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Disney artist celebrates hometown Idora with pin
Gonda hopes to share his artistic gifts and memories of days gone by with other Idora Park enthusiasts through a limited-edition, commemorative pin featuring the ...
Stories published December 15, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Mayor-elect cool to Aqua Ohio's proposal to buy Youngstown's water system
Aqua Ohio delivered a letter of interest today to Mayor John A. McNally for the purchase of the city’s water-distribution system.
Canfield chem students garner $25K award in national competition
Tom Slaven’s advanced placement chemistry class burst into cheers Wednesday when they heard their submission to the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest was a state winner.
Ex-Liberty substitute pleads not guilty to child porn charges
Michael R. Mattocks, 31, a former Liberty High School substitute teacher, pleaded not guilty Friday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court to 10 child pornography charges.
Puerto Rican native raising funds for hurricane victims with dance lessons Saturday
Samir Andrades visited his family in Puerto Rico over the summer before returning to his home in Youngstown. Just a couple months later, in September, Hurricane Maria devastated his home country.
Judge temporarily blocks new Trump rules on birth control
Judge temporarily blocks new Trump rules on birth control
Brown unveils applicants for Youngstown department heads
Brown unveils applicants for Youngstown department heads
Sources: Indians free-agent 1B Santana signs with Phillies
Sources say Carlos Santana, Phillies agree to a three-year, $60 million deal.
Grand jury: Penn State showed 'shocking apathy' to drinking
Grand jury: Penn State showed 'shocking apathy' to drinking
UPDATE | With Rubio onboard, GOP leaders finalize huge tax package
With Rubio onboard, GOP leaders finalize huge tax package
Man accused of shooting 2 co-workers near Cincinnati pleads not guilty
Man accused of shooting 2 co-workers near Cincinnati pleads not guilty
Relatives: Pa. woman killed by ex 1 day before child-support hearing
Relatives: Pa. woman killed by ex 1 day before child-support hearing
White House signals Western Wall has to be part of Israel
White House signals Western Wall has to be part of Israel
Earthquake hits Indonesia's Java island, deaths reported
Earthquake hits Indonesia's Java island, deaths reported
Police seek donations after 9 Ohio children watch mom die
Police seek donations after 9 Ohio children watch mom die
Americans pessimistic about Trump, country: AP-NORC Poll
Americans pessimistic about Trump, country: AP-NORC Poll
French death toll rises to 5 children in train-bus crash
French death toll rises to 5 children in train-bus crash
Youngstown man receives 20-count federal indictment
Youngstown man receives 20-count federal indictment
Trump wants death penalty for anyone who kills a cop
Trump wants death penalty for anyone who kills a cop
GOP leaders finalize biggest tax overhaul in 3 decades
GOP leaders finalize biggest tax overhaul in 3 decades
2 killed, 3 seriously hurt in multicar crash near Columbus
2 killed, 3 seriously hurt in multicar crash near Columbus
News photographer sues Ohio sheriff’s deputy who shot him
News photographer sues Ohio sheriff’s deputy who shot him
Trump reconsiders rules protecting miners from black lung
Trump reconsiders rules protecting miners from black lung
Tillerson backtracks on offer of unconditional NKorea talks
Tillerson backtracks on offer of unconditional NKorea talks
Mahoning County OVI Task Force cancels tonight's sobriety checkpoint
Mahoning County OVI Task Force cancels tonight's sobriety checkpoint
Boardman school board has special meeting Saturday
Boardman school board has special meeting Saturday
Former Liberty High school sub teacher charged with child pornography
Former Liberty High school sub teacher charged with child pornography
Bandit on scooter rams employee after confrontation at Austintown Walmart
Austintown cops investigate theft from Walmart
New Castle man arrested after suspected OD in Youngstown
New Castle man arrested after suspected OD in Youngstown
Police: Ohio officer struck by drunken driver during DUI patrol
Police: Ohio officer struck by drunken driver during DUI patrol
US stocks move broadly higher in early trading; oil rising
US stocks move broadly higher in early trading; oil rising
Spain arrests suspect wanted in at least 5 killings
Spain arrests suspect wanted in at least 5 killings
YPD vice unit serves two warrants resulting in three arrests
YPD vice unit serves two warrants resulting in three arrests
Food, clothing giveaway Sunday at Temple Emmanuel SDA Church
Food, clothing giveaway Sunday at Temple Emmanuel SDA Church
White House: FBI records show 'extreme bias' against Trump
White House: FBI records show 'extreme bias' against Trump
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to marry May 19 on FA Cup day
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to marry May 19 on FA Cup day
CLUB CALENDAR
associations Youngstown Model Railroad Association members will host a model and toy train exhibit
After final sentencing, prosecutor reveals how fatal biker shootings unfolded
The refusal of key witnesses to testify against Forever Two Wheelz motorycle club president David Bailes Jr. and two co-defendants in the killing of two rival motorcycle club members and injuring of two others reduced prosecutors’ options.
