News for March 3, 2017 | Vindy Archives

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Mary Nicolli has cooked her way into the hearts of her friends and family and showed off her baking skills at the Commons at Greenbriar on Feb. 7.

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Former student performs for current students

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Katy Collins received a warm welcome from her former school, St. Christine’s, on Jan. 31 when she came back to perform for the students and staff.

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St. Joseph's closes because of too many ill teachers

Markets Right Now: US stock indexes are off to a mixed start

Poland man faces OVI, gun charges

Vice squad recovers drugs, cash, guns in raids on 2 city homes

Man tells police he was stabbed over cab fare

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS American Association of University Women, Youngstown Branch, will meet at 10 a.m.

Northern Whale band live on Vindy Radio for your Friday morning work.

Northern Whale

Prosecutor’s office asks judge not to expunge records in 2011 murder case

The Trumbull County Prosecutor’s office is asking a judge to deny the sealing of records for a Southington woman who was indicted in the 2011 death of a baby

Division II state bowling tournament today, Saturday in Columbus

Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl hosts the tournament.

Bench trial starts in East Side drug ring case

Defendants

Defiant murder defendant Nasser Hamad speaks up at arraignment about ‘lies,’ attorneys and Zionism

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YSU basketball teams open Horizon League play tonight

The men take on Cleveland State and the women meet Valparaiso.

Season includes ‘Hamilton’

CLEVELAND Playhouse Square’s 2017-18 Broadway series includes a six-week run of the smash hit

West Branch takes charge against Southeast

The Warriors are in the regional for the third time in four years.

Innovation center location mulled

YSU officials met with Mahoning County officials to discuss possible innovation center locations.

Woman indicted for crash that killed passenger

Happened after brief chase with Boardman police was called off

Submit info for Holy Week, Easter

Submit info for Holy Week, Easter The Vindicator will run a listing of area services that are open

Canfield council approves a final 2017 budget of slightly more than $10.3 million

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION Sessions recuses self from probe into Russia ties

Staff/wire report WASHINGTON Under intensifying pressure, Attorney General Jeff Sessions

high school sports at a glance

THURSDAY’S RESULTS GIRLS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT DIVISION II At Fitch High School West

YEARS AGO ON MARCH 3

Today is Friday, March 3, the 62nd day of 2017. There are 303 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED

Valley wrestlers set for districts

Canfield tops among area district qualifiers.

COURTS

COURTS MAHONING COUNTY MARRIAGE LICENSES Charles L. Howell, 67, of 1914 Peachtree Court,

Facing weapons charges

Facing weapons charges YOUNGSTOWN Police charged a Market Street man with weapons offenses after

Judge: Anthony may have accidentally killed daughter

Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. The judge who presided over the acquittal of Casey Anthony in a

Miss Perry, Mr. Kuchmaner are engaged

poland Christina Perry and Andrew Kuchmaner, both of Poland, are announcing their engagement.

CHC students learn to ‘Start With Hello’

Canfield Local Schools students joined hundreds of other students across the United States during the week of Feb. 6, as they participated in Start With Hello Week.

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Boardman Community Briefs

ABWA Woman of the Year event to be March 14 The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business

Births

Births St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital Weyman and Elizabeth Jackson Jr., Youngstown, boy, March

‘Odd Couple’ in Columbiana

‘Odd Couple’ in Columbiana Crown Theater Productions will present “The Odd Couple” at Main Street

‘Before I Fall’ focuses on bonds between girls

By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service Boasting themes that are both cerebral and philosophical,

Today’s entertainment picks:

Today’s entertainment picks: v “Harry’s Friendly Service,” 7:30 p.m.: The local premiere of this

BRIDGE

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‘The Shack’ will inspire regardless of beliefs Nuggets of wisdom

By Katie Walsh Tribune News Service If Octavia Spencer is God, then Lord, take me to church. A

Iraqis flee Mosul

Associated Press MOSUL, Iraq Hundreds of Iraqi civilians continued to flee Mosul on foot

Vice President Pence pledges to ‘lift weight’ of Obamacare

By DAN SEWELL Associated Press SPRINGDALE, OHIO Vice President Mike Pence promised small-

What’s driving the stock rally

Associated Press NEW YORK The stock market is hitting new heights, and yes, excitement about

Youngstown buys parcel needed for downtown amphitheater

The project is supposed to start Sept. 15 and be finished by May 1, 2018

A new way to reduce crime

Activities include neighborhood read-ins, free haircuts, essay writing contests, city police dog demonstrations, an anti-crime march and more

Trump’s travel ban delayed

Associated Press NEW YORK President Donald Trump was barely in office when he signed an

Rep. Ryan’s decision to forgo race for Ohio governor not surprising; Dems lose well-known candidate

Opinion: Despite his interest in running for governor, most political observers never expected U.S. Rep. Tim

Indians banking on their rotation

Cleveland’s entire starting rotation is healthy this spring training — unlike late last season.

