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Vindy.com for March 10, 2017
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Grohl Alley tattooist vindicated, but after being wrongly jailed
For people who watched Aaron Chine as he helped develop David Grohl Alley into an attraction and a source of pride, his arrest April 8 for a break-in was a shock.
All Mahoning, Trumbull water suppliers provide maps to state about lead levels
Every public water supplier in Mahoning and Trumbull counties apparently provided the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency with a publicly available map showing whether homes on specific streets are at greater risk than others for lead in their drinking water.
25 water department workers disciplined with pay cuts for falsifying credentials
The city disciplined 25 water employees found guilty of falsifying their credentials by reducing the salaries of 24 of them and putting suspension letters in all of their personnel files.
Young family, others arrested after year-long drug investigation
Family members accused of selling drugs at an East Side apartment complex were arrested today after they were secretly indicted Thursday by a Mahoning County grand jury.
MVSD'S request to bypass bidding process approved
Two judges have approved a request by the Mahoning Valley Sanitary District for permission to hire MS Consultants Inc. of Youngstown to conduct a “value engineering study” of the district’s Meander Reservoir dam and spillway improvement project.
Uncle, nephew selling liquor in Poland shop after successful ballot struggle
After nearly 80 years of a dry village, residents now can pick up their spirits at an ambitious new convenience store.
Austintown senior's artwork featured in statehouse exhibit
When people pass through the Vern Riffe Center for Government & the Arts in Columbus, they will see the work of an Austintown Fitch High School senior.
Mill Creek, YSU, hospital details this year's projects to chamber
From capital improvements in the Mill Creek MetroParks to more campus housing coming to Youngstown State University’s campus, several improvement and expansion projects are being planned in Mahoning County.
Colleagues spur fund-raising effort for Warren patrolman battling stage 4 cancer
Co-workers of Patrolman Lance Adkins of the Warren Police Department felt compelled to step up to help him with expenses coming his way as he begins a second course of treatment for cancer.
Sunday to brrrr-ing annual wearin' o' the green in Boardman
It’s time to break out your St. Patrick’s Day finest – preferably something warm.
New AG Sessions dismissing 46 Obama-era US attorneys
During the Clinton administration, former Attorney General Janet Reno sought the resignations of the U.S. attorneys appointed by former President George H. W. Bush in 1993, when Sessions was the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Alabama. A former U.S. attorney for North Dakota in the Obama administration recalled that Obama permitted Bush appointees to remain on until their successors had been appointed and confirmed.
Trump picks former FDA official to head food and drug agency
Trump picks former FDA official to head food and drug agency
Judge: Revised Trump ban cannot be enforced on Syrian family
Judge: Revised Trump ban cannot be enforced on Syrian family
Port authority director impressed with Auto Parkit facility in Los Angeles
Port authority director impressed with Auto Parkit facility in Los Angeles
Drug indictments lead to arrests, weapons and cash
Drug indictments lead to arrests, weapons and cash
Mahoning coroner confirms Zack Howell was man found in burned-out SUV
Mahoning coroner confirms Zack Howell was man found in burned-out SUV
RG3 and out: Browns release quarterback Robert Griffin III
RG3 and out: Browns release quarterback Robert Griffin III
Painting by condemned Ohio killer offered for sale online
Painting by condemned Ohio killer offered for sale online
Central Ohio man gets life in prison for 2 shooting deaths
Central Ohio man gets life in prison for 2 shooting deaths
US added 235K jobs in February, making Fed rate hike likely
US added 235K jobs in February, making Fed rate hike likely
City disciplines 25 workers who falsified credentials
City disciplines 25 workers who falsified credentials
Josephine Avenue homeowner booked into jail on weapons charge
Josephine Avenue homeowner booked into jail on weapons charge
Volkswagen pleads guilty to cheating the U.S. government
Volkswagen has pleaded guilty to cheating the U.S. government
Man faces multiple charges after fighting with Austintown police
Man faces multiple charges after fighting with Austintown police
65-year-old city woman faces prostitution, drug charges
65-year-old city woman faces prostitution charges
Homeless woman arrested in downtown Youngstown bank robbery
Homeless woman arrested in downtown Youngstown bank robbery
CLUB CALENDAR
ATHLETIC GROUPS Girard High School Athletic Boosters will meet at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the high
Dinners will be for sale Sunday
Dinners will be for sale Sunday STRUTHERS Struthers United Methodist church, 33 Sexton St., is
Dominant first quarter leads Salem over Poland
In postseason basketball, one poor game can end a season. For the Poland High School boys basketball team, one poor quarter did the Bulldogs in.
Will amphitheater funding threaten other CDBG programs?
