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Indians fall to Royals

Hosmer homers for KC

Canfield schools bus driver charged with stealing gas

A bus driver at Canfield High School entered a not-guilty plea to a charge of stealing gasoline from the school bus garage.

24-year-old Hubbard man dies in early morning blaze

Neighbors remember a young man who died in a fire Friday morning for his outgoing personality.

Preschool teacher decries her firing with no investigation

After her termination Tuesday after being accused of dragging a 4-year-old preschooler, Jenn Lohr and her lawyer question why her former employer, Alta Head Start, did not conduct an investigation.

60-year-old inmate found dead in Trumbull jail

Ten days after an inmate was taken unresponsive from his cell in the Trumbull County jail after a possible drug overdose, an inmate was found dead in his cell Friday.

Mexican victory celebration now perfect reason for American revelry

Cinco de Mayo celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over French invaders at the Battle of Puebla in 1862 – unless you’re American, in which case it celebrates an evening between St. Patrick’s Day and the Fourth of July on which public intoxication is socially acceptable.

Cavs romp to 3-0 series lead

James scores 35 against Toronto

Canfield seniors learn government jobs at 37th Civic Day activities

Canfield High School seniors had the opportunity to examine the inner workings of their local government Friday at the 37th annual Civic Day, sponsored by Canfield Rotary.

Mahoning commissioners approve morgue ventilation improvements

The Mahoning County commissioners awarded a $534,000 contract today for morgue ventilation improvement at Oakhill Renaissance Place to York-Mahoning Mechanical Contractors Inc.

2nd DAWG Day offers physical activity, nutrition, sports safety to Poland students

Do, act, wonder, grow. That’s what Poland’s third- and fourth-grade students were encouraged to do at the second annual “DAWG Day” that took place at Dobbins Elementary Friday.

Area Agency to open office again in Mahoning County

Area Agency on Aging 11 will again establish an office in Youngstown, in the Mahoning County Children Services building, 222 W. Federal St., to administer services to county residents, 60 and older.

Emails of centrist French presidential candidate's team hacked, altered

Macron’s team said in a statement that hackers have mixed fake documents with real ones stolen from the personal and professional email accounts of campaign staff. France's election commission is to meet early Saturday to discuss the attack.

Jury awards record-setting $110.5M in baby powder lawsuit

US military member killed in Somalia, 1st death since 1993

Trump Army secretary nominee withdraws in wake of remarks about Muslim and LGBTQ Americans

A coalition of 41 organizations led by the Human Rights Campaign called on the leaders of the Senate Armed Services Committee today to reject Green’s nomination, saying Green’s “shameful rhetoric” is at odds with the Army’s core values and will affect recruiting.

Struthers man arraigned on drug-trafficking charge

Trumbull County jail inmate pronounced dead at St. Joe's

Food, clothing distribution is Saturday on East Side

Trump moving to slash budget for White House 'drug czar"

Newport Library branch closed for the day

Newport Branch library closed for the day

Tibbetts-Wick Road in Liberty temporarily closed after accident

Canfield High School bus driver accused of stealing gas from bus garage

Rain prompts warnings near flood-prone northwest Ohio river

North Korea accuses US, South Korea of assassination attempt

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman will be tried in US in April 2018

Ohio State Highway Patrol: Inmate dies after allegedly attacked by other inmate

Puerto Rico to close 184 public schools amid crisis

Lockup List Friday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.

UPDATE | Fatal fire this morning in Hubbard Township

Paramedics revive man in Austintown after likely overdose

Mahoning comissioners OK contract tor morgue ventilation work

Former NHL player gets probation in drug-selling scheme

2 killed when cargo plane goes off runway in West Virginia

US probes complaints of brake problems on Nissan Murano SUVs

Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly higher

Local chef to take a shot at ‘American Ninja Warrior’

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m. May

Local families spend night with Easter Bunny

Children and their families hopped to Boardman Park to spend an evening together with the Easter Bunny. The two-night event started in 2013 and is an annual tradition for some families.

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Youngstown council OKs up to $2M loan to LA filmmaker

The loan is guaranteed by an irrevocable letter of credit from an accredited bank.

Wallace, Ervin win top honors at Trumbull County meet

Cold and windy was the order of the day at Lakeview High School.

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LeBron at home away from home

For LeBron James, traveling isn’t a violation, but rather a delight.

Valley reps react to Trumpcare bill

It now goes to the Senate for consideration.

