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Horse racing returns today to Hollywood Gaming
A thoroughbred rounds the bend during a morning run at Hollywood Gaming race course. The racino's fall racing season begins today with an eight-race program ...
Stories published October 28, 2016
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mahoning treasurer's opponent alleges emal scandal in the office
Christine Lucarell Oliver, the Republican challenging Democratic Mahoning County Treasurer Daniel Yemma, has charged that apparently inappropriate use of a county treasurer’s office email account has occurred under his administration.
MCCTC's second annual clambake launched tonight
The Mahoning County Career and Technical Center’s culinary arts program launched its second annual clambake Friday evening, serving up $40 dishes to family and friends.
Parts issue shuts down Lordstown production until Tuesday
A supply-chain issue has led to canceled production of the Chevrolet Cruze on Monday at the General Motors Lordstown Assembly Plant.
US labor secretary tells WR Building Council Trump refused to recognize union vote
U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez came to the annual Western Reserve Building Trades fish fry Friday night to emphasize Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s pro-union stance.
Warren needs half-percent tax to avoid deficit, officials say
City officials have added up Warren’s losses in revenue: $400,000 less estate taxes in 2016 compared with 2011, $632,000 less in local government funds from the state and $186,000 less state government funds compared with 2011.
2 Youngstown men shot iin separate incidents
Police are investigating a pair of unrelated shootings on the South Side that occurred about three hours apart.
Poland schools Halloween parade says boo to drugs
While Terri Dambra was out of town, her boyfriend John Paul Jones waited in the stands to support her daughter, Sophia Dambra, 9, dressed as a scary doll for the Poland schools Halloween parade.
Teen Straight Talk heading to El Salvador to spread message of abstinence
El Salvador is the smallest and the most densely populated country in Central America, and a team of 16 from Teen Straight Talk will be visiting there next week on a mission to help heal body and soul.
Trooper kills man with gunshot during Georgia traffic stop
Trooper kills man with gunshot during Georgia traffic stop
UPDATE | Source: Clinton-related emails came in Weiner investigation
Source: Clinton-related emails came in Weiner investigation
No injuries after plane fire, evacuation at Chicago airport
No injuries after plane fire, evacuation at Chicago airport
TripAdvisor gets feds' OK to book travel services to Cuba
TripAdvisor gets feds' OK to book travel services to Cuba
Treasurer's challenger alleges inappropriate use of county email
Treasurer's challenger alleges inappropriate use of county email
Freight train hits another head-on in Pa., injuring 2 workers
Freight train hits another head-on in Pa., injuring 2 workers
UN gets release of 876 children detained by Nigeria military
UN gets release of 876 children detained by Nigeria military
Warren church sponsors gospel skating event Monday
Warren church sponsors gospel skating event Monday
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday
Brownlee Woods Neighborhood Association meeting is Thursday
Ohio man convicted of fatally shooting wife gets life term
Ohio man convicted of fatally shooting wife gets life term
Adoption Day celebration set Wednesday at Mahoning County Courthouse
Adoption Day celebration set Wednesday at Mahoning County Courthouse
Doctor group: Ohio overreacted to drug-tracking compliance
Doctor group: Ohio overreacted to drug-tracking compliance
Driver convicted for fatal crash during SW Ohio police chase
Driver convicted for fatal crash during SW Ohio police chase
Supply chain issue impacts Lordstown Cruze production
Supply chain issue impacts Lordstown Cruze production
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | Activists split as Clinton makes push for black millennials
Activists split as Clinton makes push for black millennials
McDonald police implements Ohio policing standards
McDonald police implements Ohio policing standards
Youngstown police investigating East Florida Avenue shooting
Youngstown police investigating East Florida Avenue shooting
Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes
Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes
Manson follower 'Tex' Watson denied parole in California
Manson follower 'Tex' Watson denied parole in California
CLUB CALENDAR
ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.
2nd suspect arrested in Ohio shooting that killed 2-year-old
2nd suspect arrested in Ohio shooting that killed 2-year-old
YMTA to present October recital
YMTA to present October recital YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown Music Teachers Association will present an
PRESIDENTIAL RACE | No injuries after Pence plane slides off runway in NYC
No injuries after Pence plane slides off runway in NYC
Fugitive doctor in Pakistan loses Ohio appeal over assets
Fugitive doctor in Pakistan loses Ohio appeal over assets
Struthers man now says he’s flying Nazi flag to protest zoning citations
ACLU representative said the flag is clearly permitted as free-speech.
Board tables Austintown schools chief’s pact extension
The move came at the end of a three and a half-hour board meeting.
Evans’ OT goal lifts Mooney to District title
Goals are synonymous with Cardinal Mooney’s girls soccer team. The Cardinals score in bunches. Until Thursday night, that is.
Second-half goals give Tigers first district title since 2012
Sara Ciletti, Isabella Merlo and Na’pier Ramsey scored goals and Kamryn Buckley turned back all nine Lakeview shots.
Judicial seat most expensive campaign in Mahoning County
The incumbent and her husband have loaned $60,000 to the campaign
Central multi-county morgue mulled
Auditor and his northeast Ohio colleagues study sharing a morgue.
