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Ex-Niles mayor's corruption trial starts today
Witnesses expected to testify on gambling, bribes, theft in office
Fla. school district considers Mohip for chief
The Youngstown schools CEO is one of 26 candidates in Jacksonville
In 5 years, no decrease in Lake Erie pollutants, study finds
The largest source is phosphorous from farm runoff
Trump-Macron bromance unfolds all week during state visit
The U.S. and French president have developed strong bonds.
Hillary stars as leading villain in GOP midterm strategy
Analysts call Mrs. Clinton a 'powerful motivator' for the GOP
Russian lawyer wonders why Mueller hasn't contacted her
She met with several Trump campaign officials in June 2016, including Donald Trump Jr.
ELECTION 2018: Hubbard councilwoman challenges commissioner Fuda
The challenger places some blame on the incumbent county commissioner for Trumbull County's population losses.
'Quiet Place' edges 'Rampage' at moves this weekend
Coming in third is the Amy Schumer comedy "I Feel Pretty"
Witnesses set to testify as corruption trial of Infante begins
Prosecutors accuse him of numerous illegal activities

Barry’s shorty ignites Phantoms’ comeback
Matthew Barry’s shorthanded goal helps the Phantoms take a 2-0 series lead.
What should you do if a loved one with an addiction needs help now?
“People are ready for help when they’re ready, and it’s not necessarily going to be Monday through Friday, 9 to 5,” one official says.

Dolak leads Fitch girls to Mahoning County title
Lauren Dolak claimed individual titles in the 400-, 800- and 1,600-meter races.
Ryan pledges to keep up fight for TJX
Ryan said he’d been on the phone with officials from the company and the state to try to keep the planned center and its 1,000 jobs in the area.

Falcons’ Fitzgerald up to the challenge
Ralph Fitzgerald won the 100- and 200-meter dashes and anchored the championship 400 and 800 relay teams.
SPORTS DIGEST || Jeff Kelly to speak at Curbstone luncheon
Jeff Kelly to speak at Curbstone luncheon BEAVER TOWNSHIP Youngstown State University football
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
BASEBALL MVAC Showcase At Cene Park in Struthers Springfield 3, Western Reserve 2 Shane Eynon
YSU’s Women and Gender Resource Initiative will debut Friday
YSU’s Women and Gender Resource Initiative will host a debut dinner at 5:30 p.m. Friday on the fifth floor of Maag Library on campus.

Scouts pitch in with Earth Day cleanup
Eleven-year-old Charley Masters hopes one day to become a veterinarian, though she didn’t wait until adulthood to do something to help animals – and the environment.
Campana will sing anthem at Indians game
Valley singer-songwriter in the spotlight By KAITLIN FUSCHILLO entertainment@vindy.com Candace
Choffin goes to SkillsUSA
Kristy Olinik, Choffin public safety instructor, said seven of those students placed gold in Opening and Closing Ceremony at regionals earlier this year at Trumbull County Career and Technical Center
Absentee ballots available for May 15 Pa. primary election
The deadline to apply is May 8 while the deadline to return the completed ballot is May 11.

