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Vindy.com for December 8, 2017
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Stories published December 8, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Union leaders for Kmart Distribution Center looking for more work
Although several Kmart stores have closed, the Kmart distribution center in Bazetta Township remains open.
Canfield High one of 5 Ohio districts to advance in national STEAM competition
Chemistry students at Canfield High School represent one of five districts in the state to advance in a national competition.
Veterans groups buy new van for Valley VA clinic clients
The Youngstown Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic is keeping the wheels rolling with a newly purchased van.
Mooney students' Christmas trees are changing lives
Two Cardinal Mooney students who heard a story about a child growing up without a Christmas tree wanted to do their part to make sure others wouldn’t suffer the same fate – and the results surprised even them.
NY Times: FBI warned Hicks about emails from Russian operatives
FBI warned Hicks about emails from Russian operatives
Ex-Mass. state senator charged with accepting bribes, kickbacks
Ex-Mass. state senator charged with accepting bribes, kickbacks
Jury sides with San Diego in Comic Con trademark battle
Jury sides with San Diego in Comic Con trademark battle
Illegal alcohol brewed by Illinois inmates on pace to double
Illegal alcohol brewed by Illinois inmates on pace to double
Trainers rushed to save terrified horses as flames closed in Calif.
Trainers rushed to save terrified horses as flames closed in Calif.
14 Security Council members criticize US action on Jerusalem
14 Security Council members criticize US action on Jerusalem
New Mexico school shooter left note plotting attack, suicide
New Mexico school shooter left note plotting attack, suicide
Ohio man charged in crash that killed 2 teens pleads not guilty
Ohio man charged in crash that killed 2 teens pleads not guilty
Trump signs 2-week spending bill to avoid shutdown
Trump signs 2-week spending bill to avoid shutdown
Prosecutor declines to charge officer in deaf man's killing
Prosecutor declines to charge officer in deaf man's killing
Ellwood City man fights off intruders, fatally shoots one of them
Elderly man fights off intruders, fatally shoots one of them
USOC aims to go to Olympics unless ’physically impossible’
USOC aims to go to Olympics unless ’physically impossible’
California shaken baby conviction set aside after 15 years
California shaken baby conviction set aside after 15 years
Wis. governor outlaws soliciting sexual photos of children
Wis. governor outlaws soliciting sexual photos of children
14 UN peacekeepers killed, 53 hurt in Congo attack
14 UN peacekeepers killed, 53 hurt in Congo attack
Chicago plans South Side gospel museum, touted as 1st in US
Chicago plans South Side gospel museum, touted as 1st in US
Second actress steps forward to accuse Dustin Hoffman
Second actress steps forward to accuse Dustin Hoffman
Browns owner says finding quarterback is top job for new GM
Browns owner says finding quarterback is top job for new GM
Angry worshipers lash out against Trump across Muslim world
Angry worshipers lash out against Trump across Muslim world
Robust US hiring underscores economy’s growing momentum
Robust US hiring underscores economy’s growing momentum
Pa. taxi company ordered to pay after driver ejects gay couple
Pa. taxi company ordered to pay after driver ejects gay couple
Sandusky’s son sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of girls
Sandusky’s son sentenced to prison for sexual abuse of girls
25 race horses killed by Southern California wildfire
25 race horses killed by Southern California wildfire
Pa. police: Brother shot little sister with gun he thought was toy
Pa. police: Brother shot little sister with gun he thought was toy
Legal discussion on criminal record sealing Monday at Taft School
Community Legal Aid lawyer to discuss record sealing at Taft School on Monday
Snow in Deep South brings back bad memories for some
Snow in Deep South brings back bad memories for some
Toyota to announce new Avalon big car at Detroit auto show
Toyota to announce new Avalon big car at Detroit auto show
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial field complicates strategies
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial field complicates strategies
Man robbed and assaulted in Austintown Kmart parking lot
Man robbed and assaulted in Austintown Kmart parking lot
Police seek help finding man wanted for questioning in November shootout
Police seek help finding man wanted for questioning in November shootout
Suspect in bank robbery turned himself over to police
Suspect in bank robbery turned himself over to police
US employers add 228K jobs; unemployment rate stays 4.1 percent
US employers add 228K jobs; unemployment rate stays 4.1 pct.
US team still planning for Olympics despite confusion
US team still planning for Olympics despite confusion
Wean Foundation awards $2.1 million to four Valley organizations
Wean Foundation awards $2.1 million to four Valley organizations
State groups back school board’s fight against HB 70
The Ohio School Boards Association, Buckeye Association of School Administrators and Ohio Federation of Teachers filed a “friend of the court” brief Tuesday on behalf of the Youngstown Board of Education’s legal battle against House Bill 70.
These Pirates aren’t pillaging
Bucs winter ‘CARE-a-van’ rolls into Youngstown for stop at The Butler
Mayoral hopeful claims fraud, seeks new election
McKinney contends there was widespread ‘election fraud’.
