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One dead following crash this morning in Mercer County
One dead following crash this morning in Mercer County
Oakhill trial judge says a long case could cause jurors to ‘lose interest’
Oakhill trial judge says a long case could cause jurors to ‘lose interest’
Water boil alert continues for Girard, parts of Liberty and Weathersfield
Water boil alert continues for Girard, parts of Liberty and Weathersfield
Protesters disrupt Donald Trump speech at NYC luncheon
Protesters disrupt Donald Trump speech at NYC luncheon
House backs bill to exclude climate change from trade deals
House backs bill to exclude climate change from trade deals
Pennsylvania school sports agency sued over concussions
Pennsylvania school sports agency sued over concussions
UPDATE | Planned Parenthood: Ohio AG’s report on fetuses is ’false’
Planned Parenthood: Ohio AG’s report on fetuses is ’false’
Army Ranger dies after being injured in training exercise
Army Ranger dies after being injured in training exercise
Ex-deputy charged in 2 Ohio killings - one while on duty
Ex-deputy charged in 2 Ohio killings - one while on duty
Boardman police investigating bomb threat at township business
Boardman police investigating bomb threat at township trustees
Spanish police officer hurt in central Kabul car-bomb attack
Spanish police officer hurt in central Kabul car-bomb attack
US Rep. Tim Ryan hosts military academy nominations breakfast Sunday
US Rep. Tim Ryan hosts military academy nominations breakfast Sunday
Ohio AG: Aborted Ohio fetuses disposed in landfills
Ohio AG: Aborted Ohio fetuses disposed in landfills
Stocks drop in morning trading as oil price falls again
Stocks drop in morning trading as oil price falls again
Ex-Okla. cop's rape conviction symbol of national problem
Ex-Okla. cop's rape conviction symbol of national problem
Funerals for 14 killed in Calif. massacre somberly begin
Funerals for 14 killed in Calif. massacre somberly begin
Youngstown man gets 7 years in prison for role in 2013 homicide
Youngstown man gets 7 years in prison for role in 2013 homicide
Judge blocks operations of daily fantasy sports sites in NY
Judge blocks operations of daily fantasy sports sites in NY
Ohio surplus auction offers 1965 Pontiac LeMans convertible
Ohio surplus auction offers 1965 Pontiac LeMans convertible
Verizon Wireless kicks off its Hope for the Holidays toy drive
Verizon Wireless kicks off its Hope for the Holidays toy drive
Suicide bomber kills 7 in northern Cameroon attack
Suicide bomber kills 7 in northern Cameroon attack
US producer prices rise 0.3 pct. on higher profit margins
US producer prices rise 0.3 pct. on higher profit margins
Cleveland landmark status sought for WWII memorial
Cleveland landmark status sought for WWII memorial
Two drivers suffer injuries in I-80 crash
Two drivers suffer non-incapacitating injuries in I-80 crash
Actors illuminate the darkness of unforgettable ‘Room’
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer Arresting and heartbreaking, wrought with extremes of
The Church of the Rock to sponsor summit on pornography
Pastor Reid Lamport said the event Tuesday addresses control and impact.
‘Carol,’ ‘Short,’ ‘Revenant’ top Globes film nods
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Though the Golden Globes spread its nominations around, the
Solace of the Valley plans to expand opportunities for individuals recovering from addiction
Organization working to secure adult-education scholarsips
Cops: Pair chase women down in spat over food stamp card
Two women jailed on aggravated-robbery charges
Holy Land Gifts are handcrafted in the land where Jesus lived
Olive wood is used in the unique carvings.
Obama shifts policy
Opinion: The Obama administration quietly announced a significant new escalation in its war against Islamic
New Mahoning County senior levy going on ballot
The senior levy on the March 15 ballot would be a new 1-mill, five-year countywide real estate tax.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Disney On Ice “Treasure Trove,” 7 p.m.: Characters from the
Motorist charged with DUI in Liberty
Motorist charged with DUI in Liberty LIBERTY A Youngstown man will be arraigned Tuesday in
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Dec. 11, the 345th day of 2015. There are 20 days left in the year.
oddly enough
oddly enough Moscow authorities to offer free Wi-Fi at cemeteries MOSCOW As part of their
After Calif. shootings, fears of Muslim harassment rise
Associated Press NEW YORK A severed pig’s head was left outside a mosque in Philadelphia. An
SPORTS digest
OSU’s Washington cited for solicitation COLUMBUS Ohio State officials say defensive lineman
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. AUXILIARIES
Mount Union gets another shot at Whitewater
The two teams have played nine times in the postseason — all in the Stagg Bowl national championship game. Whitewater won six of those games.
GM fund pays $594.5M for 399 claims
Associated Press DETROIT Lawyers hired to compensate victims of General Motors’ faulty ignition
Probe of Niles city government puts Mayor Infante in spotlight
Opinion: The relationship between Niles Mayor Ralph A. Infante and the Cafaro Co. – particularly with Anthony
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman High School to host Winter Orchestra Festival The award-winning Boardman High School
'Ban-the-box' bill heads to Kasich for signature
Public agencies would not be allowed to ask job-seekers about past felony convictions as part of written employment applications
Pedestrian, 77, killed
Pedestrian, 77, killed COLUMBIANA The Lisbon Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is
Cavaliers guards Irving, Shumpert nearing return to lineup
Kyrie Irving is getting on a plane with the Cavaliers. His next trip could be onto the floor.
