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.

Valley Cuban natives laud end of U.S. embargo

Change in U.S. policy toward Cuba is welcome news to Mahoning Valley residents with ties to the Caribbean nation.

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.

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.

Stanley Cup’s stop in Youngstown set for Friday

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

Youngstown council votes not to oppose Crickets liquor license renewal

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

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.

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

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

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

Struthers 4th-graders decorate gingerbread houses with family

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

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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.

The more the merrier for 'Miracle'

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

Liberty kids get moving

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

'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.

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.

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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Canfield Duals will feature top competition

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

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.

Niles to eliminate positions

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

Anthony White gets 28 years for '11 shooting

Was in a fight with man in middle of street

Fireworks legislation dies on procedural mix-up

Sponsor vows to reintroduce the legislation next year

Myers gets six year sentence for attack on wife

Tells judge he's sorry, will seek help

Hubbard police stop attack on woman

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

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.

State giving $300,000 toward VAM USA project

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

YSU women remain perfect with OT win over Robert Morris

Heidi Schlegel scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.

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 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.

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

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

Winter blues? FORCE BULBS INDOORS

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

METRO DIGEST || Utility worker scam in Liberty

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

MAHONING COUNTY courts

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

METRO DIGEST || Fatal on Madison Av. Expressway

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

Agenda Friday

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

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

Births

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

FOR THE BIRDS

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

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.

Surplus food

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

POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN

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

14 charged in deadly 2012 meningitis outbreak

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

Sony cancels ‘Interview’ amid threats

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

Pakistan buries victims of school massacre

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

Nigerian court sentences 54 soldiers to death

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

Poland Village Council considers new sidewalk project

CD RATES

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

Israel’s upcoming election a contest of fundamental values

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

Torture report is necessary

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

Stanley’s music continues to resonate

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

NEWSMAKERS

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

FOIA reform is essential

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

Brown: Support jobs

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

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

“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

Software company expands in Mercer County

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

After more than 5 decades, the time was right

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

NEW THIS WEEK

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

NY to ban fracking; environmentalists cheer

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

Is ‘The New Republic’ dead?

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

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

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

WTG

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

Texas-sized dispute over license plate

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

Singer-songwriter puts his back into benefit show

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

ODDLY ENOUGH

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

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