News for January 15, 2016 | Vindy Archives

Cuyahoga judge moved Oakhill trial to Feb. 29

The judge overseeing the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption trial said she hasn’t yet ruled on a proposed reduction in the number of counts facing the three defendants to give their attorneys time to respond.

Youngstown leaders say open firing range will undermine downtown revitalization efforts

Participants in a June Eagle Scout project and a December hike along the Mahoning River heard the staccato sound of gunfire. They couldn’t immediately identify the source, but they later learned it came from a nearby law-enforcement firing range.

Ohio agriculture officials keeping watch on avian flu case in Indiana

State agriculture officials are keeping a close eye on a confirmed case of avian flu in southern Indiana, weeks after Ohio lifted a state ban on poultry displays at fairs, auctions and other events.

Iron Soup homes project takes off for homeless vets

Melvin Blackburn moved into a fledging Veterans Village on Chambers Street in Campbell just days ago, but he already describes the program as being “like a close-knit family.”

Mahoning schools offer drug-abuse prevention program to try to stem problem

The need for drug-abuse prevention education is illustrated by the fact that only about 30 of 200 recent applicants to be Mahoning County school-bus drivers passed a pre-employment drug screening, Boardman's superintendent said.

5 Youngstown men indicted on 10 federal counts of distributing heroin, crack

A federal grand jury returned a 100-count indictment charging five Youngstown men with distributing heroin and crack cocaine, with a specification concerning a fatal overdose last year, the U.S. Attorney and FBI said.

Backers of drug-price proposal file new lawsuit against Ohio

Marathon bomber loses bid for new trial, told to pay $101M

MGM to charge for parking on Vegas Strip, bucking tradition

4 jailed in fatal shooting of teen in southwest Ohio suburb

Spacewalk aborted after water leaks into astronaut's helmet

Defendants in cocaine conspiracy case in federal court

Fed grand jury indicts Youngstown men on drug charges that resulted in death

URGENT | No ruling in criminal-count reduction in Oakhill case

No ruling in criminal-count reduction in Oakhill case

The next '5 Minutes with the Mayor' session is Jan. 26

The next 5 Minutes with the Mayor session is Jan. 26

Air Force museum in Ohio to open major expansion in June

Episcopal leader: Church will not reverse gay marriage stand

Ohio State, Nike agree on $252M sponsorship extension

'Grizzly Adams' star Dan Haggerty dies at 74

More US flights arriving on time, but complaints are up, too

More than 12,000 deer checked in Ohio’s muzzleloader season

Tenn. couple claims they have Powerball jackpot ticket

Lupus Foundation has session Jan. 23 in Austintown

Ohio group pushes ahead to get pot question on 2016 ballots

Marine helicopters collide off Oahu, search underway

Toddler nearly severs finger after falling on Pa. mall escalator

Dayton police say 1-year-old boy fatally shot

Ohio city police say 1-year-old boy fatally shot

Power disrupted today on East Side after accident

Youngstown police look for motorist involved in East Side accident

Food giveaway Saturday at Nevels Temple in Youngstown

US EPA chief touts clean energy amid pushback from states

Cosby's wife is fighting deposition in defamation lawsuit

Rene Angelil, Celine Dion's husband, dies near Las Vegas

No Ohio or Pa. stores on Wal-Mart closing list

Cops arrest four young men in car full of guns, drugs and money

Report says punch in face loosens Hubbard student's teeth

Man says he was robbed at gunpoint on the North Side

PNC reports slight drop in year-over-year income

Global stock markets slide, oil falls below $30 a barrel

Former Mahoning deputy threatened former employers, officials say

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.

Ursuline’s Amatore is college-bound to play hockey

Zoie Amatore chose hockey over softball.

Morse vs. Norse as YSU falls to NKU

Sophomore Cameron Morse scored 29 points in the Penguins’ loss.

OAKHILL CRIMINAL CASE : Charges against 3 trimmed by 40%

The reduction in charges came after the case’s judge asked that the indictment be streamlined.

AJGA tournament coming to Mill Creek

The American Junior Golf Association announced that a national tournament will be held at the Mill Creek Golf Course in Boardman in June.

