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Former Mahoning County deputy booked into jail, charged with rape
Former Mahoning County deputy booked into jail, charged with rape
Stories published January 14, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Oakhill indictments reduced by 30 to 53 for 3 defendants
Prosecutors in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption case are significantly reducing the number of counts in the indictment, but they say it won’t impact their efforts to convict the three defendants.
Ex-Mahoning deputy jailed, accused of threatening the sheriff, ex-colleagues
An ex-Mahoning County deputy sheriff is behind bars after an investigation into threats against the sheriff and other former co-workers led to charges the man beat and raped a family member.
Latest state report card yields few surprises, except for Youngstown
The first of the 2014-15 Ohio Department of Education report card results produced few surprises for Mahoning Valley school districts. Those districts that traditionally scored high continued that trend. Those that usually struggled were unchanged.
ACTION opens dialogue on 'Sacred Conversation of Racism'
ACTION’s “Sacred Conversation on Racism” began at a clergy breakfast at Martin Luther Lutheran Church, 420 Clearmount Drive, where the Rev. Dave Kamphuis was host pastor. The beginning dialogue laid the groundwork for future sessions on the complicated, multifaceted issue.
Environmental police lose funding in Trumbull/Geauga counties over their performance
Police working the environmental beat in Trumbull and Geauga counties have had their funding cut off as a result of dissatisfaction with their performance.Police working the environmental beat in Trumbull and Geauga counties have had their funding cut off as a result of dissatisfaction with their performance.
2 men arrested after assault rifles, drugs found at Idora Avenue house
Two Youngstown men face criminal charges after police said they found four guns, including two assault rifles, and suspected crack cocaine in their house during a raid by the department’s vice squad.
Youngstown man remains hospitalized after 8th DUI arrest
A South Schenley Avenue man arrested Tuesday on his eighth DUI charge remains hospitalized tonight with a police hold on him after a magistrate had issued a bench warrant for his arrest for failure to appear in court Wednesday morning.
Ex-inmates share stories of hope after release in Youngstown
Not long ago, Charitey Riggs served in the Army Reserve and was in college, but a few poor decisions temporarily derailed her plans – and easily could have ended her life.
Deadlines to sign up for health insurance approaching
Deadlines to sign up for health insurance approaching
Celine Dion's husband dead at 73
Rene Angelil, Celine Dion’s husband and manager, has died at his suburban Las Vegas home, authorities said Thursday. He was 73 and had battled throat cancer.
UPDATE | Driver with 8 DUI charges remains hospitalized
Driver with 8 DUI charges remains hospitalized
URGENT | Man indicted on murder charge, more for death of son
Man indicted on murder charge, more for death of son
Former Mahoning County deputy booked into jail, charged with rape
Former Mahoning County deputy booked into jail, charged with rape
Judge allows release of Chicago police shooting video
Judge allows release of Chicago police shooting video
Egypt to spend $32M upgrading tourist resort security
Egypt to spend $32M upgrading tourist resort security
Official: Murder-suicide a possibility in Ohio house fatal blast
Official: Murder-suicide a possibility in house fatal blast
Human Trafficking Awareness Day was today in Columbus
Human Trafficking Awareness Day is today in Columbus
Struthers man gets prison term for theft, breaking and entering, burglary
Struthers man gets prison term for theft, breaking and entering, burglary
Campus center named for LeBron James charity may be delayed
Campus center named for LeBron James charity may be delayed
Best Buy reports weak holiday shopping results, outlook
Best Buy reports weak holiday shopping results, outlook
Lower pay for poor is widening US income gap, study finds
Lower pay for poor is widening US income gap, study finds
Ben Carson loses another top adviser before Iowa
Ben Carson loses another top another top adviser before Iowa
Struthers man's aggravated menancing pretrial rset
Struthers man's aggravated menacing pretrial reset
Ohio man who recorded fatal accident scene sentenced to jail
Ohio man who recorded fatal accident scene sentenced to jail
Ohio sees fewest unemployment benefits claims in decades
Ohio sees fewest unemployment benefits claims in decades
Philadelphia man: Creator of hit show 'Empire' took my idea
Philadelphia man: Creator of hit show 'Empire' took my idea
Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys arrested in Key West
Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys arrested in Key West
Brazen attacks in Jakarta leave 5 gunmen, 2 others dead
Brazen attacks in Jakarta leave 5 gunmen, 2 others dead
Alan Rickman, star of stage and ’Harry Potter’ dies at 69
Alan Rickman, star of stage and ’Harry Potter’ dies at 69
Youngstown police find assault weapons and drugs in Idora home
Youngstown police find assault weapons and drugs in Idora home
$1.6 billion Powerball jackpot goes to 3 winners in 3 states
$1.6 billion Powerball jackpot goes to 3 winners in 3 states
Puskas: Haslam, Browns got their man
Hue Jackson’s hiring has been well-received across the NFL and — it seems — by most Browns fans.
