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Stories published December 19, 2017

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

Campbell residents asked to weigh in on water plant

City officials are calling on residents to weigh in on the fate of the water treatment plant and distribution system.


Austintown boy combines love of books with love of animals

At 7 years old, Cody O’Connell stays busy.


Trumbull HR director withdraws from administrator consideration

A hiring committee consisting of three respected local leaders will narrow the choices for Trumbull County administrator to three finalists from which the three county commissioners will choose one.


Niles safety services building roof leaks as repairs are underway

A leaking roof under repair in the city’s Safety Services building forced the Financial Planning and Supervision Commission to meet in the city’s Wellness Center.


12 reported dead as foreign tourist bus crashes in Mexico

12 reported dead as foreign tourist bus crashes in Mexico


Federal judge dismisses legal effort to stop gas pipeline in Ohio

Federal judge dismisses legal effort to stop gas pipeline in Ohio


Saudis intercept Yemen rebel missile targeting royal palace

Saudis intercept Yemen rebel missile targeting royal palace


In West Va., liquor sales prohibited on Christmas, New Year's Eve

In West Va., liquor sales prohibited on Christmas, New Year's Eve


Audi recalls more than 52,000 cars; fuel lines can leak

Audi recalls more than 52,000 cars; fuel lines can leak


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Brown seeks investment in C-130J plane and air base upgrade

Brown seeks investment in C-130J plane and air base upgrade


AP Analysis | Tax Bill: What's in, what's out, what happens

Tax Bill: What's in, what's out, what happens


Pa. ski resort hopes to reopen Saturday after chair-lift problem

Pa. ski resort hopes to reopen Saturday after chair-lift problem


Sword-swallower Johnny Fox dies of cancer at age 64

Sword-swallower Johnny Fox dies of cancer at age 64


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House passes first rewrite of tax bill in three decades

House passes first rewrite of tax bill in three decades


UPDATE | Feds probing if engineer was distracted in Wash. crash

Feds probing if engineer was distracted in crash


Mother sues San Francisco police for fatally shooting son

Mother sues San Francisco police for fatally shooting son


N.H. police seek man who robbed Salvation Army at gunpoint

N.H. police seek man who robbed Salvation Army at gunpoint


Toddler dies after being hit by vehicle in Ohio driveway

Toddler dies after being hit by vehicle in Ohio driveway


Ohio official not joining legal fight over net neutrality

Ohio official not joining legal fight over net neutrality


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UPDATE | DeWine, Husted make Valley campaign appearance today

DeWine, Husted make Valley campaign appearance today


Chinese tire maker picks North Carolina site for major plant

Chinese tire maker picks North Carolina site for major plant


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Tax bill clears procedural hurdle

Tax bill clears procedural hurdle


Jackson withdraws bid for Trumbull administrator after commissioners object

Jackson withdraws bid for Trumbull administrator after commissioners object


Dascenzo to run for judge for Mahoning County Common Pleas Court

Dascenzo to run for judge


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Report: YSU defensive coordinator Carl Pelini to BGSU

The Toledo Blade is reporting that Carl Pelini will be hired as Bowling Green's defensive coordinator.


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MetroParks board member Tom Shipka will not seek reappointment

MetroParks board member Tom Shipka will not seek reappointment


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Father and son face theft-related charges

Father and son face theft-related charges


Cleveland to hire firm to address police complaints backlog

Cleveland to hire firm to address police complaints backlog


Donnie Iris at book signing event

Donnie Iris at book signing event


Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly higher

Markets Right Now: US stocks open slightly higher


REUNIONS 12/19/17


Pa. resident hits jackpot


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Amtrak train was hurtling 50 mph over the speed limit when it careened off

Amtrak train was hurtling 50 mph over the speed limit when it careened off


Grief support group to meet


Club to sell lottery calendars


West Branch musical canceled

West Branch musical canceled BELOIT West Branch High School has canceled auditions for the “West


Night of Giving today benefits United Way

Night of Giving today benefits United Way


Loew: After Season’s Beatings come Silver Gloves bouts

Local trainer Jack Loew called Friday’s annual “Season’s Beatings” boxing card the best of the three that he has promoted.


Ochman, Maze lift Howland to road win over Poland

Alex Ochman had 22 points and 15 rebounds and Mackenzie Maze had 15 points and 14 boards.


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East Palestine’s Sherry earns national honor

Parker Sherry isn’t done collecting accolades.


Two of four stolen pit bull puppies returned to owner

Owner hopeful remaining dogs will be returned


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Man in custody for back to back robberies

Facing charges in Youngstown and Campbell


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Man sentenced to two years for biting cop

Was second offense for resisting arrest


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Youngstown to consider selling a former dining hall building to a company that wants to open a restaurant

The company also owned an attached closed cigar store


A state board recommends the outgoing Youngstown mayor get a public reprimand

The mayor said he will seek to have his law license placed on active status shortly


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Youngstown Mayor-elect Jamael Tito Brown’s opponent raised more money than him

Brown was also outspent by his opponent


Columbiana mom faces child endangering charges following OVI arrest

Woman refused sobriety test, fought with deputies, report says


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DeBartolo Jr. has interest in buying Carolina Panthers

DeBartolo owned the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers for 23 years


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Mill Creek MetroParks to train arborist from within park workforce

Advisory committee wants arborist in place ASAP


Lockup List Tuesday — Mahoning Co. jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff's Activity.


Kizer keeps starting QB job

Loose with the football, DeShone Kizer held onto his starting job.


