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Ashtabula man arrested in Sharon in abduction of teen
haron, Pa., police and the Pennsylvania State Police Major Crimes Unit out of Butler, Pa., arrested a suspect at about 1 p.m. today in connection with the abduction of a 13-year-old Ashtabula girl Tuesday.
Youngstown teachers, union unsure CEO's 7% raise offer valid
Youngstown City School District teachers expressed disbelief about a 7 percent raise offer from district CEO Krish Mohip.
Amber Finney pleads no contest to having sex with dog
Amber L. Finney of Ward Avenue Northwest pleaded no contest Thursday in Warren Municipal Court to engaging in sexual conduct with a dog and was ordered to serve 27 days in jail.
Valley gained $1.1B in investment, thousands of jobs in 2016, chamber says
A natural-gas power plant and a chill-can plant are among the 111 area projects economic development agencies worked on in 2016 that they say resulted in $1.1 billion of new investment, 1,253 new jobs and 3,092 retained jobs.
Fitch hosts about 200 senior citizens for bi-annual dinner
About 200 senior citizens sat in the Fitch High School cafeteria while students and school officials served them a dinner prepared by the cafeteria staff.
Boardman moving forward with new police chief selection
Township officials will meet in the coming days to narrow the pool of candidates for police chief.
Ashtabula prosecutor, Trumbull sheriff reach deal to continue TAG
Ashtabula County Prosecutor Nick Iarocci said Thursday the relationship between Ashtabula County officials and new Trumbull County Sheriff Paul Monroe “got off to a rocky start,” but he’s going to urge the Ashtabula County commissioners to remain part of a two-county drug-fighting team.
100th anniversary of Fatima at Youngstown shrine Saturday
Many of those seeking ways to deal with or temporarily escape from the barrage of daily stress in the community, nation and world can find comfort and solace in the symbolism that a sacred statue espouses.
Mahoning commissioners award water tank contract, approve agreements
Mahoning County commissioners awarded contracts for installation of a 500,000-gallon elevated water-supply tank and a water-supply line extension linked to it in Canfield Township.
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty
A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Liberty
Mormon church severs some of its ties to the Boy Scouts
Mormon church severs some of its ties to the Boy Scouts
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 31
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury
Ohio releases nursing home quality data as funding debated
Ohio releases nursing home quality data as funding debated
Texas bill could deny transgender wrestler title defense
Texas bill could deny transgender wrestler title defense
Ben Affleck, Orlando Bloom among ‘Red Nose Day’ stars
Ben Affleck, Orlando Bloom among ‘Red Nose Day’ stars
Jordanian in Ohio accused of trying to join terrorist group
Jordanian in Ohio accused of trying to join terrorist group
Attorneys say 8-year-old Ohio boy was bullied before killing himself
Attorneys say 8-year-old Ohio boy was bullied before killing himself
Senate panel seeks Flynn documents in Russia probe
Senate panel seeks Flynn documents in Russia probe
Heavy rains reactivate landslide on Columbiana County road
Heavy rains reactivate landslide on Columbiana County road
Warren woman is first convicted under city's bestiality law
Warren woman is first convicted under city's bestiality law
Acting FBI chief contradicts White House on Comey firing
Acting FBI chief contradicts White House on Comey firing
AP Source: WR Josh Gordon’s reinstatement denied by NFL
AP Source: WR Josh Gordon’s reinstatement denied by NFL
Los Angeles unleashes star power to woo IOC in Olympic bid
Los Angeles unleashes star power to woo IOC in Olympic bid
14 students and driver hurt in bus wreck near St. Louis
14 students and driver hurt in bus wreck near St. Louis
Mahoning commissioners award pacts for water-tank installation, supply line
Mahoning commissioners award pacts for water-tank installation, supply line
Bronx man faces false ID charges in Apple purchase
Bronx man faces false ID charges in Apple purchase
Man withdraws guilty plea to robbery charge, opts to go to trial
Man withdraws guilty plea to robbery charge, opts to go to trial
City removes 2nd of 4 Confederate statues in New Orleans
City removes 2nd of 4 Confederate statues in New Orleans
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Ohio court upholds backpack search that led to bullets, gun
Ohio court upholds backpack search that led to bullets, gun
Arrests made after drug raids overnight in Youngstown
Arrests made after drug raids overnight in Youngstown
Chevrolet offers more options for unlimited data on its vehicles
Chevrolet offers more options for unlimited data on its vehicles
Idora Park day set at tavern
Idora Park day set at tavern GIRARD The Black Horse Tavern & Grille, 100 W. Liberty St., will
Ohio House OKs bill allowing generic substitute for EpiPens
Ohio House OKs bill allowing generic substitute for EpiPens
Police: Half-naked Ohio driver crashes car into store to get beer
Police: Half-naked Ohio driver crashes car into store to get beer
YEA president says ‘no’ to a 7 percent raise
CEO Mohip said he proposed the raise in recognition of teachers’ dedication and “to acknowledge [their] flexibility and commitment” to the strategic plan.
