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Most speeding fines get zapped, but others warned
Cara Carramusa of Poland successfully had her civil speeding citation dismissed in Youngstown by hearing officer Gene Fehr, upper left. Also listening to her is ...
Stories published November 19, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
TNR will spay, neuter Sunday at Pet Suppies Plus, Niles
Trap Neuter Return, an animal-rescue group based in Warren, will spay and neuter cats Sunday at Eastwood Mall on Youngstown-Warren Road.
Bill Clinton wows Valley Dems, celebrities at private fundraiser in Canfield tonight
Former President Bill Clinton raised money tonight for the presidential campaign of his wife, Hillary, during an event that left the normally talkative Mahoning County Democratic Party Chairman David Betras almost speechless.
7th Ward citizens get high-tech boost for their feedback to officials' panel tonight
During typical town-hall meetings, attendees have perhaps three minutes to express their opinions and feelings, but at one such session, a high-tech approach made that possible with a simple push of a button.
Mahoning, Columbiana get state grants to provide mental health treatment to inmates
Mahoning County has been awarded a $150,000-a-year, two-year state grant to help county jail inmates and Community Corrections Association halfway house clients with mental-illness and substance-abuse conditions re-enter the community.
4 involved in horse switch at racino waive right to hearing
The four people involved in a horse-racing incident at Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course have waived their right to a hearing scheduled for today.
Cleveland judge rejects motion to dismiss Oakhill case
The judge in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case refused a motion from attorneys for two defendants to dismiss the case over the amount of secretly recorded tapes given to them.
'People lie, science doesn't,' defense says in Hopkins closing
Defense attorneys said during closing arguments Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Çourt for a man accused of a 2013 murder that “people lie, but science doesn’t.”
Thanksgiving dinner benefits more than recipients
Seeing adults in action as volunteers provided a valuable lesson to five seventh-grade girls in Discovery at Kirkmere Elementary School.
Heroin addict started using at 11 with Mom, she tells judge
Heather Upole told a judge Thursday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court that she began using drugs at age 11 with her mother.
Attorney: At least 3 of 'turnpike 5' are American
On Nov. 12, a day before the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris, five men were arrested while traveling east on the Ohio Turnpike in Braceville Township.
Bill Clinton arrives late, but safe, at fundraiser for his wife at Zoldan house in Canfield
Bill Clinton arrives late, but safe, at fundraiser for his wife at Zoldan house in Canfield
Police search for man wanted for armed robbery in Girard
Police search for man wanted for armed robbery in Girard
Man indicted today for Nov. 7 homicide in Youngstown
Man indicted today for Nov. 7 homicide in Youngstown
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan votes for tougher screening process for Syrian, Iraqi refugees
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan votes for tougher screening process for Syrian, Iraqi refugees
BREAKING NEWS | Friday hearing canceled at Austintown race course
Friday hearing canceled at Austintown race course
Bishop Murry elected chairman of Catholic education committee
Bishop Murry elected chairman of Catholic education committee
Ex-Subway pitchman Fogle gets more than 15 years in prison
Ex-Subway pitchman Fogle gets more than 15 years in prison
Mahoning County receives $150K grant from state mental health agency
Mahoning County receives $150K grant from state mental health agency
Closing arguments in the murder trial of Anthony Hopkins
Closing arguments in the murder trial of Anthony Hopkins
Charge against pastor who killed dog dropped, owner vows ‘It’s not over.’
The misdemeanor criminal charge filed against a pastor after he shot and killed his neighbor’s dog Oct. 24 in Vienna Township was dismissed Wednesday
YSU unable to slow Toledo in home opener
Jerry Slocum’s pursuit of career victory 700 will have to wait until the weekend.
State of steel causes Warren Steel to shutdown temporarily
Warren Steel Holdings will close on or before Nov. 30.
SPORTS DIGEST || Brookfield HOF event set for Nov. 28
YSU volleyball adds 2 players YOUNGSTOWN Volleyball players from Texas and Michigan have signed
Animal advocacy groups to give away straw for outside dogs
Legacy Dog Rescue is wrapping up a shoe collection.
