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Stories published January 12, 2017
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
After the deluge, look forward to icy roads tomorrow
The unseasonably warm weather that caused flooding in areas today is expected to come with another price Friday and Saturday: frozen-over roads.
Campbell ex-mayor Krinos pleads to defrauding investors, keeping employees' tax payments
A Boardman man and former public official pleaded guilty in federal court to defrauding more than 10 investors out of nearly $1.2 million between 2011 and 2014 and to related tax-law violations.
Driver in fatal car crash, alleged theft pleads not guilty to charges
The woman police say was the driver in a car crash that killed a 23-year-old woman appeared in court Thursday on charges related to the incident.
UPDATE: State Route 711 now open
The Ohio Department of Transportation said SR 711 southbound to I-680 northbound is now open after closing earlier today due to flooding:
Unique guitar exhibit coming to Butler gets commissioners' support
The Mahoning County commissioners Thursday authorized a $2,500 grant from the county’s hotel bed tax revenues to the Butler Institute of American Art for hosting a traveling exhibition on the history of the guitar.
Free move to Boardman arranged for disabled vet, family
A Cleveland moving crew braved the rain on Thursday to move Michael Willochell, a 35-year-old disabled Iraq war veteran, and his family to their new home free of charge.
Warren's homicide rate stagnant in '16; revived overdose victims 94 times
Warren Police Department investigated four homicides in 2016, two of them in the final two months of the year.
Capital-punishment opponents urge Kasich to commute death sentences
Opponents of capital punishment urged Gov. John Kasich to postpone the state’s scheduled executions and commute the death sentences of Ohio inmates to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Passing driver kills man attacking Arizona trooper on road
Passing driver kills man attacking Arizona trooper on road
ODOT: Portion of state Route 46 in Weathersfield closed due to flooding
Portion of state Route 46 in Weathersfield closed due to flooding
Youngstown YWCA accepting applications for its newest housing program
Youngstown YWCA accepting applications for its newest housing program
CVS generic competitor to EpiPen, sold at a 6th the price
CVS generic competitor to EpiPen, sold at a 6th the price
State Rep. Tim Ginter of Salem named chairman of Ohio House committee
State Rep. Tim Ginter of Salem named chairman of Ohio House committee
Mahoning County grand jury indicts religious school principal on sex charge
Mahoning County grand jury indicts religious school principal on sex charge
Mahoning County grand jury indicts Struthers standoff suspect
Mahoning County grand jury indicts Struthers standoff suspect
Boardman woman arraigned on charges stemming from fatal crash in Youngstown
Boardman woman arraigned on charges stemming from fatal crash in Youngstown
Mahoning County Grand Jury indicts 27
Indictments from the Mahoning County Grand Jury
Watchdog to probe Comey's, FBI's actions before election
Watchdog to probe Comey's, FBI's actions before election
Youngstown magistrate announces run for city judge
Youngstown magistrate announces run for city judge
US gov’t accuses Fiat Chrysler of cheating on emissions
US gov’t accuses Fiat Chrysler of cheating on emissions
US budget deficit nearly doubles in December from year ago
US budget deficit nearly doubles in December from year ago
UPDATE | Trump’s Pentagon pick receives strong support in first vote
Trump's Pentagon pick: Putin trying to 'break' NATO
Canfield wrestling coach named Division II Coach of the Year
Canfield wrestling coach named Division II Coach of the Year
Biden: Intel officials told us Trump allegations might leak
Biden: Intel officials told us Trump allegations might leak
Man, 4-year-old nephew die in eastern Ohio mobile home fire
Man, 4-year-old nephew die in eastern Ohio mobile home fire
UPDATE | Additional human remains found by crews in Lake Erie plane crash
UPDATE | Additional human remains found by crews in Lake Erie plane crash
Swastika, anti-Arab graffiti target Lebanese family in Ohio
Swastika, anti-Arab graffiti target Lebanese family in Ohio
Trump CIA nominee agrees that Russia behind election hacks
Trump CIA nominee agrees that Russia behind election hacks
Robert De Niro says Meryl Streep's Globe speech was 'great'
Robert De Niro says Meryl Streep's Globe speech was 'great'
Suspect in fatal Youngstown crash taken into custody
Suspect in fatal Youngstown crash taken into custody
Commissioners OK $2,500 grant to the Butler Institute of American Art
Commissioners OK $2,500 grant to the Butler Institute of American Art
Census worker finds weed, electricity in vacant home
Census worker finds weed, electricity in vacant home
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
Markets Right Now: Stocks open lower on Wall Street
VINDY EXCLUSIVE | Ex-Youngstown mayor considering 2018 Ohio gubernatorial run
Williams has worked since August 2011 in the administration of President Barack Obama. He expects to make a decision on the run soon.
