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Annual YSU dinner recognizes acts of diversity
Youngstown State University’s annual Diversity Leadership Recognition Dinner was at Stambaugh Auditorium’s Tyler Grand Ballroom. Students and faculty honored at Thursday night’s event were, from ...
Stories published March 23, 2018
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
HomeGoods postpones next meeting on Lordstown project
If zoning changes for a HomeGoods distribution center are approved, a group of Lordstown residents is discussing a referendum petition to force the changes to a ballot vote.
Valley towns using speed cameras to lose state funds under new bill
Communities that use speed cameras, including a growing number in the Mahoning Valley, would lose the amount of money they collect from those civil citations in state funding under a bill approved by the Ohio House.
Author says human rights groups have failed in Gaza
In his new book “Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom,” Norman Finkelstein examines what he views as the failure of human-rights organization to hold the state of Israel accountable for actions in the Gaza Strip.
Spend time, be involved to prevent suicide, addiction, speaker tells Austintown parents
Drew Edwards, an expert in addictive disease and behavioral medicine, spoke to parents at Austintown Fitch High School about identifying warning signs and preventing dangerous behavior in their children.
NYC firefighter dies battling blaze on Harlem movie set
NYC firefighter dies battling blaze on Harlem movie set
Trump to promote infrastructure plan in Ohio next week
Trump to promote infrastructure plan in Ohio next week
Trump says administration will ban bump stock devices
Trump says administration will ban bump stock devices
Stocks tumble on trade fears; S&P has worst week in 2 years
Stocks tumble on trade fears; S&P has worst week in 2 years
No charges in case of news photographer shot by Ohio deputy
No charges in case of news photographer shot by Ohio deputy
Pa. city mourns loss of 2 firefighters killed in collapse
Pa. city mourns loss of 2 firefighters killed in collapse
Gov. Kasich appoints Chamber rep to turnpike commission
Gov. Kasich appoints Chamber rep to turnpike commission
Kasich names replacement for 7th District Court of Appeals
Kasich names replacement for 7th District Court of Appeals
Maryland school shooting victim has died
A teenage girl who was shot when a classmate opened fire inside their Maryland high school has died, authorities said Friday.
UPDATE | Mohip not chosen for top Fargo schools job
UPDATE | Mohip not chosen for top Fargo schools job
State patrol names Malvasi as driver in fatal Canfield crash
State patrol names Malvasi as driver in fatal Canfield crash
Salem Regional Medical Center closes its maternity services June 30
Salem Regional Medical Center closes its maternity services June 30
Trump tariffs undermine trust in rules-based global commerce
Trump tariffs undermine trust in rules-based global commerce
US new-home sales dipped in February, but demand is solid
US new-home sales dipped in February, but demand is solid
Judge rules Hamad can’t be released for serious illness
Judge rules Hamad can’t be released for serious illness
Ohio man faces death sentence in killing of 2 officers
Ohio man faces death sentence in killing of 2 officers
Wayne Huizenga, who built his fortune from trash, dies at 80
Wayne Huizenga, who built his fortune from trash, dies at 80
Involuntary manslaughter plea comes in murder case
Involuntary manslaughter plea comes in murder case
Man says he was beaten by 'Duke and Poo' for his shoes
Man says he was beaten by 'Duke and Poo' for his shoes
Police find lots of weed, pills following chase and crash
Police find lots of weed, pills following chase and crash
School threats made by former student outside Ohio, Howland police say
Howland police have determined that threats made against the middle school over social media Thursday night came from a fraudulent Snapchat account created by a former student who no longer resides in Ohio.
Three YSU players will not return
Braun Hartfield, Jeremiah Ferguson and Jacob Brown have been granted their releases by YSU and intend to transfer.
ODNR approves three more injection wells for Brookfield site
Trustee Dan Suttles says he was hopeful the public’s concerns about tanker trucks hindering firetrucks and ambulances from getting out of the township fire hall on state Route 7 would have stopped additional injection wells from being approved. “But I guess we were wrong,” Suttles said this week.
Brother, attorney say Hamad has terminal cancer, should be released
An affidavit claims the prison isn’t providing proper care for his cancer.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers’ contract with Indians extended
The Mahoning Valley Scrappers announced Thursday that the team’s player development contract with the Cleveland Indians has been extended for a period of two years keeping the Scrappers affiliated with the Indians through the 2020 season.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | Thursday’s results
OHSAA State Tournament Note: Home team listed first. Rankings are from the final Associated Press
Ex-assistant prosecutor files lawsuit against Paul Gains
Martin Desmond sues Gains for defamation, intimidation and falsification.
