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Vindy.com for April 14, 2017
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Stories published April 14, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Sales tax revenue is up, but officials still wary of budget cuts
Despite increases in sales and use tax revenue – a main source of income for county governments – officials are still watching their budgets with concern for more impending funding losses.
Congregants perform stations of cross today at St. Pat's in Hubbard
Congregants of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church snaked through the aisles of the sanctuary on Good Friday, following in a solemn procession behind a statue depicting the body of Jesus just after his death on the cross.
Thousands attend tonight's Easter event at Covelli Centre
Dorothy Smith of Youngstown said Friday's gathering of thousands of Christians at the Covelli Center seemed to perfectly express her relationship with Sandra Stanley of Struthers.
Austintown boy turns fundraiser into gift for troops
Many students, as well as their neighbors and relatives, see fundraisers as an annoyance, but Austintown 12-year-old Tyler Casto saw a football fundraiser as an opportunity make the Easters of men and women spending the holiday on military bases a little sweeter.
West Side man accused of slapping deputy
A West Side man is in the Mahoning County jail on $15,000 bond after he was accused of slapping a deputy sheriff Thursday at a bingo game.
12 apply for Boardman chief job
The application period for the township police chief job has closed, and township officials are tasked with finding a replacement for Police Chief Jack Nichols from the pool of 12 people who applied.
2 women, man arrested in prostitution sting operations in Austintown
Police arrested a man and two women on Thursday during two sting operations targeting individuals involved in prostitution.
Oklahoma ’witch’ gets life terms for terrorizing grandchild
An Oklahoma City woman accused of terrorizing her 7-year-old granddaughter while dressed as a witch has been sentenced to life in prison.
Appreciation day at Hollywood Gaming
Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course will have its second Racing Fan Appreciation Day on April 22
Church disrupted, kids threatened
A man was arraigned Thursday in Campbell Municipal Court after police say he disrupted a Bible study meeting and made threats.
Delta passengers who give up seats can get up to $9,950
Delta is letting employees offer customers almost $10,000 in compensation to give up seats on overbooked flights, hoping to avoid an uproar like the one that erupted at United after a passenger was dragged off a jet.
Ex-NFL star Hernandez acquitted in Boston double murder
Ex-NFL star Hernandez acquitted in Boston double murder
Chinese foreign minister: No winners if Korea war breaks out
Chinese foreign minister: No winners if Korea war breaks out
Afghanistan: Massive US bomb kills 36 Islamic State fighters
Afghanistan: Massive US bomb kills 36 Islamic State fighters
Austintown police make yet another prostitution arrest
Austintown police make yet another prostitution arrest
Man, woman face charges after latest prostitution sting
Man, woman face charges after latest prostitution sting
Phantoms lose to Chicago in playoff opener
The Youngstown Phantoms dropped Game 1 of the Clark Cup Playoffs against the Chicago Steel
Penguins down Blue Jackets, take 2-0 lead
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Columbus Blue Jackets to take a 2-0 playoff series lead.
Police investigate shooting on Lansdowne Boulevard
Police investigate shooting on Lansdowne Boulevard
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS McDonald Sideliners will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the high school. Anyone
Tom Williams: Patterson’s steady guidance helps Phantoms
No one deserves more to see his team return to the playoffs than Youngstown Phantoms head coach Brad Patterson.
Youngstown has some of the worst air in Ohio, report says
Youngstown-Warren-Boardman had the second-highest number of days with elevated smog pollution in Ohio with 71 in 2015.
Unfazed LeBron believes Cavs can repeat
LeBron James quickly moved past Cleveland’s disjointed regular season.
Canfield student receives speech and debate scholarship
State champion Zachary Bernat signed a letter of intent to attend Western Kentucky University.
Dan Rooney, 84: Steelers owner among NFL’s most influential figures
The team announced his death but details were not immediately available.
Mother, daughter who OD'd together charged with child endangering
A mother and daughter were arraigned Wednesday on child endangering charges after police say they both overdosed in a bathroom with a baby in their care.
Mahoning County courthouse security to be mulled in wake of suicide
‘You plan on the norm, not the exception,’ in security planning, commissioner says.
Canfield uses arms, bats in an easy win
Freshman pitcher Kaili Gross worked four innings and drove in three runs with a triple and single.
White Sox knock around struggling Tomlin, Tribe
The Indians have lost five of their last six after a 3-0 start.
SEASON PREMIERE AT TINSELTOWN
“Doctor Who” fans in the Mahoning Valley can celebrate the series’ return together next week.