Former inmates tell their stories at Oak Hill Collaborative in effort to help others

The HOPE channel airs throughout the state’s prison system and offers, among other things, information regarding resources, programs and efforts to reintegrate those who are incarcerated back into society

SPORTS DIGEST || Local runners head to Olympic trials

Two runners who work at Second Sole in Youngstown have qualified for Olympic Trials in Los Angeles.

ACTION begins ‘Sacred Conversation on Racism”

John Norton of Gamaliel presents program.

LeBron to produce, appear in new reality TV series

LeBron James will co-produce and appear in a reality TV series called “Cleveland Hustles.”

Man arrested on 8th DUI remains hospitalized

Daniel Ohle was arrested on a DUI charge after a wrong-way expressway crash.

HIGH SCHOOL ALL-STAR SELECTIONS

INTER TRI-COUNTY LEAGUE GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY FIRST TEAM McDonald: Malina Mitchell, Heidi

Dad indicted in death of infant son

John Albino-Serrano is charged with murdering his 2-month-old son.

‘Ride Along 2’ follows original’s silly formula

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer With the same brand of silliness and a bit more

‘Revenant’ leads Oscar pack

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer The brutal 1820s frontier revenge thriller “The Revenant” landed a

Trumbull Dems endorse Monroe, Latell, O’Brien, Holmes

The endorsement vote for sheriff has Monroe with 79 to Altiere’s 67

State leaders mark 7th Human Trafficking Awareness Day Thursday

The event draws attention to the issue and efforts Ohio has taken to combat it

Funds for Trumbull environmental officers cut off because of dissatisfaction

Police working the environmental beat in Trumbull and Geauga counties have had their funding cut off

Youngstown cops find guns, suspected crack at Idora Avenue home

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 schools get higher marks on new report cards

The Ohio Department of Education has released the 2014-15 Ohio school report card. Click here to read the story and view the comprehensive results for Valley school districts.

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Students give warmth to those in need

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The students at Poland Dobbins Elementary School

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Loghurst Farmhouse Museum hosts holiday show

Loghurst Farmhouse Museum had its first Holiday Art Show with the theme “Old Traditions, New Dimensions” at Loghurst Farm Dec. 5-6.

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Sprout Club pops with excitement

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Sprout Club at Fellows Riverside Garden had

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Boardman sings their way into Christmas

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman High School put on their annual

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Columbiana County couple claim $1M Power Ball prize

21 WFMJ-TV, the Vindicator’s broadcast partner, reported Thursday that a Columbiana County couple,

Zambrini leaves lasting legacy in Canfield

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Former Canfield Local Schools Superintendent Dante Zambrini

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Polar Express takes a stop at Poland Union

The kindergarten students at Poland Union Elementary School had their own Polar Express day on Dec. 18.

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Registration for Poland Kindergarten to be March 5 and 12

Registration for children entering Poland Local Schools Kindergarten this fall will take place on

Crazy Lenny’s New Years Eve 5K Race

Runners in the 35th Crazy Lenny’s New Years Eve 5K Race found it cloudy with the temperature sitting

Canfield Swim and Dive defeats Massillon

On Dec. 30, the Canfield Swim and Dive team defeated Massillon Washington. The women beat Massillon

Poland Sports Briefs

Girls junior varsity defeats Niles The Poland girls junior varsity basketball team was victorious

Canfield Community Briefs

Start the new year with quilts That Quilt Guild I Belong To is starting the new year with a

Monday, Jan. 18

Monday, Jan. 18 Girls Varsity Bowling Warren G. MLK Tounament, 10 a.m. Boys Varsity Bowling

Hilltoppers shop for the holidays

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School students shopped till they dropped

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Poland Historical Society adds to local history book

As part of Poland’s Sesquicentennial in 2016, the Poland Historical Society will publish a

Canfield Sports Briefs

Canfield students named All Ohio Football honorees Several Canfield Cardinals receive top honors

Boardman Community Briefs

13th annual Father-Daughter Dance Boardman Park will be hosting its 13th annual Father-Daughter

Miss Shutrump, Mr. Wadman to exchange vows

Alexis Katrina Shutrump and Scott J. Wadman, both of Boardman, are engaged and will exchange vows

Laura Bell v Nicholas Eonta

Christman Hall in Stambaugh Auditorium was the setting for the 5 p.m. Aug. 15 wedding ceremony of

Superintendent lends support to LaBrae student

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com After being diagnosed with stage four thyroid cancer and

Spartans ‘Armor Up for Abbey’

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Abbey Lipinsky Cancer Benefit took place

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Making meals in a mug

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a Make it in a Mug

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Kunz-Ardennuptials set for Sept. 24, 2016

Keith and Traci Kunz of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Kunz, and

Santa brings joy to Austintown Intermediate School

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Austintown Intermediate School had a special

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Buy cookies and help doggies

Austintown Family Video hosted a Cookie Walk on Dec. 12 with the Legacy Dog Rescue to help the dogs of Mahoning and Trumbull County.

