43
Vindy.com for October 2, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published October 2, 2014
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown Academic Distress Commission tightens controls on school board
The Youngstown School District Academic Commission has high goals for city schools’ improvement and is stripping the local board of some of its authority on the way to getting there.
Trumbull Dems outlaw secret ballots
The Trumbull County Democratic Party Central Committee approved new bylaws tonight that outlaw secret balloting as a method of making candidate endorsements or filling vacancies for public office.
Behold, the Gluten Super Car?
A meal of bread and pasta may leave you feeling weighed down, but the ingredients didn’t slow the Gluten Super Car.
What you did to my mom was unreal, murder victim's daughter tells Brooks at sentencing
The family of slain real-estate agent Vivian Martin said Thursday it hopes it can begin to heal after the second and last man who pleaded guilty to killing her in 2010 was sentenced to 29 years in prison.
Struthers fixing erosion problem 50 years in making
Mary Katherine Brenner, 84, has been fighting the city for almost 50 years to fix an erosion problem in the backyards of Judith Lane homes.
Trumbull commissioners say no to 26.5% raises for deputies
Trumbull County commissioners have rejected a fact-finder’s report that called for pay and benefits increases for deputy sheriffs of 26.5 percent over three years, or nearly $600,000.
Judge Evans' replacement sworn in today
Shirley J. Christian was sworn in as Mahoning County’s newest common pleas judge in a standing-room-only ceremony in the county courthouse rotunda.
Renewal of Campbell levy will keep district on track, officials say
Renewal of a 14.4-mill, five-year levy in November will ensure that the Campbell City School District continues to move in the right direction, school officials say.
Trumbull Democrats revise bylaws, outlaw secret balloting
Trumbull Democrats revise bylaws, outlaw secret balloting
Man dead after chase fired gun before trooper shot
Man dead after chase fired gun before trooper shot
Youngstown man dies of gunshot wound suffered Sept. 15
Youngstown man dies of gunshot wound suffered Sept. 15
2 troopers hurt in fall from tree stand in manhunt
2 troopers hurt in fall from tree stand in manhunt
Shirley J. Christian sworn in as Mahoning County’s newest common pleas judge
Shirley J. Christian sworn in as Mahoning County’s newest common pleas judge
USIS background firm cuts 1,200 western Pennsylvania jobs
USIS background firm cuts 1,200 western Pennsylvania jobs
Mahoning commissioners buy alternatives to road salt
Mahoning commissioners buy alternatives to road salt
Ghost Tours set by historical group
Ghost Tours set by historical group SALEM The Salem Historical Society offers another round of
Four-year court ordeal for family of slain real estate agent ends today
Grant Cooper, who, according to court documents, killed Vivian Martin, a real estate agent, by strangulation will be sentenced today.
Niles girls win AAC White soccer title
The league-clincher came not from a triumph on a rival’s home field, but in a 1-1 tie between two of the league’s top three teams.
Canfield girls soccer finishes unbeaten in AAC
Bailey Fischer scored both goals for the Cardinals in a 2-1 win over Fitch.
Pettine: No gimmees on Browns’ schedule
The Browns’ upcoming schedule looks pillowy soft, comfortable. It’s appealing for sure, loaded with games they can — and maybe should — win.
Walmart to donate $3 million to 50 food banks
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley among top 50 food banks to receive Walmart donation
Stedman Graham tells students to discover, pursue what they love
Author and speaker Stedman Graham spent about 90 minutes Wednesday at one of Warren’s four Pre-K to Grade 8 schools helping middle-school students think about who they are and what they love.
Cavs fans welcome James home at scrimmage
Nearly 17,000 fans showed up to watch a glorified practice.
Latin flavor spices up 'In the Heights' musical
“In the Heights,” the Tony Award-winning musical with a lively Latin flavor, will get its Mahoning Valley premiere this weekend thanks to Top Hat Productions.
Lawn-Con and Autumn Market set for Sunday
Lawn-Con 5 will run concurrently with Artists of the Rust Belt’s Autumn Market on Sunday.
