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Canfield officials address school safety at community meeting tonight
Canfield schools superintendent said talking about safety and security remains a “fluid conversation.”
Sherrod Brown sends blistering letter to GM about layoffs
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown sent a blistering letter to General Motors CEO Mary Barra this week demanding answers about the 1,500 Lordstown Assembly Complex layoffs coming in June.
Brandon Moore resentenced to 50 years for 2001 robbery, rape
After the victim of a 2001 rape and kidnapping asked Judge Maureen A. Sweeney to ensure her rapist would not be able to hurt others, the judge imposed a 50-year sentence.
RoboCats qualify for world robotics competition this month
The FIRST Robotics Delphi Team #379, “The RoboCats,” qualified for the world robotics competition at Ford Field in Detroit on April 25-28.
McDonald Village Council meets Wednesday afternoon
McDonald Village Council meets Wednesday afternoon
2 Houston-area deputies and gunman wounded in shootout
2 Houston-area deputies and gunman wounded in shootout
Mahoning County Bar Association files complaint against Yavorcik
Mahoning County Bar Association files complaint against Yavorcik
UPDATE | IRS extends filing deadline to midnight Wednesday
The IRS extends tax filing deadline for all filers to midnight Wednesday April 18 due to glitch with agency's website
DeWine files lawsuit against Ohio Restoration Group operator
DeWine files lawsuit against Ohio Restoration Group operator
Lowellville council committee meetings are Wednesday
Lowellville council committee meetings are Wednesday
UPDATE | 1 dead after jetliner apparently blows an engine in flight
1 dead after jetliner apparently blows an engine in flight
Woman reports being beaten at two Warren stores
Woman reports being beaten by woman with bat and man with gun at two convenient stores
Boardman woman arrested with loaded gun after South Side fight
Boardman woman arrested with loaded gun
Missouri legislators return to capitol amid governor uproar
The Latest: Attorney general dismisses call for recusal
UPDATE | Starbucks to close stores for an afternoon for bias training
Starbucks to close stores for an afternoon for bias training
Liberty woman steals 2 beers from neighbor. But was it craft?
Kathryn Ratliff is charged with burglary after police say she stole two cans of beer
Man abandons car in East Side chase; he's caught; passenger takes car
Man flees car on East Side; car disappears
West Virginia pharmacy settles prescription pain pill suit
West Virginia pharmacy settles prescription pain pill suit
Port Clinton, Marblehead cleanup after Lake Erie waves swamp shore
Cleanup begins after western Lake Erie’s waves swamps shore
US factory output ticked up just 0.1 percent in March
US factory output ticked up just 0.1 percent in March
Judge rules jury can hear previous Cosby quaaludes testimony
Judge rules jury can hear Bill Cosby quaaludes testimony
Poll: Cuomo maintains big lead over Nixon among NY Dems
Poll: Cuomo maintains big lead over Nixon among NY Dems
Retailers group calls on Supreme Court to fix outdated sales tax law for online sales
Retailers Call on Supreme Court to Overturn ’Antiquated’ Online Sales Tax Ruling as Justices Hear Oral Arguments
UnitedHealth hikes 2018 forecast, books another big 1Q gain
UnitedHealth hikes 2018 forecast, books another big 1Q gain
Comey: Trump’s call to put him in jail isn’t 'normal’
Comey: Trump’s call to put him in jail isn’t ’normal’
HB 70 sponsor visits to see results
YOUNGSTOWN State Rep. Andrew Brenner, sponsor of House Bill 70 and the chairman of the state’s House Education Committee, participated in a roundtable discussion at Choffin Career & Technical Center with local lawmakers, education officials and community activists to discuss the “Youngstown Plan” and whether it has been successful.
Austintown bridge honors women veterans
The bridge is the second in Ohio to memorialize the sacrifices made by women in the military.
Amphitheater concerts unveiled
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com WARREN When something works, do it again. So says Ken
Improving the lives of sufferers by using memories DEMENTIA AND BASEBALL
By Michael Ego University of Connecticut Dementia can be caused by a number of diseases, but the
John Buchenic created Global Development Solutions to support international nonprofit agencies.
Global Development Solutions provides resources and support for other international grassroots groups that provide basic needs and educational programs
Two township trustees face off in the Democratic primary for the 59th state representative seat
The seat is open with state Rep. John Boccieri running instead for the Ohio Senate
Weekend police activity includes a chase and a nonfatal shooting
Police recovered 60 grams of cocaine Friday after a chase that ended when the suspect fell and knocked himself unconscious.
