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Stories published November 13, 2014
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Russia plans to send long-range bombers to Caribbean
In a show of military muscle amid tensions with the West, Russia will send long-range strategic bombers on regular patrol missions across the globe, from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, a top official said Wednesday.
Faith's dad recalls some poignant moments with his daughter
The father of the East High School student struck and killed by a school bus described his daughter as a kind, beautiful person who loved to sing, write and perform music.
Wednesday's mail dump downtown is rare occurrence, USPS spokesman says
Add a massive spill of thousands of pieces of mail in downtown Youngstown to snow and rain as obstacles that won’t keep postal carriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.
Poland man sues Boardman over new landlord law
The township has put on hold the implementation of a new landlord registration program that was set to begin in January because of a civil lawsuit filed Wednesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
After Kitchen ruling, state elections panel may weigh Sammarone's actions
With the Ohio ElectionsCommission finding DeMaine Kitchen, a former Youngstown mayoral candidate, committed a violation by filing a late financial disclosure statement, the panel may turn its attention to former Mayor Charles Sammarone.
Donors provide joy, after desperation, when Benji was found
When Lisa and Corey Mercer got a call in the middle of the night from someone who had found Benji, their dog who ran away from home the day before, they were ecstatic.
Nov. 30 public event to celebrate life, attainments of Jim Traficant
Free tickets will be available starting Monday for a Nov. 30 public celebration at the DeYor Performing Arts Center’s Edward W. Powers Auditorium of the life and accomplishments of former U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.
Lab test results pending, no arrest, in powder substance at Boardman business
The FBI and local law-enforcement officials are awaiting results of a lab test to determine what substance was in an envelope sent to a Boardman business Wednesday before they proceed with the case.
Mahoning commissioners approve merger of 2 agencies
Mahoning County commissioners approved the plan to consolidate the county’s Mental Health Board and Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board into a new Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board.
African kids from difficult circumstances offer concert tonight at Powers
Nevaeh Clark, 8, Oasis Fredrick, 3, and Aleigha Mitchell, 5, bounced in their seats at Edward W. Powers Auditorium, moving to the songs and dances of the African Children’s Choir.
Islamic State, al-Qaida leaders agree to stop fighting each other, cooperate against opponents
Militant leaders from the Islamic State group and al-Qaida gathered at a farm house in northern Syria last week and agreed on a plan to stop fighting each other and work together against their opponents, a high-level Syrian opposition official and a rebel commander have told The Associated Press.
63 months for former Pa. day care owner in $1.4M fraud scheme
63 months for former Pa. day care owner in $1.4M fraud scheme
Lecture on Friday at YSU's Kilcawley Center canceled
Lecture on Friday at YSU's Kilcawley Center canceled
Elections commission decides not to fine Kitchen for violation
Elections commission decides not to fine Kitchen for violation
Worker dies in eastern Ohio oil facility explosion
Worker dies in eastern Ohio oil facility explosion
Third phase of bike trail to be named after county commisisoner
Third phase of bike trail to be named after county commissioner
45-month sentence set in ex-treasury official case
45-month sentence set in ex-treasury official case
Fed health chief touts heath-insurance enrollment ease in Ohio
Fed health chief touts health-insurance enrollment ease in Ohio
Police: Man conned woman for $15K with cancer tale
Police: Man conned woman for $15K with cancer tale
Liberty police charge 17-year-old in armed robbery
Liberty police charge 17-year-old in armed robbery
Youngstown Business Incubator seeks contributions from community
Youngstown Business Incubator seeks contributions from community
Commissioners back consolidated Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board
Commissioners back consolidated Mahoning County Mental Health and Recovery Board
VA replaces Pittsburgh hospital network’s director
VA replaces Pittsburgh hospital network’s director
Counselors and pastors at East High help grieve bus accident victim
Counselors and pastors at East High help grieve bus accident victim
Pasta dinner, raffle to benefit ill woman
Pasta dinner, raffle to benefit ill woman GIRARD A benefit pasta dinner and basket raffle will
Operation Christmas Child begins shoebox campaign
A holiday program collects gifts for the world's poor children.
East High reels after freshman killed by school bus
Crisis teams will be at East High School today to help students deal with the freak accident that resulted in the death of a classmate.
