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Ryan, Johnson react to House's health care bill passage
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland says the House vote to repeal and replace Obamacare “will have devastating consequences for hard-working families and is an absolute betrayal of everything we stand for as Americans.”
Afterschool program increases Youngstown students' competency by a year
The results are in and Youngstown City Schools’ Afterschool Program helps students gain about a year’s growth in math and reading.
Eastern Gateway closing Warren campus next week
Eastern Gateway Community College will no longer offer classes at its Warren Center location after the semester ends next Friday.
Youngstown council approves loan to LA company for film to be made in Valley
City council agreed to lend up to $2 million to a Los Angeles production company to film a movie in Youngstown and the surrounding area.
Canfield residents hear annual review of city at tonight's town hall
The city of Canfield hosted its annual town hall meeting Thursday night at Mahoning County Career and Technical Center.
Watkins meets with US officials to speed return of fugitive Claudia Hoerig from Brazil
Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins met April 27 with officials from the U.S. Justice and State departments to discuss the extradition of Claudia Hoerig from Brazil to Trumbull County so she can stand trial in the 2007 shooting death of her husband, Air Force Maj. Karl Hoerig.
Warren mayor tells chamber he sees hope for future in city's youth
Mayor Doug Franklin took the members of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce on a virtual tour of the city during his remarks at the annual Good Morning Warren breakfast.
Prayer from Daniel 9:19 opens Day of Prayer in Youngstown
Pastor Al Yanno said the National Day of Prayer in Youngstown doesn’t have a bunch of speakers, but a bunch of key prayers.
Choffin stylists showcase skills at Hair Show
Seventeen senior students showcased their skills Thursday afternoon at Choffin Career and Technical Center’s Hair Show.
Trump makes return to NYC fresh off health vote win
Trump makes return to NYC fresh off health vote win
Campbell man indicted today on charges of child rape
A Mahoning County grand jury today indicted a man accused of raping a child.
Martin Desmond appeals his firing as Mahoning County prosecutor
Martin Desmond appeals his firing as Mahoning County prosecutor
Youngstown council approves $2M loan for company to film movie here
Youngstown council approves $2M loan for company to film movie here
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 13
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Three car crash at North River Road and Larchmont Avenue
Three car crash at North River Road and Larchmont Avenue
Facebook, Twitter, Google sued over San Bernardino attack
Facebook, Twitter, Google sued over San Bernardino attack
Pa. man convicted in robbery and dog-shooting case
Pa. man convicted in robbery and dog-shooting case
In latest airline video, Delta boots family from flight
In latest airline video, Delta boots family from flight
Family of boy killed on Kansas water slide to receive $20M
Family of boy killed on Kansas water slide to receive $20M
Spurs' Tony Parker out for rest of playoffs with quad injury
Spurs' Tony Parker out for rest of playoffs with quad injury
77-year-old Pa. priest pleads to $500k embezzlement, some for casinos
77-year-old Pa. priest pleads to $500k embezzlement, some for casinos
Senators decry state of air travel after passenger incidents
Senators decry state of air travel after passenger incidents
Puerto Rico faces uncertain future as debt saga unfolds
Puerto Rico faces uncertain future as debt saga unfolds
Crews search for man after canoe capsizes on Ohio lake
Crews search for man after canoe capsizes on Ohio lake
The latest opioid street mix causing concern: 'Gray death'
The latest opioid street mix causing concern: 'Gray death'
Canfield police check second threat at MCCTC, students evacuated
Canfield police check second threat at MCCTC, students evacuated
Pennsylvania congressman bows out of drug czar consideration
Pennsylvania congressman bows out of drug czar consideration
Maine truck driver killed in crash on Ohio Turnpike
Maine truck driver killed in crash on Ohio Turnpike
Trump to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia, Vatican, meet with pope
Trump to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia, Vatican, meet with pope
Friend flushes baseball fan's remains down ballpark toilets
Friend flushes baseball fan's remains down ballpark toilets
Senator says flyers often treated like ‘self-loading cargo’
Senator says flyers often treated like ‘self-loading cargo’
Woman accused of jumping over bar and punching bartender
Woman accused of jumping over bar and punching bartender
Youngstown find pills and money, including drugs in dog house
Youngstown find pills and money, including drugs in dog house
Victim’s mom denied access to Aaron Hernandez’s remains
Victim’s mom denied access to Aaron Hernandez’s remains
Markets Right Now: Stocks edge higher in early trading
Markets Right Now: Stocks edge higher in early trading
Britain's Prince Philip, 95, to retire from royal duties
Britain's Prince Philip, 95, to retire from royal duties
Man sorry that his left-behind guitar caused airport scare
Man sorry that his left-behind guitar caused airport scare
Woman accused of chasing down and running over her sister with her car
Woman accused of chasing down and running over her sister with her car
Grace Race to benefit Ukraine outreach
Grace Race to benefit Ukraine outreach NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Grace Race will take place at noon
Bresha Meadows' attorney seeks her release pending murder trial
Her attorney said the teen could be released to her aunt, a Cleveland police officer, and placed on electronically monitored house arrest with a requirement that she be in the presence of an adult at all times.
