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Holocaust memorial stresses lessons learned from atrocities
The 25th annual Shoah Memorial Ceremony was held Sunday afternoon at the Jewish Community Center of Youngstown

ODOT constructing a sound barrier along parts of I-80
The Ohio Department of Transportation is constructing a sound barrier alongside parts of Interstate 80 that will buffer noise for business and residential areas in Girard, Austintown and Liberty.
Pine Lakes field launching nicely as Greatest opens 2018 season
Registration for 2018 Greatest Golfer is open on vindy.com.
Comey: It’s possible Russians compromised Trump
Former FBI Director James Comey says he thinks it’s possible that President Donald Trump might be compromised by the Russians.

Jason Aldean wins entertainer of the year at ACM Awards
The country music community remembered the victims not in song, but with words to open the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Man accused of shoplifting dies after subdued by employees
Police are investigating the death of a man involved in an altercation with employees at a supermarket in Brooklyn.

Procrastinators rejoice: Still time to file taxes
If you woke up in a panic realizing that Sunday was April 15, relax. You’ve got until Tuesday to file and pay your taxes without facing a penalty.

Flights canceled, roads treacherous amid spring snowstorms
A storm system stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes has buffeted the central U.S. with heavy snow, tornadoes, rain and hail.

In a close race, 'Rampage' takes No. 1 from 'A Quiet Place'
After a wobbly start, Dwayne Johnson muscled his way to a No. 1 opening for "Rampage" — but just barely.
Catholic priest under investigation left suicide notes
Investigators in Ohio say a Catholic priest under investigation for inappropriate texts with a teenager and misuse of church funds left at least two suicide notes before killing himself last December.
US to hit Russia with new sanctions over Syria
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley indicated the sanctions to be announced Monday would be aimed at sending a message to Russia
One dead in Pa. house fire
Robert Donald Taylor, 83, was pronounced dead after a fire spread through his home on the 300 block of Hartzell Road on Saturday

200 million eggs recalled because of salmonella concerns
More than 200 million eggs distributed to restaurants and grocery stores in nine states have been recalled because of bacterial contamination.

Spokesman: Former first lady Barbara Bush in failing health
Former first lady Barbara Bush is in "failing health" and won't seek additional medical treatment, a Bush family spokesman said Sunday.
Ex-NFL star set for trial over Warren income taxes
Court documents state Mario Manningham owes more than $63,000.

Locals are part of rugby team
The Allegheny Rugby Union’s 15 select women’s team features a few Youngstown State students.
Countdown begins to opening of Youngstown's new court facility
The old court facility, on the second floor of Youngstown City Hall on West Boardman Street, had no public restrooms, a cramped hallway and cramped courtrooms. It was once compared to the decrepit court system of Ukraine by a former state supreme court justice.

East High makes Destination Imagination Global Finals
Five East High School students are among more than 1,400 teams in the world that have qualified for Destination Imagination’s May 21 Global Finals in Knoxville, Tenn.

North Lima nonprofit wants every girl to have her dream prom night
The girls can volunteer to help a group, or spend a couple hours helping Diva Donations.
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL Boardman 15, Green 14 STRUTHERS Dom Stilliana had four hits,

YSU Relay raises $10K-plus for American Cancer Society
Besides research, the money funds transportation to treatment and other assistance to patients.
GOLF CALENDAR | Upcoming events on the links
APRIL 18 — Parto’s Golf Center Men’s League begins. Cost is $30 to join and $10 weekly. Call 330-743-6718.
Hargitay goes to bat for victims in new HBO film
By JOHN CARUCCI Associated Press NEW YORK Portraying a heroic sex crimes detective on
ACM Awards show won’t be just a party this year Return to Vegas
Associated Press Jason Aldean, shown performing at last year’s ACM Awards, is nominated for
Boardman schools seek new 10-year emergency tax levy
School district officials say additional levy funds are needed to offset lost revenue
Author to lecture on Slovak history
Staff report LIBERTY Loretta Ekoniak, a Slovak historian and author, will be the next speaker in
Ohio Third Frontier seeking minorities for internship program
This program offers opportunities for students to gain real-world entrepreneurial and business experience.
ODOT issues traffic advisories for several road projects
The Ohio Department of Transportation has issued traffic advisories related to several road projects across the Mahoning County.
Boardman Township seeks replacement levy
Boardman voters will decide whether to replace existing levy at new millage rate
METRO DIGEST || Route 7 repairs to start April 23
Route 7 repairs The slide repair project on state Route 7 between Wellsville and East Liverpool in

Behind the cutbacks at GM Lordstown
On Friday, GM announced the Lordstown plant will go down to one shift in June to align production with sales. Tim Fleming, analyst for Kelley Blue Book, said the trend away from compact cars really accelerated three to four years ago.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Romeo and Juliet,” 2 p.m.: Last chance to catch this Shakespeare
A visit to Kentucky’s horse country makes a lot of horse sense
No visit to Kentucky would be complete without visiting some of their famed bourbon distilleries, and Buffalo Trace Distillery is one of America’s oldest.
Puzzling decision in Trumbull County
Opinion: Trumbull County's new administrator came out of nowhere to land the $85,000 a year job, but insists

