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Y'town cop facing 23 child-sex charges
A Youngstown police officer faces 23 charges for sex-related offenses involving three victims.
Fellows Gardens' daffodil show finally opens Friday
As springlike weather finally arrived this week, flowers were coaxed into bloom.
Fitch's Billy Price selected at No. 21 by Cincinnati Bengals
Austintown Fitch and Ohio State graduate Billy Price goes No. 21 to the Cincinnati Bengals.
Local woman hope to spread awareness at 2nd sarcoidosis event
Gwendolyn Fish is on a mission to raise awareness for sarcoidosis, a disease that has unknown causes and symptoms that can be hard to detect.
Austintown schools treasurer accepts job with Youngstown district
Austintown Board of Education accepted the resignation of treasurer Arthur J. Ginnetti today, effective May 4.
Browns select Baker Mayfield No. 1
The Browns selected Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield with the No. 1 pick of the NFL Draft.
Austintown loses treasurer to Youngstown City Schools
Austintown loses treasurer to Youngstown City Schools
Youngstown cop indicted on 23 sex-related offenses
Ex-Youngstown cop indicted on 23 sex-related offenses
Elderly woman killed in Pennsylvania boarding home fire
Elderly woman killed in Pennsylvania boarding home fire
Authorities say Ohio prison inmate found strangled in cell
Authorities say Ohio prison inmate found strangled in cell
2 Youngstown schools on lockdown after shots fired, no injuries
2 Youngstown schools on lockdown after shots fired, no injuries
Trump says NKorea has made nuclear concessions before talks
Trump says NKorea has made nuclear concessions before talks
Israel: 9 teenagers die in flash floods; 1 still missing
Israel: 9 teenagers die in flash floods; 1 still missing
Bill Cosby found guilty on all three counts
Bill Cosby has been convicted of drugging and molesting a woman
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Hubbard
Summary of recent criminal activity in Girard and Hubbard
Senate confirms Pompeo as Trump's second secretary of state
Senate confirms Pompeo as Trump's second secretary of state
Columbiana career center has apprentice recruitment event tonight
Columbiana career center has apprentice recruitment event tonight
Explosion rocks Wisconsin refinery, at least 6 hurt
Explosion rocks Wisconsin refinery, at least 6 hurt
Boardman police arrest woman on warrant in overdose episode
Bordman police arrest woman on warrant in overdose episode
Pennsylvania asks court to keep Amazon incentives a secret
Pennsylvania asks court to keep Amazon incentives a secret
Yawkey Way outside Boston's Fenway Park changed over racist past
Yawkey Way outside Boston's Fenway Park changed over racist past
Parents, grandparents indicted in death of Ohio newborn
Parents, grandparents indicted in death of Ohio newborn
EPA chief faces Capitol Hill grilling over ethical missteps
EPA chief faces Capitol Hill grilling over ethical missteps
Development of Youngstown Developmental Center property gets boost
Development of Youngstown Developmental Center property gets boost
Shine 4 a Cure Kite Festival is noon Sunday in Austintown
Shine 4 a Cure Kite Festival is noon Sunday in Austintown
Mayor Brown appoints supervisor for code enforcement, blight remediation
Mayor Brown appoints supervisor for code enforcement, blight remediation
Philly cops corral coyote after brief pursuit in city
Philly cops corral coyote after brief pursuit in city
Rwandans shocked by discovery of genocide-era mass graves
Rwandans shocked by discovery of genocide-era mass graves
Columbus police identify 2 men found fatally shot in car
Columbus police identify 2 men found fatally shot in car
Senate committee poised for vote on bill to protect Mueller
Senate committee poised for vote on bill to protect Mueller
Jury focuses on Cosby's star witness; his lawyers face heat
Jury focuses on Cosby's star witness; his lawyers face heat
INFANTE TRIAL | Testimonty focuses on Niles retire-rehires
INFANTE TRIAL | Testimonty focuses on Niles retire-rehires
Teen driving school set up Sunday in Boardman Park
Teen driving school set up Sunday in Boardman Park
Plan B: Farmer considers starting chicken farm at proposed HomeGoods site
Harvey Lutz warns neighbors the property’s alternative use could be a bit smelly
Two leading Republican candidates for U.S. Senate say they are the best choice to be the party’s nominee
Both said they’re not career politicians. Both are strong Trump supporters.
Jackson withdraws bid to be Veterans Affairs secretary
Jackson withdraws bid to be Veterans Affairs secretary
James’ clutch buzzer shot lifts Cavs
The game, the series, the season and perhaps Cleveland’s future were in jeopardy. LeBron James saved everything.
Fitch students wear pink to remember classmate
Tabitha Fiorenza, a sophomore at Fitch, died Saturday at age 17.
Benjamin, Zallow honored
The athletes were recognized Wednesday as YSU’s 2017-18 Vindicator Athletes of the Year.
“Grandparent scam” costs Boardman woman $90k
FTC: Nearly one in five people reported losing money in an imposter scheme in 2017, which resulted in the loss of $328 million.
YSU's Kendrick powers his way to record
The Penguins' infielder tops YSU in home runs.
Four who invaded Austintown home get 10 years each
The four men purchased clothing that made them look like police officers and broke into an Austintown home
Penguins softball team sweeps Wright State
The Penguins extended their winning streak to seven games.
Boardman boy surprised by Make-A-Wish trip during go-kart race
A night of go-kart racing culminated in an exciting surprise for a Boardman boy battling cystic fibrosis
PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
Austintown Fitch’s Nick Bianco went 2 for 3 with six RBIs, including a grand slam in the third inning.
