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Stories published February 10, 2017

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

Struthers avenges loss to Lakeview

Freshman and sophomore team up for 28 points in win for Struthers


Rockets blowout Mineral Ridge

Lowellville hits 10 3-pointers in romp over Rams


Poland beats Edgewood on final shot

O'Shaughnessy's buzzer-beater wins it for Bulldogs


McDonald holds off Western Reserve

Zach Rasile's big second quarter powers McDonald


Boardman holds off East's rally

Spartans sweep Panthers after opening up 16-point lead


Indians preview: Tribe seeks better finish

Off-season additions hope to give Indians extra push


YSU tennis has international flavor

11 out of 12 YSU tennis members are from outside the United States


Doctor digs deep to find the "door to awareness"

A Black History Month celebration at Youngstown’s East High School titled “A Tribute to Black Pioneer Doctors – The Door to Awareness.”


Injured hiker reunited with dog he left on mountain

A hiker who was badly injured on Mount Baldy has been reunited with his dog, a week after he was forced to leave her behind on the snowy Southern California slope.


Man faces charges after leading police on chase

A Warren man was arraigned Friday in municipal court on charges of tampering with evidence and fleeing and eluding after reports said he led police on a chase


Phelps Street project will be worth the hassle, business owners say

The project could take up to 21 months to complete


CLUB CALENDAR

CLASSES Campbell Memorial High School Class of 1963 will meet at noon Wednesday at Buddy’s Cafe,


Warner Brothers is feature at center

Warner Brothers is feature at center YOUNGSTOWN Mahoning Valley Historical Society will host


Goodyear to pay $1.75M after 4 deaths at Virginia factory

Goodyear will pay $1.75 million to settle workplace health and safety violations at its Danville, Virginia, tire plant where four workers died on the job over the course of a year, officials announced Friday


Rock musician charged with having loaded gun on Delta flight

Rock musician charged with having loaded gun on Delta flight


Dance marathon event Saturday at YSU

Dance marathon event Saturday at YSU


White House seeks to regroup after stinging legal defeat

White House seeks to regroup after stinging legal defeat


Police: Missing Ohio college student found dead was shot

Police: Missing Ohio college student found dead was shot


Police arrest man after foot chase on South Side

Police arrest man after foot chase on South Side


Protest marks public school visit by new education secretary

Protest marks public school visit by new education secretary


Doll based on transgender teen to debut at New York Toy Fair

Doll based on transgender teen to debut at New York Toy Fair


Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley's event Saturday is canceled

Hope Foundation event Saturday is canceled


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Advancing Education Reducing Crime Day

Jon Howell and Penny Wells talks with Louie b Free about Youngstown's city-wide Advancing Education Reducing Crime Day.

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Opponents want Ohio to ban commonly used abortion procedure

Opponents want Ohio to ban commonly used abortion procedure


Iranians trample on US flag, mark 1979 Islamic Revolution

Iranians trample on US flag, mark 1979 Islamic Revolution


Amid opioid crisis, Ohio panel urges K-12 drug education

Amid opioid crisis, Ohio panel urges K-12 drug education


Shakoor bond set at $1M; Curry arrested in Florida

Shakoor bond set at $1M; Curry arrested in Florida


Trump backs aide who promoted his daughter’s fashion on TV

Trump backs aide who promoted his daughter’s fashion on TV


Lockup List Friday – Mahoning County jail bookings, releases

Mahoning County Sheriff Activity


Trump’s pick for health and human secretary takes office

Trump’s pick for health and human secretary takes office


City police swear in 5 new officers; promote another

City police swear in 5 new officers; promote another


#California grapples with eroding dam; emergency spillway gets first-ever use

The Latest: Emergency spillway use likely at Oroville Dam


Fort Bliss soldier gets 15 months for immigrant smuggling

Fort Bliss soldier gets 15 months for immigrant smuggling


#Bengals player Adam “Pacman” Jones case still on hold

Bengals player Adam “Pacman” Jones case still on hold


New York man who completed 744 marathons dies at age 96

New York man who completed 744 marathons dies at age 96


Kasich again postpones eight scheduled executions

Kasich again postpones eight scheduled executions


Warren man faces charges after fleeing police Thursday

Warren man faces charges after fleeing police Thursday


Pair face various charges after shoplifting arrest

Pair face drug, theft charges after shoplifting arrest


Markets Right Now: Energy companies lead stocks higher

Markets Right Now: Energy companies lead stocks higher


Physician discusses black black pioneers with students today

Physician discusses black black pioneers with students today


City firefighters put out fire at home on Loveless Avenue

City firefighters put out fire at home on Loveless Avenue


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Student receives surprise at school

St. Christine kindergarten student Jason Davis Jr., who goes by J.P., got a special surprise at school on Jan. 24.

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Library provides creative outlet for children

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Poland library hosted a painting program for

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Morse’s 44 not enough for YSU men

Cameron Morse matched his career best and set the UIC Pavilion record with 44 points.


