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Valley stores cash in on triumphant Tribe
Nate Shaw, 12, of Canfield sports his new Indians World Series hat from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Southern Park Mall.
Stories published October 21, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
VINDY EXCLUSIVE: Clinton senior adviser weighs in on Ohio, email hack
Voters are attracted to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump because he makes “over-the-top promises,” but are learning he can’t deliver on them, said Jake Sullivan, senior policy adviser to Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s campaign.
Woman's whose body found by North Side church custodian known to police
Police say a 28-year-old woman who was found shot to death Friday morning in an alley behind a North Side church likely had been there 12 to 36 hours.
Renegade Aurora candidate running for president again
After getting 0.22 of a percent of the vote in Ohio in 2012, Richard Duncan is running for president again this year.
Friends of Fido offers life to dogs who used to meet end at pound
A 9-month-old sheltie-shepherd mix with a badly damaged leg recently arrived at the Mahoning County Dog Pound.
Niles council takes final action on new trucks for winter
Three trucks the city needs for snow and ice removal should arrive by late January after action by council in a special meeting.
Turnpike readies truck fleet for winter weather duties
The Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission performed its yearly inspection on 11 trucks Friday that are prepared for the snow and ice season.
From desperation to helping hand, Joe Lordi receives McGuffey Pioneer Award
Joe Lordi founded the Mahoning Valley’s first food bank because he wanted to help others facing the same financial challenges that plagued him when he lost his job.
YSU officials urge students to be aware of surroundings after armed robbery
Youngstown State University officials urge the campus community to be aware of their surroundings after two men, one of them armed, got inside a fraternity house early Friday in the 800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue and took four cellphones and a wallet.
State golf tournaments postponed today
Play will resume Saturday and both tournaments will be shortened to one round.
Trail open house set for Saturday in Howland is canceled
Trail open house set for Saturday in Howland is canceled
Victory Lutheran Church has food giveaway Saturday
Victory Lutheran Church has food giveaway Saturday
UPDATE | Police at scene of apparent homicide on Belmont Avenue
UPDATE | Police at scene of apparent homicide on Belmont Avenue
Oops — Trump protester launches peanut butter tirade — just not at Trump event
Peanut butter vandal mistakes gathering for Trump rally
Rolling Stone attorney asks reporter about trust of source in frat rape story
Rolling Stone attorney asks reporter about trust of source
Warner Bros. promises previously unreleased #Prince music
Warner Bros. promises previously unreleased Prince music
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump, Clinton spending furiously as Election Day nears
Trump, Clinton spending furiously as Election Day nears
US internet disrupted as key firm gets hit by cyberattack
US internet disrupted as key firm gets hit by cyberattack
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Hostility, geniality mix as Trump, Clinton meet in NYC
Hostility, geniality mix as Trump, Clinton meet at event
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Hacked emails reveal Clinton pushed for Morocco charity meeting
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Hacked emails reveal Clinton pushed for Morocco charity meeting
Search warrant yields guns, drugs on the North Side
Search warrant yields guns, drugs on the North Side
A couple of clowns knock off Glenwood Avenue food stand
A couple of clowns knock off Glenwood Avenue food stand
Dinner theater set
Dinner theater set WARREN Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater will take place Oct. 29 at the
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS William Penn Association Branch 28 will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at Eat’n Park
Workshop focuses on diversity, inclusion
A longtime civil- rights advocate contends that the underlying rationale that justified excluding and denying the rights of blacks 50 years ago is the same one that permits today’s discrimination against many people based on their sexuality.
Bohren, Wagner are old school and new wave
Bill Bohren is 291-169-6 in 48 seasons. Nick Wagner is 4-4 in his first season.
Plenty up for grabs in Holy War
No computer points are needed to add any additional drama to the Holy War.
Trump continues suggesting that the coming election is rigged against him
Trump continues suggesting that the coming election is rigged against him
GAO issues water, sewer findings
The Government Accountability Office, which sent a study team to Youngstown last year, issued its report Monday.
Youngstown woman turns saving into giving
Youngstown woman uses “extreme couponing” to donate supplies to Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley
McWilson got a kick out of his martial arts time
Marvin McWilson was an All-City Series football and basketball standout, but won a world title in martial arts.
Natale gets a year and a day in prison in white powder scare
Former Warren Auditor Anthony J. Natale gets a year and a day in prison from a federal judge in a white powder mailing scare.
