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Exterran sends workers home; plans temporary closure by March
Exterran sends employees home; plans temporary closure by March
Valley OUT IN FORCE
Aiden Tomhave, 10, wearing a homemade “Star Wars” Storm Trooper uniform, gives the thumbs-up sign in the lobby of Cinemark Tinseltown USA in Boardman on ...
Christmas with the Grinch
The Austintown library hosted a Grinch Who-liday event on Dec. 5. The event offered food, movies and various activities.
Poland Union hosts Pancakes with Santa
Poland Union Elementary School hosted a Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 5.
Boardman mixes fun with fitness for children
The Boardman library hosted a new event with a special guest for their Baby Brilliant program. Austintown librarian, Ashley Potopovich, came to the Boardman library ...
CVMS students show support for Purple for a Purpose
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the students at Canfield Village Middle School showed their support for the cause on Nov. 13.
Stories published December 18, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown cops find $500K worth of heroin in East Side raid; man on run
City vice squad members serving a search warrant Dec. 10 at a McHenry Street home as part of an investigation into crack-
UAW lends helping holiday hands today with food boxes
Ruth Tarr cried when she found out she would receive a box of food from United Auto Workers Local 1714.
New sentencing gives Girts earlier release after murdering wife
The Mahoning Valley man twice convicted of killing his third wife was freed from prison Friday.
Kimble to object to magistrate's order for new appointee to distress commission
The Youngstown school board president’s lawyer plans to object to a magistrate’s decision that bars the board president from appointing anyone other than a city schools teacher to the academic distress commission.
Tips to protect your pets this winter
The cold weather can be just as hard on pets as it is on people. This winter, consider these tips to keep your four-legged family members safe and warm.
Mahoning students get hands-on training about pollution through GM program
On an afternoon when creeks seemed closer to freezing than carrying runoff pollution, students were testing the waters for quality.
Schools safety committee gets underway in Canfield
The Canfield community is pulling together to promote school safety.
UPDATE | 'Force Awakens' on path for record $200M-plus weekend
'Force Awakens' on path for record $200M-plus weekend
Laid-off woman's Facebook plea brings help for Christmas
Laid-off woman's Facebook plea brings help for Christmas
Fundraiser to benefit Falcon Animal Rescue is Saturday
Fundraiser to benefit Falcon Animal Rescue is Saturday
Flu season off to slower start this year; might be milder
Flu season off to slower start this year; might be milder
Congress backs bill banning microbeads in soap, body wash
Congress backs bill banning microbeads in soap, body wash
Obama: 6 million people signed up for health insurance
Obama: 6 million people signed up for health insurance
Ohio infant mortality rate down slightly, higher for blacks
Ohio infant mortality rate down slightly, higher for blacks
Sanders campaign: DNC is "attempting to undermine" campaign
Sanders campaign: DNC is "attempting to undermine" campaign
'Force Awakens' pulls in record $57M on opening night
'Force Awakens' pulls in record $57M on opening night
Lifelock paying $100M to consumers to settle US charges
Lifelock paying $100M to consumers to settle US charges
Exterran sends workers home; plans temporary closure by March
Exterran sends employees home; plans temporary closure by March
Local 1714 hands out 250 boxes of food to families in need
Local 1714 hands out 250 boxes of food to families in need
Robert Girts, twice convicted of killing third wife, gets out of prison
Robert Girts, twice convicted of killing third wife, gets out of prison
Angels for Animals plans photos with Santa, cookie sale
Angels for Animals plans photos with Santa, cookie sale
Campbell police investigate burglary and attempted burglary
Campbell police investigate burglary and attempted burglary
Cavs survive Thunder after courtside collision
LeBron James crashed into the crowd and injured the wife of golf star Jason Day during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 104-100 win.
Pelini denies Kentucky interest
YSU coach Bo Pelini poked holes in Internet speculation about him being a candidate to join the Kentucky coaching staff.
Appeals court cuts $14M award in woman’s suit against Nationwide
An appeals panel has cut Christine Lucarell’s award from her lawsuit against Nationwide to $2,375,708.
Secret donation at Austintown pizza shop serves those in need
Inside he found $1,000 in cash with instructions to give to a deserving family.
Mount Union, St. Thomas meet for D-III title tonight
It is a rematch of the 2012 showdown at Salem Stadium, which Mount Union won, 28-10.
