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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Oakhill defense attorneys improperly listed prosecutor addresses in filings, prosecutors say
Attorneys for two defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case improperly listed the home addresses of prosecutors in a court motion listing them as witnesses, prosecutors say.
Former star of Broadway hit 'Stomp' inspires Youngstown kids, parents
You don’t need an instrument to make music. “Music is all around us,” said Steubenville native Elec Simon, a percussionist, motivational speaker and Broadway star of the show “Stomp.”
Mill Creek announces more dismissals, discount cuts; fallout continues
Mill Creek MetroParks’ staff shake-up continued this week with four additional dismissals.
2 Youngstown cops injured by man who threw woman out in cold
Two city police officers were injured Thursday morning trying to take a man into custody.
Sales tax revenues up on sales-tax holiday from purchases of non-exempt items
Ohio’s inaugural back-to-school, sales-tax holiday boosted sales-tax collections by $4.7 million, according to a study released by the University of Cincinnati’s Economic Center.
Students from opposite sides of life united by Flat Stanley
One group hails from an urban school while the other is rural. One is in second grade and the other in sixth and one is mostly black while the other, mostly white.
East High students inviting kids from other districts to disco dance-off against bullying
A group of East High School students wants to end bullying, and they need help from other students to do it.
3 men point gun at man, son in McDonald's drive-thru in Warren
Bralin Wright, 17, of Douglas Street Northwest, was charged with misdemeanor aggravated menacing and released to his father Thursday evening after police said he pointed a BB gun at a man and his son in the drive-thru lane at the McDonald’s on South Street.
Dog that killed 3-day-old infant returned to family
Dog that killed 3-day-old infant returned to family
Big tech companies are joining Apple in its encryption fight
Big tech companies are joining Apple in its encryption fight
Pa. girl, 16, gets probation for pushing teacher down bleachers
Pa. girl, 16, gets probation for pushing teacher down bleachers
Civil Rights journo Booker receives prestigious honor
Simeon Booker, a journalist raised in Youngstown, is the 2015 recipient of the prestigious George Polk Career Acheivement Award for his courageous reporting throughout the Civil Rights Movement.
Virgin Galactic to roll out new space tourism rocket plane
Virgin Galactic to roll out new space tourism rocket plane
Safety advocate asks feds to reopen Jeep fire investigation
Safety advocate asks feds to reopen Jeep fire investigation
Police: Pa. girl 11, stabs teen; father claims self-defense
Police: Girl 11, stabs teen; father claims self-defense
US Rep. Fattah retains new lawyers for May bribery trial
US Rep. Fattah retains new lawyers for May bribery trial
Ohio has tested 10,000 rape kits for possible DNA matches
Ohio has tested 10,000 rape kits for possible DNA matches
Ohio patrol, other state police target violators on I-75
Ohio patrol, other state police target violators on I-75
Ohio police detective arrested on federal drug charges
Ohio police detective arrested on federal drug charges
Teen seeks Boy Scouts' top honor with gay community project
Teen seeks Boy Scouts' top honor with gay community project
Judge delays Ohio terrorism suspect’s bond violation hearing
Judge delays Ohio terrorism suspect’s bond violation hearing
US consumer prices show signs of acceleration in January
US consumer prices show signs of acceleration in January
Cops: Ohio man who killed self in museum shot, spray-painted art
Cops: Ohio man who killed self in museum shot, spray-painted art
US confirms death of American citizen in West Bank
US confirms death of American citizen in West Bank
Court sets 26th execution date over objection of 2 justices
Court sets 26th execution date over objection of 2 justices
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS Columbiana County Antique Tractor Association will meet at 1 p.m. Saturday at North
Fed drug indictment against 3 from Mahoning Valley
Fed drug indictment against 3 from Mahoning Valley
Cavatelli dinner Sunday
Cavatelli dinner Sunday STRUTHERS Sulmona Valley Club, 92 S. Bridge St., will have a cavatelli
Mill Creek shake-up prompts calls to repeal MetroParks levy
Board of elections reports nearly 100 people have called to ask about repeal process
Mom, grandma charged in OD of Warren babies, 21 and 9 months old
The babies were revived with an opiate reversal drug Feb. 2. Authorities believe they ate an opiate such as heroin at the Randolph address.