Canfield wrestlers hosting tournament Saturday
Anthony D’Alesio and Tyler Stein aren’t the athletes that pop into mind when picturing an ideal defensive line.
After Wednesday night snow, temperatures expected to rise over the weekend
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Schools were canceled and snowplow drivers were busy clearing several
Phantoms school RoughRiders in shootout
Eric Esposito scored the game-ending goal in a shootout as the Phantoms won, 2-1.
Boardman police say intoxicated man hit bicyclist in mall parking lot
Stephen Rivers faces charge of aggravated vehicular assault.
Deputy sheriff goes above and beyond for fellow deputy
Both deputies doing well following operation to transfer a kidney
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | Game results and upcoming schedule
GIRLS BASKETBALL Jackson-Milton 68, Waterloo 41 NORTH JACKSON Michaelina Terranova scored 16
YSU horn clinic will feature 2 guests
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The sixth annual Youngstown State University horn workshop will take
Jury finds Wallace Lewis guilty of murder
Victim suffered 25 stab wounds while bound in his basement
Nashville songwriter will present a workshop
Staff report COLUMBIANA Kirsti Manna, the Nashville-based songwriter from the Mahoning Valley,
Schools use ‘Hamilton’ to enhance teaching
By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press CHICAGO More than 2,000 students got into the hottest
Children’s book nicely jumps to the screen First-rate ‘Ferdinand’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer This holiday season, there’s all manner of conflict at
Four men indicted in multistate check scheme
A Mahoning County grand jury indicted 27 people Thursday
METRO DIGEST || Fitch donations
Fitch donations AUSTINTOWN Austintown Fitch High School students Monday will donate money they
How to handle assault
Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords Our national debate about sexual harassment and assault seems to
Disney artist celebrates hometown Idora with pin
Gonda hopes to share his artistic gifts and memories of days gone by with other Idora Park enthusiasts through a limited-edition, commemorative pin featuring the Jack Rabbit roller coaster — the first coaster he ever rode.
Dobbins class learns French
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Third-grade students in Missy Kountz’s class at Dobbins
Boardman swimmers open the season
The Spartan swim teams bounced back after a loss at North Canton Hoover (105-80 boys; 103-75 girls)
CHS choirs present annual winter concert
The Canfield High School Choral Music Department had its annual winter concert on Dec. 7.
Canfield Sports Briefs
Neighbors wants winter sports news The snowy season is here, winter athletics have arrived and
Ohio School Counselor Association names Kollat Advocate of the Year
Laura Kollat, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning at the Mahoning County Educational Service
Boardman Sports Briefs
Eigth-grade girls basketball team is victorious On Dec. 4, the Glenwood eighth-grade girls white
Austintown Fitch High School hosts annual veterans assembly
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School had a veterans assembly in their
MCCTC students receive Jaws of Life training
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Senior students in the Public Safety Program at the Mahoning
Boardman Community Briefs
Newcomers of Mahoning Valley will meet on Dec. 18 The Newcomers of Mahoning Valley will meet on
The Austintown library shows family-friendly films
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Children went to the Austintown library on Nov.7 for a movie
Poland Sports Briefs
Basketball tickets to go on sale The Poland Seminary High School athletic department will begin
Poland Township lights Christmas tree
The Poland Junior Women’s Club had the ninth annual Lighting of the Village at Poland Town Hall on Dec. 2.
Melissa Love | Jesse Hutchinson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. Melissa Love and Jesse Hutchinson were united in marriage Sept. 9 during a
Ohio School Counselor Association names Advocate of the Year
Laura Kollat, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning at the Mahoning County Educational Service
Readers recommend books at the Boardman library
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Boardman library’s Reader’s Choice Book Club met on Nov.