SPORTS digest || Dowd on CoSIDA all-district team

Youngstown State senior softball player Sarah Dowd has been named to the College Sports Information Director of America’s (CoSIDA)Academic All-District Second-Team, the association announced on Thursday.

Eastern Gateway to close Warren location

No classes will be offered after finals end next Friday

Canfield town-hall meeting covers police, water issues

More than 100 residents from the city and Canfield Township attended the meeting, which included several city government speakers and a question-and-answer session for the public.

PREPS AT A GLANCE

PREPS AT A GLANCE THURSDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL Hubbard 3, Crestview 1 Jamie Thomson knocked

Choffin seniors showcase their styling skills

Instructors say their passion for cosmetology comes from their doll days

Coupling up: Sharp, Napravnik in Derby

Rosie Napravnik is an assistant trainer and exercise rider for her trainer husband Joe Sharp.

Pens relying on defense, grit to take control vs. Capitals

The Penguins are going about their business in a much different way than in 2016.

NOW Youngstown uses National Prayer day to pray for leadership

NOW Youngstown hosted the National Day of Prayer in Trinity United Methodist Church at noon Thursday, inviting people of all walks of life to participate.

Mayor, superintendent give reasons to cheer Warren

Mayor Doug Franklin took the members of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber on a virtual tour of the city during his remarks at the annual Good Morning Warren breakfast.

Former Mahoning County assistant prosecutor appeals firing

Appeal filed with state personnel board of review

Trumbull prosecutor, US officials discuss Hoerig's extradition

Trumbull prosecutor says he’s been in recent contact with U.S. officials regarding Claudia Hoerig extradition

Warren woman pleads not guilty to chasing, hitting sister with car

A city woman pleaded not guilty to felonious assault after being accused of chasing down and running over her sister with a car

Youngstown program accelerates student growth

Demiere Williams, 7, works on the i-Ready program during an after-school session in the cafeteria at Williamson Elementary School. Youngstown City Schools’ Afterschool Program helped kids make about a year’s growth in reading and about three-quarters of a year’s growth in math in about five months, school officials say.

STANLEY CUP ROUNDUP

STANLEY CUP ROUNDUP Thursday’s playoff game Rangers 4, Senators 1 NEW YORK Oscar Lindberg

INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak

INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-under par 71 in

NBA PLAYOFFS ROUND 2 | Thursday’s game

NBA PLAYOFFS ROUND 2 | Thursday’s game Wizards 116, Celtics 89 WASHINGTON John Wall scored

Video shows family forced off Delta flight

Associated Press DALLAS Delta Air Lines is offering refunds and compensation to a California

Backlash follows sale of NC brewer

Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. Within hours of announcing its sale to the maker of Budweiser,

Spurs’ Parker out for remainder of playoffs

Associated Press One of Gregg Popovich’s top priorities in the final weeks of the regular season

AROUND THE HORN | Thursday’s other MLB games

NATIONAL LEAGUE Reds 4, Pirates 2 CINCINNATI Joey Votto doubled twice, drove in two runs and

Austintown Community Briefs

Auditions to take place May 7 and 8 The Vic recently announced auditions for its annual summer

April 4

April 4 Menacing: Gail Miconi, 60, of Evergreen Motel, 485 W. Main St., was arrested for menacing.

Boardman Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants spring sports news Summer athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there

YEARS AGO FOR MAY 5

Today is Friday, May 5, the 125th day of 2017. There are 240 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital David and Dana Smelko, Hubbard, girl, May 3. Victoria

Mayor McNally isn’t impressed with those vying to replace him

Opinion: When I asked Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, who lost the Democratic primary for his seat, if he

Anemic primary turnout must be cause for concern

Editorial: Though Tuesday’s primary election in the Mahoning Valley produced its fair share of winners and

Campbell Council sets penalty semi truck street parking

Council tried to enact ordinance in 2009, but failed to set penalty.

BRIDGE

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‘Gray death’ is latest opioid street mix causing worry

By ANDREW WELSH-HUGGINS Associated Press COLUMBUS It’s being called “gray death” – a new and

oddly enough

oddly enough The dark side of May 4: Stormtrooper causes alarm at school ASHWAUBENON, Wis. A

mahoning COUNTY | Indictments

A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Mitchell L. Glay,

Trump to visit Israel, Saudi Arabia, Vatican

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Thursday his first foreign trip as

Trump makes first trip home as president

Donald Trump turned his first trip home as president into a victory lap Thursday, returning to the city that has largely opposed him while celebrating House passage of legislation undoing much of his predecessor’s health law.

