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Kitchen Post opening in downtown Youngstown
The new Kitchen Post is now located inside Erie Terminal Place downtown

Liberty school board fights white student flight to Girard
The Liberty schools resolution was quickly met with criticism from Girard
Liberty school board fights white student flight from district
Liberty school board fights white student flight from district

Ryan: HomeGoods still exploring Valley sites
Local officials not giving up on bringing HomeGoods to the Valley
Cincy officials vow to improve 911 center after teen dies in van
Cincy officials vow to improve 911 center after teen dies in van

Jury selection continues in former Niles mayor corruption trial
Ex-mayor faces could get about 90 years in prison if convicted on all counts

UPDATE | Poland police looking for missing teen
Poland police looking for missing teen
Poland schools cut ties with teacher accused of inappropriate relationship
Poland schools cut ties with teacher accused of inappropriate relationship

Congressman involved in Mahoning Engineer’s labor dispute
Teamsters, Engineer still at odds on union contract
UPDATE | Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized
Former President George H.W. Bush hospitalized
Closing arguments, deliberations loom in Bill Cosby retrial
Closing arguments, deliberations loom in Bill Cosby retrial
Youngstown cops investigating East Side home shot up Sunday
Youngstown cops investigating East Side home shot up Sunday
Man arraigned on gun, drug charges after arrest in Mill Creek Park
Man arraigned on gun, drug charges after arrest in Mill Creek Park
Reminder: Boardman school board meeting is tonight
Reminder: Boardman school board meeting is tonight
Liberty police look for suspect in Dollar General robbery
Liberty police look for suspect in Dollar General robbery
Annual fundraising run/walk to fight autism is Saturday in Austintown
Annual fundraising run/walk to fight autism is Saturday in Austintown
Mohip not a finalist for Fla. schools superintendent post
Mohip not a finalist for Fla. schools superintendent post
'Spring Fling,' Ed Port fundraiser set Thursday in Boardman
'Spring Fling,' Ed Port fundraiser set Thursday in Boardman
Firefighters put out small fire at St. E's in Youngstown
Firefighters put out small fire at St. E's in Youngstown
East Side church hosts luncheon, food giveaway Tuesday
East Side church hosts luncheon, food giveaway Tuesday

Vindy Poll | What is your favorite animated show of all time?
What is your favorite animated show of all time?
Mercer County looks to attract TJX HomeGoods
Mercer County looks to attract TJX HomeGoods Distribution Center
Mahoning County OVI checkpoint set up this weekend
Mahoning County OVI checkpoint set up this weekend
Gov. Kasich to sign order on gun background checks
Gov. Kasich to sign order on gun background checks
Youngstown man charged with drug abuse, concerned about CCW permit
Youngstown man charged with drug abuse, concerned about CCW permit
Youngstown cops use naxolone to revive Boardman man
Youngstown cops use naxolone to revive Boardman man
Pair face charges after accused of stealing from claw game
Pair face charges after accused of stealing from claw game
NASHVILLE SHOOTING | Suspect remains on the run, may be armed
RESTAURANT SHOOTING | Suspect remains on the run, may be armed
Schiavoni calls for criminal investigation into ECOT
Schiavoni calls for criminal investigation into ECOT
SUMMER MOVIES | Hollywood roars back into action with 'Avengers'
SUMMER MOVIES | Hollywood roars back into action with 'Avengers'
Woman faces drug, gun charges after flagging down police
Woman faces drug, gun charges after flagging down police
Cosby defense blocked from using deposition; trial nears end
Cosby defense blocked from using deposition; trial nears end
Youngstown man punches cop, wins free ride to jail
Youngstown man punches cop, wins free ride to jail
INFANTE TRIAL | Judge, attorney query prospective jurors
INFANTE TRIAL | Judge, attorney query prospective jurors
Man who led police on chase will be arraigned Wednesday
Man who led police on chase will be arraigned today
Woman suspected in bat attack will be arraigned today
Woman suspected in bat attack will be arraigned today
Ryan to intervene in Mahoning engineer labor dispute
Ryan to intervene in Teamsters dispute with Mahoning County Engineer

