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Stories published October 14, 2015
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Dissent continues as Youngstown school plan begins to be implemented
The clock begins ticking today on implementation of the Youngstown Plan, the state law that will allow a CEO takeover of the city schools.
Youngstown voters will face decision on fracking again after Supreme Court ruling
It took a decision by the Ohio Supreme Court, but the anti-fracking Community Bill of Rights charter amendment is in front of Youngstown voters for a fifth time on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Author Trigiani wows crowd at Lake Club
Playright, novelist and movie director Adriana Trigiani went to Big Stone Gap, Va., her hometown, to make her new movie, “Big Stone Gap.”
As audit questions linger over last game, new one starts at Barry Dyngles
As the Queen of Hearts game resumes at Barry Dyngles, questions remain about the game’s legality.
Poland trustees reviewing Yellow Creek action plan
As some community members have raised concerns about water-quality issues in Yellow Creek, local government is being asked to do its part to protect the Yellow Creek watershed.
Left to die cruel reality for many dogs, but some Valley residents offer helping hands
Dumped and left to die: It’s a cruel reality for many unwanted dogs.The unlucky ones die on the streets of slow starvation, attacks by other dogs or wild animals, disease or being hit by cars.
Resentencing for Newport Inn triple murder defendant Thursday
Willie Herring, a defendant in the April 30, 1996, Newport Inn robbery and triple murder, will have a re-sentencing hearing at 10 a.m. Thursday before Judge John M. Durkin of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Last defendant in Struthers home invasion case gets 4 years
The last defendant in a Struthers home invasion has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Cuyahoga judge says 'no' to Yavorcik motion to dismiss
The Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case judge rejected a motion from defendant Martin Yavorcik to dismiss over a lack of venue.
In fall, county pounds fill with dogs abandoned by thoughtless owners avoiding surrender fee
For some reason when the leaves fall and temperature starts to go down, Mahoning County Dog Pound and Trumbull County Dog Warden and Kennel fill up.
Man charged with killing woman in Ohio pleads to some counts
Man charged with killing woman in Ohio pleads to some counts
Authorities look into past of Ohio trucker accused in 4 slayings
Investigators in Ohio are taking a close look into the driving history of a trucker who’s been indicted in four Cleveland slayings that came 18 years apart.
Police: Brothers were beaten in church to make them confess
Police: Brothers were beaten in church to make them confess
Ohio bill would spare severely mentally ill from execution
Ohio bill would spare severely mentally ill from execution
Feds: 'Dance Moms' star hid show income during bankruptcy
Feds: 'Dance Moms' star hid show income during bankruptcy
Kasich to detail priorities he’d tackle as president
Kasich to detail priorities he’d tackle as president
$2M bail set for man charged in death of woman in Ohio
$2M bail set for man charged in death of woman in Ohio
UPDATED | Barry Dyngles returns with a new Queen of Hearts game
Barry Dyngles returns with a new Queen of Hearts game
2016 VW diesels have new software affecting emissions tests
2016 VW diesels have new software affecting emissions tests
Weathersfield police thank other departments in bank robbery case
Weathersfield police thank other departments in bank robbery case
Youngstown School Board plans appeal of judge’s ruling
The city school board plans to appeal judge’s decision denying an injunction to stop the Youngstown Plan
Columbiana’s boys and girls golf teams will compete in state tournaments at OSU
There’s a chance the Columbiana girls and boys golf teams could see some friendy faces as they compete in the Division II state tournaments this weekend at Ohio State.
Boardman’s boys golf team working on perfect year
The Spartans are playing in the Division I district tournament today.
Warren native looking to bring L.A. company to former Packard site
Christopher Alan, a 1980 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School, described his vision for reusing the Packard space.
Life returning to normal for family rocked by toddler’s disappearance
The story of Rainn going missing for 48 hours made news as far away as England
SPORTS DIGEST || Former NBA star found unconscious at brothel
Former NBA star found unconscious at brothel PAHRUMP, Nev. Former NBA and reality TV star Lamar
Ex-pro Spielman: Don't be afraid to accept help in a crisis
In life, bad things happen and people have to find strength, whether it be through faith, music or books, the OSU and NFL great said.
Girard council weighing arguments on pit bull ban
Council may consider modifying its ban on pit bulls.
PREP ROUNDUP | Tuesday’s other results
GOLF Boardman’s Vivo, Pikunas qualify for D-I state tourney MASSILLON Boardman’s Jenna Vivo
Former Sheet and Tube official to lecture
Staff report LIBERTY Steel industry pioneer Bill Farragher, known as the creator of the
Ryan, O’Brien leading NEO business leaders on trade trip to Cuba
The group left today and will return Sunday
Wick Avenue corridor project gets $250,000 donation
Andrews Trust donates $250,000 for Wick Avenue corridor project
Warren native to install mural on vacant house
Amy Novelli to install her mural on the wall at a vacant house at 125 Scott Street NE.