Panel approves 2016 county budget
The sheriff’s and coroner’s office and 911 center got all the money they asked for.
MLK Elementary science fair rekindles an interest in science
MLK Elementary science fair rekindles an interest in science
Congress tries to wrap up talks on spending, tax bills
Associated Press WASHINGTON With the holidays beckoning, negotiations intensified on Capitol
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Two commissioners say sales tax hike still possible
Two commissioners say sales tax hike still possible
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Jonathan L. Wilkins, legal age, 3315 Old Orchard
Grant proposals
Grant proposals YOUNGSTOWN The Young Philanthropist Fund is welcoming proposals from nonprofit
Youngstown is buying $757,000 in equipment to demolish vacant structures
The city will purchase other demolition equipment shortly
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Temple faculty: Rescind Cosby degree PHILADELPHIA Temple University faculty have
Mercy Health employees get new Cruzes
Mercy Health employees were given an early Christmas present on Thursday morning.
Sharp spike in homicides in Youngstown demands communitywide response
Editorial: The notoriously mean streets of Youngstown have grown alarmingly meaner over the short span of
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.170.43 Aqua America, .71
birthdays
birthdays Actress Rita Moreno is 84. Actress Donna Mills (“Knots Landing”) is 75. Singer Brenda
Penalties set for sex offenders who fail to register online
The measure now goes to the House for consideration
Kasich asks schools for help with drug crisis
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s governor and top law enforcer asked educators across the state
Warren man gets eight years in prison for role in gunfight
De’Shawn L. Dorsey, 25, sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to gunfight
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday handed up indictments against these people on these charges:
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday handed up indictments against these people on these charges:
Geneva police hunt 4 said to have IS ties
Associated Press GENEVA Working on a tip from the CIA, Geneva police were hunting for at least
Accident closes portion of I-80
Staff report WEATHERSFIELD The Ohio State Highway Patrol is investigating an accident that
Ex-cop found guilty of rape, other counts
Ex-cop found guilty of rape, other counts OKLAHOMA CITY A former Oklahoma City police officer
Diabetes Partnership introduces Jean Rider scholarship
Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded each year
New Castle author event is Saturday
New Castle author event is Saturday NEW CASTLE, PA. Melanie Atmore will host a book-signing
More PREP results from Thursday
Columbiana 53, Crestview 40 COLUMBIANA Alexis Cross had 19 points Kennedy Fullum for the
Poland Community Briefs
Wreath ceremony in Poland cemetery The old Poland Village Cemetery adjoining the Presbyterian
Family events ease holiday stress
By NATALIE WRIGHT Neighbors Editor The holiday season is just around the corner and before you
Division III NATIONAL SEMIFINAL No. 1 Mount Union (13-0) vs. No. 5 Wisconsin-Whitewater (12-1)
Kickoff: Saturday at noon at Mount Union Stadium, 1972 Clark Ave., Alliance. Media: ESPN3 (live
On the links | Thursday’s other professional golf results
FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT NAPLES, FLA. Matt Kuchar and Harris English are in first place with
Freeney’s forced fumble clinches Cardinals’ victory
Dwight Freeney stripped the ball from Teddy Bridgewater with 5 seconds remaining/
Sparta prevails in sixth annual Greek Olympics
In an effort to reinforce the Ancient Greek material taught in class, seventh-grade teachers Carlo
Boardman’s Land Bank program seeks to protect and stabilize neighborhoods
Township residents learned about the Boardman Township Land Bank, as well as other initiatives,
Nov. 23
Nov. 23 Theft: Davis Waggoner, 32, of Washington Square, was issued a summons for theft of $200 of
Boardman library knits friendships together
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every month the Boardman library hosts the All
Monster book fair is a scary-good time
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary School had their biggest
Dec. 3
Dec. 3 Theft: A woman reported a $9,000 wedding ring missing while in the process of moving to
Nov. 15
Nov. 15 Harassing phone calls: A report of harassing and threatening phone calls at a home in the
Austintown library helps create new artists
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted its monthly Art
Local author shares own story
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Twice a year the Poland library hosts a local
Poland Union Elementary School helps send Christmas trees overseas
Poland Union Elementary School has been creating ornaments to raise money for the Ohio Christmas Tree Association. Pioneer Trails Tree Farm visited Poland Union on Nov. 20 to receive a check to help fund Operation Evergreen, which sends Christmas trees to troops overseas.
First Night Canfield awards button design to Canfield student
First Night Canfield named Emily Dunlap, a ninth-grade Canfield resident, the winner of the button
Professionals visit CHC for annual Career Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School attended the
Canfield Community Briefs
Fun time for 4s and 5s Join the MetroParks Farm library at 10 a.m. on Dec. 22 for developmentally
Polar Run to raise funds
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown-Fitch High School hosted its second
C.H. students get creative with pumpkins
C.H. Campbell Elementary School students had the opportunity to get creative this Halloween for the school’s PTO annual pumpkin decorating contest.
Blood drive helps community
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a blood drive in
Books bring babies together
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted the Bonding with
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