Thirty to 40 attended a public meeting seeking input on the riverfront project.
Judge issues gag order, demands better behavior in Howland murder case
The judge in the Nasser Hamad aggravated murder issued a gag order
Speakers share stories of civil-rights movement with Crestview students
On the second day of demonstrations, the police and fire departments attacked the demonstrators in nearby Kelly Ingram Park with dogs and high-pressure fire hoses. The violence was shown nationwide, causing outrage across the country and embarrassing the city, Kelsey said.
Youngstown man gets 15 years for birthday party shooting
Hollway’s victim died after they argued about a $20 bet on a video game.
Youngstown man gets 30 years in prison in fatal heroin OD case
Lebron Charles Bunkley admitted selling heroin to a man, who was found dead in a vacant lot, still clutching a hypodermic needle.
‘Kong: Skull Island’ GREAT APE RETURNS
By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer Not since Marlon Brando in “Apocalypse Now” murmured of “the
Heartbeat Ohio welcomes faith leaders to Valley
“We’re here coming together as Americans who believe in the power of God.”
Stambaugh youth band plans spring concert
Staff report YOUNGSTOWN The Stambaugh Youth Concert Band will close the 2016-17 season with a
‘Dancing with the Stars’ finalist Noah Galloway will be guest
Staff report POLAND Noah Galloway, who was a finalist on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” in 2015,
Historical portrayal of Clara Barton
Staff report NILES Carol Starre-Kmiecik will bring her one-woman show, in which she portrays
Fitch’s Sutton stuns contender
Wrestlers like Gus Sutton are destined to be cannon fodder in the state tournament.
Champion man indicted in grandson’s broken arm
Michael R. Tenney, 63, of Champion, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to felonious assault and child endangering
Boardman police serve search warrant at Wildwood Drive residence
Police found drug paraphernalia at Boardman home
Need a prom dress? Go to Eppy’s Attic to find one
Students who get prom dresses from the attic get to keep them
Chief: Vacant structure fires drop, thanks to demos
In this Vindy file photo from December, Youngstown firefighters look for hot spots after a fire that destroyed a vacant house on Elm Street which was ruled an arson. Statistics released this week by the fire department show vacant house fires in 2016 declined from the previous year.
Challenges to travel ban begin to mount
Associated Press SEATTLE Legal challenges against President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban
Teenager found
Teenager found NILES A 15-year-old girl missing from a Youngstown group home since Feb. 28 was
EPA chief disagrees with global warming consensus
Associated Press WASHINGTON The new chief of the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday
US troop increase risks tangling war
Associated Press BEIRUT Rolling about 200 Marines backed with howitzers into northern Syria, the
Around the NHL
Around the NHL Thursday’s games Hurricanes 4, Rangers 3 RALEIGH, N.C. Rookie Sebastian Aho
IRS agents make dent in identity theft
Associated Press WASHINGTON The IRS strikes back: The tax agency reportd that the number of
WikiLeaks offers to help shield technology firms
Associated Press WASHINGTON WikiLeaks will work with technology companies to help defend them
Austintown police arrest woman for soliciting sex
23-year-old also charged with possessing drug abuse instrument and drug paraphernalia.
Oddly enough
Oddly enough Mom who mocked pregnant giraffe livestream gives birth MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. A South
7 injured in ax attack at German train station
Associated Press BERLIN A man was arrested after injuring seven people with an ax at the main
Congress investigates anti-propaganda efforts
Associated Press WASHINGTON Congressional investigators are demanding documents and contacting
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v Phantoms hockey, 7:05 p.m.: The local team takes on Green Bay at
Police chiefs are not in favor of enforcing US immigration laws
Opinion: By Chuck Wexler Los Angeles Times With an estimated 11 million undocumented people living in the
YEARS AGO FOR MARCH 10
Today is Friday, March 10, the 69th day of 2017. There are 296 days left in the year. ASSOCIATED
Unions can survive Trump
Opinion: By George Gresham Tribune News Service As a union president, I see the far-right takeover of the
State Wrestling: Round 1 More from Columbus
Division I Austintown Fitch: Andrew Fairbanks (138) picked up his school record 50th win after
AROUND THE HORN | Thursday’s MLB exhibition games
Angles 5, Indians 4 Angels starter Matt Shoemaker struck out six over three innings, but gave up
Trump can help prevent MYCAP agency’s demise
Editorial: In January, after Youngstown native Omarosa Manigault was tapped to serve in President Donald J.
