected to announce charges related to Yahoo data breach

Youngstown school board meeting canceled

Ohio panel suggests changes in system for bail release

Tillerson makes 1st Asia trip as anxiety rises over NKorea

Trump blasts release of 2005 tax form, reporter's account

Niles school board meets Thursday

US marshals arrest man in Youngstown on weapons charge

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Canfield Christian Church, 123 S. Broad St., will offer breakfast from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.

Youngstown police arrest man for stalking, carrying concealed weapon

Youngstown police arrest man for stalking, carrying a concealed weapon

Veterans Council awards banquet

Veterans Council awards banquet AUSTINTOWN United Veterans Council of Greater Youngstown will

Newton Falls parking ban extended to Thursday

Trumbull County engineer hires deputy administrative assistant

Pathways Outreach has food giveaway today

Cardinal Mooney's annual YES fest is March 22

Ohio’s 20-week abortion ban in effect, unchallenged in court

Suicide bomber strikes Damascus justice building, killing 30

Suicide bomber strikes Damascus justice building, killing 25

OEPA: Sebring had second water problem after lead crisis, this time disinfectant byproduct

Nine months after the Sebring water department became Ohio’s version of Flint, Mich., because Sebring failed to timely notify its customers it had elevated lead levels in its drinking water, the department had a problem with another contaminant.

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Former YSU players show off skills for pro scouts

YSU’s Pro Day took place Tuesday at the WATTS.

Price, Harris among All-Ohio selections

Howland’s Sara Price was a first-team pick in Division II.

Ethics, integrity and the CIA: Ex-agent tells his story

By WILLIAM K. ALCORN alcorn@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN John Kiriakou, former high-ranking Central

Charles Grove: Getting a feel for YSU’s coach search

Struthers native Rick McFadden might be the most obvious choice.

US Navy Concert Band delights sold-out crowd at Stambaugh Auditorium

Not many 10-year-olds know definitively what they intend to do as adults, but chief musician Emily J. Dickson knew one thing: She wanted to play the harp.

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SPORTS DIGEST || NEDAB to have seeded brackets for H.S. sports

The Northeast District Athletic Board will have seeded district and sectional tournaments for baseball and softball starting this spring.

Austintown Choir lends its voice to veterans

Annual trip will feature performance at Norfolk Veterans Base

Cavs rebound vs. Pistons

LeBron James got his 52nd career triple-double

Snow Day 2? Forecasters say additional 1 to 5 inches possible

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The snow should stop falling by this afternoon, but is expected to cause

Man who sold fentanyl sentenced in overdose death

Prosecutors: Victim thought she was taking heroin.

Connected Questions about WikiLeaks

Depending on where or what you read about WikiLeaks, or with whom you discuss its impact, you’re

St. Patrick’s Day and beyond Beer that is SUPERIOR

With one of the biggest beer-drinking holidays of the year two days away, craft beer lovers are

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Wizard World runs the gamut of geekdom Larger than life

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com CLEVELAND Imagine a world where Gene Simmons, Kato

Boardman police investigating shooting of man after South Avenue argument

Boardman woman in custody after allegedly shooting live-in partner

METRO DIGEST || Donate at Sparkle Markets to feed area hungry

Now through April 30, customers of Sparkle Markets will have the opportunity to Check Out Hunger and feed hungry families in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

Kravitz's Corned Beef Fest on holiday menu again

Jack Kravitz, owner of Kravitz Deli in Liberty and three other locations, is preparing for this week's Corned Beef Fest, a St. Patrick’s Day tradition the deli has followed for a decade.

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METRO DIGEST || 2 in area seek Fla. superintendent post

Two Youngstown City School District educators are among 44 applicants from across the nation who have applied to work as the superintendent of Alachua County Public Schools in Florida, according to a story reported in The Gainesville Sun.

Let more sun shine on all levels of government

Editorial: Despite the cold and snowy conditions outside today, Ohio and the entire U.S. are basking under

GOP leaders press ahead on health bill

Associated Press WASHINGTON Undaunted by fellow Republicans’ defiance, GOP leaders and the White

Internet access under attack

Opinion: By Paul Goodman Tribune News Service In today’s tech-powered economy, functioning without a

Texas executes man

Texas executes man HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS Texas executed on Tuesday a man convicted of the 1987

Coroner: Family of 8 slain feared release of autopsy details

Associated Press COLUMBUS Objections by family members did not directly influence a coroner’s

YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 15

Today is Wednesday, March 15, the 74th day of 2017. There are 291 days left in the year.

‘SNL’ segment gets summer prime-time run

‘SNL’ segment gets summer prime-time run LOS ANGELES “Saturday Night Live” gets the summer off,

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Warren City Council, 4:30 p.m., strategic planning and community development

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Student’s juggling act caught on police cameras CONWAY, Ark. An Arkansas college

Official: Tillerson used alias in emails on climate change

Associated Press DALLAS The New York attorney general says that while Secretary of State Rex

Hosting NAFTA event

Hosting NAFTA event YOUNGSTOWN The Ohio Small Business Development Center Export Assistance

NFL

NFL News and notes STEELERS Former first-round pick signs with Cardinals TEMPE, ARIZ.

For Northeast, late snow is ‘a real kick in the rear’

Associated Press NEW YORK A blustery late-season storm plastered the Northeast with sleet and

Trump White House sees ‘deep state’ behind leaks

Associated Press NEW YORK The White House and its allies are stepping up their attacks on a foe

White House: Trump made $150 million, paid $38M in taxes in ’05

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House said Tuesday that President Donald Trump made more

“T2: Trainspotting,” the sequel to the 1996 cult favorite film directed by Danny Boyle,

“T2: Trainspotting,” the sequel to the 1996 cult favorite film directed by Danny Boyle, hits

LATEST DEVELOPMENTS ON TRUMP MOVES

Trump will travel to Michigan today, where he is expected to roll back federal fuel-economy requirements that would have forced automakers to significantly increase the efficiency of cars and trucks built in the next decade.

City: Drugmaker let OxyContin flood market

Associated Press EVERETT, WASH. As deaths from painkillers and heroin abuse spiked and street

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Kevin and Shannon Marshall, Canfield, girl, March 13.

Love expected back during road trip

The defending NBA champions are 7-6 since Kevin Love was injured.

Maple syrup and pita chips are perfect combo

Family Features Some foods just seem to evoke the smell, taste and feel of chilly weather. As a

BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable, South deals NORTH x8 5 uA 9 3 vA Q 10 8 2 w9 8 4 WEST EAST

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1234.24-0.46 Aqua America, .71

Connected Links of the Week – Mar. 15

Tweets and photos from around the Valley.

Obama’s final year: US spent $36.2M in records lawsuits

Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration in its final year in office spent a record

MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Nikolas J. Kakavros, 35, of 5885 Callaway Circle,

spring training roundup

spring training roundup Tuesday’s games Giants 6, Indians 5 The Giants jumped all over Josh

Scottish leader to UK premier: Don’t block independence vote

Associated Press LONDON The British and Scottish leaders traded barbs Tuesday over Scotland’s

New Heinz ketchup ads inspired by ‘Mad Men’

Associated Press NEW YORK Heinz is launching ketchup ads inspired by the TV show “Mad Men.”

What will happen in Iraq after the Islamic State is defeated?

Opinion: SULAYMANIYAH, Iraq This most liberal of Iraqi cities, nestled in the mountains of Iraqi

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