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New chairman: Turnaround of Youngstown schools requires community commitment
The state superintendent named a city businessman to lead the Youngstown City Schools Academic Distress Commission.
View holiday trees, eagle's wingspan at Fellows' "Winter Celebration: The Forest'
Visitors to Fellows Riverside Gardens now can experience the beauty of the forest while avoiding the winter-weather elements.
Inspector general supports Valley legislators' position on chamber
The Ohio legislative inspector general has issued an opinion supporting the decision by the Mahoning Valley’s state legislators to sever their ties with the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber regarding funding for arts projects.
Youngstown Christmas tree lit after parade led by Sister Jerome
Spectators whipped out their cellphones to snap photos as the city illuminated its blue spruce Christmas tree today in the heart of downtown.
3-year-old's mom: 'I would be shocked' if death not an accident
Judith Owens, mother of Russell Cottrill, says her son loved her common-law husband, Arthur Harper, “and Art loved him. There was no question in my mind.”
Project will improve pedestrian experience on Lincoln Avenue at YSU
The city is planning $1.2 million in improvements to enhance pedestrian safety along Lincoln Avenue from Fifth Avenue east to Wick Avenue on the North Side.
Trumbull commissioners to pay December health premiums as 'reward' to workers
Trumbull County commissioners have signed off on giving their 794 employees who use the county’s health insurance one month off from paying their 10 percent contribution to the plan.
New Division Street bridge opens today
The new Division Street bridge over the Mahoning River that connects Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to the Ohio Works Industrial Park and Salt Springs Road opened Friday.
No arrests in Averette death
No arrests have been made and no arrest warrants have been issued in the the death of a man found in his South Side home. The death is being investigated as a homicide.
Youngstown couple's global Christmas collection includes items gathered discreetly
The mood was festive as members of First Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church, 201 Wick Ave., gathered this week at the church to hear about Christmas ornaments and to do a good deed.
Salvation Army, Rotary to distribute coats to needy children Saturday
Salvation Army, Rotary to distribute coats to needy children Saturday
Officer tells black driver: 'I don't care about your people'
Officer tells black driver: 'I don't care about your people'
UPDATE | FBI says Calif. shooting being investigated as act of terrorism
FBI says Calif. shooting being investigated as act of terrorism
Hubbard school district financial data available for public inspection
Hubbard school district financial data available for public inspection
Pa. State Police seeking suspect in Mercer County home invasion
Pa. State Police seeking suspect in Mercer County home invasion
Home run king Barry Bonds hired as Marlins hitting coach
Home run king Barry Bonds hired as Marlins hitting coach
Bruce Springsteen coming to Pittsburgh, Cleveland early next year
Bruce Springsteen coming to Pittsburgh, Cleveland early next year
Brian Benyo of Brilex Industries chairs Academic Distress Commission
Brian Benyo of Brilex Industries chairs Academic Distress Commission
California shooting doesn't fit Washington's gun debate
California shooting doesn't fit Washington's gun debate
Ohio college, Indiana school to partner on drone studies
Ohio college, Indiana school to partner on drone studies
Suspended Ohio police officer pleads not guilty to charges
Suspended Ohio police officer pleads not guilty to charges
Cincinnati mayor dedicates memorial to ’79 concert victims
Cincinnati mayor dedicates memorial to ’79 concert victims
Former head of Jared Foundation seeks 15-year prison term
Former head of Jared Foundation seeks 15-year prison term
Missing Ohio teen found in Missouri reunited with family
Missing Ohio teen found in Missouri reunited with family
Man indicted for abuse of a corpse involving Alesha Bell, 18, of Warren
Man indicted for abuse of a corpse involving Alesha Bell, 18, of Warren
Youngstown police identify homicide victim as Jeffrey Averette, 47
Youngstown police identify homicide victim as Jeffrey Averette, 47
Mahoning and Columbiana county budget commissions meet jointly Monday
Mahoning and Columbiana county budget commissions meet jointly Monday
Doctor, employee plead guilty in Ohio pain pill case
Doctor, employee plead guilty in Ohio pain pill case
Elton John announces 3rd concert at Covelli Centre
Three visits by a rock icon of Sir Elton’s caliber is unusual
Czopur, Durkin lead South Range over Mooney
Morgan Czopur scored a game-high 25 points and Maddie Durkin added 21.
Judge holds Warren man without bond in death of boy, 3
A judge ordered that Arthur A. Harper, 43, be held in the Trumbull County jail without eligibility to make bond.
State lawmakers sever ties with regional chamber after solicitation revealed
Chamber officials said they never planned to rank the art projects
Irving cleared to practice, but won’t predict return date
Kyrie Irving fractured the kneecap in Game 2 of the NBA Finals last season while trying to cut to the basket.