Crawford, Canfield handle Boardman
David Crawford won a 9-4 decision over Michael O’Horo.
MVSD chief engineer: Nothing alarming about dam cracks
Several council members think the 2014 earthquakes may have caused the damage. The district has hired a consulting firm to investigate if that's true.
Raiders share points in win vs. East
Warren Harding has taken hits this season, but the Raiders think they’re turning a corner
Mahoning sheriff gets new police dog
The dog is trained in drug sniffing and takes attack commands, the sheriff said.
Mom’s search spawns Coaches Tribune website
The Coaches Tribune website supplies tips and instruction on a variety of sports.
Family sobs, leaves court as Leonard Savage, 22, gets 35 to life
As chaos erupted Wednesday in a Mahoning County Common Pleas Court courtroom during a sentencing hearing, two people kept their cool – the judge and the defendant.
More Prep Results from Wednesday
GIRLS BASKETBALL Ursuline 76, Cardinal Mooney 71, 2OT YOUNGSTOWN The Irish won a tense Holy
SPORTS digest
FSU coach: ‘No malice’ from Allen tallahassee, fla. The Florida State assistant coach who was
De’Ondre Gayles, 21, sentenced to 17 years for July murder
The victim's mother showed her son's ultrasound picture to the judge before he announced the sentence.
Liberty police officers facing disciplinary action for escape of prisoner from cruiser
Garell T. Williams of Youngstown faces felony escape and numerous other charges associated with a Jan. 4 traffic stop during which Williams escaped from a Liberty police cruiser.
Rock trio that started in Youngstown in the ’70s will play at Powers Glass Harp comes home
By JOHN BENSON entertainment@vindy.com A better part of a decade has passed since Glass Harp
The Victorian Players Theater ‘Greetings’ is new age ‘Coming to Dinner’
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Victorian Players Theater will present “Greetings!” for six
Classically trained violinist, songwriter at Morley Theater
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Gaelynn Lea, a classically trained violinist and songwriter, will come
Repeal of Obamacare concerns many in Ohio
Between 900,000 and 1 million needy Ohioans could lose coverage if Obamacare is repealed, says a liberal think tank’s report
Braceville residents oppose annexation to Newton Falls
Opposition arises to Newton Falls annexation effort
Lordstown gets second multimillion-dollar power plant
Construction of the first plant is expected by May or June 2018.
Board continues Austintown’s open-enrollment policy
Committee report will determine guidelines Jan. 25
Girard pit bull owner enters not-guilty plea in vicious-dog case
Police shot pit bull that had allegedly killed dog, attacked people.
Valley native plans restaurant, apts. downtown
The Gallagher Building on the corner of Commerce and Hazel streets in downtown Youngstown has been purchased by a Austintown native Ryan Sheridan, a developer who plans to transform it into a restaurant on the first floor and living space on the other three floors. The building was previously the long-time home of Cedar's, a dance bar and restaurant that moved to the West Side in 2013.
Youngstown board meeting postponed
Youngstown board meeting postponed YOUNGSTOWN The Youngstown Board of Education’s emergency
MLK Day activities set Sunday, Monday in Youngstown
The ecumenical worship service will include a feature presentation by Minister DeVante Hudson, a Youngstown native
NFL roundup
san diego chargers Reports say Chargers moving to Los Angeles new york The deadline for the
Rubber mulch?
Rubber mulch? Although convenient in some ways, there are many challenges with using this type of
Trump won’t blast Putin over hacking controversy
Editorial: The Russian email-hacking scandal comes down to this question: Do you believe, U.S. intelligence
‘Annie Jr.’ at Stage Left
‘Annie Jr.’ at Stage Left Paige Whitehall plays the title role in Stage Left Youth Players’
US may need another baby boom to guard against economic decline
Opinion: By Stephen Mihm The Dallas Morning News Shortly before Christmas, the U.S. Census Bureau put
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Kent Stage
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Kent Stage Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, celebrating its 50th anniversary,
YEARS AGO
Today is Thursday, Jan. 12, the 12th day of 2017. There are 353 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Poobah songs have staying power
Poobah songs are surfacing on the small screen and the big screen. “Enjoy What You Have,” a cut
NASCAR Edwards makes ‘pure, simple, personal decision’ for leaving
Associated Press HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. Carl Edwards listed reason after reason for stepping away
President-elect conducts first news conference since November election UNCOMPROMISING
Associated Press NEW YORK In a combative and freewheeling news conference, President-elect
State needs a Scout
Opinion: By Tico Perez Orlando Sentinel I know Rex Tillerson. I’ve had hundreds of interactions with him.