No apologies: Akron’s Brian Lisik finally returns
Brian Lisik hasn’t been intentionally skipping Youngstown.
The hit songs keep coming for country music star Dylan Scott
Dylan Scott has hooked a lot of fans with his deep and smooth voice
Mill Creek MetroParks Foundation launches endowment campaign
The MetroParks Foundation already has received more than double its endowment goal for 2018.
Marvel goes nuclear in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
‘Avengers: Infinity War’ Grade: 2 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating:PG-13 for intense sequences
Paloski proposes alternate housing for female vets
Instead of renovating Oakhill, Paloski suggested working with the Mahoning County Land Bank to find houses where female veterans can live.
Politicians, labor, business unite to defeat anti-fracking initiative
The Ohio Supreme Court has ordered the initiative to be placed on the May 8 primary ballot.
Secrets revealed as Infante corruption trial gets under way
Former Niles mayor Ralph Infante, left, discusses a prosecution exhibit with his lawyer, John Juhasz, on Wednesday during Infante’s corruption trial in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court. Jurors listened to a secretly recorded interview between an FBI agent and Infante regarding obtaining free tickets to an NCAA football championship game.
Gospel concert
Gospel concert The Festival of Praise tour, featuring Fred Hammond, above, and four other award-
METRO DIGEST || Mayor appointment
Mayor appointment YOUNGSTOWN Mayor Jamael Tito Brown announced the appointment Wednesday of
Toronto van rampage throws spotlight on anti-woman vitriol
Associated Press TORONTO The deadly van attack in Toronto is training attention on an online
“Superstore” (8 p.m., NBC): Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) deal with the
“Superstore” (8 p.m., NBC): Amy (America Ferrera) and Jonah (Ben Feldman) deal with the consequences
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Jesus Christ Superstar,” directed by Joe Asente with musical direction by
Comcast tries to change cable game, bids $30B for Sky Plc
Associated Press NEW YORK If you can’t beat them, join them. Comcast is trying to refigure the
washington Dem staff delivers another blow to Jackson nomination
Associated Press WASHINGTON White House doctor Ronny Jackson exhibited a pattern of recklessly
DRUG DROP-OFF sites Where to go
Several sites will be available for people to drop off unused prescription medication as part of
Eastern Gateway falls to Mount Union
Eastern Gateway falls to Mount Union NILES The Eastern Gateway baseball team lost 13-10 to
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
How late is spring?
How late is spring? What will plants do as it finally warms up? Plants respond to growing degree
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Avengers: Infinity War (PG-13) The Avengers and their allies must be willing to
Schiavoni legislation
Schiavoni legislation YOUNGSTOWN State Sen. Joe Schiavoni introduced legislation to create a
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Craig Beach Village Zoning Commission, 6 p.m., municipal building, 2538 Grandview
Trump lawyer: I’ll plead Fifth in porn-star case
Associated Press LOS ANGELES President Donald Trump’s personal attorney said Wednesday he will
Ex-cop arrested in sadistic crime spree from ’70s, ’80s
Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. A man once sworn to protect the public from crime was
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1251.841.02 Aqua America, .71
Trump’s travel ban likely to be upheld, justices indicate
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Supreme Court seemed poised Wednesday to uphold President Donald
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Subaru donates $32K BOARDMAN Representatives from Boardman Subaru and Subaru of America
NIGHTLIFE
Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Sat: Tyler Jenkins Trio, 8 p.m. Barrelhead,
PUCO approves new rates for Youngstown Thermal
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio approved a request from Youngstown Thermal to implement interim rates for heating and cooling services.
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 26
Today is Thursday, April 26, the 116th day of 2018. There are 249 days left in the year.
Dascenzo has the edge in common pleas court race
Editorial: How much of an advantage is it for one judicial candidate to have served in the court over another
Also known as false indigo, Baptisia is a showstopper
Many years ago, on a spring garden tour, I saw a large, beautiful, blue-blooming perennial in the back of a garden.
Yard sprays kill good bugs, too
Q. What can I spray to get rid of these bugs? John from Youngstown A. Spraying is not the
One-page composting instructions
One-page composting instructions Now is a great time to think about composting. Spring cleaning
nba playoffs Wednesday’s other games
EASTERN CONFERENCE Raptors 108, Wizards 98 TORONTO DeMar DeRozan scored 32 points, Kyle Lowry
Here’s why you should keep a garden journal: Looking back 5 years
By Marilyn McKinley OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer While going through my outdated batch of
Media ‘discovers’ withdrawal trouble with antidepressants
The mainstream media suddenly have discovered that stopping antidepressants can lead to disastrous
Let’s Go Timberdoodlin’
Let’s Go Timberdoodlin’ When: Today, 8-9 p.m. What: An odd-looking bird named the Woodcock, or
mlb roundup | Wednesday’s other games
INTERLEAGUE Pirates 10-8, Tigers 13-3 PITTSBURGH Jose Osuna hit a three-run homer to lift
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH La. homeowner finds naked intruder in her tub, eating Cheetos MONROE, La. Police
MVYP will partner with Special Olympics
MVYP will partner with Special Olympics GIRARD Mahoning Valley Young Professionals will partner
Caps again seek revenge on Pens
All five Pittsburgh championships included series wins over Washington
A lesson about taxes
Opinion: By Sam Pizzigati OtherWords By the time you read this, your favorite hangout as a kid may have
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