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Stories published November 15, 2016
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YSU provost in line for Florida job, but says he's not interested
Martin Abraham, the provost at Youngstown State University, is a semifinalist for Florida Gulf Coast University’s president position in Fort Myers, Fla.
Ex-Niles mayor indicted on 56 public corruption counts; wife also charged
Two years after news of an investigation of possible corruption in Niles government began, an indictment of former Mayor Ralph Infante laid bare allegations of public corruption few could have imagined.
Oakhill investation over, state AG says
Nearly a decade after the Oakhill Renaissance Place corruption investigation began, it is officially over – netting only a few convictions.
Mahoning juvy court asking for budget increase
The Mahoning County Juvenile Court is asking for a 2.24 percent increase in its general fund allocation for 2017 over its original general fund appropriation for this year.
Citizens Bank donates $10K to food bank in time for Thanksgiving
Citizens Bank has donated $10,000 to the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley as part of the bank’s Carving Out Hunger program.
Youngstown hires Cleveland firm for downtown hotel project
The city’s board of control hired a law firm at $400 an hour to serve as its attorney during the financing aspect of a downtown hotel project.
Dreamcatchers for Kids accepting donations, wishes to help terminally ill Valley kids
Rey Esparra, board member of the Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, has observed the effect that a “ray of hope” can have on a terminally ill child.
2015 Niles audit reports repeated weaknesses from 2014
The 2015 Niles government audit released today by the Ohio Auditor’s Office indicates that many of the same weaknesses found in the city’s control over its finances in 2014 persisted into 2015.
Niles mayor warns of drastic cuts next year after low tax collections
After learning that income-tax revenue for the remainder of this year is well below expectations, Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia warned that major cutbacks are likely in 2017.
Indians' Francona, Dodgers' Roberts are Managers of Year
Tito took Cleveland to extra innings in Game 7 of the World Series
UPDATE | Southwest Airlines worker dead in Oklahoma airport shooting
Southwest Airlines worker dead in Oklahoma airport shooting
Mazda recalls nearly 70K cars; fuel leaks may cause fire
Mazda recalls nearly 70K cars; fuel leaks may cause fire
Mahoning County sheriff's employee put on paid leave after bar fight
Mahoning County sheriff's employee put on paid leave after bar fight
YSU Provost Abraham is finalist for Florida Gulf Coast job
YSU Provost Abraham is finalist for Florida Gulf Coast job
Students to perform in "The Great Russian Nutcracker"
Students to perform in "The Great Russian Nutcracker"
Mayors of 'sanctuary cities' say they'll fight Trump's plans
Mayors of 'sanctuary cities' say they'll fight Trump's plans
Ex-Niles mayor and associates indicted for corruption and gambling
Ex-Niles mayor and associates indicted for corruption and gambling
US finalizes rule to limit gas 'flaring' at drilling sites
US finalizes rule to limit gas 'flaring' at drilling sites
Ohio man pleads guilty to rape, abduction of young girl
Ohio man pleads guilty to rape, abduction of young girl
New graduation rules tied to tests worry Ohio school leaders
New graduation rules tied to tests worry Ohio school leaders
Ryan has more time to consider House minority leader challenge
Ryan has more time to consider House minority leader challenge
Elmwood Drive Extension bridge now open to cars and trucks
Elmwood Drive Extension bridge now open to cars and trucks
Ohio mom accused of decapitating baby rejects plea deal
Ohio mom accused of decapitating baby rejects plea deal
Trump huddling with Pence as he nears Cabinet decisions
Trump huddling with Pence as he nears Cabinet decisions
With signs of Trump backing, Ryan set to be speaker again
With signs of Trump backing, Ryan set to be speaker again
Citizens Bank donates $10,000 to Carving Out Hunger program
Citizens Bank donates $10,000 to Carving Out Hunger program
State audit of Niles government finds continuing weaknesses
State audit of Niles government finds continuing weaknesses
REUNIONS
Boardman High School Class of 1982 35th reunion will take place from 7 to 11 p.m. July 15, 2017, at
Quarter auction will benefit Birds in Flight
Quarter auction will benefit Birds in Flight AUSTINTOWN A quarter auction will take place
Hearing begins on whether death penalty should remain for Andre Williams
Testimony began Monday in a hearing in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to determine whether Andre Williams, 49, should be spared the death penalty for a 1988 murder.
Dionne Warwick to play Powers
YOUNGSTOWN Dionne Warwick, one of the most celebrated female vocalists of all time, will perform
Part-time workers in Youngstown won big election victory, lawyer says.
Advance notice of part-time work schedules is important in arranging child care, advocate says.
Panel grapples with impact of Trump’s win on Mahoning Valley
City Club of the Mahoning Valley hosts talk.
Courthouse statues will likely return in spring
Good weather has kept the county dog shelter construction on schedule.
