Vindy.com for August 12, 2017

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

Jump to: » Stories  » Photos  » Videos 

« News / 2017 / August / 12


Stories published August 12, 2017

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

CHARLOTTESVILLE | Ohio suspect told mom going to rally; recently moved from Ky.

A woman who identified herself as the mother of the man accused of driving his car into a crowd of peaceful protesters says he told her he was going to the rally.


CHARLOTTESVILLE | Troopers killed in helicopter identified

Virginia state police said one of their agency’s helicopters that was assisting law enforcement officers monitoring the white nationalist rally here today crashed outside Charlottesville, killing two troopers.


2 injured in crash on SR 11 today

Two people sustained minor injuries in a two-car crash at about 5:30 p.m. today on state Route 11 near King-Graves Road, according to the Trumbull County 911 Center.


CHARLOTTESVILLE | Driver in deadly attack from Ohio, officials say

CNN is reporting the driver in the deadly attack on a protest of a pro-white rally here is James Alex Fields Jr., 20, of Maumee, Ohio.


33rd Warren Italian fest keeps Italian-American history alive, committee members say

Sunday is the last chance to enjoy the food and entertainment and renew acquaintances as the 33rd annual Warren Italian-American Heritage Festival winds down on Warren’s Courthouse Square.


CHARLOTTESVILLE | Red Wings weigh legal action to stop use of logo by white nationalists

The Detroit Red Wings are considering legal action to stop white nationalists from using their logo as part of a “disturbing” rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.


CHARLOTTESVILLE | Pro-white rally organizer condems violence, criticizes law enforcement

The organizer of a rally that drew hundreds of white nationalists and other extremists to Charlottesville says he disavows the violence that eroded it.


CHARLOTTESVILLE | Deaths of 2 in helicopter tied to violent rally, officials say

It was not immediately clear how the crash was connected to the rally.


CHARLOTTESVILLE | S.C. Republicans rush to explain state chairman's tweet

South Carolina Republican officials say their state party chairman didn’t mean for a tweet about conservatives being an “army of occupation” to describe a white nationalist rally in a Virginia college town.


Health screenings plus 5K run highlight 5th African American Male Wellness Walk/Run

Licensed medical professionals, including more than 30 nursing students from ETI Technical College in Niles, provided the screenings for blood pressure, body-mass index, cholesterol, blood glucose, weight, dental care and hearing. Also available were flu vaccines and tests for lead.


CHARLOTTESVILLE | Trump condemns violence 'on both sides,' driver arrested in Charlottesville chaos

President Donald Trump condemned “in the strongest possible terms” what he called an “egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides” after a car plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white supremacist rally in downtown Charlottesville this afternoon, killing one and sending at least 26 others to hospitals.


Tease photo

Exonerated man shares his art, music

Raymond Towler of Elyria spent 29 years in prison before being released on DNA evidence. An exhibition today at the Soap Gallery will feature paintings he created while behind bars. He also will play with his band and give a talk about his wrongful conviction.

» Attached: Video

Hubbard’s Scott catching on with YSU

Isaiah Scott made two quality sideline grabs Friday. One of those plays went for 45 yards a touchdown.


Niagara Falls, N.Y., coroner: Woman in trunk stabbed, strangled

Investigators still do not know where she was killed.


East meets West as Tri-T All-Stars host Japanese at Fields of Dreams

The Friendship Series has a 42-year history.


Jury finds man accused of child rape not guilty

Boardman man would have faced life in prison


SPORTS DIGEST || Staten Island holds off Scrappers for 2-1 win

Kaleb Ort got Gian Paul Gonzalez to hit into a double play in the eighth inning, leading the Staten Island Yankees to a 2-1 win over the Mahoning Valley Scrappers on Friday night.


Tease photo

$75K bonds set for 3 charged in meth-lab case

All three defendants from Akron area


Tease photo

Local entrepreneur expands coffee business

Matt Campbell now has a presence in Columbiana County with Generations Coffee Lab.


Kizer makes move in Browns’ QB derby

DeShone Kizer’s time is coming. It’s just not here yet.


Italians earned their place in America, speaker says

Through ridicule and pride, Italian Americans earned their place in America, speaker says


Steelers rookie QB throws for TD in victory over Giants

Rookie quarterback Josh Dobbs threw a 28-yard touchdown pass and Chris Boswell kicked a 37-yard field goal.


Record Reviews

Ben Sollee Album: “Ben Sollee and Kentucky Native” Grade: A Take a classically trained cellist


Carrasco takes no-hit try into 7th as Indians blank Rays

Once again, Carlos Carrasco made himself totally at home on the Tropicana Field mound.


Metal rocker shares his horror memorabilia

Associated Press SALEM, Mass. Kirk Hammett may be known best as the guitarist whose deafening


Cable news channel becomes the home for Trump haters MSNBC ratings surge

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK For the first month since CNN’s Larry King owned


North Jackson man sentenced for sexual assault

Man who inappropriately touched disabled family member receives three years’ probation


MV Innovation and Commercialization Center part ofcollaborative community

The MVICC, which will be at 360 W. Commerce St., is a $30 million state-of-the-art shared-use facility that will support manufacturing training and research and development.


PUCO case against Youngstown Thermal brings court motion by Home Savings

While work by the receiver of Youngstown Thermal proceeds in getting the company’s finances under control, a local bank has filed a motion to intervene in the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio case against the utility company.


Man arrested on warrant allegedly exposed himself to woman

Shedrick Nichols was found guilty in past years on two separate counts of public indecency in Mahoning County.


