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YSU sponsors annual Quest
YOUNGSTOWN About 400 Youngstown State University students presented nearly 300 research projects during the university’s 29th annual QUEST Forum for Student Scholarship on Tuesday. QUEST gives students the opportunity to choose their own research projects, work with faculty and present them on one day each year to potentially win awards for the best projects and presentations.

Micah Beckwith wins first all-seated race
BOARDMAN As soon as the starting gun was fired, Boardman’s Micah Beckwith raced down the track and won the seated 100-meter dash during a track meet at Boardman on Tuesday.
Warren officials discuss ways increase police department staffing
Warren officials discuss ways increase police department staffing

Penguins overcame slow start to flourish
There was the slow start and injury concerns, but the Youngstown State women’s basketball team put together a decent season.

GM sales increase, but Cruze numbers decline
LORDSTOWN For the last time, General Motors reported its monthly sales on Tuesday. From now on, the automaker will release sales quarterly with the first release coming in July.
About 400 students participate in YSU's annual QUEST event
About 400 students participate in YSU's annual QUEST event
Road closures in Mahoning, Columbiana counties due to flooding
Road closures in Mahoning, Columbiana counties due to flooding
Woman sexted with Ohio lawmaker, now she wants to replace him
Woman sexted with Ohio lawmaker, now she wants to replace him
US proposes tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports
US proposes tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese imports
School security given as reason for moving Mahoning County polling places
Mahoning County elections board moving polling places
UPDATE | Woman opens fire at YouTube, 4 wounded and shooter dead
Woman opens fire at YouTube, 4 wounded and shooter dead
50 years after King's death, his children are still grieving
50 years after King's death, his children are still grieving
States, cities sue US over census citizenship question
States, cities sue US over census citizenship question
Poland Avenue closed at Powersdale Avenue after truck mishap
Truck hits pole on Poland Avenue and load works loose
YSU students voting on proposed health services fee
YSU students voting on proposed health services fee
Warren man pleads guilty to starving three dogs, one of whom died
Warren man pleads guilty to starving three dogs, one of whom died
Patrol gets tips, focuses probe in I-80 shooting case
Patrol gets tips, focuses probe in I-80 shooting case
Design review committee doesn't vote on Whistle and Keg patio
Design review committee doesn't vote on Whistle and Keg patio
GM sales up in March, but Cruze sales keep falling
GM sales up in March, but Cruze sales keep falling
Patrol, ODOT announce enforcement corridor targeting distracted driving
Patrol, ODOT announce enforcement corridor targeting distracted driving
Vindy Poll Now | What about the new DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Youngstown are you most excited about?
The new DoubleTree Hotel in downtown Youngstown opens in a month. What are you most excited about?
UPDATE | Niles schools could save $3.4 million annually, audit reveals
Niles schools could save $3.4 million annually, audit reveals
UPDATE | Cordray announces small biz plan in Youngstown
UPDATE | Cordray announces small business plan in Youngstown
Watkins: Time for brutal killer Charles Lorraine to die
Watkins: Time for Charles Lorraine to die
Spotify to test how its music service plays on Wall Street
Spotify to test how its music service plays on Wall Street
Villanova students, fans celebrate title, 2 arrests reported
Villanova students, fans celebrate title, 2 arrests reported
Israel defense minister vows tough response to Gaza protests
Israel defense minister vows tough response to Gaza protests
Trade war fears and tech jitters stalk global stock markets
Trade war fears and tech jitters stalk global stock markets
Akron Children’s Hospital to get $3M in federal funding
The program helps fund pediatrician-residency training
Coroner identifies remains from 2006 as those of Youngstown man, rules his death homicide
Coroner identifies remains from 2006 as those of Youngstown man, rules his death homicide
mlb roundup Monday’s other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 4, White Sox 2 TORONTO Russell Martin hit a go-ahead, two-run homer
No charges filed in double fatality in February I-680 accident
Victims were trying to stay off freeway when they were struck
Need to control pests is growing
Opinion: By Sarah Anderson OtherWords OK, I admit it, I’m a freeloader. My neighbors asked if I’d go in
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Mahoning County Commissioners, noon, staff meetings, second floor, administration
Help identify at-risk individuals to get help
Help identify at-risk individuals to get help WARREN The Trumbull County Mental Health and
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Logic: Today on “Ellen DeGeneres
mahoning valley race course
mahoning valley race course Monday’s results RACE 1 $11,600 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, CLM $5,000 5
Is curcumin a waste of money?
Q. You occasionally receive letters about the alleged benefits of turmeric and its active
CDC investigates 6 teen suicides in Stark County
Associated Press COLUMBUS Health officials dealing with a spate of youth suicides in a
Atypical terror probe comes to a close
Associated Press BALTIMORE It was July 2015 when the FBI, scrambling to contain a surge in
REUNIONS & class notes
Campbell Memorial High School All Alumni Reunion will take place at 7 p.m. July 21 at Mr. Anthony’s
Raymond Jaminet was ‘the greatest type of guy’
Longtime architect Raymond Jaminet died at 82 on Friday
Will major markets rebound?
Associated Press NEW YORK All eyes will be on major stock markets today to see if they can
Emissions standards to be eased
Associated Press Environmental regulators announced Monday they will ease emissions standards for
Help Network to host fundraiser
Help Network to host fundraiser Warren Help Network of Northeast Ohio will host its annual
Trump opens door to possible White House meeting with Putin
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration opened the door to a potential White House
BUSINESS DIGEST || ACE Hardware to collect funds for Akron Children's
ACE Hardware to collect funds for Akron Children's BOARDMAN Throughout April, the eight Ace
Madikizela-Mandela: A symbol of suffering
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG Even the name given to Winnie Madikizela-Mandela at birth –
Fla. lawmaker who helped craft new tax law stands to gain
Associated Press WASHINGTON As Republicans streamed out of Washington in late January for their
Trump follows dangerous path with focus on Republican Supreme Court
Opinion: WASHINGTON So much for judges calling balls and strikes. President Donald Trump tweeted the
Old, new drugs contribute to Ohio death tolls Deadly mixtures
Associated Press CINCINNATI New surges in use of methamphetamine and cocaine mixed with a
Attempted murder suspect arrested in Sandusky area
Arlis Casey faces charges of attempted murder and felonious assault in connection with an August shooting on the South Side
US, China not in trade war – yet
Associated Press WASHINGTON First, the United States imposed a tax on Chinese steel and
oddly enough
oddly enough Sheriff’s officer accuses groundhog of deception STROUDSBURG, Pa. Punxsutawney
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 3
Today is Tuesday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2018. There are 272 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Mount Union’s Taylor receives OAC honors
Mount Union’s Taylor receives OAC honors austintown Mount Union pitcher Beau Taylor was named
Esty won’t seek fourth term
Associated Press HARTFORD, Conn. U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty announced on Monday she will not seek
Rebellion of teachers targets pay, pensions
Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY The state Capitol in Kentucky filled with teachers protesting
‘Hill Street Blues’ creator Bochco dies
‘Hill Street Blues’ creator Bochco dies LOS ANGELES Steven Bochco, a writer and producer known
Trump’s choice to lead VA raises questions on intent
Editorial: The physician who gave President Donald J. Trump a squeaky clean bill of health could soon lead the