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Vindy.com for April 5, 2019
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CPSC warns against Rock ’n Plays for babies over 3 months
CPSC says infants older than 3 months, or those who can roll over, should stop using Fisher-Price Rock ’n Plays sleeper because of multiple deaths
Boardman students show off STEAM projects at event
Students show off STEAM projects at Glenwood Family Night
Life as a playwright began at Boardman bookstore
Michael Anthony’s life as a playwright began at a Boardman bookstore
Ryan to make first local appearance as presidential candidate
Rally will be in front of the Youngstown Business Incubator on West Federal Street
Inside look at first Valley medical marijuana dispensary
gLeaf Medical Cannabis is first dispensary to open in Mahoning and Trumbull counties
Amphitheater will open June 14 with free event
New downtown amphitheater will open June 14 with a free “First Look Friday” event
Worker at Warren dough facility diagnosed with Hepatitis A
Worker at Warren dough facility diagnosed with Hepatitis A
Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner ordered to register as sex offender
Ex-Rep. Anthony Weiner ordered to register as sex offender
Adult store robbery suspect surrenders to authorities
Adult store robbery suspect surrenders to Youngstown cops
Harvard reviewing pricey sale of fencing coach's home
Harvard reviewing pricey sale of fencing coach's home
Rep: Jagger doing well after receiving medical treatment
Rep: Jagger doing well after receiving medical treatment
A look at the state of the wall on the US-Mexico border
A look at the state of the wall on the US-Mexico border
Philly considering tolls to drive into city’s busiest parts
Philly considering tolls to drive into city’s busiest parts
Billionaire gives $100 million to fund Connecticut education
Billionaire gives $100 million to fund Connecticut education
Stocks approach record after US jobs report hits sweet spot
Stocks approach record after US jobs report hits sweet spot
Kathie Lee Gifford wraps up 11 years with NBC's 'Today' show
Kathie Lee Gifford wraps up 11 years with NBC's 'Today' show
Missouri teen charged with threatening to 'shoot up' school
Missouri teen charged with threatening to 'shoot up' school
Duke's Williamson wins AP men's college player of the year
Duke's Williamson wins AP men's college player of the year
Hard Rock buying Cincinnati casino, horse track in Kentucky
Hard Rock buying Cincinnati casino, horse track in Kentucky
Cohen asks lawmakers to help keep him out of prison
Cohen asks lawmakers to help keep him out of prison
Rockaway Beach must pay $213K in fight with beachfront owner
Rockaway Beach must pay $213K in fight with beachfront owner
Mahoning Valley's first medical marijuana dispensary opens
Mahoning Valley's first medical marijuana dispensary opens
Local library system gets kindergarten-readiness training grant
Local library system gets kindergarten-readiness training grant
Indiana State business dean named new provost at YSU
Indiana State business dean named new provost at YSU
Students perform annual musical
Kindergartners at Poland Union Elementary School performed in their annual musical performance on March 7.
Lunch with a Leprechaun at Mill Creek Park
Mill Creek Park hosted the second annual Lunch with a Leprechaun event March 9 at Fellows Riverside Garden.
Armstrong raises money to match veterans with service dogs
Armstrong partnered with Guardian Angel Medical Service Dogs to bring service dogs to veterans.
Poland library hosts free French classes
The Poland library hosted the first French two class series beginning on March 13.
Pa. inmate suffers brain injuries in attack, remains in coma
Pa. inmate suffers brain injuries in attack, remains in coma
Canfield Historical Society to host lecture
The Canfield Historical Society will host a lecture titled “Baird Brothers: Then and Now” at 7 p.m. on April 11, at the Canfield Historical Society Bond House, located at 44 West Main Street.
Biden to make 1st appearance since complaints about behavior
Biden to make 1st appearance since complaints about behavior
Hilltop hosts dino-mite K.I.S.S. event
Hilltop Elementary School students kicked off the school’s annual book fair with a K.I.S.S. event on March 7.
Canfield Players present "The Twilight Zone"
The Canfield High School Players will present “The Twilight Zone” at 7 p.m. on April 12-13, and at 2 p.m. on April 14. The play will include the enactment of four episodes of the original television series.
Ohio schools now must notify parents when kids are absent
Ohio schools now must notify parents when kids are absent
UPDATE | Man charged with making false statements after abuse claim
Man charged with making false statements after abuse claim
‘Slovak Jews’ exhibit at the Tyler
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN “The Tragedy of Slovak Jews,” an exhibit on the Holocaust in Slovakia
Permits to drill two more Brookfield injection wells expire
Permits to drill two more Brookfield injection wells expire
TIM RYAN Timeline
TIM RYAN Timeline September 1995: Ryan starts working as a staff assistant for then-U.S. Rep.
Gamers’ new options: stream or subscribe
By MAE ANDERSON AP Technology Writer NEW YORK The video game industry is entering new
Ryan takes the plunge. Will he sink or swim?
Opinion: In politics, timing is everything, which is why Mahoning Valley congressman Tim Ryan’s announcement
LaBrae’s Harford makes cut at Augusta
Haylee Harford will be walking the same paths as Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus on Saturday.