Browns RBs coach concerned about disappearing Johnson
Browns running back coach Wilbert Montgomery was at a loss to explain the disappearance of Duke Johnson in the second half of games.
Actress comes home for 'I Was Fine' role
Misty Alli is making her way home to Youngstown to star in “I Was Fine Before I Met You.”
Ike Reilly Assassination to perform at Calvin Center
Ike Reilly Assassination will return to Youngstown on Saturday for a show at Calvin Center.
Port Authority celebrates ‘lightning fast’ work on financing deal for YSU project
Board approved a financing deal that came together in less than two months.
Rotary’s Operation Warm distributes winter coats to kids
Rotary clubs team up for Operation Warm coat distribution
Film series to screen 'Jamie Marks Is Dead'
“Jamie Marks Is Dead,” the film adapted by a novel written by Youngstown State University professor Christopher Barzak, will be screened twice Saturday as part of the Youngstown Cinema film series.
State official: Some Niles workers will lose their jobs
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com NILES The state-appointed financial supervisor said what city
MVSD will replace its chief engineer
By JORDAN COHEN news@vindy.com MINERAL RIDGE The Mahoning Valley Sanitary District, which
Boko Haram kills 49 in suicide bombings
Associated Press YOLA, Nigeria The suicide bomber exploded as truckers were tucking into dinner
Legal marijuana group plans new push in 2016
ResponsibleOhio head vows to pursue a new marijuana legalization effort in the new year.
First Presbyterian Church to host community Thanksgiving dinner
Volunteers and guests are thankful for the event for different reasons.
Most speeding fines get zapped, but others warned
Cara Carramusa of Poland successfully had her civil speeding citation dismissed in Youngstown by hearing officer Gene Fehr, upper left. Also listening to her is city police Lt. William Ross, lower left, and John O’Connor of Optotraffic, the company that processes and mails the citations.
Historic senior class set for final OSU home game
Urban Meyer has a bond with each of his departing senior classes, but the group playing its final game in Ohio Stadium on Saturday has a special meaning for the Ohio State coach.
Mum care
Mum care Cut your faded mums back to 2-3 inches from the ground. Mulch them well to protect the
Eagles of Death Metal ‘horrified’ by attacks
Eagles of Death Metal ‘horrified’ by attacks NEW YORK Members of the Eagles of Death Metal band
Fall Garden Lecture with Doug Oster
Fall Garden Lecture with Doug Oster When: Today, 1–2 p.m. What: The amazing world of gourds.
Arrieta, Keuchel win Cy Young Awards
Jake Arrieta posted one final win, perhaps against his most formidable competition yet.
Despite funding setback, village to pursue downtown revitalization
The village is planning upgrades to its downtown.
Judge rules woman can’t keep embryos
Los Angeles Times (TNS) SAN FRANCISCO A San Francisco judge ruled Wednesday that frozen embryos
Plans for new playground unveiled at school board meeting
The superintendent also announced an agreement which will provide high-tech mouth guards for the softball team.
Ohio House committee supports CNG vehicle tax incentives
A co-sponsor of the legislation is state Rep. Sean J. O'Brien of Bazetta
Mob rule in higher education
Opinion: By Andrew Kloster The Heritage Foundation America’s universities are supposed to be places where
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of xx.x xx. All yields given in percent.
Christmas 5K race set scheduled Dec. 16
Christmas 5K race set scheduled Dec. 16 COLUMBIANA A third annual ’Twas the Night Before 5K, a
10 shrubs that shine in winter Cold weather APPEAL
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer Imagine a fresh dusting of snow on a bright
Gabbert provides 49ers’ offense new look vs. Seattle
Having not won in Seattle’s CenturyLink Field since 2011, the San Francisco 49ers are hoping a change at quarterback can spark their struggling offense against the Seahawks.
Bengals’ running game hitting the wall too often
Andy Dalton was the Bengals’ leading rusher at halftime, which pretty much summed up the state of Cincinnati’s running game.
