43
Vindy.com for March 16, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Featured Stories
Select a date to see content for that day.
Stories published March 16, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Youngstown will be rollling out the green carpet Thursday for St. Paddy's Day and Carrie
The Ohio primary election is over, but today we’re going to find out how the two-party system works.
Mayor McNally to testify against Yavorcik Thursday in Cleveland
Youngstown Mayor John A. McNally, who pleaded guilty to four misdemeanors, is scheduled to testify today against Martin Yavorcik, a fellow defendant in the Oakhill Renaissance Place criminal-corruption trial.
10 things you should now about Tuesday's election
Turnout was up, Donald Trump won a bunch of counties while losing the overall state, and the chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court received more statewide votes than anyone else.
Youngstown council to consider 'tight' budget March 23
Youngstown City Council is scheduled to meet in special session March 23 to potentially vote on a $180 million overall 2016 budget, which its financial experts say is tight.
Niles council rejects tentative pact with ranking cops
Any thoughts that voter approval Tuesday of a 0.5-percent income increase would lessen the pressure on this financially struggling city were quickly dashed Wednesday as council unanimously rejected a tentative agreement with the union representing ranking police officers.
Newport library gives kids a little St. Patrick's Day fun
It could have been the luck of the Irish, the luck of the draw or both, but whatever was in the air worked favorably for 9-year-old Janiah Baty, as evidenced by her growing stack of reading material.
Separate shootings leave 1 Youngstown man dead, another injured
One man is dead and a second was injured in separate shootings late Tuesday and early today.
YSU students support Meshel, protest plans for Meshel Hall
About 30 students filed into the Youngstown State University trustees meeting Wednesday to show their opposition to a plan to move some computer-science labs and classrooms out of Meshel Hall.
Poland's Little Red Schoolhouse being restored to original character
In the near future, the building that is home to the Poland Historical Society will be brought closer in line with its past.
Ex-Ohio lawmaker with felony conviction loses US House bid
Ex-Ohio lawmaker with felony conviction loses US House bid
Ohio zoo: Polar bear escaped holding area; no public threat
Ohio zoo: Polar bear escaped holding area; no public threat
Pa. Gov. Wolf threatens veto of GOP’s spending bill in budget fight
Pa. Gov. Wolf threatens veto of GOP’s spending bill in budget fight
YSU students protest to trustees against plan for Meshel Hall
YSU students protest to trustees against plan for Meshel Hall
Search effort suspended for car that plunged into Ohio River
Search effort suspended for car that plunged into Ohio River
Homeless man who spotted Calif. fugitives gets $100K
Homeless man who spotted Calif. fugitives gets $100K
First breast milk bank opens in western Pennsylvania
First breast milk bank opens in western Pennsylvania
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Strabala testifies on prosecutor race plot
YAVORCIK TRIAL | Strabala testifies on prosecutor race plot
North Lima man faces drug charges after arrest in Youngstown
North Lima man faces drug charges after arrest in Youngstown
UPDATE | Obama nominates Judge Merrick Garland to Supreme Court
Obama nominates Judge Merrick Garland to Supreme Court
Session on combating gambling addiction is Thursday at Austintown library
Session on combating gambling addiction is Thursday at Austintown library
Jackson-Milton school board records retention committee meeting canceled
Jackson-Miltion school board records retention committee meeting canceled
DC commuters face subway-free workday over safety inspection
DC commuters face subway-free workday over safety inspection
Congressional sources: Obama to nominate Merrick Garland
Congressional sources: Obama to nominate Merrick Garland
Youngstown man suffers finger, leg injuries in overnight shooting
Youngstown man suffers finger, leg injuries in overnight shooting
Obama: 'I've made my decision' on Supreme Court nominee
Obama: 'I've made my decision' on Supreme Court nominee
DE SOUZA: Trump roils Valley politics
Opinion: Republican Donald Trump’s vote totals in Tuesday’s presidential primary in Mahoning and Trumbull
Ursuline’s Parella receives Ohio honor
Niles’ Kane-Johnson, East Liverpool’s Davidson also named to second team.
Trumbull sheriff RACE Monroe ousts longtime incumbent Altiere
Howland Police Chief Paul Monroe says he’s “overwhelmed by everything that has happened” since he began running for Trumbull County sheriff last year – including Tuesday night’s defeat of longtime Sheriff Tom Altiere in the Democratic primary.