Struthers bowlers rolling toward biggest goal to date

The Wildcats open tournament play today at Freeway Lanes.


Hergenrother powers Mooney over South Range

Camden Hergenrother’s 21 points included a 3-pointer in the opening seconds of overtime.


Martin and Short: comedy, not politics

Associated Press NEW YORK Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are gearing up for a national


Ursuline’s Harris reaches 1,000 points

Dayshanette Harris scored 17 of her 32 in the fourth quarter.


Roller remains free pending appeal

The trial judge has let Richard Roller, former MYCAP director, remain free pending his appeal to the Ohio Supreme Court.


‘John Wick 2’ is hard-hitting fun

By LINDSEY BAHR AP Film Writer Before you buy a ticket to see “John Wick: Chapter 2 ,” the


Father, daughter sentenced in meth case

Mother to be sentenced at a later date


Women lawyers share their experiences at YSU

The black women discussed what skills are needed to be successful in the legal profession


Grand jury indicts Austintown man on murder charge in connection with Liberty shooting

A second suspect remains at large


Local schools celebrate Catholic Schools Week

National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.

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Canfield Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants winter sports news Winter athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there


OH WOW! recently appoints new board members

OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized


OH WOW! appoints new board members

OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized


Children sprout into scientists at Fellows Riverside Gardens

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children became young scientists practicing

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Curtis-Koch wedding plans are announced

Jessica Lee Curtis and Bradley Joseph Koch, both of Boardman, are engaged and plan to be married


Poland Seminary High School Honor Roll - Second grading period

Ninth grade high honors James Bacon Jet Bailey Caroline Begala Megan Berndt Tyler Berry


Children sprout into scientists at event

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children became young scientists practicing

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Poland Sports Briefs

ECOT honor roll The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) announced that 1,374 students were


Student has surprise at school

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com St. Christine kindergarten student Jason Davis

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Painting program provides public with creative opportunity

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Canvases and paint were set out at Beeghly Oaks

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Local students celebrate Catholic Schools Week with community service

National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.

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OH WOW! appoints new board members recently

OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized

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Christina Oles v Scott Denham II

Christina Oles became the wife of Scott Denham II on Oct. 1 at St. Columba Cathedral. The parents of


Danielle Pallante v Jeremy Hamed

Danielle Pallante became the bride of Jeremy Hamed on Sept. 24. The bride is the daughter of John


Catholic Schools Week celebrated with community service

National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.


Canfield Community Briefs

Canfield residents reminded to be wary of scams The Canfield Police Department and City Council


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CHS students swim with the ‘sharks’

Canfield High School students in Sherry Creighton’s Introduction to Business courses were swimming with the sharks during their Shark Tank presentations on Jan. 6.

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Local Catholic schools celebrate with community service

National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.


Meagan Anderson v Isaac Leonard

Meagan Jean Anderson became the bride of Isaac Joseph Leonard on Aug. 12 at the Varian


OH WOW! appoints new board members

OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized

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Christina Concannon v Frank Ross

Christina Concannon of Phoenixville, Pa., was married to Frank Ross of Foxborough, Mass., on June 24


Kindergarten parents meeting to be Feb. 15

The Canfield Local School District will be hosting an informational meeting for parents or guardians


Library provides warmth with new crafting program

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Guests came to the Austintown library on Jan. 27

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OH WOW! recently appoints new board members

OH WOW! The Roger and Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science and Technology recently recognized

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Canfield students receive art awards

The results are in for the regional 2017 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and several Canfield High

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Kindergarten registration to be offered for Austintown Local Schools

The Austintown Local Schools will be hosting kindergarten registration for the 2017-2018 school year


Boardman Sports Briefs

BCB registration currently open Boardman Community Baseball will conduct player registration


Boy Scouts to host breakfast

The public is invited to join Boy Scout Troop 25 for breakfast as they recognize the 107th


Catholic Schools Week celebrated with community service

National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.


BHS students give gift of music

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Although Boardman High School students had the

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Children sprout into scientists

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children became young scientists practicing

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Boardman Community Briefs

Senior Fun Day at Boardman Park Join in for Senior Fun Day at Boardman Park every third and fourth


Tiffany Conner v Matthew Balco

Shakespeare’s Restaurant and Pub was the setting Aug. 27 of the wedding and reception of Tiffany


Westbrook dominates as Thunder beat Cavs

Russell Westbrook scored 29 points and had his 26th triple-double.


Red Cross suspends activities in Afghanistan

Associated Press KABUL, Afghanistan The international Red Cross on Thursday temporarily


METROSFlbdigest

Ex-CFO pleads not guilty to theft charges WARREN Paul F. Theisler Jr., 65, of Andrews Court,


METROSFlbdigest

YSU-YNDC grant work YOUNGSTOWN The city, the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. and


Librarian creates Valentine’s contest

Mahoning County’s law librarian has created a love-themed contest that pairs Valentine’s and President’s days.


