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Lordstown landowner warns HomeGoods opponents of alternate plan

Harvey Lutz hopes HomeGoods still builds a distribution center on a site that includes some of his land.

Coalition against anti-fracking group reforms to fight ballot measure

A number of local political, business and organized labor officials and groups have re-formed the Mahoning County Coalition for Job Growth and Investment in an effort to again defeat an anti-fracking ballot initiative in the city.

Commissioner's opponent lobs alternate plan for female vets

Joe Paloski, who is challenging Mahoning County Commissioner Carol Rimedio-Righetti in May’s primary, said his solution to provide housing for the Mahoning Valley’s women veterans is more cost effective than his opponent’s.

Elderly Boardman woman loses $93K in 'grandchild-in-trouble' scam

An 83-year-old Boardman woman lost nearly $90,000 after she fell victim to a phone scam.

Ford halting most car production, raising profit margin; could include job cuts

Ford Motor Co. said Wednesday it will shed most of its North American car lineup as part of broad plan to save money and make the company more competitive in a fast-changing marketplace.

Trump lawyer says he’ll plead the Fifth in porn actress case

Warren authorities search for 5-year-old abducted by grandmother

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VA pick denies claims he crashed car while drunk

Schiavoni legislation seeks to increase the safety of correction officers

Former police officer named as serial killer

Infante corruption trial begins

Infante could face 90 years in prison if convicted on all counts.

'Fixer Upper' star debuts cookbook, talks post-show plans

Nominate Randy Law in Republican race for 64th House District

Editorial: Political skirmishes and electoral battles are nothing new to the two candidates pitted against each other in this spring’s primary race for the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 64th District House of Representatives seat.

Summary of recent criminal activity in Austintown and Canfield

Ohio utility board weighs challenge in federal tax-cut case

South Side man faces assault charges in stabbing

Attorneys urge appeals court to block Iraqi deportations

Jury gets case after Cosby painted as predator, victim

An hour with Ed O'Neill | "(Expletive) Al Bundy lived in my house."

Ed O'Neill Chats with Todd Franko and Louie b Free. They talk about the "good ol' days", O'Neill's visits to Youngstown, his old show, Married with Children and his new show Modern Family.

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Police: Boardman woman loses $90K in phone scam

Judge prevents Trump from cutting Planned Parenthood grants

Lockup List Wednesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity

4 involved in Austintown home invasion receive 10-year sentences

Four involved in Austintown home invasion receive 10-year sentences

Atty. Ocasio appointed as part-time assistant law director

Editorial - Allegations against Mohip demand independent probe

Dario Hunter is right in disparaging the investigation of the district’s chief executive officer, Krish Mohip.

Politicians, business, labor form group to oppose anti-fracking amendment

Youngstown cops arrest 2 men on domestic-violence charges

Youngstown cops arrest 2 men on domestic-violence charge

Thieves take man's car on Youngstown's South Side

Search warrant turns up drugs at North Side house

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UPDATE | Dallas mayor: 1 officer has died after Home Depot shooting

Dallas mayor: 1 officer has died after Home Depot shooting

INFANTE TRIAL | Sports game and apparent gifts top testimony

INFANTE TRIAL | Sports game and apparent gifts topped this afternoon's testimony

Ohioans request nearly 172K absentee ballots in May primary

APNewsBreak: Hoops panel says ban cheats, end 1-and-done

Police report: Ohio teen evaluated days before shooting brother

Ryan suggests state program to GM for coming layoffs

The congressman sent a letter to General Motors on Tuesday asking the company to consider a layoff aversion program that would retain Lordstown workers.

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Thomas, Greco to appear at Suzie’s draft party

Suzie’s Dogs and Drafts in Boardman is hosting an NFL Draft event from 7-9 p.m.

Phantoms moving on

Youngstown blanks Dubuque for sweep

Lordstown to have rally in support of HomeGoods project

Supporters of the HomeGoods warehouse plan want to let the company know it's wanted in Lordstown.

Cubs win in return to Cleveland

Kyle Schwarber hit two of Chicago’s four solo home runs.

NAACP official rebukes Liberty school’s decision

Blaming the “aggressive practices” of the Girard City Schools, Liberty schools are blocking white students from taking part in open enrollment.

Frantic first round unusual for LeBron, Cavs

By now, LeBron James is usually getting some rest in the NBA playoffs.

SPORTS DIGEST || Corradetti elected bowling president

Tony Corradetti was elected president of the newly formed Greater Youngstown USBC Bowling Association.

2 school board members want Mohip to quit

School board members voice discontent about the Ohio Department of Education investigation into CEO Krish Mohip

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ will cap a Marvel decade

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige talks about

Steelers likely to focus on defense

Kevin Colbert isn’t a fan of the word “need.”

Court: Youngstown anti-fracking amendment must go on ballot

The court determined the board of elections exceeded its authority by rejecting the initiative.

Desmond questions Gains’ appointment of special prosecutor

The court filing asks that a visiting judge appoint a prosecutor independent of Gains’ office.

Boardman residents raise concerns about new car dealership

Scotland Avenue residents are concerned about increased traffic from proposed Market Street business.

