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Stories published November 15, 2016

Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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"


Police: 1 person shot at Oklahoma City airport

Police: 1 person shot at Oklahoma City airport


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


Bounce TV to bring back 'Cosby Show' reruns

Bounce TV to bring back 'Cosby Show' reruns


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


Hope Foundation launches wish-granting campaign

Hope Foundation launches wish-granting campaign


Lockup List Tuesday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


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


Man jailed for gun after routine traffic stop

Man jailed for gun after routine traffic stop


Jury selection begins today in 2015 murder case

Jury selection begins today in 2015 murder case


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


Expert linen weaver demonstration


Holiday craft show


Quarter auction will benefit Birds in Flight

Quarter auction will benefit Birds in Flight AUSTINTOWN A quarter auction will take place


Loew excited about December fight show

St. Lucy’s Palermo Center in Campbell will host a Dec. 10 show.


Zip it! Pikunas seals deal with Akron

Boardman golf standout qualified for state four times


Meyer, Buckeyes focused on Michigan State

Ohio State visits East Lansing on Saturday.


Discussion continues on park board committee

By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com CANFIELD The Mill Creek MetroParks board will


Courthouse statues will likely return in spring

Good weather has kept the county dog shelter construction on schedule.


Panel grapples with impact of Trump’s win on Mahoning Valley

City Club of the Mahoning Valley hosts talk.


Seager, Fulmer earn MLB’s rookie awards

Corey Seager and Michael Fulmer had big rookie seasons.


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.


Dionne Warwick to play Powers

YOUNGSTOWN Dionne Warwick, one of the most celebrated female vocalists of all time, will perform


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.


Jackson’s job safe despite woeful record

Browns are 0-10 with Steelers’ visit next


Confusion on no-parking issue ramps up tensions

Trustees will address the matter again at their Nov. 28 meeting


State panel mulls changes to Ohio sex-offender registry

Associated Press DAYTON Proposed changes to Ohio’s laws governing sex- offender registration


TODAY’S ENTRIES

TODAY’S ENTRIES Post time: 12:45 p.m. RACE 1 $17,000, 2 yo, 1M, MSW 1 Mr Giggles (Prentice


Boom Boom Bourbon is out

The bourbon was blended and bottled at Candella Micro-Distillery in Boardman.


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


Did US forces, CIA commit war crimes?

Associated Press THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS International Criminal Court prosecutors said Monday


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


Anxious, stressed post-election? Limit social media

By Christine Clarridge The Seattle Times (TNS) Got the post-election blues? Want to celebrate


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


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Both vulnerable, South deals. NORTH xA 9 8 7 uA 6 vA 7 4 wJ 10 8 3 WEST EAST


Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration kicks off today at YBI

YBI and YSU are hosting several entrepreneurial events this week.


Giants’ gamble pays off against Bengals

Manning throws 3 TD passes to defeat Cincinnati


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Tax abatement OK’d AUSTINTOWN Township trustees Monday night approved a 60 percent, 10-year


Keep Trump in check

Opinion: By Rex Huppke Chicago Tribune Accept this loss. Respect the system we have, because it worked


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


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1229.620.32 Aqua America, .71


Lowellville appoints part-time, interim police chief

Former chief resigned in August.


PBS journalist Gwen Ifill dies of cancer

PBS journalist Gwen Ifill dies of cancer NEW YORK Gwen Ifill, the veteran journalist and co-


Parents angered

Parents angered YOUNGSTOWN Parents are demanding answers from Youngstown City Schools officials


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses James D. Morocco, 51, of 3017 Palmarie Drive, Poland,


Wolverines QB Speight could be out for season

Wilton Speight injured his left, non-throwing shoulder in Saturday’s 14-13 loss at Iowa.


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Garth Brooks: Tonight and


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday McDonald Village Council, 6 p.m. caucus; meeting to follow, municipal building,


Obama launches new campaign: educating Trump

By Michael A. MEMOLI Tribune Washington Bureau (TNS) WASHINGTON President Barack Obama spent


Fourth-ranked Gamecocks take down No. 7 Buckeyes

Transfer guards Kaela Davis and Allisha Gray combined for 61 points in their South Carolina debuts.


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


Kids to participate in after-school program

Kids to participate in after-school program YOUNGSTOWN For about 900 Youngstown City School


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.


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital David and Amanda Kephart, Hubbard, boy, Nov. 13. Joanna


Valley’s state legislators must rise to challenges

Editorial: Despite the surprisingly strong performance in last week’s general election of Republican


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


Tate’s double-double leads Buckeyes to win

Ohio State struggled against N.C. Central


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


SPORTS digest

Moss commits to YSU men’s program YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown State men’s basketball program has


No college? Smoked pot? Police still might hire you

Associated Press HARTFORD, CONN. Police departments are relaxing age-old standards for accepting


Free prostate screening Dec. 1

Free prostate screening Dec. 1 YOUNGSTOWN The Midlothian Free Health Clinic at First


Can turmeric prevent surgery?

Q. Does turmeric have valid medicinal properties? My son-in-law was told he needed a hip


YEARS AGO

Today is Tuesday, Nov. 15, the 320th day of 2016. There are 46 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


COMING TOMORROW

COMING TOMORROW The Ringling Bros. Circus is returning to Covelli.


Billionaires put pop in push for soda taxes

Associated Press NEW YORK After years of stamping out soda-tax proposals with well-financed


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