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Ohio Senate approves bill to transfer state inmates to private prisons
Legislation that would allow state prisoners to be transferred to private prisons, like the one in Youngstown, has cleared the Ohio Senate.
Youngstown elementary students learning how to 'Eat Right and Move'
Prevention, intervention and awareness are the three facets Paul C. Bunn Elementary students will focus on during their six-week walking challenge called “Eat Right and Move.”
YSU board extends Tressel's contract one year, but hopes for 3 more
Jim Tressel said he’s excited about continuing his efforts and those of his team to improve Youngstown State University and its role in the Mahoning Valley.
Mahoning commissioners to consider abatement for global manufacturer in Austintown
The Mahoning County commissioners soon will consider a 60 percent, 10-year real-estate tax abatement for the reuse of a former Austintown warehouse by a publicly traded Fortune 500 Ohio manufacturing company.
50 join annual Homeless Walk to bring attention to agencies that can help
The gray clouds dismissed any hope of a bright morning as temperatures were close to freezing along with high winds for those making a half-hour trek from the Commons at Madison Avenue to the Help Hotline Crisis Center on Fifth Avenue.
Youngstown schools, head start offering full-day kindergarten at city grade schools
A half-day goes full for the Youngstown School District preschool program.
Warren auditor proposing budget increase of more than $3M for 2017
City Auditor Vince Flask is proposing a $28.2 million budget for 2017, which is about $3.2 million more than the 2016 plan of $25 million.
Struthers senior citizens honored at annual dinner tonight
Turkey was on the menu for the second week in a row for Struthers senior citizens.
Los Angeles cops cleared in death of homeless black man
Los Angeles cops cleared in death of homeless black man
Trump says he will pick Gen. Mattis for defense secretary
Trump said he will pick Gen. Mattis for defense secretary
Former YSU assistant to coach Vikings tonight
Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer — a former Youngstown State assistant under Jim Tressel — will serve as the interim head coach against the Cowboys
Former NFL running back shot to death
Former NFL player Joe McKnight has been shot to death following an argument at an intersection with another motorist.
Indiana football coach resigns
Kevin Wilson went 26-47 in six seasons in his first college head coaching job.
Toledo Central Catholic's Warren is Mr. Football
Michael Warren ran for 2,740 yards and 45 touchdowns for Toledo Central Catholic this season
Mahoning County grand jury indicts homicide suspect
Mahoning County grand jury indicts homicide suspect
UPDATE | YSU trustees extend Tressel contract
YSU trustees extend Tressel contract for one year at $300K
Mill Creek Park announces road closings for winter
Mill Creek park announces road closings for winter
Self-driving truck hits the road for debut on Ohio Turnpike
Self-driving truck hits the road for debut on Ohio Turnpike
Body found in Youngstown parking lot
Police are on the scene where the body of a man has been found in an East Side parking lot.
Gov. Kasich not attending Trump rally in Cincinnati
Gov. Kasich not attending Trump rally in Cincinnati
Austintown business bilked out of more than $1,000
Austintown business bilked out of more than $1,000
Ohio Senate approves penalty increase for selling fentanyl
Ohio Senate approves penalty increase for selling fentanyl
Youngstown woman enters guilty plea in overdose death of man in July
Youngstown woman enters guilty plea in overdose death of man in July
Cleveland area logs dozens more overdose deaths from October
Cleveland area logs dozens more overdose deaths from October
Pa. boy, 14, held on charges he shot sleeping mom, brother
Pa. boy, 14, held on charges he shot sleeping mom, brother
Cookie walk planned
Cookie walk planne BOARDMAN St. John Greek Orthodox Church, 4955 Glenwood Ave., will be the
Defense act gives Vienna air base a boost
The amendment could lead to an upgrade of the bases’s fleet of C130s.
Sammarone leads Canfield over West Branch
Serena Sammarone scored seven points in a minute to help Canfield ditch a sluggish start.
Ryan expects no retaliation after failing to unseat Pelosi
Ryan: ‘I don’t feel I’ve done anything wrong’
Warren JFK’s 1991 title team remembered
Antolini, Richardson, Terlecky and Urchek look back on an unexpected championship.