‘Fate of the Furious’ doesn’t let up on the action FAST CARS, BIG STARS
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer “The Fast and the Furious” hasn’t become a billion-dollar
‘Doctor Who’ returns in Capaldi’s final season
By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON After three seasons of zooming through space and time,
Success After 6 program touted
“I am strong, I am talented, I am beautiful, I am disciplined, I am happy, I am smart, I am healthy,” said William Mack, 7, reciting the “pledge” repeated every day by the children at Taft Elementary School’s Success After 6 program sponsored by United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley.
YSU community takes back the night
Yes means yes! No means no! Whatever we wear! Wherever we go!
OEPA director addresses drinking-water notifications, proposed budget cuts in Howland
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency director touches on drinking-water notifications, budget issues in Howland address
Child porn defendant gets five years in prison
Paul Clymer, who pleaded guilty to 17 child porn counts, got five years in prison.
Board recommends former Niles law director serve six-month law-license suspension
Board recommends former Niles law director serve six-month law-license suspension
Bishop issues invitation to Holy Week events
Bishop George V. Murry of the Diocese of Youngstown stands in the pews of St. Columba Cathedral a day before Holy Thursday. Today's Good Friday observance marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a significant day in Christianity.
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh New push to lift bird ban at campsites PROVIDENCE, R.I. A yearslong fight over
Library board faces huge task in replacing Daniel
Editorial: The well-chronicled growth, modernization and top-shelf management of the Public Library of
Yearning for First Family moments
Opinion: By Greg Housewirth The Dallas Morning News If you’re looking for hot political discourse, keep
POLLUTION IN OHIO
POLLUTION IN OHIO A look at the total days with elevated smog pollution, by county or metropolitan
ON THE LINKS Thursday’s pro golf events
RBC HERITAGE HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. Bud Cauley took advantage of pristine, windless
YSU roundup
MEN’S BASKETBALL Richmond hired as director of operations YOUNGSTOWN Mark Richmond has been
THURSDAY’S OTHER BASEBALL GAMES
INTERLEAGUE Red Sox 4, Pirates 3 BOSTON Xander Bogaerts’ RBI single capped a three-run rally
METRO DIGEST || Man arraigned in church disruption, threat of kids
Multiple drug charges BOARDMAN Michael Forgach, 41, of Wildwood Drive was arrested Wednesday on
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 3-under par 68 in
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Chemical Bank donation to YNDC YOUNGSTOWN Chemical Bank has donated $15,000 to the Youngstown
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital John and Sarah Ross, Youngstown, girl, April 12. Daniel
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing People’s Chapel Church of God, 2145 Hillman St., Youngstown. Food, 11 a.m.
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Twelfth Night,” 7:30 p.m.: A traditional take on the Shakespeare
EASTER FUN Egg hunts, activities
Some area Easter egg hunts and other activities as submitted to The Vindicator: MAHONING COUNTY
McNally, Brown will lock horns in Vindicator forum on Monday
Opinion: There are a number of interesting local races in the May 2 primary and it will feature a first for
YEARS AGO FOR APRIL 14
Today is Good Friday, April 14, the 104th day of 2017. There are 261 days left in the year.
PNC Bank reports increase in 1Q 2017 earnings
PNC Bank reported net income of $1.074 billion for the first quarter of 2017, up from $943 million reported in the first quarter of 2016.
POLLUTION IN OHIO
POLLUTION IN OHIO A look at the total days with elevated smog pollution, by county or metropolitan
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Craig Beach Village, 9 a.m., zoning committee meeting, municipal building, 2538
Stocks close lower for third time in 3 days
Associated Press Investors were in a selling mood at the end of a mostly subdued week of trading,
Japan PM: N. Korea may be capable of sarin-loaded missiles
Associated Press TOKYO Prime Minister Shinzo Abe warned Thursday that North Korea may be
US: Countries must punish UN troops for sexual abuse
US: Countries must punish UN troops for sexual abuse UNITED NATIONS U.S. Ambassador Nikki
Kellie Mills, Timothy Tervo plan June rite
Kellie Ann Mills of Boardman and Timothy Alan Tervo of New Castle, Pa., are announcing their
Boardman Community Briefs
Rummage sale to be April 22 There will be a rummage sale at Greenbriar Healthcare Center and the
Misdirected US strike kills 18 allied fighters in Syria
Associated Press BEIRUT A misdirected airstrike by the U.S.-led coalition earlier this week
Is this a new Trump? Abrupt reversals may reflect experience
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump is abruptly reversing himself on key issues.
