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GM adds Corvette jobs in Kentucky

GM adds Corvette jobs in Kentucky


Panelist says immigration laws are needed but with more flexibility

Panelist says immigration laws are needed but with more flexibility


NFL Draft: Steelers trade up for Bush

The Pittsburgh Steelers take Michigan linebacker Devin Bush after trade with the Denver Broncos.


NFL Draft: Bills take Oliver

the Buffalo Bills took Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver with at No. 9.


NFL Draft: Lions take Iowa's Hockenson

The Detriot Lions took Iowa tight end T.J. Hockenson with at No. 8.


NFL Draft: Jags take Kentucky's Allen

The Jacksonville Jaguars took Kentucky pass rusher Josh Allen with the seventh pick.


NFL Draft: Giants land their quarterback

The New York Giants took Duke quarterback Daniel Jones at No. 6.


NFL Draft: Bucs take Devin White with fifth pick

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected LSU linebacker Devin White with the fifth pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.


NFL Draft: Raiders take Ferrell at No. 4

The Oakland Raiders took Clemson defensive end Clelin Ferrell at No. 4.


NFL Draft: New York Jets go DT with No. 3

The New York Jets took Alabama defensive tackle Quinnen Williams with the third pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.


NFL Draft: 49ers take Bosa with second pick

The San Francisco 49ers selected Ohio State pass rusher Nick Bosa with the second overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.


NFL Draft: Cardinals select Murray No. 1

The Arizona Cardinals took Oklahoma quarterback Kyler Murray with the first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.


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Marchionda files counterclaim in Flats suit

A counterclaim alleges Dominic Marchionda’s creditors want to dump his loan because of his pending criminal charges


Austintown Local Schools lays off 16 teachers

Austintown Local Schools lays off 16 teachers


Director John Singleton of 'Boys N the Hood' in coma after stroke

Director John Singleton of 'Boys N the Hood' in coma after stroke


Ex-officer sentenced to 25 years in black motorist's killing

Ex-officer sentenced to 25 years in black motorist's killing


Corvette plant adding 400 workers ahead of new model rollout

Corvette plant adding 400 workers ahead of new model rollout


Youngstown man faces federal drug charges

Youngstown man faces federal drug charges


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Kyle and O’Hara want to be Hubbard’s mayor

Hubbard voters will choose between Ben Kyle or Tim O’Hara May 7


Marie Vross of Niles pioneered career as funeral director

Connecticut woman unravels mystery of Niles woman’s pioneering career as funeral director


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Commission chooses Jennings to replace CEO Mohip

Youngstown City School District Academic Distress Commission named Justin Jennings the district’s new CEO


Library board selects architect firms for $21M project

Library board selects architect firms for $21M project


Canfield cops on lookout for coyote in dog attack

Canfield cops on lookout for coyote in dog attack


Biden team says he has spoken with Anita Hill

Biden team says he has spoken with Anita Hill


Cyprus army captain claims he killed 5 women, 2 girls

Cyprus army captain claims he killed 5 women, 2 girls


Strip club dancers sue Ohio vice cops, claim retaliatory charges

Strip club dancers sue Ohio vice cops, claim retaliatory charges


Ammonia leak sends 37 to hospitals in Chicago suburb

Ammonia leak sends 37 to hospitals in Chicago suburb


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River Road Tavern brings unique to all aspects of menu

River Road Tavern brings unique to all aspects of menu


Police: Slain Illinois boy was beaten, put in cold shower

Police: Slain Illinois boy was beaten, put in cold shower


UPDATE | NKorea sends $2M bill to U.S. for Otto Warmbier's care

Report: North Korea sought $2M from US for captured American


Baltimore mayor probe expands with searches of associates

Baltimore mayor probe expands with searches of associates


Vernon Township road in Trumbull County closed Monday

Vernon Township road in Trumbull County closed Monday


Sustainability Festival is Saturday on Youngstown's North Side

Sustainability Festival is Saturday on Youngstown's North Side


Mistrial declared in police officer assault case

Mistrial declared in police officer assault case


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Who will be the first to die in "Game of Thrones?"