SPORTS DIGEST || Former PSU coach awarded $7.3 million
Former PSU coach awarded $7.3 million BELLEFONTE, PA. A jury has ruled in favor of a former
Air Force band, singers inspire patriotism with music
By SEAN BARRON news@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN Whatever joy Master Sgt. Brett Miller derived from
DANA symphony Orchestra to offer Russian classics
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 61-member Dana Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen L. Gage,
Christian band revives some older songs
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Resonate, a Christian band based in Youngstown, released its debut
Opera selections at college
Staff report NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. Opera Westminster will present “Scenic Views,” a collection of
Tom Hanks reprises role as symbol expert in ‘Inferno’ Simpler is better
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer By a twist of fate, there are two infernos you can submerge
Trump convinced he will win Ohio next month
The GOP nominee said his election guarantees the country will be put back on the right track
Boardman projects highlighted at update
By JORDYN GRZELEWSKI jgrzelewski@vindy.com BOARDMAN A land swap between the township and
Picture Perfect Hair Day at Kirkmere
Barbers and stylists donated their time to get Kirkmere students ready for picture day
Sexual misconduct allegation leveled against aUrsuline employee
Youngstown police are investigating a sexual misconduct allegation against an Ursuline employee, monsignor says
Incumbent Republican, Dem challenger seek election to judgeship
Anthony D’Apolito is challenging Judge Shirley J. Christian of Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.
Three charged in stabbing death
Three people have been indicted in the Aug. 10 stabbing death of a Palmer Avenue man.
Penn National reports third-quarter results
Net income was $46.5 million compared with $4.9 million made in the third quarter of 2015.
Horse racing returns today to Hollywood Gaming
A thoroughbred rounds the bend during a morning run at Hollywood Gaming race course. The racino's fall racing season begins today with an eight-race program and five six-figure championship events Saturday at the Austintown course.
Boys cross country places fifth at regional championships
The Boardman Spartan boys cross country team advanced to the OHSAA Regional Championship for the
Program serves up opportunities to learn tennis
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and
Students say “yes” to positive choices
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Boardman High School students and faculty
Flea Markets allows community members to showcase talents
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Youngest Flea hosted its monthly flea
Author speaks about 9/11 with Poland students
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Author Nora Raleigh Baskin visited Poland
Tennis program serves up opportunities to learn
The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and Buddy Up for Down Syndrome hosted a Buddy Up Tennis event on Sept. 24 at the Boardman Tennis Center.
Austintown Community Briefs
GA to meet Gamblers Anonymous, a 12-Step fellowship of compulsive gamblers who want to recover
Bethanne Gorski • Stan Niziolek
Bethanne Gorski became the wife of Stan J. Niziolek on June 2 at a 6 p.m. ceremony at St. Christine
Relay for Life strikes out cancer
The Relay for Life of Austintown teams kicked off the season with a bowling event at Wedgewood Lanes on Oct. 2.
Buddy Up Tennis program
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and
Boy Scouts consolidate into three councils
The first quarter of the new year will be the start of an exciting new era for the Boy Scouts of
Canfield Sports Briefs
Cardinals’ basketball youth skills academy to be Nov. 1 The Canfield High School boys’ basketball
Local Trick-or-Treat times and tips
By NATALIE WRIGHT nscott@live.com Trick-or-Treat will take place in our local areas on Oct.
Program serves up opportunities to learn tennis
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants fall sports news Fall sports have begun and Neighbors wants to be there every step
Poland Sports Briefs
Mattress fundraiser Poland High School athletics will be hosting their annual Mattress Fundraiser
Annual Survivor Run raises awareness
The third annual Survivor Run, organized by Megan Hruska of Canfield, took place at Buckeye Horse Park on Oct. 1.
Boy Scouts consolidate into three councils
The first quarter of the new year will be the start of an exciting new era for the Boy Scouts of
Program allows opportunities to learn tennis
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and
Garden Forum shares entry results
Staff report The Garden Forum of the Greater Youngstown Area Inc. has announced the floral entry
Boy Scouts consolidate into three councils
The first quarter of the new year will be the start of an exciting new era for the Boy Scouts of
Canfield city and township residents can participate in 2016 food drive
The Canfield Lions Club, the LEOs youth group (A Lions Club affiliate organization), the Knight of
Canfield student wins art contest
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com As a fourth-grade student at Hilltop Elementary School last
Allison Davis • Ian Lanzillotti
Allison Davis married Ian Lanzillotti Aug. 27. They reside in Cleveland, Tenn. The bride is the
Poland community briefs
Fast and furriest Join in on Nov. 12 for the fourth annual Fast and Furriest 5K Run / Walk at
Boys cross country places second at Sim Earich Invitational
Boardman’s Chris Butler earned meet MVP by placing first overall out of 287 runners leading the
Boardman Community Briefs
Bin sale On Nov. 12, Boardman High School National Honor Society is hosting its annual Bin Sale
Program serves up opportunities to learn tennis
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Down Syndrome Association of the Valley and
Boy Scouts consolidate into three councils
The first quarter of the new year will be the start of an exciting new era for the Boy Scouts of
Iraqis find bomb factory, tunnels
Associated Press KHAZER, Iraq Iraqi forces explored a network of tunnels and uncovered a bomb-
Mariota’s TDs lead Titans to win
Marcus Mariota threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns to end his home struggles and the Tennessee Titans had their highest point total of the season in a 36-22 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.
