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V24: Youngstown Playhouse to stage taut drama TUNE IN TO ‘TALK RADIO’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN David El’Hatton was having a hard time finding
Stories published March 30, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown police officer makes cut on ‘Amazing Race’
Jessica Shields made the cut in the season opening episode of “The Amazing Race” Thursday and will compete again next week.
Mahoning prosecutor remains mum on reason for assistant's forced leave
The rationale for placing a key, longtime assistant Mahoning County prosecutor on paid administrative leave remains a mystery a week after his leave began.
Kasich, agencies impose opiate prescription restrictions on doctors
Doctors will be limited in the number of prescription painkiller doses they can prescribe to patients, under changes announced by Gov. John Kasich and several state agencies.
Former Boardman banquet center owner sued by supplier
A restaurant food distributor has sued Ross Scianna, former Antone’s Banquet Centre owner, for a nearly $300,000 unpaid loan balance.
Parens, grandparents Bond with Babies and Books at Mahoning libraries
Parents and grandparents sit together in the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County Canfield branch’s meeting room, singing along to nursery rhymes.
Szekely named chief of Mahoning hazardous materials response team
Mahoning County commissioners appointed Capt. Stephen Szekely Jr. of the county sheriff’s office as chief of the county’s hazardous materials response team, effective immediately.
2 more 2 Wheelz members indicted on murder, assault charges
Two additional members of the Forever Two Wheelz motorcycle club were secretly indicted Wednesday on two aggravated murder charges and two felonious assault charges each.
Japanese prof: Women in politics is global issue
Japanese professor and former politician Mieko Nakabayashi said women’s issues are not separate from men’s lives.
Boardman breaks ground on long-awaited new fire station
Today was a long time coming for firefighters and township officials at the site where their new replacement main fire station will stand.
American Red Cross hosts Preparedness Day on Saturday
American Red Cross hosts Preparedness Day on Saturday
Baking for a cause
Home Savings branches will host bake sales to benefit local animal-assistance organizations today and Saturday.
East High School's JROTC on Friday observe National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
East High School's JROTC on Friday observe National Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 36
Indictments from the Mahoning County grand jury
Youngstown CityScape seeks matching donations for disc golf course in Wick Park
Youngstown CityScape seeks matching donations for disc golf course in Wick Park
Ohio police chief: 4 killed in suspected domestic shooting
Ohio police chief: 4 killed in suspected domestic shooting
Warren murder suspect nabbed by Marshals in Detroit
Warren murder suspect nabbed by Marshals in Detroit
Pedestrian deaths spiked in 2016, distraction cited
Pedestrian deaths spiked in 2016, distraction cited
Salem museum conducts docent-training session Sunday
Salem museum conducts docent-training session Sunday
'Angel of Death' serial killer dies after attack in Ohio prison
'Angel of Death' serial killer dies after attack in Ohio prison
Compromise to undo 'bathroom bill' passes key hurdle
Compromise to undo 'bathroom bill' passes key hurdle
Higher bond, new charges for suspect in Ohio cop’s shooting
Higher bond, new charges for suspect in Ohio cop’s shooting
Ohio governor announces new limits on pain prescribing
Ohio governor announces new limits on pain prescribing
Board of control funds two Youngstown economic development projects
Board of control funds two Youngstown economic development projects
Average US 30-year mortgage rate slips to 4.14 percent
Average US 30-year mortgage rate slips to 4.14 percent
Two more bike club members indicted on aggravated murder charges
Two more bike club members indicted on aggravated murder charges
Man jailed after police find loaded gun in vehicle today
Man jailed after police find loaded gun in vehicle today
Republican foes of health care bill win praise in districts
Republican foes of health care bill win praise in districts
Putin: Criticism of Russia protest arrests is ’interference’
Putin: Criticism of Russia protest arrests is ’interference’
Something completely different at McDonald’s: Fresh beef
Something completely different at McDonald’s: Fresh beef
Austintown board denies license for massage parlor
Austintown board denies license for massage parlor
Fresenius Medical Care of Youngstown is expanding in Trumbull County
Fresenius Medical Care of Youngstown is expanding in Trumbull County
Breaking ground while breaking boards
Taekwondo helps local 13-year-old with cerebral palsy
MVSD places operations manager on paid leave
A grand jury indicted Anthony Vigorito earlier this month
Morton Kaish art exhibition to open
Staff report HOWLAND An exhibition of the color-filled art of Morton Kaish will open Sunday at
Youngstown Playhouse to stage taut drama TUNE IN TO ‘TALK RADIO’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN David El’Hatton was having a hard time finding
YSU prof’s jazz artist project blossoms
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Recreating the music of the late Cleveland jazz composer Tadd Dameron
Liberty trustees decline fire merger study after heated public meeting
A study would have explored consolidating Liberty, Girard fire departments.
Woman admits emailing threat
Amy Beitzel admits threatening a former Mill Creek MetroParks director.