Estate of pedestrian killed in 2015 traffic accident in Liberty sues driver
Wrongful death lawsuit against the driver, who is a former police officer and corrections officer.
Penguins QB Davis better after rehab on knee
Ricky Davis has taken most of the first-team snaps in practice this week.
Youth band to present concert at Stambaugh
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will present its annual fall concert at
‘Manchester’ leads indie nominations
Staff report LOS ANGELES Kenneth Lonergan’s family drama “Manchester by the Sea” has picked up a
Tom Cruise returns for a more shallow sequel ‘Reacher’ regresses
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer It’s not the acting or the action that makes “Jack
Memorial walk to celebrate life of bullied 13-year-old girl
A walk remembering Lauren Nicole Bowman will be held Sunday
Heidi Hanni quits law practice
The Ohio Supreme Court has accepted the resignation of Heidi A. Hanni from law practice.
Niles man convicted of child pornography gets 5-year probation
Richard Listovich must register as a sex offender
Voters will select two new Ohio Supreme Court justices in the election
The candidates tout their own experiences as best for the court
Valley stores cash in on triumphant Tribe
Nate Shaw, 12, of Canfield sports his new Indians World Series hat from Dick’s Sporting Goods at Southern Park Mall.
Baby Bargain Boutique brings people together
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual fall Baby Bargain Boutique on Sept.
Katie Hawkins, Damien Beebout are engaged
BOARDMAN Donald and Debbie Hawkins of Boardman are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Several schools battle robot creations
Austintown Middle School hosted the third annual Mahoning Valley FIRST Robotics Competition charity food drive on Sept. 25.
Money issues put Campbell’s plan to hire city janitor on hold
Mayor suggests police chief’s pay should be cut
Boardman Community Briefs
Girls Scouts host open house Girls from Boardman and Poland are invited to learn more about Girl
CHS freshman participate in Pinwheels for Peace Project
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield High School Class of 2020 took part in an
On the Air This weekend’s football on TV & radio
TOday 6:30 p.m. (WKBN-AM 570) High school football: Cardinal Mooney at Ursuline. 6:30 p.m.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Oct.
Glenwood Junior High teacher studies in Australia for summer
Boardman Glenwood Junior High teacher Laura Kibby plans to bring her amazing learning experience in
Clinton’s victory will not change Ohio’s congressional delegation
Opinion: Even if Hillary Clinton were to win the presidential election by a large margin – and I seriously
Lady Cardinals honor seniors
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Family, friends and the Canfield soccer community joined the
Cramer, Martin wedding plans announced
Valerie Cramer of Greenford and Carl Martin of Austintown are engaged and plan to be married Oct.
Land banks get funding boost
Trumbull, Mahoning and Columbiana County land banks get increased funding.
Baby Bargain Boutique brings community together
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual fall
mahoning county | Indictments
A county grand jury handed up indictments against these people on these charges Thursday: Jack
PREP ROUNDUP: THURSDAY’s TOURNAMENT RECAPS
VOLLEYBALL DIVISION II Hubbard 25-25-25, Howland 14-20-21 JEFFERSON Hubbard (16-7) advanced to
SPORTS digest
Paxton to host lecture WARREN Hall-of-Fame sprint car driver Lynn Paxton will be the keynote
Puppet show promises fun
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a Positively
JWL of Canfield hosts 47th annual Fall Market
The Junior Women’s League of Canfield hosted its 47th annual Fall Market on the Green on Sept. 17, with a record number of 191 vendors set up for visitors to peruse.
Leichts celebrate 50th with family dinner, vacation
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. William D. Leicht of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with
Flea Markets allows community bonding
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Youngest Flea hosted its monthly flea market
Baby Bargain Boutique promotes togetherness
Boardman Park hosted the 12th biannual fall Baby Bargain Boutique on Sept. 24.
Hamburger, Sidewinder Potatoes, Choice of Fruit (1 cup), Frozen Vanilla Yogurt Cup, Milk
Hamburger, Sidewinder Potatoes, Choice of Fruit (1 cup), Frozen Vanilla Yogurt Cup, Milk Meatball
Officials laud Boardman schools
Staff report BOARDMAN Boardman Board of Education recognized Robinwood Lane and West Boulevard
Packers roll over rival Bears
Associated PRess green bay, wis. Aaron Rodgers threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, Davante
Boardman Sports Briefs
Girls cross country places sixth at Championships The Boardman Glenwood junior high school girls
Students spend time with Sunrise residents
Residents from Sunrise Assisted Living in Poland visited Alice Colella’s first-grade class at Poland Union Elementary on Sept. 21.