Fitch, Ohio State standout Price wins Rimington Trophy
Billy Price is a four-year starter for the Buckeyes. He converted to center this season after three years as a guard.
Harding’s press, rebounding make short work of Boardman
The Raiders started with a 14-0 run off their press and outrebounded the Spartans, 60-21.
Local Jewish, Arab organizations react to Jerusalem tension
After President Donald Trump’s announcement Wednesday that the U.S. will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, protests erupted in the West Bank, injuring dozens, and leaders of Muslim-majority countries condemned the decision.
SPORTS DIGEST || Falcons hang on to defeat Saints
Deion Jones made a leaping interception in the end zone with 1:25 remaining and the Atlanta Falcons held on for a crucial 20-17 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night, setting up a three-way race for the NFC South title.
YSU signs Tressel for another year
YSU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to extend Tressel’s contract to June 30, 2019.
Company notifies public about new injection wells in Brookfield
Highland Field Services began notifying the public Wednesday through legal ads that it has applied to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources for permission to drill three more injection wells near the Wyngate Manor manufactured-home community.
MORE PREP RESULTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL Newton Falls 52, Champion 49 OT CHAMPION Izzy Kline had 17 points and
‘Ninja Turtles’ voice actor beats throat cancer
By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES A conversation with veteran voice actor Rob
This year, shame is mingling with the self-congratulations Awkward Oscar season
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK In nearly every major Academy Awards category this year,
McClellan paces a classic at HopewellSFlb
By Eric McCrea entertainment@vindy.com YOUNGSTOWN “It’s a Wonderful Life” is a beloved
Cats rescued in Puerto Rico brought to Mahoning Valley
Oliver, a blind kitten, and three other felines rescued in Puerto Rico arrived this week at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport needing adoptive families.
Proceeds from softball tourney to go to family of slain Girard officer
Several teams composed of police officers and firefighters are signed up to participate,
Volunteers work together to provide gifts, necessities for Liberty kids
Sixty kids from the Liberty elementary school will receive gifts, a book, outfit, and board game for Christmas.
Boardman police report finding 7 ounces of marijuana in house with two young kids
Mom told police she wasn’t worried about marijuana around kids because ‘it won’t kill them’
Winter Festival brings Campbell community together
Families and community members come together for Campbell schools’ Winter Festival
County OKs nearly $63 million in appropriations for 2018
Budget in line with 2017’s original appropriations
Driver who police say overdosed at the wheel faces OVI charge
Driver suspected of overdosing at Boardman intersection previously convicted of OVI
Craig Beach police chief arrested after building search
The arrest came after the village administration building was searched Thursday by law enforcement officials.
GM Paint Shop marks 15 years of toy donations
Paint shop employees load up toys selected for area children in need of gifts this holiday season.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL roundup
AP PLAYER OF THE YEAR Mayfield 4th Sooners QB to win award NEW YORK Baker Mayfield is The
Local Judge DeGenaro’s bid for Ohio’s high court looking good
Opinion: It appears Judge Mary DeGenaro will be a member of the Ohio Supreme Court sooner rather than later.
Town known as ‘Shangri-La’ threatened by California fire
Associated Press OJAI, Calif. The biggest and most destructive of the windblown fires raking
Cordray in Youngstown
Cordray in Youngstown YOUNGSTOWN Richard Cordray, a Democratic candidate for governor who
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Auto sales up YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley auto dealers sold 4,374 new and used vehicles in
Elizabeth Burr, Rafael Rodriguez to be married
charleston, S.C. Randy and Carla Burr of Gustavus are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Boardman Glenwood Junior High Honor Roll - First Grading Period
Grade 7 High Honor Roll Austin, Caleb Basista, Julia Bierlair, William Bukovac, Jonah
Palestinians protest Trump move, more unrest feared
Associated Press JERUSALEM Thousands of Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli forces in
COLLEGE BASKETBALL Thursday’s games
MEN No. 21 Purdue 80, Valparaiso 50 WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. Vincent Edwards scored 15 points,
Boardman Community Briefs
Boardman High School Orchestras to Present Winter Concert The award-winning Boardman High School
Moats will start at LB for injured Shazier
This is not the way Arthur Moats wanted to get back into the regular rotation for the Steelers.
Troop 25 recognizes Scouts at 2017 Fall Court of Honor
Boy Scout Troop 25, chartered to Canfield United Methodist Church, recognized Scouts and adult
Rusnovs honored at dinner for 50th anniversary
boardman Samuel and Mary Ann Rusnov of Boardman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 9
Poland Community Briefs
Society holiday dinner to be Dec. 19 Historical Society members are invited to the Christmas
POLICE BLOTTER
Nov. 23 Arrest: A traffic stop on U.S. Route 224 led to the arrest of Michael J. Gura, 46, of
Canfield Community Briefs
Local church hosts holiday event Free to the public, the Joy of Christmas event will take place at
Struthers Rotary Club accepts challenge of planting trees
Struthers Rotary Club accepts challenge of planting trees
Today is Friday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2017. There are 23 days left in the year.
