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Canfield doctor charged with 78 counts of illegally prescribing drugs
A Canfield doctor is facing a 78-count indictment on charges he was illegally prescribing drugs to patients from 2012 to 2015.
Potential jurors report Friday for second try at Seman case mafter mistrial
About 160 potential jurors are expected today to report to Mahoning County Common Pleas Court for the second attempt at picking a jury in the Robert Seman capital murder case.
Overdoses in Mahoning County tripled in January, compared to 2016
“When I see 12 people who have died, that’s a lot. I predict a lot of heroin deaths this year,” said Dr. Joseph Ohr, forensic pathologist and deputy coroner. There were 91 drug-overdose death cases in the coroner’s office in 2016.
9-year-old donor recognized at Imagination Library family literacy night
Nine-year-old Lucia Schaab likes books. She asked her parents to buy them for her — but not for her.
Boccieri, Lepore-Hagan want more support for communities dealing with lead contamination
State Reps. John Boccieri and Michelle Lepore-Hagan are advocating more coordination and support for local communities on lead-contamination issues.
Dellick sentenced to 6 months in prison for weapon charges
John T. Dellick has been sentenced to six months in a federal prison followed by two years of supervised release for being a felon with a gun and ammunition.
Mahoning court officials offer cyber safety advice to Poland students
Seventh- and eighth-graders at Poland Middle School attended a presentation on internet use that gave them safety advice and help to make wise choices in the digital world.
Campbell considering civilian dispatchers
City council introduced legislation this week to replace auxiliary police dispatchers with civilians and to pare the 2017 budget.
No bids received on NIles Wellness Center, scuttling mayor's financial plan
On a day in which fiscal supervisors had good news for the city’s Financial Planning and Supervision Commission after more than two years in fiscal emergency, Mayor Thomas Scarnecchia had to deliver some bad news.
YSU men fall to Oakland, 90-76
Francisco Santiago scored 26 points — including the Penguins' first nine of the game — and Devin Hagood added 21.
Youngstown police investigating suspected homicide on North Side
Youngstown investigating a suspected homicide on North Side
OSHP investigating car-pedestrian accident in Boardman
OSHP investigating car-pedestrian accident in Boardman
Trump's 'sanctuary city' order splits red and blue states
Trump's 'sanctuary city' order splits red and blue states
Physician: Trump takes Propecia, antibiotics, statin and baby aspirin
Donald Trump’s longtime physician tells The New York Times the president takes a prostate-related medication for hair growth.
Trump says new West Bank settlements may not help achieve peace
The White House says new Israeli settlements or the expansion of existing ones beyond their current borders may not help achieve peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 15
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury.
Canfield doctor faces 78-count indictment for illegal prescriptions
Canfield doctor faces 78-count indictment charging illegal prescriptions
Blitz Roundup for Game Day 2017
Who will win this weekend's game? Ed talks football with Champ Summers.
Disorderly conduct pretrial reset for Girard teacher
Disorderly conduct pretrial reset for Girard teacher
US Sens. Brown, Portman introduce tax cut for the steel industry
Brown, Portman introduce tax cut for the steel industry
Mahoning commissioners approve nearly $16K to remove debris from dog shelter site
Mahoning commissioners approve nearly $16K to remove debris from dog shelter site
Poland schoolchildren get lesson today on cyberbullying, digital etiquette
Poland schoolchildren get lesson today on cyberbullying, digital etiquette
Man pleads guilty in woman's fentanyl-overdose death
Man pleads guilty in woman's fentanyl-overdose death
Lisbon woman faces child-endangerment charge after arrest in Austintown
Lisbon woman faces child-endangerment charge after arrest in Austintown
Woman faces drug charges after Boardman traffic stop
Woman faces drug charges after Boardman traffic stop
Metal objects in some cans prompt Skoal tobacco recall
Metal objects in some cans prompt Skoal tobacco recall
New president elected for education service center
Mahoning County Education Service Center recently elected Richard Scarsella as president.
Kindergarten fair set at Eastwood Mall
Kindergarten fair set at Eastwood Mall NILES Eastwood Mall is hosting its third annual Trumbull
Youngstown leaders visit 5 universities, 6 businesses in Israel
A group of Youngstown leaders visited Israel in search of student internships, faculty exchanges, joint research, industry partnerships and business connections
YSU mines state of Youngstown for recruits
Ray Anderson changed his commitment to YSU from the U.S. Naval Academy.