Hubbard approves deal to convert to LED lighting
Hubbard schools LED deal projected to save more than $100,000 per year
Woman found dead in vehicle at impound lot
Associated Press COLUMBUS Police say a woman was found dead in the back seat of her vehicle at
Run, don’t walk, to support 2019 Valley Relays for Life
Editorial: Relay for Life, the mother of all community fundraisers in the nation, gets back on track in the
AP names Gustafson, Mulkey women’s player, coach of year
Megan Gustafson rewrote the women’s basketball record book at Iowa
Schools superintendent from Valley placed on administrative leave
Staff report WINDHAM Windham Exempted Village Schools Superintendent Laura Amero was placed on
Youngstown Mayor Brown ducks city’s financial troubles in speech
Opinion: It didn’t come as a shock that Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown didn’t really discuss the city’s
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to
By JAKE COYLE
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Hollywood, in its infinite irony, has resurrected a tale about the
Canfield Community Briefs
Gathering Place event set for April 8 The Lord of Life Church, 550 North Broad Street, will hold
March 13
March 13 Fraud: A physician with Crossroads Sleep Disorders Center, 721 Boardman-Poland Road,
Today is Friday, April 5, the 95th day of 2019. There are 270 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, April 5, the 95th day of 2019. There are 270 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Exhuming a masterwork
Exhuming a masterwork Pet Sematary Rating: R for horror violence, bloody images and some
THURSDAY’s PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE
COLLEGES Poland, Austintown Fitch announce commitments Several area high school athletes —
Reunions & Class Notes
Campbell Memorial High School Alumni Association will host its Hall of Fame and Reverse Raffle
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Joshua and Stephanie Boley, New Springfield, girl, April
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Kate Reid, 7:30 p.m.: Florida-based jazz singer and pianist will
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., at the corner of Fruit Street,
Texas Tech’s Beard coach of year
Chris Beard of Texas Tech had a cheering, boisterous audience as he took stage Thursday to accept the trophy as The Associated Press men’s college basketball coach of the year
Penguins clinch playoff berth
Pittsburgh beat the Red Wings to reach the postseason for the 13th straight season.
Austintown educator placed on leave after OVI charge
Amanda L. Laird, 36, charged with driving while heavily intoxicated and while her young children were left at home
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 2-under 70 in the
Canfield tennis team stays perfect with rout of unbeaten Howland
Canfield is chasing its fifth straight AAC championship.
Failure is normal, colleges stress to students
Associated Press WALTHAM, Mass. Bentley University has plenty of success stories among its
if you go | Tim Ryan rally
if you go | Tim Ryan rally U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, who announced his plans to run for president
CVS expands same-day prescription deliveries
Associated Press CVS Health is expanding same-day prescription deliveries nationwide in the latest
Trump all-in on raising funds
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is well on his way to raising the $1 billion
Trump backs off border shutdown
President threatens Mexico with auto tariffs Associated Press WASHINGTON Abandoning his
Austintown Sports Briefs
Boys varsity tennis falls to Canfield Austintown Fitch High School boys varsity tennis fell to
Missing-boy claim found to be hoax, FBI says
Associated Press CINCINNATI A young man’s claim to be an Illinois boy who disappeared under
Death penalty getting crueler
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords For years, most of the U.S. has been changing death- penalty laws
Julianne Noll | Brian Charles
GAHANNA Mr. and Mrs. Brian Charles are making their home in Blacklick after exchanging wedding
Boys track team improves record to 4-0
The Boardman High School boys track team improved its 2019 season record to 4-0 with a 78-54-32
Poland Community Briefs
Holy Family seniors to meet on April 15 The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on April 15 at
Miss Hannay, Adam Smith plan fall rite
Roger and Annamarie Hannay of Tallmadge and Dan and Christine Large of Canfield are announcing the
Boardman Community Briefs
Strong bones workshop Join Dr. Ted Suzelis, ND on April 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. for an educational
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news It’s time for spring athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
Miss Hunter, Mr. Hammond to wed Sept. 21
Canfield Presbyterian Church has been chosen as the setting for the Sept. 21 wedding of Emily Hunter
Austintown Community Baseball set to kick off its 65th year
The Austintown Community Baseball board members and coaches have been busy seeking grants,
Austintown welcomes community to the swamp with “Shrek the Musical”
Austintown High School students performed “Shrek the Musical” for their annual spring production on March 29-31.
Meals on Wheels celebrates volunteers
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Meals on Wheels of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley hosted
AMS to host solo and ensemble recital
Nineteen Austintown Middle School band students and one choir student participated in the OMEA
Boardman Glenwood boys track beats Struthers
In the first meet of the season, the Boardman Glenwood Junior High School boys track team beat
Students enter the swamp with “Shrek the Musical”
Glenwood Junior High School performed “Shrek the Musical Junior” on March 28.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls junior varsity softball defeats Canfield The Lady Spartans junior varsity softball team
Austintown Community Briefs
Sausage and pancake breakfast The Immaculate Heart of Mary Knights of Columbus #3930 are
Marissa Mediati to be bride of Matthew Stookey
POLAND St. Angela Merici Church in Youngstown has been chosen as the setting for the 1:30 p.m.
Lunch with a Leprechaun at Mill Creek Park
By JESSICA HARKER jharker@vindy.com Mill Creek Park hosted the second annual Lunch with a
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