Poland schools to close Dobbins at school year’s end
Third- and fourth-grade Poland students to move to McKinley
LeBron, Cavaliers deliver message with win
The drama has included turmoil and trades, head-scratching losses, infighting, injuries and illness.
Former pharmacist loses license for diluting drugs
Ernest Perrin will serve five years’ probation and perform 100 hours community service for diluting intravenous antibiotics at a hospital pharmacy
Indians aim to end 70-year Series drought
The Indians have spent the past two postseasons in lamenting what might have been.
Post-war design exhibition at Arms museum
A new exhibition at the Arms Family Museum, 648 Wick Ave., titled “Mid
Loyola’s improbable run continues into Elite Eight
Marques Townes sank a 3-pointer from in front of the Ramblers’ bench to continue their NCAA Tournament run.
Casting agent to register actors for future films
Representatives of Nancy Mosser Casting will be at the Holiday Inn, 7410 South Ave., on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. to register talent for future films that will be shot in the Youngstown area.
Michigan overwhelms Texas A&M
Michigan took all the drama out of this NCAA Tournament victory, burying Texas A&M under a barrage of 3-point shots.
Feds seek more than $2.8 million, cars, from Braking Point owner
Paperwork filed Wednesday in the U.S. Northern District Court Of Ohio said that the funds and cars were obtained from illegal acts on the part of Ryan Sheridan, including Medicare fraud, conspiracy to commit Medicare fraud and money laundering.
‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ is cheer-at-the-screen fun A world beater
‘PACIFIC RIM UPRISING’ Grade: 3 and a half stars (out of 4) Rating: PG-13 for sequences of sci-
Streetscape program to clean up downtown, surrounding areas June 2
More than 800 volunteers are expected to participate.
Schiavoni addresses opioids, schools during Lowellville forum
Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Joe Schiavoni met on Thursday with more than 150 of his constituents just off the banks of the Mahoning River at the Mt. Carmel Society Hall in Lowellville.
Youngstown police probe South Side homicide
Youngstown police are investigating a homicide that happened on the 700 block of Sherwood Avenue on the city’s South Side about 7 p.m. Thursday.
Annual YSU dinner recognizes acts of diversity
Youngstown State University’s annual Diversity Leadership Recognition Dinner was at Stambaugh Auditorium’s Tyler Grand Ballroom. Students and faculty honored at Thursday night’s event were, from left, Hillary Fuhrman, Alison Kaufman, Michael Jerryson, Sherri Harper Woods and Catherine Cooper.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Rain, sun and warmer days are on the way. Spring athletics have
BHS ‘12 Angry Jurors’ conduct courthouse research
Boardman High School’s cast of “12 Angry Jurors” decided to really dive into their characters with
BGJHS offers new chess club
Boardman Glenwood Junior High School recently announced that it now offers a chess club. Students
Fitch hosts bi-annual trade fair
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch hosted its trade fair for all high school
CHC students enjoy STEM Week
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School had its annual STEM Week
Knitters group helps the community
The Loose Knit Group of Mahoning Valley celebrated their milestone of 2,000 blankets made for newborns at the Akron Children’s NICU at their meeting on March 2.
Pinwheels for Prevention event set for April 13
The 13th annual Pinwheels for Prevention community event is slated for April 13 at 1 p.m. at the
Boardman Community Briefs
Local ABWA chapter to meet The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association)
Seven Canfield wrestlers head to state
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School wrestling team sent a school-record
Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association celebrates it’s 92nd anniversary
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association (YAPA) has begun its 92nd year of Panhellenic
BCIS students are ‘too good for drugs’
Fifth-graders at Center Intermediate School each took a turn trying on a pair of Fatal Vision
Hilltop third-graders are mini entrepreneurs
Hilltop Elementary School students in Marie Rupert’s third-grade class got some real world hands-on experience as they created their own business, Paracord Kids.