Boardman overcomes 10-point deficit against Harding girls
Lauren Gabriele had 14 points and Krista Johnson and Jenna Vivo each added 12.
After quick arrest, probe continues into slaying on East Side
The suspect arrested Wednesday evening is expected to be arraigned today.
Steel Valley Rugby comes to WATTS
One Youngstown rugby club is gearing up for another run to the playoffs while another is just getting off the ground.
Bunn students resolve peer conflicts
Paul C. Bunn Elementary School started a peer mediation team this school year
Cavs trade fan fave Varejao for depth
Cavaliers general manager David Griffin dreaded making this phone call.
Choffin students serve up coffee, cookies and a smile
Choffin hospitality services students open Cookies & Cream Cafe today
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Thursday: An eagle on No. 1 at Riviera Country Club was the first-round highlight for the Warren JFK graduate, who opened with a 68.
OEPA believes fired, demoted staffers neglected duty
Two fired Columbus OEPA staffers and a demoted Twinsburg staff member failed to ensure their colleagues were notified of the Sebring water lead problem.
STAMBAUGH AUDITORIUM Funny Tenors hit Valley
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com The feds may have busted up the Italian mafia, but these
Youngstown hires firm for slum, blight analysis of 4 areas
The long-term plan is to acquire property in those areas and make it available for industrial use
Struthers musical to dramatize heroines of American history
Proceeds from the Sunday performance will benefit the Struthers Historical Society.
Man tries to put cop in headlock, swallows drugs, pukes in cruiser
Treated at hospital before booked into jail
The commission chairman wasn’t happy about the Niles recovery plan delay
The commission chairman wasn’t happy about the Niles recovery plan delay
Ex-Green Beret offers strategy for defeating Islamist terrorists
Green Beret Lt. Col. Scott Mann presents his “winning techniques” for defeating Islamist violent extremism to a rapt audience during a program Thursday at Boardman Holiday Inn.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v The Three Tenors Who Can’t Sing, 8 p.m.: Comedy act (see story on
GOP battle looms
Opinion: By Albert R. HUNT Bloomberg View It’s time to take seriously the possibility that Republicans
GM to sell long-term notes to pay pensions
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors plans to sell 20- and 30-year notes to make a payment on
DOT must act quickly on airline-service challenges so this region can take off
Editorial: Just when we thought the skies had completely cleared for takeoff of the Mahoning Valley’s first
AUDITIONS
ACTORS “Moonlight and Magnolias,SDRq directed by Marlene Menaldi Strollo, Victorian Players
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Cosby wants money back from accuser in sex-assault case PHILADELPHIA Bill Cosby
Coke and Pepsi try to give sodas a hipster appeal
Associated Press NEW YORK Coke and Pepsi want to shake their Big Gulp image and cultivate a
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
Judges’ ratings
Judges’ ratings COLUMBUS The Ohio State Bar Association’s Commission on Judicial Candidates has
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Village Council, planning and zoning commission committee, 9 a.m.,
Yavorcik blows lid off his case
Opinion: The decision by Martin Yavorcik, one of the defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-
Struthers man pleads guilty in Brookfield home-invasion robbery, assault
Struthers man pleads guilty in Brookfield home-invasion robbery, assault
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted these people on these charges: Charles Tensley,
Turkey blames Kurdish militants for bombing
Associated Press ANKARA, Turkey Turkey on Thursday blamed Kurdish militants at home and in
Flint to get more state, federal aid for water bills, pipes
Flint to get more state, federal aid for water bills, pipes LANSING, Mich. State and federal
Apple encryption hinders probes, authorities say
Associated Press NEW YORK Police and prosecutors in New York City said Thursday that the top-
FBI searches home of brother in Calif. attack
Associated Press CORONA, Calif. The investigation into the San Bernardino terror attack that
Tax collection closes March 4
First-half real estate tax payments may be made by mail, by phone, on-line, or in person by March 4, treasurer says.
Obama’s trip to Cuba faces sharp criticism
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Barack Obama’s plans for a history-making trip to Cuba
Group puts pot ballot measure effort on hold
Associated Press COLUMBUS A group that had gathered signatures to put a marijuana legalization
Earnhardt legacy grows: Junior wins first qualifying race
Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the first qualifying race Thursday night for the Daytona 500 to earn a starting spot on the second row for NASCAR’s biggest event.
