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Stories published December 13, 2016

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Girard woman killed in crash today

One woman was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday on state Route 534 in Milton Township between Palmyra and Ellsworth roads.


Youngstown school board continues Mohip-bashing, approves hotel abatement

Youngstown Board of Education members continued to bash CEO Krish Mohip Tuesday evening, contending he lacks transparency.


Priest focuses on lessons from book about local Rose Street family for advent sermons

Anticipation, expectation and reflection are the hallmarks of Advent, the season of awaiting the birth of baby Jesus at Christmas.


Defendant Panezich in sports autograph fraud ring pleads guilty

A defendant in a sports memorabilia fraud case has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, and a prosecutor is recommending a range of three to seven years in prison for him.


Krichbaum levies maximum sentence as example in illegal weapon case

Jonahthun Green was all set to receive probation on a weapons charge Tuesday in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.


Niles looking at leasing money-losing center, removing Infante name

Carmen Vivolo, the city’s park and recreation director, revealed he has had conversations with two different parties that have expressed interest in leasing the city’s money-losing Wellness Center in Waddell Park.


Actor Alan Thicke dies of heart attack at 69

Alan Thicke, an actor best-known for helping set a template for parenting ideals in the ’80s sitcom “Growing Pains,” has died of a heart attack. He was 69.


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

JPMorgan Chase Bank v. Bonnie Lemasters et al, confirmation of sale and ordering distribution.


Newton Falls police arrests child in school bomb-threat case

Newton Falls police arrests child in school bomb-threat case


Kasich OKs 20-week abortion ban, nixes heartbeat bill

Ohio governor OKs 20-week abortion ban, nixes heartbeat bill


Rayen Early College Middle School kids bring Christmas gifts home for families

Rayen Early College Middle School kids bring Christmas gifts home for families


Poland trustees meet Wednesday night

Poland trustees meet Wednesday night


SNOW ALERT | The weather outside is frightful ...

This jack-knifed tractor-trailer was spotted on 1-76 East just before I-80 interchange. The turnpike was limited to just one lane in the area. The driver said he was avoiding another driver.


No Poland school board meeting Wednesday

No Poland school board meeting Wednesday


No bond for Warren man held in girlfriend's murder

No bond for Warren man held in girlfriend's murder


Still no specific cause in Oakland fire that killed 36

Still no specific cause in Oakland fire that killed 36


Russia says Aleppo operation has ended

Russia says Aleppo operation has ended


Girard cops investigating tire slashing

Girard cops investigating tire slashing


First Night Canfield is discontinued

First Night Canfield is discontinued


Nev. man pleads guilty to sports memorabilia fraud case in Mahoning County

Nev. man pleads guilty to sports memorabilia fraud case in Mahoning County


YSU player faces gun charges after Dec. 6 incident

YSU player faces gun charges after Dec. 6 incident


Liberty police probe thefts at construction business

Liberty police probe thefts at construction business


Board discusses concerns about Ohio graduation requirements

Board discusses concerns about Ohio graduation requirements


Ohio Supreme Court upholds death sentence of 72-year-old’s killer

Ohio Supreme Court upholds death sentence of 72-year-old’s killer


Lawyers clash over use of accusers' names at Cosby hearing

Lawyers clash over use of accusers' names at Cosby hearing


Judge blocks order revoking Ohio abortion clinic’s license

Judge blocks order revoking Ohio abortion clinic’s license


Event Sunday to include free screenings for bone marrow donation

Event Sunday to include free screenings for bone marrow donation


Trump considering Blackstone exec for trade rep

Trump considering Blackstone exec for trade rep


Pelini refuses to discuss possible YSU suspensions

Pelini refuses to discuss possible YSU suspensions


Lockup List Tuesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity


Guilty plea in bank robbery case

Guilty plea in bank robbery case


Judge orders jail instead of probation in gun case

Judge orders jail instead of probation in gun case


Jimmy Haslam to be deposed in hangar for Pilot lawsuit

Jimmy Haslam to be deposed in hangar for Pilot lawsuit


Holiday musical selections at library

Holiday musical selections at library SALEM Salem Public Library, 821 E. State St., will host an


REUNIONS

Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1956 will meet for brunch at 11 a.m. Thursday at Bedford


Former Trumbull County corrections officer sentenced to one year in prison

Former Trumbull County corrections officer sentenced to one year in prison


Warren council finance committee meets today

Warren council finance committee meets today


Teens are suspects in stolen vehicle in Campbell

Teens are suspects in stolen vehicle in Campbell


Lowellville school board committee meeting canceled today

Lowellville school board committee meeting canceled today


Temper timeout on tap

Browns urge wide receiver Terrelle Pryor to cool his hot emotions


Lee Daniels expands his music-show empire with ‘Star’ Cue the drama

FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK The title of Lee Daniels’ latest venture, “Star,”


‘La La Land,’ ‘Moonlight’ top Globes list

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Damien Chazelle’s Los Angeles musical “La La Land” sang and danced


YSU MUM ON WHICH PLAYERS OR SUBSTANCE INVOLVED

By CHARLES GROVE cgrove@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown State University will be without at


Canfield business owner shares entrepreneurship insights

Canfield High School students learn entrepreneurship basics


Most Trumbull departments attend second set of budget hearings

Though it may have been awkward for some county department heads to participate in a second budget hearing Monday, most did attend


