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Campbell explores water supply options with public
Joe Tovarnak, Campbell water and wastewater superintendent, presents evidence of the declining conditions of the city’s water infrastructure. Behind him, a photo captures large rust ...
Stories published December 22, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
McGuffey students' carols evoke smiles, tears at nursing homes today
William Holmes McGuffey Elementary students spread holiday cheer to nursing home and assisted living facility residents in the form of songs Friday afternoon.
Ex-Lowellvoille chief charged with assault, theft
A former Lowellville police chief assaulted his then-girlfriend multiple times and stole $2,500 from a home while picking up a body as a coroner’s investigator, according to an indictment.
Secretary of state asks Mahoning elections board to address shortcomings
Secretary of State Jon Husted sent a letter Friday to the Mahoning County Board of Elections asking the board to address shortcomings in the handling of ballots and communication among staff, board members, media and the public.
Homicide, shooting, beating, drug arrests keep Youngstown cops busy
Youngstown police have had their hands full investigating a homicide, another shooting, a beating and also made three felony drug arrests.
NASA astronaut, 1st to fly untethered in space, dies at 80
NASA astronaut, 1st to fly untethered in space, dies at 80
Dayton police: Driver damages headstones at VA cemetery in crash
Dayton police: Driver damages headstones at VA cemetery in crash
Former Ohio State receiver Trevon Grimes enrolls at Florida
Former Ohio State receiver Trevon Grimes enrolls at Florida
Miss America Organization suspends CEO amid email scandal
Miss America Organization suspends CEO amid email scandal
Remember: Garbage collections a day later during the holidays
Remember: Garbage collections a day later during the holidays
Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 1.8M trucks for shifter problem
Fiat Chrysler recalls nearly 1.8M trucks for shifter problem
San Francisco names meadow in honor of Robin Williams
San Francisco names meadow in honor of Robin Williams
Police: 1 in custody after disturbance at Lambeau Field
Police: 1 in custody after disturbance at Lambeau Field
Suit: iPhones slowed by Apple forced owners to buy new phones
Suit: iPhones slowed by Apple forced owners to buy new phones
Children's insurance program receives only patchwork funding
Children's insurance program receives only patchwork funding
Gov. Kasich OKs bill boosting computer science in schools
Gov. Kasich OKs bill boosting computer science in schools
Disclosed Pa. state payout for sex misconduct claims tops $360K
Disclosed Pa. state payout for sex misconduct claims tops $360K
Authorities: 3-year-old Pa. boy killed in 2-vehicle crash
Authorities: 3-year-old Pa. boy killed in 2-vehicle crash
US ups border training in Syria to prevent IS resurgence
US ups border training in Syria to prevent IS resurgence
Talent company wants ex-OSU football star’s lawsuit tossed
Talent company wants ex-OSU football star’s lawsuit tossed
3 convicted; mistaken gang killed Atlanta mayor-elect's nephew
3 convicted; mistaken gang killed Atlanta mayor-elect's nephew
Longtime sportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at 82
Longtime sportscaster Dick Enberg found dead at home at 82
Youngstown police arrest Austintown man on cocaine-possession charge
Youngstown police arrest Austintown man on cocaine-possession charge
Dutoit out at 7 symphonies amid sexual assault accusations
Dutoit out at 7 symphonies amid sexual assault accusations
Ohio pair indicted for transporting kids in sweltering truck
Ohio pair indicted for transporting kids in sweltering truck
Trump signs, lauds tax overhaul, off to Florida for holidays
Trump signs, lauds tax overhaul, off to Florida for holidays
Fish tale: Truck collision sends fish spilling onto highway
Fish tale: Truck collision sends fish spilling onto highway
Brown secures Senate passage of anti-fentanyl legislation
Brown announces Senate passage of anti-fentanyl legislation
Husted orders Board of Elections to improve ballot process, communication
Secretary of State orders Mahoning County Board of Elections to improve ballot processing, communication
Woman tells cops she doesn't feel well after swallowing pills during raid
Woman tells cops she doesn't feel well after swallowing pills during raid
Man tells police he was shot in head on South Avenue
Man tells police he was shot in head on South Avenue
Ex-chief Jamrozik posts bond after secret indictment
Ex-chief Jamrozik posts bond after secret indictment
Markets Right Now: Stocks open slightly lower on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open slightly lower on Wall Street
Hitching the wagon to bitcoin and hoping for the best
Hitching the wagon to bitcoin and hoping for the best
Poll: Most say sex misconduct victims are underprotected
Poll: Most say sex misconduct victims are underprotected
Parents: Baby girl attacked by raccoon inside apartment
Parents: Baby girl attacked by raccoon inside apartment
US consumer spending rises 0.6 percent in November
US consumer spending rises 0.6 percent in November
Which celebs do the best holiday cards?
