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Flora Cafaro dies; 'Our family is devastated'
“Our family is just devastated by this tragedy.”
Ryan: Challenge to Pelosi hard, but necessary
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland described his challenge to his mentor House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as a “battle within the family,” but maintains ...
Stories published November 18, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
OVI checkpoints tonight in Austintown
The Mahoning County OVI Task Force is conducting two OVI checkpoints tonight, in conjunction with the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Changes in ramp closings, openings on US 422, I-80
The ramp from U.S. Route 422 to Interstate 80 eastbound is scheduled to re-open by 6 p.m. today, the Ohio Department of Transportation has announced.
Surprise visit goes horrifically wrong as friend kills friend
Cops: Woman kills friend who made surprise visit to her home
Minnesota killer to be sentenced Monday for cold case that was solved
Attorney: Jacob Wetterling’s killer shed ’countless tears’
NW Indiana sheriff, mayor, other officials charged with bribery
Indiana sheriff, mayor, other officials charged with bribery
Dogs get in on internet’s #mannequin challenge craze
Dogs get in on internet’s ’mannequin challenge’ craze
Deputy US marshal fatally shot today in southeast Georgia
URGENT FBI: Deputy US marshal fatally shot in southeast Georgia
Austintown drunkenness results in charges
Youngstown woman faces charges for alleged "belligerent" behavior while intoxicated.
Ryan press event today to talk about his Congress challenge
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan. D-Howland, will hold a 3:45 p.m. press conference today to explain in more detail his plan to challenge colleague U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.,
Youngstown paramedics revive OD person who was out several hours
Overdose appeared to be unconscious for several hours before he was revived.
Flora Cafaro dies; 'Our family is devastated'
“Our family is just devastated by this tragedy.”
Braceville UMC sets dinner Saturday
Braceville UMC sets dinner Saturday NEWTON FALLS Braceville United Methodist Church, 589 Park
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS Mercer County Amateur Radio Club will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Butler Community College
Ryan: Challenge to Pelosi hard, but necessary
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Howland described his challenge to his mentor House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as a “battle within the family,” but maintains he’s better for the party going forward. His background fighting for working class constituents would be more valuable in winning back Republican districts and ultimately rebuilding power in congress, he said.
Harding's next opponent thriving on the edge
In the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Warren Harding football team has had to face a prolific passing attack (Brecksville-Broadview Heights) and a relentless running game (Chardon).
Rescue Mission kicks off $9.5M fundraising goal
The mission wants to relocate to a former park on the South Side
Mahoning Valley well-represented on District team
Warren Harding quarterback Lynn Bowden also was named the Northeast Ohio Inland Offensive Player of the Year for Division II, making him one of four area players to get Player of the Year honors.
Animal advocates want Ohio puppy-mill bill blocked
The bill would regulate the sale of dogs at pet stores if the animals are obtained from sources other than rescue groups or qualified breeders or retailers.
Cortland man arraigned on intimidation, puppy abuse charges remains in jail
Macaulay, 19, is charged with two felony counts of intimidation of a witness and one felony count of violating a new animal-cruelty law referred to as “Goddard’s Law.” Bond was set at $150,000.
'The Refractor' written, directed, produced by Youngstown's Kwai Daniels
“The Refractor,” a movie about a crime-fighting superhero, will get its premiere tonight at Movies 8 in Boardman
‘Bleed for This’ keeps punching
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Director Ben Younger’s “Bleed for This,” starring Miles Teller,
Steinfeld’s angst shines ‘Edge of Seventeen’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer When’s the last time you saw a truly fresh talent on screen?
Variety show at Ursuline High
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN A family-friendly variety show will take place at 7 p.m. next Fridayin
Youngstown schools trades turkey voucher for discussion with parents
Youngstown’s Parent/Community meeting opened discussion about many changes in the school district
Report: Flora Cafaro seriously injured in fire
She was found unconscious on the floor of an upstairs bathroom. Her status was uncertain Thursday night.
Road rage incident that started in Niles leads to stabbing in Warren
A man, 56, of Niles, was flown by helicopter to St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital after being stabbed by another man during a road-rage incident
Sewer budget rises for 2017
The Mahoning County Sanitary Engineering budget will rise from $28.1 million for 2016 to $29.7 million for 2017.
Canfield council approves major spending on police needs
Canfield City Council approves major spending on police needs
Skate Zone offers STEM lessons
Skate Zone Fun Center, which has been providing fun, safe and exciting experiences for children for
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Rachel Stahl; Jeff Vrabel; Bryce Evans Instrument: Majorette; Trumpet; Trumpet Q. What
Children get lesson in greatness
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students at St. Christine’s School welcomed guest
Board of education elects new member
At a special meeting on Oct. 25, the Austintown School Board voted to approve longtime Austintown
Loghurst Farmhouse Museum to host holiday show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Loghurst Farmhouse Museum will host its annual Holiday Art
Austintown Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants fall sports news Fall sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every step
Poland Community Briefs
Local church to have guest preacher On Nov. 20, Prince of Peace Lutheran in Poland, will welcome
Braccolino’s celebrate their 60th anniversary
Ted and Dorothy (Giccatelli) Braccolino of Boardman celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Sept.
Family-friendly fall fun takes place at Boardman Park
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Hundreds of people went to Boardman Park on
Angels of Easter Seals will host its 30th Christmas event, ‘Silver and Gold Jubilee’
Angels of Easter Seals will host the Magic of the Angels Christmas for the 30th year. The theme this
Firefighters visit Hilltop for Fire Safety Day
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com To celebrate Fire Safety Week, students at Hilltop
Children have hoot at Halloween painting party
The Poland library hosted a Halloween Painting Party for children in kindergarten through fifth-grade on Oct. 13.