St. Vincent de Paul dining hall concerns still under review
Area leaders and the Diocese of Youngstown are still in talks with the National Council of the U.S. St. Vincent de Paul Society.
SPORTS DIGEST || Indians acquire OF Cowgill from Angels
Indians acquire OF Cowgill from Angels CLEVELAND The Indians have acquired outfielder Collin
More student housing planned at YSU
A YSU trustees committee authorized President Jim Tressel to negotiate a lease for housing/retail complex
More HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL
Jackson-Milton 73, Southern Local 37 SALINEVILLE Jackson-Milton built a 26-point halftime lead
Holiday giving guide Gifts for GAMERS
By LOU KESTEN Associated Press Video-game players aren’t that difficult to shop for. Let’s face
A down-home version of Charles Dickens’ classic tale
Staff report SALEM Salem Community Theatre usually presents “A Christmas Carol” every other
Kids helped break ground for expansion at Akron Children's MV
One also flipped the switch to light the traditional outdoor tree.
Boardman police nab two alleged drug dealers after undercover operations
Suspects faces felony drug trafficking charges
Ohio House passes EpiPen bill
House Bill 200 would enable child-care centers, colleges, amusements parks and other locations to purchase supplies of epinephrine auto-injectors – EpiPen for short – for use in emergency situations
Mahoning officials OK tourism promotions
Mahoning County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau focuses on weekend getaway tourism promotions.
3 Valley retailers launch drives to benefit children’s hospital
The beneficiaries will be young patients at Akron Children's Hospital Mahoning Valley in Boardman
Senior service project proves therapeutic for Fitch students
Tyler Harris, 16, of Austintown puts his nose against Sophie, a Bichon therapy dog, during an open period where students were able to meet the friendly guests at Fitch High School on Thursday.
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.99—.36 Aqua America, .71
Mexican outflow evident
Opinion: By Karthick Ramakrishnan Los Angeles Times The Pew Research Center released a report in November
Congress overwhelmingly backs 5-year, $305B transportation bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON After years of stymied efforts to address the nation’s aging and
Mass murders becoming new normal in America
Editorial: For the second time in the past week, another mass shooting with mass casualties has left Americans
birthdays
birthdays Game-show host Wink Martindale is 82. Singer Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon is 79. Actor-
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Miranda Rankin and Corey Welsh, Columbiana, boy, Dec. 2.
Obama lights Christmas tree
Obama lights Christmas tree WASHINGTON President Barack Obama jumpstarted the holiday season
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Coldplay to headline Super Bowl show LOS ANGELES Coldplay is headlining the Super
Surplus clothing
Surplus clothing Greater Friendship Baptist Church, 646 Lakewood Ave., Youngstown (Hillman
BUSINESS DIGEST || Dominion rate drops from last year
Dominion East Ohio’s Standard Choice Offer rate for December is 53 percent lower than a year ago.
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Chapter 14 will have its
Dems aim to reverse losing trend in Ohio Supreme Court elections
Opinion: Democrats have done a lousy job getting their candidates elected to the Ohio Supreme Court in the
oddly enough
oddly enough Oklahoma officer drives miniature donkey to safety NORMAN, Okla. A suburban
Rookie TE James taking on larger role for Steelers
Jesse James can admit it now. The first few months of his NFL career were just kind of weird.
Hoban tops Toledo CC for first championship
The Archbishop Hoban football team came to Columbus and took care of business on the field Thursday night.