Discussion continues on park board committee
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com CANFIELD The Mill Creek MetroParks board will
Youngstown council won’t vote Wednesday to approve a contract with a company to heat and cool five city-owned buildings
Members are still mulling two proposals
Loew excited about December fight show
St. Lucy’s Palermo Center in Campbell will host a Dec. 10 show.
Billionaires put pop in push for soda taxes
Associated Press NEW YORK After years of stamping out soda-tax proposals with well-financed
YEARS AGO
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 15, the 320th day of 2016. There are 46 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Can turmeric prevent surgery?
Q. Does turmeric have valid medicinal properties? My son-in-law was told he needed a hip
Free prostate screening Dec. 1
Free prostate screening Dec. 1 YOUNGSTOWN The Midlothian Free Health Clinic at First
No college? Smoked pot? Police still might hire you
Associated Press HARTFORD, CONN. Police departments are relaxing age-old standards for accepting
SPORTS digest
Moss commits to YSU men’s program YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State men’s basketball program has
Extremists’ ouster from Iraqi town leaves bitter divisions
Associated Press QAYARA, IRAQ On the main shopping street of the town of Qayara, murals put up
Valley’s state legislators must rise to challenges
Editorial: Despite the surprisingly strong performance in last week’s general election of Republican
Trumbull and Mahoning counties join President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper program
The Youngstown-Warren area is joining 200 other communities in the United States with a President Barack Obama-inspired “My Brother’s Keeper” program.
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH You’ve Got A Ride! Voice of AOL’s ‘mail’ is Uber driver CLEVELAND A California
Warren voters show faith in ability of government
Editorial: If trust in the public sector can be measured by the opinion of citizens, then Warren city
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital David and Amanda Kephart, Hubbard, boy, Nov. 13. Joanna
Kids to participate in after-school program
Kids to participate in after-school program YOUNGSTOWN For about 900 Youngstown City School
Autopsy to be completed today on body of woman, 22, apparently shot to death in Warren
Woman, 22, who was apparently fatally shot Saturday at her home on South Leavitt Road in Leavittsburg
GLOBAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP WEEK The Youngstown Business Incubator and Youngstown State University’s Williamson College of Business will celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week with events that do
TODAY Business Model Basics: 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the first floor of the Youngstown Business
Fourth-ranked Gamecocks take down No. 7 Buckeyes
Transfer guards Kaela Davis and Allisha Gray combined for 61 points in their South Carolina debuts.
Obama launches new campaign: educating Trump
By Michael A. MEMOLI Tribune Washington Bureau (TNS) WASHINGTON President Barack Obama spent
Agenda Wednesday
Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, 6 p.m. caucus; meeting to follow, municipal building,
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Garth Brooks: Tonight and
Wolverines QB Speight could be out for season
Wilton Speight injured his left, non-throwing shoulder in Saturday’s 14-13 loss at Iowa.
COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James D. Morocco, 51, of 3017 Palmarie Drive, Poland,
Parents angered
Parents angered YOUNGSTOWN Parents are demanding answers from Youngstown City Schools officials
PBS journalist Gwen Ifill dies of cancer
PBS journalist Gwen Ifill dies of cancer NEW YORK Gwen Ifill, the veteran journalist and co-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1229.620.32 Aqua America, .71
Stop holding up rural America and white working-class people as paragons of nation’s virtue
Opinion: By Patrick Thornton CQ-Roll Call WASHINGTON I’m from the rural Midwest. I now live in
Keep Trump in check
Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune Accept this loss. Respect the system we have, because it worked
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Tax abatement OK’d AUSTINTOWN Township trustees Monday night approved a 60 percent, 10-year
Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration kicks off today at YBI
YBI and YSU are hosting several entrepreneurial events this week.
Mahoning valley race course
MONDAY’S RESULTS RACE 1 $7,900 - 3 yo’s & up, 5F, CLM $4,000 3 Predictable (Bracho, A.) $15.40
Anxious, stressed post-election? Limit social media
By Christine Clarridge The Seattle Times (TNS) Got the post-election blues? Want to celebrate
Rep. Tim Ryan considers a run for House minority leader
But incumbent Nancy Pelosi has already lined up strong support for re-election with a Thursday vote scheduled
Did US forces, CIA commit war crimes?
Associated Press THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS International Criminal Court prosecutors said Monday
Down three players, short-handed YSU falls to Pittsburgh
With three players out with injuries and a fourth severely limited, Youngstown State’s women’s basketball team lost, 63-50, in a road contest against Pittsburgh on Monday
Boom Boom Bourbon is out
The bourbon was blended and bottled at Candella Micro-Distillery in Boardman.
TODAY’S ENTRIES
TODAY’S ENTRIES Post time: 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $17,000, 2 yo, 1M, MSW 1 Mr Giggles (Prentice
State panel mulls changes to Ohio sex-offender registry
Associated Press DAYTON Proposed changes to Ohio’s laws governing sex- offender registration
Confusion on no-parking issue ramps up tensions
Trustees will address the matter again at their Nov. 28 meeting
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