METRO DIGEST || Free bus driver training
Free ‘Trick Nor Treat’ BOARDMAN Beyond Expectations South Bridge Therapy and Learning Center,
Dems pursue more SNAP waivers for food help
SNAP is a federal program that provides food for residents earning 130 percent of the federal poverty level or less
Lake Cohasset drained so crew can fix road shoulder
Lake Cohasset was empty save for a small stream of water over the last few weeks as Less Contracting Inc. of Salem installed rock-filled baskets along West Cohasset Drive that will act as a retaining wall. The shoulder of the road collapsed due to erosion.
Boardman Park to host holiday events
Boardman Park to host holiday events BOARDMAN Boardman Park will host various Halloween
Ohio ranks 2nd in region for work-related fatalities
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Ohio places second among five states in its region
Playboy going strictly for the articles
Associated Press NEW YORK Playboy is about to find out how many people really do read it for the
Cubs clinch at Wrigley Field
Only once since they last brought home the World Series in 1908 had the Cubs won a playoff series and never before had they finished off the job at their century-plus-old ballpark.
Wine tour of France included tastings at Domaine Joseph Drouhin The best of Burgundy
There are few wine regions in the world that carry the history and reputation of Burgundy.
MLB PLAYOFFS AT A GLANCE
BOX SCORES NLDS Cubs 6, Cardinals 4 St. LouisChicago abrhbiabrhbi MCrpnt 3b5120Fowler
NHL roundup
NHL roundup Tuesday’s other games Stars 4, Oilers 2 DALLAS Jason Spezza scored three goals
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Andrew L. Woodward, 25, of 546 Neoka Drive, Campbell,
Canadiens keep Penguins winless
The Montreal Canadiens remain perfect. The Pittsburgh Penguins remain an imperfect work in progress.
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Village Safety Committee, 8:30 a.m., council chambers, administration
It’s clear cultures differ
Opinion: The prevailing social dogma of our time – that economic and other disparities among groups are
RECORD REVIEWS
Selena Gomez Album: “Revival” Grade: A Sophomore albums are notoriously tricky propositions,
Taylor Swift leads AMA nominations
Taylor Swift leads AMA nominations NEW YORK Taylor Swift earned six American Music Awards
Wallethub.com has compiled its list of Best Foodie Cities for Your Wallet. To find the most-
Wallethub.com has compiled its list of Best Foodie Cities for Your Wallet. To find the most-
$2B investment solidifies our clean-energy footprint
Editorial: It’s not every day that the Mahoning Valley stands on the threshold of a whopping $2,000,000,000 in
Ending the US oil export ban would be of little consequence
Opinion: By Stephen Mihm Bloomberg View Both the House and Senate are considering measures that would
Talks go on for Delphi, IUE-CWA
By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com WARREN Negotiations between two Delphi Packard plants and the
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1210.03-0.05 Aqua America, .71
Twitter is laying off up to 336 workers
Twitter is laying off up to 336 workers SAN FRANCISCO Twitter is laying off up to 336 employees,
Clinton email server setup risked intrusion
Associated Press WASHINGTON The private email server running in Hillary Rodham Clinton’s home
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Mary Yuhas and Brandon Huff, East Liverpool, boy, Oct.
Netanyahu: ‘Aggressive steps’ will halt fighting
Associated Press JERUSALEM Israel’s prime minister on Tuesday said he would take a series of
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Probe: Buk missile downed Malaysian jet in Ukraine
Associated Press GILZE-RIJEN AIR BASE, Netherlands The missile shot skyward from war-ravaged
Home invader gets 11 years in prison
Timothy Conzett was one of three men charged in an April 10 Struthers home invasion.
Quilt Group to host Shop Owners Night
Quilt Group to host Shop Owners Night CANFIELD That Quilt Group I Belong To will host a Shop
Russian Embassy is shelled in Syria
Associated Press DAMASCUS, SYRIA The Russian Embassy in Damascus was shelled Tuesday as pro-
FETAL-TISSUE reimbursement Planned Parenthood alters policy
Associated Press NEW YORK Responding to a furor over undercover videos, Planned Parenthood says
BUSINESS DIGEST || ‘Better Block’ event
‘Better Block’ event YOUNGSTOWN A “Better Block” program on Midlothian Boulevard between
Dems face off in first debate
Associated Press LAS VEGAS Hillary Rodham Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders clashed over U.S.
Trustees approve new full-time road department employee after divided vote
One trustee dissented, arguing that the money should instead be spent directly on resurfacing.
Confident Tomlin a catalyst on Steelers’ sideline
Mike Tomlin doesn’t make decisions based on job security.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Cops: Man stabbed at funeral; suspect tries to flee in limo NORTH HAVEN, Conn.
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Game-day necessities
Game-day necessities Mark and Mike’s next visit will feature pizza, wings, beer and big screen
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 6 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: ATP Masters. 4:30 p.m. (FS1) MLB Playoffs: Rangers at
French baking done easily
EASY FRENCH APPLE CAKE 2 large eggs 1/3 cup milk 3/4 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 6
Burgers from a tree
Burgers from a tree Join the Burger Guyz in Warren at 6:30 p.m. tonight as they scrutinize the
Spurrier resigns, accepts blame for S.C.’s slide
Always one to do things his way, Spurrier believed he needed to step aside.
LA’s Kershaw silences critics with best October effort
Clayton Kershaw finally came through in October, just in time to save the Los Angeles Dodgers from another early exit.