Mahoning COUNTY ISSUE Victory for seniors
Supporters said the levy would provide a variety of services to people age 60 and older, including adult day care, chore services, home repair and maintenance, homemaker, protective and personal-care services, medication management, guardianships and home-delivered and congregate meals. They said it would cost the owner of a $100,000 home about $36 a year.
South Range graduate Pluchinsky has been Penguins’ top player of late
Win or lose, Youngstown State senior golfer Brandon Pluchinsky is having a good time.
TRUMBULL COUNTY Niles voters OK increase in city tax
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com NILES “Thank God for the people of Niles,” Mayor Thomas
WILLIAMS: From Covelli to Hobey
Ex-Phantom Kyle Connor is the Big Ten’s Rookie of the year and its Player of the Year.
Trustee Meshel walks out of YSU committee meeting
It was his last round of committee meetings and Youngstown State University Trustee Harry Meshel made it memorable.
SPORTS DIGEST || Rangers homer twice to beat Indians
Rangers homer twice to beat Indians SURPRISE, ARIZ. Prince Fielder hit his first spring homer
Girard council approves tethering ordinance
Animal rights advocates protested outside the city council meeting.
Babbaro to sing at benefit show at PlayhouseSFlb
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Angelo Babbaro, the Sinatra-style singer, will headline two concerts at
Goodyear theaters will gain new life
Staff report AKRON Two new concert and event venues will open in Akron next month. East End
‘Founding Mothers’ at Tyler
YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Historical Society will present “Founding Mothers: Great Women in
Buckeyes struggle in OT win over cold-shooting Zips
Ohio State played through some lethargic stretches.
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater at Packard Hall Show dogs (and cats)
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com When a touring show is called The Popovich Comedy Pet
Oakhill trial consultant, informant expected to testify
By DAVID SKOLNICK skolnick@vindy.com CLEVELAND Harry Strabala, a political consultant and FBI
East Side couple moves closer to keeping chickens
Council must approve the couple’s permit to keep their chickens in a residential area.
News conference this morning to detail anti-terrorist raid in Brussels tied to Paris attack
Belgian and French police investigating a suspected link with the November attacks in Paris stormed a Brussels house Tuesday after being fired upon, and killed a suspect armed with a Kalashnikov assault rifle, authorities said.
Mahoning RECORDER RACE Democrats nominate Palermo
By PETER H. MILLIKEN milliken@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN The only contested race for a Mahoning
Trump wins broad support in Florida; Clinton again gets help from black voters
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump claimed Florida, the biggest delegate haul of Tuesday
O’Brien, Holmes, Yoder win state races in Trumbull
By ED RUNYAN runyan@vindy.com WARREN The gamble paid off so far for state Rep. Sean O’Brien,
TRUMBULL CO.
TRUMBULL CO. 32ND OHIO SENATE DEMOCRATS Sean J. O’Brien Kristen F. Rock REPUBLICAN Robert J.
COLUMBIANA CO.
COLUMBIANA CO. 5TH OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN Tim Ginter* DEMOCRAT John R. Dyce COMMISSIONER
Woman sentenced to 2 years in prison in failed robbery at truck stop
Woman sentenced to 2 years in prison in failed robbery at truck stop
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown fire
Youngstown fire YOUNGSTOWN Fire officials said the cause of a blaze about 1 p.m. Tuesday at a
TRUMBULL CO.
TRUMBULL CO. 32ND OHIO SENATE DEMOCRATSSFlbXSean J. O’Brien20,345 YKristen F. Rock10,837
MAHONING CO.
MAHONING CO. 58TH OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRAT Michele Lepore-Hagan*11,918 Republican Corrine L.
SUPER TUESDAY III
State-by-state winners for Democrats and Republican parties that voted Tuesday. HILLARY CLINTON-D
MAHONING CO.
MAHONING CO. 58TH OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRAT Michele Lepore-Hagan* Republican Corrine L. Sanderson
MAHONING CO.
MAHONING CO. 58TH OHIO HOUSE DEMOCRATSFlbXMichele Lepore-Hagan*11,918 Republican XCorrine L.