Center Intermediate School PTA throws party
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Boardman Center Intermediate School PTA hosted a fall
Children learn facts about acorns
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Ford Nature Center invited parents and children to its
Students observe Red Ribbon Week at Stadium
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Stadium Drive Elementary discussed drug-free lifestyles
COLLEGE FOOTBALL roundup
OKLAHOMA Sooners RB Anderson won’t be charged NORMAN, OKLA. Oklahoma running back Rodney
BCIS takes part in National Hour of Code Week
Boardman Center Intermediate School brought in speakers on Dec. 4 and 6 and had an hour of code each day of that week for National Hour of Code Week from Dec. 4-8.
THURSDAY’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
MEN No. 21 Baylor 99, Texas Southern 68 WACO, TEXAS Manu Lecomte scored 22 points after
SPORTS digest
Team USA advances to championship game TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA Tyler Madden scored two goals and Jake
Ashley Felter | Nick Maietta
Myrtle Beach, s.c. Ashley Felter and Nick Maietta, both of Naples, Fla., exchanged vows Sept. 8 at
Austintown Community Briefs
Junior League hosts New York trip The Junior League of Youngstown is hosting a round trip from
Surplus food
Surplus food New Bethel Baptist Church, 1507 Hillman St., Youngstown, food giveaway 9 to 10 a.m.
Canfield Community Briefs
Junior League hosts New York trip The Junior League of Youngstown is hosting a round trip from
AES students enter the Realm of the Reptile
Ten classrooms at Austintown Elementary School received a special assembly from Realm of the Reptile on Dec. 1.
Youngstown native Omarosa to tell all about White House
Associated Press WASHINGTON Former “Apprentice” star and Youngstown native Omarosa Manigault
Poland Community Briefs
Junior League hosts New York trip The Junior League of Youngstown is hosting a round trip from
Austintown superintendent talks school with community
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown superintendent Vincent Colaluca sat at Perkins to
The Contis celebrate 60th anniversary
BOARDMAN Mr. and Mrs. Larry Conti Jr. celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a dinner
Benefit planned for family of Austintown man
Benefit for family of Jordan Johnson scheduled for Sunday at JR’z Pub
What is net neutrality?
Net neutrality is the principle that internet providers treat all web traffic equally, and it’s
Retail sales jump in Nov.
Associated Press WASHINGTON U.S. consumers went on a shopping binge last month as the holiday
Osweiler leads Broncos over Colts
Denver quarterback Brock Osweiler ran for one touchdown and threw for two more.
THURSDAY’s OTHER NBA GAMES
Knicks 111, Nets 104 NEW YORK Courtney Lee scored 18 of his 27 points in the second half,
Mesaroses mark 60th anniversary with family
boardman Joe and Martha Mesaros celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Oct. 5 at a dinner at
Agenda Saturday
Agenda Saturday Boardman school board, 8 a.m., special meeting, superintendent’s conference room,
Poll: Most say Trump crossed line with Russia contacts
Poll: Most say Trump crossed line with Russia contacts WASHINGTON Most Americans think Donald
AROUND THE NHL | Thursday’s games
Blue Jackets 6, Islanders 4 COLUMBUS Zach Werenski had a goal and an assist, and Sergei
City woman arrested in prostitution sting
Austintown police arrested Sha’erica Carr for soliciting sex and possessing criminal tools
Officials remove 111 cats from home
Associated Press GAHANNA, Ohio An animal group has removed more than 100 cats from a central
America trying to tackle national identity crisis while bombs explode
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON The phrase “self-radicalization”
YEARS AGO FOR DECEMBER 15
Today is Friday, Dec. 15, the 349th day of 2017. There are 16 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 7:30 p.m.: A glittery holiday musical
Ohio high court shields full autopsy reports in slaying of 8
Associated Press COLUMBUS A divided Ohio Supreme Court on Thursday rejected requests for
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Donation received YOUNGSTOWN Rescue Mission of the Mahoning Valley recently received a gift of
YBI’s expansion opens door to future of success, acclaim
Editorial: Some of the hoopla of this week’s official opening of Tech Block Building No. 5 of the expanding
GOP’s tax overhaul hits snag
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republicans’ razor-thin margin for driving their sweeping tax
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Stephanie A. Ortiz and Matt Miller, Struthers, boy, Dec.
Ohio’s elections chief wants new voting machines by 2020
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s elections chief wants counties to modernize their voting
FCC kills internet neutrality; legal fight expected
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Communications Commission repealed the Obama-era “net
Guilty plea in tampering case
Guilty plea in tampering case WARREN Tina M. Davis, 34, of Stillwagon Road, Howland, pleaded
West Branch students present holiday concert
West Branch students present holiday concert
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