News for December 18, 2014

For the first time in years, the president’s loge at Stambaugh Stadium was overflowing with people in December talking about Youngstown State football.

Mill Creek board sets special meeting after hiring criticism

The Mill Creek MetroParks board of commissioners will have a special meeting tonight to address concerns that it failed to follow state law in its selection of a new executive director.

Slocum unhappy with YSU’s effort in loss

Bobby Hain led YSU (7-6) with 26 points and a career-high 17 rebounds, while Shawn Amiker notched 21 points and D.J. Cole scored 18.

Youngstown council votes not to oppose Crickets liquor license renewal

The lawmakers also approved a new contract with ranking police officers.

Stanley Cup’s stop in Youngstown set for Friday

If a cup could talk, Lord Stanley would have some stories.

Ohio House OKs bill for racino payments, heads to Kasich for approval

Penn National to 'review legal options' should governor sign bill

Manziel looking for a better showing in his second start

One game. One hard-to-forget, miserable game Browns rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel would change if he could.

Struthers 4th-graders decorate gingerbread houses with family

Holiday tradition continues at Struthers Elementary school for more than two decades.

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Hot-lanta: Hawks’ shooting decimates Cavaliers

Shelvin Mack scored a career-high 24 points and the Atlanta Hawks routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-98 Wednesday night for their 11th victory in 12 games.

Mahoning residents concerned about precinct-reduction plan

The board of elections proposes cutting the number of precincts in Youngstown and Struthers

Canfield Duals will feature top competition

Ross Duffett knows it’s tough to look past a name on paper.

Aspiring country singer puts in work for a party

Cody Gibson was like a giddy kid on Christmas morning last month when his debut CD, “That’s My Home,” was finally released.

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Rust Belt theater unveils 2015 season

Rust Belt Theater Company has announced its 2015 season. The schedule includes updated versions of its annual productions and two new ones as well.

'Ugly Christmas Sweater' wraps Rust Belt year

The Rust Belt Theater Company will close its 2014 season with “The Ugly Christmas Sweater Revue” Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Liberty kids get moving

The schools have been taking time out for Wellness Day for five years.

The more the merrier for 'Miracle'

“Miracle on Easy Street” keeps getting bigger, but its essence remains unchanged.

Last-minute art market this weekend

Artists of the Rustbelt’s Last-Minute Market will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. at B&O Station.

Trumbull judge approves settlement of $305,000 for infant rape victim

Trumbull County Probate Judge Thomas A. Swift approved a $305,000 settlement Wednesday for a 3-year-old girl who was raped by her biological parents at the Trumbull County Children Services offices in 2011.

Trumbull workers to get pay raise after 6-year freeze

A 30-cents-per-hour pay increase will give each employee $624 more per year and cost the county about $223,000.

Hubbard police stop attack on woman

Police said they looked through the window and saw the man strangling the woman on the couch.

Myers gets six year sentence for attack on wife

Tells judge he's sorry, will seek help

Fireworks legislation dies on procedural mix-up

Sponsor vows to reintroduce the legislation next year

Anthony White gets 28 years for '11 shooting

Was in a fight with man in middle of street

Niles to eliminate positions

By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES Despite a protest by a dozen city firefighters during

UAW members care and share to help families in need

Maryola Stemple of Warren, center, and Brenda Zannetakk of Lordstown place food items into a box Thomas Clunen of Youngstown pushes through the assembly line at the Care and Share event at United Auto Workers Local 1112 Hall in Warren.

ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Firewood explodes in wood stove; WWII grenade found VIENNA Austrian police

Singer-songwriter puts his back into benefit show

Kenny Greco’s back is fine now, two days before his annual benefit Christmas show.

Texas-sized dispute over license plate

Opinion: WASHINGTON The Battle of Palmito Ranch near Brownsville, Texas, on May 13, 1865, is called the

WTG

Today Activities Cookbook Club, 6 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road,

Millions of jobs lost due to trade imbalance with China

Editorial: Over the years, hundreds of news stories have chronicled the imbalance of trade between China and

AJ’s Place, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 234-855-1372

AJ’s Place, 1375 Logan Ave., Youngstown; 234-855-1372 Fri: Baby Brother Band, 9 p.m. Backyard

Is ‘The New Republic’ dead?

Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service Arthur Schlesinger Jr., in a 1965 book called, “Fifty Years

NY to ban fracking; environmentalists cheer

Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Handing environmentalists a breakthrough victory, New York plans

NEW THIS WEEK

NEW THIS WEEK Annie (PG) A hard-nosed tycoon running for mayor of New York City takes in a

After more than 5 decades, the time was right

By PAUL HAVEN Associated Press MEXICO CITY After 53 years of hostility between the United

Software company expands in Mercer County

Autosoft Inc. expands its headquarters in West Middlesex, Pa. adding 60 jobs over two years.

“The Colbert Report” (11:30 P.M., COMEDY CENTRAL): Can you handle the truthiness? Sadly,

“The Colbert Report” (11:30 P.M., COMEDY CENTRAL): Can you handle the truthiness? Sadly, “The

Leaky Ohio gas well keeps 25 families from their homes

Associated Press COLUMBUS A natural-gas fracking well that is leaking uncontrollably has kept 25

Brown: Support jobs

Brown: Support jobs WASHINGTON U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, led a bipartisan group of eight

FOIA reform is essential

Opinion: Post and Courier, Charleston, S.C.: Legislation to strengthen the federal Freedom of Information Act

NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Van Zandt fretted directing Springsteen in ‘Lilyhammer’ NEW YORK It’s always a bit

Stanley’s music continues to resonate

By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The calendar says 2014, but you’d think it was 1984

Torture report is necessary

Opinion: By John M. CRISP Tribune News Service After many years of teaching in college, I’ve concluded

Israel’s upcoming election a contest of fundamental values

Opinion: While Arab countries are struggling to redefine themselves amid violence, Israel is poised to

CD RATES

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

Poland Village Council considers new sidewalk project

Nigerian court sentences 54 soldiers to death

Court sentences 54 soldiers to death ABUJA, Nigeria Nigeria on Wednesday sentenced 54 soldiers

Pakistan buries victims of school massacre

Associated Press PESHAWAR, PAKISTAN As they buried their children Wednesday, the families spoke

Sony cancels ‘Interview’ amid threats

Associated Press NEW YORK Under the threat of terrorist attacks from hackers and with the

14 charged in deadly 2012 meningitis outbreak

Associated Press BOSTON Mold and bacteria were in the air and on workers’ gloved fingertips.

POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND

Surplus food

Surplus food Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., Youngstown, various commodities,

Drowning lawsuit decision appealed

The Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities is appealing a judge’s decision to let a lawsuit over a boy’s drowning proceed to trial.

FOR THE BIRDS

FOR THE BIRDS Saturday: All day What: Christmas Bird Count. Our area has been participating

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Lorin and Brittany Dickinson, Youngstown, girl, Dec. 16.

Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2014

Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2014. There are 13 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Agenda Friday

Agenda Friday Springfield Township trustees, 9:30 a.m., township administration building, 3475 E.

METRO DIGEST || Fatal on Madison Av. Expressway

Expressway fatality YOUNGSTOWN A two-car crash on the Madison Avenue Expressway left one person

MAHONING COUNTY courts

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Carmen Anthony Lorubbio, 48, of 204 Como St.,

METRO DIGEST || Utility worker scam in Liberty

Liberty scam warning LIBERTY Liberty Police Department is urging residents to be wary of

Winter blues? FORCE BULBS INDOORS

Winter blues? FORCE BULBS INDOORS By LINDA C. DOLAK OSU Master Gardener Volunteer 111

Port authority chairman says daily flights still ‘look real good’

Western Reserve Port Authority met in private Wednesday with the president of the company trying to begin daily air service at the Youngstown Warren Regional Airport

Tools make great gifts for the gardener on your list

By ERIC BARRETT OSU Extension Educator Every gardener has a favorite tool they use in the

YSU players encouraged about Pelini’s hiring

Over the last few days, as rumors swirled around Youngstown State hiring Bo Pelini, sophomore running back Martin Ruiz had one thought: I hope they’re true.

Solving tree problems

Q. I have a problem tree, I think. How do I know if it needs cut down? Will someone come out and

YSU women remain perfect with OT win over Robert Morris

Heidi Schlegel scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.

State giving $300,000 toward VAM USA project

The $80 million expansion is expected to open in the second quarter of next year

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