Steelers trying to recover from near miss

Maybe Ben Roethlisberger and Eli Rogers went rogue.


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Campbell police step up patrols for holiday crime

“Knights Before Christmas” police patrols in Campbell aim to defend against holiday crime


NFL roundup

SAN FRANCISCO 49ers Shanahan excited about sprint to finish SANTA CLARA, CALIF. The San


SPORTS digest

Tickets on sale for Canfield-Poland game CANFIELD Student, adult and reserved seat tickets for


Prof publishes WYSU segments

Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Tom Shipka, professor emeritus of philosophy and religious studies at


Early Heart Attack Care

Early Heart Attack Care YOUNGSTOWN Northside Regional Medical Center, 500 Gypsy Lane, is


Live music performances on television shows this week include:

Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Gwen Stefani: Tonight on “Tonight


Selected local stocks

Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1244.561.95 Aqua America, .71


President should have endorsed Brooks in US Senate race in Ala.

Opinion: By Ann Coulter Andrews McMeel Syndication Rep. Mo Brooks was the true Trumpian candidate in


Freeman leads Falcons over Bucs

Devonta Freeman rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown.


Girl Scouts to begin 2018 cookie season

Girl Scout entrepreneurs begin 2018 cookie season Staff report MACEDONIA Girls Scouts of North


NBA ROUNDUP

NBA ROUNDUP Monday’s games Celtics 112, Pacers 111 INDIANAPOLIS Terry Rozier’s steal and


Ease arthritis pain

Q. After reading that dark chocolate has health benefits, I learned to enjoy it. Eating it didn’t


Avalanche buries Penguins again

Defenseman Tyson Barrie scored twice, Semyon Varlamov stopped 30 shots.


MONDAY’s OTHER NHL GAMES

Bruins 7, Blue Jackets 2 BOSTON Jake DeBrusk set up second-period power-play goals by David


For some, addiction begins with legitimate painkillers Opioids haunt recovery

By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer NASHVILLE, Tenn. Businessman Kyle Graves shot himself in


Nursing home patients need you

Opinion: By Danny Tyree Cagle Cartoons At this festive time of year, it is good to remember those who


Browns hoping to rain on plans for 0-16 parade

A pity parade has given the Browns more motivation to avoid NFL shame.


YEARS AGO FOR DECEMBER 19

Today is Tuesday, Dec. 19, the 353rd day of 2017. There are 12 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


Hiring of administrator in Trumbull hits a snag

Editorial: It should come as no surprise to regular readers of The Vindicator’s editorials that our support for


Trump doctrine: Economic security is national security

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump declared a new national security strategy on


Group endorses Schiavoni for governor

Group endorses Schiavoni for governor YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Young Democrats endorsed


Chamber to stay in Youngstown

The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber will keep its offices in downtown Youngstown.


Airlines inch back to normalcy after blackout

Associated Press ATLANTA The nation’s air-travel system struggled to get back on schedule and


Twitter enforces new rules

Accounts of some white nationalists were suspended Associated Press NEW YORK Twitter


Biker club member spoke last week at sentencing for man who shot him

Survivor of biker-club shootings arrested in Fowler Saturday, says he carries weapons because of death threats


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Logan and Briana Curtis, Wellsville, girl, Dec. 17.


Trial postponed

Trial postponed YOUNGSTOWN The trial of downtown property developer Dominic Marchionda and his


Councilman honored for 24 years of service at Hubbard meeting Monday night

Councilman honored for 24 years of service at Hubbard meeting Monday night


Youngstown man faces series of charges for chase, crash

The chase began in Hermitage, Pa., and ended in Hubbard


Amtrak train on new route hurtles onto highway, kills 3

Associated Press DUPONT, Wash. An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new


Calmer winds ‘critical’ in fighting wildfire

Associated Press LOS ANGELES Crews trying to corral Southern California’s enormous wildfire hope


PBS’ Tavis Smiley: I’ve never groped

PBS’ Tavis Smiley: I’ve never groped NEW YORK Tavis Smiley has defended himself from allegations


LOTTERies

LOTTERies MONDAY’s numbers multistate Lucky for Life 13-16-21-29-32 Lucky Ball17


BUSINESS digest

Penn National antes up $2.8B for Pinnacle NEW YORK Pinnacle Entertainment is being snapped up


‘Whatever’ tops annoying-word list

Associated Press POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. The shoulder-shrugging reply “whatever” continues to annoy


MONDAY’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES

MEN Idaho State 86, Youngstown State 62 POCATELLO, IDAHO Balint Mocsan scored 17 points,


HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP | More preps from Monday

GIRLS BASKETBALL Struthers 59, Lakeview 50 CORTLAND Struthers held Lakeview to nine points in


With massive GOP tax package nearly law, what happens now?

By MARCY GORDON AP business writer WASHINGTON Cue the accountants – and the IRS rule-writers –


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD Dec.


Ohio health officials report flu activity now at highest level

Associated Press COLUMBUS The Ohio Department of Health says flu activity has now been upgraded


CAMPAIGN FINANCE | Post-general election reports

Candidates on the Nov. 7 ballot had to file campaign finance reports for activity between Oct. 19


GOP senators: Corker did not add provision to tax bill

Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans rallied to GOP Sen. Bob Corker’s defense Monday,


Celebrity birthdays for Dec. 19

birthdays Actress Cicely Tyson is 93. Actress Elaine Joyce is 74. Actor Tim Reid is 73. Musician


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Lowellville Village Council, 6:30 p.m., city hall, 140 E. Liberty St.


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