PREP ROUNDUP | Thursday’s games
GIRLS BASKETBALL Lordstown 61, Badger 50 LORDSTOWN Kellee Applegate led the Red Devils with a
Alleged monk sends threatening prayer to Youngstown cop
The officer stopped the monk for a traffic violation
Cavs’ Shumpert handles fiancee’s special delivery
Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert showed he has more than basketball skills by calmly delivering a baby girl when his fiancee unexpectedly went into labor.
OF Rajai Davis agrees to contract with Tribe
OF Rajai Davis agrees to contract with Tribe CLEVELAND Rajai Davis can play all three outfield
Probe targets theater chains
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ten states are investigating allegations that the country’s three
Akiva's pj party benefits less-fortunate children
The dress-down party for the youngsters and staff was to celebrate the students’ having collected 91 pairs of pajamas for Mahoning County children who are less fortunate
Rock hall inducts ’70s rockers, N.W.A.
By DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK The groundbreaking Los Angeles rap act N.W.A.
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler star in crude farce ‘Sisters’ PARTY GIRLS
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer In “Sisters,” Tina Fey and Amy Poehler attempt to bring the most
Panel to hear complaint against Warren appeals court candidate
A probable cause panel has certified a complaint to the Ohio Supreme Court’s Board of Professional Conduct
Niles leaders question financial recovery plan
The financial plan's viability depends on voters approving an income-tax increase in March
Struthers PTA transforms cafeteria into Santa's workshop
Elementary school students traded dollars for Christmas gifts this week.
State agriculture officials lift ban on bird displays at county fairs
No cases of avian flu were confirmed in Ohio
Valley OUT IN FORCE
Aiden Tomhave, 10, wearing a homemade “Star Wars” Storm Trooper uniform, gives the thumbs-up sign in the lobby of Cinemark Tinseltown USA in Boardman on Thursday, waiting to see the initial screening of the newest movie in the “Star Wars” series, “The Force Awakens.”
Christmas with the Grinch
The Austintown library hosted a Grinch Who-liday event on Dec. 5. The event offered food, movies and various activities.
Poland Union hosts Pancakes with Santa
Poland Union Elementary School hosted a Breakfast with Santa event on Dec. 5.
Canfield Community Briefs
Fun time for 4s and 5s Join MetroParks Farm at 10 a.m. on Jan. 5 for developmentally appropriate
City, library and SCORE partner
The City of Youngstown Community Planning and Economic Development Office along with SCORE and the
Children become mad scientists for a day
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Two members of Mad Science of Northeast Ohio
CUMC hosts sensory Christmas story
On Dec. 20, Canfield United Methodist Church, located at 27 South Broad Street in Canfield will host
CVMS hosts annual Scholastic Book Fair
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School hosted its annual
CHC honors veterans at assembly
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students and faculty at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Canfield Sports Briefs
Send Neighbors your news If you’re a winter sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your
Toddlers trot to Thanksgiving storytime
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children stayed up late to head to the Night
Miss Rummell, Mr. Younan plan to marry
Tiffiny Rummell and Karim Younan, both of Raleigh, N.C., are engaged and planning an April 17, 2016,
Katie Farhang v Clayton Petro
Christman Hall at Stambaugh Auditorium was the setting for the May 23 wedding of Katie Farhang and
Sandy Hook Program spreads awareness
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindys.com Austintown-Fitch High School hosted a Sandy Hook
Boardman mixes fun with fitness for children
The Boardman library hosted a new event with a special guest for their Baby Brilliant program. Austintown librarian, Ashley Potopovich, came to the Boardman library to lead the children in a Fitness Fun storytime - a first for the Boardman location.
Book fair benefits parents and students
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Scholastic book fairs are not just for
Holiday crafts become holiday gifts
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every month the Austintown library hosts a two-
Steelers’ defense making splash plays
Every Pittsburgh Steelers practice on Thursdays and Fridays start with the same drill. They call it “Seven Shots.”
Will Manziel, Gordon reunite in ’16?
Browns coach Mike Pettine said he’ll welcome Josh Gordon back with open arms if he’s reinstated.
Struthers Little Wildcats recognized for fundraising efforts
The girls won a biggest donor award for raising $5,000
METRO DIGEST || Christmas gifts stolen
Christmas gifts stolen YOUNGSTOWN Reports said some wrapped Christmas gifts were among several
Kent police fatally shoot man with machete
Associated Press CLEVELAND A man was fatally shot by police after he ran at them with a machete
Judge approves transfer of ‘dormant’ Niles funds to general fund, utility funds
A judge approved the transfer of $474,200 in ‘dormant’ Niles funds to the city’s general fund.