METRO DIGEST || Student jailed after assaulting teacher
Teacher assaulted YOUNGSTOWN A 16-year-old student at the Mahoning Valley Opportunity Center is
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND
ThURSDAY ON THE LINKS
HSBC CHAMPIONS SHANGHAI Rikard Karlberg made his World Golf Championships debut with an 8-under
TRICK OR TREAT
TRICK OR TREAT A listing of Halloween events and trick-or-treating times as submitted to The
MORE PREP RESULTS FROM THURSDAY
GIRLS SOCCER DIVISION III Champion 2, Rootstown 1 CORTLAND A sudden death penalty kick goal
UN: School attack in Syria may be war crime
Associated Press BEIRUT U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called Thursday for an immediate
Trump rails at ‘corrupt’ Clinton; first lady helps Hillary campaign in N.C.
Associated Press WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. Trailing with time running out, Donald Trump denounced both
Stratton Chevy donates to allow West Branch Football to go pink for breast cancer
Stratton donates $5,000 for Pink Out football game
Eight teams already great; nine more on the bubble
Heading into the final week of the regular season, eight Mahoning Valley schools have clinched playoff spots.
AROUND THE NHL Thursday’s games
Penguins 4, Islanders 2 PITTSBURGH Sidney Crosby scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third
Tribe’s Tomlin will pitch with ailing dad watching
While his dad sat on a bucket in their backyard catching, little Josh Tomlin pretended he was pitching in the World Series. He’s about to do it for real.
US charges 61 in call-center scam based in India
Associated Press WASHINGTON It can be a frightening call to get – and it’s a familiar one for
Angelo-Chaney wedding plans are announced
Marcy Angelo and Joshua Chaney of Hubbard are announcing their engagement. They plan to marry in a
Challenger bashes county recorder
Steven Carter said Noralynn Palermo failed to complete required continuing education for county recorders.
Newt’s curious sex talk
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune If Megyn Kelly were fascinated with sex, as Newt Gingrich
Officials say US strikes targeted al-Qaida militants
Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan U.S. airstrikes this week in eastern Afghanistan killed
AARP members invited to YSU game
AARP members invited to YSU game YOUNGSTOWN The AARP invites all AARP card holders and their
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Community Health preliminary 3Q data YOUNGSTOWN Community Health Systems, the parent company of
Trump campaign is surprisingly disengaged in Mahoning Valley; no recent visit by the candidate
Opinion: With Donald Trump’s success in the Mahoning Valley during the March Republican primary, several
Renewal levy on ballot in New Middletown
The New Middletown police department’s budget is reliant on a shrinking general fund for about a third of their budget
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, 8 a.m., work session for preschool program overview,
GM’s financial growth fuels Valley’s optimism
Editorial: American engineer, busi- nessman and politician Charles Erwin Wilson proudly told members of the
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Youngstown Phantoms, 7:05 p.m.: Hockey action as the local squad
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TOday 7 a.m. (TNN) Tennis: WTA Finals, ATP Basel and WTA Vienna. 9:30 a.m. (GC)
Health law consumers to have less choice in 2017
Associated Press WASHINGTON Americans in the health insurance markets created by President
Today is Friday, Oct. 28, the 302nd day of 2016. There are 64 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, Oct. 28, the 302nd day of 2016. There are 64 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
New images show crater created on Mars by lander
New images show crater created on Mars by lander BERLIN New pictures taken by a NASA satellite
Amazon looks to expand base, courts food shoppers
Associated Press NEW YORK Amazon wants you to order your turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce
Online privacy may get boost by new data rules
Associated Press NEW YORK New privacy rules may make it easier to escape at least some online
Miss Hayden, Mr. Detwiler are engaged
Emily Hayden and Raymond Detwiler, both of Austintown, are planning to marry Oct. 29. The parents
Medical chain charged in workers’ comp scam
Associated Press CLEVELAND A chain of Cleveland-area medical clinics, their former co-owner and
Mitzel-Lower wedding plans are announced
Chrysann and Michael Mitzel of Canfield are announcing the wedding plans of their daughter, Amelia
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 72 to finish
ON THE AIR This weekend’s football on TV & radio
TOday 6:30 p.m. (WBBW-AM 1240) High school football: Akron SVSM at Ursuline. 6:30 p.m. (WNIO-AM
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Bradford and Renee Congo, Salem, boy, Oct. 26. Jeffrey
CHS soccer goes pink for Pink Out
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School seniors and varsity soccer players
Boardman Park Halloween attendance hits record
Boardman Park recently announced that the attendance for the Halloween Family Friendly Wagon Rides
Canfield community briefs
Canfield Lions to host fish fry The Canfield Lions will be hosting a Fish Fry on Nov. 4 at A La
Conti-lroy wedding is set for November
Nicholas and Pamela Conti of Struthers are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Darla