Who will be the first to die in "Game of Thrones?"


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A Greatest Golfer dad's thanks

These tournaments are vital to our Valley's young golfers...


14th annual Scouting breakfast fundraiser is Tuesday

14th annual Scouting breakfast fundraiser is Tuesday


Tecmo Bowl Tournament set Saturday

Tecmo Bowl Tournament set Saturday


UPDATE | Putin says he'll brief US on summit with Kim

Putin says he'll brief US on summit with Kim


Lockup List Thursday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity


Police investigating damage at Boardman rental property

Police investigating damage at Boardman rental property


Lawsuit settled over flag-burning arrest at Ohio GOP convention

Lawsuit settled over flag-burning arrest at Ohio GOP convention


Nissan ex-chairman Ghosn released from Japanese detention

Nissan ex-chairman Ghosn released from Japanese detention


Baker murder trial winding down; summations underway

Baker murder trial winding down; summations underway


10 Things to Know for Today

10 Things to Know for Today


Local business gets plumbing contract for Campbell project

Local business gets plumbing contract for Campbell project


Ohio’s aviation policy panel seeks experts from public

Ohio’s aviation policy panel seeks experts from public


YESCO opens Pittsburgh location

YESCO opens Pittsburgh location


Ohio judge tosses death sentence of man on death row since 1988

Ohio judge tosses death sentence of man on death row since 1988


Ex-Veep Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid

Ex-Vice President Joe Biden launches 2020 White House bid


Police ID man found dead in Boardman

Police ID man found dead in Boardman


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Jennings selected as next City Schools CEO

Jennings selected as next City Schools CEO


Irish ‘Kreuze’ to victory at Cene

Joel Kreuzwieser struck out six in 62/3 innings. He allowed four hits and walked three in surrendering two earned runs.


Blaze-ing hot bats, pitching lift YSU baseball team

Blaze Glenn had six RBIs in the first five innings for the Penguins/


Fitch’s Hall set for draft

The 2018-19 season was full of changes for Austintown Fitch graduate Darrin Hall.


Trumbull commissioners approve step to acquire land for final phase of bike trail

Trumbull commissioners approve step to acquire land for final phase of bike trail


Park police, coroner, investigate after fetus found at Lily Pond

Fetus so small gender can not be determined


Ramirez, Bauers key Indians’ win

Indians manager Terry Francona showed off his skills as a prognosticator before Wednesday’s game against Miami.


Trump supporter to keynote Mahoning County Republican Party dinner

It’s expected to be the most attended county Lincoln Day dinner in at least three decades


Man jailed on 20 counts of child porn

The Mahoning County grand jury indicted Robert C. Iwaskey, 41, of Dunbar Street, last week on 20 counts of pandering obscenity involving a minor.


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Black Wolf and the Thief keep it personal, original

Black Wolf and the Thief keep it personal, original


Tiffany Lewis is YCSD 2019 Teacher of the Year

Tiffany Lewis has taught for 13 years, seven in the Youngstown schools.


Music and arts festival returns to downtown Youngstown

Federal FRENZY Music and arts festival returns to downtown Youngstown MUSIC SCHEDULE Main


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Singer salutes her favorite - Petula Clark

Singer salutes her favorite - Petula Clark


Cleveland Opera to perform comedy ‘Susanna’s Secret’

Cleveland Opera to perform comedy ‘Susanna’s Secret’


Decision expected today on who will succeed Mohip as CEO

Decision is expected today regarding who will succeed Krish Mohip as CEO of Youngstown City Schools


Bring back May Day

Opinion: By Saurav Sarkar OtherWords Most of the world recognizes May 1 – May Day – as International


Residents can rest assured in Hubbard mayoral race

Editorial: Residents can rest assured in Hubbard mayoral race The Democratic primary election for mayor of


