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Volunteers kick off Great American Cleanup
Seven children from Eagle’s Christian Preschool and Daycare on North Park Avenue and the school’s administrator joined the staff of the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District and several county and city employees Monday to kick off the Great American Cleanup.

School superintendent indicted on sex charges
An Austintown woman on leave as Windham School District superintendent was arraigned Monday in Portage County Common Pleas Court after she was indicted on charges of sexual misconduct with two students.

Veteran Mahoning deputy dies Sunday
The Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office announced “with a heavy heart” on Monday that 35-year deputy William “Bubba” Walker had died. He was 65.

Springfield downs W. Reserve, 3-1
Shane Eynon didn’t have his best stuff. The Springfield High School right-hander still found a way to neutralize the Western Reserve offense in Monday’s 3-1 victory in Mahoning Valley Athletic Conference action.
Ohio saw record number of new business filings in March
Ohio saw record number of new business filings in March
News groups fight to keep Harvey Weinstein's hearing open
News groups fight to keep Harvey Weinstein's hearing open
Ohio top court to hear arguments in TV news defamation case
Ohio top court to hear arguments in TV news defamation case
Lordstown council roads and grounds committee meets Tuesday
Lordstown council roads and grounds committee meets Tuesday
As oil surges, US stocks drift sideways in another muted day
As oil surges, US stocks drift sideways in another muted day
5-year-old Michigan boy calls 911 to ask for McDonalds
5-year-old Michigan boy calls 911 to ask for McDonalds
Man faces charges after found unconscious at gas station
Man faces charges after found unconscious at gas station
Melinda Gates talks 'brash' Microsoft culture in new book
Melinda Gates talks 'brash' Microsoft culture in new book
State AG urges more action on pharmacy benefit managers
State AG urges more action on pharmacy benefit managers
Appeals court rejects Chelsea Manning's effort to leave jail
Appeals court rejects Chelsea Manning's effort to leave jail
Medicare, Social Security face shaky fiscal futures
Medicare, Social Security face shaky fiscal futures
Registered sex offender arrested for soliciting in Boardman
Registered sex offender arrested for soliciting in Boardman
Youngstown firefighters at scene of apartment fire
Youngstown firefighters at scene of apartment fire
Warren woman pleads guilty to Feb. 20 bank robbery
Warren woman pleads guilty to Feb. 20 bank robbery
Police: Wind may be factor in fatal skydiver accident in NC
Police: Wind may be factor in fatal skydiver accident in NC
'Today' co-anchor Jenna Bush Hager expecting 3rd child
'Today' co-anchor Jenna Bush Hager expecting 3rd child
Man with shirt over his face robs Warren BP station
Man with shirt over his face robs Warren BP station
Windham Schools superintendent accused in sex case
Windham Schools superintendent accused in student sex case
Kids, adults take part in Great American Cleanup for Earth Day
Kids, adults take part in Great American Cleanup for Earth Day
New York outbreaks drive US measles count up to 626
New York outbreaks drive US measles count up to 626
'The Curse of La Llorona' reigns over weekend box office
'The Curse of La Llorona' reigns over weekend box office
Home sales fall 4.9% in slow start to spring buying season
Home sales fall 4.9% in slow start to spring buying season
Harry and Meghan's royal baby: Questions asked and answered
Harry and Meghan's royal baby: Questions asked and answered
Trump, business organization sue Democratic House chairman
Trump, business organization sue Democratic House chairman
Supreme Court to take up LGBT job discrimination cases
Supreme Court to take up LGBT job discrimination cases
Kraft Heinz CEO stepping down, Patricio named successor
Kraft Heinz CEO stepping down, Patricio named successor
Trump called on spy chiefs for help as Mueller probe began
Trump called on spy chiefs for help as Mueller probe began
Giuliani: Nothing wrong with Trump camp taking Russian help
Giuliani: Nothing wrong with Trump camp taking Russian help
UPDATE | Steely Dan coming to the amphitheater Aug. 27
Steely Dan coming to the amphitheater Aug. 27
Sri Lanka death toll rises to 290; intel failures studied
Sri Lanka death toll rises to 290; intel failures studied
Renewal levy on ballot for Niles schools
If approved the tax would continue generating $1.3 million annually.
McCullough II taps into Youngstown roots
Deland McCullough II is a third-generation recruit at Miami (Ohio) University, by way of Youngstown.
Donaldson, Braves pound Indians on Francona’s birthday
Atlanta outscored Cleveland 19-5 over the final 14 innings of the three-game series.
Probe continues of crash in Howland
Probe continues of crash in Howland HOWLAND The Ohio State Highway Patrol Warren Post continues
Bill seeks to delay teen driver’s licenses
Associated Press DAYTON A bill before the Ohio Legislature requiring teenage drivers under 18
Job-skills program aims for placement in weeks
Coordinators hope to put a dozen applicants through job readiness courses, then eight weeks of skills training and continued training once they’re on the job and earning a paycheck.
Agenda Tuesday
Agenda Tuesday Columbiana Exempted Village Schools, regular board meeting, 6 p.m., high school
Crowds savor tastes of Easter
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN C laire Hawks seemed to possess a laser focus and
MLB: Posey HR lifts Giants over Pirates
MLB: Posey HR lifts Giants over Pirates PITTSBURGH Buster Posey snapped the longest homerless
COURTS
COURTS TRUMBULL COUNTY Marriage licenses Kayla R. Goodman, 25, of Girard, and James M. Kelly,
EASTER TERROR
Possible intel failures to be probed in Sri Lanka blasts Associated Press COLOMBO, Sri Lanka
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘The Curse of La Llorona’ reigns over weekend box office LOS ANGELES “The Curse of
Trump to spy chiefs: Help me
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two months before special counsel Robert Mueller was appointed in
Rising sea levels spur push for action in Hawaii
Associated Press HONOLULU Hawaii’s iconic Waikiki Beach could soon be underwater as rising sea
METRO DIGEST | Cleanup day set in Liberty; crime watch to meet in Beaver
Crime watch meeting slated in Beaver Twp. POLAND The Beaver Township Police Department will have
Browns outsiders as NFL draft approaches
John Dorsey’s patience is about to be tested as if never before.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Alpha and Omega First Baptist Church, 3120 Winton Ave., Youngstown. Bag of
Armed border group member arrested
Associated Press LAS CRUCES, N.M. A New Mexico man belonging to an armed group that has
Stolen dog returned to family
Associated Press SOUTHWEST RANCHES, Fla. A dog found abandoned in Colorado has been returned to
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Sunday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 69 in the final
Average US price of gas spikes 13 cents per gallon, to $2.91
Average US price of gas spikes 13 cents per gallon, to $2.91 CAMARILLO, Calif. The average U.S.
Giuliani: Nothing wrong with taking Russian info
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani insisted Sunday there
Hughes has YSU’s lowest first-round score
YSU’s C.J. Hughes opened with an even-par 72 Sunday at the Horizon League Men’s Golf Championships.
Pope denounces ‘cruel violence’ of attacks
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis denounced the “cruel violence” of the Easter
Oliver has earned support of city’s 1st Ward residents
Editorial: Nowhere in recent years has the city of Youngstown witnessed as much vibrant commercial,
President Trump is controlled by his bloodsucking relatives
Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication Even after Donald Trump won the presidency, Jared
‘Baby bond’ accounts are vital
Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords The gap between America’s ultra-wealthy and the rest of us is