CD RATES
CD RATES The table shows the annual percentage yield as of Wednesday. All yields given in percent.
NEW THIS WEEK
NEW THIS WEEK The Bye Bye Man (PG-13) Three college students unwittingly unleash a supernatural
POLICE CALLS IN POLAND, BOARDMAN
POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships:
Bieber’s Ferrari 458 is up for auction
Bieber’s Ferrari 458 is up for auction SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. A Ferrari custom-built for Justin
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Alcoa Inc., .1231.970.99 Aqua America, .71
WHERE DO BEES GO IN THE WINTER?
WHERE DO BEES GO IN THE WINTER? When: Sunday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. What: Over 400 species of bees
Some tips to help you win – even enjoy – the skirmish Critters v. birdfeeders
By Nancy D. BRUNDAGE Ohio certified volunteer naturalist Are you having problems with “critters”
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
AT&T hiring event BOARDMAN AT&T will have a hiring event at its Boardman Call Center, 8089 South
NIGHTLIFE
Break Room, 309 Ohio St., Wheatland, Pa. Fri: FX Project Evening of Blues, 8:30 p.m. Brewtus
Mahoning Valley’s auto sales down in 2016
More than 52,000 vehicles were sold in the Valley last year.
6 VW employees indicted in scandal
Associated Press WASHINGTON Six high-level Volkswagen employees from Germany were indicted in
Are they bed bugs?
Are they bed bugs? Bed bugs can affect anyone at any economic level. We can identify these pests
‘Winter leaf curl’ is protection
Q. During the cold snap we had in late December I noticed my rhododendron leaves had all rolled up.
Scientists put moon at 4.51B years old
Associated Press CAPE CANAVERAL, FLA. It turns out the moon is older than many scientists
Families confront Roof for last time
Associated Press CHARLESTON, S.C. One by one, family members of nine slain black parishioners
For landscape success, incorporate native plants
By KARY SHIVELY OSU Ext. master gardener volunteer The interest in natural landscaping and
Youngstown company seeks tax abatement, and water and wastewater grants from city
Council is expected to vote next week on the financial package
Compromising material appears frequently in Russian politics
Associated Press MOSCOW Blurry video of highly placed men engaging in sexual acts, audio
Cops accuse 2 of aiding fugitive before killing of Orlando police officer
Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA. Police leading a massive manhunt for the suspected killer of an
TRUMP | LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
LATEST DEVELOPMENTS The incoming Trump administration is looking to “unleash the potential” of
Facebook takes on a bigger role in journalism
Associated Press NEW YORK Facebook is launching a journalism project aimed at strengthening its
Poland school board approves emergency levy renewals, schedules strategic planning committee meetings
Poland school board approves emergency levy renewals, schedules strategic planning committee meetings
College Basketball roundup | Recaps of Wednesday’s games
No. 8 Creighton 75, No. 12 Butler 64 OMAHA, NEB. Maurice Watson Jr. scored 21 points and No. 8
Trump’s pick for top diplomat takes a tough line on Moscow
Associated Press WASHINGTON Barraged by questions about Russia, Donald Trump’s pick for
Births
Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital William and Rebecca Soldan, Youngstown, girl, Jan. 10.
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
COURTS MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Joseph A. Antonucci, 34, of 8415 Van Drive, Poland,
Lovett/Hiatt at Packard hall
Lovett/Hiatt at Packard hall Country-American singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett, left, and John Hiatt
Police arrest two tenants with warrants after gun report
Police found out the tenants had warrants for their arrest on other charges
ODDLY ENOUGH
ODDLY ENOUGH Ski-run surprise: Lynx stroll past crowds in rare sightings in Colorado DENVER
Texas carries out 1st execution of 2017
Texas carries out 1st execution of 2017 HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS Texas on Wednesday put to death an
Struthers reaches tentative pact with raises for police captains
Three-year contract includes base pay raises.
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY What’s open/closed
A checklist of local, state and federal institutions and local businesses closed various days for
Big Ben’s interception troubling for Steelers
The Steelers (12-5) have reeled off eight straight victories even with Roethlisberger occasionally throwing interceptions. \
Flooded Calif. residents rescued as storms recede
Associated Press HOLLISTER, CALIF. Rescue workers used boats and firetrucks to evacuate dozens
METRO DIGEST || Marketplace insurance help at ValleyCare hospitals
Insurance help at ValleyCare hospitals YOUNGSTOWN Two important deadlines are fast approaching
Wednesday’s College Football news & Notes
Ohio State: Marshon Lattimore made his decision official on Wednesday, announcing on Twitter that
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