Sen. Schiavoni honored as 'Friend of Education'
The Democratic candidate for governor received the award over the weekend
YSU student moves forward with Women’s and Gender Resource Center
Ernie Barkett created a petition proposing the currently designated Student Health Center be re-purposed for the Women’s and Gender Resource Center.
YSU’s Shutt tied for first in HL tourney
Defending Horizon League champion Katlyn Shutt opened with a 76 Sunday.
Lowellville to begin work on more than $4 million in road, village projects
Lowellville has more than $4 million in road and village upgrade projects planned to begin over the course of the next year.
Hubbard councilwoman challenges Fuda in Democratic primary for commissioner
Hubbard councilwoman challenges Fuda in Democratic primary for commissioner
Today is Monday, April 23, the 113th day of 2018. There are 252 days left in the year.
Today is Monday, April 23, the 113th day of 2018. There are 252 days left in the year. Associated
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BINGO St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church fundraising committee will present its Spring Fling
Brookfield sixth-graders create clay masks
Brookfield sixth-graders create clay masks
Lowellville
Lowellville Construction highlights Lowellville has more than $4 million worth of construction
Mercer courts TJX
Mercer courts TJX MERCER Officials in Mercer County are saying yes to a TJX HomeGoods
Ramirez hits 2 HRs to lift Tribe over O’s
Jose Ramirez hit a solo shot in the fourth inning and a two-run drive in the ninth.
sSPORTS roundup
PGA TOUR Texas Open title is first PGA win for Landry SAN ANTONIO Andrew Landry won the
‘Bow-Z’ wows crowd at bulldog pageant
Associated Press DES MOINES, IOWA A 2-year-old pup once destined to be euthanized was crowned
Around the Horn
Around the Horn Sunday’s other MLB games NATIONAL LEAGUE Phillies 3, Pirates 2 PHILADELPHIA
BIRTHS
BIRTHS ST. ELIZABETH BOARDMAN HOSPITAL Alyssa Shaffer, Youngstown, boy, April 21. Storm Vanek
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak
INSIDE THE ROPES WITH … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 1-over par 73 in the
‘Quiet Place,’ ‘Rampage’ lead pack at box office
‘Quiet Place,’ ‘Rampage’ lead pack at box office LOS ANGELES It’s another weekend of buzz versus
Lawyer from Russia questions why Mueller hasn’t contacted her
Associated Press MOSCOW A Russian lawyer who discussed sanctions with Donald Trump Jr. in New
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Brookfield Township trustees, 5 p.m., special meeting, administration building,
Students to host charity walk
Students to host charity walk NEW WILMINGTON, PA Students in the Westminster College School of
The top five books on Apple’s iBooks store for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five books on Apple’s iBooks store for the most recent one-week sales period: v “A Higher
Authorities search for suspect, who was arrested in ’17 near White House
Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. A nearly naked gunman wearing only a green jacket and
US gas prices rise
US gas prices rise CAMARILLO, Calif. The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline spiked 9
Youngstown School District CEO Krish Mohip is once again in the running for a superintendent position elsewhere
Mohip is one of 26 candidates for the superintendent position of Duval County Schools
THIS WEEKEND’S PREP RESULTS
SOFTBALL Austintown Fitch 6, Wickliffe 0 AKRON Lydia Spalding did it all for the Falcons (4-5)
Democrats in Trumbull should nominate Fuda for county commissioner
Editorial: For MORE THAN 11 years now, Democrat Frank Fuda has been a sturdy anchor to the ship of Trumbull
SPORTS digest
YSU women earn share of Horizon League title Indianapolis The Youngstown State women’s tennis
TRUMBULL COURTS ||
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Nikolas A. Nezbeth, 19, of Warren, and Megan D.
Clinton stars as central villain in GOP’s midterm strategy
Associated Press NEW YORK Almost 18 months have passed since Hillary Clinton lost the
SUNDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES
Spurs xx, Warriors xx SAN ANTONIO Manu Ginobili scored 10 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter
A plan to keep America Christian
Opinion: By Peter Montgomery OtherWords White evangelical Christians voted overwhelmingly for Donald
SUNDAY’s OTHER NHL PLAYOFF GAME
Predators 5, Avalanche 0 DENVER Mattias Ekholm ignited the offense early with the first goal by
Locals peruse the Power of the Arts
Jazz music, silent and live auctions, a cash bar, food trucks and more drew in community members for the Power of the Arts auction Sunday at Stambaugh Auditorium
Guentzel scores four goals as Penguins finish Flyers in Game 6
Jake Guentzel scored four straight goals for Pittsburgh.
‘Tolls could rise’ after 57 killed by IS suicide bomber in Kabul
Associated Press KABUL, AFGHANISTAN An Islamic State suicide bomber carried out an attack at a
While Trump says North Korea has agreed to denuclearize, it hasn’t
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed North Korea has
Kite festival set to fly Saturday in Canfield
Kite festival set to fly Saturday in Canfield CANFIELD Mill Creek MetroParks and the Ohio
Dark clouds over the Golden State
Opinion: By Michael Reagan Cagle Cartoons You don’t want to live in my state. Sure, it’s beautiful. The