Youngstown schools to develop black history curriculum
Black history should be taught year-round, the district CEO says. The new curriculum will enhance the education offered to all students by including a critical piece of the American experience that’s too-often given short shrift in classrooms across the country, he said.
Valley athletes commit on National Signing Day
Ohio State made a late run at Harding QB Lynn Bowden.
Grandy-ose achievement in Struthers
The Wildcats’ win over East was John Grandy’s 200th in 14 seasons.
Trumbull GOP leaderless after ouster of chairman
The Trumbull County Republic Party is without a chairman or treasurer after removing Chairman Randy Law and Treasurer Debra Roth Tuesday night.
Cruze sales up while production is cut back
GM announced an increase in Cruze sales during January and also said there would be several down weeks at the Lordstown plant.
SPORTS DIGEST || Blitz Live Big Game Edition set for today
A special Blitz Live Big Game Edition on Vindy Talk Radio is planned at 4:30 p.m. today.
PREPS AT A GLANCE
GIRLS BASKETBALL Austintown Fitch 67, Warren Harding 45 | Natalie Lynn scored 15 points while Sabria Hunter contributed 14 points and seven rebounds for the Falcons.
Struthers residents sound off on proposed street-parking restrictions
More than 30 people attended the second public hearing on the topic Wednesday night. City council plans to host a third hearing and final hearing on a date to be determined.
Summer Festival of the Arts seeks artists to show works
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The 19th annual Summer Festival of the Arts, which will be July 8-9 at
Campbell man gets 90 days for shooting neighbor’s dog
Defendant waives right to trial in animal-cruelty case.
YOUNGSTOWN PLAYHOUSE ‘Sondheim in Love’ set to open Friday in Moyer Room
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Playhouse’s production of “Sondheim in Love,” a new
Victorian Players Theater Black History Month one-acts
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN For Black History Month, the Victorian Players Theater will present an
TOUGH ACT TO FOLLOW | MONSTER TRUCKS in Covelli Centre
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Toughest Monster Truck Tour will return to Covelli Centre this
Youngstown OKs 3-year deal with street dept. union
City council also repealed a 1975 law making it illegal to ride bikes and motorcycles downtown
METRO DIGEST || Youngstown council joins protest against Trump immigration ban
Joining Trump protest YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown City Council has joined the national protest against
Canfield council OKs annexation, guidelines on forgiving water bill late fees
Council approved a resolution that allows for privately owned land in Canfield Township to be annexed into the city.
Meeting seeks ways to improve Poland schools
Second Poland schools planning meeting open to public, narrows issues for district improvement
MVSD: Consulting firm as chief engineer in place through June
MS Consultants of Youngstown will handle the job for four months
Brooks gets 30 years in Warren girl's death, other crimes
Alesha Bell, 18, was kidnapped and killed.
East High offers Intro to Engineering & Design
Mariquise Easterly and Odyessie Butler-Reed work together to build a crane out of cardboard, paperclips, tape, string and straws. The activity was part of Thad Jemison’s Introduction to Engineering and Design class, which was introduced at East High School this year.
Not endangered, but still protected CANADA GEESE
By Marilyn McKinley Ohio certified naturalist volunteer We have all seen it, a mother goose
Old seeds?
Old seeds? Last year’s seeds (and the year before that) may be fine, but some of them might not
US puts Iran ‘on notice’ after missile test, won’t elaborate
US puts Iran ‘on notice’ after missile test, won’t elaborate WASHINGTON The U.S. put Iran “on
US flirts with softer stance on Russia’s conduct in Ukraine
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Trump administration on Wednesday maintained a low-key approach
Israel Houghton to headline Gospel Fest
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Israel Houghton and New Breed will be the headliner of this year’s 2DE
War hero’s self-portrait returns 65 years later
In 1952, Amos Randall drew a self-portrait while he was a student at Covington Elementary School in Youngstown.
More TOP 25 College Basketball Wednesday’s other games
MEN No. 3 Kansas 73, No. 2 Baylor 68 LAWRENCE, KAN. Josh Jackson had 23 points and 10
NIGHTLIFE
Black Horse Tavern, 100 W. Liberty St., Girard; 330-545-5500 Sat: Dead Flowers, 8 p.m. Brewtus
Choosing the right apple tree
Choosing the right apple tree It’s time to order apple trees. Besides flavor and color, you’ll
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Comedian (R) A former comedy star struggles to reinvent himself but finds
BLACK HISTORY MONTH | Scheduled events
A list of area events in February to commemorate Black History Month as submitted to The Vindicator:
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Feb. 2, the 33rd day of 2017. There are 332 days left in the year. This is
Wednesday AROUND THE NHL
Wednesday AROUND THE NHL Capitals 5, Bruins 3 WASHINGTON Nicklas Backstrom had three points
Geology Rocks: Engineering Our Earth
Geology Rocks: Engineering Our Earth When: Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. What: Explore how natural