Is there really a teenage mental health crisis?
Do we – here in the USA, that is – or do we not have a child and teen mental- health crisis and if the answer is yes, we do, then what should be done about it?
Fly now, pay later Are travel loans a good deal?
By AMRITA JAYAKUMAR NerdWallet Dreaming of a spring getaway with white-sand beaches and a cool
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Free shave ice CANFIELD To relieve taxpayers of the stress associated with meeting the federal
Facebook CEO didn’t have all the answers for Congress
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg often came across as one of the smartest
Blood Drives
Blood Drives MONDAY Elks Lodge 305, 824 E. State St., Salem, 2 to 7 p.m. Cortland United
CORRECTION
CORRECTION Youngstown wastewater department worker Jeffery Campana is a suspect in the theft of
Unknown Preece wins Xfinity race
Ryan Preece was willing to risk just about anything in hopes of bolstering his racing career.
Today is Sunday, April 15, the 105th day of 2018
Today is Sunday, April 15, the 105th day of 2018. There are 260 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
GARDEN CLUBS
TUESDAY Gleaners Garden Club will meet at 10:30 a.m. at Petitti Garden Center, 5509 South Ave.,
In the cup!
In the cup! Area hole-in-ones Mike Korda aced the 117-yard No. 17 at Olde Dutch Mill Golf Course
area bowling scores
camelot lanes Monday Morning Menagerie — Sandy Russell 166-176-475, Linda Sega 150-395, Joann
After allied attack, chemical weapons remain in Syria
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Saturday declared “Mission Accomplished”
Jones-ing to win a race at Bristol
Second-year Cup Series driver Erik Jones may be on the verge of a getting a breakthrough win.
COLUMBIANA, TRUMBULL COURTS ||
COURTS columbiana county new cases Emclaire Financial Group of Emlenton v. Ronald Venezia,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown school board, 8 a.m., special meeting, Dr. David Ritchie Legacy Room,
New Castle YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day
New Castle YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day New Castle, PA The New Castle Community YMCA, 20 W.
On lower Rio Grande, a glimpse at the border Trump wants
On lower Rio Grande, a glimpse at the border Trump wants ROMA, Texas Stymied by Congress and
Detroit museum to host traveling ‘Star Wars’ exhibit
Detroit museum to host traveling ‘Star Wars’ exhibit DETROIT The Detroit Institute of Arts is
GM’s Lordstown complex shaken by more bad news
Editorial: The handwriting is on the wall of the massive General Motors car assembly complex in Lordstown, but
Man, Woman of the Year honored by Saxon Club
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Saxon Club, 710 S. Meridian Road, recently honored its
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Girard Multi-Generational Center, 443 Trumbull Ave. will offer the following opportunities: Monday,
WKBN-TV broadcast signal changing
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN WKBN-TV 27 is changing the frequency of its over-the-air television
Should online purchases be subject to state sales taxes?
Opinion: WASHINGTON South Dakota has become what South Carolina once was – stubborn, pugnacious and wrong.
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
RECOGNIZED The Gibson Agency of Girard was recognized as a leader in the insurance industry for
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
Asheash Pai Dhungat et al to George P. Passas et al, Fox Den Trail, Canfield, $326,000. Robert J.
Late bloomer becomes college golfer at 61
Don Byers is a 61-year-old grandfather and a freshman on the Bellevue University golf team.
Bon Jovi, Cars, Dire Straits inducted into Rock Hall
Associated Press CLEVELAND Bon Jovi reunited with former members Richie Sambora and Alec John
SENIOR CITIZENS
AARP 4611 East, Youngstown, will meet for an executive board meeting at 11 a.m. Wednesday at
PFS marks 74 years of service
Staff report BOARDMAN Protestant Family Service recently hosted its annual meeting celebrating
ACM AWARDS NOMINEES
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Jason Aldean Garth Brooks Luke Bryan Chris Stapleton Keith Urban
‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ sequel due in September
‘Who Moved My Cheese?’ sequel due in September NEW YORK The author of the million-selling
Autonomous machines
By TERENCE CHEA Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO As a teenager working for his dad’s

Mill Creek Park is venue for several Earth Day activities
The park activities begin Friday and continue until April 22.
Boardman student to compete in Quiz Bowl Championship
The inaugural National Academic Quiz Tournaments Individual Player National Championship Tournament will gather students from 30 states
publishers weekly best-sellers For the week ending April 8
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “I’ve Got My Eyes on You” by Mary Higgins Clark (Simon & Schuster) 2. “Red
MASONIC groups
THURSDAY Ladies Oriental Shrine will meet at 11:30 a.m. Johnny’s Restaurant, 7807 Market St.,
Dickerson’s bunt lifts Pirates over Marlins
Corey Dickerson’s bunt single produced the game’s only run.
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Supreme Court honors Mahoning County judge Judge R. Scott Krichbaum of the
PGA Tour CHAMPIONS
PGA Tour CHAMPIONS Flesch wins first title during 38-hole day DULUTH, GA. Steve Flesch
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60