Human-trafficking suspect arraigned

Bond set at 100k

Final pretrial held in Hundley case

Could get death penalty if convicted in 2016 death of woman

Liberty school workers to get 1 percent pay raise

The union received a 2 percent raise for school year 2016-2017 and a 2 percent raise for school year 2017-2018

Ohio Supreme Court upholds death penalty in 2013 murder

Willie Wilks remains one of three men sentenced in Mahoning County who are currently on death row.

Austintown man receives award for mentoring students

Andy Yantes, mentor for Fitch High School’s robotics team, displays an award he won for his work with students.

YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 25

Today is Wednesday, April 25, the 115th day of 2018. There are 250 days left in the year.

Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have

Great as a home-cooked meal at Das Dutch Haus

There was something unusually comforting about our experience at Das Dutch Haus.

Fruit drinks to enjoy during the warmer weather

Fresh Fruit Spritzer McCormick.com Lemon Extract adds a hint of citrus flavor to this

Enjoy tacos anytime

Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos with Spicy Mayo McCormick.com Serve citrusy grilled mahi mahi, avocado

Trump, Macron make a show as best buds, tussle over Iran

Associated Press WASHINGTON With exaggerated handshakes and a pair of kisses, President Donald

Facebook advertising questions privacy

It’s safe to say Facebook is having a crappy 2018. Endless scandals. Bountiful lawsuits.

Mahoning Valley Race Course

TUESDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $16,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MCL $10,000 1 Seas Courage (Berrios, H.)

Study shows imbalance grows concerning police referrals of black pupils

Associated Press WASHINGTON Black students are suspended from school, expelled and referred to

Browns mull 4 QBs with No. 1 selection

Browns fans are split on the top four quarterbacks.

CANADA DEADLY VAN ATTACK Online post suggests suspect may have resented women

Associated Press TORONTO The suspect in the deadly van attack in Toronto posted a chilling

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS

OTHER DEVELOPMENTS President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Kim Jong Un wants a historic, high-

Pasta salad with cucumber dressing

Greek Pasta Salad with Cucumber Yogurt Dressing A spin on a classic summer side; blend fresh

LATEST LINE

LATEST LINE MLB National League Favorite Odds (O/U) Underdog COLORADO 61/2-71/2 (10) San

AROUND THE NBA

AROUND THE NBA Tuesday’s playoff games Celtics 92, Bucks 87 BOSTON Al Horford had 22 points

Facebook rules: What exactly is banned?

Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook has revealed for the first time just what, exactly, is banned

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Women pay to replace stolen cardboard cutout of bistro owner in Vermont BURLINGTON,

SOCIETY DIGEST || School to host awards ceremony

School to host awards ceremony HUBBARD Hubbard High School will host its annual senior awards

WAFFLE HOUSE SHOOTING Suspected shooter was troubled for years

Associated Press NASHVILLE, TENN. The suspect in the deadly shooting at a Waffle House in

METRO DIGEST || Hamad lawsuit

Hamad lawsuit WARREN An attorney for Nasser Hamad, who was sentenced to life in prison for

Agenda Thursday

Agenda Thursday Austintown school board, 10 a.m., work session and executive session, Dr. David

BUSINESS DIGEST |

Purple Cat to move YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will have a ribbon-cutting

Valley’s March unemployment rate down

While the number of unemployed people dropped by 7,900, employment did not increase.

Sell-off sends Dow plunging

Associated Press NEW YORK After a strong start, U.S. stocks abruptly sold off Tuesday after

Births

Births St. Elizabeth boardman Walter and Niki Kukla, Columbiana, boy, April 23. Stacey Guy and

Democratic Women’s club hosts candidates for primary

AROUND THE HORN | Tuesday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Blue Jays 4, Red Sox 3 TORONTO Curtis Granderson hit a walk-off homer in the

Police: Boy, 13, kills 11-year-old brother

Police: Boy, 13, kills 11-year-old brother STREETSBORO, OHIO Authorities say a 13-year-old boy

sYSU roundup

BASEBALL Penguins sweep rare day-night doubleheader NILES The Youngstown State baseball team

Food sales and dinners through May 2

THURSDAY Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 526 W. Rayen Ave., will take orders for

Truck driver killed

Truck driver killed MESOPOTAMIA A truck driver hauling logs was killed about 12:30 p.m. Tuesday

TUESDAY’S HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP

BASEBALL Canfield 4, Warren Harding 2 WARREN Ricky Harvilla pitched five innings, striking out

Hundreds of chickens killed in crash

Associated Press ALLIANCE A truck crash in Ohio left hundreds of chickens dead. The Review in

Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1250.81-1.09 Aqua America, .71

Opioid treatment gap

Medicare doesn’t cover most-effective medication Associated Press One in three older Americans

Cosby jury to begin deliberating today

Cosby jury to begin deliberating today NORRISTOWN, Pa. The jury in Bill Cosby’s sexual-assault

birthdays

birthdays Actor Al Pacino is 78. “Dancing With The Stars” judge Len Goodman is 74. Bassist Stu

Huntington Bank earnings up for 1Q

Columbus-based Huntington Bank reported its first-quarter net income rose $118 million compared with last year’s first quarter.

Republican candidates for state representative Randy Law and Martha Yoder say earlier dispute is behind them

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