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Attorney, cop relative ask for Bresha Meadow's release till trial

Ian Friedman, attorney for Bresha Meadows, told Judge Pamela Rintala of Trumbull County Juvenile Court that Bresha, 15, should be allowed to leave juvenile detention pending her trial, scheduled for May 22.

Niles to seek bids for installation of high-tech water meters

For more than two years, about 6,500 technologically sophisticated water meters have sat untouched in their packaging in the vacant Waddell Park swimming pool because the city, still in fiscal emergency, has had neither money nor manpower to install them. That may finally be about to change.

Youngstown results reflect election of black vs. white

Youngstown is one city that will have a new mayor next year.

LeBron scores 39 as Cavs rout Raptors

LeBron James scored 39 points, hopped Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the career playoff scoring list and pushed the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 125-103 blowout over the Toronto Raptors

Penguins beat Capitals without Sidney Crosby

The Pittsburgh Penguins found a way to survive without injured star Sidney Crosby

YSU Academic Senate making progress on survey items, president says

Nine of 85 actionable items identified in the Campus Climate Survey have been addressed since December, Academic Senate President Chet Cooper announced Wednesday night.

Glenwood 7th-, 8th-graders building wind turbines

Turning wind into electricity is no small feat, so it’s surprising to see seventh- and eighth-graders practicing this science in school.

2 defendants in Austintown prostitution cases plead guilty

Two defendants in a case involving prostitution at a licensed Austintown massage parlor pleaded guilty Wednesday before Judge Lou A. D’Apolito of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.

Canfield council approves ordinance prohibiting marijuana-cultivation in the city

YSU students examined LGBTQ issues through history

Ten students who spent the spring semester exploring the prevalence of LGBTQ – lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and queer – issues from the late 19th century to now put their findings on display in the basement of Beeghly Center at Youngstown State University.

House to vote on health care repeal Thursday

House to vote on health care repeal

No charges against officer who killed Ohio State attacker

Facebook ramps up its response to violent videos

House passes $1.1T government spending bill, sends to Senate

Man shot in arm in Youngstown

Jim Tressel on VTR

YSU President Jim Tressel joined Vindy Talk Radio to discuss life lessons, the university and the state of Youngstown.

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Brewhaha: LeBron upset with brewery over photo with beer

Markets Right Now: Stocks end mostly lower on Wall Street

Man wrongly arrested in Ohio car theft gets $75K settlement

SUV suddenly takes off, crashes during auto auction; 3 dead

UPDATE | State troopers say alcohol played role in fatal Beaver Township cycle accident

State troopers at scene of fatal Beaver Township crash

Health bill teeters while spending legislation advances

Venue changed for Thursday's local rally for the National Day of Prayer

Police: Poland Township woman burglarizes home for a cigarette

Poland Township woman burglarizes home for a cigarette

Health bill gains new life as 2 GOP moderates meet Trump

Ohio city plans lawsuit to stop gas pipeline construction

I-80 westbound ramp closing in Hubbard postponed

I-80 westbound ramp closing postponed

Ohio man’s mom tells police she’s sorry cop had to kill him

About 5,500 Ohio students may cancel loans for defunct chain

FBI chief says he had to tell Congress of Clinton email news

Jamael Tito Brown on VTR

Jamael Tito Brown, Democratic nominee for Youngstown mayor, joined VTR to discuss the election, gearing up for November and Youngstown being a comeback city.

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Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.

Ohio legislator pleads no contest to impaired driving

Defense lawyer seeks to free Bresha Meadows pending aggravated murder trial

Facebook to hire 3,000 to review videos of crime and suicide

Costs of Zika fight rise to nearly $30M in Miami-Dade County

Senators to hear from Comey amid FBI’s Russia investigation

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY Holy Family Parish, 2729 Center Road (Route 224), Poland, will offer a takeout cavatelli

Westside Cats needs volunteers

Westside Cats needs volunteers YOUNGSTOWN Westside Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., a nonprofit and no-

Westside Cats needs volunteers, fosters

Westside Cats, 2217 Mahoning Ave., a nonprofit and no-kill cat rescue, is seeking volunteers to care for cats and kittens.