Struthers senior-citizen transportation service returns
The city will receive a brand-new senior van, funded mostly by the state, next summer.
'Tigers Be Still' comedy entails real-life issues
The Youngstown Playhouse will open its Griffith-Adler Series on Friday with the comedy “Tigers Be Still.”
Christopher wins to earn district tennis berth
Sectional action continues today at Boardman and Struthers.
Youngstown police officer fires at man on South Side
Man not injured; police investigating
Two Boardman businesses fall for same electric scam
Both restaraunts found out they were scammed after calling electric company directly
Concerns raised about top court decision to postpone early voting
‘We will not give up the fight,’ an Ohio Organizing Collaborative official said
US firms added 213K jobs in Sept.
U.S. businesses added 213,000 jobs in September, stepping up hiring for the sixth-straight month, according to a private survey.
Lordstown's Chevy Cruze sales up about 45 percent
Four years of production and more than a million Chevrolet Cruzes later and General Motors’ best-selling car still continues to shine.
“Gracepoint” (8 p.m., Fox): “Doctor Who’s” David Tennant and
“Gracepoint” (8 p.m., Fox): “Doctor Who’s” David Tennant and “Breaking Bad’s” Anna Gunn star in this
METRO DIGEST || Ex-DJ Scott Kennedy released to half-way house
Kennedy released HERMITAGE, PA. Former Mahoning Valley radio personality Scott Kennedy has been
Poland Village seeks 3.2-mill, five-year renewal levy
Western Reserve Joint Fire District seeks 0.8-mill renewal levy
LIBERTY FIRE levy
LIBERTY FIRE levy A 1.5-mill, renewal levy will generate $314,494 annually for the Liberty
Above the Rim hoops event scheduled Oct. 12
Above the Rim hoops event scheduled Oct. 12 YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning County Children Services will
Accident stalls traffic on Shenango Valley Freeway; one person injured
HERMITAGE Traffic stalled on the Shenango Valley Freeway after an accident near the intersection
Court OKs challenge of accuracy of specific breath-alcohol results
Associated Press COLUMBUS Defendants in drunken- driving cases can challenge the accuracy of
Years Ago
Today is Thursday, Oct. 2, the 275th day of 2014. There are 90 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Fashion retailer opens at Liberty Plaza
Villa, an urban lifestyle fashion retailer, hosts grand opening with free food, giveaways
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 23.53 0 Avalon
Girard fire levy
Girard fire levy A 3-mill, five-year renewal levy that will generate $335,436 annually. The levy
Ebola-infected man was sent home from ER
Associated Press DALLAS The airline passenger who brought Ebola into the U.S. initially went to
renewal levies
renewal levies Poland Village A 3.2-mill, five-year general fund renewal levy that will generate
Next round of Chase turns scary
Drivers have been fretting about the second round of NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championship for weeks.
Natural remedies
By ERIC BARRETT Ohio Extension educator 111For diseases to grow and reproduce, they need the
Want to get that poinsettia to rebloom?
Want to get that poinsettia to rebloom? Start now. It takes 8-10 weeks of complete darkness for
Bucs stop: Pirates blanked at PNC
Madison Bumgarner pitched a four-hitter with 10 strikeouts and Brandon Crawford hit the first grand slam by a shortstop in postseason history.
Goldfinches can be found in Ohio year-round
By MARILYN McKINLEY Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Goldfinches are one of my favorite
Chapin: ESPN overlooked Konerko, Dunn
You may have heard that a longtime veteran baseball player finished up his career this week.
Former Buckeye Heyward becoming a Steelers leader
Cam Heyward understands he’s at the point in his career where his production needs to start meeting his potential.
‘Becoming’ tells stories of athletes
Associated Press CLEVELAND LeBron James is hoping to motivate kids by telling his own inspiring
Secret Service chief resigns
Associated Press WASHINGTON Secret Service Director Julia Pierson abruptly resigned Wednesday
GM's road ahead
General Motors highlighted the road ahead for the company at a global business conference Wednesday.
Why would anyone go to N. Korea?
