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Vindy.com for December 16, 2017
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Stories published December 16, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Tax bill win's biggest victory for GOP is avoiding another Trump failure
Surveys this month have shown clear majorities oppose the legislation. Quinnipiac University and Marist polls also find that at least 6 in 10 people surveyed say the bill would primarily help the rich.
Second Harvest gets a hand today from Boardman's Emerging Leaders
Boardman High School students in Emerging Leaders volunteered their time today to help Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley salvage nonperishables.
Volunteers sort, organize Playhouse props during today's Idora cleanup
If Act I was about reorganizing and rearranging old props and Act II centered on making aesthetic improvements, then you could safely say the show’s main themes were
Zoo officials to take Fiona the hippo off bottle feeding
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden says Fiona the baby hippopotamus will soon eat nothing but grown-up hippo food as she’s weaned from her bottles of formula.
Aqua interested in Youngstown's system
Aqua Ohio on Friday delivered a letter of interest to the mayor for the purchase of Youngstown’s water distribution system.
Mount Union blanks Mary Hardin-Baylor for 13th D-III title
D’Angelo Fulford hit Justin Hill for a 42-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter.
Youngstown mayor-elect releases names of applicants for cabinet
There were no applicants for finance director, and a national search will begin.
Canfield chemistry class state winner in national contest
Tom Slaven’s advanced placement chemistry class burst into cheers Wednesday when they heard their submission to the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest is a state winner.
Ex-Liberty substitute teacher indicted on 10 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.
Price is right for Season’s Beatings
Courtney Price and Ryan Williams are late bloomers as far as the fight game is concerned.
SPORTS DIGEST || Power play goals cost Phantoms in loss
Two power play goals by the RoughRiders hurt the Youngstown Phantoms (12-6-3-1, 28 points) in a 3-1 loss at the Covelli Centre on Friday.
Boardman couple announces $120K donation for Spartan Stadium project
The donation comes from Bill and Karen Veri, who previously provided $150,000 in 2016 to fund construction of a band shell.
Record reviews
Linkin Park Album: “One More Light Live” Grade: B+ It’s unescapably heartbreaking to listen to
Expert regarding drugs and alcohol to testify at Jacob Larosa hearing
Attorneys for Jacob Larosa of Niles, who was 15 when he was accused of brutally murdering his elderly neighbor, will try to employ two expert witnesses at a Dec. 28 hearing in an effort to have evidence suppressed from his trial.
Marshals arrest man wanted by Boardman police on 17 charges
Ronald Scurti, suspected of using bad checks, arrested in Austintown
METRO DIGEST || Puppies missing
A South Side woman returned home from work Thursday night to find her Palmer Avenue home ransacked and four pit bull mix puppies missing.
Dancer offers classes to help his native Puerto Rico
Samir Andrades and Megan Thomas demonstrate Latin dancing at the Coy Cornelius building in Youngstown.
The Wrights celebrate 50th at Leo’s Ristorante
The Wrights celebrate 50th at Leo’s Ristorante
Mr. and Mrs. Greene celebrate 50th anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Greene celebrate 50th anniversary
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “Miracle on Easy Street,” 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.: This merry musical
Personal income tax rates: The bill retains the current number of brackets, seven, but changes them
Personal income tax rates: The bill retains the current number of brackets, seven, but changes them
YEARS AGO FOR DECEMBER 16
Today is Saturday, Dec. 16, the 350th day of 2017. There are 15 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Simple fishing is, quite simply, a pleasure
The BassCat is in hibernation, and the arsenal of rods, reels and lures is stowed at home in the
Pre-Christmas revival
Pre-Christmas revival YOUNGSTOWN Price Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church, 920 Dryden Ave., will host a
Summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman
POLICE cALLS A summary of criminal activity in Poland and Boardman.
Earthquake hits Indonesia’s Java island, one death confirmed
Earthquake hits Indonesia’s Java island, one death confirmed JAKARTA, Indonesia A strong
Allie Fernback, Grant Stoner to wed in February
Allie Fernback, Grant Stoner to wed in February
Farinelli-Parker wedding planned for late spring
Farinelli-Parker wedding planned for late spring
NHL celebrates 100 years tonight
It was a night of sticky ice, last-minute player signings and a small crowd.
Despite success, Valley must stay vigilant to fight hunger
Editorial: Again this year, Mahoning Valley residents reaped success in one of the region’s largest food and
Grant helps fund club’s programs
Grant helps fund club’s programs Niles Western Reserve Fish & Game Association, 1058 W. Third
OUT & ABOUT | Club Calendar
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A cruel gift for Haitians
Opinion: By Jessicah Pierre OtherWords Two months after experiencing the devastating 7.0- magnitude
Sane, compassionate God pulled Alabama back from amoral abyss
Opinion: By Dick Polman Cagle Cartoons I agree with Roy Moore. There really is a God. But I’m talking
Are you puzzled by the sight of gulls?
Large groups of birds usually attract attention and curiosity. If several thousand crows roost in
Trump reconsiders rules protecting miners from black lung
Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. President Donald Trump’s mining regulators are reconsidering
Amanda Sacco | Marcell Vitello
WARREN Amanda Sacco and Marcell Vitello, both of Cortland, exchanged wedding vows Sept. 30 at St.
‘Goonies,’ ‘Titanic’ added to National Film Registry
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer A band of misfits known as the Goonies, a sinking ship,
Young family drug case moves to federal court
Antonio Young faces a 20-count indictment for trafficking in cocaine
Driver says Kylo Ren isn’t evil, he just thinks he’s right Hero of own ‘Star Wars’
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer LOS ANGELES He might have callously killed his father Han Solo,
Tech sector leads US stocks higher
Associated Press Wall Street capped the week with broad gains, propelling the major stock indexes
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Ryeasha Jordan, Youngstown, girl, Dec, 14. Maci Herrick
Dying fan’s wish to see new ‘Star Wars’ movie to come true
Associated Press BEDFORD, N.H. A dying man’s wish to see the new “Star Wars” movie is expected
Calendar quirk puts pressure on retailers to deliver
Calendar quirk puts pressure on retailers to deliver NEW YORK With Christmas on a Monday, most
News photographer sues Ohio sheriff’s deputy who shot him
Associated Press NEW CARLISLE A county sheriff’s office has retaliated by withholding
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY DOCKET State v. Michael D. Hawkins, pleads guilty. State v. Stashawn
Alive and kicking: Steelers’ Boswell delivering
Chris Boswell is one of the reasons Pittsburgh (11-2) is tied for the NFL’s best record.
MORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCe
BOYS BASKETBALL Struthers 74, Niles 54 STRUTHERS The Red Dragons’ Cyler Kane-Johnson led all
Tax bill heads for passage as GOP senators fall in line
Associated Press WASHINGTON After weeks of quarrels, qualms and then eleventh-hour horse-
Trump assails FBI leadership and touts loyalty to police
Associated Press QUANTICO, Va. Taking aim at the credibility of the FBI, President Donald Trump
FRIDAY’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES
WOMEN No. 13 Ohio State 103, Dartmouth 70 COLUMBUS Kelsey Mitchell scored 22 points and
NHL ROUNDUP
NHL ROUNDUP Friday’s games Devils 5, Stars 2 NEWARK, N.J. Brian Boyle broke a tie with his
FRIDAY’s NBA GAMES
FRIDAY’s NBA GAMES Raptors 120, Nets 87 TORONTO Kyle Lowry had his 11th career triple-double,
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