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Crews battle Mineral Ridge fire
Several fire departments are at the scene of a house fire on the 2500 block of West Liberty Street in Weatherfield Township
GM Lordstown top business story this year
The Vindicator reviews the Top 10 business stories this year.
Stories published December 29, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
Cafaro locks Hometown Buffet auction
An online auction for the now-shuttered Hometown Buffet at the Eastwood Mall Complex has been put on “landlord lock.”
Marchionda no longer driver of downtown project, but still 'on the bus'
Concern from others about his indictment led Dominic Marchionda to voluntarily resign as manager of the company connected to the downtown DoubleTree Hotel project.
Sheriff: No employees at fault in jail suicide
Mahoning County Sheriff Jerry Greene said a review determined no employees were at fault for a suicide that occurred at the county jail last Thursday.
Girard council to weigh request for expanded gas station, food center near I-80
City council will soon vote on a request for a zone change that would allow a company to expand and enhance the Shell gas station near Interstate 80, a project that won’t cost the taxpayers a dime.
December auto sales could slip 7% over last year
December auto sales could decline up to 7 percent year over year, analysts predict.
Crash closes Route 7 in Hubbard tonight
A 7:09 p.m. crash involving two pickup trucks on state Route 7 closed the roadway temporarily tonight between U.S. Route 62 and state state Route 82, but reopened at about 8:30 p.m.
Sue Grafton, writer of popular 'alphabet' mysteries, dies
Sue Grafton, writer of popular 'alphabet' mysteries, dies
Police: Prank led to police shooting unarmed Kansas man
Police: Prank led to police shooting unarmed Kansas man
3+ months after Maria, barely half of Puerto Rico has power
3+ months after Maria, barely half of Puerto Rico has power
Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
Crews battle Mineral Ridge fire
Several fire departments are at the scene of a house fire on the 2500 block of West Liberty Street in Weatherfield Township
Police warn against celebratory New Year’s Eve gunfire
Police warn against celebratory New Year’s Eve gunfire
Akron police: Pharmacy owner shoots 1 of 3 suspects in robbery try
Akron police: Pharmacy owner shoots 1 of 3 suspects in robbery try
Trump trains cross hairs on favorite target, again - Amazon
Trump trains cross hairs on favorite target, again - Amazon
Man charged with rape dies after jail suicide attempt
Man charged with rape dies after jail suicide attempt
UPDATE | Officials: Deadly NYC fire lit by child playing with stove
Officials: Deadly NYC fire lit by child playing with stove
SkyWest flight makes emergency landing in Milwaukee
SkyWest flight makes emergency landing in Milwaukee
Trump says East could use some 'global warming’ this weekend
Trump says East could use some ’global warming’ this weekend
As deep freeze sets in, people urged to help most vulnerable
As deep freeze sets in, people urged to help most vulnerable
Trump criticizes Post Office, Amazon over shipping rates
Trump criticizes Post Office, Amazon over shipping rates
GM Lordstown top business story this year
The Vindicator reviews the Top 10 business stories this year.
Niles police testify to ‘utterances’ made by apparently intoxicated murder suspect Jacob Larosa
Niles police testify to ‘utterances’ made by apparently intoxicated murder suspect Jacob Larosa
Gary Oldman gives a skilled performance in ‘Darkest Hour’ Humanizing Churchill
By JOCELYN NOVECK AP National Writer Words matter. That’s one of the key messages of “Darkest
Ex-Craig Beach chief faces fed sex charge
Accused of using his government cell phone and email account
School door in painting by Rockwell is preserved
Associated Press CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. When voters in Cambridge, N.Y., decided the town school was
Is Saoirse Ronan the next Meryl Streep?
By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Saoirse Ronan is eyeing the lobster salad
Prosecutor details charges against Marchionda
Allegations include Marchionda stealing from a charity to purchase jewelry for his wife, filing claims
A year to remember in sports
From January to December, Youngstown-area sports teams consistently captured the Mahoning Valley’s imagination.
Kyra Tabak | Bradley End
BOARDMAN Kyra Alexandra Tabak and Bradley Matthew End both of Columbus, were married Oct. 14 at
Joneses mark 50th jubilee in Naples, Fla.
NAPLES, FLA. William L. and Patricia J. Jones of Canfield and Bonita Beach, Fla., marked their
Mill Creek has Olde Fashioned Christmas at Lanterman’s Mill
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks hosted its annual Olde Fashioned
Professionals speak at PMS career day
Poland Middle School invited professionals to their school for their Career Exploration Day on Dec. 15 to get their eighth-grade students thinking about their future.
