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Justice has been served, AG DeWine says about Oakhill pleas
Prosecutors made deals with Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally and ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael V. Sciortino in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case “because there’s always a chance of an acquittal,” said Attorney General Mike DeWine.
Next-gen Cruze gets public debut at Cleveland Auto Show
The 4,500 employees of the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant may not have all been in the crowd at the Cleveland Auto Show, but their presence was still felt.
Martin, Parry retire from YPD
The city police department said goodbye Friday to 70 years of combined experience as detective sergeants Darryl Martin and Tom Parry both retired.
Reaction to Mayor McNally's plea deal is mixed
Many Mahoning Valley and city leaders breathed a collective sigh of relief upon learning that John A. McNally would remain Youngstown’s mayor, but some called for his resignation and griped about a dysfunctional political system.
Struthers captains file grievances over suspensions
Two Struthers police captains have filed grievances to contest disciplinary action handed down by the city in the Sept. 10 hanging death of inmate Peter Bugno, 43.
Cristina Olivera vows to get justice for her slain son
The mother of a man shot and killed last week said outside City Hall Friday she is not going anywhere.
Canfield students vying in JA contest for best product pitch
Canfield High School students count down the days until a winner is chosen for Junior Achievement of Mahoning Valley, JA Quick Pitch: Pitch it to win it! competition.
Yavorcik refuses deal after McNally, Sciortino plead in Oakhill case
Though his two co-defendants in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case took plea bargains, Martin Yavorcik said he had no interest in cutting a deal.
UPDATE | Teen who killed Mass. teacher get life with chance for parole
Teen who killed Mass. teacher gets life with chance for parole
SEBRING UPDATE | 28 of 29 samples test low for lead levels
28 of 29 lead levels test low for lead levels
Big airlines say contractor bankruptcy won't disrupt flights
Big airlines say contractor bankruptcy won't disrupt flights
Ohio authorities says I-75 NB closed by vehicle crash
Ohio authorities says I-75 NB closed by vehicle crash
Court: Cleveland cop fired for ’sexting’ should get job back
Court: Cleveland cop fired for ’sexting’ should get job back
Former Brookfield student arrested on school grounds intoxicated with weapon
Former Brookfield student arrested on school grounds intoxicated with weapon
UPDATE | Dem chair Betras wants Mayor McNally to resign
UPDATE | Party chairman Betras wants Mayor McNally to resign
Case involving Campbell man charged with child pornography sent to grand jury
Case involving Campbell man charged with child porn sent to grand jury
Pa. police say suspect turns sob stories into rob stories
Pa. police say suspect turns sob stories into rob stories
Costs rising at eastern Pennsylvania colleges, universities
Costs rising at eastern Pennsylvania colleges, universities
Akron-Canton Airport unveils $240 million, 20-year master plan
Akron-Cantoon Airport unveils $240 million, 20-year master plan
OAKHILL FALLOUT | Take Vindy poll on mayor; read best reacts here
Reaction from today's plea agreements for Mayor John McNally and ex-Mahoning County Auditor Michael Sciortino.
Thursday’s GOP debate drew 14.5 million on CNN and Telemundo
Thursday’s GOP debate drew 14.5 million on CNN and Telemundo
Army Corps makes another pitch to dump sediment in Lake Erie
Army Corps makes another pitch to dump sediment in Lake Erie
Boardman stadium gets $150K donation toward band shell
Boardman stadium gets $150K donation toward band shell
Teen could get life term in killing of high school teacher
Teen could get life term in killing of high school teacher
Oakhill Timeline - FEBRUARY 26, 2016:
McNally and Sciortino took plea agreements McNally accepted a plea to four misdemeanors: two counts of falsification and one count each of unlawful use of a telecommunications device and attempted unlawful influence of a public official. Sciortino took a deal to a felony count of having an unlawful interest in a public contract, originally tampering with records, as well as misdemeanors of falsification and receiving or soliciting improper compensation. He is also prohibited from holding a public office for seven years.
Defendants released on bond in Goodyear fraud case
Defendants released on bond in Goodyear fraud case
Launch of next-generation Chevrolet Cruze progressing to its expected spring release
Launch of next-generation Chevrolet Cruze progressing to its expected spring release
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 9:45 a.m.
Canfield Cardinals unable to beat height disparity
The nearly identical records of the Division I girls district final combatants promised a close game.
Ohio state officials to parents: Ignore school test results
A state lawmaker and a member of the state school board are urging parents to ignore new school report cards released Thursday by the Ohio Department of Education.