More stringent rules could render some vets ineligible

More stringent rules could render some vets ineligible


Pressure greets Harding boys team

Last season’s success makes Raiders the squad their rivals hope to emulate this winter


Niles police ask for public’s help to identify car likely involved in homicide

The Niles Police Department has released an image of a vehicle they believe was involved in the Oct. 6 Arlene Frasca homicide and is asking the public for help in identifying it


Salinas needs 5 for latest victory

It’s his first fight to go that far


nhl roundup

nhl roundup Monday’s other game Bruins 2, Canadiens 1, OT MONTREAL Ryan Spooner scored in


Suspect in North Side murder arraigned

Bond set at $1 million; second suspect at large


Youngstown is ranked the most affordable college town in Ohio

Out of 130 college and universities cities and towns in Ohio, Youngstown was ranked the most affordable college town


Streak snapped

Canfield hangs on for tight league win over Lakeview


Lincoln Avenue, that runs through the Youngstown State University campus, will reopen no later than Dec. 23

There’s a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the road Thursday


Streaking Steelers

Pittsburgh reveling in ‘December football’


COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW This year’s Burger of the Year competition was very close, but in the end, the


Intensify efforts to reduce stagnant Ohio smoking rate

Editorial: In recent years, the explosive surge in heroin and opiate addiction has garnered a lion’s share of


YEARS AGO

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 13, the 348th day of 2016. There are 18 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Shopping plaza sold Youngstown The Cornersburg shopping plaza at 3373 Canfield Road was recently


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1231.25-0.80 Aqua America, .71


Correction

Editorial: John Davis is a member of the Niles Financial Planning and Supervision Commission and is not a


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Angela DePascale and Thomas Tedesco, Youngstown, boy,


America at its worst

Opinion: By James Ragland The Dallas Morning News In New Orleans, a former NFL player was shot in a


CORRECTION

CORRECTION A story on A5 in Monday’s newspaper reported the incorrect entities involved with a


Mercy Health is noted for rigorous standards

Mercy Health is noted for rigorous standards YOUNGSTOWN Mercy Health – Youngstown’s St.


college basketball

college basketball Top 25 games MEN Seton Hall 67, No. 16 South Carolina 64 NEW YORK Desi


Trump administration Tillerson tapped to lead State Dept.

Associated Press WASHINGTON President-elect Donald Trump has selected Exxon Mobil CEO Rex


Girard Council denies zoning changes for new Dollar General

Council members believe the issue will be revisited.


us supreme court Inmate loses appeal to block execution

Associated Press COLUMBUS The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal by a condemned


Suspect in bombing had run-in with cops

Associated Press CAIRO The young man suspected of blowing himself up inside a Cairo chapel


Rural opioid use drives surge in drug-affected newborns

Associated Press CHICAGO A surge in U.S infants born with symptoms of withdrawal from heroin or


Vindy broadcast

Vindy broadcast YOUNGSTOWN On today’s “Brainfood from the Heartland” broadcast hosted by Louie


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Miranda Lambert: Tonight on “Late


Snow makes for frowns on roads, smiles on slopes

Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. Snow and freezing rain made for messy commutes and closed


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable, North deals. NORTH xK 9 3 uK Q 4 3 vQ 5 wK 7 4 2 WEST EAST


Accused shooter had list of other black churches in car

Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. When he was arrested, the man accused of killing nine people


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Poland school board, 6 p.m., township government center, 3339 Dobbins Road.


US juvenile detention centers struggle with transgender inmates

Associated Press PORTLAND, MAINE The nation’s juvenile detention centers are largely ill-


Boardman trustees approves renewals, purchases, agreements

One contract will continue to have Mahoning County Prosecutor Paul J. Gains serve as the township’s legal adviser


Will hops lead to deeper sleep?

Q. You wrote about a man with problems with violent REM sleep and you recommended melatonin. Why


ODDLY ENOUGH

ODDLY ENOUGH Tallow tensions: Vegans seek ‘fat-free’ 5-pound note LONDON The Bank of


Syria rebels retreat in collapse

Associated Press BEIRUT Syrian rebels retreated from former strongholds in eastern Aleppo in a


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Gary A. Hawkins, 44, of 165 W. Ohio Ave. #2, Sebring,


Native American protesters spark hope as work is halted on pipeline to ship fracked oil from N. Dakota

Opinion: By Will Bunch Philadelphia Daily News “I guess this is just another lost cause, Mr. Paine. All


Pens’ streak grows to six

Crosby nets 21st, Murray earns shutout


Brady’s big game knocks Ravens to second

Patriots win fourth straight game


HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL Monday’s other games

Poland 70, Girard 35 POLAND Five players scored in double figures as the Bulldogs beat the


Suspect arrested in killing

The Warren Police Department had issued an arrest warrant charging Shaun R. Simpson Sr., 23, with the Nov. 12 murder of his girlfriend, Becky L. Pyne, 22.


nba roundup

nba roundup Monday’s games Heat 112, Wizards 101 MIAMI Goran Dragic scored a season-high 34


Pa. man allegedly stole Nazi memorabilia from Canfield veterans museum

American Legion War Vet Museum falls victim to theft


School musicians plan holiday celebration

School musicians plan holiday celebration YOUNGSTOWN East High School musicians, dancers and


Elton John to launch competition to make videos for his ’70s hits

Elton John to launch competition to make videos for his ’70s hits NEW YORK Elton John is giving


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