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Valley sorority collects, distributes supplies to children in Ghana
Five barrels of goods were given out to the needy children
Muntean looks to take next step
After record-filled stay at Wooster, Struthers graduate eyes pros
10 Things to Know for Monday, April 2
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Monday:
Snow in forecast ahead of New York Yankees' home opener
Snow is in the forecast ahead of the New York Yankees' much-anticipated home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday.
FirstEnergy unit that runs power plants files for bankruptcy
A subsidiary that runs FirstEnergy Corp.'s nuclear and coal-fired power plants has filed for bankruptcy after the utility said earlier that it planned to close its three nuclear plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Data breach hits Saks Fifth Avenue, Lord & Taylor stores
A data breach at department store chains Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off Fifth and Lord & Taylor has compromised the personal information of customers who shopped at the stores.
Trumbull prosecutor opposes parole for convicted murderer
The prisoner claims the shooting of his girlfriend was an accident.
Denver Zoo celebrates birth of Sumatran orangutan
The Denver Zoo is welcoming a baby Sumatran orangutan who is named after an Indonesian word that means "bright" and is often used to refer to sunshine.
University institute to interview 6 governor candidates
A politics institute will conduct a series of interviews with Ohio's six major gubernatorial candidates which will be live-streamed.
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships
States protect their carnival ride inspectors from lawsuits
Just hours before a rusted steel arm snapped on a carnival ride and flung passengers onto the ground at the Ohio State Fair last summer, four state inspectors gave the ride a final look.
Rock Hall to get $4.1M sponsorship; also to join in festival
Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame says it will receive $4.1 million over five years to help expand its youth education programs and community activities.
Spielberg's 'Ready Player One' tops holiday box office
Steven Spielberg has found his way back to the top of the box office with the action-adventure "Ready Player One," while Tyler Perry has scored again with "Acrimony."
Some Valley schools take comprehensive approach to school safety
Valley schools, like their counterparts across the country, are grappling with security issues after mass school shootings in places such as Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla.
Beckwith, Hostetler let nothing slow them down
Boardman’s Micah Beckwith and Canfield’s Jake Hostetler are set to compete in the 100-meter dash Tuesday at Boardman.
Howland junior says Alabama ‘space camp’ reinforced his love of aviation
Howland junior says Alabama ‘space camp’ reinforced his love of aviation
Esposito scores twice as Phantoms roll Team USA
Youngstown scored five of its six goals in the second period.
New things are coming to the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown
The Jewish Community Center of Youngstown partnered with the Liberty School District to develop the Liberty Youth Recreation Impact Center, just one initiative the center took to expand its outreach into the community.
Richard, Hamayel win main events at The Regency House
Armond Richard of Cleveland scored a unanimous decision over Youngstown’s Brian Sims.
PREP WINTER ALL-STARS
boys basketball aac red tier Player of The Year Connor Tamarkin, Howland First Team Nathan
Kids, seniors enjoy each other at EASTER EVENT
An indoor petting zoo featured bunnies, chicks and a baby kangaroo.
Season three of the Youngstown Flea will begin this month
That’s what Derrick McDowell believed and that’s the message he conveyed to his children when he started the Youngstown Flea in the Covelli Centre parking lot in 2016.
Ed Puskas: It’s time YSU went dancing
Random thoughts while wondering what a March Madness run by Youngstown State would be like for the Valley.
SATURDAY’s HIGH SCHOOL RESULTS
TRACK AND FIELD Joe Lane Invitational At Mineral Ridge Team Scores — 1. Mcdonald 81; 2.
YSU Dance Ensemble to present concert
The Youngstown State University Dance Ensemble will present its annual concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Bliss Hall’s Ford Theater. There will be no Sunday matinee.
NBC’s live production of ‘Superstar’ features John Legend
AT A GLANCE What: “Jesus Christ Superstar” live When: 8 p.m. tonight Where: NBC By MARK
METRO DIGEST || Discussion on eliminating hunger in Valley
Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership and the Healthy Communities Partnership are announcing a Community Food Security Discussion with the author of “Big Hunger,” Andrew Fisher, at the Raymond J. Wean Foundation’s Western Reserve Conference Room, 147 W. Market St., from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
LAW Day Ketterer of Toledo, Hudson, Canton and Youngstown recently announced the addition of four
Locals recall shock, anger & hope 50 years after MLK killed
The valley remembers the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Joshua goes the distance to grab third of four belts
Anthony Joshua is a man in a hurry as he looks to unify the heavyweight division.
George Will’s baseball quiz
Opinion: Everyone needs extra work as the 2018 baseball season unfolds. So, name the player or players who:
BOOKS DIGEST || Jesmyn Ward and N. Scott Momaday win Anisfield-Wolf Awards
Jesmyn Ward and N. Scott Momaday win Anisfield-Wolf Awards NEW YORK Prize-winning novelists
Teens begin march in honor of King
Associated Press DUNDEE, Miss. Wearing aqua-colored T-shirts and hydration backpacks, a group
On area alleys Area Bowling scores
On area alleys Area Bowling scores amron lanes Amron Wednesday Seniors — Mark Anderson 264-702,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Beaver Township trustees, 9 a.m., special meeting, administration building, 11999
BUSINESS DIGEST || Apprenticeships available in the area
The region has 14 different apprenticeship programs available to help solve the manpower shortage in skilled labor.