Boccieri bill aims to protect athletes serving in military from reprisals
Courtney Papic was benched from her basketball for missing practice to attend mandatory military training at Youngstown Air Reserve Station.
Author calls Austintown's John Bullock role model of Vietnam vet generation
John W. Bullock left Youngstown State University, where he played football under legendary coach Dwight “Dike” Beede, in his senior year when he was drafted into the Army to serve his country during the height of the Vietnam War.
J-M wrestlers hoping magic school year continues
District competition begins today at Garfield Heights, Alliance and Mentor
Austintown Fitch student arrested for inducing panic
A Fitch High School student was arrested Thursday morning and charged with inducing panic, after being accused of making a threat in school of planned violence.
Students supply spaghetti supper, spectacular show for band needs
Students will serve supper and a show at Fitch Band’s annual spaghetti dinner.
Tinseltown to show Neil Young film, chat
By SCOTT BAUER Associated Press MADISON, Wis. The concert film “Rust Never Sleeps” shows Neil
Boardman Center Middle School to get ‘extreme makeover’
School leaders hope community effort will transform the building.
SPORTS DIGEST || 2 area divers finish in Top 10 at state
Two area divers finished in the Top 10 of the Division II state tournament on Thursday at the Branin Natartorium.
Judge mulls motions in final hearing before Monday start of Oakhill trial
Two of the case’s three defendants filed a revised list of 59 witnesses they plan to call to testify
Ex-inmates sue former Trumbull corrections officer
Two former female inmates filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Trumbull County officials and a former jail corrections officer for purportedly exploiting them for sexual gratification.
Two Republicans are running in the 59th Ohio House District
Both oppose Common Core and restrictions on gun ownership
METRO DIGEST || Junior Achievement competition
JA competition GIRARD In honor of National Entrepreneurship Week, Junior Achievement of Mahoning
Youngstown housing authority tax bailout passes Ohio House
YMHA would escape a $1.9 million long-standing real-estate tax debt if the amnesty bill becomes law.
Area Black Nurses Association promotes healthy habits in community
Youngstown-Warren Ohio Black Nurses Association formed in 1982
GOP Supreme Court candidate criticizes opponent
One says the other ‘has basically sold his soul’ to Republican Party
Valley school districts’ state report cards reveal ups and downs
Boardman and Poland earned all “A’s” and “B’s” while Youngstown got six “F’s” and a “D”
Inmates help the homeless
Capt. Laurie Harper from the Ohio State Penitentiary shows off some of the crocheted hats made at the prison by inmates there. The hats, scarves and ear warmers were handed out to those eating lunch at the St. Vincent de Paul Society dining hall Thursday. The yarn was donated by the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown.
BWC proposal
BWC proposal COLUMBUS A proposal presented Thursday to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: The local hockey team takes on Bloomington,
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
Marriage licenses Chester Granberry, legal age, 481 Almyra Ave., Youngstown, and Nevett E. Johnson, legal age, of same.
2 deaths, Canadian probe led to huge Toyota recall
Associated Press DETROIT An investigation by Canadian safety regulators into a crash that
Rally around Rubio
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service It’s not going to be easy to stop Donald Trump from winning
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .128.87.11 Aqua America, .71
Work out kinks quickly in Cruze local labor pacts
Editorial: As General Motors Chev- rolet Division leaders gather at the opening of the Cleveland Auto Show
Beware of phishy emails during tax-filing season
Associated Press NEW YORK It’s tax time, so you’d better think twice before clicking on that
oddly enough
oddly enough Homeless gnomes: Pa. state park evicts tiny houses NEWPORT, Pa. Nearly 40 gnome
Surplus food
Surplus food Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various commodities, 8:30
Super Tuesday has makings of super outcome for Trump; Kasich banking on March 15
Opinion: Perhaps Donald Trump’s expected strong showing Tuesday will slap some reality into the faces of the
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2016. There are 309 days left in the year.
Ohio looks at shale industry employment
The report shows an increase in shale-related jobs from 2011 to 2015.
Cleaning up after storms
Cleaning up after storms Associated Press WAVERLY, Va. Tornadoes tore through towns as far
Trumbull County African American Achievers Hall of Fame Banquet is Saturday
Lashale Pugh, assistant professor at Youngstown State University, who specializes in community health initiatives, food justice and health and disease patterns, will be the keynote speaker
Canfield prepares to take care of roads and lawns
Trustees prepared material for the Mahoning County Engineer meeting to discuss the roads.
Masury man waives preliminary hearing in shooting of girlfriend
Marvin Jules, 33, bound over to a Trumbull County grand jury in the shooting of his girlfriend, Lynda Campbell, 54.