Justice Kennedy remains silent about retirement

Justice Kennedy remains silent about retirement WASHINGTON As one justice settles into his new

THURSDAY ON THE LINKS More professional golf results

WELLS FARGO WILMINGTON, N.C. Dustin Johnson has shown more game than rust in his return to

Business owners optimistic about economy

Ohio business owners are more optimistic about the economy today than they have been in eight years

US in talks to keep troops in Iraq

Associated Press BAGHDAD Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is in talks with the Trump

Changing the rules

Associated Press WASHINGTON House Republicans took a major step toward their long-promised goal

Ohio AG rejects initial summary for redistricting ballot proposal

Associated Press COLUMBUS Initial summary language for a ballot proposal that would change the

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Ex-Fox News chief trying to sell NJ home CRESSKILL, N.J. Former Fox News chief

BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Dominion rate declines 1 percent YOUNGSTOWN The Dominion East Ohio Standard Choice

Prince Philip retiring from royal duties

Associated Press LONDON For decades, he has stood loyally at the side of Queen Elizabeth II and

Oil prices plunge as other sectors edge up

Associated Press NEW YORK Oil prices and energy companies plunged Thursday, but other stocks

Order limits IRS action on religious organizations

Associated Press WASHINGTON Declaring he was giving churches their “voices back,” President

METRO DIGEST || City school year will begin Sept. 5

City school year will begin Sept. 5 YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City Schools’ 2017-18 first day of

METRO DIGEST || Bartender attacked after ‘last call’

Bartender attacked YOUNGSTOWN Charges are expected to be filed after reports said a woman jumped

A right to report the news

Opinion: By Dan K. THOMASSON Tribune News Service WASHINGTON In a chaotic media environment that

WASHINGTON || House OKs bill to repeal Obamacare

Associated Press WASHINGTON Delivering at last, triumphant House Republicans voted Thursday to

POLICE CALLS IN HUBBARD, LIBERTY GIRARD

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

Trivia Night challenges Austintown community

Austintown Kiwanis tested community members’ knowledge during the first annual Trivia Night on April 28.

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April 20

April 20 Theft: A Lockwood Boulevard woman reported the theft of a set of her husband’s school

Poland Community Briefs

Fellows to host Mother’s Day brunch There will be a Mother’s Day brunch at Fellows Riverside

Elementary students experience high school early

Fifth- and sixth-grade students from local Catholic and public schools had the opportunity to explore Cardinal Mooney High School on March 31.

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Carnival of Fun teaches students economics

Stadium Drive Elementary students transformed a classroom into a carnival to learn more about finance and economics.

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Area fitness expo promotes health and wellness

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Local businesses and vendors gathered on April

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Boys track victorious over Howland and Champion

The Boardman boys track team improved its 2017 record to 8-0 with a victory over the Howland Tigers

CHS athletes take part in CHC Read-a-Thon

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School students welcomed some very

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Boardman Community Briefs

Mother’s Day brunch There will be a Mother’s Day brunch at Fellows Riverside Gardens on May 14.

Boardman Park to host Adventure Day Camp

Adventure Day Camp at Boardman Park will run for ten weeks starting June 12 through Aug. 18. The

Local student travels world at sea

Canfield resident Alexandria Zoldan is currently on a ship exploring the world while participating in a three and a half month Semester at Sea program.

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Boardman resident celebrates 101st birthday

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com “What should I wish for, I have it right here,”

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April 17

April 17 Identity theft: A victim’s Social Security number was used for an account at a home in

Spartans place second in county championship meet

The Boardman Spartans finished Mahoning County Runners-Up following the championship meet on April

Elementary students get to experience high school early

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fifth- and sixth-grade students from local

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Area fitness expo to promote health and wellness

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Local businesses and vendors gathered on April

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Canfield Community Briefs

CHS bands to perform spring concert The Canfield High School bands will present the final concert

Kiwanis Club hosts annual Easter Egg Hunt

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman Kiwanis Club hosted its 67th

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Poland Sports Briefs

Golf outing date set for May 13 The date has been set for the Poland All Sports Boosters 2017

Area fitness expo encourages health and wellness

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Local businesses and vendors gathered on April

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Area fitness expo to encourage health and wellness

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Local businesses and vendors gathered on April 17

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New facility receives blessing

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Inn and Poland Way residents and staff

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