Boardman Arby’s to have grand opening Dec. 7
Boardman is the birthplace of the global fast-food chain.
Davidson, Bailey, Koullias among All-Ohio selections
Several of the Mahoning Valley’s most dynamic offensive players and stalwart defenders were among All-Ohio selections in Division V and VI on Wednesday.
Ohio Senate approves bill to ban bestiality
The internet is being used more frequently for offenders to acquire animals for sexual purposes or to advertise the use of an animal for the sexual gratification of other humans,” a bill sponsor said. Often, the injuries are so severe the animal has to be euthanized.
Donlan’s 3-pointer helps YSU rally past RMU
Senior Matt Donlan capped a career night with a 3-pointer with 16 seconds left.
Boardman Tae Kwon Do School teaching Canfield students bullying prevention skills
C.H. Campbell Elementary students do more than break boards during their Tae Kwon Do classes: They are breaking bullying.
Penguins: Bo knows football
Youngstown State football players Jody Webb, Justin Spencer and Jameel Smith walk the walk and talk the talk set forth by their leader, second-year coach Bo Pelini.
Austintown school board looks to revise open enrollment policy
Austintown schools will “more than likely” reduce its open enrollment admissions
Karen Clark-Green to premiere Christmas musical at Playhouse A NEW ‘NATIVITY’
By GUY D’ASTOLFO dastolfo@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN In her new musical, “Nativity, the Hope,” Karen
YOUNGSTOWN SYMPHONY Orchestra to present ‘Christmas in the City’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will present “Christmas in the City,”
‘Drag Queen’ at Rust Belt
‘Drag Queen’ at Rust Belt Rust Belt Theater Company’s annual production of its original musical
The Vic gets in the ‘Spirit’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Christmas is a time of tradition and family, and the Victorian Players
Indians’ Antonetti named top MLB exec
Indians’ Antonetti named top MLB exec CLEVELAND Chris Antonetti, the architect of the Indians’
Holiday parade, events to usher in the season
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Downtown Youngstown will usher in the holiday season Friday evening with
YSU earns A+ mark from Standard and Poor’s
Standard & Poor’s, one of the nation’s top credit-rating agencies, has upgraded Youngstown State University’s bond rating to A+, citing increased enrollment demand, a strong financial profile and solid management policies.
Charity gives $4K grant to Boys & Girls Club of Youngstown
The grant will be used to purchase new tablets and computers for the club’s Project Learn program.
Resolution would ban flying rebel flag on Ohio public property
SCR 7 also calls for “retailers throughout Ohio to remove rebel flag merchandise from their inventories.”
Accused prostitute: Just bring the gummy worms
Austintown police arrest woman for soliciting undercover officer
Holidays mean season’s sweetings in the Valley
Cookies at Classic Bakery in Boardman are ready for the holidays. Roseann Habbe shows off the top sellers.
‘Snow Queen’ at Salem theater
‘Snow Queen’ at Salem theater Kate Pelini and Jaye Mills in a scene from Salem Community Theatre’s
‘Lion, Witch and Wardrobe’
‘Lion, Witch and Wardrobe’ Crown Theater Productions will present “The Lion, the Witch and the
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK Incarnate (PG-13) Cinema South: Fri.-Thu. 2:15, 4:50, 7:15, 9:30 Regal Niles:
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
Kyle and Kim (Lonsway) Henchar of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, are announcing the birth of a son, Landon
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Boardman Civil Service Commission, 8:15 a.m., meeting to certify promotional exam,
Comedy open-mic at Circle Hookah
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A new series of weekly standup comedy open-mic nights will continue at 9
Commissioners will re-do budget hearings because of notification problem
The Trumbull County commissioners say they will hold budget hearings a second time to correct their office’s failure to notify the news media of the hearings the first time
Texas man arraigned on charges in two Trumbull County communities
Jason Utley remains in the Trumbull County Jail in lieu of $150,000 bond.