Senior IS commander dies of wounds from US strike
Associated Press BAGHDAD Omar al-Shishani, a top Islamic State commander who was a magnet for
MAHONING COUNTY A 1-mill, 5-year additional levy for senior-citizen services. XFor the tax levy
MAHONING COUNTY A 1-mill, 5-year additional levy for senior-citizen services. XFor the tax levy
US bars drilling off Atlantic Coast
US bars drilling off Atlantic Coast WASHINGTON In a major reversal, the Obama administration
Newark to test 17,000 kids for lead poisoning
Associated Press NEWARK, N.J. Newark will test up to 17,000 children for lead poisoning after
MAHONING COUNTY A 1-mill, 5-year additional levy for senior-citizen services. 35,974 For the tax
MAHONING COUNTY A 1-mill, 5-year additional levy for senior-citizen services. 35,974 For the tax
Liberty trustees approve 2016 appropriations
The board approved $6,199,800 in appropriations for 2016.
Mother Teresa to be made saint in September
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Mother Teresa will be made a saint Sept. 4. Pope Francis set the
COLUMBIANA CO.
COLUMBIANA CO. 5TH OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICANSFlbXTim Ginter*14,570 DEMOCRATSFlbXJohn R. Dyce5,739
COLUMBIANA CO.
COLUMBIANA CO. 5TH OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICANSFlbXTim Ginter*14,570 DEMOCRATSFlbXJohn R. Dyce5,739
3 former Franciscan leaders charged
Associated Press JOHNSTOWN, Pa. Three ex-leaders of a Franciscan religious order were charged
Ohio man who rushed Trump stage charged
Associated Press COLUMBUS A man who tried to rush the stage at a Donald Trump rally in Ohio was
Chemical found in drinking water
Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. Prized for its ability to make things super-slick, it was used
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS ‘Indiana Jones’ to return with Ford NEW YORK “Indiana Jones” is swinging back into
FOOD SALES AND DINNERS
TODAY Boar’s Head Group of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 323 Wick Ave., Youngstown, will serve a
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Workforce Development Board Executive Committee, noon, OhioMeansJobs Columbiana
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Samantha Edwards and Joseph Matthew Caruso, Youngstown,
YEARS AGO
YEARS AGO Today is Wednesday, March 16, the 76th day of 2016. There are 290 days left in the year.
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, various commodities, 9 to
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
YSU vs. stony brook | Women’s Basketball Invitational
Matchup: Stony Brook (17-14) at YSU (19-12). Tip-off: Tonight, 7:05. Where: Beeghly Center.
nba roundup | Tuesday’s games
Nets 131, 76ers 114 NEW YORK Bojan Bogdanovic scored a career-high 44 points and the Brooklyn
oddly enough
oddly enough Florida woman fights to keep pet alligator ‘Rambo’ at home LAKELAND, Fla. A
Dems are free-speech hypocrites
Opinion: By Jay Ambrose Tribune News Service If politicians had to cease being hypocritical, there would
Will Dems unify?
Opinion: The battle between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders hasn’t turned into a playground brawl like
Open-government forecast: Cloudy conditions persist
Editorial: Ohio and the entire United States this week are basking under a common and particularly pleasant-
Google: 77% of traffic encrypted
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Google is disclosing how much of the traffic to its search engine
college basketball roundup
college basketball roundup Tuesday’s other games NCAA FIRST FOUR Florida Gulf Coast 96,
No words left for the GOP charade
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Help! We political wordsmiths are in urgent need of assistance from
Zenobia Middle Eastern Cuisine Seriously SYRIAN
A small house is enough room for a thousand friends. – Syrian Proverb At the crest of the hill on Main Street in Canfield is Zenobia Middle Eastern Cuisine.
What’s coming next after Tuesday’s voting results?
Associated Press WASHINGTON For anti-Trump Republicans, and there are plenty of them, the
THE FIVE || Best, worst St. Paddy's Day celebrations
St. Patrick’s Day is tomorrow so the personal finance website WalletHub took a look at the best and
TRUMBULL CO.
TRUMBULL CO. 32ND OHIO SENATE DEMOCRATSSFlbXSean J. O’Brien20,345 YKristen F. Rock10,837
Photos