Boys cross country competes in Andrews-Osbone Academy Invitational
Boardman’s Chris Butler raced to a first place finish and set a new meet record with a time of
ON THE LINKS
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf results CIMB CLASSIC KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Justin Thomas
Mackenzie Russell, William Ferrando
YOUNGSTOWN Mackenzie Russell and William Ferrando Jr. were married June 11 at Christ Church
Canfield’s Keffler states her case
The sophomore is the Cardinals’ first Division I girls golf state qualifier since 2013.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Cardinals’ basketball youth skills academy to be Nov. 1 The Canfield High School boys’ basketball
Boys cross country win Mahoning County Championship
Boardman’s Chris Butler raced to a first place finish in a time of 16:37 to lead the Spartans to the
Children showcase talents at library
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library hosted a talent show on
Poland Community Briefs
Sausage sandwich sale fundraiser to be Oct. 29 Prince of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church,
North Road trail open house in Howland planned for Saturday
A “trails open house” will be noon to 4 p.m. Saturday to celebrate the completion of the nearly-three-mile trail system at North Road Nature Preserve.
Boy Scouts host popcorn sale at Giant Eagle
Canfield’s Boy Scout Troop 25 of Canfield United Methodist Church will be selling Scouting Popcorn
SENIOR SALUTE — BAND EDITION
Name: Macy Metzger; Sarah Albert; Carlie Raybuck; Courtney Mark; Avery Blasko; Layne Black; Jacob
Lester, Cubs retake NLCS lead
Jon Lester pitched seven sharp innings, Addison Russell hit a tiebreaking homer and the Chicago Cubs moved one win from their first World Series trip in 71 years
Offender charged
Offender charged CLEVELAND A federal grand jury has returned a one-count indictment charging
Seeing options shrinking, US white men ask why
Associated Press DALLAS The voices cascade into the studio, denouncing political hypocrisy and
Guinness declares massive Michigan ice cream sundae a record
Guinness declares massive Michigan ice cream sundae a record LUDINGTON, Mich. Guinness World
METRO DIGEST || Domestic violence roundtable discussion
Domestic violence roundtable discussion YOUNGSTOWN In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness
Top Secret theft 'breathtaking' in size, scope
Associated Press WASHINGTON A former National Security Agency contractor’s theft of top secret
11th death due to Takata air bags
11th death due to Takata air bags DETROIT A 50-year-old woman who died after a car wreck last
Scientists downplay likely loss of Mars lander
Associated Press BERLIN Scientists at the European Space Agency downplayed the likely loss of
Iraqi special forces launch pre-dawn attack on Mosul suburb; one American dead
Associated Press BARTELLA, Iraq In a significant escalation of the battle for Mosul, elite
NUMBERS IN THE NEWS 6 Source: Associated Press
The number of people punished for what Northeast Ohio authorities say was a Ponzi scheme that cost
Miss Ponziani, Mr. Trolio plan Nov. wedding
STRUTHERS David and Nancy Ponziani of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
New Handel’s store opens in Twinsburg
New Handel’s store opens in Twinsburg CANFIELD Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt, with its
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m.: It’s “Time Warp” time as Salem
Fairytale year for Cleveland continues with Tribe in Series
The grueling four-month championship drought could soon be over.
Associated Press
Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO Tesla Motors is starting to build its electric cars with all
Survivors of family shooting still awaiting explanation, arrest
Associated Press PIKETON Six months after someone shot eight members of an extended family to
Date for Smith, VanOudenhove wedding told
Kim and Ken Smith of Sarver, Pa., are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Kelly Smith, and
Turn up heat to complete a cool project on East Side
Editorial: Plans for the first major economic development project on Youngstown’s East Side in decades hold
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, Oct. 21, the 295th day of 2016. There are 71 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
More Americans using bank accounts
Associated Press NEW YORK More Americans have access to a checking or savings account,
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Trump, Clinton exchange barbs at charity gala
Associated Press NEW YORK The annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, a white-tie
A little monkish wisdom
Opinion: By Joshua J. WHITFIELD The Dallas Morning News May I offer you some monkish wisdom? Believer