Bulldogs chomping at bit for rematch with state champs SV-SM
Yes, Akron St. Vincent-St. Mary is the two-time defending Division III state champs and, yes, the Irish drubbed Poland 35-7 in last year’s regional semifinals, but Bulldogs coach Mark Brungard wants to make one thing clear about this year’s rematch.
Questions remain as coroner releases details of Craft death
The Boardman man was found dead June 8 in his Alverne Drive home.
Patience pays off for Salinas
For Alejandro “Popo” Salinas, the hardest thing to learn in his boxing career wasn’t a jab or a cross.
JFK’s Zallow picks YSU over Big Ten schools
Chad Zallow and several other top Valley athletes signed letters of intent Wednesday.
HazMat, FBI called after Boardman business gets substance from fired employee
Boardman business receives white powder substance in letter from fired employee
Firefighters from 10 departments protest planned Youngstown cuts
The plan is not to replace 8 retiring firefighters.
Tribe’s Kluber is Cy Young winner
A 28-year-old righty, Kluber went 18-9 to tie for the AL lead in wins. He had a 2.44 ERA in his first full major league season and 269 strikeouts, two behind league leader David Price.
Warren superintendent says district couldn’t locate disabled girl
Warren City Schools superintendent says the visually impaired 15-year-old girl police found in unclean conditions Tuesday in a Beck Street Southeast home last attended Warren City Schools about 18 months ago.
GM: Parts ready to fix SUVs
For the owners of 189,000 General Motors SUVs, the days of parking them outside the garage for fear that they could catch fire will soon come to an end.
Rookie Bryant coming up big for the Steelers
Martavis Bryant long ago gave up on the idea of people pronouncing his first name correctly.
Four Seasons veterans summon other Hit Men
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com There’s no doubt part of the appeal of The Four Seasons
Doctor and YSU professor awarded grant for drug study
The $70,000 research grant marks the first time YSU has participated in a clinical drug study
'Don Giovanni' is for lovers
Opera Western Reserve is staging “Don Giovanni,” a story of lust, murder and retribution.
YACTA to screen ‘Rocky Horror’ at the Oakland
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Area Community Theater Alliance scholarship fund will
F.Y.I.
Food coalition to show film about Oberlin WARREN The Mahoning Valley Food Coalition (MVFC) will
Playhouse presents 'Six Dance Lessons'
The Youngstown Playhouse will present “Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks,” a new comedy written by Richard Alfieri.
Inexperienced Bucks scoring points in bunches
Before the season, coach Urban Meyer and others had huge questions about an offensive line missing four starters and a running attack without 1,500-yard rusher Carlos Hyde.
Poland police: Thieves now breaking windows in cars
Township police urge residents not to leave valuables in cars
Hubbard residents hear 2nd explosion
The police chief said anyone caught using Tannerite will be arrested.
Ohio Senate has hearings on changes to gun laws
One would improve legal protections for residents defending themselves against violent attacks
Sheriff seeks less money than he did for 2014
The sheriff’s proposed 2015 budget includes no money for pay or staff increases and no overnight minimum security jail operation.
Acting superintendent appointed by Diocese
The newly appointed acting superintendent joined the diocesan staff in 2011 after several years as a school principal
Plan unveiled to address major concerns of Youngstown residents
Housing and property issues top the list.
Semi dumps thousands of pieces of mail in Youngstown
Postal workers, concerned citizens, city officials and a journalist helped clean up a truckload of mail that spilled onto Front Street in downtown Youngstown Wednesday night.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses William D. Janik, 47, of 4455 S. Pricetown Road,
Boardman cops probe drug case
Boardman cops probe drug case BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a drug-abuse case in
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
BUSINESS DIGEST || BOGO at Starbucks
BOGOF at Starbucks Starbucks is bringing back its buy one, get one free holiday drink special.