By LEANNE ITALIE Associated Press NEW YORK Holiday cards of the paper and stamp variety still
CLUB CALENDAR
CLASSES Struthers High School Class of 1956 will meet at 10 a.m. Jan. 13 at What’s Cookin’ on
Fired assistant prosecutor argues unsealing grand jury transcripts would reveal misconduct
Martin Desmond accuses the prosecutor’s office of using improper indictments to compel testimony.
Fitch, Boardman wrestlers take down Howland, Massillon
Austintown Fitch team accomplished the wrestling equivalent of pitching a perfect game and following it up with a no-hitter
Kent State hire the nation’s youngest coach
Kent State is hoping the nation’s youngest coach can return them to old glory.
Mahoning County's 2nd roundabout coming to Five Points
Local businesses expressed concern about the project’s impact.
SPORTS DIGEST || Hall of Fame horse trainer Jolley dies at 79
LeRoy Jolley, a Hall of Fame trainer who twice won the Kentucky Derby and was involved in one of thoroughbred racing’s most famous match races that ended in tragedy, has died. He was 79.
4 chicks hatched in Fitch classroom
Stacey Pavlik’s zoology class gave students the opportunity to incubate and raise chickens in the classroom.
THURSDAY’S PREP ROUNDUP
GIRLS BASKETBALL Jackson-Milton 64, Mineral Ridge 35 MINERAL RIDGE Michaelina Terranova led
City police deliver gifts to families
Gifts were donated by citizens when the department had a Fill A Cruiser event earlier this month, as well as from the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program. And for the third-straight year, an anonymous donor also supplied the department with Walmart gift cards, which allowed police to buy specific gifts for some children as well as coats and gloves and hats, since some families did not have gear for the winter.
Defense attorneys want evidence suppressed before Sean Clemens’ trial
Sean Clemens’ lawyers attempted to suppress certain pieces of evidence from being used in a trial in an eight-hour hearing Thursday in Trumbull County Common Pleas Court.
James, Love lead Cavaliers over Bulls
LeBron James scored 34 points to lead the Cavaliers to their 12th straight home win.
New downtown restaurant approved, lawsuits settled by Y'town Board of Control
The former St. Vincent de Paul building sale to Winner Holding was approved.
‘Florida Project’ was enlightening for Dafoe
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES Willem Dafoe came into “The Florida
MessFest returns to science center
Staff report PITTSBURGH MessFest, the New Year’s Day tradition at Carnegie Science Center, will
‘Downsizing’ film sees big picture about little people
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer It’s hard to say what’s better about the first half of
‘Pitch Perfect 3’ ends franchise on an off note Not-so-grand finale
By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer Sorry, Pitches, but it’s a good thing “Pitch Perfect 3 “
METRO DIGEST || Charged in stabbing
Charged in stabbing YOUNGSTOWN A Mahoning County grand jury Thursday indicted a South Maryland
Canfield city says goodbye to three council members, city manager
The city of Canfield gave fond farewells to three members of council, and City Manager Joe Warino. In addition, the city will submit a grant application for state Route 11 off-ramps, appoint a JEDD committee representative and established cemetery fees and regulations.
Paul Gains will not seek court of appeals seat
After hearing concerns from elected officials, Gains will remain prosecutor
Campbell explores water supply options with public
Joe Tovarnak, Campbell water and wastewater superintendent, presents evidence of the declining conditions of the city’s water infrastructure. Behind him, a photo captures large rust spots on the sides of water storage tanks.
Accountants overwhelmed with client requests about the tax bill
Accountants overwhelmed with client requests about the tax bill
CVMS food drive benefits Second Harvest
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com The Canfield Village Middle School Student Council sponsored
CHS donates to truckload Salvation Army
The Canfield High School Student Council coordinated the Salvation Army Angel Tag Drive this holiday season and supplied the Salvation Army with a variety of items for 300 Angel Tags, with donations coming from Student Council members and CHS staff.
The Austintown library invited families for a game day
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com The Austintown library hosted a family game day on Nov. 25
Dec. 7
Dec. 7 Arrest: Tedarro J. Williams, 31, of West Princeton Avenue, Youngstown, surrendered on a
Subaru campaign aims to share the love with Meals on Wheels
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Meals on Wheels of the Mahoning County joined with Boardman
Subaru campaign shares love with Meals on Wheels
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Meals on Wheels of the Mahoning County joined with
Roxie relieves reading worries
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Children scheduled times to read with a therapy dog at the
Tim Ryan honors vets with Glenwood Junior High School
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Glenwood Junior High School hosted a Veterans Day assembly
Poland girls’ basketball team cooks up breakfast at Union
Poland Union Elementary school had their annual pancake breakfast on the morning of Dec. 9.