YSU softball team on a roll entering Horizon League tournament
The Penguins meet Valparaiso at 6 p.m. today.
YNDC showcases its rehabed Ivanhoe Ave. residence
For more than a decade, Gertie Gross and her husband, Richard, watched as an empty house next to their home on Ivanhoe Avenue decayed into a den for squatters and drug use.
Crestview baseball team upsets second-seeded Columbiana
Caleb Hill’s RBI double in the top of the eighth inning lifted the Rebels.
Chaney students host last show as official VPA school
Tracy Schuler-Vivo, VPA coordinator, said the performance is not the last, however.
Poland trio commit to colleges
Dan Klase, Jessica Miller and Colt McFadden all signed letters-of-intent.
SPORTS DIGEST || YSU softball earns 4 All-Horizon honors
Four Youngstown State softball players earned All-Horizon League recognition and Maddi Lusk was named Co-Freshman of the Year after a vote of the league’s head coaches.
Rodef Sholom to mark 150 years Friday, Saturday
Friday's event begins at 6 p.m. in Handler Hall followed by guest speaker Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, with special guest soloist Neshama Carlebach. Rabbi Jacobs’ sermon is titled “The Future of Reform Judaism: A Vision of Hope.”
Market St. Elementary students dress up for Right to Read program
Cruella de Vil, wrapped in her signature fur coat, walked the hallways of Market Street Elementary. Harry Potter, complete with glasses and a wand, led a group of students into the library. A dinosaur sat at attention, ready to listen to a story.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS TENNIS Division II sectional BOARDMAN Top-seeded
The art of Gary Erbe
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A major exhibition of works by groundbreaking artist Gary Erbe will open
'HAIRSPRAY' HOT BUTTONS
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN It’s not surprising that “Hairspray,” with its
Niles council looks to Chamber for economic development help
A representative of the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber discussed the first steps the organization is taking to try to lure business and industry to the city that has no development plan or outreach in place.
Clunky ‘Sleight’ launches career
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer Perhaps the greatest trick of “Sleight” is how its two
Jays top Tribe with walk-off hit
A big hit by Ryan Goins gave the Blue Jays back-to-back series wins for the first time this season.
Rascal Flatts acts its age on new album
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. Early on in their career, the country
Liberty trustees ponder November road levy
Gino Bidinotto, senior foreman, told trustees this week the road department lacks the funds necessary to maintain the township’s roads in the long-term.
Mahoning senior-services panel recommends contract awards
Panel recommends provider contract awards as senior citizen services begin July 1 under a new levy.
Man pleads guilty to attack on Boardman woman
The 45-year-old woman said Ferrara struck her in the face and head, began choking her, threw her to the ground and fractured her right hand, making it impossible for her to fully straighten her fingers.
METRO DIGEST || YSU park dedicated
YSU park dedicated YOUNGSTOWN A park honoring some of the most distinguished former faculty and
Trump’s firing of Comey draws criticism, concern
Two Ohio professors represent differing schools of thought on whether Comey's firing presents a constitutional crisis. "Anytime a president fires someone heading up an investigation into the president and his associates, how can we not approach a constitutional crisis? it was an attempt to shut down the investigation into the Russian connection to the Trump campaign.” said David B. Cohen, who specializes in presidential politics at the University of Akron. But Jonathan Adler, a constitutional law prof at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, said he thinks "talk of a constitutional crisis is premature and hyperbolic.” He added that a lot depends on Trump’s next move.
‘Wizard of Oz’
‘Wizard of Oz’ From left, Alex Sanders, Courtney MacKay, Joe Malys and Debbie DiBacco in a scene
These old-fashioned charmers are headturners PEONIES
By Pam Baytos OSU master gardener volunteer Gorgeous blossoms, handsome foliage and a hardy
Control spiders by changing environment
Q. We have a lot of spiders around the outside our house, and I’m concerned that they might be
Worried about mosquitoes?