Ford recalls vehicles for air-bag defect

Ford recalls vehicles for air-bag defect DETROIT Ford Motor Co is recalling 31,867 vehicles in

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING District tournament qualifiers

Division I Friday and Saturday at North Canton Hoover Austintown Fitch — Hunter Helmniak (106),

Zoo’s pregnant giraffe is a live-streaming sensation

Zoo’s pregnant giraffe is a live-streaming sensation HARPURSVILLE, N.Y. A pregnant giraffe has

POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Girard, Liberty and Hubbard: GIRARD Feb.

Glitch no more

Youngstown City School District’s chief financial officer is taking steps to ensure that a payroll glitch won’t recur

Senate confirms Carson, Perry

Associated Press WASHINGTON Two of President Donald Trump’s former rivals for the GOP White

Ohio secretary of state chooses Kathi Creed to resume as board of elections member

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted has selected Kathi Creed of Liberty to resume her position as a Republican member of the Trumbull County Board of Elections.

Keep steering the Cruze on path to lasting success

Editorial: These are the best of times and worst of times for the Mahoning Valley’s indisputable industrial

Dahleen Glanton: Trump plays with fire by taunting foreign nations

Opinion: Dahleen Glanton: Trump plays with fire by taunting foreign nations By Dahleen Glanton Chicago

Best picture did win

Opinion: By Gary Thompson Philadelphia Daily News The “La La Land” Oscar-nominated song “Audition”

Ken and Linda Hartzell mark 50th anniversary

poland Ken and Linda Hartzell of Poland marked their 50th anniversary Jan. 21. Their children

Cummings signs with YSU

By ABBY SLANKER neighbors@vindy.com Canfield High School senior football player Jake Cummings

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Poland Community Briefs

ABWA Woman of the Year event to be March 14 The Mill Creek Chapter of the American Business

Catholic Schools Week celebrated with community service

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

BCA awards dinner to be March 20

Boardman Civic Association Board of Directors has been eagerly preparing for the 2017 Community

Guests create edible bouquets

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Guests at the Fellows Riverside Gardens on Feb.

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Teens create sweet sushi treats

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Guests came to the Poland library on Feb. 9 to

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Lisa Halko v Justin Cruz

Lisa Marie Halko and Justin Cruz were married Oct. 15 at Amelita Mirolo Barn in Upper Arlington,

Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League to meet on March 6

The next meeting of the GFWC Ohio Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will take place on March 6

Boardman students to perform in All-State Jazz Ensemble

Among the 18 best high school jazz musicians in Ohio this year are Boardman High School Students,

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Canfield Sports Briefs

Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position

St. Patrick’s Day Parade is right around the corner

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Mahoning Valley St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Boardman Sports Briefs

BCB umpire training There will be umpire training for anyone interested in becoming an umpire

Students reach out to community

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Poland Union invited the Poland Rotary to have

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Canfield Community Briefs

Canfield Lions host fish dinners The Canfield Lions next Fish Dinners for Lent event will be on

Feb. 23

Feb. 23 Arrest: While investigating a disturbance at a West Boulevard apartment, authorities took

Poland students put talents on display

Poland Seminary High School students showcased their talents during the annual talent show on Feb. 6.

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Guests created edible bouquets for holiday

By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Guests at the Fellows Riverside Gardens on Feb.

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Melissa Kunz v Eric Arden

CANFIELD Melissa Lynn Kunz became the bride of Eric James Arden on Sept. 24. The bride is the

Snow Ball Gala brings flurries of love

Beeghly Oaks hosted its “Snowy Celebration of Love” Snow Ball Gala on Feb. 12 to help residents and the public get into the Valentine’s Day spirit.

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Poland Sports Briefs

Neighbors wants spring sports news Spring athletics have arrived and Neighbors wants to be there

Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League to meet March 6

The next meeting of the GFWC Ohio Boardman Poland Junior Women’s League will take place on March 6

Mahoning County Educational Service Center announces new board member

On Feb. 16, the Mahoning County Educational Service Center Governing Board recently had its regular

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Students promote togetherness during lunch

Austintown Intermediate School students created new friendships at lunch during the No One Eats Alone day on Feb. 10.

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