Opinion: Random thoughts on the passing scene: What a nonjudgmental society amounts to is that common
US must modernize C-130s
Opinion: By Sen. ROB PORTMAN Special to The Vindicator The United States has the strongest, most capable
Officials: Manhunt having little effect on tourism
Associated Press CANADENSIS, Pa. For a region so dependent on tourism, the headline could
Overpaid Canfield Township officials paid money back after audit investigation
Wrong budget classification led to higher pay
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Annabelle (R) A young couple with a new baby learn that a vintage doll in their
NIGHTLIFE
Barrel Run Crossing Winery and Vineyard, 3272 Industry Road, Rootstown; 330-325-1075 Sat: Steve
Andre 3000 ponders musical future
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Sometimes Andre 3000 wonders: “Will I be the ‘Hey Ya!’ guy
Robust campaign in the Valley launched against breast cancer
Editorial: As the first full month of fall begins, awesome colors abound. Vibrant shades of red, orange, green
‘Singing road’ to be created
Associated Press TIJERAS, N.M. New Mexico transportation officials are hoping a “singing road”
West hiring in Niles
West hiring in Niles NILES West Corp., a technology-enabled communication service, is hosting a
Downtown credit union to move
Edison Financial Credit Union will soon move its offices to Austintown
HOW TO VOTE
HOW TO VOTE Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley is on track to receive $60,000 from
Boardman Local Schools seeks 3.9-mill, 3-year renewal levy
Boardman Local Schools seeks 3.9-mill, 3-year renewal levy
birthdays
birthdays Singer Don McLean is 69. Country singer Jo-el Sonnier is 68. Actor Avery Brooks (“Star
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
Prosecutor to seek execution in beheading
Associated Press NORMAN, Okla. An Oklahoma prosecutor said Wednesday he will seek the execution
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “In the Spirit of Christmas,SDRq Victorian Players, Victorian Players Theater,
METRO DIGEST || Milton Twp. officer injured in crash
Officer injured MILTON TOWNSHIP A Milton Township police officer was injured after a car struck
Beaver and Springfield townships’ police and fire levies on ballot
Beaver and Springfield township seek police and fire levies
Liberty fire levy up for renewal
The fire levy is for payroll, hospitalization, retirement and operating expenses, said townshipAdministrator Pat Ungaro.
BEAVER, SPRINGFIELD
BEAVER, SPRINGFIELD Tax-levy renewals Beaver Township seeks to renew a 1-mill fire protection
newsmakers
newsmakers Tony Bennett sets mark as oldest act with No. 1 LP NEW YORK Even at age 88, Tony
BOARDMAN | School levy
A 3.9-mill, emergency three-year renewal levy to raise $3.1 million annually for the school
Drilling-services company to reveal fracking chemicals
Associated Press NEW YORK The drilling-services company Baker Hughes on Wednesday implemented a
US harshly criticizes new Israeli housing project
Associated Press WASHINGTON In a striking public rebuke, the Obama administration warned Israel
Slow down and embrace the past
Opinion: Slow down and embrace the past Today’s society is forgetting important elements of the past.
Respiratory virus seen in 4 deaths; role is unclear
Associated Press NEW YORK Four people who were infected with a virus causing severe respiratory
Warren man, shot in leg won’t tell police what happened
A 19-year-old city man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and was treated at ValleyCare Trumbull Memorial Hospital for what he called a “drive-by” shooting on Parkman Road Northwest at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses George M. Key, 30, of 6551 Lockwood Blvd., Unit 5,
Man shot to death in restaurant
Canton Repository ALLIANCE Police have identified the victim and shooting suspect in a fatal
Lunch & Learn
Lunch & Learn When: Friday,11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. What: Farmers can learn about options for your
oddly enough
oddly enough Cannon backfires at Fort McHenry in Baltimore BALTIMORE In late-breaking news
Water them in
Water them in With the recent lack of rain, be sure these newly planted or transplanted
This weed can grow 6” a day
Q. I first noticed this weed three years ago at the back of a field. It has spread extensively in a
Sharon Regional laying off equivalent of 87 full-time workers in various jobs
Six-month study shows how patients use Sharon Regional
Photos