Canfield Community Briefs
Local church hosts Easter services Canfield United Methodist Church, located at 27 South Broad
Pinwheels for Prevention community event set for April 13
The 13th annual Pinwheels for Prevention community event is slated for April 13 at 1 p.m. at the
POLICE BLOTTER
March 7 Theft: Several truck batteries were removed from a vehicle in he 3700 block of Oakwood
AES served meals Seussian style
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Elementary School celebrated the birthday of
Poland Sports Briefs
The Poland All Sports boosters announce Hall of Fame 2018 The 2018 Poland Athletic Hall of Fame
Kravitz Deli and library celebrate St. Pat’s Day
Kravitz Deli teamed up with the Poland library for their annual Leprechaun Lollapalooza program on March 10 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.
BHS wins trophy at ‘Penguin Bowl’
The Penguin Bowl is a regional competition for high school students on topics related to the study
Breakfast for Celebrate Poland
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Celebrate Poland Committee cooked breakfast for their
Poland Community Briefs
Local ABWA chapter to meet The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s Association)
Union students make precious memories
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Four Poland Union Elementary students visited The Inn at
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news Rain, sun and warmer days are on the way. Spring athletics have
Austintown Intermediate dedicates day to math
Austintown Intermediate School celebrated Math Day on March 14 with a series of special events and lessons.
True crime discussion at library
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a true crime program based
Austintown Community Briefs
Local Kiwanis club hosts pancake breakfast Austintown Kiwanis Club is hosting its annual pancake
Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association celebrates 92nd anniversary
The Youngstown Alumnae Panhellenic Association (YAPA) has begun its 92nd year of Panhellenic
AROUND THE NBA THURSDAY
Hornets 140, Grizzlies 79 CHARLOTTE, N.C. Kemba Walker scored 46 points and made 10 3-pointers,
Ninth-seeded Kansas State holds off Kentucky’s freshmen
Kentucky’s latest group of fabulous freshman is all done. Gritty Kansas State made sure of that Thursday night.
AROUND THE NHL | Thursday’s games
Blue Jackets 4, Panthers 0 COLUMBUS Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 33 shots for his fifth shutout of
METRO DIGEST || Howland school threat
Howland school threat HOWLAND Howland police are investigating threats made against the middle
Water rate increases draw discussion at Campbell council
Campbell council meets for first time since water rate increase
Trump orders huge tariffs on China, raises trade war worries
Associated Press WASHINGTON Primed for economic combat, President Donald Trump set in motion
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS
The House intelligence committee voted Thursday to approve its final report into Russian meddling in
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Floayesha Robinson,
Toy company CEO leads an effort to salvage Toys ‘R’ Us
Associated Press NEW YORK Toy company executive Isaac Larian and other investors have pledged a
WORLD DIGEST || Citigroup puts new restrictions on some gun sales
Citigroup puts new restrictions on some gun sales NEW YORK Citigroup put new restrictions on
EASTER
EASTER Egg hunts, activities A list of area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 24
Today is Saturday, March 24, the 83rd day of 2018. There are 282 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “The Last Five Years,” 7:30 p.m.: The Millennial Theater Company is
Keen professionalism ends 3 weeks of terror in Texas
Editorial: Before the explosive events of this month, many Americans best knew the city of Austin, Texas, as
House OKs $1.3T budget bill; Senate stalls
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress was poised to pass a giant $1.3 trillion spending bill that
School-shooting victim is brain dead; life support to end, mother confirms
Associated Press GREAT MILLS, Md. A teenage girl who was shot when a classmate opened fire
Sometimes, the Haves and the Have-nots are almost equal
I am waiting in the “Poor Pathetic Schmuck” line for my boarding pass at the airport. There are at
Spieth, Reed set for Match Play showdown
They play today, one of four matches between players who have yet to lose this week at Austin Country Club.
Can’t wait for 2035
Opinion: By Tom Purcell Cagle Cartoons My golden years are shaping up to be way better than I expected.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1245.03-2.92 Aqua America, .71
Dobbins mothers and sons get in Olympic spirit
Dobbins has mother/son olympic fun By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Dobbins Elementary
League members volunteer at church’s Red Door Cafe
League members volunteer at church’s Red Door Cafe
‘Unsane’: pulp film shot with an iPhone
‘Unsane’ Grade: 3 stars (out of 4) Rating: R for disturbing behavior, violence, language, and
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,
Effort to ban fracking in Y’town returns to Ohio Supreme Court
Opinion: For the third time, the Ohio Supreme Court will decide whether an initiative to ban fracking in
McMaster is out, Bolton is in as Trump’s national security adviser
Associated Press WASHINGTON Charging ahead with the dramatic remaking of his White House,
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