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Authorities may know ID of man found dead in trash container, but withholding details
A police captain in Ravenna says investigators “have an idea” who was found dead in a garbage roll-off container delivered to the Lafarge demolition debris landfill today, but it’s too soon to release any identifying information.
Cruze sales hit near low, despite recent industry accolades
November 2017 was the second-worst sales month for the Lordstown-built Chevrolet Cruze with 8,330 sold.
Youngstown arts students' unity project to be showcased at Fellows
Unity is the theme of a Youngstown City Schools Visual and Performing Arts project, which will soon be showcased at Fellows Riverside Gardens.
Canfield seniors readying for Saturday's annual craft show
The 29th annual Senior Class Craft Show is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Canfield High School, 100 Cardinal Drive.
Postal regulators move to let stamp prices jump higher
Postal regulators move to let stamp prices jump higher
Youngstown Holiday Parade takes over downtown
A line of floats, musicians and marchers traveled along Federal Street tonight as part of the Youngstown Holiday Parade.
Downtown Youngstown lights up tonight; music, parade, tree lighting and more
The annual Youngstown Holiday parade and Christmas tree lighting will take place today at 7:30 p.m. on Federal Street with the parade to begin at 6:30.
Two juveniles face charges in connection with Salem fire
Two juveniles face charges in connection with Salem fire
Bill to honor deceased Poland officers moves to House
Bill to honor deceased Poland officers moves to House
"Health at home” workshop at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Taft School
"Health at home” workshop at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday at Taft School
Youngstown schools, YMCA event Monday focuses on swimming program
Youngstown schools, YMCA event Monday focuses on swimming program
UPDATE | Body in container at Lordstown landfill came from Ravenna
Officials are investigating after a body was discovered at the Lafarge Construction Recovery Landfill.
Agencies and individuals participate in Homeless Awareness Walk
Agencies and individuals participate in Homeless Awareness Walk
UPDATE | Former Trump adviser Flynn pleads guilty to lying to FBI
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn is charged with making false statements to the FBI.
Guns, drugs, counterfeit cash recovered in traffic stop
Guns, drugs, counterfeit cash recoved in traffic stop
Ex-congressman gets sentenced reduced to time served
Ex-congressman gets sentenced reduced to time served
UPDATE | Top Republican claims enough votes for tax bill OK
Top Republican claims enough votes for Senate OK of tax bill
US construction spending up a strong 1.4 percent in October
US construction spending up a strong 1.4 percent in October
17th annual special needs “Winterfest” dance set for next week
17th annual special needs “Winterfest” dance set for next week
Trump: Dems will lose voters because they are weak on crime
Trump: Dems will lose voters because they are weak on crime
Report finds law enforcement failed at Charlottesville rally
Report finds law enforcement failed at Charlottesville rally
Police: Substitute teacher encouraged students to smoke pot
Police: Substitute teacher encouraged students to smoke pot
Woman arrested in connection with West Side shooting
Woman arrested in connection with West Side shooting
A medical marijuana cultivation business is coming to Youngstown
The local site is among 12 large growing operations selected by the state.
Canfield overcomes jittery start for romp
Canfield opened its season with a 61-44 win over Marlington.
Cavs rally past Hawks for 10th straight win
LeBron James’ unusual midgame defensive switch was the hot topic after he helped Cleveland extend its winning streak.
City begins third homicide investigation in three days
A dismembered body was found in a South Side ravine.
Kohli donation connects classrooms of the future
Dr. Chander M. Kohli, neurosurgeon and former YSU Board of Trustees chairman, and his wife, Karen, made the large donation to the school’s fundraising campaign Thursday.
Browns Gordon eager to play, tell his story
It’s the next step for Gordon, with enough shadowy elements to spice up any feature film script.
Tiger 3-under in Hero World Challenge
Tiger Woods looked a lot better in his return to golf than he did when he left.
Warren prostitution sting nets 10 arrests, including coach, attorney
Saying prostitution is not a “victimless crime,” the Warren Police Department, Ohio Attorney General’s office and other officials took another swing at knocking down Warren prostitution Wednesday, arresting 10 “johns” in an online sting operation.
SPORTS DIGEST || Struthers to host sixth and final Hope Classic
The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley will present its sixth and final Hope Classic: High School Basketball Showcase on Dec. 9 at the Struthers Field House.
Man gets prison time in 9-year-old’s overdose death
9-year-old ingested cocaine on the day after Christmas last year
WR Coleman still beating himself up over huge drop
The ball slipped through Corey Coleman’s hands, depriving the Browns of a certain touchdown.
