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MetroParks to replace Lanterman's water wheel
Steve Avery, director of Mill Creek MetroParks planning & operations, surveys the water wheel at Lanterman’s Mill. The wheel must first be constructed off site, ...
Stories published August 24, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Seman lawyers ask court to exclude child rape case evidence
Lawyers for Robert Seman asked a judge to bar prosecutors from using evidence in a rape case against him in his capital murder case.
Trumbull commissioner says his experience on Great Lakes to Chicago positive
Trumbull County Commissioner Dan Polivka says the two flights he took on Great Lakes JetExpress between the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport and Chicago did not reveal the flaws in the service airline officials discussed last week.
YSU opens today with increased enrollment
For the first time since 2010, Youngstown State University’s fall enrollment increased this semester.
Ohio Supreme Court affirms death penalty for Fingerhut killer
The state’s high court has affirmed the death sentence of a Trumbull County man, re-sentenced for the 2001 murder of his then-girlfriend’s ex-husband.
Niles council to decide if city hall repairs are worth it
It will be up to city council to decide if the costs to repair the city hall roof and a seriously damaged basement wall are worth it for an 89-year-old building.
Youngstown to Chicago flights permanently grounded
The Great Lakes JetExpress flightS from Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport to Chicago O’Hare came to abrupt halt Wednesday evening. Passengers with reservations are advised to call or email Great Lakes for refunds.
Minimum wage petitions 114 signatures short for ballot
A proposed charter amendment, backed by a group of Youngstown Democrats, to increase the hourly minimum wage in the city to $10.10 came up 114 valid signatures short of getting on the ballot.
Camp FRIEND widens the world this week for autistic kids
Children with autism and other developmental disabilities got a chance to experience a variety of local discoveries at a summer camp this week.
Great Lakes Jet Express last flight to Chicago from Youngstown-Warren is tonight
Great Lakes Jet Express last flight to Chicago from Youngstown-Warren is tonight
Trumbull County commissioners hire new HR director
Trumbull County commissioners hire new HR director
Penguins implimenting more offense as preseason winds down
YSU's coaches implimenting more QB running plays
Trial reset for Campbell man accused of shooting neighbor's dog
Trial reset for Campbell man accused of shooting neighbor's dog
WRTA to have hourly service on all routes on Sept. 6
WRTA to have hourly service on all routes Sept. 6
UPDATE | At least 1 dead as militants attack American University in Kabul
American University president says militants attack campus in Afghan capital
Authorities: Man injured in train-SUV crash in Ohio dies
Authorities: Man injured in train-SUV crash in Ohio dies
Libertarian Party candidate's name will appear on Ohio ballot for president
Libertarian Party candidate's name will appear on Ohio ballot for president
Ohio congressmen back Camp Ravenna as missile defense system site
Ohio congressmen back Camp Ravenna as missile defense system site
Veteran's Park project in Newton Falls to be completed Thursday
Veteran's Park project in Newton Falls to be completed Thursday
Woman charged in Tuesday-night crash on I-80 in Liberty
Woman charged in Tuesday-night crash on I-80 in Liberty
Youngstown council safety committee cancels Thursday meeting
Youngstown council safety committee cancels Thursday meeting
Noise complaints leads to police citation on the South Side
Noise complaints leads to police citation on the South Side
Man faces assault charge after spitting on an officer
Man faces assault charge after spitting on an officer
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Many donors to Clinton Foundation met with her at State
Many donors to Clinton Foundation met with her at State
Connected: Is your child ready for a smart- phone?
Connected: Is your child ready for a smart- phone?
Astronaut breaks US record: 521 days in space and counting
Astronaut breaks US record: 521 days in space and counting
Swimmer Feigen apologizes for ’serious distraction’ in Rio
Swimmer Feigen apologizes for ’serious distraction’ in Rio
Ford recalls over 88K vehicles due to stalling problem
Ford recalls over 88K vehicles due to stalling problem
Maine land from Burt’s Bees founder is new national monument
Maine land from Burt’s Bees founder is new national monument
Seman lawyers seek to bar rape case details from trial
Seman lawyers seek to bar rape case details from trial
Supreme Court affirms Trumbull County man's death sentence
Supreme Court affirms Trumbull County man's death sentence
Browns source: Team intends to hold onto Gordon
The Browns flaunted their twin towers at wide receiver Tuesday in a joint practice with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and they’re not interested in breaking Josh Gordon and Terrelle Pryor apart.
Youngstown school board continues bickering, over agenda, not academics
City school board members disagreed about the meeting agenda,
Inexperienced WRs look to catch on with Buckeyes
Ohio State lost 80 percent of its passing-game production from last season.
An effort to increase Youngstown’s hourly minimum wage to $10.10 has stalled
There aren’t enough valid signatures on petitions to get the measure on the Nov. 8 ballot
Warren’s Pico wins Summit County Senior title
Warren’s Jack Pico won the 2016 Senior Summit County Amateur Championship this weekend at Barberton Brookside and Good Park.