Youngstown’s 2015 tax collections were worst since ’09
2016 will be even worse, city finance officials say
YSU sophomore Morse making most of his one D-I offer
Cameron Morse produced one of the biggest single games in college basketball this season.
YPD: Man who rams car while driving wrong way has 7 prior OVIs
Police reports say the driver had a 0.375 blood-alcohol level.
Fitch holds off Boardman to give Cepin her 100th win
Stacie Cepin, a Campbell graduate, has coached the Falcons since 2009.
Distress commission chairman wants to give back to Youngstown schools
Brian Benyo, ADC chairman, wants to give something of himself to improve the Youngstown schools
SPORTS DIGEST || Hall of Famer to speak at YSU breakfast
Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins will be the featured speaker at the 2016 Youngstown State Baseball First Pitch Breakfast, which will be Feb. 6 at The Embassy in Boardman.
Niles safety forces push for tax approval in forum
Despite the bitter cold Wednesday evening, nearly 70 residents turned out to hear representatives of the city’s safety forces and elected officeholders plead for public support for the 0.50 income tax increase that will appear on the March primary ballot.
Former NHL standouts offer advice to Phantoms
The Youngstown Phantoms had two high- profile visitors during their last homestand.
Boardman Kiwanis donates carbon-monoxide detectors
Carbon-monoxide detectors available for free from township fire department
New Youngstown lawmakers pass ’Council 101’
The ‘new member orientation’ featured discussions from the mayor and department heads.
Bernie Kosar says Manziel won’t return his phone calls
Kosar conceded there’s “definitely a possibility” Manziel, 23, could waste his NFL career if he continues to submit to hard partying.
New coach could mean Manziel gone
New Browns coach Hue Jackson will most likely want to move on from Johnny Manziel, a source told cleveland.com.
More prep results
Wednesday’s games Lakeview 68, Niles 41 NILES Addie Becker sparked the Bulldogs with a double-
Ike Reilly at Royal Oaks
YOUNGSTOWN Ike Reilly will return for a solo acoustic show Feb. 5 at the Royal Oaks, 924 Oak St.
Diamond Rio is staying with time-tested sound
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com It was more than a quarter of a century ago when Diamond
Grushecky at Suzie’s
Grushecky at Suzie’s Pittsburgh-based rocker Joe Grushecky will perform solo from 8 to 10 p.m.
South Range completes litigation with Ferenchak
If another open meeting law violation occurs, board members can be removed from office
Lowellville in early stages of exploring back-up ambulance
The tentative plan would allow a village ambulance to respond when RuralMetro cannot.
After chase, Farrell man faces charges in Ohio, Pa.
Charges have been filed in Youngstown and Brookfield and likely in Farrell
Despite improvement, black infant-mortality remains concern
Lyndsy Flanagan, 25, of Niles, receives prenatal care from Nicole Parish, certified nurse midwife with the Centering Pregnancy Program at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. Flanagan’s husband, Ryon, 28, writes down the results as they are given.
Browns hire optimistic Hue Jackson
Owner Jimmy Haslam made the 50-year-old Jackson the face of his team, and just maybe the one to make it relevant again.
CaMERON MORSE at a glance
CaMERON MORSE at a glance Height: 6-2. Weight: 180. High School: Carman-Ainsworth (Flint,
Textiles of Perception
Textiles of Perception When: Starts Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. What: Work of Cheryl Eddie Deibel
Dark-eyed junco known as birds of the ground
By Stephanie Hughes Ohio certified volunteer naturalist The most common and recognized winter
Pigskin Classic
Pigskin Classic north lima The 25th annual Pigskin Classic sponsored by the Youngstown Shrine
oddly enough
oddly enough Sheriff, police chase mayor over expired car sticker PORTSMOUTH, Va. The mayor of
Are heirlooms better?