Trump, Republicans in Congress have sired trillion-dollar deficits

Opinion: WASHINGTON Pursed lips and clucked tongues signaled disapproval among the wise and responsible


CD RATES

CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc.,28.12‚àí0.42 Aqua America, .20


Adding Clark adds to Chiefs’ off-field issues

Associated Press KANSAS CITY The Kansas City Chiefs have made a habit of inciting controversy


Boardman death probed

Boardman death probed BOARDMAN Boardman police are investigating a death at a four-plex at 4417


Feds seek over $40K in drug case

Also seek to seize gun


WEDNESDAY’S PREPS SPORTS AT A GLANCE

All-American Conference Blue Tier asks to join MVAC The schools that comprise the All-American


Farmers 1Q results

Farmers 1Q results CANFIELD Farmers National Banc Corp. reported financial results for the three


YSU softball splits with Northern Kentucky

YSU softball splits with Northern Kentucky Highland Heights, KY The Youngstown State softball


Carrasco not expected to miss time

Carlos Carrasco finally caught a break.


WEDNESDAY’s NBA PLAYOFF

WEDNESDAY’s NBA PLAYOFF WESTERN CONFERENCE Rockets 100, Jazz 93 HOUSTON James Harden scored


Two Iowa tight ends likely to go in Round 1

Not long ago, drafting a tight end in the first round was taboo for NFL teams.


Big Ben, Steelers agree to new deal

The Steelers and the two-time Super Bowl winner agreed to terms on a contract extension Wednesday.


AROUND THE NHL Wednesday’s playoff games

EASTERN CONFERENCE Hurricanes 4, Capitals 3, 2OT WASHINGTON Jordan Staal tied it in the third


Wednesday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Royals 10. Rays 2 ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. Tampa Bay ace Blake Snell lasted 31/3


Nissan slashes profit amid Ghosn scandal, lagging sales

Nissan slashes profit amid Ghosn scandal, higher costs, lagging sales


YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 25

Today is Thursday, April 25, the 115th day of 2019. There are 250 days left in the year.


Louis Prima Jr. at Packard

Louis Prima Jr. at Packard Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses will come to Packard Music Hall in


“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s the finale of this series about the younger years of

“Gotham” (8 p.m., Fox): It’s the finale of this series about the younger years of Bruce Wayne,


AUDITIONS

ACTORS “Legally Blonde.” The Millennial Theatre Company will have auditions from 6 to 9 p.m.


BIRTHS

Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Lee and Alaina Keck, Cortland, girl, April 23. Michael


The new amphitheater is coming into focus

It has been interesting to watch the new Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre emerge from piles of


Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, special board meeting with executive session, 1:30


Ford to invest $500M in electric vehicle startup Rivian

Ford is sinking a half-billion dollars into electric vehicle startup Rivian in a deal that has the companies working together on a new vehicle based on Rivian underpinnings


Missing teen found, 3 charged with human trafficking

A Kentucky sheriff says a missing teenage girl has been found in the back of a U-Haul truck and three people have been charged with human trafficking


‘Endgame’ is Marvel’s machine in high gear

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Rating: PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action and some language.


Inmates sue over jail conditions

Associated Press Twenty current and former inmates at a troubled county jail in Cleveland say in a


Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa.

Apollo Maennerchor Club, 391 Dock St., Sharon, Pa. Thu: Erica Blinn, 8 p.m. Sat: Tyler Jenkins


Thursday

Thursday Discussion Panel discussion “Life After Deportation,SDRq 5:30 p.m., YWCA of Youngstown,


Trump: Opioid battle to continue

President also pushes for wall at conference Associated Press ATLANTA President Donald Trump


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Bill Cosby renews attacks on trial judge as he seeks bail PHILADELPHIA Imprisoned


New This week

New This week Avengers: Endgame (PG-13) sss After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity


Advanced Surgery

Robotic device navigates through beating pig heart Associated Press WASHINGTON Borrowing from


Ticketmaster ends telephone sales

Ticketmaster ends telephone sales Ticketmaster has discontinued its telephone ticket ordering


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