Birds puff feathers to stay warm
Q. How do tiny songbirds stay warm during those blustery, cold winter days? Tina from Salem A.
Agenda Friday
Agenda Friday Brookfield Township trustees, 7 p.m., special meeting with executive session to
New Pentagon chief seeks to reassure Asian allies
Associated Press WASHINGTON By visiting Japan and South Korea on his first official overseas
POLICE CALLS IN BOARDMAN, POLAND
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
Five Squared art show at YMCA
The Davis Family YMCA’s annual FIVE Squared art show and sale opens Sunday with a reception from 1
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Acquisition complete YOUNGSTOWN Youngstown-based United Community Financial Corp. and Home
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
A proposal to solve inequality
Opinion: WASHINGTON Tight labor markets shrink income inequality by causing employers to bid up the price
Boy Scouts will accept transgenders
Opinion: By Heidi Stevens Chicago Tribune If you’re cheering the Boy Scouts’ decision to allow
Trump’s view of the UN bolstered by ambassador
Editorial: 2Those three words spoken last week by Nikki Haley, the new U.S. ambassador to the United Nations,
WTG
Discussion ...And the Rest is History Book Club, 6 p.m., Austintown Public Library, 600 S. Raccoon Road, Austintown; 330-744-8636.
National Signing Day Commitments Who’s going where
BOARDMAN Travis Koontz, football, Bowling Green Koby Adu-Poku, football, Walsh Stephen
Gardening road trip to the Gaylord Opryland Resort
By Pam Baytos OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer If you’re looking for a winter getaway that
Judd Hirsch returns to TV in ‘Superior Donuts’ KNEADY SHOP
By FRAZIER MOORE AP Television Writer NEW YORK On his new sitcom, “Superior Donuts,” Judd
Judy Garland’s remains moved
Judy Garland’s remains moved Associated Press Judy Garland’s remains were moved cross-country to
Fed leaves rates alone, gives no hint of when it may hike
Associated Press WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve has left its key interest rate unchanged at a
Republicans move to dismantle Obama rules
Associated Press WASHINGTON Moving to dismantle former President Barack Obama’s legacy on the
Mahoning Valley Race Course: Wednesday’s results
RACE 1 $7,900 - 3 yo’s & up, 1M, MCL $5,000 7 Assist (Rodriguez, J.) $3.80 $2.60 $2.10 8 Case
VW to pay $1.2B or more to US owners of big diesels
Associated Press FRANKFURT, Germany Volkswagen has agreed to pay at least $1.2 billion in
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS ACTORS Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” directed by Amy Anne Kibler, The Victorian
Bannon is quiet power in Oval Office
Associated Press WASHINGTON People are beginning to pay more attention to the man behind the
ODDLY ENOugh
ODDLY ENOugh Teens’ car plunges into icy pool during drive UXBRIDGE, Mass. Twin sisters
2 GOP senators won’t support DeVos
Associated Press WASHINGTON Donald Trump’s nomination of Betsy DeVos as education secretary
Apple surges on iPhone sales; stock indexes wobble
Associated Press NEW YORK Investors didn’t react much to a strong hiring survey or the Federal
How Trump’s immigration order could hurt economy
Staff/wire reports WASHINGTON President Donald Trump’s executive order suspending immigration
TV & RADIO
TV & RADIO TODAY 3 p.m. (GC) Golf: PGA Tour Phoenix Open. 7 p.m. (ESPN) College basketball:
METRO DIGEST || Officials’ bill would give award to Booker
Three U.S. House members introduced legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Simeon Booker Jr., who grew up in Youngstown and was a groundbreaking black journalist, to recognize his achievements. It is Congress’ highest honor.
Some Pittsburgh schools closed for day over water issue
Associated Press PITTSBURGH Insufficient chlorine in Pittsburgh’s public water supply led to
Ohio lawmakers begin budget debate
Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd, slammed the governor’s budget for proposing an income-tax cut with a sales-tax hike
Leader of free world
Opinion: n 2013, German Chancellor Angela Merkel fractured her hip while skiing in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Doctors ordered her to rest. Feeling bored, she picked up “The Transformation of the World,” a 1,500-page tome by the German historian Jurgen Osterhammel.
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