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Poland Community Briefs

Holy Family Seniors Club to meet Holy Family Seniors Club will host its first meeting of the new

Rev., Mrs. Libb celebrate golden event

Rachel’s Restaurant in Austintown was the setting for the Aug. 29 celebration of the 50th wedding

Fitch Falcons receive grant for outdoor bluebird project

Austintown Fitch announced it received a $1,500 grant from the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio.

Caitlin Blaney v Alexander Botting

Monsignor Paul Dudziak solemnized the 3:30 p.m. Oct. 10 wedding ceremony of Caitlin Blaney and

Prep roundup | Thursday’s results

Columbiana 48, Leetonia 38 COLUMBIANA Brynn Pennell led the Clippers with 14 points while

Bring it: Undaunted Jackson is ready for challenges with Browns

Unlike the construction going at their headquarters, the Browns don’t have a completion date.

Tom Reed: Gordon could be a Hue-ge catch for Browns

Former Bengals offensive coordinator Hue Jackson likes to throw deep and likes big receivers.

Steelers trio starting to make grade at ‘Linebacker U’

Shazier, Dupree and Jones were right in the middle of Pittsburgh’s frenetic 18-16 win over Cincinnati last Saturday.

POLICE BLOTTER

POLICE BLOTTER A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD

McAdoo goes from OC to coach as N.Y. Giants replace Coughlin

The Giants have missed the playoffs the past four seasons.

CLUB CALENDAR

ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. CLASSES

MLK DAY | What’s open/closed

A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed for Martin Luther

Volleys between Trump, Cruz dominate GOP debate

Associated Press NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. Donald Trump doubled down Thursday on his questions

BUSINESS DIGEST || Incubator to offer training program

Incubator to offer training program YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Business Incubator, 241 W. Federal

METRO DIGEST || Health Insurance Marketplace deadlines

Insurance deadlines Consumers who have not yet signed up for health insurance through the

Obama speech elicits more division

Opinion: The reactions to President Barack Obama’s last State of the Union address from Democrats and

Luck of the draw

Associated Press MUNFORD, Tenn. Mystery winners in Tennessee, Florida and California will split

Islamic State claims attacks in Indonesia

Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia The scene had echoes of the Paris attacks: a bustling

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Tina Weimer and Michael Capito, Youngstown, girl, Jan.

oddly enough

oddly enough Man runs from deputies, falls to death into cemetery SAN LORENZO, Calif.

US sailors made navigational error, defense secretary says

Associated Press TAMPA, Fla. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Thursday it appears a

Man gets 59 months in prison in theft case

A man got prison time, but the woman who stole with him got probation.

Surplus food

Surplus food Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Road, Youngstown, various commodities, 9:30 to

Agenda Saturday

Agenda Saturday Lordstown Village Safety Committee, 9 a.m., council chambers, administration

10 more prisoners leave Guantanamo

Associated Press MIAMI Ten prisoners from Yemen who were held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, have

Planned Parenthood files suit over videos

Associated Press Planned Parenthood filed a federal court lawsuit Thursday alleging extensive

YEARS AGO

YEARS AGO Today is Friday, Jan. 15, the 15th day of 2016. There are 351 days left in the year.

Man shot by Warren police officer agrees to 6-year prison sentence

A city man who suffered at least one gunshot wound from a Warren police officer’s gun has pleaded guilty to felonious assault

Volleys between Trump, Cruz dominate GOP debate

Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump and Ted Cruz clashed Thursday night over the Texas senator’s eligibility to serve as commander in chief and the businessman’s “New York values,” ending months of civility between fiery contenders seeking to tap into voter anger and frustration.

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