Are heirlooms better? Yes, and no. Some heirlooms are more flavorful, but may be susceptible to
Causes for holes in yard
Q. I have lots of holes in my yard. They are small mounds of excavated dirt with an emergence hole.
Check for frost heaving
Check for frost heaving After our deep freeze last week, it’s time to take a walk through the
Steelers hoping for best with Roethlisberger
Landry Jones wouldn’t mind a shot at redemption. Ben Roethlisberger with his mess of a right shoulder hopes it doesn’t come to that.
No charges for father who fatally shot son, 14
Associated Press CINCINNATI No charges will be filed against a man who fatally shot his 14-year-
METRO DIGEST || Klondike Derby set
Klondike Derby set WARREN The annual Arrowhead District Boy Scout Klondike Derby will take place
Haley, Ryan offer new GOP response to Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON Two fresh faces in the Republican Party – House Speaker Paul Ryan
Guard, FEMA helps Flint with water crisis
Associated Press FLINT, Mich. Members of the Michigan National Guard began arriving in Flint on
birthdays
birthdays Blues singer Clarence Carter is 80. Singer Jack Jones is 78. Actress Faye Dunaway is 75.
UN to screen refugees from Central America before they come to US
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Obama administration is planning to expand a program to let
New chairman makes a long list of goals for 2016
Trustees want to make township record keeping more technology-friendly.
It’s not a slippery slope
Opinion: In recent years, a small but growing number of people have advocated a convention of states to
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
ADI settles with Via Airlines
Aerodynamics Inc. has settled with the objectors against its application to provide flight service between Youngstown and Chicago.
What’s a port authority? Since many people don’t know, local entity seeks new identity
What’s a port authority? Since many people don’t know, local entity seeks new identity
Pulling out all the stops for organists convention
Youngstown has more than its fair share of pipe organs, and they will be put to the test when a
Obama issues a challenge to a divided United States
Editorial: In his final State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Barack Obama all but conceded that
Planned Parenthood shooter says he didn’t plan attack
Associated Press DENVER A man who acknowledged killing three people at a Colorado Planned
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S&P 500 down 10 percent from its peak in November
Associated Press The dismal start to 2016 on Wall Street got a lot worse Wednesday. Stocks
Iran releases 10 US Navy sailors after less than a day
Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates It turned out to be the international crisis that
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Austintown Eagles, 1655 South Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-799-8887 Sat: DJ Jammin’ J.C., 7:30
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Thursday, Jan. 14, the 14th day of 2016. There are 352 days left in the year.
Car’s passenger is arrested, in custody
Car’s passenger is arrested, in custody YOUNGSTOWN A woman who was a passenger in a car in which
POLICE CALLS IN GIRARD, LIBERTY, HUBBARD,
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Jan.
Pentagon lays out plan to defeat IS
Pentagon lays out plan to defeat IS FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. Defense Secretary Ash Carter laid out
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi (R) During the 2012 terrorist attack
“Colony” (10 p.m., USA): In sci-fi mystery “Colony,” a former FBI agent
“Colony” (10 p.m., USA): In sci-fi mystery “Colony,” a former FBI agent (Josh Holloway) and his
Coffee with gardeners
Coffee with gardeners Each month, we want to have coffee with you. Join us Jan. 25 to learn about
These blooms mean spring is on it’s way WITCH HAZEL
By Pam Baytos OSU Extension master gardener volunteer Taking a walk on a snowy winter day and
Bowl games are a corporate hustleSClB
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords For thrilling sports action on television, it’s hard to top the
Scholarship for IBEW members
Scholarship for IBEW members YOUNGSTOWN A joint labor-management committee of union electricians
College basketball roundup | Wednesday’s Top 25 games
MEN Ohio State 94, Rutgers 68 COLUMBUS Freshman guard JaQuan Lyle had 16 points, a career-high
Young activists make US better
Opinion: By Lewis W. DIUGUID The Kansas City Star The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. would smile with pride
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