Submit summer youth jobs program applications next week

Applications will be taken next week by the Mahoning County Department of Job and Family Services for this year’s summer jobs experience under the Ohio Youth Works Program.

Boardman uses big inning to drop Poland

Nick Augustine fell one out shy of a complete game and Evan Knaus added two doubles and two RBIs for Boardman.

Voters make Baldwin Dem nominee for judge, Kitchen, nominee for Youngstown council president

DeMaine Kitchen, who resigned as the mayor’s chief of staff in 2013 just before a report determined he sexually harassed a city employee, won the Democratic primary for Youngstown City Council president.

Leone wins Dem nod for Struthers judge

By SARAH LEHR slehr@vindy.com STRUTHERS Dominic Leone III, a self-described “underdog,” won

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Former Campbell, YSU football star Shawn Patton dies

Shawn Patton helped the Penguins win a Division I-AA national title.

Shaker: Ties with Niles community sealed victory in race for city judge

Chris Shaker says he thinks the people of Niles, Weathersfield and McDonald liked the fact that he and the three other candidates for Niles Municipal Court ran a race focused on the issues.

Cardinals’ fast-rising Giordano signs with Cleveland State wrestling program

Mason Giordano earned a college scholarship after just three years of wrestling.

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Russo’s Little Flyers are big winners

Canfield High School graduate Rocky Russo has been named the EHL Coach of the Year again.

Teacher terminated, accused of dragging preschool student down hallway

Alta Head Start terminated a preschool teacher after the teacher reportedly dragged a preschool student down the hallway at Programs of Promise at Wilson on Monday.

SPORTS DIGEST || Franco Harris to speak at the Lake Club

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Franco Harris will be speaking at the Lake Club for the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley’s 12th Annual Champions Among Us on May 24.

Poland, Hubbard school levies OK’d

Staff report youngstown School levies across Mahoning County were winners in Tuesday’s primary

Connected Old man Earnheardt blathers on about tech

Editor’s note: This is part two of two. Last week I noted that it seems strange for a tech-lover

Daily entertainment briefing

The top five songs on the iTunes Store for the most recent week: v “Despacito”: Luis Fonsi & Daddy

Crosby sidelined by another concussion

Sidney Crosby suffered another concussion after a violent cross-check to the jaw.

Rob Gorham appointed as new America Makes executive director

Ed Morris will retire from NCDMM on May 31 and will continue to provide active transition support until his departure

Weather damage has insurance, tree companies busy

High winds and heavy rain caused damage to homes and businesses throughout the Mahoning Valley.

Cruze sales up year over year

May’s Cruze sales figures are a confidence boost for autoworkers at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Complex, a union official said.

Austintown schools showcase robotics programs

Robots were whizzing around the Fitch High School cafeteria Tuesday night during the Austintown robotics program’s open house.

Dems nominate Flask for Warren auditor

By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN Vince Flask said he thinks voters believe experience

Youngstown police round up suspects in drug ring

Members of the FBI’s Violent Crime Task Force, as well as the Mahoning Valley Law Enforcement Task Force, Mahoning Valley Crisis Response Team, the city police department and the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office concentrated early Tuesday on streets around Springdale Avenue, off Albert Street on the East Side.

Tito Brown ousts McNally in Youngstown primary

Tito Brown and his wife, Lynette, celebrate his Democratic primary victory for Youngstown mayor, defeating incumbent Mayor John A. McNally by an unofficial tally of 4,363 to 3,862. The Browns were at a party Tuesday night at the Jewish Community Center.

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Tornadoes touched down in Pa.

Associated Press Meteorologists say several small tornadoes appear to have touched down during

JLH Wines increases its wine portfolio Labor of love

There are a lot of restaurants, wine shops and independent grocery stores who want to differentiate themselves in their customers’ minds,” he says. “So they look to offer some things that are a little bit different.

COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA Mayor Republican YBryan Blakeman*P COUNCIL [3 to elect] Republican YDaniel P.