Ex-Massey CEO found guilty of misdemeanor
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. Former Massey Energy CEO Don Blankenship was convicted
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll - First Grading Period
Ninth Grade High Honor Roll Ashlee Abyad Hannah Balash Stephen Bannon Olivia Barrett
Golden event celebrated by the Reedys
Mr. and Mrs. George Reedy of Austintown observed their 50th wedding anniversary during a dinner
CVMS celebrates Halloween
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As is the school’s tradition, Canfield Village Middle School
Miss Witmer, Mr. Schiraldi to be married
The parents of Kelcie Witmer of Canfield and Anthony Schiraldi of Lowellville are announcing their
Nov. 18
Nov. 18 Arrest: Officers picked up a 16-year-old township girl on charges of assault on a police
Parents announce Duncan-Wilaj engagement
Kevin and Lisa Duncan of Poland and John and Nicoletta Wilaj of Lowellville are announcing the
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield hosts fifth- and sixth-grade boys basketball tournament The Canfield Cardinals are
Holiday shopping in the gardens
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Friends of Fellows Riverside Gardens hosted a
Canfield Community Briefs
Tales and talk for 2s and 3s Join MetroParks Farm for developmentally appropriate books, songs,
Third-grade students gives special performance for veterans
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Third-grade students at West Boulevard
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League to meet The annual Christmas Social of the Boardman Poland
Poland Community Briefs
Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League to meet Dec. 7 The annual Christmas Social of the Boardman
Attackers in Calif. shooting had thousands of bullets
Associated Press SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. San Bernardino gunman Syed Rizwan Farook had been in
Toyota has big ambitions for ‘partner robot’ business
Associated Press TOKYO Toyota Motor Corp. is harboring big ambitions to become a significant
Ohio’s horizontal shale well production breaks records in third quarter
During the third quarter of 2015, Ohio’s horizontal shale wells produced 5,696,780 barrels of oil and more than 245 billion cubic feet of natural gas, according to figures released Thursday by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Raises for state troopers
Opinion: The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer: Most of us look at our state troopers as elite cops, the cream of
mahoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday on these charges: Joseph M. Carlson,
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD,
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Nov. 26
$5K donation to go to Inspiring Minds
$5K donation to go to Inspiring Minds WARREN On Wednesday, Inspiring Minds will receive a $5,000
METRO DIGEST || Pearl Harbor Day program Monday
Pearl Harbor program STRUTHERS AMVETS Post 44, 305 Elm St., is having its annual Pearl Harbor
Man with supremicist ties sentenced for bombs
A Pennsylvania man with white supremacist ties has been sentenced to 71/2 years in federal prison for possessing 20 homemade bombs and related materials.
Security breach prompts calls for change
Associated Press DAYTON A recent security breach at Ohio’s largest military base prompted
Pentagon chief orders all military jobs open to women
Associated Press WASHINGTON After three years of study and debate, Defense Secretary Ash Carter
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO years ago Today is Friday, Dec. 4, the 338th day of 2015. There are 27 days left in
Senate rejects more gun-sale checks
Associated Press WASHINGTON A polarized Senate voted Thursday against expanding background
syria Coalition targets IS oil facilities
Associated Press LONDON As British jets opened airstrikes against the Islamic State group in
Trumbull budget hearings begin Wednesday morning
The Trumbull County commissioners will havw budget hearings with department heads from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, open to the public.
Miracle in Motown: Packers stun Lions on 61-yard strike from Rodgers to Rodgers
Aaron Rodgers took advantage one last shot to stun the Detroit Lions.
Pirates part ways with Pedro Alvarez
The club declined to offer a 2016 contract to the first baseman on Wednesday, making the slugger a free agent.
Pistorius found guilty of murder
Associated Press JOHANNESBURG An appeals court decided Thursday that Oscar Pistorius got away
ON THE LINKS | Thursday’s pro golf results
HERO WORLD CHALLENGE NASSAU, BAHAMAS Paul Casey is off to a good start in his final chance this
Will wage growth continue? Jobs report should offer clues
Associated Press WASHINGTON Is the U.S. job market finally healthy enough to lift Americans’
Children experience real life Charlie Brown Thanksgiving
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com To get ready for Thanksgiving, the Austintown
Canfield High School announces 2016 Hall of Fame inductees
The Canfield High School Athletic Hall of Fame is gaining new inductees. Sixteen members have been
Mass, party honor 50th for Iacones
Mr. and Mrs. Mario Iacone of Austintown were guests of honor at a surprise weekend celebration with
Austintown Middle School craft show gives back
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown PTA hosted their 32nd annual PTA
Family dinner celebrates DeChicco 60th
A family dinner Aug. 6 honored Mr. and Mrs. Philip Patrick DeChicco of Canfield on the occasion of
Colorful beads fuse into new creations
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted an event on Nov. 11
Annual bonfire prepares residents for Battle of 224
In order to get students, faculty and the Canfield community fired up before the Canfield High School football team played their arch-rivals, the Poland Bulldogs, the Canfield Local School District hosted its annual Community Bonfire Oct. 29.
Iraqi freedom veteran speaks at PSHS
Poland Seminary High School invited veteran Robin Anderson to their school Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 11.
Canfield Speech and Debate earns first place
On Nov. 7, the Canfield Speech and Debate team earned first place honors at the 2015 T. Craig Bond
‘Sweet Science’ a big draw for children at the Boardman library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library attracted several
Celebrating 50 years in cosmetology
In November, Sharyn Larson celebrated 50 years as a licensed cosmetologist. Her customers would call
Teens create sweet sushi at Boardman library
The Boardman library hosted a candy sushi event for teens in grades 9-12.
Children’s storytime involves moving and grooving
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its Gotta Move
Children learn about hibernation
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Four- and 5-year-olds went to the Poland
German culture travels to Poland Middle School
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland Middle School welcomed Julia Kalscheid on
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