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Court suicide, officer's death, corruption top Valley's 2017 news
On Oct. 21, police officer Justin Leo and his partner responded to a domestic-dispute call on Indiana Avenue. The 31-year-old was shot at the house ...
Stories published December 27, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Ice Zone vacates Boardman building, rink to be operated by new owners
Ice Zone vacates Boardman building, rink to be operated by new owners
Hat tradition warms the heads and ears of Youngstown students
Hat tradition warms the heads and ears of Youngstown students
Developer to renovate, reopen historic Robins Theater in Warren
Developer to renovate, reopen historic Robins Theater in Warren
Judge Milich says goodbye to veterans court in Youngstown
Judge Milich says goodbye to veterans court in Youngstown
Co-creator of 'MTV Unplugged' dies after being hit by taxi
Co-creator of 'MTV Unplugged' dies after being hit by taxi
Concert raises $700K for victims of Las Vegas shooting
Concert raises $700K for victims of Las Vegas shooting
Thousands of Puerto Rico police owed overtime call in sick
Thousands of Puerto Rico police owed overtime call in sick
Mahoning County prosecutor will challenge McKinney subpoenas
Mahoning County prosecutor will challenge McKinney subpoenas
Evaluation ordered for postal worker in colleagues’ slayings
Evaluation ordered for postal worker in colleagues’ slayings
Woman kidnapped, pushed into freezing river after shooting
Woman kidnapped, pushed into freezing river after shooting
Senate Majority PAC backed Jones’ winning Alabama campaign
Senate Majority PAC backed Jones’ winning Alabama campaign
Lawsuit: Sam’s Club discriminated against transgender worker
Lawsuit: Sam’s Club discriminated against transgender worker
Russia: Explosion injures 10 at St. Petersburg supermarket
Russia: Explosion injures 10 at St. Petersburg supermarket
Trump, GOP Hill leaders to meet at Camp David in January
Trump, GOP Hill leaders to meet at Camp David in January
Days of shoveling snow, bitter cold ahead for northern US
Days of shoveling snow, bitter cold ahead for northern US
Historic White House magnolia cut back for safety reasons
Historic White House magnolia cut back for safety reasons
Thursday service will commemorate quake, oppose new wells
Thursday service will commemorate quake, oppose new wells
Brazilians remain jailed in connection with skimming fraud case
Brazilians remain jailed in connection with skimming fraud case
CRIMINAL OF THE DAY | He calls police during chase to report his car stolen
CRIMINAL OF THE DAY | He calls police during chase to report his car stolen
Girard judge will be sworn in for second term Friday
Girard municipal judge will be sworn in for second term Friday
November’s local unemployment rate down from last year
November’s local unemployment rate down from last year
Second suspect in August shooting death in custody
Second suspect in August shooting death in custody
Sheriff: Officials may know the ID of the remains found by hunters
Sheriff: Officials may know the ID of the remains found by hunters
Singer files sex assault complaint against former Trump aide
Singer files sex assault complaint against former Trump aide
SPORTS DIGEST || Poland-Boardman doubleheader tonight
The Poland and Boardman girls and boys varsity basketball varsity teams will face each other in a doubleheader tonight at Boardman High School.
Therapy dog makes PAWSSitive impact on students in Liberty School District
Sixth-grader Vernon Gurley stops at the Liberty Middle School guidance counselor’s office every day to pet, feed and read a book to a furry friend.
McKinney subpoenas Brown, others in election-fraud suit
12 people in total have been subpoenaed for depositions Tuesday by McKinney’s attorney.
Ed Puskas: ‘Coordinated’ departures bring changes to YSU
Penguins head coach Bo Pelini has lost two important assistants.
Judge-elect Baldwin reflects on historic win, looks to future
Specialized dockets have the power to change lives, judge-elect says.
Ex-Steeler Harrison joins Patriots
James Harrison is no longer the odd man out or the oldest man in the locker room.
Tuesday kicked off Kwanzaa at New Bethel Baptist
Dancers and drummers performed at the Kwanzaa celebration at New Bethel Baptist Church
Ledecky AP Female Athlete of the Year
Katie Ledecky got her start in swimming because she just wanted to make friends.
Suspect returns from Niagara Falls, is arraigned in municipal court
Bond was set at $2 million for the suspect in an August homicide who was brought back to the city last week.
Tomlin mum on Steelers’ lineup vs. Browns
Mike Tomlin isn’t sure how long of a break he wants to give his star players before the postseason begins.
TUESDAY’S COLLEGE FOOTBALL BOWL RECAPS
HEART OF DALLAS BOWL Utah 30, West Virginia 14 DALLAS Zach Moss ran for 150 yards with a
Warren man shot to death on Main Avenue Southwest early Tuesday, woman also injured
Scott E. Rockenfelder Jr., 28, of Elm Road was killed and a female with him suffered a gunshot wound while they were in a car on Main Avenue Southwest at 2:18 a.m. Tuesday.