State auditor to investigate if e-schools can track learning time
Associated Press COLUMBUS Ohio’s auditor ordered a statewide examination Thursday of cyber
Canfield Sports Briefs
Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position
Jennifer Demler v Matthew Clipse
AUSTINTOWN Jennifer Demler and Matthew Clipse were married Nov. 12 by the Rev. Tom Dooley during
Boardman Community Briefs
Audition for local play The Victorian Players will host auditions for “Clue, the Musical” on March
BUSINESS DIGEST ||
Store opens YOUNGSTOWN Dollar General’s newest store at 1370 Belmont Ave. is now open. Dollar
Thursday’s other NBA games
Thunder 102, Spurs 92 OKLAHOMA CITY Russell Westbrook had his 31st triple-double of the season
METRO DIGEST || Nursing home residents moved
Residents moved WARREN The 51 residents of White Oak Manor on Ridge Road were transferred to
Drummond’s 20 and 16 lead Detroit over Cavs
Associated Press auburn hills, mich. If Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond play like they did
NYPD intel chief: 1 person suspected in most Jewish threats
NYPD intel chief: 1 person suspected in most Jewish threats NEW YORK New York City’s head of
AES principal has special story time
Austintown Elementary School had some happy campers during the school’s annual book fair. On Feb.
Health care legislation clears hurdles
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republican leaders drove their long-promised legislation to
NEWSMAKERS
NEWSMAKERS Carl and Rob Reiner to leave footprints at Chinese Theatre LOS ANGELES Carl Reiner
Fathers and daughters spend magnificant evening together
Fathers and daughters gathered at Boardman Park for the 14th annual Father Daughter Dance on Feb. 10-11 and 16-19.
MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL | Thursday’s games
TCU 85, No. 1 Kansas 82 KANSAS CITY, MO. Desmond Bane had 16 points, hitting three free throws
SPORTS digest
YSU women’s tennis team wins in California irvine, calif. The Youngstown State women’s tennis
Boardman Sports Briefs
BCB umpire training There will be umpire training for anyone interested in becoming an umpire
Canfield Community Briefs
Audition for local play The Victorian Players will host auditions for “Clue, the Musical” on March
Children make a new friend at Ford Nature Center
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children hopped their way to Bears Den Cabin
Fathers and daughters spend evening together
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Fathers and daughters gathered at Boardman
Feb. 20
Feb. 20 Theft: Police issued a summons to Shana Starks, 32, of Lake Drive, Youngstown, on a theft
Miss Dickinson, Mr. Basile plan June wedding
AUSTINTOWN Jill Dickinson and Richard Basile, both of Austintown, are engaged and plan to marry
Mahoning County Educational Service Center welcomes new board member
On Feb. 16, the Mahoning County Educational Service Center Governing Board recently had its regular
Poland Union gets a visit from a president
Students at Poland Union Elementary got a visit from the 16th president on Feb. 15.
Joanna Keiper v Michael Dworning
CORTLAND Joanna Elaine Keiper became the bride of Michael Dworning on Jan. 11. Judge Thomas
Children make a friend at Ford Nature Center
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children hopped their way to Bears Den Cabin on
Indoor track athletes take to State Meet
The Boardman boys indoor track team will send three athletes to The Ohio State Indoor Championship
Performers play heartfelt music
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com The Boardman library was filled with
Children make a furry friend at Ford Nature Center
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Children hopped their way to Bears Den Cabin
Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League seeks players for league
The Sandwich Factory Girls Golf League will begin soon and is seeking players to participate in the
Austintown Community Briefs
Audition for local play The Victorian Players will host auditions for “Clue, the Musical” on March
Kelly Blackburn v Kevin Gressley
BOARDMAN Kelly Blackburn became the bride of Kevin Gressley on Oct. 22 by the Rev. Gerald Delucia.
Poland Community Briefs
Audition for local play The Victorian Players will host auditions for “Clue, the Musical” on March
Mooney senior collects donated coloring supplies
While some high school seniors take it easy on the way to graduation, Cardinal Mooney High School
Students receive medals for Preschool Olympics
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Students at Poland North Preschool
Special guests get to shine
Highway Tabernacle served as one of 380 churches who were selected to host Night to Shine sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation on Feb. 10.
Chaney student moves to State Speech and Debate Tournament
In her second year as a member of the Chaney speech and debate team, sophomore Yelisa Cortez
“The Jabberwocky” visits CVMS
The Great Lakes Theater Education Department presented “The Jabberwocky” at Canfield Village Middle School for the fifth- and sixth-grade students on Feb. 24.
POLICE BLOTTER
March 1 Theft: Kelly R. Kapsal, 28, of Southern Boulevard, Boardman, was charged with taking about
Poland Sports Briefs
Tennis coach needed The Canfield Swim and Tennis Club (CSTC) is accepting resumes for the position
Special guests get own night to shine
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI abartolomucci@vindy.com Highway Tabernacle served as one of 380 churches
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