Mill Creek has Olde Fashioned Christmas
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Mill Creek Metroparks hosted its annual Olde Fashioned
Band and choir co-host annual chili cook-off event
By ZACK SHIVELY zshively@vindy.com Austintown Fitch High School hosted the annual Chili Cook-Off
Samantha Holt, Angel Corral set May wedding
Samantha Holt of Salem and Angel Corral of Kewanne, Ill., are announcing their engagement and
Annual shoe and sock drive underway
Ankle & Foot Care Centers has launched its 20th annual holiday shoe and sock drive with the goal of
Historical Society announces 2018 program calendar
The Boardman Historical Society recently announced a 2018 general interest program calendar and
Austintown Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA chapter to meet The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Hilltop students earn ice cream social
By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Hilltop Elementary School PTO rewarded students who sold 10
Fitch jazz bands swing in holiday spirit
The three Austintown Fitch jazz ensembles performed holiday music on Dec. 18 in the high school auditorium.
Robins’ project revives past glory, holds hope for future
Editorial: Mention The Robins to many longtime Mahoning Valley residents, and their thoughts won’t instantly
Workers paying the price
Opinion: By Carla Santos Skandier OtherWords After decades spreading misinformation about greenhouse gas
Glimmer of hope for New Year
Opinion: By Georgie Anne Geyer Andrews McMeel Syndication WASHINGTON Since Donald J. Trump became
Brittany Quinn | Adam Robb
YOUNGSTOWN Butler North Church was the setting for the June 17 wedding of Brittany Nicole Quinn
Actress Rose Marie of ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ fame dies at 94
Actress Rose Marie of ‘Dick Van Dyke Show’ fame dies at 94 LOS ANGELES Rose Marie, the
Judge Jeffrey Adler swore in several Hubbard officials Thursday night
Judge Jeffrey Adler swore in several Hubbard officials Thursday night
nhl roundup | Thursday’s games
Capitals 4, Bruins 3, SO WASHINGTON Alex Ovechkin got his 24th goal of the season and then
Charity donations likely to drop next year due to tax law
Associated Press WASHINGTON In this season of giving, charity seems to be getting an extra jolt
7th charged in teen forced labor case at Ohio farm
Associated Press TOLEDO A man accused of taking part in a scheme to smuggle teenagers into the
Pa. man arrested after answering sex ad
Richard Jones faces charges for soliciting sex and possessing criminal tools.
congress 2017 Trump, GOP relish tax win, court picks
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s unpredictable, pugnacious approach to the presidency
YEARS AGO FOR DEC. 29
Today is Friday, Dec. 29, the 363rd day of 2017. There are two days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Trump attacks China after report of North Korea oil transfer
Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump attacked China on Thursday following reports
COTTON BOWL AT A GLANCE
Who: Southern California (11-2) vs. Ohio State (11-2). When: 8:30 p.m., today. TV & radio: ESPN;
High energy costs eyed amid brutal US cold snap; dog in Ohio freezes
Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine Plunging temperatures across half the country Thursday
Tito also moves to quash McKinney subpoena
Case remains in holding pattern awaiting visiting judge’s ruling
Boardman man pleads guilty to role in robberies
Prosecutors will recommend 9-year sentence in exchange for cooperation
Browns’ Thomas still unsure about NFL future
Joe Thomas has a major decision to make this offseason.
Canfield Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA chpater to meet The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
Local children receive holiday gifts and cheer
Hundreds of children ages newborn to 10, who otherwise might not have an opportunity to be part of a positive holiday event, enjoyed some holiday cheer recently thanks to Meridian HealthCare’s annual Breakfast with Santa event.
County considers providing female veteran housing at Oak Hill
No female-exclusive housing for veterans in Mahoning County
Aline Scott named YSU volleyball coach
Aline Scott named YSU volleyball coach Aline Scott was named the next head coach of the Youngstown
Improved secondary has helped Steelers get to QB
The Steelers have 50 sacks, which is five from the franchise record entering Sunday’s regular-season finale against Cleveland.
Poland Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA chpater to meet The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
POLICE BLOTTER
Dec. 11 Criminal damaging: A man reported a woman kicked and damaged a window to his Moyer Avenue
CLS administrators return to classroom
Canfield Local Schools students recognized a familiar face in class, but it wasn’t their teacher, as the administrative team in the school district returned to the classroom for a day Dec. 12.
Boardman Community Briefs
Mill Creek ABWA chpater to meet The Mill Creek Chapter of ABWA (American Business Women’s
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Eatery closes NILES Hometown Buffet at the Eastwood Mall Complex is closed. The Texas-based
Democrat Jones officially declared winner over Moore
Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. Democrat Doug Jones’ historic victory over Republican Roy
college basketball roundup | Thursday’s games
WOMEN No. 2 Notre Dame 87, Syracuse 72 SOUTH BEND, IND. Junior Jessica Shepard, playing
OSU, USC meet in ‘left-out’ bowl
Buckeyes and Trojans won their conferences, but didn’t get CFP invitations.
Werth sworn in as Boardman police chief
Former head of local FBI office takes over as Boardman police chief
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jamie Baxter and Jay Rodemoyer, Hubbard, boy, Dec. 27.
The top five fiction audio books on Audible.com for the most recent one-week sales period:
The top five fiction audio books on Audible.com for the most recent one-week sales period: v
Real-estate taxes
Real-estate taxes YOUNGSTOWN The Mahoning County Treasurer’s office has received a large number
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