Thanks to 2 who delivered the news
It might surprise you to learn that I read news the “old fashion” way. Yes, I occasionally read
Old-school pinball enjoys a resurgence Bouncing back
By CARRIE ANTLFINGER Associated Press ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. The old-school arcade game of
Warren man found after house goes up in flames
The Christmas-Day fire apparently smouldered for hours.
Trumbull investigators trying to identify human remains found by hunters in Bristol Township
The Trumbull County Sheriff’s Office hopes to use dental records from a person missing nearly a year to identify human remains found Monday near Mahan Denman Road.
Arrested Youngstown man tracked to Howland through iPhone he’s accused of stealing Saturday in Niles
Arrested Youngstown man tracked to Howland through iPhone he’s accused of stealing Saturday in Niles
Court suicide, officer's death, corruption top Valley's 2017 news
On Oct. 21, police officer Justin Leo and his partner responded to a domestic-dispute call on Indiana Avenue. The 31-year-old was shot at the house to which he had responded, dying shortly thereafter at the hospital. The other officer shot and killed Leo’s shooter.
Pleas of not guilty
Pleas of not guilty YOUNGSTOWN Former Lowellville Police Chief Richard Jamrozik entered written
CHILD CARE
Associated Press SEATTLE In perhaps an unexpected twist, historically conservative strongholds
Live music performances on television shows this week include:
Live music performances on television shows this week include: v Miley Cyrus: Tonight on “Late
ERIE WEATHER
Associated Press ERIE, Pa. A Christmas storm dumped a record amount of snow on Erie, Pa., and
Stocks finish slightly lower
Associated Press A listless day of trading on Wall Street ended with major stock indexes closing
T.I. helps mothers with Christmas shopping
T.I. helps mothers with Christmas shopping ATLANTA Rapper T.I. spent Christmas Eve spreading
Deputy rescues boy from frozen pond
Associated Press NEW HARMONY, Utah A Utah deputy sheriff said Tuesday he was desperate and numb
Cities sue Defense Department over gun-check system failures
Associated Press NEW YORK Three large U.S. cities filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the
Trump predicts GOP and Dems will agree on health care plan
Associated Press PALM BEACH, Fla. President Donald Trump is predicting that Democrats and
At Lulu Beans Cafe in Sharon, prepare to be ... BOWLED OVER
By REBECCA S. NIEMINEN news@vindy.com IF YOU GO Where: Lulu Beans Cafe, 234 E. State St.,
More turbulence ahead for US
Opinion: By David M. SHRIBMAN Andrews McMeel Syndication The year began with portentous questions: How
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Each week, this column offers recipes from Valley cookbooks. If your organization would like to have
Agenda Thursday
Agenda Thursday Boardman Township trustees, 5:30 p.m., government center, 8299 Market St.
Columbus sets record with 140 homicides in ’17
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s capital city set a grim record Tuesday with its 140th homicide
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Northeast Ohio gas prices rise YOUNGSTOWN Northeast Ohio gas prices jumped by 12 cents this week
Cook pork loin like a top chef this holiday season
Family Features This holiday season, you can impress your guests with these tips and recipes from
It’s the gift of gifts
Opinion: Unless you are spending this time of year at a spiritual retreat cut off from TV, newspapers or
Embrace Kwanzaa’s aims to repair damaged world
Editorial: As our nation and world bid adieu to 2017 and stand on the threshold of 2018, reflections on a host
France opens probe into tainted baby milk
Associated Press PARIS French authorities have launched a judicial probe in a tainted baby milk
Churchgoers stun Waffle House workers with $3,500 holiday tip
Associated Press CELINA, Ohio Employees of a Waffle House restaurant have received a tip of over
Happier healthier holidays without the guilt
Family Features The holidays are filled with temptations and opportunities to over-indulge, and if
Struthers Rotary visits Maplecrest Nursing Home
Struthers Rotary visits Maplecrest Nursing Home
Austintown Lions, Lionesses celebrate Christmas
Austintown Lions, Lionesses celebrate Christmas
Guatemala FM defends Israel embassy move
Guatemala FM defends Israel embassy move GUATEMALA CITY President Jimmy Morales’ top diplomat
Coroner IDs dismembered body found last month
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County coroner identified a dismembered body found in a
Harley-Davidson wants to teach more to ride
Associated Press MILWAUKEE Harley-Davidson is placing a renewed emphasis on teaching people to
GETTING A BOOST
Associated Press WASHINGTON Craft breweries are raising a glass to the Republicans’ new tax
Media face challenges with sexual misconduct
Associated Press NEW YORK Talk-show host Tavis Smiley isn’t just upset with PBS for firing him
Breakfast to keep on track this new year
Family Features With each New Year comes new goals and resolutions for the entire family. It’s the
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 27
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 27, the 361st day of 2017. There are four days left in the year.