Tips for overwintering annuals, tender perennials indoors
By Marilyn McKinley OSU master gardener volunteer My grandma brought so many plants inside for
Tired of raking?
Tired of raking? Research shows that leaving ‘a few’ leaves is good fertilizer and not bad for
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Tiffany Cappelli and Keith Richards, Youngstown, girl,
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Nov.
METRO DIGEST || 5 foreign nationals charged with forgery after turnpike stop
5 foreign nationals charged with forgery NEWTON FALLS Five foreign nationals arrested on the
New IS video reaffirms NYC as target
Associated Press NEW YORK The New York Police Department says it’s aware of a newly released
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Mahoning County Board of Elections, special meeting 5 p.m., board room, MCBOE
Radical’s transformation may have begun in prison
Associated Press BRUSSELS Much about Abdelhamid Abaaoud’s path to armed Islamic radicalism
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Nov. 19, the 323rd day of 2015. There are 42 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Earth sets its eighth heat record this year
Associated Press WASHINGTON Even in a record-breaking hot year for Earth, October stood out as
Pilots were warned of tough landing conditions
Associated Press CLEVELANd The pilots of a business jet that crashed into an Akron apartment
Can plants survive winter in containers?
Can plants survive winter in containers? Many plants (even mint sometimes) will not survive
Legislation would allow local candidates to electronically file financial disclosure forms
SB 206 would institute comparable requirements for local candidates, political action committees and others that raise or spend $2,000 or more.
Luke Ashlocke to perform at Comedy Cellar
Scottish comedian Luke Ashlocke will return to the Comedy Cellar at Mojo’s Pub in Austintown for three shows this weekend.
Beatlemania at Packard
Beatlemania at Packard Beatlemania Magic, the Fab Four tribute band, will come to Packard Music
FDA OKs an easier version of antidote
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Food and Drug Administration has approved an easy-to-use version
Festival of Trees planned at mall
Festival of Trees planned at mall BOARDMAN Southern Park Mall, 7401 Market St., will host a
“The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., The CW): Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder)
“The Vampire Diaries” (8 p.m., The CW): Stefan (Paul Wesley) and Damon (Ian Somerhalder) confront
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (PG-13) Regal Austintown: Fri.-Tue., Th. 7:30;
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Abundant Love Outreach Ministry, 103 Willis Ave., Youngstown, food and
Mahoning Valley Race Course | Wednesday’s results
RACE 1 $24,500 - 3 yo’s & up, 6F, MSW 1 Bizness Minded (Lagunes, G.)$8.40$5.40$15.40 6
Utility ordered to provide plan to stop natural-gas leak
Utility ordered to provide plan to stop natural-gas leak LOS ANGELES A California regulator has
Men indicted on drug charges
Men indicted on drug charges CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has indicted two Warren men and a
Poison ivy still a threat in winter
Q. Can I get poison ivy during the winter months? William from Boardman A. Yes! The oily
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Woman fighting potential $500 fine for posting pro-cop sign CANONSBURG, Pa. A
Method 8 to premiere film
Method 8 will screen its new movie, “Project Blackbird,” in Boardman on Saturday.
Artists open house in Youngstown
Artists of the Mahoning Commons and friends will open their studio spaces to the public for viewing and shopping Saturday and Sunday.
A couple of Ohio Players take new direction
Billy Beck and Rick Ward of the Ohio Players have recorded a side project that just might turn into their main enterprise.
NIGHTLIFE
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: After Hours,
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.41.14 Aqua America, .71
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr.,SDRq New Castle Playhouse Youth Theatre, New
Why did IS target Paris?
Opinion: By John R. BOWEN Los Angeles Times Friday night, in the center of Paris, hundreds of people were
Obama appears tone deaf in wake of Paris massacre
Editorial: President Barack Obama is unwavering in his belief that the administration’s strategy for defeating
Why is Ben Carson unraveling?
Opinion: By Clarence Lusane Tribune News Service We shouldn’t be surprised that the wheels are coming off
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