YSU teams favored in Horizon League championships
The YSU women are looking for their fourth straight title and are heavy favorites.
Brown sends NAFTA letter to Trump
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Cleveland, recently sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump about the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement
LGBTQ over time
‘It’s important to realize the LGBTQ community has had voices both historically and valuably since the nineteenth century,’ said YSU assistant professor Megan List
Ursuline's Kenneally beats hometown team
Ursuline pitcher Jordyn Kenneally knows Girards softball team well and the Indians players know her well to
Glenwood Junior High students make their own functional wind turbines
The project challenges the students to generate energy.
Trumbull citizens budget committee recommends cuts to worker benefits
The committee says its recommendations could save the county more than $2 million per year.
James, Cavaliers stuff Raptors again
LeBron James is averaging 34.9 points, 10 rebounds and 8.1 assists in Cleveland’s last nine playoff wins.
Niles panel OKs legislation to request bids for water meter installation
Also Wednesday, Law Director Terry Swauger told council the updated drug policy will not exempt city workers who have a prescription for medical marijuana
‘Guardians’ returns and it’s better than the first
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer In James Gunn’s sequel to his swashbuckling space Western, the
Summer movie preview WALL-TO-WALL BLOCKBUSTERS
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK Does the summer movie season still exist? It was once
SUMMER MOVIE CALENDAR
SUMMER MOVIE CALENDAR Associated Press This summer at the movies there will be aliens, evil and
Classic Empire favorite in Kentucky Derby
After he endured hoof and back injuries and a reluctance to train, things are looking up for Classic Empire.
Academic Senate says 9 of 85 issues addressed
Nine of 85 actionable items identified in the Campus Climate Survey have been addressed since December, Academic Senate President Chet Cooper announced Wednesday night.
Calhoun gets fifth commit for Penguins
Calhoun gets fifth commit for Penguins Michael Akuchie has signed a National Letter of Intent to
Second man with Detroit connections indicted in Niles jewelry store robbery, kidnapping
The man indicted in the April 25 armed robbery of Direct Jewelry on state Route 46 in Niles, also lists his birthplace as Detroit.
Man arraigned after shooting dog in Liberty
The suspect told police he was trying to euthanize the dog for his friend.
Youngstown election results reflect racial divide
Jamael Tito Brown is shown in a reflective moment Tuesday during the Democratic Party primary election for Youngstown mayor. He defeated incumbent John A. McNally. An analysis of voting results shows Brown got most of his votes from black residents, and McNally garnered the majority of votes from the city’s white residents.
Reds hit three home runs in win over Pirates
Cincinnati has won five of its last six against Pittsburgh.
McNally’s criminal record proved to be his undoing
Editorial: During the Youngstown mayoral forum last month hosted by The Vindicator, Mayor John A. McNally
Delphi to spin off powertrain unit into separate company
Associated Press DETROIT Automotive parts and electronics maker Delphi Corp. plans to spin off
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (PG-13) Filmmaker James Gunn delivers Mixtape 2 as
Comic book shops in giveaway day
Comic book shops in giveaway day Free Comic Book Day will be Saturday at several area comic book
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1231.69-1.64 Aqua America, .71
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH On a N.C. island, chase ends at dock with arrest OCRACOKE, N.C. Authorities say
Two plead guilty in prostitution case
The promotion of prostitution and money laundering occurred at an Austintown massage parlor, the indictment says.