In high-court fight, Democrats pressure Republicans at home
Associated Press WASHINGTON Searching for a way to put a new justice on the nation’s highest
Sheriff: 4 people, including gunman, die in Kansas attack
Associated Press HESSTON, Kan. A sheriff in south-central Kansas said Thursday that four people,
VA disciplines 2 officials in Cincinnati center probe
Associated Press CINCINNATI The Department of Veterans Affairs ousted the head of its Ohio-
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Oscar host, producer, others honor black women in Hollywood BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.
Campaign rhetoric on Mexico is ‘dangerous, damaging,’ Biden says
Associated Press MEXICO CITY Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that some U.S. campaign
Apple: FBI seeks ‘dangerous power’
Associated Press WASHINGTON Apple Inc. on Thursday asked a federal magistrate to reverse her
Inside the ropes with Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 9-over-par 79 in
birthdays
birthdays Game-show host Tom Kennedy (“Name That Tune,” “Split Second”) is 89. Singer Fats Domino
Lakes to reopen
Lakes to reopen YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek MetroParks will reopen Lakes Newport and Glacier for
YSU WOMEN’s BASKETBALL Games changed
Because of weather, Thursday’s Youngstown State women’s basketball team’s game against Valparaiso
Debate brawl: Rubio, Cruz go after Trump
Associated Press HOUSTON Brawling from the get-go, a fiery Marco Rubio went hard after Donald
Canfield Sports Briefs
CSTC pool manager needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting applications for
Molly Mann v Marcus Corlew
canton Molly Catherine Mann became the bride of Marcus R. Corlew during an evening ceremony Oct. 2
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Local School district announces open enrollment 2016-2017 The Austintown Local School
Austintown Sports Briefs
Austintown Fitch girls basketball at tournament Kent defeated Austintown Fitch at the D1 Girls
Robinwood Lane students make Valentine’s Day treats
Robinwood Lane Elementary was filled with Valentine’s Day spirit on Feb. 11.
African culture creates movement at Austintown library
The Austintown library brought in special guest, Sogbety Diomande, to put on a West African style performance and teach the audience a lesson in African music and dance on Feb. 8.
Canfield Community Briefs
Canfield Lions fish fry March 4 The Canfield Lions will host a Fish Fry on March 4 at A La Cart
St. Charles’ students provide comfort for those in need
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com St. Charles School continued their Catholic
Students share love for Valentine’s Day
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary School celebrated
Boardman Community Briefs
Read to Some ‘Bunny’ Be a book buddy and read to a licensed therapy rabbit. School-age children
Boardman Excellence Foundation hosts first Reverse Raffle Dinner
The Boardman Schools Fund for Educational Excellence wants you to enjoy dinner, a basket raffle,
Olivia Lanterman to wed Richard Griffith
austintown Frank and Michelle Lanterman of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
Children dig into the life of a groundhog at Ford Nature Center
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Once per month, Ford Nature Center hosts a
Children dig into the life of a groundhog
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Once per month, Ford Nature Center hosts a
Jamie Corvino v Andrew Scholeno
RALEIGH, N.C. Jamie Corvino became the bride of Andrew Scholeno at 4 p.m. Nov. 28, 2015, at The
Poland Community Briefs
Woman of the Year dinner to be March 8 The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business Women’s
Fans huddle for early Super Bowl party
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library celebrated the Super Bowl
Ashley Lombardozzi v Matthew Grope
HUBBARD Julia’s Bed and Breakfast provided the setting for the 2 p.m. Sept. 26 wedding of Ashley
New Canfield library is open
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The new Canfield library is complete and was opened to the
Dobbins third-graders welcome woolly animals
Students at Poland Dobbins learned about different woolly animals on Feb. 5 from Kim Muff of Mill Creek Metroparks Farm.
CHS students show their school spirit
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Students and staff at Canfield High School went all out to
Veteran discovers new life through dancing
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted an event on Jan. 29
Canfield choirs perform Disney classics
Canfield High School choir students welcomed family and friends to “the happiest place on Earth” as they presented their Disney Spectacular on Jan. 30.
One hundred days learning celebrated
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The third grade students of Poland Dobbins
Children add new books to their collection
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Scholastic Book Fair made its way into
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland girls defeat West Branch On Feb. 18, the Poland Seminary girls varsity basketball team
Austintown students learn ABC’s of bully prevention
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Julian “Zeus” McClurkin of the Harlem
“Frozen” Valentine’s party warms hearts
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown library hosted a “Frozen” themed
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