Gorsuch haunts Dems
Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View Neil Gorsuch will have the support of all 52 Senate
YSU softball sweeps Colonials
Staff report youngstown The Youngstown State softball continued their winning ways with a
Wednesday around the NBA
Warriors 110, Spurs 98 SAN ANTONIO Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Klay Thompson had 23 and the
WILLIAMS: Fourth place tempting to imploding Penguins
Finishing first no longer in cards for Pittsburgh
INDIANS/PIRATES Wednesday update
Cleveland Right fielder Chisenhall joining Kipnis on DL GOODYEAR, ARIZ. The Cleveland Indians
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE BASEBALL Ursuline 13, Crestview 4 Jimmy Kerrigan had two hits, two RBIs and
Rep. Tim Ryan helped create a House caucus to promote businesses with less than 10 employees
He is among four founding members of the caucus
Without higher director, support air base cannot acquire building
The colonel at the 910th Airlift Wing said it cannot pursue any plans to acquire a Western Reserve Port Authority cargo building property.
US opens investigation into civilian deaths in Mosul
Associated Press WASHINGTON The U.S. military has launched a formal investigation into what
Poll: Americans dislike GOP’s, Trump’s plan on health care
Associated Press WASHINGTON Note to President Donald Trump and House Republicans: People really
At least 13 killed when church bus and truck crash
At least 13 killed when church bus and truck crash UVALDE, Texas A small shuttle bus carrying
SPORTS digest
Carroll says Lynch thinking about return Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said Wednesday at the NFL
Syrian experts visit dam spillway
Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian engineers and Red Crescent officials Wednesday visited a
Judge in Hawaii extends order halting Trump’s travel ban
Associated Press HONOLULU A federal judge in Hawaii decided Wednesday to extend his order
Human legs found in trash prompt homicide investigation
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say two human legs have been found in the trash at a waste-
Katie Burdette wins first APAS scholarship
“She is living the life I want to live,” said scholarship winner Katie Burdette’s mother Molly Burdette
Statewide conference of probate, juvenile and domestic-relations judges to be held in Howland in June
Statewide conference of probate, juvenile and domestic-relations judges to be held in Howland in June
Senate Bill 1 targets sale of fentanyl
Senate Bill 1 targets sale of fentanyl COLUMBUS The Ohio Senate moved legislation Wednesday to
Man accused of threatening Jewish centers appears in court
Associated Press NEW YORK A former journalist from St. Louis who was arrested on a cyberstalking
Youngstown police recover 2 handguns, make arrest
Andre Mason, 26, tried to run away from police with a gun in his possession
Finalists in open forums
Finalists in open forums YOUNGSTOWN The three finalists for the police chief position at
Come out for Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic
By DAVID SPRAGUE OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer CANFIELD Now that spring’s is here,
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Area Agency on Aging 11 Board of Trustees, 10 a.m., Ciminero’s Banquet Center, 123
GDP growth expected this year and next
Huntington Bank says it has been seeing strength in the economy since before the election.
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Spamalot,SDRq directed by Kandy Cleland and Jodine Pilmer, Stage Left Players,
“MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox): Winner, winner chicken dinner? On “MasterChef
“MasterChef” (8 p.m., Fox): Winner, winner chicken dinner? On “MasterChef Junior,” six contestants
You may hear them, but you’ll be challenged to see them THE OWL
By DOLLY ANDERSON Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalist CANFIELD The haunting cry startles us
How to grow a better lawn
Q. I want to grow a better lawn this year. What recommendations do you have? Joe from Youngstown
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Fri: Tyler Jenkins Trio, 8 p.m. Barrel33,
Ford recalls 570K vehicles
Associated Press DETROIT Ford is recalling more than 570,000 vehicles in North America and
Prune those fruit trees!
Prune those fruit trees! Join the experts from White House Fruit Farm and OSU Extension for a
Dividing spring perennials?
Dividing spring perennials? With plenty of moisture in the spring, it’s a great time to divide
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Boss Baby (PG) Animated comedy featuring a wise-cracking, suit-and-tie-
UK files for EU divorce
Associated Press LONDON Britain filed for divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, with
NOTICES
NOTICES SFlbBASEBALL West Middlesex Little League — will host two tournaments. Both cost $250
washington Senate intelligence panel leaders pledge Russia probe cooperation
Associated Press WASHINGTON Pledging cooperation, the top Republican and Democrat on the Senate
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joseph and Brooke Carrabbia, Youngstown, girl, March 28.
BOTANICAL MORNINGS
BOTANICAL MORNINGS When: Friday, 9 to 10 a.m. What: Discover the progress of seasons at Fellows
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
UPMC retirement NEW CASTLE, PA. UPMC Jameson President Doug Danko on Wednesday announced he
Youngstown cop begins her television ‘Race’ tonight
When Kent State University women’s basketball coach Lori Bodnar found out that Jessica Shields – one
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