County workers face health care changes
Mahoning County employees would have three health care plan options starting April 1, 2016.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Dec. 18, the 352nd day of 2015. There are 13 days left in the year.
mahoning county Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday on these charges: Roderick Jackson,
Austin, Gurley lead Rams over Buccaneers
Associated Press ST. LOUIS The St. Louis Rams saved some of their best for last. Tavon
Community traditions at risk during financial turmoil
Services are in jeopardy due to decreased revenue to the city of Canfield
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., Youngstown, various
Library to create learning space for IMLS grant
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County received a grant of $20,765 for coordinated
GOP sets sights on 2016 election
Opinion: Feeling empowered by the 2014 general election, the Mahoning County Republican Party fielded
Putin: Trump is ‘bright, talented’
Associated Press MOSCOW In Vladimir Putin’s view, Donald Trump is “bright and talented.” But as
Insanity plea entered by murder suspect
Stashawn Dates, 17, is charged in the 2014 shooting death of 21-year-old Jesse Daviduk.
CVMS students show support for Purple for a Purpose
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the students at Canfield Village Middle School showed their support for the cause on Nov. 13.
Crews finish effort to drain sunken barge in Lake Erie
Associated Press TOLEDO Crews have finished an effort to eliminate environmental threats from a
Elections board to ask Trumbull prosecutor for opinion related to sheriff candidate
Elections board to ask Trumbull prosecutor for opinion related to sheriff candidate
Exec who jacked up price of lifesaving drug is arrested
Associated Press NEW YORK A boyish-looking entrepreneur who became the new face of corporate
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Hubbard and Liberty: GIRARD Dec.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 7:30 p.m.: If a kick-line of dancing
Mahoning County adopts status quo spending plan
Editorial: During the campaign in the fall of 2014 for the renewal of a half-percent sales tax and the addition
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .129.15—.09 Aqua America, .71
Buyer of guns used in Calif. massacre faces terrorism count
Associated Press RIVERSIDE, Calif. The man who bought the assault rifles used by his friend in
Action on guns overdue
Opinion: By Mary Kay Henry, Cecile Richards and Randi Weingarten Tribune News Service Dylan Hockley, a
Library to create learning space for IMLS grant
The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County received a grant of $20,765 for coordinated
Ribbon-cutting
Ribbon-cutting BOARDMAN The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber recently had a celebratory
Miss DeLaratta, Jarek Esarco to be married
Regina DeLaratta and Jarek Esarco of Boardman are announcing their engagement and plans for their
Parents announce Culp-Hancock engagement
Maria Christina Culp and Ryan Michael Hancock, both of Girard, are engaged, their parents are
Alexis Stackhouse v Scott Stultz
Alexis Lynn Stackhouse became the bride of Scott Joseph Bentley Stultz at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at the
Boardman Community Briefs
Join Boardman United Methodist for the holidays Join the Boardman United Methodist Church, located
Poland Community Briefs
Prince of Peace Christmas Eve service Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 2985 Center Road
Clarissa Tyson, Gregory Sinchak will wed Jan. 9
Clarissa Tyson of Poland and Gregory Sinchak of Boardman are engaged and announcing plans for a Jan.
Loew’s latest bouts Saturday
The card will take place at Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Banquet Center.
Port authority helping Auto Parkit assess and clean up former Delphi site
Auto Parkit, the company leasing the former Delphi Packard facilities in Warren is getting an environmental assessment of those buildings
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high
METRO DIGEST || No Christmas tree recycling in Hubbard
Pet-food giveaway GIRARD Legacy Dog Rescue and Never Muzzled will be having a holiday dog-and-
oddly enough
oddly enough Higher force: Church uses power of ‘Star Wars’ at Christmas NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. A
YBI awards three companies in startup competition
Three Northeast Ohio 3-D printing companies have received a significant investment to continue moving forward
UN resolution would disrupt IS funds
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution
birthdays
birthdays Actor Roger Smith is 83. Blues guitarist Lonnie Brooks is 82. Actor Roger Mosley
New Orleans council votes to remove Confederate symbols
New Orleans council votes to remove Confederate symbols NEW ORLEANS New Orleans’ leaders
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Joseph and Jaclyn George, New Castle, Pa., girl, Dec. 16.
Ohio bill would require fetal remains be cremated or buried
Associated Press COLUMBUS Pregnant women getting abortions would be asked to decide in writing
Hastert recovering from stroke, attorney says
Associated Press CHICAGO Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert, awaiting sentencing in a
House OKs package of tax cuts, 1st leg of year-end budget deal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans overwhelmed divided Democrats to whisk tax breaks for
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