Frances McDormand is blistering in ‘Three Billboards’ A FIERY FILM
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer That face. Frances McDormand’s face is one of the first
Thursday’s HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP More prep results plus upcoming schedule
FOOTBALL OHSAA State Championship Division II Akr. Hoban 42, Cin. Winton Woods 14 CANTON
November auto sales could be up or down
Some analysts say auto sales will increase more than 3 percent while others expect a slight decrease year over year in November
Canfield overcomes jittery start for romp
Canfield opened its season with a 61-44 win over Marlington.
Art, craft sale at the Butler museum
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Butler Institute of American Art will present its annual American
Sherrod Brown urges Congress to extend funding for Children’s Health Insurance Program
Nearly 10,000 children are covered under the program in the Mahoning Valley
Men go clean shaven after a month of fuzzy faces
Man Up Mahoning Valley, a prostate cancer awareness group, had its fifth annual Shave-Off at Eastwood Mall.
Hearing addresses reasons Mecca Township fiscal officer’s 'messed up' records
Atty. Mike Rossi made it clear, pretty quickly, that it wasn’t necessary for the Ohio Attorney General’s Office to establish that the Mecca Township financial records were in terrible shape when a representative with a private auditing firm tried to audit them in March.
METRO DIGEST || Window shattered at Mohip’s home
Window shattered at Mohip’s home YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City Schools CEO Krish Mohip awoke to the
Rich Center aims to meet needs with $6M campaign
Melanie Carfolo, executive director of the Paula & Anthony Rich Center for Autism, explains the need for more space during the launch Thursday of a $6 million Building for Tomorrow Capital Campaign in the Rich Center’s home in Youngstown State University’s Fedor Hall.
Dow Jones industrials breach 24,000
Associated Press Investors are exuberant and for good reason: The global economy is strong,
COLLEGE FOOTBALL roundup
OHIO STATE Price named Big Ten’s top offensive lineman COLUMBUS Billy Price, the four-year
Federal authorities: Mahoning Valley men had enough fentanyl to kill “hundreds” shipped to Youngstown
Two Mahoning Valley men suspected of accepting fentanyl shipment from China
Democrat criticizes Sessions’ nonanswer on talks with Trump
Associated Press WASHINGTON The top Democrat on the House intelligence committee says Attorney
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Holiday parade and tree lighting, 6:30 p.m.: Family festivities
Councilman-elect Moffie roils the political waters in Poland village
Opinion: The often sleepy political goings-on in the village of Poland were awakened by Sam Moffie, who will
Road resurfacing, drainage replacement project in Canfield begins summer 2018
Trustees announced a $213,000 road resurfacing and drainage replacement project will begin on Starr Centre Drive in Canfield summer 2018.
Allegations of sexual misconduct roiling Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON As allegations of sexual misconduct against powerful lawmakers roil
Failing to respond to harassment allegations can cost employers
Associated Press COLUMBUS When it comes to sexual- harassment allegations, no employer wants
Jim Nabors remembered as ‘wonderful man’
By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU Jim Nabors, the shy Alabaman whose down-home comedy
ON THE LINKS| More professional golf from Thursday
AUSTRALIAN PGA CHAMPIONSHIP GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA Sergio Garcia withstood two rain delays and
Possible link found between some Utah suicides, electronics
Possible link found between some Utah suicides, electronics SALT LAKE CITY Researchers
‘Algae’ beer spotlights threat to Lake Erie
Associated Press TOLEDO A brewery in Ohio is making a batch of green-colored beer called “Algae
AROUND THE NHL Thursday’s game
Kings 4, Capitals 2 WASHINGTON Jonny Brodzinski and Jussi Jokinen each scored in a span of nine
Senate weighs scaling back tax package to win deficit hawks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Senate Republicans weighed scaling back the tax cuts in their
Chiaros mark 60 years at surprise party
New Middletown Louis and Alice Chiaro of New Middletown celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary
Holiday shopping shows desire for deals but some impulse buying
Associated Press NEW YORK As shoppers have bought TVs and toys so far this holiday season,
Backup QB Haskins no longer in Barrett;sd shadow
Ohio State backup quarterback Dwayne Haskins is giving the Buckeyes glimpses of 2014 Cardale Jones.
MAHONING COUNTY Indictments
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Teqwan Scott, 22,
Trump weighs plan to oust Tillerson
Associated Press WASHINGTON After months of clashes on policy and personality, President Donald
Summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown:
Rookie Peppers fined $24K for illegal hit
Browns rookie safety Jabrill Peppers was fined $24,000 by the NFL for his illegal hit on Bengals receiver Josh Malone on Sunday.
What North Korean photos say about new ballistic missile
Associated Press TOKYO North Korea released dozens of photos Thursday of the Hwasong-15, a new
Prescott, Cowboys rout Washington
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys finally found a way to win without suspended star running back Ezekiel Elliott.
