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Browns select LB Takitaki with 80th overall pick
The Browns selected BYU linebacker Sione Takitaki with the 80th overall pick in the third round.
Steelers select Toledo WR Diontae Johnson
The Steelers selected Toledo wide receiver Diontae Johnson with their third-round pick, No. 66 overall.
Youngstown schools parents, teachers honored for involvement
Youngstown Mayor Jamael Tito Brown said parent-teacher engagement is “the key to success” for the district
Youngstown educators and parents celebrate at Stambaugh gala
Youngstown educators and parents celebrate at Stambaugh gala
Browns trade up to draft LSU CB Greedy Williams
The Browns traded up from the 49th overall pick to 46th and selected LSU cornerback Greedy Williams.
Another sleeping rocker recalled after 5 infant deaths
Another sleeping rocker recalled after 5 infant deaths
State senators talk education policy with school officials
State senators talk education policy with school officials
Pacific Wellness to offer topical products with CBD
Debate surrounding the legal status of CBD in Ohio is playing out in Boardman
50 businesses will participate in Hubbard Shop Small
More than 50 businesses will participate in Hubbard Shop Small event
Bluebells are in bloom in Poland Forest
Mertensia virginica, which is in full bloom this weekend, thrives in floodplains
Ryan qualifies for first Democratic presidential debate
Ryan qualifies for participation in the first Democratic presidential debate in Miami
Trump tells NRA he's withdrawing from arms trade treaty
Trump tells NRA he's withdrawing from arms trade treaty
New study says universe expanding faster and is younger
New study says universe expanding faster and is younger
Tim Ryan will participate in first Democratic primary debate
Tim Ryan will participate in first Democratic primary debate
Warren bail bondsman has court hearing this afternoon
Warren bail bondsman has court hearing this afternoon
UPDATE | Russian sentenced to 18 months for being agent for Kremlin
Russian sentenced to 18 months for being agent for Kremlin
Mueller details Trump campaign against embattled AG Sessions
Mueller details Trump campaign against embattled AG Sessions
UPDATE | Baker found guilty of murder in 2017 homicide
Baker found guilty of murder in 2017 homicide
At 72, Trump says he's 'a young vibrant man,' can beat Biden
At 72, Trump says he's 'a young vibrant man,' can beat Biden
Struthers High School students sent home after accidental evacuation
Struthers High School students sent home after accidental evacuation
UA students help child get mobile with modified Power Wheels truck
Since September 2016, 4-year-old Nathan Ramey has been going once a week to Akron Children’s Hospital for a series of occupational, physical and speech therapy sessions.
UPDATE | Judge: Key Harvey Weinstein hearing to be held in secret
Judge: Key Harvey Weinstein hearing to be held in secret
UPDATE | Youngstown man charged with crimes in Liberty
Youngstown man charged with crimes in Liberty
McKinley Elementary students learn kitchen skills
Students in Poland’s new Family Consumer Science Class put their kitchen skills to the test.
Poland hosts book drive to benefit classrooms
The Poland Caring Club organized a book drive to benefit Poland Students.
Metro Park Farms shows off newest members
The Mill Creek Metro Parks hosted a special Tales for Tots event featuring baby animals.
Death sentence upheld in Pennsylvania troopers’ ambush
Death sentence upheld in Pennsylvania troopers’ ambush
Puppy stolen from Pa. pet store by armed man found unharmed
Puppy stolen from Pa. pet store by armed man found unharmed
Poland Junior Women's League hosts egg hunt
The Poland Junior Women’s League hosted their annual egg hunt on April 13.
Ex-deputy charged over inmate sex acts avoids prison time
Ex-deputy charged over inmate sex acts avoids prison time
Quarantines at 2 LA universities amid US measles outbreak
Quarantines at 2 LA universities amid US measles outbreak
Hilltop first-graders spend day with grandparents
Hilltop Elementary School first-grade students celebrated the school’s annual Grandparents Day by inviting their grandparents to join them for a special musical performance and a visit to their classrooms on March 14.
Sock hop takes CHC Spring Fest back to the 50s
C.H. Campbell Elementary School students and their families went back in time to the 1950s during the school’s annual Spring Fest with lots of games, food and fun on March 22.
CVMS band and choir students earn superior ratings
Twenty-nine members of the Canfield Village Middle School band program and 15 members of the Canfield Village Middle School choral music program participated in 55 events at the annual Ohio Music Education Association District 5 Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated Event on March 30.
Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosts Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Mill Creek MetroParks Farm hosted its annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on April 13.
Cleveland boy driving fellow teens in stolen SUV shot dead on birthday
Cleveland boy driving fellow teens in stolen SUV shot dead on birthday
Boardman girls varsity track team places first
The Boardman High School girls varsity track team finished in first place at Warren G. Harding High School on April 16.
Lady Spartan track and field team places second at county meet
The Boardman Lady Spartan track and field team finished as the 106th Mahoning County Championships runners-up.
Boardman Center Intermediate School Honor Roll - Third Grading Period
FIFTH GARDE HIGH HONOR ROLL Amir Alabed Ava Baglama Mia Brown Lilia Campbell
Boardman taps Marinucci as new athletic director
The Boardman Local School Board voted unanimously to hire Marco Marinucci as the district’s next athletic director.
Turning your house into a smart home
Community members recently learned how to turn their houses into a smart home at the Boardman library.
Robinwood celebrates World Down Syndrome Day
Robinwood Elementary School celebrated World Down Syndrome day on March 21.
Jury begins second day of deliberations in Baker murder trial
Jury begins second day of deliberations in Baker murder trial
Students celebrate their special people
During every Thursday in March, West Boulevard celebrates the special person in students lives with a special person lunch.
Check Out Hunger benefits Second Harvest Food Bank
Customers can help provide food to those in need by tearing off a $1, $5 or $10 coupon at the cash register at select Giant Eagle locations in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties through April 27.
New OK for out-of-sight flights expands Ohio drone research
New OK for out-of-sight flights expands Ohio drone research
US economy grew at strong 3.2 percent rate in first quarter
US economy grew at strong 3.2 percent rate in first quarter
Michael Kusalaba library hosts Stamping with Cindy
The Michael Kusalaba library hosted the Stamping with Cindy monthly event on March 26.
Austintown Elementary celebrates Autism Awareness Day
Staff and students at Austintown Elementary School sported blue on April 2 for Autism Awareness Day.
Meditation class offered at library
A Monday relaxation class was offered at the Michael Kusalaba library on March 25.
Library offers introduction to Hoopla event
The Austintown library hosted an introduction to Hoopla event on April 4.
Spring craft at the Austintown library
The Austintown library hosted a Build a Birdhouse event on April 17.
Boardman death investigation
Bruce Williams, 68, of Lowellville was found outside a Boardman apartment complex.
Jury deliberating in West Side murder case
Prosecutors say strong circumstantial evidence ties defendant to crime
The Cranberries release final album after Dolores O’Riordan’s death
A SINGER’S LEGACY The Cranberries release final album after Dolores O’Riordan’s death By MARK
Mistrial declared in officer-assault case after witness makes remark about civil suit
Julian Gibson faces a charge of assault on a police officer.
Church plans sale
Church plans sale Youngstown Richard Brown United Methodist Church, Elm Street at Woodbine
Bond 25 launches in Jamaica, Malek to play villain
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK The 25th James Bond movie and Daniel Craig’s fifth and
Panelist says immigration laws are needed but with more flexibility
‘Life After Deportation’ was the subject of a Youngstown YWCA-sponsored event
Austintown Schools Board moves to lay off 16 teachers
Superintendent Vince Colaluca said he’s never seen a larger reduction in force at one time in his 10 years heading the district
2020 presidential contest Biden launches bid, warns ‘soul’ of America at stake
Associated Press WASHINGTON Declaring the “soul of this nation” at stake, former Vice President
Reduce higher ed costs
Opinion: By Ariel Tomlinson OtherWords As a black woman who was raised in poverty, I understand what it
PREP ROUNDUP | More high school results from Thursday
BASEBALL East Palestine 10-4, East 0-0 YOUNGSTOWN Cooper Vance had two hits including a
BIRTHS
Births St. Elizabeth boardman hospital Michael and Ashley Sheffield, Youngstown, boy, April 24.
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, 8:30 to 10 a.m.
Sheriff: Human remains those of man last seen in 2018
Associated Press WAVERLY, Ohio A sheriff says human remains found in a large bag just a few
COMING TOMORROW
COMING TOMORROW Filmmaker Ava Duvernay has curated a list of essential movies for TCM series.
Reunions & Class Notes
Boardman High School Class of 1969 will celebrate it 50th reunion July 12 through 14, with a formal
BUSINESS digest
Athena dinner BOARDMAN The 27th annual Athena Award dinner will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. May 16
Library picks Cleveland firm for historic renovation
Construction could last two to three years, depending on whether administrators decide to phase the project or shut the branch down entirely during renovation.