Sojourn Project connects students to civil rights
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Dozens of area high school students, many of whom participated in the
Babbaro to perform April 12 at Packard
Staff report WARREN Help Network of Northeast Ohio will present “An Evening with Sinatra,”
Magic, expertise and service help independent toy retailers
By JOYCE M. ROSENBERG AP Business Writer NEW YORK When a young customer returned to Mary
ROSEMOND ON PARENTING
Q. Even though he had an early-August birthday, we started our son in kindergarten this past fall at a private Christian school. They did some testing prior to the start of the school year and told us they thought he would do okay. Now, however, they are telling us that he is “somewhat immature” and would probably benefit from another year in kindergarten.
Blood Drives
Blood Drives today Trumbull Regional Medical Center, 1350 E. Market St., Warren, 9 a.m. to 2
phantoms 6 team USA1
phantoms 6 team USA1 Next: Chicago at Youngstown, Friday, 7:05 p.m. Inside: Photos from
Poll: 50 years after MLK, civil-rights goals unmet
Associated Press WASHINGTON Fifty years after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., only
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 1
Today is Easter, April 1, the 91st day of 2018. There are 274 days left in the year. This also is
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Judge receives award Judge Robert N. Rusu of Mahoning County Probate Court
Threes are wild as Villanova Kansas
Villanova made a Final Four-record 18 3-pointers Saturday night.
SATURDAY’S OTHER NHL GAMES
Canucks 5, Blue Jackets 4, OT VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA Alex Edler scored 1:21 into
Pens clinch playoff berth, beat Canadiens
The Pittsburgh Penguins’ quest for a three-peat is officially on
sAREA COLLEGE roundup
YOUNGSTOWN STATE Baseball sweeps UIC, ties for first-place NILES Collin Floyd struck out 10
Calderon is doing whatever Cavs need
Jose Calderon is Cleveland’s Jose-on-the-spot, a dependable player capable of starting, coming off the bench or pulling for his teammates from the bench.
PRO GOLF roundup
PGA Last spot in Masters up for grabs in Houston HUMBLE, TEXAS Ian Poulter has played in the
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Saturday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-over 74 in the
SPORTS DIGEST || Vindicator’s Ed Puskas at Curbstone luncheon
The Vindicator sports editor and Curbstone Coaches 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Ed Puskas, will be the guest speaker at Monday’s luncheon meeting of The Curbstone Coaches at the Avion Banquet Center on Western Reserve Road in Beaver Township.
AROUND THE HORN | Saturday’s other MLB games
Angels 8, Athletics 3 OAKLAND, CALIF. Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Zack Cozart also
Trump’s tariffs frustrate farmersSFlb
Associated Press HOSPERS, Iowa In Sioux County, where swine barns interrupt the vast landscape
Michigan defense halts Loyola’s stunning run
Moe Wagner scored 24 points, Charles Matthews added 17 and the Wolverines rallied to beat the Ramblers 69-57.
WORLD DIGEST || Man wounded after firing at police in Ky.
Man wounded after firing at police in Ky. LOUISVILLE, Ky. A man was shot and wounded after
The First Easter
Editorial: The First Easter And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and
Creatures of the night inhabit Audubon Zoo’s newest building
By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS It’s daylight outside, but with indoor
NBC will present a live production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ
NBC will present a live production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” tonight. Here’s
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “Accidental Heroes” by Danielle Steel (Delacorte) 2. “The Punishment She
Attorney’s help may be necessary in court judgment
Q. I had to take my ex back to court on a financial matter (without an attorney), and the judge
TRAVEL DIGEST || Propeller signed by Orville Wright heading to Denver
Propeller signed by Orville Wright heading to Denver DAYTON A wooden propeller signed by
Discomfort tolerance can save money on European trip
By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS Europe never seems to lose its appeal to American
For the Week of Sunday, April 1, 2018
Thomas J. Riley to George Colaneri, Bishop Woods Court, Poland, $15,000. Off Piste Properties LLC
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
Penn State Shenango to host Earth Fest
Staff report SHARON, PA The community is invited to Penn State Shenango for Earth Fest 2018,
Sean Penn, Oscar winner, is now a novelist
By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK Sean Penn, Oscar-winning actor, has other
Gala to take place at OH WOW! Museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown’s Advancing Education – Reducing Crime community coalition,
Golden age of documentaries?
Associated Press NEW YORK You’re on the couch. The remote control is in your hand. What can you
GARDEN CLUBS
WEDNESDAY Mahoning Garden Club will meet at noon at the Davis Education and Visitor Center,
SENIOR CITIZENS
Canfield AARP 3104 will meet at 1 p.m. April 9 at Canfield Presbyterian Church. Blood pressure will
Pope baptizes Nigerian migrant in Easter Vigil
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis on Saturday urged Catholics to not remain paralyzed
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Hundreds line streets to honor Hawking LONDON The life of renowned physicist and
Israel says it will expand response if Gaza clashes go on
Associated Press GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israel will target militant groups inside Gaza if
YOUNGSTOWN STRONG
YOUNGSTOWN STRONG Preliminaries 97 pounds — Akim Robinson (1-2, Cleveland) def. Mitch Crisp
Apostles make Mormon history
Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY The Mormon church made history and injected a bit of diversity
Expelled Russian, US envoys depart
Associated Press MOSCOW Russian diplomats and their families climbed aboard buses and left their
Rally seeks justice in police shooting
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. The family of Stephon Clark joined hundreds at a rally
Trump’s infrastructure plan lets Washington off the hook
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump visited Northeast Ohio last week to tout his infrastructure plan at a
Y'town's children must be saved
Opinion: On this the holiest day of Christianity, only the truth will set the Youngstown City School District
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