METRO DIGEST || Meth raid in Struthers
Meth raid STRUTHERS Members of the Mahoning County Drug Task Force and Struthers police raided a
Thursday’s Other NBA Games
Celtics 108, 76ers 97 BOSTON Kyrie Irving scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics held off the
DeAngelos mark 50 years with family vacation
canfield A family vacation Aug. 5 was the setting for the celebration of the golden wedding
PTA throws AES students a Fall Fest
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown Elementary School PTA hosted a Fall Festival
International Peace Light comes to the area
With the arrival of the International Peace Light on Nov. 25 at the JFK International Airport in New
Market Street students celebrate Red Ribbon Week
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Market Street Elementary School concluded its Red Ribbon
Canfield Community Briefs
Mahoning County Master Gardener Volunteer garden art series continues Keep the holidays festive
Austintown Community Briefs
Austintown Bounce hosts Santa lunch Austintown Bounce, located at 4317 Kirk Road in Austintown,
Boardman High School Honor Roll - First Grading Period
Ninth Grade HONOR ROLL 4.0 honor roll Abdo, Jad Abuoraq, Yazen Andersen, Ethan Bacho,
THURSDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 3 Michigan St. 81, No. 5 Notre Dame 63 EAST LANSING, MICH. Joshua Langford scored 12
World AIDS Day’s goals remain vitally important
Editorial: Has today’s observance of World AIDS Day outlived its usefulness? Many might instinctively argue
Mobile Mania hits Canfield High School
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In addition to voting in local elections in November,
Virtue making a return
Opinion: Rarely has the idiom “virtue is its own reward” looked better than it does in light of the sex
Christina Perry | Andrew Kuchmaner
youngstown Christina Perry and Andrew Kuchmaner, both of Poland, exchanged wedding vows July 29 at
Rotary teams up with Falcon Outreach to help needy Austintown families
Members of the Austintown Rotary welcomed guests Lynn Mickey and Jennifer Cicarelli, representing
Local Scouts to host the 2017 International Peace Light
With the arrival of the International Peace Light on Nov. 25 at the JFK International Airport in New
Austintown schools spend night helping senior citizens
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown schools had the annual Senior Dinner at the
Families come to book fair at West Boulevard
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com West Boulevard Elementary School had a “Family Night“ on
Boardman Community Briefs
Join a gift wrapping fundraiser with the friends of the library On Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. until 8
Trick-or-treating, stories and more at the Austintown library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a Halloween Family Story Time
Nov. 7
Nov. 7 Accident: A vehicle in the 200 block of East Main Street reportedly traveled off the road
Local store and scout camp to host the 2017 International Peace Light
With the arrival of the International Peace Light on Nov. 25 at the JFK International Airport in New
Mill Creek has Christmas event at Lanterman’s Mill
Mill Creek Metroparks hosted its annual Olde Fashioned Christmas event at Lanterman’s Mill on Nov. 25 and 26.
Zajacks celebrate 50th anniversary with family
austintown Robert and Carol Zajack of Austintown, formerly of McDonald, were honored for their
CHC travels to Wild West for book fair
Students entering C.H. Campbell Elementary School’s library to shop at the Scholastic book fair were transported back to the Wild West the week of on Nov. 13.
Market Street students invite someone special
The kindergarten, first-grade, second-grade and third-grade students at Market Street Elementary School performed concerts and had snacks with a guest on Nov. 16 as a part of KISS Day.
Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll – First Grading Period
Ninth grade high honor roll Abbegale Altmar Madison Amato Emma Battaglia William
Dobbins students enjoy book fair at Barnes and Noble
Poland Dobbins Elementary School hosted its book fair at Barnes and Noble in Boardman on Nov. 16.
Robinwood Lane Elementary School Honor Roll - First Quarter
Second Grade High Honor Roll Marissa Baulo Noah Belgin Evan Cunningham Wyatt Henry
Library talk informs about hoarding disorder
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Rachel Cline gave Poland library visitors “A Simple Look
Boardman Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Nov. 16
Nov. 16 Arrest: While dealing with a two-car crash near Hillman Way, police charged Cameo A.
Poland Middle School mixes it up at lunch
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Middle School participated in the “Mix It Up at
Poland Sports Briefs
Girls basketball has successful outlook as season begins The Poland Seminary High School girls
Poland Community Briefs
Join a gift wrapping fundraiser with the friends of the library On Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. until 8
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
“Water’s Cool At School” grant goes to BHS
Boardman High School has been selected by the Delta Dental Foundation to receive two brand new
C.H. students pump up the pumpkins
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com C.H. Campbell Elementary School students were given the
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