Wood ashes can be used for composting
By Theresa Semchee Ohio certified volunteer naturalist This is the time of the year that we all
House scheduled to vote on health care bill today
Associated Press WASHINGTON The House will vote today on GOP legislation to repeal and replace
Today
Today Pop, Rock, Jazz The Crazy Train, 8 p.m., Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent; 877-987-6487.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Coitsville Township trustees, 8:30 a.m., work study meeting; regular meeting, 9:30
They’re showy, fragrant, but can topple a trellis SWEET PEAS
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Sweet peas just might be one of the most
The curtain comes down on Canfield theater chief’s career
Kandace Cleland didn’t quite sail off into the sunset on a flying carpet. But the longtime drama
One’s religious belief should not permit discrimination of others
Opinion: By REV. MARK WINGFIELD The Dallas Morning News Imagine this scenario: An evangelical Christian
Happy home, happy snakes
Happy home, happy snakes From avoiding rock gardening to installing rubber seals on doors and
Wealthy aren’t going to give up deduction on mortgage interest
Opinion: WASHINGTON Attempting comprehensive tax reform is like trying to tug many bones from the clamped
Growing rhubarb
Growing rhubarb An early spring delicacy is a patch of rhubarb in the garden. It may not be the
Styx at Stambaugh
Styx at Stambaugh Classic rock band Styx will come to Stambaugh Auditorium, 1000 Fifth Ave.,
Birding McGuffey Wildlife Preserve
Birding McGuffey Wildlife Preserve When: Saturday, 8 to 9:30 a.m. What: Join us as we search
Come January, Youngs-town will have a black mayor – the second in the city’s history.
Opinion: Come January, Youngs-town will have a black mayor – the second in the city’s history. Jay Williams
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Demos Papadimas and Band, 8 p.m.
Police: 2 dead in suspected murder-suicide
Associated Press IRVING, TEXAS Two people died Wednesday in an apparent murder-suicide at a
Red head? Turkey vulture
Q. I saw your wildlife articles and I was wondering if you can tell me what the large bird with the
In France, candidates clash in no-holds-barred debate
Associated Press PARIS The only face-to-face televised debate between France’s presidential
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 4
Today is Thursday, May 4, the 124th day of 2017. There are 241 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.” Directed by Sam Luptak Jr., Victorian
“Superstore” (8 P.M., NBC): It doesn’t sound like a very happy season finale for
“Superstore” (8 P.M., NBC): It doesn’t sound like a very happy season finale for “Superstore.” Glenn
Big Chuck, Lil’ John at WPO event
Staff report CORTLAND Television personalities Big Chuck and Lil’ John will be the featured
Facebook ramps up its response to violent videos
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is stepping up its efforts to keep inappropriate and often
F1 star Alonso learns some crucial lessons
Associated Press INDIANAPOLIS Fernando Alonso got his first real lesson in IndyCar racing on
Comey defends Clinton choice
FBI director felt ‘slightly nauseous’ thinking he might have tipped election Associated Press
No charges for cop who killed attacker
Associated Press COLUMBUS A grand jury has cleared the police officer who fatally shot the man
Nuns in Philly take on Wells Fargo
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords In an insightful song about outlaws, Woody Guthrie wrote this verse:
METRO DIGEST || Volney Rogers gets ‘Just Dream’ award
Volney Rogers award YOUNGSTOWN The Minnie B. Thompson Foundation Inc. chose Volney Rogers Middle
Paris Jackson signs on for movie acting debut
Paris Jackson signs on for movie acting debut LOS ANGELES Paris Jackson has agreed to take on a
Best school around
Opinion: By Jim Sollisch Chicago Tribune J.C. Penney, American Apparel, Radio Shack, Abercrombie & Fitch,
Artists open house
Artists open house Artists of the Mahoning Commons and Friends will have an open studio from noon
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
METRO DIGEST || Columbiana motorcyclist killed
Motorcyclist killed NORTH LIMA A motorcyclist was killed Wednesday morning on state Route 164
Race was subtext of Democratic primary
Opinion: Come January, Youngs-town will have a black mayor – the second in the city’s history. Jay Williams
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