Painting class brings residents and families together
Artist Susan Jacobs taught a painting class at Beeghly Oaks for residents, staff members and family members on Oct. 14 with snacks and refreshments.
Austintown schools show senior citizen appreciation with meal
Austintown Fitch High School hosted its biannual Senior Citizens Dinner on Oct. 26 for senior citizens in the Austintown community.
Nicole Marotta v Nicholas Merlo
Nicole Marotta of Seven Hills, Ohio, and Nicholas Merlo of Austintown were married at 1 p.m. Aug. 29
Junior Civic League of Youngstown plans Cinderella Ball
Staff report BOARDMAN The Junior Civic League of Youngstown will present its 61st annual
Lindsay Buchenic v Joel Kaufman
Lindsay Buchenic became the wife of Joel Kaufman on June 4. The 5:30 p.m. ceremony was officiated by
Canfield Community Briefs
Donation makes pet oxygen masks purchase possible Recently, the Vranches family of Canfield won
Poland Sports Briefs
Poland Boosters hosts basketball tournament The boosters basketball tournament will take place on
Boardman Community Briefs
Schools give thanks The Boardman Board of Education, the administration and the school staff want
Dogs participate in Pawtober Fest
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Every Dog Matters hosted a fall bake sale at
CVMS celebrates Halloween in style
In keeping with the school’s Halloween tradition, Canfield Village Middle School students attended school dressed in Halloween costumes on Oct. 28.
CVMS celebrates Halloween in style
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In keeping with the school’s Halloween tradition, Canfield
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants fall sports news Fall sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every step
Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Salad, Carrots and Dip, Fresh Fruit or Smoothie
Grilled Cheese, Tomato Soup, Salad, Carrots and Dip, Fresh Fruit or Smoothie Chicken Nuggets,
Michele Awad, Joshua Morris to marry in May
Dr. Mounir and Linda Awad of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Michele Awad
Miss Mraz, Mr. Platton plan to be married
The parents of Marissa Ann Mraz and Christopher Daniel Platton, both of Austintown, are announcing
Report: Barrier to gorilla exhibit entered by boy ineffective
Associated Press CINCINNATI A barrier separating Cincinnati Zoo visitors from a gorilla exhibit
Man gets 13 years for Cohasset Drive homicide
Sentenced for involuntary manslaughter and weapons charges
Dr. Amanda Collins v Jay Mason
Dr. Amanda Vancura Collins and Jay Mason were married July 8 on a beach in Nassau. The couple reside
Woman charged with soliciting
Woman charged with soliciting NORTH LIMA A woman is charged with soliciting, accused of offering
OHSAA Football
All-Northeast Inland District football teams The 2016 Associated Press All-Northeast Inland
Warren Law Department dismisses civil action related to motorcycle clubhouse
The Warren Law Department and the Warren-area motorcycle club Forever Two Wheels have agreed to dismiss a civil action
Woman convicted in medical fraud, patient death faces new charges
Associated Press PITTSBURGH A woman who spent more than seven years in prison for a $7 million
Wildfires cause hacking, wheezing across the South
Asthma sufferers and others with breathing problems are turning up at hospitals and doctors’ waiting rooms, wheezing and hacking.
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Poland Township trustees, 9:30 a.m., special meeting in executive session to
Associated Press
Associated Press BEIRUT Airstrikes pounded rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Thursday, killing more
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Austintown Community Church, 242 S. Canfield-Niles Road, various
Solar-panel maker to cut 450 at Ohio plant
Associated Press TOLEDO The biggest U.S. manufacturer of solar panels is cutting a quarter of
SPORTS digest
Basketball Classic coming to Poland POLAND Poland High School will host the Holiday Basketball
America’s shift to SUVs is on display at auto show
Associated Press America’s shift from cars to SUVs is starting to look permanent, and automakers
Police have person of interest in death
Associated Press HAMILTON, Ohio Investigators in southwest Ohio say they have a “person of
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
John Glenn, OSU coach among ballot write-ins
Associated Press COLUMBUS An astronaut, a college football coach and possibly a reality
Japan PM in NY for meeting with Trump
Associated Press NEW YORK Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he believes Donald Trump is
mahoning county | Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Emanuel Valentin,
America’s shift to SUVs is on display at auto show
Associated Press America’s shift from cars to SUVs is starting to look permanent, and automakers
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Frankie Valli, 7:30 p.m.: The pop music legend will sing all of the
Associated Press
Associated Press WASHINGTON While last month merely tied for the world’s third warmest October
State Senate should adopt hopeful tonic for truancy
Editorial: From the Department of Cures Worse than Their Diseases comes this doozy wrapped in a longstanding
Be an example for girls
Opinion: By Elizabeth Souder The Dallas Morning News On the evening of Nov. 7, I hugged my nearly 5-year-
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1231.850.43 Aqua America, .71
METRO DIGEST || Aetna insurance drops Campbell
Aetna insurance drops Campbell CAMPBELL Officials are reviewing bids for a new health-insurance
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Harley Kocanjer and David Benedis, Youngstown, boy, Nov.
Austintown Community Briefs
Saxon club has pork-kraut dinner The Youngstown Saxon Club, located at 710 S. Meridian Road, will
Today is Friday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2016. There are 43 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, Nov. 18, the 323rd day of 2016. There are 43 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Associated Press
Associated Press ATLANTA Asthma sufferers and others with breathing problems are turning up at
Former Niles Mayor Infante faces serious criminal charges relating to public corruption during tenure
Opinion: It’s not anyone’s place to convict someone before they are found guilty, but things certainly look
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