Owner. CEO. Mom. Addict.
Hope Village in nearby Rootstown is offering outpatient recovery services, with owner Regina Mitchell of Warren and Ted St. John teaming up to offer the rehabilitation services.
When your parents die broke
By LIZ WESTON NerdWallet Baby boomers are expected to transfer trillions to their heirs in
Canfield student earns recognition for science
Canfield student earns recognition for science
Friends of Fellows plans annual plant sale
Friends of Fellows plans annual plant sale
SENIOR SIDELIGHTS
Austintown Senior Center, 100 Westchester Drive, has planned the following: Monday, Birding video
Gantos’ next Joey Pigza story is audio only
Gantos’ next Joey Pigza story is audio only NEW YORK For his next tale about the chaotic life of
Group plans to put Philadelphia’s other uncracked bell back on display
By KRISTEN DE GROOT Associated Press PHILADELPHIA It’s Philadelphia’s other bell, the bigger,
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA
By MONIKA SCISLOWSKA Associated Press NIEBOROW, Poland Off the beaten track in central Poland
After air accidents, survivors grapple with flying again
Associated Press How do people fly again after air accidents? It’s a question facing survivors
Barbara Bush was ‘first lady of the greatest generation’
Associated Press HOUSTON Barbara Bush was remembered as the “first lady of the greatest
Man who can’t forget returns in ‘The Fallen’
By JEFF AYERS Associated Press “The Fallen” (Grand Central Publishing), by David Baldacci In
Top Hat Productions trustee visits Rotary
Top Hat Productions trustee visits Rotary
Warren Junior Women’s League honor teen volunteers
Warren Junior Women’s League honor teen volunteers
Will Google come under scrutiny next?
Will Google come under scrutiny next? MENLO PARK, Calif. Facebook has taken the lion’s share of
Youngstown Chapter of The Links to host wellness fair
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Chapter of The Links Inc., in conjunction with Mercy
MILESTONES
MILESTONES HONORS Principal of the Year The Ohio Alliance of Black School Educators honored
MAHONING, TRUMBULL COLUMBIANA COUNTY COURTS
COURTS columbiana county dissolutions granted Shawn McCauley and Katherine McCauley.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS
US Bank National Association to Daniel S. Jones, Euclid Blvd., Youngstown, $44,000. David
Buggy crash kills woman, injures 3
Associated Press SIDNEY, Ohio Authorities say an Amish buggy has been struck from behind in
Q. A company is claiming that I owe them $1,000 from the hospital my son was born in in 2013. I
Q. A company is claiming that I owe them $1,000 from the hospital my son was born in in 2013. I
Bowling scores
Bowling scores bell wick bowl Spiech Classic Bowling League — Mike Lepor 268-741, Brian Neal
‘Our Little Secret’ is a remarkable debut
By BRUCE DESILVA Associated Press “Our Little Secret: a Novel” (St. Martin’s Press), by Roz Nay
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Entrepreneurs wanted YOUNGSTOWN Attention entrepreneurs. Walmart is looking for you to attend
LIMELIGHTS, CAREER PATHS
Named Chelsea L. Greggs was recently named agency manager at The Western and Southern Life
ARMED FORCES
ARMED FORCES DEPLOYMENT On USS Ronald Reagan Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Mastropietro of
Concert will relive heyday of McCartney
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, PA. Westminster College’s Celebrity Series will conclude its 50th
‘Space Odyssey’ explores Kubrick’s masterpiece
By DOUGLASS K. DANIEL Associated Press “Space Odyssey: Stanley Kubrick, Arthur C. Clarke, and
Senior menu
Easter Seals offers hot, nutritious meals weekdays in Columbiana and Mahoning counties for people 60
White Sox reliever Farquhar suffers brain hemorrhage
Danny Farquhar passed out in the sixth inning Friday night.
GARDEN CLUBS
THURSDAY Mignonette Garden Club will meet at noon at the Broad Street Diner, 464 S. Broad St.,
Agenda Monday
Agenda Monday Austintown Township trustees, noon, township hall, 82 Ohltown Road. Boardman
HARDCOVER FICTION
HARDCOVER FICTION 1. “After Anna” by Lisa Scottoline (St. Martin’s Press) 2. “The Thief” by J.R.

Aebischer’s celebrates 90 years
This month, the business will celebrate its 90th anniversary with an in-store event April 27 and April 28.
Kim Jong Un antes up
Associated Press North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has finally broken silence on what he plans to
SENIOR CITIZENS
Lowellville Senior Citizens will meet at noon May 4 at Lowellville City Hall conference room, 140 E.
New service aims to follow users across multiple devices
By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK Some 60 companies including leading brands
Ghost-hunting classes in Mansfield
Ghost-hunting classes in Mansfield Mansfield This year you can dive into the world of the
Trump says he doesn’t think his personal lawyer will ‘flip’
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he doesn’t
Tribe’s Clevinger shuts out O’s
Mike Clevinger is proving to be a worthy member of the Cleveland Indians’ formidable rotation.
Golf calendar | Upcoming events on the links
MAY 1 — Parto’s Golf Center Ladies League begins. Cost is $30 to join and $8 weekly. Call
Runners to your marks … Upcoming races & walks
APRIL Today — Run with the Wildcats Fundraiser, co-sponsored by the Struthers High School softball
Blood Drives
Blood Drives mONDAY Boardman Public Library, 7680 Glenwood Ave., 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. First
Magistrate, attorney vie for seat on common pleas court
While Donofrio said he has 17 more years of “practical legal experience” than his opponent, Dascenzo argued his time as a magistrate provided him with crucial judicial experience.
Legislative failures, poor charter schools make local levies necessary
Opinion: Legislative failures, poor charter schools make local levies necessary This is in response to
METRO DIGEST || Birds in Flight Sanctuary expanding
Birds in Flight facility expanding HOWLAND Birds in Flight Sanctuary will be moving to a larger
Blame Trump on job losses
Opinion: In the year and three months Donald J. Trump has been president, the Mahoning Valley has lost more
There may still be a way to keep HomeGoods here
Editorial: We could well be grasp- ing at straws, but our reading of the statement issued Friday by HomeGoods
Library to host book discussion group
Library to host book discussion group SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will host a