MAHONING COUNTY | INDICTMENTS
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday: Dwaylen Sellers, 20, West Ravenwood
Q. What ever happened to Christopher Meloni on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”?
Q. What ever happened to Christopher Meloni on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”? A. The actor
Youngstown board approves request to buy a new police and fire radio system
The expense would be paid over a 10-year period
Austintown Community Briefs
Transition fair and forum to be at MCCTC Are you ready to learn more about post-secondary options
Average 30-year mortgage rate falls to low of 4.08%
Associated Press WASHINGTON Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell for a fourth- straight week,
Tax March
Associated Press WASHINGTON Democratic lawmakers and activists plan to hit the streets Saturday
US DROPS ‘MOTHER OF ALL BOMBS’
U.S. forces in Afghanistan on Thursday struck an Islamic State tunnel complex in eastern Afghanistan with “the mother of all bombs,” the largest non-nuclear weapon ever used in combat by the U.S. military, Pentagon officials said.
Pope urges prisoners to help 1 another
Associated Press VATICAN CITY Pope Francis washed the feet of a dozen inmates at a maximum-
PREPS AT A GLANCE
PREPS AT A GLANCE THURSDAY’S RESULTS BASEBALL Canfield 7, Edgewood 0 Dominic Pilolli had
Laura Ridel to be bride of Thomas Clark
Stow, OHIO Laura Ridel and Thomas Clark, both of Stow, are announcing their engagement and
Charges pending in shooting of dog
Charges pending in shooting of dog LIBERTY Charges are pending against a Warren man who shot a
THURSDAY AROUND THE NHL | Playoff recaps
Captitals 3, Maple Leafs 2 (OT) WASHINGTON Toronto native Tom Wilson scored his first NHL
Women struggle to exist
Opinion: By Najia Karimi Los Angeles Times KABUL, Afghanistan I was born in Kabul, raised in Pakistan
Christie Cole, Thomas Cheslik set to be married
CANFIELD The parents of Christie Marie Cole and Thomas George Cheslik, both of Dayton, Ohio, are
Boardman Rotarians flip pancakes for funds
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The smell of warm pancakes and syrup filled the
Students get personal tour of Giant Eagle
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students in Joy Bucci’s class at Poland North
Annual Reverse Raffle raises money for Boardman schools
The Boardman Schools Fund For Educational Excellence Annual Reverse Raffle Dinner was a great
Canfield Community Briefs
Local church to host drive through dinner Drive through chicken dinners will be offered at Lord of
Six students chosen as winners for essay contest
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Austintown Kiwanis Club announced the winners
Students take on staff in basketball battle at CVMS
Canfield Village Middle School hosted its second annual Students Versus Staff Basketball Game on March 10.
Robinwood hosts trick shot competition for ALS awareness
Students, staff, policemen and firefighters tried to make trick shots at Robinwood Lane Elementary School to raise money and awareness for former Boardman teacher, Christine Terlesky, who was diagnosed with ALS.
Students skate to celebrate Read-a-Thon
Dobbins third- and fourth-grade students went skating on March 14 at Youngstown Skate as a reward for completing 145,579 minutes worth of reading during their Read-a-Thon.
Meals on Wheels volunteers honored at brunch
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Meals on Wheels showed their appreciation for
Boys track opens season with victory
The Boardman boys track team opened the 2017 season with a 100-42-33 victory over the Howland Tigers
Samantha Altman v Anthony Butch
NEW CASTLE, PA Samantha Altman and Anthony Butch were married at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 2, 2016, at Mary
POLICE BLOTTER
POLICE BLOTTER April 7 Theft by deception: An assistant manager with Pep Boys Auto Parts &
CVMS students compete in Power of the Pen
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School Power of the Pen
Austintown Sports Briefs
Boys track finishes tournament in first place The Austintown Fitch boys varsity track team took
Boys track has victory at Chaney
The Boardman boys track team improved its record to 4-0 on April 4 with a victory over Ashtabula
March 27
March 27 Theft: A man took a charger and a phone from Walmart, 6001 Mahoning Ave. The merchandise
Brunch honors volunteers
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Meals on Wheels showed their appreciation for
Poland Sports Briefs
PCBA to host tournament Poland Community Baseball Association will host the first annual PCBA Boys
Drama Club springs into musical performance
Austintown Fitch Drama Club performed their annual Spring Musical on March 31 and April 1 at Austintown Fitch High School.
CHC third-graders showcase skills at gym show
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Third-grade students at C.H. Campbell Elementary School
Brunch honors Meals on Wheels volunteers
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Meals on Wheels showed their appreciation for
Poland Community Briefs
Seniors group to meet The Holy Family Seniors Group will meet on April 17 at 11:30 a.m. in Holy
Canfield Sports Briefs
Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position
POLICE BLOTTER
March 26 Sick raccoon: An officer killed a sick raccoon in the 200 block of Southview Road.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position
Canfield wrestlers headed to state
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Six members of the Canfield High School wrestling team
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