Three more bodies found in Tennessee wildfire ruins
Three more bodies found in Tennessee wildfire ruins GATLINBURG, Tenn. Three more bodies were
wednesday’s nhl game
Islanders 5, Penguins 3 NEW YORK Anders Lee scored the tiebreaking goal with 27 seconds
Associated Press
Associated Press NEW YORK President-elect Donald Trump declared Wednesday he will leave his
Witness surrenders to U.S. marshals
Witness surrenders to U.S. marshals BOARDMAN A witness to a Youngstown homicide surrendered to
GRAND reOPENING
GRAND reOPENING The Arby’s at 29 Boardman-Canfield Road was recently rebuilt to follow Arby’s
college football news and notes
Notre Dame: Quarterback Malik Zaire, who won the starting job at Notre Dame last season before a
nba roundup | Wednesday’s games
Thunder 126, Wizards 115, OT OKLAHOMA CITY Russell Westbrook scored 14 of his 35 points in
13 tornadoes confirmed in several Southern states
Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Tornadoes that dropped out of the night sky killed five
GIRLS BASKETBALL | Wednesday’s other games
Howland 53, Brookfield 36 HOWLAND Mackenzie Maze scored a game-high 15 points and Sara Price
Choffin open house
Choffin open house YOUNGSTOWN Eastern Gateway Community College of Youngstown will host a
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476
Backyard Bar and Grill, 8942 Youngstown-Pittsburgh Road, Poland; 330-757-2476 Sat: Dead Flowers,
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Dec. 1, the 336th day of 2016. There are 30 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” (8 p.m., ABC): “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” (8 p.m., ABC): “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the holiday classic that
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS “The Odd Couple,SDRq Crown Theater Productions, Main Street Theater, 5 N. Main
After new regulations, quakes calm down
Associated Press WASHINGTON The rate of earthquakes in Oklahoma has dropped dramatically since
Authorities: OSU attacker may have been inspired by ISIS
Authorities, however, still don’t have a definite motive for the attack that injured 11
Two men stabbed in October charged with aggravated robbery
Two men are charged with aggravated robbery after police say they tried to rob another man Oct. 14, but the other man stabbed them and took their gun.
US stocks end lower, despite banks, oil gains
Associated Press NEW YORK Stocks moved mostly lower Wednesday as gains in blue-chip energy
Prosecutor clears officer in man’s death
Associated Press CHARLOTTE, N.C. A prosecutor on Wednesday cleared a Charlotte police officer
US consumer spending, incomes rose in October
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumers boosted their spending again in October, while
YMCA dedicates new road to Sweeney Auto Group donor
YMCA dedicates new road to Sweeney Auto Group donor
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Nov. 30, 2016. All yields given in
OPEC agrees to cut output
Staff/wire report VIENNA Breaking with years of inaction, OPEC agreed Wednesday to cut its oil
Pedestrian and driver ID’d in Tuesday Boardman fatal accident
Pedestrian and driver ID’d in Tuesday Boardman fatal accident
Unbeaten Virginia outlasts Ohio State
The Buckeyes were unable to hold onto a 16-point, first-half lead.
Pilot told controllers ‘no fuel’ before crash
Associated Press MEDELLIN, Colombia The pilot of the chartered plane carrying a Brazilian
METRO DIGEST || Ravenna killing, lockdown
Ravenna killing RAVENNA TOWNSHIP A man was killed and a pregnant woman shot several times about
Security officials on edge due to Trump’s foreign policy ambiguity
Opinion: HALIFAX, Canada The annual Halifax International Security Forum brings together senior Canadian,
college basketball roundup Wednesday’s Top 25 games
MEN No. 9 Baylor 79, Sam Houston St. 45 WACO, TEXAS Reserve King McClure scored 14 points and
Lorain schools will benefit from experience in Y’town
Editorial: It has been a year since the Youngstown Plan, designed to revive the academically comatose
Don’t kowtow to Cuba
Opinion: By Mark Davis The Dallas Morning News As the Christmas season of 2014 unfolded, President Barack
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