Worried about mosquitoes? Everything you need to know about mosquitoes and the Zika virus is
Man crashed into Courthouse Square sculpture after apparent drug overdose
Artist Doug Meyer of Warren says he will fix up the 12-foot-long bicycle sculpture/bike rack in front of Trumbull Family Fitness
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Chemical Bank YOUNGSTOWN Chemical Bank employees used their banking knowledge last month to
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: The FX Project, 9 p.m. Barrel33, 8208
The beautiful iris
The beautiful iris This is the time of year to enjoy the iris blooming in all its glory. Learn
Solitary wasps – natural pest controllers
By Sara Scudier OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer When we think of beneficial insects that
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): It sounds like trouble could be brewing on the
“The Big Bang Theory” (8 p.m., CBS): It sounds like trouble could be brewing on the season finale
Red Wanting Blue at Kent Stage
Red Wanting Blue at Kent Stage Red Wanting Blue will play Kent Stage, 175 E. Main St., Kent, on
Clients of Fairhaven sheltered workshops will have same jobs after privatization, superintendent says
Clients of Fairhaven sheltered workshops will have same jobs after privatization, superintendent says
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK King Arthur: Legend of the Sword (PG-13) A new imagining of the Excalibur myth
Federal government records $182.4 billion budget surplus
Associated Press WASHINGTON The federal government ran the second-highest monthly surplus on
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “August: Osage County,” directed by Matthew Mazuroski. Youngstown Playhouse,
Trump seeks closer ties with Russia in meeting
All but ignoring the unfurling drama over Russia and the U.S. election, President Donald Trump on Wednesday sought to advance prospects for cooperation between the former Cold War foes in Syria and elsewhere in a rare Oval Office meeting with Vladimir Putin’s top diplomat.
DeVos booed while speaking at historically black university
Associated Press DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. Drawing shouts of “Liar!” and “Just go,” Education
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
US stocks rise as energy companies rally
Associated Press NEW YORK Energy companies jumped with the price of oil Wednesday, but overall,
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Byron and Gina Velichko, Youngstown, boy, May 9. Joshua
TAG advisory board will meet today to discuss split
The advisory board will discuss whether the two counties will remain partners in fighting drug abuse
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Tunnel collapse renews safety concerns about nuclear sites
Associated Press RICHLAND, Wash. The collapse of a tunnel containing radioactive waste at the
WTG
Today Discussion Writers’ Club, 5:30 p.m., Newton Falls Public Library, 204 S. Canal St., Newton
Before the ax, Comey was pushing Russia probe harder
Associated Press WASHINGTON Days before he was fired by Donald Trump, FBI Director James Comey
Minor traffic offenses turn into felony arrests
Police find drugs in one stop and a gun in the other
Fix the nation’s rail lines
Opinion: By Aaron Renn Los Angeles Times Rail transit is vital to the health of a small number of U.S.
Democrat blocks nominee until he gets Russia papers
Democrat blocks nominee until he gets Russia papers WASHINGTON The top Democrat on the Senate
F.Y.I
Summer Festival of Arts is seeking volunteers YOUNGSTOWN The 19th annual Summer Festival of the
Ryan says tax overhaul long overdue
Associated Press COLUMBUS Noting he had just gotten his driver’s license the last time Congress
Woodlands winner of safety award
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber’s Mahoning Valley Safety Council presented the award to the local skilled nursing provider
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Hooves all that remain after BMW plows into carousel horse MERIDIAN, Miss.
The Victorian’s secret: Theater will change its name, mission
The Victorian Players Theatre has been straying from its original path in recent years. As its
YEARS AGO FOR MAY 11
Today is Thursday, May 11, the 131st day of 2017. There are 234 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Kushner sales trip yet another disturbing conflict of interest involving Trump White House
Opinion: By Timothy L. O’BRIEN Bloomberg View On Saturday, Jared Kushner’s sister was in the ballroom of
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Wednesday’s other MLB games NATIONAL LEAGUE Giants 6, Mets 5 NEW YORK
Justice Dept. interviewing for acting FBI director post
Associated Press WASHINGTON Justice Department leaders interviewed Wednesday four veteran law-
NBA PLAYOFFS | Wednesday’s conference semifinal
Celtics 123, Wizards 101 BOSTON Avery Bradley scored a playoff career-high 29 points, and the
Fire victim helped
Fire victim helped CAMPBELL An elderly man whose home caught fire is OK, thanks to help from a
Comey’s firing intensifies need for special prosecutor
Editorial: Two months ago in this space when news surfaced of secret meetings last fall between Attorney
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