Canfield Community Briefs
Show your library card for Phantoms ticket discount If you show your PLYMC library card at the
Nov. 28
Nov. 28 Fraud: A Canfield woman discovered nine $100 gift cards, six of which she had bought at a
Subaru campaign aims to help Meals on Wheels
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Meals on Wheels of the Mahoning County joined with Boardman
POLICE BLOTTER
Dec. 7 Assault: A Hamilton Avenue woman reported having been assaulted, though she suffered no
Nov. 28
Nov. 28 Arrest: A 15-year-old Austintown boy was charged with disorderly conduct after a school
The O’Connells celebrate 60th anniversary
WARREN Mr. and Mrs. O’Connell recently celebrated their 60th anniversary at a dinner at The Chop
Boardman Park hosts Supper with Santa
Boardman Park had a Supper with Santa in the Lariccia Family Community Center on Dec. 6 and 7 as a part of their holiday programming at the park.
Poland Community Briefs
Local church has Christmas Eve service Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, located at 2985 Center
Cardinal Mooney hosts career day
by ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Cardinal Mooney High School dedicated a day to the junior
Deputy's gift of life shows the value of organ donors
Editorial: Those in search of a Christ- mas angel need look no farther than Mahoning County Deputy Sheriff
Judicial vetting works
Editorial: The Boston Herald: Few institutions are as critical to a well-functioning democracy as an
Owls soar over FIU in Gasparilla Bowl
Frank Nutile threw for 254 yards and a touchdown to lead Temple.
AP source: Indians, Alonso agree to $16M, 2-year deal
The Indians didn’t take long to cover their opening at first base.
YEARS AGO FOR DECEMBER 22
Today is Friday, Dec. 22, the 356th day of 2017. There are nine days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
GOP set to move on from Russia in 2018
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans and Democrats are scrambling in the final days of 2017
Boardman Community Briefs
Show your library card for Phantoms ticket discount If you show your PLYMC library card at the
No home for the holidays
Opinion: By Victoria Borneman OtherWords The time has come again for making spirits bright. Whether we’re
Man receives three years in West Side meth lab case
Mark Cartwright is one of three people investigators say cooked meth in a home with six children
Brookdale Senior Living helps Salvation Army bell ringers
The seniors at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions took trips to stores throughout the Austintown community every Wednesday during the holiday season to give hot chocolate to the Salvation Army bell ringers.
POLICE CALLS
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Hubbard, Girard and Liberty: HUBBARD
Youngstown finance director’s resignation of no consequence
Opinion: Youngstown Mayor-elect Jamael Tito Brown made it crystal clear during and after the campaign that
Deal for kids health program again eludes Congress
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congress has again failed to approve long-term funds for a popular
Miss Mangino, Mr. McQuown to marry Dec. 30
Adrian Mangino of Niles and Lauren Mangino of Austintown are announcing the upcoming wedding of
“Downsizing,” the new film from Alexander Payne (“The Descendants,”
“Downsizing,” the new film from Alexander Payne (“The Descendants,” “Nebraska,” “About Schmidt”)
Hospital cited after patient dies under restraint
Associated Press HARRISBURG, Pa. A Pennsylvania hospital was cited by the state Department of
Steelers seek group effort to replace Brown
Replacing Antonio Brown won’t be a one-man job for the Steelers.
THURSDAY’s OTHER NHL GAMES
THURSDAY’s OTHER NHL GAMES Ducks 5, Islanders 4, OT NEW YORK Hampus Lindholm scored his
UN denounces US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Associated Press UNITED NATIONS The U.N. General Assembly voted overwhelmingly Thursday to
Thursday’s OTHER NBA GAMES
Raptors 114, 76ers 109 PHILADELPHIA DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 45 points and the
Ohio child advocates: Opioid crisis straining foster care
Associated Press COLUMBUS The opioid crisis is overwhelming Ohio’s foster care system as record
mahoning county Indictments
A grand jury indicted these people on these charges Thursday: Devon Talley Jr., 24, Falls Avenue,
Police: Hospital gunman fired many shots, killed himself
Associated Press CINCINNATI A man carrying two handguns who tried to storm into an Ohio
US economy grew at 3.2 percent rate in third quarter
US economy grew at 3.2 percent rate in third quarter WASHINGTON The U.S. economy grew at a 3.2
Austintown Community Briefs
Show your library card for Phantoms ticket discount If you show your PLYMC library card at the
Genna Morocco, Adam Bernard plan wedding
SARASOTA, FLA. Sam and Marie Morocco of Poland are announcing the engagement of their daughter,
Vohars honored for their 60th anniversary
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP Mr. and Mrs. Vohar recently celebrated their 60th anniversary with a dinner at
washington Shutdown averted as Congress OKs spending bill
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Republican-led Congress narrowly passed a temporary spending
Fight gets Penguins fired up
Frustration boiled over for the Penguins’ stars in the final minute of the second period.
College Basketball Roundup Thursday’s men’s games
No. 2 Michigan State 102, Long Beach State 60 EAST LANSING, MICH. Miles Bridges had 17 points
Diocese: Catholic priest under investigation kills himself
Associated Press COLUMBUS A Catholic diocese in Ohio says a parish priest under investigation
Poll: Health care is the issue that won’t go away
Associated Press WASHINGTON As President Donald Trump completes his first year in office,
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