Benjamin scores 21 in YSU loss

The Penguins shot 56.4 percent from the field, which was their best effort in at least a decade.


Future prep

By KALEA HALL khall@vindy.com CANFIELD A new lab inside the Mahoning County Career and


nba roundup Thursday’s other games

Rockets 107, Hornets 95 CHARLOTTE, N.C. James Harden had 30 points, 11 rebounds and eight


Perils of potholes in area, nation need our attention

Editorial: One jolting down side of this winter’s relatively mild weather can be seen and felt on many of the


Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Jimmy Paskal and Priya Patel, Canfield, boy, Feb. 8.


Seman trial moving to Portage County

Trial date still not set


YEARS AGO

Today is Friday, Feb. 10, the 41st day of 2017. There are 324 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED


milwaukee 86 ysu82

milwaukee 86 ysu82 Next: Youngstown State at Green Bay, Saturday, 2 p.m.


Austintown Community Briefs

LDR to have reverse raffle Legacy Dog Rescue of Ohio (LDR) will host it’s first reverse raffle on


Surplus food/clothing

Surplus food/clothing East Side Crime Watch, 1001 Oak St., corner of Fruit Street, Youngstown,


Rocky return for ex-Knicks star

Charles Oakley was ejected from MSG and arrested Wednesday night.


School bus tracking available with new app

No more long waits at the bus stop in snow or rain, and missing the school bus should be a problem


Jury deliberates in attempted murder case

Defendant accused of beating girlfriend


White House adviser ‘counseled’ after Ivanka brand promotion

Associated Press WASHINGTON The White House has “counseled” a top aide to President Donald


Valley sees 18.6 percent increase in January auto sales

A total of 6,337 new and used vehicles were sold in January 2017, which compares with 5,342 in January 2016.


Trump shows interest in privatizing air-traffic control

Associated Press WASHINGTON President Donald Trump told airline and airport executives Thursday


MAhoning COUNTY Indictments A Mahoning County grand jury indicted these people Thursday:

Richard Cummings, 44, Wolosyn Circle, aggravated possession of drugs and illegal use or possession


Man arrested on drug charges previously served time for police shooting

Boardman police arrested Carlton Sims for drug trafficking


Tribe files legal challenge to stall Dakota pipeline

Associated Press CANNON BALL, N.D. Construction crews have resumed work on the final segment of


COURT REFUSES TO REINSTATE TRUMP’S TRAVEL BAN

Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO A federal appeals court refused Thursday to reinstate President


With health law in jeopardy, more than 12M still sign up

Associated Press WASHINGTON More than 12.2 million people have signed up for coverage nationwide


Biggest snowstorm of winter hits

Associated Press BOSTON The biggest storm to hit the Northeast this winter dropped a foot or


Scramble is on to succeed judges who can’t run again due to age

Opinion: Once a judge in Ohio has been elected a couple of times, that person usually has a job for life.


Kellogg to close distribution centers

Kellog Co. has announced that will close all of its distribution centers, including one in Warren, as it switches its delivery model.


COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Garland A.V. Warren Jr., 36, of 17 Holly Drive,


Morgue ventilation upgrade set

Mahoning County is advertising for bids for a morgue ventilation upgrade at Oakhill Renaissance Place.


BRIDGE

BRIDGE North-South vulnerable, North deals NORTH x10 6 3 uA Q 10 2 vA wQ 7 6 4 3 WEST


Boardman Molded honored with chamber award

Boardman Molded Products had a long hiatus of no growth, but that changed in the last two years.


BUSINESS DIGEST ||

New member STRUTHERS The Builders Association has welcomed A-1 Industrial Painting as its newest


A divided Senate nears OK of Trump health secretary

A divided Senate nears OK of Trump health secretary WASHINGTON Republicans pushed President


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD


Deal with Minnesota gives Pirates Light in their bullpen

The Bucs acquired reliever Pat Light from Minnesota on Thursday for a player to be named or cash.


Press must do its job

Opinion: By Jerry Franklin The Hartford Courant During the New England Patriots run to the 2015 Super


nhl roundup Thursday’s games

Penguins 4, Avalanche 1 DENVER Patric Hornqvist scored twice while Sidney Crosby was held in


Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Big Fish,” 7:30 p.m.: Top Hat Productions presents the charming


Valley auto sales up 18.6 percent

The Mahoning Valley saw a year-over-year 18.6 percent in new- and used-auto sales in January.


Boardman Molded honored with chamber’s first “Excellence in Manufacturing” Award

Boardman Molded Products has been in business since 1936.

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A long-dormant downtown Youngstown project will start up in the summer

It could leave a section of North Phelps Street closed for more than a year


McCutchen’s move biggest of Pirates’ offseason

McCutchen will patrol right for the first time in the majors.


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