MARYLAND SCHOOL District scraps religious names on calendar
Associated Press Presented with the opportunity to recognize a Muslim holiday on the school
“The E! True Hollywood Story” (8 p.m., E!): A bunch of former reality stars are
“The E! True Hollywood Story” (8 p.m., E!): A bunch of former reality stars are profiled, and I’m
Russia will put bombers on patrol missions
Associated Press MOSCOW In a show of military muscle amid tensions with the West, Russia will
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Nov. 13, the 317th day of 2014. There are 48 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Ford will long be remembered for love of the law, community
Editorial: Trumbull County and Ohio lost a man of distinction with the death of retired Judge Donald R. Ford
Former White House pastry chef will give lecture at Packard Hall
Staff report WARREN Chef Roland Mesnier will give a lecture at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Packard
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Big Bang Theory’ actress Susi dies at 62 LOS ANGELES The actress best known for
Newsboys puts a spin on traditional hymns
Drummer Duncan Phillips said he views Newsboys' new album of traditional hymns as a side project with a purpose.
Man charged with arson in fire that burned brush and trees and threatened chemical plant
Joseph A. Fuller, 48, of Howland and Champion, was arraigned on a felony arson charge related to a 4 p.m. Tuesday brush fire near 3548 Birchwood Ave. NE.
Union looks at impact of Youngstown mail center closing
An economic impact study shows 261 direct and indirect jobs lost.
Cosmic first: Spacecraft lands on comet
Associated Press DARMSTADT, GERMANY Landing with a bounce after traveling 4 billion miles, a
State police barracks reopens to the public
State police barracks reopens to the public BLOOMING GROVE, Pa. A Pennsylvania State Police
‘Shy people’ control elections
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords A big surprise from this year’s elections is that American politics
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Youngstown Academy of Excellence, 9 a.m., 1408 Rigby St. Newton Falls Joint Fire
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Struthers teachers receive 'wish list' items for classrooms
The Struthers School Foundation for Educational Excellence announced at the end of October that six teachers' projects would receive grants
US foreign policy needs rethinking
Opinion: WASHINGTON Barack Obama’s coming request for Congress to “right-size and update” the Authorization
Ex-Ohio official’s friend gets 4-year sentence
Associated Press COLUMBUS A co-defendant of a former Ohio deputy treasurer was sentenced
Pay freeze lifted for firefighters in Struthers
After a three year pay freeze for firefighters in Struthers, firefighters receive small raises the next three years after contract negotiations.
Dramatic rescue at World Trade Center
Associated Press NEW YORK Two window washers were trapped on a dangling scaffold nearly 70
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Beyond the Lights (PG-13) A rising music superstar and a young cop assigned to
Mayor writes letter to ALDI, Bottom Dollar
The mayor of Youngstown wrote to both Bottom Dollar Food and ALDI on the purchase of Bottom Dollar locations by ALDI.
Cortland native is feasting on role
Michael Young, a Lakeview High graduate, will sing the role of Masseto in Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” on Friday at Stambaugh Auditorium.
METRO DIGEST || Mill Creek director interviews to begin
Interviews to begin YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks Board of Commissioners will start
Can we still plant spring flowering bulbs?
Can we still plant spring flowering bulbs? Although it is getting late, you can still plant bulbs
Allegiant says Pittsburgh flights not likely to affect Youngstown service
The flights are not likely to have an adverse effect on the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, a local airport official said.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Police chase naked suspect, capture him in pants SALEM, Ore. Police trying to
Fall application of manure, compost
Fall application of manure, compost The vegetable garden can benefit from manure and compost.
YSU creates George E. Gasser scholarship
YSU creates George E. Gasser scholarship The Youngstown State University department of
ID before spraying for bugs
Q. Can you send me information on putting something into the ground to kill insects? Randy from
EXPLORERS
EXPLORERS When: Today, 10 to 11:30 a.m. What: Explorers, age 7-11, will discover vast array of
Proper storage of garden items will simplify your chores Make spring easier
Once you’re sure all your fall weeding, pruning and planting are finished, it’s time to retire your tools for the winter.
Proper planning makes a happy tree
By Stephanie Hughes OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer You can still plant a tree from the local
NIGHTLIFE
American Legion Post 290, 44403 state Route 14, Columbiana; 330-482-9657 Sat: The Muleface
Here is a peek at the finalists for Youngstown Music Awards
The inaugural Youngstown Music Awards are now just 17 days away, and the finalists are set.
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