Documents: Police have bloody knife, surveillance video in Warren homicide

Documents: Police have bloody knife, surveillance video in Warren homicide


NFL roundup

BUFFALO BILLS Do trades signal move to rebuilding mode? ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. The Buffalo


Nicole Pavlichich, Patrick Gessler to wed Sept. 23

Nicole Pavlichich, Patrick Gessler to wed Sept. 23

» Attached: Photo

US stocks snap 3-day losing streak in roller coaster week

Associated Press Gains among technology companies helped snap a three-day losing streak for U.S.


Lowellville Family Day

Lowellville Family Day LOWELLVILLE Family Conservation Day will take place today from 10 a.m. to


Maurie Testa, Scott Harmon plan fall nuptials

Maurie Testa, Scott Harmon plan fall nuptials

» Attached: Photo

Police union casts no-confidence vote against mayor

Associated Press COLUMBUS The union representing officers in Ohio’s biggest city has cast a no-


Miss Duchnak, Mr. Lindsay to wed in October

niles John and Linda Duchnak of Niles are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Amanda


Fire damages Deerfield restaurant

The fire’s cause is undetermined


Prosecutor says records still should not be sealed for former Bazetta police chief

Prosecutors says records still should not be sealed for former Bazetta police chief


Matsuyama, Kisner share PGA lead

Hideki Matsuyama never looks satisfied with his shots or his score, no matter how good they look.


Trump not ruling out military action in Venezuela

Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela In an escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump said


Resistance leaders play long game, dismiss any impeachment talk

Associated Press ATLANTA The resistance movement that flourished with Donald Trump’s ascendance


DeVos says school vouchers part of tax discussions

DeVos says school vouchers part of tax discussions LAS VEGAS More than a third of U.S. states


Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott suspended for 6 games

The NFL believes he used “physical force” three times in a span of five days against a former girlfriend.


Inside the ropes with …

Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Friday: The Warren JFK graduate overcame an early triple-


AROUND THE HORN | Friday’s other MLB games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Twins 9, Tigers 4 DETROIT Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario homered and drove in


Fitbit: Too clingy, always judging

Opinion: By Elise Seyfried The Philadelphia Inquirer Dear Fitbit, I’m not sure quite how to put this. I


BRIDGE

BRIDGE Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold: xA J 5 3 uJ 3 v3 wA 10 7 5 4 2 NORTH EAST


Michele Byrdy | Mark Kunsman Jr.

Michele Byrdy | Mark Kunsman Jr.

» Attached: Photo

Mr. and Mrs. Hudak celebrate 60th anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Hudak celebrate 60th anniversary

» Attached: Photo

Carly Donofrio, David Brown to marry this fall

Carly Donofrio, David Brown to marry this fall

» Attached: Photo

Michele Awad | Joshua Morris

Michele Awad | Joshua Morris

» Attached: Photo

Christine Colucci | Brad Weber

Christine Colucci | Brad Weber

» Attached: Photo

Miss Duchnak, Mr. Lindsay to wed in October

Miss Duchnak, Mr. Lindsay to wed in October

» Attached: Photo

What fishing means to me

Saturday morning. The coffee tastes better on Saturday mornings as another week goes in the books


Good news for monarch butterflies

Over the past 20 years, monarch butterfly populations that overwinter in the mountains of central


US-backed Syrian fighters link up from east, west

Associated Press BEIRUT U.S.-backed Syrian fighters advancing on the Islamic State group from


Murder suspect shot by officer

Associated Press CLEVELAND Authorities say a police officer working with a U.S. Marshals


Put sex traffickers on alert

Opinion: Toledo Blade: The Communications Decency Act has unwittingly supported the explosion of online sex


Lane restrictions

Lane restrictions AUSTINTOWN Travelers on Interstate 80 between the Ohio Turnpike and state


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Maria and Ryan Hancock, Girard, girl, Aug. 9. Eric


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS Recent criminal activity in Liberty. Aug. 5 Assault: A Church Hill Road man


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v Warren Italian Festival, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.: Amanda Beagle will


Accompanist sought

Accompanist sought HUBBARD Hubbard First Presbyterian Church, 22 Westview Ave., is seeking an


OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar

HUNTER, TRAPPER EDUCATION INFORMATION — Ohio: Call 800-WILDLIFE Pennsylvania: 814-432-3187.


METRO DIGEST || Report: Child taken

Report: Child taken BOARDMAN Township police are investigating a possible case of domestic


What does N. Korea want? Its playbook offers clues

Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea Threatening to fire a volley of missiles toward a major


Poll: Most say time to end effort to repeal Obama health law

Associated Press WASHINGTON Message to President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans:


US consumer prices up slight 0.1 percent in July

Associated Press WASHINGTON Consumer prices posted a slight gain in July, with higher costs for


TV/RADIO

TV/RADIO TODAY 7:25 a.m. (NBCSN) Soccer: Watford vs. Liverpool, Premier League. 9:55 a.m.


Southern nationalists again crying ‘secede’

Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. As 21st-century activists seek to topple monuments to the


Trump: If N. Korea attacks US, it ‘will regret it fast’

Associated Press BEDMINSTER, N.J. President Donald Trump on Friday issued fresh threats of swift


Cleveland Clinic won’t move Mar-a-Lago event

Associated Press COLUMBUS A leading U.S. hospital has decided it won’t move its annual


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

Member discount YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown/ Warren Regional Chamber is offering, for the first


Taillon pitches well as Pirates top Jays

Andrew McCutchen exited early with a sore left knee.


Internet fueling our rage

Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune Loving your curvy wife doesn’t make you a hero. But it


High rankings of hospitals in Valley inspire confidence

Editorial: U.S. News and World Report this week validated what many of us already have long believed: Mahoning


Trump, Kim: Two peas in a pod

Opinion: By Ann McFeatters Tribune News Service WASHINGTON Much has been made of the silly, weird,


Videos