Fed appellate court knocks down ‘Golden Week’
By MARC KOVAC and DAVID SKOLNICK news@vindy.com COLUMBUS A federal appeals court reversed a
Local unemployment figures drop 0.2 percent
Cleveland-based Economist George Zeller called the July unemployment figures in Ohio monumental.
SPORTS DIGEST || Scrappers lose to Cyclones in extras
Scrappers lose to Cyclones in extras BROOKLYN, N.Y. The Mahoning Valley Scrappers held the lead
Judge allows senior to begin classes at JFK until Sept. 9 hearing
A common pleas court judge has granted a temporary restraining order that allowed a John F. Kennedy High School senior to begin classes at Kennedy Tuesday after the boy’s family filed legal action.
Metal detecting club finds wedding ring Bazetta man lost
Tri-County Metal Detecting Club finds wedding ring Bazetta Township man lost in his yard
Veteran to be Roadie for a Day for KISS
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com KISS is putting its money where its rock is. The band has
Dan + Shay stays humble while topping the charts Cleaning up
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A paradox of success in the music industry is how does
Mentors make successful students in Austintown
Students experienced the hatching mentorship programs in Austintown Schools
Mahoning County roads slated for paving
The paving is expected to be completed by late summer or early fall, the county engineer said
MetroParks to replace Lanterman's water wheel
Steve Avery, director of Mill Creek MetroParks planning & operations, surveys the water wheel at Lanterman’s Mill. The wheel must first be constructed off site, then taken apart and put back together in the confined space that holds the structure.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
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nfl news and notes
COWBOYS Wideout Dez Bryant suffers concussion FRISCO, Texas Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez
Delphi, Mobileye join forces on autonomous-car platform
Associated Press DETROIT Auto-parts and electronics company Delphi Automotive is joining with
Judge allows online charter school lawsuit to proceed
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s largest online charter school has been allowed to proceed with
Austintown school board members promise to visit school buildings more often
Austintown School District board of education members “take ownership” for school buildings
Harrison to meet with NFL on Thursday
The meeting with NFL investigators is 11 a.m. Thursday at the Steelers practice facility
METRO DIGEST || Weathersfield fire victim identified
Fire victim identified WARREN The Trumbull County Coroner’s Office has identified the man who
Former host sues Fox claiming sexual harassment, retaliation
Associated Press NEW YORK A former Fox News host has sued the network, its ousted chairman and
Missing man sought
Missing man sought YOUNGSTOWN Police are asking for help in locating a missing 18-year-old
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Lordstown Village Negotiations Committee, 6 p.m., council chambers, 1455 Salt
Mediation ordered in lawsuit for autopsies in slayings of 8 in family
Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Supreme Court wants a settlement reached in the case of a
Clinton Foundation donors got face time with her at State Dept.
Associated Press WASHINGTON More than half the people outside the government who met with
Seoul: N. Korea fires sub-launched missile
Associated Press SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA A North Korean ballistic missile fired from a submarine
Man arraigned after 911 call leads to bust for suspected drug trafficking
Officers seize cash, suspected drugs from Campbell home.
Lawmakers demand info on EpiPen price hike
Associated Press WASHINGTON Members of Congress are demanding more information on why the price
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On Inc. 5000 list YOUNGSTOWN Comprehensive Logistics Co. Inc., whose headquarters are at 4944
Jennifer Lawrence has topped Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s highest-paid
Jennifer Lawrence has topped Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s highest-paid actresses for the
US Olympic swimmer Lochte is one more arrogant American
Opinion: By Linda Robertson Miami Herald RIO DE JANEIRO Leave it to Ryan Lochte to be at the center of
Youngstown Fire Dept. ranks with best in nation
Editorial: Tens of thousands of people who live or work in the city of Youngstown can breathe a little easier
Flag football League deadline extended
Flag football League deadline extended SALEM Salem Community Center, 1098 N. Ellsworth Ave., is
GOP’s intrusive measure
Opinion: By Rep. NITA M. LOWEY CQ-Roll Call When you hear the Republican majority talk about “liberty,”
Niki'z Pub: out of the way, right on target
Sometimes you have to go beyond Main Street to find a diamond in the rough. If you're willing to drive through some residential areas to Mason Street in Niles, you will find Niki'z Pub, which offers a hidden gem of a burger.
Selected local stocks
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Wellsville teens face underage drinking, drug charges
The teens were arrested after a traffic stop in Boardman
Polanco homers twice as Pirates snap four-game skid
Ivan Nova took a shutout into the ninth inning and finished with a six-hitter while Gregory Polanco hit two home runs to lead the Pirates to a 7-1 victory over the Houston Astros
Spears raffles clothes for La. flood victims
Spears raffles clothes for La. flood victims Pop star Britney Spears is giving the clothes off her
As travelers avoid Zika, some vacation spots quietly benefit
Associated Press NEW YORK With government officials now warning pregnant women to avoid Miami
Crews target flames in several Western states
Associated Press YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. Growing wildfires stoked by windy, dry