Military buildup coming
Opinion: By Adam Johnson OtherWords One of the most effective rhetorical tools in normalizing massive
Historical society plans Spring Tea
Staff report AUSTINTOWN The Austintown Historical Society will host its annual Spring Tea at the
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Blake Shelton: Tonight on “Late
Juice may help sore joints
Q. I am unable to take any of the NSAIDs for severe arthritis. I wanted to try the Certo-and-grape-
How to achieve optimal brain health
How to achieve optimal brain health YOUNGSTOWN Chiropractor Dr. Angela Natoli discusses how to
Whispering Pines honors Eagle Scouts, volunteers
The Whispering Pines District of the Great Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America hosted their 2018 District Recognition and Awards dinner Sunday evening at St. James Episcopal Church in Boardman.
Visitors bureaus join to promote Lake Erie
Staff report The seven visitors bureaus along Ohio’s north coast have partnered for a second year
Comey: Trump ‘morally unfit’ for presidency
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former FBI Director James Comey says he thinks it’s possible the
REUNIONS & class notes
Austintown Fitch High School Class of 1956 will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Thursday at Denny’s on
Expedite hiring to make coroner office whole again
Editorial: Taxpayers throughout Mahoning County should be heartened to learn they’ll likely soon reap stronger
Facebook will not change
Opinion: By Rick Jensen Cagle Cartoons From the moment Mark Zuckerberg began to read his opening
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, 6 p.m., special meeting, administration building,
Allegiant under fire after ‘60 Minutes’ safety report
Associated Press Allegiant Air is fighting to reassure travelers and protect its reputation after
Plane crash in rural Ohio kills 2
Associated Press COSHOCTON Authorities said a single-engine plane headed to Florida crashed in
Cushwa Hall to host film premiere, Q&A
Cushwa Hall to host film premiere, Q&A YOUNGSTOWN Cushwa Hall Room B100, 210 Lincoln Ave., on
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 17
Today is Tuesday, April 17, the 107th day of 2018. There are 258 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
NBA playoffs
NBA playoffs Monday’s game Heat 113, 76ers 103 PHILADELPHIA Dwyane Wade turned in a vintage
Trump lawyer reveals Hannity as client
Fox News host says he sought input, perspective Associated Press NEW YORK A legal fight over
South Range school board approves sale of complex
The South Range High School Memorial Field Complex is no longer used.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Jackson Township trustees, 6 p.m., administration building, 10613 Mahoning Ave.,
Assad ultimately to blame for missile attack on Syria
Editorial: President Donald J. Trump’s declaration of “mission accomplished” following Friday night’s missile
Richmond seeks to be removed from offender list
Staff/wire report COLUMBUS A judge will decide whether a man convicted as a juvenile of raping
Warren Township police trying to determine whether woman was abducted during Sunday robbery
Warren Township police trying to determine whether woman was abducted during Sunday robbery
Federal lawsuit seeks to hold Girard liable for I-80 speeding tickets
Motorists contest tickets issued by Girard’s automated speed cameras during work-zone confusion.
CEO: Starbucks to train on ‘unconscious bias’
Associated Press PHILADELPHIA Starbucks wants to add training for store managers on “unconscious
Fight that killed 7 inmates was over money, territory
Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. Inmates armed with homemade knives fought each other for about
Cosby’s accuser, her mom testify at retrial
Associated Press NORRISTOWN, PA. Bill Cosby’s chief accuser at his sexual-assault trial Monday
major league roundup | Monday’ other games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Rays 8, Rangers 4 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Mallex Smith had four hits and Blake
Story of US Rep. Paul Ryan is a tragedy of multiple dimensions
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication Finally, House Speaker Paul Ryan edged President
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Maine community creates ice carousel on frozen lake SINCLAIR, Maine Residents in
Births
Births St. Elizabeth boardman HOSPITAL Nicole Wilps and Johnathan Perry, Austintown, boy, April
Heavy rains caused minor flooding along the Mahoning River
Flooding occurred in Mahoning and Trumbull counties
NY Times, New Yorker win Pulitzer for Weinstein scandal
Associated Press NEW YORK The New York Times and The New Yorker won the Pulitzer Prize for
SYRIA Chemical weapons team kept from site
Associated Press DOUMA, SYRIA Syrian and Russian authorities prevented independent investigators
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Night Court’ star Harry Anderson, 65, found dead in home Harry Anderson, the actor
Selected local stocks
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