Drug overdoses, security needs boost Trumbull budget by $900,000
The Trumbull County commissioners approved a 2016 budget of $45.7 million, which is a $900,000 increase over the $44,8 million budget approved in 2015.
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Feb. 19, the 50th day of 2016. There are 316 days left in the year.
Ohio school board member: Audit charter office
Associated Press COLUMBUS An Ohio school board member has asked federal education officials to
Hazmat gets new funding source
The Mahoning County hazardous materials response team will get reliable revenue from the county’s general fund.
Court shields data on homes of kids with lead poisoning
Associated Press COLUMBUS A law firm submitted too broad a records request when it asked for
METRO DIGEST || Program to address ways to avoid illness
Program to address ways to avoid illness YOUNGSTOWN The Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane,
GOP candidates offer a gentler approach
McClatchy Washington Bureau (TNS) COLUMBIA, S.C. Donald Trump, Jeb Bush and John Kasich made
High School roundup More prep results from Thursday
GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS Division I Canfield 51, Walsh 31 CANFIELD No. 1 seed Canfield
Hack at hospital raises concerns
Associated Press LOS ANGELES Cybersecurity experts worry that the $17,000 a Los Angeles hospital
Vallourec reports 2015, fourth quarter loss
The French pipe maker for the oil and gas industry with operations in Youngstown reported a loss of $85 million.
Residents moved
Residents moved WARREN All of the residents at Cedarcreek Health and Rehab, 4121 Tod Ave. NW,
oddly enough
oddly enough Car wash finds wedding band, rings the bell to locate owner PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.
Top 25 College Basketball Thursday’s games
MEN No. 14 Kentucky 80, Tennessee 70 LEXINGTON, KY. Jamal Murray scored 28 points, Derek
Thursday On the Links
Thursday On the Links Pro golf results NORTHERN TRUST OPEN LOS ANGELES Camilo Villegas
SPORTS digest
Prep coach retires after scuffling with student FREDERICK, MD. A Maryland high school football
Austintown Community Briefs
Carnival to be Feb. 21 Zion Lutheran Church, located at 3300 Canfield Road in Youngstown, is
Natasha Petitjean v Jussus Sanchez
LITTLE ROCK, ARK. Natasha Rae Petitjean and Jussus Sanchez exchanged vows at 5 p.m. Feb. 28 at The
Bruno-Sefchok plans are announced
BOARDMAN Jeff and Janice Bruno of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Griehs, Mr. O’Hara are engaged
Erin Griehs of Boardman and Daniel O’Hara of Austintown are announcing their engagement and upcoming
Canfield library hosts grand opening
The Canfield library hosted its grand opening and dedication with a ribbon cutting and activities for all ages on Jan. 30.
Boardman Community Briefs
Sands named to the Dean’s List The University of Akron (UA), Ohio’s Polytechnic University, is
Beth Everson v Randy Waters
SALEM Beth Anne Everson became the bride of Randy James Waters at 2 p.m. June 27 at the home of
PSHS 2nd grading period honor roll
Ninth Grade High Honors Ashlee Abyad Lauren Bayerl Ellia Blasko Sarah Bury Diego
AMS serves up music and desserts
Austintown Middle School hosted a Jazz and Dessert event at the middle school on Jan. 30 to showcase the Austintown jazz bands and local bakers.
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield Lions fish fry The Canfield Lions will host a Fish Fry on Feb. 26 at A La Cart Catering,
Teens and tweens create tie dye pillowcases
The Poland library hosted an event for tweens and teens to come in and tie dye their own pillowcase on Jan. 27.
Boardman High School Honor Roll - Second Grading Period
Ninth Grade Principal’s Honor Roll Arcuri, Augustino Beichner, Andrew Benko, Jenna Bittar,
Colorful clay creations at library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a Play with Clay
Poland Community Briefs
Poland Vet Centre welcomes McMurray Dr. Katie McMurray is returning home to Poland to join the
Music and meatballs help fund the Canfield band programs
This Feb. 27 marks the 46th annual Canfield Band Parents Pasta Dinner and Chinese auction at the
St. Charles students practice faith, service and knowledge
St. Charles School hosted a votive candle prayer ceremony on Feb. 1 at St. Charles Church in Boardman.
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