Today is Friday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2017. There are 23 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Congress averts shutdown, sends Trump stopgap spending bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress on Thursday passed a stopgap spending bill to prevent a
Calls for a moral economy
Opinion: By Sarah Anderson OtherWords If you’re expecting a gift card from your boss as an end-of-year
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Disney On Ice Dream Big, 7 p.m.: A bevy of Disney princesses
Trump ignored reality that status of Jerusalem was key to peace talks in the Mideast
Editorial: The arrogance of President Donald J. Trump’s statement on U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital John Schuler and Brittany Kurian, Youngstown, girl, Dec.
Director of FBI defends agency
Associated Press WASHINGTON Countering strident attacks on his agency from the president who
Final analysis: Browns lost too much for Brown to keep job
Hours after Sashi Brown was let go, the Browns hired John Dorsey as their new general manager.
METRO DIGEST || WRTA holiday bus
WRTA holiday bus BOARDMAN The Western Reserve Transit Authority will debut its holiday bus with
Youngstown board signs deal with health care provider to buy former South Side grocery store
The deal is for $150,000
FALLEN HERO tournament
FALLEN HERO tournament Proceeds from the Fallen Hero 324 Softball Tournament will go to Justin
N. Korea says war is inevitable as allies continue war games
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea North Korea says a nuclear war on the Korean Peninsula has
Thanksgiving story time at the Austintown library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com A couple of children attended the Austintown library’s Baby
Cooks prep no-knead bread at the Poland library
Participants in the Poland library’s cooking class on Nov. 20 came to the meeting room with cooking bowls ready to prep for no-knead bread.
Miss Melfe, Mr. Hochendoner plan wedding
AUSTINTOWN Gregg and Margie Melfe of Austintown are announcing the upcoming wedding of their
Win a designer handbag from Canfield Girls Basketball Boosters
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Girls Basketball Boosters will host a Designer
AES celebrates students’ accomplishments
Austintown Elementary School hosted a celebration ceremony on Nov. 29, 30 and Dec. 1 in the gymnasium to recognize the students’ accomplishments over the first trimester of school.
CVMS students honor veterans
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield Village Middle School eighth-grade students honored
Austintown Schools invite anti-bullying speakers
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Los Angeles-based group Camfel Productions visited Austintown
Union students look to the best part of themselves
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Second-grade students at Poland Union Elementary
The DeMains celebrate their 50th anniversary
youngstown John Jr. and Norma DeMain of Youngstown celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Oct.
Rotary hosts annual Lighting of the Green
The Canfield Rotary hosted its annual Lighting of the Green, which not only featured the Green lit up with holiday lights, but also a grand entrance by Santa Claus on Dec. 1.
Canfield High School students win Halloween
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com In keeping with Canfield tradition, Canfield High School
Mommy and Me class at North Elementary School
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com North Elementary School hosted a “Mommy and Me“ class on
Madison Gessler, Kory Kasten to marry Dec. 16
The parents of Madison Gessler and Kory Kasten, both of Poland, are announcing the couple’s wedding
Austintown Community Briefs
AMS to host Austintown FIRST LEGO League Robotics Competition The Austintown Robotics team
Rotary Club helps eradicate Polio
Members of Boardman Rotary walked into their weekly meeting on Oct. 24, and were asked to give Polio
BHS staff host Halloween promenade
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman High School staff had a get together for
BHS hosts fifth Yes Fest
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman High School had their fifth annual Yes Fest
Allison Queen | Brian Day
YOUNGSTOWN Allison Lynne Queen and Brian Keith Day were married Nov. 12, 2016, at the DeYor
Fitch students invite therapy dogs to school
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Several therapy dogs came through the Austintown Fitch gym on
Judge receives judicial award
At the 2017 Fall Conference of the Ohio Association of Magistrates on Sept. 29, Mahoning County
Princesses and Superheroes convene at the Poland library
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County hosted a
Canfield speech team competes at The John Revezzo Invitational Tournament
The Canfield Speech and Debate team recently competed at The John Revezzo Invitational Tournament
The Austintown Schools’ Instrumental Music Department announces holiday concert series
On Dec. 10, the Austintown Fitch Instrumental Music Department will host its annual holiday concert
The Austintown library celebrates the 25th anniversary of “Goosebumps”
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a party based around R.L.
Market Street students eat breakfast with Santa
The Market Street Elementary PTA hosted a breakfast at the school where families could eat, make crafts, win raffles and meet Santa on Dec. 2.
Union Students deliver letters to fire department
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Poland Union Elementary School students walked to the Village
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