Stephanie Hirschl will be bride of Philip Ganson
POLAND Dr. Jeffrey and Sandra Hirschl of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Ashley Smith, Joseph Mitchell to marry July 13
Ashley Smith of Austintown and Joseph Mitchell of Vienna are announcing their engagement. Aaron
Austintown Community Briefs
Newcomers to meet throughout May The Newcomers of Mahoning Valley book club will meet on May 2,
The Vangeloffs celebrate 70 years together
YOUNGSTOWN Walter and Doris Vangeloff of Youngstown recently celebrated their 70th anniversary
Band to perform at NATO festival
Staff report AUSTINTOWN For more than 65 years, Norfolk, Va., has organized a salute to NATO’s
Springsteen sets release date for Western-style album
Associated Press Fresh off his Broadway run, New Jersey’s Bruce Springsteen looked West for
North Korea demanded US pay $2M for captured student in coma
A former U.S. official says North Korea insisted the U.S. agree to pay $2 million in medical costs in 2017 before it released detained American college student Otto Warmbier while he was in a coma
Y’town municipal court hopefuls show deep dislike for each other
Opinion: Judicial races, particularly for lower courts, are usually boring. The candidates usually stick to
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Steve Iott, 8 p.m.: Standup comedian returns ($20) to the Funny
CLUB CALENDAR
associations American Association of University Women Youngstown Branch will meet from 10 a.m. to
State not providing timeline for end to Niles shooting investigation
State not providing timeline for end to Niles shooting investigation
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 26
Today is Friday, April 26, the 116th day of 2019. There are 249 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
CVS Health moves into dental care
Drugstore chain to offer teeth-straightening service Associated Press CVS Health is venturing
mahoning county
mahoning county Indictments A grand jury handed up indictments against these people Thursday on
Walmart begins using AI to monitor stores in real time
Alert: That banana is starting to bruise Associated Press LEVITTOWN, N.Y. Who’s minding the
2019 NFL Draft Selections Thursday’s first-round picks
1. Arizona, Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma. 2. San Francisco, Nick Bosa, DE, Ohio State. 3. N.Y.
ON THE LINKS Friday’s pro golf
PGA Stallings-Mullinax ahead at Zurich Classic AVONDALE, La. Scott Stallings and Trey Mullinax
Canfield Community Briefs
Kitchen memories lecture The Canfield Historical Society will present an interactive showcase and
AROUND THE NBA Thursday’s playoff game
WESTERN CONFERENCE Spurs 120, Nuggets 103 SAN ANTONIO LaMarcus Aldridge scored 26 points and
City man faces federal drug charges
City man faces federal drug charges YOUNGSTOWN A Youngstown man will face federal drug charges
3 strong candidates face voters in city’s 3rd Ward
Editorial: Residents of Youngstown’s 3rd Ward should consider themselves lucky this spring as they are blessed
Thursday’s other MLB games
AMERICAN LEAGUE Red Sox 7, Tigers 3 BOSTON Michael Chavis hit a two-run homer, Rick Porcello
East’s Jason Ray to lead Mahoning All-Stars
East’s Jason Ray to lead Mahoning All-Stars YOUNGSTOWN East High baseball coach Jason Ray has
CARDINAL NUMBER
No surprise: Murray is No. 1 pick; headed to Arizona Associated Press Nashville, Tenn. A
Boardman Community Briefs
Newcomers to meet throughout May The Newcomers of Mahoning Valley book club will meet on May 2,
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants spring sports news It’s time for spring athletics and Neighbors wants to be there
Poland Community Briefs
Newcomers to meet throughout May The Newcomers of Mahoning Valley book club will meet on May 2,
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Stadium closed until April 30 The Poland Seminary High School athletic department closed
The Hulls celebrate their golden jubilee
CANFIELD Eric and Hedy Hull of Canfield recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with their
Austintown Sports Briefs
Boys varsity baseball falls to Carolina Forest The Austintown Fitch High School boys varsity
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls varsity softball beats Sherman High School The Boardman High School girls varsity softball
Boardman boys track team wins opener
The Boardman High School boys track team opened the 2019 season with a 116-31-16 victory over the
April 11
April 11 Attempted burglary: A man noticed a window screen had been removed, apparently as someone
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