Overcoming opioids

Associated Press BALTIMORE A car crash shattered Stuart Anders’ thigh, leaving pieces of bone

Judge declares mistrial in shooting near campus

Judge declares mistrial in shooting near campus FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. A murder case against a former

TRUMBULL COUNTY

WARREN Municipal Court Judge Democrat YTerry F. Ivanchak*P AUDITOR [Unexpired term ending

Cabrera HR stings Indians

Tigers’ Verlander posts first victory since opener; Kluber suffers loss

COLUMBIANA COUNTY

COLUMBIANA Mayor Republican YBryan Blakeman*P COUNCIL [3 to elect] Republican YDaniel P.

Lawmakers to airline executives: Improve services

Lawmakers to airline executives: Improve services WASHINGTON Frustrated Republicans and

METRO DIGEST || State to auction unclaimed valuables Thursday, Friday

State to auction unclaimed valuables COLUMBUS Old coins and currency, stamps and other

LeBron agrees to pay Jones’ fine

LeBron James will save Dahntay Jones some money again

America moves to the right

Opinion: By Taylor Budowich The Dallas Morning News The resurgent conservative movement, fueled

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Martin and Elizabeth Hutchinson, Youngstown, girl, May 1.

Early 21st century discontents now defining Western nations

Opinion: By Dick Meyer Scripps Washington Bureau The great civic project in the West at this moment in

Glasnow hits, pitches Pirates past Cincinnati

Three batters in, the game looked grim for Tyler Glasnow

Senate should leave intact rules governing methane

Editorial: Straight out of the “If Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It” playbook of unnecessary tinkering the U.S.

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 4 p.m., special meeting, government center, 8299

around the horn

around the horn Tuesday’s other MLB games AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 5, Orioles 2 BOSTON

Warren man indicted in Niles jewelry store robbery

Zachary E. Bradford indicted on three counts of aggravated robbery and three counts of kidnapping

TRUMBULL COUNTY

WARREN Municipal Court Judge Democrat YTerry F. Ivanchak*P AUDITOR [Unexpired term ending

METRO DIGEST || Collision on I-76

Collision on I-76 LAKE MILTON The Ohio State Highway Patrol cited a New Jersey truck driver for

Summer job sign-up set

Summer youth job application sessions for parents of 14- and 15- year-olds will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at 345 Oak Hill Ave.

Opt for healthier options

Family Features Some of the first foods that come to mind when considering dining outdoors are

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

Liberty, Mesopotamia men indicted in separate Trumbull homicides

Two men were indicted today on murder charges in separate homicides last week, one in Liberty Township and one in Mesopotamia Township.

Unattended bag that led to airport alert determined safe

Associated Press CLEVELAND An unattended bag led officials to close a section of Cleveland

MAHONING COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Chistopher G. Price, 31, of 13599 N. Main St.,

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Deal averts strike in Hollywood LOS ANGELES Hollywood breathed a sigh of relief

YEARS AGO FOR MAY 3

Today is Wednesday, May 3, the 123rd day of 2017. There are 242 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

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oddly enough Search is on for missing Alaska python ANCHORAGE, Alaska A misplaced pet is

Former police officer pleads guilty in black man’s slaying

Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. A white former police officer whose killing of an unarmed

Two advance to Nov. election for mayor of Cincinnati

Associated Press CINCINNATI The incumbent mayor of Cincinnati will face off against a city

DOJ won’t charge officers

Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. The U.S. Justice Department has decided not to charge two

MAHONING COUNTY

YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Democrats YJohn A. McNally*3,862 XJamael Tito Brown4,323 Council President

washington Government ‘needs a good shutdown,’ Trump tweets

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared Tuesday the U.S. government “needs a

Trump, Putin signal new effort to cooperate on Syria

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled

Police: Suspect in stabbings had mental health trouble

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas The man suspected of stabbing four students at the University of

Poland Village Council replaces empty councilman seat, forest board management plan

Upton comes out against health care bill

Associated Press WASHINGTON A respected moderate Republican lawmaker dealt a significant blow

MAHONING COUNTY

YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Democrats YJohn A. McNally*3,862 XJamael Tito Brown4,323 Council President

YPD finds pot plants while investigating stabbing

Two arrested on drug charges

Jones: Boston racial taunts part of large racial issues in U.S.

The All-Star said he felt “it was just the right time” to speak out.

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